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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17
CHILD KILLED BY A TROLLEY CAR.
Mary Lena Cooper Ran Into Danger whil'
Playing on West Eighth Street.

MARY Lena Cooper Ran Into Danger While
Playing on West Eighth Street.
"Is she dead?" asked boy Of Wal
ter L. Cooper, colored, of No. S3S
French street, as he was going towards
his residence Sunday evening.
lis who dead?" asked Cooper.
Then the boy told him of the death
of his daughter, Mary Lena Cooper,
aged years, on Eighth street between
Orange and Tatnall streets, where she
was run over by trolley car No. 103.
The accident occurred about 1856
O'Clock. The Cooper child and Ethel
johnson were playing and in running
about dashed into the street. The
johnson girl escaped injury but little
Mary Lena ran in front of the car,
which was westbound. She was
knocked down and dragged by the car
a distance of about % feet, the front
wheels passing over her and the rear
wheels resting on her body. Edward
Mckee of No. 1919 Lancaster avenue
was the conductor, and Q. Slafner of
No. S25 Madison street, the motorman
of the car.
The car was backed and the crushed
form was taken from tho track. Alonzo
Ward and William Henry carried the
child to q stand in front of Antonio
Malascalza's store at Eighth and Tat
nall, where she breathed her last in
about 10 minutes. The body was re-
moved in the Phoenix ambulance to
the Cooper residence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17

bordereau, which the witnoss claimed
was written on tracing paper, and was
found in an embassy.
The president asked M. Casimir-
Perier to explain tho circumstances of
the confession Dreyfus is alleged to
have made to Capt Lebrun-Renault.
M. Casimir- Perier persisted in his
statement of Saturday, that he had
never received amy condolences of this
character from Capt. -Renault.
He added that M. Dupuy, tho then
premier, was present when Capt.
Lebrun-Renault called at tho Elysee,
Paris. Moreover, said M. Casimir-
Perier, there is letter from NJ.
Dupuy, which ask may be read. -
The letter reported that Capt.
Lebrun- -Renault, when questioned by
M. Dupuy, replied that Gen. Mercier
had sent him to the President, to
receive dressing down for his indis-
Greet disclosures to the Figaro.
Gen. Mercier here interposed, saying
capt Lebrun- Renault spoke to me in
regard to the. confessions in the presence
1t was then that / ordered him to go
to the President of the Republic.
Regarding Gen. Mercier's declara-
tioIo Ou kDdbuiooJ idoh3 oh pho WiolNoo
stand, NJ. Casimir -Perier said: "Gen.
Mercier had no right whatever to in
tervene in the diplomatic conversation.
I would have prevented such inter
ference. 1t was / alone who conferred
with the Minister, and declare that
the impression derived from that con
versation was one of complete calm !;
otherwise, the incident would not have
been closed by the framing of note.
| We had no telegram from Berlin that
evening. 1t was in regard to note
| tho Minister referred to Berlin. If
there had been any news in regard to
| the matter on the evening of the 9th,
we could not have waited until the Sth
| to publish the note. There was not a
dispatch addressed to a friendly Power
relative to the incident. The incident
has been magnified. Besides, in the
event of diplomatic complications. the
President would have communicated
with the Minister of Foreign Affairs y
Gen. Mereier replied that he went to
the Elysee Palace as Minister of War.
He recalled that Gen. De Boisdetfre
could testify in regard to the orders
received.
M. Demange seized upon this de-
claration, and insisted that Gen. Mer-
cier repeat the statement that he had
given orders to Gen. De Boisdetfre on
the 9th relative to mobilization.
M. Casimir- Perier, resuming his tes-
timony, said he did not desire to reply
to certain Of Gen. Mercier's insinua
tions. Il do not wish to answer
them," said the former President.
"The circumstances are too sad anc
too tragic for me to desire to envenon
the discussion. | am master Of myself,
and of my conscience would only
state that Gen. Mercier has made every
effort to mix me as deeply as possible
in this affair, but have remained
aoof, affirm, during the progress O
the investigation.
The former President then complained
of the incorrect behavior of his sub
ordinate toward the chief of the state
After MN. Cavaignsc and Hanotaux
former Ministers. of Foreign A fairs
had testified, the court adjourned, a
noon, until Wednesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17
WARREN FLED DAY.
Result of the sports Mt Kiverview on satur
dHy Afternoon.

