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Evening journal., 1901-08-28
HAVING TROUBLE
With FOUNDATION
Piles Driven TWenty.eight
Feet to Obtain Solid
Bottom

Although the work of laying founda-
tons for the new shops at the Pullman
Company's works is progressing rapidly
under the direction of George Cassidy.
foreman for Sollitt & Solitt, Of Chicago.
Mr.. Cassidy is experiencing considerable
trouble with the masonry for the power
house.
The site Of this building is at the south
ern end Of the yarus and is being erected
upon the space formerly occupied by the
old lumber shed. The ground is parhc-
ularly low and is composed almost en-
tirely of filled in earth AS a consequence
the water seeps into the foundation
trenches as fast as they are ex-
cavated and it is necessary to
keep pumps at work continually.
This is especially noticeable IN
the excavations for the southern and
eastern sections of the foundations. Mr..
Cassidy. however is not man to be de-
tered in his work by any obstacle. Piles
have been driven to a depth of about
thirty feet below the surface of the
ground Trenches have been dug to the
depth Of nearly ten feet and the piling
sawed off AT that depth. Immense string
ers have been laid IN a parallel position
at the bottom of the excavation and upon
these are placed other beams about eight
inches square and six feet long. These
are covered with concrete to the depth
Of a foot As soon as this hardens the
stone work will be placed upon it and a
solid foundation obtained.
Patrick Quinn. foreman bricklayer, =
pushing the work on the furnishing shop,
but is somewhat handicapped by his in
ability to obtain sui-cient number Of
bracklayers. The stack on the power
house already has been raised To the
height Of about six feet On Monday
Mr.. SoIltt viii arrive from Chicago and
inspect the work done SO far. Former
Super iatendent John Bgdge leaves III
the Windy City about September l.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
DEATH CAME SUDDENLY
James McCahc, Uncle OF II. M. Walker
a Victim OF Heart Disease

James McCabe. uncle Of Francis NJ
Walker. died suddenly Of heart disease
yesterday morning in Eden Sfation, neir
Huckcssin. He was 6S years old and "a
wel-known farmer.
Mr.. McCabe was in charge of Mr.. Wal
kers farm. he being away ON his vica-
tion. Mr.. Walker left him about ten
days ago for Milloughby. Vermont, and it
is supposed that hc now is in Saratoga.
Efforts are being made Co communicate
with him.
Funeral services Will he held on Friday
morning and interment will be made IN
Mill Greek Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
WILL LEAVE FOR NEW YORK
Tipperary Boy Leaves Harlan and Hol-
Iingsworth Company Tomorrow

From the yards of the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company the pile
driver Tipperary Boy, constructed by
the company for Dunbar & sullivan,
of New York, will leave for that city
tomorrow morning. The driver is one
of the largest built here. Her length
is 100 feet, beam 80 feet, depth of hold
9 feet 8 inches. The Tipperary Boy
home port win be West Troy, New
York. and she will be taken around by
one of the McCaulley line OF tugs from
Philadelphia Harry Minnes, rep
resenting the owners. who has been
experimenting the construction since
March II, will sail on the vessel.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
Funeral Of Harry MCCALL Tomorrow

y Funeral services will be held over
the body Of Harry Mccall. aged As
years, who died ON Monday, in his late
home. No 400 Franklin street. tomor-
row afternoon at O'Clock. Whining
ton Lodge, No. 1, A. o. Z. W., will
have charge Of the services.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
Important nreetine To.morro,y

St. Johns Woman's Auxillary will meet
IN the parish house tomorrow afternoon
az o'clock for "a double purpose. The
first Is to collect and receive the con.
tents OF the mite boxes for the offering
10 be sent 10 San Francisco. The second
is TO Determine what disposition is TO be
made of tile mite offering ia 1904. A large
attendance Is earnestly desired
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
ALLEGES Criminal Assault

