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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22
PENNSYI WANNA RAILROAD.
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore
Sahednle in pffAct NAV ia 1897

Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore
Schedule in effect May IS, 1897.
Trains leave Wilmington as follows:
For Philadelphia (eypress), 1.67, 2.55,
4.20. $50, 7.42. 100 $50, 1855. 9.33,
1908, 1913, 1928, 1928. 1145, q. M.
SI2.l6. 1877, SOC. Sill, 500, SOC. 600,
6.33, 6.52, 9O6. and ais p. m.
Accomnods ton, 6.10, 1903, S.l2. HOE.
a. N. l245. 2.aS. 400. $50, 7.b0 and
1910 p. m.
For Chester (express), 1877, 4.20 G.30,
7.42, 7.GO. $50, S.55, 1903. 1l.25, las
.. ~. 1871. 3.05. SOC. 600. e.S2. and e.06
p. IN.
1928 a. m 12.d5. 2.3S. 400. 6.26, 6.33,
$50, and 1910 p. m.
For New York (througa express. 1857.
255, 0.33 Dining Carr, 1O.43, 11.45 n.
M, sl2.18 Dining Carl. 1877 Dining
Carr. 3.11, Cos. '6.20 Dinig Carr. and
662 9.18 p. M, connecting via Hroad
Street Station. Philadelphia, 40, 0.a0.
7Os, $50, 1908 a. m, 2.8s, 3.05. 6.02,
soc. and 1910 .. m.
For Boston without change, 1918 a. N.
and 8.25 p. m.
For Newark Center and intermediate
stations. 7.88a. m.. and 0.32 II. Ic.
y Baltimore and Washington. 4.39, SOY,
Ell, 1918, and HOO a. In., 1906, 12.l9
Sill, 150, 3h6, 1929, s6.O5, 100, 7.37,
611 .. M, and 1888 night.
Baltimore and intermediate stations,
2.47, 4.4a. sos p. NJ. 1900 night.
Leave Philadelphia, Broad atreet for
Wilmington (e1press), $50, 7.20, 1:25,
S32, 1912, 11.2S a. m. 1909, sl2.3l.
1.12, 2.02. 31s. $40, 4.0l, AL, sos, $50.
$50, GIT. 8.55, ISL, lilo. 1l-18 p. m.
SUNDAY rRA1Ns.
For Philadelphia teypress), 1.b7, zoo,
APO, 1856, 0.33, 1913, 11.45 n. a., 1.37,
BIOS, COG. Cos, 6.52. 7.1S. O.oe, aud GIG
p. m.
Accommodatl on, 7.n7, $40 a. No.. 1909,
1.45. 400, 1925. and 1910 p. IN.
For Chester iexpress), 1.57, 40, $50.
11.46 a. H., 1877, 3.0t, 500, 6.o8, 1852,
and 0.08 p. N.
Accommodation, 7.07. $40 a. M, 1900.
/ AZ. 400, $40, 72s, and 1910 .. N.
For New York Through expressl, 1.57.
2.55, 9.33 Dining Carr, 10.43. 11.45 a.
m., 1877 Dining Carl, 3.05. SOC 1870
Dining Carr, 652. 0.18 D. m, connecting
via Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
4.2O. 7.O7, $40 a. M. 4.eo. 500, and lO4O
p. m.
For Boston, without change. 8.52 p. m.
Baltimore and Washington, 4.3S, S.0l,
1918 n. m. 1908, 1910, 1.50, 5.23, 1905
1877 S.11 p IN. and 1888 night.
Baltimore and intermediate statloIA,
COS p. H., 1870 night.
Leave Philadelphia. Broad Street, for
Wilrningtcn texpress), $50, TO, 1l.23 q.
m. 1900, LIZ, AL, 5.0S 6.55, 7.3l, $40.
lilo, IL l6 y. H., and 1905 night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22
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THE MARIR LOUISE OR EN-.
PRE- GOWN, MADE or RICH
BROCADED AND PLAIN SILK, 4;
WITH LACE AND JEWELLED !.
BAND TRIMMING
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: The historic styles, with some notifications
receive their due share Of patronage and the
rich brocaded and plain but lussfous silks are
generally chosen for them. Yellow and rec
brocades in gale or deep tnts made up In
Josephine or Marie Antoinetto fashion will
constitute favorite evening toilettcs Tor the
coming Winter. These sunptuous textiles
In any becoming shade may 90 chosen and
under gasGght tho effect is regal A bru.
nette, Of course, looks best in tho deep
rich tones Of rad primrose or corn.yellow.
etc: while tho blonde maldon selects ae pale
hues that SCI of her fair complexion end
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

