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The sun., 1897-12-09
TRAIN WRECKED At ELkTON
South Bound Freight Crashes Into
a Train on the P. W. & B.
NO LIVES SACRIFICED. D.
Carclessness OF an Operator Was Re-
spOnsible.--- Cars and
an Engine Destroyed.

About . o'clock Yesterday morning 8
wreck occurred on the p, W. 4 b. rail.
road at Elkton. Md.
Twelve oox cars and a caboose were
smashed to kindling wood and an engine
was ditched.
Nobody was injured except the engin
ecr Of the wrecked train. He was some
what bruised and his face was badly
scratched. He and the fireman jumped
when they saw that the crash was inevi.
table and thereby saved their lives.
A blunder on the part of James Nolan
was the cause of the crash. Nolan was
in charge Of the signal tower and he gave
the wrong signal to the engineer of the
incoming train.
A way freight which had just arrived
was standing on the track the engine
having been uncoupled and taken up the
track for water. Into these cars the
tram rushed at terlft1c speed as the Ell.
gineer had received clear track.
The engineer put on full steam and had
passed the signal pole before Nolan dis.
covered his blunder. The southdound
train crashed into the standing freight
cars, telescoping them.
Before the trains went together the en-
gineer and fireman jumped, saving their
lives.
The hot cindcrs set fire to the freight
cars, and an a'arNl was sent in to Elkton
and the fire company responded, render
ing valuable service. The wrecking
crew from Wilmington arrived and
cleared up the debris.
For five hours the tracks were blocked
and trains were run from this city to
Elliton on the B. & o. tracks
James White, who is in charge OF the
tower at Elkton, and Nolan were before
Superintendent Barnard Yesterday morn
ing and it is said that Nolan admitted
his mistake
The sun., 1897-12-09
10 STOP CAKE WALK"
Council NfDOver Decides 10 Prohibit
;hc Famous Negro Dance.

Specia! to THE S,N.
DovER Del, Dec. S.---The colorcd folk
of this old town are greatly agitated,
greatly grieved; in fact, they are heart
broken. They are lamcnting the death
of their traditional "cake- walk dance.
At last nights session of Town Council,
complaints were read from people resid-
ing in the vicinity of Culbrcth Hall,
which has long been favorite
retreat OF Dovers elite persons OF color.
These complaints were levelled against
the cake walks, which have made the
old hall ring for several years. The
complainants said the cake walks were
a nuisance and direct cause of the dis
turbance of the slumbers of residents in
that locality.
The Council discussed the complaints,
finally agreeing with them, and issuing
instructions to have the cake
walks discontinued. Glove contests
which have taken place in the hall Tor
several years will also be stopped by
Councils order.
The cake walks at Culbreth Hall have
been the immediate cause of more than
one stabbing affray. Colored folk from
Smyrna have been in the habit of giving
the walks and OF course there
was always rivalry Between the visitors
and the local dancers.
1t is probable now that the colored
folk who will not allow the "cake-
walk" dance to die in Dover, will erect
a dance hall outside the town limits.
The Smyrna terpischoreans are greatly
elated over the councils action.
The sun., 1897-12-09
B.ildcd by Il "Catty."

Mrs. james Kelly, of No. G23 West
Seventh street, was the victim of a
peculiar and very serious accident on
Monday afternoon. She was struck in
the eye by a 'catty,' Il sharp pointed
piece Of wood, which is used in Il game
of the same name. She is under the care
OF DIR. Springer and it is feared she will
lose the sight of the eye. She has been
advised by Dr. Springer to see special
ist. The boy who drove the missile is
known, but has not been seen since the
accident.
The sun., 1897-12-09
MANY NOTED SPEAKERS.
Kent County Teachers Institute Nd
dressed by Able Takers.