Result of the sports Mt RivervteW on chtur-
dRy Afternoon.
The sports of tho Warren Athletic
Association at Riverview on Saturday
afternoon were decidedly interesting.
Summary: .i
Fifty yard dash Howard Hahn, 2.
A. g. second, Charles McKenney, T..
A. g. Time six seconds.
One hundred yard dash = Howard
Hahn, p. A. c.; second, Frank Nc
Kenna, P. A. G. Time-10 4-5 seconds.
Two-mile bicycle race-Fred Robeien,
W. A. A.; second, P. Stoo2s, T. A.
@. Time-5 minutes 81 seconds.
One-mile bicycle race--F. Snyder, P.
A. O.; second, Fred Robelen, W. A.
A. Time-3 minutes 3 seconds.
FredsrioRs, aanRlns P. o'oa q. O.; A Second, Nc Nc
Curdy. Distance-1S feet inches. I.
Hop, step and jump Walter
Fredericks, +. A. c.; second, Edward
Gardner, w. A. A. Distance-38 feet
Z inches.
Two hundred and twenty yards dash
james Berry, W. A. A.. second, W.
Saunders. Time--36 seconds.
Standing broad jump = Walter
Fredericks, p. A. c.; second, No
Curdy. Distance-9f feet inches.
Five mile bicycle raoe--A, Hauber,
Jr., P. A. c.. second, Q. Priest, p. Al.
G. Time-15 minutes 80 seconds.
Four hundred and forty yards dash
James Berry, w. A. A.; second, q.
Crawford. Time-1 minute seconds.
Pole vault-Walter Fredericks, p. A.
@. second. McCurdy, P. A. G,
The largest portion of the events
were won by the Park Athletic Club
of this city.
The following were the officials !:
Referee, Horace MCDANIEL; ; inspectors,
Thomas Hall, Emil Maurer; judge Of
finish, William Burrows; field judges,
Frank McCafferty, Frank r. Buckalew i;
time keepers, William McGonigal,
Thomas Ledigan, John F. Lyons, Robert
Faulk. Bernard j. McVey; starter.
Thomas F. Kane; clerk Of course,
Harold Harvey; scorers, P. A. Traynor,
p. P. Mcconnell; marshal, George
Bacon,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17

Robert f. Fox, who recently retired
from the position of general manager
of the Wilmington City Railway Co.,
was the recipient of handsome gold
watch on Saturday evening from u
employees Of the company, as mark of
esteem. Thomas S, Bellah, treasurer
Of the company made the presentation
speech. The members called on MIR.
Fox at his residence, Mo, 1911 West
Ninth street. He was completely SUR
prisad.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17

