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Evening journal., 1898-08-10
,AMP At LORGWOOD GROVE

|E[NTIH DAY tADVElNiT1STS WILL
|EN SERVICES THERE ON AU-
SIT 2S.
zenith Day Adventists will open
at Longwood Grove on August
/ nd the work of preparing the
/ lds was commenced to-day Yes
\ y evening Elder S. F. SYenson,
dent Of the Atlantic Conference,
bE.der II. w. Herriel, superinten-
. of the camp, arrived in this city.
2camp will continue ten days.
ong the prominent speakers ex-
Ad to be present are: Elders A. T.
of Rome, n. Y; r.. "A. Under
of Mesapotamia, o.; II. w. Cot
of South Lancaster, Mass; w. S.
x, OF South Lancaster (Mass.) }
Is my; Allen Moon, president Fer
Mission Board; J. E. Jayne, Sec
Of Foreign Mission Board; DR.
Nicola, of Prohibition Park Sanf-
O. Staten Island, with two trained
); also Elder S. T. Jones, OF Bat
eek, Michigan, and L. A. Hoopes
airy of the General Conference
Creek Michigan.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
LOCAL NEWS HOTES.

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Florence Crittenton Home will be
held at Grace Church this afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
Right Rev. William B. Derrick, D.
D., &C New York, bishop Of the A. M. E.
Church, will lecture in this city on
"The Heroism of the Colored Soldiers
and Sailors in the Wars of the Repub-
lic."
"A long-distance telephone will be
put in the Federal building.
The work of paving Madison street
is nearly finished.
Frank wakatsch, 81 years old. Of
No. 219 Eighth avenue, was buried al
Riveryiew Cemetery this afternoon.
The Wilmington Bicycle Club will
take action on forty applications fol
membership on Monday night next
The Delaware Construction Com
pany has commenced driving the pilins
for the ice works of the Charles War
ner Company.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
STATE HOUSE FURNISHINGS.

NJ Megary & Son were yesterday
awarded the contract for furnishing
additional chairs and desks for the
State House. The desks which were
formerly in the Senate chamber will be
moved into the House OF Representa-
tives, and the necessary number Of
new desks added to provide seats for
the increased number OF representa-
tives under the new Constitution All
the furniture in the House will be
highly polished walnut, the same as at
present. In the lobby will ne placed
opera chairs for the spectators. The
Senate chamber will he newly furnish
ed throughout with the exception Of
carpet, that having been put down
when the State House was remodeled.
The furniture in the Senate chamber
will be Of quartered oak, and includes
a dias for the speaker, a desk for the
clerks, and desks and chairs for the
senators and other officers
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
A RIcYcnIsr.s cRIME.

Bridgeton, August 10.-A young
woman from Woodbury.. by the name
of Abbott, who is visiting here, was as
sau.ted in Harris Grove Monday night
at about 10 o'clock. Miss Abbott was
going from Willow street TO Ellis
street, and asked her way of a young
man she met, who wore a bicycle suit.
He told her it was nearer to go by Har-
ris' Grove, and, as he was going that
way, with her permission, he said he
would escort her. When a distance
from the street the fellow assaulted
her. Her screams Of murder attracted
Smith Peterson and Conrad Gehring,
who ran to her assistance, but the fell
low escaped. She thinks if caught she
can identify him.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
Henry G. HORSE RESIGNS
PRESIDENT OF THE HARLAN AND
HOIIINGSWORTH COMPANY
TENDERS HIS RESIGNATION.

