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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

A large crowd was In attendance last
niuht ut the big bazaar for the benent Oh
Fpworth NJ. h. church. Those having
charge OF the booths were kept busy ut-
tending to customers, and the mercnhnt.,
huviug exhibits were continually pi"u
with questions as TO the mer 3 OF lne'i
wares Altogether the bazaar presenter
Il scene OF lively animation. and the vnst
IN ~, s ,snS,rdnv or,srnonn the admission W III
hs fr.e Thia ia done tor the ,.spe ial
benefit OF the school children who TIe
expected to turn out In large numbers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

Mrs. Thompson and lamuy, who live on
the hiamensl road are completely block.
ed i'll and they think the road commissions
ers might dig them out. Now think so
TOO, as they are "a good Republicans IA
family OF the other race which they uld
dig out
There are several young men who like
TO take Misses A. and Il. out sleighing aud
es the road 10 blocked. they have to 20
through Cranston's yard aud across d 10
acre Held, anu run the risk OF getting
fheir horse bitten or runner torn OH BY
savage dog.
Nov AL. l. Il. had to buy a new pair OF
rubpels, No TO- 30 as not to 40 down in
snow Is 1T. dsep US Mr.. q did last SaluG.
day in going up to sec Miss l.. G. in san.
ton. Now think the road commission
ers might open tile road Tor the young
men. grUcers and coal dealers benefit.
Z
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

One OF our worthy citizens died few
days ago aEd alter his demise the mpm.
eis OF the lnmiiy disagreed on the mode
of laying the bohy out for buried Part OF
them desired TINT he US buried In his
hes the other pnrty thought shroud
would III nicer. NeIther party wished 10
give IN sUa compromise was effected in
THIS way.
At iirst the body was dressed In tuli
suit and placed III the easheg mud after
the party who desired the dress suit had
gaLed upon the deceased then tie second
party had shroud prepared aud placed
Ovor The suit OIL clothes and the body wa.
bun ed IN Doth The olotlits ana sllroud.
thus llt,lng the Wishes OF each couteul.
lug faction.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

lNOH SALE-F For want Of use pacing horse
IL souu years od, good driver; works
single or double. Apply at 81 Kidg 1t. rlI3t'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

"a En-. a4g.tte, In4tes IT gents. on
w Two cnL.r " new ar t. ever sol
Y as state. u II. bayne, No. W. nth rect,
this .ity, 10 as
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15
JAM ES' E s $;:: e.: S ss'i.
2tHours.


The annual convention OF the Undertak.
ers beneficial National Association will lie
held In this CITY on Washington's birth.
day. Delegates from all parts OF the
Halted States will DO In attendance.
lbe local lodges will entertain the
visltore the previous night In the Academ y
OF Music. A nomuer from each lodge OF
the Jr. U. U. NJ, Will aeslst aud a pleas.
lug programme has been arranged.
sslhe program VIII consist of vocal and
instrumental music, several short ad.
dresses and q side splitting farca. A de-
lightiul time will be shown tas visitors.
the seats can he reserved ut the Office OF
undertaken James j. Chandler, West
Ninth street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

The supper at Eastlske Presbyteriaa
Church. Twenty-Seventh and Market
streets. laet evening. was decided sue.
from the Presbyterian churches In the
city. as there was general desire to.shake
hands with Rev. VIM MacFarlaud. the
new pastor. as we'll as to partake Of the
good things that Tie ladies' of Eastlake
know we'll how TO prepare. The new pastor
make favorable impression and starts
out with the best wishes OF all for pre-
eminent SUCCESS In his labors fol the pro
motion of gouiiness.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

Mrs. Mary A. Clark, 1920 West Sixth
street died yesterday aged II yenrs. Her
funeral Will take place on Monday and in.
torment will be made at Brldgeborough.
n. j.
The funeral OF George Baird, Mt. Salem
Lane took place to-day. lnterment was
made at Bristol, Pa. lie died from an at.
tack of typhoid fever.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Lanigan, 23I
Monroe street will :nIie place to morrow.
lnterment will he made al the Cathedral
cemetery,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

