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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-09

The city authorities are determined
TO stop this winter the barbarism OF
having abandoned horses about n
streets. Several owners OF broken down
horses have been in the habit OF us
ing horses all summer and rather
h bear the expense of keeping them
through the winter they turn them into
the streets to live on what they car
pick up and survive the cold II they
can. Several horses persisted of, cold
and hunger last winter. This winter
all horses found loose In the streets
will be taken to the pound and cared
for. IL owners do not show up and
agree to take care of them properly
they will be confscated by the city.
owners will not be allowed to wait un-
til spring to claim their horses AFTER
the city has taken care of them all win
ter. Efforts have been made to find the
owners of abandoned horses and pun
ish them for their cruelty and heart
~lessness, but they keep themselves
shady and. IL found. have some plausi-
BILE story to tell OF the horses having left
their quarters themselves instead OF be-
ing turned into the street.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
FIGHTS IN BALTiMORg.
In Which boys " ell.knOwn in This

BALTIMORE, Nd, March 2.--There was
a large crowd at the Eureka Athletic
Clubs show tonight and all who were
there Went away we'll pleased, as all the
bouts, but the star one of the night were
short and sweet, and this is what the
people like. The Chester fighters are
gaining quite Il reputation in this city
and tonight they won new laurels. The
curtain raiser was between Young
smyrna, Of Chester, and Jim Martin, OF
Baltimore, the hgh, only lasting three
rounos, as Smyrna put the Baltimore
boy to sleep.
The next thing en- the carpet was be-
tween to boys from his city McCabe and
Ed. Drof. Tie latter had to take rest on
the floor in the first round. Then came
the Eddie Lcnnv of Chester and Jack
CLANCY of Baltimore fight, but the boy
named Clancy was knocked out by the
pet of Chester in third round. The wind
up brought together Jim lancy, the
Black Demon Of Washington ana Char
ley Johnson of Philadelphia, who's after
championship honors. This contest was
a dandy and at the end OF lhe eighth
round Referee George Mantz gave u just
decision in favor Of the black boy from
Washington.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
Expired Applications for Gas Com.
pany charter to be Taken.
ACTION OF Law COMMITTEE.
The Legislative Commission of AttOr.
ncys Will Ask That Charter tpe
Made Valid,

a contemplated action ON the part of
the Legislative Commission of Attorney VS.
wi give this city a second gas plant.
The old charter resurrected by Tax
Collector Edward Mitchell has expired.
1t was dated May .. 1898.
The Commission Of Attorneys, consist
ing Of Hon. John b. Pennington, Chas.
I. Richards and +. r. Cochran Jr., will
apply at the present session Of the Cen
eral Assembly, for the renewal Of the ap-
plication.
They will ask that his old charter in
cooperating "The Acetyline Light Com
pany' be made valid.
The charter was never enrolled The
application expired and there the docu-
ment rested.
Mr.. Mitchell and others interested
in the movement tending toward the
establishment Of the gas plant, have
had an understanding with the Street
and Sewer Department.
Az result the pipes of the new com.
pany may be laid in the streets Of the
city.
Everything depends now on the sue
cess with which the Legislative Commits.
sion meets.
The new plant will be perfected one,
complete in every detail. The character
of the plant will be such that the best
service possible will be given the people
of Wilmington.
For years there has been "hog COM
blne" in the gas affairs of this city.
Now a fully equipped competitor is to
enter the field and Wilmington is to
benefit by the progressive spirit of the
men who are to bring about the condi-
tion Of affairs.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
SNGEMY LAID 70 REST II WILL Be RENEWED CONGRESS IN CONFUSION
| Thousands Mourn for Him AZ for
a Dear Friend.
RECORD EMPLOYEES TRIBUTE
Many Friends Followed the Body to
Its Last Resting Place In Laurel
Hill Cemetery.

