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Evening journal., 1902-07-26
BIG GUNS AT FORT DUPONT WERE
GIVEN SEVERE OFFICIAL TEST

of the guns. The total cost for the
powder and projectiles used in the
tests reached 81, $50. The weight Of
the projectile for the twelye-inch guns
was 1000 pounds. and FOR the eight
hnch guns 300 pounds.
A floating target had been placed in
the Delaware bay, and 1t was proposed
to hurl the projectiles ct this object.
but the plan was abandoned, because
many vessels were passing up and
down the bay. Instead. the projectiles
were sent sl1imming along the bay for
several miles before they would disap-
pear under the surface.
Tho excursion steamers Thomas
Clyde and Columbia were halted until
no rines could be fired, and the re-
ports terrorized many of the passen-
gers, women shTdeking from fear that
hO boats might be hit.
The tests proved that. although
both could be prepared in a short time,
he eight-inch disappearing guns could
be fred moro rapidly than the Twelve
inch rifles. For preparing and firing
the twelve-inch guns three minutes
and fourteen seconds were required,
while only one minute and fourteen
seconds were required for the eight
incn disappearing guns.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
CHAIKlN FINED
Hired Boys to Distribute Circulars on
the Street

In City Court this morning Morris
Chaikin. through his counsel, j. Frank
Ball, pleaded not guilty to violating
the city ordinance by distributing cir
culars through the streets. Three boys
testified to serving the bills. Police
man Pierce. who made the arrest, said
he found West and Washington streets
Uttered with the hand-bilis. Mr.. Chai-
KIN said he instructed the boys to put
them under the doors. Judge Cochran
imposed a fine OF - and COSTS
Annie Vantrance. colored. accused
Monk Reynolds, colOred of trespass.
She said she went upstairs and found
him in her bed. He pleaded guilty and
was fined So and c0sh. Mary Crisden
and William Crisden, colored. charged
with acting disorderly. were dismissed.
William Brittingham was fined 81
and costs for rushing the growler" at
Fourth and Orange streets. Augustus
p. Grace. charged with acting disorder
ly. was dismissed.
Moses Wright, colored. Jennie Nc
F'adden, William Kane. Frederick
Moore. and John j. Kane were each
1ned 81 and costs for being drunk.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
TRIED 10 SAVE SNODGRASS
Survivor Tells Of Fatal Ride From
Wilmington 10 Chester

An inquest in the case OF William
Snodgrass. who had his arm out Off by
falling beneath a train on the r., w. Il B.
railroad. near Trainer, Wednesday night.
and who died from the result OF his in
juries was conducted last evening by
Coroner e. S. Fry at his office IN Chester.
The chief witness was John Yoko, OF
Philadelphia, who was with Snodgrass at
the time OF the accident.
Yoho stated that they had been I'm VIII
mington during the day and at night,
having no money jumped on a freight
Near Trainer, he was startled TO hear
Snodgrass. who had been riding on the
bumpers OF the car ahead Of him, call out
in an agonizing tone of voice. Yoho real
ized that his friend had fallen from the
train. srld he succeeded in jumping safely
frsm the car. He ran back a short dis
tance, and found his companion lying
alongside the track. his arm torn from his
body. and lying in between the rails
Yoho took a large handkerchief from
his pocket and tied It tightly about the
stump OF Snodgrass arm Then he raised
the almost unconscious form Of his friend
from the rails and carried TO the bank
along the tracks.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
ALIFORNTA SPORTING WRITER
SAYS FIGHT WAS A Big FAKE

San Francisco, July 26.-W. W.
lughton, the sporting writer, learned
Iursday night that the fight was pro-
hmmed for Fitzsimmons to go out in
+ eighth round. The information
|ne from the Jeffries people. Mr..
|ughton wrote out the program, sign.
it, and put it in the custody Of
hyor Schmitz.
'lhe fight came off according to the
bgram. In the eighth round, when
|Rre had been no severe fighting. Fitz-
|hmons dropped his hands, turned
n spoke to Jeffries. Jeffries hit him
ID Fitzsimmons went to his hand and
ees and stayed down until he WIS
elared out. Then he got up and
liked around the ring. his eye clear,
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
SEVERE HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE
ELECTRIC STORM VISITS SMYRNA

