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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

The advocates of free silver in Kent
and Sussex Counties are determined to
have paper that will probably express
tho sentiment of the Chicago platform fol-
lowers. AT Dover yesterday an informal
meeting was held with view to the ss-
tablishment OF IL paper devoted to the in
teres,s of the Chicago platform adherents.
The free coinage people feel.injured at the
treatment they receive from the gold men.
whoe strength, they claim, Is not as great
as tho Single Tax Fpeople In the lower
counties and who If stood up shoulder to
shoulder, would not reach across the Dover
green In sfront Of tho S,nte House. I'VE
will tonly abandon our scheme for news
paper" said one silver man, when soma.
definite understanding is had with some Of
tho local editors concerning their attitude
on the Chicago platform. We are getting
like the Republicans Of this state-into q
fight over men at the cost of principles
and the silver men Of Kent and Sussex,
who arc now well informed on this ques-
tion, intend to return to principles and let
men take rear scat" The new attitude
of tho silver men may bring about the talk.
od.of fusion between Regular Republicans
and gold Democrats,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
SOCIAL JOTTINGS
AND PERSONALS
A ncIange Of Interesting Notes Picked
He;c and There OF WilmingtonianS
and their Many Friends.
pASToRGRlSE RECEIVES.

A-- PASTOR GRlSE RECEIVES r
: In order to become better acquainted and
to return social affair Rev and Mrs. q
A. Grise rendered reception to the con-
gregation of Union M. f. Church last
evening. DR.. Grise and his wife were en-
Enthusiastically received by the congrega-
ton when they came to this city and last
night they reversed tho usual order Of af-
fairs and received the congregation in tho
church. The members wero out III forco
and all spent an enjoyable evening. An
excellent musical program was rendered
after which, all spent pleasant social
time.
During the reception Earl Dggins was
pianist. The exercises were opened by
prayer by the pastor, followed by singing
by tho choir and congregation .Recitations
were made by Misses Bertha Porter. Loeta
Day and Lillis Irons; readings by Miss
May Taylor;piano duets, Misses Blocksom
and Briscoe; instrumental music, Misses
Dill and Schumar.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
DOTS,

Tho YIN. G.. A. held their closing gym
nasium exercises last evening. The
events were rope climb, broad jump
and an Indian club race.
The annual conference of the U. A. NJ.
E. Church of the First Episcopal district
will be held in Newark OIL April e.
Tho Physical Culture class of the New
Century Club held an open lesson yester-
day afternoon at 3 o clock IN the drawing
room.
While lifting q can of cream into his
restaurant yesterday, Clarence Eolt fell
against q partition and knocked himself
senseCss.
The Warren Athlutic Club will hold
their second smoker OF tho season tLis
evening. Tho program arranged is very
interesting one and q large crowd will no
doubt ut end.
Rev F. &, Merrill will address the meet
ing at the Y. NJ. G. A. tomorrow after.
noon. Central Presby byterian Church choir
will sing.
Frederick Nichols, Of No. 1O3 Liberty
street, while riding his bicycle at Seventh
nud Lombard streets, was run down by
runaway Jealn owned ~ Nllliam Nd
wards
A general experience meeting will be
held ut ST.. Paul's NJ. f. Church this even.
iug at Z. 40 O. clock.
Rev. James Redgrass of Chester is hold
ing extra services in this city this week.
The Grace Homo Mission Circle will
have a sale of bread, cakes, pies and can
dies in tho vacant Office at the southeast
corner of Eighth and West streets, on
Saturday, April 22d. beginning at 10
o'clock. Tho public is invited.
Tho Pullman works may bc enlarged
A girl may find good place at fair
wages, for npstair work at No. 7Ol Rodney
street.
VIM H. Greonwalt and Son are prepar-
ing to erect AL addition to the annealing
mil of the Wilmington MalleaDle Iron
Company ut u cost of $500.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
CARD RASKEt.

