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Evening journal., 1899-09-16
KENT TROLLEY WRANGLE.
LEVY COURT REVoKEs PRIVILEGES
OF HAWKINS COMPANY.

COUNCIL RESERVED ITS DECISION,
AND THE COMPANY GIVING THE
BEST BOND WILL RECEIVE THE
FRANCHISE.
Dover, Sept 16.-The Kent county
trolley contestants had hearing yes
terday at Dover, first before the Levy
Court, and later before the Town Coun-
Gil.
The one before Council was the scene
Of a lively encounter between Attor-
General White and former Secrs-
tary of State Hawkins, the representa-
tives Of the rival companies. The Levy
Court attempted to put an end to the
contest by revoking the privilege given
Mr. Hawkins company sometime ago
to use the public roads, which privilege
was recently accorded to Mr.. Whites
company Of Philadelphia capitalists,
headed by George Belmont.
After the Levy Court had revoked
the privileges of the Hawkins company
the fight was carried before the Town
Council last night to obtain the use oi
the streets of Dover. Mr.. Whites com
pany came forward with a proposition
to pave all the streets on which II
would run cars. Mr. Hawkins com.
pany made an offer that it would ma.
cadamize all the streets Of Dover, pro-
vide a sprinkler and sweepr and also
light the public square with 100 incan-
descent lamps. When the two PROPOSE
tions were presented there was live
ly tilt between Mr.. Hawkins and At.
torney-G General White.
Mr.. White asserted that Mr. Haw-
kins' company was incompetent, and
did not have enough capital to build Q
mile Of road.
DR.. Hancock, of Philadelphia, presi-
dent of the Hawkins company, stated
that he had been cheated out OF 5000
by one OF the incorporators of the
White company, but gave no details.
City Council received the PROPOSE
tions and referred them to an attorne!
to draw bonds to be executed, and the
company giving the best bond at th'
next meeting will get the desired fran
chise.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
RECEIVED SALVAGE.

The tug Albert n. Hughes was yes
terday awarded $675 by the Board of
Marine Underwriters for services rem
dered in floating the schooner Harold
j. McCarty on August 10, which had
gone ashore just outside the new Har-
Dor Of Refuge, while bound for Lewes.
The McCarty, which was badly dam
aged, is now in the drydock Of the
Harlan and dHollingsworth Companyun-
dergoing extensive repairs.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
FoRTY-HouR DEVOTION.

At st. Joseph's Church on the Bran
dywine tomorrow morning, at 1890
o'clock, the service of forty hours de-
votion will begin. The opening SER
mon will be preached by Very Rev.
John A. Lyons. V. G. The sermon at
the vesper service will be delivered by
Rev. E. J. Mealey. The conservation
of the congregation to the Sacred Heart
will also take place
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
WHITE & co. HEARD FROM

