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Evening journal., 1896-09-30
TRUSTEES OF THE POOR

HUBERT CASSIDY RECEIVES THE
AWARD FOR THE MORGUE
BUILDING IL OTHER BUSINESS
TRANSACTED.
All the members of the Board OF
Trustees OF the Poor Of New Castle
county were present at the meeting at
the almshouse to-day with the excep-
tion OF DR.. Belville, of Delaware City
and Mr.. Webster.
The most important work of the
morning session was the awarding Oh
the contract for the erection OF a
morgue building. Hubert Cassidy, OF
Wilmington. received the award, his
bid being s609.33. Many other bids
were received, some Of them ranging
as high as $3.50.
Superintendent David Mccoy made
the following report of conditions OF
affairs at the almshouse:
Number Of inmates this month, white
women, 81; men, 126; children, A.; total,
1877; colored women, 49, colored men,
IL; colored children, 6; total 30; grand
total, 217 There have been the follow
ing deaths:
September 1, Annie Bongard, is
years old, Wilmington.
On September IL, Girard Rollins, col
ored, 60 years old, Of wilmington.
On September 16, Joshua Word, col
ored, rs years old, of Wilmington.
On September 20, Mary Hamilton, So
years old, of Wilmington.
There were three births during the
month.
The Committee on Building and
Farm made a tour of inspection and
found everything in first-class condi-
ton. At this afternoons session
Messrs. Culbert, Armstrong and Crock
EFT will make their report on the con-
dition OF the almshouse and inmates.
The committee reported after dinner
that it had found the house in excellent
condition throughout Among the in
mates there is no sickness except small
complaints, among three or four of the
oldest. Only routine business will be
transacted this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
STREETS TO Be GRADED.
ESTIMATES FOR BUILDING A NEW
SEWER SUBMITTED BY ENGI-
NEER HATTON.

Mr.. Simmons was absent from the
meeting Of the Street and Sewer De-
partment last night. s. Garland was
granted permission to set curb.
Engineer In Charge OF Sewers Hatton
submitted an estimate for building an
extension to the sewer on Vandever
avenue to the Arlington Mills. 1t will
cost about $3.50, with a probable reve-
nue. of $780,
The Wilmington City Railway Com
pany was granted permission to erect
a shed at Delaware avenue and Union
street, provided that the building be
torn down at thirty days notice from
the department 1t is the intention Of
the company to make its terminus at
that point instead OF Delaware avenue
and Dupont street.
The city engineer was instructed to
drive stakes on the boulevard.
It was ordered that Fifth street be
graded between Clayton and DUPONT
streets, and the city engineer was asked
for stakes
Pay-rolls were ordered paid as fol-
lows: Weekly, SS0S. .93 monthly, $7S6.67;
quarterly, 1915. The secretary's col
lections amounted to s247. so; auditors,
$3.50. The treasurer's balance was re-
ported to be $153, ,5S1.45.
The Delaware and Atlantic Tele-
graph and Telephone Company made
application to open trenches and lay
conduits on Shipley street from Front
to Ninth streets; Ninth street to
Orange; Orange to Tenth street; also
on Sixth street from French to VOL
laston street; on Washington street
from Sixth to Fourth street.
A petition was received from South
Wilmington residents asking that a
lamp be placed on Claymont street be-
tween A and Lobdell streets.
A communication was received from
City Solicitor Harman in which he
stated that the interest claimed by Pat
rick Fahey for money held by the de-
partment pending the result OF the Lee
Fahey famous case should be paid The
directors agreed to pay the bill and the
secretary was instructed to inform the
city solicitor to stop any legal pro-
ceedings that may be in progress fol-
the payment Of It.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
TROUBLE FEARED AT HAvRE DE
GRACE.

HAVRE DE GRACE, Nd. Sept S0.-
An casterly storm ragged here with
dangerous force last night The wind
was from the eastward early yesterday
morning and increased in force until
noon, when It was blowing a gale. Rain
fell most all the afternoon. and at
times very heavy. Considerable anxiety
is felt by people who have property
along the Susquehanna river front. -
they fear another occurrence like that
Of October 13, 1898, when great dam
age was done IL is very probable that
there will be some trouble. as the con-
ditions are very similar to those Of that
time. The tide is what is feared. II is
feared that at midnight very high
tide will be in, snbmerging the wharves
II the wind continues to blow as now.
or II il should haul more to the south,
which would be much worse A small
one-topmast schooner, coal laden,
which left here yesterday morning
grounded about a mile south of Point
Concord Light, on the western side OF
the channel. and failed to get on on
high water. and is in bad place with
such storm on.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
HEAVY WIND STORM.
BLOWN DOWN AND FENCES
DEMOLIsHED-wIREs OUT OF
ORDER.

