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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-30
ARLINGTON WHEELMEN,
Prepa ratiOns Begun for the LabO
Day Races.

Preparations Begun for the Labor
Day Races.
The Arlington Wheelmen have begun
work in earnest for the club race meet
which will be held on Labor day at the In
ternational Park. A race committee, con-
sisting Of William Gettinger. chairman;
b. F. Larconde. Paris Brengle, Frank Potts
and Fred. Stone. was appointed to make
preliminary arrangements. An applica ton
has been filed for the sanction for that
date, and 1t Is expected that the necessary
permit will arrive some time during the
week. The club will hold a meeting Tues
day evening. at which the coming race
meet will be fully talked over. and, most
likely, the entry blanks will be put out
early next month.
One of the things which will undoubtedly
prove an attraction at the meet will be the
club track race for the supremacy of the
District between a team of the Arlington
In issuing their challenge a few weeks ago.
the Arlington Wheelmen calculate ted on run
ming the race off on Decoration day. in
combine ton with the race meet of the Road
Club, but as the latter club did not have
any available team for the contest the
challenge was accepted for the race to be
run off at some date later than May 80
Efforts are now being made to have this
most likely this will be done, in which
event II will prove strong drawing card
Last Sunday the Arlington Wheelmen
took spin to Brandywine, Capt Brengle
In command, with fifteen men. A good din
ner was secured at the other end, and the
trip was enjoyed by every member
Foote's Lawn Tennis Gun.
Foote and Chace met at New Haven,
Conn, yesterday afternoon in the final
round for the New England lawn tennis
championship. Chace had three chances to
win the fourth set with a single stroke.
but failed to get in. and Foote Is now
champion Of New England, as Rowland
DEFAULTS for the cup he won last sprinr
Doubles will be finished today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-30
A Powerful Strong Hint.
rom the New York Tribune.


They were sitting in the Tenderfoot Sa-
loon. and were discussing the shooting Of
a man who had sold Sailed mine to a
number of investors. Finally old Free Sill
yer Bill who generally summed up the YER
dict on every event for the gathering, said:
Boys, II they Ia to be a MONUMENT put up
to the deceased, I move tibet We chip in an
have cut on 1t some words 1 onct seen on
lows: Death loves a mining shark 1t will
show we are not down on the galoot as
long as he Is good an dead, an it will be
a powerful strong hint to others to go an
not do ii wise" The boys Clipped in at
once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-30
A Scrnp Iron Yard.
rom Chambers Journal.

From Chambers Journal.
A scrap iron yard is a curious place.
where almost every conceivable article OF
iron finds its way. Iron spoons, kettles.
frying pans, tea trays. locks. keys horse
shoes, nails. nuts. bolts. hinges. window
frames, steam boilers and thousands OF
other things besides. About two years ago
the scrap yard with which l am connected
had about 20.o0o bayonets, which were
quite bright. lying in the yard at one time
They had been made at the time Of The
Franco-German war. and had never been
used, so they eventually found their way
into the scrap yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-30
kissing In School IL Barred.
n the indianapolis News.

From the IndianapOlfs News
The city sanitarium has addressed a note
to the superintendent Of the city schools,
and among other things suggested that kiss
ing. as practiced by women school teachers
among their pupils. be interdicted, because
disease is thereby apt to be communicated.
He also condemned the habit of pupils of
drinking from a common vessel and of
using the same lead pencils. The superin-
tendent has promised compliance with these
suggeStiopa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-30
THE CUBAN MACHETE
How This Terrible Weapon is Welded in
Close Conflict.
Knife and Hatchet COmbfned-Every
I'm the United States.

Cuba has terrible national weapon. It
Ii the deadly machete. One of the horrible
features OF field of battle where machetes
are used Is the number of partly beheaded
ana fearfully mutilated bodies that are
Iouho lying Ill around, which present a
gnastiy sight even TO the sturdy soldiers
who have survived the conflict
The machete has played no small part
In the history Of all uprisings in the Span
lsh-speaking provinces. but in Cuba It has
done such execution that If the island
should win her freedom the machete ought
to be included in the coat-of-arms of Cuba
libra. 1t is the tool of the Cuban working
man. With 1t he earns his living cutting
the sugar cane. With it H. cuts the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-30
John j. Forsyth's Assignment.