Wilmington Lodge A. 0. u, W. No. 1 At
the regular session held last evening,
there was present Supreme Ovsrseer ].
G. 1ute OF Nebraska who had juat return
ed from meeting OF the Grand Lodge
which was held at Milford, Del, Tebru-
airy IL. IL. l4th Inst, who made very
able and eloquent address telling OF tha
great work being dose by the A. y. u. W.,
OF the United States and Canada In prao.
ticing their great mission OF charity and
protection.
After the regular business OF the ses.
elon concluded, Wilmington Conclave
No ", A. y. A. 81, met, when the invi.
Rorating Mogullian Lumph was enthused
and injected into the caTcasses of twelve
forlofn victims in true Moguilan style.
The Conclaye bestowed the honor on
Bro. Tate OF comforting tho degree In all
impressive Western style. lefore adj
jOurned a collection was taken up amount
ing sixteen dollars which was presented
t. Bro. Tate for relief of the Nebraska
sufferers; the excursion to Philadelphia
was pc etponed until February 23rd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

John q. 1awrassey, graduate Of No. /
school OF this city, and nenhew of Rob.
art Iawrassoy Of M. II Last Seventh
street, has been nominated by PRESIDENT
Cleveland to Inc position OF assistant
naval constructor. with Office at PAiia.
aslphia. air. Iawressey Is about 30 years
Of age. lie served the fun term at tie
Naval Academy at Annapolis and during
SHAT time sailed around the world For
tho past We years he has been stationed
81 Cram s,snipworfa and super,nts udad
the construction OF one OF tho uruisers
ktely built there
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

the ladies' OF Ebenszer NJ. l.. Church,
Mill Crerk Hundred, had very enjoyable
supper on thursday evening. the attend
ance being much larger than wac antioi-
pated on account of the condition OF the
roads. Notwithstanding the snow drifts,
the l1eslos aud laddies got there and had
good time. After all had satisfied their
appetltes the fragments were auctloned
of and the bidding was 30 spirited as to
aflsrd considerable amusement. Conteo-
lions sold ut 20 to $50 per pound; cakes
Ia to Soc each. and gem prllo boxes from
20 to SOC the half dozen. There wsrs no
kisses" put up. but from the ''blllinR
ard cooling In certain quarter, those
ephemerol articles might have added
largely to the receipts. as more than one
par of black eyes looked love to eyes
that spoke agair. The ladies' OF Mill
Greek are rot behind their sisters In any
other section and are bound to succeed in
every enterprise they undertake..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

a farmer residing near Red Clay Creek
Church. Mil Lrsek Hundred, predicts
miller weather. tic says the moon
changes this month In tie warm quarter.
anu It does the same In March. In April
no woyer 1t changes In the cold quarter
and iLdoes the same thing In May. Hence
We may expect mild weather the balance
of the present month and March, but less
seasouaDlp In April aud May making q
rather ba1 kward Spring.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

Rev. john II. Howard D. d. pastor OF
Asoury Nj. l.. Church. will deliver his Ta
nous lecture. -Four years IN the saddle .
Thursday evening. In addition TO the
lecture the Sunday School orchestra VIII
render cholce SELECTIONS aud Class No 20,
pnder whose auspices the lecture .s given
will sing In order to give all M opp1r.
tnnlty to enjoy It the price Of admission
will be but ~ cents, and tho money will
be used for worthy cause.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15
pelnnnro -nclr,. al \. " WINK.

The Delaware society ol the city of
New YORK Will hold lis iiith annual ban
euot at the Reform CluD Hall on the
tyening of February 9lst. Guverno;
hurvil. Senntor Higgins. Congressman
willis, Samuel Bancroft. u g. Bradford
and George Y. Massey have been invited
TO attend, also have Hon W LEirouR
mayor OF New YORK, Dr. Jnssph II earn
president OF the Philadelphia Society
bons OF Delaware. the Hon. u. H. Harper
pi New YORK, and W. I. romlinsou one
o. the founders OF the Delaware Society
Of New York.
Before the banquet at 9 80 +. M. buel-
nsss meeting uf the society viii bs held
and officers Tor the ensuing year elected
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

The Wilmington and Northern Railroad
Company to-day tor the lirst time since
hast Thursday. ran train from this city
30 Reading. Since tile storm the road in
places has been under thirty feet d3uts.
and they were only removed yesterday.
TIE men engaged In the work suffered
greatly from exposure, but everything
possible for their comfort was done by
the 90 u pany officials,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

NOTICE is hereby given thnt . Mury j.
IN Daniels, Will apply To the Legislature,
NJ It's present session. for divorce. vincnlo
matrimonial from my husband. William j.
Daniels. MARY j. DANIELS.
IFS. lu-eud
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

A d. Cooper, commissioner to taae tes-
umony in the Addicks divorce case began
the work yesterday. slr. and Mira All
Clicks we're both present as also were Fey.
efhl Interested parties and all the lawyers
What the testimony was or will be cannot
be learned as It would DO contempt of
court to reveal any OF the facts Fac lear.
ing will occupy much OF the tlme.as some
of tie sitnes5ss i've In MninB ami other
Distant States and will have to ba brought
kare
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

