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Evening journal., 1899-07-25
HIS TROUBLES MULTIPLY.

WILLIAM J. FISHER BEGINS SUIT
TO RECOVER A CLAIM OF 5000.
William J. Fisher this morning en-
tered sWit against George W. McCaul-
ley, Of Eighth and shiPlsy streets, in
Magistrate Kelley's office. His claim
is $3.50, and there is some Likelihood
that it will be satisfied
IL is understood that in addition to
judgment in favor of Edgar
A. Finley, Mr. McCaulley transferred
some Of his property to his wife. The
Charles Warner Company has also Sc
cured judgment against him.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
EXCLUDED FROM THE MAILS.
DECISION OF UNITED STATES AT
TORNEY-GENERAL TO TEST LE-
GALlTY OF ADVERTISING

TORNEY-GENERAL TO TEST LE-
GALITY OF ADVERTISING
SCHEME.
The local post Office authorities will
shortly receive decision from the
Post Office Department relative to the
mailing Of a certain class Of advertis-
Ing matter.
A largely operated advertising plan
" excluded from the mails by deci-
sion by Acting Assistant Attorney
General Barrett for the Post Onice De-
partment The plan consists OF puz-
sles with prize offers, whose solution
is easy by county dots in a circle.
spokes in wheel or arranging a set Of
jumbled letters to form names Of
prominent persons, but the catch is
in a proviso imposing conditions on
successful contestants.
The heavy mails following these ad-
vertfsements bring out circulars from
the promoters, which the department
holds is designed to lead patrons to
believe they have won valuable prizes.
conditioned on their making or OBJ
tanning subscriptions, selling articles,
etc. The department in directing the
postmaster at Boston. in a test case,
to refuse to accept for mailing cireu-
lars relating to such schemes. holds
that they deceive the credulous and
uneducated
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
SPORT CATCHING ROCK.

Edward Mendinhall and Lilburn
Chandler fished for rock in the Octo-
raro river at Schurz Landing yester-
day The former caught twenty-four
the largest weighing SA pounds, and
the latter nine, the prize fish weigh
ing ~ pounds. Mr.. Chambers hands
and arms were bruised by the frantic
efforts of one Of the large fish to free
itself from the hook.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
WEST SIDE FIRES.
THREE ALARMS STRUCK OFF WITH
IN TWO HOURS LAST NIGHT.

THE FAMILIES OF MRS. MARY GLIB
SON AND THAT OF WILLIAM H.
LUDEN COMPELLED TO FLEE
FROM THE FLAMES IN THEIR
NIGHT CLoTHEs-ALARMs IN
QUICK SUCCESSION.
The fire flend" made itself very
evident on the West Side last night.
when three blazes occurred in that sec
tion Of the city within two hours.
The first fire occurred at 1910 o'clock
at the residence OF Martha Nostrom.
No. 202 Madison street. The blaze was
caused by the upsetting Of lamp I'M
a bedroom on the third floor. A stinI
alarm was sent into the Weccacoe en-
gine house and the chemical extin-
guished the flames LOSS is about SIS.
Scarcely had the company returned
to its quarters, when an alarm was
sounded from box No. 25, Second and
Jackson streets. It was caused by ire
being discovered in the old frame
house No. 211 Jackson street, and
known as the Gibson homestead.
The blaze was FIRST seen by John
McDonough and Thomas Kenney.
mombera of the Weccacoe Company.
They had just put away the chemical
engine, which had been called out on
the still alarm and walked around the
square to see n their houses were Sc
crely fastened. when they noticed
smoke and flames coming from the
Gibson home.
The occupants Of the building. Mrs.
Mary Gibson. Bernard Gibson and Miss
Gibson were sleeping soundly at the
time, and it was with difficulty that
they were aroused BY this time the
flames were shooting through the roof,
and the Gibsons were compelled to
jump from their beds and run down
stairs through binding smoke into the
yard in the rear. They had no time to
dress and fed in their night clothes
They were taken to the home of a
friend and cared for.
The flames were confined to the
south wing Of the house. which is an
old structure. The roof was almost
burned on The second floor was also
badly damaged. To subdue the flames
it was necessary to use much water
and the house was completely gutted
Tho loss viii probably reach $1,000. AL
though the building was insured, the
furniture was not covered by a policy
The fire started in the kitchen, butthere
was no fire in the kitchen stove, for
Mrs. Gibson used gasoline to do her
cooking.
Shortly after midnight Chief Sasse
sounded the two taps that the COM
panies were housed, and within a sec
ond after the bell had struck an alarm
came in from box No. 8. at Eighth
and Jackson streets caused by fire in
the house of w. II. Ludcn. No. GA
Jackson street. Smoke was seen
issuing from the windows Of the house
by the night watchman, and shortly
after two men came running out in
their night clothes and cried Fire
When the engines arrived on the
scene the chemical engines were put
to work and soon had the flames under
control The fire originated in the
kitchen and did about s4OO damage.
The houses adjoining were damaged
by the smoke.
While responding TO the alarm from
box No. 25, Chief sasse lost his whip,
which had been presented to him, and
had his name engraved upon it.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
AGED WOMEN BURIED.

