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Evening journal., 1896-06-27

makes provision that we shall be romu
nerated for any losses sustained by rea-
son Of the delay That satisfies US, for
we lose nothing"
Bnt this story goes on TO say that
you will be asksi to swap contracts. =
suggested the reporter.
Does It r he replied. "well, all l
have to say is that Il takes two TO make a
bargain of that kind, and We are
one Of the two. Now. you really must
excuse me from saying anything about
It,"
ibid General Bartlett call upon you
to-da, p"
That Is my business decline to
answer"
Has Maj iir Raymond been her,Y'
mo; but that is all have to say, so
It uselsss for you to question me any
further"
The reporter left satisfied. from Pfesi
dent Morrlson's manner, that there was
more in the story than he saw ft to
disclose.
senator 0rnI's Opinion.
An EVENING JOURNAL reporter asked
Senator Gray II he had heard anything
about the alleged project of Major Ray.
mond's to continue the dyke at Llston's
Point from Listens Point southwark to
Bombay Hook. wAlling In the intervening
shore, SmyrnR river and the pleasure
resorts, Collins Beach and Bombay Hook.
He eald: Il have not heard Of any
such project and do not believe
that the report Is true. II
would be an amszlng thing II
Major Raymond or any other engineer
ing oficer should assume to carry out
the project with reference to this lower
stretch Of the Delaware shore which has
just bsen forbidden by law to be carried
out rs to an upper and contiguous stretch
until board OF engineers can consider
how riparian rights OF the Delaware com
muniiy can be best protected Such con
duct on the part OF the Engineering
Department would be a defiance OF th,
spirit and intention Of the law lately
passed by Congress, which no pride o
opinion would justify or excuse. E1gi
neer officers are. In my experience, hon
orable as we'll as accomplished gentle
men, and It is impossible that such al
outrage as you suggest by your question
should be contemplated by anyone be
longing to that corps"
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
MORRISON WILL not TALK.
He W IN Neither Deny Nor Anhrm the
story which Comes From smyrna.

He win Neither Deny Nor Amrm the
story which Comes From sm3rna.
An EVENING JOURNAL reporter went
to the Equitable Building this morning
snd called upon Alvin r Morrison,
president OF the Delaware Con
structIon Company. contractors for
the Llston's Point jstty. After
repeating to him the substance Of the
smyrna story be was asked what he had
to say shout 1t.
Nothing at ell" he replied
"But Is It trus2" asked the reporter.
you will have to ask Msjl Raymond
about that"
"Is he in town" was the next qlss-
tion.
L think not. " be replied.
'Is there nybody in town who can
tell me any ything about it2'
mot that know of. unless you should
happen to run across General Bartlett.
"Then he Is In town"
"Lookee here, young man, l ad-
mire your perseverance,. but. indeed. you
must excuse me from talking All
have to say Is that work hai
stopped at Lston's Point and ih'
law passed by the late Congress
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
GDDICKS MgANS FIGHT.

He VIII Not Pay the Taxes On Plant
which the oity Refuses 60 Permit Him
20 Use.
HAS Addicks paid the taxes on the
Oxy- Hydrogen plantf' asked an EyHN
ING JOURNAL reporter OF City Tax Col
setor Eugene NJ. SAyers at his Office this
morning.
mot yet" wAs the reply Of that genial
oficlal As he toyed with q miniature gas
meter which he held In his hand He
threw himself back In bis chair, raised
mis- feet to table near by, cast his gtzs
out the window and refused TO say any
thing more on the subject.
"Addicks intends to throw the matter
into Chancery and make a test case OF
II, said another man who usually knows
something about the Claymont man 3
Intentions "He will make q test case
Of It for the purpose Of ascsrtalning
whethor the city has the right TO tax
property which II will not give him the
right to ure
"But then the property receives the
protection Of the police and hre depart
ments and the city tax ofiice has nothing
to do with the matter OF granting him
the use Of the city streets for the laying
OF gas mains, suggested the reporter.
That is this province OF the Board OF
Street and Sewer Directors.
Exactly So" WAS the reply, "bui
Addlcks cannot see II that way and will
hght It out ia the courts.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
FORMER WILMINGfONIAN DEAD.