Special to TIE Sun.
SMYRNA, Dec. 8 The tive myth +,
;lnmlal meeting Of the Kent Count,
Teachers Institute convened this morn
ing in the Opera House. and will be il
session until Saturday.
The town is overrln with visitors
every hotel is filled and many private
families are accommodating the visitin.
teachers. Nearly every teacher in tn,
county is present. No expense has beer
spared to make the institute a success
and Superintendent Tinda1e is much
pleased with it.
After prayer by Rev. J. L. Estlin, or.
ganization was effected by making Supt.
c. c. Tindal president and c. +. Frear,
,Jr., Of Camden, secretary. Supt. Tindal
introduced the first speaker, Emerson T..
White, L. L. D., of Ohio. His subject
was "Principles and Methods" and dur
ing his able discourse he said that the
three fundamental ends in teaching were
knowledge, power and skill. Expert
menting in the school room,' said DR..
White, "without definite end in view
is a crime"
DR.. NJ. g. Brumbaugh followed with
Il talk on English Literature and the
morning session closed at 1915 o'clock.
AT the afternoon session DR.. Brumbaugh
addressed the institute on "OId Greek
Schools DR.. White resumed his talk
and in speaking Of synthetic power said
that it must come by synthetic activity.
The speaker was loudly applauded.
This evening the Opera House was
crowded to hear the lecture on Abra-
ham Lincoln delivered by Van Henry
Watterson, editor Of the Louisville
Courier, many coming from a distance
to hear the gifted Kentucky statesman.
On the stage were seated ex-Chancellor
James L. Walcott, Secretary of State
James Hughes, Hon. B. A. Ilazcll, Hon.
Wilson T. Covcnder, Hon. John Hawk
ms, Jr., Frank Wild> and several other
noted politicians. Before the address
Mr.. Gilderslievc, OF Philadelphia. sang
two solos.
EN-C Chanccllor Walcott in iew-choscn
remarks introduced the noted Southern
orator who for more than an hour held
the rapt attention by his matchcss
oratory.
The sun., 1897-12-09

For tie information OF the public gen
orally.
For the information OF that gang o.
seven who planned and worked tie
robbery OF the First National Bank, o.
Dover.
Here is one man who is willing tC
stand for the truth. Read his opinion
of the persecution of William n. Boggs
and see that the truth Of the whole.
sale bank cmbczzlemcnI is known
Caleb Boggs is an own cousin OF vii.
liam n. Boggs and he publishes to the
world the fact that the family are &C.
quaintcd with the manner in which the
"gang of seven" worked the paying
telIer's ruin, and that notwithstanding
all comments to the contrary by those
who would fain hide the nefarious work
u of certain men in high life, such is the
Y truth.
"Some of the members of the gang had
u much rather stand trial before Il Dc.a-
\ ware court for murder in the first degree
h than to be exposed for robbing bank.
" The enormity Of the infamous outrage
Sperpetrated by "thc seven" is here COM
4 pared to murder. The state of affairs
could not be more forcibly brought out
8than in Caleb Boggs statement.
s% William N. Boggs' kinsman says that
\ the absent teller had every reason to be-
sglieve that justice would not be meeted
Aout to him.
Bess How little mercy was shown the man
Who was compelled to sacrifice his name,
wing his family to disgrace, and absent
1mself from his native country, for the
N fection of his masters in crime.
4 7illiam N. Boggs' will return some
z nv and he himself will tell, but in the
,SIfHantime the conscienccs of those VINO
iH9tigated his downfall will live in
sSyspTtnre.
gss What will become of them when he
! dos return.
The sun., 1897-12-09
Accident to Light Plant,

SMYRNA, Dec. S.-.-Anothcr accident to
the electric light plant More effects OF
incompetent management lately oustcd
fUm control.
A break in the machinery tonight was
caused by splitting of the betting on the
large dynamo and the lights throughout
the entire city were out for over half an
hour. Finally the small dynamo was
started and will be used for the night.
The complaint overthc poor service is
general and many threats to take ont the
lights are being made by the leading
business men.
The sun., 1897-12-09
ST. STEPHENS BAZAAR.
Many People Attended 1t at Pyle.
Cycle Academy Last Night.

At Pylcs Cycle Academy last night
st. Stephens Lutheran Church opened q
bazaar, which was attended by many
people. II will be continued tonight
and to- morrow night.
The booths are arranged very altisti-
caly and present Il pretty appearance.
The different departments are grocery
table, Mrs. Frederick Sunday school
fancy table, Miss Dichl and Miss Julia
stcinickcn lemonade, Miss Emma
Peppcrman cake table, Mrs. Oberly ;
cafe, Mrs. p. j. Isaac: apron table,
Mis-. Burkctt and Mrs. George Huber ;
candy and paper goods, the choir; ice
cream, Miss Louise Wilhelm ladies aid
fancy table, Miss Iarzel doll table,
Mrs. Albert Bucher and Mrs. Frederick
Mammelle /; Luther League table, Mrs.
Sheel and Miss Jennie Etzel. Tonight
there will be musical program.
The sun., 1897-12-09
JOHN Lyons to Wed.

