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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
100000
FIRE LOSS.
Philadelphia Houses o.
Partridge & Richard.
sOn,Lit Bros. and
Others DAM
aged.

Philadelphia, Nov. GA great
conflagration swept over the block
Of big retail stores and wholesale
houses at 8th and Fiibert streets,
early this morning, consuming
property with an estimated value
Of 100000 The, ERE ragged for
four hours before it was got under
control, completely destroying the
department store of Partridge &
Richardson, the publishing house
of J. b. Lippincott g. Co., and sew
eral buildings of smaller firms.
Lit Brothers department store
was saved only by strenuous efforts,
and will lose over 100000. Straw
bridge g. Clothier's great establish
ment was seized in the grip of the
flames, but saved by heroic work.
Bailey's five andten cent store was
ruined, and every store from Filbert
street to the northern wall Of Lits'
building, Sth and Market streets,
lost its entire stock.
The territory covered by the fire
embraced the greater part OF the
block bounded by Sth, Gilbert, Mar
ket and 7th streets, the furious
flames rushing with terrible speed
from Sth and Filbcrt streets to
within 80 or 90 feet Of 7th street,
and communicating to nearly every
structure in the block, although the
front buildings on Market and 7th
streets were saved.
In their fierce struggle with the
conhagration, the firemen. did their
duty, and more, as has been their
custom. Five were injured and
taken to hospitals.
THE PROPERTIES DAMAGED.
The list OF the properties dam:
aged by fire and water is as fol-,
lows:
Lit Brothers, estimated loss, $l2O,
600. Partridge and Richardson,
dry goods, etc, $1,000, 900. J. B.
Lippincott Publishing Company,
burned OUT loss is estimated at
over 100000. Rosenberg's Mill
merry store, $4,000 loss. Bailey's
and 10 cent store, loss is expected
to reach $4,000. Straw bridge g.
Clother's Annex, damage by fire
and water, $4,000. Alfred L. vii.
liams, gloves. damaged by water,
$1,000.
Little Jet Iewlery store. $4,000.
Medina's Partisan Hair store, fret
and smoke. $4,000. c. Eastburn's
Corset Store, $1,000. Mosebach's
Restaurant, $4,000 is estimated as
the loss. p. Il. Hallahan, $1,000.
p. J. Hallahan, shoes, $1,000.
II. Galberger, millinery, cloaks,
etc, water and smoke, $1,000.
Woodworth S five and ten cent
store, damaged stock to extent of
$500.
Samuel d. Levy, small wares,
smoke and water, $500.
II. w. Bean & Co., perfumery,
damaged stock, $500.
Partridge g. Richardson store
room and candy factory, the loss is
confined to the Hilbert street end, :
and will not exceed $1,000.
Lit Brothers shoe and repairing
shop, III Filbert street. loss on
shoe shop is estimated at Sl,500.
,GustaVe Ulrich, wire worker,
smoke and water, l,500.
Westcott and Thomson, electro-
typers, loss estimated at 100000.
Artman g. Treichier, Wholesale
house furnishing, Appropriated
loss, $3.50 900.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
Paid Their Second Dividend,

The directors Of the PhiIadel-
phia. Wilmington & Baltimore
Railroad Company met al the
Broad Street Station at noon yester-
day and declared dividend of d
per cent, of the earnings of the
past six months, payable on Janu
airy ?, 1900, to stockholders Of re-
cord at the close Of business ycster-
day. The dividend declared yes
terday makes total Of 7 per cent.
for the year, the same as has pre-
vailed for some wears past.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. William Smith gave an
elaborate dinner in the New Century
Club parlors last evening to their daugh-
ter, Miss Emma Smith, in honor of her
guest, Miss Noyes. Thirty covers were
spread.
The table was prst lily decorated with
red and white chry santhemums and pre-
sentcd very pretty effect. After the
dinner the party attended the Bachelors
Rail
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
Burglars at Work,

