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Evening journal., 1897-08-24
A SEG-GULL'S WARNING,

A GANG OF MOSQUITOES ARE
PLOTTING TO CARRY OFF PO-
LICE CAPTAIN CHAMBBRS-TO
THE RESCUE
"A sea gull, with letter attached to
it's claws, flew in the office Of Chief of
Police Dolan this morning, and, after
eyeing the high constable for some
time, 1t began to speak in a woOly-wOo
language that Captain Chambers, who
is Summering all Sound Beach, Conn,
had been taken in charge by the god
dess neptune and had been made COM
mander OF the sea. Barney" McVey
and Walter Witsil, chief of the moon
chasers. were hurriCdly sent for, and to
them the sea-gull impaired THE sad
message that the captain was attending
church picnics and clam-bakes. 'He
goes TO church twice a day." said the
bird. "and his religious ardor has fairly
startled the natives"
The bird further said that the eight
inch msquitoes which inhabit the beach
had summoned their brothers and sis
ters to THE chamber" of ''feasts, %
and a stinging time is announced.
"Billy" Heal and Sergeants England
and Durney will be put in command of
the steamer Laurada to depart at once
10 the scene of the revels, and are to
project at all hazards the life of Della
wares peace guardian. Arms and am
munftion were put on board this morn
ing and the anchor will be hoisted to-
night. Detectives McVey and Witsil
will watch the battle from the City Hall
tower. utlaffl dEa!
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
TO TEACH A NEW GEOGRAPHY.
RULES LAID DOWN TO GOVERN
THE ASSISTANT SUPERTNTEND-
ENT OF SCHOOLS.

Redway's elementary geography was
recommended for use in the first and
second grammar grades last night by
the members of the Board OF Educa-
tion at the regular meeting.
Mr.. Hartman, committeeman Of No. 2
school, asked to be allowed to have the
fence at that school whitewashed al a
cost not to exceed $3.50, the janitor to
do the work. Mr.. Morrow objedoed, and
said that at the previous meeting of
the board the members decided that all
such work was to be done by the Com
mittee ON Repairs. Mr.. Morrow's OBJ
jections were sustained by the board,
and The Repair Committee will see
that the work Is done. The New Build
ing Committee will put in a drain at
No. "a school and will also build steps
from the park drive to the school plaza.
The rules of governing the assistant
superintendent of school We're present
ed by Mr. Morrow. 1t will be her duty
to visit the primary schools and the
grammar schools also when requested.
She shall have the authority TO suggest
improvements, discipline or better
methods of teaching. It will be her
duty to make monthly reports, and all
charges brought by her shall be first
made to lthe superintendent.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
DEATH BY ACCIDENT.
so DECIDES THE JURY IN THE
WILCOX TROLLEY MIsHAP-TO
BRING SUIT.

WILCOX TROLLEY MIsHAP-TO
BRING SUIT.
eve believe that said Mrs. Johanna
WilcoX's death was caused through no
negligence of Moses Lowthers, the mo-
torman. and we exonerate him from all
blame therewith." So decided the cor
orner's jury in the Wilcox inquest he'd
last night at the office OF Deputy Cor
oner Chandler
Several witnesses testified for and
against the railway company. Some OF
the witnesses averred that the motor
man rang the gong. while others swore
that he did not
Harry II. Hart, Louis Wudenman
and Mrs. Devalinger said that the car
was running at a high rate of speed
and that the motorman did not ring the
bell The testimony OF the conductor
Hugh Hession, and the motorman, was
that the bell was rung and that the car
was running at a moderate rate OF
speed. Two colored men who were
working in a cellar nearby, swore TO
the same.
LOUIS Wilcox, husband OF the unfor-
tunate woman, brought suit to-day
through his counsel, Harman a.
Knowles, against the Wilmington City
Railway Company.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
A FnNE TRoTTER pIsABLEp.

