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Evening journal., 1897-11-13
ARE THEY HUMAN BOXES?
TRAMP BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN
BURNED AT TOWNSEND.

AT I O'clock this morning james Gar
ton, cf Townsend. discovered tha.
James Dlckerson's ice-houSe at that
place was ablaze. Il was filled with
twenty tons CT hay and 5000 bundles OF
top fodder, and The inhammable oharac-
Ter Of The contents, coupled with the
high winds, made The blaze a big one.
The alarm was Immediately given,
but the flames spread from The ice
house to the corn-crib before anything
could he done. Seeing that those two
building could net be saved, the citi-
zens devoted thmeslves 10 combining
the fire thereto. In their efforts they
were materially aided by the wind.
which carried the flames away from
the neighborlng buildings Bul for
this TACT Ut Is likely that the hotel and
plnoM Eaoa aW W suipHnq Ioq-o ue
have been burned.
After the fire in The ice house had
died down scme charred human bones
were found in The hay NOV, with tho
flesh on tham burned TO a crisp. AS
tramp5 had been sleeping in the NOV
lately 1t is believed that at least one Cf
them persisted.
Mr. Dickerson's loss is estimated at
s400 Tae fire Is believed to have origi-
nsecd from a spark dropped from tine
pipe Of cne OF The tramps
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
CAPTAIN MILLER STEPS OUT.

LEAVES HIS COSY $4,000 JOB HERE
BECAUSE OF FRICTION WITH
MR.. WIDENER.
Captain Miller, CT the p. A. B. Wide
n-r steel steam yacht Josephine, re-
signed his position and left fer Brook
iyn to-day, leaving his yacht. which is
WinyeIlng at the Harlan ana Hollings-
worth Companys, in charge cf CHIEF
Officer Chase. The chief officer will
probably succeed him in command next
Spring.
Captain Miller, who knows every
body in The management Cf the yacht
except Mr.. Widener himself, gave up a
remarkably cosy position when he SUR
rendered command Of the Josephine
She Is one of the finest yachts I'm
American waters to-day and Is fitted
up like palace. The captains prlavte
quarters are luxurious, and individual
onyx washtands there alone cost ST.
600. His salary was $4,000.
IL is understood that there was fric-
tlon between Mr.. Widener and Captain
Miller for some time because the cap
tain recently brought the yacht into ths
courts because OF his refusal to ALLOW a
days pay i'm dispute.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
LOCAL NEWS EOTES

"A derailed street car at Fourth and
Pine streets delayed traffic for a short
time yesterday.
The remains of Mary II. Boulden,
G5 years old, late Of No. 900 Tatnall
street. were taken to Elkton early yes
terday afternoon for interment there.
The wind increased to such veloc-
ity Thursday evening that the draws of
Market and Third street bridges became
very unwieldly.
Contractor Patrick Fahey has
graded about 900 feet of the 1900 feet
Of surface on the St. Augustine cause
way, but the shells have not yet been
put on.
The Single Takers who were to
have held a meeting last night in the
Builders Exchange did not materialize.
while Daniel w. Lynch was trying
a new horse near Fourth and Madison
streets yesterday the animal began
kicking and painfully bruised Mr.
Lynch and Albert Burton, who was in
the wagon.
Rev. j. l.. Esplin, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church at Smyrna, yester-
day received word that he has fallen
heir to $4,000 by the death Of a sister.
The Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company. of this city, has secured a
contract for six sleeping coaches, six
first-class day coaches. two baggage and
guard cars for railroad iii South
America.
"A cab horse belonging to John
Knots ran away on Delaware avenue
near the Baltimore and Ohio station,
but was stopped by a driver for Bro
sius & Smedley
Bishop Coleman left for Indian
apolis last night to conduct a retreat
for the clergy of the diocese Of Indiana.
Suit for personal injuries due to a
fall by reason of a broken rope on the
steamer Mamaluke has been instituted
in the Superior Court against the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Company by
Michael Hogan.
Postal Telegraph messenger boys
came out yesterday in new uniforms of
cadet gray, that color replacing the
dark blue, heretofore worn.
Before the Society of Natural His
tory on Monday evening J. r. Penny
packer viii read paper endtled
Some thing About Leaves"
"A branch Of the Fraternal Legion
of Maryland viii be organized in this
city by Deputy Supreme Commander
John Percy.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
LEGAL. NOTICES.

