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Evening journal., 1899-08-02
ALGER's LAST ACT.

One OF the last acts of Secretary OF
War Alger, who surrendered his port
folio yesterday, was to write an open
letter to the American people He
says that he lis led to make the state
ments on account Of the many criti-
cisms which have been made by the
public press, and especially on account
OF a recent article which appeared in
the LohdonTimes, containing assertions
which Have no foundation in truth"
1t is unfortunate for Mr.. Alger that
the press and people Of this country
are fully and firmly convinced that he
was incompetent to administer the af-
fairs of his department during such a
grave national crisis as that through
which we have just passed. He might
write a statement every day during the
balance of his life, and the public esti-
mate of him would not change in his
favor. But for the war with Spain he
would doubtless have retained the con-
fidence Of the people, for there would
have been nothing special to test his
capacity and show his weakness.
Secretary Alger made many mistakes
which his statement neither touches
nor e1tenuates. They may have been
due to influences which beset him. but
they were mistakes neyerthe-
less, and he Will never re-
cover from their effects. The treat
ment he accorded General Miles was
OF itself sufficient to damn him in the
American mind. which loves, above all
other things, fair play. Prejudice,
prodigality. perversity and incompe-
tency marked his path throughout the
struggle. These things exasperated the
people and discouraged the soldiers.
They gavo birth TO gross abuses in the
service, especially in that part of II
which should have been most exempt
the volunteer branch. While the coun-
try was willing to sink partisan feel
ing and go into the night as a people,
Secretary Afger and those about and
under him lost no opportunity to play
politics. They did it until the people
grew disgusted and demanded his re-
moval and the appointment Of a man
in whom they could put thair trust He
is gone. The nation returns him b
his native state Michigan is making
the claim that he is a martyr The ma
tion does not so view It. Fer his pres
ent position he has no one but himself
TO blame
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
IuDGMENr nor pLAINTIFF.

In Magistrate Daley's Court this
morning Dominceo Bernardo brought
suit against Antonio Shorn for claim
of $3.75 for rent due for a room and a
store. After hearing the evidence the
magistrate gave judgment for the full
amount with costs to the plaintif.
Horace Greedy Knowles represented
Shorn and put in an Offset claim OF
1915, which viii allow the case to he
appealed. Both parties come from
near Elkton.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02

There is no occasion for Whining
tonians to become alarmed over the
prevalence OF yellow fever at Hampton,
Va. It is true that the New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad con-
meets us with that section Of Virginia,
but the quarantine restrictions are SO
rigid that there is little doubt but that
the disease viii be confined to the Sol.
diers Home and its immediate en-
vironments.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
RESCUED FROM DROWNING.

Edward Parsons, boy, while boat
ing in the Brandywine creek, near
kirkwood Park, fell overheard and
came near drowning. His cries We're
heard for several blocks and attracted
a great deal of excitement After a
hard struggle he was rescued by two
other boys who were in the same boat
and sent to his home.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
CONTEST AMONG GIRLS.
FOR THE HONOR OF UNWILLING
OF A FOUNTAIN IN CHESTER


FOR THE HONOR OF UNWILLING
OF A FOUNTAIN IN CHESTER
TOWN.
Chestertown, Nd, Aug. 2.--Chester-
town has just gone through an excit-
ing contest for the honor Of unveiling
new public fountain which the Ladies'
Town Improvement Association has
secured. 1t was proposed to bestow
this honor upon the young woman who
would secure the largest number of
votes at five cents a vote. The cam
paign started of with Miss Ida Orem
Smith, the 6-year-old daughter of
Charles S. Smith. and Miss Rebecca
Aldridge, daughter sf another mer-
chant, leading a long list Of candidates.
The contest continued to increase In
Interest until Monday. Women took
the street for campaigning purposes,
bulletins were posted and gradually
the fountain fund assumed surprising
proportions. After o'clock the stand
ing of the two contestants was kept a
profound secret, and interest ran high.
To cap the climax, at two minutes be-
fore 10 o'clock a man planked down
800 for little Miss Smith. securing
her selection by majority of 1864
votes.
The net proceeds from the contest
amounted. to s2Ss.05 The formal un-
yelling will take place within the next
fifteen days.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
a a n MEN MEET