The Norfolk Express due In this city az
4 20 Il. III. dld not arrive until hours lat.
err The snow drifts ut Wyoming inter-
feTe with the passing Of the trains. Exua
freight train n returned here this mofL.
ing alter tough experience to IelDur.
Al Mount Pleasant the train was delayeA
six hours uDd at Wyoming eight hours.
The regular trip Is usually made in ten
hours Conductor j. ii. Warleld ana
Engineer Weatherby nre hard men to
ATM.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

Dwight l. Moody. the evangelist, cee.
bInled the anniversary OF Lii. Hfty-elghth
birthday recently III san Antonio. Tex.
On tue same day his mother. 'drs. Beisby
Holton Moody, celebrated the uiuetieth
anal VeIsaty OF her birth In the house ia
which lIe brought ap nor ell dIen, aud IN
which she has lived Ski ysix years, IN
EaBt Nofthiield. Mass. Sho Is In good
health. aud superlnleuds the " 0rk OF her
house every GAY
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

Best values and Willingness to take
less than the usual profits IL making our
store good place to spend shoe money.
We have some pretty nice bargains In
boys and girls shoes this week. We
bought them for little money, OF course
that's an old gray headed joke, but It's
the truth In this case. We expect to sell
these shoes for moro than we gave for
than you can buy them for at any other
etors. 1t don't cost anything to look at
our stock and 1t oftunspass. Formans.
No. 10 East Fourth street. between Mar
kat and KING.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

Some friend OF Charles H. Hudson, the
genial time.keeper IN the employ of the
Harlan a. HoiUngsworlh Co.. pany, made
him the recipient OF valentine yesterday
which IL not altogether message OF al.
lection. although he regards 1t as one.
10 the stranger tile message suggests It
solf as one from sorrowful relatives. the
envelope having back border, and its
contents in following The intlmitlon ara
to the effect that u near relative has diea.
The deceased had spoken OF him IN the
londest terms, made tho recipient the
sole heir, and the writer concluded by
sa wing that the relative had asked that
h e. Mr.. Hudeon he sent for that he
might-well, ask Mr.. Hudson. lie viii
tell you.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

The Wilmington and MOI thern Railroad
Company Today opyned the ChristlaDu
Greek from Orange street to the delaware
river. Ice nues iHterfered greatly with
the WORK but now the tide 10 carrying the
broken Ice out TO the river. and navigation
IN the creek Is only slightly lntorlered
with. Few boats have lett their mo orings
Yet however.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

Frank Allcorn OF Mid Creek Hundred Is
gradually recovering from the effects OF
the blow ON the head inflicted by the horse
he was docloiing some two or three weeks
ago. and Will soon 10 ali right. The horse
Is still suffering from Its injury, ind thore
ID nttie hope VI II getting mucn better.
Fox hun,inK Ii sometimes anu expensive
amusenent. but the young men seem to
Ilho II.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

Rev. John S. Littell lcctured In the
Ws.t End Reading Room last night on
tie ~ lie of Christ" Iho lecture was an
inslructlve one ana was givon under the
nnsnices Of tue First Delaware Company
Of Inc Boys Brigade oOnnenLed with the
CIuU.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

The VIM Lea 4 Sous Company OF this
nity have liled judgment In tho Deia ware
County Court ugalnst Frank PHILIPPE, the
largest retail grocer oil Chester VINO failsk
I o few days ago. Mr.. Phillips Indebted.
ness amounted to about Sl2UD
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

The Wilmington Chorus Club will give
q grant concert In the Opera House, next
Thursday evening. Mrs Howard =.
Pyle Miss Mary Il. Thielman, Mrs. Olga
Baumann. Mr. J. Newman Davis, MIR. Ii.
g. Harrison and others will lie ainoLg the
solosts and II great musical treat may be
expected See advertisement.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

A special meeting will be hold thls oven
tng at the Calvary baptist Church, north
sast corner Fourth and French streets
The Rev. VIM. Pugsley the Canadian
evangelist. will conduct this nesting ut
T.45 O'Clock, The public Is Invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

The first annual bail OF the Wilmingto
tiartenders' Association In German Hall
last night was success anu highly en-
joyed. The article appearing IN Il morn.
ing paper and stating that the hall was u
disgraceful altar ID denied by everyone
who was there. Edward Gerres called at
this Office this afternoon and was one to
deny the report that the ball was other
tnun II should huve boon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

