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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
SOCIAL J01TlNGS 4.
- AND PERSONALS
A Meiange OF Interesting Notes Picked
Here and There Of Wllmlngtonlans
a.. and their Many Friends. -


EVENING COMPANY. @
An evening social was spont vt the home
Of Miss Hollis on East Seventh stroot on
Tuesday evening. Among those present
were. Miss kaymider of Reading Pa. ;
Mr. Spindle, Harry Sparks, Ed. Cannon.
Richard Cleayss Harry Chopper, Joseph
Hollis, Samuel Kennedy May Clair. Jane
Crockett. Walter Kennedy, Jennie Dough.
erty, Haddie Crockett. Sophia Turner,
AMMO Device, Walter Webb, William
Jones. Eugene Webb and othoas, who
spent an enjoyable evening in sociable
games. Mr. Jones gave selection M the
cornet A watermelon walk was the fea-
ture Of the evenings pleasure
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

6rocers of the city last night organized
the Retsil Grocery Association. H. L.
Gray WIS elected president; f. p Ewing,
sie' president; J, +. Smith, recording sec.
re'aSy; II. Cam, financial secretary;
FIN Riley. treasurer. The association
will meet Wednesday nights for tho pur-
pose OF correcting some of the evils and
abuses of the trade.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

Funeral services over the remains Of
Mrs. Sarah Hoffecker, widow of james H.
Hoffecker, ST., were held at Clormont
Yesterday afternoon and largely attended
by relatives and friends Rev. A. N.
keigwin conducted the services John H.
Hoifecker attended the fanernl. Inter-
ment was private at Wilmington and
BrandywiAc. Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
Miss Louise Hortense Snowden Of

Miss Louise Hortense Snowden of
Philadelphia, who received the degree
of Bachelor of Scieuc! In June, was the
first woman to receive honors at the
University of Pennsylvania for a full
four years college course. She also re-
ceived the first prize for the best prepa-
rations illustrating the anatomy or
embryology Of any animal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
Notice,

The members of Cherokee Tribe No. l.
Ampr'd q. II NJ. and the Order in general
4re requested to meet at Red Mems Wig
wan, sunday afternoon, Sept. 4tb, at 9
O'Clock, Tor the purpose of attending the
suneral OF our lato Brother aud Junior
Sycamore, Samuel L. Midluln BY order
OF tho Sachcm
CHARLES MUiNTlRE, Chief Of Records,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

Austrte .is the only empire in the
world which has naver had colonies,
or even transmarlse possessions In
any quarter Of tho earth. Her ambl-
tlon has hitherto been purely cont.
mental.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
Improving,

5 +. Bolts, who was lately severely in
l,lred by fall Is steadily improving, and
tho probability is that he will soon Be- tax
Ing bis accustomed walks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
Slight Fire.

Tho awning IN front Of Joseph Ragev's
dye:ng establishment on East Eirhrh
Street, was the cause Of much excitement
yesterday afternoon. The awning caught
on lire, an alarm was sounded but the de-
Pertinent engines did not go into service,
Inc Dlrzt was put out by tho use of II gar.
dell hose. The damage is placed at 80.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
Will Attend Great Council

Great Representative to Great Cou, oil,
U. s, Improved Ordor Of Red Men, W. c.
G; knowles, Of Laurel, Eli N White OF
Whi'esde and George G, Byron of this
city. will leave on the 18th Of September
Tor !ndlanopolis. Ind, where the animal
6essi on will be held.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
Wheeling Home

John M. and b. Mcqueen and B. f.
Campbell of Washington arrived IN Will
mington this morning Two weeks ago
they left for Atlantic City and after ten
days at that resort are returning horne.
They will ride Oh their bicycles as far as
Tolcheser.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

A. gray horse belonging to Maurice
Jackson who occul los the Bright farm
near Ccntreville, was badly foundered q
few nights ago by breaking into the corn
field md eating an overdose of green corn.
young horse that joined In the depra..
tory visit escaped without serious injury.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
Raised a Flag.