aged to escape from the burning build
ing. The animal WAS shot to end its
sufferings. The wind was blowing di-
rectly toward Mr.. Mattifords fine
house. but the dwelling was saved.
This is a large farm, and directly IN
the rear of the stable. between the inn
mence hay barrack and large granary
were ten stacks OF wheat. When the
stable fire had nearly burned itself out
the wind changed and blew the sparks
toward the other buildings and wheat
stacks. A large force OF neighbors
were then doing guard duty. and the
buildings were saved. Mr.. Mattiford
lost a large quantity OF provender and
considerable farm machinery in a
shed adjoining The loss is covered by
insurance. So many persons have been
struck by lightning here that when
storm comes up there is panic in
many homes.
The storm was severe I'm other parts
OF the county.
AT Claytoa a COW owned by John 10
Wilson was killed by a bolt Of light
ming.
Telegraph poles on the main road
also were shattered, and, many fruit
trees blown down.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26

his voice strong, not bruise on him.
Everyone present asked: What was
Fitzsimmons talking for? Why did he
quit fighting? After the fight Mayor
Schmitz proceeded to open Naughton' rs
statement There was every indication
in the betting that a large coterie was
informed of the arrangement.
The letter written is as follows:
July al received today an inti-
nation that the fight between Jeffries
and Fitzsimmons was to be won by JEFF
fries in the eighth round and that one
Of the men who was with Jeffries at
Harbin Springs had told my informant
to bet that Jeffries would earn the de-
cision in the round named.
(Signed) -''W. w. Naughton."
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
RULING on PROMOTIONS
Government Employees Must be Recon-
mended by Own Chiefs

Tho heads of the United States Gov
enment offices in this city received
setters yesterday from Secretary Of the
Treasury Shaw instructing them in the
workings OF the civil service ruling
recently promulgated by President
The communication Is as
follows:
mo recommendations for the p~o-
motion OF any emntoye in the CLASH
fed service shall be considered by any
officer concerned in making promo
tions. except those made by the officer
or officers under whose supervision or
control such employe is serving.
such recommendation by any other
person with the knowledge and con
sent a. the employees shall be sufficient
cause for debarwing him from the pro-
motion proposed. and a repetition OF
the offense shall be sufficient cause FOR
moving him frozn Office"
Evening journal., 1902-07-26

sore nose returned. In clinch JEFF
ries pushed Fitz back. Fitz put a stiff
one on the nose and Jeffries bled free
ly. Jeffries cheek was opened with a
left hook and more blood flowed. The
champion rushed and caught Bob hard
in the stomach.
Round Four-Jeffries looked enraged
as he crouched and clinched his lips.
He was very careful and stayed clear
of Fitz's left jabs. Fitz then put JefI's
head back with a left jab and started
the blood. Jeffries got another right
ON the head, but came in with two left
hooks, one for the head and another
for the body. Fitz then took a turn at
forcing, putting left on face twice and
compelling Jeffries to duck away.
Round Five-They feinted for a mo-
ment. Then Jeffries led left for the
body, but missed and got a hard one
on the body. Fitz got a left to Jeffries'
face, but took left and right on body.
They fought rapidly Fitz landing on
Jeff's head with a left and putting
right on the body. Jeffries was bleed.
ing freely and was tired.
Round Six-Jeffries came I'D and
crouched low. He missed his first at
tempt with a left for the head. He
rushed, but the willy read-head blocked
every blow and got out of the way
Jeffries rushed Fitz to the ropes, but
got right and left on the face, which
started the blood afresh.
Round Seven-Jeffries showed up
well and rushed Fitz determinedly He
put left on body. but took left and
right on head Neither were damag-
ing, however. and when a moment later
they came together Jefries put two
terrific left swings on the body and
head. Jefries wore a determined look.
AS he stopped to spit Fitz jabbed him
three times in the mouth and forced
him to the ropes Joaries came back
like an enraged bull, and. bleeding
from his nose, mouth and cheek. he
rushed the smaller man to the ropes.
putting left on boay and right over
the heart Fitz smiled good naturedly,
while Jeffries was bloody and present
ed terrible appearance
Round Eight Bob stood up
straight. feinting with his left and
drawing Jeffries on. Jenries smiled
through his bloody features. ducking
a left swing and landing n hard left on
the ribs. They went at it, Fitzsim-
mons putting left on face and took on0
on the head Fitzsimmons missed a
right and took a stiff punch on the
body. Jeffries forced the fighting at
this stage crouching low and carry
ing his right high and left far back.
They came together and clinched. As
Fitzsimmons stepped back he smiled
and spoke to Jeffries, and before h'
could get out of reach, Jeffries quickly
hooked his left on the jaw and Fitz
simmons went down on his back HI
came up slowly, but before he couli
Get upon both feet the referee count
| ed ten. and the fight was over.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
COWS GOING BLIND
Peculiar MaIady Attacks Stock Of Eastern
Shore Farmers

