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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
THE sun ECLIPSED.
A Big Black Spot Appeared on Old Sol
This Morning.

For nearly an hour and half this morn
ing the sun WAS partially obscured from
view. 1t was the annual cell pse when the
moon crossed the path Of the orb of day
and appeared like big Ink blot upon Its
face. The eclipse was not obscured by a
cloud and thousands Of Wilmingtonians
looked through dark and smoked glass ut
the sight.
The eclipse bagan about s.45 and ended
at about Ills O'Clock. At no time was
the sun completely ob,cured The
eclipse was what astronomers term IAN
nular." that Is, when the eclipse Is most
complete the disc OF tho moon will not be
large enough TO completely cover the face
Of the sun. but will leave a rim Of light
encircling tho ec!ipsed portion.
Although the eclipse as seen here was
destitute of any novel features from
scientific point of view, nothing short OF a
q. total eclipse being deemed worthy
the studious attention OF an astronomer,
unusual popular interest attached 10 1t be-
cause ID was the last solar eclipse visible in
this country before May e. 1900, and also
because In Mexico and In tho northern part
OF the West Indies it presents spectacle
OF unusual singularity and beauty.
The eclipse began in ths Pacific ocean
west OF the western coast Of Mexico, In
longitude W. 1903 degrees 40 minutes, and
latitude N. 81 degrees and 80 minutes. 1t
passed through Mexico and the Gulf and
touched the northern part Of Cuba, Cape
St. Rogue in South America, and will
end In the south Atlantic. The greatest
length OF time that the eclipse will be Wis
1ble as an annuar was about ono minute
and forty. five seconds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
CIGAR AND CIGARETTE TAX.
Collector Robinson Notified Of Changes
rlade by the Dlngiey Bill.

Deputy Collector Of Internal Revenue
Robinson yesterday received from WASH
ington, circulars relative to the provisions
Of the new tariff law affecting tobacco, ci-
gars and cigarettes.
The now Inv taxes cigars and cigarettes
weighing more than pounds u thousand
at So thousand, and cigars and cigarettes
Weighing not more than pounds thou
sand at 81 q thousand All rolls Of tObac-
co or substitutes for tobacco wrapped with
tobacco are to DO classpd as cigars, and
rolls Of tobacco or substitutes for 1t wrap.
ped In paper are to be classed as cigarettes.
This makes q new definition Of cigars
and cigarettes Cigarettes which have
been cai..2:a -sii tobacco" cigarettes arc
now classed as cigars. 1t also doubles the
tax on cigarettes that weigh not more than
three pounds Thousand.
An important change from tho old law
Is contained In the provision Of the Ding.
ley law which provides that: II
"No packages OF smoking tobacco, fine
cut chewing tobacco or cigarettes shall DO
permitted to have packed In, or attached to,
or connected with them any article or
thing whatsoever Other than the manu-
facturer5' wrappers AMI labJls, the inter-
nal revenue stamp and the tobacco or
clrSarctte5. respectively, put up therein;
nor shall there be affixed to, or branded,
stamped, marked, written or printed upon
the packages. or their contents any prom.
ise or any order or certificate for any gift,
prlze, premium, payment or reward"
This 1t is said will prevent the practice
Of packing with packages of smoking to-
baoco, packages Of cigarette papers and In
packages of cigarette pictures. certificates
for certain number of which premiums
OF various sorts are now given-buttons
and other gifts,
The collectors of internal rovenue were
informed by the circulars that tho rate Of
tax accrues on cigars and cigarettes re.
moved from factories for consumption or
sale Oh and after July "a and that manu-.
tacturers will not be allowed to remove
from the factories cigarettes which are not
properly stamped under the new law.
All packages Of tobacco or cigarettes con.
tanning prohibited articles Or having such
articles attached or connected with them
are subject to seizure If found to have been
removed from the factories and put upon
the market after July "a.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
DOT

