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Evening journal., 1900-05-04
CHARGE NOT SUSTAINED
James Meyers Dismissed Upon a Techni.
ealitV Of The Law

Charged with the larceny of SO, the
property Of Peter Masucci, an Italian,
James Myers faced Judge Ball in Mu-
nicipal Court this morning.
Masucci the prosecuting witness,
stated that he and Myers were tc-
gether in house on Water
street yesterday afternoon, when the
bought a kettle of beer, giving Myers
S. to pay for it,. After drinking the
beer they proceeded to house on Or
ange street, where he asked Myers for
his change, but received only 81 from
him. An imprOpe charge, however
had been brought, and upon this tech
nicality Myers was dismissed.
Masucci was advised TO bring a
charge of larceny by bailee, when the
case could be prosecuted.
Howard Miller colored, charged will
disorderly conduct, was fined 50 and
costs on the testimony of Annie Scott
also colored, who said that in addition
to being disorderly, the defendant had
assaulted her.
The case of George W. Clark, charged
with having committed assault ant
battery on Ella a. Riley, was post
pcncd until tomorrow, at the reques
Of the defendant.
For being drunk. James MCGEE
Joseph Russell, William Baldwin ant
William Lee were each fined 81 anC
costs.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
ELKy PRIZE CONTEST
$500 viii be Presented to Best Equip
ped Fire Company

Fircmen, manufacturers and other
exhibitors are as highly enthusiastic
over the street carnival as are the
mebers Of Wilmington Lodge Of EllSs
The flremen organizations
are exceptionally so, as they are offered
a prize of Sl0O for the best uniformed
and drilled company to march in the
firemen's parade which will come of
on Thursday, June 2l.
Firemen are exertlng themselves to
the utmost 10 make this day one long
to be remembered, and TO this end an
invitation has been extended to all
volunteer companies In the surround
ing country. including points in New
Jersey. Pennsylvania and Maryland
and all down state towns. This parade
IL is claimed. will be the largest one
ever seen in this city.
On the same day a tug-of-war will
take place between 100 Of the ElSs
strongest men and Jolly a big ele-
phant owned by the Bostock Company
The elephont Is a giant in strength and
has won several contests of this nature
literally pulling the men on their feet
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

William Lentz. a Chicago iceman,
killed his sweetheart, Babbie Edwards,
and himself last night. Jealousy.
Grantsburg, a small Illinois village,
was nearly destroyed by fire yesterday,
only a saloon and the postofice being
left.
William J. Bryan, who spoke in To-
ledo yesterday. was presented by May
or Sam Jones, the famous non-par-
tisan.
Frank Clark, alias Dago Frank. alias
Frank Smith. alias Frank Steele and
William J. Browning, under indict-
ment for the robbery Of the bank at
Easton, Ills, escaped from Jail last
night.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Bristow yesterday signed the COM
missions Of "a postmasters to fiji po-
sitions in Porto Rico. The inoum-
bents have been serving under military
authority.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
DURBOROW MAY
BE APPOINTED
T.R. Browne, OfiItOOna, Men.
TONED for Superintendent
Of Motive Power

There Is much speculation in the mo-
tive power department of the Maryland
division of the p, w & b. railroad as
TO the successor Of G. NJ. Mendenhall
superintendent OF motive power, re-
signed.
The appointment will be made with
In the next few days, but it Is said that
in all probability h. n. Durborow,
master mechanic OF the West Philadel-
phia shops, Will be Mr. Mendenhalls
successor.
r. r. Browne. master mechanic OF
the Juniata shops, Altoona has also
been mentioned in connection with the
appointment Both of the men mem
toned are said TO be well qualified TO
fill the position. but the general inn
preston is that Mr.. Durborow will re-
ceiye the appointment.
c. NJ. Mendenhall, resigned superin-
tendent of motive power, was born on
September ., 1859, at Fortress Monroe
Va. His father was a commissioned
officer in the United States army. Con.
sequently the sons youthful days were
passed at various artillery posts along
the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. His
education was obtained largely in th'
public schools of San Francisco, Cal.
and private schools along the Hudson
river subsequent to which he entered
the Military Academy. He is a membe
of the class of 'S2.
He entered the Altoona shops II
July, 1882, as an apprentice working
in the various departments, including
the test department, until April, 1888
when he was appointed assistant roal
foreman of engines on the New Yorl
division, a position he held until De
cember l, $780, when he was made as
sistant master mechanic OF the Mea
dOws shops. In April, 1894, he wa
promoted TO assistant engineer of mo
tive power of the United Railroads O
New Jersey division, and ON June II
1895, he was made superintendent O
motive power of the Philadelphia, VIII
mingtOn and Baltimore Railroad Com
pany.
Mr. Mendenhall sewers his cOnnectio
with the Pennsylvania railroad on Ma
IS, and will take up his duties on tn
! Chicago and Alton railroad at once.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04