Port Deposit, Md, Nov Is
Burglars attempted to force an en-
trance to the Port Deposit postof-
flee at an early hour this morning,
but were frightened away by NJ,
Acker. who resides in an adjoining
binding. The postofice, occupies
a portion OF the floor Of the Town
Hall and the rest Of the floor is used
by William Rosenthal for store.
The burglars fastened the outside
door OF koSenthal's portion of the
building, 50 they could not be pur-
sued from that direction. Mr..
Rosenthal was awakened by the
thieves and gave the alarm. Mr..
Ackcr fired off 4 pistol. This
brought Bailitf Bond. but the
thieves had disappeared.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
All tie lead ing saloons have Stoockle's
bottled beer on tap en- Thanksgiving day
Sheriff Taylor Bonds,

In The superior Court this morning
Sheriff John f.. Taylor bonde| for tito
coming year. The bond is for so and
his bondsmen are George W. Vernon,
William b. Clerk, Patrick Fahcy John
q Dikey and Frank Woolcv.
Judge Spruanco in answer TO Mr., llIlis
stated he did not know if It was nece ssary
Deputy Collector Leitch when seen about
tn, matter stated that the bond required Il
tirent stamp.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
Be sure and lay iu supply of Stoeckle'
bottled beer for anksgiviug day.
Patrick Neary Hurt.

Patrick Neary received some slight in
juries this morning by falling of The
second floor of new house on Connell
street below Third street. He Is building
n number of new houses at that place and
in moving around he stepped on the end
of loose joist. The result was that he
was thrown into the adjoining alley. He
foil on his face and received a largo cash
over tho left eye aud another OH the check.
He was severely shaken up by tho fail
and received numerous slight injuries
about the body as there was considerable
rubbish in tho alley. Mr.. Ncary was at
tended by Dr. Morg an.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Harvester Mission Front and Jefferson
streets VIII hold an all day service oD
Thanksgiving Day morning service at 10
o'clock. Bible reading ahd song and tost .
imony meeting at !! o'clock lead by Mr..
SEQ. DuNy. Thanksgiving offering will
he distributed among the children be-
tween ii and o'clock at the Mission. Re-
viysl services at :, 10 o'clock lead by Mr..
LAWS DuknlL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCES.

Cards of invitation arc out Tor Friday
eight dances on December 29, January IS,
and February 49, This is the fourth year
Of these dances, which have been SO popu-
lar. They will take place at the New
Century Club Those in charge are Mrs.
Preston Lea, Miss Louise de A. du Pont,
Mrs. +. A. Gilpin, Willard Hall Porter,
Charles Copeland and William C. Spru-
nncs, ,1r
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Dover. Del. Nov. y. William
Ford, the Young negro, who is al
lepcd to have assaulted the little
daughter Of John f, Berry, mas
been located at Hartley. twelve
miles northwest Of Dover, and De-
tectiyc Hutchin, will probably ar
rest him before daylight. Coneta-
bic Browns party from Wyoming,
has spent two day, and d night on
the hunt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
Fair Prices.

Auctioner Stidha,u sold on Tuesday for
james f. Service, Brandyw,ne Hundred,
cows from $50 to s42, yearling colt $35 corn
40 cents per bushel; beets 81 cents; corn
fodder cents bushel and farming uten-
sis at fair prices.
There was large attendance, but
tho bidders were very careful in regard TO
prices.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
A FRUITFUL, BLUNDER

VIII often cause horrible Burn. Scald.
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Snlve,
the best in the world will kill tho pain
and promptly hoal 1t. Cures old sores,
Fever sores, Ulcers, Boils. Fslons. Corns.
all Skin Erupiions. Best Pile Cure on
earth. Only 25c. box. Cure guaranteed
Sold by N. b. Danforth Druggist.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
CASES IN !
CITY COURT.
Large List Of Cases Before
Judge Ball on Eve OF
Thanksgiving Day.

