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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
vERDANT, BUT O6EDIENT.
Took the Signs on the Water Fails
Literally and Kept Warm.

Took the Signs on the Water Pa;ls
Literally and Kent Warm.
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tbo tolk,tivo hotoi olar,, .h,,t nnn - tha
str,n"aSt ,h,t nror han,onn1 oI ,or VI , ine
wor e,mo in ono dor Iait Mara,, o"s vii, Ia
man with cnrna,ion ' and " M ala a" w, WV
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n tnvern ,ssnrod hin, II ,ras nnd Va" hn
",ia 10 ,,,a,aaI ~, ,,.n,',, "a'' "Au .;.t,
nc n hit If Voc i;dn,t mind Tin ,ontoJ 90
green and ;nnocent that I ronrrotulateJ
mvsalf Tint tho house used olnrt,icitv for
l;ght;ny nurnosos md that tnoro was No
gas far him 10 l,l,w ont
81 handed him over to n ba,,hov with
;rstruct;ons IN 500 him s,felv to lis room
nnL IN cororul,v CIVILIAN ali the mvsto,os
If n modern hotcl If wasn't two hours
hofnro ,,l,,nhnr,,o;J sant da,,,r ,,arI
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
From Ocean Grove.

Things are booming at Ocean Grove
and the prospect OF II paying season is as-
sured whercat tho hotel and boarding.
house proprietors arc In good humor.
Saturday closed tho first week of tho
Ocean Grove Chautauqua and School AS
scmbly and established q record for sttep.
dance.
There was good attendance at Profes.
sor Ford's school of elocution at II a, m,,
and at ProfessorMorgan's musical rccrea-
ton at 3p. III.
The Assembly concert was held on
Saturday evening In the Auditorium, I'M
der the direction Of Prof. Tall Morgan.
Besides the soloists choir Of aVO yolcss "a
sisted Prof. j. H. Won Nardroff OF Brook
lyn presided at the large pipe organ, which
was much enjoyed BY the largo audience
present. Many Wilmingtonians are daily
seen strolling along the board walk, which
Is II moving animated picture after the
sun goes down in tho evening. |,
Mrs. Margaret Griffith and Mrs Mary A.
Todd are stopping at Miss Josephine Ham
ilton's Cottage.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
ADJUSTMENTS,
:sHsLLpor PARK.


Lovers Of vaudeville will enjoy treat
OF Shellpot Park this week as the manage
nnent has engaged some extraordinary ct.
fractions that are sure TO please park pa
trone. twill be the host show that has
been given 80 far this season aud that Is
saying considerable for some very clever
attractions have been produced at tho
park. All the artists this week occupy
places OF prominence on tho vaudeville
stage and the entertainments will be full
Of interesting features.
The company Is headed by jerome and
Alexis. the wonderful European oontor-
tionists, who appear in their great spec.
iality. "Ihe Frog and the Lizard" This
is one Of the greatest novelties ever seenIon
the stage, and no one should fall to see 1t.
Eugene Ellsworth and Madgs Burt whose
little comedies at Dockstader's Theatre
last winter were feature. will BIO seen In
an entirely new act, that Is ever more
pleasing than the one they previously gave
here. Henry Frye. as IA Weary Walker
lisa comedian of rare ability. as Is also
BILLY" Payne, who will, tn addition to
his comedy act, present novel musical
speciality. An act that Is sure to be anus
ing will be that given by Curtis and
Wooley, the Hebrew and German como
dams. Klain and Clifton, oomedia MS and
dancers, will appear, and the other acts
are all Of such high standard that park
visitors can be assured Of witnessing
first class show.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17

ALL KINDS.

