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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-11

"Has that young man gone"
eyes, ma, he just went" "Gracious,
child, your eye is black, and your nose
twisted, and your collar torn off
What shame! How did it hap
psn?" "You forgot, ma, that Geo.
rye is football tackle"
In the very nature OF things there
have to be extremes in football
The trouble comes when the extre-
mites employed are chiefly pedal
fistic rather than cranial. The more
head in the game the less brutality.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-11
Extracts from our
Recent Catalogue

Our best efforts have been ex-
pended for nearly quarter century
in making desirable connections for
the purchase II high class fooGs,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-11

Some one said 81 never come into
your store without feeling that
l would like to buy it out"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-11

Now is the time OF year to en-
tertain-thst's when you need us.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-11

Refined folks use refined foods;
that's the kind we SELL
The sun., 1898-05-26
Dancing Carnival.

Miss Kate McClafferty's juvenile dane.
ing class. composed of about fifty chill.
dren from five to fifteen years of age
VII give carnival in the Opera House
this evening.
About thirty different dances will be
given. The children have been under
Miss McC'afferty's tutorslip during the
past winter and are now quite proficient
in all their dances.
A pleasant and entertaining evening is
promised all who may attend. Miss Nc
Clafferty conducts one of the leading
dancing schools in Wilmington and
should be complmented on keeping her
classes at all times up to the highest
mark of excellence in every particular.
The sun., 1898-05-26

A CHASTITY FIND.
Body of George Aiken, a Sailor
Found-..Was He a Victim Of
Foul Play.

Found-..Was He Victim Of
Foul Play.
A government employe on his way
from Fort Delaware to Delaware City
this morning discovered the body
of a drowned man floating in the
river. He summoned assistance and
after a rope had been fastened around
the body it was towed to Delaware City,
The remains are in good state OF
preservation and they answer in de-
scription to that Of the man George
Aiken lost off the blackfshhoat Eden, off
New Castle on Thursday last.
The captain of the schooner went to
New Castle at an early hour on Thursday
morning and stated that when he called
for his men to weigh anchor, Aiken was
missing and it was thought that he slept
on the deck and fell overheard 's
Other fishermen who were in the river
and the night engineer at the gashouse
assert that they heard quarreling on the
vessel. The drowned mans hands were
cut and bloody.
1t is also asserted that the men on the
schooner were all intoxicated, and that
they were fighting during the early part
OF the evening while the vessel lay at
anchor below New Castle.
The case will be thoroughly investi.
gated and if there is any suspicion of
foul play efforts will be made to capture
the crew of the vessel on which the
quarrel is alleged to have occurred.
The sun., 1898-05-26
Municipal Court.

Before Judge Ball in Municipal Court
yesterday, Spencer Williams, colored,
was fined 81 and costs for drunkenness.
Jesse Jones, coIored was drunk and
disolderly. He was relcgated for forty
days
Robert Ilinson, coIored, was picked up
by officer W. J. Massey for being drum
and disorderly. lie was fined s. and
costs.
Dolly Bowen, Young white woman,
kept laug ing while Officer Mullen testi-
lied to her acting disordcrly. She was
lined $40 and Costs
Emanuel Blckus, colored, was charged
with assault and battery on lydia
Mason. She accused him OF doing GER
tain act and then he struck her, The
blow rendered her unconscious.
She lay in that condition for five minutes.
lie vas fined S25 and costs.
The sun., 1898-05-26
A. NJ. T.. Appointments.

The Philadelphia Conference of the A.
M. E. church concluded their annual
meeting at Columbia, Pa, Yesterday
Rev. q. ID. Robinson is presiding elder OF
the Wilmington district and the follow
ing assignments have been made for the
district:
Allen Chapel, J. NJ. Palmer; Whining
ton, J: c: Brock; Smyrna, Frank Brad.
ley: Mt: Friendship, Festus Johnson; Mt
Zlon, ). ;. Hemsley; West Dover, r.
Murray; Camden, r Wright; Frederica,
I. =. Gaines; Fast Frederica, C. &. Col
Inns: Milford, u. W. Nichols; Lawes, j.
II. Holden; Georgetown, W. w. Taylor:
>eaford, W. b. Williams; laurel ID. J.,
Blackson; Concord, |. W. Newell, Har-
rlngton, }. d. johnson; Wilmington, T..
A. Deatoin; South Wilmington, J. H..
Ice; Middle,own, J. H. Buckner; Green.
wood, H. Cummings; Dover, Paris Dakcr.
The sun., 1898-05-26
DredSe and Schooner Seized.

