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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-24
Injured by a Fail.

Through the sudden collapse Of scat
fold at the residence of Richard Pat
zpwski, Eleventh and Jefferson streets
Yesterday afternoon, Thomas Solloway
and George Springer we're rrccipitatcd to
the cellar, a distance OF IS feet, and sus-
tanned painful injuries.
The two men, together with Il. j..
Guthrie, all employed by Contractor
William b. Austin. were removing the
shcat hing from the roof OF one-story
structure.
The scaiioIding rested on girders which
form the floor foundation of the addition
now being built to the Patzows ki resi-
lence. Suddenly the outer end OF the
scaffoId gave way, carrying Solloway
and Springer with it, while Guthrie,
who was at the inner end, was not
thrown down.
In falling, both men struck the girders,
brusing their backs, and on the cellar
floor S'olloway fell on top Of Springer
The former sustained an injury to his
leg. and Springer had his leg and hlI
hurt and his head cut in two places. -.
Or. John Palmer, Jr,, and Dr. A. f.
Frantz were soon on the scene and at
tended to their injuries. Solloway wa.
able to walk to his home at Ninth ano
Monroe streets, but Springer had to bt
sent in the Phoenix ambulance to hi
residence, No. S2l Morrow street.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-24
Board of Public Education.

Board Of Education met i'll regular Scs-
sion and transacted routine business.
Tie New RuiIding Committee reported
having awarded the contract iUr the 10
pairs TO Public School, No. II. to William
il. Foulk 4 Son, and that the deed for
tie ground ON Delaware avenue was
being transferred and recorded at the
Com, House.
On motion Of l. i. Morrow the bond
ii the treasurer. which expires in June,
will be renewed.
Mr.. Belts moved that the board 60
into a nomination ard election to fill the
vacancy OF the Sixth Ward, caused by
the resi- gnation of William IMNton. The
motion was lost by Il vote Of & to ).
Mr. Belts reported having secured
haIidozen American flags at the cost OF
&lI.l2, and an order was drawn Tor the
amount
On motion Of Daniel Ross the iresi-
dent was given power to secure carriages
to participate in the parade on Decora,
ton Day. Several notices were read ana
referred to the different committees,
The resignation OF Miss Gertrude
Lighiioot, teacher in school No. ~,
was read and referred to the committee
on teachers.
Examination will be held in the How
ard School on June 10 and ! for cooreC
teachers.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-24
THE POLICE SPORTS.
On June 9th Will be a Warm Affair
John +. Welch Will Show His
New Curve

There'l be a,hot timein Wilmington on
June 9th, for on that day the police will
have their field day. The coppers are
all practicing now so as to be in good
trim when the day arrives.
Big John F. WEIGH, the pitcher for the
East Side team, has new curve, called
the lock curve ball, which he says will
not be opened bv any OF the West Siders.
John has SO much speed this year that
he finds great trouble in getting any one
to hold him and gets all his practice with
fence and it bounds back to him.
Sewell Scott offered to give any man
ten minutes handicap in pitching a ton of
hay and his challenge has been accepted
by William Gum. J. II. Massey will
concede ten yards to J. +. Scott in a
hundred yards dash. Jim Edwards offers
to run any man in the city who weighs
between 225 and $50 pounds.
John Wech said he would give any
man on the force five yards start in a
hundred, except Massey. Jake Payne
replied to his offer by Offering to con.
cede the same number of yards to the
challenger y. NJ. Long wants 10 run I'LL y
2OO.Dounder on the force.
The old men of the force. such as jim
Riley. Lamuel Mari, Mat Ralston, Car
men Di Mare, Edward Heron, John Nc
LaughIin and Frank Kane will meet or
the turf in hundred yard dash.
John Welch is training That mighty
Splinter jim Tucker for his hundred yar(
dash.
From the way challenges have beer
thrown out and quickly accepted The
field day of the Wilmington polio
officers promises to be the greatest athle
tic event ever held in this city.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-24
ORGANIZING THE
STATE GUARD
II is Reported That a Regiment
Will Follow the Old
Command.
VOLUNTEERS TO BE NUMEROUS
Military Men Desire to be Ready.
Second Call Expected and 1t is
Thought Will Include
Troop Of Cavalry.
VOLUNTEERS TO BE NUMEROUS

