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Evening journal., 1897-07-09
TO IMPROVE DELAWARE RIVER
GENERAL BINGHAM WILL DE-
MANDS THE REMOVAL OF SEW
ERAL DISTINCTIONS.

Washington, July General Bing-
ham is determined during the present
session of Congress to make an earnest
effort to secure sufficient appropria-
tiOns for the improvement of the Della
ware river to an extent that will enable
the largest merchant steamers to safely
pass at all times between Philadelphia
and the capes. Under present conditions
commerce of Philadelphia is seriously
crippled and retarded by the fact that
vessels drawing more than twenty-six
feet are prevented from passing up the
Delaware. While for the greater part
of the distance between Philadelphia and
the sea the Delaware is supplied with
channel sufficiently deep to accommo-
date vessels of large draft, there are
two or three points at which obstruc-
tions exist, the speedy removal Of
which is urgently demanded. General
Bingham proposes that the work of re-
moving these cbstructions shall be Wig
orously prosecuted, and, to secure ad-
ditional facilities, will advocate the
deepening of the channel to thirty feet.
With this object in view, General Bing-
ham yesterday introduced in the House
joint resolution directing the secre-
tary of war to cause the necessary sur
vey to be made. and to prepare and sub
NIT plans and estimates for the i'm
provement Of the Delaware from Tren-
ton to it's mouth, with a view of secur-
ing a ship channel thirty feet deep at
mean low water.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
HUSBAND AND WIPE AT ODDS.
SEVERAL CASES HEARD BEFORE
JUDGE BALL IN THE CITY TRI-
BUNAL THIS MORNING.


A case full Of marital differences
came before Judge Ball in the Munich
pal Court this morning. Michael Fay
charged his wife with assauting him.
Fay said that yesterday his wife got
intoxicated and became hilarious. She
threw a bucket of water in his face and
otherwise maltreated him.
Your honor said the complainant,
"she is drunk all the time"
That accusation brought Mrs. Fay to
her feet, and for a time there was a
lively flow of words. The woman
pleaded hard for freedom, but her tears
failed to move the judge, who fined her
81 and costs.
Judge Ball handed down his decision
in the case of John Crockett and Mich
ael Farren, who were charged with
cruelty to a horse The judge said that
the state had failed to prove the charge
and he would have to dismiss the men.
although he did so, rather reluctantly.
John X Bradford was counsel for the
men. Willard Hall Porter prosecuted
the case.
Charles Doyle and William Thomas.
both colored, were arrested last night
by Officer Shields for trespassing on
the p, w. & b. railroad. They hailed
from Georgia, and Judge Ball gave
them a chance to go back home.
Edward Sewall, who was arrested
yesterday for disorderly conduct, was
dismissed, as the state failed to prove
the charge.
Hillary Wilson, colored who was ar
ralgned yesterday for locking little
Mary Schaffer in a freight car, on We'd
nesday afternoon in the West Yard
was dismissed. The girl stated to AS
sistant City Solicitor Cahoon that she
got In the car herself TO escape the rain
and in fear of being arrested she told
the story.
James Cummins, cOlored, charged with
the larceny Of pair of shoes, was dis
missed.
Julia Kolawoskl. the incorriglblC
Polish girl. was ordered held over by
Judge Ball until further investigation
is made OF her case.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
MIR. BAIRD AGAIN VIcE-PREsI.
DENT.

