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Evening journal., 1897-12-22
WAS 1T 4 MATCH Z?

JURY DECIDES ON THE PROBABLE
CAUSE OF THE DEATH OF JOHN
J. COOPER.
The theory as to the death of John ].
Cooper, in the explosion at the Federal
building last Thursday, that Cooper
struck a match to see if the hopper was
full of carbide before pulling the lever,
which drops it TO the water in the gen.
orator, was advanced as the cause yes
terday by a corOner's jury.
The jury visited the basement, where
the plant is located, and Major Turner
showed the members that all of the
valves were properly adjusted. He
thought that the carbide became clog
ged in the hopper when it was about to
be dropped into the generator, and that
Cooper struck a match TO see what the
trouble was, and the explosion follow
ed. This theory is now believed
Witnesses were examined and the
jury then found that Cooper came to
his death by the accidental explosion ol
a generator in the Federal building.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
RoGGs AND HIS REruRN.

IL was rumored on the street this
morning that William N. Boggs had re-
turned and gone to Dover to see his
wife and children and to await the ac-
tion OF the Federal authorities, but the
story could not be confirmed. An ef-
fort was made to see Hugh c. Browne
local attorney for the American Surety
Company, but he is out of town, and
some say that his business has some
thing TO do with Boggs' return. There
are many persons who say that he is
already In the state, but they are un-
able or unwilling TO make any state
ment as to what leads them to make
the declaration. Those VINO know him
and his disposition say that they would
not be surprised to learn OF his return
az any time as he Is tired of being a
fugitive from justice.
Mrs. William n. Boggs and two chill
dren, accompanied by her mother Mrs.
c. B. Hope, arrived here on the 8.31
train and stepped quietly, almost unob-
served by anyone, into the Capitol
hack and were driven direct to the resi-
dence of c. b. Hope, on Bradford street
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
The CABLE PARTED.
WILLIAM STODDARD INJURED BY A
FALLING PlNCHER.

HE WAS AT WORK AT THE OVER
HEAD BRIDGE CROSSING, WHEN
THE IMMENSE WEIGHT FELL
ON HIM, CRUSHING HIM TO THE
EARTH.
An accident which came near costing
a life occurred at Fourteenth and Scott
street, where worbmen are building the
overhead bridge for the b. & o. rail-
road. William Stoddard, who Is en-
gagged in constructing the abutments
for the bridge. was at work on the
trenches. Several of the workmen were
busy lowering stone for the masons,
when one of the large pinchers which
hold the rocks parted from the cable
falling on Stoddard, crushing him uH-
derneath its weight, which is said to be
several hundred pounds
When the pinchers were removed from
Stoddard's body he was partly uncon-
scious, and blood flowed from several
ugly cuts. The trenches are very deep
and lifting Stoddards body out of the
hole was done with some difficulty. He
was taken to the Delaware Hospital
where his injuries were attended to.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

"A coroner's jury last night decided
that the death of Thomas r. Lawson.
who was killed at the foot OF Poplar
street last week, was accidental
The handsome palace car. Jordan.
built for the Atlantic Coast Line, was
shipped yesterday.
Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany has received a small sub-contract
from the builders to nange plates for
revenue cutter No. G.
Miss Hone. a graduate Of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, has been ap-
pointed night superintendent at the
Delaware Hospital.
Peter Nolan fell and cut his head at
Eighth and Church streets last night.
His injuries were dressed at the police
station.
DR. II. w. Bryan yesterday removed
a pin from the throat of Hattie Spen-
Ger.
Samuel Sullivan, colored, was be
fore Magistrate Cooper, Of Dover, for
cruel treatment TO his stepson. He
was fined $40 and costs. Sullivan lives
in Magnolia.
Ten operators Of the Delmarvia
Telephone Company are being instruct
ed by Clarence B. King. of the West
ern Telephone Construction Company
II is expected that the phones will be
In operation on Monday.
AT Elsmere iron for the new Bran
dywine Springs electric dailway iB be-
ing uniOaded.
The repairs to the State House. at
Dover, will be completed by January
q.
The House Elections Committee ex-
poets to dispose Of the contest Of Jona-
than S. Willis VS.. Congressman l.. lrv-
ing Handy by February.
Yesterday afternoon John II. Rod
ney, attorney for the Levy Court. ad-
vised II that it had nothing to do with
macadamizing the piece of bad road in
Mill Creek hundred. and a resolution
was adopted declaring that the road
was a hundred fssd not a county charge.
There was a slight fall OF snow
during last night and this morning, but
il was 50 soft that il turned to slush
and made walking exceedingly IN
! pleasant.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
MORE ABOuT BOGGs-

