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Evening journal., 1897-10-12
NEW CASTLE NEWS NOTES.

II is claimed that the Jefferson
House walnut trees have produced the
biggest walnuts on the Peninsula this
year.
The tugboat II. G. Mould had a sick
cantain aboard and was obliged to lay
here until another master could be Sc
cured in Philadelphia.
Rehearsals for the charity entertain
ment are being held every night in the
Opera House.
4. F. Lank has taken on four work
men AT his Delaware street shops.
Men are engaged in charging the
nlant of r. A. Vallette, on Second street
The successful operation of the troll
lev cars to Wilmington has enabled
about fifty persons to secure employ
ment there and still reside here.
Revival services are continuing every
NIGHT at the M. e. Church.
sam Greenbaum has just completed
imnortant alterations to his store, in
Guiding the addition of a shoe depart
ment.
Rev. S. B. Wylie was in Wilmington
Yesterday attending the funeral of Rev
Ernest f. Keigwin.
Evening journal., 1897-10-12
KIDNAPER LANDED IN JAIL

Bridgeton, n. j., Oct. 12.-George
Charles yesterday tried to play the role
of kidnaper, and was landed in Jail.
named Curtis James. from whom she
has been separated several years.
James took his child away from her
some time ago and placed it with Far
mer Albert Welsh, at Beebe Run. Yes
terday Charles drove out there and got
the child in his wagon, having taken il
up along the road when on the way to
Sunday school, and when Welsh ran t.
the child's rescue Charles slashed him
across the face with his whip. He drove
of with the child, and Welsh had him
arrested, only, however. making the
charge Of assault and battery. Charles
was committed for a hearing.
Evening journal., 1897-10-12
SANG A FORBIDDEN PIECE.

POLICEMEN TOOK
ADVANTAGE OF THEIR HEAVY
WEIGHT AND SANG IT IN NEW
CASTLE.
A crowd Of Wilmington merry
makers drove through town early last
evening and narrowly escaped being
run into the river. Had they come
through half an hour later it would
have gone hard with them. The offence
for which they would have been sum-
marily dealt with was that of singing
"a Hot Time in the Old Town To
night" with the accent on "old town. "
The men, however, were in high glee
over their strong success at Smalley S
mill-pond, where they had gone AZ
guests of the Evergreen Countrymen S
Association. Professor Leshen's or
chestra furnished music for the party
nearly all OF whom are Wilmington po-
licemen. The members of the crowd
were: Joseph w. Howgate, captain
Hillary Wallace, secretary; Andrew
Cahill, John Purcell, Daniel Aiken
George Lucas Joseph Massey Johr
Fox, J. J. O'Hara, George Gillon
Thomas Murphy, Frank w. Mullin, Ed
ward Heebner, Jack Payne, Morris
Flynn, George Kopf, James Mccormick
Harvey w. Wiggleworth, James Hur
lock and House Sergeant Ingram, who
was leader of the quartet.
Evening journal., 1897-10-12

saw them go across the street with
Bennett in the lead toward the place
where the homicide occurred, and saw
Bennett strike Gibbs and saw him fall.
Emory Gibbs and Alexander Smith,
COlOred witnesses, testified that they
saw Bennett approach Gibbs. in front of
the drug store and Bennett asked Gibbs
If he wanted him. Gibbs replied in the
negative, without raising mis- hand.
Newman colored man, showed Gibbs
toward Bennett, and they claimed that
Bennett Immediately stabbed Gibbs
with large butcher knife, which they
saw plunged into Gibbs breast.
Cora Gibbs cooked in the shauty
where Bennett stayed and recognized
the knife offered by States Attorney De
weese in evidence as the one belonging
to Bennett and used at the tent She
also heard Bennett say on the night Of
the murder that he would get Wesley
Gibbs" before daybreak.
Lewis Knots saw Bennett assault
Gibbs. but saw no knife. He saw Gibbs
was dead when he fell, and upon falling
exclaimed: Whats the matter with
that fellow? ] didn't do a thing TO
him."
Hayward Armstrong was standing on
I the store porch, and also said that
Gibbs gave no provocation for the as
sault Could see Benefits hands; did
not see a knife, but noticed Bennett
| thrust his hands toward Gibbs body.
Clifton FARRELL VIII Founders and
Jacob Gibbs were other witnesses fol
the state Flounders saw Bennett anc
two others in close conversation, anC
shortly afterward the assault was made
There seems to be no conflict of testi
I mony as regards the assault and tina
| Bennett made it. Whether the killing
was premeditated is a question abou
which there seems to cling some doubt
Dr. Fisher was the last witness for thu
state. His testimony was given las
evening. There are but few witnesses
for the defence, and the case will con
clude tomorrow. Harvey l.. Cooper an'
Henry r. Lewis are the lawyers TO
, Bennett.
The jury is composed Of r. NJ. Mes
sick, Jacob Gibson, William A. Roe
Samuel Griffith, w. II. Lowe, ]. A. Coz
w. T. Hignutt, J. L. Payne, w. A. Jar
rett J NJ Dean, Charles 7. Davis an
Jacob Richards.
Evening journal., 1897-10-12
HIS LIFE IN The BALANCE.
COLORED WILLIAM BENNETT ON
TRIAL FOR THE MURDER OF
WESLEY GIBBS.