City &c ,ncil on Thursday next,
elects officials to fill the following
positions for the ensuing two
years: Clerk of Council 5000 year;
City Auditor 1920; Meat Inspector
$1,000; Auditors and Tr easurer's
clerk 5000 each; Coal OIL Inspector
$1,000; Clerk Of the Market $1,000;
Bailitf of Council s720 and Repair
err of City Clock SIS.
st. Georges Hundred will have
two candidates tor Governor in the
field on the Democratic ticket, DR..
Thomas H. Gilpin and ex-Recorder
OF Dee, James H. Shallcross.
New Castle Hundred will present
DR.. John J. Black for that honor.
1t is conceded that the Governor
should come from New Castle county
this year.
On the Republican ticket nobody
has been named as yet, but there
will be several ambitious men after
the honor between now and the date
fixed for the nomination election for
delegates.
The Democratic members of City
Council will caucus this evening for
the candidates for city Offices. A
hot time is locked for before the sue
cessful ones are settled upon. The
best paying job to be given out is
that of Coal Oil Inspector, which is
said to pay as much as $1,000 year
in fees. John J.. Ryan, the present
bailitf of Council, is said 10 be
slated for the job.
A large number of Democrats
contend that all new men should be
selected for the positions under
Council. They believe the good
things should be handed around.
The Republicans party, outside
of the few Federal positions and
the Police Department, have nothing
to hand around among the members
of that sparty in Delaware.
They foolishly threw away what
ever chances they had at the last
election, and from present indica-
tons they are going into the next
election with the same object in
view. Perhaps some day the voters
of the Republican party will realize
"what fools we mortals be-" and
then will come the awakening and
the throwing off of the party yoke.
1t looks as if trumped up charge
is going to be preferred against two
of the Republican Police Sergeants.
But they might as we'll save them
selves the trouble of swearing false
ly to get revenge, for they will not
be believed by the Police Commits
sioners. Try some other plan boys,
when you want to get even with the
police for doing their duty.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
A SuItry Sunday.

Tho weather yesterday was eenuinelv
hot, but the presence of on excessive
amount Of humidity in the atmosphere
made tho heat moro oppressive and tho
day moro uncomfortable. With maxium
temperature of % at 3p. III. tho afternoon
was swelterng one. Little relief was
found in the house or In shade. Perspi.
ration soaked the clothing, and 1t clung,
damp and uncomfortable, to the BODY
preventing the relief that comes with
evaporation. Toward o'clock the wind
attained maximum velocity Of 10 miles
an hour, but it blew only for short time.
and the usual comfort experienced in
rapid motion through the air in electric
street curs was felt and welcomed for the
time.
Tho weather to-day unless tempered by
tho arrival Of the long promised showers
will probably DO equally uncomfortable
according to tho forecaster. Tho presence
OF considerable percentage of humidity
will add to the general discomfort and the
damage from heat prostrations will DO
greatly added to. Tho heat wave is pre-
vailing over largo part OF tho country
from Chicago to Boston. Rain will prob
come with on increase Of the wind to-day,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
DEATHS.

TuWNSEND-On July II. 1899. Levi Scott son
OF Levi scott and Nellie Dure Townsend,
aged 0 months.
JESTER On July 18TH Oscar. infant son of
Daniel and Katie Joster, age days.
HINkLE-ln this city, on July ID Harry
Haph infant son of Winfield II. and Eliza
beth Hinit le, aged 10 months
Relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the tuneial, from
the residence Of his parents. so West Fourth
street. on Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock. In.
terment at Wllmingtcl and Brand wine GENE
terry.
CLARK-On July H. William 7, Clark aged
% years and months.
Relatives and friends and the members of
thu Grand Army are respectfully invited to
daughter, Mrs. Fincy, COZ Spruce street, on
tuesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock,
HAMlLTON--ln this city, on July H. Nellie
Nj, daughter of Samuel W. and Hannah &C.
Hamilton. aged ~ years.
Relatives and friends are RESP" ctfu'ly in.
vitcd to attend the funeral from tn pa. cntS'
residence, 1901 Lincoln street, IN thursday at
tornoon ut $50 o'clock. Services nj the house
Intcrment at Mt. Salem cemetery,
lICNULTY--ln this city on July 10 Mary Al
daughter of Mary and the late James Nc
Nulty.
Relatives and friends of the family are in.
vited to attend the funeral, on Wednesday
NOR ningat0 o'clock, from her mothers resi-
dencc lls West Fourth street. High mass
at St Pauls Church. ln.crmrnt mt Cathe
dral cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
PRISONERS
CAPTURED.
Two Prisoners Escape
From New Castle But
Are Captured.

Since Sheriff Taylor assumed charge at
the New Castle jail number OF prisoners
have been taken out at intervals and tho
street for two squares near the jail Is given
good sweeping. Chief Warden Bowers
took the mon out this morning to do the
same work. Among the prisoners were
Job Phillips and Job Clark.
The latter two who were short
term prisoners threw down their
,brushes andran away. A few minutes
later warden Bowors was notified
and City Councilman White started
in, pursnit. Aftor lively chase
across the marsh they captured the
wo men about mile from New Castle.
The mon wero TAX on back and will not
DO asked to sweep the streets again.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
The BAPTIU
UNION.
1t AdjOurns at Richmond,
Virginia. Last
Night.


