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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
SEAMAN GUIsE CONVICTED

OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND
BATTERY IN THE DELAWARE
RIVER.
George Guise was convicted befor,
Judge McMlchael IN Count No. /, IN
Philadelphia, Of aggravated assault and
battery on Philip L. Lynch. the captain
Of an oyster boat lying in the lower Della.
ware river. Gulse attacked Lynch while
the latter was asleep in his berth on the
night Of May Q last. and stabbed him in
the throat with a butcher knife In a
struggle to prevent further injury
Lynchs hands were badly cut Lynch
said that Guise assaulted him becaus,
he would not put Gulse ashore.
Gulse, in his own defense, alleged that
there was a conspiracy between the cap.
tain and the other members OF the crew
to put him overheard, and that they
We're telling It all around that he was
crazy, When he attacked Lynch he be.
lieved a signal had been given to carry
out the plot. The prosecuting attorney
said Guise's mind was evidently unbal.
anced Judge McAiichael suspended sen.
tence and appointed commission to IN
qulre into Guise's mental condition. Guls,
was sent to prison.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
FIGHT FOR COLLECTORS
Contests in Progress in Com
missioner Lynn's District.
DEMOCRATS TO SETTLE TEEN

MANY MEN WHO ASPIRE TO COL
LEC'r TAXES IN THE RURAL HUN
DRDDs OF THIS coUNTY-NUTs
FOR THRpE DEMOCRATS TO
CRACK.
The three Democratic members Of the
Levy Court are apparently ina snarl
over the appointment OF tax collector.
for the hundreds composing the First
district, which is represented by Com
missioner John Lynn. Republican.
Upon the three Democratic commission
crs falls the duty Of making these ap-
poinments, and, as they are outside
their own districts, there must be give
and take In the transaction. Thil Is
what Is giving the asplrauts conslderab
uneaslnoss.
There Is no trouble In Wilmington hun
dred. General John =. Donahoe VIII
most likely succeed himself for the
Northern district, and Lewis Dlckey for
the Southern district. In Brandywlne
hundred there Is spirited contest
among William +. Husbands. the pres
ent collector, Joseph Handy, Jr.. George
Bigger and Newton L. Grubb. The favor.
ite sons OF Christlana hundred In this
connection are George Mcintyre present
Incumbent, John Ramsey, Thoma1 c.
Kane and Robert Blake,y. The real fight
is between Mcintyre and Blakely. Frank
Baldwin leads the list IN MIN Creek hun
dred. with Bernard Duross. Charles E,
Dempsey and Henry Durnall lined 'ur
against him. Baldwin believes that he
viii win out on his admirable record OF
the past, burt the matter Is not settled
by any manner Of means.
In the rural Democratic districts there
are but two contests. John w Morrison
II White Clay Greek hundred. IS pracGi.
cally unopposed. The same may be sal.
Of Joseph b. ORourke. Of Pencader; Johr
r. Hayes, OF New Castle: L. c. Scott o.
st. Georges, and Edward Hart Of Appo
quinimink. In Red Lion hundred Rich
ard T. Cam and Daniel w. Cush have
locked horns, while in Blac0bird hun
dred Richard c.. Brockson and George c
Rothwell are opposing each other. Mel
who profess to know say that botn Cam
and Brockson will be appointed
Whether the three Democratic commits
sioners Will be able to adjust their diner
ences by Tuesday, is a question whc
that day alone viii answer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
MORE TROUBLE FOR JoCIs.
NOW UNDER AlRREST FOR DE
FRAUDING AGNES GALUMLOW-
SKI OUT OF S236.5O

Agnes Galumi5wslS,, a Polish woman,
living over Eleventh stredt bridge,
Want before Clerk oil The Municipal
Court S. S. Adams this mcrning and
sw'ore out "A warrant fer Ihe arrest OF
Antanns J0cs. for defrarthbrg her Mt
OF S236G0 ON MarchI 2S, 1899.
The warrant was taken no the Court
House and placed I'M the hands on S.aHa
Detective McVey. wh0 served it ON
JOois. This latter wals just malStng prep
arations TO give bail lni other cases
alslant5t him.
David j. Reiinlhantlt JOcs' attorney
says that he docs mot think his cpoml
villa he able to give bond.
no is aileged that Jocis approached
Mrs. GaEUmlCwski amid wantdi 20 sell
her the house IN which she lived fol
81 600, amid which rs owneh by a MIR
Bradford. The woman told Jocis she
had but 5000, and he volunteered tc
take thla amount anil pay The balance
himself. allowing hvr TO repay him
Mrs. Ga'nmlowslSi accepted tina puopo.
sition and pa5d the money but. lealn-
.Tlg OF the dacerelonl I-ara'red upu
hkr. had Jocis ARRESTED.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
BACK FROM AUSTRIA.

