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Evening journal., 1899-06-23
Ma. GRUBB DISAPPEARS
Well-known Contractor Mys-
teriousIy Leaves Home.
Business TROUBLEs rAE CAUSE

LEFT HIS HOME on MONDAY NIGHT
LAST AND HAS NOT SINCE BEEN
sDEN-aIls HOUSE on rHR-
TEENrH STREET. CLOSED TO ALL
CALLERS.
Nicholas A. Grubb. Of the firm OF Lewis
r. x Nicholas A. Grub. contractors and
builders, has mysterlously disappeared
from home. and nothing is known OF his
Whereabouts
Mr.. Grubb left his home. No. lei West
Thirteenth street. some time on Monday
last and mp TO this time mis- family is in
Ignorance OF his location.
The cause Of Mr.. Grulbs disappearance
Is said to have been financial embarrass-
ment. as So Is known that he owes a NUM-
ber OF lumber dealers and several hard
ware firms In the city for material pur-
chased to be used in che construction OF
buildings. These parties have been push
ing the contractor Of late for their money
and ne has been unable to meet their de-
mands
II Is further said that Mr. Grubb of late
has been drinking hard and rather than
face his creditors who We're about to
close In on him, ne fed from the city.
When a reporter OF the Evening Jour
nal called at the residence OF LOWS T.
Grubb, father OF the missing man. on
Pine street above Taylor, the family con-
nrmed the story Of Mr Gru.bb's disap-
pearance from home. IL was also learned
that there had been a number Of callers
at the Grubb residence during The past
few days. an OF whom were denied en-
trance. This fact led to the report that
0rrob. might be IN hiding In his house
Grubb left a wife and two daughters one
IS years OF age, and the youngest about
"a years old.
He is member Of St. Johns p. u
Church, and has always been highly re.
spected In rhe community. lt ~ said thoi
Of late ho has had several contracts on
had whnlch turned out badly, Amonf
his building operations was the erection
Of the row Of houses on West Thirteenth
street between Orange and Tatnall al
OF which he sold excepting the one h'
occupied. Nothing could be learned as e
the financial condition In which he LEI
his family. as an desired to keep his dis
appearance a secret.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
poYg BRIaADR ENcAMPMENr.

BOYS BRIGADE ENCAiAIFAlIcNT.
The First Pennsylvania Regiment,
United Boys Brigades of America, will
ho,d its annual eneaRPnlsRt- at Bran
dywine Springs. drom July 1 to 8. Col
ondl II. B. Spicer will he in command
and will observe full camp routine.
The commands will report at north
side of City Hail. Philadelphia, July l
at a. m, and proceed to Twenty
fourth and Chestnut streets station,
where they will take the train for the
camp grounds. The camp will be
named in honor Of Brigadier-General
Llewellyn n. Galley the first state and
regimental commander, as a mark Of
respect for his good work in the early
history OF the organization in this
state. A patriotic program has been
arranged for July 4, and field day will
be observed on Friday, July Z The
regiment viii also parade in Whining
ton on Thursday, July G.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
HEAVY FINE IMPOSED.
PATRICK AND MARGARET KENNEDY
NEGLECT THEIR CHILDREN.

