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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-08
Total.
Attempted Robbery.

A daring attempt at highway robbery
was made yesterday afternoon about 3
o'clock on P street near the corner of Both
street. The victim Mrs. Julia b. Webb
of 1927 18th street northeast, who was in
town on business While walking along
the street, with number of persons in
plain sight a young colored man brushed
up against her and grabbed the pocket
book. which contained S15 starting down
the street on a dead run. The alarm was
quickly given, and collector named Burke,
employed by House & Hermann, gave
chase. The pursuit was so hot that the
thief dropped the book, which. with the
contents, was recovered. The police mean
while kept up the search for the robSer,
and in the evening about o'clock Sergt.
Williams caught a man who closely an
swered the description. He gave the name
OF Charles Barnes. aged twenty-five. and
was locked up TO await identifcation. The
negro has served several terms in the peni-
Tertiary. it is said by the police, and has
number of aliases.
Masonic Anniversary.
The twenty ninth anniversary of George
c. Whiting Lodge No. %. F. A. A. NJ,
will be celebrated tomorrow evening at
Masonic Temple. Preparations for the
same have been in progress for some weeks
East, and all details have been arranged
to make the thing the most successful in
the history of the organization. The event
this year VIII be more elaborate, II is said,
than any of the previous ones.
Invitations to the number of about $50
have Teen sent out for the banquet to-
morrow evening. All CT the prominent
Masons of the city have been invited. and
also prominent members of the order in
other sections. The banquet room will be
splendidly decorated for the occasion. and
the list of toasts and responses will he
interesting. program has been printed,
copy Of which will be given to each guest
as a souvenir of the occasion.
The committee in charge of the banquet
consists of Messrs. B. W. Murch, Harry
Barrick. James H. Taylor. w. b. Easton,
Benjamin Harper, Archibald Cunningham,
William Bornheim, Charles Bradley and
Harry Becker. The decoration Of the hall
Is left In charge OF Mr.. Cunningham. while
Mr.. Harper is left to provide the edibles.
Charged With Theft.
Cornelius Mccarthy, perhaps better
known az Con Lee. a messenger boy. aged
about twenty-five years. was arrested last
evening shortly after 8 o'clock by Police
man W. II. Harrison and locked up at the
station house on charge Of stealing $50
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William NJ. Eyarts was eighty years old
last Sunday
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/ 4 !, instead of 25c for Ham Boilers with
w cover. .25c instead of soc for Bread
Raisers, rethncd and with cover
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t inn Ware.
basement fioor.)

Our surprise prices for Brass
Lamps and Tables. Willow Baskets,
IGlassware, etc. The more expen-
sive being from rs to so per cent
less than ordinarily.
l n or, instead of soc for the famous HENS
L ~ Fruit Press. Nothing better for mashiug
potatoes. And 19c instead of soc for Heavy
Tin Wash Boilers, with cover
M instead of 25c for Ham Boilers with
IN cover. .25c instead of zoe for Bread
Raisers, rctmncd and with cover
NC instead of 39c for Full Size Galvanized
Il " Iron Foot Baths. And lie for Full Szs
Japanned Bread Boxes.
ln2<, for $3.50 Brass Tea Kettle on stand. with
Nv lamp. 81 40 for the Royal Reading
Lamp, with shade
| 1 Or instead of Soc for 14-quart Garbage Pals
with cover. .s9c instead of soc fer Gov.
eIed Ash Sifters
IOOf, instead of Soc for strongly made Step Lad
S>~ ders. soc instead of soc for Full SIza
Willow Clothes Hampers with cover.
| n zc instead of 29c for Nickel plated Ga.
~ Lighter and 80 Wax Tapers. . And lie
for 39c Glass oil Cans with tin covering.
Sn.6Q for 81 Travelling Trunk. covered with
W W. heavy duck: protected with hardwood
Stats, steel clamps. iron bottom. brass locks
ssfety catches. Inside tray and hat box.
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.hM. instead of 15c for Carlsbad China Wash
.F>S stand Sets, consisting of Covered Soap
Dish, Mug and Brush Vase. Floral and geld dee
'oratiops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-08

ct Ms instead Of 1886 for Carlsbad Chin;
'~" ~ Tea Sets OF SO pieces. superior
stamped with the makers name. Floral and g"l'
decorations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-08

