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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Mrs. Mary lIodson, wife OF Rev. Jabcz
Holson, died at Oceun City, n. j., Tues
day, where she hn, been for u week with
her husband. Mr.. lIodson had been un.
well since the first Of the year and had
gone to the seashoro in search of quiet and
rest for her broken down yatem, she b,ing
73ycaI Of age. The fresh air caused some
improvement for few days, but it was
not lasting and when the change for the
worse set in, all hopes of her recovery
were given up. The body was brought
here ana now lies at her husbands resi-
dence, No 1891 Washington street She
was well known in church circles and
leaves II large crclt of friends to mourn
her death
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30
Steel Billet Manufacturers to Meet

NEW YORK, July 30.-The Advertiser
publishes the following: The special
meeting which has been called by the steel
billet manufacturers at the Holland House
for tomorrow promises some important
developments. 1t is stated that threats Of
secession from tho combination have been
made, and that 1t is to consider more
equitable division of the work that tho
meeting has been called. The situation of
affairs ms described by large dealer is
that the steel billet trade has been much
dullcr than was expected since the organ
ization wuI made.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30
Major Moreland Gets Three Years.

PITTsRURG, July 3O.-Major William C.
Morcland eX-city attorney, and his as
sistant William H. House, were sen
fenced yesterday by Judge Kennedy for
mnlfeasance in Office Morcland was SEN
fenced to imprisonment in 1hC'Western
pcnitcntiary for term OF three years, pay
IL fine CT $?6 i52 a (thc amount of his con-
fessed embezzlemcnt). and costs Of prose
cution. House was sentenced To pay $l,H1,
costs of prosecution, and to scryca term
of two years and three months impriSon-
mont in tho pcntentinry.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

The dwelling house of the late John G.
Patterson, No GA French street, is being
remodelled by Mr.. Malcolm Patterson into
u bakery and ice cream saloon. The front
room juists are being let down some two
feet and the front will DO torn out and re-
placed by bulk window. An oven will
be placed in one story brick building in
the rear of the dwelling. The plans for
the alteration were made by Mr.. E. G.
Jcfrcris. The improvements when made
will be money Mcll spent
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Officer Davidson will be brought before
tho Police Commission to answer charges
preferred against him by Mr.. Henry ID.
Hickman, for throwing his son Paul off
his bicycle, thereby bruising him. He con.
tends that undue force was used in making
tho arrest for scorching preferred aginst
the boy. We are pleased to see that some
body has tho backbone to make COM
plant against the officer He has been
over Jealous in making arrests of bicy-
clisls We hope the Commission will not
whitewash the affair, but decide it on its
merits,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

san FRANCISCO. July Sos. D. Wor-
den, IT,? railroad striker, charged with
wrcckiug The railway bridge near Sacra-
mrntO two year ago and thereby causing
the deaths Of Engineer Clark and three
United States soldiers, must hang. The
supreme court yesterday handed down II
decision in which it affirmed the judR-
ment OF the superior coun,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

PIERRE. :. D.. July 3O--'Ihc supreme
court yesterday handed down M opinion
in tho cn-c Of the state Of - nth Dakota vs..
Thomas Thereon, secretary OF stare. This
is the case involving The validity of the
act resuh!ni,tine the lrnhihition cla,isa
Of the constitution. The curt refused the
application to rtstraiN the Tx. secretary Of
state from providing shat the question
should lie PLACED upon the hltlotI. 90 the
ground that at the prc>pn, time the court
had no jurisdiction t. review the case and
pass upon the questions involved.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

The funeral of j. Kinsloy Whiteman, OF
Mill Creek Hundred, took place on We'd
nesday morning and was largely attended
by relatives and friends. Interment was
made at Ebepczer Cemetery, near Pleas
ant Hill. The services were conducted by
Rev. w. II. Hendrickson, who made q
timely address, as he was well acquainted
with the old patriarch, and he admonish-
ed all to be prepared, as In an hour we
know not the Son Of Man comcth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30
Iltpubllcnn Nominations,