Richmond, Va, July l6.-After early
morning devotional exercises and confer
ences In the various churches Of tho city
yesterday the members OF the Young Peo.
pies Baptist Union Of America repaired
to the Auditorium and resumed the regu.
lar session Of their convention. The time
Of the morning session was consumed for
the most part In listening to topical I'D.
dresses by DR.. W. W. Evarts, of 81. Paul.
MIMI. and Prof. n. NJ. Kierslead. Of
Acadia University, Wolfville, N. s.
The first business OF the nfteruoon -.
sion was Representation OF tho banners
for junior work. The Union City Junior
Union, OF Pennsylvania, took the banner
for junior Bible readers course; the Do.
troit Junior Union, Of Michigan, was
awarded tho banner for the conquest mis-
slonary course. and the banner for the "a.
cred literature course went to the Junior
Union OF South Conconta. Tho presenta-
ton addresses were made by Rev. SAMSON
Harvey, of Germantown, Pa These I'D.
dresses werc followed by junior exercises.
consisting of singing. Rotations and ad.
dresses.
AT the night session the report III tho
committee on resoiu ions was presented
and adopted This feature of this report
was tho following:
THAT we have cause for concern over
the Increasing activity OF the ngonts Of the
Mormon religion, and We record our deop
chngrin at the election of B.. H. Roberts.
OF Utah. an avowed polygamis., to tho
House of Representatives, and we do most
earnestly call upon every Representative
and Senator to use his utmost endeavor to
secure the prompt expulsion Of B. II.
Roberts In accordance with tho provisions
OF the Constitution.
The protest is to tato the form Of DO.
tition, which will DO extensively circula..
cd.
Dr. J. II. White, OF Macon Ga, spoke
on tho vocation of the South, and Gen. T. =,
j. Morgan on the vocation Of the nation.
The convention Of the Young Peoples
Baptist Union closed tonight. This
morning many Of tho pulpits of the city
were occupied by ministers In attendance
upon the convention In the afternoon q
regular session was held at the Auditor
ium, when an address was made BY
Maurice p. Franks, Of Trenton, N. j.,
nnd tho convention sermon was preached
by Dr. 4, j. Vilers, Of Indianapolis. Iud.
At the night closing sessions, addresses
were made by DR.. G. Whitman, of Buffalo
N. Y; Prof. Il. L. Shepperson, Of Hamil-
ton, N. Y, and others. Final cousecra-
tion services wero concluded by Doctor
Chvers, Of Chicago. =,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
Found Unconscious.

Fred Frankcnberger, of Clayton,
was found in an unconscious condi-
tion in the West Yard at Clay ton
early yesterday morning. He was
in this city on Saturday and return.
ed home on train No. " leaving this
city at 1l,57 Saturday night The
trainmen found Frankenberger in
an unconscious condition and took
him to the Delaware Hospital in this
city. 1t cannot be ascertained
whether he fell off the train or was
thrown off. There is agash on the
left temple and his left eye is COM
pletely closed. AT 2 o'clock this
afternoon, Frankenberger's condi-
ton was unchanged
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
"C,Lu 90. NANCE"
origin of y Famous Western Expce7-
sion SignifyinE Death.

There Is an expression signifying death
used commonly all over the west. Its
origin is beyond the recollection of all
but very few now living, and the story
they tell is indeed sad one. According
to these Old timers in the mountains the
expression originated soon after Bakers
expedition into the southwestern part Of
Colorado. At that time gold excitement
was rife in Colorado. The uneXplored
condition of the Rocky mountains only
added to the miners dreams and every
report of new STRIKES" became exagger-
atcd manifold. The finding of single
nugget of yellow metal in some distant
gulch frequently caused general STAN
pede of prospectors.
During these fevered and visionary
times. it became whispered throughout
the mining camps on the eastern slope of
the mountains that cover the range"
were stored away fabulous fortunes Of
virgin gold. No one knew the exact spot
where these strong boxes of nature were
stored, but the keys by which they were
to be unlocked each miner confidently be-
lieved to be in his own possession. The
whisperings multiplied, and every word
from the new El Dorado famed the
minds of the eager fortune hunters.
An exodus began. Whole caravans
were soon travelling through the noun
tain passes toward the west. In their
eagerness men Travelled night and day,
each pursuing his own reckoning wil-o'-
the-wisp that his dreams told him would
lead to the treasured ore. The paths
became widely separated. Few were pre-
pared to weather the mountain hardships
Of the new country, but still they jour
neycd on. Hunger at last overlook
many, and these faced about in the hope
of again reaching the camps on the east
ern slope. The way was long and hard,
for many had lost their bearings. These
became an easy prey to hunger and the
relentless Utcs. The suffering which en-
sued is one of the distressing pages in
the history of the Rocky mountains.
Thousands of prospectors had passed
cover the range" never to return. A
few, emacintcd, came back, but the ma
jority of the eager scarchcrs for gold had
disappeared forever. - Cincinnati En-
Quircr,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
MURDER
DISCLOSED.
Walked Into the Woods
Last Spring and
Never Returned.