BLOWN DOWN AND FENCES
Observation-Disclosures OUT OF
ORDER.
One of the heaviest wind storms that
has passed over this section In some
time occurred last night about IL
o'clock and continued for several hours.
Though no serious damage was done,
a number OF trees were uprooted and
many awnings, fences and similar
structures we're destroyed
Numerous telegraph and telephone
wires were blown down or crossed and
the service was out OF order for a short
time. During the storm the fire alarm
wires became crossed and an alarm
was turned In In some OF the houses.
One OF the Wilmington City Electric
Company's wires at Vendever avenue
was blown down, but was soon re-
paired.
A number OF fences in various parts
Of ,ne city were razed TO the ground,
one OF them being at Fourth and Madi-
son streets. AT the same corner a large
tree was blown down. A large lamp
I'm front OF the Smith Building was de-
mOlished by q swinging sign.
p, w. a. B. railroad trains were de-
layed for a short time at Grubb's Land
ing, few miles above Wilmington, by
a large tree which fell across the
tracks. A wrecking party removed the
obstruction
On Tatnall street just above Fourth
two trees were uprooted. and two
squares farther up the street another
tree is down.
Ifrln Inf rFf In
House, at Fourth and West streets, Is
strewn with branches, large and small.
wrenched from the large trees there
during last nights blow.
The trees and fence around Post
master MOore's house are down.
A large tree on Eighth street between
Van Buren and Harrison streets was
torn up by the roots
The board at Eleventh street bridge
and the fence around No. 20 school
were blown down by last nights gale
The large tree at Sixth and Jefferson,
one at Third and Pine streets, and one
in front of the Wilmington Transfer
Company's stable we're blown down.
The bill board at Fourth and Pine
streets Is wrecked.
The large tree which stood at Fourth
and Madison streets fell, crushing IN
the awning.
A tree at Fifth and Monroe streets
fell directly across the street, obstruct-
ing travel.
The tree at Seventh and Jefferson
streets broke and fell, damaging a house
opposite.
The trolley wire at City Hall place
broke last evening, delaying travel foi
thirty-hve minutes.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
JUDGE GRUBB DRAFTED.

CITY TREASURER ADAMS HAS A
COPY OF THE JOURNAL AND
STATESMAN.
City Treasurer Adams has at his Of
flee a copy OF an extra edition OF the
Wilmington Journal and Statesman,
dated August 10, 1863. It contains the
result Of the draft for Union soldiers
made a; Smyrna the day before.
Among the names in the list is that Of
Judge Ignatius c. Grubb.
Mr.. Adams also has a circular issued
by DR.. John Tanner for a meeting Of
citizens to enroll militia TO repel rebel
invasion of Delaware, and a receipt for
his arms and other trappings OF war,
which he returned to Mayor and Presi-
dent Of Council John M. Turner when
the militia was disbanded.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
JEWELER DISAPPEARS.
HIS STORE AND GOODS HAVE BEEN
ATTACHED FOR RENT.

CROWDS BESIEGE THE STORE IN
SEARCH OF ARTICLES LEFT FOR
REPAIR-HIs WHEREABOUTS A
MYSTERY.
A. e. Williamson, the well-known
colored jeweler doing business. at No.
105 West Eighth street, has left town,
and his creditors and friends are in a
quandary as to his whereabouts. Last
Friday night he closed the store at the
usual hour. Saturday morning came
but Williamson did not. and posted on
the door was a sign stating that the
place was closed for an indefinite time
Suspicion began to arise, but no action
was taken until yesterday, when Con-
stable Hurlock seized the store and
contents for rent, amounting to $l25,
due William e. Grinnage.
Late Friday night Williamson was
seen at the B. & o. station, and asked
a friend when the next train left for
Philadelphia, and purchased n ticket
for that place He has not been seen
or heard of since. Williamson was one
of the most respected colored men in
the city. He was a member of Gilbert
Presbyterian Chapel and a teacher OF
the Sunday school, and had hosts OF
friends, who are at loss as to his con-
duct. William e. Grinnage, who lives
in the house in the rear Of the store
is besieged with persons after their
watches and other jewelry which Will
hanson had in his possession for re-
pairs. An inventory Of the goods now
in the store was taken yesterday and
found TO be OF little value.
Williamson is married, but owing u
some family estrangement, his wife
has been living with her parents in
New York. who are well-to-do. It's
not likely that he has joined her there
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
ErEcTION OF oFFICERs.