Second ward, ssO.1O; Third ward, sS6.7O,
5000; Fifth ward, s65.l0, s23.0S; Fifth
ward, Sl2; s24; Sixth ward, $50; Sew
enth ward, S2S.s0; Eighth ward, SOS;
Ninth ward, S74.5O; Tenth ward $76.7s;
Eleventh ward, s71.74; Twelfth ward
$3.50.
By resolution, the sum OF 1854 was
transferred from the appropriation for
miscellaneous to the appropriation for
fuel
The salaries of the members of the
Board of Assessment, Revision and Ap-
peals-Messrs. Alexander, Kane and
Cassidy-were ordered paid. Each re-
ceives $3.50.
Mr. Kane presented a communication
from City Treasurer Hamann calling
attention to the fact that the check or
dered drawn on Union Bank last week
was S133 in excess Of the amount de-
posted. The treasurer was ordered TO
deposit the check as drawn. The Sl33
is the disputed fund claimed by the
Street and Sewer Department and by
Council 1t is deposited to the credit
Of the treasurer as trustee.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
THIS MISSING BANKRUPT
MAY BIZ DOWN In CUBA

Pittsburg, May AIN the United
States district court David Venick, OF
Wilkesbarre, was adiudged a bankrupt.
Venick has the distinction of being
the only bankrupt who was ever ar
rested under the act Of 1898. Soon
after the proceedings were brought
against him petition was filed setting
forth that he had removed and secreted
his property and was about to 90 to
Cuba. A warrant was issued for hts
arrest. He was in the custody Of the
marshal for some time, but was later
permitted to return home. Since then
he has disappeared. and is now said
10 be in Cuba.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
TREAUsRER MAKES REPORT.

l.
City Treasurer Hamann reported the
balance in First National Bank to ac-
count of current expenses to be $21,-
046.62 in Union National Bank, ST.
026.Os; total, S2S,O72.7o.
The collections were: T. S. Lewis,
81 002, taxes for 1898; Eugene Sayers,
$500, taxes for 1897 John j. Cassidy,
S10S.50, fees for April; George II.
BOughman, $3.50, fees for April; John
f. Dolan, Sl41.20; dog tax for April;
Isaac C. Pyle, Sc. interest on Bieder-
man mortgage; l.. c. Kent, S3l. fees
of S. p. G. A., for April.
City Auditor pyle reported having
made an audit of the funds of Joseph
Wigglesworth, late secretary Of the
Board of Health, and of having found
Sl3279 on hand
Michael Kelley reported having in
spected 16,900 gallons OF oil during
April. Walter McEvilly, inspector Of
milk, during the same period examined
1850 quarts of milk in 2S5 inspections.
Mr.. McEvilly also reported having in
spected twenty-fOur dairies and col
lected forty-eight samples.
he report of Willard Hall Porter,
secretary Of the s. p. c. A., showed that
SSl had been received from the sale
and redemption Of dogs during the
month Of April. The society was al
lowed its usual monthly appropriation
OF S150
CITY WAS LIBERAL WITH COAL
Mr.. Kane presented bills from II. NJ.
Hayes, Mccall Company. Harry n
Brown, Fl. NJ. Sergeant John NJ. Solo
mon and Michael Leonard for coal fur
nished the poor Of the city during the
year, wrich viii end on the last day OF
the present month. The bills amount
ed to SS05.60 which amount was dis.
tributed as follows: First ward. SEQ:
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Coage Gets a Position

jefferson S. Coage the young colored
man who passed an examination for
clerk in the census Office at Washing
ton, ID. c.. on July "a last, upon the
recommendation Of Colonel II. A. Du-
Pont, has been notified by Commits
sioner Merriam to report at the poDu-
lation division Of the census office on
the morning Of July s. 1900. for duty.
This position pays Coage $500 n year.
He was recommended to Colonel Du-
Pont by the leaders of his race through
out the state and prominent citizens of
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
-FOUR MEMBERS OF
BROKEN UMBRELLAS

