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The sun., 1898-10-19
LEVY COURIMEN MEET.
Refuse to Rebuild Sluices for the
st. Augustine Marsh Company.
Other Matters.

At the meeting of Levy Courtmen,
Yesterday afternoon, delegation from
the Augustine Marsh Company asked
the court to rebuild the sluices in the
Delaware river near St. Georges hun
dred.
John N. Carswell, who was present
in their interests, made the request, and
was asked whether or no the company
would pay their proportionate share in
erecting such sluices.
Mr.. Carswell responded in The negative
and stated that the men he represented
had paid So, 800 for the sluces now in
the river, two years ago.
He claimed that the material used at
that time was not good, and he thought
the Levy Court should bear the expense
of rebuilding new and better ones.
/, He was informed that Levy Court
would do nothing OF the kind, and if the
company did not agree by next Tuesday
to pay their share for the work the
court would construct an overhead
bridge and have the reclaimed marsh
lands go back to their former state.
Mr.. Carswell then said they would
consider the matter, and in company
with the delegation, comprising Christie.
pher J. Vandegrit, John 2 Nandegrift,
James Hofiecker and James Cloud, re-
tired.
At the.morning session OF the court, j
Frank Biggs presented the favorable re
port Of commission on the opening OF {
by.road in Appoquinimink hundred. Il
was approved.
Commissioner Mealey announced thai
Market street bridge would be off fol
several days nfXt week to repair broker
girders.
Attorney Rodney, County Comptrolle
Kelley and the members held a long con
ference relative to the auditing of the ac
counts of the election registrars. The law
Provides that the County Treasurer shal
rece i've the money from them and pro
ceedSn their bonds in case OF default
but nowhere provides that their accounts
shall be audited. Mr.. Rodney expressed
the opinion that there is no legal au
thority for an audit.
The sun., 1898-10-19

ONE of the important questions which
Congress will early be called upon to de-
eide in connection with our new posses
sions will be that of the creation of bank
ing facilities to encourage the increased
trade which may be looked for in Cuba,
Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines.
Without action on the part of Congress
the Comptroller of the Currency will be
unable to issue a charter to national
bank in any of our dependencies. Con-
gress will therefore have to make pro-
vision for banks in these islands, and
as bill is now pending provid-
ing for the establishment of an
International American Bank, with
agencies in the principal South Ameri-
can countries, perhaps the simplest way
out of the difficulty will be to pass this
bill, and extend to the bank thus to be
organized the privilege of establishing
agencies in our new dependencies as
well. Something of this sort will be
needed shortly, for there must be no
check upon trade in the islands when
peace is finally restored, and it will be
the duty Of Congress to dispose Of this
The sun., 1898-10-19
BEGGED TO DIE.
A Soldier Asks to Be Thrown Under
the Car Wheel of q Train.

John LOFTS, of No. Reed street,
Philadelphia, met with fatal accident
at Chester last evening. He was aboard
a passenger train, which was slowing up
to let him off, when he jumped and fell
under the wheels.
The left leg was cut off and three toes
taken off his right foot. He is 43 years
of age and has family. He was taken
to the Chester Hospital. He is said to
be United States Regular and partici-
pated in the attack on Santiago.
1t is stated that he would not survive
the accident, and that bayonet, which
was encased, was forced almost through
his body in close proximity to his heart.
1t is said that he begged to be thrown
beneath the wheels OF the car, SO that
his sufferings might be ended.
The sun., 1898-10-19
Funeral of Corporal Lynch.

The funeral services of Corporal Lewis
p. Lynch of Co. +, First Delaware Volun-
teers, were conducted by the Rev. o. u.
Buddington.
There were about SO members of the
regiment in attendance.
The remains were buried with the
honors of war. A flag covered the cas-
ket, which was carried by Sergt. Finn,
Corporal Nolan and Private Ward, Of
Co. F, and Geo. Lutz, w. White and H..
Long of the Fame Hose Fire Depart
ment.
The members OF the firing squad were
Corporal Berry, Privates Alker, George
Kelly, Pamar Lynch, Lenard Kelly and
Fox.
Taps were sounded by Walter Watson
of Co. X.
The procession, headed by the Brandy
wine Fife and Drum Corps, proceeded to
the Wilmington and Brandywine Gene
tary.
The sun., 1898-10-19
COLORED BURGLAR ARRESTED
Stolen Goods Amounting to $500 Re-
covered at the House Of
John Fisher.

