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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
ITEMS FROM new CASTLE.
Correspondence of the REPUBLICAN,

| NEW CASTLE, August II, 1897. .
| Harmony Castle No 9 X. G. E, Is max
| ing arrangements for grand moonlight
excursion. Itcxpccts to participate with
tho Chester and Wilmington Castles and
tako "trip down tho Delaware stopping
| at Augustine Park. I.
| Sheldon Fields and his wife yesterday
disagreed over somo family affair. Mrs.
Fields was gDtting tho bost of the argu.
mcnt when Sheldon deemed it advisable
| to run away from danger. Up tho street
! went Sheldon closely followed by his wife.
| The raco confined for mile and half.
| During tho progress Of the race the pair
| crossed ditchcs and hcdgos, over bridges,
! through marshes, over railroads until they
! reached the farm yard of James Morrison.
There Sheldon received about his sixth
drubbing with u piece OF broom handle.
| Finally he agreed to 60 homo with his wife
| and the broom stick was thrown away.
Mr., Alexander B. Cooper, city solicitor,
last evening gave m opinion to Mossrs.
Clewoll, Harrington and Cooper that no
| one has right TO huckster through New
Castle on market days before 0 clock p IN.
If any one attempts to violate the ordi-
nance he will bo arrested and fined. The
majority Of the people arc of tho opinion
that tho butchers should DO prohibited
from pcddling their meats before o'clock.
They have no moro right to peddlo their
meats, whether homo raised or Chicago
beef.
If tho butchers are compelled to stand In
the market then the people will have 70 go
to the market. While there they will buy
more than meat and farmers will be on.
cpuragcd to cCmo to Now Castle. Talk
about # ,sh vegetables being secured in
the market then how about frosh moats
A butcher loads his wagon with meat In :
the morning. dr.ves with 1t open through
tho dirty dusty streets and when ho re-
turns what be has left is placed in the ice
bog. 1t has been known that tho meat
was tainted by The heat Of tho sun whilo
in the wagon,
Miss May Goodley is the guest Of friends
ut Brilgcton, N j.
George Wilhcmc, OF Germantown,
visited Now Castle relatives yesterday,
Superintendent Miller went to Whining.
ton this morning to see that the cars ran
on schedule time. He could not stand tho
many complaints that wnrc made daily.
Every car was On tiiGo and not q moment
lost at any switch.
Frank Fritz yesterday morning while
stepping off Third street bridge struck his
too against the plAnking and foil
Hugh {. Smith is indisposcd.
Daring the rain storm on sunday night
IL trolley jumped of the wire and broke
tn" electric ght globe at Fourth and Del.
aware strAnt.
Mrs Caleb Stcen Is spending tho sum
nlrr at Browns Mills in tho Pines n, j.
Herman Palbcrg is in Philadelphia.
Mrs. james Massey and Miss Mary Mas.
soy Of Chester, are tho guests of Mrs.
EtcAolls.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
Alleged Fircbugs and Murdcre"s.

Chambersburg, Pa, Aug. 17.-Leon-
ard Callamer and Samuel Nom,
charged with belonging to a gang Of
thieves and barn burners who have
terrori2ed rich farming community
In Washington township. this county.
and in Maryland for several years
past, and to whom is charged the mur-
der of Farmer Samuel Hollinger, who
was shot down In his barn three years
ago. were placed in jail here yesterday.
The men are charged with barn
burning, but the district attorney ex-
poets to fastcn the Hollinger murder
upon them. Other members of the gang
are being looked for In this state and
Maryland.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
Cyclone I'm New York Stnte,

New York, Aug, H.-Reports from up
the state tell Of much damage done
yesterday by the storm. The most seri-
GUS loss was at Copenhaeen, Lewis
county, where Plank &c Nellis' saw
mill, valued at $4,000. was destroyed.
A cyclone passed over the eastern end
Of Fulton county, three farmhouses and
many barns and outbuildinGs being
completely demolished. Many people
sought refuge in their cellars. Mrs.
Robinson and son, who lived near
Broad Albln. lan from their house
when they saw the storm approaching
and threw themselves on the ground
behind the barn. The structure was
blown down. and both were seriously
injured. The barn buildings of Thomas
Steele, among the finest in the county,
were demolished. All the buildings on
the Ilartwick farm. including the resi-
dencc, were destroyed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17

American Laundry, eoa West Frous 81
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2t9 Market Street,
WILMINGTON. DELAWARE
Special Tcn.Day Excursion via q. & o. to
Niagara Falls,

