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Evening star., 1897-01-11
IL" ROAD DIVIDENDS
III rs Declared They Were Not Earned
An investigation Asked

mortimer Hendricks Saturday filed with
me state railroad commission at Albany.
N l.. petition praying that an inves-
ugatlon be made of the accounts Of The
manhattan Elevated Railroad Company 81
New York city.
Inc petition filed Saturday declares that
curing the year ending June 30 lSoa. The
company paid 81 $4,000 in dividends. which
va s-'i,''1i IN excess of their surplus
profits. and that during the vear e,djrg
June 80. 1896. the same amount of dividends
was paid. which was stiS! ar2 in eyccss of
the surplus profits The action of the
directors. he claims, has created dent
against the corporation amounting TO
sl.e".@1 The earnings OF the company.
IT is alleged. have steadily decreased for A
number OF years while thu cost of main
tanning the road has increased and the
petition concludes with the assertion that
the assets of the company are not more
than sufficient to meet it, liabilities.
Evening star., 1897-01-11

the decorations he proposes to put in the
pension court in case he is awarded the
contract for decorating the bali room. Mr..
Aldridge had the work eight years ago,
and his present design appears 10 be very
similar TO the one used then. The picture
presented is a very striking one. The dec
orationS include liberal supply of the
embems of all nations. the coats-of- arms
of the governments automatically repre-
sented at Washington. and a tasteful ar
rangement of United States flags. The
fountain is literally decorated with flowers,
and a huge floral liberty bell is to be sus-
pended over it.
The plan is subject to any alterations the
committee on ball room decorations may
see proper to require, in case Mr.. Aldridge
is given the contract. 1t is believed that he
has been judicious in fixing his figures,
course. it is understood, not followed by
a great many of the decorators who have
entered into the contest for the privilege.
but it is probable that his design If
accepted, will be very materially changed,
as large number of persons of experience
and taste i'm the matter of suitable decora-
ton have expressed the opinion that the
design, as at present. is not exactly ap-
propriate for function such as the COM
ing inaugural ball will be.
Evening star., 1897-01-11
The oleomarrar,ne c,.e..

Joseph and Walter P. Wilkins, recently
indicted in three cases for violating the
oleomargarine laws. appeared before Chief
Justice Bingham in Criminal Court No 1
this afternoon. Upon being arraigned, they
waived a reading of the indictments, and
after they had pleaded not guilty, with the
privilege Of hereafter withdrawing that
plea and demurring or moving to quash
the defendants were released on bail In the
sum Of 81 900 in each case. Clayton M and
Frederick W. Enrich qualifying as their
bondsmen.
Evening star., 1897-01-11
OF Interest to Washingtonians

The Evening Star Almanac for 1897 just
Issued. contains much that is of especial
interest to Washingtonians Much space
is devoted to the local government, it's
sources of revenue and facts and statistics
regarding the Districts educational, finan-
cial, commercial, charitable and religious
institutions. 1t should fni a place on
every business mans desk and in every H.
brary. For sale at all news stands and at
the counting room of The Evening Star
% cents a copy.
Evening star., 1897-01-11
Elks. Social Session.

The annual social session rendered by the
Protective Order of Elks. Washington
Lodge. No. Is. to the lady members of the
families of Elks, will take place next We'd
nesday evening Past Exalted Ruler E. B.
Hay will preside over the ceremonies. and
some of the best local talent Will partici-
pate in the excellent program to be given
for the entertainment of those who attend
Refreshments and dancing will follow the
program.
Evening star., 1897-01-11
The ARCHITECTURAL Club.

The semi-monthly meeting of the Wash
ington Architectural Club was held Satur-
day evening at the club rooms, 9O6 F street.
The following papers were read: "The Py-
ramids.' by w. D. Window: Egyptian
Religion by r. G. Graham: "Rockcut
Tombs.' by T. J. d. Fuller, and Temples"
by T.. w. Dom.
Evening star., 1897-01-11

No in ordinary health need become bald or
gray. II he will follow sensible treatment. We
advise cleanliness of the scalp al the Of Halls
Hair 9enewer.
Evening star., 1897-01-11

Taylor Brent. individual bookkeeper of
the Covington, KY, German National Bank
committed suicide during Friday night by
cutting his throat.
Evening star., 1897-01-11
Across the Continent.

Mr.. Victor F.. Adler left the city last
evening and is now speeding toward the
Golden Gate, whittier he goes for season
OF rest and recreation. Mr.. Adler will lie
absent several weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
nv EN- EE.tL.