TRIAL FOR THE MURDER OF
WESLEY GIBBS.
Denton, Md, Oct. 12.-William Ben
nett, colored. is on trial for the murder
at Ridgely of Wesley Gibbs, colored, OH
July 3, 1897 Gibbs was killed in front
Of DR.. COlston's drug store by being
stabbed in the left breast with a
butchers knife. William Bennett, the
accused, came to Caroline county from
Talbot county in May for a strawberry
season. He remained in Ridgely until
the time of the homicide, and lived in q
shanty with other colored men. On
Saturday night it had been the practice
of these colored men to club together
and buy drink and practically take pos
session of the town of Ridgely, very
much to the annoyance of the white
citizens. Wesley Gibbs, who was killed
was considered a bully by the coloreC
people, and there sprung up jealous
rivalry between the two, which culmi-
mated in Gibbs DEATH
J. T. Morris, a blacksmith anC
wheelwright, said he saw William Ben
nett in company with three other col
ored men near his house ana overheard
them say that they would get him.
One Of the party said to Bennett: II
you can't do the work call on Pat. he
Evening journal., 1897-10-12
SAILOR FELL FROM ALoFT.

The British bark Calcium passed uT
the river yesterday from lvigtut, having
made two voyages this year to Green
land. She made the last voyage in SIX
ty-five days. Many bergs were seen as
usual in the Arctic current and severa
off the coast of Newfoundland. Cap
tain Smith, the Calcium's commander
reports gales and stormy weather OF
the hOmeward run, during which Johr
Martin. one of the crew, whose home
was in Baltimore, fell from aloft ant
was instantly killed. She brought
fnll cargo of cryolite.
Evening journal., 1897-10-12

DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED b
by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There Is
only one way TO cure deafness, and that
is caused by an inhamed condition of the
mucous lining Of the Eustachian Tube
When this tube Is innamed you have q
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing. and
when IL is entirely closed. Deafness is the
result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored 40 It's nor
NAL condition hearing will be cdcstroycd for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused bs
cat9rrh. which rs nothing but an innamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
we will give One Hundred Dollars fol
any case Of Deafness tcaused by cataffh'
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarli
Cure. Send for circulars. free.
F. J. CHENEY d CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Evening journal., 1897-10-12
NEWS Of NEW CASTLE
BANANAS AND YELLOW FEVER.
STRICT VIGIL WILL BE KEPT ON
THE DELAWARE RIVER TO PRE-
VENT CONTAGION.

SIklCI v NlGllI WILL DE- NIL ON
THE DELAWARE RIVER TO PRE-
VENT CONTAGION.
Shipping men seem to be generally
alarmed lest the yellow fever, which now
prevails in Southern ports, and which
recently broke out in the West In
dies, may extend to Northern ports in
this country. Orders have been issued
by the government to the officers of the
quarantine station at the BrealVwater to
make the most rigid examination of
vessels reaching there, especially those
from Southern ports and from jamaica.
where the disease now prevails to an
alarming extent.
About the only vessels regularly en-
gagged on the Delaware river, plying be-
tween Philadelphia and Port Antonio,
Jamaica, are those engaged in the ba-
mana trade. and as this species OF fruit
is claimed to be very susceptible to yell
| low fever germs, the government in
tends that it shall be more closely ex-
amined. All the quarantine stations
have also been notified that vessels
from Bocas del Toro. Colombia. and
Port Antonio shall receive special at
| tention as regards not only their sani-
tary condition, but also in regard tC
| their bills of health. Delaware river
authorities do not anticipate that tn,
fever could reach Philadelphia or Will
mington because of the efficient quar-
antine regulations.
AS soon as the fruit steamer JOhr
Wilson, with a cargo of of bananas foi
the Quaker City Fruit Company, reach
ed the national quarantine one weel
ago, with a yellow fever case on board
she was promptly detained. She will
not be permitted to sail up the Della
ware until the expiration of ten day
from the day of her detention.
Evening journal., 1897-10-12
SOCIAL AID PERSONAL NOTES