1t can be stated on the authority OF a
high state official that regiment is to be
organized to take the place of that which
has recently been mustered into the
United States service which will also be
sent to the front in answer to the second
call for troops whenever President Nc
Kinley deems it necessary to issue it.
The idea has prevailed heretofore that
the state authorities intended to form a
State Guard, which it was said would be
used alone for the protection of property
within the Commonwealth, and that a
second body of troops to- be known as
volunteers would be formed for war pur-
poses.
The state official referred to, in discuss
ing the matter, said "It is the inten-
tioh of State military authorities to Or
ganize a new State Guard upon the regu-
Iations and lines followed by the regular
army, and that the regiments composing
it shall be sent to the front when the
President shall call for them.
This plan will in no way interfere
with the various volunteer organizations
now forming, for it is believed that a
second call will require their services, as
we'll as the State Guard.
1t is supposed that the failure Of two
or three States to furnish their respec-
tive quotas OF troops may hasten the sec
ond call. The men who enlist, either in
the volunteer commands or the State
Guard, are destined to see service against
the Spaniards; l feel sure OF it,
Concerning the organization Of troop
of cavalry veteran John Guthrie and
Captain Rice say that no recruiting Of
ficer has as yet been appointed but is
! likely to be in the near future.
1t is the purpose Of the President to
consider the offers made by men who
have bodies Of men already organized fol
military purposes, and he has numerous
applications of this character for admis.
sion to the Guard under consideration.
He has not assured any one that anv
command has been accepted and has
given ont no intimation that any speci-
fled body of men will be accepted.
Delaware troops will cut large figure
in the conflict with the Spaniards.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-24
THROUGHOUT DELAWARE
New Castle.

There is considerable dissatisfaction
among the fishermen OF the Protective
Association in regard to the manner IN
which they are being paid. 1t is claimed
by many that instead OF receiving the
amount per hundred per day that the
shad are worth in the markets OF New
York and Philadelphia their catch is
averaged up during the week and they
are paid accordingly. This, to the fish
ermen, seems an unfair proposition, as
they thereby lose at times from three 10
four dollars hundred. 1t is probable
that some trouble will be made in the
event Of an unsatisfactory settlement.
The friends of the members OF Com
panv II are much exercised over tine
prospects of their bows going to Cuba or
the Philippine Islands. Many members
are under the required age and the only
reason they were allowed to enlist was
that it was thought they would not be
required to 90 out OF the State. There Is
talk among some parents OF appealing to
the United States government to nave
their sons released
Two Wilmington hucksters and resi-
dent of New Castle engaged III hvely
discussion yesterday morning over the
relative merits of a five.cent cigar. The
alteration took place in front OF Chase's
cigar store and after an animated dis
crsslon the would-be combatants were
separated.
John White, motorman on the W. 4
N. C. +. r. R. succeeded in killing two
obnoxious CANNES Yesterday morning.
The dogs became entangled inthe wheels
and were made sausage Of.
The electric snow pillow made its first
appearance of the season Yesterday on
the road. The pillow was used as a motor
in distributing dirt along the company's
tracks, to be used in repairing the road.
bed.
Those people who visited camp on
Sunday last, were very much pleased at
the appearance of the boys from New
Castle. Those who went down appar'
emily in the last stages OF some disease
have so improved by camp life that theIl
friends scarcely knew them.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-24
ANNUAL MEETING
OF the Delaware State Medical So.
ciety to be Held at the Grand
ODera House..

