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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
The Club House.

The Wilmington Bicycle Club having
entirely refurnished their Club House
will hold an ''open house" on Wednesday
evening, September 18th. from Suntil 10
o'clock
TO the citizens of Wilmington they ex-
tend q cordial invitation TO inspect their
new house. The ladies especially are in
vlted to attend and the Committee will do
everything in their power to make the
visit amost pleasant one.
II the evening is clear the lawn will bo
Illuminated by lanterns. Tables and chairs
will bo arranged about the lawn for the
benefit of the ladies and their escorts,
where they con partake of refreshments.
Prof. Rawnsley's orchestra has been on
gagged for the occasion. The prizes won by
the club will be taken out of fine cabinet
W here all may see them.
In the parl0r the house committee will
take great pride but will not divulga the
nature of its furnishings, as 1t is intended
for surprise. However, they state that it
will be the handsomest parlor of any club
IN the city. For their own use the club
has nine rooms and three bath rooms, two
of which contain shower baths. On the
first floor is the parlor and wheel room.
On the second large meeting room,
card room, two bath rooms, reading
room, committee room and the Board Of
Directors room.
On the third floor is the Quartermasters
room and large pool room. There arc
two tables in the pool room, one of which
is combination billiard and pool table.
There Is also q private cue rack in the room
which Is tho finest in the city. The Kenil.
worth Whcelmen of Phila, the Chester
Bicycle Club and all of the City officials
have been invited and will attend.
The Entertainment Committee promise
great things this winter and intend to
make weekly entertainments feature. A
dramatic company, u minstrel company
and secret society-for fun only-will
ado to the pleasures.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
BASE BALL DOTS.

Townsend Is the champion of the State.
Sharsig's Athloils would like to locate
la Wilmington.
Professional baseball Is supposed to be
of such character that the game is sure
to please the patrons. Yellow ball play
iDg was given To the people last year In
this city,. The people of Reading were
given similar dose this year. Then the
people refused to attend the games and the
management was obliged to transfer tho
games scheduled for Reading to other
cities Wilmington people arc asked to sup
port such club tomorrow by their at-
tendance.
Lancaster Club is tho Champion of the
Atlantic League, but Reading is the tail
ender.
AS proof of the poor exhibition of ball
playing to be given tomorrow it is I'm.
nounced that FitZsimmons will punch the
bag and spar with his partner.
If the game Is to be q good one what
needs there for side issue2 tt Is about
time that the people Of Wilmington would
put their heels down on speculating
schemes. Reading Club has played vel.
low ball all season and tomorrow cannot
be any different from other days
Boston made just double the number Of
runs last week that Baltimore made-64 to
10. AN average OF ~ runs game SHOWS
good, hard batting that ought to win right
a'oug with average pitching, while an
average of s runs game shows rather weak.
batting that will win only with the finest
sort of pitching and fielding. Unless the
Orioles improve only tho most wonderful
pitching and fielding can over come Bos.
tons strong, Intelligent steady stick
work.
Frank Bonner. formerly Baltimore's
utility infelder, heads Scranton's batting
order and is said to be doing fine work.
Thomas Hernon, the fast rlghtfloldor, of
the New Bedford (Now England League)
team left there Saturday, to join the Chi.
cago team in Baltimore.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
PITTSBURG DISTRICT MINERS.
Strong Opposition to NoInainlng Idle
Ten Days Longer.

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
ElJOU.

Wade Cochran, aged 1 years and eight
mouths, IL beyond doubt the most remark.
able child Of tho century. When ono take
Into consideration the age Of this pheno.
mena and reads Of his astonishing reten.
tive memory, 1t Is no wonder that the ma
iority are skepttcal yet 1t is true Biblical
Geographical. Historical events are an
swered by him with the rapility of fash
and as correct as the mostperfect encyclo
ped!a, Dates Of battles, length of their
engagements, tho number killed and
wounded on either sdo is another feature
OF this marvel's performance, Statistics
that no Blaine or Gladstone 4 ould equal,
telling tho financial condition OF our
country from Washington to the present
day. One could write columns Of this
cbiId's unsurpassed ability, but space Is
too limited. He is member Of the
famous Hopkins Trans Oceanic Star
Speciality Company that plays at Bijou
Theatre 8 nights commencing Monday.
September 10. n, ono should miss the
opportunity OF witnessing Master Coch
rams performance 1t would certainly
make the most learned professor soc that
be was TO match for this wonderful boy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
BASE BALL NEWS.
BASEBALL RECORDS