william A Kenyon Died Suddenly of
Paralysis at His Home In OharIeston, 8.
C.-Was q Prisoner at Fort Delaware.
Word was received to day OF the death
OF William A. Kenyon, formerly OF VII
mington, but who lived for number of
years In Charleston, South CArolina Mr..
Kenyon died at his home there suddenly
yesterday, OF paralysis. At the begin
ming of the Civil War, Mr.. Kenyon,
then a young man, entered the Confed-
crate army. At one time he was taken
prisoner by the Northern soldiers and
confined at Fort Delaware. After bis
release he returned to Charleston aud
engaged In the commission business, con
tinuing up to the time OF his death. He
was one OF the best known business men
In bis adopted city.
The deceased vas we'll known In VII.
mington, where he WAS related to the
Stapler family. the Stroud and WYATT
families. Mrs. Howell England, Mrs.
d. O. Woodward and others He was
also related to Henry ]. B Stapler, the
lawyer, aud Kenyon Coke, the artist, of
New York.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
CHRIsTY'S CITIZENSHIP
1t Amounts to Something and
so Does Burton's.
HELD Up STRANGERS ON TIE COAST

A Member Of Gang That Has Been a
Source OF Annoyance Comes to Grief.
Judge BAN Imposes "A Fine OF $40
aud Costs-Fisher Dismissed.
There's no law against American
citizens walking the streets at night, but
there Is law against persons interfer
ing with these tights That WAS Judge
Balls Idea OF the case OF Richard Christy.
who was arraigned in the Municipal
tribunal this morning
For some time complaints have been
lodged at the police station TO the effect
that the coast" Is q dangerous place.
especially after dark. 1t seems that
gang OF roughs has taken especial de
light In stopping strangers In that viein
ity, and If they did not succeed In hold
ing up their victims to make every indi-
cation Of intending to do So
This was the case OF George M Burton
last night. he WAS not held up, but he
was thoroughly convinced that be would
be. At any rate, he did not appreciate
the situation. even though he had but
81 09 cents on his person.
Burton, who lives at Bancroft's Banks.
came iD town last night oent on catch
ing the Delaware road midnigh train, to
visit his brother at Middle.own When
passing King street on Front he was
hailed by Cbristy, who had several com
panions with him, Christy bs
gan to amuse himself at Bur
toms expense Burton realized that
the crowd was surrounding him. He
was Of the opinion that there were more
bealthful places and took steps to find
them. He proceeded to tie P W. 4 B.
station. Christy. who had followed on
the north side OF Front street. called to
Burton Ia q bantering way that he
wanted to speak with him. Burton was
inclined not to notice him at frst, but
then be decided that he would not be
bsntered and he crossed theIstreet.
Christy asked him II be Thought that
Cbristy's crowd was going to harm him
Burton replied that he did not, at which
Chfisty told him that ne had "a notion to
pin him In the jaw" Burton was not
very anxious that he should be 'pinned, E"
but said that the opportunity was within
reach. Christy squared himself and
called to his companions "are you with
me9'
Burton objected to this latter remark
and facing .about made direct for Elias
/ Jefferies' restaurant Jefferiss jumped
betw cen the pursued and the pursuer.
JeffsrIes SAYS that Christy intended to
/ do damage to Burton, and informed
l Christy that his record had no bright
spots
Ohristys story OF the trouble did OF
coincide with the opinions OF the wit -
peHses but he was very careful not to say
too much. BE placed great faith in the fact
that he Is an American citizen. his fine
wss $40 aud costs.
Mary Price, oolored, was before his
honor on q charge OF drunkenness OH
Ger Lyons found her helpless at Market
street bridge early this morning. She was
fined 50.
William Fisher, colored. who was
charged several days ago with the
larceny of q watch from William Hayes,
was dismissed on recommend alton Of
City Solicitor .Hsrman, who stated that
there was no evidence. William f
Rothwen, who is supposed to be the rea
thief, has been arrested In Philadelphia
and will be brought 20 Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
OrdInanoe Not BROAD Fnourb.