The Plant Line steamer Mascotte,
from Tampa, Fla. for Havana, nut in
at Key West on Saturday with broken
shaft.
Tho magazine of the Rock Glyceriue
Co., mile and half from Weilsyille,
N. L., exploded on Monday. Ii. II.
Youngs was killed and Dorr Clark and
Thomas Myers were badly injured.
A schoolhouse at Arlington, Ga. was
struck by tornado ami destroyed Mon.
day. Eight children were killed and
many injured, at least 10 it is thought
fatally. Blakely was also struck by a
severe storm. several persons being
killed and a number severely injured.
The steamer Kaiser Wilhelm, at New
York ON Saturday, reported that she
passed the English tramp Yanariva on
Wednesday last, and that the latter
vessel aignallcd "Sixteen. 81. Nazniro,
French. 1t is not known whethsr
this meant that l6 Of the wrecked
steamers passengers had boon rescued
or not.
The long overdue ship 7. u. Oakes.
which left Hong Kong July 4th for
New York, and which had been given
up as lost, was towed into tho latter
port OH Sunday by the British tank
steamer Kasbek, which nicked her IN
last Thursday. The Cakes had lost 81 <
OF her crew from scuryy and those re-
naming were helpless.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
ARREST IN TuCHTON CASE.
Frank Jones Held on Suspicion OF Knowing
Something About tile HystRry.

Frank Jones Held on Suspicion of Knowing
Something About tile Mystery.
In municipal court Monday morning
Frank Jones was brought into court
aud announcement was made THAT he
was wanted in connection with tho
Tuchton case. lie was thercupon re-
manded. Jones was arrested on Satur-
dav night at his home in South Will
mington by Sergeant Evans and Patrol
men Moran and Shields. flo had just
returned from a cunning trip on the
river after ducks Whom told that ne
was wanted on suspicion that he knew
something 10 connection with tho mys-
terry surrounding tho Tuchton case be
did not seem surprised.
The appearance OF Jones Is said to
correspond with the description given
OF tho man "Robertson" who accom-.
panied Mrs. Fannie Tuch:on upon her
visit to the Pms street. Philadelphia,
baby farm. lie 10 tall, smooth faced
and has brown hair. Since the woman 9
death he Is reported TO have told a
number OF people that he was afraid TO
come into town for fear he would be ar
rested as Robertson. He is said to
have told Patrolman Moran the Same
thing. Tho police have been looking
for Jones for several days. lie worked
for Stanley Tuchton, husband of tho
dead woman, and had heen seen 10
Philadelphia twice with Tuchton. lie
was also on cunning trip with Tuch
ton and was to have gone Rgain this
month, but Mrs. Tuchton's death pre-
vented it.
Willie Wood, son Of Mrs. Wood OF
the Pine street baby farm, came to
Wilmington yesterday to sac ! he could
identify JoneS as the man who gave his
name as Robertson, but ia reported to
| have said he was not the one.
Mrs Natalie Wilson OF Elliott avenue,
who Thought she saw Mrs Tuchton
and a young man walking up the
avenue on tho Saturday before Mrs.
Tuchton's body was found in tho race,
could not identify Jones as the man.
Jones is reported to bear good repu,
tation, Tie was married last january.
Mrs. Annie Wood Of No. 133 Pine
street, Philadelphia, arrived 10 town
on Monday and went 10 the police
station to SEQ if she could indemnity
Jones, who was arrested on Huspicior
OF being Robertson. She fuilod tt
identify him, but he will DO held fol
further Identification.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
PHiLADGLPHIA ArE4lRs.

William Ryan, aged 81 years, com.
mitted suicide Monday by hanging in
a cell at tho Lehigh avenue police
station.
Jospuh Kennedy was, last Monday.
acquitted OF murder in causing the
death of bartholomew Chambley ON
July 9Th last
Marshall II. Hayes has been arrested
on charge Of enhezzling about sl5, 600
from his former employers, Damon,
Poets u Co, Of New York.
James bartlett, retail jewlar, who
was accused of receiving a pair Of dia.
Imond earrings valued at 500 which had
been stolen from another jeweler, was
Monday sentenced to three years, i'm.
prisonment by Judge Yerkes.
Angelo Scanton, aged % years, has
been committed to prison TO await tbs
resul ut injuries no is charged with
having inflicted upon his wife by
throwing her froia third story win
dow Of their home. Her condition is
critical. 80
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
n. rrepa.sa pa,x on nlae..

