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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
MICHAEL HARRITY DEAD.
A Former Whining gtonian Dies In Philadel-
piiia, Aged SO Years.

Michael Harrity, father Of William F.
and chairman Of the Democratic National
Committee, died on Saturday afternoon,
aged so years.
Mr.. Harrty was born in county Done
gal Ireland, in June, 1878. When he was
about 20 years old he came to the United
States ard settled In this city A few
years nfterward he married Miss Jane A.
McGrcnra, who was also born In the county
Donegal.
Mr.. Hnrrity was engaged in mercantile
life for short time. having kept shoe
builder and engaged in real estate opern-
tions ira modest way. In 1875 he became
totally blind as n result Of unsuccessful
operations for tho removal OF catracts
formed on both Of his eyes.
In 1880 his two sons, William p. and
James T. Harrity. having previously
settled In Philadelphie, the former as a
practicing lawyer and the latter in mer-
camille business Mr.. Harrity and his
they have since resided. About four years
ago MIR. Harrity mot with q serious acci.
dent, receiving such severe injuries as to
cont1ne him to his bed and room for nearly
year. His robust constitution enabled
him to recover almost his former good
health and strength, although the In
juries left him permanently lame.
Recently he met with another accident,
due to his blindness, having fallen down
flight of stairs. His physician Is the opin-
ion that internal injr together with
the great shock to hi nerv3 , system by
the fall, caused gen al Il Il rapid break.
ing down Of his health, "-ich soon termi.
mated in his death.
Mr.. Harrity took quite an active part in
public affairs in Wilmington until the
loss OF his sight, since which time he has
naturally led retired life. Surviving
him is daughter, Miss Maggie ] Harrity,
in addition to his two sons. Mrs. Harrity
died in March, 1888 The funeral will tnke
place on Wednesday morning next, with
services at St. Malaohi's Church, Eleventh
street, above Master, Philadelphia.
Mr. Harrity owned considerable real
estate in this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
conyicts rlay Build Roads.

1t Is likely that bill will be passed by
the next Legislature providing for the EN-
pluyment of convlcts OH the country roads
either in New Castle county or the cntiru
State. There are advocates of such
scheme In all thrce of the counties. but
whether tho sentiment is sufficiently
strong iu Kent and Sussex counties has
not been ascerlained.
1t has been tho desire OF some of the
leading citizens Of the State, some farmers
included, to have a first class macadamized
road clear through tho state from TIE
northern boundry to tho Maryland line On
the south.
This means an enormous outlay of
money, which would certainly be tho case
In the event of tho thrce counties giving
out contracts for such work.
In fact, under tho present conaitirn.
such thing is next to al impossibiiiy.
and it Is not reasonable to expect any
thing fora great inany years. But thers
are many who believed it could be accom-
plshed ut little expense by the employ
lncnt of convict labor in that direction.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
ATLANTIC LEAGUE.
Paterson nt Philadelphia
Richmond at Lancaster.
Norfolk at Hartford.
Newark at Reading.
BASE BALL DOTS.

Louisville Club has signed VIM. Nance,
of Galveston to play right field.
Baltimore is angling for Huylcr Wester.
welt, the pitcher whom New York refuses
to pay living salary.
Louisville has never been IN higher po.
sition nor had o better percentage at this
time of the year since it joined the League
in 1892. Ii never was higher than eleventh
place. its percentages ranging from .25) to
1877. Ii is tho first time in tho history Of
tho League that the Colonies havo been
ahead OF the Pirate at this stage OF the sea-
son.
Earl Wagner declares that Baltimore
owes three pennan,s mainly to tho Phia.
dulphia and Washington clubs, and is in u
fair way to win a fourth pennant through
the same week agencies.
Frank Solec manager Of tho beaneaetars
offered Won der Ahc u fancy price for Pitch.
er Donohue, but Chris refused, The ball
baron of tho Mound City has refused four
offers OF $1,000 each for Donohue,
Elmer Smith, Pittsburg's left folder
announces that he will retire from base
ball. Ho says the Pittsburg crowds make
life miserable for player.
The Clifton and tho Orange teams mot
for tho last time on Saturday and tho
Orange team was defeated by IL scoro of ,
too The features of the game was the
batting and fielding of the Clifton, who
ou5played the Orange toam at every point,
Score by Innings:
Clifton. on..2 0 0 0 0 0 o.
Orange. c............... 5000 100 . 0 90
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
OUR NEW MINISTER TO RUSSIA.
a Grandson of the Famous Itevnlu-
tIonarY Colonel. Ethan Alien.