AND JUDGE BALL ASSESSES PAT
RICK $50 AND MARGAREr SO FOR
THE OFTENsE-A THIEF CAUGHT
BY A NEAT TRAP SET BY NORRIS
GRuBB.
Patrick Kennedy was fined $50 and costs
and his wife. Margaret. $40 and costs by
Judge Bah In Municipal Court this morn.
Ing for ncslectlng their children.
The case was prosecuted by Agent
Stout, OF The g. p. C. c.. who. acting
upon information furnished yesterday by
Onicer Ralston, proceeded. IN company
with the officer, to the Kennedy house.
No. sos Lord street. and found "a horrible
state OF Affairs Kennedy was lying
drunk on a lounge IN the lower room, and
ono Of his eyes was completely closed
from the effects of blow. The woman
was found lying dead drunk upon a bed
on the second floor. She was only pa,ily
clothed and one OF her limbs was thrown
across tho face OF her S-months'-oi
child. who was also lying upon the bed.
The little one had not a stitch Of clothes
on It and was almost smothered when re-
moved by Agent Stout.
Annie, aged g years, was also found Ia
the house only pantly clad. Beer cans
and whlslxey bottles were strewn about
and the rooms gave evidence Of a recent
fight.
Agent Stout called some Of the neigh.
bors IN and had the woman dressed. after
which the couple were taken to the Clty
/ Hail and locked up.
IN court this morning willard Hail Por.
ter, representing the S. p. @. c., request.
"a That heavy fine be imposed upor
Patrick, but asked that the woman NIGH
receive the minimum fne, as he did mol
feel justified in separating her from hei
young child
Josephine Lewis, colored. was held II
500 bail for upper court on the charge o
the larceny Of a s. bill. the property o.
Morris Grubb. For some time past Mr.
Grubb, who lives at No. 5O7 Van Burer
street. has been missing small sums o.
money, and his suspicion was directed t.
Josephine who Is employed by him. H'
determined to set a trap for her ans
placed several bills, the numbers o
which he had previously taken, in "A desl
drawer in his office. Between the tol
Of the drawer and the desk he lnserte,
a small slip Of paper which would drol
out II the drawer was opened.
Yesterday he noticed the colored cir
come out OF the room and on going q
once 10 the desk ne found that tn
drawer had been opened and a s. oil
stolen. He followed the girl who ha'
left the house. TO Crosby & Hilrs stor
and found that she had given the not
ia part payment for dress she had or
dered. He at once notified Police Captain
Kane, who arrested the girl and got an
stolen bill back from the store.
The other cases disposed OF this morn
ing were: Charles Finger. selling llquo
without license, $500 bail for uppe
court: Wesley Gordon, colored. assaul
and battery upon Edward Chamberlain
$50 and costs; William Morgan and Wal
ter Brown dsorderly conduct IS AM
costs each; Richard Smith. drunk. 81 an
costs; Kate Marcosli, disorderly conduct
dismissed.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
THE ALUM BAKING POWDERS
NAMES OF soNIE OF THE PRINcI-
PAL BRANDS SOLD IN THIS VI
CINITY.


PAL BRANDS SOLD IN THIS VI
CINITY.
The recent discussion IN the papers Of
the effect upon the human system OF
food made with alum baking powders
and the opinions that have been publish
ed from noted scientists to the effect
that such powders render the food un-
Wholesome, leading TO grave disorders Of
the stomach, liver and heart, have
caused numerous inquiries for the names
OF the various alum powders.
In Ohio, New Jersey, Minnesota and
Wisconsin OF such Importance do the
food authorities deem the matter that
The names Of the alum powders are offi-
cally made public. and the Legislatures
Of the latter two states have provided
that there shall be printed upon the La
bells OF all packages OF this class OF pow
ders the statement that they contain
alum.
Information as to the list here given
mas been obtained from the official re-
ports Of the Ohio and Now Jersey Food
Commissions, from the Agricultural De-
partment chemist at Washington, and
from other equally reliable authority:
BAKING POWDERS CONTAINING
ALUM
DAVIS o. k............ Contains Alum
r. B. Davis & Co.. New York
SEA GULL ........-........C Contains Alum
The Potter-Parin Co., New York.
| PATAPSCO ............ Contains Alum
Patapseo Baking Powder, Baltimore.
AlOlNI.EN ........ .......COntains Alum
Louis Horpel & Co., Baltimore
| tdOl4AN ,.s......... contains Alum
Smith. HoTpel & Co.. Baltimore
lNlN0tSAL ......... ...Conlains Alum.
Universal Baking Powder Co. Harris
burg.
In addition to these, It is learned that
many grocers are selling what they call
their own private or special brands.
These powders are put up for the grocer.
and his name put upon bhe labels by
manufacturers OF alum powders IN Phila-
delphla, Pittsburg. Baltimore and else
where. The manufacturers. It Is said
find their efforts to market their goods
in this way greatly aided by the anbi-
tion Of the grocer to sell a powder with
his own name upon the label especially
as he can make an abnormal profit upon
t. Many grocers. doubtless do not know
that the powders they are thus pushing
contain alum and would be actually con
traband IN many sections II sold without
disguise.
II Is quite impossible 20 give the name.
Of all the alum baking powders In tn,
market. They are constantly appearinf
In all sorts OF dlsguises under all kinds
Of cognomens, and at all kinds OF prices
even as low as five and ten cents
pound. They can be avoided, however
by the housekeeper who will bear II
mind that all baking powders sold a
twenty-five cents or less per pound arr
liable to contain alum, as pure cream o.
tartar powders cannot be produced q
anything like this price.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
wINONA's ANNIVERSARY.

THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. EVENT
WILL COME OFF TONIGHT AT
sHEIHPOT PARK.
The grand celebration that has been so
much talked or which IS 10 be given by
Winona Council. Jr. o. u. A. NJ, at She'll
pot Park this evening, viii be a memoir
able occasion in the history Of the coun-
ell. An elaborate program has been pre-
pared,which is to be second to none given
by any lodge in this city.
Arrangements have been completed for
handling the crowd. and there is no rea-
son why everyone should not be able tc
secure a good seat.
The program, which was published In
the Evening Journal on Wednesday, Will
be carried out.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
MANrEp a nEcIs1oN.

Clerk CT the Market conneil states
that the reason ne had Farmer George
B. Hall arrested. locked up and placed
in the prisoners dock In City Court along
with a lot Of "drunks" and negroes was
that he wanted a legal decision as 70
who had the right to occupy the market
space No. zoe King street AS Judge Ball
very promptly refused to hold The prison
er and as the clerk of the market failed
70 get legal decision" ON the point in
question. he will now apply to the city
solicitor for an opinion on the subject.
People are wondering why Connen did
not apply to the city solicitor for his
opinion before he had Hall arrested and
think his excuse a lame one
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
OBERLY is CHAGRINED.

HE CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY
COLLECTORS WITHHOLD THE
CITY's SHARE OF INVESTMENT
TAX.
Councilman James B. Oberly, Of the
Twelfth ward, chairman Of the Finance
Committee Of City Council, is much
because of the refusal Of the
collectors to pay over the city's share Of
the money collected under the Adams law
taxing investments.
To an Evening Journal reporter this
morning nc said that the city expressed
willingness to give the collectors an
indemnfying bond or any other security
to protect them. should the law be de-
clared uncpnstftutionaL With such a
tender he Is at a loss to understand the
position assumed by the collectors, es-
pecially as he is Informed by City solici-
tor Conrad that no suits have been en-
tered against them and that there is no
impediment to a proper transfer OF the
money.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
WOOD PULLEYS.
One 30 in; 81 In. face; ~ In. bore.
one Is in; In. face; ~ IN. bore.
IRON PULLEYS.
One IS in; In. face; 1& In. bore.
one Is in; 6 in. face; N in. bore.
Two 9% in; "a In face; IA IN. bore.
One 10 In; 31h in face; rs IL. bore.
One 9% in; "a in. face; in. bore
one : in.; 81 In face; 1ss In. bore
One in; in. face; IA In. bore.
one IS in; 6 In. face; "a In. bore.
One in; 3 In. face; III In. bore.
HANGERS, ETC.
Pair 20 inch; 2k inch bore.
Pair 10 inch; IA inch bore.
Pair 10 inch; IL inch bore.
Six blocks for hangers.
-Four sets Oil cups.
5lxty-slx wood screws and bolts.
SHAF'TlNG.
Six feet. 2h inch.
Six feet, IL Inch.
Five feet, inch, tx Inch.
Four and a-half feet, IA inch.
Shaft coupling, tx inch bore.
One shifter, with tight and loose pulley
Tor platen press.
Half dozen wooden double stands.
Dozen pairs cases.
All Will be sold cheap.
EVENING JOURNAL OFFICE.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
INSPECTING THE DELAWARE.

