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The times., 1899-09-01
BLACK GOODS.

Go remnants of All-wool Storm Serge,
All-wool Henrietta, Plain Mohair ST.
cilians, 46-inch Jacquard Mohairs,
French Imperial Serges, and AlI-wool
Examines. Splendid qualities DEC
worth up to 69c yard-for ..... 10
SO remnants of the finest grades of
Blacks, embracing French Epingles,
Fine Crepons, BrocaGed Examines,
Drap d'Ete, Muscovite Suiting, 54-inch
BroadclotEs, Sicilian Lustr.nas, and
All-wool Storm and Imperial
Serges. Values up to soc yard. dSC
Choice at ..................... ~
The times., 1899-09-01

DR., Granville Williams, pastor of Metro
politan Baptist Church, Sixth and A Streets
northeast, ard Mrs. Williams are spending
the month of August at Martha's Vineyard
The times., 1899-09-01

DR.. and Mrs. G. II. Howland have return
ed after spending the summer at Auburn.
North Fair Haven and the Thousand ISL
ands. They have taken apartments at the
Grammercy.
The times., 1899-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Crosthwaite are
at Mackinac Island.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
NEW RAILWAY. L
CHANGES HANDS.
Reading Traction Company
Now Controls the PhiIa.
Wilmington Line.

The Philadelphia and Wilmington Eleo-
trio Railway has passed into the control of
the United Power and Traction Company
of Philadelphia.
The fact that the road has changed
hands will not in any way interfere with
the present conduct of the road the en-
HANGED vnlue of which as money pro-
lucer interested these large railway men
III Its purchase.
The loca, management will remain in
the same hands. The purchase Of the road
by the United Power and traction Com
pany Is a matter of flnanciering with q
view OF Strengthening the moneyed value
Of rhe road.
The United Power and Erection Com
pany Is capitalized mt Sl2 100000. The Viii
mington and Chester Traction Company
lsconsidered the most valuable trolley tys-
tenn in tho East. L. was lmpo ssible for the
company to successfully accommodate the
travel between this city, Chester and Darby
yesterday which means that faster sched-
u!e will soon have t. be put effect. g
As stated by President Rgg of the
United Power and Traction Company,
that company now owns the entire trolley
system extending between the Whining
ton, Chester Darby and Media. Although
it lsno known whether the company is
contemplating tire construction Of extend
ing lines Immediately, it Is believed that
the United Power and Traction Company
will act upon the policy laid out by the
American Railway Company; that is to
branch out from Wilmington as confer.
This would mean come ,tion with all
small towns 10 the south and west Of this
city.
1t became known last night that the
brandywine Springs Railway Company
OF which Thomas McCorEle is president
Is considering an effort to obtain the right
OF way from Brandywine Springs to Ken
nett SQUARE.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
0XY-HYDRoGEN
MUST FIGHT.
Another Injunction Suit
/, Will Follow the Case
Now Pending.

Although tho Oxy Hydrogen Company
has already won big legal victory in the
snit brought against it by the Board Of
Street and Sewer directors Of 1891, the
trouble involved Is no nearer settlement
than it was eight years ago. There ap-
pears to be will laid plot to keep the Oxy
hydrogen Company out of this city ana
with this purpose in view another inJunc-
ton suit will follow tho one now pending.
William 8. Hills Of Counsel for the
compla,nants, the Street and sewer Le-
partmeut to-day said that they would
amend their bill as 10 make the Oxy n.y.
droreu Company party to the SUIT now
pendiAb. This inten ZION is IN conformity
with tho order OF Chancellor Nicholson on
Saturday, and although The amendment TO
the bill will knock tho bottom out OF the
present SUIT the company Will net DO NJ
lowed to do business here which should 10
the natural consequence OF the courts de-
Cision.
But 1t Is not the purpose OF the enemies
of the Oxy Hydrogen Company to let inc
matter drop here. The present SUIT Will
necessary fall, but the con,pany,s nppilea-
ton to the present Street aud sewer "
partment for permit to open the city
streets will be vigorously opposed ny tnase
parties who are now against the Oxy Hy-
droeen Company Should the depart-
ment decide to allow the company to open
the streets for the purpose OF laying gas
mains, another suit will follow and the
operations of the company will again be
hindercd for perhaps eight more years.
Therefore the troubles Of tho company are
no nearer an end than they were when are
organization was chartered.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
Ee-st,forsed by an Echo.