Miss Bessie Wilson has returned to
West Chester Normal School, having
spent Sunday at her home here.
Alfonso Dyer is seriously ill with
neuralgia of the heart at his brothers
home on the Buttonwoods. Dr. McCabe
is in attendance.
Miss Alice McCabe mas almost re-
covered from her violent siege with ~
|phoid fever.
Evening journal., 1897-10-12
CORNISH COMES BACK WITH S.

Jerry Cornish, who claims the cham
pionship of Delaware in the 1O0-yards
dash or 440-yards run, posted another
forfeit last night to run any man in
Delaware for a $50 purse. Jerry is hit
ting at the Wilmington man who thinks
he can Outrun the New Castle colored
wonder. Cornish wants to run his race
on the track at Hazel Dell Park, a neu-
tral ground, for all runners.
Evening journal., 1897-10-12

You wouldn't take counterfeit money
in change, would you? But you take
counterfeit goods very often when you
ask in the store for one thing and lie
the dealer sell you something different
Get what you ask for and you will be
rfobf
Evening journal., 1897-10-12

notice.. JOHN ID. KELLY. THE
owner and occupant Of the house situated
at northwest corner Delaware avenue and
DUPONT street, In the Seventh ward
I'm the city Of Wilmington. county
of New Castle and State of
Delaware, in compliance with the require
ments of the acts of the General Assem-
bly, in such case made and provided, do
hereby give notice that / shall apply In
writing to the Court of General Sessions
of the State of Delaware. in ana for New
November, 1897 being the next term of
said court, for a license for said house
as an inn or tavern. for the sale therein
OF Intoxicating liquors IN less quantities
ises. and the following respectable citi-
zens of said ward, at least twelve OF
whom are substantial freeholders OF said
ward, recommend the said application,
Evening journal., 1897-10-12
THB EVENING JOURNAL has dou-
BILE the circulation OF any other news
paper coming to New Castle.
ROBBED A FREIGHT HOUSE.
BURGLARS FORCED THE STEAM.
BOAT WHARF HOUSE OF THE w
& n. WITH SUCCESS.

Some time during the night burglars
visited the freight warehouse recently
erected on the Wilmington and North
ern Company's New Castle wharf and,
forcing open the doors, looted the place.
The steamer Major Reybold had
brought down a quantity Of freight
from Philadelphia, much of which
could not be disposed of before night.
Among the goods stolen were two
cases belonging to H. G. Haines, known
as the John Wanamaker, of Christi
ana" They contained women's shoes OF
different sizes, but all of considerable
value.
1t is understood that the wharf COM
pany is not responsible for the goods
as freight left in their houses all night
must remain there at the consignees
risk. There is no clue to the robbers,
The police held consultation about
the matter last night and are now on
the lookout.
Evening journal., 1897-10-12
PECULIAR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

Farnhurst people claim that they can
boast Of one of the finest musicians in
the country. The instrument he plays
is a very old one, dating from the Gre
alton of Adam, and it is called the per
petua Popadorum." Its peculiar con-
struction is beyond the power of man
to describe, being neither square
round nor oval. He plays it without
the use of his hands, beginning
with a prelude in all his pieces and
ending with the variations The finale
is invariably in high key. Compan-
ons claim that ne could hold the audi
ence at the Grand Opera House spell
bound.
Evening journal., 1897-10-12

notice.. JOHN HANRAHAN. the
tenant and occupant Of the house known
as the Pennsylvania House. situated at
the southeast corner Of Front ana King
streets. I'm the Second ward in the city of
State of Delaware. in compliance with the
requirements of the acts of the General
Assembly, I'm such case made and pro-
Vided. DO hereby give notice that shall
apply In writing to the Court of General
Sessions of the State of Delaware, In and
for New Castle county on Men
1897 being the next term of said
court. for a license for said house. as an
tOXicating liquors I'm less quantities than
one quart. 10 be drunk on the premises
and the following respectable citizens OF
said ward at least twelve of whom are
Evening journal., 1897-10-12
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

