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Evening journal., 1899-07-14
LGoRMANs CHoIcE FoR aoYERNoI

Elkton, Nd, July 14-Considerable
stir has been occasioned in Democratic
ranks in the state over the announce
ment that ex-senator German was not
favorable to the nomination of Con
gressman-elect John Walter smith for
governor, but favored the candidacy a,
Edward Warfeld, Of Howard county
The Eastern Shore politicians were
probably more interested in this gossir
than in any other part of the state a.
the entire Shore favors the nomination
.of Mr.. Smith. While the friends OF
Mr. German deny that the former SEN
ator is taking any part in the nomina.
tion Of candidate for governor. and
is not opposing Colonel Smiths candi-
aaey' II is said that he would prefer
Mr. Wardeld to have the nomination
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KENT FARMERs swINDIEn

Dover, July 14.-Farmers through.
out this section have again been swim
died by a New York commission mer
chant. Some of those most severei,
bitten have made complaints that ed
ward Davis, having Offices at 1S5 Cham.
oers street solicited consignments OF
farm products on handsome circulars
upon which prominent banks wer,
given as references. The farmers sen,
their products and they are now send
Ing their detectives and agents search.
ing for the man, who is not known ai
1S5 Chambers street.
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NM WEATHTR.

New York Herald's Forecast.-In the
Middle States and New England to-
dag, partly cloudy TO fair weather will
prevail, with light and fresh variable
winds, mostly southwesterly.an and slow
ly rising temperature.
On Saturday, fair, slightly more sui
try and slightly warmer weather will
prevail, with light southwesterly anC
southerly winds.
On Sunday, fair and warmer.
European steamers now sailing will
have mostly southwesierly winds anC
iair weather to the Banks.
Forecast for Friday and Saturday.
Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Delaware and Maryland: Showers Fri
day; unsettled conditions Saturday.
variable winds.
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An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP or FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA lfIC SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known TO be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing 10 the
taste and acceptable 20 the system. II
is the one perfect Strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system eilectually,
dispelling colds. headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitunl constipation per
manently Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub.
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels. without weakening
or irritating them, make il the ideal
laxative.
IN the process OF manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant TO the
taste. but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by q method
known TO the CALIFORNIA Fro SYRUP
co. only. Ia order to get it's beneficial
effects and TO avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front OF every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE ky NEW YORK. N. y
For sale BY all Dragsists.-Price SOC. per bottle
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coLoNEL KEPpELE HERr-

Colonel James j. Keppele. OF Bal
lington Booths staff, late OF San Fran
cisco. Cal. but who now has charge OF
the Atlantic coast section OF the Vol
unteers of America, is visiting this
city and on Sunday, IN the interest OF
the Wilmington post Of the Volun-
teers' work, viii speak at the
Brandywine NJ. +. Church. Twenty
second and Market streets. at z D. m.
Colonel Keppele will also lead the
Christian praise service at the Volun-
teers' Han. Fifth street between Kins
and French. at p. m.
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Collins that Kent county negro
preacher, was used by corrupt politi-
clans as an instrument to strike blow
at the very fountain-head Of the anti
bribery provisions OF our new Consti-
tuition. He was tried by three Judge,
and not by twelve Jurors. The case
was fully and ably presented by both
the state prosecutors and the LAWYERS
Tor the defense. Every point which
could possibly 90 TO the favor Of the
accused was brought out by his coun-
sci The judges, men versed in tho
weight of both the law and the evil
dence, had no difficulty in determining
his guilt, and a sentence Of six months
Imprisonment was imposed When the
Daily Republican states that the charge
against Collins was trumped up It Is
In error or else wilfully misrepre-
sents the court.
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CLOCK TOWER UNSAFE
Buiiding laspector Made
Thorough Examination.
STRUCTURE MAY FALL ANY TIME