The personal prop rty oil John W. Tay.
lor deceased. will Us SOIL al pubic salo
at his residence near stanton TO morrow
Z aturday0 afternoon, at one o'clock. For
narticulars aee nd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

The following transfers Of property
were recorded to-day.
William j johnson to Lewis Bertolette
ana Henry II lionelen LOT "a. East Lake
Purk, Alex. Barney aud wife TO George
W Barney, ST., house sill West Thirteenth
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

The olltanker. Burgermsister Peterson,
trcm Hamburg, entered port to-day TO
load with crude petroleum at Marcus
Hook
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

Tomorrow promises TO be partly
cloudy followed 10y clearing, with little
change ofLumperuture. sunday lar and
o. gully warmer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15
SATURDAY, FEB'Y. 18Th.

"'ShS"p s1S - 'S'hb
Turkey Red Table Linen. zoe quality
for l2lsc ayd.
s peces of --latest Spring Shades) fine
Cashmere. regular so So, 800 qualities for
.6o yd.. one dross pattern to each per.
son.
200 Remnants OF l5c percale(2 to 10 yds.)
for 0I5c yd,
Elegant outing flannels standard price
l25sc our price o. 4cayd.
100 Remnants OF Sc calico q to 10 yds.,)
for SC yd.
Good Linen Damask Napkins. reduced
to 39o dog.
Fine satteen 90 pc Left for Sac yd.
Nice bed ticking l21sc quality for 6'lo
yd
Superior quality apronette, regular
| price II 30 for 90 yd.
Rest csc ehildren's underwear, (Rlbbed,)
for l2l e piece.
boxes parlor matches. GOO In box) for
DC.
Lemon squeezers from 10 TO Sc.
Carpet lacks. 4 boxes Tor DC, all slzes.
| Meat choppers 40.
| Flour selves &c.
Clothes Pins 1c II doz.
Bottle of blue for 20.
Tooth picks 81 c a box.
Nice salt boxes for SO.
Patent window cleaners So
Scrubbing brushes Sc.
Rolling pins Sc.
An elegant l5c broom for 90.
Wooden buckets 20.
Ropa &c yd
Nice wash board for i5c
Hat Racks &c.
25c dust bru shes tor 1871 o.
Stonebtakers Indian Glue &c a bottle
School states $40.
Duet pans 90.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Good heavy overalls 69c quality for $50.
Mems Iaundried Neglegee shirts with
collar and eulls attached Tor soc.
(SpeoiuD Mons Outing flannel shirts for
19c.
Boys extra grade shoe for S9e.
Mems Nobby school suits q to IA yrs. OF
age) FOL CSC.
Mems punts, suitable for evening wear
99c.
Nice youths suits for i2.9S.
Mems NoUby derby hnts for 500.
THE EMPIRE
Department Store,
2O9 Market Straet, Wilmington Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

1kfANTED - To rent or eight roomed
wv house with bath In good condition;
state lowest terms to GOOD tenant, no chill
Iron. W. u, this oilice. fl5.lt'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15
viait the big Church Bazaar tonight OF
the Auditorium. Admission 10centa.


MoY DEN-DAvIs-At the Union Al. II. par
sonage. SID Jefferson street. on Wednesday
Hanna, Mr. james J. Moyden aud Miss
Emmu g, Davis. both Of Wilmington, Del
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

Tho grand officers oil the ~. q. T., paid
q fraternal visit TO lyaunoe Lodge at Mar
shuiton loat night. general good time
was naa after the transaction of bushes o
matters pert dining TO the order.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

lINOR RENT -Four rooms 10 an elderly cou-
II plo or ladies', ut 4UO W. 9th ST. eet apply
ON premisea flh-6t'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

wv ASTED-Fivo men OF good appearance,
w Tor responsible positions. Apply at
room, MOI ieaid building, 9TH and Market
reefs. fl5-6t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

Nlsi the big Church BaZaar tonight at
the Auditorium. Admission u cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

NY ANTED-An elderly lady wants house
w with the family TO board with her.
Address l.. r.. this Office. fl5.3t.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

SETANrE Ma to solicit Iudustria! In.
NM surance, 'Iood pay. Call 81, MaIRet
size { second hoor. us IL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

w ANIEn--A situation as II huusek eeper
Wv by Il middle age woman. Good refer
ence Apply at 81 hast seventh ST. fII3U'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15