tionary Colonel. Ethan Allen.
New York, Aug 1G--J. A. Porter,
secretary to President Mckinley, has
sent the following dispatch from Hotel
Champlain, N. Y, to the press: ETHAN
Allen Hitchcock, of st. Louis. has been
offered and has accepted the minister
ship to Russia and Will be appointed
Immediately"
Ethan Allen Hitchcock Is q great
grandson of Colonel Ethan Allen, who
captured Fort Ticonderage 'in the
name of the Great Jehovah and the
Continental congress-" Mr. Hitch
cocks father, Henry Hitchcock, was
born in Burlington, VT, from which
place he went to Alabama to practice
law. At the time of his death, in 1899,
he was chief Justice of the supreme
court of that state.
The new minister was born in Mobile
In September, 1885, where he remained
until 1S40 when he removed with his
family to Tennessee. After taking an
academic course in New Haven, Conn,
he went to st. Louis in 1851 and ell
gagged in business up to 1860, when, at
the urgent request of relatives in China.
he left for that country to accept en-
ployment. He remailrvd in China for
II years. Returning to st. Louis in
1874, Mr.. Hitchcock has Since been
actively engaged in business as prcs-
dent of several large manufacturing
nnd railway corporations. which po-
sitions he has resigned in order to &C.
cept this appointment abroad.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
A HEART AND LEG
OF a>Chicken Identified at a Hearing In
Magistrate Daley's Court.

Magistrate Daley had to rendjust his
glasses. Constable Smith opened his
eyes with surprise and the reporter felt his
pulse on Saturday evening to see if he
was alivo In Magistrate Dalcy's court,
when Mary Epps identified tho heart and
leg bone Of chicken as being her property.
You see, Jcdge' said Mary in her direct
testimony, Il was intended to go to At
lantic City, ] was fattcning this big dolnl.
nicker to have in my lunch basket"
/ was down town on Thursday and when
came home the doninicker was gone
seed the childerin the next yard lick tho
gravy off their fingers and I says that Han.
nah Laws got my chick, Then l goes
down my yard and finds the heart, ona
log bone and some Of the feathers of my
dominicker md want the full stent Of
tho law for this woman.
You or me or anybody else Squire would
not want our dominickor stole when we
wanted to have it for lunch on an excur-
sion. Hannah admitted taking the chick.
ell and entertaining number Of ber friends
She was held in 5000 bail for court.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
RACE WAR IN ARKANSAS
Desperate and Fatal Fight Between
Whites and Blacks.
THREE DEAD, ANOTHER MAY DIE.

When Deputy Sheriff Attempted to
Arrest n Negro Murderer IIe Re-
sisted-Citlzens Who Went to tho Of
ficer's Assistance Were Attacked.
Cincinnati, Aug. 16.-A special to The
Commercial Tribune from Little Rock,
Ark, says:
The bloodiest race riot that has oc-
CURED in Arkansas in months took
place at Paiarm Station, 80 miles from
Little Rock, Saturday evening. Three
men are dead, another fatally wounded
and two others badly injured. The
dead are: Harrison Kerr, negro.
shot all to pieces; Charles Peters, col
0red, killed outright: Charles Andry.
white, shot through the heart. The
seriously injured are: J. 7. Clarke, Jr..
q telegraph operator, shot through the
shoulder, probably fatally; II. Owens.
white, deputy sheriff of Perry county.
shot through the groin, seriously in
jured.
Owens, a deputy sheriff from Perry
county, had a warrant for Harrison
Kerr, a negro, charged with murder.
WHeu ne attempted " IIldhs lAe AZ
rest Kerr opened fire on the officer.
The first shot struck Owens In tho
groin, the bullet striking silver in his
trousers pocket, glanced and inflicted
serious wound. The money In Owens
pocket probably saved his life. An
dry and Clarke went to Owens. as
sistance, and five or six negroes Joined
with Kerr. A pitched battle ensued.
In which over SO shots were fired.
When the shooting was over Ardry
and Peters lay dead. Clark had stag
gered into his office and fell upon the
Hoor. Owens was lying in ditch near
the station, and Kerr and the remain
der of his companions had disap-
peared. The entire town was at the
scene of the shooting, and u posse
started in pursuit Of the fleeing ne
groes.
Harrison Kerr was found lying dead
In the road mile away, literally shot
to pieces, blood running from five
wounds in his body. The other negroes
who participated in the bloody affair
continued their fight, and have not yet
been captured. The whole country IL
in fevor OF excitement. and should
Kerr's associates be captured they will
never come to trial.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
Saved His Daughter's Assailunt.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 1G. VIII
Phillips, the man who recently GRIM
finally assaulted Miss Sallie Jones, the
laughter of wealthy Georgia planter,
residing near this city, and who was ar
rested in Arkansas. was taken to the
jail at Lafayette, Walker county, Ca,
where the crime was committed. A
mob had been organized to lynch Phil
lips as soon as Miss Jones identified
him. but the father prevailed on them
to let him go to trial. Posses are In
pursuit of the a6sallant of Mrs. and
Miss Heathcock, and If caught the man
WILL never reach the Jail. as more than
b hundred men have sworn he shall
fiia nt 0npp
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
Special Ten.Day Excursion via d. & 0. to
Niagara Fails.

