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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
BARN AID CON- );
TENTS TENTS BURNED
Lightning Strikes a Barn
near Delaware City and
Destroys Contents. \

During the fierce electric storm yes.e
day afternoon tho outbuildings OH
Shingle Landing farm of Arthur Colburn
near Delaware City. together with their
contonts were totally destroyed. The farm
is tonauted by Walter C!eaver and his loss
will reach nearly $1,000. The storm at
Delaware City was one Of the most severe
seen for years. In the midst Of tho heavy
down pour Of rain, lightning struck the
largo barn.
In a moment afterwards the big build
ing was all ablaze. The tongues of fire
leaped from every section and carried by
the wind soon set fro to tho adjacent
buildings. The loss on the buildings is
about 81, 600 and on contents consisting Of
what, hay and farming implements $1,000
There is,an insurance on tho buildings.
hay and implements but none on The
wheat. =
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Travellers all know how celebrated
the bell towers Of Italy are. Each I'm.
portant church is made more beautiful
intellectually by the campanile, or
bell tower, which can be seen for miles
away, because the church Is always
built on the highest point of land.
Italy has church towers and civil
towers. the first being the handsomest.
They are always attached to house Of
worship and In medieval days were
used as watch towers and for forts In
the sixth century bells were introduced
in the towers to call the people to pray
ers. Civil towers arose In the eleventh
century, when palaces. with battle
mented towers, were built in great
numbers. Nearly all the towers in
Italy are square; some, however have
six or eight sides and few are round.
The Oldest are undecorated and built
OF massive stone or brick. lighted by
mere loopholes Of windows. Gradually
many changes were made and orna-
mentation, pillars and large windows
were put in the towers.
The leaning tower Of Pisa is we'll
known. 1t was built in the twelfth
century and Is thirteen feet out Of per-
pendicular. Around a hollow, brick
tube are built eight stories of open gal
leries, supported by slender columns. 1t
Is l79 feet high and at Its summit is a
room where Calico experimental.
There are also six bells, the largest OF
which weighs 10000 pounds. One OF
them, which was tolled when criminals
were led to execution. Is ornamented
with figures Of the Virgin and the arms
of the city
The bell tower of Florence Is perhaps
more beautiful than that of Pisa Giotto
was the architect and no expense was
spared. Figures by the greatest sculp-
tors adorn the base and the upper three
stories are ornamented with spiral
shafts and carved holdings. Black
and white marble was the material
used and the mellowing hand of time
has only added to the beauty of the
whole
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
DEATHS.


LINGSWORTH..In Christiana hun.
dred, on July 20, 1898. Abner Hollings-
worth, aged N years
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend tho funeral on Saturday
afternoon at o'clock, from his late resi-.
dence Christana hundred. without further
notice. Interment at st. James Gene :
terry. Newport.
PYLE-At her late residence, S. Il. corner
Sth and Kirkwood streets, in this city,
on July 25th. Margaret A. Pyle, aged
60 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral from tho res.
idenco of her niece Mrs. Margaret X.
Crockett 1895 Walnut street, on Thursday
afternoon, July 2Stb at $50 o'clock. Inter.
ment at the Wilmington and BrandyWine
Cemetery.
MALLISON-On July rs, 1898, John NAL
lison, in the Goth year of his age.
Relatives and friends also Dull ont Post
No. 2, G. A. r., are respe ctfully invited to
attend the funeral from bis late residence
No. a43 Reed street. on Thursday after
noon, July %, Mt o'clock. Services at
Wesley M. K. Church, corner Of Linden
and jackson streets. lnterment at Mt
Salem Cemetery, I
SHARP-July eth, 1898, Goorgiana,
only child of Edward and Mary A.Sharp
aged 10 months.
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend tho funeral from tho par
ents' residence No. 1905 Ford street on Fri
day afternoon, July 29th, at ? o'clock. In
termcnt at Mt Salem cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
The Right Man In the Right Place.

