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Evening journal., 1898-04-14
A DASTARDLY TRICK.
UNKNOWN FLASHED FUSE IN
FRONT OF A FREIGHT. TRAIN.

THE ENGTNEER'S FACE CUT BY
JUMPING FROM HIS ENGINE AND
STRIKING THE Side OF A BOX
CAR.
AT an early hour this morning some
unknown person waved a lighted fuse
across the track in front Of a north
bound p. w. & b. freight train near
Perryville. The engineer, Edward
Gordon, of No. SOC Spruce street. this
city, leaped and sustained injuries of
a painful nature about his head.
The train, which is called the short
run freight, because it runs between
Perryville and Wilmington, was on it's
return trip to this city, and when a
short distance out of Perryville the en-
gineer saw a fuse flashed suddenly
across the track. SuppOsing he was
up on a wreck or the rear end OF an
other train, he blew for brakes, reversed
his engine and jumped early soastOgive
his fireman a chance to escape, as they
both had to get out of the same side
OF the cab. In the darkness of the early
morning he failed to see a box car on
the next track and jumped against it.
| lacerating his face in a terrible man
ner.
He was taken into Perryville, wher,
his injuries were dressed by DR.
AStumps, after which the brave engi
neer ran his train into Wilmington
The fireman was uninjured.
After an investigation it was foun6
that the track ahead OF the freight was
perfectly clear, and who the miscrean
was that used the fuse would be piec'
of news that the railroad company
would be glad to possess.
"a fuse is a danger signal, and il
most cases it is lighted and placed OF
! the track, and no train is allowed (
pass over the spot where it is unit
the fuse is burned out The fact o
the signal being flashed over the tract
gave the engineer the impression tha
he was right on top OF danger an'
that desperate measures should be re
/ sorted to.
Mr. Gordon, though badly cut abou
/ the face, is not seriously injured.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
HER SECOND ATTEMPT
Mrs. J. Edward Addicks Again
After a Divorce.
DISCRETION AND NON SUPPORT

THE GAS MANS WIFE LOST HER
FIRST SUIT, WHICH WAS BASED
ON INFIDELTTY, BUT SHE
TAKES OTHER GROUND AND
RENEiWS THE FIGHT.
Mrs. Rosalie Butcher Addicls, wife
of J. Edward Adlcks, has renewed her
efforts to obtain a divorce
Failing to convict her husband of in-
tlmacy with a well-known woman OF
Brandywine hundred, she now seeks to
free herself from him on the grounds
OF desertion and non-support.
She began her suit in the superior
Court this morning, William T smith
ers, one Of Addicl1s' Kent county Leu-
tenants, and member Of the bar, FL
ing the petition setting forth her griev-
ances, and coming to Wilmington for
that purpose.
Hearing OF his presence in town, and
having an inkling Of his missions from
a friend Of the complainant, an Even
ing Journal reported called at the Court
House and asked Prothonotary Wool
ley for information He said that It
was matter which he was not at lib
erty to discuss, and refused to say
anything. When asked II he meant
that no such paper had been filed he
answered that he meant nothing be-
yond the bare statement that he had
nothing to say about the matter.
The former divorce suit instituted by
Mrs. Addicks was one Of the most sen
sational actions OF the kind ever trie,
in this county Alexander b. Coope
was commissioner; William 5
Hilles, Of this city, and Henry G. Cat
tell, Of Philadelphia; represented Mrs
| Addicl1s; Herbert II. Ward and Georg
Lodge of this city and g. Berkle
Taylor. defended the gas man
while Charles G. Guyer was ste
nographer, his transcript numberin
between 1000 and 5000 pages. Man
witnesses were heard including som
, | Indian guides from Maine.
I After hearing both sides, the commits
sioner decided that Mrs. 'Addicks ha
I failed to substantiate her charges an
e the court refused the decree OF d
y vorce.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
YOUNG GIRL HIS VICTIM
FRANK HENDERSON MUST AN
sWER FOR A SERIOUS OFFENSE.
OTHER CITY COURT NEWS.