aaxen hair most perfectly. The short Empire
body of the gown illustrated, mado with
high or square neck and fitted lining, Is
accessory to preserve an accurate adjustment
A panel effect is given tho skirt by the
arrangement of the sides which overlap the
hont-go and have their edges covered with
lace disposed in jabot effect The skirt may
oe made with short train or in round length,
as fancied. Beautiful effects may be achieved
with the lovely jewelled trimmings now
offered for rich silks and cream.colorcd lace
will always add an Edescribable touch Of
refined beauty.
The Butterick pattern is gown No. 1853;
6 sizes; bust measures, 80 to 40 ilehesi any
size, % cents
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won.
derful medical discovery Of the age, pleas.
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel. colds,
cure headache, fever, habtual constipation
and biliousuess. Please buy and try q box
Of Z. G. c. today; 10, Is, 50 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by oil druggists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

He qualked along a short distance on the
turf.
house and then come back and have
tho place searched, and as he reached
the gap in the hedge again he saw a
small white object on the ground.
He picked it up, and it confirmed his
opinion and deepened the mystery
which baffled him SO utterly.
1t was handkerchief belonging to
his wife, and as he held it up in the
bright moonlight he could see the name
embroidered in black in large old Eng
lish letters across one corner, lola"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

Burning his face IN hts hands, he yielded
TO the rush Of mental pain.
him, had probably tried to force her to
Join him in some wild and reckless
scheme, and when she had refused had
in his evaporation attacked her with
violence.
"Where ia M. Turrianp" she asked.
''No one knows. He has disappeared
absolutely"
Il seemed impossible for Beryl. know
ing all she did, to resist the open infer
.encA which these two facts prompted. It
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22
FOR THE SOUTH,

Southern RaiIway.-7.S p. m. daily.
sleepers to New Orleans, Memphis. Tam
pa, Nashville. via AsheTlle and hot
Springs.
Atlantic Const Line,-12.49 p. NJ, daily,
sleepers to Jacksonville, Port Tampa, Ma
con, and Charleston; 1888 night. daily.
s!ecpers to Ri hmond and Jacksonville.
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway 8.11 p N.
daily, sleepers and dining ear to Cincin'
natl and Louisville. '-a
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22
Wilmington & Northern R. R, /

TYNE TABLE IN KFtIGTJUNlE a7th,lI17
rralas IsSvs Wilmington (Ersnch Btrcoe
station) for d. u 9. Junction, Montohan.
Cospart, Chadd's Ford Junction, Poop
son. West Chester. Embreville. Mortoa-
Vile. gainesville and intsrmedlats sta-
nnu alGp, IN, Sundays only ntaS M 2t1
I and 8 $50 D M. as far "a CoatesvllIo
Far Waynesburs Junction. Sprinsnssn11r
Smrdav nj ;sS A m, 21O nndI p N {
Sundays only at 8 Q, a in . 10 and 4 p m. q,
For joanna, Hlrdsboro. Reading md IN
termediate stations daily except sonasys
at o. q. m. and O. 2. NJ -
a. @. MCAUsLAND. superintendent
BOWNEs0 BRIGGS. Gen. Pans. AGENT
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

4cOlb. Shorts at 20 Ib Sen Auben
Scrap Better Quality CSC. Durstein East
Second street, -tIa':'f
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22
SELLING OUT,