To the Creditors of the United States In
lustrial Insurance Company:
You are hereby notified tnat on the 18th
day of October, eighteen hundred and
ninety-seVen, an order was made by the
Court OF Chancery of New Jersey, that
the creditors of the United States Indus
trial Insurance Company present and
prove under oath to the subscribers, trus-
tees upon dissolution of said company
their claims and demands against the said
company within three months from the
date of said order. or else be forever
barred OF all claims and action therefor
against said trustees or the property and
effects of said company.
William r. Alling. J. Herbert Ballantine
William Clark, J. William Clark. Elias O.
Dor3mus. Edwin NJ. Douglas. 4. Luther
JOY Gottfried Kruger. Frederic B. Man
devile, Charles a. Lighthipe, William r.
Rae. George +. Reeve, John c. Smith
George Spottiswoode, George y. Swain
trustees upon dissolution of the United
States Industrial Insurance Company.
CHARLES A. LIGHTHIPE. Secretary,
$50 Broad street, Newark, N. J.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
ONE WORKMAN STABS ANOTHER.

JOHN T. TERRELL STABBED NEAR
THE HEART BY THOMAS JAMES.
In fight yesterday afternoon at the
Pennsylvania avenue crossing of the b.
& o. railroad, John T. Terrell, co,oied,
was stabbed in the breast near the
heart by Thomas James, white The af-
fair was the outcome of a quarrel be-
tween the men. James accused Terrell
of taking his job.
Terrell is at the Homeopathic Hos
pital, and his recovery is doubtful. Cap
tain of Police Chambers and a notary
public went to the hospital and took
Terrell's statement James escaped.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
RUSHING IT ALONG.
COMMITTEE TO ARRANGE FOR A
DINNER R-PERFECTING PLANS
FOR THE PROCESSION.

FOR THE PROCESSION.
Arrangements were partly perfected
last night by the managers of the sill
yer service presentation, and probably
at The next meeting en- Tuesday might
next. Uhe plans for the days pageant
will be COnsummated.
AT the contributors meeting a ccm-
mittee was appointed to arrange for a
dinner to the crew of the vessel and
The repre- zen, ,atives Of the Navy Depart
ment.
The committee n2mol So Mayor Nc
Lear. Il. NJ Hopes willard Salisbury
Preston Lea and William T. Porter.
The committee on arrangements will
issue cards of admission 10 the Cpsra
House. where The presentation cere-
monies will be held. and each contrib
ulor viii receive two tickets. Admis-
sion will be by card only.
The committee having i'm charge the
arrangements for the parade also met.
but as the different organizations made
no definite report. the committee de-
ferred It's work until tha next meeting.
when a report to The general commit
tee will be made. The organizations
represented at the meeting were: De-
aware. Washington, F1Oen.X, Friend
ship and Water Witch fire companies,
the National Guard, knights Of ST.
Lawrence, Knights Of Pythias and the
Delaware Co3ege cadets.
The vessel will lay at anchor in the
Chrlstlana opposite the Pusey and
Jones Company's shipyard and the
Delaware Construction Company viii
build a pontoOn bridge from the wharf
to the vessel. The gunboat will re-
main in this harhor for one week, and
all will have an opportunity Of inspect
ing 1T. The visiting hours will be from
/ 10 a. M to 12 a. m. and from l p. m. to
D. m each day. The Police Commits
sion Will probably assign two squads Oi
police to head the procession, but IL Is
impossible to allow the entire force to
go into the parade, as the ceremonies
will attract a number Of pick-pockets
/ to the city.
These late contributions to The furd
have he1n received: Delaware Terra
Gotta Company, So; George NJ. Fisher
So; Gardiner L. Van Trump 81, Harry
F. Sohnepf, 81; Herbert NJ. White, 81.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
PUBLIC SALES.
EXECUTORS sALE. or REAL r