1t Is passing strange what infaiuaslon
compel. some persons to spend hours at the
White House in Washington, sitting In
In the ante chamber whiting for their turn
to shake hands with President Mckinley
and exchange few common place words
with the Chief Executive OF the nation.
Tho President is very busy man at the
best OF times, but now no is buster than
ever, since hostilites commenced with
Spain. How tho President can stand the
strain of seeing hundreds of persons every
week this warm weather is beyond our
comprehension Undoubtedly the right man
Is at the head of the naticn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
OLDEST AMERICAN FORT.

Built as q Protection Against the
French and Also Hostile Indians.
Standing. sentinel-like. where the
Susquehanna splits itself into the
north and south branches, Is old Fort
Augusta, the veteran fighting strong
hold of the United States. Beside
modern fort 1t would look, In size, like
dog alongside Of an elephant. 1t is
now the property of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Gross of Sunbury, Pa, and is located
in field about 1865 feet from the river
bank, says the St. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat.
1t was built In 1856, after plans by
Col. Gordon, as a protection against
the French and hostile Indians, and
was named after the mother of George
III. In shape 1t closely resembles
bakeoven, and its interior is curious
and interesting. A small mound OF
earth marks the spot, with an opening
In the ground two and one-half feet
wide. Twelve four-inch stone steps
lead below. On descending the ground
space inside is found to be 10 by ~
feet, and eight feet from the floor to
the apex of the arched ceiling. The
arch is brick, and commences in an
offset purposely made in the wall five
feet above the ground floor The bricks
are said to be Of English manufacture.
! Its location at the forks Of the Sus-
quehanna was a strong strategic ad-
vantage, as 1t held the chief passage
by waterway from the north of the
state. When completed 1t vas regard
ed as one OF the largest, strongest and
most important OF all the Notifications
erected on the frontiers Of the provin-
ces. Its original armament consisted
of at least twelve cannon and two
swivels. and one of these cannon is still
In existence in Sunbury. 1t is of Eng
lish make, OF about three and one-half
inch bore. and weighs nearly 1000
pounds.
i Fort Augusta ranks next In impor-
lance to Valley Forge as factor in
the achievement Of our liberties, and
It is to be hoped that some day public
spirit will see that steps are taken for
Its preservation. and suitable tablet
placed upon 1t to mark its stanch as
slstance in the early career Of this great
country.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
MILES FIGHTS 4
IN PORTO RICO.
Skirmishes with Spanisrds
as His Forces Advance.
PREPARING FOR WATSON.
Who Will Sail Direct for
Spain. Expedition will
Not Be Delayed.

London, July ga dis
patch to the Daily Mail from
Biarritz, France, says:
"The Basque Provinces, Ma.
varro and the mountain dis
tricts Of Aragon and Catalonia,
the reported strongholds OF Car.
lism, are now on a war footing
and a military occupation of all
that country is nearly complete
In many places the troops are
camping out because the vii.
lages do not afford sufficient &C
p commodation.
more troops, including ar
fllery, are being sent to CON-
plete measures for Meeting the
''Carlist rising, if attempted. The
whole Spanish army is being
strengthened by two companies
for each battalion.
'The Government believes
that the Carlist boast Of more
strength than they really pos
tsess and will attempt nothing
yet. Still, the situation is that
the Carlists are making ready
to profit by the first signs Of
popular effervescence in an eff
fort to foment revolution. The
Government is now prepared
to check them immediately"
The Paris correspondent of
the Daily Mail reports an in.
terviow with one Of the chief
supporters OF DonCarlos, whom
be found '.brimming over with
confidence. He said that Don
Carlos would issue a pronuncia.
mento the moment Spain was
committed to a demand for
peace. "All the north of Spain
is eager aud ready said he.
"We lack neither men nor
arms Don Carlos will be pro.
claimed in Catalonia and the
Basque provinces without the
necessity of striking a blow.
Then will come the time for
war;"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Sam. SmaIPs Daughter To Act.