On Tuesday, June II, the one hun
bred and ninth annual meeting OF the
DeIs ware State Medical Society will be
held in the Grand Opera House this
city. The program arranged for the &C.
casiOn is as follows:
Morning session, 1890 o'clock: Prayer,
Bishop Coleman; presentation OF register
of delegates and members; address OF
welcome, DIR. W. Springer; reading OF
minutes of last session. Reports of Of
ficers, committees and delegates; Secre-
tary's report, auditing committees re-
port, treasurer's report, report OF COM
mttees on publication, report of com
mttee on neurology, report OF committee
on legislation, report OF special COM
mittees report of judicial council, report
of delegates to American Medical Asso-
citation, report of delegates to State So
cieties, report of delegates TO State Phar-
maceutcai Association; election OF OF
ficers; place of next meeting; president s
annual address, p. W. Tomlinson, sub.
iect, ''The Interests, Objects and Bust
ness of our Society society dinner at
CLAYTON House.
Afternoon session, 9 O'Clock: Intro.
duction of visiting members and dele
gates from other societies; short history
Of 800 obstetrical cases, DR.. Willard
! Springer; -partum hemorrhage,
with uterine contraction, DR.. +. S
Dwight; case of caesarean section
Dr. Frank Springer; observations il
gynecologv during four years service
at Delaware Hospital, DR.: II. NJ
Thompson; paper, Dr. Il. J. Stubs
burn Of scalp with loss Of calvarillm
followed by recovery, DR.. W. S. Haines
foreign bodies in the eye, DR.. J. A
Ellegood; serum therapy, DR.. W. {
Pierce.
The officers OF the organization ar
DIS. p. w. Tomlinson, Wilmington
Presidents; B. l.. Lewis Harrington
First Vice President; Robert Ellegood
Demar, Second Vice-President; Fran
BelviIe, Delaware City, Secretary: Joh
Palmer, Jr., Wilmington, Assistant Sec
rotary; William c. Pierce, Wilmington
Treasurer.
Executive Committee, =. W. Tomlir
son, +. Belville, W. Springer; Registra
ton Committee, W. G. Pierce, job
Palmer, Jr.; Committee on Neurology
Il. &. ElIegood, T.. W. Cooper John !,
Black; Committee on Arrangements, "
Springer, w. g. Winner. J. A. Ellegoot
II. H. Spruarce and John Palmer, Jr.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-24
"E'OOIs and Fools"

Rev. S. r. Maxwell, formerly of the
Wilmington Conference. but now pastor
of the Church of Disciples in Rockville,
Nd, will lecture in the First M. 7:
Church this evening. Subject, "Fools."'
Mr.. Maxwell is we'll known for his wit
and humor, and undoubtedly 0he will
again delight a large audience at the
First Church.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-24
Died of Heart Disease.

John B. Woodbridge, paper hanger, aged
As years died suddenly at his board
ing house, 722 Walnut street, at 40 yes
terday afternoon. The physician rem
lered q certificate OF death from heart
isease,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-24
Red Mems Concert.

After the meeting of the Usage Tribe
of Red Men in their rooms on shipley
street near Sixth last night, they gave a
musical and operate entertainment.
Several selections were rendered.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-01-06
CHRISTMAS AT LIST PRESBYTERIAN
The Beautiful Cantata "Palace of Santa
Claus" Presented.

The Beautiful Cantata "Palace of Santa
Claus" Presented.
The chapel of the First Presbyterian
Church was filled with friends of the
church and members of the Sunday
School, to witness the Christmas enter
tainment.
1t was superbly interesting affair.
something out of the ordinary line of
such entertainments, but with all the
usual presentations of gifts to the
children.
There was beautiful cantata, "The
Palace of Santa Claus" or the transfor-
nation of Santa Clause. The libretto was
by w. A. Williams and music by VIM.
Pierce, of the Pierce Company, of Clay
ton.
The chapel was pretty trimmed and
the stage scene was nicely set The
canta was in fiveor six acts P Kennedy
Reeves was the veritable Santa Clause.
The feature of the cantata were the ten
Esquimo children, who were beautifully
attired in their Esquimo clothes. The
cantata was received with great pleasure.
After the cantata the children were
given their treat of a nice box of candies.
The whole affair was quite pleasing in
extreme
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-01-06
THIEVES GALORE.
They Operate in the Northern Part of the
City.


The winter thieves are at work on the
houses and stores. Thursday night thew
seem to have taken a little trip around
town. Besides club house being broken
into, there were two private residences
and general store pilfered.
On Magnolia avenue, they operated at
Wlnheld Wolfe's house. They procured
wash bench from the rear of the house
and carried it to window on the side.
Then the window vas raised and the
thief or thieves entered. A daughters
trunk which stood in the room was rified,
but nothing else was missed. When thew
left, they did so by the front door and
took the key with them. The work must
have been done quietly as the family
were not disturbed.
The residence of Henry Kellar. also on
Magnolia avenue, was entered the same
night. A room looked as if the thieves
had searched for money. All the family
missed was Mr.. Kellar's pipe and
whole lot of oranges. The entrance and
exit to the house was made by window.
The same night Richmond's store. on
Clark street, was entered by some one
who must have had false key. When
they left they did not lock up, and the
door was wide open yesterday morning,
Mr.. Richmond has not missed ANYTHING
except, perhaps, a few cigars and tobacco.
The money drawer had been tampered
with, but there was no money in it,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-01-06
New Year Parties.