Officers Edwards and Gum, yesterday
afternoon, arrested John Fisher, colored,
for the larceny of over $500 worth of
goods from the house of Mrs. Nellie R..
Bradford, at No. 1901 Market street.
The articles that have been recovered
at Fishers house, Thirteenth and Will
son streets, included one dozen knives
and forks, silver spoons, embroidered
table clothes, napkins, napkin rings,
shirt waists and other articles.
The police believe Fisher had an ac-
complice and they expect to arrest him
to-day. In the meantime he will be
kept under close surveillance.
The sun., 1898-10-19

THE action of the Levy Courtlnen in
refusing to rebuild the sluices in the
Delaware river for the Augustine Marsh
Company, without that corporation paid
its proportionate share, was a just one,
and the members of the Court are to be
commended.
No private company has the right to
make such a proposal, even if it does
eventually rebound to the credit Of the
city. The Levy Courtmen acted wisely
and we'll when they refused to bear all the
expense, and thus place an additional
burden on the tax payers for the benefit
OF the corporation that would derive all
the benefits thus accruing from such ac-
ton and reap a rich reward in the near
future.
The sun., 1898-10-19
Wednesday, October 10, 1898
Good Morning.

THE following item appeared in the
columns of the Morning Ne'rs as special
correspondence from Dover: "sheriff
Shaw to-day summoned witnesses in the
libel cases instituted by Senator Kenney
against the newspapers which first
charged him with aiding ex-Teller Boggs
in defrauding thesDover First National
Bank. The cases upon which
witnesses were summoned to-day were
those of the State against John H. Bate
man, publisher of the Dorer Sentinel,
criminal action upon complaint of Mr.
Kenney; the State against Clement Fl.
Congdon, publisher of the Wilmington
sun; the State against Eli M. Shilling, a
reporter on Mr.. Congdon's paper. The
latter is upon the complaint Of John F.
Salisbury, whom the Wilmington paper
tried to connect with the bank sensation,
but against whom the Federal Grand Jury
found no charge"
In the first place the item is incorrect,
as the action against E. M. Shilling is
brought by Senator kenney.
In the next place it is misleading in its
assertion that the Federal Grand Jury
found no charge against John F. Sauls-
bury.
The Federal Grand Jury found no
charge against John f. Salisbury be-
cause the statute Of limitations placed il
beyond their jurisdiction. The question
of his guilt was never passed upon by
that body.
OF this the Norning Nc"s is well aware
and it is only fai. to suppose that the
article in question was the product o
amateur with strong salisbury leanings
and that the publication of the mislead
ing statements was simple oversight.
The sun., 1898-10-19
question among the others receiving
prompt attention.

SILENCE so dense it could be cut in
chunks is still maintained by Samuel
Bancroft in the matter of those Levy
Court charges.
The subject is tabooed in the columns
of his alleged newspaper.
A blight seems to have struck his zeal
for political purity and withered it in its
youth and beauty.
irresponsible assertions, for which
either proof or the courage to produce it
was lacking, have proved boomerangs.
Until the sore spots made by his former
wild charges have, in a measure, lost
their ache, Samuel Bancroft and his
paper may be depended upon to main
tain discreet silence deeply fringed
with melancholy.
The sun., 1898-10-19

The opinion OF City Solicitor Henry c.
Conrad at the meeting OF the Street and
Sewer Department, last night, fully
demonstrates the inccmpetency OF that
body to look after the interests Of Il e
taxpayers of the city of Wilmington.
That body, as the opinion shows, gave
up everything to the Wilmington City
Railway Company when they were
granted the right of way to lay their
tracks and secured nothing in return.
1t is by just such excellent (?) legisla-
tion that the city gradually sinks deeper
and deeper into debt, and the already
overwhelmed taxpayer compelled to
delve down in his pocket to make the
rich corporation richer and the poor man
poorer.
How any sane body of men, like the
Street and Sewer Department of this city
are supposed to be, could allow COM
pany like the Wilmington City Railway
to secure such an advantage over them
is mystery, and one that will in all pro-
babilitv never be solved.
Instead of demanding rights of the Off
cials of company that is Tot respected
by any well-balanced resident OF this
city they place themselves in the power
of the capitalists controlling the railway
and are compelied to ask permission to re-
move tracks in order to make improve
ments.
The sun., 1898-10-19
Meeting of BARRIERS.