John Lyons, OF Rockland is Il happy
man. Six weeks ago Lyons opened 4
package Of smoking tobacco which he
bought in Wilmington. In the package
was card bearing the name Of Louise
Mcintyre, the young woman who packed
the package at Louisville, Kentucky.
On the card was note stating that the
man who received the package could
communicate with her and marry her if
he wanted to. Lyons replied yesterday
and expects the woman here in few
days, when they will be married in n
local church.
The sun., 1897-12-09
THIS OVER HIS SIGNATURE.
VIM. N. Boggs' Kinsman rpholds
the Truth.
BOGdS RUINED BY SCHEMERS.
Letter Received From Caleb BOg@gs lf
Which He Tells the World
the Truth Is Known.
CHESWOLD, Del, Dec. =.

CHESWOLD, Del. Dec. =.
Mr.. Editor.---After reading the
interesting article in your issue of
the 9th inst, in relation to William
N. Boggs, l want to say for the in
formation of your readers and the
public generally, and most es-
pecially for that gang of seven
referred to, who planned and
worked the robbery of the First
National Bank of Dover, that
when w. N. BOggs realized his
situation, he was well aware that
his only alternative was to be
scape-goat for the whole gang;
he knew too that some of the
members of the gang had much
rather stand trial before Della
ware court for murder in the first
degree than to be exposed for
robbing the bank and having
every reason to believe that JUS
tice would not be metcd out either
to himself or to the scOun'lrels
whom he had aided in the rob-
berry, by Il court or jury unbiased
by political corruption, nc fled the
country. Though the gang may
be trembling in their boots, he is
not coming back for awhile yet, he
is doing well enough where he is.
and he is clear OF the gang that
brought about his ruin. Though
if it was certain that he and the
gang would be sure of justice at
the hands Of IL nonpartisan jury,
he would return and receive his
lust punishment, and all the mcm-
bers of the Bogss family would
be ready to advise him to do SO.
But while he has it in his power to
torture the cOnsciences of those
who lead him on to ruin. he is not
going to return yet awhile.
CALEB BOGGS.
The sun., 1897-12-09
Lively Scenes at H. & H,

The Harlan 4 Hollingsworth Co. re-
ceived an order last Saturday for new
tug to be constructed for the p. & K.
Railroad. The boiler tubes for the tor
pedo boat which is being built at the
yards arrived yesterday and the work of
finishing it and Mr.. Gould's yacht
"Angler' is being rapidly pushed for
ward The Standard Oil Co.'s tug Atlas,
which has been undergoing repairs ut
the yards, returned to service yesterday.
The sun., 1897-12-09
Arrived on The TeulOnil..

SSEsS9AlNEw YoRK, Dec. So. Pierpont Nor
IN and Walter S. Burns, Il son OF his
Eke partner, who recently died in Lon
/ bn, arrived this afternoon on the Tcu-
bnic from Liverpool. Burns body was
s0Aso aboard. Eleven sacks OF mail from
Bombay were removed from the Teu-
Itonic at the quarantine for disinfcction
The sun., 1897-12-09
A MILLION IN INSURANCE.
George W. Vanderbilt Takes Out Tho
Target Policy Ever Issued.

New YORK, Dec. S.-George W. VAN
derbilt sailed today for Europe to en-
counter the pcrils Of Il globe trotter, but
before going he took ont Il policy for
1000, 900 in the Mutual Life Insurance
Company, Of New York, the largest pol
icy ever issued by any company in the
world.
The policy is IL straight life with Il
twenty year distribution period and the
annual premium is S35, 900
Mr.. Vanderbilt is now enjoying excel
Lent health. He proposes to hunt tigers
as he passes through India.
The sun., 1897-12-09
British Ship Lost.

HALIFAX, Dec. S.--Thcre is a startling
rlmor ahoat here which is not confirmed.
that British troops on board the British
ship Avoca, from Jamaica for Cape Town
had fouhdered. She had a thousand
troops on board. Before sailing she was
docked and cleaned.
The sun., 1897-12-09
Stole From The Dead.

h Worthwhile, LONG ISLAND Cry, Dec.S-
Marked ribbons stolen from floral pieces
In the cemetery were recognized today
upon the dresses of several young
women. Some sensational arrests will
be made.
The sun., 1897-12-09
THE DOVER. MILFORD NOT SOLD
Former Governor Watson Denies the
RepOrt..--He is One of the In.
cOrl,OratOl's

An account of the sale Of the franchise
for the Dover-MiIford electric railway,
which was published yesterday in one
of the afternoon papers was some what
premature. Ex-Governor Watson who
is one of ithe incorporators of the road
said yesterday that there had been no
sale of the franchise to his knowledge.
The report probably arose from the
fact that an agent Of the capitalists who
have planned to secure control of the
electric roads in this State have been
making inquiries.
1t is only matter OF time, but the
deal has not been consummated yet
The sun., 1897-12-09
THE LAURADA CASE.
The United States Court Takes Up
Weinert's Objection tot the Release.

