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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
TEN MEN DROWNED
by tne e!rrouttllig ola Small Ferry.
boat at Cleveland.
NEARLY ALL LEAVE FAMILIES,

The Men We're Returning from Their
| Days Work When the Wash of q BIG
Tug Rocked Their Little Graft and They
Became Panic Stricken.
| CLEVELAND, July 17.-Several lives were
lost in an accident which occurred about
T;3O o'clock last evening on the old river
| bed near tho orc docks of the Cleveland
and Pittsburg Railway company. The ore
handlers had just quit work for the day
and were waiting their turns to cross tho
branch of the river on the fiat bottomed
ferryboat which they had provided for
their own use A number of men had
crossed, and the last timo at least twenty
men crowded upon it. The boat, which
was about thirty feet long and not more
than four feet wide, would carry safely
not more than a dozen persons. The
stream is not wide, however, and the
hurrying ore handlers had no thought Of
danger.
When the boat was about half way over
1t began to sink. Then, as the men rushed
to the side, it turned over and all the occu-
pants were thrown into the water. Those
who remained on the shore threw life pre-
hclNci5 anu pIitnhS W tne unfortunate HlCH,
but most of them sank like load. A fow,
however, managed to swim ashore, while
one or two. were picked up by tug. The
life saving crew, whose station is near the
scene of the accident, was summoned at
once, and the work of recovering tho
bodies from the river was begun. Within
half an hour ten corpsos had been laid
side by sllo upon the dock.
hichard Mhsten, chief engineer of tho
steamer Bessemor, which tho men had
boen unloading, was on tho ferryboat
wheh IL overturned. He thinks there must
have been thirty or moro men on the frail
craft mo boat was floating all right, he
says, until the steamer Aragon. big Gre
carrier, came down the river The swell
from that vessel caused it to rock, and the
men became alarmed. Many OF thcm
rushed to the side and jumped overheard
before TN" boat capsized. The wash from
the Arngon carried them under the water
ana several OF them were drowned before
help could reach them
"Ihe men struggled frantically,' said
Mastcn, TO save themselves, but they
seemed powerlesS. When saw that the
boat was going over decided to stny with
it. That is what saved my life. l let the
boat turn over on ne, and by putting my
head above the water underneath 1t cs-
caDed the swell from tho steamer and
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

| EX-AttoTney- General John BSgs was
, seen by a reporter of the Republican this
morning as to the outcome of the peach
crop. Mr. Biggs said that the good peaches
had not made their appearance in our mar
kets. They Will commence to be shipped
about August |, and are OF the st. John
yellow peach. and the Troth's white
peach. He thought the crop would be as
large as that of 1898. The peach belt Is
now from FELTON, on down and the crop
should bring several thousand dollars into
our state.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

The Single Tax advocates in New
Castle held a meeting last evening in the
town hail. There were about 50 present
joseph A. Carlin was chosen permanent
chairman and elected member of the
county committee. A hundred commit.
tee was appointed and the work will be-
gin in earnest 1t matters not whether
the man is II Democrat or n Republican
unless lie favors tho Single Tax they will
not vote for him for the Legislature.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
Political SOirs.