All that was mortal of William NJ.
Slngerly was laid to rest in laurel Hill,
yesterday.
The scene at the house was touching
and sincere tribute 10 the esteem in which.
the man whose life and work ended 50
abruptly, was held by the thousands
who were brought into contact with him.
From early morning until the hour for
the sad journey from the house to Laurel
Hill arrived, a continuous stream Of per-
sons entered the front door ON Lrust
street, passed along the casket which
contained all that was mortal OF William
NJ. Singerly, and then departed by u
door leading to Seventeenth street in the
rear.
There were in that long line not only
those who were proud to be numbered
among the friends and acquaintances OF
the dead before life had departed; not
only those who were his daily associates
in social, political, or business life; not
only those who learned to love the
sturdy, honest character OF the man;
but also those whose position had made
it heretofore impossible to make anv
show of gratitude to him who had
frequently aided them in life, and who
had even kept starvation and death
from the humble home. These people
were all in the line that passed by their
dead friends body today, and many Of
them let fall, without any effort to re-
strain their emotions, warm and earnest
tears of sorrow and regret.
The floral offerings were solely from
the members of the family and from
Record employees.
The casket was placed in the front par.
lor on the first floor Directly back OF
the head was an immense placquc OF
lilies, roses, ferns and lilies of the val
ley standing upon an easel. while to the
right was an immense floral chair used
by Mr.. Sngtrly in his office at the
Record. The flowers used in the chair
were immorlclles and huge white roses.
Both the piacquc and the chair were
sent BY the employees and attached to
the former was Il card upon which was
written, ITO Our Beloved Chief, from
the Record Family" 4 beautiful large
ivy cross, from which was suspended
garlands OF roses, was sent by Mrs. W.
T. Robinson, Il sister Of Mr.. Singerly.
George A.Singcrly sent u handsome crrs-
cent James ). Met artney sent beauti-
iuI fern spray. and William Steele huge
floral bunch. The Fleming family sent
IA huge wreath made Of lilies vi the val
ley.
The casket had six long silver handles,
was covered with black broadcloth, and
was lined throughout with extra heavy
copper Upon the silver plate on the
lid was inscriGcd:--
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
ATTEMPTED MURDER.
& harlps Evans Creates Excitement at
his House on Lord Street.


his House on Lord Street.
Great excitement was caused in the
vicinity of Lord street last night.
The cry Of "murder' issued from a
tenant house attracting the attention of
all the neighbors.
Suddenly one Of the doors OF a tenant
house was violently thrown open and q
yol,nP girl darted out folio ved by a burly
negro, who chased her to the corner when
he gave up the pursuit
The wruld-h assassin was Charles
Evans, formerly employed by the.
Charles Warner Company as a driver OF
a coal wagon. ,
lie returned to the house and locked
the doors and closed the window shut
ters. This young girl was his daughter
and he had made several threats Of
killing her, but she had always man
aged to quiet him when he became EN-.
ragged.
She ran into the police station and
told her story to the police, but as the
clerk was not in at the time, no war; ant
could be sworn out. An investigation
will be made today and probably the
woud-be assailant will be arrested.
The young girl stated that her father
had struck her between the eyes with
his fist knocking her down but she
arose and started for the door which was
luckily open at the time and dartcd out
screaming for help.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
WILLIAM VI. SlNiEflN,
Born Dec. p, 1882; died Feb. -, 1898
THE FUNERAL. SERVICES.

At2o'clock the funeral services were
begun, the family and relatives assem-
bling in the large hall on the second
floor. Rev. John A. Converse. rector Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church at
Gladwynne, stood in the hallway on the
first floor and read the burial service OF
that church. Rev. DR.. +. r. Robins,
Of Greenfield, Mass, who it was cx-
pected would be present to deliver an
address, was detained at home by sud.
den attack OF the grip. Rev. DIR. Wilbur
i. Paddock, OF st. Andrews Protestant
Episcopal Church, Of this city, was pres
cnt, and delivered an address, during
which he recalled many of the notable
characteristics OF the man whose life had
fled. Dr. Paddock for years was an in
innate friend OF the singerly family.
There was no singing, and after the ad-
dress IA benediction closed the services,
and the procession, one Of the largest
seen in this city for years, wended its
way to Laurel Hill
The casket was carried to the l,carse by
the following active pall-bearers: Theo-
dure Wright. editor-in-chicf OF the
Record; .Jonn W. Bailey, the managing
editor; Richard j. Lennon. W. I. War
burton, George B. kerfoot Of Elkton, Md.
and William Steel. Z.
The l,onorory pall.beaprs,all Of whom
were present, were Governor Daniel II.
Hastings, FIX Governor Robert l.. Patti
son, Mayor Charles +. Warwick, Judge
James liay Gordon. Judge Mayer SuIz.
berger, Colonel Alexander X. Mcclure of
the Times; Charles Emory Smith Of the
Press; George W. Childs Drcxel Of the
Public Ledger; Colonel Clayton Nc
Michael Of the North American; W. l..
Mclean Of the Evening Bulletin;
Robert S. Davis Of The Call;
James EIverson, Of the Inquirer;
Barclay II. Warburton, Of The Even
ing Ttlegruph;' Librarian Of Congress
John Russell Young, Ex-Ju.tic Samuel
Cuisine Thompson, Ex-Clty Treasurer
Richard G. Ocllers. John Wananaker,
Peter 4. Il. Wilenrr, William l.. Elkins,
George lhilcr, Richard y. Cook, George
II. Earle, Jr, Benjamin 7. Van Shack,
Thomas Dolan, ". Frederick Snyder,
Isaac Cooper. and WaltrrT Bradley.
Among the members Of the family who
were present we're George \. Singerly,
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Robnson, Mr..
Singcrly's bruthcr-in-law and sister: Miss
Mabel Singerly Meredith, Il grand
daughter; Master William Sinserly
Mccartney, James 5. Mccartney.
Mr.. Singcrly's s,n.in law; Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Singerly Fleming,
Harry SingerIy i'leunng, George NJ.
Fleming, Mr.. and Mrs. John Street, Jr.,
Edward II. lance. Miss Rcbccca Lair.
Mrs. Elizabeth Singerly.B .Balch, Mr. Sin.
gerly's daughter, is now in Europe, and
will sail for home Saturday next.
The members ol the Flrnnllnt Park
Continued on Page Two.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
Discussing the Possibilities Of
War With Spain.
BODIES BLOWN TO ATOMS
Secretary Long Criticized...United.
States Naval Court Of Inquiry
Still Examining Witnesses.

