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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
Visited Proposed Water Tower Site

The members of Council, accom-
panied by the Park Commissioners ),
visited the site of the proposed
water tower in Rockford Park on
Saturday afternoon and were salts
fed that no damage could occur 10
the building by EXPLOSIONS OF the
powder mills of the e. l. DUPONT
Company, 1900 feet distant. Council
will finally act on the matter thurs
day night
it is proposed to build the stand
pipe or water tower OF iron with'n
a stone observatory. The stone
building will be lined with brick
On top of the tower, which VIII De
reached by spiral stairway VIII
be an observatory 3S5 feet above
tide.water. The land is the highest
in the city. The water tower wlll
have capacity of 100000 gallons
and will be used to supply water TO
the Highlands.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

Rev. T. b. Short will not become pastor
OF Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, He
has declined the call aud the official board
has also discovered that the call was not
made officially. His principal reason for
declining is his variance with tho Baptist
doctrine of close communion, excluding
members Of her evangellci Il deuomina-
tlons from the sacrament Pastor short is
u firm believer in the Methodist Wow OF
open communion to all evangelical demon.
nations, and could not reconcile himself
to tho contrary Then again his parents
did not wish him to leave the Methodist
Church at this time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
mjpptOnians Knew the Law.

Deputy Clerk of tho Peace Janvier has
been visited by Washington Friday. q
deputy collector of Internal Revenue, who
is making the clerks Of the courts Of the
Inst comply with the United States Reye-
nue laws as regards the placing Of stamps
on liquor iicense applications and ms al
of Stamps Mr.. Friday experienced no
trouble here.
At West Chester Mr.. Friday found that
none Of the applications have the re-
CURED number Of stamps, and rs the
court had granted the licenses Mr. Friday
declared them null and void.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

Mr.. and Mrz. Edward McIinal were In
this city yesterday. A-.A..
John Crumbaugh, son Of Dr. Crumbaugh
10 at home from Lancaster where be at
tends school, =
Mrs. William Pyle. Of GIG West Fourth
street has gone to Catasauqua, Pa, for
three weeks.
MIR. and Mrs. John Betz, Of Philadel-
phia, were entertained by William Absent
ger, No. 308 King street. yesterday Mr..
aud Mrs. Betz will sail from New York
City. on the 2Sth Instant, for Europe where
they will visit relatives and friends for an
indefinite period
Charles Helm ana Ex-senator Rogers
son of Camden, N. j., have bsen entertain
cd by Miss Anna, Duling and Miss Holen
Sinex Of Wilmington.
Frod Walker, representing a Philadel.
pbia firm, was in town to-day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
Delaware County Historical Association.

The Delaware County Pa, Historical
Society will hold its annual summer meet
ing in chapel OF the First Baptist Church
at Upland on Thursday. Papers as fol.
lows will be read: Caleb Pu,ey aud his
Times" Mrs, Rachel p. Legs; Early Man
ufactories and Manufacturers Of Delaware
County" Samuel A. Croziar, and the
'First Three Swedish EXPEDITIONS to the
Delaware" Professor Gregory b. Keen, Of
tho Pennsylvania Historical Society. Hen
nv G. Conrad and Pennock Pussy will at.
tend tho meeting.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
81 g-gn ss building Lots Sold.

Bernard and Thomas Mcliugh sold
number of building lots at Pennsylvania
aud Woodiawn avenues, Saturday after
noon. Lots on Pennsylvania avenue were
sold per foot us follows; James B. Toman,
one at SIS ond another AZ $50; A. +.
Swan, 50; j. A. Chapman, S.. Woodlawn
avenue-A j. Kcoch, $3.50; Major Coch :
ran, $S.25
On Rolman street-Major Cochran,
sS rs; James Maxwell, IS; Webster Blake
", s.; Joseph Gressenmeir, ~; james Is.
Foman, s. % Pennsylvania avenue near
Columbus Inn-Wiiliam Starbuck, $50 IS;
same, SIS. so; James b. Tomnn, SIS 50;
james Harkins, $3.50: John Lynn, Sl6
The lots bfought total of III, 335.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

DR. Joseph II. Chandler of Ccntreville,
Del. has issued Invitations for his sixth
annual lawn dinner and the first meeting
of tho Dr. Joseph Il. Chandler Medical
Club of Delaware, to take place Oh Thurs
day. June 90. Tho Invitations are very
pretty and on the front cover Is an On
craving of the doctor and on the back,
one of his home with tbs quotation, The
spot that we love so well"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
At Association Hall

The regular weekly study Of the Sabbath
School lesson will he made at the Y. Mo.
A. Hall tonight.
Tomorrow night q meeting for associa-
ton .menibers Ionly will he held and
will discuss tho subject Of holding a
Fourth of July celebration.
On Thursday evening the association b.
cycle club will run to Centreville.
Tho SUNDAY afternoon service will ba
addressed by G. o, Bronson on the subject
''rhe Power Of the Gospel Mr.. Brown
son lived here number OF years ago and
is we'll known. He is an evange'ist and of
late years has travelled throughout tho
west
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
DEATHS.