News comes from Smyrna that
Thomas A. Blizzard, proprietor OF the
Delaware House. has lost his celebrated
trotting mare, Helen r., by an acci-
dent. He turned her out for a romp
and roll in the pasture and she trod
upon a sharp piece of tin, seyering the
tendon of a leg above the fetlock. Mr.
Blizzard only took one glance at the
gaping wound and then gave the mare
away to a worthy farmer. The animal
was but three years old and had made
a mark Of 2.28 recently.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
PEACHES BY THE TON.
They Are Here To-day But
Command Good Prices.
"oLD M1xONs" IN FOR CANNING
THIS is THE HEIGHT OF THE SEA-
SON AND FINE FRUIT WILL
SELL AT THE LOWEST PRICES
OF THE YEAR-"OLD NIXONS"
THE FAvORITE.


THE FAvORITE.
Fine peaches are coming in by the
carload, and unquestionably to-mor-
row will be the greatest peach
day of the year in Wilmington, and
with Wednesday will bring the great
est opportunities for buyers and con-
sumers. In spite of the general scarcity
compared with last year, about 5000
baskets are expected to arrive here.
"Old Mixons," the favorite variety
for canning purposes, will come i'm to-
morrow, and it is not denied that the
lowest prices of the season will rule to-
morrow. Ii will, therefore, be the time
for every industrious hOusel0eeper in
Wilmington to buy for the rainy days
next Winter.
In the retail markets this morning
good peaches sold for rs cents to S1.10
a ibabket.
Passengers coming in town on the
Delaware trains to-day report busy
scenes at Wyoming. where the wagons
had begun to arrive as early as 7
O'Clock. All the favOrite varieties are
ripening this week, and Wednesday
will see the peach season of '97 at its
height.
William Armstrong, near Clayton,
has had excellent results from his
peach orchard in which he once feared
all the fruit was killed. He has nearly
1000 baskets, which have netted him
$500.
w. S. Colpitts, of Clayton, thinks the
season about at its height, judging
from the shipments that are coming in
from the leased lines of the Delaware
read. More fruit IS rolling in from the
Delaware and Chesapeake line every
day.
j. Frank Dukes, who came up the
road after a careful observation in the
interest of local commission firms
states that Bridgeville will probably
do the heaviest peach business of any
of the Delaware towns this week.
Mr.. Dukes claims that If the demand
for the favorite fruit can be kept in
Wilmington. the best products will be
shared with Jersey City. AS it is, how.
ever, there are indications that New
Workers will get all the best fruit, as
it brings 81 and $1.5O there and only
| costs a fraction over 20 cents per cove
for freightage. To Wilmington it cost.
12 cents and fruit sells at from 75 cents
TO S1.10, making . wide difference il
favor of New York.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
MUD FIGHT RESUMED.
HARBoR CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
AND GENERAL SMITH MEET.