Everybody has contemplated trip to
Niagara Falls at s0mo uimo. Why not
make that time now? If you wait for tho
opportunity to turn up to you may never
see it. Surely you can spare week or
ton days from business, especially when
tho trip can be made under tho most fay.
orable circumstances. The b. Il o. has
arranged q ten day tour to Niagara Au.
gust !6th.
The special train will run through to
the Falls, arriving there at night, passing
the picturesque portion OF tho route in day
light. The privilege of stopping off at
Watkins Glen. Glen Onoko, Mauch
Chunk, Geneva Rochester, and Buffalo,
will crowd into the ten days attractions
that cannot be duplicated on the conti-
ncnt and all this. too, without any addi
tional cost for railroad fare.
A special express with Pullman Parlor
Cars attached, in charge of All experienced
tourist agent, will leave B. &, o, Station,
Wilmington l0.i5a u. M, arriving at the
Falls HOO p, m.
Round trip tickets, good ten days $40 90
Don't forget the date Thursday, August
Goth
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
WORK FOR 1000 MEN.
Alabama Plants Resume with Many Orders
on Hand.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. 15-Tho Ala
bama Rolling Mill Company, whose plant
at Cato City, has been idle since July l.,
resumed work tonight, employing 700
men.
Tho Birmingham Rolling Mill Company
whose plant resumed last Monday, to-
night added 100 men to their force, max
Ing 1900 now at work. Both companies
have Il large amount Of orders on hand.
The strike at the Jefferson Coal and
Railway Company's minos was settled
last night by the agreement by the com.
pany not to reduce wages. Three hun
llred men aro involved. This was the only
mine in tho State where any wage trouble
existed,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
The kInrlYke Gold EieIdS

Are now attracting tho attention Of the
whole world, and the results of placer and
quartz mining are fully equal to tho find,
extraordinary inducements are being Of
f3ral to prospectors, practical miners and
investors.
BY next spring the gold fever will have
taken possession of thousands Of people,
and tho Western roads will have all they
can do to transport the fortune hunters
The Chicago, Milwaukee 81 St Paul
railway and its conn citing lines, offer the
best facilities for reaching the Alaska gold
regions.
For furthur information, address John
R. Pot. District Pass. Agent, Williams
D0rt Pu
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
Broke an Axle.

John Moreland had ono Ct the front
wheels Of his buggy. broken off by It's
catching in tho frog of the railway at Tenth
and Market streets on Saturday afternoon,
In turning out of the way of an approach.
Ing car. He had started to go to the camp
at Brandywine Summit and after putting
away his team he took up his basket and
started to walk to camp, regardless of the
extreme heat. Fortunately he was over.
taken by Mr.. Augustus Grove, who gavo
him seat in his carriage and conveyed
him to his journeys end, thus acting the
part OF the good samaritan.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
Only Six were Drowned.