The BARRIERS ProtectiveAssociation held
a largely attended meeting in the shop
OF M. La Rowe, Ninth and Market streets,
last evening. The proposed constitution
and bylaws were read and will lay over
until the next meeting.
The association decided to meet on the
first and third Tuesdays of each month.
Goodley's Hall, on the second floor OF
the building at Eighth and Orange
streets, was selected as the place to hold
regular sessions OF the association here
after.
The Vigilance Committee reported
that there were no violations OF the Sun
day closing law last Sunday. The asso-
ciation decided to have the law strictly
enforced. Adjournment was made to
November lst.
The sun., 1898-10-19
Bark UnlOaGled Twice.

One of the kryolite barks that was
several days ago at Philadel-
phia, and afterwards came to the Jack
son & Sharp shipyard for repairs, has
had to be unloaded again. On examin-
ing her hold it was found that about two
tons OF the precious mineral was there.
A schooner from Philadelphia was loaded
with it and sent to deliver the stuff that
was never delivered.
The sun., 1898-10-19
Peace Jubilee Schedule.

The steamers of the Wilmington
Steamboat Company's line will be run
to suit the requirements of the people
during the celebration of the Peace
Jubilee on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday of next week. Thursday no
boats will run up in the afternoon, but
will remain in Philadelphia until even
ing, when one boat will leave at O'Clock
and the other at o'clock. On Thursday
and Friday the boats will leave here al
7.30 and $50 O'Clock in the morning,
and will not return until evening.
The sun., 1898-10-19

TIE equinoctial gales Of Yesterday,
that flooded the Christiana river and the
lower section of this city, was the worst
that has visited this vicinity since the
memorable flood of 1878. No man can
foresee or be ready for such emergencies,
and in consequence of this, the indus
tries along the river front were subjected
to loss that will foot up into the thou
sands,
The sun., 1898-10-19
Brakeman Injured.

Charles Walton, a brakeman employed
in the West Yard, while coupling cars
last night was caught between freight
train and the wall Of the scale house and
rolled for some distance. He was taken
to the Emergency Hospital, where his
injuries were dressed. Later he was re-
moved to his home in a transfer cab.
The sun., 1898-10-19
DISTINGUISHED Visitor,

Quartermaster Sergeant John j.
Dinick, of Company B, Seventy.tirst
New York Regiment, and who was we'll
known in Wilmington about fifteen
years ago, is visiting Lieutenant Clar-
ence M. Dillon. He saw service during
the war, with the gallant New York
regiment. His home is now at Rich
mond, Virginia.
The sun., 1898-10-19
Leighton Lee Better.

Word was received at the Pusey &
Jones Office yesterday morning that
Leighton Lee, who was injured last Fri
day in Chicago by being thrown from
street car, is improving rapidly. The in
jured man is still at the Mercy Hospital.
The sun., 1898-10-19
Argument Continued.

Yesterday was the day set by the
chancellor for haring at Dover OF the
injunction case of ex.State Senator John
Pillihg, of Newark, vs. the p, w. & B.
Railroad Company, the controversy be-
ing over the proposed closing Of drain
by the respondent corporation. For the
convenience of the parties concerned in
the action a continuance has been
granted to time not yet fixed.
The sun., 1898-10-19

THE SUN is published every day in
the year and is distributed throughout
the City of Wilmington and the State OF
Delaware by authorized agents. Sub
scriptions should be sent to the publica-
tion office by mail or telephone.
The sun., 1898-10-19

WANTED-John jackson, formerly o butchd
in Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, England
who many years ago went to America under tn
name OF James Johnson, and traded for som
years as cattle dealer in Kansas City, Jackso
(if alive), is now entitled to property in Engant
information to WILLIAM JACKSON lbrotheri
Shakespear Villa, Sparkhi t, Birmingham, 4
bury, England.
The sun., 1898-10-19
Porter Resigned.