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS MADE A
JOURNEY DOWN TfE RIVER THIS
MORNING.
The annual inspection Of the improve
ments in the Delaware river by officials
of the government took place to-day. The
officials left Philadelphia for the journey
down to the bay at 7.so o'clock this morn
ing.
The inspecting party included Chalr-
man Burton, of the House Rivers and
Hanbors Committed; Major Raymond,
the War Department engineer in charge
of the river improvements; Professor
Willis Moore. Of the Weather Bureau;
Surgeon-General W. X. Van Reypen, of
the navy, and superintendent Kimbali'
of the lie saving service.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
NEW CLASS OF THIEVES
William Glynn's Room at No.
10 Market Street Robbed.
HIS WEARING APPAREL STOLEN
TWO RACE TRACK MEN ENGAGED
BOARD FOR THE NIGHT AND
BREAK INTO Al BOlAGaDER'S S
ROOM-STOLE HIS SHOES AND
LEFT AN OLD FAIR INSTEAD
POLICE INVESTIGATING.

i@h-h AIN OA@h hitAiiN lNo lhitNbs
POLICE INVESTIGATING.
Boarding house thieves have again
made their appearance in this city. as
WiiMam Glynn learned to his sorrow
last evening.
Mr. Glynn is a morocco worker, and
boards at William Fishers, No. 116
Market street. On Wednesday might
last two unknown men, one short and
one tall, applied for a nights Lodging.
They said they were employed at the
race track, and wanted accommoda-
tions for one night only. They were
accordingly given room next to
Glynns, on the third floor, which they
occupied during the night.
Yesterday morning Glynn arose and
went out as usual about $50 o'clock,
returning at $50 o'clock for his break
fact After finishing his meal he went
upstairs and, going to his trousers,
which hung on the wall, took some
thing over $50 in money out of one of
the pockets and transferred it to the
pocket Of the pantaloons he wore. The
two men were then talking in the next
room. When Glynn left he securely
locked his room door and placed the
key In his pocket. Upon returning
fnom work last night and on going to
his room he found ii had been ran
sacked and several articles stolen. Two
PAIRS Of trousers had been taken, a
pair Of russet shoes were also gone,
and an old pair with holes in the soles
leit in their stead. A suit OF under
wear was stolen and his hair brush,
comb and soap were also missing. The
door Of the room gave no evidence OF
having been forced and the theieves
must have unlocked it by using the key
to the door of the room they occupied
a shirt containing a valuable stud
was hanging on the wall near where
the pantaloons had been hung but for
tunately the bosom OF the shirt was to
wards the wall and the men overlooked
the piece of iewelry
After stealing the articles the thieve.
must have put the trousers on, as they
Icarried no bundles when they left tn,
house.
Glynn reported the matter to the po
lice and they are investigating.
The thieves are supposed to be rae,
track "touts."
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
JOHN L. PIERsON BURIED.
SERVICES WE'RE HELD
AT THE HOMIE lANgD 1NTERAlENyr
MADE AT RIVERVIuW.

John L. Pierson. 65 years old. ma
ohinlst in the employ Of the Pusey and
ones Company. was buried ia River
lew Cemetery this afternoon. Ser
vices were held at his late home, No.
$40 West Fourth street.
There was a large attendance Of rela-
tives and friends. and delegations were
present from Delaware Lodge. No. 1, /.
%. o. F.; Delaware Encampment. No. 1,
l. o. o. f.. and Washington Lodge, No.
1. X. Of P
Rev. c. A. Grise. Of Union NJ. e.
Church. conducted the services The
palllbearers were Edwin Moore and r.
Burton, Jr. Of Delaware Encampment,
|. o. o. f.; l.. +. Adair and George A.
Taylor OF Delaware Lodge. 1. o. o. f.,
and Edwin A. Parker and ]. X. p
Moreland, OF Washington Lodge, K
OF P.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
DELAwARE RIVER TEsr CASE.

The sturgeon fishermen at Pennsgrove'
n. j., have caused a warrant to be issued
for the arrest Of a Pennsylvania pilot,
who recently brought a large steamship
up the Delaware river and damaged their
fishing paraphenalia. The courts viii
decide whether steam craft are compell-
ed to stop when the nets are in the way.
1t is intended to be a test case.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
JURY DISCHARGED.

