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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
THE BAY STATE GAS CASE.
Discontinued By r1utuai Agreement Be-
tweeA the Counsel for Both Sides.

The suit brought by Godfrey Morse and
others AGAINST the Bay State Gas Com
pany has been discontinued by agreement
of counsel. The suit involved over two
million dollars and was instituted by tho
holders of income bonds, which had been
issued about ten years ago. Tho holders
Of these bonds could not understand how
no interest had been paid. They accord
ingiy brought suit, and evidence was DO.
lug taken before Judge Dallas in Philadel-
phia. 20 show causa why the company's
looks should not be produced
The hunuhoders were represented in MI
the proceedings by James Fl. Hoffecker, Jr
and Anthony Higgins Of this city, Sam
uei h, Dickson. Philadelphia, B. L. Tower
aud Charles bartlett, of Boston.
The interests of the Bay State Gas COM
pany wera locked after by Senator Gray
aud H, Ii. Ward. of this city, and J. Ii.
Benton If Boston.
Tho case was vigorously fought, but yes
terday an agreement was reached between
council and discontinuance of tho suit was
entered last evening in the United Stutes
CourC this city by an order OF Judge Dallas.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
CARD BASKET.

Mis-. Laura Campbell, of Newark, was
in the city Yesterday
Cartain Philip Rey bold is seriously i'll at
his home up West street.
Miss elizabeth Bln,k ID visiting fr!cnds
at EiktoD.
Mrs George Edwards and Miss Julia
Nivrn has been the guests of friends here.
Mr. and Mrs William lnnis of Newark,
nrn visiting friends at lIhdystOnc.
Mrs Lol!is vito Of CAPTAIN L,liis, Of
Frederick, returned to her home yesterday
after visit to friends hero
Miss Bessie Burke Of Ches or, Will spend
tho Christina, holidays with relatives at
Elsmera.
Mrs, pechman and son Kari, have ro-
turned to Marcus Hook, after visit to
friends hers
JOSEPH Dunlap visited Delaware City
vest,rtlny to see his brother, Il. ID. Dunlap,
who Is ill.
John H. Trultt, Of Georgetown, was in
town yesterday
J. b. Book. Of Clayton, was In tho city
yesterday.
C. f. Freeman, Of Middlctown, visited
friends in This city yesterday.
Joseph j Hearn, Of Georgetown, and ].
II. Shunnahan of EnSton, Md, registered
at the Merritt House last night
Invitations are out for the marriage Of
Miss Bessie Hume. of Odessa and Mr.. Frod
REYNOLDS, of Blackbirl, 90 Thursday, Fec.
80 in ST PnnIs NJ, j. Church at Lcpsie.
The engagement Is announced OF Miss
Susie Lynch, to w. ii, Crcadick; and
Mis- Minnie Wndarll to J Norris Har-
ring,un, all Of Felton,.
Mr. ". f. Cole, postmaster of Leips io
pnd Miss Emma Thomas Of LaipSic will
be married. iii the NJ i. church on Dec. %,
Rev y. p. Pevolle will nillcinte.
Miss Lou Farra, Of this city, was visit
ing 'hn family Of the Rev. George 'romp.
kins Of Upland. when she receives! word
on Thursday that her brother, George d.
Farra, had been murdered Miss Tarra,
was terribly shocked by tho sal news, and
bidding her friends Hdicu ha,,ened to tho
iotn hgInu Of her bro'hnr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
THE GAS EXPLOSION.
Cooper's Intended Bride Paints When the
Sad News Is Told to Her.