Wcinert's Objection to he Release.
Judge Bradford, sitting in the United
States Circuit Court this morning, and
ex-senator Anthony Higgins, represent
ing William II. Weincrt, OF Philadel-
phia, who holds mortgage against the
steamer Lauado, made application to
withdraw the consent of Mr.. Weincrt
to the order OF September 8, 1897, grant
ing leave to releaseId,e boat on u $4,000
bond and payment Of costs. No objec-
ton was offered at the time and the I'M
derstanding was that when the order
was named, it should be operative only
when all parties interested were satis-
fed. Mr.. Weinert's claim amounts to
81, 7,45s52.
| The representative Of the owners Of the
Laurada, II. II. Ward, made objection to
the petition.
In speaking in support Of his petition,
Mr.. Higgins expressed the belief that the
government by releasing the boat on
such bond might prejudice the right Of
such petition. He feared that such a
discharge might release the boat from
any lien, either in common law or in
admiralty.
1t was contended by Mr.. Ward that
the question at issue was whether Mr..
Weinert had any standing in the court;
that if he had no standing he had no
right to withdraw consent to the opera
ton OF the order. He quoted authority
to show that a mortgage, as such is in
common law a lien holder and therefore,
had no standing in the court: Ii the
petitioner had no standing in the court,
he said it shows that nothing done by
the court can prejudice Mr.. Weinerts
lein, and that the bond will stand for
the boat, and any right the petitioner
had in the boat he would have in the
b md.
The mortgage OF William W. Kerr,
who was interested in the Lauroda, to
George Lodge the assignment of the
mortgage by Mr.. Lodge to William W.
Weinert, dated Nov. u, 1896, and the
certificate of John J. Nolan, owner Of
the Laurada acknowledging that he had
received notice OF the assignment OF the
mortgage.
When put on the stand Mr.. Wcincrt,
who is commission merchant, said he
had originally given his consent to the
release OF the Laurada upon it being
represented to him by John D. Hart that
the boat was to be put in service, with
view Of paying off the claims held by
himself and others.
lie said he transacted h'isincss with
the Inura;a through N'r. Hart for nine
months prior to December -, 1896 Mr.
Wcincrt produced his books to show the
amount Of his claim, $7,45S.52. Mr..
Hart, he said, had been importing
bananas and he had been selling them
for Mr. Hart. lie said he took the
mortgage to secure the account. Mr..
Wcincrt was cross examined by Mr..
Ward. At 80 o'clock tho court took
recess for dinner
The phiIadc!phians who were present
at the morning session were Mr.. Kerr,
George Lodge, Horace L. Cheyncy and
others.
In the afternoon Captain J. d. Hart
was put upon the stand and cross OK
amincd.
Judge Bradford reserved his decision.
The sun., 1897-12-09
Has Eleven Months to Live.

PITTsBrRG, Dec. s.-phiIip Hit,
negro murderer, didn't hang to-day as
expected. A writ of error taken out by
his attorneys stayed the execution till
after October 1st, 1898, when writ is re-
turnable.
The sun., 1897-12-09
Gale Along Pacific Coast.

SAN Francisco, Dec. S.-A heavy
southeast gale prevails along the coast.
Several vessels are reported missing.
The sun., 1897-12-09

John d. Fishman and wife, art on
their way to Boston. Mr.. Fishman has
secnred position with Arton Il Co., in
that city.
The sun., 1897-12-09

Overture, Festival, {. Latann
Dance, Characteristic, La Glzellc,
Thco. BcndiN
Cornet Solo, Fantasia, Columbia,
7. II. Robinson
Mr.. John d. Taylor.
Concert Waltz, Anthem Chr Bach
Saxaphone Solo, Evening Star, r. Wagner
Mr.. Fred Kaiser
Grand Selection from the Opera Faust,
CT. GOunOd
PART II.
Overture, Semiramide, Rossini
Trombone Solo, Fantasia, the Signal,
f. Brooks
Mr.. John Frish.
Dance Characteristic, Cocoanut,
A. Herman
Popular Songs, A Pleasant Evening,
+. Boyer
Clarinette and Flute Duet, the Butterfly,
Bendix
John Gplla and Peter Fleming.
Grand March, Fest, Ch. Bach
The sun., 1897-12-09
He Frightened the Teacher.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Dec. San H.
year-old boy named Frederick Allen, liv-
ing in Frecton, was indicted by the grand
jury today for frightening his school
teacher with a mouse He was held in
5000 bail.
As his parents were unable to furnish
the amount, the little fellow was sent to
prison.
In contrast, the same jury neglected to
indict Adam Forsythe, who killed Fred
Baker with stone Il month ago.
The sun., 1897-12-09
Grand Concert at German Hall.