Standing of the Clubs In the Race For
Championship Pennants.
National League.
W. L. Pc. w. L. Pc.
Baltimore. 80 80 .70s Chicago .....53 81 .4t3
Boston .s3 IS .703 Brooklyn. SO 65 .44e
New York. rs Al .6H Pittsburg. :. 50 65 .4a5
Cincinnati 90 40 .574 Philadelphia 87 .482
Cleveland. .5s 30 400 Louisville. ..49 20 .4a3
Washington.54 50 .468 st. Louis ...E 90 .2N
SATURDAYS NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES,
At Boston-Boston, II; Philadelphia 0. At
Baltimore (called, darkness)- Baltimore, 3;
Chieago,3. 8. At Pttsburg-Pittsburg, 8; Louis
ville &. At New Yorls-Brooklyn, o; New
York, G. At Washington-Firs game: Gncin-
natl, 10; Washington, 10. Second game "
innings): Washington, s. Cincinnati, 4.
SUNDAYS NATIONAL LEAGUE GAME.
At Cleveland-Cleveland, Is; st. Louis, 4
Eastern League.
W. L. Pc W. L. Pc
Syracuse. IL. 80 ~ $50 Providence. ,e5 81 .683
Toronto. II AZ .6O2 Scranton. 30 90 .459
Buffalo. .....72 81 .5Sl Montreal. AZ 75 .859
Springfield. .85 50 $50 Wilkesbarre 20 "a .@5e
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Mr.. PRATT ON HIS WAY HERE
He Finds Conditions In Alaska Suitable for
Railroad.

W. A. Pratt. who was sent to the North.
west Territory by the Yukon Mining,
Trading and Transportation Company, Of
this city to make reconnaissance for rail-
road into the Yukon country, returned to
Seattle Saturday frcm Juneau on tho
steamer City Of Topeka. He left In tho
afternoon for the East. Accompanying
him was his assistant, L. G.. Januey, OF
Baltimore.
The result of Mr.. Pratt's Investigations
was SO satisfactory that it Is probable sew
eral engineering parties will be put In the
field within few weeks, making prelim-
mary surveys for tho line.
The proposed railroad is to be 1862 miles
long. The route is from the head of Taku
Inlet to Lake Testin, in the interior.
Lake Testin is at the head of the Hoota.
linqua river. one Of tho principal tributa.
ries of tho Yukon, and both are navigable
SO that the line will be from salt water
navigation to steamer navigation on tho
river. The company has secured conces:.
sions from the Canadian government OF
5,2C0 acres Of land for each mile Of road
blilt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13

Mayor Boydon Saturday night took of
officer Morgan star and that leaves New
Castle with only two policemen. During
the afternoon and evening the Mayor
learned that Morgan was guilty Of con-
duct unbecoming an officer, and there
was nothing loft for him to do but dismiss
the truant officer.
There was a general old time In Dobbins
Vile, on Saturday night. The result was
that Warren Wilson had bis face decorated
In manner which reminded one Of Japan.
ose characters. In the evening he engaged
In wrestle Ho was successful and this
caused some of the "southerners" to be.
come angry. A general fight ensued.
Clinton 4. Mclaughlin came in for his
share of abuse.
They swore out warrants for the arrest
Of Alfred Walling and j. Keenan,. When
Mayor Boyd heard the evidence In tho
case, he deemed ID advisable TO dismiss
the charge.
The c. A. G. Jrs. lost tho second game
to Townsend and tho lower New Castle
County town now has tho championship
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Delaware County Fair aud Exposition at
rlat.us Hook, Pa. Reduced Rates via
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad,