over loo) persons assembled in Cool
Spring Park last evening, to zee anAmerl-
San flag flung to the breeze. The FLAG WAS
raised ~ Miss Elizabeth Sueer. john 6.
Grny made the address. Music was fur
nished by Il quartcttn from the First Reyi.
ment band The llag was purchased by
popular subscriptions.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

MalcolmPatterson's team ran away this
morning from Ninth and French.
At Fourth and French the team collided
with cart. Tho horse was knocked down
but little damage was done.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
Samuel Mldlam Dead

Samuel Midlaln OF Edgeinoore died at
the Delaware Hospital yesterday of ,y.
phoid fever. He was an active member Of
Cherokee Tribe hnp'd o, r, NJ. of this
city and was an officer Of tribe. He leat es
a wife and two children. The funeral will
take place on Sunday. intermsnt will b.
made In R.veryiew cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

II. L. Sergeant, dealer Ia coal, wood and
Grain, 100 Maryland ave, offloe seventh
and King streets. Delmaryla Phone 54a
Large Pea Coal for family use.
Large load wood for$l.5O.
B 81 I.cbecks glvon with cash purchases
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

NJ OTICE-I, THOMAS HER LILY THE TEN
~ ant and occupant Of the house stu.
atedat No., 6l5 Shipley Street in the
Fifth ward, in the city of Wilmington,
County Of New Castle, State of Delaware
in compliance with the requirements of tho
acts of the General Assembly, 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 and for
New Castle Co, to be- held at Wilmin ston, on
Monday, the 10th day of Septcmber 1893, being
the first day ofnext term OF said court, fer q
license for said house as an inn or tavern, for
the sale therein ofintoxicating liquors, in less
quantities than ono quart, to be drunk on the
premises, and the following named respectable
citizens Of said ward at loast twelve Of whom
are substant freeholders recommend the
said application viz:
T Gosln James McQary
james II Kane Bernard Z HassOu
Bcnjsmin F. Rawnsley Fred q Mammelc
John I hickey W + McCloskey
Thomas Fedigan Alfred (. Carmichael
Frank Carberry Patrick Ncary
ATraynor Daniel 4 Kilfoy
A Mcclure John 3 Caldwell
Charles G. Kmrtz Nathan aheen
J Edward Reynolds John Eacon
James Fox Charles Kyle. Jr.
Charles Rocl John Guthrie
JOSHUA Harding 10 -
sl-St THOMAS KERLIHY.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

Building Inspector Cassidy reports 80
permits granted during the month Of
August. The valuation of work 10 be
done 10 $60,7S4.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

The Newport Lawn Tennis Club will
begin tournament on Saturday. Ladies'
singles and mixed doubles will DO played.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

Agent Stout of tho 9. p. G. A. recently
learned that Joseph j.. Dodd Of Lewes
had cruelty beaten horse. He invcsti-
gated the case, swore out warrant and
Dodd was fined e5 and costs by Magistrate
Wiltbank.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
colored Folks at the Sea Shore,

Hiram Grand Lodge Of Masons took 2 600
people to Atlantic City over the B. g. O.
aEd P. & r.. Railroads this morning.
Wrights Band accompanied the oxcur-
sionistJ
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

Rutl1ttle Ia m, noe

The infant sou of Rogers Holcomb died
yesterday at the homo of his grandparents
near New Castle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
Shafts Broken.
QiphlherIa Annears

DR.. Stubs horse fell at Twelfth and
Tatnall streets this morning and both
SHIFTS of tho carriage were broken.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

That yellow color together with blotohes
op t4srRkl and constipation are nicely
clred BY DR.. Slmms' famous Vegetable
Liver Pills. Depot sos King street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
SC Fish SC.

Car OF sea trout, porgios, bass Founders
mackerel, at Front and Madison streets.
Friday. september and. Also car ice 25c
per l0O lbs. G. M. MuRDEN.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

A number of casos Of diphthera have an.
peared In this city and have been report
ed to the Board Of Health. There are
several cases OF typhoid fever also In tho
city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
Died Suddenly.
1EETlN0S TONIGHT.

