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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-12
WHEN MEN WE'RE SERfS.
Condition of the Working People In
the Middle Ages


In the early period or the middle ages
nearly All the WORKING people We're Scr.s,
ana there were few free artisans or la
borers. Inc serfs had an interest IN the
SOIL una Tor that interest performed GER
tam labor or made payments IN kind.
Inc SER was oohnd 10 the SOIL ana trans
Ieraoie win II. HIS children We're born
10 ms condition, ana neither he nor they
could depart from 1t without the consent
OF their lord unless he became citizen
OF some cl'y or an ercleSlastlc.
III the serf ran away ana was found,
ne could be brought back and punished,
out he could not he deprived OF his rights
TO the soil. II he refused TO perform his
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-12
IDENTIFICATION
!! OF P0TTSVILLE.
His Photograph is ldenti-
/. fled by Several
Persons.

James Porter, alias "Pottsville Rod"
spsnt last night in cell ut the city hall.
He was brought here from the Sunbnry
Jail to answer the charges Of breaking and
entering the Bavalian Brewery office and
assisting In the robbery of the safe. Ho
will DO tried on the charge of breaking and
entering the postollice building at Middle
town. Chief Dolan had Il number OF men
TO look at Porter this morning Kettle
man Myers would not Identify him posi-
lively as being one Of the gang. He said
he thought he was ono Of them. Testing
could not identity Porter. 80
Several parties have identified Porter's
photographs and Sergeant B!;.c Officer
Harkins and Conductor Horsoy have iicn.
titled Porter He rode on u b. & o. train
from Newark to Darby, They bought
their tic OTIS at Newark and paid same in
small charge. A young woman at Mid
dletowa Identified Porter's photograph as
that Of man seen in the store where tho
postotfico Is situated on the night the post
office was robbed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-12
The Report In Full.

Following is the Chief Of Police n an
report to the Board of Police Con mi, IN.
ers con cerung the gambling at Wa ASST
Park oil June a2:--
In compliance with your instruction I
have made o careful investigate IL II the
alleged gambling that occurred Mt W. wa
set Driving Park on June % last. ia I
find that on the first day Of the rac, s
every thing was quiet aud orderly, bu. on
the second day learned that there vas
gambling carried on in different sec; ,ons
of tho park, also that 1t was carried en- by
men who are strangers In this city, with
but one exception. and that WINS cloth
and dice game operated by colored man
named John of this city. but no wa,
promptly stopped by the management.
There were two bookmakers doing busl-
ness between the races whose identity Is
unknown. thare WAS also an unknown
man conducting a peg game at tho right
OF the grand stand and he together with
the bookmakers were doing their unlaw-
ful business for more than two hours, and
wero not moIosted by anyone.
| u have consulted more than twenty clti-
zens that were present, and from the lack
Of encouragement givon inc by them, I
take 1t for granted that they are adverse
to talk on tho subject, fearing that they
may at some future time be called to tes-
tify.
Il havo also consulted tho six Police
Officers that were present on that day. and
they absolutely deny any knowledge Of
the gambling going on, aud l can very
readily see that from the position they
were placed In by the movement, that It
would be impossible for them to SEQ any,
thing that may have taken place In or
near tho grand stand, US they wore I'll
given certain duties to perform and to
leave their respective positions would only
be to neglect tho duty assigned them
| They also assert that OF no time did they
receive complaint from anyone directly
or indirectly to the effect that the Jaw
was being violated In any wav. ts-Ass44'
The officers of the Association assure me
that it was not with their permission tlat
the gambling was carried on. u
But my investigation shows that they
wore aware of the fact that it was being
carried Oh, and that they made no effort to
stop it, or 10 report 1t to the officers. 1
"In conclusion would say that While
have no doubt that the law was violated
on the day in question, md as this ass.
citation having conducted similar races on
previous occasions, frcm which we never
hoard any complaint, had no roason to
suspect that they would allow the laws Of
the state to be- openly violated, without a
word of complaint other to our officers Or
to this office.
but as tho offenders arc now far be-
yond our jurisdiction, together with tho
fnc. that their identity Is unknown, oan
500 no way in which We could bring them
to justice. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-12
CARD BASKET.