CITY TREASURER REFUSES TO
MAKE CONTENTS OF LETTER
PUBLIC AT PRESENT.
City Treasurer Hamann has prepared
the $4,000 worth Of bonds for White &
Co., Of New York This is the day
set for Mayor Fahey, City Auditor
Pyle and Treasurer Hamann TO sign
and deposit them in Union National
Bank.
This morning the city treasurer re-
ceived from White & Co. long letter
dealing with the controversy. An
Evening Journal reporter asked hin
for information concerning its con-
tents. but he declined to give it, saying
that he preferred to consult City So,
licitor Conrad before doing anything
but he was out of town. and it wal
impossible for him to see or communi'
ate with him.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Street Supervisor n. M. Clowney
has received and accepted an invita-
tion to attend pig roast at Rose Tree,
Delaware county, Pa, tomorrow.
James Noreland, who Is an author
ity on reed birds. says that they are
both scarce and poor this season
Hubert Cassidy has been awarded
the contract to build for Mrs. Margaret
]. Brady a house and saloon at Firth
and Church streets.
Hubert Cassidy will secure the con-
tract for building the Brady house, at
Fifth and Church streets.
The barges Herbold and Upnett are
unloading pig iron at the Diamond
State Steel Companys wharves.
The Ferris Industrial School boys
will attend church at Newport NJ. N.
Church on Sunday morning and will
listen to a sermon delivered by Rev.
Walter u. Avery, d. d.
-Epworth NJ. ID. Church choir will
begin Fall and special work tomorrow.
Might School reopens October 2.
Goldey College Office open tonight,
Sth and Market.
Orange street is lined with eight
inch iron water pipe, which is to be
laid there to replace the present main.
AT Harvesters' Mission, Front and
Jefferson streets. Pentecostal Holi-
ness meeting will be held on Sunday
afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock, led by
"Aunty" King
DIR. T. A. McCurdy pastor Of Cen
trail Presbyterian Church, will resume
his duties tomorrow, preaching at
both services.
&C. w. Russell will sing several Sc
lections at the services OF the Sunday
Breakfast Mission, No. III Shipley
stree. tomorrow evening.
Divine services at 1880 a. m. and
7.45 D. m. will be held at Olivet Pres
byterian Church tomorrow.
The Unitarian Church will resume
its services tomorrow at 10.45 a. m,
with the pastor, Rev. A. 7. Bowser, in
charge.
Harry Johnson. colored. had his
foot badly cut while at work at the
Iobdeii Car Wheel Works yesterday.
Professor c. w. Prettyman. a son
of Rev. c. W. Prettyman. d. D., has
been elected to the chair OF French in
Dickinson College. and j. T. VanBurk-
allow, a son of Rev. j. I. VanBurk
allow, has been elected professor Of
Latin in the Dickinson Preparatory
School.
DO not buy inferior soap from ped
dlers when you can buy big Master,
the biggest sc. bar Of best soap made.
At your grocers.
George L. Norris will address the
mems meeting at the Y M. c. A. to-
morrow afternoon.
"A commission OF review will be
asked for in the matter Of the condem-
nation of private land for the purpose
of widening Gordon street.
A large number Of building lots are
being sold at Creston this afternoon.
! Major Jenkins. the general secre-
tary of the Salvation Army. will con-
duct a special meeting in Asbury NJ. f.
Church next Thursday evening at s
o'clock. assisted by a number OF Sal
lvationists.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
sEEKING PILOT KNOWLEDGE.

Captain A. NJ. Brisbee, who is har-
bor-master at Shanghai, is in Philadel-
phia to-day getting points on the man
ner in which the pilotage system on
the Delaware river and bay is con-
Quoted, as the Chinese government is
likely to take charge Of plotting on the
Moo Sung river, on which Shanghai is
situated. The captain will call on
Master Warden Tucker and also at the
Pilots Association.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
A CHINESE RECEPTION.

owing to the fact that a large num-
Der Of Wilmington women and children
have never seen a Chinese woman and
her children, Charles E. Blaney, Of the
king of the Opium Ring Company,
and Jesse X. Baylis, of the Grand
Opera House, have arranged an after
noon reception, to be held in the par
lors Of the Hotel Lafayette, on Mar
ket street. All women and children are
cordially invited. This is the only
family Of Chinese actors on the Ameri-
can stage to-day They will be at
tired in their native costumes. The re-
ception will be held at p. m. on Mon
day.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
BR1DeE-TENDER DROWNED

j. hEASllNs AN EMBLO1 IL
OF THE p, w. & B. RAILROAD
COMPANY, NET DEATH WHILE
GRABBING AT PERRYVILLE.
A. H. Tinges, supervisor OF the
Maryland division, received word yes
terday afternoon that Walter j. Reasin,
tender of the railroad bridge at Perry
vile, had been drowned The telegram
did not state the particulars, and it was
first thought that he had been swept
from the bridge by train.
Last night another telegram was re-
ceiyed by Supervisor Tinges stating
that Reasin was not on duty when
drowned, and that he, with a compan-
ion, had gone grabbing on what is
known as Furman creek.
Reasin's body was recovered early
this morning and sent to his home at
Havre de Grace.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
HALLS WANT DAMAGES.
K----imEBa IN %
SUI City and Connell for
False Imprisonment
AND MALICIOUS PROSECUTION