On East Front street this morning.
opposite the French street passenger
station of the p, w. & b. railroad, four
umbrella members held high carnival.
They met as If by agreement, and a
pint of spirits Of fermenu was pro-
duced by one OF them.
The bottle was passed around among
the smacking Of the mems lips, and the
contents soon emptied.
After a hearty hand-shake and well
wishes for the future. the four members
of umbrellas went their various ways
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
English Bark Unloading

At the yard Of the Jackson and
sharp Company the British bark Kate
+. Troop is discharging her cargo OF
lumber. The bark will finish unload
ing the 800 900 feet consigned to the
Jackson and Sharp Company, and viii
go to the Harlan and HOllingsworth
Company's yard and discharge the re-
mainder of her cargo.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
To Omen Local baseball Season

AT Front and Union streets to-nior-
row afternoon the local baseball season
will be opened by a game between the
Brownson Library Association team
and the Manayunk team. OF Philadel-
phia. Kenncy will pitch for the local
club, and Griffith. "the one-armed Won
der" for the visitors.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
nrarsl,.s riabt For Liberty.

Lansing, Mich, May 4.-The attorney
for Arthur f. Marsh, ex-inspector gem
eral of the Michigan National Guard
who was recently convicted Of conspir-
acy to defraud the state in connection
with the fraudulent clothing deal, filed a
motion yesterday for a new trial. The
basis for the motion is Irregularities in
the drawing of the jury.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Letter From Mrs. Wilson

Thomas E. Young. cashier of the
Farmers Bank, this morning received a
letter from Mrs. James II. Wilson,
which was written the morning Of the
day she met her tragic death. In the
letter Mrs. Wilson wrote Of enjoying
herself in Cuba, and that the members
of the family were well.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Tyo's Launch springdale

Alexander Tyo yesterday received
his new naptha launch from her build
ers in Camden. The nine horsepower
engine will be placed in her in this
city as soon as possible. The boat will
make fourteen knots an hour and will
have her trial trip next Saturday. Mr..
Tyo has named his new boat the
Springdale.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Pugilist Injured by Fall

Jack Farrell. Wilmington's clever
colored pugilist who is matched to
fight Terry McGOvern. was thrown
from his bicycle at Third and Poplat
streets yesterday and received injuries
that may stop his fight with McGovern.
It is reported that Farrel broke his
arm by the fall but this could not be
verified.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Railroad oficials on Trip

On his special car, No. 80, j. B.
Hutchinson, Of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company. passed through Will
mington this morning. The car was
attached TO the rear of train No. 45.
and superintendent w. n. Barnard
joined the party in this city. They are
on an official trip to Washington.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
TO Extend Pneumatic Mail Service

washington, May 1.-The senate
committee on postofiices and post
roads yesterday completed the post
Office appropriation bill and Chairman
Wolcott reported it today. The net
increase in the bill is about 81 1000. 900.
which includes the restoration of the
provision for the pneumatic tube ser
vice first reported by the house COM
mittee. 1t provides s225,O0O for con-
tinuing the present contracts and adds
100000 for the extension Of the SER
vice to other cities in addition to those
where it has not been in use.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Placed in Industrial school

Agent Frank Stout went to st.
Georges yesterday, where he took into
William Murphy Harris. whom
he brought TO this city, placing him in
the Ferris Industrial School Harris
had been confined In the county Jail
since April 10, having stolen a watch
and committed other depredations.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
virginia Postomce Robbed.

Richmond, May 4.-The postoftice at
Franklin, Southampton county, was
robbed Wednesday night and between
$500 and $500 taken. All the stamps
and two registered letters We're taken.
The safe was blown open with dyna-
mite. The postmaster lost a consider
able sum of private funds which we're
kept in the postoffice safe. Th1 rob-
bers ESCAPED.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Mr.. McVex Locates Mines

john McNey, who recently returned
from Arizona, will return there in the
Fall TO operate tive gold and silver
mines. George L. White, of Idaho. will
be associated with Mr.. McVey in the
operation of the mines. The mines
cover about 125 acres.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
WITH THE ADVERTISERS.