Miss Nan Neary has returned from New
ark.
II. A. Miller has returned from Reho-
both.
Miss Edith Scott, of E.kton, Is visiting
here.
Mrs. Charles Griffith is visiting In Fred
erica.
Mr.. and Mrs George Saunders are at
Atlantic City.
Charles E. Stevens, Of Denton. has been
visiting here.
Miss Sarah S. England has returned
from Malvern, Pa.
Colonel d. P. Barnard and his family arc
at Bowers Beach.
Misses Nellie and Mabel Casperson have
gone to Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. T. Purnell, of George
town, who have been visiting here, have
gone to Philadelphia,
~. wilkins Cooch was in town to-day.
Austin T. Humes will spend two weeks
at The Pines in the Allegheny Noun
tains.
H. G. Tatman accompanied by his wife
and son Clayton, has gone on n ten days
trip to Middletown and vicinity.
Miss kathleen Moore, principal of the
Edge Moor public schools, is spending her
vacation ut Ocean Grove.
Mrs. Louis D.. Brown, who has been
staying ten days with Mrs. William Spence
of 2O2 East Fifth street, has returned TO
her home in New York city. after delight
full visit.
Captain w. G. r. Colquhoun will today
remove his family to Savannah, Gu, as he
will DO stationed In that vicinity for some
time.
Francis H. IIoffecker and George A.
Elliott are at Atlantic City
j. r. Vangetskin is enjoying a stay at
the Ebbitt, Cape May.
&C. du Pont Is sojourning at Hotel
Stockton, Cape May.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Connolly md son
visited relatives In Marcus Hook on sun
day.
Miss Laura Palmer and the Messrs.
Palmer Of Kennctt Square, arc the quests
Of friends in this city.
Misses Nellie Scott and Elsie Speaknan
have returned IRON o. visit to West Ches-
ter friends.
Miss Bessie Miles, who has been the
guest Of Miss Jessie Webb in West Chcs-
ter, has returned home
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilde, Mr.. and
Mrs Charles GDodall and Miss Susie Nc
Allister have returned after pleasant
visit to Reybold being the guests Of MIR.
and Mrs. Benjamin Eisenbergen.
Harry Mold and Jacob Bailey Of this
city, returned home Monday from York,
Pa, where they have been spending q
week with their parents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-12
A Lucky Upset

\
Eight young men from this city wont
failipg on sunday. TO Pennsgrova New
psyAdN EvsfSthing went As morsy o.
b marriage bell on tho way over. A good
breeze Yves blowing and Pennsgrove was
reached In short time. Five Of the
young men took notion to 60 in bathing
and landing walked down the beach q
short way and enjoyed themselves disport.
ing in the waters of the Delaware. They
left word for the three remaining oocu-
pauts Of the boat to sail 1t down to where
they had gone. But unlucky for the three
amateur sailors sudden gust Of wind
struck the sail and over went the boat
throwing their refreshments and several
articles Of clothing into the river. The
three young mon foundered around for
some time trying to right the boat and at
last with other help from parties on the
shore who had witne isad the mishap soon
had them once more right side up with
care. The, personal effects were secured
by.diylng foii them. The young men re-
turaed homo minus their nice basket Of
lunch which had been provided for them
fesling rather, empty after their days
pleasure on the water.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-12
Oldest Citizen Dead.

4
William H. Weldin, one of Kenneth
Squares most honored citizens. died on
Saturday, in Philadelphia II ospital where
he was taken for treatment about three
weeks ago. A surgical operation for
bladder trouble was performed, but other
complications developed and the patient
grew constantly weaker, passing away on
Saturday evening about S.3l o'clock.
William Fl. Weldin was born near
Southwood, Delaware, in February, 1889,
md was therefore 90 years of age. His
parents were jacob aud Sarah Yeatman
Weldin, and William and. one brother,
who afterward went West. were tho
children Of thls marriage. A half sister,
Mrs. Mary Baldwin, lives in Philadelphia
From boyhood William Weldin won the
respect and trust Of all with whom no was
associated. lie was raised by his uncle,
Thomas Yeatman, who lived near the
home place in Delaware, and learned of
him the trade Of a blacksmith, in which
he was actively engaged all his life.
He was thrice married. Amy Gregg, Of
Landcnberg, his fleet wife, bore him four
children. Alfred, George and Horace Wei.
din, who arc in business this city, and one
daughter Ida, the wife OF Howard Davis,
OF Baltimore, Nd. In the early sixties
Mr.. Wellin married Marie Jane Pierson,
OF Eockessin, sister CT Jacob Pierson, of
Kenneth Square. She was a woman of
delicate constitution and livod but six
months af er they moved to Kennett
Square. whore Mr. Weldin established
himself in b'acksmithing and carriage
building with his brother-iu-la Jacob
Pierson. For about IS year she has
been identified with the religious, moral
aud industrial life of the place, his into.
gritty and straightforward dealing with
his follows, his large hearted. generous,
ahable character making him an enjoy
able example in tho neighborhood.
So truly beloved was he by all classes
that 1t has boon truly said no could have
had any office in the gift of the borough
for the choosing of it. His sympathy and
adherence for the temperance movement,
however. removed his interest or desire
for he favors of politicians and since the
election of President Garfield hs voted
steadfnstly in unison with his prayers and
his example for the overthrow of the tra..
llc in drink. For years the two ballots of
Thomas Hoton and William Woldin lny
side by side Us the only ones offered as q
rebuke in Kennett Square TO the business
in State and nation. Mr.. We!din died
protesting against governmental compile
ity In the iniquity. No other issue could
divort him from this course He was a
conscientious and consistent member of
the Presbyterian Church of tho borough
and connected with tho Orders of Odd
Follows and Masons
lis present wife, who was Miss Mary
Boyer, Of kennett township. was u con-
genial and earnest helpmato in all his
business and social interests and has the
sympathy Of the community in her loss
and sorrow Two daughters, Viola and
Laura Weldin, were born of Mir. Weld MS
last marriage. Jossph Yeatman, of Kon.
nett Square, is a cousin Of the decca,
man.
His funeral took place this afternoon
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TED-IMMEDIATLLY. MEN AT
w lunch bar, who can open oysters A. l..
Ainscow, 500 Market street. jl82t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-12
ITEMS. FROM
new CASTLE.
Correspondence Of tina REPUBLICAN,