Acting under instructions from United
States District Attorney Lewis c. Nande.
grit the dredge Yum. owned by the At.
las Dredging Company, OF this citv, was
seized early on Tuesday night by United
States Marshal Short.
The dredge is charged with dumping
mud, taken from one part of the Chris.
tiana, into another, namely in front OF
the wharf OF the Consumers Ice and
Coal Company, in violation of the re.
gulatlons governing the Wilmington
harbor. The fines and claims, under the
law, amonnt to more than $1,000.
The same evening Marshal Short seized
the schooner Frances Schubert at the
Delaware Breakwater on libel for dam.
ages to the British steamship Eric,
which she is said to have colided last
week. The amount Of damages claimed
is 81, 700. Anthony Higgins represents
the libel.
The sun., 1898-05-26
SECOND CALL
VOLUNTEERS
Proclamation for Troops Re-
ceived With Enthusiasm in
This City.
DELAWARE WILL RESPOND
Regiment Raisers Here Not RecoG-
nized by the Government Off.
cials Now Feel More
Encouraged to
Proceed.
DELAWARE WILL RESPOND

There was a wave OF enthusiasm
among the volunteers in this city today
when it became known that President
Mckinley had issued a second call for
$4,000 troops
All of ;he commands wishing to or
ganize in the city, it is said, will file
thelr applications for preferment with
the Secretary OF War, and many of them
desiring to cast an anchor to windward
have also applied for admission to the
State Provisional Guard, with the under
standing that they will join that organi-
cation only upon condition that such a
step will land them promptly in the vol
unteer ranks of the attacking army.
The report, which seems to have been
credited by Secretary Long, that the
Spanish fleet has been bottled up in the
haEbor Of Santiago de Cuba and that the
bombardment Of Havana will occur with.
IN a few days Simultaneously with an
invasion OF Cuba, has increased the en-
thusiasm of the patriotic young men who
are willing to meet the Spaniards.
The only question now asked by those
who would like to volunteer under the
second call is would they ever call
lsp'
An old soldier of this city who has
made application to raise regiment
said yesterday:
"For some time the young men of this
city who desire to enter the volunteer
army under the second call have seen
the men already in the ranks growing
impatient, and tnat those in charge have
had difficulty in controlling them.
This has made them disguised.
Persons who have offered to raise
troops in this State have been waiting,
waiting, waiting, and they insist that
the failure of the Government officials to
encourage them has somewhat discen-
certed them. The news OF the second
call has seemed to revive them to de-
gree, however, and they are willing to
respond at once.
The sun., 1898-05-26
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
MOntchanin Station Slightly Dam.
aged and Two Men Stunned,
Soldiers i'm a Rain

Another heavy rain and electrical
storm visited this city and immediate
vicinity yesterday afternoon.
1t apparently spent most of its severity
at Alontchanin where the First Battalion
OF the Second Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Colonel John Biddlc Porter, command.
ing, is now guarding the dupont powder
works.
While the storm was at its height a
huge ball of fire descended and struck
one end of the Montchanin station, tear
ing a PORTION OF the boards away. The
shock was plainly felt by the telegraph
operator, and for short time he was
stunned by the effects OF the lightning
bolt.
At the camp proper the rain fell in tor
rents, and lightning also struck enc of
the poles of the mess tent OF the Battery
NJ, United States Regulars, who are still,
at that point. Elwood johnson, a Wis.
itor at the camp, was stunned, J. but was
soon resnscitated by the use of the
proper restoratlvea.
The members of the First Battalion
turned out en- masse in their barefcet
after the storm had partially subsidized,
and dug trenches in order to have the
water run from their tents.
Although the rain was falling very
swiftly at ) O'Clock still the soldiers went
through guard mount, but dress parade
had to be dispensed with.
Battery NJ has not vet received orders
from the government. but the men are
compelled to 60 through their regular
manuel OF arms every day. One of these
exercises known as the bar bale is
watched with interest by all who are
fortunate enough to see the drill.
The sun., 1898-05-26
Relief Association Circular,