Atlantic City, July AT the semi
annual meeting of the National Asso-
citation OF Morocco Manufacturers. held
at the Hotel Windsor this city, yester-
day, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, Henry
Burk. of Philadelphia; vi vice-president
Charles Baird. OF Wilmington; secre-
tary, Henry Mitchell. OF Philadelphia;
treasurer, Charles Tandem, OF Phila-
delphia; executive committee, William
McClary, Of Wilmington; Robert H.
FOderer, OF Philadelphia; Frank Nc
Dermott. OF New York; Charles Haus-
Ter. Of New York, and Peter j Ford, OF
Wilmington. The business session was
largely devoted to a discussion OF the
foreign markets and better means foI
reaching them. About fifty members OF
the association we're present at the
meeting.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
MORE TESTIMONY TAKEN
ALVAN HURD TESTIFIES FOR THE
GOVERNMENT IN THE RENOWN-
ED LAURADA CASE

Ell LAOAADA 0tADD.
Commissioner Smith, in the United
States Court yesterday afternoon, took
further testimony in the case of the
United States VS.. the steamer Laurada,
charged with violation of the neutral
ity laws.
The testimony of Alvan Humid was
taken, but il revealed nothing new, as
the statements of the preceding wit
nesses were the same as Hunds. The
only point Humid revealed was that the
captain of the Laurada offered every
man going on the expedition 800
When cross-examined by Mr.. Ward,
Humid said that guns and ammunition
were put aboard Of the Laurada, and
that he saw them being put og at Bana
Bay" When asked whether he knew
that mines and torpedOes were put
aboard he answered in the affirmative
and further said that he knew they
were explosives, as he worked with
them in Stockholm, Sweden.
Mr. Ward asked Humid if the Laurada
had landed in Cuba. The witness ad-
mitted that he did not know. They
told me it was Cuba" he said. Court
then adjourned until Monday.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
WILL LEWIS BE 0USTED
Sayers-Lewis Contest to Be
Heard BY Council July I3.
CHARTER DRAFTERs WANT MONEY

TILT OVER THE AsSEssCRSHIP
CONTEST-ANOTHER MEETING
TO BE HELD TONIGHT.
Mayor McLear attended the meeting
Of City Council last night for the first
time as the city's executive. When the
meeting was called to order all the
members were in their seats.
President Leitch gave notice that he
had received a communication from
John S. Rossell, secretary of the COM
mission which drafted the new city
charter, to the effect that the bill COM
pensating the commission for its SER
vices be allowed The bill had been
before the old Council, but that body
did not act on IL. When the bill comes
up for passing a big fight is expected,
as the members are divided on the
question.
The members were invited to attend
the housing of the Water 'Witch's new
chemical engine. 1t was accepted.
On motion of Mr.. Smith, July 13 was
set aside as the day of the hearing OF
the contest between John Sayers VS.
Thomas S. Lewis. Ii was objected to by
Mr.. Robertson, who said that the
Democratic members of Council had
forfeited the right of contest by not fil-
ing the notice within the fifteen days
as required by law.
This side of the house" (meanine
the Republican side), said Mr. Robert
son, vents justice, so does Mr.. Lewis.
I He then moved to lay the matter on the
table for one week, so that the opinion
of the city solicitor can be obtained re
garding the matter. Mr.. Smi.A called
for a yea and nay vote. The entire
Democratic members voted against lay
ing the matter over The Republicans
voted for ii. President Leitch declared
the motion lost.
On motion OF Mr. Smith the clerl
was authorized to subpoena witnesse.
/ for both sides
Mr.. Robertson then made a motion
10 allow both sides counsel. Ii was los
by a strict party vote.
On motion of Mr.. Leary. Council ad
| journed until tonight, when the vari
Gus committees will be appointed
After the meeting the Democrati
members held another caucus on com
mittees, but no conclusions wer
reached as to the placing of the Repub
lican members The meeting will con
clude this afternoon, when all Of tn
! committees will be named.
After Council adjourned thepresiden
and clerk issued subpoenas for Recor
der of Deeds Courtland c. Montgomery
Prothonotary Victor B. Woolley, Nah
Ion Belts, of the Engineering and Sur
veying Department, and Constable Al
fred S. Hurlock. This evening City As
sesors Edmund Mitchell, Jr., and Eu
Il gene NJ. Sayers will be summone.
They are called to prove that Mr.. Levi
did noe own real estate TO the value {
$500 clear of incumbrance six month
1 prior to his election.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
NOTICES.