Mrs. Eva Carey, Of Cheswold, who wns
to become Mrs. John j. Cooper on next
Thursday tainted when she heard tho
news of the awful death of her intended
husband. She was unconscious for fully
an hour. Tho young lady Is Frustrated
with grief. Cooper's family and friends
were making preparations for the coming
wedding when tho telegram from Collec.
tor Cooper announcethis death.
The newspaper men who have been In
the habit of riding on the elevator at the
Federal building felt the shock of young
Cooper's death. In addition to the sorrow
expressed over Cooper's death tho Federal
building employees regret their inability
to attend tho funeral rs il takes place TO-
morrow afternoon and there are no trains
down the Delaware road
When the remains Of the popular young
man reached Cheswold yesterday morn
ing there was large crowd OF his friends
awaiting
His funeral will take place on Monday
afternoon at o'clock. This will give tho
newspaper men and Federal employees u
chance to attend the funeral.
The following jury was empunneled by
Deputy Corones Chandler to inve .tigato
the cause OF his death: Chor!cs W. Whann,
J. Frank Carey, John Woodward, J. G.
Jackson, A. p. Stetser. William Wiley,
Warren C. Martin and Edward Myers.
The inquest will bo held probably on
Monday evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
Superior Court.

Superior Court after trnnSHcting consid-
craiJl" work. his afternoon adjourned nm
til Monday. January 3. when inc case If
Lcwis ". tho Wilmington city hallway
Company will b. tried
This morning William : lfllcs on tho
part OF tho sheriff tiiad an amended rD.
turn in the case Of Annie r. Johnson VS.,
til" Wilmington CITY Railway Company.
In the case Of Sarah T. Roberts VS..
Charles ShttcrHeld. certiaror,rd fram
Magistrate Fcryslson's Office at Middle
town, the Judgment Of tho court below
was affirmed. A rule to strike off judg-
Of hnti,fact on in the case Of NOshell vs.
| Lavender was continued until January 3
Wrts Of possession were granted in the
three cases Of the n,o Of Thomas Toy vs
| the Security Trust and Safe Deposit Com
panv. trustee.
A writ Of possession was granted in the
case of -aw"ll VS. John Ford.
In the case Of George Mrdill vs. Clement
| II. Cungdon augment on II rulo to show
Cause why nominal hail 4houId not be en-
| tered into by tho defendant. was ronLinu-
| cd until aftr" the holidays.
,, The court refused to grant n new trial
in !ho case OF Anton Wiholm VS. John
SPAIN.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED.

A very pleasant surprise party was ten
dered william Colt at his homo, No. ll25
West Front street. last evening. in honor
of his thirty ninth birthday. A handsome
rocking chair waH presented Mr.. Colt by
his friends The evening was spent ia
playing parlor games. Mr.. IL. Keen &C
compunied by W. J lsothrork rendered
several musical selections. At Il season.
able hour the guests were invited to the
dining hall whore II collation. WAS served.
Those present were: Miss Ada Rogers,
Mr.. and Mrs O. Numbers, Mr. ami Mrs.
Smith, AFR and Mrs. Bfonlbent, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. Colt, Mis- IS Nettie Rogers, Ella
Cnristy, Agnes Christy, Mary Smith,
Susie Massey. lizzie Craig, Mossrs. w. j.
Rothrock, Delaware Russell, A Craig,
Tom Grow, Harry Keen, Frank Numbers
Ernest Butter, Willie jones, Charlie, Sol
loway, Theodore simpson and number
of friends from Chester and Wost Chester.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
Greens are Plentiful.

Christmas greens are now plentiful
The large consignmcnhs are coming in
daily from Maryland, the Caro!ina8,
Georgia, Alabama, and tho lower part OF
this State The perfection Of the holly In
the different sections Of tho country varies
from season to season Tho best ms year
come. from Alabama. For florists and
those using large quantities it comes in
large crates. For the benefit of those who
want it in small quantities, particularly
for house decorations, tho florists have
adopted a new plan this season.
Selected sprays without earth or waste
ready for immediate delivery, are shipped
IN neat wooden boxes tho capacity of boxes
carrying from two to fifty pounds. Dur
Ing ihu whole of the Christmas season,
holly aud southern evergreens tlke prcce-
denoe ST all other plants iii decorations for
social entertainments.
The miStletoe Dough has hid It's place
for centuerics among tho Christmas green's
Like tho holly, tho REST this year comes
from Alabama, though Anne Arundel
County. Md. furnishes its share. Mist!e'
toe imported from England is occasionally
used, but the native plants, though Their
berries arc smaller, last SO much longer
that they arc generally preferred to tho
smaller ones. The gatherers of the Ameri.
can msletoc usually tind it growing upon
tho black gum trees. English mistletoo
is parasitic upon apple trees.
Christmas time is the harvest season for
the people living in tho country regions In
which ground pine, cedar and laurel are
abundant. The story Of the Christmas
z ,rland which hangs in the church or hall
would be interesting II traced back TO its
beginning. The crow-foot or ground pine,
of whi;h he brighter are made, grow in the
deep moist weeds Frequently the gather
ung Of 1t is turned into Il kind of merry
making
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18