VIBRATION FROM THE FIRE
ALARM STRIKER MAKES THE
CONDITION sERIOUs-RAFTERs
RoTTING AWAY AND THEY
NEED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
COMMUNICATION TO COUNCIL
MAN HEALY.
Building Inspector John ]. Cassidy
has made a thorough examination of
the City Hall Building and clock
tower, and pronounces the latter in a
dangerous condition.
The examination was made at the
request Of Chairman Of Councils
Building Committee, John e. Healy,
and the result of Mr.. Cassidys inspec-
ton is contained in the following let
ter, addressed to Councilman Healy:
Wilmington, Del, July Il, 1899.
John h. Healy, Chairman Public
Building Committee.
Dear Sir: 1 have examined the
tower of the City Hall and the build
ing in general, as requested by you,
and / have no hesitancy in saying the
building is in very bad condition, and
calls for the immediate attention Of
the committee. The rafters on which
depend the entire weight of the roof,
are, at the point where the tie-beam
rests in the wall, rotting away, caused
by leaks in the roof and call for i'm
mediate attention. But the tower at
present calls for the most serious con-
sideration. The vibration caused by
striker and bell is in constant and in
creasing danger of falling down, the
superstructure in the first place not
being designed to support such weight.
The falling of the clock weight a
short time ago, which might have re-
suited very seriously, although only
200 pounds, is a warning of what may
happen, and danger may be apprehend-
ed from the giving away when it is un-
derstood that it weighs 1900 pounds.
| would therefore recommend that the
tower be taken down so that it will
conform to its original design, and an
iron beam placed under the weights to
prevent them crashing through the
building in case they break loose.
Please give this communication and
suggestion your immediate attention,
l am, yours respectfully,
JOHN J. CASSIDY,
Building Inspector.
The vibrations from the fire alarm
striker are plainly perceptible in every
part of the City Hall Building, but are
particularly noticeable in the City
Court room, and much anxiety has
been expressed lest the entire tower
overhead should crash into the room.
The total amount of weight suspend
ed. in the tower less the weight of the
bell is about 5000 pounds, and from
the building inspectors report the
whole structure is liable to fan at any
time.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
LIBRARY IN DANGER.

West Chester, July 1.-THE Borough
Council has raised storm of indigna-
tion by reducing at its meeting last
night the annual appropriation TO the
free library from $1,000 TO $500. Unless
citizens come to the relief of the IL
brary it will have to be closed, as the
cash on hand is not sufficient to run il
many weeks. Yesterday friends of the
institution started the circulation OF
memorials for signatures. with the
-hope Of inducing the Borough Council
to reconsider its action.
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cone To WASHINGTON.

superintendent w. N. Barnard
'Trainmaster f. c. Carlisle and a mum.
Der of other railroad officials OF the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti-
more Railroad Company left this morn
ing for Washington. Extra engine No
Sc, attached to special car No. 2sOl
conveyed them to their destination.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
WORK OF MUNIcIPAL COURT

At this mornings session of Munich
pal Court Judge Ball disposed of the
following cases: Mary A. Mccormick
harboring a vicious dog, So and costs
John Cassidy, disorderly conduct. 50
and costs; Mary Shearer. disorderly
conduct, George Geonarks, assault and
battery dismissed: Anthony and
Joseph McLevish. runaway boys, were
committed to the custody of Agent
Stout. After court Mrs. Mccormick
turned the dog over TO Dog Catcher
kopp, who asphyxiated It,
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WORLDS CHAMPION swoRDsMAN

Professor Pavese the champion
swordsman of the world. will fence in
German Hall July o. with Professor
Martin, Of New York. for $500 a side
for points. Professor pavese carries 2
number of medals from foreign coun-
tries. and also the championship belt,
which he won for defeating Duncan
Ross in New York on September 8.
1895. Professor Paveso is the man who
Offered to fight the Spanish Lieutenant
Carranza. who had issued a challenge
to General Lee and Captain Sigsbee
last year.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
HAD HIs 10 RRoKnN

Chester Ray, aged II years, living at
Second and Shipley streets, while at
work this morning in the Diamond
State Steel Company's plant, had his
leg broken by a bar of iron falling on
it. He was taken to the Homeopathic
Hospital by the Phoenix ambulance.
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WANT A sTAMp AGENcY

a number Of the patrons and Off
cials of the Pennsylvania railroad
want a stamp station established al
the Union News stand in the railroad
station. IL is claimed that one is
needed there as much as anywhere in
the city, and would be a great benefit
TO the public. Postmaster Browne is
now considering the matter of stamn
agencies and will Try to meet the needs
of the whole city as soon as his plans
are approved by the Washington au-
thorities.
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DIsLocATRD ms KNEEcAp.

Andrew c. Gray is suffering with an
injured leg. He fell some years ago
and dislocated his kneecap. which has
more or less been troublesome ever
since. Last evening. while calling on
friend, he made a misstep and fell.
iniuring it the second time.
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suFFERING IRON DoG BIrE.