ONE AN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
HAD ATTAINED THE AGE OF
SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS.
Mrs. Ellen B. Henderson, so years
old, widow of Captain Nathaniel L.
Henderson, was privately inferred in
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery
this afternoon. The services were held
at the residence of her daughter, Mrs
Mary E. Chandler. No. 1904 King
street.
At $50 o'clock this morning funeral
services were held at the residence, No
1906 King street, over the remains OF
Mrs. Mary E. Smith, widow of the late
Vaughan Smith, who had reached the
age Of rs years. At the conclusion OF
the services at the house the body was
taken to Niddletown for burial
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
NOTICES.

NOTICE.-NEW SERIES OF STOCK.
The forty-frst series Of stock of Perpet-
ual Savings and Loan Association Is now
being issued first payment due Tuesday.
July 4, 1899. Shares can be obtained from
the secretary at the Office, northeast cor
ner Fifth and Shlpley streets. Money to
loan on good mortgages
EDWARD ANDREWS. President
WILLIAM Ii. GIBBONS. Secretary.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
REPORTED FOR nnTY-

Joseph Harris, a clerk employed in
the lower offices Of the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company. who has been
at the Homeopathic Hospital for the
past two months suffering with ty-
phoid fever. is again able to attend
to his duties at the office.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
BARN BURNED NEAR NEWARK.

A barn on the farm Of William H.
Corlies, two miles north of Newark,
was burned between and o'clocl-
Sunday morning. It is believed that
the fire was of incendiary origin. The
loss is placed at between $1,000 and
$1,000, and includes most of the con-
tents.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
BUsIN6 ass NOTICES.

CASH for acceptable IDEAS. State II
patented. The Patent Record. Balto.. ND.
I.ADIESi Chichester's English Penny
royal pills Diamond Brand are the pest.
Safe. reliable. Take no other. SEND &C.
stamps for particulars. I1euei lot
ladies'" I'M letter by return mall At
druggists. Chichester Chemical Co.,
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
LocAL pREACHERs, cAMP.

The local preachers and exhorters OF
the Wilmington District Methodist
Episcopal Church viii commence their
annual csmpmeeting at Leslie, in Ce-
ell county. this coming week, and the
outlook for 4 large and successful
camp is promising
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
APPOINTED OFFICIAL STENOG.
RAPHER.

Charles G. Guyer has been appoint
ed official stenographer for the Electri-
cal Congress to be held in this city on
September and 6. 1t is expected that
the business meetings will be held al
the Pyle Cycle Academy.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
i ,..lAI -AI.Mnsr nxpIREn.

Next month the official term Of
Thomas c. Doud. president Of the De-
partment of Elections. viii expire, and
il win devolye upon Governor Tunnel
to make an appointment Mr.. Doud
is a candidate. and so is Armon D..
Chaytor, ST.. who has a strong en-
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
viii GATHER AT BOSTON.

Wheelmen from all over the United
States will meet at Boston August IA
to 10. the occasion being the annual
Of the League of American
Wheelmen. Wilmington will be repre-
sented by about fifty wheelmen. who
will leave here August IL and return
on the s2d.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
CARNEGIE's GIFT INSTALLED.

A $4,000 organ has been built by
John Brown, Of this city. for the First
Presbyterian Church of Boulder. Col,
and it has been installed Andrew
Carnegie made the church a present of
the instrument.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FOR SALE.-The stock and fixtures Of
hardware store 525 Madison street. WIN
inventory about 5000. Until sold, 1 will
retail ten per cent off OF the regular
price Of hardware, paints, oils and
glass.
JOHN c. PATTERSON.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
PROPERTY TRANsFERRED.