The directors of st. Michael's Day
Nursery and Hospital for Babies held
their regular meeting at Bishopstead
Yesterday and elected these officers:
President Bishop Coleman; vice-presi-
dent Rev. A. II. Miller; treasurer, Mrs.
Leighton Coleman; secretary, Charles
NJ Curtis
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
VETERANS IN wILMINGToN.

The Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry Vet
erans' Association passed through Will
mington this morning on the p, W. &
B. railroad, returning to Philadelphia
from visit to Gettysburg and Wash
ington.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
A NAV ENTERPRIhn

Malcom Patterson has fitted up the
handsome house No. GA French street,
and to-day opens for business. He will
offer to the public the finest line of ice
cream, water ices, confectionery, bread,
pies, ETC., ever shown in this market
at moderate prices.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
FIREMAN,s noon cRusHEn.

While responding to the alarm of fire
yesterday Edward Haggerty had his
right foot crushed by having it caught
between the bunker and spring of the
WeccacOe engine. DR.. Tomlinson
dressed the injured member.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
ROSARY DEVOTION,

The devotion of the rosary will be
observed every night at st. Patrick's
Church during the month of October.
beginning tomorrow evening. The
Young Ladies Sodality will render
the choral service.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
RRYAN IN WILMINGToN.

William J. Bryan passed through
Wilmington early this morning IN
special car attached to a Royal Blue
express on the B. & o. railroad. He
is bound for western Maryland and
West Virginia, where he will make ten
speeches
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
no LAY A BoAT's KEEL.

The blocks have been put in place
for the laying Of the keel for the new
ferryboat to be built by the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company for the West
Shore railroad.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
WHIST TOURNAMENT.

The individual record whist tourna-
ment of the Wilmington Whist Club
will probably begin on Friday night,
and the regular weekly matches for the
club record badge will begin on Mon
day night.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
FIINERAL OF THOMAS PATTON.

The funeral Of Thomas Patton, Of
Philadelphia, formerly of this city, took
place from his home in the former city
this afternoon at ] o'clock. A delega-
tion from Cyrus Castle, No. 1, X. G. E.,
of Wilmington, attended the funeral.
Interment will be made in Northwood
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
SUPPLIES FOR THE HENLEY.

The steamer Henley, which is to con-
vey the Delaware Iron Company's pipe
making plant and employees to Russia,
is being supplied by Wilmington mer-
chants, the supplies being taken over
the Wilmington and Northern railroad
TO Pigeon Point.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
RAuRoAD oFFIcEs CLOSED.

The passenger baggage and freight
agency of the Delaware. Maryland
and Virginia railroad at Rehoboth,
which has been open during the Sum
mer, closed to-day.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
FERRYBOAT'S KEEL HERE.

The hollow keel for the new West
Shore railroad ferry steamer arrived at
the shipyard Of the Harlan and Hol-
Company this morning.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30
WILL NOT INTERFERE.
Hanna Leaves it All to Della
ware Republicans.
he HEsITATEs TO OFFER ADVICE.

BROWNE SENT HIM A LETTER
AND NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS AS
PROOF OF HIS EARNESTNESS.
AND THE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN
REPLIES.
Evening journal., 1896-09-30

Chief Justice Lore then ordered that
the case Of the State VS.. Richard
Staats, indicted for murder in the flrsi
degree, be taken up at once. The pris-
oner was brought into court, and
Josiah Marvel appeared to defend him
Attorney-Ge General White and Deputy
Attorney General Cooper appeared fol
the state. 1t was Ills before a jury
could be agreed upon from the two
panels.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
OLD FRIENDS.

There are no friends like old friends
And none SO good and true;
We greet them when we meet them
As roses greet the dew.
No other friends are dearer,
Though born of kindred mold:
And. while we prize the new ones,
We treasure more the old.
There are no friends like old friends
Wherc'er we dwell or roam,
In lands be youd the ocean.
Or near the bounds OF home;
And when they smile to gladden.,
Or sometimes frown TO guide.
We fondly wish those old friends
Were always by our side.
There are no friends like old friends,
To help us with the load
That all must bear who Journey
DER life'S uneven road;
And when unconquered sorrows
The weary hours invest,
The kindly words OF Old friends
Arc always found the best.
There are no friends like old friends
To calm our frequent fears.
When shadows fall and deepen
Through lifc's declining years;
And when our fraltcring footsteps
Approach the Great Divide,
Wen long to meet the old friends
Who wait the other side.
David Banks Sicklcs, Leaves of the Lo
tus."
The evening times., 1896-05-19
THE CAPES OF 90.