NOTICE.-I, ALEXANDER MCGOWAN,
the tenant and occupant OF the house situ-
ated at the northwest corner Third and
Lombard streets. I'm the Fourth ward in
the city of Wilmington, county Of
New Castle, and State OF Delaware in
compliance with the requirements OF the
acts of the General Assembly in such case
made and provided. do hereby give notice
that l shall apply in writing TO the Court
of General Sessions OF the state OF Della
ware. in and for New Castle county, on
Monday the 18th day of Nov. 1897, being the
next term of said court, for a license for
said house for the sale therein of intoXl-
eating liquors In less quantities than one
quart, TO be drunk on the premises, and
the following respectable citizens OF said
ward. at lease twelve of whom are SUBJ
I - ~ LIZ
Evening journal., 1897-10-12

NUIICH.-I, BEHNAKD HUMMER, the
az No. GO East Fifth street, in
the Fourth ward in the city Of
Wilmington, county of New Cas-
tie and State of Delaware, i'm COM
pliance with the requirements of the acts
of the General Assembly i'm such case made
and provided, do hereby give notice
that shall apply In writing
TO the Court of General Sessions
of the State of Delaware. in and for New
Castle county. on Monday the 18th day of
November. 1897, being the next term of said
court, for a license for said house, as an
inn or tavern, for the sale therein of in
toXicating liquors i'm less quantities than
one quart. TO be drunk on the premises,
and the following respectable citizens of
said ward at least twelve Of whom are
substantial freehOlders of said ward, rec
ommeud the said anpifcation viz.
Evening journal., 1897-10-12

John Madden. Moritz i. Lederer
William Mckennan, James Lynn.
Daniel r. Mooney, Harry Wilson.
Otto Gregull Bernard Farren,
Hmi Beck. Alex. II. Lux.
Geo. w. Griffith, Jacob Orlinger.
Andrew Fox, Martin Rcinholz,
Anton Steimle, James Connolly,
George FinChcr, George Alta,
S. j.. Atkinson. George w. Simpson,
William q. PancoastJOseph Bishop
Frederick Keller, George w. Hunt,
CHRISTIAN PLOEssER.
NOTICE., JOHN NJ. STUART, THE
tenant and occupant of the house known
as the Centreville Hotel, situated at Cen
treville, I'm school district No. "a, Chris
tiana hundred. county of New Castle and
State of Delaware, I'm compliance with the
requirements of the acts Of the General
Assembly, I'm such case made and pro-
vided, do hereby give notice that ! shall
apply I'm writing to the Court OF General
Sessions of the State OF Delaware, IN and
for New Castle Coon Monday, the 10Th day
of November, 1897. being the next term
OF said court, for "a license for said house,
as an inn or tavern, for the sale therein
Of Intoxicating liquors, In less quantities
than one quart to be drunk on the prem
Uses. and the following respectable citi-
zcns of said school district, ut least six
Of whom are substantial freeholders
of said school district, recommend the
Henry Kent, George W. Klalr.
John Mulln. c. W. Churnside
John Lantz, John Edler,
y. B. Hollingsworth George ~. Keesey
John McDcrmott, James Murphy
Reuben Garrett, James Mcdonald
Samuel NJ. Harvey, Wm. LulSens.
James H. Gould. John LOwthcr,
JOHN M. STUART.
NOTICE.-I. BRIDGET LALLY THE
owner and occupant of the house situated
che Second ward I'm the city OF
Wilmington. county of New Castle and
State of Delaware In compliance with the
requirements OF the acts OF the General
Al N
vided. do hereby give notice that L shall
apply IN writing to the Court of General
Sessions of the state Of. Delaware. In anc
for New Castle county. on Monday, thi
18th day of November 1881, being the mex
term OF said court for "A license for sale
house. as an Inn or tavern. for thi
sale therein of Intoxicating liquors In lesl
Guantities than one quart, 20 be drunk OF
the promises, and the following respect
/ able citizens of said ward. AT least twelve
of whom are substantial frcehoders o.
! ..ll -rl r.nnLnLn.ul The .lll lunlLnl
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-07
Unity.
macintosh he

There was large gathering of people
I Windcmere park. Unity, saturday but
owing 10 heavy showers. 10 celebration
Is held. The My ahing that vas ear
III 4 out, as arranged on the programme.
was the baal at Veterans hall Winde-
mere park. in the evening The ball
was a success. there being - couples
on the grand march. Music was fur
nished by Brackets i orchestra Of Pitts
fed. The remaining exercises were
postponed uDtii July 3, but owing to the
small astenCAuee. Monday. due 10 tn,
fact thar the majority OF those who
we're in attendance Saturday could nol
spare two days IN this busy season, only
& part q the programme was carrie
gut 4 ball game took place betgr' Il
Buruham ana GnSty mines and re-
suited in Score Of 20 10 in favor ei
tl.o h0iue team.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-07

How Young and Old America Joined In
Honofins the Day.
Al Portland.

