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The times., 1899-06-25
TARGET PRACTICE.
A Large Quantity of Ammunition to
BE Expended This Yeur.

Instructions have been sent by the War
Department to the commanders Of all coast
batteries, directing the expenditure OF
large quantity of ammunition in target
practice during the fiscal year beginning
July ]. The instructions provide for
greater allowance of ammunition than has
ever been provided, heretofore, in the his
tory OF the artillery arm. a conservative
estimate places the cost of the new prae
tice for the first year at $500 goo, and for
the second year at 100000. AS new guns
are added 10 the defences the expense item
will increase each year
The cost OF target practice in the United
States Navy during the fiscal year 1867
is said 10 have been $4,000 and there is
good authority for stating that the esti
mates for 1s9I-'9s provided for an eXpen-
diture of $1,000. 900. The certainty of war
with Spain, however. caused a general hus-
banding of ammunition as early as the fall
Of 1897. In the Navy. ii is pointed out by
ordnance men, there is necessity for con
stant target work. since the skill demand
ed for good craftsmanship on board ship IS
even greater than that demanded on shore.
The seaman gunner has the unsteady gun
platform Of the vessel constantly militat-
ing against him.
The new instructions provide for an in
crease in the former expenditure of ten
rounds OF s-inch and ten rounds Of l0-inch
reech-loading rifle ammunition for each
target period. The previous limitations
were fifteen rounds for the 3-inch breech-
loading piece, ten rounds for each S-inch
muzzle-ioading rife. ten rounds for the
10-ineh smooth bore and three rounds each
for the S-i1ch bTeech-loading rife, 10-inch
ech-loading rifle. and the I2-inch
ch-loading rife. When 1t Is considered
that the average battery contains four
S-inch rihed guns of modern type, 1t will
be seen that the detail will have the ad-
vantage OF hfty-two shots in a target
period The shell OF an S-inch coast-gun
weighs 800 pounds. Only common shell
will be used in target work. Targets will
be laid out at various distances, but the
ranges win embrace work mainly at $500
and $500 yards. An eaTly attempt will
be made to establish range tables for each
battery location on the coast.
The practice 10 be permitted with the
new breech-iosding mort2rs is reported to
be very liberal. 1t will embrace an ay-
crage OF twenty shots per mortar pei
year. In addition to common shell irins
The times., 1899-06-25
2LOTS OF SILK GRENADINES

for the rifed guns. allowance is made for
practice with shrapnel shot. The shrapnel
shot, it is contended. is destined TO play
an important role in the future defeEce
of ports. Vessels of the cruiser type and
small torpedo craft can be successfully
attacked at long range with shrapnel, and
the chances for inflicting damage, it IS
asserted, are better than If common
she'll were employed. In the defence OF
a channel which an enemys fleet is a.
tempting to force. leading artilierist5 OF
Europe now contend that shrapnei and
common shell should be used at long
range. with a view of clearing the decks
OF the unarmored vessels, and that armor-
piercing shell should be retained for close
range work.
The targets to be employed in the forth
coming practice viii be OF such type IS
the ingenuity OF the battery commanders
may devise. The target generally used
is q triangular shaped affair. made of can
vas and supported on the water By raft
made of barrels and planking.
The times., 1899-06-25
NILES PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
on Charge of Assault
With Intent to XIII.

