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Evening journal., 1896-11-17
THE ASSESSORS INSTRUCTED.
MUST GO OUT AND GET NEW VAL
UATIONS FOR REAL ESTATE IN
THE HUNDREDS.

Levy Court this morning swore in
and instructed the several assessors,
with the exception OF James +. Farley,
of the Second district, of Wilmington.
Chairman Scott instructed them not to
depend upon their old books but to go
out and get the present valuation OF
real estate and assess it accordingly.
He said that the assessment had not
been changed, excepting in few cases,
since 1865, especially in some OF the
rural districts. This means lower val
uations in the present depressed con-
dition of the real estate market, and
as the tax rate is based on the aggre-
gate Of the assessment, the new de-
parture may result I'm an Increased tax
rate. In the Second and Third dis
tricts OF Wilmington hundred there
will be a natural Increase in the ASSESS
ment, but in most other districts a
falling off, If the assessors obey their
instructions.
Among the bills allowed were the fol-
lowing. Chief of Police John Il. Dolan,
$3.50; John B. Timmons, 1854; Elliott
& Hossinger $4O.50; William NJ Ellis,
S27.5O; John f. Campbell, SIS; John r.
Dickey, S53.13 Robert Battersby, $40;
p, w. and B. Railroad Company,
sS4.41.
The election bills will not be passed
until this afternoon, and it will be two
or three days before the clerk will
have the drafts ready for distribution
among the claimants. The aggregate
will be largely in excess of that of two
years ago, but no approximate figure
can be obtained.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
BAY STATE GAS COMPANY.
ITS ANNUAL ELECTION WAS HELD
IN WILMINGTON TO-DAY.
FROM WHAT CAN BE LEARNED,
THE ADDICKS BOARD OF DIREC-
TORS Is REELECTED.

IOltS Is REFLECTED.
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Bay State Gas Company
was held at No. S35 Market street this
morning at 11.30 o'clock. Very few
people knew of the meeting, and the
matters transacted were kept very
quiet
Mr. Addicks was seen after the meet
ing by an Evening Journal reporter.
He said that the old board OF directors
had been reelected and said that be-
yond that no business was transacted.
J. Frank Alice and Colonel ID. p. Bar
nard, who were with Mr.. Addicks, also
refused to say anything further.
Now the result OF the election be-
comes known when it is decided which
is the old board Of directors. At the
time Of the last annual meeting OF the
company J. Edward Addicks, ]. Frank
Alice, Newell Ball and Henry BatemRn
were elected directors. These were the
Addicks directors, and If they were re
elected Addicks is still on top, and viii
be reelected president. From what was
said by those who were at the meeting
this seems to have been the case.
But at the time the recent suit was
made against the company it was held
that these directors had succeeded
those first named: Henry W. Whitney,
William Rockefeller, II. II. Rogers and
John T. Moore. These men represent
the Standard Oil Company's interest,
and if they are reelected, If would ap-
pear on the surface as If Mr.. Addicks
were defeated.
But it will be necessary to get the re-
suit Of the election from the New York
office OF the company "The result will
have to come from New York" said
Mr.. Addicks. This litigation was all
blackmail, and it has all fallen through,
/ think"
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
vERY PRoMIsING SHOW.

The next athletic entertainment of
the Diamond State Athletic Club takes
place in the Pyle Cycle Academy
Thursday evening, November 10. The
program as arranged by the club looks
as IL it would be one OF the best shows
ever given by any organization in the
city, and as a result there should be
three rafting good bouts. The names
of those who are to box are: Charles
Glazier VS.. Leroy Welch; Charles
Stewart VS.. Kid Ryan; Billy Whistler,
Of Philadelphia, vs.. Jimmy Rodgers.
of Wilmington. 1t would be hard to
arrange a more promising series of
contests.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
PEACE sOCTETY DELEGATES.

A meeting Of the Delaware Peace So
eiety will be held at the Friends
School on Thursday evening for the
purpose Of electing delegates to the In
ternational Peace Conference, to be
held in Philadelphia on November "a.
1t is probable that David Ferris and
Rev. William w. Campbell will be the
Delaware delegates.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

SEWING MACHINES.
S1bO0. Domestic, $500. Standard, S25 5.O0.
Household, 1880. Other makes at S16. SIS,
so. Oak or walnut. Ten years guaran-
tee.
Sold at 800 per week.
second-hand machines at 500 up. Re
pairing, 50 cents.
lJo. 70 #. Seventh St. Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
RAILROAD STATION cHANGEs.