HENRY C. CARPENTER MAY DE
eide TO REMAIN In AMERICA AT
TER A LONG RESIDENCE ABROAD.
Henry c. Carpenter formerly assistant
superintendent Of free schools Of Della
ware Is visiting Professor James H.
Groves, his old chief in this city. He
went abroad several years ago as United
States commercial agent at Feurt, Ger
many. Two years ago he was replaced
by Republican. Afterwards he went &C
Vienna, Austria, as an assistant to the
consui-general. When a vice-consul wa.
appointed to take his place he devoted
himself to newspaper and magazin,
work with gratifying success.
He came over on the Westernland and
reached Wilmington last evening, and q
certain projects materialize he will re
main IN the United States.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The P, W. & b. railroad gatekeepers'
houses In this city are being given a coat
Of paint.
The Colored NJ. +. Conference. which
was to have been held in Chester. has
been transferred 70 this city
There viii be a nomination of officers
of the Warren A. A. on Monday night.
The street bed at the intersect tion OF
Eighth and Tatnan streets Is being re-
paired under direction of Street Commits
sioncr Pierson.
"A number Of Wilmingtonians yester-
day attended the performance Of Pawnee
Blls Wild West show, at New Castle.
Henry Glenn, Of Philadelphia, will
speak on Socialism In the Smith Build
ing. No. 6lOia Market street, on Sunday.
at I.30 p. m. Free to all.
Tho strawberry festival in West Pres
byteIlan Church closed last evening.
The Wilmington Training School
baseball team Will play the New Castle
High School team here to-day
AT the meeting Of the directors Of the
Equitable Guarantee and Trust Company
yesterday afternoon, the old officers were
reelected.
Howard Y Truman. Of Tenth and
Monroe streets, will be buried tomorrow
afternoon at Wilmington and Brandywne
Cemetery
THE Brownson team, Of this city, Will
play the Wynnewood team, Of Phnadel-
/ phia, at Front and Union streets <o-day.
-The Central High School baseball
team. OF Philadelphia, yesterday deteated
/ the Morrison Preparatory school team
OF this city, by the score Of 10 D.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
WRONGDOERS LASHED.
BIG CROWD SAW PRISONERS
WHIPPED AT NEW CASTLE,

AMONG THEM THE OFFICIALS OF
TWO PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
JAIIs-THE PRISONERS AND THE
GRIMES FOR WHICH THEY WERE
PUNISHED.
New Castle, May 2O.-An unusually
large number Of convicts were whipped
at the jail her to-day. and a larger
crowd than usual saw the convcts re-
ceivo their punishment.
The victims Of the law and their crimes
were as follows:
Alexander Funney, colored for larceny
10 lashes and six months Imprisonment
William eBaton, eolored. for larceny, 1C
lashes and six months imprisonment.
John Green. colored. for larceny II
lashes. four months Imprisonment.
Henry Nash, colored, larceny j
lashes. six months Imprisonment
Herman Shorter, colored, larceny, Il
lashes, six months Imprisonment.
Ulysses G. Milton. colored. larceny, Il
iashes, eight months imprisonment.
Charles Smith. colored, larceny, i
lashes six months Imprisonment.
Henry ftalls clloieuf ldlctugf ~ lA9ipH
six months Imprisonment.
John McCarty, white larceny, j
lashes, four months Imprisonment.
crhayles williams, colored, larceny, 2
lashes. six months Imprisonment.
George Wright, white, larceny, 2
lashes, six months imprisonment.
Henry Aul. white. larceny, o lashes, 81,
months inprdsonment
George Milton, colored, breaking into
house with attempt to commit larceny
20 lashes, one hour in pillory and on
i year Imprisonment
Henry Harden, colored. breaking int
a house with intent to commit larceny
20 lashes and one hour In pillory.
Among the most interested spectator
were General Superintendent Robert c
| Wetherwell and, Of tn two Philadelphia
county jalls. Moyamensing, at Tenth an
Reed streets. Philadelphia, and the on
at Holmesburg; Deputy Superintendent
Charles A. Abel. Of the prison at Holmes
burg. and several trustees Of the tw
iails.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
BROsIUs FOR MAYOR.