Bridgeville, Aug. 2S.-Thomas F'iggs,
a farmer Of near Delmar was arrested
last night and lodged in the Salisbury
jail on the charge Of assaulting
Esther Locates. aged II years, an or
phan, in a grove near his home.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
Funernl OF Miss WlIlock

Funeral services were held this af-
ternoon over the body OF Miss Kate v.
Wilcox. aged 63, who died in the home
OF her niece. Mrs. Jacob S. Beetem, No.
1410 Van Buren street. on Monday The
body was sent to Lancaster, o., for
burial. Miss Wilcox was the niece OF
the late Senator John Sherman.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
win HAve Game Preserve

Frank, Thomson, son of the late
Frank Thomson. president Of the
Pennsylvania railroad, is converting a
tract Of 300 acres. near Georgetown,
recently purchased from the late For
mer Governor Stockley, into a game
preserve and already has placed 100
dozen quail on the land A shooting
lodge to accommodate twenty-five per-
sons will be erected on the property.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
Returned From AtlantIc

James Mccoy has returned from a
months soiourn in Atlantic City. Dur
ing his visit at the shore Mr.. Mccoy
heroically saved young Philadelphia
woman from drowning while bathing
in the ocean.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
TRYING Now Fire nnrses

Jester & Mcdaniel OF this city, have
procured a fine pair of fire horses for
the Moyamensing Hook and Ladder
Company. of Chester, and the animals
now are on trial in that city. Their
value is $500.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
Rambler Still sunken

Another unsuccessful attempt was
made yesterday afternoon to pump out
and raise the sunken tug Rambler. The
Liberty fire engine pumped on the boat
for some time. but failed to clear her Of
water.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
load OF Phosphnte Arrlrer

In this port this morning the three
masted schooner James II. Hoyt en-
tered with a cargo of rock phosphate.
The material was consigned to the Lie
big Manufacturing Company.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
GETTING LIVELY.

James F. Wood & Co. are preparing
for an active Fall trade in the way of
heaters. stoves and roofing Their re-
pair department IS showing mp pretty
lively.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
NIanayunk Man After "Reedies''

George Pickup. proprietor of the
Eagle Hotel. in Manayunk, is visiting
Daniel Mcbride. Mr.. Pickup is enjoy
ing a day among the "reedies' in the
Delaware marshes.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
COLLECTOR of Port Improving

Collector of Port Cooper, who has
been confined to his home for several
days by illness, is much improved. lie
will be able to resume his official duties
within a week
Evening journal., 1901-08-28

To find a cool spot, take New Castle
trolley cars and go on the pavilion at
the Jefferson House, New Castle.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
workmen Repairiog Trackbed

Workmen are engaged in repairing
and resetting the track beds of the VIII
mington City Railway Company i'm
Fourth street. between Lombard and
Pine streets.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28

T.. Ostericher. OF West Seventh
street is in Atlantic City for a few
days.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
JUST -FOUR DAYS

or Megary's August sale Better be
sure than sorry. Read the advertise
ment on page three. Then think.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28

You can get cool salt breeze on the
rayiliOn at the Jefferson House. New
Castle.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28
MUTUAL LIFE RECEIPTS
OVER $1,000, 900, 900

An interesting fact in connection
with the business of The Mutual Life
Insurance Company of New York, that
has not been set forth until now, is
that up to January 1, 1901, its cash re-
ceipts have amounted TO over one bill
lion Of dollars. OF this S779, ,50i ,16l was in
premiums and the balance of $22S,50S,-
4S1 was derived from the investment Of
the same. The actual figures are:
Total Income in 5S years. 81 ,00S.0l2,642
Assets other than balance
OF income. Dec. 81, 1900. 1882 sol
Evening journal., 1901-08-28

Genuine Violet Water. 1Oc FOR this
week only. A Ferschke, 500 King ST.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28

Plssssnt 70 take. Cartmell's Black
berry Compound.
Evening journal., 1901-08-28

Advertise Your Wants IN
THE EVENING JOURNAL,
80 Il Pays. ~
Evening star., 1901-02-04

o; The Star
Evening star., 1901-02-04
RECTOR SHOT BY FORMER FRIEND
Accused by Latter's Wife of Having
Assaulted Her.