There were several large parties about
town Friday night who watched the new
year come in. The largest of these parties
was held at the home of Miss Helen Lore,
on East avenue. Much merriment pre-
vailed, there being about thirty guests
present. The evening was spent in
playing numerous games, after which
the guests adjourned 10 the dining
room where a fine collation. had been
prepared by the mother of the hostess.
During the supper several selections were
given by the graphophone. After the
guests had waited for the year 1897 to go
out and 1898 to appear, they bade their
hostess good night with many we'll wishes
fof the new year.
Just across the street there was another
party, this being at the home of Effie
Moore. There was a large company
present and they spent the evening in
playing games and singing, after which
refreshments were served. Much merri-
menu was caused by the young ladies' at
tempts to keep from standing under
large piece of mistletoe which hung in
the parlor.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-01-06
His Worldly Effects ,,urnea.

Belford Harris, resident of this city
some time ago, but now of New York
State, met with serious loss few days
ago. He intended to move his household
effects from the town where he lived to
another place. The goods were packed
in the railroad station ready for ship
ment. That night the station caught fire
and burned down, burning all the world
ly effects of Mr.. Harris, except the
clothes he and his wife had on. Mrs.
Harris came on to Bridgeton, where she
is now visiting friends
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-01-06
Wednesday Morning..
Narrow Escape.

While party of boys were celebrating
the new year last Friday evening, they
played an innocent joke which might
have resulted seriously. One of the boys
had an old horse pistol which he was fir
ing off, using paper for wadding. They
thought it would be fun to shoot it off in
front of the home of Clayton Moore, of
East avenue, where a party was in pro-
gress. There is no fence there, the house
facing directly on the street, so in order
to staltle the persons in the house, they
got beneath one of the large windows;
then pulling the trigger, the pistol went
off with loud report, but with the re-
port was mingled the sound of breaking
glass. In some way the pistol had been
pointed toward the window, and the
paper waddlng, which had been ham,
mered tightly in the pistol, had broken
the window and passed on, striking the
hostess of the party, Efie Moore, on the
cheek, causing blood to flow from the
wound. The perpetrator of the joke acted
like a man, making an apology and offer
ing. to pay for the damage done.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-01-06
MORE TROUBLE.

Possibility of the Window Glass Workers
Not Resuming.
There is a possibility of the window
glass workers not resuming operations
on the Sth' of next month. The follow
ing Information comes over the wire
from Pittsburg: Another strike of win
dow glass workers, which may prevent
the general resumption on January s, is
threatened. The flatteners and cutters
say they will not 60 to work if non-union
men working at Eaton, Ind, are not dis
charged, and if they are, President Simon
Burns, of the blowers and gatherers, says
the latter will strike
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-01-06
y Enterprise
Shoe and Clothing Co.,
advertisers of the Truth
3l-33-35 S. Laurel st.
AssJGNEE's SALE.
property of Daniel Elmer Disposed of
Friday.

Property of Daniel Elmer Disposed of
Friday.
William A. Logue, Esq Assignee of
Daniel Elmer, Friday made a sale OF
real estate in front of the Courthouse. Ed
Matlack acted in capacity of Auetioneer,
The property brought very low prices.
Ihere were nine lots offered, several of
Which were not sold, owing to the fact
That no bid was made. The sale re-
suited as follows:
No. dwelling house, No. Isl n.
Laurel street, William Jones, S14C0.
No. 2-Double dwelling house, Morris
avenue and Grove streets, Christian
Krauter, $500.
No 3-52 10-l01 acres woodland; Fair
field township, James s. Ware, Si25.
No. H235 acres woodland, Minville
township, no bid.
| No. 5--5 acres of woodland, Millville
township. no bid
No. 6-Half interest in 125 acres of
woodland, Millville township, Chas. L.
Petit, $780,
No. 7-102 acres woodland, Millville
township, James S. Ware, Sl0l.
No. S-42 acres woodland, Millville
township, no bid.
No. go acres land in Deerfield town.
ship, Daniel w. Parker, $50.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-01-06
BARN AND BAKERY BURNED.
AsFire In Northeast Bridgeton wednesday
No Alarm Given