Edward McManus, of this city. has been
granted a pension.
DIR. McCurly pastor of Central Presby.
terrain Church is off on his vacation.
Mary Fennesy has been granted letters
Of administration on tho estate OF Thomas
Condon
Tho Cecilton and Delaware Gray base
bail teams are playing at Front and Union
streets this afternoon.
Mary Lyman one Of the assistants at the
Almshouse Is taking hsr vacation and Is
visiting her parents at Newport.
The horse Delaware, owned by Howard
Pool who resides near MacDonough, died
recently of spinal meningitis
A delegation OF the Patriotic Order of
Sons Of America will attend tho funeral Of
j, Warren Prior in Phoenixville, Pa, TO-
day.
Tho infant child of Park Guard James
Black died last night Tho funeral will DO
held from the home Of its parents, No 1921
Lowering avenue.
Owing to the death Of Andrew G VIII.
son, Jr., the tea thai the Ladies' Organiza-
ton Of the Delaware Field Club was to
give on Saturday has been postponed.
Thieves recently ramsaoked the residence
Of Charles 4 OFT, No. 24J3 Washington
street, In the absence OF the family
The Wilmington Bicycle Club will give
an excursion toWi!!ow Grove on Saturday,
August 7, the object being tc'gct Delawar.
cans interested in tho L. A. w. and to get
thom to attend the inset there on that day.
b, y Mar0ney who was in the undertake
Ing business at Port Deposit, Md, has open.
cd M Office at No. $40 West Ninth street
and has placed q handsome brass sign on
tho front of his residence to keep his name
and business before tie public.
Tho travel on the p. W. Sc b. keeps up
and largo crowd OF passengers left on tho
trains going north and south this morning.
The travel has been on the increase fot tho
past three months over this popular road.
Levy Courtman Harry White was visi.
tor to Farnhurst yesterday.
VIM. II. Klar started this morning for
Bedford county, Pa, to assist uncle Char.
ley Smith in selecting cows for his sule on
the 10Th OF August
Curtis Wigglesworth removed to Phila,
dolphin yesterday whore he has two sons
employed. Among his household goods
is u set of Chinaware said to be l25 years
old for which he has boon offered 800.
George Hogan is determined to hang
wall papor and lay carpet az the lowest
price. Orders left Mt Murray's hotel, lOA
East Front street, will receive prompt at.
tcltiOn. =
Magistrate Kelley is at Atlantic City.
Ms j. Frank Carey Is visiting her
brother In Philadelphia,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
SHORTAGE OF S33S,0OQ.
A Receiver Asked for by a Chicago
Savings Institution. .,,
OFFICERS MAKE DUMMY" LOANS

And Aid the Secretary in Using the
Society rs Feeder to Further His
Private Business--Sald to De Hope
lsssly Insolvent.
Chicago, July 29.-In a bill filed in
the circuit court the Mechanics and
Traders Savings, Loan and Building
association has an alleged shortage of
s3ss.00O. The bill charges that officers
Of the association aided the secretary
to use the building society as q feeder
for the latter's business as builder
and contractor; that there are alleged
dummy" loans, and that a number Of
the borrowing stockholders are in de-
fault of their payments. The COM
plainants ask the court to remove all
the officers and appoint temporary
receiver to act as secretary and to in
vestigate the affairs of the assocla-
ton for the benefit Of their stockholders
and grant the relief asked for by the
compliments.
1t is charged that the society is
hopelessly insolvent. and that Its sur
plus account of $239,OOO exists only on
paper. The compliments are Jacob
Rouble, John Anderson, Marion Brash-
eres, Charles II. Applegate and others
all stockholders of the association. The
treasurer, Robert M. Orr is cashier Of
the American Exchange National bank.
He expressed great surprise that such
bill had been filed, but said that he
really knows little of the workings Of
the association, as he has been treas
urer only few months, having sue
ceeded T. c. Keith. The affairs, Mr..
Orr said, have been in the hands Of
French. who, he is sure, is reputable
methods.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
DEATHS.

CONNER-In this city on July 20th 1897,
Thomas Conner, aged 90 years.
Relatives and friends and employees Of
p, w. Il b, Railroad are respectfully in.
V..ea TO attend the funeral on Monday,
August Cd at 0 o clock, from his late resi-
dence, 1925 West Third street. High mass
at St. Pauls church Interment at the
Cathedral cemetery.
BLACK-On July 2Sth, 1897, George L.
Black, aged Q mos, days, -. :.
Relatives and friends Of the deceased
arc invited to attend his funeral on Satur-
day afternoon ab $50 O'Clock, from. the
residence of his parents. James ana Lizz:o
Ella Black, No. 1921 Lowering avenue. Ser.
vices at the house and intermcnJ at WA.
n!ngton and Brandyw!ne cemetery.
A precious ono from us has Como
A voice we loved is stiiled.
t. a place Is vacant in our homo
Which mover can be filled.
God in his wisdom has recalled
The boon his love had given,
And though this body mouiders
The S0ul Is safe IN heaven.
RUSSEL-At Marsha.lton, Del. On July
25th. 1897 Shille c., wife OF George W.
Russe!, aged % years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
Invited to attend the funeral On Friday
afternoon at . O'Clock, from her late rest.
denCe, MarshantOn. Services in the NJ. Il.
church at Mar7ha.l5cn. lnterment 90
ct. James cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
I BRANDYWINE SUMMIT.
Campers are Rejoicing Over the Clear and
Warm Weather. .,