Signalman Z. l. Truman. at the P,
w. q b. station, is spending a weeks
vacation on a cunning trip in the vi
cinity OF Rehoboth, in Sussex county.
While he is absent his place is filled by
Usher John L. Thompson. Mr. Thomp-
sons place is filed by John McGran-
cry, OF the Union News Company.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
CUNNING AFTER sCHILLING.

Mrs. George w. Schilling, of this
city, mourns the loss Of her better half,
who, she says, has eloped with some
one he loved better than her. Mrs.
Schilling went to Ashland, Pa, yester-
day, but the police there knew moth
ing about the truant, so with bag and
baggage she left there for Mahanoy
City, Pa.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
GYPsIEs AT FOLLY WOODS.

A large party Of gypsies, having prob
ably half a dozen tents, are encamped
In Folly Woods, and many people from
this city and Newport are visiting
them.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
HECK IMPROVING

John Heck, who was assaulted by
Philip Hogan Saturday night, is re-
ported to be improving at the Della
ware HOSPITAL.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
WAIVED

WANTHD-Students to learn Boekkesp-
ing, Shorthand, Typewriting, Banking,
Arithnstia. Writing, Spelling, Quick Fig
uring, etc, at Goldey College, tth and
Market Ste Day AND Evening Sessions.
Graduates aided to positions. Easy month
ly or weekly payments, when desired. Cir
allarn free. Call OF WEite.
WARTBD.-PuPils to enter short-hand
school; see US fer terms, etc. MHNlCH d
OFT, Ne. ues Market street.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
GRAPES
PES SCATTERED ON THE
STREET

A wheel came off a two-horse wagon
belonging to William Pannill and
loaded with grapes, in baskets. at Fourth
and French streets yesterday afternoon.
The grapes were scattered all about the
street.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
REMOVAL.

George A. Maxwell & Co., real estate,
mortgages and conveyancing, have re
moved from No. 902 Market street to
Room No. 209, Equitable Building,
Ninth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
GOOD SPORT TONIGHT

Mike Boden will try his luck over
again tonight with George Russell, at
No. 81 West Second street.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
MRS. w. II. COOPER BURIED.

The funeral OF Mrs. w. II. Cooper.
wife Of Collector OF Port Cooper. took
place this morning. Interment was
made at Smyrna.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17


WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO
know more than you do about our
ClotheS. Come IN, bring somebody
with you TO help you choose.
You II be dOubly pleased with an
others Judgment.
BLACK SUITS. only the most
durable kinds-Thibet Cloth at s.
-Cheviots at $3.50 and S10-Our
famous Clay Suits. IS. $40 and Sl2-
we have them in Rough Boucles.
narrow wales, Worsteds and Dl-
agonals.
We have the new Plaids and
other neat mixed for those who
don't want a plain black, for IS,
&C. 81. IS. So, SO and So.
We're busy as beavers in that
Overcoat room.
Store open every evening.
Strictly one price and II dissat-
isfied with your purchase we win
return your money.
NEW YORK
e1oTHINa HOUSE.
sl6 MARKET STREET.
MAX. EPHRAIAf. Prop.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

Wii>mlNb iON AhChDhACONh1.
The annual session of the Arcndea-
conry Of Wilmington, is being held at
st. James Church, Newport. to-day
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
FOR SALE
BICYCLES.
n OR EXCHAN
-nllnWa. nna llfII

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.-Fivs BIZ
cycles, As follows: one little girls wheel
one mans Gladiator cost $50: one Wav-
erly, cost SS5; one Stsarns. cost Sl9e. All
1896 wheels. What have you to Ofer for
one OF ALP Address WHEEL, Evening
Journal Ontce.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY TAX
Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets. Drug
gists refund money n II fails 10 cure. nc
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
HELP WANTED

WANTED.-A few more ladies and gen
tlemen to join a private dancing class,
81 80 per month. Call or address Profess
sor Scarlett, No. ll4 Poplar street,
WANTED.-A few more children to join
a private dancing class. Plain and fancy
dancing taught. Call or address Profess
sor William Scarlett, No. ia Poplar street.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17
STUDIES:
ELOCUTION, ORATORY, DRAMATIC
AND PHYSICAL CULTURE.
TUITION RATES.