Dover, Dec. 22.-William N. Boggs,
the defaulting teller of the First Ma
tional Bank, it is said, is in a sailing
vessel on the high seas on his way
home. When the defaulter left here
he went to Brazil. where he has since
been. At first he was very i'll. He re-
covered and since then has been kept
busy eluding the detectives of the
American Surety Company and the Sc
cret service men. When Mrs. BOggs left
the West it was understood in Lafay-
cite that she was coming to Delaware
to meet her husband, who was coming
back to surrender or allow himself to
be captured.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
FOR PASSING QUEER" MONEY.
RACE TRACK MEN DISMISSER BY
UNITED STATES AUTHORITIES.
CITY COURT CASES.

After several continuances, the case
of Harriet Kali, colored charged
with murderous assault on Mary
Simpson, also colored, in the "Hoodle'
about two weeks ago, was brought be-
fore Judge Ball in the City Court this
morning. The testimony showed that
the assault was committed in self-de-
fence. Harriet was dismissed.
Joseph Loper, a small colored boy,
was arraigned for begging for checks in
front of the Opera House. He was rep
rimanded and dismissed
Elwood Rider, colored, was commit
ted to the Ferris Reform School.
Bernard Kirk was fined for drunken
ness.
Alfred Wingate was arraigned and
dismissed on the charge of disorderly
conduct.
John Rooney, Patrick Hoban and
Frank Ingram, race track men, were
arrested last night for attempting K
pass counterfeit silver dollars on JOIN
McNeal, a Front street restaurant
keeper They did not succeed at the
eating house and tried it successfully
on a boOtblack.
The three men were arraigned this
morning before United States Commits
sioner Smith, and, after a reprimand
as it'was shown that the men had n,
evil intent on passing the money, werl
| dismissed
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
ANOTHER ATTEMPTED BURGLARY

GEORGE LODGE FIRED A GUN, BUT
FAILED TO BRING DOWN HIS
MAN.
For some weeks the people in the
of Claymont have been
teworzed by burglars. They have
cured considerable booty and done
much wanton destruction in places
which they have entered Among the
places burglarzed are the residences of
General Isaac j. Wistar. John Alsch-
bach, II. H. Habberly, and some OF the
club-houses on the river. One Of the
gang was shot when the Wistar house
was entered but managed to get away.
AS he went he was heard to exclaim,
"Ohl / am hit"
Last night William C. Lodge heard a
strange noise and made an investiga-
tior. He discovered that a burglar was
endeavoriDg to break into his resi-
dence through the library window. His
son, George Lodge, of the New Castle
bar, was aroused and got his gum
Hearing the sound of retreating foot
steps he fred but this morning there
was no blood or other evidence that he
had struck his man. The people up i'm
that section are thoroughly aroused.
and the state detectives are already at
work upon the various cases, but thus
far their efforts to apprehend the bur-
glars have been fruitless.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
AGREEABLE TO SIBLEY.

RECEIVER OF THE DENTAL COM
PANY GRANTS THE PLAINTIFF
THREE REQUESTS.
When William S. Hilles, attorney for
Gideon Sibley, plaintiff in The suit
against the receiver of the Wilmington
Dental Company to recover certain ef-
fects Of the company, concluded his ar
gument in the case yesterday, the re-
ceiver agreed to grant him these re-
quests:
The Girard Trust Company to trans
fer to Mr.. Sibley the formulas in the
possession of the receiver, the con-
tracts to use certain names and con-
tracts Of standard articles in the den
tai trade and a list of the customers of
the defunct company.
The disposition of the betting at the
Riverview factory will be made later
when S. ]. Wiley, who was superin-
tendent of the dental plant is examined
regarding certain formulas which he
secured while of the company.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
AN AWARD FOR THE COMPANY.

Yesterday afternoon the referee case
Of A. S. Reed and Brothers Company
vs. William NJ. Field and Jennie X.
Field was tried to conclusion in the
law office of Tilghman Johnston. at
torney for the plaintiff corporation.
James r. Field and William Michael
Byrne represented the Field interests.
The claim WAS something over S2,1OO.
for removing Riddle Chapel last Feb
ruary. The referees were Frank c..
Simpson, John McCloskey and Edwin
Talley. After hearing evidence and
argument they made an award OF 81
O46.77 in favor OF the plaintiff.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
MERELY A FORMAL MATTER.