FIGURES SHOWN THE COMMITTEE,,
BUT THE DEMAND WAS DEEP
ER CHANNEL'-MEssRs. WAR
NER AND MCAUsLAND POUR
HOT SHOT INTO SMITH, WHO
TAKES IT IN WITHOUT A MUIR
MUIR.
Wilmington has thoroughly awaken
ed to the great needs of its commerce
on the seas. The city seems to have
fully realized the long neglect OF its OPP
pOrtunities i'm that direction and the
Board OF Port Wardens, together with
the special committee appointed to con-
fer with General Smith on the matter
of harbOr improvement, means TO have
better river facilities If the meeting,
which was held in General Smiths Of
fee this morning goes for anything
Those who were present were: Alvin
r. Morrison, Colonel A. G. McCausland
A. r. Warner, Charles w. Pusey, Cen
eral Smith and Colonel Seaberg, Gem
eral Smiths chief clerk. The meeting
was full OF sharp talk, and 1t wound
up by the conference committee saying
that: I'VE mean to have better harDor
improvements"
General Smith. after the meeting,
had been called to order, asked that his
last years report to the government 49,
read This was done by Colonel Sea-
/ berg. Il was then discussed at length
but nothing that would tend 10 throw
favor In the eyes Of the committee, was
brought out. Figures were gone over
and a careful analysis was given TO thu
| figures as prepared especially by Gen
eral Smith, for the committees use. Tit
committee wants a deep water chan
mel In the Christiana and its wants
were made known by Mr.. Warner.
General Smiths chief clerk did all o
the Cabling" and it seemed that Gen
eral Smith was unable 20 champion his
own cause. After the figures had beer
gone over Messrs. Pusey and Warner
departed. leaving Messrs. Morrison ant
McCausland TO remain during the rest
of the meeting
Mr. Morrison said that Wilmington
has been fighting for better harbor i'm
provements for the past twenty years
but I'VE have them not. We have, h'
said, mine feet of water after all o.
these years lighting"
MI. Mt0dutlduu lntH lOlu HbW Ai'
ltugb0ats Of the Wilmington and North
ern Railroad Company when entering
| the Christiana river near Market stree
bridge, grounded on the bar there. "Onl
of our boats" he said "the Laura B.
\ draws 8 feet 9 inches Of water, ant
there is only feet of water there a
low tide"
Mr.. Seaberg asked Mr.. McCausland /
the men who run the boats knew thci
business. "Yes," replied Mr.. McCaus
land, they do, and you can put an
! men on board the boat you like AM
they will strike the bar, too. We do nc
lcriticise General Smith or his staff,
/ continued Mr. McCausland, but you
, reports tell one thing and we find an
! other. Your reports to Congress sa
J that the harbOr at Wilmington has
, l5-foot channel, when we know posi-
( lively that il Is not fact. You sen
/ your report to Congress- and when W
: go down to Washington we are tol
J that the harbor at Wilmington need
no improvements. Your reports lie.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
SUPPOSED DELAwAREAN BURIED

The body Of the man killed at Colgate
creek last Friday by a freight train
of the Northern Central railroad,
has been buried by the Mary
land Steel Company in the Sparrow's
Point Cemetery. Rev. J. ]. Murray
read the funeral service. Although il
is thought that the man was c. j..
O'Neil OF Concord, Delaware. no one
has claimed the body, Notwithstanding
The fact that a number of kilograms
were sent to Concord and other places.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
w. III. BURNETT DEAD.

W. II. Burnett, aged GO years, living
at No. sol West Twelfth street, died at
his home this morning after a two days
illness from dysentery. Mr.. Burnett be-
camo i'll only on Sunday last. He had
been connected with the Wilmington
City Railway Company as its superin-
tendent for fourteen years He has
lived retired life for sometime.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
ON THE KLONDYKE ROAD.

Letters were received yesterday from
Juneau. Alaska, from Professor w. A.
Pratt and his party Of engineers for
the Yukon Mining and Trading Trans
portation Company. The party left
Juneau on August - and are now in
the mountains of the Taku Pass, max
ing surveys for the railroad. The en-
tire party is in good health.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
ALL STRAW HATS 5Oc

SOC. for any Straw Hat in the store
to close out balance of this season 8
stock. All new goods bought in case
lots from the mills direct. HeadquaT-
ters for Summer Underwear at 25c., 3Se.
and SOC Largest stock and best as
sortment in the city at ROSS, 210 Mar
ket street.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

Newton p WatmOugh, clerk in
the Office of the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company, while going to work
Yesterday on his bicycle the chain
broke and he was Nhrown heavily to
the ground He was severely injured
about the wrist and shoulder.
AN unknown man was knocked
OWN and had his head cut at Seventh
and Market street last night.
Prank Taylor. aged IL months, liy-
ing at $40 East Tenth street, pulled a
cup of hot coffee upon himself yester-
day, badly scalding his left arm.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
AVENuE BLoCKED oar.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Company yesterday began to raise its
tracks thirty inches to put in the eye
beams, so thai trains can pass over
Pennsylvania avenue during the exca-
waiting for the masonry abutments. The
avenue is temporarily closed, but the
permanent closing will not take place
until the masonry work has COM
menced.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
MOSQUITO BITES SERIOUS.