Anyone wanting o bargain In refrlgera.
tore, water coolers, cook stoves, heating
stoves, or anything In housefurnisbing
goods, 1t con be had ut No. q East Fourth
street.
j.. H. Cleaver, as agent, will close out
the business. s6-iteod+
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

Sen Auben 30 cigar, 81. $50 por box
Durstein, East Second street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22
MaHUMPhREYS'
@VETERINARY SPECIFICS

CONTENTS:
Part I.-Diseases OF Horses.
Part II.-Diseases OF Cattle.
Part III.-Diseases OF Sheep.
Part IV.-Diseases OF Hogs.
Part V.-Diseases OF Dogs.
Part VI.--Diseases Of Poultry.
Same book in better binding 80 cts.
nunFnEElsMED. CO., Cor. william John ss, ss~ fort
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22
Base Ball Scores

Base Ball Scores
Ate. A. Bousdon's cigar store, Second and
Shipley, manufacturer of the following
brands: City Market, Ruby Gold, Elsie.
Commercial and Amoskeag cigars, 5-cent
straigbts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

Us6I ~. ]. elmns b Sons, White Palmon
lcDaasEin, for the Grippe. A sure cure for
coughs, sore-t throat; bronchitis, whooping-
cough, ,blood-spittsng poyencss IN TIM
'btcast. hoarseness, asthma, and In pull
monasy ccnsumption. Wcwould like to
noe case OF the grippe that we could not
cure with this great preparation. Read
what VIM. Counting. OF Taylor Bridge,
Post Office. Collins Beach has TO say.
AFTER two doctors had given me up 40
lncurable Of the Grippe, and blood splitting
fused DR.. Slinins' White Puimonic Bal
fBln and was cured" For sale at No. G06
King street; Goo. and sl.00 bottles. t.
al. Simms' vegetable liver pills are very
rnsy to tako, very easy and painless to
operate; perfectly durable In liver com
plalnt, kidney troubles, dyspepsia head
nche, etc; only pills 70 use with our
White Pulmonic Balsam, blood purifier
md anttdyspepsia powders. Depot 6O3
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

WTANrED-h 6rst elias, whist maker at
w 8l5 Jackson street. from to . p.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

1NYANTED-A good wash woman, white
N.Y. preferred. Inquire Sls Orange 81.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

TXT ANYED.- Immediately q young girl to
w nssist In houscwork, white pref rre,l.
nj WI West street. a.U It
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22
WANTED

ItASHl,jNh ABLE DRESS MAKlkG-.605 W.
Il Eighth street. Mira N. I.Gihing sis 6ts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

"a, ANTED- Col0red man to cut down corn
w and do farm work; good girls wnnt
places Tor homework; white cooks for the
pity: II ccoy and olln'nbcrmnid 70: the slino
house, = In family. ia.t0 per week. Apply ut
Wilmington Inta lige ioo O.hco. SJj hhpioy
NrcCt. IL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

Neutrality-suspicious. whita houseuiaid
w and experienced wh!t1 laundress.
Apply to lis lirbb. corner Franklin street
anti pennsylvania ayonuc. siStr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

TM ANTE D-Good cook at 1871 Washington
w street,rerere noes required. $40 It.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

-MachInIsts and millwrIgn Is.
w This city, Only first class hands want
ell. Address ut once. with reference. NJ. Care
Daily Republican. BiI.tt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

TAIAH TED Reliable man to handle az cents
W. for Telephone Tablets aud Specisi ties
rays %. 900 year. Enclose stamp. Victory
Nfg Co.. Cleveland y. u 10 s9-oG -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22
b0LA CRlNSHlY.'