The following circular has beer
issued by the Delaware Relief Associa
ton:
Dear Madam or Sir: "You are cordially
invited to become member of the
Delaware Relief Association under the
auspices of the Society Of the Colonial
Danes of Delaware, which is being
formed for the purpose of sending com.
tol,s to our sick and wounded soldiers
and sailors (under tie direction of the
Surgeons General of our Army and Navy
and also, as far as possible to assist de.
serving families of enlisted men, res
dents of Delaware.
The headquarters of this association
will be in the "Old Academy" at
TW enty-frst and Market streets, Viii
mington, but branches may be formed
in every city and town in the State.
Membership dues are 81, PAYABLE on
or before June lst, to Sarah B. Lea,
treasurer, No. 1908 Market street. vii.
mington; anyone who may wish to aid
in this work without becoming mem
Der, may send such contributions to the
treasurer.
Advisory Board--His Excellency Gov.
Ebe W. Tunnel, His Honor Mayor II.
c. McLear, Chancellor John r. Nichol-
son, Judge William c. Spruance, John
Il. Rodney, Esq, Col. Henry A. du.
Pont
Note-The following articles will be
very acceptable, and may be sent to the
"Old Academy" Twcnty-frst and Mar
ket streets: Homemade jelly, clam
juice, cocoa sardines, condensed milk,
extract OF beef, corn starch, conccn-
trated consommc Saltine and water thin
crackers.
Mrs. John II. Rodney, PRESIDENT Mrs.
W. Poyntell johnson, Mrs. c. L. Nc
llvaine, vice presidents; Mrs. William
Lea, treasurer.
Committee of Organization. Mrs.
Charles &. Rumford, Mrs. Francis L.
Hills, Mrs. f. Tatnall Warner, Miss
Anna I. Candy, Mrs. William Lea, Mrs.
Eugene dupont Mrs. Linton Smith, Mrs,
Charles r. Miller.
The sun., 1898-05-26
FAMILY NEARLY STARVED.
Mrs. Il. Bucher Asks For Food and
Clothing For a Polish Family.
The Husband Ill.

A Polish woman entered the store of
Mrs. L. Bucher, No. 4O3 West Eighth
street, yesterday and begged for some
thing to eat for herself ana two chill
dren.
Mrs. Bucher decided to investigate the
ease and going to No. 9 Marshall street
found everything to be as the woman
had represented and the two little ones
nearly dead from starvation.
The landlord intends ejecting the
woman in case her rent is not paid and
in order to prevent this Mrs. Bucher is
nov receiving articles Of food and small
amounts OF money at her place OF busi.
ness for the destitute family.
The case is a deserving one as the
woman is anxious to work and through
the kindness OF Mrs Bucher has already
secured a number of odd domestic work
TO attend to. All contributions OF cloth
ing, etc, will be received by Mrs. Bucher
and sent by her to the home OF the
family.
The sun., 1898-05-26
Funeral Off. c. FAIRIES.

Special Dispatch to THE sun
SMYRNA. May 25.-Tle funeral of Ed
ward G. FAIRIES, a prominent citizen OF
this town, took place here today. The
services were conducted at the house by
Rev. Charles A. Hill, pastor OF the As
bury NJ. +. Church and werc attended
by large number of the relatives and
friends of the deceased. The floral Of.
ierings were many and superb and never
before in the history Of Smyrna have the
floral tributes to the d ad been SO beautl-
ful or on more magnificent scale. They
we're the finest ever seen III Kent county
and were no doubt due to the fact that
Mr.. FAIRIES was a life long resident of this
place and aIsua prominent business man.
The internent was made at the odd Eel
lows cemetery.
The sun., 1898-05-26
THROUGHOUT DELAWARE
New Castle.

The SCOT in the kitchen chirney oil the
New Castle Jail took fire yesterday after
noon and for some time burned briskly.
BY the prompt action OF Warden Connor
! the flames were extinguished. He was
materially assisted by several of the
prisoners, who formed a bucket brigade.
Mr.. Connor went upon the roof and as
the water was passed him he poured it
down the hume. Warden Connor is a
member of the Water Witch Fire Com.
pany OF Wilmington and is an expert
enced fireman. The fire burned for
about half hour and it took consider
able amount of water to snbdue the
flames. No material damage was done.
The body of Alonzo Sweatman, who
dropped dead in Philadelphia Tuesday
morning last at $40, while on his way to
work, was brought to New Castle yes
terday afternoon at O'Clock by under
taker Clewell. The remains were taken
to the residence OF his brother-in.law,
George Bacon, on Third street. They will
be taken to the residence Of John H.
Hastings, at Kirkwood, this morning at
$50, where funeral services will be con-
uuStCu ny NV SOlHlls, VI ISu IIoIl.
The body will be inferred at St. Georges
cemetery. Mr.. Sweatman was New
Castle man and was well known by all.
He has been suffering for some time from
rheumatism which finally settled in his
heart and resulted in death. He visited
his sister, Mrs. Bacon, on Sunday last,
and was apparently in good health.
The "Povertie Party" given by the
Ladies Mite Society of the Methodist
Church on Tuesday evening last was
well attended. Between Sl3 and Sl4
was realized and will be applied to the
use of the society.
Albert Wiswell and Tilghman Taylor,
socket tappers at the Delaware Iron Co.,
quit work yesterday on account of re-
duction of wages. They claim that they
were guaranteed a certain amount per
week but when paid off about per cent.
was deducted from the amount due
them.
Mrs. Emily Truss has been ca led to
Scheaneatles, n. Y, on account of the
serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Judge
Marvin.
Rev. G. 7. Wyatt, Of Asbury, Nd, has
been spending few DAYS with the Rev.
j. Irving Watkins of this city.
Captain Edmund Z. Cogers Co. H and
Captain Evan Il. Boyd, Co. G, from
Camp Tunnel were visitors her yestcr-
day.
The sun., 1898-05-26
Trustees Meeting,