WASHINGTON, March ? 2-Congress is in
a state of confusion on the subject of
making preparations for the possible con-
tingency of war. The few men who are
opposed to anything being done under
any conditions are able to check all
action because the rest cannot get such
an avowal from the Administration as
would warrant them in going ahead.
The attitude of Secretary Long is cited
as peculiarly perplexing, while some of
his utteranccs are regarded as indiscreet
and unnecessary.
A considerable number of men in Con-
gress who are opposed on general princi-
pies to any increase Of the military force,
except for an emergency. are perfectly
willing to vote whatever is needed either
to avert war or prepare for it if it 10
threatened.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
WANT 70 Be POSTMASTER
Prominent Republican Mentioned
for the Office.
VIGOROUS CONTEST Conducted
Those In the Lead in the Race.-.A
Neck and Neck Finish With
Possible Dark Horse.

In June of the present year the term of
Postmaster EnOch Moore, Of this city,
will expire and already number OF prom.
inent Republicans are engaged in ac-
tive canvass, in order to secure the ap.
pointment under the administration Of
President Mckinley.
Petitions are in the hands of tie pros
pectivc gentlemen desirous Of securing
the plum" and that they are being
numerously signed by the respective
friends of the parties concerned is easily
perceptible by the number of sheets Of
paper carried bv each.
One Republican leader in speaking of
the situation Yesterday toa representa-
tive of THE Sun make the assertion that
he had signed the applications of all the
persons interested, who had presented
these documents to him.
In conclusion the gentleman facetiously
remarked that the candi lates was known
as"Colenels, with one exception, and the
latter, of coarse has NJ. d., attached to
his Cognomen.
Among the principal prospective POST
masters, who are more than anxious to
serve Uncle Sam. for the next four years
can be named Colonel Washington
Hastings who, it is alleged, disclaims re.
|ationshp with Governor d. Fl. Hast
ings, Of Pennsylvania; Colonel William
II. Pearson, Colonel Winfield s. Quigley,
Colonel Peter i. Ayres, and last but not
least in the race DR.. +. q. Shortlidge.
The fight for place, it can be seen, IN
this instance is a merry one among the
gentlemen named and although the
rivalry is keen between them yet it is
said it is entirely friendly.
As to who will win and gain the good
will and consequent appointment OF
President Mckinley, is unknown at
present, but it is SAID on good authority
that it will be almost neck and neck
finish between Colonel Hastings and tn,
genial Doctor Shoredge.
For II ten to one shot the friends Of
the otIcr three ''cnlonrl>" claim pres
tisc through the instruncntality OF
their political backing, but notwith
standing this, it is asserted that the
winner will be either one or the Other
OF the two persons named above.
The outcome is watched with interest
and it is barely possible that a OZARK
horse" may yet come to the front and
spoil the plans Of both the Colonels and
doctor concerned in the contest.
Postmaster Moore was appointed dur.
ing the last administration Of President
Cleveland, and he will possibly regret
reIinqnishing the office which pays
about 81 800 per year, and for which ;
struggle is now going on betw the
Republicans of the city
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
4 COSTLY BLAZE.
Peter Ebner's stable Burned and q
Ia,Ss of $4,000 Incurred. ---HOu
Also Damaged.