The Republicans will hold nomina-
ton election in the several Hundreds Of
this County on Saturday afternoon for
candidates for the General Assembly and
Levy Court. In this city the candidates
for the Senate are Samuel NJ. Knox and
for the House, George Elliott.
First District-Levy Court, r. Lewis
Armstrong, VIM. Green, Philip Chandler
and John Lynn
Second Districl-Levy Court, John j.
Gallagher and Joseph +. Martin.
Third District-Charlos E. Sparks and
John DennisOn.
Fourth Distrlct-Jamcs W. Foster
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

The sanitary condition of Dove Jail is
so bad that an outbreak of disease Is threat
encd. There arc now upwards Of one hun.
drcd prisoners confined there and among
them typhoid lever is showing itself. Fifty
# the prisoners arc tralnbs, who were
filthy when they entered the Jail and who
have since added to the contagion.
The sanitary condition of the Jail has
always been bad and this fact has long
ago awakened the Jail commissioners but
no action was ever taken. The Jail physi-
clan yesterday r?ade known the fact Of the
extremely dangerous condition of the jail,
and every effort will now be made to pre-
vent n breaking out Of the dreadful ma.
Indy
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

When the Norwegian bark Campus
reached Reedy Island quarantine station
yesterday from Muuritus six of her crew
were placed in tho United States Marine
Hospital. About month after sailing
the second mate complained Of swelling
near his ankle.
1t increased until his lower eXtremities
were in IL semi-paralyzel condition. The
disease spread rapidly among the other
members of the crew. 1t Is u question IL
tho men will recover, rs their condition Is
critical
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

The storm of last night was accompanied
by unusual vivid flashed Of lightning and
d. afening peals of thunder. The light.
ming struck ne building but it flashes SO
mar Alfred Clover who lives ut tho
Brandywinc Club house, DuPonts Bank,
that he was rendered unrpnsciOusin which
condition he remained an hour.
Mr.. Clover had been visiting friend in
the Highlands and was on his way up
Eighteenth street near Mt Salem Church
where the flash fell from the clouds and
struck the ground ten fec, ahead of him,
People walking along the road found him
and assisted him home. The lightning
tore a hole in the ground ten feet deep.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

The Repairs Committee OF THO Beard Of
Education visited No. school to-day and
found that owing to leak there was
considerable water in the cellar. A ditch
will be dug in order to find out if water
comes from any other course
Howard D. Postel, porter for Hamburg
ef & Son receives, :. tssll:.gran this morn:
ing conveying the sad news OF th6 death u
his sister.
A well known young man of this city,
but formerly of Milford, heard that Rachel
Coyerdalc was arrested for larceny. He was
ut the depot to see her go to New Castle
When he discovered that she was u cOlored
girl he sncakcd away.
Three sermons We're preached to-day by
Rev. Garhutt Reed, Rev: j. f. Granley ana
Rev. W. A. Pug5ley. Pie camp will close
to-m,". Hi'h the usual parting cere.
mOi'
Nj. ., ". W. Woodward, Of
this CITY, arc Visiting friends in Lima, Pa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30
Tho Princess of Wales has an annual
allowance of E10, 900 for pin money.