The eight-months'- child of Johr
Cochran. of No. 5 Townsend street,
South Wilmington, is in a serious con-
dition, the result of mosquito bites. On
Sunday evening the infant was thrown
into ccnvulsions and the aid of DR..
Henry w. Bryan was sought. It was
resting easy this morning and will re.
ooypr
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
A cHANcE AMONG MATTERS.

A change took place at the Merritt
House to-day when colored walters
we're assigned to service in the dining
rooms. instead of the white force, This
hotel, with others in the East, employs
colored walters all Winter
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
FILED IN PHILADELPHlA.

An inventory and appraisement OF
the personal property Of the Mcdaniel
and Merrihew Cycle Manufacturing
Company was yesterday filed in the
Common Pleas Court, Philadelphia.
The property consists of bicycles and
materials valued in the aggregate at
S7S9.53.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
THE POLITICAL CoNFERREEs.

II is understood in political circles
that when Chairman Browne, Of the
regular Republican State Committee,
returns from RehobOth he will find
awaiting him a letter from Chairman
Alice. Of the Addicks State Committee,
accepting the amendments to the peace
propositions. In the matter Of appoint
ing the conferrees the Addicksites must
take the initiative.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
SOME sPoRr DOVE THE sTATE.

To-day the fourth game of a series
Of five between the rival baseball clubs OF
Clayton and Townsend will be played at
Clayton. Townsend has won two OF the
three games already played. Townsend
has a phenomenal pitcher i'm Jack
Townsend. 10 years old. who has all the
curves and speed to set on fire. This is not
the original Jack Townsend, Of Town
send.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
President Comegys, of the Board of
Civil Service Commission of the Gus
tom House, has received a notice that a
civil service commission is to be held
in this city on October 2.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24

WILMINGTONIANS ASTOUNDED.
Something that amazes all who see it
is Goldey College new catalogue. One
Of the finest in the world.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
FAST HORSE ARRIVES IN TOWN.

The little gray horse Democracy,
with a record of 2161s, has arrived in
town TO take part in Thursdays races
at Hazel Dell Park Democracy was
speeded over the course to-day and
made fast time.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24

There are Others, but Delaware Coun-
oil, A. o. of S. E., excursion Ito Wash
ington Park, Thursday, August 20, is
the only one.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
WAs KNOWN HERE.

Miss Villa Custis. Of Washington, who
was killed in runaway accident af
that place, was well-knoYn in this
city.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24

ATTACHMENT CASE SETTLED.
The foreign attachment case of
Frank Gibbs VS.. Henry Wells has been
settled in Magistrate Sasse's office and
Constable Bowen has returned No
Wells the horse which he attached
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST.-On Friday. at Shellpot. or on
car returning. a diamond and pearl
brooch. Reward for return to Evening
Journal Office.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
NOTICES.

NOTICE.-THE FARMERS INSTI-
tute OF New Castle county will hold "A
meeting at ShellpOt Park on August 26.
There will be addresses by Eben w Bald
win, Rev Wilmer H. Jaggard, John Gould,
of Ohio Hon. j. II. Brigham, Of Washing
ton, ID. g, assistant secretary of the u. ).
Department of Agriculture. Music will be
furnished by the Talleyville Quartet and
the park band.
NOTICE is hereby given that all state
license and tax due and not paid on or be-
fore the 30th day of August, 1897 there will
be 20 per cent. added thereto, In accord
ance with section 6, chapter 6S, Revised
Code, Laws Of Delaware.
JEFFERSON b. FOARD,
Clerk OF the Peace, New Castle County.
Wilmington, Del, July 81 1897.
SEWING MACHINES.-lS.5 to $500 for
any SEQ sewing machine made. Second
hand machines, $500 up. Cash or easy
terms. All makes of machines repaired
Needles and parts for all machines.
l.. N. ROCKEFELLERR r
No. 100 West Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS.