-. .zxs July le. 1892
Mr.. George s. Capells, Of Wilmington.
was In New Castle yesterday making ar
Iangcments for the establishment Of o
branch OF the Wilmington aud Brandy
wine bank at this place.
: Eighteen prisoners were admitted to the
Jail yesterday bringing the population OF
that ins:itution ny to GA. One Of the now
arrivals was George Bartlett who forgot
bis good sense and got drunk and caused
general disorder He was committed for
fourty days In default Of payment Of fine
Of Is and cost.
One Of the Boys Camps near this city
hos trouble Of its own. The dog III tho
nearest farm house did not like the intru-
sion Of New CASTLE youth, in a canvas tent.
He declared war on one Of the campers
but well directed blow Of q hickory
chunk put pair OF shutters over one eye
and tho dog will never see out OF that eye
again. Provisions ran short and part OF
the camp rstuSne2 home In order to afford
enough easabies f0E those remaining in
camp.
10 still add to the improvements recont-
ly lnade ut the DeNormandy property by
Mr. Harry Stoeckle number OF men are
now at work erecting new fence.
The handsome residence and lawn with
the new hot house. and other buildings IRE
favornbly cDmnented upon by people pass.
ing on tho electric cars.
Persons from New Castle who visited
Augustine Park yesterday were surprised
to see ''Buckshot" who has been opernt-
ing u bootblack stand here in new BUSH
ness at the resort. He is engaged in
canvas tent behind target. The visitors
try to hit Buckshot's heud by throwing
balls through round hole In piece OF
canvas. Buckshot Is QUICKER and sue
Ceeds in having his head out Of the road
when tho balls reach tho canvas.
Tax Collector Patrick McGrory has
commenced to collect tho taxes.
The officers Of Industry Council, No: 25.
Junior Order Of United American Me-
chanics were installed last evening.
Mrs. Jane Moor Ash died in Philadel-
phia few days ago. Her funeral took
place today and interment was made In
Wiminglo on. Mrs. Ash formerly resided
near this city and was sister of Mrs. DR..
Horace Burr.
Miss Reta Clark, Of Philadelphia. Is the
guest Of Miss Becca Calhoun.
Isaac Haines, OF Christlana, 1.-THE John
WaDamakor, of this Section" has sold out
his business to James Fl. Smith OF
Suddlersville.
New Castle extends cordial welcome
to the new owner of the New Castle News.
May he become one Of our most useful
citizens.
james Marshall has accepted position
as wclder ut the National Tube Works.
Tho many friends of Colonel Il. L.
Cooper were panied to learn of his death
at the Trenton penitentiary last night.
Chief Warden Charles Bowers was in
Trenton yesterday and saw the other bank
prisoners.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-12
SOCIAL JoY1IEGs .s... .,a..a
AND PERSONALS
A rlciange Of Interesting Notes Picked
Here and There Of Whining tonlans
and their Many Friends.
EIGurY-FoURTH ANNIVERSARY.