Frank Henderson was a defendant In
Judge Balls court this morning. He
was charged with using Mary j. Slmp-
son, young white girl, for immoral
purposes. The case was not aired in
court, as Henderson's attorney, Will
liam T. Lyman, waived a hearing for
the upper court. bail being fixed at
81 900.
Manuel Black, who is as black as his
name, was arraigned for violation of
the pawnbrokers' act Black produced
a merchants license which he said was
given him by the clerk Of the peace,
who said that it was the only license
necessary to engage in the junk busi-
ness. The case was postponed until
tomorrow. The clerk of the peace will
be summoned to court to prove or dis
prove Blacks statement.
The case against William Barker OF
passing bogus check on Walter Davis,
was disposed Of, Barker being held for
the Court OF General Sessions.
William Adell, who was charged
with assaulting his Wife, was allowed
through the S. p. c. c., which had the
case on account OF the couple having
two children, to go. He signed the
pledge and husband and wife left the
court together.
Emma Gardiner, Jonas Heck, Will
liam Baird, James Turk, Ward Smith
William Cook and James Mulbourne
were fined for drunkenness.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
LOCAL NEWS EOTES.

While at work yesterday in the
yards OF the Old Ferry mill Martin
Burke sprained his back
"A new case for the reception Of
papers. has been placed in the office OF
the register In Chancery.
Charles w. Downing, fireman Of
b g. o. shifter No. "a. has gone to
Philadelphia to-day to be examined as
TO his fitness to enlist in the navy.
Special Pullman car Iolanthe pass
ed through this city this morning.
bearing a party on their return from
the wedding Of Walter Thomson, at
Atlanta Ca, last Tuesday.
The members of Scott M. E.
Church rendered a reception to Rev.
and Mrs +. p. Harris in honor of the
pastors return for another year.
Paying and Praying" was the sub
ject OF a lecture delivered by Rev. W.
l.. S. Murray, D. d., this afternoon be-
fore the students Of the Goldey Com
mercial College.
THE annual election Of the Y. w. c..
A. will be held thisevening.
The Wilmington Bicycle Club will
take a run to Chester on Sunday
The steamers Howard, Gloucester
| and Fairfax, of the Merchants and
| Miners Transportation Company, Of
Baltimore, may be purchased by the
government.
Jackson and Sharp Company has
| shipped several electric cars to the
Syracuse and Suburban Railway Com
pany, of Syracuse, N. Y.
"A pleasing musicale was given last
night in Grace Sunday school hall by
| Grace Orchestra, for the benefit OF Ra-
mona Circle, Kings Daughters.
Company c. N G. D.. has abandon
ed regular floor drill and taken up in
struction as best it can in its small
quarters.
The Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company shipped cars to South Amer
lea yesterday.
-"Geology OF the Vicinity of Will
mington" will be the theme Of Profes-
sor Theodore ID. Rand before the So
ciety of Natural History this evening.
The body Of Lewis G., son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Harry McCadden, was buried
at Lombardy Cemetery to-day.
The Wilmington Whist Club en-
tertained it's women friends last even.
ing.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
BARGE DAVID CROCKETT ASHORE

The barge David Crockett, which,
alcng with the barges George Moon and
Stonington, sailed from the Delaware
Breakwater on Tuesday in tow Of the
tug Nathan Hale, bound from Norfolk
for New London, returned yesterday,
in tow of the Hale, in a leaking condi-
tion, having struck bottom at Five
Fathom Bank. The Crockett was run
on the mud at the east end Of the
Breakwater harbor. .Barges Moon and
Stouington were taken in tow OF the
tug Protector, after the Crockett was
floated, and towed to y safe anchorage
at the Breakwater.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
EQUAL SUFFRAGE CONFERENCE.
TWO NOTABLE WOMEN WILL
SPEAK AT THE ASSOCIATION
HERE NEXT WEEK.

The National Equal Suffrage Confer
ence, notice of which has already been
given, will be held ip the New Century
Club drawing room on Friday and Sat
urday April % and %. Afternoon ses-
sions will be held each day, beginning
at 2.SO o'clock, evening sessions will be
held at s o'clock.
The national speakers to be present
are Rev. Anna II. Shaw. of Philadel-
phia, and Mrs Carrie Chapman Gait, OF
New York. The presiding officer viii
be Miss NJ G. Hay.
or Mrs. Gait, who made so favorable
an impression on the members of the
Constitutional Convention. at Dover,
the Newport Or. ID Mercury, under
date Of February 4. 1893, says: "A
charming address was delivered last
evening by Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait,
who proved to be an admirable and co.
gent speaker She held her audience in
rapt attention for an hour and a quar-
ter and when she closed all regretted
her speech was so short"
OF Rev. Anna III. Shaw, who has
spoken before in Wilmington on tenn
perance and equal suffrage, the Empire
of Toronto, Canada, says. "Rev. Anna
Il. Shaw has been lecturing in various
parts OF our city. She Is a clever loqi-
clan and clinches her arguments we'll
1t is impossible to accuse her Of either
rant or TRADE; her speech has force and
definiteness, yet always a touch of duiet
humor that keeps even the crustiest au.
dience on pleasant terms with tht
speaker"
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
BOGGS IN COURT.
He Was Not Recognized BY
the Large Crowd.
COOPER AND I. D. BOGGs TESTIFY