Proposals will be received at the office
of the Water Department until Tuesday,
the 3lst instant, for painting the buildings
at the City Mill pumping station. Blank
form of proposal and specifications can be
had upon application.
The right to reject any or all bids is re-
served. A bond of 500 must accompany
the bid. j. A. BOND,
Chief Engineer.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
NOTICE.
TO THE POLL TAXABLES OF THE
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF WILL

MINGION HUNDRED.
The poll taxable residents OF the South
crn district % Wilmington hundred are
hereby notified that the undersigned. poll
tax collector for the said district of said
hundred, will be at the Court House, VIII
mington, daily, from 9 a. m. till 8. p. m.
until further notice, for the collection Of
the poll taxes of the Southern district.
LEWIS DICKEY,
Collector of Poll Taxes for the Southern
District OF Wilmington Hundred.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
NOTICE.
TO THE POLL TAXABLES OF THE
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF WILL

MINCTON HUNDRED.
The poll taxable residents OF the
Northern district of Wilmington hundred
are hereby notified that the undersigned
poll tax collector for the said district of
said hundred, will be at the Court House,
Wilmington, daily from a. m. till d. m.
until further notice, for the collection of
the poll taxes OF the Northern district.
JOHN Z. DONAHOE,
Collector OF Poll Taxes for the Northern
District OF Wilmington Hundred.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
NfACuTN ne

SEWING MACHINES.
Wheeler & Wilson, $500. The Singer
$500 Domestic, $500 Standard, $500.
Household. $500. other makes at SIG. SlS.
$50. oak and walnut. Ten years suaran
tee.
Sold at 800 per week.
Secondhand machines at $500 up. Re
pairing, cents. >,
No. y e. Seventh ST., Wilmington. Del
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
NOTICE.
To LIE TAXPAYERs on cHRIs.

TIANA HUNDRED.
The taxable residents of Christana
hundred and all persons liable to pay tax
in said hundred are hereby notified that
the undersigned, tax collector for said
hundred. will be at
Il. 10 and 16; October, l. 2. 4, s. 8, Z, s. 3,
November, s. 9, TO- IL, y, 13.
Marshallton, September q; October, Is;
November, 10 and 16.
Centreville. August 25 and 26 September,
10, II, 13; october, II, u, l3, IA, 10, l6 No
vember, l. ?, 3, 4, 5, g.
19. 20 and p; November H. is and 10.
Toys, September 29 and 30; October 2
and 25; November %, % and "a.
Court House, August rs, September is
and 25 October % and 30; November 20
26, p, 20 and So
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
NOTICE.
no THE rANPAYERs OF BRANDY.

10 THE IAABA ER6 Ot BRAND .
WINE HUNDRED.
The taxable residents of Brandywine
hundred and all persons liable to pay tax
I'm said hundred are hereby notified that
the undersigned, tax collector Tor said
hundred, will be at
Court House. Wilmington, August
2Sth. September 18th and 25th, OctO-
ber 23d and S0th. November 10th, 9th, No
vember 25th and 18th, from 10 a. m. to
p. m.
Practical Farmer September 23d and
2Sth October 18th and 2lst, November 18th
and 18th, from 10 a. m. to p. m.
Perry's Hotel, September 30th; October
18TH November 2zd, from 10 a. m. TO
D. m.
And every day between above dates at
his residence except Tuesday mornings.
Extract from the Laws of Delaware,
governing the collection of taxes of New
Castle cOunty-Section 30 OF said Act:
Section 80. That on all taxes paid before
the first day of August there shall be an
abatement Of five per centum; on all taxes
paid before the first day Of December,
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.
WILLIAM r. HUSBANDS,
Collector OF Taxes for Brandywine hun
dred.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
EVERYBODY

wants to obtain the greatest value for
the least money. and we are prepared
to meet your wants In this respect
as we'll as In all others.
We have a large stock of fancy sim
gle prices in Silver and Cut Glass,
suitable for wedding presents. II you
will come and look them over you're
sure to find something that will make
a handsome present.
MILI.ARD f. DAVIS
Jeweler,
East Second Street,
Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
BOARD AND ROOTS.