- ATTN capes OF black are fanCifully
trimmed with ruffles of black chif-
fOn and white, cream or eCTu lace.
~ One tad fiounCe of chiffon salr its
length gathered into the neck. On
this was a ruffle Of white lace two inches
narrower, and over this again Il ruffle of
chiffon. two inches narrower than the lace.
\ ruchc of chiffon finished the neck.
Capes of gay Dresden silk are Stylishly
trimmed with black chiffon or lace. Jet
on net or tulle is much used. in the shapes Of
yokes and collars.
Heavy white lace collars are stylish edged
with ruffles OF black chiffon on black silk
or satin cape.
When made of cloth the cape is seamless.
but narrow fabrics have a seam down the
center back.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
BURLAP FOR WALLS.

n URLAP has come 10 stay as deco
~ rative material for walls. At first
it was regarded by the trade gem
- orally as the fancitul fad of an ar
tistiC few. whose main object was
10 obtain something new TO experiment
with. Now. however. bur!Ip has found
place in the decorative world that IS en-
tirely its own-a place that, up to the pres
ent time, could lie ta ken by no other ma
terial that has yet been put on the market.
II has so many practical advantages, aside
from its decorative value.
There are so many times when it is diff
ficult to find 4 wall paper to suit the case
in hand; perhaps cracked ceiling. that is
unreliable. high wainscOtedha llwa where
the amount of bare wallis small and irregu-
larin shape. where most wall papers would
he unsuitable. AT such times II Is well to
try the burlap, which, as many people al
ready know. can be obtained all ready TO
be applied TO the wall.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
CNDERTAKERS.
DIED.
At the
Bon Harche

CAyANAUGH--on Monday, May l5, 1896
at 5;lo p. m, of congestion OF the BRAIN
Charles 4 Cavanaugh, beloved child d
T L. and Joanna NJ CavanauSh, aged va
years and seven months
Funeral from! residence of Parents, TOl
Twenty-fo1rtb street northwest, Wednes-
day, May 20, 1896, at 3 p. N Burial al
Mount Oiivet.
KAGLE-At the residence of his parents,
near Scabrook, May 5, at p. H.. Joseph
KaEle, beloved husband of Julia kagie,
nee Nenath. in the 2sth year OF his ge.
Funeral will take place from Whitfield
NJ. E. Church. al Lanhams. M, on Wednes-
day evening. May 20, at 80. Friends aud
relatives invited to attend
His suffering sore,
Long weeks he bore;
Physicians were in vain,
Until the Lord,
He came and called,
And relieved him from all pain.
GAFFARD-Thc remains of the late Re-
bccca 4. and Elizabeth l.; Gafiard; wife
and daughter of William H. Gaffard. Will
bc ta ken from the vault 1t Rock Greek Gene
terry and inferred Thursday, May 81. 1896,
at 3 O'Clock p. m myl s-3t-em
ELLIS-Depar rtcd this life on Sunday
morning Ma yl1, at $50 a. m.. OF consump-
ton. Samuel H., beloved husband OF Eliza
beth A. Ellis.
Thou 4 ri gone TO the grave. but We Will not
For cod was thy ransom, thy guardian
and guide,
He gave thee. he took thee and He will re-
store thee.
And death has no sting, for the Saviour
has died"
Funeral will take place from his late resi-
dcncc. 642 G. street southeast, and thence
20 TrinityM r. Church on Wednesday. May
90. at 2:3o p. m. FricudS and relatives are
respectfully invited to attend.
myl S2t-eIn
MANDUE-O On Saturday, May 6 ,at 1880
n M, Berry. beloved husband OF sara Man
due, in the thirt rty-seventh year of her age
at his late residence. 40 ID street south
west.
Dearest father thou hest left us,
We thy loss most deeply feel,
But tits God who has bereft rs,
He can all our sorrows heal.
By his family.
Funeral from the st. Paul A. N. Church.
Eighth street setween and streets
southwest Tuesday at O'Clock y. IN.
CROCKER-Heleu infant daughter OF
Jessie Marks and the late Herbert l.
Crpcker. died May Is, at a. m.
Funeral at p. m, May 10, from 519
Seventh street southeast.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
TAKE OFF THAT HAT"