ACTION BEGUN BY HORACE G.
KNOWLES IN SUPERIOR COURT
To-DAY-AMoUNT WANTED NOT
YET NAMED. IN
Horace G. Knowles this morning en-
tered suits in the Superior Court in be-
half of william B. and John w. Hall
VS.. the Mayor and Council OF Whining
ton and Michael Connell for false I'M
prisonment and malicious prosecution.
Twice the Municipal Court has decided
that the Halls were not wrong in oc-
cupying the space they did in the King
street market, and Notwithstanding the
first decision to that effect, the HaRs
We're again arrested and, 1t is alleged,
John W. Hall was imprisoned, searched
Iind held as a prisoner until friends
Icould come and get him out He fur
ther alleges that the authorities refused
to comply with his request to tele-
phone to friends to come and furnish
bail.
The declaration has not been drawn
and the amount Of damages wanted is
not stated.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
MARCUS HOOK TERRORIZED.
THIEVES REAP RICH HARVEST IN
THE NIGHTLY DARKN ESS.


TO A CONFLICT IN THE TOWN
COUNCIL NOT EVEN A Po-
LICEMAN TO MAKE AN ARREST.
The town OF Marcus Hook, just above
this city, is proving a veritable Ely
Stun for thieves and burglars, both
amateur and professional. Scarcely a
might passes that there is not a bur
glary in one part OF the town or an
other and II the attempts are taken
into consideration the average would
be more than one night.
Two reasons operate TO encourage
this epidemic of crime; first, the en-
tire absence Of any other light at night
than that afforded BY the moon OF
stars, when the weather is favorable:
and. second. the fact that the single
minion OF the law who acted as con-
server Of the public peace has been laid
on, and his successor has not yet been
appointed.
Hence crime runs riot, and the bur.
glars as a rule are content only with
cash. troubling themselves very little
with personal property. Early yester-
terday morning Harry Richardson
heard some one attempting to enter
his hsuse, and, hastily seizing his gun,
he opened his shutters and took a shot
at two men in his front yard. They
hastily decamped. but there was none
to follow.
An conflict in Councils is at the bot
tom of this strange state OF affairs. The
matter Of lighting and policing the bor-
ough has not commended itself to all
alike. A majority OF the councilmen
awarded the lighting contract to one
company. This award was promptly
vetoed by the burgess and Fince then
the town has been nightly wrapped in
Cimmerian gloom.
With the friendly darkness has come
an eruption Of burglars, sneak thieves,
window workers and a whole raft Of the
Ilight-fingered. easy-conscienced frater-
nity. They are "choicy." too. for cash
is their game. and they have been sue
cessful in several instances in sscur-
ing quite a little sum Of it. But no ar
rests have followed, for there is no one
to make any.
The dealers in guns and all kinds Of
lnerarms are profiting by the local reign
OF terror, and every house is we'll sup
lplied with ordnance and ammunition.
There is not a woman in the borough
with courage enough TO remain home
alone at night II her husband is call
ed away on business she will go to
some friends house where there are
male protectors. But so far nobody
has shot either the burgess or the
Council.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
HEARING TODAY

Thomas 'olson, colored, will bel
given a hearing to-day at Newark on
a charge of numbering his 4-year-old
step-daughter lie will be represented
by ex-Congressman Handy and Charles
B. Evans.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
WILL GO TO DREW

REV. F. B. SHORT WILL CONTINUE
HIS STUDIES THERE THIS
YEAR.
On Monday morning Rev. Francis
Burgette Short will leave for Madison
n. j., to take a course at Drew Theo-
logical Seminary. The officials Of his
church have so arranged matters for
him as to permit of this, and he will
come home every Friday evening and
devote Saturday and Sunday to the af-
fairs of the church.
They are now in such condition as to
enable him to take this step without
injury to the organization and with the
full approval of the congregation.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
ELEVATED CARS COMPLETED.