$50 WEEKLY TO GIVE AWAY TOILET
SOAPS Samples free. Furshrn Co.. Cincinnati,
n dix IT,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18

Garages and doll coaches,
toy tables, chairs, rockers,
cradles, beds, hobby horses,
desks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
WANTS A WITNESS FEE.
c. X. Mac Donald Of Jolinstown Says the
County Owes Him S3.44

C * Macdonald of Johnstown, Pa ap.
pearcr before D'Du'y Clerk Of the Peace
Junvicr this morning and asked for wit
ness fec of $34l, which he says the county
has owed him since 1857.
Mr. Macdonald says he was witne s in
the case of tho Safe VS.. Joseph W. Pratt
who was arrested April 20, 1867, for the
murder of Joshua Pussy Smith.
Pratt was not convicted however, the
jury ncqnitting him, the evidence prodnc.
Cd proving that the accused was of UNI
sound mind. The record of the court
shows hat Mr.. Macdonald wasu witness,
but tlore is no record Of his attendance at
that term Of court.
Clerk Janvier had no authority to pay
Mr. Macdonald and referred him to the
Levy court, which body will no1 pay the
claim. il aid, unless the court and At
tnrnpy General White make the lecommen.
Cation. Tho only excuse Mr.. Macdonald
offered for not calling for tie fee until after
thirty years elapsed was that he had not
beep in Wilmington since the trial
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
Horse Gave the Alarm,

Oxford, Pa, Dec. l7.-John McCauley,
of Fulton House, Lancaster County was
waylaid By masked men while on his way
70 Quarryvile last night. He bad driven
about five miles from home, when, on a
lonely pary Of tho road, two men Esprang
ou3 and caught his horse. McCauley
alighted, In the hope of driving the high.
waymen off. They at once showed fight.
and beating McCauley into insensiblity,
took $50 from his pockets and decamped,
leaving him lying on the road, where ho
was found by his sons, badly used up by
tho Boating. During the attack on Nc
Caulcy his horse wandered away, and its
final arrival at his home was the signal for
tho search Instituted by the sons.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
THE LAURADA RELEASED.
Upon Payment Of All Costs and Furnishing
Of a $4,000 Bond the Filibustee
Is Free.

Before Judge Bradford in the United
States Court o.day, Herbert II. Ward
motioned for final order for the release
of the steamer Laurada. The costs for
wharfage and watchman's fees amounted
to nearly 90 700. The steamer has Deen
tied up. Mt the wharf of tho Harlan & Hol'
lingsworth Company since March 30 last.
Tho amount of the claims for expenses was
paid into the Treasury Of the courtand VIII
be paid out by an oidor of the court
Before such ali order is issued tho own
ers OF Tho Luurada are to bu notified as the
claim is made that the charges for wharf
age arc excessive.
The bond of the American Surety Com,
pany was approved Of blythe United States
Attorney General, Counsel for tho Laur"
ada owners and for claimants against the
steamship consulted concerning the word.
ing of the bond, and the nnai order was
made
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18

We arc authorized by Dr.. Henry w.
Morrow to say that tho Muco-Solvent
Company of Chicago have sent to him sew.
erni bot les of their unfaiiing diphtheria
euro for free distribution to physicians or
those who have that disease in their fam.
lily. 1t is said to be Il sure cure and has
done wonders in the Western states where
It is bettor known.
The General manager Of the Muco-Sal-
vent Company, being m old friend of DIR.
Morrow, consigned this medicine to him
to have its merits known here As the
Doctor is chemist and MOI u medical
practitioner he has decided to thus dispos,
Of the medicine to those needing It and
who will write, not call for 1t. DR.. Nor
row has no intort,t in it whatsoever DO
You'd distributing it u, requested.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
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Wheel Takers Chew Gum.

