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Evening journal., 1899-08-09
WATER COMMISSION ERs MEET
NEW WATER TOWER DISCUSSED.
AN ORDER OF CAST IRON PIPE
PLACED.

NEW WATER TOWER DISCUSSED.
AN ORDER OF CAST IRON PIPE
PLACED.
At yesterdays meeting of the Water
the cost Of the new
water tower to be rected in Rockford
Park came up for discussion.
Commissioner Pyle said he had heard
a good deal Of talk about the expense
of the water tower. IMPORTER explained
that owing to the great pressure ample
protection was necessary, and It would
not be wise to build a cheap and un-
suitable tower. The other two water
towers, with a combined capacity OF
1000 gallons, cost about $4,000. The
new tower, with a capacity Of 100000
gallons, will cost s25,OO0
Upon motion of Mr.. Belts an order
for 1856 tons OF twelve and eight-inch
cast iron water pipe was given to r.
d. Wood & Co., of Philadelphia. The
price is s27 for ton of 2,24O pounds,
and special castings at two and three
eighth cents a pound The United
States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry
Company. of Philadelphia. proposed to
furnish the pipe at a cost OF s26.S4 per
ton or 1000 pounds and special cast
ings two and one-Quarter cents a
pound.
Chief Dolan has promised to cooper
te with the department in the manage
ment of the water supply. and per-
sons permitting water to flow all night
will be reported by the police
The matter of girls being permitted
to ride bicycles in Cool Spring Park
was brought to the attention Of the
commissioners by DR.. Pyle. Hereafter
they will be kept out Of the park.
Three houses. Nos. 300, SO2 and 80.
North Harrison street, are connected
on one service. and as it became nee
essary to cut of the supply from No
300 on account of unpaid water rent
the owners Of the properties will b'
notified to put in separate services.
An order was drawn in favor Of thu
Edge Moor Bridge Works for SASS fo
the iron bridge over the race at Six
teenth and Market streets.
The weekly payroll of s929.sS wa
passed. The balance in bank is 500,
1876.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF.

The Deering Harvesting Machine
Company brought suit before Magis-
trate Kelley this morning against
Amos Talley, to recover the money on
two notes Of S57 each, given in pay
ment for goods purchased. One Of the
notes was signed by Talley. and the
other by his wife. The defendant, who
was represented by William I: Lyman,
denied his signature, but the magis-
trate gave judgment for the full
amount to the plaintiff. The amount OF
the note signed by Mrs. Talley was not
recovered. Horace Greedy Knowles
represented the company.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
STRANDED IN THIS CITY.
THEY HAD BEEN TRANSFERRED
FROM FORT MEYERS TO JEFFER-
SON BARRACKS. MISSOURI.

THEY HAD BEEN TRANSFERRED
FROM FORT MEYERS TO JEFFER-
SON BARRACKS, MISSOURI.
John Clark and John Valentine. OF
Philadelphia, two members of the
United States Volunteers, are stranded
in this city. They were formerly mem
bers of the Sixteenth Infantry, Com
pany G, now stationed at Fort Meyers,
and were transferred to Troop f, Sew
enth Cavalry, which is located at JEFF
ferson barracks. Missouri.
Several days ago the two boys re-
ceived a sum of money and their trans
fer papers, and started for their new
home Upon arriving in Baltimore
they met several friends and soon
squandered nearly all their money, af-
ter which they came to this city yes
terday. They are now looking up some
of their old friends who were mem
bers Of the First Delaware Regiment
Company G. Of which they were for
mer members.
If they are successful in securing
enough money to go to Philadelphia
they will be all right, as Clark stated
this morning that upon his arriva
there they would be taken care of.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
AT RRANDyWTNE SPRINGS.

There were large crowds at Brandy
wine Springs both yesterday afternoon
and evening The feature last night
of course was the Battle Of Manila, ="
and it is said that it is given in better
style at the springs than at Atlantic
City. Between the hours of IL and 1
o'clock the children hold high carni-
val, as all the amusementse are free to
them during that time. Tomorrow
the Sunday school of Red Lion M. r.
Church will picnic at the park, going
there in hacks and carriages.
Friday evening has been set aside as
"Howson's Night and many surprises
are in store for those who attend.
There will be no printed program. all
requests, so that lovers Of music can
hear just what they care for most.
That Howson and his band have be-
come favorites is an assured fact. On
Thursday and Saturday nights the
Battle of Manila will be given again.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
coMPANY RETuRNs THANKs.

The Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany desire to express special thanks
and appreciation for the prompt and
efficient aid which their employees rem
dered in assisting to control the fire
on their premises last evening. They
take this means of thanking each man,
as so many participated it would be i'm
possible for them to make acknowl-
edgment to each individual. The COM
pany also desire to express special
thanks and appreciation for the
prompt and efficient manner in which
the Wilmington Fire Department re-
|sponded to the alarm and controlled
the fire.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
WORK AT FRIENDSHIP HOUSE
REPAIRS GOING ON AT THE FIRE
COMPANY'S BUILDING ON

REPAIRS GOING ON AT THE FIRE
CoMPANY'S BUILDING ON
TENTH STREET.
That the Friendship Fire Company
is keeping abreast Of the times is evil
dent from its activity in the matter Of
repairs.
The large second-story room of the
building, used for meeting purposes, is
being thoroughly overhauled and re-
painted and papered. The hose car
riage is being painted at Third and
Walnut streets by Harry Page, a mem
Der OF the company, and when finish
ed will be the same color as the engine.
The carriage will be done in about
two weeks, and during its absence the
exercise wagon of the company is used
for carrying hose. The company has
also ordered 500 feet of White Anchor
hose from Akron, Ohio, which will ar
rive about September 1.
At a recent meeting of the company,
William P. Mcconnell was appointed
chief marshal for the parade during the
Municipal Electricians Convention on
September 6. Nine men will be turned
out on that day in full uniform-three
on the engine and six on the carriage.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
Will DEAL IN CATTLE.

]. Ernest Smith, representing the
Delaware Trust Company, has filed
with Secretary Of State James H.
Hughes certificate Of incorporation
for the Brenner Company Of Phila-
delphia. It is capitalized at s25,O00
and will deal in cattle. Edward Ever
EFT, George NJ. Bennett, and Walter F.
Talbot, all of Philadelphia, are the in
eorporators.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
FoR THE AMBuLANcE FuND.

At a special meeting Of the Phoenix
Fire Company last night it was de-
cided that providing the company was
successful in the contest now in
progress at Shellpot Park, it would be
devoted to the ambulance fund. This
apparatus, which is a public convey
ance, is at the disposal Of the people In
this city at any hour Of the day or
night. free of charge. It has been in
service for the past eighteen months
and has made over 200 calls. The
company proposes to purchase a set OF
new wheels with rubber tires and rub
Der shoes for the horse.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
FEET RAnLY BURNED.

Morris Rosenthal, aged years, living
at No. us East Eleventh street. had
both of his feet badly burned yester-
day. The little fellow, who was bare
foot, was playing near Kirkwood Park
when he slipped upon smouldering
fire which had been covered with
sand. DR.. Thomas d. Cook was sum-
moned and alleviated the ehild's suf-
ferings.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
ANoTHER REpuRLIcAN In.

At an adjourned meeting of the Po-
lice Commission, held last evening, a
patrolman was selected to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation of
officer Hurley. The man selected by
the board is Edward Abrahams, Of No.
1902 Chestnut street. The new officer
is a morocco worker employed at the
American Leather Company. He is a
Regular Republican.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
For SALE.

FOR SALE.
IRON PUILEYS.
One IS In; 8 in. face; IL In. bore.
One IS in; G in. face; ~ In. bore.
Two sz in; 2ik in. face; IL In bore.
One 10 in; 3lh in. face; 1h in bore.
One 92t in; 2ik in. face; In. bore.
One in: 81 In. face; 13s in. bore.
One in; s In face; i% In. bore.
One is in; 6 In. face; "a In. bore.
one in; 3 in. face; IL In. bore.
HANGERS, ETC.
Pair 20 inch; "a inch bore.
Pair 10 inch; 1iz inch bore.
Pair 10 inch; ~ inch bore.
Six blocks for hangers.
Four sets oil cups.
Sixty-six wood screws and bolts.
SHAFTINC.
Six feet, 2A inch.
Six feet, IL inch.
Five feet, inch, 1& inch.
Four and a-hah feet Ia inch.
Shaft coupling, ia inch bore.
One shifter, with tight and loose pulley
for platen press.
Half dozen wooden double stands.
Dozen pairs cases.
All will be sold cheap.
Apply at
EVENING JOURNAL OFFICE.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
UNION TENT MEETINGS.

Rev. e. F. Walker, Of Indiana, will
conduct for two weeks, assisted by
other speakers, pentecostal services in
Scott streets. commencing Thursday
evening. Services daily at 2.3O and 7.45
p. m. DR.. Walker held a very success
full series Of meetings in this city about
two years and a-half ago, visiting Rod
ney Street Presbyterian, st. Pauls NJ.
e. and Covenant Reformed Churches.
These meetings are evangelistic and
not UNCONVENTIONAL.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
BLAZE In SHIPYARD.
SERIOUS CONFEDERATION AT HAIR
LAN'S NARROWLY AVERTED.