Edward Murray, a colored porter at
the French street p, w. & B. Railroad
station, has resigned for the purpose of
engaging in the shoe business. William
Harris has been appointed to succeed
him.
The sun., 1898-10-19
THE WEATHER FORECAST.

Indications for to-day are: partly
cloudy to cloudy weather will prevail.
with slight temperature changes
rain and brisk easterly to southerly
winds. high on the coast, followed py
clearing in the interior. Tomorrow,
clearing and colder weather.
The sun., 1898-10-19
Situations or help adver-
tisements in THE SUN will
be rum for % cents until
either have been secured
and ordered out.
HELP WkMlED...M

A GIVE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
n where for "The story of the Philippines" by
Murat Halstead commissioned by the Govern
ment as Official Historian to the war department, "
The book was written in army Camps at san
Francisco on the Pacific with General Merritt,
in the hospitals at Honolulu, in Hong Kong in
the American trenches at Manila, in the insur-
gent camps with Agunaldo, on the deck OF the
Olympia with Dewey, and in the roar OF the bat
tie at the fall of Manila. Bonanza for asents.
Brimfu of original pictures taken by government
photographers on the spot Large book Low
prices. Big profits. Freight paid. Credit gwen.
Drop all trashy unofficial war books. Outfit free
Address, F. T. Barber, Sec'y., S56 Dearborn ST.
Chicago Octl7-lmO
The sun., 1898-10-19
On His Track.


The assailant of Miss HELEN Ruth, the
young woman who was assaulted at the
home of her sister near Newark last
Monday, has not yet been captured.
Officers are on his track and it is hoped
that he will soon be languishing in a cell.
Robert E. Robinson of the firm of Dick
Bros. of Philadelphia, was in town yes
terday.
H. p. Coulter, OF Toledo, Ohio, regis
tered at the Clayton House yesterday.
W. II. Waltz, Of Cumberland, Md.
has been visiting i'll this city.
Rev. Briggs, of this city, recently visit
ed his old home at Alexandria, Va,
making the first time IN five years that
he had seen his mother.
The sun., 1898-10-19
THE SUN
2257 Van Pe/t ST.. Philadelphia, Pa.
mo TAX ON DISTRIBUTORS.

You ought to have the latest deci-
sions on this subject. Send One Dime.
The Sun, Randolph Building, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
The sun., 1898-10-19

INFORMATION wanted OF the dcscen dan
Henry caldwell O'Neil, who, in 1845 lit ia
lieved) resided at 81 Centre street, and also
the descendants of Alexander Mcclure, who,
1895 resided at 1874 Henry street, both of wi
owned or had some interest in premises No
90, "a, and 96 Mulberry street, in the city oS
York. FREDERICK BELTZ, Counsellor al
Ill Broadway. New York city.
The sun., 1898-10-19

II Theodore Humme, OF Entigen, ODe1
Horb, Wurtemberg, who left his home In
ingen in February, 1890, will communicate
Post Office box 1888, New Yor4, he willy
Of something to his advantage. Informati<
regard to him will be thankfully reed
Western papers please copy.
The sun., 1898-10-19

HENRY s. RAY.--Information wanted al
Henry ). cray, OF Toronto, last heard Of in 8
mer OF 1888, when bookkeeper with Simt
Mfg. Co, Long Island City, and living q
wards Hotel, Greenpoint Address CAH
HUGHES & DWIGHT, 96 Broadway, Newl
City
The sun., 1898-10-19

TO the Baron Won AIvenseben, late OF +,
Avenue Hotel, corner of 23rd st., and 9th q
New Yorki--iou are particularly requested
communicate with J. D. b. Lewis solicitor;
the address and communicating the same will
rewarded.
The sun., 1898-10-19

SHOULD this meet the eye OF any Of the RI
dives of Catherine or Benjamin Hough, formd
If stockport, England, MR., FREDERll
BEARD will be pleased to see or hear from thj
Address British Steamship Energia, Marked
wharf New York.
The sun., 1898-10-19