NOTIcE.-A special meeting Of Division No.
O. A. o. H., will be held Friday evening, 7.so
O'Clock, to take action upon the death Of their
late fellow member, Dennis Dinneen.
T. S. DOHERrY, Secretary.
NOTICE-DIVIDEND.
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Company.
Wilmington, Del, July Z, 1897.
The Board of Directors has this day de-
clared a semi-annual dividend of three 80
per cent. payable on demand.
JAMES b. CLARKSON, Treasurer.
NOTICE.-Superinten or officers of
Sunday schools having claims against the
Levy Court, are requested to file their ap-
plications for the same on or before July
10. II. NJ. WHITE,
Chairman of Committee.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
CREMATORY COMPLETED.

NEW PLANT WILL BE TRIED FOR
THE FIRST TIME TUESDAY
NEXT.
The new crematory which the city
had built to take the place OF the old
plant at the foot OF Bird street. was
completed to-day and on Tuesday next
the plant will be used for the first
time.
The new crematory is a model struc-
ture, capable Of burning eighty tons OF
refuse. and it was constructed under It's
patentoe, Mr.. Dixon, OF Ohio. 1t will
be tested by the committee OF Council
on July 20.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
COTTON IS FIRST LIEUTENANT.

At a meeting of Company A, n. G..
d., last evening, Sergeant Charles Col
ton was elected first lieutenant, TO hll
the vacancy caused by the promotion
OF H. V. ID. Bootes. Second Lieutenant
Forman aspired to the place, but was
defeated.
The vote was Cotton, %; Forman,
a. Some months ago Forman was car
ried over the head OF Coltcn and
made second lieutenant. This action
last evening was in the nature of Ma
tional Guard reciprocity.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
AN -ACCInENr -AVERrEn.

While Patrick Wynn, a fiagman At
the Market street crossing of the rail-
road was talking to two women from
Hockessin, on the p, w. & b. tracks,
last evening, an express train ap
preached at high rate of speed. The
trio did not see the approaching train.
The engineer of the locomotive reversed
his engine and stopped within a few
feet of the man and women. Had the
engineer not been watchful, the three
might have been killed.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
HIS LAST SWIM
HIS FRIENDS SAW JOHN GRUBB
DROWN LAST NIGHT IN THE
CHRISTIANA.

HIS FRIENDS SAW JOHN GRUBB
DROWN LAST NIGHT IN THE
CHRISTIANA.
Lets go to the bridge, fellows, and
have a SWIM" said 15-year-old John
Grubb, of No. 119 Monroe street. to
several companions last night They
did 20. but did not think that their
pleasure would end in the death OF one
of their number. Grubb was drowned
in the Christiana off the Philadelphia
and Baltimore railroad bridge, in sight
of all his companions. Grubb had just
learned to swim, and together with
Charles McCafferty, was swimming
from the shore to the first pier. They
reached there in safety and started to
swim to the second pier. He had about
reached il when he threw up his hands
and went down. He came to the sur
face twice and then sank forever.
A man who was standing on the
bridge watched the boy go down, and
had he made an effort might have
saved him. Several of Grubb's COM
paniOns ran to his home and told the
boys father. He arrived on the scene
and wanted to jump overheard to find
the body, and IL required considerable
persuasion to Illustrate his mad desire.
The police grappled for the body all
night, but did not find It. 1t is sup
posed to be under the Laurada.
If e be recovered in time, funeral
services will be held on Sunday.
Young Grubb was a nice boy ana
well-liked. He went to work at the
Jackson and Sharp Company yesterday
for the first time. He was a member
of the Reformed Episcopal Church OF
the Redeemer.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
PLAYGROUND OPENED.
NO. Z SCHOOL NOW BEING USED AS
A SUMMER KINDERGARTEN.