A meeting of the officers and com
rades of the local G.. A. R. posts was
held last night at DUPONT Post rooms,
No. 9O2 King street. and arrangements
made to attend the encampment in
Philadelphia September next A badge
was adopted at the meeting, and will
be worn by the veterans throughout
the state.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
OFFICERs AssUME coNrRoT

These new officers of the Whining
ton and Chester Trolley COMPANY
have assumed their offices. Joseph s.
Lugar general superintendent: Harvey
=. Nandegrift superintendent OF the
Wilmington division: Dr. John Mac
fayden. superintendent of the Chester
division.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02

For many years Harvey b. Vande-
grift has been closely identified with
the Wilmington City railway. He has
been faithful TO the company in all Of
the several positions which he has fill-
ed. and his promotion to the office Of
this division of the Chester Traction
Compauy's service Is well deserved. We
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
CANNoT AccoMMonArn rHEM.

The regular monthly meeting of St.
Michaels Day Nursery and Hospital
Tor Babies was held yesterday after
noon. Reports from the various COM
mittees were read, which were very
satisfactory. This institution has on
nie over thirty applicants, but is un-
able to I'll them. owing to insufficient
room
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
GuEsrs or HoWARp PYLE.

Howard Pyle, the artist, gave his an
nual birthday party at his beautiful
Summer home, near Chadd's Ford,
yesterday. His guests were his stu
dents and a few personal friends. Pro-
fessor Porter, OF this city, added to the
pleasure by giving a ventriloquist en-
tertainment. Luncheon was served on
the lawn.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
DIR. COOPER GOES WEST.

Dr. and Mrs Peter Cooper and child
left Wilmington early this afternoon
for Ash Fork, Arizona, for the benefit
of the health Of Dr. Cooper. DR.. j..
Paul Eukens accompanied them as far
as Chicago.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02

Persons owning property in the
neighborhood OF Eleventh and Monroe
streets waited so long for the opening
Of that now that 1t is done, they feel
that the work should be completed by
paving operations. The Board OF Di-
rectors of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment has notified certain Of the own
ers to curb and pave within thirty
days, and it is now in order for the
board to complete its part OF the work
by paving the roadbed of Eleventh
street between Jefferson and Adams
streets, and that Of Monroe street. be-
tween Tenth and Eleventh streets.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
BURNED WHTLE An woRK

Clarence Powell, an employe Of the
Diamond State Steel Company, met
with painful injury while at work
Yesterday. He was working out some
iron bars and in some way he slipped
and falling on the hot metal, seriously
burned his hand.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
COUNT GETTING MATERTAL-

Last evening Count Rocco Dianoorch.
an Austrian, arrived in Wilmington.
he says that he is travelling over the
world inspecting the prison systems of
the several countries which ne visits.
AT the conclusion of his tour he will
write a book on his observations.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
SEVEN ENLISTED TODAY.
RECRUITING OFFICE CLOSED AND
LIEUTENANT DUNN ORDERED
BACK TO CAMP MEADE.

First Lieutenant John M. Dunn re-
ceived an order yesterday to close his
recruiting office and report at Camp
Meade Immediately. The lieutenant
has been very successful during his
stay in this city, having enlisted seven
teen men during the past ten days.
The following men were enlisted and
went to Camp Meade on the 11.25 train
yesterday: Robert Mccullough, George
c. Farrell, John II. Taylor, John Il.
Traynor, Edwin Cannon, Oliver S.
Guthrie and John S. Grant, all of this
city.
1t is expected that the Twenty-eighth
Regiment will ieave about September
10 for the Philippines.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
DIED

RlLEY.-In this city. on the I'd in
slant. Ellen. widow OF John Riley.
aged II years
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral, from the residence
OF her son, James J. Riley, No. 211
Madison street, on Saturday morning
at o'clock High mass at St Pulls
r. c. Church. Interment at New Ca
thedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02

We ask Senators Alice and Abbott
lin all candor If there wasn't just the
least tiny, weeney, winey little bit Of
political chat at Rehoboth on Sunday?
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
DEPOSITORY BANK OPENED.