~, instead Of 39c for Full Size Galvanized
Iron Foot Baths. And lie for Full Size
Japanned Bread Boxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-08

n or instead of soc for the famous HENS
Fruit Press Nothing better for mashiug
'Ctatoes. And 19c instead of soc for Heavy
Tin Wash Boilers, with cover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-08

Noe instead of eOc for Carlsbad Chins Shaving
; Mugs. Patent shape-with place for soap
'and brush. Floral and geld decorations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-08

lmQc for 81. so Brass Tea Kettle stand. with
lamp. 81 40 for the Royal Reading
Lamp, with shade.
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Wanted=-

Apprentices in Manicure and
RACIAL Massage Parlors. Ask
for Mrs. Secher.
Dhsirdressins rarlor now IN charge
OF Mrs. Wiley. who requests a call from
Old friends and patrons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-08

Doc instead of Soc for strongly made Step Lad.
ders. SOC instead of SOC for Full SIza
Willow Clothes Hampers, with cover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-08

Sn 40 for 81 Travelling Trunk. covered with
W W. heavy duck: protected with hardwood
Stats, steel clamps. iron bottom. brass locks.
ssfety catches. Inside tray and hat box
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-08

III instead Of 29c for Nickel plated Gas
" Lighter and 80 Wax Tapers And lie
for 39c Glass oil Cans, with tin covering
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-08

~ Pitchers small. medium end large sizes.
Coo instead OF 4sc for full! size Cuspdors. Floral
and gold decorations
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China w are.
basement floor.)

!: Surplus stock of Messrs. Strobel
;and Wilken OF $50 Broadway, New
york. Prices paid and asked are 20
ITO 80 per cent less than current today
Fin New York.
.S1M or instead of ST. for exquisite Carlsbad
~ Oe>O China Dinner and Tea Sets of 102
tpieces The large soup tureen is alone worth sew
Ieral dclars. And every piece has beautiful floral
Land gold decora lions
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The Testimony Reviewed.

NTEUHeHtH Oh NOUhbeI.
At this point recess for forty minutes
5as taken. Upon reassembling Mr.. john
on of counsel for defense addressed the
curt, following the line of argument ad-
cnced by Judge Wilson.
Prosecutor Mullowny replied and as
serted that 1t was conceded by the counsel
or the defense that Kennedy had violated
he plain mandate of the statute in regard
o giving certificate of weight of coal de-
.vered to purchaser.
1t was plain, he said, that the defendant
'ad sold coal In violation of law. and that
because he had followed his custom in the
natter was no excuse.
The case had not been concluded when
this report closed.
The sun., 1898-12-23
SKULL FRACTURED.
Howard Miller, Colored, Struck in
the Head with a Brick by
Samuel Mccoy.

While sitting on an oil can on the ash
dump near the canseway yesterday after
noon, Howard Miller, aged II years, COL
ored, was knocked senseless by being
struck on the head with brick thrown
by Samuel Mccoy, also colored. Miller
was taken to the City Hall, where his
wound was dressed by Police Surgeon
Hughes. He was then conveyed to Della.
ware Hospital, where it was ascertained
that he was suffering from fractured
skull. a$ s,s .-.
Mccoy was subsequently arrested by
the police,and ID now in the City Hall
awaiting the result Of Miller's injuries.
He stated that Miller has frequently
beaten him and when he saw him yester-
dap he quietly slipped the brick in his
pocket SO as to be ready for an attack.
As soon as he reached Miller he says
he arose to hit him but before he could
accomplish his purpose Mccoy used the
brick with so much effect that he
knocked Miller insensible and then took
refuge in flight.
At late hour last night Miller was
lying in precarious condition at the
hospital. but it is thought that he may
recover should no unforeseen complica-
tion arise.
The sun., 1898-12-23
RESOLUTIONS PASSED.