The petition of Gideon Sibley vs. the
Girard Life Insurance Annuity and
Trust Company, Of Philadelphia, rela-
tive to the transfer Of certain formulas,
trademarks, contracts, etc, was mere
ly a formal matter. The company is
receiver for the Wilmington Dental
Company, and the petitioner pur-
chased the King street and Riveiview
factories, together with the things de-
manded in the petition. The receiver
declined TO deliver them until the
United States Court issued an order to
that effect. and when the application
for such an order was made It did not
interpose any objection whatever.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
CLAIM FoR sALARY SUSTAINED.

Media, Dec. 22.-Attorney Benjamin
c. Potts, who was superintendent and
treasurer of the Rose Valley Mills some
time prior to the concern becoming in
solvent, at a salary of $4,000 year, put
in a claim for salary due to the re-
ceiver, but it was not allowed, Mr..
Potts brought suit to recover the
amount claimed and was successful to-
day IN the Common Pleas Court in get
ting a verdict for S6,S74.40. The de-
fence did not put in appearance to con-
test the claim.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22

The following people made up the
Jolly party: J. c. Green, Paul M. Brin-
ton, H. Stidham, Horace Mcdaniel,
George Hayes, George p. Prentiss,
David Kenneally, Ollie Porter, S. J.
McNee, Captain Thomas Kane, Lewis
Hance, Willard S. Mears, James B.
Tucker. William McCafferty. Manager
Selak, Mark McKenna, Herman Cos
sen. Benjamin Allen, DR.. James II.
Morgan, Harry JOslyn, Harold Harvey,
Of the Sun, and William J. Landy Of
the Evening Journal.
During the evening a toast was
drunk to Guard Mark Chambers. whose
duties prevented him from being pres
ent Willard S. Mears sang several
solos, Let Bygones Be Bygones' be-
ing rendered in an excellent manner,
and Colonel Ainscow told several witty
stories. The festivities concluded at an
early hour this morning and as the
party left the dining ROOM Warren
Warren, Sis, Boom, Ah,' was given
with a hearty good will.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
CLUBBED AND SLASHED
Tables Turned On Bold
Murderer and Thief.
THE DUNGEON WAS THE SCENE

ASSAULTS GEORGE
M'GCNIGAL WITH A CLUB AND
THEN sLAsHEs HIM WITH A
BIG KNIFE WITH THE INTENT
or ROBBERY.
For several years past the neighbor-
hood of Tenth and French streets has
been marked as a dangerous place to
pass at late hour at night, and re-
spectacle persons refrain from passing
along there on account Of the number
of negroes who live In and near that
vicinity. Tenth street from King to
French is one of the principal, but
darkest, thoroughfares Of Wilmington
On King street. at Tenth, both on
the northeast and southeast corners,
stand two large houses with yards ex-
tending to a point near French street.
Being both dark and lonely, persons
have been known to so out OF their
way for several blocks rather than
traverse that street.
The square is known as the "Duz-
geOn," and the other night it was the
scene of a struggle between George Nc
Gonigal. living at No. 925 Orange
street, and a footpad, who was bent on
murder and robbery. McGonlgal, ac-
cOrding to his own statement, was
passing along when he was jostled by
a man whom he failed to see approach
ing. McGonigal turned and excused
himself, when the man hit him a ter
rife blow on the head with a club. The
blow staggered him, but, recovering
himself, he jumped at his assailant and
knocked him down with a blow from
his fist Then came a struggle.
McGonigal is an all-around athlete
and he gave the footpad hard tussl,
to retain possession OF the club. The
men fought for some time, and McGoni
gal was getting the better OF the high
wayman, when the latter drew a bi,
knife and slashed him across tn,
hand. He then escaped.
McGonigal, weak from the loss O
blood, went to the office of DR.. Kittln
ger, on King street, where he had hi
wound attended to. When the physl
clan asked him as to the cause he re
fused to say. He Is now wearing hi
hand In sling as the result of the en-
counter. He says that the assailan
wore dark clothes, a heavy mustach
and slouch hat.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
NO PARTNERSHIP LIGHTING.
STREET AND SEWER DEPART
MENT REFUSES TO PLACE ARC
LIGHT AT FIFTH AND DUPONT
STREETS