City Councilman Smith, OF the Elsv
enth ward. now has wheels In his head
Shortly after o o'clock this morning he
took his 6rst lesson on the bicycle. Police
Officer John Welsh being his tutor. City
Hall Place WAS the scene OF operations
No warrant for riding on tho pavement
has yet been sworn out. but City Solici
tor Harman and Clerk Adams, OF the
Municipal Court, watched the proceed
ings from one of the windows When
an EVENING JOURNAL reporter asked the
city solicitor II he would prosecute the
councilman. be replied that the ordinance
was not broad enough TO cover this case
because Il prohibited ''ridlng on the sids
walk aud not trying to ride " No man
on Gods green footstool would be willing
to swear that tho councilman had been
guilty Of riding.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
Pralantsd MIth : Pnrae I'D nronar.

This members of the congregation OF St.
Anne's r G Church last nj yht pleasantly
remembered the fifth anniversary Of the
ordination Of Rev. d J. Crowley to the
priesthood By presenting purse OF money
to him. The presentation took place
directly sitter the entertainment given by
the choir of the church Ia the basement
Of the building. The presentation speech
was made by Rev. w. ] Berminghsm,
pastor of 81. Joseph's Church. who stated
that the gift was made as a slight token
OF the sppre reciatlon Of Father Crowley and
the esteem In which he is held by the
congreRation.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
CLASS DAY EXERCISES At HIGH SCHOOL
An IoterestinG Program Rendered Last
Evening Before By Far the Largest
Audience Ever In Attendance.


Evening Before BIZ Far the Largest
Audience Ever In Attendance.
The high School class day exercises
last night were unusually interesting
aud were more largely attended than at
any pervious time. The High School as
.sembly hall was decorated With crimson
and white bunting, potted plants and
palms, softly shaded banquet lamps Al d
draPeries. The music, furnished by the
High School orchestra. was excellent.
Edward j. Ayars, president OF the
class OF SO. presided and delivered the
address Of welcome. The musical talent
Of the class rendered beautifully the
song, "All Hail the Morning Light. 4"
Those composing this chorus where
Misses Cooper. Hlldreth, Foulk. Walters,
Hargis. Elliott, Grier and Crawford. Miss
Semms Msrr read "Olass History" John
w. Brady was the historian.
Just the Sweet Face OF an Angel. "
was the title Of vocal solo sung by
Miss Lulu V. Elliott I'm a pleasing man
ner. Miss Crawford read the class
prophecy instead OF Miss Bertha G. Yea
ger, who was prevented by Illness. WI
liam B Simpler dreamed q Dream, in
which, among other things in "dreAm
land" he saw his class comrades In many
important positions, twenty years hence
The class banner was presented to 81
by Wiiiism ID Mask. and Robsrt W.
simmons, 81, accepted, replying to Mr..
Masks presentation spsech.
John d Hildseth, the Misses Kelly and
Kurtz contributed instrumental music
during tao evening The class song,
composed by Miss Walthers music by
Miss Lula V Elliott, aud led by Profes
sor J. I Clymer, was sung and we'll
receivad
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
Tho Judge . Purchs.sr.

Willard Salisbury, Jr., and Tilghmsn
Johnson, trustees OF the estate of Nary
s Boyd. deceased, sold her realty at the
Court House this morning The three
story brick house. No. 906
Della ware avenue, with a lot 25xl12
feet. Wss purchased by Judge Leonard
e. Wales for So 500. James j. Mons
CHAN bought the three story brick house.
No. 1904 Delaware avenue. for 81 200.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
Looking Case.

Detective wifsi is In Milford
investigating q case. the outcome
Of letter picked up near
the depot supposed to have been written
by a colored woman for the purpose
OF exiorting money. Attorney General
White Is also looking into the matter. The
details were not obtsiusble inWilmiDgton
but II the letter is correct the officers
state that brutal crime has been com
nnlhA.d
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
ronr snls. rhl. Afternoon.