Lock Eaven, Pa, July l6-A piece Of
paper has solved the mystery surrounding
the disappearance In April last from his
home In West Koating township Of John
Rohn, wealthy lumberman. whom 1t
was first believed had committed suicide.
A detective employed on the case has dis
covered evidence which is said to reveal
most dastArdy plot, In which four persons
are Implicated, and which includes tho
murder OF old man Rohn and the burn
ing or hidingof his body. q
One of the clues by which the murder
was disclosed was tho discovery Of piece
Of negotiable paper which Rohn was
known to have OH his person at the time
Of his disappearance. This paper few
days ago was presented by the party
against whom 1t was drawn, thus fasten-
ing guilt upon several persons through
whose hands the paper had passed. The
detective :was employed in the, case
and 1t Is said that when arrests are
made q most sensational condition Of af-
fairs will be disclosed.
SWALLOWED UP IN THE WOODS.
The last seen of Rohn was on the MORN
ing of April 6, when no went into the
woods near his home. His family thought
he had gone trout fishing or for bees but
after several days absence posses were Or
ganized and a thorough search made in
the mountains. There are several aban-
doned mines in the neighborhood, and
those were searched. but without result.
Rohn was known to have. besides va!u.
able business papers, quito an amount Of
cash. Blood-hounds were employed in the
hope Of getting some clue as to the where-
bouts Of the missing man.
The family had almost despnired Of un-
rnWlfng the mystery surrounding his dis
appear anco. when. about six weeks ago,
suspicion that he had been put out of the
way was created by remark made by a
certain person in tho neighborhood. Judge
Mayer and District Attorney Mccormick
secured detective from Philadelphia
agency and the detective in tho guise Of u
tramp, appeared in West Heating town.
ship at the Rohn farm. seeking work. The
result OF his investigation and shrewdncss
was to soon procure most convincing
proof of foul conspiracy, by which the
rich old lumberman was put to death and
his body hidden.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
KENNARD & CO,
KEN N ARD z CO,
NNARD'S,
Midsummer
Sale.

To those who have not
awaited themselves of our
offerings of high-season-
able merchandise we can
only say that we still have
good assOrtments in many
of the lines we have been
offering this month.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
To Caucus Tonight.

The Democratic members Of Council
will hold their first caucus tonight, and
their selections will DO ratified by Council
on Thursday night. On sla,e to be
forTed Charles H. Ten Weeges will DO
named as Clerk Of Council to succeed W..
p. Morrison, who has served terms;
Isaac c. Pyle will succeed himself as au-
ditor; JohnJ. Ryan will succeed Michael
J. kolley, as oil inspector, and George
Adele win succeed himself as Inspector Of
meats. No list of clerks to the various
officers has been arranged.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
Odgenen To Have a Vac stiOn.

American Flag Council o. u A NJ.
ofNewark has been granted dispensation
by tho state council to bold two meetings
month until September s Heretofore
the council has met every Friday night,
but owing to poor attendance the new
IliananSutlun WIS SOnuht.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
BISMARCK'L IRON NERVE

Was tho result OF his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
arc not found where Stomach, Livor, Kid
neys and Bowels arc out Of order. II you
want these qualities and tho success they
bring, uso DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
They develop ovcIy power of brain and
lrup store
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
Chimney Sweep

People who wero standing at Sixth and
Market street at noon today were sur
priscd to hear u colorcd man sing out,
"Sweer, sweep, chimney sweep" 1t was
Jake Wright the we'll known chimney
sweep. He has followed tho business
since he was lad. He was familiar
figure 95 years ago with his father and
bro her in tho chimney sweep business.
Chief Dolan when boy used to enjoy tho
spectacle of Jake coming out at tho top of
chimney, The business has fallen away
until Jake Is unable exc ont living. His
voice has Loaf none Of Its old timo ring as
he sings out Sweep sweep. chimney
SMann.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
Crank Ends his Life.