Everybody has contemplated % trip to
Niagara Falls at some time. Why not
make that time now? If you wait Tor the
opportunity to turn up to you may never
see 1t. Surely you can spare week OIL
ten days from business, especially when
the trip can be made under tho most fay
orable circumstances, Tho b. 8; 0. has
arranged ten day tour to Niagara Au
gust 10th.
The special train will run through to
tho Falls, arriving there at night. passing
the picturesque portion of tho route in day
light. The privilege of stopping off at
Watkins Glrn. Glen Onoko. Mnuch
Chunk, Geneva, Rochester, and Buffalo,
will crowd into the ten days attractions
that cannot be duplicated On the conti'
nent, and all this, too, without any addi.
tional cost for railroad faro.
A special express with Pullman Parlor
Cars attached, in charge OF an experienced
tourist agent, will leave B. u o, Station,
Wilmington 1D.45 a, IN, arriving at the
Falls ll.00 p. IN.
Round trip tickets, good ten days $40 CO.
Don't forget the date, Thursday, August
Goth
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
Rosy Cheeks and Sparkling Ewes.

Follow the uso Of Utah Kidney Beans.
Tho Turner's great discovery. Tho
warning notes from the kidneys are back.
ache, urinary trouble, frequent thirst
rheumatism burning urine dropscal
swellngs, irregular heart action Heed
the warning at once. Your life Is in
danger Utah Kidney Beans regulate the
kidneys, euro all urinary and bladder
troubles surely and quickly. Utah Kidney
Beans, Discovered and Perfected by
Tho Turner's, of Philadelphia THE
TURNER'S also make PO-MELIA-The In.
fant's Friend, the Invalid's Bene!aotor.
A perfect food. A now discovery for the
little one, and for the weak
TURNER'S LITTLE LIVER TURNER'S
A very small pill. Turns your liver.
Have appointed as Special Agents in vii.
mington for their Great Remedies, tho
following Druggists: S. G.. Mckecvcr
II. G. Kimble, Wilmer c. Taylor, DR.
Bennett Downcs, B. II. Veasoy: West
Street Pharmacy, J: Harvey opruancc,
Central Pharmacy, j. J. Gallagher &
Bro
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
TURIN CHEERED.
The Italians OF this City Send Congrat.
u'atory Telegram to the Prince.
Tho Italians In this city are elatod at tho

Tho Italians in this city are elatod at tho
victory Of the Count Of Turin over Prince
Henri of Orleans. Az the picnic of tho
Italian Mutual Beneficial Society held
yesterday tho victory OF the young prince
was talked over. During the evening an
address was made by Carman Ds Mare
and his remarks wero loudly appauded
Tho following cablegram was sent.
wilmington, Del August ,6, 1897.
"To tho Count Of Toriuo, Palazzo do
Quirinal, Rome, Italy
Accept highest congratulations OF the
italian colony OF Wilmington for the vic.
tory you hai ovec tia Prince OF Orleans
yesterday.
italian Mutual Beneficial Society. for the
Colony"
Tho Jlegr was sent at II O'Clock last
nigh 1t was IN Italian and tho tolls wero
Sl050, or g cents word to London, md
cents . word additional from Loudcn to
RCl.1
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17

Tho Delmarvia Telephone Company ex.
poets to be ready for business by Septem.
ber 10.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17

Chester, August 1G.-A gas stove in the
house of Pro ,sidcnt of South Chester
Borough Council John A. Hook, exploded
this morning and, aud came near wreck.
ing tho place. At the time of tho explo-
sion Mrs. Hook, hor mo. her and daughter
were in tho kitchen. Mrs. Hook had been
using the stove and thinks she must havo
left the gas turned on the oven. When sho
attempted to relight the stove there WINS
terrible explosion that shook all the
houses in the neighborhood.
With great presence Of mind Mrs. Hook
walked through the burning gas and
turned off tho cock at the floor and pre-.
vented the further escape of gas. The
furniture was thrown about tho house in
great confusion, but, on account of the
doors being opened. the house was saved.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
SWELLING THE STRIKERS RANKS
Twcnty-nve Hundred Men Ont In the
Honey Brook District.