bank that the teller's accounts there
were all right, and feels SO sure that
his outside accounts are correct that he
said he wonld pay all that the dead
man owed.
Coroner Vandever empaneled jury
and he, in company with Magistrate
Reynolds and the jurors, made a thor
ough investigation and examined wit
nesses, after which verdict was rem
dered to the effect that the deceased
had COMMITTED suicide, brought on
by alteration Of the mind, caused by
overwork. "
The bullet passed entirely through
the head and was found buried in the
desk at which Mr.. Darlington had been
accustomed to work.
Caleb M. Steward of tho National
Bank of Wilmington and Brandywine,
who was associated with MIR. Darling
not as an auditor Of the road commits
sioners' accounts, was shocked when
he heard the sad news. He had writ
ten to Mr.. Darlington only a few days
ago, suggesting that the work Of audit
ing the books be commenced next
week, and expected reply Saturday, but
instead of receiving a letter from his
that he had committed suicide.
The tragic suicide of Teller Leonidas
Darlington of the Citizens National
Bank of Middletown on Saturday morn
ing continues to be the chief topic of
interest in that town. Mr.. Darlington
was SO we'll liked that in his death,
many feel a personal bereavement. II
has been learned that he acted strangely
IN the six or seven hours before he shot
himself. He arose about o'clock on
Saturday morning and ate a luncheon
of crackers and milk. Again he was
| up'at o'clock, and shortly afterward,
he left the house, saying he was going
to his brother-in-law who is barber,
| to get shave. Instead of going to the
barber shop, he went to the bank.
A peculiarly sad coincidence in con
nection with the death of Mr.. Darling
ton was the fact that his brother
Samuel Darlington of this city, whost
wife and child were visiting hi.
brother, went to Middletown on Satur
day morning to spend Saturday ant
Sunday there He went down on thu
very train that carried Coroner ALFRED
| ID. Vandever to Middletown, to MAKE
his investigation OF the suicide, bu
Mr.. Darlington did not know of hi
brothers death until he reached th'
| town.
The funeral took place Tuesda.
afternoon. Services were conducted
at the residence on Green street, at
o'clock, by the Rev. Isaac L. Wood o
the Middletown M. e. Church. Inter
meut was made at Forest cemetery
near Middletown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17
ESCAPED BURGLAR REoAPTUEED.



The police have been notified Of the
arrest Of Arthur q. Vaughan, alias
"Webster, alias "St. Paul Tip" who
escaped from the county jail in New
Castle, during the latter part of Decem-
ber, 1896. The recapture was made at
Bridgeport, Conn, by Assistant Super
intendent George S. Dougherty of the
Pinkerton detective agency, who recog-
nized webster.
Vaughan has had checkered career.
He was first arrested in San Francisco,
CAL, for robbery and escaped from the
crowded court room. lie was arrested
in this city with Joseph Eldridge and
James, alias Whitley" Mitchell, for
the Banning robbery. Here he was
sentenced to five years. Imprisonment.
lie escaped with Eldrdge and the latter
has not yet been apprehended.
A man thought to be Vaughan was
arrested in St. Louis on the charge OF
burglary, but before he could be locked
up he shot and killed Police Officer
Nicholas Hunt. He was not captured
until arrested at Bridgeport. although
a reward was offered for his capture.
He may be taken to st. Louis, although
the local authorities want him first.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17

Chief Sasse of the Fire Department
has invited chiefs of the fire depart
ments of the following places to attend
the review of the Police and Fire De-
partments on September 9th: Now
York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Read
ing, Norristown, Harrisburg, Chester,
Huntington, Jersey City, Paterson,
Newark, N. j., New Brunswick, CAM
den, Atlantic City, Cape May, Long
Branch, Trenton, Gloucester City, Red
Bank, Baltimore, Salisbury, Richmond,
Norfolk, Roanoke, Petersburg, Wash
ington, ID. g., Dover, New Castle and
Newark, this State,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17
sEAFoRD.

Seaford, Aug. IA hot fight IS
being waged for the postmastership of
this town. There are several appli-
cants, but it is generally conceded that
Thomas Rawlins and George Spicer,
Regulars, and Frank Prettyman, Union
Republican, are in the lead Pretty
man is being supported by Congress-
man Hoffecker.
Miss Lola Hitch has succeeded
Charles Horsey, resigned, as secretary
of the Epworth League.
A stock company has been organized
here for the purpose of erecting &C.
ton ice plant.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17
:
smashup Near BIue Hall.

While Thomas Dalton of Centreville,
accompanied by woman friend, was
driving from camp towards this, city
Sunday, his carriage was struck by
a vehicle that was going rapidly up the
turnpike. near the Blue Ball. Mr..
Dalton and his companion were thrown
out and his horse ran away. The horse
was caught near Washington street
bridge. The carriage was wrecked.
Mr.. Dalton was cut on the head and
his side was bruised, and the woman
was cut on the hand
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17

A rear end collision occurred Sunday
evening on the b. & o. railroad near
Van Bibber, about four miles FROM
Perryville. Extra northbound freight
No. 1880 crashed into the rear end OF
the first section of freight train No.
1852. Seven cars were wrecked and
both tracks blocked for several hours.
Nobody was injured. Engineer Brock
ton and his fireman jumped. Passen-
gor trains were run over the Maryland
division of the r., w. 4 b, railroad
between this city and Baltimore.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17