- NE of the best OF the many "high
hat stories We take from the
Florida Citizen. Read It, women
~ readers OF The Times, and reflect:
A man found himself seated be-
hind a hat OF such large proportions that
he could scarcely see the stage a I all. After
vainly endeavoring to catch a glimpse Of
the performers, he determined that the
only thing to do was to get the woman to
remove her hat. Madam" he said, in the
politest tones. would you be SO kind as to
take off your hat? 1t prevents me from see
ing the performance"
mo. viii not" was the retort from the
woman with the high hat.
The man accepted the rebuff very calmly.
aud he made a vain effort to see the stage
for a while longer Finally, be determined
to try ii again Madam, D" he said Il have
paid for this seat, but by re asou OF your hig!s
hat am unable to see the stage. VIII you
oblge me by taking it off,
II have paid for my seat, aud intend
to wear what please" was the answer
received
a happy thought struck the man. He
reached for his silk hat aud put il on his
head Immediately there was cry of
The evening times., 1896-05-19
Kissing of Hands TaboOed

IT has hitherto heen the custom of chill
dren attending the public schools in Austria
and Hungary to kiss the hands of the teacher
on arrival and departure. This has now
been forbidden by an order from the I'm
perial Poard of Education. which bases
Its action on the fact that sanitary investi-
CATION has shown that kissing is unhealth-
full and should not be practiccd except
when absolutely necessary.-New Orleans
Picayune.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

A dispatch from Berlin says: 1t is re-
ported that Queen wilhelmiua OF the Meth
erlands will be betrothed to Prince Ber-
nard Henry, grandson or the Grand Duke
OF Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach
Queen Wilhelmina was born August 81,
1880, and succeeded to the throne on the
death OF her father, King Wilhelm H. on
November 23, $50. Prince Bernard Henry
is the seCoud son OF the late Hereditary
Grand Duke Charles, who died In 1894.
He was born at Weimar April Is, 1873,
and is a lieutenant in the Fifth Thuringian
The evening times., 1896-05-19

Ice and served in punch glasses is
n an excellent course for a spring
~ luncheon where wine is not offered
EMERALDs and tUrquoises are a late
combination in jewelry, and very beau
tiful one.
EGGS scissors have come They take
off the top OF the breakfast soft-boiled
egg with neatness and dispatch, ma king
the rest of the edible easy of access with
the small egg spoon
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TO make a nice lettuce salad: Pile a
little crushed ice IN the salad bowl and let
the lettuce lie on it for awhile before serv-
ing. Just before sending to the table
drain Off any water that may have a ccumu-
lated Dress at the table, toss lightly and
serve. at once. and the crispness of each
leaf viii be found to be perfectly preserved.
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AMONG some prett yand fancy bedspreads
made for a country house are several OF
cretonne TO match the hangings OF the
rooms where they viii be used. They are
lined with cambrio, though this is not nee
essary, and have a deep frill all around.
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THE little bouillon sets for individual use
are particularly pretty gifts for an invalid.
An oval plate of fine china with the trail
ing spra IS OF wild honeysuckle holds the
cup with its double handles and cover, a
salt dish and pepper box and rack for
dry toast and waters. Everything is OF
china, and the decoration Is, of course, to
match.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

several voices from behind him: Take
off that hat! Take off thai. .ratr'
The man took his hat off. but the woman.
not knowing what he had done of course.
thought that the remarks were Intended
for her. She was mad, thoroughly mad,
aud, gathering herself together, she left
her seat aud the theater, and smile of
satisfaction swept over the mans face.
Revenge is sweet.
The evening times., 1896-05-19

marriage of her daughter. Matte E. Peter
son, to Mr.. Frederick NJ. Huysman, to oc-
cur Wednesday. May %, at No. 324 East
Capitol street. After the wedding and re-
ception Mr.. and Mrs. Huysman will leave
on the midnight express for short stay in
Philadelphia and New York. After the eth
of June they will be at home to their friends
at No. 1924 East Capitol street, until the st
Of July, when they will leave the city for
the summer for the different resorts along
the Jersey coast.
The evening times., 1896-05-19
shrinkine COTTON Goods.

She who has leaned wisdom from the
experience of former summer storms and
iaundries sends cotton-as well as WOODEN
goods to be shrunk before making them
up. Ginghams and linens have teen kno wn
to lose as many fractions OF an inch aftera
wetting as scrges.