BEFORE THE GRAND NDJURY-APRIL
26 DECIDED ON AS THE DAY ON
WHICH PETIT,J JURORS ARE TO
RETURN.
When United States District Attor-
ney Vandegrift walked in United States
Court this morning he was accompan-
led by William NJ Boggs. The ex-tel-
Ter was neatly dressed and his identity
was evidently unknown to the large
crowd that lined up in the lower corri-
dor of the Federal building. He quick
ly entered the office Of the district at
torney, remarking that the building
was overheated.
At 11.S0 O'Clock court reconvened and
Clerk Smith read the names Of the
jurors. AT the first call several did not
answer, but on the second every man
answered to his name.
There was considerable parleying
among the court, the United States at
torney and the attorneys for the de-
fence over setting the time for the re-
turn of the petit jurors.
1t was finally decided to set April 26,
at 10 o'clock, as the day on which the
petit jurors are to return. The jury
was then discharged and the court ad-
journed.
The only witnesses examined by the
grand jury this morning were Ezekiel
Cooper, clerk Of the Farmers Bank al
Dover, and Irving D. Boggs, teller Of
the First National Bank at Dover.
Mrs. Boggs called on her husband
and brought him his dinner The grand
jury will return at 2 O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
B. r. STRICKLBR DEAD

FORTY YEARS IN THE EMPLOY OF
THE PUSEY AND JONES COM
PANY.
b. f. Strlckler, Of No 425 East Fifth
street, died this morning after an ILL
ness of nearly a year The deceased
was about 40 years of age and was up-
til a few months ago foreman of the
Pusey and Jones Company's joiner de-
partment. His son, James Strickler
succeeded him in the foremanship OF
the department.
Mr.. Strickler was in the employ oi
the Pusey and Jones Company fol
forty years prior to his death, and had
the full confidence and respect OF his
employers, who were appreciative ol
his ability and skin as a mechanic and
overseer
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
nHLAMARE GUARD NoT CALLED.


A dispatch from Washington states
that complete arrangements have been
made for the immediate mobilization
of practically the entire military force
Of the government at the Chicka-
mauga National Park at the first sign
cf trouble II is expected that in case
Of necessity a call will be issued for
about 10000 troops, preferably from
the National Guard of the different
states and territories. In the event that
the war policy contemplates the invas-
ion of Cuba, the army may be increased
TO 100000 men, OF this the regular
troops and the National Guardsmen
will aggregate about $4,000 men, and
the remainder will be made up Of vol
unteers. In the event Of call upon the
National Guard attention will be di-
rected first TO the organizations In the
states Of New York. Pennsylvania and
Ohio and the District of Columbia. BY
this arrangement Delaware National
Guardsmen will be left out at the first
call
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
YOUNG WIFE,s FUNERAL

Interment OF the body Of Mrs. Re
becca M. Watson, wife of Wesley Wat
son, and daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Washington Cloud, was made at VIII
mington and Brandywine Cemetery
this afternoon. The funeral services
were held at her late home, No. $40
jefferson street. Deceased was but %
years old, and had many friends in this
community.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
WITH SPEECHES And MUSIC
JEFFERsoN's BIRTH WAS coMMEM-
MORATED LAST NIGHT.
PROMINENT DEMOCRATS AND
MEMBERS OF THTE BAYARD LIE
GION DO HONOR TO THE MEM
oRY OF THOMAS JEFFERSON.

With oratory and music the birth OF
Thomas Jefferson was commemorated
by the Bayard Legion at It's rooms last
night. "A farge number Of men promi-
nent in the various walks Of life were
present, and the affair was a complete
success.
President William B. Norton, OF the
legion, made an address OF welcome
and introduced John S. Rossell as the
first speaker. After an eulogy Of the
great Democrat in whose memory the
celebration was held, Mr. Rossell spoke
of the condition Of the municipal gov
ernment and referred to the presen
war situation.
Howell s. England then gave an en-
| joyable historical address. 1t was in
| bright, sprightly vein, beginning at tn
time jefferson left school, and fellow
| ing him through his public career. III
was followed by John G. Gray, Dayi
T. Marvel and Baldwin Springer, VIII
spoke OF the Democratic party an.
complmented the legion for upholdin
the principles OF Jefferson.
l Between the speeches musical seiet
tionH were rendered and refreshmenl
| served There was a supper at the cor
clusion Of the exercises.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
RAILRoADERs ARE EARNEST.