Mrs.. Frank Smith and General james
H. Wilson headed the procession on reach
ing Georgetown and ON its march up the
principal street around the green to tho
Court House where the convention was
assembled,
Nearly ali Of the Delaware Railroad
officials attended tn" Republican uunvUu-
ton held at Georgetown,
The feeling between the two factions in
the Republican party down the state IS at
fever heat and numerous person, have
come to blows uyJr the sides Ihny h;td "s-
pouscu DR.. Layton and Hiram Burton
nearly came to blows in the Court House
lobby Oh Thursday afternoon. The lie
was passed and it locked for Il time rs If
some one would get hurt.
Mr.. +. g. Bradford said IN caucus that
he would NOS give his support or vote to
any man nominated or placed On the
ticket by j Edward Addlcks and he d!dn' t
care who knew It.
Mr. Washington Hastings said he would
not stultlfy himself or insult his const.t-
uents as to vote or give his suppO", to an
AddiCks man
1t was only through the efforts Of Levi
c. Bird, Esq that Daniel J. Fouk,' name
of Sussex county was placed on tlrr ticket
as an clrctor, The other Wilmington
leaders were opposed 10 it, as Ii" was on
the AddiCks ticket, but Levi carried tho
day and fUuks' name was presented to the
convention us The choice Of New Castle
county.
Whrn young Robert & Houston was
making his speech Of ncreptaure,
being IA youthful smooth faced look.
Ing man Of boyi,h appearance, some
one in the crowd called uUt "boy.' Yes,
said the boy in appearance, but Il man IN
experience IN practical politics Of the state
The speech was good one, but nothing
brilliant although the yuuEg man luuks
as if he WAS made of good ~Us-cX county
material New Castle pays the bulk If
the taxes to run the STATE while the two
lower ,untrs gobblcd up The oiIj"c5. Tn
fortunately they are all held with one or
two exceptions ny Democrats.
Hyatt'S Military band cnI4vrnpd the ou-
casion both going and coming, The band
Is credit 10 our city.
Sussex county at one time thought ser
tously of presenting the mama Ut JUul-
than :. Willis for candidate for Congress
but MIR w. appeared 81 lnII!lerrIl that
they dropped him.
Kent county also considered very ser.
lousy at one time Of presenting the name
OF Mr.. tlufccker rs their cHEd;iHtG for
Governor bat hi, naur Wa II ppIal 1T
tho last minute. The caUru, pIncnrdius1
Were very lively and spi"y at Times,
md took up more time than the dc!lbrra-
lions Of the convention.
Mr. llotfrrkrr's and Mr. Willis friends
say these gentlemen are placed in II very
RwkwarI position In other words, they
are between the devil and The deep blue
sea politically speaking
Walter Hayes looked UP the men who
met at Georgetown as "A club sad he.
"Therc IS but orc Republican ticket in the
Held but suppose the rlIh la, a right to
name Il ticket IL they see fiji 80
Sheriff ellis considered the manning If
Mr.. Higgins u good one aud man the
State called, He bcilry"l he would be
overwhelmingly elected
Register in Chancrv I'cr4 ,-uu although
q Democrat t1It sorry, he said, Tor the
Republicans Of the state,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
NO AGREEMENT YET REAcHE
r
Between popalists and Silyerltes as to u
BresiAep+iaI Candidate.

betWeNn sopAtlsts ana ShSertes as "
ffesiaen..s! Candidate.
ST. LOUIS, July H-According to inter
views this morning with number OF
prominent Populists and silver men, the
concensus of oninlcs rrSvy,7n 70 De mat tho
conventions fbst Mi meet hore on t &
sad will R2t Wers in unison, as expected
They will nSt BE able to agree as to the
selection Of presidential candidate
Silver men seem to be unanimous for the
nominee of the Chicago convention, while
the Populists now here want distinc-
lively Populistic candidate. However, it
is too early to predict what the convention
Will do.
The middle of the road" Populists are
making strong fight against either in
dorsement of Bryan and the Chicago plat
form or the nomination Of the Nebraska
Populist platform. They are much en-
couraged over the action of the Arkansas
Populist convention, which refused to in.
dorse Bryan, and they propose to crystal.
ize the anti Bryan sentiment by a public
meeting of the middle of the road" fol.
lowers Sunday afternoon, when the cam.
paign against him will be opened Chair.
man Taubencck, Of tho Peoples party ma
tlonal committee, heads tho middle of
the road" section.
Sergcant-at-Arms Mcdowell who went
to Little Book to present an argument
against the Endorsement of BRYAN, re-
turned yesterday and reported success.
The proposition presented by Mr. Mellow
ell to tho convention was in the form of
an address reviewing the two sides of the
T.. 4
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

New York, July l6.-Europcan cables quote
American steers at 1igmsl2c, dressed weight
refrigerator beef, 5l.n1's &C. Calves fairly nc.
tive; poor to prime vrals, SBfl.25; buttcrn,ik
calves, sad2.4O. Sheep and lambs steady for
good poor to prime sheep, ssdi.IO common to
choice lambs, $i9OtG,50, Hogs higher at 1850
IA
EAST LIBEuTY, Pa, July l6.-Cattlo steady
Hog market steady; prime, $3.7IdaS0 prime
medium weights. s3.65M3.75 Workers., $3.50
30; heavy hogs, $32i,,63, 40 heavy roughs
S.tJg24O. Sheep receipts light, market strong !;
prime, $41Oa i25; good, S3GN64; fair, 50. 4UH315.
common, $2.ENq3lO; fair to good ycarlings,
S2.7Jq4!j; spring lambs,s2 7Jg55O Veal calves,
egG25
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