John Meyers arrived in this city
Sunday from fishing trip to Fortescue
Beach. He had with him some trout
and two large sea turtles. The latter
weigh 75 pounds each and were caught
with hook and line. He was fishing
from a small boat and was alone when
he made the catch. He had some
trouble in landing the monsters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17

The question of having uniform
system of charges for the collection of
out-of-t town checks is to be discussed
at the convention of the American
Bankers Association to be held in
Cleveland, O., in September. The
Wilmington Clearing House Associa-
tion may be represented at the meet
inc
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17

George Cox, formerly an office hoy
in the employ of the Harlan & Hollings-
worth CO., is in philadelphia and has
gone to: the League Island Navy Yard
to report for duty. He has signed
with Uncle Sam and has been ap-
pointed a mildly" on the United
States receiving ship Richmond.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17

William L. Medholdt, Jr. is to build
three fine dwellings at the southeast
corner of Ninth and Broome Streets
They are to be three stories high and
will contain IS rooms and two bath
rooms each. besides having porches.
pleSed the houses will cost Sl4, 900 each.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17

John W. Goodwin, who has been
clerk and stenographer at the office of
the Wilmington City Railway Co., has
been transferred to the office of the
United Power and Transportation Co.,
in the Bullitt Building, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17

Newark, Aug. IA. Prominent Re-
rublcans are of the opinion that
Robert j. Morrison will be appointed
postmaster. Ezekiel w. Dawson, Will
liam Nields, Joseph Caleb, Charles
Blandy. David J.. tIaequette and,Diirer
Rothwell also are applicants for the
position.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17

The local liquor dealers association
will hold meeting on Friday, Septem-
Der lst, when three delegates will be
elected to represent the organ ization at
the national convention which will be
held at Louisville, KY, October 10Th,
2Oth and Dist.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17

In the storm of last Thursday night
lightning struck the house of John
Carter. No. 2118 Market street, soaring
woodwork. but not disturbing the
members of Mr.. Carrer's family.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17

1t is said there is probability Of
Vicar-G General Lyons of this city being
appointed Bishop Of Savannah, Ga, to
succeed the late Bishop Thomas A.
Becker
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION
M. Labori, Counsel for Drey-
fus, Shot Monday Morning,
HE WAS FIRED AT FROM BEHIND
Ball Penetrated the Posterior
of the Thorax.

wounded Man Cried al May Die From This,
But Dreyfus Is saved'-Tho Heavy Flow
OF Blood Prevented the Exploration of tho
Depth of the Notwithstanding Occurred
While the Lawyer Was Going to Court
Escape of Assailnnt and His Companion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-17
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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

The social given last Friday
evening by the N. L. S., in the
Normal gymnasium, was success
full as regards both attendance
and enjoyment. With a well
rendered musical program and an
hour of merry games the evening
passed pleasantly, until the
accidental sounding of the gong
at ten o'clock was interpreted as
the signal for departure, and caus-
ed a sudden stampede.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31
A Horrible Accident.

Some young men who live in
the house of Mrs. Mary Stephens,
in the first ward. were trying out
lard Monday morning. 1t was
burning and Mrs. Stephens went
TO take the lard from the stove,
when it suddenly blazedss up, the
flames catching her dress which
was soon all on fire. She was
horribly burned and being nearly
seventy years old it will be very
hard for her. DR.. McKeon was
called and dressed the wounds.
LArER-Since the above was
nut in type Mrs. Stephens has
died from the effect OF the burns.
Voice.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

DIR. Muedeking will make his
regular professional visit to River
Falls next week Friday and Satur-
day and take orders for his
splendid white flint spectacles.
Office hours at the Gladstone
hotel from ID M. to 2 P. M. Ex-
animation free.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

Gen. E. E. Bryant dean of the
college of law of the State Univer-
sity will deliver his celebrated
lecture on the Battle of Gettys-
burg in Opera Hall in this city
Feb. 10. Admission Is cents
proceeds for the benefit of the w.
r. C..
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