Glass Lessons, $1,000 year for physi-
cal culture.
Evening journal., 1896-11-17

Continued on Second Page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

Sir John Bridge. chief ma gistrate of the
Bow Street Police Court, may talk as seri-
ously as possible Of the grave offense COM
mitted l'y DIR. Jameson ana his followers
when they warrsd against friendly state,
but al the Sir Johns in Great Britain can
rot prevent the British people from cheer
ing DIR Jim and from exalting the tenn
perary -unsuccessful flibuster to the heroic
iiaLe- James"n's methods did not differ
essentially from the methods of o;rer
Enslishmen who have been conspicuous
ai!s In the extension of British influence
ani the decrease of British territory. That
Jameson failed in this one instance will
rot be 10 his discredit among Englishmen:
they applaud the spirit that actuated him
and would hardly be more enthusiastic had
ne succeeded In capturing all the Beer
territory in South Africa. What the courts
will do with this popular idol cannot now
ne reasonably guessed at but the odds are
all In favor of nominal sentence folIoSe
by Il first-class appointment as solace and
10 encourage the Jameson tendency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
True ECONOMY.

If all the government departments could
only make As good showing. as does the
weather bureau there would be no growl-
ing at occasional propositions to pay fed
eral employees a little more or TO abbrevia e
their working day. From a specia! report
made by Chief Moore to Secretary Morton,
ii appears that the cold-wave warning
which was scattered abroad as the New
Year came in saved from destruction prop
erty valued at several millions of dollars.
Reports received from 102 stations show
beyond question that the salvage was over
three and half millions; what was saved
IT the thousands of communities where
there is no observer, but where the warn
ing was distributed. is open to conjecture.
Better argument for the existence and eX-
tension of the bureaus field of operations
could not be advanced. Once in a while a
local observer misses his guess. but in view
of the good that is generally accomplished
the weakness is easily pardonable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Nnothcr Cuban Biunder,

Cuban revolutionists deserve to succeed
in tiieit fight for independence, but they
are heavily handicapped by the folly of
those who responsible for such a blum
der as was perpetrated in the Bermuda
case. Surely by this time the neutrality
laws of the United States should be under
stood by those who are at present most
deeply interested; there are on record and
easy of access several decisions Of United
states Courts which make the statutes SO
lucid that he WHO runs may read and now
what he Is reading. From the character of
the Bermudas cargo, Cuba seems to want
both men and war material Now there is
no good reason why the insurgents should
lack either of these recessaries-and they
will not except through the folly Of their
shipping agents. 1t Is not q violation of
the neutrality laws for q vessel to have on
board as many passengers as it can ac-
ccmmodate. nor are the statutes assailed
when ship is laden with guns and aulmu-
nit:cn; ths laW 10 fractured when the ami
mate and inanirnate are on the same craft
and evidently for purposes of association in
military enterprise against a friendly ma
ton. To be sure, Spain Is not honestly in
the friendly" class. although no act Of
var has been. as yet, manifest, but SO long
as the diplomatic fiction exists II is the
duty of this government to abide by treaty
provisions. Knowing the conditions, as
they do, how is it possible for the Cuban
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
\ DiSa ppeiatinx Comet.

If any resident OF the District of Column
ba has been sitting UP nights figuring as
to how. when or where the Perrinc comet
was likely to strike this earth of ours, ne
may nov drop MS pencil ard seek the
n'Hch-Ee eled repoSe. for DIR. Elkjn of Yale
oi'SArva tory is convinced that the mon
strDuS aggregation has already missed Us.
sal - HOW more than twenty mill.o Is of
miles away Apprehension concerning the
c-nlet has been much less than the scien-
t's,s supposed il would be; a condition due
directly to the ireary prospect of a three
thousand round newspaper controversy be-
tween cor"stt ard Fitzsimnions. Ever since
ii growing tendency among so-called pugi-
Lists to settle their differences of opinion in
the pubic press. To such an extent has
this evil expanded. that when it vas known
that FitZs:nInons had successfully struck
Nsher ON the exterior edge of his talking
apparatus. pretty nearly everybody re-
jotcei with exceeding great JOY, and IRE
pared TO watch for the appearance of the
aHe-inspiring comet. Makers defeat.
through a blow fittingly administered upon
the jaw was. however. dsappoiating for
while IL had a depressing effect upon Ma
hers conversational ability 1t stirred I'D
the late Mr.. Corbs:t to such an extent as
10 MAKE macy patient men lock with lcng-
ing Tor the net that threatened anni:lla-
Ton IL nov seems certain that the celes-
tai destroyer has gone of on another
tack. so there is nothing to be done bat to
resign ourselves TO months of recrimination
and iEcTimination. Comets are SO uncertain
and 80 q Disappointing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