The transfer of the property No.
1908 Trenton Place from David and
Nancy J. Fox to Dora n Mitchell was
recorded ct the city registry bureau
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
PAvEsE DEFEATS MARTIN.
HE DIsARMs HIS OPPONENT AND
BREAKS HIS SWORD.

BREAKS HIS SWORD.
At the German Hall last evening in
the presence Of about 200 people Pro-
fessor Generoso Pavese defeated John
Martin in sword contest for $500 a
side. In the first contest with the
foils Pavese disarmed his opponent
three times, and made sixteen points to
Martins eleven.
In the broad sword contest he again
disarmed Martin, and finally broke his
sword. In this contest Pavese made
sixteen points to Martins seven.
Samuel L. Lane, of the Evening
Journal was referee
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
Y NJ @ A NOTES

The religious work committee of the
Y. NJ. C. A. will meet on Thursday
night. Rev. F. +. Briggs. OF Second
Baptist Church. will address the mems
meeting on Sunday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25

Great discount on Window Screens and
Doors. to close them out. Mt Lynch's, n
w. Cor Madison and Fourth streets.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
uAcK rOR IONrRARDY.

A hack viii leave corner Fourth and
Market streets at 2 D. n. on clear
Thursdays and Surdays. for Lombardy
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
coAL. wooD AND GRAIN.

II. T. Sergeant. Coal and Wood, office
Seventh and kinE. Delmarvia phone 5i5.
.Recieancc Oats. Hay and Straw.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25

VACATION work offered agents In
every town TO secure subscriptions 10 the
magazine, Good Housekeeping. Speclal
during july and August. Write us for IN
formation that will interest you. GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING, Springfield, Mass.
Evening journal., 1899-07-25
HELP WANTED.

ED.-Experienced girls on
sewing machines. Also learners. Good
wages. Steady employment. New Knit
ting Mills, 405-407 East 18th street.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07
HENpECKfD HUSBAND
His WifS'S Fafher and Brother Fur.
 niShed Rules for His Conduct.

New York, June 6.-Susan G. Fry att applied today to Justice Jenks of the supreme court, Brooklyn, for ali
 mony and counsel fees in her suit for separation from Edward K Fryatt. She alleges non-support. His lawyer asserted that he was a henpecked hus- band. He cannot get works. he claims, and his wife, who has an income of $500 a year, IS constantly reminding him of her superior wealth. At her suggestion he bought a piano on the installment plan, and then she re- fused to let him play on it except at specified times, and only then when he had made the bed and done the house. work nicely In addition to this, MT. Fryatt alleges, his wife's brother and father drew up a long set of rules di- recting him how to treat his wife. Justice Jenkins said he would like to see these rules, and the lawyer prom:s- cd to furnish him with a copy
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07
GOMEZ PARTING WORD
The Old Patriots Advice 10 His Dis-
 banding Army,

Havana, Juno 6.-General Maxim0 Gomez, former commander-in-c Of the Cuban army, will issue a farewell manifesto today. In substance it will say: The mission I have been entrusted with is nearly concluded. attempted to find a solution to the questions concerning the army which I commanded during the bloodiest war known in Cuba. I am new leaving re- gretfully to attend to necessary pri- vate business.
 q will say a parting word to people for whom I have sacrificed thirty years of my life and to my friends il the army just disbanded which ac- tion should have been taken instantly after the removal of the bloody weight of Spain's merciless regime. Wc have disarmed ourselves and therefore we now no longer want sol dieTs, but men for the maintenance Of peace and order, which are the basis of Cuba's future welfare"
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07
HNIMpORTANTExpEDITION
Work in Contemplation by inc Uni-
 fed States Fish Commission.

Washington, June 6.-FIsh CGm- missioner Bowers, in a conference with the president today about th9 affairs of his bureau, referred to the fact that he is arranging to send out the most important scientific expedition ever fitted cut by the commission. The ex- petition is going on the steamer Alba tross, and will be in charge of Pro- lessor A. Agassiz. Its destination will be unexplCred portions of the Pacific ocean. Among the islands q be visited will be the Marshall, SO- ciety, F1vmatOs, Friendly. Fiji, Ellice, and Gilbert The trip will require eight months, and the Albatross will leave San Francisco in August. The steamer is the largest belonging to the fish commission.
 MT. Bowers said today that the out put of the commission this year would be twile as large as any year in the history of the concern, except last. The output was greatly increased last year under MT. Bowers administra- tion. This year the increase has been great, millions of fish being matched and distributed to all parts of the country
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07
WOODMEN OF AMERICA
Greatest Convention in the History
 Of inc Order.