PROMPT ACTION OF FIRE DEPART
MENT CHECKED THE FIRE LAST
NIGHT-DENsE VOLUMES OF
SMOKE DREW A LARGE CROWD
TO THE sCENE-Loss ABOUT
$780,
What might have resulted in a Sc
rious loss Of property by fire at the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company's
works last night was abated by the
prompt action of the Fire Department.
assisted by the company's regular fire
force.
Shortly after o'clock dense volumes
Of smoke were seen issuing from the
yards of the firm. and a few moments
later an alarm was sent in from box
No. "A, Front and Justison streets, and
without a second of interval another
alarm was struck of from box No. S5,
located within the yard Of the com
pany.
The two alarms coming together
gave the impression that general
alarm had been sent in, and crowds
hurried to the scene Of the confiagra-
ton. All the fire companies in the city
responded, and were soon on the scene,
and Captain Kane had a squad Of Off
GERS present to keep the people back.
The flames were found to have origi-
mated in the shop where the furnaces
used to heat angle iron are located.
The furnace is fed by oil, which in
some manner took fire, and the struc-
ture was soon mass of flames. The
blaze in short time communicated
with the punch and angle bending
mills, adjoining, and for while a Sc
rious conhagration was threatened.
The prompt action of the Fire De-
partment averted the disaster and the
fire was soon under control.
The loss will not exceed s2,5OO, bui
the fire will considerably delay the
work on vessels being constructed. The
langle bending mill is a new structure
and workmen were engaged upon il
yesterday.
A guy rope holding one of the large
lderricks was burned in two and thu
derrick fell with crash to the ground
sinling part Of it to the depth of three
feet. The falling derrick brought dowI
I with it an electric wire. which tn,
Fame Hose engine horses steppe,
upon. Both were knocked down, bu
escaped unhurt.
/ Although there was no general alarm
sent in last evening, all companie
very properly responded to the calls, a
the rule governing such cases state
: that when one alarm has been strucl
= and a second follows during the pro
gress Of the first blaze, all companie
, shall at once respond.
t In speaking Of the work of the de
$ partment yesterday one of the official
of the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany stated that it was excel
lent, and it was only due to the prom
= measures taken by the companies tha
big blaze was averted.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
MRs. NEAVE BADLY BURNED.

A slight blaze occurred last night in
the house of Andrew Neave, No. 1103
Linden street, caused by a bed in the
deavoHng to extinguish the flames
Mrs. Neave was badly burned about
the hands and shoulders. A still alarm
was sent into the Weccacoe house, but
the company's services were not need
ed, as the fire was put out by buckets
of water. Loss, 800.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
ONE YEAR FROM NOW.

Members of the Epworth League OF
this city have received word that
Bishop Ninde will be one OF the speak
ers at the session OF the League, to be
held at Stamford, in the Catskills, in
July. 1900. Governor Roosevelt is also
expected to speak at that time
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
NO TIME SER.

The steamship Maracaibo, now being
constructed at the shipyards Of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company
for the Red ID Line, will not be launch
ed until the latter part Of this month
1t has been announced that the launch
would take place on Saturday next, but
the local firm denies this and states
that no date has been set.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
PASSED EXAMINATIONS.

The following students have success
fully passed examinations for various
colleges: Eugene E. DUPONT, Har-
ward; Wilmer H. Benson and Walter
A. Frederick, Cornell; Willard Hall
Porter, Jr.. and Elliott Mccurdy,
Princeton. and Harry H. Johnson. Le-
high.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
RENpEREp A VFRpIcT.

A coroners jury last night in the
case Of Alfred A. Collins, who died
from injuries received at the Diamond
State Steel Company, rendered YER
dict Of death by falling under a bolt
machine while deceased was under the
Influence Of liquor.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
NEGROATTACKS WOMAN
Mrs. Catherine MMahon AS
saulted in Her Cellar To-day.
THE MAN LAID IN WAIT