DAV1S-On the l6th inst, 1896. Mrs. Elizabeth
Davis. aged 81 ears at the residence of Eer
son, No. 5Ji sherman st rect
lteialves and friends arc invited to attend
the Tune raj service at Scott N. f. Church, IN
Saturday afternoon at O'Clock. lntcrHent
at hiyel view cemetery.
WODbW AltD-un Attn day. eth month II,
1893. David Z. Woodward. aged IS years.
Funeral ON seventh day. lSln inst Mt, from
his late residence 4v1 W. .shtb street, Meet
al the housS nj 8 o'clock T. III lutermunt
private.
DAHRiTT-On the 10th Inst, willard S. Bar
rift. 81 years OF age.
ltelatiycs and friends are invited to attend
tho funeral from his late residence. 3,H sih
avenue. on Monday morning al $50 O'Clock.
Services at Sacred Heart Church. luterment
ut New Chi hedral cen.cto"y.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

The amuacmcnts ut this park are now
and novel, and the public arc beginning
~ rcalil9 the manngeI ) effort to please
en-. Tho Vaudeville Co. at The theatre
Is one Of the bost and many cncorcs are re.
Ceivcu
GA sunday afternoon ut there will be
lectures by The well known orators, Mr..
lietzal and companion, Also n musical
concert in which all the company will aD-
pear. Balloons will sail this evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

Another case Of didn't know it was
loaded may result in the death Of l5.year
old ~crick King, colorcd, whose parents
reside AT NJ. ID Decatur street. sterick last
night took u revolver from his parents
home, and on going uptown met Charles
X Cha.e and several other colored boys 40
sixth and Penn streets Charles careless.
ly handled the weapon, but Scrick said
there was no danger rs it was unloaled.
Charles continued to fool with the we ap-
on and finally found that 1t was 10 nd
ed The bal! entered +crak's left breast
and lodged In the lung No one knew
SeriCk had been shot until he walked fully
half square and then sank uncon sci Gus.
The patrol wagon carried him to tho Del
morning can give but little hope for his
recovery. H. attaches no blam. to the
boy who did tho shooting Charles Is d c.
tanned at the station house
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

Dr. Simms' Pain Searcher cures the Sc
verest pains in from 10 to 80 minutes.
Very quick In relieving neuralgia, head;
collie, sore throat, CRAMPS, pains, cole, Sc,
II Is the Standard pain medicine IN
the world. Depot GO8 King street, whole.
sale and retail.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

81. CLOUD, Mimi, July lL-E. Sccord,
of Navcnn, Shcrburn county, just brings
news Of the fatal poisoning at Santiago of
whole family of nine children, caused by
drinking lemonade on July T. The lemon-
adc is supposed to have contained some
poisonous ingredients. The children died
one after another, and the parents are still
very sick. The name of the family is Allen
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

PARIS, July l7.-Boulant, the man ar
rested III Longchamps on the charge Of
having approved of Francois prcsumablo
attempt upon the life of President Fuurc
has been released it having been proved
that he did not Use the words nttrbu TO
him, applauding the act.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

A colored man who had jumped off Of
the special train last evening at Clayton,
Del, evidently to got drink, was thrown
some ten foet on trying to get aboard of
ton. The man on getting up made
another attempt to get aboard, when sew
eral men standing on the platform
grabbed him, undoubtedly preventing the
fellow from being thrown under the train
and being injured That drink caused the
man to lose his train and detained him in
Clayton over night. You can sec what
drink will do when you have no time to
drink it and the train won't wait on
YOU
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

The exterior of +. w. Stirlith's place of
business at Front and West streets has
been painted and artiStically decorated by
John Eslcy and Edward Reynolds. The
most striking Improvement is three flags
the American, Irish and Frcnch-tho
former surrounding tho other two. Tho
work is well done and reflects credit on
the Young men.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
Operation TO be Pcrfurnicd.