The Trustees of the Poor met in
monthly session at Farnhurst yesterday
and transacted routine business.
Superintendent Mccoy made his
monthly report upon the affairs at the
institution, and several bills of Iniscel-
laneous character were passed. After
dinner the superintendent took the
trustees on a tour of inspection of the
building.
The sun., 1898-05-26
A Black Ficnd's Crime.

While on her way home on Tuesday
night Katie Bangledorf, employed as a
domestic by Mrs. A. L. Kelly, OF Elkton
avenue, Newark, this State, was brutally
assaulted by an unknown negro.
The cries of the young woman attracted
the attention OF a number of men but
before they arrived the black fiend had
made his escape, by compelling her to
release her hold on him through striking
her repeatedly in the face.
State Detectives Witsil and McVey, OF
this city, were informed of the assault
by telegraph and were also given de-
scription of the miscreant.
The sun., 1898-05-26
Attachments Issued.

On Tuesday two foreign attachments
we're issued from the Court of Common
Pleas, Philadelphia against the Della
ware Wall Paper Mills, Delaware cor
poratIon, by Maurice W. Phillips and F.
". Tunnel, summoning the Trades.
mems Grain Elevators and st )rage Com
pany and A. b. Davis as garnishee in
each cas-. The bal il fixed at 81 ,4S1 81
and 81, 237 so, respectively. s-
The sun., 1898-05-26
Attempted Burglary.

Burglars attempted to break into the
residence of George Frederick. No. Sl5
Monroe street on Sunday night, but were
frightened off by Mrs. Frederick. A
nelghbor stated that he had seen man
enter the alley leading to the house and
then depart hurriedly, bnt paid no at
tention to the matter at the time.
The sun., 1898-05-26
Delegate Elected,

The regular meeting OF the Young
Mems Democratic Club took place last
night and routine business was con.
Quoted.
After adjourn ment the Fifth ward
Democratic club met in the same rooms
and elected as delegate to the conven-
ton, Charles Ten Weges.
The sun., 1898-05-26
Niagara's Trial Trip.

On Saturday George Gould's yacht
Niagara, now at the shipyards IF Harlan
4 Hollingsworth Company, will be given
her official trial trip. The yacht has
been given three dock trials, the last one
being Yesterday afternoon. The first
two did not prove satisfactory but that
OF yesterday came up to all the require
ments.
The sun., 1898-05-26
Lodge Visitation.

About thirty members OF Wilmington
Conclave, No. u, A. O. U. w., went to
Newport, Delaware, last evening to cele-
brate the eleventh anniversary Of Active
Lodge, No. II, Of that place. The Jacks
had a good time, a. usual, and returned
home about midnight.
The sun., 1898-05-26
Rib Fractured,

Frank Filer an employe of the Harlan
u Hollingsworth Company. fell from the
scaffold OF the steamship Tennessee yes-
terday morning and fractured one of his
ribs. He was conveyed to his home in
South Wilmington and DIR. J. T. V.
Blocksom attended to his injuries.
The sun., 1898-05-26
Peddler Arres ted.

Frank Moreni a Jewish peddler from
Philadsl phia, was arrested yesterday on
the charge of peddliny without license.
He was taken to the police station placed
in a cell and will be given hearing be-
lore Judge Ball this morning.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-30
Stamp Your Documents.