AND SPRUNG UPON MRS.
M'MAHON AFTER SHE HAD DE-
scENDED THE sTAIRs-Es-
CAPPED FROM PARK GUARD
wILEY-PossE IN SEARCH FOR
THE coLoRED MAN.
Mrs. Catherine Mcmahon, of No. %
Rockford road, Kentmero. was attack
cd by an unknown negro this morning.
and, although not injured, was badly
frightened.
Mrs. Mcmahon. who is nearly 20
years old, resides with her son-in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. CAL
lagher. About o'clock this morning
sirs. Mcmahon went into the cellar Of
her residence to procure some yeast.
AS she reached the bottom OF the steps
a burly negro, who was concealed be-
meath the stairway. sprang out and
grasped at her. The woman, however,
eluded the villains hands and. with a
scream, fed up the steps.
Her cries aroused the women in the
neighborhood. who ran to Mrs. Nc
Mahon's assistance. In the meantime
the unknown colored man climbed out
through the cellar window, and run
ming out the rear yard and through the
yard OF the property adjoining. occu-
pied by a family named Braddocks,
field into the woods.
OVERPOWERED PARK GUARD.
The men in the vicinity at once gave
chase, and Mr.. Gallagher, who was at
work at Brandywine mills, was noti-
fed, and in company with Richard
Forrest a county constable, Joined the
pursuers. The first man to sight the
fleeing negro was George shaffer, en-
gineer at the Kentmere Quarries. He
started after the man and chased hin
into the arms Of Brandywine Park
lGuard Wiley, near Rockford Park. A
struggle ensued, during which the ne
lgro dragged the guard into the Bran
dywine creek, where he escaped from
his caDtor, The unknown man theI
made his way toward Wilmington
along the banks Of the creek. Guar,
Wiley was unable to stop his prisoner
but secured from him his coat, whicl
he carried on his arm. and which h
dropped in the scufHe.
OFFICERS JOIN IN CHASE.
Mr.. Wiley at once proceeded to thu
Ipolice station and reported the mat
ter to Chief Dolan. turning over to hin
the mans coat The chief at oncl
} dispatched Mounted Officers Huttol
land Palmer. Bicycle Officers Ward an,
Pierce and several other patrolmen il
citizens clothes in search o
2 the negro. State Detective McVey alsl
secured a team and visited the scene O
the assault. The police have reasoi
to believe that the man is concealed II
some of the houses occupied by colorel
! people over Eleventh street bridge
and several residences in that neigh
borhood were searched, but withou
success, this morning.
The man is described to be about
years Of age, medium build, about fiv
S feet seven inches tall, and wore a ligh
q gray coat, dark slouch hat and dar
trousers. The Officers are close upo
: his trail. and his capture may be ez
d lpected at any time, though his nam
II Is unknown.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
AT THE CITY COURT.
Business Before Judge Ball
Fell off Somewhat To-day.
BOYS FIGURE AT TIE SESSION


FOR PLACING INDECENT SIGNS
UPON A PRIVATE RESIDENCE
JOHN c. AIKEN WAS FINED BY
THE COURT-OTHER CASES
HEARD.
Business in Municipal Court was not
as brisk this morning as it has been re-
Gently, and but few cases were heard.
John c. Aiken, young man, was ar
raigned on a charge of disorderly con-
duct. 1t was alleged that he placed in
decent placards on the house Of Hor-
ace G. Booker, No. 512 King street, on
February IS last. Aiken pleaded not
guilty, and stated that it was a case of
mistaken identity, but as several wit
|nesses testified against him, a fine of
$40 and costs was imposed. The war
rant for Aiken's arrest had been sworn
out for some time, but as the defend
ant was out Of the city the officers
were unable to apprehend him until his
return yesterday.
Howard Gumby, a small colored boy
was charged with committing an as
sault on Ferdinand Mocoski. another
lad. The boys parents live next door
on Buttonwood street, and it is alleged
that Howard threw a mixture of lye
into Ferdinand's eyes through a crack
in the fence. Mrs. Gumby, who is a
respectable colored woman, stated she
know nothing of the occurrence until
after it happened. She also stated that
she had no lime nor lye about the
premises, and that il anything had
been thrown it must have been soar
lsuds made from cake of tar soap. Hel
boy is suffering from a soreness of the
ear, and the soap was used to battle it
and it is probable that some of tn,
suds got into Ferdinand's eyes anC
caused irritation, as his optics are in
famed and it is necessary to weal
glasses. The case was continued unit
tomorrow, when DR.. r. r. Tybout, thu
ATTENDING physician, will be Gale,
upon to testify as to the nature Of thu
afhiction.
Jacob Leseher. a barber, was ar
raigned on a charge of violating tn
ordinance relative to barbering ol
Sunday. The prosecuting witness, VIII
liam Maloney. was not present. an
the case went over until tomorrow, al
attachment being issued for Maloney
Lewis Diecio was charged with har
boring a vicious dog. but upon the de
fendant agreeing to turn the anima
over to Dog-catcher Kopp for disposal
the case was dismissed.
Upon the request of the defendant
the case of Charles and Maggie Har
kins, charged with assault and battery
the former being also charged wit
keeping a disorderly house, was con
tinued until Saturday at $50 o'clock.
For being drunk George Frazer wa
fined 81 and costs, and a similar charg
against John Moore was dismissed.
John Jefferies. charged with va
graney, was ordered to leave the cit
Immediately.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
CONTRACT AWARDED.