Fire was discovered in Peter Ebner's
new stable ut 9.l5 yesterday morn
ing and the alarm was sent in from
box 63.
Elmer, who has kept II bottling estab
lislment for several yeals, had a new
barn erected, which has been known as
IA palace stable since built.
A large quantity Of hay and straw had
been stored in the stable, and on this
c,,mbn>tible matcri'l flames fed fierccly
until the fire department arrived
At the time of the fire seven horses
were in the structure. but all were safely
rescued.
The house "f John Summers, co'urrd,
adjoining the stable, also caught fire but
the blaze was extnguisled before any
serious damage was inflicted.
The loss on Ebner's building and con-
tents will amount to ~, 800 which is
fully covered by insurance. Mr.. Sunl-
n,cr loss is about $500. uninsured.
The origin oi the fire is not known.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
COMPANY D" DISBANDED
Not Fit for Service and Mustered
Out.
ONLY A LOAFING PLACE
Like its Nan,esake the Cooper Guards
Became Disrcput able and Was
Ordered Abolished.
Special tO The Sun.

A.. T,,,, e.,,,
slee'"' !" NE '''
DOVER, DEL, March 2.-Company d.,
Of the National Guard Of Delaware, was
tonight mustered out Of service by order
OF the Governor.
Major Theodore Townsend and Adju-
tant j. NJ. Dunn coming here for that
purpose. General Orders were issued to
this effect week ago from headquarters
and tonight Captain simmons assembled
his command to hear tie orders read
and receive their discharge. Inc com
pany consisted OF twenty-six members IN
all and out of these twenty-slx answered
to roll call, including Captain summons
and Lieutenants HutcMns ana Barger.
Company ID was organized IN 1871 anu
WAS commonly known as the Cooper
Guards in honor OF Colonel f. L. Cooper,
who was at that time active IN military
affairs as well ~ the affairs OF State. For
some time after its organization the COM
rany was in good standing ana pre-
sented u favorable appearance both on
inspection and parade. Recent years,
however, y disturbing element has crept
IN and lack OF interest has been mani
leotcu' :.
Like the man, Whose name II pore II
has gradually dwindled INTO disr"pllte.
1t seems odd that almost slmultan'
eOusiy with Col. Cooprs arrest Win
implicacy in the robbery OF the FIRST
National Bank, OF this place, that the
company which bore his name shoulo
be mustered out. =,
Frequently corporais guard could
Ike seen ON the streets looking III saloons y;
and elsewhere for dellnq'lthts Oh arllI
nights.
The armory has been used as mucl
for resort fort quiet game OF penny
ante and II loafing place, as for Il rcpos''
tory Of arms, and the members have
made themselves more proficient III IN
use OF cards than in the use OF arms.
The governor has done a wise thing
and that he is aware OF at least some OF
the reasons why the company should lr
diSbandrd is manifest by his order.
Here is the order.
Ileadquaters,N Il Wilmington, Feb
2lst, lS!S.-lieneral Order No d. inter,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
ADJUSTMENT IN WAGES.
Trouble Caused at the Diamond
state Iron COmpanv..-Ten
Employees Resign.

Through the adjustment OF wages at
the works of the Diamond State Iron
Company, dissatisfaction has been en-
gendc,cd Letwcen the employees and
members Of the firm.
The trouble was not caused by reduc-
tion Of twenty-five per cent. in wages as
reported in the afternoon papers OF yes
,cr,lay, but was brought about by the
readjnstmcnt plan adopted by the firm
by which the salaries OF ten Of the
nlachinistS were rerpduced.
They Immediately rendered their res
iynations and they were accepted.
At Il meeting Of these men held last
evening in the Smith building, Acting
Grand Master Glenn OF the International
Association Of Machinists presided.
The meeting resolved to use all efforts
to secure q settlement. Additional EN-
ployes who will resign if their wage:
are not put back to the former standard
are considerably exercised over the step
taken by the firm.
II. T. Wallace, secretary Of the com.
pany in speaking Of the affair yesterday
afternoon SAID:
when the general wage scale war
adjusted at the works Of our company,
u few weeks ago, it was done because
we have been paying n rate OF wages
which was higher than our competitors
with whom we come in most active
competition.
I'VE had continued at this higher basis
hoping that values of material would sc
advance that others would be compel led
to advance to our basis rather than that
we would be obliged to make some re-
duction, to compete with them.
'rhe changes which were made were
really an adjustment, and not genera
reduction. In some instances wages
were reduced, in many they remained
exactly the same, and in some cases hey
were advanced.
$50 far Us he machni-t> are rrcuncrrned
the greatest reduction to any indivldn"
was g cents per week, il some cases
they were not changed at all. The rules
OF our company provide that any en-
povc, who ior any reason is dissati fec
or who desires to leave, can do 50 b.
giving Us a tWO weeks notice.
"Solue OF these were tine men Wl'
called yesterday AZ our office to see lIt
president Of olir company, to discuss the
matter, and we presume they were ac
conpanlrd by the gentlemen represent
ing the labor association to which they
belong.
In the first place, The superintendent
Mr.. Griffith, in charge OF tnest men, Il
the proper man f,r them to discuss any
matters of this kind with, and the presi.
dent OF our company would certainly moi
ignore his representative in the head i"
this department by treat ing with then
direct In the second place, there was
nothing to be discussed, as there is III
| grievance bet Wcen u.s.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
Land Wanted.