For the Delaware County Fair, to be
held at Marcus Hook. Pa, (near Chester.
Pa y the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
(Phiadslphia Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad) will sell excursion tickets at
greatly reduced ratos from Philadelphia,
West Chester, Oxford. Wilmington. Havre
de Grace, and Harrington, and intermedi.
alto points on jtho Central. Maryland and
Delaware Divisions. to Chester and Lin.
wood September n, 10, l6, II, and u, good
to return until September 49,
The Fair grounds IRE situated on the
Delaware River front, near Linwood Sta
,ion, and the management have offered
every inducement to both the exhibitor and
the visitor. Many new and live attract-
ions have been gathered for the pro.
grammo. In addition to the bicycle,
trottlng, pacing, chariot, and Roman races,
which are as usual tho chief attractions,
there will DO continuous band concerts,
balloon ascensions, daring aerial acts Of all
kinds, Irish and Oriental villages, and u
fine display Of horses, cattle, hogs, poultry,
farm products SO,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13

The spectacular drama will open this
weeks engagement of the "Elroy Stock
Company at tho Grand Opera House this
evening, and there is no doubt but what
tho house will be crowded. This popular
organization will give u round of most ex.
traordlnary productions during the week
as tho repertoire Includes The Midnight
Alarm, Unknown. She. Land of The
Midnight Sun, Paradise Alley. Wife for
Wife and A Fair Rebel. Tho young ro-
mantle actor, J. Harvey Cook and the
charming comedian, Miss Lottle Churchs
will appear in the leading roles supported
by the following we'll known players:
Wm. R. DAILY, j. Frank Burke, Fred g.
Palmer, David Davies, George II. Rowe,
George Lnsawage Harry Mitchell, w. s.
Wilson. Ed A. Mone, and Harry Wesley,
Marion Chester, Maud Gale, Kitty Holmes
and A1adge Leitch.
Popular Prices 10, 20 and 50 cents will
prevail. Matinoes daily beginning to.
morrow afternoon, 10 cents for everybody
"The White Squadron" will be seen this
evening. Seats now On sale AZ tho Boz
Of1cs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Brandywine Battles Anniversary.

Saturday was the 12Oth anniversary Of
the Battle Of Brandywine and at the homo
Of Mrs. Caleb Churchman, at Grubbs Land
ing, in tho afternoon were hold exercises by
the Daughters Of the American Revolution
common orative of the BATTLE There were
forty five members of tho society present in
addition to five women whose great grand
fathers participated in tho battle. Those
present wero:
Mrs. }. H. Chcsley Of Claymont; Miss
Sophie Waples' regent Of Caesar Rodney
delphia Mrs. Peterson Speakman, regent
of Elizabeth Cook Chapter Of Smyrna apd
Miss Harriett Mahon of Bridgeton, N. J.
The daughters assembled at the call Of
Mrs. Churchman, who is State regent. She
made al address on the outline of the work
for tho coming winter.
Excellent papers on the battle Of Bran.
dywine wore read by Miss Harriet Mahcn
and Miss Pennewll of Dover.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Reduced Rates to Dover Fair via Penusyl.
yaria Railroad.

For tho benefit Of persons visiting the
Delaware State Fair, to be held at Fair
view Park, Dover, September IA, 49, and
16, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad) will sell excursion tickets, in.
Guiding admission to tho grounds, from
principal stations on tho Maryland Di.
vision and from all points on the Delaware
Division and Branches, and Queen Anno's
Tickets will bo sold from September 1 to
l6 inclusive, good to return until Septem.
Der IS inclusive,
The Fair this year promises to exceed all
former years in interest and attractions.
Bicycle racing will be mado special
feature. Large premiums will DO offered,
and tho grand display of cereals and live
stock will prove most interesting and in.
struCtive.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Ex.I,nuYict Kent Ills Vow.

Valdosta, Co.. Sept. 13.-Three years
ago Shelton Dampier was sentenced to
the chain gang for stealing meat from
Samuel Parker. He declared that he
would Kill Parker on sight when his
term expired. Yesterday. while Mr..
Parker was going to church. pampier
placed pistol against his breast and
fired, tho bullet passing through Par
ker's heart. The town marshal wit
messed the murder, but Dampier kept
him at bay by threats, and escaped to
the mountains.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13

New York. Sept. 13-Captain Carnan.
of the steamer Coleridge, which arrived
yesterday from Brazilian ports. learn
ed at Bahia, from which port the
steamer sailed on Aug. rs, that the
mutineers Of the American schooner
Olive Pecker would be sent home by
the United States frigate Lancaster.
They will be tried in this city for mur-
dering Captain Whitman and Chief
Mate Saunders on the high seas during
the voyage from Boston to Buenos
AYres.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13