At a meeting of the Bayard Legion last
evening the following resolutions were
passed:
WHEREAS, The Bayard Legion Demo-
cratic Club has learned with regret of the
death OF our fellow member, Lewis
HammereG,
RESOLVED, That our organization, hav.
ing in memory the sterling qualities OF
our deceased member as q citizen, and
our pleasant relations with him in the
walks Of lie, hereby tender to his fam
lily our profound sympathy.
RESOLVED, That the recording secre-
tary make suitable entry of this action
on the minutes Of this meeting.
III J. E. McNABB,
NJ. H. CooNEY,
PETER F.CAssIDY.
Committee.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Pretty Home Wedding.

At the residence Of the BRIDES brother,
Captain James H. Shepherd, No. SIG
West Second street, Tolson Bedwell and
Emma Gordon were married last evening.
The wedding took place at 7.3O and the
officiating minister was the Rev. John D.
G. Hanna, D. D., pastor Of Union M. E.
Church. The young couple looked very
handsome as they stood in the midst Of
their friends and plighted their faith tc
each other, and they started together on
life's journey with the best wishes OF
host OF friends.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Waived q Hearing.

Before Magistrate Pritchett yesterday
Ambrose Williams brought suit against
Louis De Stephano, the trouble being
over a COW and some pigs. Williams
owned COW which he agreed to sell to
De Stephano for a number OF pigs. He
claims that De Stephano took the COW
away in his absence and left number
of pigs in exchange, which were sick at
the time, and that all have since died:
w. S. Prickett represented Williams and
Walter H. Hayes De Stephano. The de-
fendant waived hearing and the case
will now 90 to the upper court.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Ex.SOldier Robbed.

A former member of the First Della:
ware Regiment, Patrick Fitzgerald, OF
New Castle, was robbed of $40 Wednes-
day in Wilmington,
The amount with the exception OF 10,
represented his entire pay :or govern
ment services. Private Fitzgerald is
much depressed over his loss, coming as
it did, SO near Christmas.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Christmas Entertainments.

Appropriate Christmas exercises will
be held in nearly all of the schools to-
day. Among the schools which have ar.
ranged interesting programs are the High
School, Nos, 4, 8, l6, II. 2l, 25 and
several others. At most Of the schools
the exercises will be held in the after
noon, the entertainment at the High
School to begin at o'clock.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Resignation of Mr.. Walling.

At a congregational meeting in Della
ware Avenue Baptist Church on Wednes-
day evening, the resignation Of the Rev.
William A. Walling as pastor of the
church, to take effect December 81, was
received and accepted. Some members
were not in favor of accepting the resig-
nation and desired to have Mr.. Walling
remain another year, but his wish to re-
sign was respected.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Government Given Right of Way.

At the meeting of the Rehoboth Com
missioners in this city on Wednesday,
Robert Pennington, representing United
States District Attorney Lewis G. Vande-
grift, presented the request Of the
Government for the right Of way for the
Assawaman canal through the property
of the Rehoboth association. The COM
missioners instructed the proper officers
to make deed for the property in which
they had reversionary interest in case
the railroad tracks should be removed.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Man Injured at du Points.

An explosion, which startled the resi-
dents of Rising Sun and other people in
the vicinity, took place on Wednesday
afternoon in the cooper shop OF E. l: du
Pont de Nemours & Co. The cooper shop
is located about half way between Rising
Sun village and the Kennett turnpike
and near Brooks lane. Harry Carter,
was the only person injured. His face,
head and other parts Of the body were
scorched, but will recover.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Received Returns.

At the sitting of the county assessors
for Wilmington hundred at the Levy
Court room yesterday to receive returns
under the Adams law all were present
except James H. Hoffecker who is sick.
Fifteen returns were made by private
individuals during the sitting.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Young Woman Dead.

On last Wednesday evening Miss Ella
Windish, aged 2i years, daughter OF
Constable Windish, died at her home,
No. 2l2 Poplar street, OF consumption.
Funeral services will take place on Mon
day at 8 O'Clock at Sacred Heart Church.
Interment will be made in the New
Cathedral Cemetery. She had been ill
since September 19.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Check and Letter Missing.

