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Evening journal., 1899-07-08
MURDER Is SUSPECTED.
POLICE LOOKING FOR TWO MEN
LAST SEEN WITH JOHN GRA-
HAM.

POLICE LOOKING FOR TWO MEN
LAST SEEN WITH JOHN GRA-
HAM.
Chester, July S.-Coroner Fry went to
Prospect Park last night and empanel-
led a jury TO inquire into the mysteri-
GUS death of John Graham, of West
Philadelphia, who was found lying
along the tracks of the Chester and
Darby trolley line in an unconscious
condition The inquest was held in the
Prospect Borough Hall, and naturally
drew together a large crowd The jury
wrestled with the case for several
hours, and up to late hour last night
had not reached a verdict, and Coroner
Fry adjourned the case until next
week.
Enough evidence was gathered, how
ever, to show that Graham, with others,
had been at a clubhouse owned by
Richard Fields, and on their way
home there was a fight and Graham
was struck. 1t appears that the man
had been spending the Fourth Of July
at the White Horse Hotel, and that he
was under the influence Of whiskey.
The last seen Of Graham was on the
night Of the Fourth.
On the following morning, in shall
low ditch along the tracks, Charles
Davis stumbled over Grahams body.
His head was lying near the rails. The
unconscious man was taken to the
Chester Hospital, where he died. Two
ugly wounds at the base of the brain
caused suspicion of foul play, and the
finding Of a soldering iron belonging
to another colored man led the cor
oner to think that he might have been
struck with this. The man to whom
the iron belonged has been hunted high
and low, but up to late hour last night
the coroner had not found him.
The police have been ordered to look
for two men, John Mulhern and Dick
Baldwin, who, it is supposed, were in
the party.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE
WOOD PULLEYS.
One 30 in, 6ih in. face; pa In. bore.
one is ir Z In. face: 2& in. bore.
IRON PUdAllcYS.
One Is In; In. face; ia In. bore.
One is in; 6 In. face; l% in. bore.
Two 9si in; 2is in. face; ~ In bore.
One 10 in; 3is In. face: 13s in. bore.
one 9& in; pa in. face; In. bore.
one s in; 3h in. face; 19s In. bore.
One . in, in. face; ia in. bore.
one 16 In; IN. face; "a in. bore.
one in; 3 In. face: IL In. bore.
HANGERS, ETC.
Pair 20 inch; 2A inch bore.
Pair 10 inch; ~ inch bore.
Pair 10 inch; IL inch bore.
Six blocks for hangers.
-Four sets oil cups.
Sixty-six wood screws and bolts.
SHAFrING.
Six feet, "a inch.
Six feet. 1ia inch
Five feet, inch, ia inch.
-Four and a-haf feet, 1A inch
Shaft coupling, ia inch bore.
One shlfter, with tight and loose pulle.
for platen press.
Half dozen wooden double stands.
Dozen pairs cases.
All Will be sold cheap.
Apply at
EVENING JOURNAL OFFICE.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
GRACE CHURCH AFFAIRS.
EPWORTH LEAGUE TO HOLD SER.
VICES IN THE CHURCH-sUN-
DAY SERVICES.

DAY SERVICES.
Rev. Wesley c. Johnson. Professor
William A. Reynolds and George M. ID.
Cam have been appointed as COM
mittee to take charge OF the weekly
social services at Grace Church during
the absence Of the pastor, after the
fourth Sunday in July.
AT the Grace Church Epworth
League meeting. to be led by Frederic
c. Mccall Sunday evening, July 1G
Major Gordon, Of the American Volun-
teers, will speak.
Preaching service will be held at the
church on Sunday mornings only dur
ing the vacation of the pastor. as fol
lows: July 30, Rev. Alfred II. Scott:
August 6, Rev John w. Jones, pastor
of Goodman M. f. Church; August 13
Rev J. W. Easley, pastor of Brandy
wine NJ. II. Church; August 90. Rev
John d. Rigg. OF Chester, Pa; August
n, Rev. r. Irving Watkins, ID. d., OF
New Castle, Del. September 3, holy
communion, in charge Of Rev. Wesley
c. Johnson. The pastor will preach on
July 16 and %.
There will be services In the chapel
each Sunday evening during the sum
mer from TO 8 o'clock, in charge OF
the Epworth League.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
SEVERE STORM IN CARoLINE.