Sheriff GlllIs has four sales booked for
this afternoon. The properties involved
are those Of Wesley L Gilbert. at Tenth
and Pine streets; John AcClafferty. at
Third aud Pine streets; Christopher A.
Little In Blackbird hundred, and Joseph
w. 0oalt. on West liberty street
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
New M. E. church dedicated.

The new M. e. Church at Psrryvllle
will be dedicated to-morro0 A descrlp.
ton Of it has already been published In
the EVENING JOURNAL DR.. George
Reed. OF Dickinson College, will preach
the dedicst ory sermon to- morrow morn
ing Rev Merritt Hulbul d, s. T. d will
preach in the afternoon and l. e Barrett
will preach at night.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
Not onused b, InsspsrIsnee

The bridge tender of Third str ct
bridge denies the statement published In
an afternoon paper yesterday that the
breaking OF the shaft at Third street
bridge was caused by inexperienced pso
pie operating It He says that mons but
competent assistants are allowed "a
operate the machinery.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
VIII Remove to Havre de Grace

Ludwig w. Melchoir. one of VIII
min gton's best known Germsns. a leader
ia singing circles and member Of a DOZEN
social. beneficial and other societies.
leaves Monday for Havre de Grscs where
he will take charge OF the Delaware
House. which be recently purchased.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
Ooal Gar Jumpod the rrack.

coal car while being shifted on the
p w. & railroad yesterday sfternoon
about 2 o'clock jumoed the track st
Water and Tstnall strests. owing TO al
imperfect hinge on one OF the wheels
The accident delayed traffic but short
time
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
Nrr. NooorkIe,s gesieuation

The resignation o. Thomas McCorkle
a. superintendent OF Rodney street M.
e Sunday Schol will 60 In effect to NOR i
row which is the twentieth anniversary
OF Mr.. McCorkle's connection with the
school as superintendent.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27

New York Herald Weather ForecAsts-rhe
Atlantic coast disturbance has passed away
10 the eastward. and an area of pleasant
weather will overrun this section to-day A
disturbance OF some activity from the Pacific
coast. which reached NJ tnitoba last evening,
OIL urift eastward over the Lake Region.
Temperature will rise south OF its track "A
it crosses Ontario and Northern New England
Tomorrow, local thunderstOrms will occur on
it southern skirts. and probably roach the
adj AGENT coasts in the afternoon or by night.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
To Attend onmp-Meetiag.

A number of the members of the viii
mington Holiness Christian Association
will attend the csmp-meetinR OF the sect
at Thorpe's woCds. Twin Oaks. Pa, to
morrow Several Wilmington people
are already at the camp l. will close on
Julv
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
'TROY HOUSE,
HOTELS.

WTINDSOR HOTEL,
w 9th Ave. 46tn TO 47th SITS. New York.
THE COOLEST HOTEL IN NEW YORK.
Unsurpassed IN location and perfect In all
appointments. Free Coach and Baggage TO
and from Brand Central Depot by giving us
notice. american plan, 50 3 er day and up
ward; European plan. $3.50 per day and up
ward. Music during einner. The travelling
hOmelike nOtel.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
the weather..

In the Middle States ard New England to
day clear weather and fresh or liRht north
westerly TO southwesterly winds will prevail
with slig tly lower followed by rising tenn
peraturs ON sunday. in both Of these sec
lions. fair warmer weather and sOutheriy
winds Will prevail. FOL owed by rain In the
Lake Region and probably by local thunder
evening OF At night, and on Monday, partly
cloudy 10 fair weather. with slight tempera-
ture changes.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
To Preach Tent.

Rev. John d. G Hanna will deliver
Trials and Trlumphs Of the Christian
Life. IN the big tsnt At Tenth aud LON
bard streets tomorrow night at s o'clock
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
Rndnnad prInna-

IN order to close out spring and summer
goods l will make them up at very low
prices-all goods guaranteed at L Hsiss.
No Fest Third street.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
Has = Piece Of the Rope.