The war revenue bill recently passed
goes into effect July LIST, 1898. This
bill provides for the stamping of all
papers and documents, such as checks,
notes, drafts, mortgages, etc. Also
for a tax on bankers, brokers, circuses,
pawnbrokers, theaters, etc., and pro-
vides heavy penalties for violations of
its provisions. People should acquaint
themselves with the provisions of this
act before doing business after July L.
The following is a sample of the sew
eral sections providing penalties for
violations of the law: @
''Sec. Z. That if any person or per-
sons shall make, sign or issue, Or cause
to be made, signed or issued, any in
strument, document or paper of any
kind or description whatsoever, with
out the same being duly stamped for
denoting the tax hereby imposed
thereon or without having thereupon
an adhesive stamp to denote said tax,
such person or persons shall be deemed
guilty of a lnisdemeanor and upon con-
viction thereof shall pay fine of not
more than 800, at the discretion of
the court, and such instrument, docu-
ment or paper, as aforesaid, shall not
be competent evidence in any court"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-30
Orange Blossoms.

A wedding: and one of the prettiest
ina inable, occurred on the 22nd inst,
at the Congregational church. Nearly
three hundred persons witnessed the
beautiful ceremony which united in
marriage Mr.. Benjamin Soule, Jr.,
and Miss Sophia Ross. ~
The church had been lavishly and
artistically decorated for the occasion.
This was done by the TX. K. K. KS"
whose cabalistic initials appeared on
the farther wall, lettered in clover.
Spanning the platform, was an arch,
entwined with forest green, aud abloom
with flowers. From its centre sus-
pended a floral bell. On the sides of
the arch appeared the family initials,
S. on the right, r. on the left.
Precisely at eight o'clock, the church
being packed with eager: guests, the
bride and groom entered the doors.
Under the skillful touch OF Miss Serena
Peterson, Lohengren's noble wedding
march rang out to welcome, and to
accompany, the approaching feet.
Four little flower girls in white acted
as an escort. The bride wore taste
fully made gown of cream white lans-
down silk; the groom being attired in
the customary black.
AS they slowly approached the arch,
their pastor, Rev. G. D. Moore, re-
ceived them under the bell of flowers,
and in most appropriate ring service,
Joined the two young people in mar
riage. Being now introduced to the
assembled guests, they received many
congratulations. & hen, amid the sweet
strains of 20 Promise Me- rendered
by Mr.. S. S. and Miss Serena PETER
son, there was an adjournment to the
home of the BRIDES parents. where all
enjoyed social chat, and partook of
abundant refreshments. A profusion
OF costly, and appropriate gifts testified
to ohe hosts of friends that were eager
to have hand in ''the hanging of the
crane,' in the new home.
The young people begin life in their
own new and coy home which has
been carefully and prettily prepared.
The bride is an accomplished musician,
having been organist in the Congrega-
tional church for several years; the
groom is engaged in a lucrative lum-
Der business: and so the future beckons
| brightly: and the new home now made
with us promises to be,-as we all wish
it to be-one of the happiest.
20 fortunate. o happy day.
When new household finds it's place
Among the myriad homes of earth. \
Like new star just sprung to birth
And rolled on it's harmonious way
Into the boundless realms Of space
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-30
Death of Charles Bray.

Charles Bray died at his home in
Thompson, N. D., at o'clock on the
morning of the Goth inst, of compli-
cation of diseases, dropsy seeming to
be the most marked. The deceased
was about seventy-one years of age
and was a resident of Princeton for
several years; he moved to Dakota
about eighteen years ago and has re-
sided there continuously since that
time, being quite prosperous in his
business. He leaves . family of
wife, three daughters and two sons.
Mrs. Bray is a sister to Mrs. George
Loring Of this place. Mr.. Bray was
an upright man, a good citizen and
kind husband and father. All old &C
quaintances will extend their sym
pathy to the bereaved family.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-30

The proceeds OF the dance which is
to be given on the 4th under the
auspices of the G. A. r., are to be. APP
piled on the purchase of a monument
to be erected on the cemetery lots
given to the association by Rines &
Keith. The condition Of the gift was
that a monument was to be erected
thereon. Through the efforts of the
Ladies Aid society one hundred dollars
has already been raised for the pur-
pose.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-30
Last Friday, while Mr.. .. ii. Galley

Last Friday, while Mr.. T. H. Galley
was in St. Paul on business telegram
came announcing the serious illness Of
his son, Sergeant Claire Galley. The
telegram was forwarded to Mr.. Galley
and he Immediately took the train for
Chickamauga A letter from him re-.
.ceived by Mrs. Galley yesterday states
that Claire is very sick, part Of the
time unconscious, and that arrange
ments had been made TO take him to
Lookout Mountain where the pure air
would help in his recovery.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-06-30

20 fortunate. O happy day. b..
When a new household finds it's place
Among the myriad homes of earth. \
Like a new star, just sprung to birth
And rolled on it's harmonious way
Into the boundless realms Of space