Denton, Nd, July S.-A severe storm
passed over central and northern sec
tions Of Caroline county Thursday af-
ternoon about o'clock. and was at
tended by unusual thunder and light
ming. In this town lightning struck
the yestibule Of the John Wesley Col
ored Methodist Episcopal Church ana
tore of a dozen or more planks and
damaged il otherwise. At RidgeIy
the livery stable OF Smith & Boggs was
struck. Several who had taken shell
ter in il were tossed about in a fright
ful manner, but no one was seriously
hurt In Greensboro the dwelling of
Thomas II. Jarman was slightly dam
aged by lightning.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
MuRcIA IN THE MUD.

The British steamship Murcia
grounded yesterday in the Christiana
creek between Market street bridge
and the wharves Of the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company, and lay in
such a position as to obstruct naviga-
tion. The three tugs which were
bringing her up the creek worked on
her for several hours, but were unable
to move her After being grounded
nearly eight hours she floated on the
rising tide at o'clock last night. The
Murcia needs a thorough overhauling
and repairing and was put in drydock
at the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company's this morning for that pur-
pose.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
PURCHASED sINGERLY MILLS
REPORTED THAT WILLIAM saw
cry AND OTHER WILMINGTON
MEN ARE IN CONTROL.

1t was reported this morning that
William Savery, OF the Pusey and
Jones Company, and a number OF other
monied men had bought the Singerly
Pulp Mills, at Ellxton and Providence,
Nd, and that the mills would be put in
operation in q short time When
questioned this morning by an Even
ing Journal reporter Mr.. Savery would
not talk on the subject. He would
neither deny nor acknowledge It.
When asked to either deny or affirm
the rumor he replied that he did not
care 10 talk about It.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
snpposEn 1NcENnIAR1sM.

Policeman James r. Scott discov-
cred a fire about Il o'clock last night
in an outbuilding i'm the rear of Martin
Lanes residence, No. 519 West street
and turned in an alarm from box No.
32. The district companies responded
and the blaze VISA extinguished by a
plug stream. As MrlLane's house is I'M
occupied, the fire is supposed TO be the
work ofen incendiary.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
EARLY SESSION A SUCCESS.

LNINI1I lL4D1ININ = DLNDLoo.
In accordance with Judge Balls de-
cree of yesterday Municipal Court con-
vened this morning at $50 o'clock, at
which hour it will sit during the Sum-
mer months. The early session was a
as only two prisoners were ar
raigned. Charles Robinette, who was
by Officer w. J. Connor for be-
ing drunk, was fined 81 and costs. The
case Of Joseph Bickta, charged with
disorderly conduct, was continued un-
til Monday.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
A SUCCESSFUL OUTING.

The outing given to the poor children
and women of this city through the ef-
forts of Captain Crow, of the Volun-
teers of America, at Lindenthorpe Park
was quite a success. Some
of the women of West Presbyterian
and Kingswood NJ. e. churches assisted
him in taking care Of his charges. Cap
tain Grow extends thanks to the Will
mington Steamboat Company, the
Junior Christian Endeavor Society of
Second Baptist Church, Mrs. Lamotte
DUPONT and others who contributed TO
the success of the affair.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
COLORED PEOPLE nor WANTED

Colored picnickers are refused dates
at National Park. Ezion Methodist
Church, of this city, has received word
from the management that it could not
be given date until September. The
officials suspected that the color line
was being drawn, and later learned
that the Epworth League OF Zoar
Church, Philadelphia, was refused a
date and that Rev. James f. Lake,
president of the National Park Asso-
citation, said: "Colored people are not
wanted at National Park"
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
BUSINESS NOTICES.