BY "A. ". HARgHHoNT. B. A,
ANgbor ,ef aMtser Hoadlevs Secret"
EThe Musterv Of ;Morttnore Strange"
"Bv Whose Handf' "1he Old
Ntll Mystery" etc., etc.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Z. r the might session
w Of uoldcy Col,oge. sth aud Market
streets. bookkeeping. banking. Arithmetic
Writing Spelling. letter Writing, Quick
Figuring, Shorthand. TypsWriting. et,;
evenings Beginning Sept. 2Jth. Gail or
write Tor free night circular Day Sessions
now open. Sill ttelLi
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

" ASTED-Gcnilomen boarder-. pie asant
w well furnished ROOMS No . fnsi lHh
ltrcet. u kieUd-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

yNyANTED-ao or Q young ladies' can find
wv good omfOrtiDle home with board at
N8 JACK OH street. All modern convonicuces
Terms moderate. s2l lso.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22
HTANTED-Dr Drug clerk wants staally or re.
w Network. 10 East seventh st. so IT.

"ANTED-a oyster openers at A. AIMS
w COW, Eighth and jefferson SITS. so 3t
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WANTED - permanent young lady
w 'boardors. All modern nven Iencrs.
West side Terms moderate. Address Hume
his Office. SUI.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

"ANTBD-Strong woman to work in
w laundry, steady employment NOnpI.
seii, 500 Shlpiey stroet. s!0st' ::
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

Y OST-A pair of spcctaclts In going from
IL HaTman's, AZ Kimg street, to fifth. to
Cntnnii. to tho Abatol". Tho tindcr wiz be
rewarded on leaving tlotn At 40 King street.
over tho store. slj 1t"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

NM ANDEn.--Help Iurn,snod fof ttoss'l
WV Restaurants and prtvass families ~
short notioe. Apply a the Wilmington
Intelligence oDioe Nc. sF6 Shipley s.rass
'url1-tt
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w ANTED--An oxparienvc white couis.
w reference repaired. Apply afler5 p.
p. to Mira Edward T. Candy. E2 delaware
avenue. slS twf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-22

M in eli orthaud, SPECIAL
w eprcd courses Benz Pitinun School
Df Shorthand E0OmG McV"y building.
81 l!teOuf
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FOR SALE

Z OST-On A West Eighth street car, nuont
IL noon Il box containing rings. Suitable
reward II left at this Office. sts-.t
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-31
MOOT COURT CASE


coming lawyers Argue at EaasDrcucI x
lnrfitnte-Debate Next TUESDAY.
The Law Students Parliamentary Prac-
tiee Club he'd Moot Court last evening,
THOSE appearing as counsel were, for the
Appellant, Peter H. James and Edward j.
Teeldng; for tine Respondent. Kenneth
Fowler and Wisner Ruflyon: sPresidinp
Judge, Counselor William S. Baker. T.. 81
2. Mr.. James opened the case for the an
pellant, and argued from br.ef. The title
OF the case was High Budding Company
appellant, VI. John Williams, r~espondents'
MI. Kenneth Fowier, as counsel for
respondent, replied to his argument also
from brief. Mr.. RunyCn, as associate
counsel for respondent. argued also from
brief, and summed up CORRESPONDENT and
prayed that the judgment Of the lower
court be sustained. Mr. feeling. asst,-
ciate counsel fer appellant, argued from
brief and summed up for. appellant. ask
ing that the Judgment OF the lower COURT
which gave tho Plaintiff 5000 dasnages. he
reversed, and Judgment fentered7 for an
pellant. Presiding J'ud 81 William s. Bakz
eli, Il. LIZ. B.. reserved his decision. a
vote was put to the members OF the ch1hs
and resulted in q decision for the re-
E~spondent.
On Tuesday next the subject Of debate.
will be Resolved that the Senators of the
United States be elective by fhelpeople az
the States they represent instead OF By
the Legislature Mesxr$ JNBaker and
F, s will argue for the Affirmative
and Messrs. G. Childs Inc ri Honpksns
for the negative.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-31