Tho reciprocity section of tho Dingley
Tariff bill contains provision that
materially concerns the morocco manu-.
fscturers OF Wilmington.
1t provides, in effect, that with a
view to securing reciprocal trade"
With foreign governments the Presi-
dent, when be is satisfied that "any
government 81 country, or colony OF
such government, exporting 10 the
United States coffee, tea or hides,
imposes duties or other exactions upon
the agricultural, manufactured or other
products Of the United Stares. which,
in view OF the free introduction Of
such coffee, tea and hides into the
United States. he may deem to be re-
ciprocally unequal anl unreasonable,
he shall have the power and it shall be
his duty to suspend, by proclamation
TO that effect, the provisions OF this act
relating 10 the free introduction of
such coffee, tea and hides, raw or un-
cured. whether dry saltcd or pickled,
Augora goatskina. raw, without the
wool, manufactured. ssses' skips,
raw or manufactured, and skins
except sheep skins with the. wool on, OF
the products of such country or colony,
for su.h time as he shall deem just -
During such suspensions tine duties
shall be; Coffee. 3 cents per pound.
Tea, 10 cents. Hides. raw or uncured,
whether dry, suited or picked, Angora
goatskiDs, raw, without the wool, IN.
manufactured, asset skins, raw OF
manufactured. and skins except
sheep skins with the wool on, one ana
one bali cents per pound.
We wonder how our morocco manu-.
facturers will relish the proposition tt
thus place it within tho power Of til,
President to impose lax upon hides,
which are now admitted free of duty.
When duty on hiues was proposed
by the Mckinley bill. the New Eng
land representatives stood together ant
demanded that the provision DO stricken
out They threatened to defeat the bill
il their domsnd was not complied with
and the obnoxious tag came off in
hurry.
A similar stand should be mad
against comforting power upon tn
President to impose a tax upon tn
raw material of great industry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
SEw TEL EpHosE DUILDISa.

Architect Il. T. Rio-, Jr., WorkinE on tho
demonstrations TO be tile Hest.
The Delaware Il Atlantic Telegraph
and Telephone Co. will obtain posses
sion of the Maris Building, Sixth and
Shipley strests, ON March 18th, but
will remain In the Robinson Building,
at Fourth and Market stroets, until
new building ia erected at tho Sixth
aud Shipley streets site. The new
building as proposed some months ago
was described in the Gazette, but
some changes have been made IN the
plans since then and hrchitact e. Il.
Rice, Jr., ia now at work on this
changes. The new structure will bo
four stories high in the clear and it
will be equipped with the latest i'm :
nrovemsnts known 20 electrical science
Tho switchboard will be the finest in
the country.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
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A Group,Iieas Itu,,,or.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Dover, March "a. "A rumor has been
in circulation here tho past few days
that Jamos NJ. Gordy would be brought
to Dover Jail from Georgetown for the
purpose of greater safety, also that
counsel for the accused intended to
apply for q change of venus from Sus.
sex to Kent county at the coming term
of tho Sussex county court, which con
yones in Georgetown on the 9Th of
April. Attorney General White, when
seen here yesterday, said that there
was nothing in the rumor obout 70
moving Gordy to Dover, and Charles
+. Richards, Gordy'a chief counsel, also
denied that there was auy intention at
present TO ask for change Of venue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
DEL4W4RE AND rEsINsULA.

Tho public sGhoolH Of Sussex county
will begin to close for the term in u few
days.
4 young son of A. j. Truiit Of
Sharptown, Md, was attacked and
bitten by vicious dog OF Saturday.
Crate factories in the lower part Of
the State are preparing for busy
season, in anticipation OF al unusually
large crop of berrieg.
Mrs. Francis Tunnel OF Frankforti
went to Providence. Il. L., ynstarda, n
order to accompany her husband. Capt.
Henry Il. Iunnell, on tho schuoner
Charles NJ. Patterson, in voyage from
Providence to Savannah, Ga.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
Gifrnsc Applications.