CASH for acceptable ideas. State II
patented. The Patent Record, Balto., Nd.
LADIES' Chichester's English Penny
royal pills Diamond Brand are the best.
Safe, reliable. Take no other. Send sc.
stamps for particulars. Relief for
Ladies' In letter by return mail AT
druggists. Chichester Chemical Co.
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
IMPRoVEMENTs no CATHEpRAL

Plans have been prepared for the
remodeling and improvement Of St
Peters r. c. Pro-Cathedral in this city
by Architect George Lovett, Of Phila-
delphia, and work will be commenced
as soon as the funds are raised. The
improvements will cost about $4,000
and it is expected that the amount will
be raised in a short time. When finish
ed this will be the finest church edifice
in the state.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
MoToRMAN BADLY HURT.

In speaking of the condition Of the
victims of the Fourth Of July trolley
car accident, the Chester News says
Eber Speakman, the motorman, who
stuck to his car, and was injured in the
collision, was hurt worse than was at
first supposed. He is confined to his
home. in the First ward, suffering with
internal injuries, and while he will re-
cover, 1t may be weeks before he is
able TO work again.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
SACRED CONCERT AT sHELLPoT.

Those who have not seen the show
this week at Shellpot Park should not
fail to visit the pretty resort either this
afternoon or evening. as it will be the
last opportunity to see this excellent
performance. Another great show has
been booked for next week, which in
cludes the Gotham Comedy Four, Billy
Barlow, the clever comedian; Miss
Belle Darling. an up-to-date soubrette;
Casey and Leclair, in an Irish comedy
sketch, and other artists of the same
standard. Tomorrow afternoon and
evening the First Regiment Band will
give a concert at the park. There will
be dancing tonight at the park with
orchestra music.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
A SURVEY NEXT WEEK

A corps Of engineers will on Monday
begin the work of making a survey for
the proposed extension of the viii
mington and Brandyvine Springs rail
way from Brandywine Springs TO Ken
nett Square. The contractor Is already
on the ground.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08

SERGEANT KELLEHER's SON ILL.
Frank, the 2-year-old son of House
Sergeant Daniel Kelleher, is suffering
with a severe attack of dysentery. His
parents were quite alarmed at his con-
dition on Thursday night, but the lit
tie one seems to be improving to-day.
DR.. Shortlidge. is in attendance.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
FUNDS FOR BAYARD MEMORIAL

Photographs OF their work have been
by John ]. Boyl, of Phila-
f. w. Ruckstuhl and George
d. Peterson. formerly of this city. to
the Bayard Memorial Association. Mr.
Peterson is already at work on a
model. AT the meeting of the executive
committee yesterday afternoon the
board OF directors was constituted q
finance committee to act individually
in the collection OF funds. It will meet
and report in September.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSAG.s NOR NEW CASTLE co.
WORKHOUSE LOAN.

Wilmington, Del, July ., lSl5
In accordance with a resolution OF the
Levy Court of New Castle county, Dela-
ware. passed on the 18th day of June, a.
ID. 1893, proposals are hereby Invited 'ior
the purchase Of bonds TO the amount OF
SlOO. 600 OF said county, authorized by Acl
OF General Assembly, passed March .
1899, to build a workhouse Tor New Casue
county. Delaware, in sums OF one thou
sand dollars each.
Said bonds payable in 1919, with the op-
ton of paying at any time after the
expiration of five years from july J.
1899. Interest payable seml-annually an
January and July at the office OF county
treasurer, I'm Wilmington, Del, at rate
not exceeding 4 percentum per annum
REGISTERED. Bids must state rate OF IN
terest ~.
Bids will be received at the Office OF
the Clerk Of the Peace Of New Castle
county, until the close OF business on BIT
day morning. July Is, 1899, at 10 O'Clock.
Right to reject any or all bids reserved
JOHN j. GALLAGHER.
JOHN ]. Al1AIlEY,
Committee of Levy Court
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
CAMP STARVATION ;
That Is What the Boys Bri-
gade Termed the Encampment
RETURNED TO THEIR HOMES