Hugh G. Browns l.. in Washington to-
day on business.
Representative James r. Shallcross, Of
McDonough, was in Wilmington yester-
day.
Cyrus Rigdon and family have returned
to their home in Lincoln, Pa. after being
the guests of friends here.
e. X Crawford, tho we'll -known shoe
doaler Is very i'll at his home at Second
and Washington streets.
County Treasurer Horace q. Rettew was
compelled to remain at his home yesterday
on account of slight Illness.
David Brown has returned to his home
In Toughkcnamon after al extended visit
to frends in this city.
Miss Betty Elliott is visiting New York
friends for few weeks. u1EA
The fourth annual ball of the active
turlers of tho Wilmington 1urngemeinde
will be given in Turn Hall on the evening
OF May 10.
visiting Mrs. Wilmer Hatton in CHESTER
vile, Pa.
Mrs. Thomas II. Pennock visited her
mother Mrs Martha A. Alissimer in Ches.
tervllle, Pa, one day lust week.
Branch H. Giles has beon seriously i'll at
his residence in Denver Colorado, for tho
past week, His sister, Miss Bertha Giles,
of Seaford has gone to Denver, to attend
TO him.
Miss Elizabeth Bigger of No OF West
Eighth street, is contemplating trip TO
Hunovor, Germany. She proposes to start
next month and return home in Septem-
Der or October. Her many friends wish
her pleasant trip.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
New Clothing Store.

Mr.. Klein, who has conducted a
successful clothing business for a
number of years, has leased the
building at southeast corner Second
and Market streets, formerly Dam
forth's drug store, where he has
purchased a most complete line OF
clothing for men, boys and children
for spring wear. This stock is all
new and from the best manufactur-
ers in the world, being selected with
the benefit of Mr.. Kleine's long eX-
perience and purchased for cash
enables him to offer strictly high
class clothing at lower prices than
can be had elsewhere. Mr.. Klein
came to Wilmington to locate per-
mancntly and the readers of the
REPUBLICAN and all others, can be
assured that only fair and just deal
ing will be accorded to them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
THE CITY
COUNCIL.
Provision Made For Pay
ing Phoenix Company !,
Its Money. !

At the regular meeting OF City Council
last night Mr.. Oparly presented an ordi-
nance making extraordinary appropria-
tions for fra companies, expenses and sal-
aries. The amounts to be appropriated
are left blank. The ordinance is made
necessary By the additional appropriation
to the Phoenix Fire Company, the law
compelling Council to pay portion Of
the salaries of five county assessors, and a
verdict ofGeorse V. Anderson against the
city. The ordinance was read twice, and
referred to the law and finance commit
tee,
City Treasurer Curry reported the bal-
ance In Union National Bank to account
of current expences to be $39, I23. 10:
fund for park purposes S23.034.b5.
The collections we're: 4. S. Lewis. Al8
taxes for 1898: Eugene NJ. Sayers, $3.50 tax
es for 1897: Edmund Mitchell Jr. $40 tax
es for 1896. Auditor Pyle IS, account Of IL
cence: Auditor Pylo S43 50, account of sale
OF crelnatory ashes.
Chairman Oberly Of the finance COM
mittee reported the receipt Of the 5000
bonds of the sinking fund commissioners
Messers Rossel, Young aud Scott and
the same wore accepted aud filed. The
bonds were given by the United State FL
deity and Guarantee Company and es-
tablish liability from March Z, 1899, to
March 7, 1909.
Mr. Healy presented a communication
from William G. Baugh secretary Of the
joint committee on Memorial Day ur-
rungement, inviting Council to participate
in the exercises Of the day. The invitation
was accepted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

Last evening fair sized audience greet
ell the COMMITTEES at the American Protes-
tant Association Bazaar. Although the
audience was not as large MS usual, it was
Quo of the most congeniel that has at.
tended during the week and all present
had a adelightful time. Prof. J, G. Wright's
orchestra furnished music for the even
ing. The restaurant and leo cream saloon
was the most lberally pntronized depart
ments last evening. yet the other depart
ments did fair business Tonight hero
will be a Calico Party and n cake walk 4
large crowd Is expected. Music will be
furnished by the Columbian Band. The
voting contest is still going on with great
interest for tho medal between the two
bands and the gavels between tho three
lodges The vote now stands as follows:
Columbian Band. 30; Court No. 2, 119;
Court No. !, l53; Rising Sun Lodge, 81;
Wright's Military Band, $50
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
Military Engineers Visit.