NOTICE. ,FREDUS A. STURGEON,
i y the tenant Of tho house known as
NO FARMERS and brewers Hotel, situated in
ncsporI.unlted school Districts, Nos. II and Va.
shr'stlnn9 hundred, county Of New Castle and
STATE OF delaware, In compliance with The re-
lulreInehiH OF the acts Of the General Assembly
" huen ciiHe made and provided. dn hereby
give notre that shall apply in writing
v me Court Of General Sessions Of Tho Peace
anu jan Delivery OF tho State or Delaware, in
a s Tor New Castle county, Oh MONDAY, tho
iVth DAY Of May, A. D., 1877, being the next
term 81 said court, for u liconse for said house
Us IN nm Or tavern, for tho sale therein OF in
quart. to be drunk on tho premises, and tho
following respectable citizens OF said school dis.
trict NJ lenst six ct whom nre s,hstantlnI free-
holders Of said school district, rocommpni tho
said application. viz:
Johh W SM;irner, W. Lewis bufI,
Innn " hhlhps, Joseph l. barrstt,
.nhh ". ianht' II. u. Miller,
SnurEo X sih1el, j. tlwnod Coulyn,
WWMmso =, " coward, George L. frederick,
Nhiutu p4ocksom, Samuel Hillgore.
FHEDUS A. STURGEON.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
ANOTHER KELEasE.
Cazanas, an American Citizen, Free From
10 Cuban Prison.

Cazanas, an American Citizen, Free From
Cuban Prison.
Washington, March %. Another
American citizen who has been hold
under arrest 10 Cuba has been released.
He ia Francis Cazanas. arrested at
Sagua, February 18TH. The arrest was
denounced by Consul General Leo as
grcut outrage, whereupon the state
Department began at once to move in
behalf of the man with the result that
he was set at liberty yesterday.
Caza'as resided on plantation in
Santa Clara Province until last May,
when lie took up his abode in Sagua.
He owns property 10 New York. His
case was one OF the number reported to
the last session Of Congress-, in re.
spouse to resolutions. From the CORE
spondence it appeared that Cazanas was
registered at the American consulate at
Havana in October. 1879, as an Ameri.
can citizen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
VESSELS WRECKED IN A FOG
A Steamer and Two Schooners
Ashore on Jersey Coast.
ONE BOAT NOT YET IDENTIFIED
Life Savers Unable to Go to
Her Assistance.
A Clyde Liner Ashore Eight Mites South
of Baroegat In,er. an unknown schooner
Wrecked at Jones' Inlet aud Boat
Founding to Pieces Near soabright.

Associated Press pisuatcn BIZ Special Wires
New York, March "a. -Superintend.
emit Hayens, at Point Pleasant, reports
that an unknown steamer went ashore
this morning, at 4 o clock. uuring foggy
weather, between Long Beach aud Ship
Bottom Lifesaving Stations, about
eiehI miles south OF Barnegat Inlet.
Later-Superintend Ha7ons tele.
graphs that the steamer reported ashore
sight miles south OF Barnegat Inlet is
the Clyde Liner Saginaw. from Haytien
ports for New York. She has cargo
OF coffee, log wood and cotton and has
crew Of 80 men. The vessel lies easy
and is in good condition. The crew Ia
still on board. She is commanded by
Capt johnson. and is owned by Will
liam r. Clyde & Co. OF Now York.
New York, March ga diepatch
received this morning from the marine
observer at Fire Island says that iners
ia a three masted schooner nshore at
jones' Inlet on the bar. The schooner's
name is unknown.
Later-A dispatch from the marine
observer at Fire Island says that the
life saving crews from Point Lookout,
Short Beach and Zach's Inlet are on
the beach nj Jones' Inlet, but have not
yet succeeded in rendering any assist
ance to the stranded schooner, on &C
count of tho high sea that is beating
on the beach. A Chapman tug is lying
near the schooner. but cannot reach
her on account Of the heavy sea.
New York, March ga.-Capt. Null.
| gan OF Life Saving Station No. 4. al
Monmouth Beach, reported this morn.
ing that the schooner Emily Il. John
son, from Baltimore for Cambridge,
Mass, with a cargo OF oyster shells,
went ashore noar Seahright last night,
during the fog. She is pounding yer,
heavily on the beach, and 1t SEEM
probable that she will become a tota
wreck. All the crew have been saved
Some Of them managed to get ashor,
before assistance could be given them
The remainder wore taken Off tbi
stranded vessel by the breaches buoy. A |
are comfortably housed at the station
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
A Suicide was Heir to millions.