There (; Is, Z perhaps, :no more .desolate
place during season OF rain than the
Brandywine Summit grove. For two
weeks there has been very little sunshine
and plenty of rain, mud and cold weather
at the resort, which has almost disgusted
arrived this morning, and with It several
new families, and consequently all are
happy once more
Rev WI. s. Murray, preacher In charge
of the camp, has about completed his ar.
rangements. He will remove his family
to the grove next Tuesday, and his resi-.
dence will be on st. Paul's ayonue.
The opening service will BIO held on
Thursday evening, August 9th, at 80
o'clock, when platform meeting will be
held. The opening sermon will DO preach.
cd on the following morning by tho Rev:
L. II. Barrett, d. d., presiding elder OF
tho Wilmington district. The services
will DO as follows throughout tho camp:
Morning prayer at z, prayermeeting at
$50 and preaching at 10. 80 u. M, children's
meeting at 1850: preaching at 3, young
peoples meeting at $50 and preaching ut
7.30p. m.
Tie Nevs. +. NJ. Dougherty Of Claymont
William p. Taylor, +. Burgetto Short and
j. d. G. Hanna will assist to make the
children's and young peoples meetings ht-
tractivc.
On the first Sunday of camp tho preach.
ers will be: In the morning, the Row. S, Il.
Boiler, d. d.. Of Washington. u. c., vice.
chancellor of the American University;
afternoon, the Rev. Ralph L. Coursey Of
Harrison Street Church; evening, tho Rev.
G. w. Townsend Of Delmar.
August tho 18th will be Big Sunday and
for that day tho preachers are: Morning
the Rev. Ezra Tinker, u. d., OF Asbury
Church; afternoon. the Rev. II, Irving
Watkins, of Marion, Nd. evening, tao
Rev. Asbury Burke, Of Brandywino
Church.
The Rev. E. L. Hubbard Of Baltimore
will preach on Monday evening, August
9th. On Tuesday the Womon's Foreign
Missionary Society Will hold q service, and
on Thursday the Women's Homo Mission.
AIRY will hold service.
Tho Rov. Alfred Smith will be asked to
preach u temperance sermon.
We are very much pleased to learn that
Mr. John H. Gallagher. Eighth and King
streets, and Mr. j. A. Booker, 52l French
street, have been the recipients Of 500
cash and one OF the 800 Pierce Special Bl.
cycles. respectively, out Of tho $500 cash
and twenty bicycles which arc given each
month for Sunlight Soap Wrappers. The
bicycle will DO OIL exhibition in Mr.. w.
Il. Franks grocery window for ono week.
Mrs. Il. p Clark, 23l Rodney street and
Mr.. l. l.. Chamberlain Of this city hovO
zach received one of the $50 gold watches
out of the 40 which are awarded each
month in tho same competition.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
THE STEAMER LAURADA.


In the United States Court this morning
Mr.. Ward on behalf Of the owner Of tho
steamer Laurada motioned for tho rel ease
Of the steamer under certain conditions.
The petitioner In his affidavit referred to
the fact that the Laurada came here on
March 81. and since April I'd, has boon in
the hands OF tho United States Marshal.
The decision Of the Courtin reference to
t he forfeiture Of the steamer will not DO
given before tho latter part OF September,
and other proceedings may carry the case
over until tho March term.
The steamer Is ut the yards Of the Har-
Ian and Holllngsworth Company's yard
for repairs and in value has deteriorated
because said repairs could not DO made on
account of her being In the charge Of the
Marshal. Tho petitioner prays that the
steamer BIO valued and stipulation equi-
ivlant to that value be given to the court
and tho steamer released. Then the ro-
pairs could DO made and the steamer al
lowed to pursue her usual ayocation. A
deputy Marshal should be placed aboard
the steamer SO that he would act rs u re.
Straint. Ho would BIO as it were u witness
from the court that tho vessel did not ell
gage in any business contrary to law. Tho
court asked Mr.. Ward where was the pro.
priety of the court making an order for
tho Marshal to do anything for which there
was no law.
Whom the vessel would leave the juris.
diction of this district the officer aboard OF
the Laurada would have no control aboard.
Mr.. Ward said he would be there as a re.
straint that there would be no infringe.
ment of the law.
Mr.. Higgins stated that no as counsel for
one of the libellants against tho steamer,
was willing to accept good bond for the
Laurada II all Other parties would also
agree.
Mr.. Ward-Wo are willing for the Dis.
trict Attorney to name three appraisers to
value the steamer and then let us agroe
on the bond. We believe that the steamer
at present is not worth more than $1,000.
There is not moro than $1,000 worth Of
machinery in her, her hull is only half an
inch thick, and in my opinion it is doubt
full If she will remain ailoat for year.
We arc willing to pay the salary of tho
Deputy Marshal
The Court said something should DO
done in the case, but the question was,
How shall it be dono." II the boat is re-
leased upon stipulation do not see In the
absence of authorities the propricty Of this
Court saying that an official should go
upon that boat That would BIO going be.
yond all jurisdiction but it could DO dono
by agreement between the District Attor.
ney and the representatives Of tho owner
of the Lauradn. Tho boat should either
be in the custody Of the Court or be dis
charged
The court reserved decision and will
hear any further argument that may DO
be produced.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Another CrenlatOry Test.