The persons against whom indictments
were returned on Friday were arraigned
yesterday in Criminal Court No. 1. before
Justice Cole, presiding. Among these was
Edward C. Niles. who was indicted for
assault with intent to kill on his wife,
Mary Z. Niles.
When Mr.. Niles was called to answer to
the charge against him and the clerk OF
the court was about to begin to read
the Indictment. the accused stated that
he would waive the reading. Assistant
District Attorney shilington informed Mr..
Niles that 1t was the custom to always
have the Indictment read to the accused
Clerk Smith then proceeded with the read
ing of the finding Of the grand jury, and
at its conclusion Mr.. Niles pleaded not
guilty to the charge preferred. He was
asked who was his counsel. and replied
that for the present he would represent
himself in the matter,
Edward johnson. colored. also charged
with assault with intent to kill. pleaded
not guilty, and Dennis Harris. colored.
charged with a second offence OF larceny,
made similar plea.
The times., 1899-06-25
DANGER OF BAD WIRING.
The Fire Underwriters Association
Adopts u New Code of Rules

Electric lighting and power companies,
telegraph and telephone, messenger and
electric construction companies, and many
contractors, architects, builders. owners,
and tenants using electricity for heat,
light, and power, have been notified dur
ing the past week by the Association of
Fire Underwriters OF the District that the
1899 edition of the National Electrical
Code" has been adopted by the local as
sociation as its rules governing the in
stallation of wiring and apparatus for cleo
tric light, heat, and power.
The new rules will go into effect and will
be operative on and after July l. The
code and rules are the result of the uniteI
efforts OF the various electrical, insur-
ance. architectural and allied interests
which have, through national conference,
caused their general adoption.
The rules are intended first and fore
most TO protect the interests OF individ-
uals and corporations. as well as those
Of insurance companies. and the result OF
u strict adherence TO the provisions of the
rules, it is argued, must necessarily re-
suit in great benefit TO all coucerned.' The
Underwriters Association takes the view
that as electricity is so generally used it
becomes necessary to guard. as far as pos
SiDle, against the dangers which the new
power brings. and one OF the best means
to reduce this danger TO a minimum is
to properly apply, construct, and employ
the proper fittings, wirings. and the meth
DDS OF using them, and the attention OF
builders, owners. and tenants is directed
by the association 10 the necessity of en-
pIoying only expert and experienced cleo
trical mechanics. When the work is COM
pleted. 1t is suggested that d guarantee
be obtained from the contractor that tle
work is in accordance with the establis h d
rules Of the Underwriters Association and
viii pass inspection OF the Electrical In
! spector. In consideration OF the permi5-
| sion of the association to introduce the
electric current into premises. which per
/ mission is granted without payment OF
| extra premium on insurance policies, il
/ Is required that the electrical work he
done in accordance with the rules adopted
| which latter may be obtained at the as
| sociation's office, where notices should
! also be sent that electricity is to be in
troduced into premises. Upon receipt OF
| such notice the Electrical Inspector OF
the association will examine the work as
The times., 1899-06-25
DEATH OF A FAMOUS HORSE.
.'Old John" PASSES Away Mt the
Washington Asylum.

"Old John" Is dead.
His death, which occurred at the Wash
ington Asylum yesterday. will not be re-
corded by the District Health Office. for
he was horse, and there is no provision
whereby that office is authorized to note
data regarding deceased horses. News of
the death of the famous animal reached
the District Building yesterday, and there
was general feeling of sorrow among
the various department superintendents,
all having known him intimately.
Old John was the driving horse of the
District Commissioners. Every civilian
Commissioner from West to Wight has
ridden behind the animal and not Cne
has anything to say that might be of detri-
ment TO the reputation of the faithful
horse. He was purchased while Commits
sioner West was in office in 1882. being
six years old at the time. He saw con-
stant service from the time of his pur-
chase until about a year ago, when he
showed signs of failing and as Commits
sioner Ross said yesterday "he was re-
tired on full pay" After retirement Old
John was sent to the Washington Asylum
stables. where he was well cared for and
only occasionally used. He was Il great
favorite with every Commissioner, but par
ticularly with Commissioners Douglas and
Ross When it was announced that he
was to be retired daughter of former
Commissioner Douglas who was very fond
of the animal, offered to buy him from the
District. She was assured that the horse
would be humanely treated. On this con-
dition he was permitted TO pass his last
days at the Washington Asylum.
Commenting upon Old Johns death yes
terday afternoon, Commissioner Ross said
"Old John was about twenty-three years
old. He was the favorite horse of every
Commissioner since the time OF Commits
sioner West. and although he was driven
over the asphalt streets of the city for
almost two decades. he showed not the
slightest stiffness. He was fine looking
with heavy name and tail, well tempered
spirited and dark bay in color. He was
horse with a good disposition, would
not shy at engines or strange noises. and
was large and strong enough to pull a
carriage up the steepest grades with case. ="
The times., 1899-06-25
Misses lisle thread hose, 121c.
THE FORT PIcKENs FIRE.
Lieut.. Il. s. Neuman Submits u Report
to the Navy Department