Milwaukee Wis. March 23.-From
papers found among the effects of Leon
Cabell, an insurance. agent, who com.
mitted suicide, it is found that he was
an heir TO the estate OF an uncle who
died recently in Russia leaving 40
estate of 81, 900, 600. Cabeil also has a
brother who is a judge in Germany.
Tho body has been taken possession Of
by tho coroner,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

Tho "Rov." William Fisher, his wife
and Mrs. Hester Dutton, all colored are
under arrest on suspicion of heing
concerned in the death of colored
child about two weeks ago. 1t is al
legged that Fisher assaulted n coIored
woman who was in delicate condition
and caused the premature birth of
child, which died from the effects OF
tho assault. The women are hold as
nccnmnliccH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

The British bark Martha G. Craig,
while outward bound from philadelphia
to Limerick, strutkpear Bombay Hook,
Delaware bay, Tuesday, and remained
fast until fionted by the tug Reynolds,
after which sho proceeded, apparently
in IN unchanged condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Camden, March "a. In a sparring
exhibition hetween Holland Patton Of
Dover and Jack" Phillips of this
town in hall here last night Phillips
was bested In tho eighth round. The
match was for $40 stakes and u side
bet of So. About so people were
present, Bow Sturgis of Dover chat
lenged the winner.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

G. ]. Moriarity and Owen Zeiglcr of
Philadelphia have been matched to
fight % rounds before american Sport.
ing Club In New York on Monday
evening next. The men will fight at
catch weights.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

Joseph Gross and other sporting men
oppose the bill prepared by resident of
Delaware City asking for the change
of the season for the shooting. Of rail
ana reed birds. The bill provides that
the season open on August Goth, In
place Of Septembcr lat. Hportsmen
aver that this il an unjust bill, as the
birds are not fit to kill 80 carly. Tho
average bird does not fatten up in
proper shape until about the 10th of
September.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
welding Announcement.

J. L. Oluris, Jr.. the well.kpov,
cyciist will lie married on April "a, IN
NJ iss Bessie Peterson. The wedGin.
viii take place at the home Of liz
bride'u parents. No. 60l West Third
street. and the ceremony will 10 con'
Quoted BIZ the Rer. q. r. Walker Of
Calvary Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

A libel TO recover $500. 70 for btu.
minous coal has boon filed against the
attached steamer City Of Philadelphia
10 the district court, Philadelphia.
The steamer was built here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

While removing his household goods
N anday Samuel Bosin OF No. lO2 East
Sixteenth street, was struck by tho
wheel of the furniture wagon and his
log was broken above the ankle. DIR.
j. T.. Pyle attended him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

Now London, Conn, March ga
Tho speed trial of tho gunhoat Will
mington has been deferred ON account
of tho unfavorable weather.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
BaGGagemastsr A,.zanapr on the Main Line

Walter q. Alexander, haggagemastar
on the Laudenberg branch Of the
Baltimore e. Ohio railroad. who was
injured a short time ago by Icing
struck with hook while shifting cars
Mt Landenbers, is now running on the
main limo between Philadelphia and
Washington in order 10 become familiar
with tho road. Mr.. Alexander carries
the injured hand in sling.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

Reciprocity in tariffs, such as is pro.
posed by the Dingley bill, ia not
game of solitaire. according to the New
York Evening Post. The tariff of
France 10 framed SO as to allow con {.
siderable discretion on the part of the
executive in the arrangement of duties
according as they are treated fairly or
unfairly by other nations. There is a
general tariff which may be called a
Chineas wall (sumathing like our Nc
Kinley tariff. Then there is authority
to relax it in favor of one country or
another with which France has com
mercial treaties. Dispatches fiom
Washington say that the French
government has already taken notice
of tho Dingioy bill and has anticipated
it by increasing the duty on American
pork products about 30 per cent The
advantage of this prompt action is that
Franco can ask US to feast Of reel.
procity before We can got our in
yitations printed. OF course Germany
will not DO much behind, and probably
belgium and tho lesser countries o
Europe tnut 10 mention Canada,
Argentina, and Australiaj will i'm itatt
the action Of their big neighbors If
this particular.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

Representatives, Of the Powers Mon.
day notified Secretary Sherman of the
beginning of the blockade Of Crete.
Merchant vessels nj neutral powers. in.
GLIDING those of the United States,
whilo subject to oyerAauling by tho
blockRding warships, arc not to be
disturbed in their ordinary commercial
occupations, if tboy carry no merchan-
disc for the Greeks or insurgents. 1t
is question, according to Washington
reports, whether our government will
give its assent To this form OF blockade,
which involves a grave departure in in
teFnational law, aud would establish a
precedent.