On the eve Of Thanksgiving Day,
Judge Ball had a big list of cases
before him. Roger Carberry and
Charles Bonner were charged with
being drunk and we're rated at 81
and costs each.
Viola Johnson and Annie Scott,
colored, were down to Officer Eakin.
He testified they were at Second
and King streets using very bad
language last night. They could
be heard over a square. They were
given the pink ribbon for IS and
costs.
Cordelia Savins, a colored girl,
was charged by Officer Purcell
with using bad language towards
four white ladies' who were stand
ing on the corner waiting for a car.
The court imposed fine of IS and
costs.
Joseph Brown, colored. was
charged with assault and battery
on Mary Spencer. Her testimony
was to the effect that last night, at
Seventh and Buttonwood. Joe got
into a passion. She begged him to
keep quiet. Then he closed the
door and told her he would see her
later. He ran to the entry and got
an axe and she ran out of the house.
He followed her to the street and
when the officers appeared he hid
in the attic. Brown tried to shake
her testimony, but failed to do So
She claimed the prisoner threw her
to the bed, struck her on the head
and attempted to choke her. If she
had not been so fleet of foot, he
would have struck her with the axe
Lizzie Cummings gave similar
testimony. The case was continued
until Friday morning.
The Queen of the Eastern
Coast Roxie Cammomile. colored,
was charged with the larceny OF
81 from Harry Parker, colored
His testimony was that he lost the
money at Albert Wright's house, at
Water and Orange street. He had
a IS and 81 bill. There was no
one in the room with them. He had
the money when he went to the
house and missed it as he started
to leave the place. After he had
the girl arrested Wright gave him
the W back.
Mary Moore testified that RoXie
showed her a pocketbook contain
ing the money and said it was Har-
vey's money and pocketbook. AT
that time Parker had gone to the
city hall to have her arrested. She
was held in 500 bail for court.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
CARD BASKET.

Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Kittenger and
family of Seattle are visiting here
Superin endent of Letter. carriers John
A. Mitchell is takin g his vacation.
Postmaster Hugh C. Browne, who has
been III is able to be at his office again.
Deputy United States Marshal james II
Clark was in Philadelphia on hhsines'
yesterday.
Mr., and Mrs John Hamilton Grotecloss,
.Ir Of Suffern, New York, and MIS- 10.
scph Wood Morgan are visiting Mrs. Al
vim Reed Morrisons 49, --.-... y,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Assistant Postmaster Billany
stated this morning that so far as
could be CLEANED the Franklin Syn
dictate late of New York caught no
one here. Letters after letters
came here to people from the parties
but the lesson taught by Dean d
Co., is still fresh in the minds OF
the people.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
Edna Wilson Leaves Town.

Edna Wilson left New Castle Jail
this morning and came to Whining
ton. She called at the Sheritf's Of
flee at 1 o'clock this afternoon and
signed her check and received the
fees coming to her. She walked to
the corner of Tenth and Market
streets and waited for Delaware
Avenue car presumably to take a
b. g. O. train.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
SHIELDS LIBRARY BALL.

The Shields Library Association will
give its thirty.seventh annual reception
this evening at Turn Hall. 1t promises
to be success. Tho committeeman hav-
ing ia charge the arrangements for tho re-
ception are James l.. O'keefe, chairman;
p. 7. Mcconnell, secretary, and Joseph
Il. Combs, treasurer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Ask for Bayarian beer and take
no other as substitute. 1t Is the
most appetizing and heathful
drink. Made from the finest and
purest ingredients. For sale at all
the leading saloons, Tomorrow
Thanksgiving Day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

ACSuseu VI otcai"k Tdisc iSctu.
A man giving his name as Ii. G.
Johngeff, of Wilmington, Del, was
arrested yesterday by Reserve Po-
liceman Graham, in Philadelphia,
charged with the larceny of set Of
teeth from the dental supply store,
No. 1901 Arch street. The prisoner
was arraigned in Central Police
Court and held in 5000 bail for trial.
Otto Kesler, manager of the store,
said the man was constant visitor
at the store and had been under
supervision for long time. Nc
such name appears in the Whining
ton directory and he is supposed tc
have given fictitious name.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
Be sure and lay in supply of Stoeckle'.
beer for your Thanksgiving day dinner.
Advance In b. & o. Stocks.