While in this city yesterday ex.Col-
lector of the Port George w. Townsend,
of Odessa, stated that three weeks ago he
mailed check for $3.50, but has heard
nothing from it. Neither has he any
trace Of two letters he should have re-.
ceived on the same day he mailed the
check. He has stopped payment on the
check.
The sun., 1898-12-23
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

OAfSk4S~6&2GExSNkzasA13&z Asa@&1AxASsxA<
The opportunities of the public at large
to vote for the man of their choice for
United States Senator are conspicuous
for their absence.
THE Sun offers an opportunity for
everybody to express an opinion as to
who is the best man to represent the
interests of the Diamond State in the
councils of the nation.
This is an opportunity that has never
before been accorded to the people of
any State within the history of the
nation.
The plan is simple.
Fill out the coupon at the head OF this
column and send it to The Sun. We pub
lish the number of votes received by each
candidate every day in order to keep the
voters posted.
THE Sun also makes this offer: The
winner in this contest has the privilege
of naming any charity in the State to be
the recipient of one hundred dollars,
which will be paid to the said charity by
The Sun.
The contest will continue until the
first ballot is taken in the Legislature.
There is no law or requirement which
makes it necessary for you to sign your
name to your ballot, though we would
rather you would. They will be counted
Just the same, however, if you do not
wish your opinions known.
Send in your ballot and help win that
800 for some deserving charity.
All votes credited to each contestant
do not necessarily represent all the votes
received for each contestant. They
merely represent those that are counted
up to IL midnight of the day preceding
The vote in THE Suns senatorial
contest at 12 midnight stood as fol-
The sun., 1898-12-23
Died From Broken Back.

At the Delaware Hospital on Wednes-
day night Frederick Plumb, aged 40
years, who had his back broken by be-
ing struck by locomotive at Third
street crossing Of the P, W. & B. Rail-
road on December l3, died. The remains
were taken to his late residence, No. 722
Robinson street.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Trains Delayed.

The through express from Boston over
the p, w. & B. railroad was seriously
delayed by fog. The train should have
arrived in this city shortly after 8 o'clock
yesterday morning and did not arrive
until Las o'clock last evening.
The sun., 1898-12-23
CUNNING ACCIDENT.
A Gun in the Hands of q Companion
Skaters John L. SalMOn's Arm
mt GEORGETOWN.

While cunning Yesterday with a COM
panion whose name could not be learned,
John L. Salmons, Of Georgetown, re-
ceived the contents Of gun in his arm.
The injured member was badly shattered
and when the man arrived at the Della
ware Hospital in this city he was very
weak. The doctors are undecided
whether to amputate the arm or not.
The injury was caused by the acci.
dental explosion of the gun carried by
Mr.. Salmon's cunning companion. The
injured man is about IS years OF age.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Treat the Children.

The children of the Forest Sunday
School will be entertained by Miss Bessie
Anderson on Christmas at her residence
in Middletown. Each scholar will be
the recipient of box Of fine candy. The
candy was purchased in Wilmington and
taken to Middletown yesterday by Will
liam nliason. Mr.. Eliason is one OF the
active workers in the school.
The sun., 1898-12-23
ColOred Man Murdered.

A prominent colored man named John
Turner, residing at Pocomoke City, Nd,
was murdered late yesterday afternoon:
An inquest was held on the body last
evening.
The sun., 1898-12-23
rT-19
cyr2&1
-. 80, as An Award.Paid.

The secretary of the Street and Sewer
Department, Harvey ]. Wiley, yesterday
delivered to Willard Salisbury, counsel
for Edgar Hounsfeld, trustee Of the
Hounsfeld estate. check for 2,8l0, for
which attorney Salisbury gave re-
ceipted bill. This money is in payment
OF the award for the right Of way in
opening Monroe and Eleventh streets:
There is yet one award, that Of Will
liam T. Porter, for $3,965.5l, which is
unpaid, but it will probably be paid to-
day, and as soon as that is done the de-
partment will be in possession OF the
right of way for both streets.
The sun., 1898-12-23
AN OFFICERS FUNERAL.
Police Department Takes Action on
Death Of Lewis Hammerer.--Bay-
ard Legion Resolutions.