An assignment to Henry F. Wood
ard for the benefit of his Credii ors
was filed yesterday afternoon by John
]. Forsyth, dealing in pictures, at 12ns
F street. The assets are placed at
$339931 and the liabilities al s3.1li.5S.
Evening journal., 1896-05-06
Ths El.olIon Dol Eaatun.

EAsroS, Nd, May -in.tbe ccfpors-
tien election Of EAsion, Talbot county
50l votes were cast john Campbell
asnry vas re elected cammissioner for
hree years over William g sorge Denny
by psj'iity Of 100 B1th candidates
we're Dsmocra's Mr. Hsnry's rs eieo
ion - third term for him. he Ia
peopriet Of on@ OF the eldest drug
stores In r ,sfon. MT Danny his opponent,
is a bsokkeepsr IN the Farmsfs' md her
chants National Bshk The vo p led
Is the largest. a. is said. ever cast At a
town election 10 Esetcn Much iniereht
was taken In u and there we're several
good nHtursd scraps There we're sever !
nebulous, but no we'll dehutd Issues In
he contest alleged by the respective
friends OF the two candidates.
Evening journal., 1896-05-06
SOCIAL ANp PERsoNAL.

Miss Edith Rlgg formerly of this city,
and sister OF ] elliott Rgg. has msde
her debut ss prims donna OF a select
concert company now en- ronte from Phil
sdelphia through Western Psnnsy lvsnis
At Vineland a few evenings ago Miss
Rigg wss referred to by the local press
as 4 wonderful soprano with a voice so
much richer ard more womRnly than was
expected that people could scarcely be-
lieve one so young could possess such
talent
Mrs. William Cummins aud three chill
dren. OF Port Deposit, Nd and Miss
Cummins have been the guest Of Loui:
Oummins, OF No 13 South Third street
DR.. w q. Kuntz has hsd his Thirc
street residence and office besuti6sd bl
several new suits of paint.
Harry Primrose and family have beer
visiting at Marcus Hook,
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Goodwin spen
the day at the + kson races
Mrs. Hasson arrived here from Wash
ington last evening on her way TO he
home in New London Conn. She Is tn
guest OF her sister, Miss Sallie Ritchie
at Mrs A. .. Eagles.
Miss Sallis Ritchie, descendant o
one Of New Castles Oldest families. will
leave here In few days for New London
Conn which she will make her futur
home She will be accompanied by he
sister, Mrs. Hettie Hasson.
Evening journal., 1896-05-06

He Set Fire to His Cell and Alarmed the
Prlsoners-Flrs Versus Epworth League
Services.
special Correspondence Evening Journal.
GEORGETOWN, May 6.-Sllas j. Betts
and Elisha G. Dukes, both of B fillmore
hundred, came TO Georgetown yesterday.
There was bad feeling between the two,
and Belts threatened the life OF Dukes.
wnereupon Dukss had Belts arrested and
put In Jail Bats set frs 10 his cell and
created much alarm ard excitement
among the prisoners.
The young dancing men Of Georgetown
have rented the hall In the Masonic
building and there they have dances
whenever the spirit moves them. o.
Saturday night they had an enjoyable
time, and alec sgain on Monday night.
The music is quite good but decidedly
amAteurlsh, consisting OF banjo and
mouth organ. played by Floyd Jocslyn
and Terry Adams
There WAS q narrow escape from IRE
on Sunday night In the sunday school
room OF the NJ F. Church while the
exercises Of the Eoworth League were
being held. The lamps we're turned
very high; aud the ceiling being quite
low, the heat was so intense that It set
the latbs on FIRE. on either side OF the
/ room and when discovered. were burning
quite freely. The FIRE was sxtingulshed
with few Buckets OF water, and with
out much difficulty. The excitement
bang allayed, the services were con-
iinued
At last the telephone Ia an accomplished
fact Miss Florence Jocalyn has taken
her position as hello girl. I" and
Georgetown is now connected with MIL
lord, seSford aud other surrounding
l towns
There Is to he a wedding In June
One OF Georgeto wn's fair girls will be
married right soon. II IA 20 be an
"orgsudie" wtdding 500. The bride aud
groom are both fair, with blue eyes and
50 likewise is the maid OF honor, and
fair and blue eyed also are the ma
| jsrlty OF the brides maids. All this Ia
strictly Sub rosa" FOR the cards are not
yet out.
Ezra Adams and bride, of Virginia, are
on their wedding trip TO Georgetown and
are visiting DR.. and Mrs. w F Black
stone.
Misses Julis and Clara Barton. and DR.
Tom Robinson have returned from theil
California trip
Evening journal., 1896-05-06
IN ITS LAWYERS HANDS
Boardof Trustees Now in the
Midst of q Suit.
REPORTERS AND VISITORS BARRED