At the Street and Sewer Department
meeting last night a communication
was received from John A. Lengel ask
ing that an arc light be placed at Fifth
and DUPONT streets. He offered to pay
cne-half the expense. Mr.. Webster
moved that the request be granted.
President Pratt objected. He was not
in favor Of going into partnership with
any individual in lighting any part Of
the city He thought 1t would be a bad
precedent to do such a thing. Mr. Sim
mons was also opposed to going into
partnership with outside parties. He
was sronglyopposed to establ shing such
precedent The matter was laid over
A pavement was ordered laid on
Union street north of Delaware avenue.
the work to be done Immediately.
w. b. Clerk petitioned the depart
ment to repave the space at the en-
trance TO his morocco works at Ninth
and Walnut streets.
Engineer Hatton reported that the
Silverbrook sewer had been completed
by the contractor, with the exception OF
some dirt that was piled up on the
Richardson property. On motion of
Mr.. Simmons 15 per cent. of the amount
due on the contract was ordered paid
10 John JacOby.
The space on North Fourteenth street
between Clayton and DUPONT streets
was ordered paved, the street commits
sioner TO do the work
The street commissioner was ordered
to put in cutters on Ruth street above
Lancaster avenue.
The team which Engineer Hattor
has been using was ordered taken of
because the major part Of the sewer
work was done.
Simmons & Brother were grantee
| permission to set curb
The weekly payroll Of s67S.. 50 wa.
ordered paid. The secratary's collec
tions amounted to 81, 1,1S047. The treas
urer reported the balance in bank to b,
| $97, 1896.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
HENDRICKS MENTAL STATE.

Court of Chancery and Orphans
Court were both in session for a short
time this morning. On application OF
Arthur w. Spruance the chancellor is
sued a writ authorizing the sheriff TO
inquire into the matter Of the sanity of
Alfred Hendrick, at present an inmate
OF the Delaware State Hospital at
farnhurst. II was made returnable on
January 8. The sale OF the Thomas
Condor property was confirmed. Both
courts then adjOurned until Jannary B.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
coon cHnER roR THE PooR.

This afternoon the Y. w. c. T. u.
went over to Earnhurst and distributed
presents among the inmates Of the
almshouse. The poor creatures were
delighted with the tokens of remem-
brance given, and there were several
affecting scenes during the afternoons
ceremonies. Superintendent Mccoy and
his estimable wife did everything in
their power to help the visitors in their
good work
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
AMERICAN REAIrTIEs-

The most magnificent panel ever
given away presented TO all purchasers.
Size 10x40 inches. IL is Autographed in
II oil colors by the celebrated house of
the Knapp Company and cannot be ex-
celled. DO not fail to get a copy. Only
a limited number on hand. Our tea,
coffee and spices the best on the mar
ket. The Great Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Company, Sl5 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
NOT TO CROSS THE POND.

1t has been rumOred for the last few
days that the beautiful steam yacht,
Au Revoir, belonging to William Du-
Pont, would receive general repairs and
be sent to him in Europe for the pur-
pose of cruising this Winter in the
Mediterranean. Inquiry has ELECTED ths
fact there is no truth in the report, and
that she will remain at her present
place Of mOOring in the Harlan and
HOllingswOrth Company's yard, for an
indefinite time.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
CARS SHIPPED 10 SYRACUSE.

yesterday shipped five handsome cleo
trio cars to the Syracuse and Suburban
Railway Company, of Syracuse, n. Y.
The Jackson and Sharp Company has
also in course of construction two long
double electric cars and an electric
freight car sixteen feet long. The cars
sent out yesterday are models Of work
manship, the interior fittings being
similar to those of the Elsmere line.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
MIrsr PAY ON rR1nAv

Attention is called to the fact that
notes, checks and bills of exchange.
due or payable on Saturday or on Sun
day, are payable on Friday next. in
stead Of on Monday. The holiday leg
lslation omitted to provide for regular
holidays in making half-holidays OF
Saturday.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
WAS MUCH ADMIRED.

At the Ursuline Academy yester-
day a fine exhibition of kindergarten
work was given. IL is composed OF
twenty-seven little folk and by their
proficiency showed that they are receiv-
ing proper training. The exercises were
very much enjoyed by all who saw
them.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
DIsLocATRD LIS sHorLnER.

John Kidd, superintendent OF con
struction for the Armour Beef Com
pany, dislocated his shoulder in a
singular manner last night. He was
turning of the electric light and re-
celved a slight shock, and drew his arm
away from IL so hard that he dlslo-
Gated his right shoulder. DR.. Block
som, of Second and West streets. re-
duced the dislocation.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
WAY BE ENIIARGEn

1t is rumored that the steam yacht
Alcedo, belonging to G. w. Childs
Drexel. and now mOored at the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Company's yard
will be heightened and a tubular boiler
nut in
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT

John ID. Cummings met with a pain
full accident yesterday afternoon while
working at a planning machine at the
Edge Moor Iron Works, the second and
third fingers of his left hand being cut
of He was brought to Wilmington,
where his injuries were dressed by Dr.
S. c. Frederick.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
NOTES FROM FARNHURST.