Sixteen MON bers Of the engineering class
Of the Pennsylvania Military College at
Chester, accompanied by Colonsl Comfort
an instructor, visited this city yesterday
and spent the day In examining tho filter
plant and parks.
Tho students were shown over the filter
plant, water works and other public build
Jugs and works by Chief Engineer Joseph
A. Bond of the Water Department. and En-.
gineer L. Chalkley Hatton Of the Street
and Sewer Department.
After the filter plant and wator towers
had been examined the party wa. taken in
charge by Park Engineer Theodore A.
Leisen and shown the various improve
ments to the park The visitors were much
pleased with what they saw and tho class
obtained considerable val ualle informatit N
Colonel Comfort and his class returned
to Chester at o clock yesterday afternoon5
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

oTIUE.-THE INSURANCE AGENCY OF
IN my late father will be continued by me,
under the same name-E. A. Van Trump. The
Insurance companies having this day duly ap.
pointed me their agent.
E. A. VANTRUMP, JR.
April 10, 1890. a2O6t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
EPISCOPAL
S. SCHOOL.
The Annual Meeting OF the
Institute Held at New
Castle Yesterday.

The Sunday School Institute Of the Di-
ocese of delaware met in annual session
in Emmanuel Church yesterday. There
was a largo attendance of delegates and
much interest was manifested.
The services were opened with cele-
bratiop of tho Holy Communion and an
L-~&dress by Bishop Coleman. ln the course
of his address Bishop Coleman alluded to
the week which the church is now celc-
brating, and then spoke Of Sunday school
work, Sunday schools, he said, are not IN
themselves necessary, but are necessary
on account of the lack OF care in the spirit
ual Instruction on the part of parents to
their children. 1t is therefore obligatory
upon the church to fill the part OF the par
ents In this respect by the establishment
and ,nainten ance Of Sunday schools.
After the bishops address adjournment
was made to the parish building, Wnere
Rev. William N. Jefferis, d. D., of New
ark, opened discussion ON "Ihe Live
Sunday School,
members OF Emmanuel parish.
At tho afternoon session of tie institute
the fist subject considered was Sunday
School Adiuncts." Rev. II. Ashton
Horny of Trinity Church, and Rev. Henry
Ward Cunningham Of Calvary Church;
Wilmington, spoke on '"The Library"
and William j. flsher OIL ot, yo.n
Church, Wilmington. spoke on MUSIC.
The subject, 1.-TWO Ways of Teaching,
was divided into two parts, Word" and
Example" Tho discussion was opened
by the Revs Francis NJ. Tart of Chester,
John Warwick of Georgetown, and George
II. Buck Of Derby. Conn, and Charles a.
Cook, and John Grohe, well-known lay
men Of Wilmington.
When the question box was opened
number of Interesting questions were
sfauud, and wero answered by various per-
aona. who had been assigned to that WORK
by the committee. 5000
Supper was served in the parish house,
and the visitors enjoyed some fresh Dela-
ware shad, delightfully."- prepared,
The subject for discussion at tho evoh-
ing session was "The Churches Care OF Her
Children" which was sub divided into
"Past' and present" Tho discussion
was opened by Revs. Kenssy J. Hammond
and Horny Thomas
Newark was selected AZ the meetlng
place for the next institute. The meeting
closed with a few remarks by Bishop Cole
man, who congratulated thoss present
upon tho success of the institute.
The committee in charge was Rev. NJ
X. Miller Archdeacon George 9. Hall,
tho Rev. X j. Hammond. Charles A.
Cook and Robert Adair.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

Indianapolis. Ind. April 2o.-.James r.
Failey, receiver Of the Iron Hall, under
instructions of the Court, is now figuring
on whether there will be another dividend
with the view Of closing up the trust. All
litigation has been settled and nll moneys
are collected. Tho dividend, II any, it Is
said will bs small, perhaps not more than
onefourth of one per cent. 1t Is believed
that the final obseQuies will take place In
June lit is found that the money re-
naming will pay any kind OF n dividend
1t will take time to get it apportioned
among $4,000 people who have claims
AuaiDst the order.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT.

Epworth NJ. f. Church was crowded to
the doors last evening, when Miss Helen
slstance of several local people. gave one
OF the most enjoyable entertainments ever
witnessed in Epworth. Every selection
was applauded aud several were repeated.
The program was select and the following
persons took part: Solos, William Rob-
inson, Jr., +. Burgette Short and Mrs.
Charles Anderson. Professor Becker gave
several piano selections which were re-
ceivcd by the audience with much ap-
plause. Miss Wilson rendered several ss-
tainment closed amid a halo " Of success.
An admission of ten cents was charged
and good sum was Melted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
Al Woodland Beach.