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TEMPO
RARY FAMINE THE BOYS HAVE
HAD AN ENJOYABLE AND PROF.
TABLE OUTING AT BRANDY
WINE SPRINGS.
The Philadelphia Press of to-day
says:
After having been encamped for a
week, during which time a temporary
famine was encountered and passed
through successfully the Philadelphia
Boys Brigade broke camp at Brandywine
Springs. near this city, this afternoon,
and will arrive home on a special train
shortly before dusk.
The youthful warriors have had an
experience which they will remember
for many days to come, and when they
go out to camp next year they will be
sure of the ability of their caterer to
furnish them good food and plenty Of
it, too.
1t is said that the accommodations
of the commissary when the boys ar
rived at the camp last Saturday were
enough to have dampened the ardor OF
almost any patriot, and it was not un-
It'll they took matters into their own
hands that the conditions were i'm
proved and plenty of good and whole
some food provided
A caterer at the Springs had been en-
gagged to furnish the food for the boys
during the encampment, and. mucn to
their surprise and disappointment, he
failed to grasp the requirements Of such
an undertaking, and as a consequence
the hungry boys were fed on very little
food and yards OF promises until they
could stand it no longer, and from their
own ranks appointed a caterer and saw
to it themselves that they had three
meals day and plenty to eat at each
meal.
The famine originated with the first
day OF camp, when the boys found lit
tie or nothing prepared for them to eat
Col. II. +. SDicer, who is in command,
at once instituted a personal investiga-
ton, and the caterer promised to do
better. But the promises didn't ap-
pease the appetites OF the hungry young
Philadelphians, and when on Sunday
and Monday the promised reforms fail
ed to materialize, they set up a howl
that meant business. called the camp
Camp Starvation" and plainly demon
strated that they were tired of suffer-
ing the lot of Mother Hubbards dog
and that they wouldn't stand it any
longer.
On Tuesday Captain Taliver, OF the
United Battalion, was appointed to
look after the commissary, and he soon
brought order out OF chaos in that de-
partment Some of the boys had al
ready gone home, but after the new
arrangement had been inaugurated
everyone received enough to eat and
the complaints Immediately ceased.
Colonel Spicer yesterday said 1T
was unfortunate that the caterer we Sc
cured proved incompetent, and the oc-
currence may hurt our organization.
Since the boys have put in their own
caterer everything has gone all right,
and there has been more than enough
Of of I q.
has happened at all, because my first
thought has been always for the boys,
and ] have spared no pains to make
their outing enjoyable and profitable.
We have had very little sickness, and
with the exception of the first day OF
SO, when the caterer failed to furnish
the boys their three square meals, the
camp has been a success in every way"
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
LIS sKuLL FRAcTuREp.

John Calamani, an Italian employed
at the Bellevue quarries, is lying at
the Delaware Hospital with a frac-
tured skull, alleged to have been
caused by his being struck with a
stone thrown by John Reynolds The
latter was arrested last night and will
be given a hearing before Magistrate
Pritchett as soon as Calamani is able
to appear AGAINST him.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
BADLY HuRT I'M RuNAwAY.

West Chester, July S.-Richard Bye,
70-year-old colored man, who drives
a wagon for the West Chester Cream
cry, was thrown by runaway team
last evening, and hurt so badly that he
will die. His head was crushed in. an
eye knocked out and one of his legs
broken. The horses made a wild dash
through Gay street. and the wagon was
smashed to splinters.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
NOTICES.

NOTICE.-NEW SERIES OF STOCK.
The fOrty-iirst 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 Shipley streets. Money to
loan on good mortgages.
EDWARD ANDREWS, President.
MIDLIAM H. GIBBONS. Secretary.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
OVERCOME BY HEAT

Mrs. Hettie Valentine, colored, aged
60 years, living at No. 6 Glenn avenue,
was overcome by the heat at Eigh-
teenth and Market streets this morn
ing. She was taken to her home by
friend
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
BOY SOLDIERS OVERCOME.