PROHIBITIONISTS SELECTED HIN
AT THEIR CONVENTION LAST
EVENING.
At the Prohibition convention held last
evening. George w. Todd presiding. a
platform was adopted. and the following
ticket nominated:
Mayor-d.ewis w. Brosius.
President OF CITY Council-Ashton r
Tatnan.
City Treasurer-Edwin G. Sutton.
Assessor for Northern dlstrict-Josepi
II. Gibson.
Assessor for Southern distrct-wnliau
+. Shumar.
Members CT Council:
First ward-Andrew NJ Price.
Second ward-Hugh Toner
Third ward-John r. Bradbury.
Fourth ward-Charles E. Wilson.
Fifth ward-AIoses Heath.
Sixth ward-Albert Sergeant.
Seventh ward-Wnliam II. Ferguson.
Eighth ward-William L. Nichols.
Ninth ward-Alfred Ironheld.
Tenth ward-P. p. McColley.
Eleventh ward-John W. Harris.
Twelfth ward-Oscar s. Appleby.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20

West Chester. May 2O-The CONVERSIONS
OF the new Model School building was
laid yesterday afternoon, uhe ceremonies
being conducted by the graduating class
OF the State Normal School, with Presi-
dent William Irwin On charge. A tin
box, containing copies OF newspapers,
with a list Of this years students Of the
school and an account of the senior
class's trip to Washington, school cata-
logue. constitutions Of the Moore and
Ryan Societies and United States coins,
was placed in the stone. Addresses were
made by Alfred p. Reid. member Of the
board Of trustees, and Dr. G. NJ. Philips,
principal Of the school.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
SIX LITTLE COONs.

HELD UP A PEDDLER AND COM
PBDLED HIM TO GIVE EACH A
TOY.
Six little colored boys. whose names
could not be learned, held up peddler
THE other afternoon ON Brandywlne rail-
road bridge and made him hand out q
pin-wheel to each of them.
The urchins followed the man from the
Pullman car shops yard gate to the
bridge and there stopped MIN, refusing ts
let him go across until he gave them
each one Of the toys. After he had done
so they let him go. while they went on
playing with their toys.
The boys ranged in age from to j
years
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20

BOY hlk WAS isitfVI HALF NAkED
UPON THE STREETS LAST sATUR.
DAY N1GHT-IDENTFIED sREN-
GER AS THE MAN WHO WENT OUT
OF THE HOUSE WITH HIM.
Alfred Spencer was held In $1,000 bail
for upper court by Judge BAN this morn
ing on a charge OF highway robbery upon
John /. Boyer. OF Marydel.
Boyer testified that on Saturday night
last he went into the Merritt House
Front and French streets. and purchased
drink of gin.
After drinking the stun he went out
and met Spencer. whom he did not know.
standing on the corner, about O'Clock
The two engaged In conversation and
finally at Spencers suggestion. he went
up the street" This Is the last Boyer
claims to know Of his whereabouts until
some three hours later. when he came to
on French street near Blouth's Hotel. lie
was then minus his coat vest. shoes. hat.
number Of bills for goods purchaser
in Baltimore, his check book, ZOO mile
age book on the Pennsylvania railroad.
about two-thlrds used up scarf pin.
number OF letters and papers. packet
knife and 81 IN money or about S25 total
valuation.
Boyer stated that he did not remom-
ber where he went, but positively denies
taking a drink with Spencer either be-
fore or after ne left the saloon He has
no recollection Of being struck where he
was robbed, nor can he recall anything
| that haDDcned to him.
William Walker testified to having seen
Spencer in the West Yard on Monday
morning, and that the latter approached
him and asked him regarding the time OF
trains going down the Delaware railroad
Spencer pulled out mileage book and
asked him regarding the use of It. The
book had the name OF John J. Boyer
upon the inside OF the cover. The de-
fendant was held for court.
| William Galloway was arraigned alsc
as being one Of the men connected with
the Boyer robbery Mr.. Boyer testified
to seeing Galloway in Mundy Brothers
saloon on Saturday night last. but hat
no conversation with him. He was stand
ing close beside him when he took
drink, but did not leave the place witt
him nor did he recollect seeing him az
| terwards.
AS this was all the testimony, Judg'
Ball discharged the defendant. Tn
theory OF the police IS that some on
put knockout drops" in Boyer's drinl
while rhe saloonkeeper's back was turn
ed. Spencer has a record well known t.
the police.
The following cases We're also dispose
of at this mornings session OF court
John, O'Day drunk and disorderly, 81
and costs; James Hannesbery, disorderl
conduct and begging upon the streets
so and costs James Brown, colored, tres
pass on the property Of Liveryma
George Whlteman. dismissed; Henriett
Wardel and Mary Aulxer, disorderly cor
duct former $ and costs, latter dis
charged
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
AN ORDER OF ADOPTION.