Juno and Fredia. the celebrated
palmists, are at the New York Clothing
House. and are reading the palms OF
visitors free. Between the hours Of
1 and 2 this afternoon a great many
availed themselves Of the opportunity.
Special prices are made on all goods
purchased to-day.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Home For Friendless Boy

While in st. Georges yesterday Agent
Frank Stout took charge OF Arthur
Jackson. an incorrigible colored boy.
After bringing him TO this city Mr..
Stout obtained him a home with Mrs.
Martha Stroud, at No. sos West Fourth
street.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
COUNCIL AGAIN
in DEADLOCK
But Mr.. Cannon Believes it
Will be But Temporary
ESTIMATE OF FISCAL YEAR
Presented by the Finance Committee.
City Fathers Held Busy SeS-
sion Last Night

City Council has another deadlock
on hand over the Office of superin-
tendent Of the city crematory, but if
Michael +. Cannon, a member of the
Crematory Committee of that body, is
familiar with the intentions of his fell
low-committeemen, the deadlock will
be of brief duration.
At last nights meeting of Council
James Kane moved that the body go
into an election for a successor to
Charles Cannon, the present super
tendent at the crematory. NJ. F. Can
non promptly nominated his brother
for reelection, and Hamilton Stewart
nominated Samuel Mccormick. AS no
further nominations were made the
ballot was taken. 1t showed that Mr..
Cannon had received two votes. Mr..
Mccormick three votes, and blank
eight The result showed no election
so the balloting was not resumed.
The term OF Charles Cannon will ex-
pire next Friday night, and as Council
will meet before that time Mr.. Cannon,
IL is expected, will be reelected. Should
he not be, he will continue in Office un-
til his successor is elected. NJ. f. Can
non is of the opinion that his brother
Will be reelected to the office.
Council accepted the invitation of the
Liberty Fire Company to attend the
election Of a chief engineer Of the Fire
Department, and the reception in honor
of the new officer next Tuesday even
ing.
SCHEDULE OF APPROPRIATIONS.
In accordance with section 65 Of tn,
city charter, Chairman Kane, of the
Committee on Finance, submitted the
following estimate of revenues and ex
penditures Of the city for the fisca
year beginning July 1, 1900, and end
ing June 80, 1901:
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Little Girls To Entertain

"a Dream Of the Flowers" a can
tata. will be given by fifteen little girls
in Red Mems Han. Newport, to-mor-
row evening at o'clock, followed by
Mrs. Jarley's wax works. The proceeds
are 10 aid the funds OF St. James
church. NeWport
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Mrs. JacQuet Breaks Her Hin

Mrs. Jacquet of Baltimore the
mother Of Mrs. II. ID. Hickman, of this
city, fell down a flight Of stairs several
days ago and fractured her hip. She
is SO i'll that Mrs. Hickman is now with
her
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Mr. Elliott Buys a Propertv

Sheriff Taylor sold at the Court
House this afternoon a dwelling on
Sixth street, between Monroe and
Adams, seized as the property of
Joseph NJ. Griffith, to George A. FL
lott, for $500.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Hooked Throurh His shonlder

Albert Saunders, while working in
q butcher shop yesterday morning, ran
a meat hook through his shoulders. lie
was removed to his home, No. 6OS West
Ninth street, where the wound was
dressed by J. p. Malcolm.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Sold Building Lot

j. H. Mansfield has sold for p. j..
Long a lot. 1OOx10O feet in dimension,
at Sixteenth and Union streets TO l.. ".
Brown for $1,000.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Century Club Women entertain

Century Club women of Newark en-
tertained their husbands and their
friends yesterday afternoon Mr.
Duffy, of Philadelphia, was TO have
made an address. but was prevented
because of illness.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Death of A. H. McFadden

Alexander II. McFadden, who died in
Philadelphia yesterday, was known to
many people here, having at enc time
lived i'm Newport
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
To Entertain May Is

Mattahoon Tribe No. 1l.lmp. o. r. NJ,
did not give an entertainment on We'd
nesday night. as was reported, but will
do so on May l6.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
sEELLENBURG's CONTEST
How the Vote Stands in the Trip to
Europe Contest

The vote in the trip to Europe con-
test for the two most popular clergy
men in the state now stands as follows
at the store Of n. Snellenburg & Co., at
Seventh and Market streets;
Evening journal., 1900-05-04

S. Harris, Of the Excelsior Clothing
House, 21S Market street, offers an ex-
ceedingly fine line Of mems wear. A
child's suit can be bought for S125, and
a business suit for men at SIS, made Of
the finest imported worsted
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Mr. BradEord Gets Re.appointment

d. Taylor Bradford was yesterday re-
appointed a notary public by Governor
Tunnel. To-day he is distributing ci.
gars among his friends.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
want Their Garbage ColIecLed