EXECUTORS SALE OF REAL ES-
TATE.
VIII be sold at public sale, on the prem
Uses. near "Ruthby' station, on the p, w.
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER %, 1897,
At 3 o'clock, p. m,
The flour and grist mill known as RED
MILLS" situate on White Clay Creek,
near Newark, late the property of Thomas
w Jones, deceased This property con-
sists of a frame mill, with improved roller
process, all in first-class order. frame
dwelling house. frame barn and about
This property is all In good repair,with a
good trade established. Take 2.4t O'Clock
train for Ruthby station.
Terms on day of sale. .,.
Executor of Thomas W. Jones, Deceased.
l.. w. Stidham & Son, Auctoneers.
FOR SALE.-At public vendue. on Tues
day, November 16. 1897. at II o clock a. m,
on the premises, southeast corner Elev-
enth and King streets. Wilmington, Della
ware the residence Of
THE LATE MARGARET S. RIDDLE,
Consisting of a substantial and commodi-
ous three-story brick dwelling-house, with
an modern convenienccs. The lot has a
frontage of 50 feet on King street and eX-
tends back at that width and running
along Eleventh street els feet to French
TERMs.-Ten per cent. cash on day Of
sale. 25 per cent. cash within thirty days
afior sale when deed and possession will
be given. The balance may be secured by
the purchase-money mortgage and bond
of the purchaser. Sale positive, the estate
mus 10 THOMAS OPIE,
W. o. NORRIS,
Executors.
T'or further particulars address HOE
FECKER & HOTFECkER, Attorneys for
the Executors, Wilmington, Delaware.
aarl - =
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
THE THIRD COMMISSION.
MISS LATIMER AND THE CITY ARE
BOTH DISSATISFIED.

To-day City Solicitor Conrad asked
for and obtained the appointment Of
another commission CT review in the
matter of the condemnation of the LaUi-
mer property. Judge Spruance ap-
pointed the following commissioners:
Charles M. Pusey, Columbus Watkins,
SeweM c. Biggs. Alfred Gawthsop and
Samuel II. Baynard. The return is 10
be made next Saturday.
The first commission allowed Miss
Latimer rs cents a foot. This was un-
satisfactory to her and she asked for
a second commission, which allowed
her $1.25 a foot, or 81 900 more than The
allowance Of the first commission. This
award proved unsatisfactory TO both
her and the city hence rhe third com
mission.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
PRANK BRADLEY STRIKES IT RICH

WELL-KNOWN UNION REPUBLI-
CAN RECEIVES NOTICE TO RE-
PORT TO INTERNAL REVENUE
DEPARTMENT
Francis S. Bradley of this city, who
is an applicant for appointment in the
Department OF Internal Revenue, re-
ceiyed notice this morning that he had
successfully passed, with a high aver
age, the civil service examination for
appointment in thar department and
that he should hold himself in readiness
to report for duty.
Mr.. Bradley took the civil service ex-
animation in Baltimore several months
ago.
The appointment of course, will re-
move Mr.. Bradley from the shrievalty
field at the Republican primaries next
June.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
NOTICES.

NCTICE.-The annual meeting of the
Knights Of Columbus for the election Of
officers will be held at their rooms. on
Monday evening, November 15 Members
are earnestly requested to attend, as other
matters of Importance will be acted upon.
NJ. ID. MURPHY, Secretary.
NOTICE.-In compliance with the laws
of the State of Delaware, notice is hereby
given that an application will be made to
the Hon. William q. Spruance, Associate
Judge of the Superior Court of the State
of Delaware, residing i'm New Castle
county, on Saturday, the goth day of No
vember, next, at 10 o'clock a. m, at the
County Court House. in the city of Will
miugton, for the incorporation OF a COM
pany to be called THE Delaware Wall
Paper Mills Company"
CHARLES B. EVANS,
Attorney for lncorpOrators,
NOTICE-In compliance with the laws
of the State of Delaware. notice is hereby
given that application will be made to the
Hon. William II. Spruance, associate judge
of the Superior Court of the State of Della
ware, residing in New Castle county, on
Saturday, the Goth day of November, next,
at 10 o'clock a. m, at the County Court
House. in the city of Wilmington, for the
incorporation of q company 10 be called
"rhe Tampograph Company.
S. GARLAND
II. B. HEISEL,
Attorneys for lncoporators.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
NEEDS MONEY BADLY.