Frank Turner, residing at No. 500 Adams
street, the crack bicycle rider will do no
more riding this season if ever again. He
has contracted peculiar disease from rid
ing the bicycle and will have to undergo an
operation before he will be even well
enough to resume his duties in Rcpauno
Chemical Company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

The greatest bargains ever offered in tho
shoe line arc now being given at the King
Shoe Palace, 2?l King street They arc
giving up the Wilmington store and rath.
or than move The stock to Baltimore they
are offering goods at such rdiculously low
prices. They come within tho range of
all. Entire stock must be sold before the
13l inst
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

The memorial services of tho late R,v
David Doad will BE- held in Scott NJ. f.
Church on next Sunday after noon at 8: 30
o'clock. Addresses will be made by Rev.
John France, Presiding Elder Barrett and
Roy. Mr.. Hutton
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

John Boyd,a highly popular young man
of New Castle, and u brother of the Mayor
of that city, was found dead in bel this
morning. The popular young druggist
yesterday attended the Hare $ Corner races
and was in excellent spirits during the
evening around New Castle. Heart dis
case was the cause of death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

W|E'1h5;Et; ,., through stock
Find lots of styles OF neat
patterns in Suits and Pants
that should have been sold,
Other lots that have been
our best sellers that we have
ore, two or three of a kind.
Well sell them now, we've
taken J to J off the former low
prices.
This applies to everything.
Mems Suits and Pants.
Youths Suits and Pants.
Boys Suits and Pants.
Children's Suits and Pants.
Bicycle Clothes.
Take little time to be fit
ted, get just as stylish and re.
liable clothes and save / to J.
Store closed evenings at 6
o'clock except Saturdays.
Max Ephraim, Prop.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

We have made no wind over our great
shoe sale. Nevertheless it goes on and
without any side tracking of truth. Our
bargains win dollars every time See for
yourself, anyway. A. c. Wivel, formerly
manager for the late John 4. Walker, No
d 4. Yhird Strcct
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

THU " tNVNFF.
- The weather tomorrow promises to be
fair with continued cool ness.
THE TEMPERATURE.
The Thermometer at the REPUBLICAN
Office today:
7o'clock. 10 O'clock . o'clock
Is - 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
wait n i.litie Nhtle.
From .hG Evening journal.

FROM INC evening journal.
"SlE: Kindly inform mo if the Evening
Journal Will support the Democratic sil.
yer nominees. Ny reason for In during Is
that we have a demand for an evening
paper that Is not u boiler. Very truly,
CHARLES II. SALMON, |
Summit Bridge Del, July II, 1896
while there is an honest differences of
opinion among Democrats in regard to
finances, the Democrats of this Safe
should not let the free silver controversy
ovcrohalow the anarchistic, socialistic and
communistic plank in the Chicago plat
form. Free silver has ceased to be the
paramount issue In this campaign, but
rampant communism against law and
order has been made the isslIe
"liad tho ISIS ne been confined to finances
we would have b1en better able to more
satisfactorily make an syrr to our inquir-
ing friends. Our advice just now is to
wait little time. There Is no noces ,ity
for an immediate decision. Tho pooDlo
have not even yet received full information
rs to tho real issues before them, therefore
again we say wait n little while"
The Journ al don't know yet where it Is.
Probably they want to see before they
dcilc upon which side of tho fence to
drop, I'D, REPUBLICAN,.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

Contractor Brown, of Boston, who built
the crematory, today explained the work
ings of some water guages to the com
mittcc of City Council and the workmen
at tho crematorY.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

Comp. Pennyroynl pitts
Simms The lrst Among pills Tor tbs
ladies', made OF pure material stand high
In their recommendation for the inilrml.
Ties OF Indies. 81. also sent by mall. 6)j
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
Good News for Miners,

SHENANDOAH, Pa, July FIT is an
nounced that the Lchigh Valley colcrics
in this vicinity, ten in number, will re-
sumo work on full time beginning next
Monday. This affects about 900 hands.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

officer Edwards this morning arrested
Grover Pfclfcr, Oycar-old lad, for the
larceny of s., pcnknifc, and purof cuff
buttons, from No. 10 Adams st rect
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

LET us For a minute about
Shoes. We left orr
Talk summer stock Of Ia
dies Sh e full sizes
IDYnlI in $3.50, $500 and
WV $3.50 Shoes, A, B, C,
D and L widths, and in order
to Increase our trade in this
grade shoes, and to prepare
for our Fall Goods, VIC are
closing out our $3.50 shoes
for s2.75, $500 for $3.50 and
$3.50 for S2.oo. Our S. 50
needle toe on narrow last is
a model Of beauty, and as near
perfection in footwear as is
possible, and the price, S2.75,
sells them. Our S.. 90 Com
mon Sense and Turn Sole
shoes at $3.50, and $3.50
ones a. $500; for comfor, and
durability, are the best the
market affords.
AND THEN We have some
mems $500 Needle Toe Rus
sets we are closing Tor $500
and $500 ones(hand- scwnd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
EMPIRE
"a Grand Specials on Sale
Saturday, July 18th.