Stewart H Gallaher. Of Newport, cele.
brated the eighty fourth anniversary OF
his birth at his home yesterday afternoon.
Many persons from this city attended the
affair and spent an enjoyable time. In
the evening, the guests were entertained
ON the lawn, where they were photograph.
cd. Four generations were represented In
the gathering by John Gallaher, Mr.. and
Mira. william GAllahsr, Mr.. and Mrs.
Milton J. Bowers, Mr.. and Mrs Ed ward
Murphy. James G.. Douie and fnnily OF
Manayunk; Garrett McNiasters and fam
lily OF Manayuuk, Mr.. and Mrs L. A.
Owens, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Woclsoy,
Mr.. and Mrs H. H. Gallaher, Miss klmina
Gallaher. Miss Blanch T. Gallsher, MI!
and Mrs Oscar Bratton, William Brat,
ton, and many others present. ,.g,.,.- ,..,-ta
Before departing for their homes in the
evening the children and grandchildren Of
Mr.. Gallaher presented him with purse
filled with gold.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-12
|R0LlTICSOF !.
uHS;r
! !. ALL KINDS.

There is a possibility that Thos
S. Doud, one of the Election Com
missioners whose term expires il
August will be re-appointcd BY
Governor Tunnel. He has signitiet
his willingness to serve for another
term of six years. The Commits
sioners receive $500 year. This
is one of those nice fat berths made
the last few years, where the work
is not hard and the pay in keeping
with all political jobs. 1t is as
much as plenty OF men receive te
live upon and keep their families on
besides. The commission is com
posed, of Thomas S. Doud, presi'
dent; Martin f. Fairy, Democrats
and Charles F. Thomas. Republi,
can. This department is very
important one, as the Commissioners
decide all disputes on election days
at which times their services are
much in demand.
City Council will, on Thursday
evening, the goth inst, attempt to de.
eide who shall hold the ten city
offices at their disposal, for the en-.
suing two years, as the new
Council will elect them. All the
officers are decided in caucus and
that all important matter will have
been decided before the night the
election takes place.
There are candidates whose
claims will be urged by every Demo-
cratic member of Council. 1t is
said that the ten Democratic men,
bers each have a candidate of their
personal choice and there is likely
to be lively fight before each lucky
individual IS picked ont and the
slate made that will get the major
ity vote of the caucus.
There are four candidates thus
far prominently mentioned for City
Auditor, with more to hear from as
follows; Isaac Pyle, John Boughman
Herman e. First and John d.
Thompson.
William P. Morrison will not have
a walk over for Clerk of Council as
Charles H. Ten Weeges will ma Ike
try for the position.
George Adele wants to succeed
himself as Meat Inspector and there
are several others after that posi-
ton.
Michael Conncll, Clerk of the Mar
kct, who has served two terms is
after another term. He is having
troubles of his own just at this time
but it is conceded by some of the
knowing ones that he will be re-
elected for another term.
1t is said the reason John Pyle Of
the First ward resigned from the
Board of Education was that he is
opposed to the building of the new
High School and did not want to
represent the ward with his col
league at this time
The appointment of Mrs Charles
S. Rowland from the Seventh ward
in the place of Mr.. Pyle could not
possibly be. She resides in the
wrong ward to succeed him. His
successor must reside in the First
ward.
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fl 1880 =
BeforA Judge Ball in the city court this
morning William Duuan was fined " and
costs for disordarly conduct r
John Brown walked into on italian res.
turant last night with another man aud
ordered ham and eggs They refused to
pay for the meal and the fellow scratched
the ltrlian's face. His refusal to pay and
his dirorderly conduct cost him % and
costs
William Mitchell, colored youth, was
charged by his father with being drunk
and acting in disorierly manner around
homo. He will retire for 80 days to the
classic prec.uts Of New Castle.
Martin Jaskowski was charged with re-
ceiving stolen goods knowing them to be
stolen. Tho case will come up tomorrow
morning,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-12
Dots.

A largo st. Bernard dog was killed by a
shifting engine at the foot Of Madison
street yesterday afternoon.
Early last evening q slight fire was dis
covered on the roof Of the shed Of the
Diamond State Iron Company. Tho blaze
was extinguished by the employs of the
company.
Tho Ezlon NJ. n. Sunday School will 20
to tho beautiful Washington Park on
"Wednesday, Augusta.
The new committee OF City Council will
hole their regular meetings this evening.
Lottie Hamilton, 6 years old, OF No. 1905
West Seventh street. while playing In
Eighth street park fell yesterday and cut
her head.
Park Guard Weldon denies there is dis.
order in kirkwood Park while he Is on
duty.
The monthly meeting of tho directors Of
tho Florence Crittonton Home will DO held
this afternoon In Grace M. E. Chapel,
when business Of Importance will be trans
acted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-12
TO Institute OsagO Tribe