INFORMATION wanted concerning
Whereabouts of James Hardy, of Donegal, 4
land, who left home in 1891 for Australia: q
information will be gratefully received by !
sister, Kate Hardy, 1908 Locust street Philat
pha, Pa.
The sun., 1898-10-19

JOSEPH HUNNIS-A native of Russia, know;
here as Joseph Ennis, is required to commuIl
cate with his brother, Major +. Hunnis, 81
Petersburg, Russia, or the Consulate General {
Russia "a state street New York.
The sun., 1898-10-19

West 45th st., will hear something to her advan-
tage in communicating with J. +. O., 142
Broadway New York. IA
The sun., 1898-10-19

"The Farmers Bank at
Georgetown is holding
worthless paper,upOn which
money was raised to buy
Democratic votes for the
last ten years. ."---Jerome b.
Bell, in the Sunday Star.
The sun., 1898-10-19
PERSONAL.
WILLIE PAUL ELO.-ImpOrtant. Send yoQ
address to BLOOMHART, Mount Vernon, N. Y.

JORDAN-Relatives of william II. Jordan, do
ceased, late of the State of Indiana, may learn
something to their interest by addressing ATTORf4
City. 9a
The sun., 1898-10-19

IF John Martin, who left the English nav
ship Belerophon about 30 years ago is still IA
ing, his mother, Jane Martin (nee Bransel
would like to hear from him. Communicate
letter with L. A., i04 Rycrson ST., Brooklyn, Mel
fork.
The sun., 1898-10-19

IMPORTATION wanted-Danie L. Daven
port, formerly OF John L. Gowen and Co., con
tractors or his heirs, will please communicate
with WILLIAM L. MCKINLEY, lS9 Herald
downtown New York.
The sun., 1898-10-19

The Wilmington City Electric Com
pany are repairing the wires on Third
street bridge.
The sun., 1898-10-19

INFORMATION wanted OF Cornelius sheeh
son of Patrick r., born al 3SS East 47th st., G
left home, 1855 East l43d St., in 1892, for Den,
COL; last heardfrom him in April 1892, ii
Denver; was going to Stockton, CAL; father
mother dead come home to John. Send any
formation to JOHN J. SHEEHAN, 735 East l
Street, New York. Western papers please co
The sun., 1898-10-19
MISCELLANEOUS.

ACCOU MIAMI DESIRES EMPLOY
mcnt to open, pest and close books, pre-
pare trial balances, balance sheets and
statements books written up periodi-
cally, and temporary services offered at
small cost. d, Sun OFFICE.
The sun., 1898-10-19
THE SENATORIAL CONTEST
Continued From Page One.

The vote in THE Suns senatorial
contest at II midnight stood as fol-
The sun., 1898-10-19

INFORMATION wanted of Mary Norris, that
lived with Mrs. De Lacy, TAI East 5th st. Please
call at 247 West l26 St. N. y, and she will heari
of something to her advantage, or write.
The sun., 1898-10-19

n HE following Is a reproduction OF postal
~ recently received from down east hustler.
Mr. Lord was formerly located in Philadelphia
and knows the agency business from to z
Parties who are interested in agency work will
do well to Immediately correspond with Mr..
Lord.-EDIToE.
CUMBERLAND MILLS, Me.
DEAR FRIEND
Are you open to all agency oher7
] want an agent in your locality to work on
salary or commission. / will give you $50 ap-
si5o month If V you are re- Interested, enclose 20
cents to cover mailing expense, for full particu-
lars, contract and two samples, the regular price
of which is so cents. All sent fully prepaid.
As to my responsibility, l refer you to the
Mayor, Postmaster Express Agent, or any business
house. II we do not hear from you at once, shall
not hold the position open to you.
EDWIN B. LORD
The sun., 1898-10-19

FCERSTNER, ROBEkI-lf Robert Fuerstner
son of Iacharias l.. Fucrs.ner, will communicate
VITA rialck, Strook and Herzog, 800 broadway,
New York city, he will hear of something to his
advantage.
The sun., 1898-10-19