The National Bank of Wilmington
and Brandywine yesterday opened a
branch depository bank at New Castle.
The building occupied is that formerly
used by the Farmers Bank. at Third
and Delaware streets. Richard S.
Cooper has charge Of the institution.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02

The statement that President Of the
Senate salmons is an aspirant for the
Democratic nomination for the COVER
norship is not founded in fact. His am
bition is 70 represent his district on
the floor Of the State Senate.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02

State Auditor Lingo is Union Re
publican, and we do not imagine that
the Regular Republicans viii feel in
clined to endorse his candidacy for the
gubernatorial nomination Meanwhile.
what is to become of Congressman
Hoifecker's aspirations in that direc-
ton?
Evening journal., 1899-08-02

At this critical time the best thing
for the members Of the Delaware Leg
islature is to remain away from Old
Point Comfort and the surrounding
country. We do not mean that they
should abandon their trip. but merely
make arrangements to go TO some
other place, where the apprehension oi
yellow fever will not spoil the pleasure
Of the members and destroy the peace
OF mind Of those whom they leave at
home
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
TRANSFERS OF PROprRry

The following transfers of property
We're recorded nc the city registry bu-
reau o1ice yesterday. From John and
Annie Coady TO James A. Coady. house
no 1908 Lincoln street; from
same. 20 jeremiah II. Coady. house No.
1910 Lincoln street
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
DREDGING AT MARCUS HOOK

The combination pile driver and
dredge, No. s, Of the Delaware Con-
struction Company left the wharyes to-
DAY in tow Of the tug Philadelphia for
Marcus Hook. where the company has
a contract for dredging.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02

have full confidence in his ability TO
administer the affairs of the Office to
the best interests of both the com-
( |pany and its pairo9s.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Various Matters of Interest
to Wilmington People.

All communications Intended for inser-
ton 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., 1899-08-02

RECOVERED THE TIME-PIECE.
Chief Of Police Dolan has recovered a
valuable clock stolen last week from
the residence of Rev. II. Ashton Henry,
rector of Trinity P E. Church.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
si.oo WILMINGTON TO BALTIMORE
AND II 3rrurprr

Sunday. August 13 the Baltimore and
ONO Railroad Company VIII run a popu-
VIII leave Delaware avenue station al 8 So
A. m. Tickets good on special trains only.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
Protection Against Loss by Fire
and Lightning.
Delaware Insurance Co.

Back Business the Looking
month";
Delaware solts
Of
settlement
a reasonable
II. A. RICHARDSON'S Prest, M c. SMITH Resident Manager
Dover Del $50 Market street
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
HANscoms.

Green Acre Extra Boston Baked
Beans, quart cans. Special this
week, Sc can.
i'n"oOVm y Market str cts
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
As to Our August Sale

Pursuing custom o. years, we
use shis month forthe readjustment
of our stock; lots that have ouly
few. or in some cases one cnly Of a
pattern left, we close ont quickly at
reduced price. And whei a manu-
facturer is found with similar
.. -, o,,.nLh nrn,inn d,,N r,nnnAi al
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

NOTICE.. MARY LOGAN. THE
owner and occupant Of the house situ-
ated "a No ~ kast Front street. in the
Second ward. in the city Of Wilmington,
county Of New Castle and state OF Della
ware. in compliance with the require
ments of the acts of the General Assem-
bly, in such case made and provided. do
hereby give notice that ] shall apply In
writing 10 the Court OF General Sessions
OF the state Of Delaware. I'm and for New
castle county. on Monday. the ltth day
Of September, 1899. being the next term Of
said court for "A license for said house
as an inn or tavern. for the sale therein
OF Intoxicating liquors. in less Quantities
tnan one quart. TO be drunk on the prem
ises. and the following respectable clti-
zens OF said wari at least twelve OF
whom are substantial frcl hoidcrs OF said
ward, recommend the said application.
49,
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
THIS $4,000 SIDEBOARD $500.

CHARTERED Oak, las 54x27 top, bevel Mirror atter
shape, 46x20
stock buy this for the sale we'll We thus do bus
save to customers.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02

A FTER tour Of the markets we
"A can talk of the state OF affairs.
Prices have been and are still adj
vancing on nearly oil goods-every-
thing entering ioto the construction
Of furniture is advancing: lumber,
glass, glue. varnish and hardware
add their share to the cost. Labor
too, was to reckon with; the machine
hand, the cabinet maker and tie
varnisher are being paid higher
wages for their labor. Lumber has
increased in value because it is be-
coming scarce, scarce in fact to All
alarming extent The great timber
lands no longer exist at the ycrv
factory doors. So great has been
the consumption that today the
lumber must be transported at great
expense Apparently 40 remedy for
it, for It's easier to transport lumber
to the factories than to move hum
dreds Of mammoth factories to tile
lumber dishict-go it all goes to =
ward making furniture higher in
price.
Evening journal., 1899-08-02
Somethina TO Lean on

oUHl6IIIIIIY 70 L5dN OF
In hot weather. when you feel 'all done
out. you viii find Diamond Ice a good
thing TO lean onto depend onto brace
up the dropping spirits and give zest to
life
Diamond Ice Is made from city water
doubly altered. germ proof. healthful.
and the only Ice to put into your drinking
water.
DIAnOND ICE co,
Thirteenth and Lombard streets.
Equitable Building, SIN and Shpley sta
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-02
Killed by an Engine.