Farmers in different sections on the
Shore report that their cattle
have been attacked by a strange dis
ease. The animals eyes swell up and
. film forms over the ball, finally
making them totally blind over half
of the herd on Jacob Andrews farm,
near Mathews. has been affected. Tho
disease started among the cattle which
came from the West recently. A few
horses are reported to be affected with
the same disease. The State veterinar-
ian will be called to investigate the
disease.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26

San Francisco, July 26. - After
ghting a battle of eight rounds
bat was fraught with brilliant and
outrageous work, Robert Fitzsimmons
'lst night forfeited his last claim upon
be heavyweight championship. He
4 as knocked to the floor by Jeffries
nd counted out, after he had so badly
Eunished the champion that it was a
bregone conclusion among the specta-
.brs that the Cornishman must win.
ileeding from a number of gashes in
he face, apparently weakening. and
4early unable to cope with Fitzsim-
hons superior skill. Jeffries delivered
+ go lucky punches as Fitz paused in
lis fighting to speak to him, and
Elrned the tide. The battle was brief,
ut noteworthy, and will live in pu-
ilistic history.
4 Fitzsimmons tried once more to arise
rom the mat, but sank down again in
elplessness, and heard himself count
out, where but a moment before he
bad apparently all the better of it.
4 Fitzsimmons had been fighting at a
lrious gait, cool and deliberate and
hopping the champion to pieces with
he terrific rights and lefts that have
ade him famous. In the eighth round,
nd under a series of hot exchanges,
itzsimmons paused with his guard
Dwn and spoke to the champion. The
4tter's reply consisted Of the two ter
fc blows that brought back to him
le fleeting championship and forever
moved the veteran Fitzsimmons from
le fstic arena. Fitzsimmons took his
sfeat with amazing good cheer. He
alked to the center of the ring, and,
Using his hand, addressed the multi
de, saying:
'The best man has won. Had !
aten Jeffries tonight 1 would have
needed him the championship and
tired forever. l retire just the same
Dw, but without having accomplished
ambition. 1 am satisfied"
"You are the most dangerous man
i've" said Jeffries in return, "and /
nsidep myself lucky to have won
hen 1 did"
The Fight.
Round One-They came quickly to
e center. Jeffries, in a half crouch
& attitude, and Bob feinting rapidly
tz was the first to lead. He sent a
ort right jab to the jaw and an
her a moment later. Jeffries then
ntinued to force his man and when
e gong sounded he was on the aggres-
Fe.
Round Two-Jeffries went right af-
Fitz. trying left for the head and
ling short. Fitz jabbed left to the
ok and Jeffries forced him to the
rner. Jeffries got a left jab on the
Sc that brought blood in stream
Dm his nose. At the close of the
und Jeffries was worried.
Round Three-Jeffries came up fore
matters. Two left leads were
s. pcked by Fitz and left lab on the
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
PROPERTY OBNERS MAKE A KICK
Believe Thsy Are Assessed Too High and
will Go 10 Court

Owners of real estate near
Twenty-ninth street find that the city
assessors have assessed all property in
that neiglborhood at the full rate, and
several of them. after having refused
to pay the tax levied, retained a law
yer this morning TO fight their cases
before court.
The property holders contend that
their property is really suburban, and
therefore not subject to uhe city tax OF
S1.50 on the hundred. Furthermore
they hold that the assessment is far
out of proportion to the value OF the
properties.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Mntch Causes Eire

A match dropped on the floor OF
Thomas B. Cartmell's store, Sixth and
Madison streets yesterday afternoon
caused a blaze which threatened 10 de-
stroy the store. An alarm was sound
ed from boE No. 34 Fourth and Madi-
son streets. Before the department ar
rived the employees had extinguished
the flames by the use OF fire extin-
gliisher.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Rectors Change puInIts

The Rev. Dean Cooke, Of North East.
Nd, win preach in Calvary Episcopal
Church tomorrow morning at 1890
o'clock. He will also officiate at the
evening song service at z o'clock Or.
W. NJ. Jeferis. rector of Calvary. will
I'LL Mr.. Cookies pulpit in the old church
which was founded by Queen Anne 200
years ago
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Grown IN Dover Jail