THE ST. Cloud Hotel, on Fourth be-
tween Shipley and Orange streets has
few more boarders can be accommodated
r.. A. ROSENBAUM, Prop.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
BUSINESS CARDS.
{. L. QASHIELL.

!. L. QASHIELL.
Teacher Of Violin,
No. 7O2 West Fifth st
Evening journal., 1897-08-24

Extract from the Laws Of Delaware,
governing the collection of taxes of New
Castle county-Section 80 of said Act:
Section 80. That on all taxes paid before
the first day OF August there shall be an
abatement of five per centum; on all taxes
paid before the first day Of December,
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.
GEORGE MINTYTgE,
Collector o. Taxes for Chrishana hun
dred.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24
SUMTER RESORTS.
HELP WANTED.

$500 GIVEN away to persons making
the greatest number of words out of the
phrase Patent Attorney Wedderburn."
For full particulars write the National
Recorder, Washington ID. c., for sample
copy containing same.
Evening journal., 1897-08-24

When Mary was placed in a cell Or.
Joyce. who happened to be present
when the woman was brought to the
hall. made an examination and judged
her insane. Maggie told a Journal man
that she thought her time had come.
e" Deed" she said, Use skeered yet
Maggie Is years of age and lives in
Whitechapel.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-09-24
ItIpOssi|'b!.l!e.
The Recent Survey Shows
That Augusta County
Cannot be Formed.

FAIRMoNT, w, VA, Sept. 90.
The survey of Marion county
was completed last night aud the
result of the work shows that
the territory embraced is not
large enough to warrant the es.
adjustment Of Augusta county
for which such.a vigorous fight
was made before the Legislature
at Charleston last winter.
The law OF West Virginia pro.
vides that DO new county can be
constructed which will leave any
OF the counties from which tits
made with less than 400 square
miles. There is a big scope Of
territory around Warrington,
Marion county, which has always
been claimed to be big enough
for another county. taking parts
of of Wetzel. Marion, Mononga.
liza and Harrison. While there
were many who believed this TO
be the case there were others.
who thought differently and IL
was this doubt more than any
thing else which defeated the
Augusta county establishment
bill last winter.
To definitely decide the matter
asurvey was authorized with the
result as above told. Much dis.
appointment is expressed at the
result OF the survey by Manning
ton people.
The people there, however, are
very much in earnest and are not
to be daunted by such obstacles.
They have now setthemselves to
work to remove the county seat,
of Marion county from this place
70 Mannlngton.
Last night they held 9 large
and enthusiastic meeting Of citt-
zens at which the prominent men
of the town spoke and the scheme
for county seat removal was.
thoroughly discussed.
A subscription paper 70 raise
money for q new court house aud
jail, as an inducement TO move
the county seat to Warrington,
was started and in two hours
$40. oO0 had been pledged. This
money will be douated to the
county only in case that the
the county seat is moved. Il Is
not yet known what action
Fairmont will take.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-09-24
Ten DolIars Week for EIght.

IL does not seem possible that
the table for eight people can be
provided for ten dollars q week.
But Mrs. Rorer, the most famous
cook in America. says it can be
done. She has tried it and
knows. She proves her case in
TIE LADIES' Home Journal for DC,
tober. She gives twenty-o one
menus covering a weeks meals.
and gives full. practical direc-
lions by which any woman can
make as attractive meals as Mrs.
Rorer explains, for this small
sum Of ten dollars.