GRANTED TO MRS. DEBORAH a.
ROsELL THIS MORNING BY JUDGE
SPRUlANCE.
The petition Of Deborah A. Resell to be
permitted to adopt Leroy Janvier, a
minor, was granted by Judge Spruance,
who sat in, Orphans Court this morn
ing.
Colonel Benjamin Nields presented the
petition Of Benjamin Peters. Jr., to make
a judgment a lien on the recognlzance
interest OF Walter +. Southgate and
Harry c. Southgate.
Clara J. Van Trump was appointed
guardian OF William h. Van Trump.
Francis II. Law was appointed guar
dian Of Holstein H.. Meta NJ. and Edith
b. Long, and an order was granted au-
uhorizing her to sell the minors Interest
In certain real estate.
George A. Elliott. administrator OF
William r. Perrett. was granted an or
der to senl real estate to pay debts OF the
deceased.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
WOOD PULLEYs.
One 32 In; 6lk in. face; 2A in. bore.
One Is in: IN. face; 2% In. bore.
IRON PULLEYS.
One IS In; 5 In. face; 1% In. bore.
One IS in; in. face; 1% in. bore.
Two 90 In; 2i5 In face; IL In. bore.
One 10 in; 3la In. face; rs In. bore.
One 9A in; "a In. face; in. bore.
One 8 In; 81 In face; 1% In. bore.
One in; s in. face; 1% In. bore.
One 16 In; in. face; "a in. bore.
One IN; in. face; IL in. bore.
HANGERS, ETC.
t'air 20 inch; 2h inch bore.
Pair 10 inch; IL inch bore.
Pair 10 inch; ~ inch bore
Six blocks for hangers.
-Four sets oil cups.
slxty-six wood screws and bolts.
SHAFTING.
Six feet, 2H inch.
Six feet, ~ inch.
Five feet, inch, 1& inch.
Four and a-half feet, 1% inch.
Shaft coupling, 1% inch bore.
One shifter, with tight and loose pulle,
for platen press.
Half dozen wooden double stands
Dozen pairs cases.
All will be sold cheap.
Apply at
EVENING JOURNAL OFFICE.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
REAL ESTATE.

FOR SAIsE.-BuMding lot 25x11O feet.
northeast corner Twenty-ifth and Wash
ington streets. For sale cheap. Inquire
Joseph HESS, Gil Tatnall street.
FOR RENT.-Fine new dwelling, N. e.
corner Third and King streets. Is rooms
and bath. Heated by hot water. All
modern improvements. Suitable for
boarding house. Apply
M. GRADY, 800 King street.
COUNTRY residence for remit will
rent for the Summer my residence, "IIin
Top Farm" In Red Lion hundred. House
furnished; sixteen rooms; six thousand
gallon-tank Of spring water; stabling for
seven horses; box stalls; room for eight
carriages; coachman's bedroom in tower
house; one-half mile from Reybold sta
ton. Inquire Of LEVI c. BIRD.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
ORDERED TO BOSTON