Tho Crematory Is undergoing another
tost to-day. This one is being made OH
garbage dumped from tho cart into the
furnace and is Just Us satisfactory ii the
one made yesterday, Notwithstanding the
test Is moro severe ono. But the plant
came up to every requirement.
Tho new crematory is much better ap-
pearing building than the old one. The
building is of brick, 40x9O feet in dimon-
sions, and one story high. The furnaces,
two in number, are about n feet long and
nearly rs wide Us the building.
Tine furnaces resemble huge bako ovens
In general appearance Tho wagon loads
of garbage are driven on top of The crema'
tory furnaces and then dumped directly in
TO them as with the old one. Tho fuel
used in the new furnace Is soft coal while
the old crematory used oil. The coal Is
heated almost to white heat by means of
the excellent draught which is ono Of the
features Of the new furnace.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Murdered by a Negro.

Mobile, Ala, July 29.-Thomas Jones'
an old and respected citizen, living on
Palmetto street. was murdered last
night by negro named Josiah Davis.
Jones heard a noise in his back yard,
and went out to see about it. Davis
who had been attacking the cook of
the household. turned upon Mr. Jones
and broke his neck with piece of
scantling. Mr.. Jones was an ex-Con-
federate soldier, and famed for his
charity and good heartedness. He was
long engaged in the oyster business.
Davis was arrested by the police and
lodged in prison, where a great crowd
gathered. Apprehending an attempt at
lynching, the local militia were ordered
under arms, one company being sta
toned near at hand. The people in the
southern part of the city are greatly
excited over the affair. Davis a year
ago assaulted and badly injured an
old man named Frohman.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
TRAVELLING WRAPS.
Jackets and Walking Dress q
Light Sable Cloth.

Jackets and DEMONSTRATING Dress Of
Light Sable Cloth.
Travelling wraps are made Of English
cloth or of mixed and bourru wool goods
beige tones being most frequently employ
ed because of their ssrviceable character
Sometimes the wrap takes tho form of q
long redingote with large revers Of the
same color or Of white, red, green or straw,
the material for the revsrs being cloth, sat.
in or dull silk. Tho revers may extend to
tho foot Of the garment, with pearl or steel
buttons as ornaments. Another style Of
wrap has vatican plat and Is left free
or gathered in TO the figure by belt.
As for travelling jackets, they take q
variety Of shapes. One, which is some.
thing OF novelty, Is fitted at the back
and closely belted by a band which runs
inside the front by passing through an
opening In the upderarm seam or the
dart. This leaves the immediate front of
the jacket loose. Straight sacks are also
used for travelling wear, and jackets belt
ed with kid or leather as we'll as little
coats In tho masculine style, with which
are usually worn q hat similar to mans
or sailor hat with band and quill.
There are endless variations in the de-
tail Of jackets, both open and closed. A
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
WALKING COSTUME,

diversity of cut or trimming Of revers,
placing Of pockets and style of buttons
affords numerous changes and opportuni-
ties for original effects. Still creator vari-
ETY. Is given by the vests, plastrons and
blouses which are displayed by the open
front Jackets, and for which ingenuity Is
exhausted In the doYising of novel ar
engagements.
A picture Is given Of walking costume
of light sable cloth The skirt Is trimmed
around tho hips and at the foot by bands
Of mohair braid Of the saine shade. Tho
close fitting bodice has short basque and
opens In front over vest of white cloth
with stitched revers. The bodice is adorn-
I'd by bands Of mohair braid Stimulating
bolero, and the closs sleeves pre- also trim
med with braid The peck and sleeve frills
ere OF white luoussellne do sole Tho hat
Of bluet straw Is trimmed with plaitiDgs Of
bluet silk and cornnowers.
JUDO CtIoLLET.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29

Peoria. HIS. July 29.-ln n runaway
down Knoxville avenue hill, Miss Grace
White, living near Chicago, lcapcd out
of the Carriag" and a!ightcd head first
on the brick pavement. and WAS in
stantly killed. The carriage then col
lded with a wagon, and Mrs. Peter
Sprucka, Il wealthy Peoria lady. and
Mrs. kirSchOff, her sister-in-law, were
thrown out. Mrs. SpurCka's head
struck the pavement. and she is not
expected to live.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Should not be Are sted.