-Four members Of the Boys Brigade,
who we're parading in this city yester-
day were overcome by heat They
were assisted by the Phoenix ambu-
lance corps, arrangements having been
made for the ambulance to follow the
line Of march for such an emergency.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
CAprAIN KANE sIcK.

Police Captain Thomas Kane is con-
fined to his home with a slight attack
of illness. He was compelled to leave
the police station yesterday afternoon
and go to his bed.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
Thrown FROM A WAGON

While attending an outing given to
the poor children of this city, yester-
day at Lindenthorpe Park. Mrs. Kate
Gray. of No. 21O Poplar street. was
thrown from a wagon and badly
bruised.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
HEAVY STORM IN TALBOT.

Easton, Md. July S.-Thursday's
storm flooded some sections of the
county The corn was beaten down,
but no serious harm was done to the
crops. Wheat threshing is suspended
for the balance of the week. A large
resinos pine tree near Lednum's
Corner, Chapel district, was struck by
lightning, took fire. and in half hour
was entirely consumed.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
KENT COUNTY MATTERS.
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES CALLED
DESTRUCTION By LIGHTNING

Chestertown, Nd, July S.-Demo-
cratic primaries have been called for
Saturday, July %. to select delegates
to a county convention to meet I'm
Chestertown on Tuesday. July 25. At
this convention delegates to the Demo
cratic State Convention will be Sc
lected
During the storm Of yesterday after
noon lightning killed a fine COW be-
longing 70 Robert c. Nicholson. The
animal cost 1925. The lightning play
ed havoc with the fence around the
yard and Mr. Bigelow. near Flatlands
Professor Rowlands Watts, Of West
ern Maryland College. left here yester-
day evening for Chicago The pro-
fessor viii take a Summer course in
biology at the Chicago University.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
THE AWARD MADE.

The jurors in the ad quod damnum
proceedings against the Delaware
Railroad Company rendered an award
of 81 900 to the Trustees of New Castle
Commons This is double the other
award.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
CREATEp some EXcITEMENT.

Considerable excitement was caused
On the West Side Thursday by the an
nouncement that the 15-year-Old
daughter of a prominent citizen had
It was later learned.
however. that the young woman had
gone to Brandywine Springs and had
missed the last car and was thereby
to remain over night.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
FIGrREs FoR THE YEAR.

Collector of Port Cooper has finished
his annual report for the year ending
June 30 The value Of exports was So
S74.l75. and the receipts S2S,322.S2 from
duties
Evening journal., 1899-07-08

The Treasury Department at Wash
ington, ID. c.. has issued an order re-
voking the annual war tax of $50
apiece. which was levied upon women
purchasing agents as commercial bro
kers.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
HEAVY WEIGHT FALLS
a. 4-.fAn iiFitlF
From Clock Tower on the
City Hall Building To-day.
MoRRIsON's OFFICE WRECKED
THE TIME WEIGHT on TnE c1ocK

THE TIME WEIGHT OF THE CLOCK
FALLS THROUGH THE CEILING
AND sMAsHEs EVERYTHING IN
IT'S WAY-NO ONE HURT
BY the breaking of rotten cable a
2OO-pound weight used as an attach
ment to the City Hall clock crashed
through the floor and fell into the Office
Of Clerk Of Council Morrison this morn
ing.
The accident occurred about 11.20
o'clock, and fortunately no one was in
Mr.. Morrison's Office at the time. The
weight, which weighs fully 200 pounds.
Is one OF those used to regulate the
time portion Of the large clock, and its
fall is due to the fact that the cable
Mpporting IL was worn out and rrs
able to sustain its weight
1t fell directly inside of the outer
door of the Office. and made an open
ing in the ceiling about two feet in d.
ameter. The concussion made by the
drop knocked the plaster off the cell
ing in the Municipal Court room.
The city should take some steps to
repair these clock cables. as the strik-
Ing weight connected with the appa-
ratus weighs $50 pounds, and if it
should fall would wind up in the cellar
of the building after tearing a hole in
the ceilings of Mahey Fahey and Clerk
of Municipal Court Adams Offices.
Besides this weight the striker Of the
fire alarm system, which weighs near
ly ton, is suspended upon a rotten
Lcable. and is. liable 70 fall at any time.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
REAL ESTATE.