In United States Court yesterday af-
ternoon the jury, which was summoned
to appear last Tuesday and then dis
charged until yesterday, was further
discharged until July 10. when the case
of Harris VS.. the B. & o. railroad is
set for trial.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
MpROVED TIME sTREET.

The appearance of Sixteenth street
from Market to French has been great
ly improved by the work done on the
new park entrance. The street will be
opened as soon as the telegraph poles
along it are removed.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
PROPOSALS.

SEALED bids will be received at the
office of the clerk Of the peace Of New
Castle county. Delaware, at the Court
House. Wilmington, until the close Of
business, on Friday, June the 3Oth, for a
new bridge over the Brandywine creek,
Plans and specifications can be seen at
the drug store OF John j. Gallagher, No.
400 Market street.
The committee reserve the right to re-
ject any and all bids and to waive any
fomality.
JOHN J. MEALEY,
HENRY NJ W51Tf,
JOHN ]. GALLAGHER,
Committee.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
ALUAnNT rXcIrpsroN

The executive committee Of the High
School Alumni Association met at the
home Of DR.. John Palmer, Jr., last night
and discussed plans for the moonlight ex-
cursion on the night Of July 90 The
committee has engaged the Harmony
Banjo and Mandolin Club to furnish the
music on the occasion
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
81. IosnpH.s coNINIpNcEMENr.

The commencement exercises Of St.
Joseph's parochial school on the Brandy
wine will close this evening. Bishop
Monaghan will preside and make an ad-
dress, as will Rev. W. J. Birmingham.
Diplomas will be awarded to the follow
ing graduates: Misses Cassie Doug'herty
Nellie Horiy, Katie Harney, Marie Con-
sono and Frances Dougherty. Miss Har-
ney has been selected as the valedictor-
ian.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
AN UNUsUAn lCONTEsT.

Something unusual in the way OF a
contest took place yesterday afternoon
in South Wilmington. Steven Harri-
gan. Michael Cannon and John Tag
gart cut three cords Of wood to decide
a bet as to which could do It the quick
est. Taggart won, cutting the wood in
the short time Of tws hours and twenty
minutes.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
DpLAwARE BrBIIE soctDry

A meeting Of the board Of directors OF
the Delaware Bible Society will be held
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock, and a
president elected to hll the vacancy
caused by the removal Of Rev. n NJ. Mil
Ter to Washington, also a successor for
the office Of recording secretary made
vacant by the change of residence OF
Archer Richards. to Savannah, Ga.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
noXrs FEIL ON HIM

While Michael Spear, 6 years old,
living at No 113 West Second street,
was playing among pile Of boxes yes
terday several of them toppled over
on him, inflicting a deep cash on the
head. DR.. George w. Quinn attended
To the child's injuries.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
NrAY HAvn A REvfE1N.

There IS an effort being made to have
a review Of the Police and Fire Depart
ments during the session Of the Munich
pal Electricians' Convention, TO be held
in this city in September next.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
FAINTED ON NlARKRT srREEr.

Mrs James A. Brainard, Of No. %
East Twenty-second street, was seized
with fainting spell ON Market street
between Twentg-hrst and Twenty-sec-
ond last evening She was carried into
the home Of John Carter, No. 221S Mar
ket street. and later removed to her
home.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
KErp COON

Handsome japanese Fans free TO pur-
chasers Saturday. June a. Great A. &
p. Tea Co., SIS Market street.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
sHELIlPoT PARK To-NIGHT.

Grand double bill. Winona Council an
niversary celebration and Simmons &
Slocum's Minstrcls. Owing 10 the length
of the program performance will COM
mence at SIS sharp. All seats 10 cents
Extension Tables. $3.50. Couches. $3.50.
Bedsteads $3.50 and other Furniture IN
same proportion, at Adair's, 207 Mar
ket street.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23
coAL. WOOD AND GRAIN.