Henry G. Morse has rendered his res
ignation ais president OF the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Company, one Of
the largest shipbuilding firms in the
country. He has been president Of the
company since July ], 1906. For nine
years previous to that time he was
PRECEDENT OF the Edge Moor Iron Com
pany.
Mr.. Morse aciieved great success
during his two years as president of
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany. His resignation will be acted
upon by the board of directors at their
annual meeting next Tuesday night
He declines to announce his plans for
the future, but denies that the promise
Of a political position impelled the res
ignation. During his two years as
president the company secured the con-
tracts for the torpedo boat Stringham,
Howard Gould's yacht, Niagara, George
w. Childs Drexel's yacht, Alcedo, sew
eral steamships for the Merchants and
Miners transportation Company, OF
Baltimore, and others.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
DEATH ON THE RAIL.
Unknown Mans Life Snuffed
Out BY Engine No. I2I.
NO GLUE TO HIS IDENTITY
STRUCK BY A FlREIGHT TRAIN
AT NEWPORT AND BODY
BROUGHT TO THIS CITY FOR
THE CORONER TO ACT UPON.

There was fatal accident on the
p, w. 6 B. railroad about noon to-day
Engine No. 121, attached to a fast
freight, ran into and killed an un-
known man, who was apparently a
tramp, Judging from his appearance.
The man was poorly dressed. the
body was clothed in a blue flannel shirt
and pair Of ragged trousers. One
shoe was missing, while the other was
badly torn, as If from contact with
the engine. No hat was found near
the body. The man was rather small
in stature, with gray hair and short
beard, and looked to be about 60 years
old. With the exception OF deep
cash in the forehead, the body was not
mangled in the least. There was
nothing about the body to give the
slightest clue as to the identity of the
unfortunate man. The body was
brought to this city on the first divi-
sion of the special train bearing the
Ninth U. S. Cavalry, colored, from
Tampa to Montauk Point, Long Island
1t WAS taken to the emergency hos
pftal of the P, w. & B. railroad. Dep
uty Coroner Chandler was notified
and will hold an inquest.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
ARREsrEn I'M RAI.rIMoRE.

While patroling his post early yes
terday morning Patrolman Davenport,
of the Northwestern district, discov-
cred a man and a woman asleep on a
porch in front Of a house on Arlington
avenue, near Franklin street, says the
Baltimore Sun. He sent them to the
Northwestern police station. where they
gave the names Of James and Mary
Miller. They claimed to be husband
and wife, and said they had come from
Wilmington to Baltimore in search OF
work. After hearing their story Justice
Smith decided to give them a taste of
that which they said they were seek
ing by committing each of them to the
House Of Correction for two months.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
FROM THE Holly LAND.

Peter J. Ford, who is to arrive
home to-day from Europe, has setn to
each member Of the knights of Co
lumbus a rosary purchased at the
Sinai Convent in Jerusalem, where
Pontius PLATE condemned Christ. Mr..
Ford had the rosaries blessed on the
spot where the body of CHRIST lay af-
ter his death. Mr.. Ford has also pre-
sented the knights a certificate which
shows the privilege given him Of
travelling through the holy places
which has heretofore been denied ex-
cept to Catholic clergymen.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
RnC BICYCfE MTEIET.

The following are the officers of the
bicycle meet to be held on Friday
night at the Riverview track: Referee
Frank Turner; announcer, j. Albert
Oliver; starter, Frank NJ. Boyle;
Judges, Robert Wier, B. f. Mcdaniel
Walter Bush; timers, George X. Ru'
dert, Charles M. Banks, Joseph Mont
gomery; scorers, William w. Rice
George L. Huxley; clerk of the course
William Kirk; umpires, Seely M. Levy
Poinsett Fothergill, Isaac Bowers ans
Samuel Dillon
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
BROWN CONES TO GRIEF
\ STRANGER IN THE CITY
WHOSE ANTICS GlAlND GIINI in
NEW CASTLE JAIL.