Twcnty-nve Hundred Men Ont In tho
Honey Brook District.
Hazleton. Pa. Aug. 17.--Affairs nt the
Lehgh and Wilkesbarre colleres. in
the Honey Brook division, are growing
serious. Thirty-five drivers went out
on Saturday for an increase Of wages.
Yesterday $500 miners joined them, and
the usually quiet south 81 le towns are
In state Of subdued excitement. The
italians and Hungarlans, which were
tho last to 60 out, are the most aggros-
sive, and fears are entertained that
they cannot be controlled. The men
had no organization, but branch of
the United Mine Workers association
ded their willingness to Join.
The strikers held meeting at Mac
adoo last evening. 1t was attended by
$500 men. Joseph Keshllla was elected
president Of the meeting. Keshilla
represents the Hungarians. Mile Duse
was elected Vice president to repre-
sent the Ilalinn element, and Alex
Mullen represented the English speak
Ing miners. Resolutions were adopted
declaring that the man would stand
together II an attempt was made to
discharge them for participating In the
strike movement. \ committee was
appointed 10 wait on ManGgar laval
And demand restoration Of the system
which was ta vogue prior to the advent
1f Superintendent Jones to The district.
The committee 10 instructed to report
1T the meeting to be held today. In
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
rlarSliallton Items.

Tho Harvest Homo held near our town
on last Thursday was decided success.
Quite a large number of our citizens at.
tended Brandywino Summit camp on
Sunday.
Miss Florence Picrson, Of Kennett
Square, Pa, Is spending few days at tho
Hotel Guest.
Tho Marshalton base ball team again
defeated tho 1alleyvil!o nine by score of
!4toll.
Messrs. Jones and Cruthers won the
laurels for the Marshallton nine. Mr.
Cruthers distinguished himself by tho
skill he displayed in twirlng the ball
Mr.. Jones did his work bravrly behind tho
bat. Oar nine ia still open for chal.
lenges.
Miss Flora Tanning of Philadelphia is
spending few days at X. W. Williams.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17

Lancaster, August H. This county was
visi cd by number of thunder storms last
night, following each other in rapid sue.
cession. 1t rnined in every section at times.
and tho lightning was sharp. A barn of
Joseph Elmer at Springvilc, Salisbury
township, was struck and burned, with
800 bushels of cats, 300 bushels Of wheat
farming implements, wagons, etc.
There was Il very heavy hailstorm be.
tween Intercourse and Gordonville 1t
was confined almost entirely to two town
slips but did great damage to the tobacco,
as tho halstones were very large. This il
the first time tobacco has been da amagcd
Ly hail In this county this year, and farm
ers thought all trouble was over. In tho
hail section was some OF tho finest tobacco
IN this county, which was about rendy for
cutting Some farmers lost Us high as
seven acres, and there ara many thousands
of dollars lost
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17

New York. Aug, 17,-Preparations are
being made for the big mass meeting
Of cloakmakers, which has been called
ror tomorrow night. At this meeting
it will doubtless be settled whether or
not the greater New York branches
Of the United Brotherhood will go on
strike. Preliminary or shop meetings
will be held In 20 halls and synagogues
on the east side to discuss the situa-
ton and take counsel as to the ad-
Visibility of forcing general strike
Mt the present time. which Is the
cloakmakers' busy season.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
Tobacco Ruined by Hail,

For all diseases of men use sc. 1900 G06
kiug street. A sure cure
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17

West Chester, Pa, August 16.-In! AMI
ticipation of the time when his spirit sha /
be called from this world John G. Taylor
u hale and hearty West Chester man, is
preparing his own grave He has just de-
terry, adjoining tho historic old Bilning
ham Meeting House, q solid slate caskUt
In which his body is to rep0se
Mr.. TAYLOR has experienced the delight.
full sensation of being measured for his
coffin while living. He believes in at.
tending to all such littlo details now, for
after be is gone others might not be SC
careful to have thom right Mr.. Taylor
has also had classic statute of his wife,
who died some years ago, placed on top Of
tine monument over her grave.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
The klondyke Gold Fields

Arc now attracting tho attention of III,
whole world and the results of placer and
quartz mining are fully equal to tho finds
Of nuggets in the early California days and
extraordinary inducements arc being Of
fercd to pro: pectors, practical miners and
investors.
BY next spring the gold fever will have
taken possession OF thousands Of people,
and the Western roads will havo all they
can do to transport tho fortune hunters,
Tho Chicago, Milwaukee u st, Paul
railway, and its connecting lines. Offer the
best facilities for reaching the Alaska gold
regions,
For lurthur Information, address john
uurt Pa,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
CRESSON SPRINGS.
a Personally Conducted Tour via PennsyI.
yania Rail oad,