Detective Francis went to Harrisburg
yesterday and secured requisition pa
pers for Frank alias Ginger" Brown,
who was arrested by Chief OF Police
Black, in Philadelphia, ON the charge
Of murder After getting the papers
the detective went 20 Philadelphia, So
cured the prisoner and delivered him to
Sheriff Reedy in Dover.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
euxlnr More Proporix

Agents OF the Pennsylvania railroad
who are bidding for properties in Mar
ket street above Front. have been In
formed by Louis Harris THAT They eau
buy the property Nos. 120 and 126 foI
$4,000. J. Jackson Peirce has bought
the properties Nos 10 and sl2 East
Front street for $4,000. The Front
street properties Will eventually be
bought by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
AlLWAY WILL CROSS RAILROAD
Orders That Peoples Line be
Extended at Pine Street

chancellor Nicholson has made an
Ter directing the Brandywine Rail-
" Company to cross the tracks Of
I Philadelphia. Wilmington and Bal
pore railroad in the Ninth ward at
hde.
|nhe order contains the provision that
L railway company must provide a
|fty disconnection that will deraii
L trolley cars unless a switch is
fown before the cars attempt to pro-
III across the railroad crossing. This
|'angement is in use at the Third
feet crossing OF the Philadelphia,
Ilmington and Baltimore railroad.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
ponohoe May Explain

Much interest is manifested In the
meeting OF the Board OF Education on
Monday evening It will be the frst
regular meeting OF the board since
Bernard Donohoe. of the Second ward,
made his charges about coal and boil
ers. Several members have stated their
intention OF asking him TO hack up his
charges or withdraw them.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Boy rumbIes From Fence

Whih several boys were playing around
the cattle pen at Fifth and Railroad ave-
nue. today and climbing over the high
fences, some one shouted that a police
man was coming. All made a rush to get
away, but one little colorcd boy who was
on the ton OF the fence His foot caught
and he fell to the ground. IL was a se-
we're fall but the boy was evidently think
ing more about the policeman than his in
juries and ran away before his name
could be learned.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Hopk,ns IN prydock

The torpedoboat destroyer Hopkins,
which was constructed by the Harlan
and HollingswOrth Company, and
which struck a submerged obstruction
in the Chesapeake bay while preparing
for her trial trip, mas been put in the
drydeck at the local yards of her build
ers. An examination has been made,
but no damage to her plates has yet
been found.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
GIazers, MoonIight Excursion

The Bower Glazers' Union gave moon
light excursion to Washington Park last
night on the steamer City Of Chester, Of
the Wilmington Steamboat Company.
About 300 people enjoyed the trip in spite
OF the threatening weather, and IL Is very
probable that at least 500 would have
been on board had it been a clear night.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Republican Politicians Here

Many Regular Republicans from all
parts of the county are in thR city this
afternoon to attend the regular meet
INK of the County Committee, which
will be presided over by the Hon. L. II.
Ball A number of important political
questions will be discussed by the COM
mittee.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
HEAVY GALE KILLS TWO
One Drowned and the Other Found Dead
in the Boat

Vancouver, b. C., July Pa heavy
gale which has been blowing for the
last forty-eaght hours is responsible for
two known deaths. and there is every
reason TO believe that eight or ten
other men have been drowned. Last
night Fritz Fabian, known as the in
ventor of a navigable airship, was
found dead on an upturned boat. Flor
ian Schmalz and Fabian had been dsh-
ing together. and it is thought that
Schmalz was drowned.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Damaqe Case Near End

Judge Bradford in the United States
Court this morning heard argument in
the damage suit of the Frank hneeland
Machine Company, Of Pittsburg, VS..
the johnson Forge Company, of this
city The jury will probably be charged
on Monday.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Bav Cluh on Outing

The Olive Bay Club left this city today
for ten days cruise down the bay. Inc
club viii live IN It's bOathouse which
is exeellently furnished. The boathouse
was I'm tow Of several yachts and launches.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Hammer smashed HIs Liand

George Horner OF Thirteenth and Clay
mont streets. who is employed At the
American Car and Foundry Companys
a hammer yesterday while at work.
Horner was sent home where his hand
was dressed.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Fish Would Net Bite