Somewhere near $1,000 people visited
Portland. Monday. swelling the crow
(which watched the fun to nearly $4,000,
1.-THE biggest congregation of people that
Portland ever harbored for one day.
And there was something to see and
|seruething to do from early morn till
late at night. The whole city was in
s.lla dress and the parade held the
crowd during the morning. The Mardi
(itas flats were colossal and gaudy.
Inc trades were handsomely represent
Cd The school children made the hit.
the fantasies made the fun. At l
O'clock the shore was crowded with
|rc3pla waiting fer the fun to start the
races. The war shin, Massachusetts,,
was the queen Of the harbor after the
Yachts were off Balloon ascensions,
base bah, a bicycle parade au claire de
Ii lure and lantern and fireworks filled
in every conceivable minute Of the day
a4ld night. The exhibition drill of sea
cl.ast work ny the Lynn naval battal-
ion was enc of the most interesting Of
u.le days events. 1T was all a splendid
j lgeant, and viii go down in the an
rails.
In the yacht races, Shechinah Wen
the first class. and Geneva, the second.
and Clarence ahe fourth class
Feeney, Ghe Peterson crew and Foley
ware winners In the boat races.
The naval brigade drill drew crowd
ID Western Promenade
In the bicycle parade the prizes Were
aWarded as follows:
For best decorated gentlemen's wheel
First prize. r. NJ Brown. Morris
hair; second prize Abner Lowell
camera; third prize. +, c. Steele, rug;
q dgth prize, T.. Jordan. travelling bag
Fer best decorated ladies' wheel
First prize, Mrs. Haggett, mahogany
writing desk, second prize, Miss Belle
|Toman opera glasses: third prize,
tame not aseonainad, French clock.
Rest feature-F. e. Brown, suit Of
clothes.
Most comleal-Y Yellow kids. Mcdonald
land Smart, umbrellas.
Tandem Edward Haggett and lady,
lnackintash
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-07
At Hoaiton.

make the big Fourth of July celebration
in lioulton, Monday. During the early
morning occurred the usual demonstra-
tions. At 10 A. NJ. the parade formed.
seven bands did escort duty to Gov. Pow
ers and his staff Co. l.. ID Infantry, \.
@. S. NJ. Fredericton Houtton and Wood
stock iiremen with apparatus horse
guards and a merchants paistdc that in-
cluded many elaborate and beautiful
Gostis and exhibits Al 11.sg a. NJ. Coy.
Powers delivered the GRAFTON of the day
from the reviewing stand In Markot
Square. In the evening were fireworks
on large scale Il circus exhibition and
"tlser sports The decorations along the
business streets were elaborate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-07-07
AAR8o2 DEFENsEs,
The Modern Mortar Batteries and How
They Are Operated.


Charles Rawsca Thurston, in St. Nich
olhs, says Of mortar batteries as means
of harbor defense:
The mortar batteries usually mount le
guns and are 50 arranged tha5 the explod
ing of mortar, or perhaps a shell from
the enemy can affect but four pieces, if as
many as that. The batteries are made up
OF rifed inortars. The placing of these bat.
terics is an extensive and expensive under
taking. The batteries when completed art
capable OF dropping upon a vessel some
FIVE or six miles away u shower of several
hundred pounds Of iron or steel and explo
siycs
The layout of battery is such that, all
16 mortars being trained alike and prilned
the pressing of one button will cause them
all to fire mt ne same instant. They art
planted some 90 feet below the surface III
pits and are consequently quite concealed
from the enemy. If slnokeleSs powder
should be used as it probably would be
only IN indistinguishable vapor would rise
from the pits to betray the location of th,
battery The enemy would hear u report
and, from he knew not where, the shell'
would ruin down and pierce the decks. Il
but three or four guns Were fired, there
might he some hope of escaping injury
but with rs pieces carefully trained th'
chances of instant destruction of the shiI
are greatly increased.
But this is too close range to begin fight
ing as the enclny's guns could long be
fore have swept all within sight ;lon,
shore and done great damage to shippin,
that had sought protection in the bay o
han nd Il l.,
Gated about the entrances to harbors AM
hidden from the enemy, as it is no longc
sufficient to build great granite walls
pierced by portfolios and bristling will
cannon. These offer too good target t,
the enemy, and only short period of fir
against them with modern guns woull
completely demolish them.