Several members OF the Kent County
Levy Court, including James I. Truax
of the First dlstrct fonjamin Moore, of
the Second james Clifton, Of the Fifth ;
Joseph A. Frier. of the Seventh, and A. {.
Rogers, of the Eighth. visited Woodland
Beach recently. The object OF their visit
and devise plans to have 1t put in pass
able condition. 1t was decided to have u
small slnics put In to draw off the water
and If this Is successful another one will
be built. The roadbed will also be she'll
ed. The Levy Court seems TO understand
whit Is needed at that point and there is
every indication that In the noar future
the road will be in very good condition.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
Kent County W. G. T, U.

Dover, DEL. April so.-fhs Women's
Christian Temperance UDion Of Kent
county held its annual covention to-day
at Little Creek in the M. Il. Church, and
heard various reports OH the effort to So
will be removed before the next Legislature
having failed in this one by only two
votes.
Mrs. E. X. Butler gave interesting
sketches of the National Convention at st.
Paul, MINI. Mrs. Leila Aaron addressed
the meeting on the peculiar rotation Of tho
w. c. T.. Y. to the church. Several state
superintendent including Mrs. Matlaok,
NJ liss Sue Hudson, Mrs, Marks and Mrs.
Emma Caulk, gavo lengthy reviews Of the
department. work now going on.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
Nearly Killed,

A man named Charles Mooney, was
nearly killed ut the West Yard last night.
by several trumps. who were robbino u
car On speaking TO one of them he was
knocked against q passing train when his
right arm was broken, and q cash cut on
his right leg. Detective Jofes took him
in charge and his injuries were dressed by
Dr.. Draper. Mooney formerly belonged
IN Philadelphia, but was about to jump q
train for llavre de Grace, whom he was us
sailed. He was sent TO the County hos
pital ut Fnrnhurst.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

Edward H. Robbins was arrested yester-
day by Detective Witsil on the charge Of
paylng registration fees in Duck Creek
hundred last fall.
EJJblns Was arrested In Middletown by
Mr. Witsil and taken to Smyrna, where
he appeared befo:e Magistrate Cooper and
waived a hearing He was hold in 81 0OJ
bail, Robbins was unable to secure bail.
Attorney General White was in Dover
Yesterday, at which time he considered
some charges made against some Duck
Creek hundred Democrats. What will
come o! this latter Investigation is not
known. No further arrests are likely to
be made until the Kent county grand jury
meos. 1t is said that this body will order
furthaI Arrests.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
DANCE ATHARRINGTON,

The gentlemen of Harrington, Del, are
making active preparations for a dance to
be given in the Opera House at that place,
on Thursday evening. April 27. The pa
tronesses arc Mrs. Ora P. Mowbray, Mrs.
J. W. Sheldrake, Mrs. w. l.. kennerly,
Mrs. W. L. Cooling, Mrs. H. f. Williams
and Mrs. w. E. Rowens. The committee
OF arrangements is composed Of the follow.
Hanson. II. c. Fleming, f. ". Harring-
ton and w. w. Sharp. Oglesby's Orchss-
ira Of Chester, Pa, will furnish music for
the occasion. 1t is expected to surpnss the
one given two years ago in elegance. Three
hundred and fifty Invitations have been
issued.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

Manager pockstader will wind up the
cake walks in our city on next Thursday
and Friday evenings. lle will present to
the two most popular walkers each a
bicycle Tickets of admission will con-
tain coupon on tho end which will be so
filed out for the one that they think
should DO entitled to the prize. Three
we'll knowA newspaper representatives
have been chosen to count tho ballots and
announce tho result
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

new departure for Mr., Henry Miller
whose work herein "Heartsease" has won
for him great praise as u serious actor.
will be an e!ab orats production of Shakes
reares Hamlet" which he will present
at Opera House on Monday, May lst.
Worthy production of Shakespeare work
can never fail to be interesting, axd that
of Air. Millers bids fair TO be entitled to q
place in that category.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

John Roach of Chester, eldest son of
John b. Roach of shipbuilding fame, and
Miss Hortense Moller of IIoboken, N. j
were married on Wednesday evening at
the home of the brides mother. Owing to
the serious illness of tho brides sister the
wedding was very quiet, only very few
of the immediate relatives Of the two fam
lilies being present, Young Mr.. Roach is
connected with a shipdesigning establish
ment in New York, and the young people
will live at Hoboken for the present. His
bride comes from one of the most respected
families of the latter city and Is beauti-
full and accomplished young lady.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