H. o. williams, an international sec
retary of the Railroad Y. M. G. A., yes
terday afternoon addressed a large
number of railroad men interested in
organizing a railroad r. NJ. c. A. in
this city. The meeting was held at the
French street station of the Philadel-
nhia. Wilmington and Baltimore Rail-
road Company. It is likely that 200
railroad men will join.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
nrEn OLE LoCKIAIW.

chester, April 14.-Eleven-year-old
John Mclaughlin, Of No. 915 Upland
street, has died OF lockjaw, the result
of wound inflicted by a playmate on
Wednesday last. A 9year-old boy. 1t
is said threw a brick at Mclaughlin,
inhicting apparently slight wound
which developed seriously this week.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
R1rRnEn Ar OLD sMEnEs.

The funeral of Mrs. Sallle A. Whit
craft, wife Of william Whitcraft, was
held this morning. Relatives and
friends assembled at the residence Of
her son-in-law, No. 1918 Pleasant street,
and proceeded to ST. Michael's Episco-
pal Church, where services were held.
The burial took place at Old Swedes
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
n C,s TLYING SQUADRON.

The Delaware Construction Company
has sent a dredge, four scows and
tugboat to Claiborne, Md, to dig out
the harbor for the Atlantic and Chesa-
peake Railroad Company. The flying
squadron LEFT the harbor at the mouth
OF the Brandywine late yesterday af-
ternoon.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
AMPUTATED RIIlEY's ARM.

Ja-aes Riley, of Second and Jackson
streets, was found by p, w. g. B.
shifting crew lying unconscious along
the railroad track at the foot Of Ship
ley street last night. The injured man
was taken to the Delaware Hospital,
where it was found necessary to ampu-
tate one of his arms.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
BODY 10 ARRIVE TOMORROW.

The body Of Frank A. Gardner, who
died in San Antonio, Texas, Of con-
sumption, Is expected to arrive in this
city tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
The funeral will probably be held on
Saturday morning, with interment In
NeW-Cathedral Cemetery
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
AIIMOsT A CENTENARIAN.

Mrs. Margaretta Elizabeth DUPONT,
widow of Alfred V. DUPONT, died at 8
o'clock last evening, at her home, near
this city. She was 81 years old, and
her death was due to infirmities incl
dent to old age. The funeral will be
private
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
LARGE LANnED. PROPRIErOR

Easton, Md, April 14.-Hiram G.
Dudley, Of Baltimore, has bought for
SO 900 the farm Of the late William
Rose, Jr., near Wye Landing, Talbot
county. Mr.. Dudley now owns all the
land in Wye Landing Neck, making fol
him one Of the largest estates Of the
finest land in Talbot.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
REsOLUTIONs ON GARDNER.

Last evening the Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club adopted resolutions ex-
pressing regret at the death Of Frank
A. Gardner, a member of the organlza-
ton. H. E. First, George J. Finck, f.
C. Mammele, w. G. Byran and john
McKelvey constituted the committee.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
PETER J. FoRDS PURCHASE.

Peter J. Ford has purchased the lot
on the southwest corner Of Fourth and
Van Buren, streets from Philip Plum
kett, and will erect a fine store and
dwelling on the corner and four dwell
ings adjoining, with front porches and
all modern improvements.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
TWO SMALL SALES.

Yesterday afternoon the sheriff sold
the property OF James T. O'Conner, at
No. 231 Monroe street, to Austin Har-
rington, for $3.50. G.. II. Taylor, adj
ministrator of Thomas Kepley, sold the
property at Front and Jefferson streets
to William S. Hilles for $50.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
A UNION FIlAG RAISING

The Odd Fellows and Knights Of
Pythias Of Grubb's post office, Bran
dywine hundred, united in a flag rails
ing in front OF the lodge hall this af-
ternoon. City Solicitor Henry c. Con-
rad made an address.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
INSTRUMENTATION sonGHT.

Postmaster Moore has received a let
ter from w L. Snow. of Marietta, Mimi,
asking for information OF one Zachar-
iah Med ROherty, who owned o news
paper prior to and after the year 1S4S
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
CECIL HEALTH ASSOCIATION.

ElEf0n, Md, April 14.-The Local
Health Association OF Elkton, Cecil
county, has elected officers as follows:
George A. Blake, president; Mrs. L. NJ
Haines vice-president; Ricketts, Nell
son, secretary; Miss Mollie Mccoy,
treasureri George Biddle, w. ID, Brat
ton, J. M Tucker Mrs. McQuilliken.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hurn, executive com
mittee. The officers met with DR.. John
IS. Fulton, state board of health officer,
who instructed the board on a line to
proceed
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
STILL m BUSINESS.