The Park Commission Yesterday
agreed to present to the Executive and
Law Committees Of Council Il report Of
the Park Commissions Executive Com.
mittee relative to the purchase of Il lot Of
land for park purposes. The portion
comprises the block bounded by Lover.
ing av. me, DUPONT street, Shallcross
avenue, and extending eastward almost
to Rodney street. Another plot COM
priscs the laud bounded by Shallcross
avenue, DUPONT street, GiIpin avenue
and Clayton street. The price wanted
ior the land is Sl1,54O.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
Secretary Long Criticized.

WASHINGTON, D. G., March 2--The
declaration by Secretary Long yesterday
that the idea of Spain's having any par
ticipaton in the destruction of the Maine
has been practically eliminated from the
situation has caused utmost dissalisfac-
tlnn in Congress, except among tn, Sc
who do not want any preparation for de-
fence to be made. 1t is regarded as y
gratuiious anticipation Of the finding of
the Board Of Inquiry, for which the
public have been admonisled to wait
with patience. The personal opinions
and official opinions of Cabinet officer
are necessarily So closely associated that
it is felt to be wiser for Cabinet officer
not to express personal opinions on q
subject concerning which his official
opinions would be nntimr'y and ont Of
pace.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
Bodies Were Blown to Atoms,

HAVANA, March 2.-The city is quiet
today, though public and private greet
ings to the Spanish cruiser Vizcays,
which arrived here last evening, have
not lessened the fervor.
The divers are working hard upon the
wreck of the Maine. 1t is feared that
many of the dead were blown to pieces,
which would account for the failure to
find their bodies where expected.
Senator Proctor has gone to Matanzas,
where he will spend the day. He was
accompanied by Miss Clara Barton and
Mrs. Ward. fhe trip can easily be
made lii one day, and eight hours may
be spent in Matanzas
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
Board Examines Witnesses.

KEY WEST Fla, March 1.-The
United States Naval Court of Inquiry
into the loss nj the battleship Maine re-
>umed its sessions here at ten O'ck'ck
this morning. Ten more enlisted men
we're examined by the full Bard and
Commander Forsyth, the first of the
witnesses not On the list of the crew Of
the Maine, was called, and, it is under
stood, gave testimony regarding the
coaling Of the battltship at the Navy
yard here.
The torpedo boat Ericsson left here
this morning with mail matter for the
fleet at rorlugas. She is expected back
vhis afternooll.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
SpcciaI Election Bills.

On Tuesday afternoon Clerk Frank A.
McCIoskey, of the State Department Of
Elections visited the Court House and
presented to the Levy Court the list Of
election officers and voting places fer the
recent election, and IL statement OF the
amounts due for services and rents. No
action was taken, hecau"e the rural hum
dreds had not sent in their bills.
Yesterday morning the Levy Court au-
dited the books of the road commission
ers Of Christiana hundred.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
will he Rebuilt.

The Pacific, Il dredge owned by Brain
erd Bros. of New York, which was
recently run into by the steampship
Maiin While the drrdgr was ut anchor
in the Delaware liver, has been taken
to the yards Of the Jackson Il Sharp
Crmpar. y. Tie dredge will be entirely
rebuilt and the owners Of the Main will
make settlement for the damages.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-03
Had Il Narrow Escape.

While walking down Market street,
last night. opposite the Court House,
Walter .Jrffris cane near breaking his
arm. jcffrs was trying to get out of the
way Of an approaching car, and when
the middle Of tie track was reached hr
slipped and fell, and if t." m"torman
had not thrown sand on the track the
incident might have caused his death as
snow was fast falling and made the track
slippery. lie was picked up and car
ried in a nearby drug store where ii was
found nothing but Il few skin wounds
wer. inflicted by the mishap.