Great Sachem J. J. Brnsure, Of tho I'm .
proved Order of Red Mon, arrived In this
city this morning ind will institute Usage
Tribe In the New Century Club building
this evening.
The members OF the order will meet at
tho Wigwam at Sixth and Shipley street,
at 8 clock sharp. Hen led by n brass
band they will march up market street
and out Delaware Avenue. The ins,itu.
ton ceremonies will bogin at o clock and
nobody will DO admitted without the
chiefs degree. The work will be done by
three different teams, each comforting the
three degrees respectively. The exempt i
fled form will be used, which is something
that has not been attempted since the
ritual was changed.
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Found Dead,

The body of Joseph NJ, David was found
this morning at his lworkshop No 1900
Pennsylvania Avenue. He was rs years
of ago and was m inventor. His home
was In Slrickersville, Pa. his niece Is Miss
Mary A. Carlisle OF that town. Mrs
Mary 8, Preston of No. 102 West Eighth
street Is another niece Of the dead man.
Mrs. Preston is absent from the city. DE.
putty Coroner Giles communicated with
the Strlckersville authorities,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-12
Fine Cows for Sale,

Harry c. Passmore says he has
the assurance of Mr.. Potter that
the cows he will sell next Monday.
OH the Perkins farm, are among
the very best ever shipped from
Blair county. Farmers should GO
and see them, as they are worth
looking at. For either milk or but
ter they cannot be excelled. Re.
member the date, Monday, the 18th
inst,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-12
A SURPRISE.

An enjoyable birthday surprise party
was rendered Mrs. Sarah J. Wright Of No.
2l2 Jefferson street, on Monday evening,
July TO- Music on the plano was rendered
by Misses Sarah Eberhart and Nellie
Wright. Selections on the graphopbons
were given by Walter Roberts Of Massa-
chuseIts. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. C. ~. Harper, Mr. and Mrs Q. H.
Gray. Mrs. Sarah j. Wright, Misses Ethel
Carter, Anna Lincoln. Emily Finn, May
Unruh, Nellie Wright, Lidia Saxon, Josie
Mahan, Florence Howard, Sara Eberhart,
Misses Thomas. Mrs. Thomas Hlcken,
Wesley Williams, L. E. Dubell, Charles
Nckaig, Mr.. Vansnnt. w. b. Smith, /:
others. leo cream and cake were served.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-12
DEATHS.

poLAN-In this city, on July II, 1872 Michael
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
vited to attsnd the funeral from his late
residence lll8 Vest Third street, on Friday
morning, at 0 o'clock. High mass at st.
Paul's Church. Interment at Cathedral Gene
terry.
LAMBORN- -Cn July TO- sarah Pauline, infant
daughter of J. Vincent and Mary A.lamborn
aged 10 days.
Relatives and friends of the family are in
vited to attsnd the funeral on Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, from her parents resi-.
dence, Wooddale, Del. Intermrnt at New
Cathedral cemetery.
FRANCIS-On July 10. Martha Il. Francis,
aged 70 years
Relatives aud friends are respectfully in.
vited to attend the funeral services, from tine
residence Of Frank A. Mitchell, I'll VanBuren
o'clock, without further notice. lnterment at
Riverview cemetery.
SMITH - In this city, on July 10th 1899, Ellen.
widow of Jackson d, Smith, aged II years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 att nd
the funeral at the residence Of her sister,
Mrs. Sarah Jones. No. l2l5 French street on
Thursday afternoon, July 18th, at O'Clock.
Interment ut Riverview cemetery.
WOODWARD-In this city on July 10th,
Isabella A, daughter of James and Carrie
Woodward, aged II years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
vited to attend her funeral from the residence
of her parents, 92l Lowering Avenue, on Thurs
day morning at 10 o'clock. Services at the
house. Intern. ent at Stanton, Delaware.
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SIMPLY
MARVELLOUS,

It's said the largest and
richest continuous vein of
ore ever discovered in the
world is located in Graham
County, Arizona, every foot
ai rich in Gold, Copper and
Silver. Much Of this ore runs
hundreds and thousands of dol.
lars per ton. This company
owns 100 iull mining Gin1s,
two town cites, canal fraAchise
for SO miles, right of way for
electric railroad, thousands of
acres of finest Forest, besides
much other property; have pur.
chased a mill OF 500 tons per
day capacity and will increase
to 1000 tons soon as possible.
All the above property is OWL
ed free from all circumference
and is sure to be one Of the
largest and richest mining Cor
porations in this country. Min.
ing experts estimate they can
make ten millions per annum
over every possible cost Price
stock $1,000 per share.For full
information call or commune
cate with
HAYDEN WHITNEY,
1880 Chestpr Street.
P. idolphia.