A Summer playground for children
was opened this morning at No. z
school, at Fifth and Pine streets. Dur
ing the morning the playground was in
Charge OF kindergarten teacher, who
entertained the children while. at the
same time, she impaired elementary In
struction.
The playground is provided with
shade and a sand-pile. and among the
games and toys provided for the tots
amusement are buckets and shovels.
footballs rubber balls. jacks and jack
balls, ring tosses. marbles, horse-lines,
skipping ropes, bean bags. picture dolls,
story books to cut up, chairs and plenty
OF towels and soap.
No. school will probably be opened
next week.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
DEMoCRATIC LEAGUE oFFICERs.

The Democratic League Of Delaware
has elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: President. George c..
Morton; vice-president, William IA.
Alexander; recording secretary, Will
liam E. Bromwell; financial secretary
Thomas Magarity; treasurer, John
Pyle; executive committee, George Gil
lespie, Charles Hurlock, William
Foote, Joseph l.. Ocheltree. William III.
Alexander, A. B. Gillespie and James
Colgan; sergeant-at-arms, p. G. Daniel.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
AT MFRCY's SEAT.

Yesterday afternoon the Board of
PardOns met and elected Chancellor
John r. Nicholson president, and Sec
retary of State James II. Hughes sscre-
tary. Another meeting Of the board will
be held on Tuesday. After the next
general election the lieutenant-gOver-
nor will be a member of the board
which now consists of the chancellor
secretary Of state, state treasurer and
state auditor
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
DIAMOND RING AS A PRIZE.

S. E. Davenport. colored, returned
from Plainneld. N. j., last night. where
he won a handsome diamond ring by
finishing first in the five-mile open BIZ
cycle race, the time being thirteen min
utcs and thirty-three seconds. He was
ten yards ahead of his opponents in the
one-mile open at 100 yards from the
finish when his wheel slipped and he
fell
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
A COMMISSION OF REVIEW

Early next week ex-City Solicitor
William #. Lyman will file with Judge
Spruance an application TOR a commits
sion to review the finding OF the COM
mission appointed to assess damages
and make awards to riparian owners
along Silverbrook, a portion Of which
is to be condemned for sewer purposes
The report of the commission Of con-
demnation was filed by City Solicitor
Conrad yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
GoTN SLIGHT SHOCK.

During the thunder storm on Satur-
day William f. Smalley, Jr., started
from the house to the barn on his coun-
try place near Newark. He carried a
steel-ribbed and handled umbrella.
Electricity began tickling the UNI
brellas ribs, and Mr. Smalley felt the
shock so perceptibly that he was glad
to get rid Of the stormy weather acces-
sorry for the time being.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
REPuBLIcAN,s NEW oWNER.

August Donath, formerly of this city,
and well-known here has become one
of The two proprietors of the Morning
Republican, of West Chester. His part
ner is Horace f. Temple, of that town.
The paper, which is bright clean
sheet. passed into the hands Of its new
owners on Wednesday. Mr. Donath
will be the editor He is a veteran
journalist, a vigorous and forceful
writer, and well-known business man
of Washington. He is a Republican.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
PRICE OF COAL THE SANE.
IT WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IN
THIS CITY BY THE STRIKE.

The coal strike in Pennsylvania and
Ohio will not affect the supply nor the
price of coal in this city. The dealers
have in stock a good supply and do not
fear a rise in price.
In conversation this morning a num-
Der Of dealers said that their supplies
of coal are received from middle and
eastern Pennsylvania. The strike Is In
the western part and in Ohio. Conse-
quently the source OF supply is not af-
fected by the strike.
AS a safeguard against a general
strike. however, an extra supply OF BIZ
luminous coal has been stored. The an
thracite trade will not be affected.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
YOUNG LEAFS SIDE OF IT.