U0aUn VI AeWlH n0nucFCIsssO0y
ard Legion Resolutions.
The members of the Police Department
held a meeting last night at the City Hall
and made arrangements for attending
the funeral of Turnkey Lewis HAM
merer, which will take place tomorrow
morning from his late home No. 1924 West
Fifth street.
Suitable resolutions were passed On the
death OF the deceased, the following
composing the committee: House Serge
ant Durney, w. J. Massey, A. ]. Hark-
ins, James Neely and l. D. England.
Sergeant Bailey and Officers Howard
Palmer and j. J. Fox we're appointed a
committee to secure suitable floral em-
blems. The designs will be turnkey
and star OF Bethlehem.
All OF the officers with the exception
of those on duty will attend the funeral
in body.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Winter Thunder,

During the storm of last night thunder
and lightning were noticeable: Many old
residents ominously shook their heads
and declared that thunder and lightning
in midwinter was sign of war.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Purchased by Widow.

By order OF the Orphans Court We'd
nesday afternoon the widow OF the late
Robert L. Truax sold his estate, which
was situated in Appoquinimink hundred.
1t was purchased by her for $1,000.
The sun., 1898-12-23

"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.
Read The Sun.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Christmas Novelties.

Iron and tin toys, sleds, express
wagons, Carpet-sweepers and other
Christmas gifts for the children. J: Q.
johnson & Son, 225 Market street, Will
mington, Del.
The sun., 1898-12-23
Large New Building.

Plans haye been completed for the
erection Of ask story building at Tenth
and Market streets.
The sun., 1898-12-23

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The sun., 1898-12-23

The vote in The Suns senatoria
contest at 12 midnight stood as fol-
lows:
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COMMISSIONERS TO-
INTERNAL CONFERENCE.
Mach ~ Their Time May Bs Taken
up by this Arguments Of the
Lunbsr Men.

Quetec, Sept. Probably much Of
the time Of the American commission
ers TO the international conference will
be taken up by the arguments Of the
lumber men from the United States
The lumber interests are represented by
the Smith Scandal Of Augusta, Ne, S.
I. knight Of Minneapolis and Charles
w. Goodacre Ct Buffalo. These gentle.
men say they viii present some very
strong arguments 10 the commission
against any change in the present tariff
on Canadian lumber. One Of them says
that the lumber industry in the United
States directly and indirectly gives en-.
ployment 10 more in the United States
than there are in the entire dominion Of
Canada. Over 100000 people, he as
serts, are In one way or another EN-.
ployed In the lumber industry In the
United States. The argument Ia that
the tariff affecting so important an in.
dustry a. the lumber trade should b.
governed by an act Of congress, and not
by treaty. An act Of congress, the
lumber men say. may be repealed, while
a treaty must stand, no matter how
great an injury it might work 10 the in
terests Of the United States. They say
that the lumber trade is the leading in.
dustry OF twelve states Of the Union,
and that Canada has nothing Of equal
Importance TO give 10 the United States.
The lumbermen believe that Canada will
offer TO lower or remove the duty ON
American cotton goods in exchange for
lowering or the removal Of the sl per
ton duty ON Canadian lumber. This.
they say would be a bad bargain for the
United States, az millions would 10 In.
jured by the free entry Of Canadian
lumber into the United States market,
while comparatively few would b. ben.
Gifted by the free entry Of American
cotton goods into the markets Of Can
ada.
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resting place for the mast and sail

resting place for the mast and sail
when not IN zee.
The cockpit. in the lowest part OF the
vessel below the water used during an
action for the treatment Of the wound
ed. Is derived from the old days Of the
English sport OF cock lighting: but this
has been mOdernized aud Is now known
as the "fiats"-why. no one can ex-
plain.
Lubber Is from The Dutch. meaning
a lazy. cowardly fellow.
Anchor came from the Latin AN
ehOra." or "ancora." which up TO 600
u. G. consisted simply Of a large stone
with a hole through IT,
The popularity Of so many portions
OF ships rigging bearing names de-
rived from the trapplngs Of a horse
can only be accounted for from the
fact that the early warships were man
ned by soldiers as well as sailors. the
natural consequence being that they.
the sailors. adapted some OF their
terms to meet their fancy. among these
being brides. whips. bits. stirrups. and
the like.