A STRANGER IN THE CITY
WHOSE ANTICS dlAND aIIM IN
NEW CASTLE JAIL.
John III. Brown, coIored, was ar
raigned by Frank Harkins, a Front
street restaurant-keeper. in Judge
Balls court this morning on the charge
of assault. Brown last night went to
Harkins' place and instead of eating
bean soup, he took some trouble. He
assaulted Harkins and cut him with
razor. Brown said THAT he never
carried razor He is stranger here
and yesterday he went along the coast
locking for all sorts OF trouble. He
was fined $50 and costs and six months
in Jail.
Owen Moore, charged with assault
ing his wife. was arraigned, but he
asked for a continuance until to-mor-
row, and the court granted the request.
William Williams and Thomas Ford,
hucksters, arraigned for peddling goods
without a license, wer dismissed, as
they had separate licenses. The men
were using one wagon, but it was not
numbered ais required by law.
Joseph Jefferies. arraigned by his
wife for ASSAULT, was dismissed The
testimony showed taht his wife was at
fault
Lena Trayers and Mrs. Kate Wolf
were arralgned by Lena Callahan, who
charged them with being disorderly.
The principals live in Mulcahy's apart
mRnt house on Market strenet, be-
tween Fifth and Sixth. The fracas
was the result of too much beer and
too many women living in one house
They were fined $5 and coets.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
BUILDING MENUS

Building Inspector Cassidy this
morning issued building permit TO
John B. Johnson to construct a base
ment at the Kentmere convent, on
Bayard avenue, between shallcross
avenue and Gilpin avenue, to cost 800,
also to make alterations and additions
tions to Wright's clothing store, at
Eighth and Market streets, to cost S4,-
COO. Also to A. S. Reed and Brother
Company for one-story back dwelling
at No. 1913 Washington street, to cost
$3.50.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
CECIL co. SCHOOL MATTERS

HOOL BOARD REORGANIZED
AND TEACHERS APPOINTED
FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
August 1O-The School Com
ssioners met in regular session yes
Tday and reorganized. The board
|cted George A. Blake. OF Elkton,
|sident; George Biddle, Elkton, sec
|ary, and Henry NJ. Mccullough,
Iasurer and examiner. The appoint
PIT of Mr.. Biddle as examiner gives
lversal satisfaction, as he is thor
khly versed in school matters and
served as secretary since 1892 and
a member Of the school board for
znty years.
he board made the following APP
ailments, after competitive exami-
on: Miss Nellie B. Gallaher, OF F'air
to the ST. Mary's Female Semi
a.; Miss Mary e. Durgin, Port De-
-, to the State Normal School;
R. e. Brumwell, Of Elk Neck, to
State Normal School; Ernest z.
y espie. of Libert Grove, to the
yland Agricultural College. and
j b Haswell to the Maryland Insti-
] le following teachers were con-
d ed by the school board: Miss Mary
ins, Miss Mary H. Smith, Miss
& el 70. Matthews, Miss Helen A. Nc
Z ey, Miss Annie C. Keen, Miss Ella
Staats, Miss Mlaude V. Thompson,
T. White, Hugh Wright Caldwell,
Susie G. Smith. The appoint
of V. H. Watts was held over for
liberation. there being protest
lst the appointment.
meeting OF the county commits
rs, held yesterday, the board made
ppropriation to the school board
he erection of a new school build
Vt Colora, this county.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10

TING BY COMPRESSED AIR.
lting freight cars by the use OF
essed air proved a complete sue
3 the P, wv. & b. carshops yes
!. General Foreman w. H. Lun-
has been experimenting on this
method for several months, and
day was convinced Of its success
he. One car was painted in an
and when this plan becomes
adopted it win be a great labor
|ime-saving device for the rail-
Ihops.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
HousEg grRucK nY LGHTNING.

Easton. Md, August 10.-During
severe thunderstorm in Talbot county
last evening lighting struck the dwell
ings Of Steve Holland and George jack
son, at Royal Oak. and damaged them
both seriously. Jackson's house was
wrecked. The occupants were not in
jured. At Cordoya, on the line Of the
Delaware and Chesapeake railway,
lightning struck a telegraph pole 200
yards from the Western Union station,
ran down the wire, shivering three
poles, into the office, which was COM
pletely wrecked. The whole electric
paraphernalia was destroyed and the
wires burned out The building itself
was badly damaged. Percy Holmes,
the operator, was shocked and render
ed unconscious, but was not perma-
nently injured. John Wilson, a youth
who was in the office at the time, was
knocked down. No business has been
done in the Cordova office since.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
TELLS OF SOHpEY's PART.