Miss Mary L Breen died suddenly yes.
terdav at her home at No. S2s Orange ST,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
VIII Appeal to the Governor.

This morning delegation of citizens
went to Dover to sec Gov Tunnel, to ask
him 10 use his influence to have the First
Delaware Regiment discharged from fur
ther service,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01
Appearances Entered.

Attorneys for the different defendants In
the bay State Gas suit have entered ap-
pearances In the United States Court,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

Mrs. Frances Hunter of No. Sl7 Lom-
bard street. died yesterday aged 70 years.
WANTED-2 GOOD FARM HANDS. CALL
w at this office Friday or Saturday morn.
ings between0 and 10 o'clock sI.St+
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

EOR S.ALE-sTOCK FOR SALE AND
n store for rent Of well established cornsr
grocery. Good reasons for selling. LddrUss
L. H. tnis omce. sl2J.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-01

NJ OTICE-I, DENNIS s. SHIELDS, TENANT
~ And occupant OF the house. situated Al
No. LOG East Fifth street. in the Fourth
ward OF the city Of Wilmington, county Of
New Castle and State of Delaware, in cornpi
ance with the requirements of the acts OF thu
Genera! Assembly in such case made and pro
yided, do hereby give notice that shall apply
IN writing to the Court Of General Sessions
OF the State of Delaware, in and forNew Castle
county, on MONDAY, the 18th day of Sept,
A. d. 1873, being the next term Of said court
for license for said house as IN inn or tavern,
for the sale therein Of intoxicating liquors in
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 recommend the said application, viz:
James D Mccoy P II Gormey
George Il Frazer W H Hartlove
Daniel DOhl ADterew Schaller
Charles Yettrr Winfield s Coyle ."
Hugh HagHu Jane. Kane -
FraLcts Jacquet Thomas Gormlcy !;
Charles c Mammcle James 7 Grubb + /:
J q SRssc, Jr John G Williams : !
George Adele Christian Prayer -
Samuel SaluS M Grady p
Charles Hefren John Doughcrty
W H Pierson, Jr Lewis Sassc
sl-3t F'1 DENNIS s. SHIELDS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06
Concerts at rogus.

Following is the concert programme
at ToEus, Saturday and Sunday at 4 F.
NJ. The features of the programme arr
the baritone solo by Mr.. holland and
the descriptive selection, The Capture
of Santiago"
March, American Volunteers, DIST timc)
Tobani
Weber Overture, Oh Themes by Weber
Claus
Fantasia lie Chevdlicr. Steinhausor
baritone Solo. Mr.. Noland)
Selection fir. Brian Boru, Edwards
Medley, The Irish Artist. DIST time)
Vernon
The Capture of Santiago descriptive
Orth
Synopss.-So.ders at Tampa Bay wait
ing for orders: buelc call: falling in line
marching onboard transport steamers !:
the voyage: the landing; American gun
boats firing; the battle: the victory etc.
b. w. THEME, Director.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06
STATE HOUSE.
Meetings Arranged for Demonstration
Of Babcock Test.
Costo Rican Bird In the Museum las,
Day for Candidates Certificates.

A curiosity in the shape of a bird can
be seen at the museum of the fish and
game department, and though 1t is not
n bird of the State of Maine 1t is one
of the oldest things in the collection
The bird is native of Costa Rica.
and is known in Spanish as the ORC
Pendolia. 1t resembles our whip-poor-
Will and has bill that is indeed n cu-
riosity. 1t builds it's nests something
after the style of the oriole. and the
gentleman who presented the bird to
the State, Charles F. Mason of Lewis
ton, also presented one of the nests.
and the mounted birds can be seen
hanging from the outside of the nest.
Another pretty little addition to the
collection is a young fox that Is mount
ed so that he appears to be laying
down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

News was received from Chickamau~
ga, Thursday. of the death in the hos
pital of typhoid fever of James L. Les
lie and George 5. Broughton of the LIST
Regiment Maine Volunteers.
James l.. Leslie was a corporal in Co
* Cthe Brunswick company and was
a native of Ellsworth. He was a shoe
maker by trade and unmarried, being
.3 years of age. His remains will b.
brought to Maine for burial.
George s. Broughton was a private in
Co \ of Portland. and was native of
South Portland, being printer by
trade. He was unmarried. "a years OF
age. and leaves a mother, a brother,
and two sisters. His remains will b.
brought to South Portland for burial
His father was civil War veteran.
These two deaths carry the total num-
Der to five in the regiment who have
died. all from typhoid fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06
Funeral Of Late Mrs. E. B. p. Glover.

