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The sun., 1897-11-24
A Success ftll Supper.

One OF the largest suppcrs given this
year in Wilmington or vicinity was held
last evening at st. Joscph's Church. 1t
was the annual Thanksgiving supper,
under the charge of Father Birmingham
and ladies OF st. ,Ioscph's parish. There
were some nine hundred tickets sold,
and that alone tells the great success.
The hall of st. Joseph was crowded
from p. m. until II p. M, when
the orchestra played Home, Sweet
Home. - The tables were bcauti-
fully decorated with flowers, and
the walks oi the hall were surrounded by
many prominent priests.
Father birmingham wa- promntcnt
figure walking through the hall shaking
hands and welcoming everybody present.
Fully seven hundred sUppcrs were
served and all were pleased swith tie
menu and service.
Mr.. Alfred Du ront, the leader OF
the Du Pont band was present
and delighted everybody with his
excellent music. Mr.. T.J. O'Ncil, leader
OF st. Joseph's chair, sang several solos
and was enthusiastically applaudcd.
The Du Pont orchestra furnished the
music and rendered many classical sell
cctions. GAM
The proceeds, which amount to $500.
will go for the benefit OF the church.
The sun., 1897-11-24

dependent American children. We
know that it is a great honor for Uncle
Sam TO name a gunboat for the city OF
Wilmington, and since we represent
about one-seventh of the population,
we thought that we were entitled to take
a prominent part in the program OF
to-day. Some one said: '"The children
are to have a side show all to them
selves hope, gentlemen, before We
are through that you will think that
the side show has eclipsed the circus.
You will probably be very we'll ac-
quainted with us before you leave the
Christiana river, and believe that our
enthusiasm, at least, will win your
friendship. You, Captain Todd, repre-
sent the strong arm of the nation. We
represent the weak and dependent, and
we look to you for protection. We ex-
pect you to uphold the honor of our
country, whose future depends upon
God and the children. Love for ones
native land strengthens not only indi-
vidual, but national character. and
gives birth to the civic pride, which
leads to demonstrations like this to-
day. l have the honor to ask you to
accept from the children this Holy
Bible, "a book that nobody ever out
grows, and which widens and deepens
with our years. 1t is a whole-hearted
token of our goodwill and we hope
it will always serve to remind you OF
the boys and girls in your native land
who are following the career OF the Will
mington with patriotic interest where
ever she may float. With such II chart
YOU cannot fail to steer the rndder
straight and command the empire OF the
sea-"
Commander Todd accepted the gift on
behalf Of the gunboat. The children
greeted Captain Todd royalty.
by 1.30 p. m. Second and Poplar
Streets wal alive with those who were to
form the escort for the gunboat's officers.
| The first to arrive were companies y, +,
c, X, OF the first battalion National
Guard, accompanied by llyatt's band.
Next came the L. 5. Marines with the
First Regiment Band Land the scamcn off
the Wilmington.
Shortly after two the escort formed IN
line and the march to the Opera House
commenced. They passed up Market
street in this order:
Platoon Of Police (Mountcd.)
General J. Parke Postlcs, Chief Marshal
of Parade.
Adiutant-General Garrett j. Hart, Aide.
Major Edmund Mitchell.
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Chancellor Nicholson, Judge Ball and

Chancellor Nicholson, Judge Ball and
many other distinguished guests.
When the Delaware College Cadets
entered the house they were accorded
hearty applause, as were also Ambassador
Bavurd, Governor Tunnel and the olli-
GERS Of the Wilmington.
Mayor McIear extended hearty well
come to the gunboat's officers and crew,
and gave them the liberty Of the city.
CAPTAIN Todd thanked the Mayor for
the hearty welcome and said that the
liking FOR the new navy was growing
and expressions OF good will had
been made in many cities but in no
other place had such degree OF cordi-
ality been manifest.
Senator George Gray was introduced
and said:
"Mr Chairman, Captain Todd, Officers
and Crew Of the Wilmington, and
Fcllow-Citizcns:
There is always something OF special
interest and plcasurable excitement
about the sea and all connected with it.
These who go down to the sea in ships
are, and always have been, class set
apart, as it were, by their children, and
entitle to q peculiar consideration.
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the First Regiment Band, marched up
Washington street to Eighth and out
Eighth to the WolIaston school, Gather
ing several hundred more here the pro-
cession continued out to the High
School, where the line was swellcd to a
thousand, and this large number
of young Americans, the hope of the
republics future, continued to the Aud
itorium. The pupils OF No. 2 and No.
"A schools were escorted to the Auditor
ium by Hyatt's' Military Band, while
those AT No. Is, came with Anderson $
coIored band
1t was 10 o'clock when Captain Chap
man c. Todd arrived at the Auditorium.
The Board of Education occupied seats
on the stage and the school children and
Z. S. marines were seated in the body
of the building. President Baird intro
duced John Aspin kienlc, who presented
the Bible. Master Kienlc, in Il clear and
pleasing voice, said:
"Mr. Chairman, Captain Todd, Of
fccrs OF the Wilmington, and Friends:
'"Thep were in the public schools last
year l0,2Gl boys and girls, and in their
behalf ! give you a cordial welcome to
the city, such a welcome as can only
come from ten Thousand healthy, in
The sun., 1897-11-24
City Edition
MAY Be THREE FACTIONS.
A Quiet Movement to Unite the
Republicans.
A WAY-TRAIN CONVERSATION.
Ten Thousand Republicans Are Said
Flavor Complete Rc-Or-
ganization Scheme Wip-
ing Out Old Lines.
A WAY-TRAIN CONVERSATION.