PALMER-OnJnly!9 18th. 1897, Luther W.Pal.
mcr. aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends. members Of Iiopo
Lodge. No 81. |. .. q. f.. Reynolds Encanip.
men;. No, 81. 0. o. r.. Excelsior Lodge No. Z,
X. OF r.: Wilmington Lodge. No. L. A o. U.
W; Wilmington Conc lave. No.li9, A. y. A.
M l.. S. Grant Post No. II. a. A. II are In
vited to attend the funeral services. ut his
late residence No. Is West Tenth street, on
Saturday afternoon at O'Clock.
HOpSON-On July 18Th Mary, wife of Jahez
Hoison, III the l3d year Of her nge. ~.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
the uueral service. at her late residence. No.
1907 Washington street. on Friday evening at
Soclock. lnterment private at West Laurel
Hin Eemetery,on Saturday morning. August
l. lSDJ.
WEHBER--At Christinna, Dol, on July 80.
1891. Henry J.. Wcbber
Tho relatives and friends Of the faml y are
invited to attend the funeral from his late
residence at christina. Dol, on Saturday.
August !. Services at Chrstinnt Presbyier-
an Church. at O'Clock y m. lnterment At
cemetery adjoining.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Receptions to John II. llotfecEer and
Jonathan X. Willis, the Republican nom!-
neos for Governor and Representative in
Congress, respectively will be held
throughout the state within the next
three weeks.
Next week the candidates are expected
to be hero and tho reception will be tend
orcd them at tA) UhiOa Republican Club
rooms. A rOuaing rec. ptiOu is assured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

vcrest pains in from 10 to 30 minutes.
Very quick in relieving neuralgia, head.
ache, sudden colds, dyscntery, painters
collie, sore throat, cramps, pains, collie, &c.
1t is the standard pain medicine in
the world. Depot Cos King street, whole
sale and retail
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

You can get an electro plated gold
watch, Ladies' or gents for )! % by bay
ing one ton OF coal from II. L. Sergeant.
~ Large Pea Coal for family use.
Coal all under cover and we'll screened.
2o4G lbs to the ton.
Pine or oak kindIng wood split ready
Tor use. Large load 81 80.
Order from lI.T.Sergeunt. Office 18th and
King streets. Yard los Maryland avonue.
LAOue "a. Gail ami ses watch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30
1'DnsGrini.

G. Oscar Burton, who has bocn passing
couple OF days in our city, took the l3
train this morning for R"hobGth, for the
purpose Of opening II barber shop at tho
DJuglasS House lie hes laid in Il good
SGT of rnloTs and will he prepared to take
Fl the boards Of all callers on the double
quick ~ lie is young man and we hope
he will mnnt with surrnns
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30
Freeman Was Too Free.

While Ida Stanton, colOrcd, was at work
in the kitchen Of the Gibson House this
morning William Freeman throw .
pitcher at her, inilicting an ugly wound
on the left side Of the face With tears
flowing freely she told the story amid sobs
to Clerk Adams, who issued warrant for
FrrpIuan's arrest.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Building Inspector Grub moved his
family to Brandywine Summit Camp
meeting grounds this morning. On his
way back he met eight other families in.
Guiding Willard +. Davis and Mrs. John
Wood moving out. Presbyterians, Bap-
fist and other religions spend weeks at
Brandywinc summit, which formerly
was the lap OF Methodists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Sunday, August End Trains leave Mar
kct street 20 II. m, Drlhw rr avenue $50
H. IN. Excursion tickets $lOO, Trains
run via Baltimore going and returning.
Thirty mixes down the Chesapeake ON the
nnlntinl strnmnr ENlumNiA.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

The Maple Leaf Social will have flag
raising vt its headquarters Monday night
The club has purchased he - foot staff
which was aboard the old steamer Della
ware. 1t is the pole from which COmmo
dorc Perry iloatcd the Nag during til,
second war wi; Great Britain. a new
cmblem will llntter from the athiI.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Edward Lewis, Henry DeHaven, John
Devor and Edward Mooney woro charged
IN the City Court this morning with drunk
ness. They were fined 81 and costs each.
Eben Harris with lrew the charge of as.
sault and battery against Lizzie George.
She WAS allowed to go upon the payment
of costs,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

While railroad workmrn were at work
yesterday morning, one mile south OF
Pennington they found foul smell and
upon Investigation discovered 1t emanated
from dead horse attached to II carriage
in the woods near the road Tho find is q
regular mystery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Coroner Stidham is somewhat incensed
at.,he poor telephone service between this
city and New Castle. For three hours
yesterday afternoon no communication
between the two cities could be had In re-
gard to the drowned man. 1t was aftor
o'clock when the inquest on the body OF
Hall was held at tho Jail. q.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Yesterday afternoon about O'Clock as
John S. Beeson and wife, of Brandy wine
Hundred, were driving across the railroad
bridge at Ninth west of Union street, the
horse became frightened and jumped. The
occupants of the carriage were thrown out
and Mr.. Beeson was so badly injured that
small hopes arc entertained for his recov-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