The funeral services of Mrs. Il. =. =.
Glover were held at the late residence
on Murray street, yesterday afternoon.
conducted by Rev. j. NJ. Wyman of
the Baptist church in the presence of
a large circle of relatives and friends.
There was a large and beautiful dis
play of floral tributes. A quartet
composed of Mrs. Case. Mrs. Puring
tom. j. r. Beck and G. f. Halves fur
nished music
The remains were taken to Joncsport
on the Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

The railroad commissioners finished
their hearing on the accident at Leeds,
that they held. Thursday.
The Portland e. Yarmouth Electric
Railway will be ready for the inspec-
ton of the railroad commissioners.
Wednesday. They have before inspec-
ted the part of the line to the edge If
the town of Yarmouth, but the next
weeks inspection will be over the en-
tire route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

The sale of summer toilet soaps al
Partridge drug store. opposite post
Office for cents a cake, will be con-
iinued today and until the lot is gone.
These are new, fresh desirable goods,
no shop worn calamities. The brands
are Oat Meal, Glycerine, Lettuce, Cold
Cream, Cucumber Buttermilk. Rice
Flour Rose Water, White Cosomoline,
Witch Hazel. Tar Qor the skim soaps
&c. All have sold for much higher
prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

This is the last day that the names
of the candidates for representatives 20
the Legislature can be placed upon the
CeiVed after today will be of no use
The returns from the cities and towns
that have been rather slow, have been
coming in very we'll within the past
few DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

Here are bargains worthy of the
name. Best quality large size satin
palms fans. at cents each, today. y
good pure linen bleached crash at 8
cents per yard and the balance of our
ladies' silk waists and sweaters at
wholesale prices today. Buckley and
Goodrich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

Charles Clark of Gardiner John
Rock of Lewiston and Will Dreamer OF
Augusta. were sent to jail for 30 days
for intoxication, yesterday. George f.
Haskell of Massachusetts,. was allowed
10 60 after the payment of 50 for the
same cffense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

y l.. \. Burleigh, Joseph Williamson,
Jr.. and f. NJ Thompson, went to Port
land, yesterday. to take their exam
nations for admission, to practice be-
fore the United States circuit court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

One Of the heroes now in Chickamauga
doing his share of the suffering for free.
dom's sake is given to INDUCING in tn,
flowing bowl. One day before ne left foi
the front his colonel called him into hi,
tent for the purpose of talking to him lk,
father. as he had known him for years
He gave John lot Of taffy regarding his
good qualities, then he said:
about your only fault. John. is in
toxication.''
rs that all. colonel?'
That's enough. isn't IT,"
John steadied himself by the colonel
table.
Now. colonel he said. as volunteers
have way of talking 10 their superors
III L m all these good things that you say
! am, why not let the drinking go with
the balance? You don't expect to get all
the cardinal virtues for sl3 a month; dc
you?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

Mrs. j. w. Dutton. who has been in
the city, visiting her husband, Lieut..
Dutton at Camp Powers, returned to
her home in Waterville. on the after
noon express, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

Nickle plated teakettles for oil stoves
only 10 cents, today. at Swift & Tur
rer's Also blue flame and central
draft stoves at cost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06
Tax Collectors Notice.