A new complication has arisen in the
ranks OF the Republican party. Mem
bers of both factions are pondering over
lhe possibilities Of the new factor.
On northbound Delaware Road train
on Monday morning were five men
whose expressions politically carry sig
nifcance. They were DR.. Caleb r. Lay
ton Newell Ball, J. Frank Alice, John
NJ. Clayton and George L. Townsend.
Naturally in such a gathering poll.
tical discussion was inevitable and it
was just as certain that the discussion
hould wax warm and that
the merits Of the present factions should
be handled without gloves.
During the discussion the assertion
was made by one Of the men that there
would be one Republican party or three
at the next election.
Mr. Townsend was seen in regard to
the significance OF this utterance and he
refused to affirm or deny the existence OF
any definite plan for the formation of a
new Republican party. He said how
ever that there was a great deal of dis
satisfaction among good Republicans
over the split in the Republican strength
and that if such party were in conteHl-
plation it would not be in the hope OF
winning but simply to force a concentra-
ton to avoid utter defeat.
In reference to the committee Of which
DR.. Layton and Mr.. Frederick Eden Bach
were members they did exactly
what they went on the committee to do,
which was nothing. AS for himself, Mr..
Townsend claimed to be "middle-of-
the-road'' Republican, and stated that
he would favor any measure to put a
stop to the silly schoolboy split, which
now made the Republican party in Del
aware by-word in the State. He said
that he would use his influence to further
the success of any plan promising new
Republican organization in the State, but
did not care to 60 on record as either
affirming or denying the existence of Il
definite plan for such an organization.
Among those said to be interested in
the movement are Henry c. Conrad and
a number of other conservative Regulars
who think that division of the party
means it's downfall and who are ready to
adopt any means to secure union Of the
factions. At the time Of this discussion
it was stated that ten thousand Re-
publicans now stand ready to unite
with this movement for third
organization. DR.. Layton is quoted
as having said: "Thep is no need of a
third party movement in Kent and Sussex
but believe that only good could come
OF such plan in New Castle County.
Primaries should be called and poll
taken of all the Republicans in New
Castle county and let the result of such
poll be final and binding upon all Re-
publicans.'
If it be true that 10000 Republicans in
the State favor this proposition there
will be merry hades to pay at the uext
election.
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Behe gunboat leave here, they will carry
them the recollection of season
Ewell spent.
The exercises OF the day opened at
1000 a. N. at which Commander Todd
pf the gunboat went to the Auditorium
land received from the school children,
|the Bible which they had purchased
@Bwith their penny subscriptions.
S& The Bible one Of the handsomest ever
stseen in this city, is bound in rich black
3Aseal and has upon it silver plate with
thereon the words: "Holy Bible, pre-
sented to the gunboat Wilmington, from
b the Public School Children of Whining
Heton, Delaware, November 23d, 1897"
S The beautiful book was presented by
N John Aspin Kienle, a'pupil OF school No.
&4. He delivered his speech in pleas
b ant manner. The book was accepted by
n Captain Todd.
In the afternoon the officers and crew
Il of the boat were escorted by
Governor Tunnel and staff,
the presentation committee, several COM
panies of the National Guard, and bat
TALON of Delaware College Cadets to the
Grand Opera House where the presenta-
ton of the silver service took place.
Mayor Henry G. McLear welcomed the