e. j. Barnicl, OF the battleship Texas,
visited his sister, Mrs. H. G. Brooke,
of No. 916 East Sixth street, yester-
day. He tells the important part Ad-
miral Schley took in destroying Ger
vera's fleet. 1t being his duty to be
on the bride with Captain Phillips to
assist in the working OF the signals,
he had a splendid chance to see the
engagement. He says the newspapers
hardly gave Schley justice in the ac-
counts of the battle Mr.. Barnick
brought his relatives a great many
souvenirs, such ais Spanish coins, Maui
ser bullets, silver spoons, pieces OF
shell and other relics, most of which
were from the Maria Teresa, Admiral
Cervera's flagship.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
CLAIMS coaiE HIGH.

Chief Of Police Dolan went to Wash-
ington Park yesterday to make ar
rangements to secure the steamer Twi-
light to take the police and city Off
cials of Reading down the river on Au-
nedd fttlhT-ffl urxt.T retaoeOq te du
gust %. The clam bake which was to
be given the visitors may be abandon
cd. as it is too expensive.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
DELAWARE TROOPS WILL NOT GO

SECRETARY OF WAR HAS STOP
PED THE DISPATCH OF FUR
THEIR REINFORCEMENTS TO
PORTO RICO.
A dispatch from Washington says
that the secretary of war has stopped
the dispatch OF further reinforcements
to Porto Rico. This practically destroys
the hope Of the Delaware Regiment,
which is anxious to go to the front.
General Miles reported by cable yes
terday that the forces at his command
were ample for the purpose OF com
pleting the conquest OF the Island. This
leaves General Wade's provisional
corps of eighteen regiments still in the
United States.
All Of General Wilson's division, ex-
cept the Third Kentucky and Fifth
Illinois, have already sailed and they
will be allowed to proceed. These two
regiments are at Newport News and
may be detained there until the de-
partment has arranged for their fu-
ture detail. The regiments assigned
to 20 with General Wade are as fol-
lows: First Maryland, Third Virginia,
First West Virginia, First North Cano-
Lima, First Delaware, First Rhode
Island, First New Hampshire, First
New Jersey, Second Texas First
Anaina E,or,.th Missouri First Ala
bana, First Vermont, First Connect
cut. Third Tennessee, Twenty-second
New York, First Arkansas, Fifty-sec-
ond Iowa.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
A noInBrIE CHARGE.

The Grayuor trio, which has been
at Union Park, has brought
suit in Magistrate Pritchett's court
against Harry Raspin and Christopher
Pfrommer for breach of contract and
selling liquor without a license. The
case is being heard this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
WIRES THROUGH TREES
STREET AND SEWER DEPART
MENT AWARDS ASH CONTRACT.
OTHER MATTERS BEFORE THE
BOARD.

~A-N Af'N' AtN-N CANsA4 AAAaf
BOARD.
The Street and Sewer Department
last night awarded the contract for
hauling ashes to James b. Stidham. His
bid was $1,000. Coptractor Stidham's 5
wagons must meet the necessary re-
quirements or the contract will 20 to
the next lowest bidder. The commits
sioners viii inspect his carts on August
20.
Residents Of South Wilmington sent
a letter asking that the pavement
around the Diamond State Iron Works
be laid from building line to curb. The
petition was irregular and 1t was re-
turned to the senders.
The Wilmington City Electric Light
Company sent a reply to the com
plants made by the Police Department
saying that the poor lights were due
to the wires running through trees.
A. ID. Warner and a deputation of
business men and residents submitted
an appeal asking for an extension Of
the patented block pavement on Ship
ley street from Front to Water streets.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
HIS FRUITLESS DASH
William Fisher Attempted to
Escape From Jail.
he is UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH

THE cORlRIDOR AND WAS DIS
COVERED IN THE YARD WITH A
ROPE LADDER.
William Fisher, colored. under sem
tenee OF death and confined to New
Castle jail pending the termination of
appeal proceedings, made a bold at
tempt to escape between l2 and /
o'clock this morning He was detect
cd, fired at and forced to return to his
cell.
1t Is evident that he had been for
some time meditating the desperate
step which he took this morning. From
his blankets and other bedding he fash
loned a rope ladder. Then he loosened
the bolt on his cell door, and awaited
what he regarded as a favorable oppor-
tunity. 1t came at midnight. Opening
the door of his cell, he stepped out into
the corridor, brilliantly illumined with
electric light as il was, walked to the
rear of the Jail, opened the door and
made his way into the yard.
Warden Hance heard him. Going to
the yard he found Fisher about to scale
the wall with the aid OF his rope lad
der He fired a shot Fisher was so
frightened that he ran back into the
jail, enterd his cell, closed the door and
pretended that he was not the man
who had attempted TO escape. His ac-
tions did not fool the warden. who put
him in a more secure place OF confne-
ment, and in future he will be more
closely watched
Fisher was tried at the May term OF
the Court OF Oyer and Terminer. The
accusation against him was that he en-
tered the house Of Mrs. Hunt, In this
city, In the night time for the purpose
of committing rape. Attorney-Genera
White and Deputy Attorney Genera
Cooper conducted the prosecution ant
John p. Nields the defence. Fshei
claimed that he ran in the house tC
escape gang of roughs who were af
ter him and that his clothing wal
disarranged while climbing fences II
his flight. 1t was shown that he di,
not lay hands on Mrs Hunt or address
j any words to her and the whole thin
! hinged on his presence in the hous
and the disordered state Of his attire.
; The jury, after being out for som
, time, returned a verdict Of guilty wit
a recommendation to the mercy of th
S court AS the offense was a capital on
= and the court without discretion in tn
matter, Fisher was sentenced to dealt
5 the understanding being that the 81
( preme Court should, on appeal pre-
ceedings, rectify the mistake made b
the Jurors. Mr. NieldH filed the paper
: necessary to such appeal and executio
was suspended pending a decision.
+ Fishers peculiar and esperate pos
3 ton seemingly preyed upon his fear
p until he determined to end It all b
5 escaping,
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
REPrrRrTcIANs IN KENT.

Dover, August 1O.-At meeting OF
the Regular Republican committee OF
Kent county, at Dover, George M.
Jones, Manlove Hayes and William r.
Cahoon were appointed committee to
confer with the Union Republicans
and endeavor to reach an agreement
to have only one ticket in the field at
the Fail election. The Union Republi-
cans of Kent county received a de-
cided setback yesterday, when Pres
dent Mckinley appointed John w. Cas-
son, well-known Regular RepubA-
can, postmaster at Dover. Mr. Cas-
son was opposed 10y ID. Mifhin Wilson,
a Union or Addicks Republican leader
who was one Of the Mckinley electors
This lis regarded as the severest blow
the Addicks men have received in the
distribution Of Federal patronage In
Delaware, as Dover is the second i'm
portant post Office in the state.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
AWARDED sS7

Referees John Pyle, James Mona
CHAN and Thomas Reardon yesterday
afternoon I'M Magistrate Kelley's
court heard the suit of Lesher & john
son VS.. Christopher Pfrommer to re-
cover S1O5 for thirty barrels of rye
-four delivered. A verdict for sS7 was
awarded the plaintiff.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
crurNrIR sTREET PAVED.

The Street and Sewer Department
have finished paving East Seventh
street from Walnut to Church streets.
The commission is now waiting for the
Wilmington City Railway Company to
take up the track at Seventh and
Spruce streets in order to lay the in
fersecfipn paving.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
NO NEWS OF WILSON STAFFORD

Sheriff Finn has received no news
concerning the whereabouts Of Wilson
Stafford, the life-termer who disap-
peared on Monday night. He has made
diligent inquiry in all quarters and has
at last decided to offer a reward Of $50
FOR information which will lead to his
apprehension and arrest.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
CONyTCYTED on BTGAIWY.