The Navy Department has received re-
port about the work of the marines at
the Fort Pickens fire from Lieut.. B. S.
Neumann. Commandant of Marines at the
Pensacola navy yard. The marines went
TO Fort Pickens Immediately after the ex-
plosion occurred and after two and half
hours work, succeeded in extinguishing
the fire in five of the easements.
Lieutenant Neumann says the men at
the nozzle of the hose were subjected to
intense heat from the burning wood and
the heated brickwork on which they stood
and were surrounded and continually
struck by pieces Of hot brick falling from
the arches overhead
He especially commends the work of
First Sergeant Howard and Privates
Traynham and Defaeo. who were at the
nozzle when the fire was hottest. Accord
ing to Lieutenant Neumann. if 1t had not
been for the marine detachment the fire
would not have been extinguished. as
theirs was the only adequate stream.
The times., 1899-06-25
tFrom the Hartford courant,)

The Addicks Republicans of Delaware are re.
por,etd To be in a stste OF indignation because
the President has appointed as District Attorney
William NJ Byrne OF Wilmington. Byrne is a
leading lawyer and has been an active Reppb.
lican but he docs not the Addicks harness
It seems that Addicks himself protested against
the appointment and promised that, il Byrne
got the place, Delaware would be lost to the
Republican party at the next Presidential elec.
ton" The threat fell ON deaf ears and the Ad
ministfation will be stronger all over the coun
try for having refused to be dictated to or bul
dragged by the man who processes to carry
a State in his pocket close by his purse.
The times., 1899-06-25

A table full of our finest imported
flowers consisting of large open roses,
poppies, pansies. and punches of pop
pies pansies, heather. daisies, lilies.
etc, which sold for SIC to $1.9S, will
be sold for CSC.
The times., 1899-06-25

it progresses, and If it comes within the
requirements of the standard fixed GER
tifcate of approval will be issued to the
assured.
The times., 1899-06-25
1900 yards fig. grenadines, 25c

ready for selling Twelve thousand yardsno
approximately but by actual All of it in full pieces
all with black grounds, with handsome eoorings.
The times., 1899-06-25
Sc for fancy figured swisses

in plain colos cardinal green, blue laven
der and navy and in pretty combinations which tell of the
dress goods buyers splendid taste in selecting
The times., 1899-06-25

Chiffon, mousseline, and liberty silk,
in all colors which formerly sold for
81, to go for 39c.
The times., 1899-06-25
We will lead in wash goods

matter what the sacrifice. You will have it to say
better elsewhere should not
lead in value giving.
The times., 1899-06-25

Beautiful maline in all colors which
sold for 33c yard viii be closed out at
lie.
The times., 1899-06-25

Bunches Of silk buttercups, cowslips
in all colors, foliage, long sprays of
leaves. clusters of berries, wreaths Of
wild flowers, roses, daisies, cornflow-
ers, etc, for PIC.
The times., 1899-06-25
SIC for I21e corded grenadines

the corded dmes stripes and dotted patterns
buying for wrappers and waists and paying Zoe and 2Ic
a for.
The times., 1899-06-25
35c for short lengths ginghams

in light and medium patterns in TO- and 2yard patterns
which desirable though had them off the full
pieces 1t the quality which sells at 0c and l2c yard
The times., 1899-06-25

Ii you want TO know why lieurich's beers are
the standards of all malt beverages, phone GSi,
Arlington Bottlng Co., for case OF Mserzen or
Lager.
The times., 1899-06-25

Wreaths of blossoms and grasses for
trimmed children's hats, which sold for
39c, will be closed out at &c.
The times., 1899-06-25
II cents
for t h o s o
which S oil ID
from Sl.37 to
$2.49.
25c to 49c flowers, 124c.