BY vote of the city council passed o.
Thursday, June g. 1898. discount OF -
will be allowed upon all taxes Of the city
Of Augusta for 1898, which shall be volun-
tarily paid to the collector on or before
Aug. 16. $685. and interest at SO per an
mum will be charged upon all taxes Of
said year which remain unpaid op Sept.
Is, 1898.
Taxes on personal property and poll
taxes shall be payable upon demand of
the collect Or.
a JAMES r. TOWNSEND.
+" Treasurer and Collect 3r.
.uneD dtoauyl5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

Henry Packard of Blanchard. sta
ton agent of the Bangor & Aroostook
Railroad. is in the city for few days
visiting friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

Not long ago, said man who was
waiting for the train. to some compan-
ions. Il was one of "a party making Il
stage-coach tour OF the Yellowstone Park.
In the company was a minister, a long.
lean specimen of a man with typical
New England drawl which | hope was all
that was typical, as originated in New
England myself. But Of all the liars that
ever drew breath this parson from down
East would be entitled to the palm He
ratified off lies, one after the other just
as il he thought his hearers believed him
and wanted more. OF all these romances
he was the hero.
FINALLY, he branchcd to the subject Of
hold-ups. and related an episode of a re-
cent sojourn of his in San Francisco. He
said that he started out for stroll on
Kearncy street one afternoon. and before
proceeding far observed suspicious
looking character coming toward him.
Being a mind-reader as well as theo-
Logan he OWNED al once that the rufiian-
ly-looking chap meant to assault him for
the purpose of robbery. Before getting in
ten yards of the man, however. the rev.
ercnd mind-reader got a good grip on his
pistol. which he carried in his side coat
pocket just for such emergencies. As the
robbcr came toward him the minister saw
him make a suspicious movement for his
hip pocket, and in a second he drew his
own trusty weapon, and in deep resound-
ing tones cried out. Fly. you scoundrcl,
or will drive a bullet through your
heart AT this the villain. who though;
he had a soft snap, incontinently fled.
Now the righteousness of this lie was
! in its extreme clumsiness. kearney
| street is one of the most largely used
thoroughfares in San Francisco. \ hold
up there would be just as apt to occur as
an attempt at highway robbery on
Pennsylvania avenue. between Seventh
and Fourteenth streets. This was known
to most of the occupants of the stage
coach, several of whom laughed outright
t at the conclusion of the preacher mar
rative, and then they began guyinS MN
deiicately at first, but without reserve
| later. Finally his fellow-travelers made
| it so warm for him that he left the party
full week earlier than he had Intended
| "A good story is tolu Oh one u ti'
members of the Tenth Regiment of Cav
airy remarked another gentleman
Every man in that regiment, with th'
exception of the commissioned officers, Is
a negro.
''Well, this private was hunting fol
sharpshooters who were hidden in tn
trees. He soon discovered man perchet
on a low branch. He was white and wa
clad in a United States cavalry uniform.
",Who is your inquired the Negro
trooper.
Americana answered the man in tn
tree.
The trooper was suspicious. What reg
iment does you belong to?' he asked.
1.-the Tenth came the answer
".Well eff yo b'longs to the Ieh'h
and yo' is a white man. said the troope
slowly, 'youse jest re gemman lse iookli
fur and the next minute. according =
the negro. he was the deadest spame
dat ever breathed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

Rev. j. NJ. Wyman arrived on the al
ternoon express, yesterday, from WIS
casset. to attend the funeral services
of Mrs. Clover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

Miss Crawford of New York, VINO mas
been the guest of Miss Lou Pierce for
a few weeks at Cobbosseecontee, re-
turned to her home, Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06
LOCALS.
Daisies.

The daisies wave their silver stars
Beneath the leafy bough.
They tremblc round the orchard bars
Till eaten by the COW.
The ones that happy children pluck
Are in 4 saucer placed
III gid the turkey or the duck
With which the board is Graccd.
Those found by lovers as they stroll
Beside the purling stream
Are sentiments that haunt the soul
With memory and dream.
But those that in the bovine hold.
The everlasting fort
Are in the twilight zephyr sold
For seven cents quart.
Criterion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

DIR. George d. Rowe Of Portland, for
merly one of the physicians at the IN
san hospital, was in the city. calling on
friends Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-06

George Mishard while digging a
drain on oxford street, Friday, received
severe injury to his leg by the walls
of the ditch caving in.