John Jeferis. a Western Union mes
senger boy, is suffering from the result
of a dog bite inflicted Saturday last.
Young Jefferis lives beyond Eleventh
street bridge. He was delivering a
message in the vicinity of Seventh
and Church streets on Saturday last,
when the dog rushed at him. sinking
its teeth in his leg. Jefferis was riding
a bicycle at the time. Dr. W. p. Miller
was called in attendance and dressed
the wound. Jeneris says the dog be-
longs to Mrs. Mary Mccormick.
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DIED

CARLIN.-In this city. on July a.
1899, Mary j., wife of John Carlin,
aged 45 years.
Relatives and friends are invited To
attend her funeral, from the residence
Of her husband, No. l0S East Fifth
street, on Monday morning, July II, at
o'clock. Requiem mass as st. Mary's
X. c. Church. Interment at Cathedral
Cemetery.
Philadelphia papers please copy.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
Crosby & Hill.
COS, GOT and 6O9 Market ST.

Saturday we commence our
usual sample sale of ladies'
and mems medium and Sum
mer weight underwear Why,
the value you get is enormous.
Jersey rib and plain vest as
you like them; Lisle thread
and Egyptian cotton, finest
| in the market and at less
price than common vests. The
value is so great that we need
only say that the sale of them
will commence on Saturday.
The sale of the Mill End
Samples will be continued un-
Ill all are sold. There is no
doubt but that the best value
ever offered in this city or any
other we gave to our custom
ers on last Wednesday A
fresh lot Of them will be on the
counter each day until all are
sold.
Note well the prices OF the
Sample Underwear.
Ladies Jersey Rib from zoe
to Ioc.
Ladies' Jersey Rib from 25c
to I3c.
Ladies' Jersey Rib from 3Sc
and soc to 25c.
Men'sVests from 25c to Isc
Mems Vests from soc and
| 75c to 2sc
Mems Vests from s., 81 IS
and.$I.5o to soc.
Looking forward to prosper
Gus times the manufacture
made this lot better than we
have ever had them, and you
know what extraordinary bar
gains you have had from us.
Saturday a manufacturer S
stock of Ladies Shirt Waists
at just half price. The lot
that we will sell at soc is the
finest 81 waist that has been
in the market; ought not to
last more than one hour.
500 Waists, worth il, for
soc.
1873 Waists, worth S1.2s,
Tor csc.
Children's Hose 12o pair
Children's Summer weight
Jersey Rib Bicycle Hose, I5c
and ISc
Ladies Hose-36o pair La
dies full regular made Hose
at I5c pair
Mems Hose - 24S pair
Mems seamless black and tan
Hose, double heels and toes,
at Ioc pair.
Ladies Suits and Separate
Skirts all reduced. Time to
buy is now
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HAS ISSUED A CERTIFICATE.

LITTLE ISABELLA MBRIDE CAME
TO HER DEATH BY ACCIDENTAL
DROWNING.
Coroner Vandever has issued a GER
tifcate Of death byaccidental drowning
IN the case OF 4-year-old Isabella Nc
Bride, who was drowned in the mill
race at Rockford yesterday.
The coroner investigated the case
this morning and found there was nc
reason to hold an inquest, as the facts
m the case were plain. Isabella was
sitting on the banks of the race watch
ing little boy digging fishing worms
and when she arose must have lost her
balance and falling overheard, struck
her head against stone, which rem
dered her unconscious.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

It appears that one of the Kentucky
candidates for governor took the pains
to blow out the gas before retiring the
other evening. He was discovered in
time to prevent another victory for the
octopus. us.-Washington Post.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

The British have resolved that
Americans shall not secure control of
the Lakes of Killarney. Il is respect
fully pointed out that it was Tam
many that was endeavoring to buy in
the lakes.-Philadelphia North Ameri-
can
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
NOW A SAINT

A Mormon saint by the name Of
George. b. Matson, of Salt Lake City,
Utah, is in Philadelphia. He was born
in Wilmington and early in life Joined
the Mormon Church in Illinois. He
took part in the exodus from Illinois,
and later accompanied the second one
from Omaha.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
GAsoLINE srovn ExpI.onEs-

A gasoline stove exploded at $50
o'clock this morning in the residence
of Frank Nishenbaum, No. 225 Shipley
streets, setting fire to and destroying
about $40 worth of clothing. The
Fame Hose Company was called out,
but did not go into service.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
WILL TRAVEL SOUTH.