Tho Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has arranged to run another tour from Now
York, Philadelphia Baltimore, Washing.
ton. Harrisburg, and intermediate points
to Crcsson Springs, Pa, on Saturday,
August eS.
Round trip tickets, good going only on
August 2S on trains indicated below, or
any train arriving in Philadelphia before
1870 p. NJ, and thence on special train; ;
and good returning on regular trains with
in ten days, including also one full days
board at The magnificent Mountain House,
will ln Sllu at tho follow NO rntns.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
Young Mems EsCaDc,

Four young men among whom were
Robert Strong OF Wawu, had q narrow
escape f.om being struck by lightning q
during Sunday nights storm.
The young men had been at Brandy.
vino Summit during tho day and whilo
they were on their way home tho storm
cnmc up.
They sought shelter IN M out house not
lar from the camp ground, and while they
were thore lightning bolt passed be-
iweeu them. The outhouse was wrecked
but the occupants were only stunned.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17

Pittsburg, Kan, Aug. 17.-After a
long conference between the operators
and executive board of the miners of
Cherokee and Crawford counties ac-
ton favorable to the men remaining
at work was taken. An agreement
making concessions to the miners was
drawn up, ard each operator In the
district will be asked to sign 1t. Unless
the operators sign the men declare
they will quit work. However. the i'm
preston prevails that the operators will
readily agree to the miners demands.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
Wllmiapton's Wonderful Cures.

Electric Doctor John Townsend with
his trnasmcnt and Prof. Hoko's Electric
Appliances, has made these cures Of
rheumatism, kidney complaint, lumbago.
neural sia. paralysis, spinal disease, St
Vitu. dance urinary troubles, nervous
prostration, head and eyes. These cure,
he has made IN Wilmington. You can 70
and SEQ them Some who suffered for
twenty years are now cured. OniJe II f,
Seventh street Hours q. NJ, to p. m.
Supporters for all female weaknesses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
The Same Old Story.

Hartford Conn, August Il. --Jn,aes s.
Parsons, tho fugitive president Of the Con.
tinental I.ifo Insurance Company, has re.
turned after ton years u lNnniles3 man, to
die hoge at home. His defalcattons, in 1887,
amounted TO between 500, 900 md Sl5O, 900
and lie ha,rsturnGd just after the payment
by tho receivers Of his dofunct company Of
total ct IL Per cent. realized on Its assets,
or S!2j 0Qg 20 creditors.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17

The camp Of the Seventh Day Adventis' 8
was visited yesterday by thousands of pro.
pie. Elder Underwood spoke In the fore
noon on Education. A native Of Syria in
the afternoon and Elder Underwood nv
the evening service when over =, 500 per.
sons were present
Among tho arrivals yesterday were Elder
G. a, Irwin president Of the General Con
ference; Elder A. L. Jones, editor of tho
American Sentinel; Professor W. H. Nc.
Kec, of London, England; Elder V, II,
Lucas, of Washing on, y. G ani Elder
Alien Moon. chairman Of the Foreign Mis-.
sion Board
Mrs Rambo has charge Of the chidreu's $
meetings
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17

Tho stopping Of the trial record breaking
by b!cyolists from Brandyw!ne summit
Camp to this city caused long meeting
last night OF tho Wilmington Bicycle
Club, After a long debate lasting over
two hours the cup was withdrawn and
Luther G. johnson will receive medal
The cup will remain Until next year
when new course will 10 selected.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
Riotous west virginin Strikers.

Cumberland. Nd. Aug. 17.-Serlous
trouble Is likely to occur among the
miners at Corinth, w. Va, caused by
the release Of three Italians who were
arrested, charged with threatening to
blow up the mine and brick plant of
the Oakland Coal company. The re-
lease of the men tended to encourage
the other strikers. who. armed with
guns, went to the house of six men
who had been at work, broke into 1T
and destroyed their property Ex-
Deputy United States Marshal Wheeler
was shot at, but made his escape to
Oakland and reported the facts to STU
perintendent Anderson. Great alarm
Ia felt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17

est In the history of the court, covering
"a years. With yesterday Justice
Fields service exceeds that of Mar
shall. lie was appointed in 1868 by
President Lincoln, and is now in his
01st year, hale and hearty, of strong
mentality. but feeble body. He has
reached the age Of retirement, but pre-
rers to remain In active service on the
bench, and at the supreme court rooms
1t is said there is no present indica-
ton that he will retire.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17

the meantime no work will be done
at any Of the mines in the district. A
number of men discharged yesterday
were ordered to leave the company
houses within five days. Mr.. laval
came here last evening from Wilkes
barre In company with Auditor john
son. Of New York. and looked over the
ground. Mr. laval expressed the opin-
ion that the strike might be settled
early, but he was not authorized as yet
to say how the directors would meet
the demands of the men.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17