officers and men, and gave them the
liberty of the city. He was followed by
SenatorGcorgcGay who spoke of a special
interest about the sea and all connected
with it, that exists. lie said it was a
high and mighty trust that is committed
to the charge Of the American navy.
"A Ex-senator Higgins spoke next and he
dwelt upon the protection guaranteed
Americans abroad, by the American
~ navy.
MI Former Ambassador Thomas +. Bay
X ard then presented the silver service.
M His speech wasa characteristic one and
Min it he called attention to the brave
NH ESsDelawarcans that have gained distlnc-
in the navy. Commander Chap
4 Y man G. Todd accepted TIE gift in behalf
tSSsof the boat
'$N The presence Of the Wilmington
SSsherc will be TO the people an
"a educator in regard to tie customs and life
4 Of the American navy. She will remain
S$Suntil after Thanksgiving. The trip on
ii board the tug which escorted the gunboat
N from the Delaware river to this city was
n Interesting.
NJ The first demonstration Of the day was
VI the exercises attending the presentation
OF the Bible at the auditorium, at 1870
A, M. The first division Of the school
children's parade formed at Third and
Washington streets, and accompanied by
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Lieutenant Colonel c. NJ. Stevenson,
First Battalion, First Infantry,
n. &. d., (Mounted.)
Lieutenant II. V. d. Boots, Acting Ad-
jutant (Mounted.)
IIyatt's Military Band, 20 pieces, Frank
r. Bcggs, Director.
First Regiment Fife and Drum Corps, 20
pieces, led by Regimental Drum
Major F. W. Gem.
Captain A. i. Matlack, G Company,
40 men.
Captain Harry b. Carter, a Company
:S men.
Lieutenant +. T.. Rutan, X Company,
;}5 men.
Captain John T. Brennan, F. Company,
50 men.
Lieutenant Gordon, L. s. A., command
ding the Delaware College Cadets.
Major, l.. L. Pratt; Adju-
laIl, y. l. NulllIlS.
Captain j. B. Craig, A Company,3O men.
Captain L. r. Springer, b Company, 30
First Regiment Band, 20 pieces, John
Walsmith, Director.
Sergeant of Marines ORourkc, L. S. N.
Marines (15) of U. S. S. Wilmington.
Lieutenant L. c. Bertolette, I. $. N.
Seamen (10O) Of L. s. Wilmington.
Officers OF U. S. S. Wilmington.
Citizens Committee on Silver Service
Presentation, in carriages.
Hon. Ebe W. Tunnel, Governor Of Della
ware, and Staff, in carriages.
Thousands of people lined both sides
of the street along the entire line
of parade, and when the array
of soldiers and sailors came into view at
the Opera House, the multitude yelled
in true American style. The middies
received their share of the applause.
The scene in the Opera House was
simply indescribable. Gray haired men
and women We'd with each other in their
endeavors to show that true patriotic
spirit existed in their hearts. The pic
ture presented by the bright colors on
the women's bonnets and the sombrc
cast of the mems clothing was indeed
beautiful, and with it all there was
patriotism, and patriotism of the right
character.
The stage was most artistically decorat-
ed, and flags, bunting and silAen ban
ners hung everywhere. 1t was 2.3O
when the First Regiment Band entered
the orchestra circle and began to dis
course some sweet music.
Seated upon the stage were Captain
Chapman G. Todd, his officers and 100
seamen and marines Ex-Ambassador
Thomas F. Bayard, Senator Gray, Ex-
Senator Higgins, Governor Tunnel,
Mayor McLear and the city Council,
Chairman Morrison and the men,
bers of the presentation committee,
members of the Legislature, G liei
Justice Lore, Judge Penewill,
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THE GIFT PRESENTED.
Successful Celebration Attending
.. the Services.
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES.
Commander Todd Accepts Silvel
Service and Biblc---Incidcnts
OF the Boats Visit Here.