Madrid, Sept. 1s.-Later details re-
ceived by the government of the fall CT
Victoria de- las Tunas show that the
seige was begun by 5000 insurgents on
Aug. IA. The assault was repulsed. but
on the 2sth the insurgents began a
cannonade with four guns and one
throwing dynamite shells. On the 2Sth
the fortifcations were destroyed and
the Spanish artillery dlsmantled. The
garrison was then compelled to capt.
tulate, but a stipulation that they
should be released was granted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13

Mrs. Everett Hollingsworth from near
Centreville, visited our city on Saturday
morning, and In driving around the cor.
ner of Seventh and Shipley streets, her
horse slipped and falling broke one OF the
shafts Of her carriage. After 1t had re.
gained Its foet she tied the hitching strap
around it, and drove off as compoSedly as
though everything was all right There
is some risk IN turning, around the cor,
doubtless DO moro careful in tho future.
In consequences ct tie death of q cat In Il
bucket Of water before she left home some
one had predicted bad luck, and on her re.
turn homo she was greeted with tho excl y
nation: II told you sol'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
A coNTaNTEd MoMLN.n

The whole production Of Hoyt's "A Con.
tented Woman" Is said to be radically
different from any Of Hoyt's formor pieces,
and is altogether the most curious com.
pound of wit, music, fun, dancing. gor.
gsous costumes, mechanical effects elabo
rate scenery and pretty girls that has ever
been presented. The satire Is keen, and
cd In few Western States, allowing
women to vote, will be presented al the
Grand Opera House OF next Tuesday svs
uinS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
A Good Sermon.

Rev. A. N. Keigwin was greeted on Sun.
day morning with quite large congre ga.
ton IN West Church, Us his return from
his vacation had been looked toward to
with considerable in terest and he preached
a very acceptable sermon from l. Samuel
20, a.; "For who will hearken unto you
In this matter, but as his part Is that 60
eth down to the battle, so shall his part be
who tarrieth by the staff; they shall part
alike" The ladies particularly were well
pleased with his explanation, and moro
than ore commended it to her neighbor as
she felt that those who were compelled to
stay at homo very frequently were not &c
corded that credit that they deserved.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13

Rufialo 0aslntereStS Sold,

Buffalo. y. Y, Gept H.. The Consoli
dated Gas interests OF Buffalo, Including
ths Buffalo Gas Light Company and the
Old C!tizrns' and Mutual Gas Light Com
pany have been sold by their legal repre-
sentatiyes TO the banking firm of Emerson,
Mcmillan & Co, Of New York. Ths price
is said to have been s. 100000.
THIS Is the company that MI. Addlcks
had the making Of the deal and Is reported
o have handled over nu!.ou dollars IN
tranpactlona
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Cutting Corr.

soveral OF tho farmers In MIL Greek
Hundred, have Rlrsndy commenced cut
ting the,r corn, tho intention bolng to
nut tho ground In With whca" Mr.. Nege9n.
dank, Of Chr!st.ana Hundred, has also
made beginning, although the St" As
look rather green, Gathering the co'n ts
rather te iiOus lob, ard 1t will be great
thing when cutting aad susaing can DO
done by machinery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Mother Shipton's Propbcsics.

Mother Sbipton'a prophesias are coming
true every LAY. The Telephone Is one o.
another hundreds Of miles away. The bl
cyclic Is another; the horseless carriage Is
the latest. Shs said people would ride
sway in carriages without the aid Of O
horse. After these and other yet wonder
full Inventions are to take place then the
world WAS TO come to an end. That part
we are not and never have been believers
In. But surely her prophosying Of the
end Of the world slnacks Of knowing more
than tho good book contains, The horse.
less carriage Is only In its infancy and will
10 few years bs used for all general pur'
poses and the horse VII! be cheaper thar
ever,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Hurricane Victims in Japan.

Yokohama, Sept. 13.-A fierce hurri-
cane swept over the city and harbor
on Thursday night, causing severe
foods, doing much damage to property,
End followed by considerable loss of
life. The Norwegian bark Alette was
wrecked off Nichiski. Ten Of her crew
were drowned and the six survivors
severely injured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Killed by Mine Gas.