Lawfuit of the Water Company Against
tho Trustees Reaches Such Proportions
That the latter Hold an Important
Executive session-More Money for the
CltS'a Use.
For the first time In the history OF The
present Bocrd Of Trustees OF the New
Castle Common, It went into executive
session last evening and reporters and
visitors were bidden to cay "Au revoir-
Mr. Rodney appeared early In the
evening and explained to the trustees
that he desired TO make n report as
attorney IN the suit of the New Castle
Water Works Company egRinst the
trustees He had some new develop
ments in the suit which he would not
divulge except in private After the
trsnssction Of regular business DR., Black
announced that the board would 20 into
executive session. Mr. Rodney WAS
before the board in private consultation
for an hour.
Tenant Moore Must sublet.
Dr. Bltck presided. aud Msssr5 Ma
honey, B ,rie Ferris, Challenger. Rodney.
Dalby, McGrory aud Hance we're present
The annual statement was circulated in
printed form.
Secretary Ferris read a Communication
from Frank D. Moore, seking for his re-
leese as tenant of Model Farm, saying that
be was willing to turn over his oats to
the incoming tenant upon payment OF the
cost OF seed. oats and phosphate. A
communication was also read from
Frederick d Miller, asking for the
tenancy of Model farm upon the payment
OF his rent regularly on the 25th OF each
month. He also agreed to comply with
all the conditions Of the lease
This .he board refused to comply with,
but offered to let Mr. Moore sublet Model
give security for the rent now due and
coming due for this year
Five Hundred More For Council.
Msssrs Morrison, Cooper and Schu
hsrdt OF City Council appeared before
the Trustees, aud President Morrison
made a strong appeal, saying thai the
street repairs which have been made By
Council we're absolutely necessary 1t
was nothing more than right for the
Trustees of New Clstls Commons to
give the people some advantage Of their
own money.
After a long debate the board decided
to appropriate $500 additional (nsking
81 600 in all TO City @ ouncil. Mr. Boris
asked permission OF the chsir to state to
Council that hereafter when It contracted
81, 700 bills, which IL expected the trus
tees to pay. that it 6rst come before the
board, and ss q matter of courtesy al
least, consult with the board.
The Couucilnen smiled ard bowed
their acknowledgment Of the boards
fAvors.
More Improvements TO City Hall.
Some OF the trustees complained to The
Committee on Public Buildings that tn
City Halt building looked insomplet
without the roof. cupols and weathe
vaue polished up Upon motion Of Nj
Challenger. seconded By Mr Hancs,
these additional Improvements were or
dered to be made.
Evening journal., 1896-05-06
ATTEMPT TO FIRE FRANKFORT.