PITTsBURG, Pa, July l6.-Because he
could not solve the question OF perpetua
motion Gabriel Christoper. blacksmith
ut Bower Hill, committed suicide by hang
ing himself to a tree.
For eighteen years he had worked every
night on his wheels and Weights trying to
make machinery which he had built run
continually and AZ last he wore himself
out chasing the will-o- the -wisp.
Procuring ball Of strong twine he
made rope and went into the woods neur
his homo. The body was found this after.
noon
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
Died Suddenly.

Moses Emerson Of No. l2S Bird street,
died suddenly at his home yesterday. He
was So years Of age. Heart disease was
the cause Of his death Coroner Vandevor
will give certificate Of death from nat
ural CAUSES,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
MANY Are PDyiDg Taxes.

Both the county and city. tax collectors
arc being kept busy these days receiving
the present year taxes. Property holders,
IRE allowed a rebate II they pay their taxes
before the end Of the month, and this ID
tbs cause of the rush at tho offices. The
city collectors expect to take In at least
500, 900 before the month expires. 49,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS

Are grand, but Skin EluptionI rob life
OF Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salvo cures
them, also Old Running and Fever Sores,
Ulcers, Boils, Folons, Corns, Warts, CUT,
Bruises, Burns, Scalds, ChAppcd Hands,
Chilblains. B,st pile cure on earth.
Drives out Pains and Aches. Only % cts.
n box Cure guaranteed. Sold by n. Is.
DAnfurth drurEist
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
Ready For The Work.

The trustees of the New Castle County
Workhouse will in q few days selecta site
and proceed with the work of erecting the
new institution, the money for tho pur-
pose now being available 1t is likely that
q site near Wilmington will BIO selected
and special ut enion will lie paid to the
matter OF establishing the system. 1t will
be model Institution in every respect.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
AssauIted With a Shovel

William Alexander was assaulted by q
Pole on Saturday night at Front and
French streets. He appeared at the city
hall late on Saturday night and showed
an ugly cut OH the buck Of his head. Ho
claimed that tho Pole used shov'l and
struck him without provoca.ion. He had
the name of tho pole as William joseph on
a piece Of pnper No nrrest was mado
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
Permits GRANTED.

Building Inspector John j. Cassidy is
sued the following permits to-day.
Johr BJohnston to eroct u spre on
Sacred Heart Church at cost OF $500.
b. +. Shakespeare to make addition to
tho porch Of Spottswood Garland's resi-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17

The Daughters Of America from Phila
delphia gave picnic ut Brandywine
Springs on Saturday. The oxcursionists
were brought there over the b. g. o. Rail-
road and mum eiod over one The u sand I.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
Printed
LinOns, Sc.

While the quantity of these
is now somewhat limited those
we have are choice in style
the seasons price for these has
been l2ac.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
Fine DilnitieS
~ I=2C.

Many new styles have just
been added, giving a large va.
riety for your selection; these
fabrics have been sold in all
the larger markets ut 15c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
Sailors Chrged With DISCRETION.

Seven sailors Of tho German ship Theo-,
dore Fisher, bound from Philadelphia to
Marseilles with oil. were taken from the
ship at Chester and lodged In jail. They
arc TO answer the charge Of desertion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
To Buy the Property

Negotiations are on foot for the pur-
chase of tho palatial residence of Victor
Cause at Pennsylvania Avenue and Clay.
ton street by David Lindsay OF the Au-
gustine PAPER Mills, Mr.. Lindsay and his
family have occupied the property for
some time,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
Delegates Conc Home.

The Delaware Delegates to the Baptist
Young Peoples Union which has been in
session at Richmond for several days, re-
turned homo this morning. They report
having been benefited greatly by the con-
vention and Of having been PLEASANTLY en-
tertained by the Baptists Of the Virginia
CITY.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-17
White Lawn
Wrappers,
80 Cents.

In addition to the many
styles of colored Wrappers we
have been able to secure a limi.
ted number of handsome quail.
ity White Lawn Wrappers
these are the regular 81 so
grade; we have made the price
80 cents.