The Diamond State Steel Company
has awarded to w. w. Linsey, of Phila-
delphia, the contract for the erection
OF its new buildings. The grounds have
been staked out and work preparatory
to building has been commenced.
Building material has been placed
where wanted and within about three
months the new buildings will be in
ODeratiOn
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
ELECTED OFFICERS.

The United Labor League of Della
ware has elected the following officers:
President, George H. Spath; vice
president, Richard f. Monck; record
ing secretary, William Davis; fnan-
cial secretary, G. e. Bradford; treas
urer, J. P. Edwards; sergeant-at-arms,
George Kopp.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
THE CAsE DISMIssED

Word has been received that the
case against Frank A. Mcfarland, one
of the guards in the Branch County
Jail, Cal, where Mrs. Botkin, is con-
fined, charged with assaultlng Louis
Kirschbaum, has been dismissed.
Kirschbaum refused to prosecute.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
rE1I. FRnM HIGH scHooL

While James Markey, colored, was
working on the new High School
Building yesterday he fell from the
second-story window and sustained Sc
we're injuries. He was removed to the
Homeopathic Hospital in the Phoenix
ambulance.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
ATTDTT NOT COMpLFTED,

It is not likely that the audit of the
books Of Tax Collector Fredus A. Stur-
geon will be completed before the early
part Of next week. Commissioner Gal
lagher, one of the members of the spe-
cial committee, is too busily engaged
in other matters to devote time to the
work
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

NOTICE.-Ol -Old-established millinery
stand for rent. Stock and fixtures for
sale. Immediate possession. Apply
Ralph c. Lupton & Co., 925 Market st.
FOR SAIE.-The stock and fixtures Of
hardware store SIS Madison street. VIII
inventory about 5000. Until sold, / Will
retail ten per cent. on Of the regular
price OF hardware, paints, oils and
JOHN C. PATTERSON.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
ANOTHER FRUITLEss MEETING

Another meeting of the trustees Of
the New Castle county workhouse was
held in Judge Balls office yesterday.
There was a full attendance and a
long discussion Of the work prepara-
tory to building and equipping the new
penal institution. No decision was
reached and another meeting will be
held Friday.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
BY TROLLEY TO NEW CASTLE.

Patrick Neary gave a trolley party
to New Castle last evening. Among
his guests were NJ. D. Murphey, Her
man E. First, George E. O'Connor John
J. Ryan, Charles ]. Campbell, Sheriff
Taylor and Levy Court Commis2o
White. The evening was spent in a
most pleasant manner.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
mo- pur ON NEW ROOF.

Building Inspector Cassidy this
morning granted a permit to Contrac-
tor William j. Brown to put a roof on
the dwelling of John d. Kershaw. at
Thirtieth and Washington streets. The
new roof will replace the one recently
blown away and will cost $500.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
NOTICES.

NOTICE is hereby given that all state
license and tax due and not paid on or
before the 30th day OF August, 1899, there
will be 25 per cent, added thereto, IN ac-
cordance with section 6, chapter 6S, Re
vised Code Laws Of Delaware.
JEFFERSON b. FOARD.
Clerk of the Peace New Castle County.
Wilmington, Del, July 81 1899.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
RURIED AT SILVER LAKE.

Donald Wilson Burnet. son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Philip Burnet, was buried
this afternoon in Silver Lake Gene
terry, Dover. At Gas o'clock this morn
ing services were held at the home, No.
so4 Adams street, this city, and at their
conclusion the funeral party boarded
the HOP train for Dover.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.

Mrs. Kelley. residing at No. Ill West
Fourteenth street. was removed from
her home to the Homeopathic Hospital
this morning by the Phoenix ambu-
lance. Mrs. Kelly was suffering with
an attack of illness.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
PRINcEss MARIE LEAVEs.

The Norwegian bark, Princess Ma
rie, which arrived in Philadelphia sew
eral weeks ago from Java, with a
cargo Of sugar and which has been in
the drydock of the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company, being scraped
and painted, left yesterday for Marcus
Hook, where she will load oil for ia
nan