The Basket Factory aud the Depot In
DauKer-Ex-olerk of tho House Layton
Assaulted.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
FRAEKFoRD Del May This town
ia all sstir over an attempt TO burn the
works OF the Diamond Tray aud Basket
Company aRd the railIosd station he e
The town, railroad aud company officials
are offering liberal rewards for the
capture OF the culprits
Three barrels of coal oil and barrel OF
molssses we're rolled of to one side OF the
depot Saturday night and fred. The
watchmRn Of the factory gave the alarm.
Oa Sunday night the watchman was
murisrously assaulted In the fre-room
Of the factory by two men, but bis
assailsnts we're driven of by help ep-
preaching Later a man was discovered
at some veneer. as II in The act OF frlr 6
It. Shots were exchanged aud ex Clerk
Of the H,use John P Layton. who crap
yled with the man, received q blow that
rendered him unconscious.
The Diamond Tray aud Basket Com
pany Is new concern aud has plant
valued at $l5 600 Hon. W. R. Dsssy.
Horace ]. Hickman, sColonsl Egeriti
Hickman and J. Il. Layton are the
owners
Evening journal., 1896-05-06
1T NAY BE ADJUSTED,

The Suit Against BebiAh RRuEhIey Tor
Embs zziement to BE Satisfactorily set
tied.
The case q BSniah Raughley. charged
with embs zzlement OF money belonging
TO hls two wards, Florence X Hudson and
Mrs. Los r Derrickson, Was called In
J0iteo States Court THIS moroiDg. The
jury f.worn was: Gsorg D Medill, A n.
Pa. .oerg, Michael Donohoe, Walter
Part, james b Anderson, Charles T
Deputy, James B Lowe, Edmund
Mitchell. ]. James @ McComb. David
Warrington. Philip e Tyre and Fred
hick Darlington
HI wsrd and * Chsnosllor Nichol
son had a conferences with United States
District Alto ney vGndegrlit and decided
that II Raughley will psy what Is due his
wards, with costs OF the csse. II would
be bestlnot TO push ths'caHe and make
big bill OF expenses The case Was ad
iourned to May 81, by which time the
case will be adjusted.
Evening journal., 1896-05-06
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We have made encouragement with
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very latest aud newest deslgns
These patterns are retailed In stores At
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cents.
A paper pattern Of any size, of this
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JOURNAL, Wilmington, Del.
Please Observe tho FoiIowing Measure.
ments'
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part OF bust, close under arm raise
slightly In the back, draw moderately
tight.
For Skirts-Measure around the waist
over the belt draw moderately tight.
Printed directions accompany eact
pattern, showing how the garment is &c
De made.
When ordering patterns for children
please also state age OF Guild.
Evening journal., 1896-05-06
nrlara nnna-No LIrhtn.

LAST night Mrs. Thomas H. Bennett
who resides on East Ninth between LON
bard and Poplsr streets, while out bicycle
riding with her husband on the Lancaster
pike When Just this side OF Hockea
sin the pair came to place wnere
bridge had been taken
away and no lights placed to
warn them Mrs. Bennett took . header
into the ditch, breaking her leg. I'M ur-
Ing herself internally and smashing her
wheel beyond repair She was brouehs
to her home where sho now lies 10
critical condition sho fell some nine
ieet aud It Ia wonder she was not
killed. tis said several have been hurt
AZ the same point.
Evening journal., 1896-05-06
CAMBRIDGE ASD SEBPORD RAILROAD.

All the Old Directors Reelected at the
Meeting iMondsy sy-Improvements in
Cambridge.
CAMBRIDGE. Md. May 6-Edward
Handy vide. Of Denver. Col. has bought
OF William A Clasp, for 81 600. prop
erty on Race street, Cambridge, upon
which he wi erect a large machine shop.
James n Sherman q leading farmer
and business man, Of Bucktown, Dor
chester county, has purchased two lots
in Cambridge of Otto Bibby, upon one OF
which he contemplates erecting hand
come dwelling.
The annual election Of directors of the
Cambridge and Sssford railroad was held
ia Cambridge Monday. all the old di
rsctors including Judge Lloyd. being re-
elected. After the meeting the visiting
officials took a drive through town Rno
out to Mr.. Mundy's country seat 81
Sandy Hill, being much pleased with the
progress and improvements on sll sides.
Evening journal., 1896-05-06
NO BOARD OF HEALTH.
City Council VIII Not Appoin
at This Time.
G T. ToBIE RF-SLEOTBD COLLECTOR