Deputy Sheriff Harry 6lllis brought
home from Eskton, Md. piece OF the
rope with which Truss was hanged
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27

Kimball. KlnesOnry. Kroeger and
Singer Pianos. Robeien 4 Co.. No. 7l0
Market street.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
HELP wARrED.

HELP WAHTED.
IA ANTED.-A COOK; WHITE GIRL |
w preferred; one who wishes TO room AT 4
home. Call At No. 200 Adams street.
WANTED-HALF A DOZEN MEN OR |
w women TO take orders for Henry @. 1
Turner'S work, "a Modern Political Boss" /
Apply from IL 10 y o'clock. To Q. l..
KNIGHT, EVENING JouRNAL office.
VNTANTED-ACTIVE RELIABLE MEN TO l
w travel and solicit orders for fruit and i
ormental nursery stock. Permanent employ |
ment and good paw. Reference required. Ad- |
dress the K; u. CHASE CO., South Penn So, |
Philadelphia.
WE don't want boys or loafers. but men Of |
w abb ity. $500 TO $500 month TO hustlers. |
State and general agents. Salary and COM
mission. Racine Fire Eneine Co. Racine, VIE.
Q1O TO $50 A DAY MADE BY OUR NEW
BlO plan Of spe ulstion. Address PRICE
q o.. Room 2l4, 30 broadway Nsw Yor1.
A GENTS FOR CIGAN HOUSE. Sl2.OO
"A weekly and expenses to beginners. Box
l2lO Chicago.
A GENTS WANTED FOR TALES OF THE
IL Civil War '-as tcld by 40 veterans on
both sides; something new; hundreds oC great
War Pictures; COS pagee; one agent reports ilO
orders for 10 daNs Write quickly Peoples
Publishing Co.. 394l Market ST., Philadelphia.
A GENTS WANTED-One in every town :
"A you can easily double your income intro
ducing our staple goods. Demand never sup
piled. Good pay for spare tine: particulars
free. Samp l0c. aluminium Novelty Co..
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A GENTS WANTED IL UsTRATED
| II and Dramatic History of the ST. Louis
cyclone Graphic account of Death and
Devastation. Price 25 cents. Terms free.
| BARCLAY q CO.. Cincinnati, o,
| q CALKsMEN- S. a day; ; no canvassina mo de-
/ - liveriee. no collections. Samples fr -. Side
line or exclusive. Mfg. s94l Market St. Phiia.
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SITUATIONS WANTED.
VHAHTED-A SITUATION AS NURSE
L w or midwife. Best of reference given.
Apply At 405 East Seventh street, city,
LOST AND FOUND.
IT O-T-A ssALL FOX T rRRlER. WHITE
IL with n small spot on forehead. Return
TO s. p Market street. Reward.
REAL ESTATE.
NOR SALE. "A NEW TEN ROOM
the Appointments and conveniences 70 make
/ a cof,iforfable, healthy and attractive home.
IA, H. Johnson. N. r. Cor. 8th and Shipley.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
NOR SALE-ClGAR and TOBACCO
II store 10 good locality. Good reason for
selling. A9piY q, this ofnoe.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
aus1SEss OPPORTUNITIES.

NOR sALE-ClGAR and TOBACCO
II store 10 good locality Good reason FOR
selling. q poly q, this of1ce.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
REAL ESTATE.