The patients in the hospital were
given a dance last evening, and enjoy
ed themselves very much.
Mrs. Mary Burke. SO years old, died
at the Delaware State Hospital yester-
day. and her body was brought to VIII
mington by friends.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
TWENTY CASES

MOf' VT iiI IlIh / II ElklA pa
TENTS RESIDE ON THE WEST
SIDE OF TOWN.
To-day the Morning News stated
that the Board Of Health reported to
Superintendent Harlan, OF the public
schools. thirteen cases OF diphtheria in
It's last report to him. The secretary
Of the Board Of Health declares that
this Is wrong, as the number reported
was seven. Five more cases have been
called to the attention of the Board OF
Health since then, but the superintend-
ent will not receive notice Of them un-
I'll sometime to-day
There are now twenty-five cases Of
diphtheria in the city, mostly on the
West Side
This number does not include cases
which have run their course in houses
now ready for fumigation. Neither does
1t Indicate that twenty-five houses are
affected, for in some instances there
are two cases I'm one house.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
A RUSH on ENTRIrs

Prominent dog fanciers throughout
the country are entering their dogs for
the bench show OF the Wilmington
Kennel Club, which will be held at the
Auditorium the first week in January.
Dogs are coming all the way from the
Pacific coast. There will be about 100
Wilmington CANNES in the show.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
CHRISTMAS AT TRINITY.

At Trinity p E. Sunday school on
Sunday afternoon there will be festi-
val of song. On the Wednesday fol-
lowing the secular festival will be held
and Christmas offerings Will be distrib-
uted among the school children.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
CLEVELAND GOING HOME

Ex-President Grover Cleveland pass
ed through this city at 1O.43 to-day on
special car "Davy Crockett" on
his way home from South Carolina
The former president was looking ex-
ceedingly well.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
pEATH ON THE sTAIRWAY.

Mrs Fannie Jones, of Philadelphia,
sister Of Mrs. Frank Regan, Of Eighth
and BroOme streets, this city, fell
downstairs on Monday and sustained
injuries which resulted in her death a
few hours later. She leaves three chill
dren
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
BURGLARS AT TALLEYvIrI,E

A night or two ago burglars made an
unsuccessful attempt 20 rob the store
Of Joseph Brown, at Talleyville. They
cut out a panel in the front door, but
were frightened of before securing
any plumber
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
LOCAL. SECURITIES IN DEMAND.

There is a decided demand on the
market for local securities. A promi-
nent broker said to an Evening Jour
nal reporter to-day that such securi-
ties were scarce and in greater de-
mand than he had known them to be
for years
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
RETURNED no WAsHINGToN.

Wu Ting Fong, Chinese minister TO
the United States. passed through VIII
mington last evening on his return TO
Washington. He had been in Philadel-
phia attending the anniversary Of the
Chinese mission.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22

A drill was held last evening by
Company B, Boys Brigade, in the East
Brandywine kindergarten, under the
command Of Albin f. Pyle. At roll
call twenty-seven boys answered and
eight more were enlisted. Company A
will drill tomorrow night and be in
spected by the committee in charge of
the brigade. A number of young men
will be enlisted who have never had
any training in the work.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22

S25. Good, satisfactory piano, suit
beginner. VIII allow same amount in
exchange should you at any time want
a new one. Call and see it. Dearborn s,
$40 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
RUN ON THE BANK. a"

There was a run on Wagner's Bank"
last night. at No. Z East Fourth ST.; an
other will be tonight, to u. Baked
trout, noodle soup and oyster fritters
will be served. ]. w. Wagner
Evening journal., 1897-12-22

OFFICE 7TH AND KING. PHONE 545
H. T. Sergeant, dealer in Coal an
Wood. Large Pea Coal for family use
Hickory Wood for open CRATES.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
WANTED.

WANTED.-Ladies and gentlemen
Join a private dancing class. Also stag
dancing taught. My pupils are making s.
per week. Call or address, Prof. WilliaT
Scarlett. 623 Madison street
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.-Rare chance to buy a
good Christmas present. Dearborn's, $40
and S22 Market street, are Offering their
fine stock at lower prices and easier
terms than any store in Wilmington or
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-12-22
A LARGE PUNCHING MACHINE.

The Hilles and Jones Company to-
day shipped a large punching machine.
1t was consigned to the Cambria Iron
Company, of JOhnstown, Pa. 1t is a
fine piece Of mechanism. and reflects
great credit on the Wilmington COM
pany.