West Chester, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE 100
employees of Hopes Brothers & Darling
tors Wheel Works. at this place. were in
anything but IA pleasant frame Of mind to.
day. on order having just beon put into cf-
feet that hereafter they shall not chew to-
bncco while at work In that establishments
Tho order was the outcome of objection
on tho part OF insurance men to tho lis 8
of wooden cuspilors.
When tho men went to work this morn
ing instead Of their pockets containing
a plug of tobacco, each one carried q libsr.
al supply of chewing gum
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
Novel Christmas Gifts,

70 make home beautiful, fragrant
CHEEKY and delightful, select presents from
the large variety of flower bulbs supplied
by J. Jerome Smith at his flour, feed and
seed store, Fourth and Shipley streets.
the Gala lily black and little gem Gala,
frecsla, crocus, chinese sacred lily, Roman
and double hyacirths, tulips, Easter lilies
japonics, etc. lie sells also the hygenio
cereals whieh will mako tho folks at home
healthy and therefore happy. Hence to oil
"A Merry Christmas and Happy New
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
THE Rise of Richard Croker"

VIII appear in The Sunday Star tomor-
row. 1t is an analysis of great poll
tirlan, dealing in the personality of tho
great Tnmmany chief, telling of whit
he has accomplished, his turbulent ca.
rcrr from unknown poverty 10 great rich
es and power and giving n graphic and
picturesque view of Il unique specimen
of American citizen. Everybody will
want 10 read it. The Star tomorrow will
contain sixteen pages.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
Arch Mason OfiiCcrS.


Tho tweniy-ninth annual Cnmmunira-
ton of St. johns Chapter, Royal Arch
Masons, was held in Masonic Temple last
evening md the 20 officers elected high
priest Joseph Stuart; king, Harry W.
Lowe; scribe, William II. Guthrie; captain
OF tho host. J. H. hiiei principal sujourn~
or. Thomas G. Pennington; treasurer, }.
Jackson Peircs; secretary, William Mar
shall.
Grand High Priest, V. v Harrison on
behalf of the chapter presented the reir-
Ing High Priest, Charles Mclntira with Il
handsome Past High Priests Jewel.
After tho meeting refreshments were
served and remarks mau5 bya number OF
members.
The banquet hall presented scene of
beautiful decoration and electric dis play.
Special talent for the occn4iOn was sccur-
ed through the courtesy Of MIR. WIN. l..
Dockstador and their skc'che, Of Inirth
md song were highly.aDp.eciatcd. The
artists wero steve Jcnnigs, Th0s Ii Higgins
md Geo w, Leslie
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
Mr.. Ardcrson's Death.

Stnnsbury Murray Jr., 1o4 East Front
street yesterday in speaking Of The death
of Thomas Anderson who was buried on
Thursday, said that brother Moore con.
Quoted the service iinprossively The sing.
ing was fine; he also said lliatin the death
Of Mr.. Anderson loving wife and an
honorable son were left and Burnside An.
derson and William Sharper are the only
men Mr., Murray know who have tho gen.
cral acknowledgement Of Robert Graves
style Of cooking and could therefore have
been the only successful successor OF that
man, after having SO many years of e1-
porlonce with him. Mr.. Murray spoke
without fear of contradiction. Mr.. Muir
rays experience of 30years with Mr.. G.
places him In aposition to know whereof
he speaks
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
The FARRA MURDER,
Charles Thorn the Suspected 'luriercr
still at Large