Ella Taylor, of this city, was con-
victed Of bigamy in the Philadelphia
Quarter Sessions Court yesterday af-
ternoon. She was sentenced to I'M
prisonment for year.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
VIZ FEAsT NO BE HIEIID.

We FEAST TO BE HELD.
lding Elder Robert Watt has In
all the Methodists to attend the
/ camp meeting love feast to be
!. st. Paul's M. e. Church on FRI
.ght next. The service will be Of
ID to all Methodists, and especial
Sc who attended Brandywine
meeting. DR.. Watt and DIR. Muir
4 d Others will make addresses.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
BTsY DAYS AT LYNCH1s.

Selling Flour at $3.50 the bbl. Best
Grade at $500 net Good Santos Coffee,
15c. and zoe. the lb. Good buying does
it. Main store, N. w. Cor Madison
and Fourth streets. Branch store, S.
w. Cor King and Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
JOHN 4. DUcKEY's MOTHER DEAD

Mrs. Martha ]. Dickey, 73 years old,
relict of Lewis Dickey, and mother OF
exIReeeiver of Taxes John t. Dickey
and Tax Collector Lewis Dickey, died
yesterday. Funeral services will be
held at noon on Friday at the home
Of her son, John T. Dickey, No. SIC
Van Buren, street. The body will be
taken to white Clay Creek Cemetery
for inteIment.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
EERRTs SCHOOL APPROPRIATION

At the meeting of the board of man
ayers of the Ferris Industrial School
tomorrow afternoon definite steps
will be taken to meet the deficiency Of
revenue due to the inability OF the
Levy Court to make its customary ap-
preparation to the institution.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
CROPS A SUCCESS.

The crops of corn and potatoes plant
cd under the auspices Of the Associ-
ated Charities on Union street near
sixth we're very successful.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
sAwiA RAIL OF FIRIE.

Ineer II. e. Sherwood, Of the p,
ID. railroad, while running near
y on Monday night, had a rather
SAINT experience. A ball OF fire
ed in front Of hts engine and
led. 1t was a strange freak OF
ing.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
nuAcuIrNEPy coNIpIJETED.

2 MACHINERY COMPLETED.
Hilles and Jones Company has
,mpleted an immesnce machine
3 Harlan and Hollingsworth
my. 1t is to be used to roll and
ron and steel for the hulls of
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
SOLDIERS GRAVELY CHARGED

lWO MElMBbtNo Ot ldH DELLA
WARE REGIMENT ACCUSED OF
SERIOUS CRIME.
Townsend, August 10.-This town is
greatly excited over an alleged outrage
committed by two soldiers OF the Della
ware Regiment yesterday afternoon.
An Italian musician and his two
daughters were walking along the rail-
road tracks when the girls were sud-
denly seized by the soldiers. The ltal-
ian tried to defend the girls, but the
soldiers beat him away and carried
them screaming into the woods, where
they were robbed and assaulted.
An alarm was given and a crowd
started in pursuit, but did not come up
to the men. Last evening Constable
Hushebeck, OF Middletown, arrested a
soldier on suspicion, but his name is
withheld pending an investigation.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
1r wAs nAMEs AUGUST.

Charles August states that It was
James August and not himself that was
arrested for unloading truck in the
Jersey II '-et, as was printed in last
nights ..Sf the Evening Journal.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
RIVER PILor DBAlD.

WARE RIVER PIIlOr DEAD.
. Robert Z. Hughes, treasurer
Delaware Bay and River Pilots
alton, died at his home at Cape
[ $50 yesterday morning from
licitis. He was 50 years DID,
adj been seriously i'll only since
lay.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
RIIRIAI. ON FRIDAY.

The funeral of David J. Cummins, Of
Smyrna, will take place on Friday
morning at II o'clock. A number OF
Wilmingtonians will attend.
Evening journal., 1898-08-10
ppAcE prr1, No WAITER.

Board of Health met last night
cided to prohibit housekeepers
throwing water in the garbage
!, as it might cause disease. The
also discussed paving Lord