No Alarm Given
wednesday about half past seven a big
blaze was seen out in the northeastern
section OF the city. 1t proved to be the
barn and bakery of Gilmore Brothers.
the bakers, out at what is known as
Rogerstown.
lhe building was soon reduced to
ashes. A good, stiff wind was blowing
at the time and it did not take the frame
building long to burn. No alarm was
sounded. There is no fire plug out there
and II there had been it would have been
OF no use to run the engine out to the fire.
for the work of destruction was too ouick
Mr.. Gilmour went into the NOW after
some hay andl carried lighted lantern.
The lantern upset and the hay being of
such an iDfamable character was soon
enveloped in flames Mr.. Gilmore nar-
rowly escaped being burned to death.
The barn was soon mass of flames and
also his bakery, which was attached to
the barn.
The horse was removed from the barn.
but the farming implements, and in fact
everything in the barn and bakery were
destroyed. The loss is several hundred
dollars.
rms place seems to be in hard luck.
When the cellar was being dug for the
bakery man was nearly killed by it's
caving in on him.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-01-06
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to a healthy
vigor is Electric Bitters, This medicine
is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone
to the nerve centres in the stomach. gently
stimulates the liver and kidneys, and
aids these organs in throwing off i'm
purities in the blood. Electric Bitters
improve the appetite, aid digestion, and
is pronounced by those who have tried it
as the very best blood purifier and nerve
tonic. Try it. Sold for SOC or Sl.0O per
bottle at HI. w. Fithian's Drug Store.
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Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-01-06

Sheriff Cheesman drew the first panel
of jurors for 1898, and seventeen names
were called before the twelve were Sc
cured. The plaintiffs excused three, the
limit OF challenges allowed, and the de-
tense too, challenged two jurors.
Then came change. Judge Gaskill
pleasantly Informed the court that a
large number of maps would be required
10 present the case to the jury, and all the
counsel agreed that if the jury could be
changed about, the arrangements would
be much better. Judge Ludlow dryly re-
marked that he was satisfied with pretty
much anything that could be agreed upon
by the lawyers Then came the moving
The Clerks and Sheriff's desk was
hauled Oft in one corner. Each member
OF the jury grabbed chair to move it
into another position, and finally, after
much confusion, the inside of the bar
looked like house afire The court
asked if everybody was satisfied. but the
perplexed lawyers hadn't nerve enough
to admit it, and Judge Ludlow made
few quiet suggestions. In consequence,
there was another moving. When the
mlsts had cleared away, the. Jury was sit
ting down by the rail in front of the audi
ence, each of them facing the Judge. The
Clerk and Sheriff were over in the south
west corner, and Court Crier Clevenstine
was squeezed into little place near them.
The stenographer was seated up on the
bench with the Judge, while Judge Gas
Kill and Mr.. Bacon We're toasting their
backs against the radiator on the west of
the building.
Judge Pancoast preceded TO open the
case then. He was very deliberate. ex-
ceedingly fair, and very plain. He went
over the case, covering property lines
from the time men began to remember,
up to the present time. He explained
how the property in question became the
property of the Cassidy Brothers. and
how the railroad company grabbed
piece out of the property, without leave
or license. and holds it as it's own. Oc
casional!y Judge Gaskill suggested to
Judge Pancoast some point, and he would
good-naturedly repeat it to the Jury.
Alter the opening, upon the suggestion
of the lawyers on both sides, Judge Lud-
low directed the jury to go to the prem
ises in inquestion. He appointed Constable
Reed to look after the jury while on the
inspection tour. Both sides appointed
Civil engineers to show the jury points OF
importance concerning the case.
Court then adjourned for the day.
Wednesday MORNING..
AS soon as Court convened this morn
ing and the list of petit jurors had beer
called by the Crier. Judge Ludlow dis
charged the jurors not on the present
Cassidy railroad panel, until ten O'Clock
Friday morning.
| The court room was pretty well filled
with persons, most of whom were wit
nesses in the great case, as their mum be1
is legion.
The Cassidy case was then resumed
and will probably take all of to-day ard
most of tomorrow.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-01-06
Officers Elected.

Monday night Encampment, No. 1l3,
Union Veteran Legion, elected these
officers:
Colonel, Morgan H. Abbott, Millville.
Lieut.. Colonel, George H. Perkins,
Atlantic City.
Major, julius Coty, Atlantic City.
Serg., Joseph G. Bowker, Bridgeton.
o. d., Allen Clark, Bridgeton.
Chaplain, VIM, E. Richman, Bridge
ton.
d G M, B. f. Maull, Bridgeton.
/! Adjt., E. p. Seeley, Bridgeton.
0. Il, Charles Pierce, Bridgeton.
s. M, J. j. Boon, Bridgeton.
G. S., Henry Keller, Bridgeton.