New Committees Also Appointed for the
Year, IncludinR = Health Committee
which Has Similar Powers to = BoHrd
OF Heaith-Other Matters Before
Council.
At City Councils meeting last evening,
the suggestions made By Secretary E. B
Frszsr. of the State Board of Health,
were dlaregsrded to the extent that
Couroi did not at this time deem It
sxpe oielt to appoint New Castle Board
OF Health
In their discussion the Councilmen
thought 1t would be an expense. an
"unplsssantnsss" and hasty usurping
Of the powers with which the present
Health and Nuisance Committee Is
clothed. The whole matter was disposed
OF by simply referring 1t to the aforesaid
comnittse.
An Appeal for More Attention.
Patrick McGrory appeared on behalf
of Mrs Connolly OF Third street, stating
that the assessment on her house was
more than her neigbbors by 5000 and she
would like to have 1t reduced. He also
stated that q pump opposite her house
vas In bad repair The matter was
referred to the pump committee.
Mr. Cooper moved to take recess OF
fifteen minutes to confer with the
Trustees of the Common about another
appropriation
Oity Collector Tobin Reelected.
Mr. Cooper offered a resolution to re
elect George T. eTobin city tax collector
for the ensuing year. provided he give
satisfactory bond, Mr. Tobin was re
elected Bis salary will bs from $3.50 to
81 600 according to the business pros
psrity OF the coming year.
James Flnnegsn made an sppeal for
new pump on Gray street.
rhs New Standing Committees.
President Morrison announced the fol
loving committees:
Streets Schuhsrit. Cooper, Morrison.
Financs-Cooper, Fagsn, Morrison,
Pumps Morrison, Sshuhsrdt, Cooper.
Lamps-FAgan, Schuhardt, Harring tor
Health aud NuisRnce-Harrington
Cooper, Morrison.
River and Harbor Harrington, Cooper,
Morrison.
Fire Department-Fsgsn, Cooper, Nor
rison.
Polics-City Council
City Treasurer Ferris reported having
received $75 from ex Collector Pstrlcf
McGrory on account Of city taxes foi
1894; $3.50 n from Collector Tobin TO
city and for sshool taxes
Mayor E G. Boyd returned So TO
fines and licenses collected during April
Paying or For Street stone.
A fter an order had been drawn TO
1926 for New Castle Gss Company
resolution was passed allowing $35l.37 70
tho Brandy wine Granite Co. This make
the fall CD psr cent Of cost OF street
stone used ia macadamizlng Delaware
South and Fifth streets This month";
gas bill was laid over until the city treas
ury is bostered up In a few days.
Evening journal., 1896-05-06

Ladies' Oaps:-A particularly novel and
stylish cape is shown In our illustration.
Il is made with hish hedici collar cut
IN one with a round yoke from which the
material falls In graceful godet folds
Two box plaits adorn the centre back
giving IL very fashionable appearance.
The collar is cut In squares which may
be trimmed with lace or chiffon. braid OF
passementerle as desired Ladies' cloth
covert cloth. chevlot. novelty goods, SIR
satin or brocade may be used for making
this cape.
No 20 5s8:-Ladiss' Cape with yok'
and collar in one) requires for medium
size. 4 Yards material % inches vide, 2
yards 36 Inches wide, or yards 4S inohe
\ wide Lace represented 3 yards; pssse
, menterIs J yards. Cut in sizes, email
medium ard large
Evening journal., 1896-05-06
THE NEWS OF NEW CASTLE.
BICKTA sUCC Ids FORD.