Yesterday was the annual donation
and exhibition day of the Ferris Indus
trial School manual training depart
ment, and the exhibition opened at the
New-Century Club buildingat 10 O'Clock
in the morning, and continue until 5
o'clock in the evening. Articles were
sold and orders taken for duplicates Of
the work on display. The proceeds are
to be applied at once to the treasury of
the institution. which is badly in need
of immediate financial aid
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
FISH COMMISSION CAR GONE.

Special car No 8, of the United
States Fish Commission, has gone from
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany, where it has practically been re-
built for the work of Matching and dis
tributing the eggs of food fish. 1t was
in charge of J. ]. Grennan, Of the Fish
Commission. and will be taken through
the South and West.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
SOME DELAWARE ROAD CHANGES

Among the new features of the time
table to go into effect soon on the Della
ware railroad are the orders for train
No. 81, leaving Wilmington az 2.50 p.
m, to stop at Wyoming and run on
to Harrington. Train No SO, leaving
Wilmington at 6.55 pm, will go
through to Harrington instead Of go
ing only as far as Wyoming.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
rIIr cAsE CInsEn.

The argument in the Laurada for
feiture case, which was opened yester-
day before Judge Bradford, closed late
yesterday afternoon. Senator Gray
made the closing address for the de-
fence. The decision will not be handed
down for some time yet.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
MI1NTCIPAL COURT CASES.

In Municipal Court this morning An
drew Harris, coloIed. paid the costs Of
the case for assaultiug Mary Segars.
John w. Freeman, Thomas Howard
and Lawrence O'Hara were fined for
being drunk. John and Lewis Smith
were fined for being disorderly
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
MR. MASON Mill sING.

Frank II. Mason, late baritone SOLO
list at st. Johns p. f. Church, will
make his appearance with the morning
choir Of First Presbyterian Church to-
morrow Mr.. Mason will sing The
Good Shenherd." !" hy Barrl.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
FATHER M'CARTHTS VISIT.

COMING TO ST. JOSEPH's ON THE
BRANDYWINE TOMORROW Is A
LOVER OF ATHLETICS.
Rev. Thomas Mccarthy will visit
Wilmington tomorrow. He is a great
admirer of athletic sports in Catholic
parochial schools. He made a short
visit to st. Joseph's parochial school
last Summer and pronounced himself
delighted with the athletic department.
He seemed to think that this depart
ment was more advanced than any he
had yet seen. The school committee is
anxious to have him visit the school
again, as this department is by no
means neglected, especially in this sea-
son of football
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
BEER THE CAUSE.

JOHN MOONEY STABBED IN THE
ABDOMEN DURING A FIGHT.
Beer, swearing and an argument as
to who was the best workman, was the
cause of a big fight near the Logan
House, and one man, John Mooney, of
No. 1916 Union street, was stabbed in
the abdomen by David Barry.
In the fracas Proprietor Kelley. Of the
Logan House, and his bartender, We're
badly beaten. Mooney is not badly cut
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
FOR SALE.

FOR 'SALE.-At a sacrifice, If sold soon
or will exchange for city property, my
late residence at Newark. Del. Nine rooms
ano bath, hot water heating. Planned for
additional rooms on the third floor. lot
60x20o, beautiful lawn, shade, fruit trees.
Delightful home. Apply to IT. S. GOldey,
Eighth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
TRApINa srAMPs KNocKED ouT.