The handsome gift of the Whining
tonians to the United States gunboat
Wilmington, has been presented. The
captain Of the gunboat accepted it, and
the thousands OF people who witnessed
the ceremony, were given celebration
far beyond anything that has ever been
seen in this city. The ceremony was
one of marked grandeur and impressive
ness, and was accompanied by an i'm
posing display Of Uncle Sans seaman,
the pomp of soldiery, the force OF oratory
and manifest degree Of hospitality and
patriotism. 1t was a great day for the
city and when the officers and crew of
The sun., 1897-11-24

''The mystery of the sea, which is the
theatre OF his exploits, its perils and
dangers, have made the life of the sailor
the theme of romance and poetry at all
time and the worlI over. His life seems
to foster, and We naturally expect in him
the virtues OF courage, patriotism and un-
selishness, and constancy, and we ar"
often disappointed. When we reflect
that more than two-thirds of the earth's
surface is covered by oceans, it is not sur
prsing that the sea has played, and still!
plays SO important a part in the history
Of the world
''Ard it was the genius and mastery
pen of an American sailor and an officer
of the American navy, that has lately
brought the English speaking people to
realize that sea power is dominant
among the forces that have controlled
the civilization and dcstinics Of man
kind. 1t is thc sailor and the ship that
have INA lc the seas that divide colti-
nents and countries, the means Of unit
ing then and it is the white wings
OF commerce that carried and
are carrying civilizatio on
and Christianity all over the world All
the associations Of the sea are patriotic
and inspiring. Whoever saw the flag of
his country floating from the mast OF a
ship in midoccan or in foreign ports,
without quickened pulse and deeper
breath of patriotic feeling. And all this
is intensified when we behold the public
ships of our country representing its
might, its power and its beniticence.
And where does that flag ever float that
it's colors are SO bright and beautiful that
all it's hues seem so really born in heaven
as when we see it floating from ship OF
the American navy?
'That commerce may be peaceful and
fruitful in berefcence to all the world,
the sea must be policed and the great
highways of nations be protected and
made secure. To accomplish this, and
to defend the National honor and the
rights of an American citizenship wher-
ever they may be threatened, will
always require the maintenance OF a
navy adequate to these great ends. 1t is
a high and mighty trust that is COM
mitted to your charge, men Of the
"We are all better for our meeting
here to-day, and am sure that the pa
triotism Of every citizen Of Wilmington,
and of the state of whose metropolis
she is, will be quickened by what we
have here witnessed. We all feel that
we have an added interest in the
American navy, officers and crew, Amer
lean sai,a.s all. That trust has never
been betrayed in the past. We are full
of confidence that it will never be be-
trayed in the future. The glory and
honor of your country are in peculiar
sense in your keeping, and the conscious
ness OF that fact may well give you pride,
and be your sufficient reward for the
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election
THE BIG GAME OF FOOTBALL.
Warren VS.. United States Artillery
School.

All arrangements for the great game of
football to be played at Cn'n street
grounds on Thanksgiving Afternoon he
tween the Warren and the u S. Artillery
School OF Fortress Monroe, Va, are
completed. Every indication is that this
will be the greatest event in sporting
circles that has ever taken place in Will
ninrton. The advance sale Of tickets
for the game is far beyond the most SAN
guine expectations.
The Warren boys are ready for the
fray, and to Il man they never were in
better trim to do honort to- the name that
has made Warren renowned. The boys
feel confident OF making an excellent
showing agaimst.t the team, which perhaps
is the best they have ever met. They
are undalntrd and even think that they
have chance to win, and anyway arc
sure that the Artillery School will know
that they have had Il game when they
get through. At practice yesterday they
went through their new tricks with the
precision OF veterans.
The officers OF the gunboar Whining
ton have received al invitation and Lave
accepted.
The game will be called promptly at
2.3O p. NJ.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11

Taking this and that, and from what
we can surmise from our exchanges,
Eagle River is not one bit behind the
times as to the opportunities placed be-
fore the many who SEEK It place to make
home for themselves and leave to their
children. when they schuffle the coil OF
old earth, u good education, q place to
1--we in, aud an almost absolute life of in
dependence
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF BOAD OF EDUCA-
TON.
July 18th. 1897.

At the annual meeting OF the clerks of
the several sub. district, of the Town Of
Eagle River, Villas County, Wisconsin,
held at the High School building in sub.
District No. g. ON the 18th day of July,
1897, the following business was tran
sacted;
Meeting called to order at ten o'clock
in the forenoon. S. w. Smith of sub. Dis
trict, No. 1, N. A. Colman of sub. District
No. 2. and David Patten of sub District
Mob. were present aud presented their
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11

-Jno. Meason and John Gibson, two
members of the Port Washington Club,
were in the city a few days last week.
They were here for the purpose of having
thesteam yacht, belonging to the club
loaded on cars and shipped to Port
Washington 1t is the intention Of the
club to put two smaller steamers OIL our
lakes next season.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11
July 10Th 1897.