Eighteen cars for the Metropolitan
West Side Elevated Railroad Company,
of Chicago, are about completed by
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany. They are forty-seven feet three
and three-quarter inches long, and are
finished in mahogany and are hand
somely striped and decorated. The
company also has one sixty-foot bag
gage car finished for the Texas Cen
tral Railroad Company, and one sixty
foot mail and baggage car for the
Cumberland and Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
TRIAL TRIP TUESDAY
CAPTAIN LLOYD. OF NEW YORK
TO COMMAND THE PONCE.

TO COMMAND THE PONCE.
The large steamship Ponce, now be-
ing constructed for the New York and
Porto Rico Steamship Company by the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company
will go on her trial trip on Tuesday,
and will be in command OF Captain
Lloyd. OF New York, who arrived here
yesterday.
The Ponce will go into active SER
vice Immediately after her trial, as ar
rangements have been made to take
several select parties of eighty persons
out daily to the naval review in New
York harbor and to greet Admiral
Dewey. She will also take several far
ther out to view the Columbia and
Shamrock yacht race.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
FOOT BADLY MASHED.

John Carvall, employed at the Old
Ferry Rolling Mills. had his foot badly
mashed while at work last night by an
iron rail falling upon it. He was re-
moved to his hsme, Front and French
streets, by the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA.

Colonel James Keppell, Of Ballington
Booths staff, will conduct services at
Second Baptist Church tomorrow
evening at s o'clock. Colonel Keppell
viii be assisted by Adjutant Springer
and Mrs Ecart. OF Morrlstown. II. j..
and Captain Grow, of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
r1Rsr TO ARRIVE

The first steamer to arrive at the
Delaware Breakwater from Sumatra
with a cargo Of sugar for sometime is
the Indiana. which reached there late
last night.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
PREsBYTERY OF NEW CASTLE.

I The Presbytery of New Castle will
meet in the First Presbyterian Church,
New Castle, on Tuesday evening, Oc-
tober 3. The sermon will be preached
by Rev. S. Beattie wylie, acting moder-
ator. The session will continue two
days. About 100 ministers will be pres
ent.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16
A DELICIOUS DRINK.

Crown High Grade Ginger Ale Bottled
exclusively by FOORD BOTTLING
WORKS. 213 w. 9Th st. Also Stoeckle's
aud Lengers Beers. Both Phonea.
Evening journal., 1899-09-16

Buy no Trunks, Bags, Blankets,
Robes, Harness or any kind of Sad
dlery until you see Hiram Yerger's
new stock, at IL East Third street, Will
mingtOn, Del.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-09

For Monday and All the Week you
will find here on sale 50, 600 yards of this
seasons highest grade Silks and Grena-
dimes in every conceivable style and color
for Waists and Dresses, at
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-09
29c, 45c, 59c, &c, Sc,
Csc, and $l.25 a Yard.

Best Taffetas--Choice of any
best Tafetas, in light and dark
shades, the S5c kinds, until further
Second quality Tafetas, in all
the new and scarce shades, the 75c
kinds, at 80.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-09
CARPETS AND RUGS.
Our Unequa1ed Showing Of Silks

1t is an understood fact that our Spring
showing ir the Silk department is unequaled
in this section of the country-styles up to
date in both black and colored fancy and
plain Silks and prices the lowest ever
quoted. A saving of 1oc, CSC up to CSC a
yard can be made by buying here-a trihe,
perhaps, on single purchase, but worth
looking after in season or a year.
If you have had an account" where you
have bought Silks it would pay you to in
vestigate what the same Silks would cost
you here at our spot leash" store.
sos days in the year our regular Silk
prices are below other stores special prices.
Not necessary to take our word for it, but
instead allow US to prove the statement.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-09