New York, July 27-The daughter of
Sam Small, the evangelist, is here to
make arrangements for her stage debut In
Now York In the fall. Though only "a,
she has been twice the heroine OF diyor Q
case, though the second snlt has thus II
reusted in nothing more than legui
separation.
AIR. Small, who Is Gu route to Join his
regiment, to embark for Honolulu, as an
army chaplain, passed through town n
few days ago, and. had u long conference
with his daughter, "Mrs. Jackson" as
she is best known. Heis In thorough
sympathy with her plans.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Painted the Hotel,

Stensbury Murray, Jr. has had repair ted
his hotel at No. 104 East Front 8 tire et, and
the building presents moro beautiful up.
pearance than ever before. The brick work
has been given a coating OF rcd striped
with white while the wood work has been
tastefuly covered by dark yellow paint
set off by brown. The work was done by
David Higgins, and while much credit Is
due him more Is due to Mr. Murray for
his enterprise, who Is one of the leading
colored residents and the only man Of his
color in the State in the hotel business
Mr.. Higgins was for 10 years In the en-
ploy of the p. w. &, Il. Railroad Company
as mixer. and as good an evidence OF his
handiwork is Mr.. Murrays hotel
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
New Delivery Wagon,

Tho business of the Delaware Laundry,
No. COG West Front street. has attained
such proportions that the proprietress, Miss
Mary Murray hos procured a very hand
some delivery wagon, which is painted In
gay colors, and finished in the best man.
ner. 1t was built at the shop of Mr. Mes
singer, Front street near Madison, and re-
fleets credit on his handiwork. A more
complete outfit of the kind cannot be found
in our city. The sorrel horse was pur-
chased of George H. Huber, 62l West Sec
ond s rect, and the brass mounted harness
came from the factory OF Michael ka!lsop,
complete laundry and her various i'm
prcvements arc the best evidence OF pros
perity and show clearly What woman can
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
LARCENIES
-
AND DISORDERS
Several Cases Before Judge
Ball in the Munich
pal Court.

Robert n. Janvier was charged by Of
fcer McGarvey In the City Court this
morning with being drunk. He was fined
81 and costs.
Ahnie Mill.gan was charged by officer
MCGillon with being unable to tako care
of herself. A fine OF II and costs was I'M
posed
Officer Maloney charged John LAWN
with being drunk and disorderly. Flo was
rolegated for thirty days.
William Major and David Alexander
were charged by officer James L. Scott
with dlsorderly conduct. Major was fined
81 as he admitted no struck Alexander
Tho latter WAS dismissed.
Thomas Reynolds, colored, Ella Gardi.
ner and James Barry wore arrested at Wa
tor and ShipIsy streets for being drunk.
They were linked aims and using worry bad
language. A fine OF % and costs was i'm
po:cd. Another charge of disordcrly con-
duct was preferred against tho Gardiner
girl by Mrs. Margaret Murphy. The
latter testified that she was sitting on
chair ut her door and inquired
for another girl. Then she used
very bad language towards Mrs. Murphy.
A fine of IS and costs was imposed.
Robert Clark and Leslie Drummond
were charged with disorderly conduct.
FroAi the evidence it appeared that
Drummond had played at pool game and
forgot to pay On Saturday night he re-
turned and tho proprietor Of the pool room
put the balls by. Then the pockets OF the
tables were torn out. Bad language was
used by the crowd of which Drummond
was the leader Clark was not in the gang
but was with two others Ono Of them
tried to take a cigar out of his pocket and
he defended himself. Drunmonl was
fined IS and costs aud Clark 81 and costs.
Richard 'Ticrney was charged with u.s.
sault and battery on Harry Pierce The
case was continued until tomorrow morn
ing.
Frank Gorge, cclored, was charged with
the larceny Of y pair Of shoes Officer w.
j. Massey testified he brought In two men
yesterday morning to Identify the defend.
ant. Turnkey Cuzzo was present when
Congo was identified MS the man who stole
the shoss Ho was held In GOO bail for
court.
George Carney colored, was charged
with the larceny Of sum Of money. He
Was held for a hearing Oh Saturday morn
Ing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
The Connecting Link.

Judge Bradford in the U. S. Court hear
argument yesterday afternoon upon rule
for the Front and Union Street Railway
Co. TO show cause why Il temporary In
Junction should not prevail preventing the
Company from crossing the lands of Il.
II Slubb. The claim made by the attor-
neys for the petitioner Wa, that the Com
panv had no right to extend its lines over
the city lines Tho court took the papers
and reserved decision,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
.Jtlfy Collections

The July collection Of county and poor
taxes has thus far amounted TO about S25, =
OGO, which amount is far below that of tho
corresponding period of last year. There
are but three more days in which TO re-
ceve tho per cent rebate allowed by law;
Collector Rcttcw is sufficiently Interested
in the matter that he would like everybody
10 have their taxes paid before the last OF
tho month
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
yuiUUe RIOttera.