The resolutions adopted last night by the
Board of Trade are deserving Of and should
receive the earnest support of every man
and woman interested in the true welfare
OF the National Capital. After thorough
discussion the Board reached conclusions
from which any variety of dissent is i'm
probable. The demands are that the water
supply be extended until it is ample even in
the suburbs-that the supply be purified by
standardization and filtration; that the
already-adopted systs u, of sewerage be pro-
'eeded with and continued until connec-
lions have been made with every habitable
hou-;e in The city, that concident with the
extension and publication of the conduit
water-supply shall come the closing of all
springs. pumps and wells; that houseowners
shall be compelled to take sanitary advan-
tage of the Increased water supply in all
that pertains to house-plumbing; and that
the Eastern Branch marshes be reclaimed
without unnecessary delay. To such a pro-
gram tnsihie exception is impossible. Now
comes the task OF putting the program into
effect. Through i;s duly-authorized repre-
ssntativ"s the Beard OF Trade will present
the resolutions. here outlined, to the appro-
PIRATE committees of Congress; effort will
also be made TO secure the active co-opera-
ton Of those officials who have in their
charge the city's water supply and the i'm
rrevement of the Potomac River and its
havisable tributaries. Behind these forces
must. however. be strong and somewhat
NociferoCs public sentiment The sentiment
Is here already and no ore can question its
strength. but il is overwhelmed to speech
lsssness. Wideawake sentiment can do
much 10 help the good work along: opportu-
mites for usefulness plentiful and will
gladly BE- pointed out by those who will
necessarily direct most of the operations.
As good a Way as any to hasten the coming
nf that day when the water will be pure,
the sewers perfect and the marshes no
more would lie to join the Board of Trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
fhat Garbage Middle.

Congress has at last gotten hold of the
garbage question and may perhaps say
something or do something which viii .e-
suit in the installation Of better plan ttan
any yet evolved by the District Commits
sioners FROM the day when disposal propo-
sinons were unincunbered and well-deHned.
down through the era of mystery ami guess
work to this time Of much-muddled un.er-
tainty, The Star has argued for VIVA :
seems TO be the only clean and b,,sinesslike
solution of the problem. 1t should have
been evident to the authorities-it vas to
everybody else-that no portion of this COM
munity would welcome the location in its
midst of q garbage furnace not even if the
entire board Of Commissioners, backed hy
the garbage contractor and the political
influence which secured him so many
favors. guaranteed the absence of I'll
doors, offensive or otherwise. Even were
the garbage to be conveyed to the per
fect creInatery through subter-anean
pipes. the building would of itself be a de-
pTessor of real estate values in all he
region roundabout: but with a procession
of noisy. slop-stained. ill-saneilng carts
proceeding to and from it it would be not h
Ing less than an uncomfortable nuisance The
way out of the trouble is TO provide for
the reduction and not the incinerat ton Of
refuse; the reduction plant being located at
such distance from the city as to render
it practically acceptable to the great ma
jori;y. The reduction process is financially
profitable to the contractor. therefore The
collection would be much more satisfactory
than it possibly could be under a system
which places a premium upon neglect
Both the Senate and House Committees
are active in this city's behalf; the garbage
nluddle deserves attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

agents to excuse the eauipping OF an expe-
dit.on Of which this government must take
cognizance? If Cuba needs soldiers-the i'm
preston here has been that she had already
more men than she could arm-why. are
they not shipped in vessels the armament
and cargoes Of which are beyond suspicion?
If Cuba needs guns and ammunition-and
there is evidently demand for such--why
are they not forwarded as freight; to which
proceeding the United States officials can
not possibly take exception? To combine
the men and the arms in an American port
Is to invite interference and seizure, with
out producing even one compensating ad-
vantage. Perhaps the Cuban idea is that
the men might successfully defend the
more precious cargo in case of attack by u
Spanish cruiser. but that notion is wholly
without weight in the minds of those who
know the range and power of modern guns
handled by trained crew. The people Of
the United States want the Cubans to viii
ard they will help them in the strife Just
as much as they legally may do So But
winning IS only remote possibility if the
efforts OF the Cubans in the field are frus-
trated by the repeated plumbers of the
Cuhans who are charged with the important
duty Of supplying the fighters with the
munitions of war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Shoe Dept.