Sprays of foliage. roses in all colors.
forget and cornfiowers, etc,
which sold for 25c to 49c. for y 1-2c-
choice of an immense table full.
The times., 1899-06-25
9zc for 19c swisses, etc.

We pleased be able another lot of them sale
morning; beautiful white Swisses and open work dim
tiles; sold thousands of yards a week ago at 95c.
The times., 1899-06-25
ADDITIONAL VALUES IN WHITE GOODS
19c for 39c white organdies

those which are inches wide-sheer and beautiful Nc
other store breaks the old ndard price of 39c yard 1t
than you expect this store to do
The times., 1899-06-25
Ready-made pillowcases, Az AZ.
Ready-rnade sheets for 25c.

With sheets and pillow made up selling these
prices that it will pay make them your
self. All these by hand before made
wards handrOned These cia prices break
The times., 1899-06-25
! cents

for [ b o S e
which s o ! d
for CSC to
S1.25.
The times., 1899-06-25
Untrinmed hats cut.

Two lots have been made of the la
dies untrimmed hats. and they include
the most desirable shapes in rough and
fancy straws,
The times., 1899-06-25
Exceptional
reductions
in millinery.

Our whole aim now is to re-
duce the stock, and you can see
how anxious we are to do it
from the immensity of the re-
ductions in prices.
Rough Riders, $1.69
that were originally sass; choice of
satin Mackinaw and Japanese strsws;
choice OF silk br null scarf and knot
with quill-exceedingly stylish and
great values because of the reduction.
Trimmed sailors, 98c
in split braids, fine English Milan.
with double brims, in white and navy;
they have been s1-9S; they are reduced
to CSC to close them out quickly.
The times., 1899-06-25
Mems 75c shirts and drawers, 39c.


mixed balbran finished with buttons fronts with ribbed silk and French
which sells this underwear for less than 7 garment $50 suit 1t
usually SOC it is immense value
Evening journal., 1899-07-13
A JOKE ON MCCORMICK.

Manager Richard W. Crook, of the
Brandywine Springs railway, loves n
practical joke. On more than one oc-
casion the Wayfarer has noticed this.
Some days ago he entered the office
out at Brandywine Springs Park and
found it empty. Harry Dure, the sec
retary and treasurer, and William n.
Mccormick, who looks after the con-
cessionaries, were both out. Banking
hour not having arrived, Manager
Crook knew that there was bog, con-
tanning several hundred dollars, in the
safe. He opened the fire-proof, abb
stracted the bag of money, left the safe
door partly open. and then strolled
down the boardwalk to the restaurant,
seating himself at q table, to await de-
velopments. In few minutes Mr..
Dure came rushing in. He excitedly
approached the manager and said ;
MY Godi boss, we've been touched.
Touched What do you mean?" in
quired Crook. raising a face which was
the picture of innocence and mystifi-
cation.
Robbed exclaimed Dure in ex-
planatory tone. ~The safes been burst
open and all the moneys gone"
You must be dreaming said Crook.
Either you or Mccormick is always
in the Office. and IL certainly wasn't a
hold-up. was it?"
No; we were both out" explained
Dure, "and that's when it happened.
Mccormick was up at the show and
was out looking after certain matters
Of vital and immediate moment"
"Oh. / see.' replied Crook. But
where's Mccormick now?"
Hes up at the Office, darned near
crazy. looking at the open safe door. p
Well. just sit down and have some
thing to eat" suggested Crook.
There's no use getting excited about
this thing"
"But the robbers will get off with
the money demonstrated Dure.
No they went, ! guess" said the
manager. I'm the Crook that robbed
that safe"
Dure gave gasp. and sat down.
Then he recovered sufficiently to say.
"Hain't it a good joke on McCor-
mickg Waiter, bring me a glass Of sir
loin and a nice tender piece OF ice
water not too well done: with couple
Of slices Of butter, piece OF bread,
and some hot coffee on a side dish
Ha. Hal Hal That's certainly a good
joke on Mccormick"
Evening journal., 1899-07-13
sHELLPoT PARK.