HE DECLARES THAT HE WAS
SOBER AND DRAWS THE LINE
ON THE MANTEL.
Evlyn Leaf, of Marshallton, the
young man who took a big dose of
laudanum, and who would have died
but for the heroic efforts of DR.. l.. II.
Ball 70 save his life, writes the follow
ing letter to the Evening Journal un-
der date of July T.
"I see an account of a Marshallton
youth who came very near ending his
life with the drug, and would say | am
the youth myself, and also that the ac-
count is a lie from beginning to end. In
the first place l was sober, not crazy
drunk, as reported. In the second
place I got the drug from the cupboard
and not off the mantel. The rest l know
nothing of, only the person that gave
you the account must of been crazy
drunk himself or under the influence
of some powerful drug"
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
A 100000 ELECTRIC FOUNTAIN,

three toboggan slides, two Ferris
wheels, two magnificent carousals, con
cert band of sixty, White City Band
and a multitude of lesser attractions
are to be found at Washington Park.
Take the City of Chester on July a..
the occasion CT the moonlight CT the
Wilmington Bicycle Club.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
HEAVY TRAFFIC ON THE RAIL
ROADS.

The 1882 train on the p, w. & B.
railroad was run in four sections this
morning on account of an excursion
from the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
road to Atlantic City. Other trains
were carrying heavy loads.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
WHARVES AND BUILDINGS RE.
PAINTED.

The wharves and buildings Of the
Charles Warner Company. on both
sides of the Christiana river at Market
street, are being repaired. When the
repairs are completed a light coat OF
paint will be applied to the body, with
brown trimmings.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
EDWARDS DOES NOT KNOW HER

Edward NJ. Edwards, of No. 1886
Walnut street, called at the Evening
Journal office this morning and stated
that 10 member Of his family nor any
person living in his house was in the
wagon which was on upper Monroe
street on the night of July 5. He knows
nothing about the drunken woman who
was raising such a disturbance, and
who called out the number of his
house.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
Ia. TrNKER HEARD FRoM

DR.. Ezra Tinker, who is attending
the Christian Endeavor Convention in
California. sent a letter to his wife yes
terday in which he stated that he
preached in Salt Lake City. Utah, on
Sunday last.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
THE SUMMER VACATION
Announcements From the
Bench This Morning
WHICH WILL INTEREST LAWYERS

NA'A@o VI AA MAN Nos I LA MAN
AND DEARBORN VS.. FOX CAR
RIED OVER UNTIL NEXT WEEK.
AN ORDER GRANTED FOR THE
SALE OF LAND
Chancellor Nicholson and Judge Spru-
ance are getting ready for their Sum-
mer vacations. From the bench this
morning the chancellor announced that
he would hold Court Of Chanco-y on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday CT
next week. and on Monday, August 2.
He desired to make no engagements for
the Summer after August 2. 1t is un-
derstood that he will Summer at Reho-
both
About July 20. Judge Spruance and
family will leave for Prouts Neck. on
the coast OF Maine, where they have
Summered for a number of years. This
morning the Judge announced that he
desired to make no egagements for the
summer after next week. In order chat
lawyers may dispose OF their work In
the Orphans Court sessions will be
held on July 10, IA and II.
Next Wednesday was set for hearing
the exceptions filed in the Orphans
Court by Colonel Samuel A. Macalis-
ter in the case OF John Robinson VS.. the
administrator Of Henry l.. Wood, de-
ceased. Colonel Benjamin Nields rep
resents the administrator That finish.
ed the days work OF the Orphans Court
and II adjourned until tomorrow morn.
ing at 10 o'clock.
Court CT Chancery had busy morn.
ing
John Biggs was allowed to file an
amended bill in the case OF YeatmaI
VS.. Yeatman, and the rule to show
cause why a preliminary injunction
shall not be issued will be argued mex
Wednesday.
BY agreement Of counsel the case o
Abbie Dearborn VS.. j. Ford Fox wa
| continued until July 10.
The Equitable Guarantee and Trus
| Company, trustee, under the will 0
David c. Wilson, deceased, was grant
ed an order to sell the real estate.
Christopher L. Ward presented tn
petition of creditors to be made partie
complainant in the case Of Lippincot
vs. Devallinger.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
DELAWARE LODGE INsTAIjLs.