WILLIAM W. LABBERTON, will for his own
benefit please communicate at once with Mr..
ARTHUR VAN SICLEN, l4l Broadway, New
York City
The sun., 1898-10-19

LIBERAL reward will be paid for any infor
nation as to whereabouts of ". +. Brewster who
left his home Dol President st Brooklyn night OF
August 81, and has not been heard OF since;
height 5 feet inches, weight 100, brown hair and
mustache, partially bald on top head, blue eyes
and fair complexon gray wOrsted suit OF clothes
straw hat and black laced shoes. Address
Mrs. J. W. BREWSTER, 2Ol President st.
Brooklyn, N. y.
The sun., 1898-10-19

WANTED-Robert Bruce Davidson, q son OF
The late David Davidson, Writer, Coupaf, Angus
scotland, or any of his children, Address DAvID
DUNCAN u son. Solicitors, Dundee. Scotland.
II Frederic Richardson, late pro. cricketerl
marlborough, Notts, England, and Montreal
Canada, will apply to IL. U. s., 1862 Lafayette av
New York, ne will be gladly received Cuban
pa l'ers pleast copy.
The sun., 1898-10-19

EUGENE SMITH, formerly Of Arena, Wis., last
heal from in New York, employed in rcstau-
rant will hear something to his interest by conf
municaling win REESE Il CARTER, Attorneys|
DOdgevillc, Wis.
The sun., 1898-10-19

0NE, BENZ. ELLWOOD SLEEPER or hi
~ axe heirs to some property, will pay1
for their p. o. address or proof Of their
Yours truly, HENRY MALINGRUN. HoI
Texas.
The sun., 1898-10-19
THE ais SUN
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Clement H. COngdon, Sole Owner.
Entered at the Wilmington Post Office
as Second Glass Matter.
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 1867
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Business Office and Editorial
Rooms, No. 1O3 East Sixth st.
Mechanical Department, No. lob
East Sixth St.
The sun., 1898-10-19
SITUATION WANTED--fEMALES.

WANTED-POSlTlON AS INSTkUC-
tor in private family by young lady of fine
morals and spiritual training and excellent edu-
cation and former school teacher of reputation.
Salary wanted is small. Address this Office.
WANTED A position as Seamstress or any
thing that | can do, and still maintain my home,
Address EMMA X. SMITH,
12l2 Head St., City.
WANTED-by a young lady, position as cashier.
Good references. Address
$. A. G. this Office.
The sun., 1898-10-19

INFORMATION wanted of A. II. Smith who
left home October 3, 1898 age H. wearing blue
coat and vest and striped trousers, gray cap. +.
Communicate with W. IL. SMITH, GiS Lafayette
ave, Brooklyn, NY
The sun., 1898-10-19

INFORMATION wanted of one Mary .Colfelt
who resided in Schenectady, N. Y, previous to
1884 in the family of DR.. Edward II. Wheeler,
and went under the name of Mary Wheeler
while residing in Schenectady; by communicate
ing with the undersigned she will hear OF some.
thing to, her interest.
J. $. JUNO. Box 6i5, schenectady, N. Y.
The sun., 1898-10-19

VXIANTED-Married lady canvassers to sell
w private books for women. 613 King street,
8 a. m. or p IN
The sun., 1898-10-19
NElP WANTED FEMALES.

NyANIED-W Women to sell Brassine. Liberal
w contract. A sale at every door Brassine
Manufacturing Company, "a North River street,
Wilkesbarre. Pa.
The sun., 1898-10-19
SITUATION WANTED

WANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN, A
position as body or gear maker. Apply to Harry
smith, 602 King street, city.
The sun., 1898-10-19

WANTED-By ga man of experience and
ability, u place where he can earn a living, book
keeping, office work, &C. Salary nominal Refer
ence furnished Address u. q. sun Office.
The sun., 1898-10-19

WY NyANTED-POSITION AT ANYTHING BY
w strong young man OF 3. Address,
II. r., 4O6 West Front ST., Wilmington, Del
The sun., 1898-10-19

NTANTED-A halfgrown white girl for house
w work. State wages. Address 7. .. Box
152, city.