A Philadelphia man owns most
unique assortment of pieces Of plotting
paper, collected by his father, who was
long an official of the White House,
each of which, reversed, bears the sig
nature Of a President, from General
Harrison, who died month after his
election in 1871. to Garfield. On one
sheet. the most highly priced of the
lot, the last official letter signed by
President Lincoln was blotted before
he was assassinated by Booth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Rain Delays Excurslouists.

Tho First Baptist church excursion
which came to this city from Salon, MI,
yesterday. was delayed in Its start for home
owing to the storm which broke just before
the steamer was to depart, aud as tho cap
tain WIS afraid to risk his precions human
cargo Oh he river in u storm, he remained
at the wharf until 1t abated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

LYNCH--PYLE.
Holton W. Lynch and Miss Irene Pyle.
both of this city, were quietly married ~
the parsonage oil We.iry N Il. Church
yesterday morning by Rev. w. w. 6haIp.
A reception was; held at the home Of tho
bride and wedding breakfast WAS served
None but the Immediate family Of tho con-
tracing parties were present. Mr.. and
Mrs Lynch left on IL wedding tour.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Tomorrow promises to be partly cloudy
with slight change OF temperature, iEdi-
eating showers in various sections Some
what similar conditions will probably pre-
vail on Saturday.
The thermometer at w. G. Taylor
drug store 800 King street, registered to.
day rs follows:
7O'clUck 10 o'clock o'clock
rs 81 SO
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Tho excursion Of Oriental Lodge, X. Of
p, to Washington Park, WINS postponed
last evening In consequence Of the rain,
until this evening. The boat will leave
King street wharf at 100 o'clock. The
knights wish their friends to join them
and enjoy the trip. Tickets 85 cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

SEmanuel Fisher, Of 12o Shiploy stree.
aged Ii years and Harry Deitcb, aged IL
years of No. II East Front street, won't
away yesterday. They wero arrested in
Philadelphia and returned home to-day
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
$2.oo To Atlantic City and Return via
Baltimore & Ohio, R. r -.--

Tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conl-
pany will sell excursion tickets to ATTAIN
tic City, Saturday and sunday, July 3Oth
and Slst, good to return until Monday OF the
low rate Of 100 for the round trip. Unsur-
passed train service.
Tickets good on all trains going and re.
turning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Little Ethel-This Is q portrait OF
mamma before she was married.
Visitor-Ah, indced2
Little Ethcl-Yes, she hasn't time to
look like that now.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

The Prince OF Wales, when annoyed,
winks his left eye rapidly; the EN-.
peror of Austria puffs out his cheeks;
the Gar lays his hand flat on the top
Of his head; Mr.. Gladstone turned
swiftly on his heels. as If executing a
vote face, and the Sultan of Turkey
grasps his throat tightly with his hand.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Constable Green advertises to sell at pub.
Ito sale on Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock,
at $40 Franklin street, the household fur
niture Of Samuel H. Hunter. For partic-
ular, see advertisement In another COL
Ninn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Commits ion at Work.

The commission composed of w. r. Por-
ter, j. Newlin Gawthrop, Sewcll G. Bggs,
William Lawton, and George Remington
tn condemn right Of way for thoF'ront and
Union Railway extension through Bran
dy wine Hundred properties, is at work to.
day. Willard Salisbury Is looking after the
interests of the railway company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

The following young men want to play
tho team that was defeated at Reading.
Mari, catcher Hamncrer, pitcher; Neeley,
frs; base; McGarvcy, short stop Edwards,
second base; Mcdaniel, third base; Long,
oentro field Hoal, left field; and Cuzzo,
right field
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Coal and Wood.