WIN Spring weather
OF lapel flno mere dependable paper low
blanks lor Sc worth &c
ls lot l2 worth zoe end oes and
LII oIate
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-07
GEORGE CORNWALL
Says That It Was Not His Inten.
ton to Kill White.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. George
Cornwall, who attempted to murder
Prisonkeeper H. G. White on Satur-
day night and was himself shot by
the officer, said to-day that he had
nothing against White, but had in
tended to kill Desk Sergeant Dwyer,
whom he accuses of retaining part of
the money he had when arrested for
drunkenness.
1t was learned to-day that when his
property was turned over to him by
Captain Moran he told that officer that
had it not been promptly returned he
would have killed him.
Cornwall's condition is critical. The
hospital physicians think that he may
die within forty-eight hours, but it
is possible that an operation may save
his life. He, antly asks for NOR
phine and cocaine. He is a son of the
late Arthur Cornwall, for many years
Captain of river steamer plying be-
tween this city and Stockton.
Cornwall died at lao o'clock this
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-07
AT CINCINNATI.
THE ADMIRAL OF THE NAVY
Accorded F1attering Receptions on
His Return Voyage.

LONDON, Aug. 6.-The Naples cor.
respondent of the Daily News" tele-
graphs the substance Of an interview
he has had with Admiral Dewey, who
is represented to have said:
Il was given to understand that the
American victories over Spain had ex-
cited feeling against America in Eu"
rope, but SO far as I am concerned the
reception given me could not havA
been more f1attering. It will give ml
pleasure to say this when I return to
America, and I shall be happy to dc
what I can to dissipate any American
prejudices against Europe excited by
criticism on American civilization"
Admiral Dewey, according to the
Daily Nails correspondent, refused
to talk regarding the Philippines, but
the correspondent asserts that he has
the best reasons to know that Admiral
Dewey does not share the pessimistie
views of some Americans about the.
possibility of subjugating the insur-
gents
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-07
TRAGEDY IN SHASTA COUNTY.
Wesley G. Brown Kills His Wife,
and Then Suicides.

CASTELLA, Aug. Gan atrocio1s
crime committed near here this morn
ing has Mortified the people of Shasta
County.
Wesley G. Brown. a sawmill en-
ploye, aged nearly 20 years, killed his
wife, who was ten. years younger, in
cold blood. and then committed sui-
eide.
geles in 1888. and had resided in this
vicinity for some time. Owing to
Browns Incorporate habits, his wife
left him about sixteen months ago,
and has since made her home with
Mrs. w. c. Suggs, her daughter by a
former marriage. Early to-day Mrs.
Brown came to Castella to take the
8 o'clock train for Sisson. She was on
her way to the depot with her son.
She stepped aside with Brown, having
no fear, as he appeared to be perfectly
sober. Suddenly he drew a revolver,
and exclaiming, Now, I've got you
where I want you," fired four shots at
her.
One bullet struck her in the head.
one in the back and one in the hip.
She fell dead. The murderer turned
quickly and fired at Suggs, but missed
his aim. He then laid out his wife's
body by the roadside, and dropping on
his knees beside it, sent the Remaining
bullet into his brain. Two hours later
he was a corpse.
Several years ago a man murdered
his wife and was lynched near the
scene Of to-days tragedy.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-07
Good Day, Senior.