.lt is admitted by bankersin Wall
street. that negotiations are in
progress for the unitication OF the
sto X issues of the Baltimore q
Ohio Railroad. Mr.. James J. Hill,
president Of the Great Northern
Railroad, Is very largely interest
ed in the Baltimore a. Ohio securI-
ties. He is known TO be decidedly
opposed TO more than one stock Is
sue on any property. He maintains
that with one issue of stock upon
which the dividends are regulated
according to earnings. there Is less
friction and fewer con | lnts from
the stockholders. 1t was at his suS-
gcstion that plans are now beng
considered for the reinforcement OF
TIE preferred Issues of Baltimore
" Ohio stock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
Miss ELIZABETH DU POINTS DEBUT

'iiHN ELiHAbEih ~ .oNl bEpti /,
DR.. and Mrs. Alexis |. du .Pont will
give a supper this evening in honor Of
their daughter, Miss Elizabeth du Ponr,
at which time the latter will be formerly
introduced to society. Miss du Point is
said to DO one OF the most charming de-
butantes Of the season.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Mr. and Mrs Willard Salisbury will
rive a tea to Miss Elizabeth Gilpin this
evening at their homo, Fourteenth and
Broone streets. This will be one Of the
most important events Of the week. Miss
Gi!pin's popularity as a dsbutante scoms
assured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

..,At tho regular meeting OF the Ind
Club $685. Walnut ST. George Fisher
was expelled from the said club for 80 yrr.
and Is hereby forbidden to not trcspass on
tho premises Of the club. ~a
George w. Anderson, President.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Benjamin Lcl'ever assaulted his
wife yesterday and Magistrate
Kelley placed him under SIoo
peace bond.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Ten Thousand dollars was yesterday paiG
into the Camden County treasury. This
large amount was collected by fines I'M
yosct upon tho saloon pr0prictors who
plead guilty to selling liquor On sun lays
Tho Judge warned them that Re. Ill
tion would carry imprl soninant with the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Miss Maggie Eastburn daughter of OH.
YER W. Eastburn OF Mill Greek hundred
has gone to Colorado Springs, Colorado,
where she will engage in kinderga ten
work.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
ON EVERY BOTTLE

o. SMlol' & ousumptionCurr 4 this guarantee
All we ask uf yOuis 10 u-n twU.thtrds of N,
cont, nts u this bottle faithfully, then II you
can suy YOU are not bencitel return tha b,J
III, TO your Druggist and h' may refun tbs
riir, Imid Price !Jt ~, aud vi.
For salt uy :. b. DaniUrth, second ~ NJ
Nj. ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Suicide Lett 10000 Estate.
Arthur Wilson, who ondod his life on
the grave of his SON in Kent coun.
etery several weeks ago, left
valued at $4,000.
The amount Is disposed OF In PRIV
quests to his relatives ull Of Who'll
Pniladelphlans
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

LoCKHART-B Bill ES--on Wednesday morn.
lug, November ~ at the parsonage Of the
Calvary Baptist Church, 100 Snyder Avenue,
Philadelphia. Pa, by the psstor, Rev. J.
Wesley Sullivan, John Loclhart and Laura
r. Bilcs, both of Philadelphia
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

The Weather.
Tomorrow promises to be partly cloudy
with little change of temperature. Simila9
conditions will probably prevail! . on
Friday II
The Thermometer at W. G. Tay,or's
drug store, No. 3O2 King street to-day
registered as follows:
7o'ciock 10 o'clock O'Clock
"a Al ~ \
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

A team belonging to the Diamond
State Ice Company ran awny on French
S rect this morning. Tho team colided
with telegraph pole and knocked down
a letter box.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
JAS. I. MUlLlN & SONS,
GROCERIES,.