You have to purchase one hundred
dollars worth of goods before you get
anything. If you call on Professor
We'll you will get a ticket On a beauti-
full lamp and stand, worth S25 with
every 25 cent purchase. and eyes ex-
amined free. Call and see for your
self. 313 Market strete.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
On A GREAT CUNNING nan.

Former Coroner. Stidham and General
Grisson, Of the Eighth ward, are on a
cunning trip in New Jersey, and expect
to return home this evening loaded
with game. They have three celebrated
dogs along which cost them much
money and have required two years Of
training.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13

Extract from the Laws of Delaware,
governing the collection of taxes of New
Section 35 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-
Der. there shall be an abatement of three
per centum: on all taxes paid after the
first day of December. five per centum
thereof shall be added thereto.
HORACE G.. RETTEW,
Receiver of Taxes and County Treasurer.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13

SOC. TO BALTIMORE AND RETURN,
NEXT SUNDAY, NOV. II, VIA THE
FINEST EQUIPPED PENNSYLVA-
MA RAILROAD.
Special trains from Wilmington, ABB
and 9 O'Clock, a. m. Regular trains,
1O.18 a. m. and 1905 p. m.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
BOARD AND ROOTS.

FOR RENTING large second-story
rooms with board) handsomely furnished,
with bath. No. East Sixth street, Bank
of Delaware building.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
NOTICE.

An bills due A. & L. Jenney, No. 21O
King street, are TO be paid only to a
member Of the firm.
A. & L. JENNEY.
November 8, 1897.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
BUSINESS CARDS.

- SEWING BfACHINES.-lS50 to 5000 for
snv 500 sewing machine made. Second
hand machines. $500 up. Cash or easy
terms. All makes of machines repaired.
Needles and parts for all machines.
L. NJ. ROCKEFELLER..
No. 100 West Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
WHOLESALE ONLY.

Parties going in business Will do well
to call at the Delaware Wholesale No
tlon House, No. SOC Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13

SOC. TO PHILADELPHIA AND RE
TURN VIA THE PESNA. RAIL
ROAD, SUNDAY NEXT. NOV. IA.
Special trains from Wilmington at
9.1O a. m. Tickets also good on 7.O7
and S.19 a. n. trains.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13

CALL FOR A CITIZENS MEETING.
A meeting of citizens will be held in
Fahey's Hall, corner Third and Connell
streets, Tuesday evening next, for the
purpose Of considering the proposed
new charter for Wilmington. The.
meeting has been called by Philip r.
Shea. Patrick Fahoy and Peter j. Ford.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
THE BOY SPOKE FALSELY
YOUNG DAVIS STORY OF CRUEL
TREATMENT PROVED UNTRUE
AFTER AN INVESTIGATION.

Walter Davis. the 10y who was taken
in charge by Agent Stout, OF the S. 7.
c. c.. and who told TIE agent that he
had been horsewhipped by Joseph Nc
Mullen. cf near State Road, was sent
to the Reform Schoci this afternoon.
The lads story, after an investigation
by Agent Stout, proved to be untrue.
The boy left the employ OF Mr Nc
Mullen about thirteen months ago,
and not three weeks ago as was stated.
The hoy had always been we'll treated.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
AAAAANl-Lao D. + A-Nf1
Attorney for Incorporators.
NOTICE
TO COUNTY TAXPAYERS.

TO COUNTY TAXPAYERS.
All county taxpayers are hereby notified
that per cent. will be deducted from all
taxes paid before December l, 1897, after
which time per cent. will be added.
The Tax Office at the Court House will
be open daily from a. m. to p m, and
every Tuesday evening froiI Z o'clock un-
til 1A
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
1T Is TO BE BUILT.

A. segal, a Philadelphia builder, has
secured the contract for tine proposed
new brewery for Wilmington. The
company's representative. A. II. Broza,
is in this city, and work on the build
ing will soon be commenced.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13

Pacific and Massachusetts Avenues, At
lantic City, N. ].
Near the Beach. Elegant and Mod
ern. Hydraulic Elevator. Hot Sal
Baths. Sun Parlor. Steam Heat. Open
Crates. Cuisine and Service First
Glass. A. GRUBB. Mgr.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13
AUTUrIN RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. ].