Clue after clue is being followed by tho
authorities with the hope Of capturing
Charles Thorn the alleged murderer OF
George y, Fdrra. But mp to the present.
til" hunt has hnrn unavailable.
The State Detectives hnvn hAen going
pear all the timo since the brutal mur,lor
was reported to them
Officers MaIonoy and Shields arrested q
sueport yesterday afternoon. but he WAS
not Thorn.
The reports from Smyrna that Thorn
had friends there were ErNnndrss
Tho detectives are runnins down other
clues to day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18

Mrs Win 4. Tull, VIII" has hoen In tho
Methodist Episcopal Hospital in Philndel-
phin has improved very much during the
past week. and should the marked i'm
uruvelnrnt rnnlinuo she will be nblo TO
return homo in u lew days. This report Is
very gratifying to her numerous friends;
Mrs. fun speaks in the highest terms of
the hospital, both of tho attending physi-
clans aud nurses and tho physicians speak
OF her as exhibiting groaJ patience and
fOrtitudo.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
Hanover Schools Anniversary.

Tho eighty third anniversary Of tho
II mover Presbyterian school will be oh.
served Tomorrow evening The Grcas!on
was to have bccn celebrated last Tue, day
evening but the Indictment wuuthrr pre-.
vented The program ,ist. If singing
by the school, rcCitutlons By individual
mHmbC and addresses hy prominent : h..
bath school workers. Tho public is in
yltpd,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
MARRIAGES..

HAYDEN-DAIRD- Thursday. Dec.
IT, AZ the residence Of the brides brother
John Baird, 224 East Seventh street, by
the Rev. Martin b. Dunlap Michael
James Hayden and Sarah Baird.
T-TAYLOR-Atthe residence
of the brides parents Rockford avenue
and West 18th street, on December 10th,
1897, by Rev. Francis. Gordon Merrill.
Frank Nnnsant and Miss Bertha Taylor
both Of Wilmington, Del
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18

Sunshine Circle of Kings Daughters Is
actively engaged in getting ready to trim
the Christmas tree, which will bh located
In the city hall for tha benefit Of the poor
children OF tho city. every boy admitted
will receive horn and every girl n doll.
Chief Justice Lore will address the chi.
drcn and the gifts Will be distributed af.
Lcrward.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18

In addition to his usual lines of sGurni
tura In great variety, !mwls Il. Ahair. 2f
Market street, ha, ncOmp!etn limo OF toys
for holiday presents such rs baby cnrri-
ages, rockers, sofas, ba.isJeads, writing
desks. tables express wagons high chairs,
etc, too numerous to mention. liiIpriceS
for every thing he sells are always moder-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18

'AIy husband had two cancers taken
from his face, ana another was coming ON
his lip. llo took two hDtt!ci of BurdocIi
Blood Biiters and It di-upprned. He is
completely we'll Mrs Win k!lby,
Axiom Erie Co y Y.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
INSPECTED TIE n. &. D.
Assistant Inspector General Boyd lnsrects
the Companies In This City.

Companies A, G, f, and X were in
epecte,i last evening Al this First Regiment
Armo,y by Assistant Inspector General
Evan g. Boyd.
Il rho field and staff officers and the non.
administered officers were highly COM
piimsnted by the Inspector. Considerable
Improvement was noticed in the drum
corps.
About 90 soldiers were inspected by,
Colonel Boyd, Colonel Wickersham and
Lieutenant Colonel Stevenson, The men
were complinonted for their bright ap'
peurance aud good drilling.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18