It's better than ready money
because it cures rheumatism, con-
stipation, sick headaches, indiges-
ton. Rocky Mountain Tea.-C'
r. Taggart & Co.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

Those in need of spectacles will
do we'll to call on DR.. Muedeking
next week Friday and Saturday
as the doctor makes a speciality of
fitting glasses. Office hours at
the Gladstone hotel from 10 NJ. to
2P. M. Examination free.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

The person who exchanged a
large black ice-wool shawl at
Opera hall Jan. 81, will confer a
favor by reporting at this Office
or at DR.. Radcliff's office. where
the mistake can be corrected.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31
Another Fine Volume.

Standard books are ever welcome
when they come to US In forms
and bindings representing all the
bellishments of the art of
bookmaking. Such book is the
Life of Gladstone, published by
The Dominion Company, Chicago,
a copy of which has just come to
our desk. The contents are well
arranged, the illustrations are fine,
the print is clear and neat and the
binding is superb. The Dominion
Company is forging ahead as the
leading western publishing house
making a speciality of fine sub
scription books. Having sales
people in nearly every nook of the
country, the company enjoys a
large and growing trade. AS this
company has known reputation
for llberality towards its agents
and fair treatment of them, an
agency in this community for the
above book, or some other
published by this company, would
be a source Of considerable profit
to the one fortunate enough to
secure 1T. Interested readers
should write the company for full
particulars.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

VIM. Morrow will leave for the
Klond1ke this week. Mr.. Morrow
prospected in the gold fields, last
season and has something good IN
sight. He will go fully equipped
for long stay.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

Trinity church will hold their
next ten cent social at the home
of Mrs. E. Van Voorhis Wednes-
day after noon Feb. 1st. Ladies
are invited to take their needle
work and enjoy pleasant after
noon.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

Don't fail to call and see the
bargains in childrens and misses
trimmed hats on the bargain table
at-Miss Mapes.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

W. F. Kellogg will furnish you
anything you wish in the latest
styles Of photos, finished in better
shape than you can get anywhere
else. Special rates to students.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

nj. C. Johnson is buying all
kinds Of stock, including sheep,
hogs, cattle, etc., and is paying
the highest market price for same.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

ALLEN P. WELD, Attorney at Law, River
Falls, Pierce Co., Wis.
4 F. Morgan, Law, Collections and In
Insurance. Local and Commercial collec-
IONS given prompt attention. Notary Pub
nc. Office in Boxrud Block. River Falls
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

Miss Boorman, whose illness
was recently noted, has given up
her school work for the remainder
of the year, and returned to her
home at Mansion.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

W. w. Taggart had the mis-
fortune to cut his foot Thursday
evening while chopping wood.
The cut will lay him up for
several DAYS at least.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

For clear skin, clear all the
way through, transparent enough
to let sunshine, rosy cheeks show
through-take Rocky Mountain
Tea.-C. r. Taggart & Co.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

1t is reported that E. E. Finch
has engaged with Lischo & Beard,
wholesale jewelry firm of ST..
Paul, as travelling agent.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

For SALE-12O acres Of improv-
ed land all fenced, good buildings
and good water. This land is
situated four and one half miles
south Of this city. Easy terms.
Apply to P. MOUNTAIN, River
Falls. Wisconsin.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

A large invoice of Picture
Mouldings in latest designs just
received at Newcomb & Co.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

g. w. Taggart, formerly of St.
Louis, is in this city and is learn
ing the optican profession with
his brother. W. w. Taggart.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

An extension of time has been
made on our great reduction sale
to Feb. 15.-F. J. Burhyte.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

Mrs. Servaty of Neilsville, is
with her mother, Mrs. D. B.
Hyatt, during the later's illness.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

Miss Eta Barg returned home
last week from a visit in Iowa
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

James Perrin experienced par
alytlc strok recently, but IS
recovering.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

Don't cough when we can cure
you with our cough cure
Barnard & Clough.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

Anton Malberg left for Ellen.
dale, N. D., last week.