Kansas City, June 6.-The greatest convention of Modern Woodmen of America in the history of the order began this morning There were 10000 Wcodmen in the city when the first gathering met By Thursday when the attractions will include the great parade with twenty-seven brass bands, the opening of the team con- tests and an address by William J. Bryan, it is predicted that at least 5000 visitors will be here. The city is decorated in carnival fashion. It is believed that all the principal off, cers will be reelected
 The opening session this morning was entirely routine and consisted of welcoming addresses by Governor Stanley of Kansas Mayor Jones, John Sullivan, on behalf of the local Wood men, and Attorney James A. Reed, re- sponse by the head consul, William A. Northccte of Illinois. Then followed the appointment of committees.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07
HOLE-EN-THE-WALL GANG
A Sheriff Shot While Trying 10 Gap.
 lure inc Outlaws.

Cheyenne, Wyo.. June 6.-t5heriff Hagen of Converse county and posse, in pursuit of the Union Pacific train robbers, had another fight With the bandits yesterday afternoon, news of which has just been brought in. The robbers were surrounded in a guich and forced to abandon their horses. which were captured. They hid behind rock and made 9 desperate fight.
 Sheriff Joe Hazen IVES shot througI the lbody and dangerously wounded He is being brought inoo Caspar. Re Inducements for the posse are going out from Caspar as fast as men can be mounted and armed. The entire coun- try is arc'uzed. Prospects are good for capturing the entire band of cut laws who infest the Hole-ia-the-Wal country.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07

quate to the needs of the nation, and in spite of victories, the events ce the past year have tended strongly to confirm this view For an army in- crease I fail to see the necessity. It IS hardly conceivable that we could use 8 large army, except for wars of foreign conquest, which the sentiment Of the country would not permit
 'Now power except Great Britain could hope to attack us successfully upon land. No two powers combined could hope to effect anything against us by sending an army to this country. The possible wars which confront US are naval wars and in order to wage them successfully we need more ships. I believe we should have at least twice as many as our navy at present con tains."
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07
PAID FOR PROTECTION
But He Told inc Mazgf Committee
 He Did Not Get if.

New York, June 6.-The Mazet in vestigating committee resumed it's session today An attempt to show corrupt practices by Police Captain Price in the teaderloin district brought out John c. Ellis. a former proprietor of the Sixth avenue resort, a story of ''protection,' that did not protect His statement involved ex-Alderman A B. Waite. Ellis stated that Waite had collected $2O0 for police protection for the resort he was running on Sixth avenue The payment, he said did not secure the protection promised and the police harassed him as much as ever. Another proposition made to him, Ellis testified, was to give up half the receipts of the resort of which he was proprietor. The witness said he was forced out of businesss.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07
MIR. GLANDS CONDITION.
Lebanon, Mo-, June 6.-There is no material change in the condition Of Mr Bland He is still critically ill.
WILL COLONEL ISLANDS.
Volunteers Petition the President to
 Discharge Them at Manila.

New York, June GA special from Manila says: Information has been received here that satisfactory results have attended the movement among members of the volunteer regiments in Manila for the establishment of Q large American colony in the Philip pines.
 Four thousand of the volunteers now in the islands are reported to have signed a petition to the presi- dent and secretary of war, praying that they receive their discharges in Manila, instead of at the places of enlistment, and that they be allowed travel pay to the places of enlist ment- It was explained that thes believed the Philippine islands "of- fered rare opportunities for industri- ous and enterprising Americans to make for themselves homes," and that they desired to remain flor the
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07
Henderson for Speaker Left Alone
 in the Field.
NEW YORK DELEGATION SOLID
The Iowa Candidate Received TeIe- dram From His Most Formidable Opponent Informing Him Thai He Had Withdrawn and Secured inc Support of His Followers for Him.