Women's Wei Kid Button
Shoes, straight fox. Welt Sole.
patent leather tip. 81 nm
military heel. Per pr.
cd floor .-....... Isl a'iii'A-'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
HOusefurnishing
Dept.

1h-!nch JaTanned Coal HodA
made Icy one Of The best 49,
manufacturers. Each. nSSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Shoes, 0.39 Ia. A,
ON lY
:
DAYS
MORE!
THE END IS NIGH!

1VHF. END IS NIGH!
Just three days more in which
to avail yourself of the cut
prices, for this Surplus Stock Sale"
positively ends Saturday night.
Wouldn't it be a grand thing if we
only could quote such prices all the
year around? We had All object to
attain and have attained it. We were
feariully overloaded with shoes and
have unloaded. We are highly graft
fled and thank you heartily for your
liberal response We feel confident
you were satisfied. Ii you were not
please return and permit us to right
the wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Blanket Dept.
Jewelry Dept.

Sterling silver Photo Frames,
cabinet size. 1 pretty G. ~
designs. Each. ~Oe~O
A lot Of Shell Hair Pins,
Rhinestone Hat Pins. Violet and
Rose Brooches, Ear uPc
rings, etc. Each. ~
DIST floor. ........11th ST. bldg.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
t his
AdVt.
w mn.
5000.

ways of advertising than one
In this instance the Palais Royal is
not paying for extra space i'll The
Star, and vet this advertisement will
cost more than $3oo The repeti-
ton of yesterdays announcement
will explain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

If Senator Hill has Deen engaged as de-
fender of the administration. it is hardly
fair to require him to shoulder the transac-
tions of Mr.. Morgan as an incidental fea-
ture OF his duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

Instead If being looked upon as an I'M
healthy Indication Nicaragua's revolution
VIII b. accepted by many people as an as
snrancc that that country's condition is
normal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

MIS- l-ease IS woman IF resources and
mas 'tiready demonstrated that her ayeng-
Ing pursuit Of Satan viii rot deer her from
pausin.; now and then to fire volley at
Jerry simpson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Furniture Dept.

is Colonial Rockers. saddle
seat, spindle back. Sr Me
mahogany finish. Ia. ~A'SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Notion Dept.

Stockinet and Rubber Dress
Shields. Sizes > and ). &C
Guaranteed. Per pair.
5OO-yard spools Black Sewing
SILK, letters a. b. and 23c.
d. Per spool. ........ o.
DIST floor. .1lth ST. bldg,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

Any movement tending to increase the
number of alley-houses in Washington col
licies with the plans which would make
this the ideal city
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Trunk Dent.

oil Canvas Trunk. best grade.
hass-wood l'ox. hard wood STAYS.
steel clanIs and knees, brass
lock, strap hinges. steel bottom.
full Parker trays. best G.
bolts. &c. Each. ~aosyS
cd ffoor .........oi annexD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Stationery Dept.

3 tons Irish Linen Writing
Paper, cream or white. plain or
ruled, commercial or HRr
octave size. Ter il. -. O
list floor. LIST annex,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Corset Dept.

Fine French Corsets, made OF
black sateen. heavily boned with
wha'esone. two side steels.
boned bust. top finished with
lace and ribbons. Co ~
Per pa!r. pZsSO
cd floor. .........lo,h It. bldg.O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Other Departments.

OSee the New Gold Belts to be sold temorrpv
at SOC for choice-and save from II to % cents
T. Ask for the Sample Umbrellas at $1.49 for
choice. Some for men with handles carved In
representation Of animals heads. Those for ladies'
not unpackcd at time Of writing. but bargains
promised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

DiMcult.
a Suggestion.

NO said the young man of vaulting
ambitions. L do not care for what the
world says 1 am simply searcher for
fr,lt h.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

Then you don't want to miss Scorchem's
criticism of your latest book
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Cloak Dept.

Women's Tailor-made Jackets,
tits seasons ne,st fashionable
R"agh Cloths and most stylish
shapes-all silk lin Gro m
cd. Al sizes. Each. ~hosUO
Cd floor. .llth ST. bldgD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Lamp Dept.

Banquet Lamps with gil, bowl,
sii,efed figure, silk shade IN
green, red. pink, yellow or light
blue. Complete with c. zo
SHADE aud chimney for ~a'SV
toth floor. ... .lMh st. bldg