Delaware Lodge. No 8, A. o. u. W.,
has installed the following officers:
Master workman, G. w. Wells fore
man, J. II. Carver; overseer, S. c.. Wat
son; guide A. Downward inside watch,
George II. Foulk; outside watch, w. c.
Clark
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
The TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL.
TWO DAILY TRAINS TO NASH
WILLIE VIA THE SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY-CHEAP EXCURsIONRATES.

WAL LINEAR bACbANolO-NhNAA i A1.''
The Tennessee Centennial and Interna-
tiOnal Exposition, which opened at
Nashville, May /, is a national event Of
international importance, and the
whole world is cordially invited to
come, and TO come via the Southern
Railway, through Asheville and THE
Land of the Sky" Through Pullman
.sleepers are operated daily, from Phil
adelphia to Nashville, through this, the
most interesting and picturesque region
in America, The excursion rates au-
thorized are low enough to tempt you.
Write to John NJ. Beall, District Pas
senger Agent, S2S Chestnut street, Phil
adelphia, Pa. for all information and
beautifully illustrated pamphlet de-
scriptive Of the Exposition and "The
Land OF the Sky"
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
EXTRACT FROM THELAws OFDELA
rATQT,

Section 80. That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day of August there shall be
an abatement of five per centum on all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
ber there shall be an abatement Of three
per centum; on all taxes unpaid the first
day Of December. five per centum thereof
shall be added thereto.
HARVEY 7. BALDWIN. COLLECTOR.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
HELP WANTED.

EUROPEAN TRIP.-Young woman who
wants to take a months trip to Europe
about the 1st of September, and is willing
TO work faithfully for the next forty days,
in exchange for the trip, may address EU-
ROPE, Evening Journal Office.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
INJURED WILL STEALING ARID

John Thomas, a colored tramp. while
stealing a ride On a Delaware railroad
freight train at Mount Pleasant. yes
terday. the cars came together and his
right knee and ankle we're sprained and
bruised. He was taken to Middletown
where medical aid was rendered This
morning he was taken to the almshoust
at Farnhurst, where he Is getting along
all right.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
NOW CONTROLS THE ESTATE.

Lizzie l.. Graves, wife OF Edward
Graves, has purchased all the interest
held by the Homeopathic Hospital AS
sociation in her late husbands prop
erty and now absolutely controls the
estate. The consideration is not stated.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
lRED-CROSs COMMENCEMENT.

Supreme Commander Ayars, OF the
Red Cross. attended a meeting of that
society in Philadelphia last night. Rep
resentatives from Maryland. Pennsyl-
vania and New Jersey we're present.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09

Free, a genuine nickel-plated Coffee
Pot, with one pound of Grand Union
Baking Powder, Saturday. July 10th.
Grand Union Tea Co., 609 King street.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
WORKED WITH TAPERS.

FEDERAL BUILDING IN TOTAL
DARKNESS BY THE BLOWING
OUT OF THE ACETYLENE.
The new acetylene gas plant which
has just been put in the Federal build
ing Is now source OF bother to the
clerks in the post office. as well as 10
the officials OF the United States Court
The new gas permeates the whole
building, and the odor is horrible
About O'Clock last night the gas
went down and out. There being M
Hight in the building the clerks lightec
tapers while they finished their work
They even had TO go to the street and
borrow matches to light the tapers with
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
DELINQUENTS WILL BE ARREST
ED

All of the saloon keepers who have
not complied with the law in taking
out the special tax for selling spurious
liquors, will be arrested after July 80.
About $50 saloon keepers have not paid
the tax.
Evening journal., 1897-07-09
TAKE NOTICE.
TAXPAYERS OF WILMINGTON.
rTTrNrTNrD mn
HIINDRLD.

will attend at the Court House, city o.
Wilmington commencing
THURSDAY, JULY l, 1897,
daily. and on every Tuesday evening from
Z O'Clock until 10, for the purpose of re-
ceiving county and poor taxes for vii
mington hundred for the year 1891