New York June 6.-The New York congressional delegation has decided to support Henderson for speaker.
 The following telegram was sent to General Henderson:
 New York, June 6. General D. B. Henderson, Dubuque, Iowa:
 ''The republican representatives from New York state, at a meeting held today, WadswoTth and Ray with drawing therefrom and MT. Payne not being present, rendered me their sup port for speaker I acknowledged with gratitude the honor, but stated that in my opinion the majority of the repub- licans of the fifty-sixth congress had already voluntarily expressed pref erence for you, and that their support was not confined to any section; that with long acquaintance and service with you I was aware of your eminent fitness for the position of speaker and that a unanimous election would tend to strengthen you, whereupon the meeting, at my request, instructed me to notify you that the New York re- publican representatives tendered their support.
 (Signed) JAMES SHERMAN"
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07
CONGESTION OF SOLDIERS
Their Transportation 10 inc Phillip
 pines a Problem.

San Francisco, June 6.-The qu8s- ton Of translct.r 5ation for troops des- tined for the Philippines is worrying the military authorities greatly. Cas- ua.s are arriving here by the hundreds and there are many regularly organ ized companies already here awaiting transportation and there are one or two regiments C1 the road to this city.
 The steamers Zealan'1ia and the City of Puebla are here, but are not re- chartered, ard the transports Penn sylvania and Connemaugh are due tc arrive in a few days, but if all these vessels are pressed into service the number of men at the camp at the Presidio will Ee reduced but little. What to do with this great body of men is what puzz.es the local depart ment and it is believed that some of the old transports which have returned to commercial life will again De pressed into the service of the govern ment,
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07

purpose of taking part in the devei- Cpment of the mining, agricultural and industrial resources of the is lands.'
 The petition stated that in the event Of favorable action by the gov ernment those signing it pledged their united support in upholding the laws and protecting the interests of the United States there, and would, if so desired become members Of a nation al guard or such other organization as might be necessary for the best protection of American interests in the Philippines.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07

very private, only the relatives of both parties being present. The cer- emony was performed by Bishop Kendrick
 While the impending nuptials were known unofffcfally, no general an nCuncement had been made and it was generally understood that the marriage would occur this evening. The groom is a nephew of w. A. Clark and is the director and resident man ager of the T. F. Miller company. The bride is the only daughter of General R. H. G. Minty, and came to Jerome about eleven mcnths ago.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07
TO AID CHICAGO TEACHERS
Andrews Will Insure Life for Pen-
 sion Fund.

Chicago, June 6.-Superintenden nt Andrews of the city schools has an noUnced his intention of having his life insured for $1O,O00 for the benefit of the pension fund flor teachers.
 In addition. he will make the fund influence to get teachers, principals and all others who have estates to be- stow to make the fund thsir residuary legatee. He will ask Miss Goggin, the newly elected president of the Teach CTS Federation, to appoint a commit tee to solicit the cooperation of teach CTS to the scheme
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07
RUNAWAY ENGINE.
Crashed Into Passenger Train and
 Killed a Fireman.

Colorado Springs, Colo, June GA locomotive when taking water at a tank near Hickman, on the Colorado Midland railroad broke away from the crew and started on a wild run down grade Near Buena Vista the runaway crashed into an eastbound passenger Both engines were totally wrecked. Fireman George Boswick was killed and Engineer Arthur Laloude received fatal injuries. The express and bag gage cars were badly damaged. No passeng gers were hurt
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07
TT IS HALF DONE.
The Prosecution in the Fountain Case
 Rests,

Hillsboro, N. M, June 6--The pros ecution in the Fountain Murder trial announced this afternoon that their case was in. The defense moved the court to instruct the jury to find a verdict of not guilty. The court re- fused to entertain the mction. Meas urements of the footprints around the place where the alleged blood was found were not presented.
 Profound interest in the case was manifested today when Governor LleweIlyn appeared for cross examina- tion by his political enemies. The wit ness had a bad memory, which he at- tributed to illness. He gave negative answers tc questions as to his connec- tion with plcts to murder Attorney Fall and Oliver Lee. During a legal tilt Attorney Fall said: we propose to show it was not the original inten- tion to prosecute the defendants They were after me; they wanted to accuse me, but get into this and cart get ou:.'
Arizona republican., 1899-06-07
CONFIDENCE OF JEFFRIEs.

New York, June 6.-The remaining days which Jim Jeffries will have be- fore coming to New York for the fight on Friday night, will be given up to very light work He has gotten him. self into fine form and there will be but little road work, and that of a very light nature. Jeffiries today says he is willing to match his strength and skill against any man known to the ring. He seems to have himself well in hand and is confident of success. He said today: T will down Fitzam- mons on Friday night and establish my claim to the heavyweight chamion- ship"