The Opera House Orchestra gave Il
grand instrumental concert, for the ben
fit of New lions Lutheran church, at
German Hall, last night The hall was
crowded to its utmost capacity. The
following program was rendered.
The sun., 1897-12-09
Wilmington Is. G. Pool Tournament

The pool tournament started last even
ing for the winter season at the rooms Ct
the Wilmington Bicycle Club, which
promises to afford delightful amusement
i,r the members, as handsome prizes arc
to be awarded to first. second and third
winners. There was four games played
and were closely contested, and scored in
the following order:
George Dunbar. 81 II. Il. Williams,
II ; Wilkinson strayhorn, - +. G.
Llenroc, 81 II. II. Williams, 6S; W. &.
lawson, 90; G. W. Moody, ST. Rel
crrcs, William KRIS and William
Richards.
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fl00d'S
SarsapariIla..
Hoods Pills take, easy to opsrsts.' &c.

The Lafayette Gazette came
to us last week, greatly improved
and brighter than ever before.
The Gezette is now six column
folio, all home print, and its CO.
lumns filled with home news; it is
one of the best and brightest pa
pers in the state, and deserves the
full patronage of the people OF
Lafayette. The Messenger con-
graduate you Homer.
Congressman Broussard is &C
lively at work, and making every
effort to secure data, and the as
sistance of the people of the Teche
region to help him make a fight
for an appropriation for the i'm
provement of the upper Teche.
This is a matter that concern and
interest the people of that impor-
tant stream from one end to the
other. Such work necessitate the
expenditure of some money, and
the only way to force a just con-
tribution to the expense, and is
by the authorities along the Teche
to take the matter in hand, that is
let each parish make their part OF
the work and it will come easy on
all. If personal subscription Is
depended on, the expense and Ia
Dor will fall upon only few who
may not be willing to give their
time, and besides their money for
the good of the public in general.
The proper and best way is to
have the parishes take hold OF the
matter.
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SUCCESSION SALE.
In the matter of the Succession OF
AMEDE POLEYNARD.
10Th Judicial District Court:
Probate Docket No 1929.
State of Louisiana, Parish OF st. Martin

By virtue OF an order and commits
sion. from the Honorable Nineteenth Ju-
dicial District Court of the State OF Lou
isiana. in and for the Parish OF st. Mar
tin, and to me directed l will Offer Tor
sale and will sell or cause to be sold BY
any duly authorized and qualified ofhcer
at public auction on the premises. to the
last and highest bidder in the Town OF
st. Martinville, La; after due public ad-
yertisement during the time and IN the
manner required by law for Cash. the
herein after described town lot belong.
ing to said succession. for not less than
fifty dollars; which said sale will begin
at ten o'clock q. NJ, on
TUESDAY the 9th Of MARCH 1897.
Description of property to be sold, VIZ
A Town lot situated in the Corporation
of st. Martinville formerly the corner o.
Hamilton and Lewis streets; measuring
feet front by depth OF on
hundred and twenty feet, bounded OIL
the north by the lot Of Mrs. Joseph DE
lacroiY, south by Hamilton street. cas-
by Lewis street and west by lot belong
ing to the heirs of Mrs. Clairville BrOis
sard.
Terms and conditions, Cash.
"Signed" MATHILDE BIENvENU,
Tutrix:
st. MartinyilletEHlA 4th 1897.
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Fine line of ladies White
Kid Shoes for Mardi GraS
20. BALL
S1.O0 a pair at E. E. Soulier

This Office having received new
material, is ready to do all kinds
of job printing, at prices that will
compete with any other printing
shop, don't care where situated.
Show us the work and price list,
and we will duplicate. We can
even compete with the rubber
stamp, and if those of our mer-
chants who are using them will
only make a little figuring, and
take in consideration of the look
of our printing and that of their
rubber stamp, they will give us
their work and put aside that rub
Der stamp.
Get your gloves for the ball
at X. Schwartz.
Some of our slow people OBJ
iect to be classed 'mossbacks, how
will 'foggies' do? We certainly
have one class of people who are
not progressive, who are always
afraid to spend a little money fol
ttheir own or the public good.
Those people do not seem to rea
lie the fact that unless you SOW
you cannot harvest A communi
ty cannot be progressive unless
} composed of class of people VIII
are not afraid tospend their mo
ney when tits necessary to do sc
} We are in a progressive age AM
we must keep pace with the pro
: gress if we want to prosper. TIL
mossbacks and foggies canno
!. prosper at this time of progress
and activity, and close bushes
rivalry; they must take a bac
seat.