Ne-AilofSeu ny an hcnOs
No orator ever leas needed the aids Al
art than the great London preacheF
Charles II. Spurgeon, and none ever used
them less, but whom nature helped him
not only in himself, but outside Of him.
self, he welcomed the effect, as he had
right to do. One striking instance Of
sermon reenforced In this way is related
by clergyman Of the Church of England,
the Rev. D. A. Doudney.
Mr.. Sturgeon was holding outdoor
meetings In the county Of Hants deposits
the Isle Of Wight, and ono afternoon he
preached to great throng Of people in d
beautiful valley near the market town OF
Havant.
His toxt was from the Fifty first Psalm,
Then will I teach transgressors thy
ways" and the sermon was q gospel invi.
tation. The air was still, and oloudlesa
sun was sinking as he approached the end
Of his DISCOURSE while the attentive hear.
ers caught every word
Apparently they had not noticed, car.
ried along as they were by the sweep of his
powerful voice, that the valley was the
homo Of echoes. Mr.. Spurgcon had dis.
covered tho fact. At the close of his last
appeal, raising his voice, he called to the
congregation IAN things are ready
Comet Tho Spirit and the bride say
come, and nature herself accents the
heavenly invitation again and againl
Come! Come! Comol'
The echoes took up the word, and from
side to side the breathless assembly heard
the repeated call, "Comel Come Comel'
till it sank to a whisper in the distance.
Tho narrator describes the effect as
"liko an electric shock" 1t was as if the
preachers eloquent peroration had waksn-
ed supernal voices. -"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
Indians Not Dying.

The popular belief that the Indians are
doomed race and that they are rapidly
dying off is not substantiated by the fig.
ures Of tho special Indian census that
forms part Of the lost general census.
This census gives the Indian population
as 32b, 464, of whom, however, only $780,
AL are returned as full blooded Indians.
the remainder being those who are In va
rlous ways affiliated with the whites.
The Indians Of to-day are in narrower
quarters than were their ancestors, but
they are almost as strong nupsrioally as
they were half century ago. In 1889 the
secretary estimated the Indian population
as 10000, and in the following year Gil
bert INLAY reduced this estimate to 90, 900,
but beth of these estimates were doubtless
far from accurate. In 1850 Schoolcraft re-
ported the Indian population to be $685.
geo, which is only SO, 765 above the figures
Of tho last general census, counting the
mixed ds.-Rochester Post Express.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
SATURDAY /
4
NIGHTS BRAWLS,.
Long Session of the City
Court Caused by Hear :,
ing Assault Cases. 4

Saturday night wasa Ii vely one for the
police Fights were frequent and In the
city court this morning the cases were
heard.
Maggie Grose, colored, was charged by
officer j. Harry Massey with disorder.y
conduct, She was using bad language on
the street about 2 O'Clock this morning. A
fine Of IS and costs was imposed.
John Joyce was charged by special Of.
fcer Gordy with being drunk and disor-
DERBY. When he ordered Joyce to nova
away he struck at Gordy and the latter
had to defend himself Joyce resides In
Chester A fine Of ~ and costs was i'm
posed.
Howard Rothwell colorad was charged
or. Officer Erkin testified that the two
men had fight and Fisher had his arm
cut. Another slash of the knife cut Fish
er's coat over his heart
.Abram Patton deposed he saw Roth
well and Fisher on Saturday night. Roth
we'll asked for q chew Of tobacco or Gig
arstte He followed witness and Fisher
The latter and Rothwell went over to-
wards Market street bridge. Both men
were on the ground aud then it was that
Fisher was cut. Rothwe)l threw the knife
away and started across the bridge.
Samuel Fisher gave similar testimony,
Lottie Vincent deDosed Fisher struck
ROCKWELL on the back and knocked the
blood from his nose.
The court imposed a fine of $50 and cos 3
Willard Raiks, oolored, was charged with
assault and battery on Ella Price, The
testimony was that he Struck her on the
breast and knocked her down. He at.
tempted to repeat the dose but was pre-.
vented from doing go.
James Trusty corroborated the prosccut.
ing witness about the ASSAULT. Aflno Of
$40 and costs was imposed. Il
Nathan Carpenter oolored, was charged
with assault and battery on Harry Ewing.
The case was continued until tomorrow
morning.
Mrs. Anna Rossiter was charged a.
sault with intent to commit murder on
Edward Slote. The case was continued
until this evening. Bail was fixed at
$500
William Johns, colored, was charged
by officer Gum with being drunk md
disorderly. He was fined $3 and costs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
CONTRACT
SIGNED.
Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company to Build two i.
Freight Steamships.

The Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany has contracted with the New York
and Baltimore Transportation Line to
build two freight steamships. The vessels
will be able 10 traverse the canal route
from New York to Baltimore, or by the
outside or searoute.
The deck houses will be built of steel,
and the shirs will carry two masts. The
vessels will have four water tight bulk
heads three side ports on each side and
will carry electric light plants that will
furnish q current for 100 10 candle power
lamps. The ships will also carry two tanks
one 500 and tho other of 1000 gallons capac
ity. The vessels will have speed Ut II
, knots when loaded.
Tho general dimensions will be 1913 feet
over all, eos feet perpendiculars. SO feet
moulded beams, depth to upper deck 23
feet inches, and will carry go tons on
1917 feet draft. The engines will he Of the
triple expansion type with strokes OF 49,
2S-45 by 80 inches. Steam will be gener-
ated by two Scotch boilers in each ship, II
feet in diameter by 1917 feet long.
lowing to the liberal appropriation Of the
last Congress the Christiana River will
be grea tly widened and deepened; In fact,
1t will have q uniform depth of "a feet at
mean low water, and will enable ships Of
any size to be built OH its banks. The Har.
Ian and Holingsworth Co, contemplate
building a 800 foot way to accommodate the
building OF the largest steamers During
the past year they have made number Of
improvements to the plant many new
tools have been added and this company ia
better equipped to turn out quick WORK
than any yard in the country.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
DIAMOND STATE
STEEL COMPANY
Will Figure in Big Steel
Combine Which Will
Do Business Under
Local C0mpany's.
-. Charter.

Another steel combine, with lis horne in
Philadelphia. will more than probably be
launched within the next week or ten
days.
So said member of one of the biggest
steel companies of this section last night.
He added: Hi herto they have all kept
out OF tho combinations that have been
forming in the iron trade in the last six
months, but il you keep your eyes on
them for the next few days you will prob
ably see them get together for mutual
protection. They are the Bethlehem,
Cambria, Midvale, Pcncoyd, the Penn
sylvania and its branch, the Maryland
the Tidewater of Chester, and the Dla-
moDd State Steel Company, of Delaware.
with great big steel combine, such as
was talked OF on Saturday, darkening the
business horizon it is not too soon for
these unattached companies to combine
"Mr. Frick has denied that tho new
Carnegie Company, with Carnegie bought
out, will incilsde any Other plants than
those at.prcsent in the Carnegie system,
aud though that kills the story OF the
giant combine. Carneg Federal Ameri-
can. it is ONLY fora time, and with oom-
blnatlons progressing at the present rate
1t is not Improbable that tho story will DO
realized before long That would leave
tile eight Eastern companies have nen-
toned practically tho only big ones ont
side the trust. If they are to have any.
thing like fair show--whsther they are
taken in Or whether they stay out and
fght--they will have much bettcr chance
Of getting 1t If they combine now"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
WILCOX CASE
ON TRIAL.
Plaintiffs Ask $4,000
Damage From City q
Railway Company.

Trial of the suit of Wilcox W. Whining
ton City hallway Company, which has
boon in Supreme Court for nearly two
years. was begun at al adjourned term OF
the court this morning. The action is 10
recover $4,000 damages for the death Of
Mrs Joanna Wilcox which occurred on the
Riverview line of the Company on August
49, 1897.
The defense, which is represented by
Robert g. Hartman and Horace Greedy
Knowles, alleges negligence on 40 part Of
the company, Mrs. Wilcox having boon
run down by n car at q street crossing.
Willard Salisbury appears for the COM
pany.
The case has been before the court on
several occasions because of inperfe
particulars and pleas, but 1t Is now in
proper shape, and will doubtie.,s occupy
Tho attention of the Court for three. days,
owing to the large number Of witnesses to
be examined.
Charles 4. Thomas is foreman Of the
special jury drawn to try the case.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
DCIAL sorIN& .5ss-
AND PERSONALS
" fIeiange Of Interesting Notes Picked
Here and There of Wilmingtonians
and their Many Friends.



Real flowers a,e to be worn q great deal
this year in tho streets, as well as IN tae
house and each woman will always en-
tlsayor to have her own particular hover
whatever it may be-yellow roses, vioiets'
llilies or gxrdenins-and to wear no DINERS
4 1t is u charming and decorative fashlon,
hut not an economical one mere, wnere
flowers are sometimes worth almost tneir
weight In gold.
The latest touch to the tucked SILK bod
Ace IL accomplished by rows OF bias stitch-
Ing i good inch apart. the tucks held Gown
Ia one direction and then the opposite one
faiterna,ely. The effect Is decidedly odd
'and pleasing.
The latest plaoket fastening con 'ists VI
straps which button over. All may poln1
ono way, or every other one may iapln he
opposite direction.
Some luxuiiousness as chAracterlzes the
little house rigs for summer! Sktrts eian-
.orately trimmed come to match the maui
nsss Of finest linen lawn.
Z In sunshades the most attractive LATEST
IA OF Napoleon blue, with sprlnkllng OF
\ white dots, and white ribbon border an
inch wide hemstitchel on.
The Pysche Is the latest chemise, SO
christened because of the beautiful lace
butterflies in applique which hover round
the yoke-.so why shouldn't these exquisite
,axnressions of nature shine under thelr
real Greek names
Red In all bright sEades-scarlet, car
dinal pink and pink-is to appear this
summer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
Famous African Boys In Concert.