Melbourne, Sept. ia fire has been
discovered In the Broken Hill mine.
Two hundred men who were engaged
In efforts to extinguish the flames
were overcome by the poisonous fumes.
Fifty have been brought to the surface,
and Of these three are dead. Efforts
to subdue the fire are being continued
from the top Of the mine.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13

Dr. Sirnms' vegetable liver pills lead
the world as the famous euro for sick
headache liver complaint, kidney dis
eases, stomach trouble, costiveness, dys-
pepsia, sudden colds etc. No gripping or
pickring yet thev operate surely and
grandly. 25 cents. Six boxes 81. Sold whole
sale and retail at 6o6 King street, Will
mington, Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13

The fall term Of the Sunday school Of
St. Paul's NJ. L. Church was begun yester.
day. Rev. W. L. 8. Murray welcomed the
livered an interesting address on Sunday
School work. Miss Anna 7. Lincoln on.
tered upon her duties as superintendent Of
that department S.noe the schoo. bas
been closed o number Of improvements
hnua Nnan mnla
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Whose Baby is Thls7

Isaao c. Carly yesterday morning p!oksd
up three days old girl on lot between
Seventh and Eighth aud jackson an ! E.n
Buren, streets. The baby was wrapped IA
o sheet anl paper and as 1t WAS removed
cried Justly. Mr.. Carly placed tho child
n the care Of on officer who took tito
Matron White. who TOOK 1t to Ss. M!chaels
Hnp,a
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Went Back TO New York,

Rev. A. N. Keigwin returned to Now
York this morning, In order to be with his
son Ernest, who remains In rather u pre-.
oarlous condition. ills necessary for some
ono to be with him all the timo and Mrs.
Keigwin is nearly worn out with constant
waiting and watching. There Is some
Lope for his recovery, but his symptoms
at Times have been rather discouraging.
1t Is unfortunate that young man Of SO
much promise of usefulness should be
chilled to suffer such severe a1liction.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
His First Sermons.

Rev. +. p. Harris preached his first
sermon as pastor of Scott Church yester.
day morning. The attendance was large
and ono which was thoroughly pleased
with Mr. Harris. In tho evening another
largo congregation heard the new preacher
talk from Marks, 8. And Peter answered
and said to Jesus, Master, it Is good forus
to be here, and let US make the taber.
nacles, one for thee, one for Mosos and one
for Elias"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
A Brakeman's Injury.

Brakeman A. H. Rowan of the p, w. g.
e. R. II. Co. Saturday night at the West
yard jumped from one freight train to an,
other going In an opposite direction and
foil. Luckily he dropped clear of the car
wheels and escaped with severe shak ing
up. At the hospital room medical atten.
ton was given, him after which ho was
sent home IN a carriage,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Suffering From Nervous prostration,

Owing to illness Frederick Bancroft,
who has been interesting largo audience
at the Bijou Theatre was unable tn appear
Saturday night and has since been unler
the care Of DR.. William h. Bullock. He
Is suffering from nervous prostration but
hopes to bo able to appear at the Theatre
again Thursday, Friday and Saturday
uishts and Saturday matinee.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Cured in Ono Night.

Charles H. conne.le, Esq, leading
lawyer Of YORK. Pa, says: Your Bra.
a!.;an Balm cured me Of one Of the worst
colds I ever experienced. In one night.
I:hink It the greatest medicine In the
market, and YOU can use my lame aIy
way YOU like,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Gold Mines Under Victoria. p, {

Victoria, B. c., Sept. 13-Qulte an
excitement has been caused by Charles
Haywood and other prominent citizens
stalking off q claim In the heart of tho
city. They claim to have good specl.
mems of rock from ledge which runs
from the water front throught the
business portion of Victoria.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-13
Two Escaping Prisoners Drowned.

New York. Sept. 13,-Three "trustys"
at the workhouse on Blackwells ISL
and attempted to escape early in the
morning by jumping Into the East
river. The swift current carried them
a mile towards the bay. One of them
was rescued. The other two, James
Jones and Pat Duffy. were probably
drowned,