Accused by Latter's Wife of Having
Assaulted Her.
The Rev. John Keller, secretary to Right
Rev Bishop Starkey, rector Of Trinity
Episcopal Mission, in Arlington. N. j., and
chaplain Of the 1st New Jersey Regiment,
was shot and seriously wounded by Thos.
G. Barker in Arlington yesterday morning.
Mr.. Keller had Just left the house Of John
H. Sands where he had his meals, when
Barker, who was In front Of the door,
opened fire. One bullet went through the
facial bone from the right side and de-
stroyed the sight of the right eye. An
other shattered the fingers Of the right
hand, third passed through the clergy
mans hat. The fourth went wide of Its
mark.
The shooting. it is said. was the result
Of disclosure made by Barker's wife,
although Mr. Keller denies the accusation
made against him. Barker. after the shoot
ing. surrendered to the police and was
locked up. He will have a hearing tomor-
row morning. Mr.. Keller was carried into
the Sands home, where the doctors said
he had an even chance for life. Mr. Keller
said after the shooting that he did not
know who shot him. He refused to sign a
complaint.
According to story told by Barker to
several friends after the shooting. his
wife last night told him that the illness
from which she has suffered for nearly a
year. and which caused the Barkers to
break up their home and go to boarding.
was duo to an assault committed on her
at her home by the Rev. Mr.. Keller The
| assault 1t Is alleged. was committed after
hard struggle. during which Mrs. Barker
became unconscious. The Barkers and tho
minister were very friendly and had con-
tinued apparently friendly. Mrs. Barker
was member OF the mission, but her hus-
band was not.
When Barker heard his wife's story he
waited until morning and then lay in wait
for the minister and shot him. Barker has
lived in Arlington about ten years. He Is
about thirty-nine years old and for many
years has been in the employ Of the Com
mercial Cable Company. being in charge
Of one of the departments In New York
Evening star., 1901-02-04
CASH BAIL REQUIRED OF NEELY.
Havana Authorities Will Not Accent
an Ordinary Bond

A dispatch from Havana yesterday says:
The military government will demand a
cash bond from c. F. w. Nicely, the al
legged defaulter. What the amount will be
has not been stated, as Neely's lawyer
absolutely refuses to deposit cash, fearing
that it will be seized
The charges will aggregate an embezzle-
ment of over 100000, with the possibility
OF the amount being materially increased
The Judge OF the court of first instance Is
inclined to hold that Neely is guilty Of
stealing surcharged stamps to the amount
OF $oOO,O0O. and as the question of bail at
present rests with him, the cash to be de-
posted would exceed that figure
Counsel for the government are confident
OF conyicting Nicely. apart from the stamp
burning incident. w. II. Reeves. who will
probably be the star witness for the govern
ment, and who has been undergoing almost
daily examinations by the post Office in
spectors for a month. asserted today that
the whole method of Neely's alleged steal
iDss had been revealed under promise of
immunity.
Evening star., 1901-02-04

Detectives Browne anh Lacy. dragged the
James Creek canal between and l. streets
southwest today, searching for the body
OF Walter Dorsey. col8red. who disappeared
from his home; No. eo$ Delaware avenue
southwest sou about a naanth ago. The miss
Ing mans wife has done Everything in her
power, with the assistance of the police. to
hnd him; When last seen Dorsey was in
the neighborhood of the canal, and as he
was intoxicated his wife came to the con-
clusion that he fell into the stream and was
crowned. In order to satisfy her the po-
nce decided to drag the canal today. A
drag was started from each of the streets
mentioned.
A number OF articles ef wearing apparel,
vallse, old buckets and bundles of wire
were brought to the surface, but no trace
OF Dorsey's body was found.
Evening star., 1901-02-04
EXCHANGE OF GOLD FOR SILVER.
Minority of Coinage Committee He
ports Against Proposed Bill.