H. I. Sergeant, dealer In coal, wood and
Grain, 1909 Maryland ave, office Seventh
and King streets. Delmarvia Phone 54b,
Large Pea Coal for family use.
Large load wood for Sl.50
B & l.. checks given with cash purchases
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
{ iSlI Market,

Powell ha, on his stall in the Third
street market fine assortment of blue
fish, founders bass porstes. Also trout
at cents pound, cleaned and ready for
the pan, warrnn ed fresh ard sweet. They
are kept In glass case, and free from n!ss
and dirt,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

ENJOY ABLE kFCEPTlON,
A reception was rendered Mr.. and Mrs.
James John OF No 8 East Fifth street last
evening, on their return from q visit to
Athens Greece, where hoy formerly lived.
a plumber of friends were present and an
enjoyable time was spent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Geo. W. Pussy has through Magistrate
kelley issued on attachment against the
Crozier ~tauffer Co. Of Philadelphia for
81 y and Adam Lang claims ST. OSagainst
the came company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
Odd Fellows at Reading.

Tho colored Odd Fellows OF tho CITY
are In Reading today. They won't over the
p, W. & Is. h. Rat 6o'clock this morning
and occupied seven cars which were we'll
filled. They were bent on having good
time, and doubtless arc having it,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Catarrh Cured. clear head and sweet
breath secured with Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy, sold on II guarantee. Nasal in
jecion free. Sold by N. b. Danforth, Sec
ondand Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
SC. Fish SC

A car of Sea Trout, Bass, PorgieF, Floun.
ders and Blue fish. at Front and Madison
streets, Friday, July Goth; also car If ice,
% cents u hundred lbs G. Nj. Murden.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Stop That Cough! Take warnins-I
may lead to Consumption A 25c bottlt
of Shiloh's Cure may save your life. Sole
by N. B. Danforth. Second and Marked
straata
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

On account Of the stormy weather last
evening the moonlight excursion Of Orien-
tai Lodge. Knights of Pytbias TO Wash
ing ton Park was postponed until this
evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

The Good Government Club of Newport
will hold Its monthly meeting at Mrs,
John A. Cranston's ON Saturday evening
July 80, at s O'clock
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

For Constipation take Karl's Clover
Root Tea the greai Blood Purifier. Cures
Headaches, Nervousness, Eruptions on the
Face, and makes the head clear as q boil,
Sold by N. B. Danfortb, Second and Mar
ket Streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28
SOCIAL jOTTINGS
and PERSONALS.
A Melange Of Interesting Notes Pick
Here and There OF WilmingtOnianS
and their Many Friends.

Communications for this column should DO
written on one side of tho paper only and I'D.
dressed "Ouy Card Basket" REPUBLICAN,
O:hee.)
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Serges and Thin Goods.
We have some splendid
values in Atwood suits at
$3.50 enl pS, suits that
were much higher, but
have been reduced to sell
the few suits and sizes we
have left. Pin Checks and
Thin Gray Worsted Suits
at $40 and S12, stylish, du.
rable and comfortable.
Finest Plaid and Check
Worsteds and NobbyChev-
lots at SO and Sl5. A
fine Gray Worsted skele-
ton lined, silk finished
Suit at SIS. Big line odd
trousers,all sizes and some
big reductions at $3.50,
and So. 20, all with 10 per
cent. discount off.
Closed evenings at 6 ex-
cept Saturday.
JAS. 7. MULLIN & SONS
Clothing, Sixth and
Hats, Market,
Shoes, Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Select Excursion to COLCHESTER next San
day, Jrly 3lst going and returning via.
Bait! '.oro special train o'clocka. m. Re-
turning leave Tolchcster at 8 p. III All for
81.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

aRcv. l. H. Barrel. has b. en- engaged to
preach at the Joanna Hsights Camp meet.
ing on August ".
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

TRIST EIINNS and other monty
c''Do always on hand
to invest in good
first mortgages. Several amounts now
waiting All business strictly conlden.
ial. HAWKINS & Co, 7l2 Market
j6 m-R-f.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

LORS NLE-A JERSEY BULL, COMING .
L years old. kind and gentle. Inquire of
Robert Porter. Cherry Island. Us Eth
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

Cupping uLd ieecI ing, lOO E. :, cond st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

w ANTED-A WHITE GIRL FOR GENER-
w a. huuaework at ~; Lombard street.
j2S-2tlI
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-28

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