Sister Mary Vincent McGovern died last
week at the Convent Of the Visitation ut
Keutmere. Interment was made in tho
Convent Cemetery Deceased was born In
Ireland 50 years ago but lived here before
entering the Convent. She was sister.
in.law Of John Mcdowell who for years
was superintendent of the New Cathedral
Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
AppIY to YourEeet,

Askew's Footine, speedy safe and re.
liable remedy for Weary Aching perspr.
ing, frosted, itching, smating fset Sold
by Druggists everywhere or sent by mail.
Price 100. Corns and bunions are quickly
cured with Askew's Coca Corn CurS
AZ AZ DFussI1ss prigo iuo. ASkeW company
Wilmington Del,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
BASE BALL DOTS.

Boston Is still OH top.
Our fake club did not materialize.
The Phillies and Readings are beauties.
President Pat Powers says that Roches.
ter will be back in The Eastern League
next season.
The Phillies are falling down fast. Ifit
were rot for st. Louis they might 20
through and drop out ot the League alto.
gcther.
Henry Clarke, tho Chicago College pit CHI
e. recently released by Cleveland, has
decided not to play next year, but will
devote himself entirely to college study
The futilty of tho double umpire system
wa' show at Toledo yesterday. Rain STOP
ped the game in tho last half of the fourth
inning. One umpire decided the game off
on account of wet grounds and the other
gave it to Springfield. 8 too. President
Powers decided that tho game must be
played over.
Captain Countiss of tho c. A. C. Jrs.,
claims the state championship for his team
They played games and won s. He would
like to boar from Dover, Clayton, Towns
end and Middletown.
Tho Cliftons won every game in 1896
and has lost only two games so far this sea.
son. Sheppard and Thomas the pitchers,
won every game they pitched.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
A Dead Infant.

Tho dead body of an infant was found
along fence OH Franklin street between
Sixth and Seventh streets bya number of
children about ten o'clock this morning
They notified Turnkey Little who was sit.
ting in the park and Deputy Coroner
Chandler was notified. Ho removed the
body to his undertaking rooms.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
Joanna Heights Camp Ended,

The Rev. William Powick, q Whining.
toE.an has been the spiritual director Of
Joanna Heights Camp, The camp camo
to close lastevon!ng with Tho walk to
jerusalem" which was jo.rGd In by
everybody present. The camp was big
success.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
Combination Sale.

Mcssrs. Bradway aud Klair will havo q
sale Of horses, cows, carriages. harness,
etc, at No. SOB West Eighth street. on
Saturday, the 2lst inst, at 12 o'clock.
Parties having articles they wish to sell
should call on them and have them placed
in their list. For particulars see advertise.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
Work Almost Completed.

Work at the intersection of the viii.
mington New Castle Railway and tho p,
w. 4 Is. Railroad is about completed and
before Sunday tho cars Of the fo1mer will
be crossing the tracks of tho latter. To-day
the finishing touches were being put on.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
Excursion,

The members of the Sabbath school at.
tached to the Presbyterian Church in tho
town of Christiana, will make an excursion
to Washington Park, on Thursday, the
18th inst, on the steamer Rey leaving
New Castle at 8 o'clock, a. M, and return
ing at an early hour In the evening. Adults
5O cents, children 80.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-17
Literary 1ectinr at Haven Church.

The following program will ba rendered
at tho fpwOrth League Literary meeting
of Haven ". f. Church, Wednesday evan-
ing, Aug, IS, lSj7.
Opening Chorus. League
Essay. y..,..............,..Mi Miss Ida &. Cnrty
Guitar Duet. Master Wm. Hogan. Master
VIM Smith.
Select Readiug,... Mrs. Emma J. Atwell.
Debate, lt2solTcd, that tho water produces
as many wonders as the land. Aflirma-
tive MIR Thomas Perry. NJ. VIM. Clay.
ton. Negative, Mr.. E2cktel Townsend,
Mr.. Thomas $. Anderson.