Mr. +. b, Frazar, protested against the
arrest of Mrs Ella Robinson for larce ncy.
He says neither the laws OF this state nor
the country will warrant the arrest Of our
people for common debt.
These people who 80 hawking their
wares from door to door, annoying the
people by ringing Of door bolls, are rot
entitled to any moro law than the store
Keeper When goods are ssld and deliv.
cred the tito is invested In the payer (de'
fendant) and il the buyer sells or disposes
OF such goods no crime Is committed.
Mr. Frazer was onco Justice of the
Peace for Now Castle county, an be knows
whereof he speaks In tho matter.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Decide Who Is Best rlar.

f. C. Cooley II. J. Gillon and Frank
Boyle will race on tho Riverview track
Saturday next to decide who Is the fast
est rider. 1t will be for one mile and best
ont of three heats AT the same place there
will be bicycle races for novice, one-mile
open, onc-milo handicap and flve mile
handicap. Mick" Green, who was defeat
his luck again and no thinks that no can
beat Shaw ON Saturday. Tho races take
place ut 1901 NJ, and will be we'll worth
tho price Of admission.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29

Mr.. Pnrvis grocer at Fifth md Jcffer-
son streets hired a man with u team to con.
vey load Of goods to Bran1ywine sum.
NIT Camp, this morning,
In ascending McKee's hill on the Con.
cord Pike, tho hor.e stalled and after .Iend.
ing two hours on the road the man return-
ed to the city and Mr.. Parvis was compell.
cd to procure another team in order to fill
his contract
Tho balky or broken down horse should
have been treated to dose of electricity
In order to have restored lost vitality and
strength, as it Is vecy annoying 10 any ono
to stall on tho high way
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Damame TO Crops In CaDa1u

Toronto, Ont, July 29.-Dispatches
from all over the province tell of great
damage and in some cases ruin
wrought to crops by the phenomenal
rainfall of Monday night and Tuesday.
A prominent grain dealer estimates the
damage to wheat in the neighborhood
of 5 cents per bushel. Wheat is now
cut and stacked on the fields, and the
rain was so heavy as to soak every
head in a sheaf, tending to make the
grain sprout and thus lowering the
market value.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
WnntsIniOruntiOn.

In alcttcr received by tho REPUBLICAN,,
William Furrant. Of Middle Road ST
Johns, Worcester England wants inlor-
nation regarding tho whereabouts Of
Walter Harrison who in 1885 was supcrin-
tcndcnt of the Fidelity Building, Loan and
Investment Association in room c Of the
Exchange Building seventh and Market
streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
British Successes in South Africa.

bfli ISL SutteSStNS III Sonlh al f1ca.
London, July 29.-Right Hon. Joseph
Chamberlain secretary of state for the
colonies, has received a dispatch from
her majcsty'S high commissioner at the
Cape, stating that in the fighting at
Fort Martin. near Hartley, South Az
RIGA, on Saturday, the noted Chief
Meshingombi was slain, and between
400 and 800 of his followers were taken
prisoners. The government forces oC-
cupiod all the positions at Marbles
kraal, where they captured more than
100 prisoners.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Trouble Over Mine superintendent.

Altoona, Pa, July 2s.-The trouble
at the Sterling mine, Hastings, is still
unsettled. Superintendent Nicholson
has been arrested on the charge
of perjury. He will also be charged
with robbng the miners of 500 cars
of coal during the month of June by
his method of raging drivers out Of
the coal mined Nicholson called a
meeting of the men, at which he pro-
posed to make a reasonable PROPOSE
ton, but none of the men responded.
They insist that no terms can be made
with Nicholson, and that they will not
work under him. They have passed
resolutions to that effect.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29

Washington, July GA dispatch to
the state department from the United
States consul ut Mozambique says that
the French mail steamer Alrhee. which
cleared from Bclra May 81 for Mo2am-
biquc. has not been heard from, and
that it is feared she has foundered at
goa 1t is probable she had mails from
the United States on board.