The Water Commissioners will put
a force of men to work on Monday on the
preparations for the erection OF the new
bridge across the Brandy vino at Sixteenth
street.
llTbe matter has been under considera-
ton for some time and the improvement
finally decided OH. 1horo was no desire
however, to start the work until the
weather has settled. The bridge will
cross the race and the Blandywine, und
will be q great Improvement
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
Bishop Coleman Conducts a Funeral

The funeral of Miss EleaLo or Boyce Ash
man. who died at her home 104 West
Eager street Baltimore on Wednesday
leld at tho house by Bishop Leighton
Coleman, Of Wilmington, DEL, her
nephew, assistant rector of Emmanuel
Pro cstant Episcopal Church. lnterment
was made in the family lot In Green
mount Cemetery. Miss Ashman was eighty
seven years of age and lived a retired l,fe.
She was born in Baltimore, and was q
daughter OF William and Maria ASH
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
THE LITTLE MINISTER.

After considerable difficulty Manager
Rayis has arranged with Charles Froh-
man for the appearance here at the Opera
House. April 20, OF his company playing
"The Little Minister" Every one is un-
doubtedly familiar with tho success that
this play ha, achieved. 1t will be q treat
for theatre goers and will undoubtedly bs
thorous Gully appreciated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

,
John W. I,ham's "Oetoroons' gave a
good performance at the Opera House
last night. The audience was large and
tho performance ce was enjoyable. Tho cake
walk was one of the features of the per-
formancs and some clever steps were
shown. The same company will appear
this evening. 1t should be seen this even
ing by those who failed to attend last
evening. =
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

HE C1IUI1NfI W LDOI-Nu'
A pretty church wedding took place on
Wednesday when Miss Evelyn Page
Dougherty, formerly of this city, and Ivan
b. Saintclair wera married in ST. Fiances
DO Sales Church, Vest Philadelphia
Miss Mabeile OConnor was bridesmaid
and Stephen Lathern Sinclair groolnsman.
The couple left on u short wedding tour.
Upon their return they will reside Oh
Fifty sixth street, West Philadelphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21

Miss Sarah j. Cloud and Harry A. Pratt
both of kennett Square. were quietly mar.
ried by Kew. Joseph 5. Evans, ut his resi-
dence i'll West Chester on Wednesday.
Tho young people went in expectant as
two and went away happy as one. MIR. and
Mrs. Pratt will reside in Kennet Square.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
Mr.. Pjerscn n Attends a Banquet.

Frank w. Pierson, Councillor of the
STATE Council, Junior order UnitedAmcrl-
Mechanics was in Baltimore yesterday
attending the thirtceuth annual session Of
the Baltimore Council, J. o. U. A. NJ
After ths close of the session the delo-
gates enjoyed banquet. No speeches woro
made but everybody had a jolly time. A
reception rendered the lady friends Of tie
delegates and membcrs of the order beg
at 8 o'clock, in the concert hall OF the Ger,
MANN Maonnerchor. feature was drill
by the guards of Wells and McComas
Council Daughters of America. The young
ladies' were dressed in continental co--
TUNES. Muske.s were handled by the
young women with ease.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
Arrested in New York.

this city were arrested in New York on
the charge OF being inplcat III In the forg-
ing of the Davis checks. The former was
Il former employ OF Mr.. Davis from whom
the blank checks had been tuken. They
will bs brought here for trial. The fol r
young mon now under arrest succeeded in
having royal time. Wine and women
were on the program.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
228 King ST.
Old Swedes' Cemetery,

As the two hundreath anniversary oi
Old Swedes' Church will be celebrated on
Sunday the 25th of May, the lot holders in
the cemetery are requested to repair the
head and foot stones, and render the place
as attractive in appearance as possible Me-
glect to comply with the request of the
history would DO inexcusable and the DIS
tinguished dead might be expected to rise
up in judgment against their needless OF
ncalectful descendants. For their own
credit, If not respect for heir dead progeni
t 8, tho lot holders should not neglect
this duty to which their attention has
been directed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-21
Coal and Wood.

Fl. T. sergeant, dealer iu coal, WOO ami
Grain, 10a Maryland ave-, ollice seventh
ard King streets. Delis:""ia Phone 5i5,
Large Pea Coal for family usu.
Large load wood for $3.50
B u J.checks given with cash purchases