London. Aus. 10. - Further details
have been received here Of the loss Of
the French steamer Vile de Malaga,
bound from Rouan, which was wraoked
of Attorney island, on the coast OF
Normandy. 1t was reported that the
captain apd 10 members of the crew
were missing. It now appears that only
six were drowned. The remainder
scrambled upon tho rocks and were
rescued with difficulty, after manI
hours by tugs. ,a44-.Si.--:;Hs.l .sssaals
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
Arrested on an Old Charge,

CHESTER, Aug. 15.-A big colored man
standing ut the corner of Fourth and Mar.
C.Toolc as man wanted at FELTON,. Del,
for committing an assault on Officer
Cooper Ct that place, more than q year ago.
He at first denied his identity, but later
admitted that he was Willard Salisbury.
The latter is said to have hurled cobble.
stone at Officer Cooper, whilo the latter
was arrcsting Saulsbury's brother, nearly
fracturing the officers skull, Salisbury
will he taken to Delaware tomorrow to
stand trial.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16

The bicyclists of this city were greatly
chagriancu on Saturday afternoon whoa
they learned that tho Police Commission
would not allow any more attempts to
break tho record.
\ This action on the part of tho authorities
became necessary on account of the COM
plants of people who use the Boulevard
for driving purposes. Even bicycliss wore
among tho comp!ainants because the
record breakers came down about the
time thcy started out for an evening rice.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16

Troy, N. Y. AUG. 16-The 2Sth an
nual meeting of the Army Of the Po-
tomac. to be held in this city next Fri
day and Saturday, will be an event of
more than usual Importance because
Of the presence of President Mckinley.
Vice President Hobart and Governor
Frank s. Black. The list Of organiza-
lions which Will participate in the pa
rade Is large, and the showing Of the
troops will be excellent. 1t Is probable
that there will be more than 5000 men
n line
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
Italians .Jubilant.

Rome. Aug. 16.-The news Of the re-
suit of the duel was received here with
the greatest enthusiasm. Crowds filled
the streets, cheering for the Count Of
Turin and the army, and calling upon
the bands in the public squares to play
the royal hymn. Many of the houses
are decorated with flags In honor Of the
result and all the newspapers have
issued special editions. giving the de-
tails of the encounter. Extra guards
have been mounted at the French en-
bassy and consulate. Congratulatory
kilograms are being showered upon the
members of the royal family from all
parts of Italy. and many have been re-
teived from abroad.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16

Cape May N. j., Aug. 15.-The fifteen
ton pleasure steamer Fleur do Lis, of Phila.
delphia, Captain Luptiker, with eighteen
excursionists, from Lewcs, Del, which
came to the steamboat landing last night,
sprang leak, and the pumps refused to
work.
She was run on shore to-day, and tho
passengers transferred 10 schooner Helen
Leaning, which took them back TO
LeWcs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
Clean as a parlOr.

FfVTl VHU SUS5CA ItCpuDTEcNHJ
II Secretary Frazer Of the State Board Of
Health wants pointer as to the senllatiaE
and cleanliness OF private residences and
their surroundings in country towns, ho
should inspect tho promises OF John Geen
on Albury avenue. Wo believe, from rer.
sonal inspection that, without u single z
coption, Mr. Green's property Is the ciean.
est best-kcpt spot in town. Even tLd hog
pen, that pcst.hole of Sussex villngo', Is
clean enough for a picnic party. OF course
1t take' work to produce such results, bus
tho gain in health and comfort moro than
count balances the labor expended.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
Her Burn Proved Fatal,

On Saturday croning Mrs, Annie Colbert
Of Philadelphia, died at the Homeopathic
Hospital from burns received on Wednos.
day night at tho Tioga Club House ut
Kline Station.
While coming down tho stairs at tho
club house she tripped and the jar caused
crisp from the waist to her head, Her re.
mains will be shipped to Philadelphia to-
day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
Dead in Her Father,S Pasture,

Bristol, VT, Aug. 16.-Dora L. Cush-
man. the 15-year-old daughter of DR..
A. J. Cushman, of Lincoln, was found
dead in a pasture near her fathers
house at daybreak by a searching party
which had been out all night. The girl
went blackberrying Saturday after
noon, and when she did not return
search was made. An autopsy will be
held to determine the cause Of death.
There are suspicious circumstances at
tending the death, and the disappear
ance of a young man from town is be-
Neved to have something to do with Il.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16

New York, Aug. 16.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Cullinor, otherwise known as Bessie.
Jackson. young woman who was
mystcriously burned on Sunday morn
ing in a West Thirty-third street
boarding house died yesterday from
her injuries. Mrs. Mary Ann Patter-
son, the boarding house mistress. who
was said to have thrown lighted
lamp at the woman, was held for a fur
ther examination. In her dying state.
ment to the coroner Mrs. Callinor de-
MED that Mrs. Patterson had caused
her injuries. and intimated that she
was accidentally set on fire by a cigar.
cite. Il
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
ship,ev Street In a Filthy Condition,