Every night a large audience attends
the performance at Shellpot Park. In
substantiation of this, over 1,1O0 seats
were sold last night. The news of the
excellence Of the show has gone forth
into all parts of the city, with the re-
suit that everybody is eager TO see it.
Casey and LeClaire, in their Irish com
edy sketch, have scored a marked sue
cess, and Miss LeClaire's singing of q
lullaby in the Irish language should be
heard Miss Belle Darling continues
to please the audiences with hor songs
and dances, and the Tanakas, in their
novelty act, are n feature that pleases
park visitors. The Gotham Comedy
Four keep the audience laughing.
Last night here was dancing from z to
II o'clock with orchestra music and
all evening the dancing floor was
crowded with gay dancers, who thor
oughly enjoyed themselves. Dancing
all evening with orchestra music will
be continued every Wednesday and
Saturday evening, it having proved
such a popular feature last night.
Evening journal., 1899-07-13
NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSIONS
LoW-RATE VACATION TRIPS VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has selected the following dates for its
popular ten-day excursions to Niagara
Falls from Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington: July q, August 10 and
"a, September z and 21 and October 5
and 19. An experienced tourist agent
and chaperon will accompany each ex-
cursion.
Excursion tickets. good for return
passage on any regular train, exclusive
Of limited express trains, within ten
days, Will b0 sold at $40 from phila-
delphia, Baltimore. Washington, and
all points on the Delaware division:
SLIPS from Atlantic City; $500 from
Lancaster, $3.50 from Altoona and
Harrisburg; $3.50 from Sunbury and
Wlllesbarre; S5.75 from Williamsport,
and at proportionate rates from other
points. A stop-over will be allowed al
Buffalo, Rochester, Canandaigua and
Watkins within the Limit returning.
special train of Pullman parioi
cars and day coaches will be run with
each excursion. An extra charge will
be made for parlor car seats.
Tickets for a side trip to the Thou
sand Islands alexandria Bay) will be
sold from Rochester in connection
with excursions of July 27. August II
and "a, September z and 21, good I,
return to Rochester or to Canandaigu,
via Syracuse within five days, at rat,
of $3.50.
Tickets for a side trip to Toront,
viii be sold at Niagara Falls for 81 .Ol
on July 20, August - and 26, and Sep
tember 23. In connection with excur
sion of September z. tickets will b.
sold TO Toronto and return at reduce,
rates, account Toronto Fair.
For time Of connecting trains ant
further information apply to neares
ueket agent or address George w
Boyd, Assistant General Passenge
Agent, Broad Street Station. PhiladeI
lphia
Evening journal., 1899-07-13
DIED.
BETz.-In this city. on July II, 1899
Anna Betz, aged 67 years.