When tho Florida special train rolled In.
to the depot here this morning Ave Cubans
from Tampa alightod and looked dlsap-
pointed when they failed to find some one
they were looking for, and joined party
of 80 Cubans in the car and proceeded to
PHILADELPHIA
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Harry Passmore, Of Upper Christina
Hundred, visited our city this morning
He is always ready to buy or sell good
COW, giving that business much more at
tcntion than political affairs, but never
the less he does hope that the leading COM
mittecmen in our State would have sutli-
cent sense to unite on tho same ticket.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph II. Cahoon,of New
York City, are wheeling through this
state, having como all tho way from their
homo on their bikes. Yesterday they WIS.,
tied Mr. and Mrs Hardcsty, ut No. 20)l
Boulevard This morning they started
on their trip, which will ond at Laurel.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30
EntprtujpcI FIR lends,

Stansbury Murray, Jr., this morning
had rs his guests: Mr.. Bryan of New Jersey
and Messrs. Hall and Hndlleld of Philndcl
phia. The gentlemen are among Mr.. Nur
rays best friends, and they had jolly me
together.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30
H0O2EKS ANUOYKE r.; $ $$;$::

DR.. Slmms' White Pulmonlc BaIsam. the
famous throat and lung specific cure5
hoarseness, sore throat Group, etc. For
consumption 1t Is splendid, preventing
and curing even hopeless cases. For sale
at COG King St
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

The Sth Ward Republ leans will have a
Ward meeting this evening at 1880 o'cl ocli
Mt :. W. Cor Of Tenth and Bennett street S
for the purpose If nominating delegates to
the Constitutional Convention.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Two more horses belonging to Neal
Comfy, who has tho contract for gravel on
the Concord pike, gave out yesterday ar
tcrnoon, and laid down for some time on
Mckce's Hill, In state Of exhaustion.
They eventually recuperated and were
takon to their stables. There is little pro-
fit in working during such hoV weather.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

At the sale of cows on tho Passmore
farm OF. Tuesday, the attendance wns
very large, the prospective county COM
mSsiOncrs being In full force. Thirty
head Of cows sold at an average of $3.50
per head. Mcssrs. Smith and son return
cd to Bedford county to buy still better
load See advertisement in Il few days.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Henry i. Weber, Junior member of tho
firm o Webtc. X Brother, Of Christianu
d Of last night from consumption. Mr..
Weber was IS years Of age and Lad been
i'll about II year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

In the Cornmeal Age,

Mrs. Claude Wright-How do you
like those biscuits. dear?
Mr.. Claude Wright-A trifle heavy,
love. But, then, you are somew hat out
VI practice.
Mrs Claude Wright-If you'll be.
lieve me, pet, haven't made mess Of
biscuits before since my first reincarna-
ton, 5000 years ago.-Buffalo Times.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30
OUR OCEAN GROVE LETTER
Eehtyfour Carloads of Passengers Ar
llrive on Observation-Disclosures Went in
Bathing Which Was Delightful and Re-
frcshing.