Orders were given the bark Oakbank
oBr), from Pasersoean, Java, which ar
rived Wednesday at the Delaware Break
water, 10 proceed to Boston TO discharge
her cargo Of sugar A number Of vessels
reaching the Brealzwater for orders. re-
Gently from Java, have been sent to Bas-
ton. Steamer Falls OF Keltie (Br), from
that island, was also ordered to go to the
Massachusetts capital. for which she sail
cd Thursday afternoon. Bark Saltwater
(Br), from IloFlo, Philippine Islands
which reached the Breal1water Wednes-
day, was Thursday ordered TO New York
Awaiting orders is the bark Fonmosa
(Br) from Java, which arrived at ths
BrealSwater on the 5th instant.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
HE CAME PRrRAIREn.

The police have learned that HENRY
A. Wilson. OF Philadelphia. who as
saulsed George Montague on Weakness
day might last with a baseball bat.
brought the weapon with him from
Philadelphia on THE day the assault was
committed Wilson is saad TO be a
prominent citizen OF THE Quaker City,
but refuses to say anyiihing concerninq
himself. Wilson has retained Sylvester
q Townsend as his COUNSEL
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
CONDITION THE SAME

George Montague, who was assaulted
on East Second streat "Wednesday
night, still lies in an unconscious com
ditlon at the Delaware GIospltaA DIR.
Palmer, who examined the injured
man immediately after HE was taken TO
the hospital. states that his condition
Is critical.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
LErr FoR Now YORK.

Jonathan w. Aysion left this afternoon
for New York. where he VIII attend the
electrical exhibition which Is now going
on in Madison Square Garden. He will
also make some arrangements for the
coming exhibition here next Fail. Mr..
Aydon will return home tomorrow even
ing
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
JoHN HAIRKTNs BURTED.

John Harlzins, the unfortunate old
man who was found dAnowned Gm a
ditch, was buniied at Cathedral Ceme-
terry to-day, from THE residence OF his
son-inHlaw, Howard ShusBer at Six
teenth street amid Rivarview avenue.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
EXPECTS MANY bids.

THE Board oIf Educatlcm will receive
bids at its medtlng on Monday night
next fer the heating amid ventllaaing Of
the NEW High School bulldlng. As
the work is extensive and Will cost in
the ne'lghlborihocd of $4,000, many bids
are expected.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20

BAPTISM IN THE BRANDYWINE.
There viii be an immersion In the
Brandywine ait the foot of Walnut street
by Rev. A. II. Runner, Of Mt. Pleasant
Baptist Church, 18th and Market streets
on Sunday morning at $50 o'clock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20

Rev. Francis MerriM. of North Baptist
Church, will address the meeting Of the
Railroad Y. NJ. c. A. at Third and Rail-
road on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mr., Hughes will have charge Of the song
service.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
ONE CENT
A BITTER CONTEST ON.
Stats and Curry Fighting
for a Nomination.
FORTUNE SMILES ON srAATs