Benjamin D. Byrd, colorsd, porter In
charge of the Pullman car Tourist. en-
route to Washington, D. c., was struck
and instantly killed last night at North.
east, Md, by train No. 67, New York and
Maryland Division Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad. The Pullman car was on the
rear Of extra No. 107, side- tracked TO allow
the express to pass. Byrd was sitting OF,
the south-bound track watching the ap-
proach Of north-bouud train, when the
express bore down on him, struck him
with such force as to break the s;ep from
from he engine. He was struck on the
back Of the head, which was cavei
In. His right leg was mashed into jelly
and no was otherwise badly bruised and
lnangled, He was 80 years of age and
from letters found on his person his homo
was at 1873 West Twenty Seventh street.
Manhattan, N. Y. His wife lives at tho
Manor Albomarie Park. Asheville, N. @.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-02

George Russell, colored. was arraignod
in the city court this morning on the
charge of keeping a disOrlerly house at
No. / Pinkett's court Columbia Brown
testified that on Monday night there was
keg of bser at the house md this caus Il
aeoneral good time. THIS kept up until
last night. The house is nuisance und
the people cannot slesp owing to the moi %
emanatins from the house. The folks In
that house hnve been on q general spro,
and did not know the day of the week.
William McGonigle deposed that he
stops at tho Fiend, hip Fire Company s
Engine House. Their is considerable noise
ut Russells house every night and tho
crowd then goes into IinketCs court and
causes considerable disorder. The house
Is II nuisance.
Several of the persons who resort to
Russcll's house were called rs witnesses
for the defense. Their testimony was sim.
liar TO that given by tho witnesses for the
Stnte with tho exception that they claim
cd that there was no nuisance at tho
house, The trouble was all on the street.
A fine of $50 and costs was imposed.
Charles II. Groso acknowledged he had
been drunk and that viii in that condl-
tion he had Geen robbed of SIS. Grose had
been at Pcnnsgrove fishing and was re-
turning to his home down the State. A
saloon keeper at Water and Market street
saw the man robbed. The thief ran across
Market street bridge.
Andrew Cathcart was charged with vio-
lating ci Y ordinance The case was dis.
missed as 1t was all an accident Cath
cart collided with another bicycle.
William johnson, colored, was charged
with discharainga n revolver and wi h act
ing in u diso,derly manner. Michael
Hourhtep testified that he heard two sho
and upon going to lhs door Johnson cursed
him. He was fined $40 and costs.
John Joyce, Edward Pierce and William
Murphy were charged with disorderly
conduct They arc part of tho crowd that
has caused trouble at Seventh and Poplar
streets. Tho case was continued until to-
morrow evening"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-02

The following circular has been issued
by the Progressive Friends in reference to
the 47th annual meeting to be held on
June 9, 10 and II.
"rhe world was never moro stirred by
serious problems thar at he present time.
Tho friends of Free Thought and Univer-
sal Brotherhood are cordially invited to
attend this meeting and participate in It's
discu ,slOns.'
The officers are: Frederick Hinckley
OF Philadelphia and Elizabeth b. Pas s.
more Of Oxford, Pa, clerks. and Aaron
Mcndenhall, Pa, treasurer The pro.
grammo follows
Friday-Opehing remarks by the presid-
ing clerk; business; memorials; address,
Frederick A. Hiuckley, Tho Call of the
Twentieth Century to Longwood;" adj
dress, Mrs. Carrie l.. Coggins, "Tho
Ground of an Optimist's Faith; address,
Edward II. Magill. 'Poaco and Arbtra.
tion." Saturday, Juno l0-Auslrcss. Will
liam Lloyd Garrison, Imperialism the
Betrayal of Democracy" ad lres., Bonja-
min Fay Mills, "Thu social Revolution"
There will bo opportunity for discussion
following ail the addresses. Tho choir OF
tho Spring Carbon Unitarian Church,
Philadelphia, will sing on Saturday.
Sunday, June 1.-The usua. services
will be conducted by Benjamin Fay Mills.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-02
5UIBBLED OVER
EXPENSES.
Departmental Election Had
Not Certified to Bill and
It Was Therefore
Held Up.