The Gubernatorial Candidate Resigned
Flom the Democratic State Central
Committee at Yesterday 3 Meeting.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
DOVER, May Yesterday afternoon
the Democratic State Central Comuitte
met here In the absence Of l. Irving
Handy. chRlimtn, Or r q Ellegood OF
Suesex county. presided.
Resolutions declaring for q non partl
san convention we're offered by William
H. BoYce aud adopted after a long de-
bate, Mr.. Boyce Peter J Ford. Peter l.
CO per, Jr, and John Biggs being pro
nounced in their uttersnces In its favor
The chairman was Instructed to naue =
committee to arrange q conference be-
tween the State Centrsl Committees Of
the two parties, the idea being TO induce
the Republicans to agree to convention
50 composed
The resignation Of Peter j. Ford as 3
member Of the committee was accepted
and A Bickta, OF the First ward. VIII
miDgioD, was elected TO succeed hin
Mr. Fori. being a candidate for guber-
natorlsl hopors. could not consistently
cit on the committee.
June 16 was fixed es the day for hold
ing the State Convention so name dale
gates to the Chicsgo Convention The
primaries will be held on the Saturday
next preceding that day.
Evening journal., 1896-05-06
SOUNDED LIKE A TOY PISTOL

when George Wilhelm, Jr., Fell There
Was a Report Caused BY the snspping
of Bis Knee-Cap.
George Wilhellne, Jr., fell while play
ing baseball near the Delaware Iron
Works yesterday afternoon aud broke his
knee esp
Harry Ro'hroc X, who was also run
ming after the ball when Wlbems fell
over partly hidden cobblestoue, says
that the young, mans knee csp snapped
with q report that sounded like the
discharge Of toy pistol.
The hi ired man was carried to one of
the iron works Offices when temp )rRry
rsmsdies were applied he was removed
to bis home on Delaware street whore
DR.. David Steward is now attending
him.
Although seriously hurt, Mr. Will
helme insisted on aud was permitted "a
write his vn fcsount OF the accident f1T
the EVENING JOURNAL
Evening journal., 1896-05-06
Prom,nsd TO come sack. .

A bright looking boy giving bis nsms
as Wslter Sherman. and his home at No
1908 West Fourth street, was brought
INTO D lice headquarters at noon to-day
I, A woman who found him wandering
In the KiuR street market, lost.
re made friend with e,ery
ono. even the cat SsKsd more questions
than even the sergeant could answer And
when later on he was called for LEFT
With a premise TO come back when he
want lost
Evening journal., 1896-05-06
AMONG The ATHLETES.

Walter Fisher vas in town last even
ing and is reporte9 to have made salts
factory arrangem,uts with Manager
HusbebecB. Walhr's re appearance or
the @ A. @ coaching lines would give
the game new life in New Castle.
Walter Bacon seems to be ''bone" o.
contention between The High Schoo
Alumni nine of New Castle ard thl
Goldey College team of Wilmington. HI
is a High School slumpus but is nov
studying fora business csser.
Every baseball player VI any note II
the West End who can ct the prsotic
tbis week is taking ADVANTAGE of the op
portunity offered They re getting Il
share fer the game on Sturday mex
with the I. A. B. Club.
Evening journal., 1896-05-06
pLAYeo 1-He AlNa GAME.
Charles DALEY Follower OF tho Races
Plays the Trick on rsDdsrfoot.

Charles Dale, Follower OF the Races
Fia's the Trick on a rsDdsrfoot.
Last evening Cha 10. Daley, a slick
looking young fellov ~ho has been at
tending The ElktoD ices ard hiss been
boarding on Eat F Jarth street. played
tho old time rlDg .gspe cn tender
foos named WI dam J Nssill. The
latter wss ssRdiDg near the
coAst when be 3 W Daley stoop and pick
mp someteing jTsSsn Daley approached
him ard sxhi' itsd the ring, remsrking
h.t luck vas ynuillng On him and offered
TO sell HE kp d. The pair then went
into neal By jswelry shop where
partner of Dsleys had pre-
cedsd them The ring was submitted
to the par er and he pronounced 1t very
N.lueo'e, hhereppon Neville b,ught 10,
paying good price for It The ring
proved <orthless and Neville tqnealsd to
the 40 horltles.
Alb ut / 30 to day Detective Mcvey
ARE tied Daley and he will have bis hear.
log to night