The minority report on the bill directing
the Secretary OF the Treasury to exchange
gold for legal tender silver dollars when
presented TO the treasury has been pre-
pared by Representative Shafroth. The re-
port says:
The measure Is opposed on the grounds
that It will impose increased burdens upon
the gold reserve OF the treasury; create a
new endless chain upon the gold reserve Of
the treasury; facilitate the expectation Of
gold. produce the destruction OF silver dol
lars and silver certificates as money. and
depress the prices OF all commodities and
property.
The report declares, in conclusion, that II
Is impossible for silver dollars TO go to a
discount long as they are limited in
number as now provided by law, and hence
there Is no necessity for this proposed legis-
lation.
Each reason enumerated above is accom-
panied by sarguments In support of the
minority's contentious.
Evening star., 1901-02-04
Lack of Naval Contractors.

Rear Admiral Hlchborn. chief of the bu-
reau Of construction and repair. has called
the attention of the Secretary of the Navy
to the lack of naval constructors and the
embarrassment Of the government by the
Limitation Of their number fixed In the per-
sonnel law. To remedy existing conditions
he suggests an amendment to the naval
bill now before Congress. so as to provide
that three graduates of the Naval Academy
each year shall be commissioned assistant
naval constructors. and that the construc-
tion corps shall consist OF sixty officers, an
increase OF twenty.
Evening star., 1901-02-04
Death of c. w. Okey.

The death Of C. w. Okey, an employe OF
the pension Office. occurred Saturday morn
ing at his residence in the city. The de-
ceased was f1fty-eight years Of age, and
was a well-known member of Anacostia
Lodge. No. 81. F. A. A. NJ: of the Eastern
Star Of Anacostia and also Of the Grand
Chapter Of the Eastern Star. These or
ganizations will be represented at the
funeral services, which will take place to-
morrow morning at II O'clock from Assem-
bly's Presbyterian Church. The interment
will be made at Arlington.
Evening star., 1901-02-04
Additional U. 8. Circuit Judges.

The House committee on judiciary has
reported favorably bills for an additional
United States circuit Judge in New York
city; for two additional judges in Okla
homa, and increasing the salaries of judges
from 5000 to $4,000; for a division of the
judicial district of Texas, and for the fede-
raj Incorporation of American florists and
Ornamental Horticulturists Association
Evening star., 1901-02-04

that w. B. Weymouth died at that place
of peritonitis and was buried at the Ma
nagua cemetery. The laws Of Nicaragua
Will not allow the remains to be removed
for five years. The wife OF the deceased
was present at his death and took possess
sion of his personal effects. The home of
Mr.. Weymouth was at Louisville, Ky. He
had been practicing his profession as dem
Evening star., 1901-02-04
VIII he Repaired ut .Fri.co.

Owing to the excessive price demanded at
Hong Kong for, the refitting Of the big
freight steamer samoas recently purchased
In China by the United States. it has been
deemed advisable to send that vessel to San
francisco to be overhauIed. The Samoa Is
one of the largest freight ships in the world
ana Is TO be put on the line between San
Francisco and the Philippines.
Evening star., 1901-02-04
Inquiry About Deportation.

Senator Teller has introduced resolu-
ton asking the Secretary of War il George
T. Rice was deported from Manila, and If
so, of what crime he was convicted to war
rant such punishment
Evening star., 1901-02-04
Directors Re-EIected.

The stockholders of the Washington Gas
Company today reelected the board Of di-
rectors as follows: John r. Mclean. John
c. Bullitt. James C. w. Orme, George r.
Dunlop. Richard H. Goldsborough.
Evening star., 1901-02-04

Etrurian China Dinner Sets,
strength: full loop e C Q
sets; with flower and gold
decoration. Regular price.
$40. Special.