Ia Grand Specials on Salo
Saturday, July 18th.
SPECIAL NO. |.
dozen trinme Hats were sold at ST. SO
to Sl.9S. Clearing price Cac
SPECIAL NO :.
10 dozen ready made skirts, made I'D in
Lawns, Dultios, Batistc, Sattccn. Duck,
etc, worth 81 - and $50. Clearing price
bAc.
SPECIAL NO. 3. WAISTS &c,
Having closed out from large manu-
taGturrr an immense lot Of ladies' wal SIS
formerly sold at 80 and roc, with every
purchase Of Sl,UO worth of goods or over,
We Will sell ono of these grand shirt waists
for Ga.
SPECIAL NO. goo WRAPPERS-7gc
& dozen Ladies' Pcrcalc and Lawn wrap.
pcrs, will large bishop sleeves, skirt 81 !,
yards wide, formerly sold at $500 Clear
ing price ,9c.
SPECIAL NO. ).
One lot Of Ladies' extra quality muslin
lnAwcrs, 3 tucks and hem also cmbrojI
cry trimming, % and 35c values; to close
at lGC.
SPECIAL NO. 6.
Greatest bargain of the day All of our
Men elegant evening dress pants wer.
Sl,oO, Sli5 and 800 for 9sc.
SPECIAL NO. :.
Elegant lace curtains, formerly sold for
'o''. saturdays price 29r. Only pairs to
II customer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

Lowering avenue near Union street, IL
in q bad condition. People driving out
Lowering avenue in the evening cannot
reach the park drive without going
through this puddle, which is pretty near
ly up to the hubs. The attention of the
Street and Sewer Department, 1t is said,
has been called to the matter, but nothing
has So far been done to improveit.
Get your best window screens made to
order at Harry Yerger's, il9 Shipley ST.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

Magistrate Daley last evening fined Mrs,
kato Weiser 81 and costs for disorderly
conduct. In default Of payment she W as
committed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
Sliglii EIrc.


The roof of tho house No. 7l3 Locust
street, occupied by Mrs Barrett was dam
aged by fire to the extent Of $50 to day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

We are selling our shoes at ridiculously
low prices preparatory to removal King
Shoe Palace, No. 22l King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
brutal Atinck on IlnHp elk ar,
OF the Republican.
S,prnN, M, LIT. -


SMYRNA, DEL. July IL, 1906.
Mr. Ed TORI attended the Republican
Convcnt,n held in Georgetown IN Thurs,
day and was pre-; cnt, when Nj. Levi c.
Bird made tic 'utal, cOwmdy and BON.
bastic attack upon the character of Mr..
John II. IIolfcckcr, who had been named
by the Republican Convention which met
at Dover on Tuesday for Governor.
He said he knew Mr.. HollrckCr to be
straigh forward man hut he was tainted
with Adiickisn. That | unaual hdly
deny. But he don't wear tho cuIlar Of
Higginism | also know. lie IS wei!
thought Of by all persons who know him
md is respected by his friends and neigh.
horS, Democrats AS well rs Republicans,
tn oughout the State Mr.. Bird had a
right to support whom he pleased for
Governor, but ~ former personal friend
and fellow Republican he hal no ri ght or
SELF respect in the stab he gave his friend
in the convention on nominating Anthony
Higgins brother for the same position.
Mr. llOl'rckcr has friends by the hundred,
whom tins attack upon him have allied to
his support A SMYENAITE.
ACHlIU ENJOYS
The pleasant flavor, gentle action, ana
soothing effect Of syrup u Figs when in
need Of Il laxative. and if tho father or
mother hr COsJivC or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its usr, 81 thai it
10 the best family rtmGly krpwl, and
every family siou have bottle,
TGc lest tDnan Curn
Is Shlloh's Cure. A neglected. cough 9
dangerous. Stop 1t al oncs with Shiloh,
CuT". N. d. Daufortn cor. md aud
Market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

Don't forget United Catholic Societies
picnic, Union Park, July 18th.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

$3.50 Mems Russct Lace from 500.
S3I Mems Russct and Kid Oxforls
from $!NO
SL'3 Mems kusSrt and Patent Leather
Lace from $500
$! - Mn Russrts, odd lots from 81 Uo
t. For o'Ir popular Black Bottom
Kangaroo Shows.
[!dj Mems Rus-ets, honest a5 values