Committee met pursuant to adiour-
ment all members present. On motion
]. G. Severance was retained as ianitor
for the ensuing year at the same salary
paid last year. Application and re-
comendate read. On motion netting ad-
journed until tomarrow morning at s
O'Clock a. M
n. A. Colman Secretary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11


The Executive Communities OF the
Board ofsSchool Directors met at High
School building on July 18th, 1897.
Meeting was called to order by Pres.
S. w. Smith at 2 O'Clock Z. NJ. All men,
bers Of said executive committee present.
On motion Conmitte adjourned until
July 18th, at $40 A. M.
n. A COLMAN, Secretary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11
Jnly 18th, 1897. $40 u. nj.

Meeting called to order by Pres. 5. W.
Smith. All members present Moved,
supported and carried that there be nine
months school in the high school build
ing in the village of Eagle River for The
ensuing year, and not to exceed eight
months school III the districts outside Vi
the village. On motion meeting adjourn
ed until July 18th, at o'clock p. IN.
N. A. GOLDMAN, Secretary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11

CATHOLIC CHURCH, ST. PETERs
~ 2nd Sunday of each month):-High
Mass and Sermon at 10 A. M.-Catechism ut
2 P. M-vespers, Sermon and Benedi let at
on the / at Sunday of each month.-On Holy
days: High Mass, Sermon and Benediction
TAB A. M-Mass on weekdays at
o'clock in summer, at in winter. Stations
of the cross every Friday evening during
Lent at 7:3O.-Catechism every Saturday
after Mass. REV. PROSPER GoEPFERT,
Pastor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11
July 14th, s O'Clock p. m.

Meeting called to order by S. w. Smith
President all members present.
On motion the wager OF teachers in the
several departments was fixed and deter
mined as follows.
Principal $S5 per mouth. Grammer
Fl rst aud second intermediate department
$40 per month, primary and kindergarten
departments $40 per month"; Croker dis
trict $40 per month. all othsr district
schools $:35 per month. On motion
meeting adjourned until July 18th 1897.
n. 4. Com;ln Secretary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11
July 18th 1897.

Meeting called to order by S. w. Smith
minutes Of previous meeting read and
approved application and recommends
ton of teachers read. Onmotion meeting
adjotrned until July 18th 1897.
N. 4. Colman Secretary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11

Jos. Nemacheck spent Il couple OF
days in the city last week, with his
family and in the meantime interviewing
customers. He left Saturday, for Wau-
sau and was accompanied by his wife
and children.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11

-Messrs D. =. Riordou and vie, S
Potter and wife and N. A. and Francis
Colman, who were spending a few days
at N. 4. Colmans place on Lake Emogene
returned home Wednesday. VIM.
Barnes drove up Tuesday with Nj.
Hirzels team to bring the party home.
A very pleasant time is reported by one
and all.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11
Vim. Dockery, OF Eagle River, spen

VIM. Dockery, OF Eagle River, spent
yesterday in the city.
Captain d. NJ. Maxcy and "First
Nate A. w. Mcleod had cruise in the
White Wings Saturday and Sunday.
You mite as wcel try to keep q duck out
of water as Captain" Maxcy, out OF q
sail boat.-Washbur Times
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11

Some people call for some thing and
look at nothing, but what we would
suggest to such people is to look at
something and get something by calling
on j. B. Rogers, of Jno. E. Sullivan
& Co.'S tailoring establishment and get
rs good suit ofclothes as can be pur-
chased in this section of the state.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-10-11


The Colby phonograp infers that be-
cause Marathon county has a member
of the state board of equalization,
(meaning Atty General w. H. Mylrea,)
it is getting Off with less taxes. Ii this
is so, old Marathon is to he congratu
lated upon having man OF influence on
the board, and should remember his
good work 1t is seldom that this coun-
ty has ever been able to get little the
best OF any bargain. The monograph
says:
cit is a good thing for any county to
have one of it's citizens member OF the
state board OF equalization. The state
board OF equalization is composed of the
secretary OF the state, state treasurer and
attorney general. These three gentle
men have just completed the equalization
for '97, and the benefit is apparent.
Clark county, valuations as made by
local assessors aggregate SO, 707, 500 as
| fixed by the state board it is raised to
81, 4O4, 521.5O. Marathon county val
uation, by local assessors, $6,SOS, 254,
which the state board lowers to 81, 767,
$3.50, only 1868, O27 more than Clark
| county Comment is Unnecessary. p
| Wausau Pilot.