Sealed proposals will be received bv n.
Board of Street and Water Commissioners "a
in the Assembly Chamber Of the City Hal.
IMPROVEMENT OF wAvERLY STREET
from Palisade avenue to Oakland avenue.
Said Improvement to be made conformably
of 1895, and in accordance with Specifications
on file in the Office OF the Clerk of said Board.
Flank forms Of bid and agreement Of sure
ties must ! ST., be obtained at the Office Of the
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES.
About loo cubic yards of earth, excavation
About 100 lineal feet of curb stone.
About 100 square yards of Belgian block re-
About 1.s2o lineal feet of reset curb stone.
About 8 manhole heads to be reset.
Time allowed for the completion of the
work. 80 working days.
The making of the above Improvement and
ject to the remembrance of the owners Of the
property liable to more than one-half the as
sessnent therefor on the basis Of preliminary
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed en-
~veiopes,. endorsed Proposals for Improve
Clerk of the Board and handed to
that officer in open meeting when called for
in the order OF business relating to sealed
No city official will be accepted as surety.
nor will a substitution of ~sureties be allowed.
The Board may, under the provisions of the
Act above cited. exercise its right 10 reject
The attention of bidders is especially called
to Section Z, Chapter lS4. of the Laws of 1891,
be binding upon the city. or become enectivs
or operative until the bondsmen offered by
cheney by this Board. and as to form by the
Corporation Counsel, the President of this
Board having The power to examine the pro-
By order Of the Board of Street and watss
Commissioners.
GEO. T. BoUToN.
Dated jersey CITY, March &c, 1897. /
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-31
LEGAL NOTICES..

TO MARY E. THISTLE
You are hereby notified that at a public sale
made by the City Collector of Jersey City. on
the 18th day of April, 1885, The Mayor and
Aldermen of Jersey City purchased for the
sum of two hundred and seyenty-eight dollars
and ninety-two cents ALL the land and real
estate situate in Jersey City, in the County
of Hudson and State Of New Jersey, fronting
On Milton avenue. which is laid down ard
designated as lots one hundred and thirty
seven ODD and one hundred and thirty-eight
1iSs), in block number eight hundred and sixty
six $3.50, upon an assessment mar annexed to
a report number ninety-cne @D, made by the
and for said City by the Circuit Court of the
County of Hudson, a certified copy OF which
report and map was filed in the office of the
CITY Collector of Jersey City, on the 18th day
OF April, 1893, said report and map and said
sale being made pursuant to the provisions of
an act of the Legislature of New Jersey.
passed March Both, 1885. entitled:-
An Act concerning the settlement and col
Iectlon Of arrearages of unpaid taxes, as
sessments and water rates or water rents
In cities of this State, and imposing and
levylng a tax, assessment and lien in lieu
and instead of such arrearageS, and to en-
force the payment thereof, and to pro-
vide for the sale of lands subjected to
future taxation and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that you appear
to have ar estate or interest in said land and
real estate, and unless the said land and real
estate shall be redeemed. as provided in said
acts, before the expiration of six months from
and after the service hereof. a deed for the
same will be given conveying to The Mayor
and Aldermen of Jersey City, the fee simple
OF sad land and real estate according to the
PROVISIONS of the said act.
Dated Jersey City, N. J., March 26, 1897.
H Z AND ALDERMEN OF JER-
SEY CITY.
So, P. F. wANsER,
Attest: M. ]. o,DoNNEL Mayof
((sale No. 52o5.) oss Clerk
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
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Fl, 20 and rs Newark Avenue,
Through to 1873 Montgomery Street, Jersey City.
LEGAL NOTICES.