Rev. d f. Vlshanuli IL native Bulgaria,
will speak in tho NJ 4. Church Nc Christ
lana next Sunday, both morning and eve
ming, and Mt Salem in the afternoon ii -
10 o'clock. He will appear in native eos
tune, singing in his native language
and describe his conversion to christianity.
Market street bridge is now being oper-
ated by 3tcam power.
III Puhnnix Fire Cumpany's new tele.
phone No. la6l can bY used only in Case
tho ambulance Is needed.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Irons will take
p'nro this afternoon.
Anna Hopkins, near West Grove, Pa.
fell dawn stars and WAS badly hurt.
Slight chance Of recovery.
The Home Missionary Society of We It
Church have packed a box with clothes
and other wearing apparal and shipped It
~ Rev. MIR. Mny OF Kansas City, Mo.
Christmas, New York and phindrlrhin
Sunday Newspaper, McEvtlly lO7 West
Second "trcets.
Wanted an eaucated boy 1910 IS can get
g. the first two weeks, 50 the second. Il
the third, CJul month NJ 10 learn tho
Publishing business: & 10 second year Al
dress In Y ur own handwriting Publish.
err this Jilico
AlDnHn Duyis viii nddres, the Y NC \.
meeting tomorrow afternoon.
y The Roy, Miles J. Mcalanus L. noguiat-
ing with the state pre- idcnt Jf the \ .. II
Of Maryland with u viow If establishing
lran@H o! that order u, GIluna, Md.
A meeting of the w. {. T. L was held
yesterday attrrnnun Reports from the
rcnding-room and other committees were
read and aiCp'rd.
The b ,Nnjo Tee Athletic Cub has, post
ppn d iiS masquerade bal! until next Wed
Des Ia? evening on a"vunnt Of rain.
Mrs J. C. Susso, ct 30 3pG French
street, Is very III. MIR. and Mrs :':sssn re-
comfy celebrated tho golden anniversary
Of their weldimg
The Dra;grjo OF tho Messiah" will ho
given In Delaware Avenue Baptist Clutch
OH December ., and TO Decemhcc =! rs
first announced.
Tie Rev +. A, MrCUrdy, D. D., will
address Tie SCHOLARS Of the Arthur Grim
shaw Grammar SUnus | on Thursday alter.
noon.
Dr. Honeywell makes and guarantees
the best set of trr'A e." -.
Special confirm, Oh will be hnll by
Bishop Co!CmanUt Ola Sw1.!es Church
Tomorrow morning.
Sunday breakfast Mission The meet.
Ing to night Will be IN lAtrg, Of the Hcv
Charlie rilH.AunS. Til; iEr' ing i, bella
for Christian workers that 1heY may be
eliLlei and sta"n,thcncl for tie wor X,
Charles MCklig viii speak Sunday morn
Ing at ) - u'clUrI; and GeurEe NJ. Dough-
erty at 10 in the ev ming. A Ircn lunch
will hu given at each Of these Sabbath
meetings.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
A Farmers rlislinp,

farmer named s Love from near
Newark, had his no,c cut completely in
two by II hntchnt which slippcl from tho
hand Of another farmer whose mama could
not learned. l. happened in the g'uiu
market an west ith street
DR.. frruk loop Smith, who drcsso1 tho
wound was Obliged to take ten slit he. to
hold the parts in opposition
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
Closing Quotations,
A EigS0n.

Andrew Gray Murray, of Philadelphia
the adopted son of 5 nnsbury Murray, Jr,
was in this ci y YESTERDAY and was plpas.
antly entertained by Mr. Murray. Tho
adopted boy is rather large fer his age,
tipping t he scales at 2Oi pounds. Tho go
Mai father weighs 2T
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18

The lIOmh CUti on Esohange Company,
whose advertisement appears elsewhere.
has thousands Of appropriate Christmas
gifts which will he exchanged for rod stlr
coupons.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
CI1ristered HE TRACK.

The Fr"nlship Fire Company chrstcn-
cd tho Phoenix Company's new truck at
tho Federal bnildin@ fra Thursday even
ing After tho blaze the Friendship boys
were entertained in tho hospitnhle manner
common among thu city's fire fighters,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18
Excellent Holiday LuSuries.

John p. Allmoud and Co. will open on
Monday Whitman's candies and cunfoc.
,ions in /. 3. 3 and pound boxes. Fresh;
direct from factory. Also table ralsins,
pa ner shell almonds. etc.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-18

Ox-tnil soup tonight at p. A. Fagan's
S1rrcl Horse Hotel, M. lO4 West Trout
street,