The Indians of Mexico know nothing
Of the laws Of contagion. They display
an apathy toward certain loathsome
diseases which surprises foreigner.
In a recent hunting trip in the Sierra
Of Pueblo our party of eight was de-
scending toward Zacapoaxtla. We rode
leisurely, for the trail was narrow and
hemmed in by Indian huts. At the
door of one of these stood woman
and little girl. We stopped to inquire
the way, when the following CONVERSE.
ton took place:
Good morning, Sonora"
"A very good morning at your orders.
Senor."
This is the road to Zacapoaxtla, is
it not?
You are quite right, Senor."
And is it very far?"
ION the contrary. it is very little
ways"
"a thousand thanks for your kind
ness, Sonora
There is nothing for which to offer
them, Senor.''
rs the little girl sick. Senora?'
She is a little sick. Senor."
What is the matter with her?'
"She has the smallpox, Senior"
"Ah, good day, Sonora. Forest and
Stream.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-07

The Board of Trustees of the City of
SACRAMENTO ordain as follows 9vG;n.nos No
1888, entitled An Ordinance Regulating
the Style of Uniform to Be Worn by the
Police Force" passed March 49, 1894 and
approved March 26, 1894, is hereby amend
ed to read as follows
Section 1.-The full dress uniform of the
Chief of Police shall be of blue cloth, in
digo-dyed and all wool, blue felt cap with
leather peak and gold bullion strip al
S Wreath e on front aP thereon. With word
Chief worked in gold inside OF wreath;
double-breasted sack coat with fourteen
and one-inch gold braid around wrist
bands of coat.
of Police shall be of blue cloth, indigo
dyed and all wool: blue felt cap with
leather peak with gold colored metal
word Captain worked inside of wreath;
double breasted sack coat. with fourteen
buttons in front and gold braid around
The full dress uniform of the. Sergeant
of Police shall be, of blue cloth, indigo
eathe and peak @ s1S god ee e metal
wreath in front thereof with the word
Sergeant" worked inside of wreath:
buttons and three dark blue regulation
stripes on sleeves thereof, and gold braid
on wristbands thereof.
The full dress uniform of the Bailiff
wool; blue felt cap with gold colored
metal wreath IN front tnereOt ana WOTu
.'Pailiff' worked inside Of wreath ard
double breasted sack coat with fourteen
buttons and gold BRAID Oh WTistDanos
thereof.
The full dress of the Patrol Drivers
shall be of blue cloth, indgo-dyed and all
wool; blue felt cap with leather peak with
gold colored metal wreath on front there
of and word Patrol" worked inside OF
wreath and double-breasted sack coat
with twelve buttons and gold braid OH
wristband thereof.
The full dress uniform of the other
members of the police force shall be of
blue CLOTH indigo-dyed and all wool, and
black felt helmets with white colored
metal wreath on front thereof with num-
Der inside thereof of uniform style and
breadth of rim.
Section 2-This ordinance shall take eff
feet and be in force from and after it's
passage and approval.
Passed March q, 1898.
D. MCKAY,
President of Board of Trustees
Approved, March %. 1898.
VIM LAND Mayor.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-07
THE BADGER IN PORT.
On Board Were the Samoan Conn
missiOners.


SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. g. = The
Badger arrived from Samoa via Homo
lulu to-day, having on board Bartlett
Trip and Baron Won Sternberg, the
American and Germany members of the
Samoan Commission
The Badger brings $500 guns, which
We're surrendered by the Samoans. She
sailed into port with the American and
German flags flying side by side. The
vessel will soon be fitted out for a
cruise with the California battalion Of
Naval Reserves.
The returning Commissioners deny
the statements coming from Samoa
that the result of their labors is dis
tasteful to the native Samoans and
foreigners in the islands, and that Sc
rious trouble might be expected to en-
sue in the near future. They also deny
with much emphasis the stories OF
strained relations between the Com
missioners to the Samoan Islands.
AS a result of their interviews with
native chiefs, the Commissioners are
convinced that when the proposed new
regime is established and in working
order there will be no need for war
vessels in Samoan waters for some
time to come.
discuss the question of responsibility
for the recent uprising among the ma
tives.