BETz.-In this city, on July II, 1899
Anna Betz, aged 67 years.
DoNNELLY.-In this city on July 9.
1879, William, son OF John and Annie
Donnelly aged S months
FRANCIs.-In this city, on July 10
1899, Martha A. Francis, aged 7s
years.
GRAfyT. Suddenly, in this city. on
July 8, 1899, Frank, son OF Frank d
and Christiana Grant.
NAHLOR.-in this city. on July IL
1899, George W.. son OF George and
Rachel Naylor, aged months.
JONEs.-On July s. 1888, carolin,
Jones, wife of Andrew w. Jones, in
her 6lst year.
sHoUP.-On July II, 1899, Grace Plat
Johnson, wife Of Samuel r. Shoup
aged % years.
TAYLOR.-On July s, 1889, Frances
daughter of w. Frank and Fanni,
II. Taylor
WlLLiAMS.-In this city. on the 9tl
instant, David W Williams. aged A.
years
Evening journal., 1899-07-13
TAPPING THE WIRES.

For some time past the Delaware
and Atlantic Telegraph and Telephone
Company has been convinced that
some of its patrons were obtaining
more than their fair share of service
for the rates paid. An investigation
was made and the suspicious were con-
hrmed. The Wayfarer learns that a
large manufacturing company on the
East Side had tapped the company's
wires and put in several extra phones
connecting its different shops. the ef-
fort being 70 use the current without
cost. Another case was also brought
70 light A prominent West Side phy-
sician extended the wires to different
rooms IN his house, putting In private
phones to match. If there are others
who are beating the telephone COM
pany the same way they had better
break the connection and hide the an
paratus, for a general inspection NAV
follow these discoveries.
THE EAST SIDES PLAYGROUND.
On the East Side there is a vacant
lot. IL is bounded by Ninth, Tenth and
Lombard streets. The Poplar street
side is built up. It is the playground
OF that section of the city. The Way-
farer is told that from 200 to 300 men
and boys frequent Il every day. the
greater number being there OF an even.
ing. 1t Is n baseball ground princi-
pally, but quoits and kindred sports
are also held there. They are partici-
pated in by persons from all parts of
the East Side, but more particularly
by those residing in the immediate vi
cinity. The play of the children is al
ways beneath the eye Of their parents
and home anxiety is correspondence
lessened. Last year complaint was
made and the police were instructed
to break up the sport. This was re.
sented. The boys circulated a petition
going from house to house. They
pledged themselves to make good any
and all damage done by them, such as
the breaking of windows by baseballs
the plan being for each player to pay
MS proportionate share of the expense
OF such repairs This petition was
signed by everyone. and the police in.
terdiction was raised
There is now some talk of petition.
ing the city to purchase the land ant
convert 1t into public playground fol
the East Side children, who have bu
one place Of recreation, that beins
kirkwood Park, upon the Brandywine
Evening journal., 1899-07-13
REGULARS ARE ACTIVE.

The East Side Republican Associa-
tion has organized. II has ninety
seven members. The officers elected
follow; President, George G. Byron
vice-president, William NJ. Field;
financial secretary. J. B. Blackburn
corresponding secretary, Alfred White;
recording secretary, William Win.
throp; treasurer, J. M. Morris. The
club will hold a meeting at the Lincoln
Club on Monday evening. It is q
Regular Republican organization.
Evening journal., 1899-07-13
HEARING- rn-M0RRnw

Gilbert King and James Henry Raj
sen, the two colored men charged with
assaulting Block Operator william
Ahrens, will be given a preliminary
hearing tomorrow before Magistrate
Reynolds, of Middletown, on a charge
of assault with intent to commit muir
der. Mr.. Ahrens is rapidly improving.
Evening journal., 1899-07-13
WEEK or JULY 10 AT
SheNpot Park,

MONS. MIzAROs. Wonder on the
Rings.
CASEY AND L'CLAIR, Irish Comedy
Artists.
MISS BELLE DARLING. Up-to-date
SOubrette.
.THE TANAKAs, Top splnners and
Necromancers.
BILLY BARLOW, the Eminent Come
dian.
GOTHAM COMEDY -FOUR, the favor
ties Of both hemispheres, Medleys Imi-
tations and Harmony Singers.
Sunday afternoon and evening. Concert
by the f'irs. Regiment Band.