II. T. Sergeant, Coal and Wool office
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone 5i5.
Recdeaned Oats, Hay and Straw.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23

DO right this year: Suy Tor your home
a ludwig Plano. Nothing better. Store
SIS Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23

For Trunks, Grips and Travellers OUT
fits, go to Yerger's Harness Works. II
East Third street
Evening journal., 1899-06-23

For Harness and Trunks go to Yerger.
II East Third street
Evening journal., 1899-06-23

THERE'S A DIFFERENCE N ICE
CRElAAIS
as IN everything else. Pure cream costs
no more and combines all the qualities
Of the perfect article. William A. Coke,
Third and Van Buren,. Telephones l36.
Roofing & Spouting. Mcmahon, 2Os w. 4th.
Evening journal., 1899-06-23

COLLECTORS WITHHOLDING COL
LlEcTuoNs UNDER DIRECTION OF
THEIR sURETTES ON ACCOUNT
CF THREATENED LITIGATION.
CITY WILL SUE FOR TT.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-12
STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Steamer. From. Due.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-12
THE STOCK MARKET.

There was fair business in local securities
on the morning call, with an advance IN Giai'
Powder to s72 12h. The stock advanced 10
s73 in the afternoon. -.
Mining stocks were weaker again, with Hght
trading The telegram from the pump salo'
elevator No. l has been working contlnu-
ously The water rose during the last twenty
four hours and fell again. At $3.50 this morn
ing il was nineteen inches deep on the moor
of the 1s5O-foot level station and going down
The Challenge Consolidated Mining COM
pany reports STAB cash on hand July l.
The Consolidated Imperial Mining Company
had a balance of s261 July l.
The California-street Cable Companys dlVl-
dend of 50 cents per share will be paid to-
day. - ,,, ,o,, diy,
dend of 25 cents per share on the l5th.
The Pacific and Sunset Telephone and Tele-
graph companies will pay the USUAL nlohVihS
rbe SSocker OK Wooiworth National Bank will
pay a semi annual dividend Of 81 per share THIS
month. a,,o,+o-,
dividend of SO per share on the l5th.
The Marin County Water Company IS paSlns @
the usual quarterly diVldeno oi 10 'e'' p
share this month. -,
The shipments of ore by rail from the mines
Of Eureka district. New, for the week endlng END d
July follows: Diamond mine, oz,Lgo
pounds; Eureka Con-. $50; Eureka Iunnel' mel
nell. So no: Imperial and Fay. 3s,44o; McEllin
E9, ESQ; Rocco -Homestake, 119, 43O.
the Ivanhoe Mining Company on Monday II
was voted to diminish the capital stock from
$3.50 900, divided into 25G0 shares OF the par
value of 500 each, to $500, divided into zoVo
shares OF the par value OF 81 each.
The official letter from the Sierra NeVeoa
mine for the past week states that on the l4o-
foot level the south drift from the main west
drift was extended during the past week II
is in clay and porphyry. They have completed
repairs where needed and started west cross,
cut No. 2, opposite east crosscut No. 2, ana
advanced the same feet. The face is In
quartz and porphyry. No work done in
the mine July and 8. 900-foot level-The
north drift from west crosscut No has been
extended during the week feet, making a
! total of 100 feet. The face Is in porphyry and
clay.
An application was made yesterday to have
the stock of the Makawel Sugar Company
listed on the Bond Exchange. The company
has a capital OF S., 600 900 in 100. 600 shares of
paid shares have been issued. the remainder
being held. The directors James T. Alex
ander, H. p. Baldwin, l. Strassburger, VIII
liam Alexander, H F. Allen and w. H. Chick
ering. The new company has already declared
a dividend of 40 cents per share, which will be
paid on the 18th. The stock sold at s47 30 yes
| terday.
At a special meeting Of the committee on
cheap power Of the Comstock Pumping Asso-
| citation yesterday Charles E butcher chief
| electrician OF the Risdon staff OF engineers in
| charge OF the pumping plant at the c. and c..
shaft, who is also member of the above COM
River and inspect the place where parties who
have offered to supply the Comstock mines
with cheap power propose to erect generating
plants.