Residents on Jackson street. between
Ninth and Tenth streets, say their gar
bage has not been collected for two
weeks.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Kewspaper Men to Play Ban

Employees Of the Morning News and
the sun viii play a game Of baseball on
Washington Heights tomorrow after
noon.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
win Arrive To-day

At o'clock this afternoon the
wheels Of the Friendship fire engine.
which we're sent to Philadelphia to be
retired, will arrive in this city.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Fall From a soafold

lanes Nicholas. an employe Of the
jackson and Sharp Company, fell from
scaffold this morning, sustaining
slight injuries He was taken 20 his
home. No. 40s South Van Buren street.
in the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04

We have a fine line of Turkish Cigar
cites at 3l3 Market street. George NJ.
peircp manager.
Evening journal., 1900-05-04
Delamore Land Sale

On May 10 the Delamore Real Estate
Company will hold one Of its popular
land sales at Chestnut and Clayton
streets. There viii be a number Of de-
sirable lots offered for sale.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-02

into two or three sizes-the first layer OF walnut
size the next the size OF hazeInuts and the third
between that and pea size. The largest size lies
upon the broken stone, and the smallest size Is az
the TOP the layers being six inches thick each
Over this gravel there must be laid less than
thirty inches Of fine. sharp sand The sand must
be screened insure the requisite degree Of fine
ness and uniformity. The lower twelve inches may
be a little coarser than the upper stratum OF
eighteen inches but IL is important that the two
layers should be Of uniform hneness and quality
throughout The surface, otherwise there VIII ne
danger OF the water passing through more rapidly
at one point than at another. The whole depth OF
these materials amounts 10 from feet inches 10
feet 2 inches
The sizes for filter beds are variable, and seem
ingly follow regular standard The nrst n-IeF
beds at Chelsea. England, proved inconvenientiy
large and have since been divided The filter beds
at Stoke Newfngton Gondon). those az Liverpool
and those at Dublin are fair specimens OF modern
practice applied 20 large cities For sInaI ciues
proporrionaIy smaller The beds referred 70 az
Stoke Newington. Liverpool and Dublin deliver deliver
about 100000 gallons day Those at BalSlsy
and Springfield ponds are TO deliver only +e9o9 or
, g@S 57,7 % ~ bs4s viii pr0bs Div not be
The bottom of filter bed is its most important
part It IS prepared 10 suit the circumstances OF
It's position It must be made practically water
tight This Is sometimes insured oy LayLng , Con-
crete on the bottom but quite as often py a aver aver
which a fooTing Of brick IS laid Under this floor
ing central drain running lengIhw1se Is aid Win
drains the sides OF which are pierced with holes
facilitate the entrance Of the water These SIDE
drains are laid nearly at right angles TO the cen
tral drain. from to Z feet apart The central
drain Is a double drain, performing two oFilcss-
The lower part which Is covered, gathering the
filtered water. and the upper part, which Is open
delivering the unfltered water upon the sand when
refIIing a filter bed Immediately after cleansing
A dIter bed has be cleansed once a week
rarely oftener The sediment vegetable matter
that is Interrupted by the Alter is found collected
on the surface Of the sand In the process or It's
removal q thin par1ng OF sand is necessarily taken
with IT, not exceeding from Oue-half 70 three
the sand bed is allowed TO be reduced by these re-
peated parngs from TO Z inches before II IS re
neved. The beds the two plants 10 be built Will
have 10 do chiefly with vegetable matter. as II
was the great accumulation OF weeds and other
grov-ths along the banks OF the ponds which led
the water officials 70 try filtration 4 means OF
ridding the water OF its impurities.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-02
SEA CLIFF SOCIAL NOTES.

The most amusing incident of the season here
was the barn dance and hard times masquerade at
the Yacht Club Friday evening.
The annual Labor Day hop at the Sea Cliff House
given last evening. instead OF Monday. so as
not to conflict with other local doings-
The Bengalese wedding, given on Thursday even
ing and the Royal wedding. given on Friday. at the
Methodist Chapel, under the direction Of Miss Fan
ME Sparks, were both successfully produced and
well attended. About fifty people took part in each
production.
The annual Labor Day hon will take pIace ar the
Yacht Club this evening
The fair recently given at the Iyceum for the
beneht or St Luke's RectOFy Fund netUed S435
Mrs. Helen COmbes viii leave Sea Cl1 on Tues
day morning for trip to Boston. nearly the whole
of which will be made by. trolley. A camera will
go along and a series OF pictures OF views along
the route Will be taken.