NOR SALE. A NEW TEN ROOM
y house. No 635 Van Buren street. with all
the apDointments and conveniencee 10 make
a cof,iforfable, healthy and at ractlve home.
A. l.. Johnson. N. r. Cor. sth and Shipley.
Evening journal., 1896-06-27
NOTIONS,
10 THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF

We hereby certify that the following is a
trus and correct statement OF the votes polied
Sor the following named persons. respectively.
at the primary eteclions held June 18th, g sc,
as canvassed by the County. .Committet;
FOR SHERIFF:
Evening journal., 1896-06-27

At this point nor daughter, who had
bsen vslnly trying to keep her mother
from talking. burst out with, "Du bIst
verueckt" and a command ''gehe hinaus,"
which. however. the mother declined 10
do. although she made no further re
marks. excepting TO say that she did not
know whether or not her second husband
had killed himself
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ffo:n The Cornhill Magazine.
When 1 met Tommy first his only asset
was in serious danger, for his five under
fed and underlined ponies were about to be
seized for overdue taxes. / could not help
Tommy with his money, but i tried to with
advice. Strike old Sam Ashhy for a
couple Of hundred dollars" L suggested.
Sam Ashby was one of the rich men OF
Helena, Mont, at that period and ran q
small savings bank. Tommy Cruise ''tr!ed
old Sam Ashby" All he got. however.
vas some pretty free talk in which the
banker assured Tommy Cruise that he
would rather throw paper money into the
home OF his satanic majesty than loan it
10 such a drunken, shiftless fellow. Tom
my Cruise got his money, however. Three
weeks later he located the great Drum
Llmmond gold mine. He knew he had
a big thing, but somehow he could make
robody believe In his mine For years he
worked at IL, however, living at times u
dogs life.
once, while talking to friend of mine.
he fell forward unconscious; he had not
eaten mouthful of food for thirty-s.x
hours. and Yet with logged persistency had
worked on TIL he fell in his tracks. AT last
hls day came, he opened up big vein, and
had million dollars to his credit in a
good, safe bank. Hard times over. he
decided to pose solid citizen" so he
opened savings bank in Helena. One Of
the hrst men TO apply to Tommy erase.
banker, old Sam Ashby. now less pros
porous. Then came TO the old prospcctor
the happiest moment of his life. one that
wiped out all memory of starvation ana
privation. For Tommy Cruise. showing his
would-be customer to the door, assured
that Customer, In language too emphatic
and graphic for English ears, that he
would sooner throw paper money into the
homo Of his satanic majesty than loan it
TO such a drunken, shftless fellow as sam
Ashby.
one day Tommy Cruise invited the whole
of Montana to his wedding, ard the whole
of Montana came. Tommy mad arranged
for open house and free drinks with every
saloon in Helena Consequently the night
Tommy got married the whole male popu-
lation got drunk, and IL took week to
sober the population into working condi-
III
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Lave you anything more to saw or do
'efore you leave these rooms?" / askei.
ne shook his head. and then, bethinkinp
himseii, pointed to the roll of paper which
ne mad Hung on the table
Burn THAR he cried
took up the roll and looked at Il; II was
me manuscript OF poem IN BLANK verse.
nave been with 1t into a dozen rows
paper p,;is and magazine Offices" h explained.
win great bitterness. Had / succeeded
IN getting publisher for il l inight have
FORGOTTEN my wrongs and tried TO build
up q new ME or the ruins Of the Old But
Iheg would not have II, none of them; 50
say, burn IT. that nothing of NE NAV
remain in this miserable world
Keep 10 the facts" / severely retorted
IL was while carry g this poem from enc
newspaper TO another that YOU secured that
~. OF print UPON the blank side of which
you yourself printed the obituary notice.
win which you savored yodr revenge
asa'nst the woman who had disappointed
You know that? Then YOU know whe-e
got the poison with which / TIMED tho
SHY TOY which that weak man fooled away
his life with?"
90, NJ :, said I. II do not know where you
poison. bought at druggists or crom anv
ordinary chemist"
II was woora!i; the deadly secret woor
an l got II from-but that Is another
me anything that viii compromise n friend
my man"
The satisfaction. the delight which no
threw into these words are beyond descri-
non. AS they left his lips a jet Of fame
from the neglected fire shot UP and turned
MS inquire Tor one instant into bold relief
upon the lowering ceiling; then il lied cut.
ana rothing but the twilight gloom re-
IhdHed IN Tie room and on the counte-
nance OF this doomed and despairfng man.
CThe End)