Car Dispatcher George B. Minnick,
of the p. W. & B. railroad who resides
in Chester. has completed arrange
nents for an extended Southern trip
during the month Of September. He
will be accompanied by his wife and
family.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

Both Regular Republicans and
Union Republicans are quiet
ly building their fences for next years
primaries and general election. There
is lite prospect Of the two organizs
tions compromising their differences
the feeling Of bitter antagonism having
been intensified by the recent city
election.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
WORKING FOR REUNION.

A meeting of the committee on leg
islative reunion viii be held on Thurs
day, July 27, when preliminary ar
rangements will be made. Secretary
Robert NJ Burns will send letter to
each legislator to learn his choice of a
date for departing on the trip.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
A snIALL nLAzr-

a slight fire occurred in the resi-
dence of Michael Ryan, No. 212 West
Fourth street. yesterday morning,
caused by one of his children setting
Gre to the lounge while playing with
matches.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
SOCIAL ANp PERSONAL NoTEs.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.
Miss Helen s. Hume has as her
guest Miss Bertha c. Knaus, Of Phila-
delphia.
Charles NJ. Smith and family are
spending the Summer at Chadds Ford
Harry Lowe and family are Summer
ing near Charlestown, Md
Miss Juliette c. Lea has returned to
Smyrna after a visit to her aunt, Mrs.
William Lea.
Miss Emma Cooper has returned to
Dover after a visit TO friends here.
Mrs. Edward Golding is visiting in
Trenton.
Miss Nora Hargrove, of Dover, has
been visiting in the city.
otbo Nowland went to Ogden, Pa.
yesterday.
Miss Nellie Rash, of Dover is visit
ing in the city.
Miss Carrie Collins, of Philadelphia,
is visiting friends in Wilmington.
Walter d. Walls is visiting his par
ents, in Dover.
Miss Ethel Eason is entertaining
Miss Anna Nelson, of Laurel
Mrs. John W. Lane left to-day for
Laurel to see her mother, who is seri-
ously Ill.
Miss Carrie Hettrick of No. 119 King
street has just returned from an ex-
tended trip to Virginia and North
Carolina, where she visited relatives
and friends.
Miss May r. Traynor and Master
Francis Traynor are visiting in West
Chester.
Miss Irene webber spent yesterday
in Philadelphia.
Magistrate Kelley is at Atlantic City
Charles c. Guyer and Sylvester ID.
Townsend will go to Atlantic City to-
morrow.
George NJ. Jones, of Dover, was in
town to-day
Tilghman Johnston and family have
gone to Portage Lake, Maine. for the
Summer
Lewes, registered at the Hotel Will
mington yesterday afternoon.
Miss Martha Shaw is spending q
month in New York.
Mrs. John Conahan of Kembleville,
Pa. has been visiting in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. James Knots have
gone to Philadelphia, where they VIII
make their future home.
The Misses Lewis, of Kembleville,
have been spending several days here.
Miss Jennie Moore, of Chicago, is
visiting her sister, Miss Mary e. Moore.
Mrs. Bayard Watson. of Toughkena-
mon, is spending a week in Whining
ton.
Mrs. Mary e. Minors and Miss Eliza
beth Minors are in Philadelphia for a
week.
Richard Barnard has returned from
Kennett Square.
Mrs. o. w. Everett and daughter are
in the Adirondacks.
Miss Lillian Schofeld, Of Philadel-
phia, is visiting Miss Anna G. Sim
mons, of this city.
Miss May b. Hyde and Miss Clara
Hyde are spending two weeks in FL
mira, n. Y.
Merritt n. Willis. of Middletown,
was in Wilmington this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. William w. Draper left
to-day for Islip, Long Island where
they will spend their vacation.
Miss Nan Evans, Of Milford, is Wis
iting in the city
Miss Lucy Connell is the guest Of
Miss Anna Rigdon, at Avondale, Pa.
Mrs. W. w Smith has returned from
Atlantic City.
Mrs A. ID. Muhlhausen is spending a
few days at J.. r. I<ilmer's country
residence in Brandywine hundred.
Mrs Bertha Smith and daughter
Elizabeth, and Miss Lillian Guthrie
are spending the Summer at Jenners-
] .rf1I. ID,
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
HOT WEATHER CLOTHING,

Bargains in Straw Hats and SUM
mer Underwear at Ross. 2l0 Market
street. All new goods OF this season.
bought IN case lois from the mills direct
and selling az prices guaranteed the low
est Spaiding's summer f>lq Baseball
Tennis a1d Coli Gods fstcoua noor)
New ficycl. and Athletic laepa rtmenis
Open Tuesday. Friday and Saturday
evenings.
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10 IMPROVE BUILDINGS.