Btan Correspond ence OF the Republican.
OCEAN GROVE. July 90.
A large number of excursionists arrived
to-day, eighty four carloads having been
landed at the Asbury Park and Ocean
Grove Station during the day The beach
is full of them. Lunch boxes are in evi.
dence and family dinner parties are formed
on the sands and more secluded portions
of the pavilions
Bathing was good all day and the beach
was lined with the excursionists taking
advantage OF the same.
The ocean bathers have lately developed
a strong preference for the beach at tho
Lillagore bathing grounds inthe northern
part of the Grove.
The ocean and storms spoiled the beach
at Ross to u great extent and the water
1ends prefer walk up the beach ard n
fine bathing ground, The pavilions were
crowded with spectators and the surf was
well filled in the morning. Afternoon at
low tide there was too great crowd for
any fancy tricks excepting swimming
beyond the danger line.
The Young Peoples Temple was live.
ly place this afternoon, when the juvc-
niles gathered to form the children's cho-
rus Of a thousand voices needed for ii Q
grand symphony concert to BIO given he.a
August - Prof. Tallie Morgan invited
all children who could sing between the
ages Of I and 10 to meet him this after
noon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

All tired feelings are quickly relieved by
Tr. S;imm'S Vegetable Liver Pills. The
Standard Liver Pills Of the world, GOi
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

The height Of ability consists in a
thorough knowledge of tho real value of
things and Of the genius of the age we
live -Rochefoucanld.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

p. j. Long has transferred to Lilburne
Chandler No $40 Harrison street, and j.
g. Dillon has transferred 10 5. 9. Dillon
and H. n. Dillon u lot In East Lake.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Miss Maud Cooling while attending
Camden Camp mcating was taken sudden
ly i'll and Is in critical condition ut pros
unt,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30
ART AMONG THE EsklMos.
Clever csrvsns 10 Ivory and Some Who
Can Sketch.

We did mach entertaining, as we
were continually visited by different
members Of the tribe Of 200 or more.
They were content to sit and share the
warmth and shelter Of our house and
gaze Oh the curious things it contained.
They would turn the pages Of maya
zine by the hour. and, holding the book
upside down, ask questions about pic
lures. What particularly pleased them
was anything in the shape Of gun, knife
Or AMMUNITION OF eating they never
tired The amount Of food they con-
sumcd was astonishing, and they par
ticularly reveled in our coffee, biscuit
and pemmican. This love was mani
tested by little ditty that they sang
quite often;
Uh.bis.e-ken.
Uh.pem-e .kem.
The women are very clever with tho
needle, and as most Of us had adopted
the Innuit boot Of >sealskin which re.
g g,aiii.sS frequent ms>ainzs;, they wero al
ways III ic.: aaaa II mechanical inge.
nuity they are remarkable Both men
and women are carvers i'll ivory, and
the tiny tigures-human as we'll as ami
mal-that they fashion in this material,
although somewhat crude, show no
mean ability This skill is also to be re-
marked in regard to the use Of the PEN
Gil. One of them. As-sey -e.yeh, drew
from memory steamer in perspective,
with the reflections In the water, and
that, too, In a suggestive and artistic
way.-Frank Wilbert Stokes in Century.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

AT reasonable prices by II machinist
who thoroughly understands his bust
ness. Take your bike to the Keys one
Machine Co., No 2Ul West Sixth
street. Lawn mowers and cutlery
shnrp"ned and sewing machines re-
paired.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

About rs members of Grace NJ H Church
last evening were royalty entertained by
Mr,. Wiley at Claymont. They had
delightful tlme.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Dr. Simms' Cholera Syrup, the cclcbrat-
ed cure for acute and chronic diarrhoea
A quick relief and prompt cure for cholera
morLus in grown people and cholera ill.,
fantum in babies and children. Cannot
be excelled Sold at 6)6 KING street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

Simms the first among pills for tn,
Indies. made OF pure material stand htgu
IN their recommendation for the inlirmi.
lies OF ladies' Il. also ssnt by mail. GJj
kIMg street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castora
When she was Child, she cried for Castorla.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

The lightning last night knocked out
fifty telephones throughout the city. This
afternoon they were all in working order
however,.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

TRY glass Of our liola Food for that
tired feeling. TaylOrs Pharmacy, 80!
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-30

ROBINSON BATES-ft TO West street on
Tuesday. July sSth. by the Rev. a. N. Kcig.
win u. D.. Edward y. Robinson and Lola T.
Butus. both OF Wilmington.