. lead Of good horses Don bay horse good
wurNer Dan, dark non gay coming
years old superior ia every respect }c5S
wel 6ro!.un ulli fearless OF stgstl.I auu irVlly
cars black colt. yeurs Oh.
ltght head OF COWS, W TIA calves by their
alda- Q coming IRA sh. good utl.ser-
brood sows, II hrhi # Eool shoNts. 90
pan oil UhlukcRS atrios brown le3 hurus trio
Ulnuk Mtuorcls and IL @utuels.
Ono Stuacnakur wagon, market dearborn.
sul ky c4itlyator plawz cultiShtuls. burrows
Iced uttcr, ct OF wagon harness. collars
aud briltes
DAIRY fIxtuIus--l G. can cooley erramer, 3
MIX etn..l A. quarts aud 70 quarts, one
rnura= tHIttCr tuHs. trii Is pans, i" c
l. .rcrcn ltensiis-3 VCoN ztoScS. ! No. s.
Niagara; range = o. :. WITH water pipe ut.
tHthmsiits, one No. 10 Magic stove, tIbteg,
cGaIr, tun other hansenp,l articles. rota.
toes y the uushcl; barrels OF cpter vinegar
aud l. beTrs ui wAcRt IA tue ground. enie
q ,ns-All sums OF go anil under. cash.
Z ~ over that amount. II credit OF efEht
n.aushl VII he gikeab by tre purchaser giving
u bSaREu note With approved lldofsci'
ANNlt. NJ, ST JDPS.
/. w. st6h"in Son. Auet 5. tlH It'd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15
THE EMPIRE
Department Store

Nothing succeeds like SUCCESS! Our
bargain sales have been triumphant. The
public are beginning to appreciate the ia.
cihties OF our marvellous display of low
prices for merchandise, our prices cannot
lie Duplicated. for We intend To gain you
confidence and patronage.
Nequote below tho following specialist
for to. morrow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

BuBItC SALE OF INDIANA o
HORSES I5S
WEDNESDAY. FER. "a 1895,
Al rsy stables 5li Market street. Chester, Pa
Al o'clock p, a.
81 head Of horses Consisting Of PAGERS, trot-
tiers and fnutilN broken CArTlnse uorses,
heavy drauFht and general itti3 pO-e horses.
Also -6Neral match teams Ia fact. ihu hest loau
| have ever snippsd, ANY o. e wanting trst
claas atocii should not iaii TO see I'll, Ne lot
ThcBe hoTac5 are direct from Inliaua. so.
Irctcd toy myself expressly Tor THE market
and are ali good Ages aud re urou-hI
lrun on to al hHrness Every morse % 10 as
repre- seuted. Come and ne behlul lhfm
aud test thell speed ana q4Hit'tns Can lie
seen days preylOuH TO e. Two munths
credit . H. per cent OIL rvI cash
JACt l. FCLMER
Stldham 4 son. sucuonesrs.
TeIephOue III. fits
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

NHFAHIED-Two unfurnIshed ruoRB for
NV light housekr cplnE IN western part of
CITY Address L.. p. this ufhce. rIS-3t.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15
THE TEMPERATURES

Tue Thermometer at Tue REPuBLrols
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-12-27
Following are the quotations for the
MllE QrldiIlnc
BACK FROM CRIPPLE CREEK.
Great Stories Concerning the Min.
eraI Wealth of This Dist,;c+

eraI Wealth of This District
c. H Wilbur returned Christmas
from visit to Cripple Creek and the
camp of Victor in this camp of fabu-
lous wealth. which, he says, is "out of
sight" According to his statements
there are 10000 people in the district
and that the streets in Cripple Creek
at night are as crowded as are the
streets of Salt Lake during conference
tune, and that there are 200 shipping
mines in the district, to which from
two to three are added weekly.
Friends of Mr.. Wilbur, who are en-
ployed in the Independence mine in
form him that Mr.. Stratton, the owner.
could take out a million a week for
three months without. lessening the
value of the property. The Portland
nine at Victor, is paying 100000 per
month in dividends. The company
started out with forty-fve feet OF
ground, but now owns los acres of
patented ground. The principal own
ers of this magnificent property.
Messrs. Burns and Doyer, walked to
Cripple Creek from Colorado Springs.
but now they can ride in their palace
, cars. Mr.. Stratton owns, besides his
interest in the Portland mine. the
whole Of the Independence, and also
seventy other patented properties in
the district. Within the past month
three properties at Gillette, nine miles
from Cripple Greek, have become ship
pers, which, according to Mr.. Wilbur.
makes this district the largest and
richest gold field ever discovered in
this Or any other country Not only
Coloradoans, but representatives from
the eastern states, Canada, England
and Australia are interested in the
mines of Cripple Creek.