Tho streets of Wilmington, for the
million Of dollars which have been spent
on them, need littlo moro attention to
make them look prcsentablc. Luckily tho
rain came on Sunday and performed tho.
much needed work Of giving the streets q
good cleaning. Shiploy stroct boing but
ono square off of Market street, the princi.
pal street in our city, is in wretchod con.
dition and needs repairing or put in better
shape. There arc numerous merchants
doing business on this street. who feel
agrieved that the street does not present u
better appearance. If it was only free
from filth and dirt, 1t would pleasant for
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
Low Rates to Rehoboth and Ocean City

Tho Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad Company announces
one moro excursion to Rehoboth and
Ocean City-on August 20, 1897.
In order that families may avail them
selves of this opportunity for u full days
pleasure ut eithor of these popular resorts,
the rates have been so greatly reduced as
10 place the excur sion within tho means of
every one.
A special train will 5e run on tho sched.
ulo given below, and excursion tickets,
good only on tho special train in each di.
reciion. will be sold at rates quoted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16

Lebanon, Pa, Aug. 16. James
schooler was drowned Saturday night
ut Forney's dam, near this city. SCHOOL,
er and number of companions, all
iron workers, had two kegs of beer,
and were drinking hard. Some one
proposed swim. and Schooler dived
into the water. He called for help, but
his companions, thinking he was fool
ing, paid no attention to him, and he
sank and disappeared. The body was
not recovered until after midnight. He
was 90 years old, and married.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16

Premier's Slayer Court Mnrtatted.
Vargara, Spain. Aug. 16-Michel AM
giolllo, alias "Golli," was tried here
yesterday by court martial for the mur.
der of Senior Cenovas del Castillo at
the baths Of Santa Agueda on Aug. g.
The court consisted of lieutenant
colonel and six captains of artillery.
All the statements of AngIolillo were
submitted in writing The sentence of
the court martial will not be divulged
until it has been confirmed by the su-
preme council Of war.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
Will Build a Trolley Line,

A Brooklyn syndicate has purchased the
famous Delaware summer resort known
as Slaughter Beach, and will commence at
once making improvements thereon by
building new hotel and boardwalk two
miles long, and a telephone line to connect
Milford, will DO established. Arrange.
ments have been made to have trolley
limo run to connect with the d., NJ and V.
Railroad. The work on the road will
commence at an carly date.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
Anily to Your Feet,

Askew's Footinc speedy safo and re-
liable remedy for Weary, Achiag, Perspir-
ing, frosted, itching, smartins feet. sold
by Druggists everywhere or sent by mail.
Price l0c. Corns and bunions are quickly
cured with Askcw's Coca Corn Cure.
At Druggists price l01 Askew Company
Mfg Chemists, Sixth and Walnut streets.
Wilmir gt0n, Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
Post Office Burned.

Early yesterday morning the dwelling
used by Postmaster Talley at Holly Oak,
used as general store and post Office was
badly damaged by fro. A bucket brigade
worked encrgetically and succeeded in saw.
ing tho building from complete loss.
The damage is estimated at $500 and the
cause of the fire Is supposed to DO lamp
that eXnlulpl.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
Call for Trading Stamps.


Fully 40e) persons visited the cn!lp OF
tho Seventh Day Adventists In Longwoud
Grove yesterday. Interesting sermons
were preached by Eldors FRANKIE and I'm.
derwood. The latter preached at the frs t
service and chose his text from Matt. 10,
Is, "Whom say ye that I am"
Elders Kcslake and Horton preached In
thc afternoon and Elder Franko preached
at the evening service.
Tho Atlantic Conference was called to
order Mt 10 o'clock by President Jayne. -
Credentials wcre presented, commit tees
named and the Conference adjourned IN.
til 10 o uclock this morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16
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Free Treatment for One Week.

viii treat sores Of all kinds-Bunions.
Corns and Warts free for one week, be.
ginning August 18th. No cutting ALL
persons to bc trented at their homes; all
communications by mail, Wilmington
City Post Oilce. DR.. John Torbert,
Specialist
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-16

LAUREL DEL, Aug. 16.-Yester day
afternoon the dwelling and all tho out
buildings on tho farm Of William S.
Moore near this place woro totally de.
stroyed by fire. Those who were attend.
ing tho camp meeting in tho grove
thought Laurel was on fire. All tho con.
tents OF the large buildings wero destroy.
ed Tho loss will amount to several
thousand dollars