Good Butter is very necessary for
a successful dinner. Try Green
Acre. 32c, ID.
HAN5COM'S
Seventh and Market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

In the North Baptist Church to-mor-
row evening birthday party will be held
and each person will be Asked to give
cent for each birthday celebrated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Bavarian Aeer is recognized by
connoisseurs of beer to be the best
and purest brewcd. Drink no other
tomorrow,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

A Thanksgiving lunch of venison will
be served Tomorrow by Fred Roemer at
Seventh aud Madison streets. All friends
are in yited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Bavarian Beer leads all other
brands in the market. A glass is
refreshing and invigorating. For
sale at all the leading saloons.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

If you wish a pure and healthiul
drink, made from pure hops and
malt, get glass Of Bavarian
Beer. On tap at all saloons..--
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Re Of good cheer and drink Stoecklcs
lager beet It l. pronounced tho best in
tho market
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Turkey and Stoeckle's beer make the
most enjoyable of Thanksgiving'm meals
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
VenisOn Lunch.

Turkey lunch oil day Thanksgiving at
Harry Schnepfs No 2a!i King street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
BE sure and lay in a supply of Stoeckle' s
bottled beer for your Thanksgiving day.

If you wish to enjoy your Thanks
giving dinner, order case Of beer
from the Bavarian Brewing Com
pany, Phone 1l2
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
PHILADELPHIA STOCKS.
LOCAL STOCkA
MARRIAGES.

AYour Thanksgiving dinner VIII not be
complete with out 3 glass Of Stoeck!e's
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

beer. l. Is pronounced the best in the
market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Turkey and Stockle's beer make the
most enjoyable of Thanksgiving meals
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Turkey and Stoeckle's beer make the
most enjoyable of Thanksgiving mouls,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
VeniSOn Lunch,

VenlsOn Lunch.
A Thanksgiving lunch Of venlson will
bs served to morrow by Fred Rosmsr al
Seventh and Madison streets. All friends
are invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Open To- orro W
Thanksgiving +,
Tonight I n.n noon new !,
Suits III for
OhW Thanksgiving
wear. Our $40
10 o'clock and SIS Over
coats are great
sellers; we have them at all
the other prices, but these
appear to be the popular ones.
Short box Overcoats in Coy
erts: black and blue smooth
Kerseys; black and Oxford
Friezes. See our Overcoats
for Young Men in sizes Is to
10 years, IS to SIS; with the
popular sellers. at ST. $40
and Sic. New short. box
Overcoats for Little Boys, in
sizes 4 to IS years 81, S. and
So. Latest New York styles
exc p onal values.
Open Tuesday Wedn esday
and Saturday evenings of this
week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Turkey and SIoecklc's beer maed the
most enjoyable of Thanksgiving meals.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

BE of good cheer aud drink Stoeckles
lnger beer. 1t is pronounced the best in
| the mark ell.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29
Deer Lunch Tomorrow.

j. Harry Massey. II East Second
street will serve his patrons with
deer lunch tomorrow from 10
O'Clock. He received a nice young
deer this morning for that purpose.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Bavarian Beer Oh sale at all the
leading saloons tomorrow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

SenSiOn Lunch.
A Thanksgiving lunch of venison will
be served Tomorrow by Frod Roemer at
Seventh and Madison. All friends are
invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Your Thanksgiving dinner will not be
complete without glass Of Stoeckle's
beer,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Stoeckle's beer is made from the purest
materials and is recommended by the lead
Ing physio ians.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Turkey lunch all day thanksgiving a;
Harry Suhneprs No, 2?l King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

Rennot Tablets for making junket and
custardA ". Z. TAYLOR. 80! King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-11-29

The finest ever served III the Citv Morn
Ing 10 10 T. 80 evening 9 to 1870 TO.Dph,
fried oysters YiO II ~ at lIo:lihys, g.
Shipley street,
Your Thanksgiving dinner will not BIZ
complies with out a glass OF St0eckle' =
! iasr.