Isaac c. Elliott. Levy Court Commis-
sioner from Brandywine hundred, went
down the SusQuehanna river yesterday
in search Of fish, intending 70 stay several
DAYS. He came home this morning, how
ever. with only few bass. The water OF
the river was so muddy that good fishing
was out Of the question.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
peraIIed car caused TIe-up

There was a short tie-uD on the Bran-
dywine Springs line last night by a car
jumping the track near the park. There
was no damage done.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
peath Rate Hlgher

Secretary Wigglesworth. of the
Board of Health, reports 80 deaths, 33
births and 9 marriages for the week
ending at noon today. as compared
with so deaths. . births and 3S mar
riagcs for the sme period last year.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Mortgage FILED in MANY Counties

Mortgage FIIed IN Many Countles
James Fl. Hoffecker has returned
home from a trip down the State and
through several counties in Maryland
in the interests OF the American Pack
ers' Association. In each county in
which packing houses were transfer
red 90 the association. Mr.. Hoffecker
fled for recording a copy Of the volumi-
nous mortgage.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Death Was Accidental

An inquest in the case OF William A.
German. who fell from the deck Of m
Ericsson Line steamer at Delaware
City waB held by Coroner Frick last
night A. verdict of accidental drown
ng was returned.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Parlor Cars Renaired

Two Pullman parlor cars and one OBJ
servation car. which have been I'm the
local car shops undergoing repairs, were
put I'm service Immediately so great is the
rush on the railroad.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
WiII Ereet Biz Chimney

The p, w. & B. Railhoad Company
has recently given an order to the Fra
ternal Engineering Company for an
immense chimney. IL will be an
AlphOns Custodis radial brick CHM
ney. S.4 feet diameter by $50 feet high.
and will be erected at the railroad
company's new shops at Edge Moor.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Greer Funeral on Sunday

Funeral services over the body Of
lanes Greer, Jr.. will be held at No.
4O5 West Seventh street. at 4 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon, and interment
made in Riverview Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
BOILERMAKER KNOCKS OUT
FITZSIMMONS In EIGHTH ROUND
|anky COrniShman Gave Champion JefrieS a Severe
Drubbing aud Showed His Superior Skill Until
Chance Blows Turned the Tide

received by the
any surprise that the champion
Comishman There
champion could win in eight
They although he defeated and
cellar ia fight of his life.
this city, Early evening bets
Jenries but later $40 to Sc the order
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Board of Trade Reports Issued

Tho 1902 reports Of the Board OF
Trade. in pamphlet form, were issued
by the Star Publishing Company To-
Gay. It is nsatly-printed work.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
Renairinr Rnilroad croasinr

! large force OF worl1men are engaged
In repairing the different railroad cross
ingg along Railroad avenue and Water
street. Old plan1s are being torn up and
new ones put down.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
earn Are Plentiful

Carp seem TO be very plentiful in the
Brandywine creek Today there were
several fishermen along the stream in
small boats with dip nets and they all
had a good catch.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26

Any old hat blocked in the latest
style, by Saltgiyer & Bupp, 1O6 West
Seventh street
Evening journal., 1902-07-26

BOTTLED BEERATLYNCH'S
White stopper beer and porter is
popular on account Of its cleanliness.
Telephone connections. Store, N. W.
Cor. Madison and Fourth streets
Evening journal., 1902-07-26

Snapper soup tonight at Halliday's,
No. 500 Shiplsss street.
Evening journal., 1902-07-26

Straw Hats cleaned and pressed
Saltzgiver & Bupp, 100 w. Seventh St
Evening journal., 1902-07-26
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or a short time, IHave The
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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-15

Montgomery, April 1G-(Special) 1.-The
contest for the appointment as Sheriff of
Colbert county has given the governor a
real handful of politics during the past
week, the fight reaching red beat to-
day. An appointment, In all probability,
viii be made tomorrow.
The office of Sheriff OF Colbert county
has been made vacant as a result of
the worst tragedy that has occurred in
the Southern states for many years--the
murder OF Sheriff Gassawag and four
other white men by a negro whom they
were attempting to arrest. 1t was rem
dered necessary that the naming Of q.
successor to the late sheriff be hurried
for the reason that the Circuit Court OF
the county convened in regular session
today The court was to have convened
a week ago, but the county was in such
a state of excitement because of the
tragedy the previous day that Judge Al
man concluded best to adjourn the term
for one week. The grand jury sat dur
ing the past week.
The contest for the vacated office has
been so spirited during the week past
that the Governor has not determined