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.
Autumn at the Seashore. A Delightful
Season.
SAN MARCOS HOTEL.
Open All the Year.
Evening journal., 1897-11-13

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Evening journal., 1897-11-13

TATE.
VIII be sold at public sale, on the prem
Uses, near "Ruthby' station, on the p, W.
q sATTfRDAY. NOVEMBER q. 1897.
The sun., 1897-02-01
THE VACANT BRIDGE PRksIDENCr.
Maysr Wsr~ter 60 Nsae Mr HswsN's
Successor This Week.

Mayer wsr.ser 60 Nss~ Mr. Hswsirs
Successor This Week.
The vacancy In the Board OF Bridge Trustses
caused by the death Of President James Howell.
Que Of the Brooklyn representatives. will be
filled during the week By Mayor wurster who
has the sole power of appointment For several
years the Democrats have had . majority Of
one or more In the board, but the complexion OF
that body will now be changed. As it 10 believed
that Mayor Wurster will name . Republican.
Seth l.. Keensy Will then be the only Demo
crAt In tho board from Brooklyn. Mayor
Wurster and Comptroller Palmer being bepu6.
the m management OF the bridge for many years
and should POLITICAL considerations DO elimi.
mated he would probably succeed Mr.. Howell
a. President.
that tho usage Of having Brook lyn man At the
head OF the board should be observed. Comp.
troller Palmer, however. has on more tnhn one
occasion shown antagonism to Mayor Wurster,
and II Is juHt possible that he may be found In
OF the new bridge President.
Ek-Mayor Schieren Ia 70 give dinner to-nigh
at the Union League Club. Tho only guest out
side the Immediate melnbers OF MT, sohieren' s
who has boen mentioned In connection with
the bridge trustee vacancy. it Is very llkeiy
that Mayor wurster will quietly announce his
choice for tho place at the banquet
II was said last night that Mayor Wurster re-
eardedIex- Mayor schieren, Mr.. Berri, or William
II. Maxwell AZ in every way competent TO take
executive charge OF tho bridges affairs. and on o
OF them may he named tomorrow or next day.
The President OF the bridge Ia the only trustee
who receives any compensation Tor MS services
would DO no inducement to any OF the three
gentlemen named.
The sun., 1897-02-01
GUILTY OF TRAIN RECkIN0.
Conviction OF . Man who Tried co Throw
a Train from n Trsstie.

BIRMISoHAM, Ala, Jan. 3i.-The trial OF
Andrew Feagln who. according 10 the confess
sion OF his comrades, was tho leader Of the gang
OF train wrsckers who removed n rail on Mo-
Combs trestle on the night OF Dec. 90 ended
last evening. and the jury. at 10 o'clock this
morning, brought In Rverdiot of guilty. Foa-
gin. Tom Parker, ana nye other negro miners
were arrested at IIenryellen three weeks ago.
Parker confessed that Feaein Organized them
into a gang TO wreck and rob trains. and that
on the night of Dec, - he and FeaRin, the 9th
ers having weakened. took up a rail- on Me-
Combs trestle, which 10 ninety feet high, in
tending. when tho southern Railways Wash
inEton express had been wrecked to rush from
the bushes, murder those passengers who had
not been mani gled to death, and rob tho train.
The entire train was derailed and jumped
along on the ties for n hundred feet or more,
but was stopped before II could leave the treste,
though at ti,G time the wheels were very close
to the ends OF tho tics. The escape was narrow.
Feagln protested hls Innocence, but all his pals
said he led the plot.
The wreck Of a Birmingham mineral train at
Cahaba River trestlr. where T., enty eight lives
were lost occurred Ave days after the McComb's
wreck, and was generally Thought TO have been
the work of wTeckers. The punishment for
train wreeksrs in this State y only zen ys.ss s.r
poses W make u capital oRsnos.