TO MAR E. THISTLE
You are hereby notified that at a public sale
made by the City Collector of Jersey City, on
the 18th day OF April, 1895, The Mayor and
sum of one hundred and ninety-one dollars and
sixty-nine cents ALL the land and real es-
tate situate in Jersey City, in the County of
Hudson and State of New Jersey, fronting on
Culver avenue, which is laid down and desig
mated as lot seventeen 90, in block humble
twelve hundred and ninety-six Q296), upon al
ninety-three 9), made by the Commissioner
Of Adjustment appointed in and for said
City by the Circuit Court of the County of
Hudson, a certified copy of which report and
map was filed in the office of the City Col
lector of Jersey City, on the oath day of Octo-
Der. 1893, said report and map and said sale
act of the Legislature of New Jersey, passed
March 5oth, 1856, entitled
IAN Act concerning the settlement and coll
lection of arrearages of unpaid taxes, as
easements and waiter rates or water rents
in cities of this State, and imposing and
levying a tax, assessment and lien in lieu
and instead Of such arrearages. and to en-
force the payment thereof. and to pro-
vide for the sale of lands subjected to
future taxation and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto,
And you are further notified that you appear
to have an estate or interest in said land and
real estate, and unless the said land and real
estate shall be redeemed, as provided in said
acts, before the expiration of six months from
and after the service hereof, a deed for the
same will be given conveying to The Mayor
and Aldermen of Jersey City, the fee simple
of said land and real estate according to the
provisions of the said act.
Dated Jersey City, N. j., March 26, 1897.
THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF JER-
P. F. wANsER,
Attest: N. ]. o.DoNNEI.L.
(sale No. 544s.)
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-31

SNEAK 4HIBF'S JUMP.
Frightened by a Woman
He Leaps Into the
Street.
CARRIED 4 BURGLARS oUTFIr
Police Think They Have a No
tori0ns Criminal-plucky
Mrs. Ditmer.

William Johnson, So years old, of Balti-
more, a supposed professional burglar,
jumped from the second story window of
a house into the street this morning to
escape. He was pursued. and after an
exciting chase of two blocks, captured
and landed in a cell in the Gregory street
station.
At about half-past ten o'clock this
morning Mrs. Henry Dittmer, of No. 2lS
Washington street, was at work In her
kitchen when she was startled by hear
ing some one force the front hall door
kitchen door cautiously and making her
way to the parlor door she came upon a
man who was rumaging in her bureau
Mrs. Dittmer retired a few feet and
yelled Murder! Police! Thief" at the
top Of her voice. The intruder ran toward
her. and Mrs. Dittmer fed downstairs
yelling as she ran. The woman's screams
attracted the attention of Henry Haase,
q bartender in a saloon on the ground
floor of the house.
Followed by half a dozen habitues of
the place. he rushed into the street. He
started up the steps leading to the main
entrance, when a man landed on the side
walk about five feet from him. The front
door few open at that moment and the
excited Mrs. Dittmer appeared.
That's the THEIR! she screamed,
pointing to the man who had dropped on
the sidewalk in such an unexpected man
ner.
The man designated made a break to
escape, dashing up Washington street
at a lively gait. Haase and his friends
started in pursuit. Their shouts of
stop thief." attracted a crowd of a
nundred or more, and in short order the
fugitive had an angry crowd at his
en- by HaaSe.
The man offered no resistance, and APP
parently relieved that the crowd did not
attack him. accompanied Haase down
Grand street, where a policeman was
found. The prisoner was bundled into a
patrol e and removed to the Gregory
An Investigation showed that after his
DETECTION the thief nae raised a window
out. The distance to the Sidewalk was
about twenty feet. How he escaped in
jury puzzles the police, as he is an old
man and heavily built.
At the station he gave the name of
William Johnson, and said, he lived sin
Baltimore. 1t is supposed by Captain
crook When searched johnson Vas
round to have in his possession a chofce
eao meoa Tbem Of burglars implements,
out drops, a chiSel, tack litter. a loaded
revolver and a bunch of skeleton keys.
he commended that he got into Mrs. Dit
mer's apartments in mistake while lock-
ing for a friend. s
He was unable to recall the friends
name He had stolen nothing from Mrs
Dittmer's apartments. having been sur
prised by the woman too soon after hay-
lng e1ected an entrance. He was held |
WITHOUT bail for an examination before
Justice Potts tomorrow morning.
A description of the prisoner has been
sent to the New York police. who Chief
Murphy believes, will be able to ten Who |