II. T. Sergeant, coal and wood,
removed from LOG to 103-109 Md. ave-,
opposite w. & N. r. r. office. Deimar-
via phone 545. General office, Seventh
and King streets, 587.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
WANT A BOWLING ALLEY.

A petition from the Young Mems Re
publican Club, asking for permission
to build a bowling alley, was before the
Building Committee Of City Council
last night 1t was decided TO lay the
matter before Building Inspector
Gruhb
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
GYPSY CAMP.

Saturday last day Visit Wanda and
Inez, the Queens of Palmistry 10c. No
extra charges. 207 West Fourth street.
Cut this out for luck.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
NATIONAL GUARD APPROPRGA-
TlON

Senator Thurston has introduced a
bill, making a permanent annual APP
propriation of $2,50O,000 for the pnr-
pose Of increasing the efficiency OF the
National Guard. and 100000 for the
improvement of the Naval Reserve.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
sIIppnRr FRnM COLORED YETs.

Charles Summer Post, colored, No. 4,
.G. A. r., has adopted resolutions sup
porting Department Commander Lid
doll. in Offering the services. Of the vari-
ous posts in this city in case Of war
with Spain.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
MISS sNTTH BURTED.

At Wesley a. f. Church this after
noon funeral services were held over
the remains Of Miss Lizzie Smith. In
terment was made at Riyerview Gene
terry.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
no PASS NO THE BOARD.

The city assessment lists, which have
been on file for public inspection in the
office of clerk of Council, will be handed
70 the board of revision ON Saturday.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14

ReY. Sam P. Jones will give his
greatest and most witty lecture on May
5 at Union M. r. Church.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
HELP WANTED.

Good pants makers on GUS
Ina work, at Delaware One-Price Cloth
|g House, SOC Market street.
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Evening journal., 1898-04-14
DIR. HONEYWELL

Extracts teeth without pain; makes a
set of teeth for IS; best, SS. Gold and
silver filing, and teeth without plates
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
NFPTIrNEs nFEIcERs.

These officers have been elected by
the Neptune Social Club. President, A..
Leonard Heiss; vice-president, Her
mann Nailor; recording secretary, viii
liam V. Hitchins; financial secretary,
Lawrence Ward; treasurer, t. Alfred
smith; board of directors, A. Leonard
Heiss, G. II. Feldmeier, J. Leonard Ha-
mann.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14

Rev. Sam p. Jones viii give his
greatest and most witty lecture on May
at Union NJ. e. Church.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

l HAVE several bargains I'm houses and
ots to offer. LAMBERT J. FOULK.
919 Market stlSreet.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
WANTED.

men and women TO
flaming (day or night at Goldey College
hd take positions. Call or write for in.
|rmation to II. s. Goldey, Eighth and
hrket streets.
Evening journal., 1898-04-14
BONDSMEN TO SETTLE.
Fourteen Thousand Offer Ac-
cepted To-day.
ByY COURT ADOPTS THE REPORT

MONEY TO BE PAID AS SOON AS
THE PAPERS ARE PREPARED
BY THE ATTORNEY FOR THE
COURT MISCELLANEOUS BUsI-
NESS TRANSACTED.
New Castle county, after years OF
litigation and waiting, will receive $14.-
600 from the sureties Of John j.
Dougherty, ex-tax collector for Will
mington hundred, who defaulted and
left his bondsmen to hold the bag.
AT the session OF the Levy Court this
morning, Commissioner White. who
presided in the absence of Chairman
Scott presented the following report.
which was adopted by unanimous
vote.
We, your committee appointed on
December z, 1897, to effect a settlement
with the suroties az John ]. Dougherty.
late tax collector for Wilmington hum
dred, of the amount due this county by
him at sum not less than $4,000, re-
spectfully report that after repeated
interviews with the attorneys for said
suretles, a settlement has been affected
as follows: The sum Of $14, 400 is TO be
paid TO and for the use OF New Castle
county, whereupon the Judgment held
by the county against the said John j.
Dougherty and his suretles be assign
ed or transferred TO the estate OF John
a. Beers estate OF Joseph Stoeckle, to
Bernard Bonner Hugh Lynch and
Thomas Toy, the sureties paying the
said sum Of $4,000 agreed upon. And
| upon payment Of the said sum the at
! torney OF this court Is authorized and
| directed to prepare an assignment or to
transfer the said Judgment to the part
iss above named as may be deemed
most advisable.
III M White.