Tho famous South Africans who will
rive an entertainment in st. Paul's NJ. f
Church this evening, arc not only unique
entertainers but they are artistic rs we'll,
ard their singing stands severe critical
test. Mr.. J. II. BalIncr, who in three
years time, has transformed the five boys
from henthenism into their present state
OF marvellous intelligence and proficiency
as singers, Is himself H finished artist,
having studied at the Royal Academy of
Music in London. The five boys repre-
oent four tribes viz: Bushman, the abnri-
gines of South Africa; BIsutos, Kaffirs
and Xulus. They sing in u most charm
ing manner, their voices being OF pleas
ing quality and their vocal ability such as
amaze all who lscn o them. They give a
program comprising typical selections
from the wild though beautiful African
songs to tho sweetest and quaintest of our
melodies singing In both their native
tongue and in Englsh. MIR. Balmer AS
sist, in the entertainments with his fine
bass vnicc and tells interesting stories OF
the African boys, their origin, life, etc.
Miss Elsie Clark, beautiful American
girl, who was born In Africa, gives in adj
dition to her artistic work at tho piano,
enc of her thrilling and brilliant doscrip-
tons on each program The company
made about one hundred appearances in
Now York city and nearly the same num-
Der in Boston and has won SUCCESS through
out tho country. They will, rs stated
above, appear at st Paul's M. 4. Church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
John It. Miller Dead.

John F. Miller a we'll known citi-
zen, died at his home, No. 500 West
Eleventh street, yesterday morning
from erysipelas, after an illness
of two weeks.
Mr.. Miller was II years of age.
He was born at Cleartield, N. j.,
and in 1886 came to this city. He
was educated at the Georgetown
University. In 1862 he was city
treasurer, but he subsequently re-
tired from politics. For IS years
he was organist at St. Peters II. c.
Church and for e years he was
clerk in the office of the Farmers
Mutual Insurance Company. A
widow and two daughters, one Mrs.
Smith Solar, the other unmarried,
survive him. Mrs. Solar is with her
husband in Chill, S. A.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08

J,OR SALE-GORDON HEIGHTS BUILD.
ING LOTS--Whcther for an investmen
Or FOR nome, tihvHs :,ii'tr bettvr opportunl
ty th IN til , pre- seny to secure a lot OF ground
that is sure to grow in value. Beautiful and
convenient location. Easy OF acces! by. rail
road and steamboat. Trolley every half hour
the year round. For terms and particulars,
apply TO lhillp R. Clark o3la Market street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08

OaT-ON SUNDAY, MAY 18th. BLACK
- aitrakhan lap robe q the road btlween
state 'tpnd station and Wilmington. Liberal
mS.3t0
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
CARD BASKET.