FOR RcNr.-HOuse Slf Madison street.
containing rooms and kitchen, gas ana
bath and all IN good and complete order;
reference required. Apply to Benjamin
F0ote, 7Ol King street.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
a PECULIAR FIREBUG.
He Has a Mania for Setting
Fire to Watercloscts.
SEVERAL GASES ARE REPORTED
THE POLICE ARE ON THE LOOK
OUT FOR THE CRANK WHO is
ENGAGED IN THE ENTERPRISE.
THE WORK OF INCENDIARIsN
BEGAN THREE WEEKS AGO.

ENNAGED IN THE ENTERPRISE.
THE WORK OF INCENDIARIsM
BEGAN THREE WEEKS AGO.
This is a new turn Of local Grim
who has a mania for burning water
closets, and Chief Of Police Dolan has
Officers out looking for him.
This is a ne wturn of local Grim
inality and quite unusual. 1t first be-
came manifest three weeks ago, when
the Taylor and McGlinchy houses on
the West Side were visited and fired.
Since yesterday three moro cases of
the kind have already been brought
TO tho attention of Chief Dolan.
One is that of the clubhouse on Mark
l.. Lanes premises, at Sixth and West
streets. Another is that Of Frank
Meredith. No. 62O West Ninth street.
while the third report comes from a
man named Gudgeon. whose home IS at
No. 500 West Sixth street In every
instance there was fire, and evidence Of
it being Of incendiary character.
At the Meredith house there was
evidence that kerosene had been used
to give impetus to the flames
When Mrs. Meredith was seen by an
Evening Journal reporter this morning
she said that her sister, Miss Hattie
Kaufman, awoke about 3 o'clock this
morning and noticed on the ceiling Of
her room the reflection of a fire out
side. Getting up she went TO the win
dow and found the outbuilding In
flames She called the folks, and Mr..
Meredith, after securing his revolver,
went down to Investigate. He first put
out the fire and found that paper. sat
Iurated with kerosene, had been used to
start IL. The yard gate had been broken
open and the door of q stable across the
street had been forced. There was nc
other evidence Of an attempt to burn
the stable.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
c.

INSTALLED CENTRES OFFICERS.
A. S. Jones. John f. McManus, Ma
thaniel Henderson and Charles Whann
went up to Centreville last evening
Their mission was to install the officers
of Centre Lodge. No. 81. A. o. Z. w.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
A DELICIOUS DRINK

Crown High Grade Ginger Ale. Bottled
exclusively by FOORD BOTrLING
WORKS 2l3 ". 9Th 81. Also Stoeckle's
and Lengers Beers. Both Phones.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08

Great discount on Window Screens and
Doors. 10 close them out at Lynch's. n
W. Cor. Madison and Fourth streets.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08

Adair & Co.. 207 Market street Will
close out the balance Cf their Refriger1-
tors. lee Chests. Porch Rockers. e2by
Carriages and Go Carts az cost.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08

Trunks and Harness cheaper than the
cheapest at Yerger's s.l1 East Third street.
Evening journal., 1899-07-08
THE TAX REMOVED

For Trunks. Grips. Harness. etc.. 90 to
Ycrger. II East Third street
Evening journal., 1899-07-08

CUAL, WOOD AND GNAIN.
II. L. Sergeant. Coal and Wood. office
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone 5i5.
Recleaned Oats, Hay and Straw.