At the regular weekly meeting of City
Council held last night Mr.. Leary pre-
sented communication from the Board
Of Election asking that council appropri-
ate 2,405 expen sos to be incurred by
Saturdays primary election. An order
was drawn for the amount. Tho amount
includes the salaries of the election Of
fcers and the rent of the respective poll
ling JlRces. Another order for 500 49, ex-
penses incurred by the Democratic prim .
ury election of May 13
A second communication from the same
source asking that 1917. .63 be appropriated
10 pay the officers who conducted the
Democratic primary election of May l3
and to pay the rent of the oms occupied
on that day, caused some discussion and
was finally held up.
Mr. Robertson objected because the bill
came directly from the chairman of the
Democratic county committee, and had
not been before the Department of Flee
tions, for the election committee of Coun-
Gil. 1t appeared Irregular to him.
Mr.. Leary said that the law was plain
that Council must pay for the primary
elections. The Department of Elections
clnms that it bus nothing to do with the
primaries.
Mr.. Robertson said that the Department
of Elect ions appointed the election officers
anu received Gn e DaliOt boxes.
Mr., Fisher thought the election comm.
ittoe should take tho list to tho Depart
ment of Elections and see If the names on
tho list are correct. He moved that the
matter be referred to the election commit
teo.
Mr.. Smith said that the Department of
Elec'ions declared they had nothiug TO do
wi h 1t.
Mr., Kane said If there was any glory In
holding up this bill tho other side can have
it.
Mr.. Robertson said he was not after
glory. but 1t is the custom for all bills to
go before committee. He wanted tie
men D havo thoir money, but he wanted
the bill paid regularly.
Mr.. Smith held that the Department of
Elections had nothing 10 do with the mat
ter
Mr. Leary said that no additional infor.
nation could Be obtained by referring the
matter to committee.
Air. Robertson said Council knew 9TH
Ing about the bill. How does Council
know how to pay the monoy2 An opinion
from the city solicitor should be obtained.
The motion to refer was lost by q vote
of six to six, tho Eepub ublicans voting yes,
and the Democrats no. The motion to
pay the bill was lost by the same VOTE
Tho bill will now come up in the regular
way. In the meantime tho Democratic
faith ul will wait
City Treasurer Curry reported tho bal
ance in Union National Bank to account
Of current expenses to be S. Sj6.65; special
fund for park purposes, $23O3l.55
Tho collections were: Edmund Mitchell,
'1r. 800. taxes for 1857; Y. S, LOWS, $539,
taxes fer 1893, Eugene NJ Savers, $500
taxes for 1898, Auditor Pyle, 50, account
license, l.. G. Kent. SlS so, fees for May,
Milk Inspector Nc Evilly reported having
made 260 inspections and tested 99S5 qtS.
Of milk during tho mon h of May.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-02
IRON COMPANY
IN THE TRUST.
Delaware Iron Co., Be-
comes a Party in the
Organization.

Some time ago The Republican publish
ed exclusively story that the Delaware
Iron Works at New Castle, would be
part of the National Tube Company. SUI
perintendent Bore with his usual fine
showing denied the story. But his de-
nial did not contradict the story.
AT n meeting of the directors of the
Delaware Iron Company Of New Castle,
held in the Office of Levi G. Bird ycster-
day it was decided to go into the tube and
pipe trust.
The company was formed by Thomas
Tasker and his sons. Stephen +. NJ. Tas-
ker and Joseph Tasker. about 1874 About
1887 it became the property of the Della
ware Iron Company. 1t is incorporated
with a capital of $5OO.OOO. The plant em-
ploys 500 men and it is expected when the
additions are made that many more men
will he given work.
That the move was contemplated is
well-known because the company refused
to sell ground to the Strawboard Mill
Company. An effort will be made to
make the New Castle mill one of the lead
rrs. 1t will make pipes and trolley poles
to he shipped to foreign countries. The
mills own half mile of river front at
New Castle. Already several depart
ments have had the wages increased.