Sh bNh bM4nLo ON DlAAlO
.UlN1CN REPUBLICANS WILL DE
clrE BETWEEN THE TWO MEN.
FlRjiEINDs OF ADDlCKs MAKING
SllRhNoUS EFFORTS TO POLL
M5RE VOTES THAN TINE REGU-
LIARS.
1ae litOnoon line Union RepubM-
cans are hOlding their primaries. In-
d'lcaGi0ns are Jhat THE result villa be as
follows:
For Mayor-WGlliam B. Clerk.
Fer Preldsrt Ct CITY Council-Joha
H. Graham.
Fer City sollc.tcr-Henay c. Conrad.
For City Treasuuer-Howard H.
Staats.
For Assessor and Coglector of Taxes
fer the Ncrthenn Distrlct-James Mo
Kellvey.
Fer Assessor and Corsactor of Takes
for the Southern Districb-C Charles w.
galloway.
For City Council
First ward-CLarence A. F'orwood.
Second ward-Herbert b. Martini
1hl1rd wardl-Pelrce Could.
Fourth ward-Charles Schulz.
Flith ward-George @. GaIthrie-
Sixth ward-James ]. Patterson.
Seventh ward-Jchn S. Mhfler
Elghlh ward-Zachary TaylCr WIZ
SON.
N.ndh ward-RObert H. Brown.
Tenth ward-Peter II. Bell
Eleventh wnrda-George Russell
Twa,1th warl-Jchn w. MCCOY.
Tue only contest Is for the ncmanR-
tiOn for city treasurer Wlllaam H.
CURRY, the present Incumbent OF the
office, has been nominated by the Reg
u.ar Republicans. To-day he and his
hluni5 are doing all i'm tlhair power to
secure the Ulrlon Republican nomma-
ticrL bslleylrg THAT at wiM be equiva-
ent 20 an election But Howard r.
Staats. cne OF the first men i'm Will
minIgtcn to take up oudgals fer j. I'D
ward Alidicks, Is also am asprant for
THE place ON the ticket. and the proba-
hHlitles are that he win win WlhaAe
Mr.. Curry has a number OF pm m.nenr
i Union Republicans back or hsm, IL ia
believed that the parity workers and a
majority cf the Union Republican
voters are favorable 20 Mr.. Staats.
n They regard Mn Curry as a Union Re
Publican fer THE sake of expediency
wuile there Is no doubt whatever as
TO where Mr. StaaNs stands to-day and
has stood for several years.
4 Ths great aim n the UniOn93epublica
to-day is to poll more votes than the
Regular Ropub.icans did at their pri-
mariRs on "Wednesday. SONS he.leNe
, that the showing VIII be from 1900 to
1000 the Unions having the books
which show who haye and who have
net voted, arh being under no nestrac-
ticn whatever. Regular Republicans
|, wil discredit tO-day's v1te. no matter
what NJ may be. and they viii doubtless
. hive scme ground for their atltude.
The elegtlon on Saturday, June 3, will
/ establish to a flna.ty, the relative nu-
! mefical standing cf the friends ai-h
foes Of the gas man In Wilmington.
) AT every polEing place the Regular
: Republicans have spoilers keeping tab
/ ON the real vote and ready to expose
( amy and AIN padding OF this books.
5 1t is ruomred that There will be troal-
r BILE at some OF THE n. .tllug Places to-day
between the adherenfs cf Staats and
p Curry over an alleged scheme TO inn
4 persOnate VOTERS who belong to the
a Democratic and Regular Republican
e parties.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
ArrENpEp AnuMNI MEErINa.

Father Connolly. of this city,and Father
Brady, Of New Castle, attended the If
teenth annual meeting Of the Alumni As
sociation of the Pontifical College Of
North America, which was held at the
Hotel Walton. Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
DREDGING ABOVE TINE BRIDGE.

DdE-DTIlNti AIoON = TIItIl bftIINII1'
The New York Dredging Company has
finished work as far as the mouth Of the
creek and their plant IS now located
above The railroad cutoff bridge. They
will dredge half way up to Third street
bridge and then back TO the railroad
bridge.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
EsnAPnn BY urMPING

William f. Robinson, who went out in
the country yesterday to look after some
work, came near being badly injured by
kicking horse. He only escaped by
jumping from the carriage.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
TWO RArImCATroN MEErTNGs.

TWO RATIFICATION MEETINGS.
There Will be a meeting Of the Eighth
ward Democrats on Monday night at
the northeast corner Of Eighth and Kirk
wood streets. On the same evening the
Third ward Democrats will meet at Dill
Ions carpenter shop. Both meetings will
be held for the purpose Of ratifying the
ticket.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
sBcRErARY HEAn.D no SPEAK.

SECRETARY HHEALD TO SPEAK.
At the Clayton House on June Z, the
Alumni Association of the Wilmington
High School win hold reunion. A mem-
Der Of each graduating class viii speak
on some pertinent subject. Secretary
William II. Heald, Of the Regular Re-
publican State Central Committee, Will
speak on '"rhe Alumni in Politics"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20
NOTICES

NOTICE.-There viii be a meeting Of
the northwest corner Of Taylor and Kirk
wood streets, on Monday evening, May
p, at s o'clock. A good attendance is de-
sired.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-20

VALUE OF PURITY IN ICE CREAM
Cannot be over-estfmated.a and pure cream
can only be obtained from pure ingredi-
ents. COxes cream Is always pure.
Phones, 736. Families supplied.