! Howard Taylor has been visiting in
Milton.
william Roe has been visiting in
Olessa.
Mrs. Amos Cole is.visiting her daughter
In Dover.
Miss Eugenia Beaston has returned from
Middletown.
Miss Bessie Rosin has been visiting in
Middletown.
Miss Helen Heiuzer is visiting in George
town.
| Miss Beulah Willis, of Dover, has been
visiting here
Miss Nellie Louise Sawin has returned
from Washington.
= Edward l. Holland and Patrick Gormley
! are visiting in New York
Y Miss Mary Guthrie and Mr.. and Mrs.
! Bentor Smi, h have returned from Atlantic
CITY.
Mr. Cromwell, a resident of the Eleventh
ward, saiiei from New York on Friday for
England.
Miss Mary c. I. Williams, Miss Lena
Dillon and Mi Nell!s Hasson are among
the Wilmington teachers who spent last
week in Boston.
Miss Elizabeth Carlisle and Mrs Alvin
/ Reed Morrison have been spending Il week
at Sutfern. n Y. the guess Of Mrs John
Hamilton Groleclosi, Jr.
/ joan D. Hawkins, of Dover, was in
town to-day.
I Harry A. Alsentzer and family, of Phil
\ adeiphia. visited relatives in Wilmington
yesterday.
p. $ Graham, j. p, of Milford, Is in
town to-day.
Mrs George Btinck, of New York, is
making three weeks visit to her parents
fMr and Mrs Herring on Van Buren,
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Draper have re-
turned hem from heir honeymoon which
WINS spent in New York and Boston. They
will reside here for the present.
!! Miss Josephine Fletcher, supervisor of
music In tho public schools, has returned
from Montclair, n. J ind will take up the
music for Memorial Day this week.
Mrs. Lewis Wallace and Miss Hattie
Zibtoll, OF New York City, are spending Il
few days as tho guests of Mr. and Mrs
Horaos &. Knowles.
One delegate from each council Of the
Jr, o. L. A. NJ, in Delaware will go to
Phil ,delphia Tomorrow morning to attend
tho annual meeting otthe Fune.ul Bentiit
Association Of the order
Miss May Rawley, Of Chester, was the
guest OF friends i'll this city yeste, day.
Miss Mamie Miles spent yesterday in
New Castle.
George 3. Hunter, of Philadelphia, WAS
entertained by friends IN this city yeste,.
day.
Miss LzA!o Bigger Of this city, sailed
from New York on saturday for Hanover
Germany.
Quite largo parry composed Of a Phila
delphia Camera Club visited our city Sat
urday and took pictures Of numerous
places around his city homo with them
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
A Fine Herd OF CoWS,

Colonel Patterson, who purchased tho
old Garrett farm on tho KcnEett pike, I'D
Joining tho brick church, has one OF he
iinost herds of cows in this upper SOC ion
of our State. They arc nearly all Gucrn-
seys, pretty MS pictures, and arc said to be
unr,valled for quantity and quality Of
milk. The prevailing color is red, mixed
with white and the owner may well look
upon them with feelings Of pleasure They
cost, it Is said, quite II pile of money, but
we presume quite handsome profit may
be realized, a, heifer calves week old aro
sold ut SEQ each to nolghboring farmers
who wish to improve their stock. The
sire is very fine animal, for which &17O
was paid. Tho Colonel has greatly i'm
proved the old farm, and his example in
tho ncighborhood will exerta very salutary
;nGupnra
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
Preaching Yesterday.

Rev. w. A, Cuddy. the Washington
evangelist, preached from his gospel wag-
on yesterday. The wagon attracted con.
siderable attention. rs it is covered with
warnings and statements one nf which
was that The country was being ruined by
''lngorsol. Rum and Trusts" The evan.
geist preached on tho prospective end of
tho world on account Of its wiokeuness,
Yesterday was communion day In the
Methodist Churches, and there were con-
scquently few sermons preached in the
morning
AT Union Church Rev. G. A. Grco
talked to the children of tho great relig-
Gus privilege they enjoy in these 10th cen
fury days. and invited all who believed
that JESUS died for them TO partnke of the
communion. Fully fifty children accepted
the invitation,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08

in your mems
sizes, l6 to Io
years, new lots
and new styles.
81, $40 and
SI2. Sizes g
IN % rhect az
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
Shot In the Abdomen.

The condition of Harry Dempsey,
aged II years, who was shot in the
abdomen on Saturday, is critical.
Dempsey was playing with IS years
old William Kennedy, atthe former $
home, $50 East Seventh street. The
lads had been playing with revol-
ver when suddenly it was dis
charged and the bullet lodged in the
lad S abdomen. He was taken to
the Delaware Hospital.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
knipht SuEnendcd

William 5. Knight, who is employed rs
whisky gauger a. the Internal Revenue
department. has been suspended for thirty
days.
The cause of the suspension is that there
some irregularitio, found ia his work.
During his suspension an extra Deputy
from Baltimore has been sent here to do
Knights work.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-08
A Curlous Christian Name.

In the Canterbury Diocesan Gazette
there ia an interesting and authentic REQ
ord of the use of Acts Of the Apostles as
Christian name. The entries are in the
registers Of Boughton under Blean. Acts
apostle son Of Thomas and Elizabeth
Pegden, from Dunkirk, was baptized
Aug. 2, 1895, and the burial Of this Aotsa-
postle pcgdon, aged 70 years, took place
Nov. ID, 1896 Tho name seems to have,
been abbreviated to Actsy, for the vicar Of
Boughton has heard a parishioner speak
Of her uncle Aotsy Pegden. Again, Acts
Of the Apostles son Of Richard and
Phoebe Kenneth, was baptized at Bough+
ton church April 81. 1898. .