Salem, July 14.-At a meeting Of the
County Board of Freeholders plans
were presented for the charging ana
improving of the present county build
ings. The total cost Of the proposed
improvements will amount to aboue
IS17 900.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
A SURVEY IN SIGHT

George b. Money, Of Delaware CITY.
was in town again to-day He saws
that he is arranging for a preliminary
survey of the route of the New Castle
and Delaware City electric railway.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
GENERAL VISITING HERE.

General w. c. Jackson, national
commander Of the G. A. r., is visiting
Daniel Ross. General Jackson is one
Of the most prominent men in Grand
Army circles.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
DEATH oF JOHN sLAY.

John Slay, a well-known Democrat
of near Dover, died at his home yes
terday, aged 81 years. He was mem
ber of the Delaware Legislature in
1864 and recorder of deeds for Kent
county in 1871.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
ROAD COMMISSIONERS FOOLED.

Several road commissioners came to
Wilmington to-day to have their ac-
counts audited. They believed that the
work was to be done at the Court
House by the auditors recently appoint
ed. In this they were mistaken, for
the auditors are now merely having thu
books lodged inthe office of the clerk
Of the peace preparatory to the audit.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
in THE SOCIAL WORLD
Various Matters of Interest
to Wilmington People.

All communications intended for inser-
tlon IN this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care Of the Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be written
on one side Of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

Dreyfus is reported TO have forgotteA
how to put sentences together-Chi-
cago Times-Herald. Here is an oppor-
tunity for some OF our yellow journals
to get reporter to their liking.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
rRoLLEY wIRE BRokE-

The overhead wire Of the City Rail-
way Company broke at Thirtieth and
Market streets last night about 11.30
O'Clock. Travel was delayed for an
hour
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
DOVER TEACHERS Fr.rcrrD

Dover's Board Of Education elected
Miss Sallie Pardee. Miss Lamb ana
Miss Lizzie Hutton teachers in the
Dover grammar schools, to succeed
Miss Goodwin, Miss Wise and Miss Will
son.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

BY the time that the solicitors in the
Oxy-Hydrogen case have traversed all
the different lines Of litigation gas will
have ceased to be used as an illumi-
nant and something better will have
replaced it as a fuel. It is a fight to
a finish, with the finish a long way
of.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

victory, having larger and more atten-
tive congregations than he used to have
when Jim was simply an ordinary,
everyday sluggcr.
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KNOCKED DOWN BY wHFEI.MAN

Carl Wilson, a small boy residing on
Bennett street. was knocked down by
an unknown bicyclist yesterday after
noon. Several persons ran to the boys
assistance, but found that he was more
frightened than injured.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

Aguinaldo must talk with his blink
ers on. He appears to be utterly OBJ
livious to the gravity Of the situation
in which he is placed.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

Richard Croker's European expert
ence has convinced the world that he
can run men better than horses.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

If reducing the tariff to revenue
basis viii break up the trusts. the
sooner the reduction is made the soon
er the people VIII benefit.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

II Aguinaldo viii come down the tree
and be good we will make him captain
Of the Manila baseball club.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

William Dean Howells says that
genius is merely hard work. Did VII
liam ever thin corn?
Evening journal., 1899-07-14
Trcnlmonf for h1lseraIi'

TrcUfmCGf Tor Miserable
Men. freC. Neukucss,
nerNcUs waste. secret losses.
decline. cured by our csr.ii..ss-
siVe lncl huis. Nondcrfu
applifnctaul remedies sfn.
Oh friUi and cpf 0ol. Nc
advunyc r.ly rcOIiftd. nc
COD scheme. infiu tiOl
OF suIrcmc value, l;nNhtrt
else ohtaiuahle, sent free
: CO. buffalo. Ny.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

General Wheeler is not In this war as
Mckinley campaign document.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

Alger talks and holds on. while an the
world wonders.
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

Champion Jenries father is a.
preacher who is. by reason Of his sons
Evening journal., 1899-07-14

We wonder if Captain Anthony Hig-
gins will ever yet his wreck off Of the
DUPONT Manacles?