DAY-In Brandywine Hundred, - June II,
John W. Day, aged 70 years
Relatives and friends are respectfully invi-
ted to attend tho funeral from his late resi-
dence. near Taleyvlle, Del, on Tuesday
morning, at 10 o'clock. Services Mt the house
mtermont at Mt Lebanon cemetery.
MEGGINSON-At Christiana, Dell on June
IS, John Mcgginson, aged 30 years.
Relatives and friends of the family, are
invited to attend the funeral on Monday at
ternoon. ervices at the house at 2c'clock
Interment at Christiana Prcsby terian Gene.
terry.
LINCK-At Squirrel Run, Eduard l4inck,
aged rs years.
Eltelativos and friends are invited to attend
the funeral from his fathers residence Charles
Iinck, Squirrel Run, on Wednesday morn.
Ing at . O'clock. High Mass at St. Joseph =
| Church. Intermcnt at Cathedral cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
Two Fires.

There was slight fire In an empty
house on Monroe street ON Saturday night.
A fire in the grocery store of Joseph Lin.
sey, No. 23O5 wost Second street, caused
an alarm of fire 10 be sounded from box
No. 53 yesterday morning The fire had
gained some Roadway before 1t was dis
covered. The Weccacoe chemical engine
was one of the arst to arrive on the scene
and extinguisLed the blaze. The dam
age will amount to 500 James Nealey,
Jr sounded the alarm.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
DOTS

The last meeting until next autumn of
the Historical Society of Delaware will BIO
held tonight Pennock Pnsey will read
an interesting paper on "Reminiscences
OF the Corner OF Tenth and Market Streets.
Tomorrow evening Cyrus Castle, X e.
T. will initiate twenty candidates. The
work will DO done by the degree team OF
St Georges Castle and it is expected that
II number Of visiting members OF the order
will be present
Noah Rosner was thrown from the de-
livery wagon Of the Consumers Ice Com
pany. He was removed to his home, No.
II Townsend street., in the Phoenix am bu-
lance His back was injured.
The trustees of St. Pau's NJ. +, Church
have provided one hundred hymnhls for
tho use of visitors.
81. Paul's Christian Endeavor Society
will give trolley ride tu Chester on
Thursday evening.
Most of the striking boys at the works
Of tho Harlan and EollinGsworth Com
psny returned to work on Saturday.
Thomas Carney while riding on q West
Fourth street car yesterday afternoon, fell
and seriously hurt his head.
A valuable dog owned by Edward H.
Brennan was killed bya West Eighth
street car.
DR.. Jacob Diakerscn and family have
gone to Cape May, and will pass tho sum
NOR in his cottage. No. 40 jackson street.
The Rev. f. Arthur Dodd, Phi. D., had
| charge of the services at ST. Andrew j
Church yesterday, preaching both morn
| ing and evening. DIR. Dodd. who is Jhe
assistant at St. Andrew Church, created
q favorable impression. DR.. Baton Is a
way taking part Of his vacation.
| A sacred concert was given at Asbury
nj. l.. Church last evening and q large
class of probationers were received into
! full mem borsh.p.
The annual congregational meeting of
East Lake Presbyterian Church will bt
held OH Wednesday evening.
| At Grace NJ. II, Church last evening
Rov. John Y. Dobbins Of Montolair. N, j.
former pastor Of tho church, preached ar
interesting sermon.
Rev 6. X. Tompkins preached ut Kings
wood Nj. L. Church yesterday morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
Nava, Cadets to Visit Wilmington

Newport News June 1S.-The gunboat
Annapolis, now used by the cadets OF the
orders to sail for WILMINGTON, Del, June
26 There arc sixty-hvs cadets on board
and they have b,en inspecting work en- Ito
warships now building In the shipyard.
After Wilmington is visited the party will
go to all tho shipyards In cities as far north
as Rath Mn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
Bought a Horse,

The trotting mare, which was sold at
the auction room of 5tidha,n a. Son, on
Saturday for her keep was purchased by
Mr.. Jesse X. Baylis for so 20. After driv-
ing her along the causeway be declared
that he would not take 500 for her. She
has record of "a and as she could not
beat thot figure she was not wanted by
sporting msn, Had it not boon for this
record She would have sold for $3.50 or per
hap, 500. We congratulate Mr.. Baylis on
his Largain.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

The Wilmington M. II. Preachers ASS
citation this morning discussed the scci
turnl text II determined to know moth.
ing among you, save Christ and him cruel.
fled" Roy. Mr.. Short opeEed tho discus
sion.
The association adjourned TO meet at
Brandy wne4sSprings next Monday. 1t
will DO the last meeting Of The summon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

The sixth I anniversary Of Garfield
Gil Council, No. 10, Jr., o. u. A. NJ, was
ti,tingly celebrated on saturday night in
Il. len Hall with musical and literary en-
tertanment. Addresses were made by
State Councillor Justin n. Anderson and
Past National Councillor Il. Losllc Apple
by and Richard Robinson. Robert Meurns.
William Walton, John Mcarns, Charles c.
Wood and Ira Jones sang selections. Re-
freshments wore ,ervcd latc in the even
inu
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
Delaware Lodge OF Frcmsn Elect Officers

Delaware Lodge NJ. '!3l, 3. u I, T. yes
terday elect I'd these officers
Master, h. 4, Stewart; vice master. j.
E.-3fleau; Secretary, +. a. Wcatherby; COL
leGtor tirant, Carer; receiver, NJ. +.
Young delegate to Grand LoGge, }. G.,
Collision; alternate, e. II. CnIlaw y; med
icsl examiner Or. Thomas q. Cook; mem
bers of b ard If trustees A. G. Dunn, X.
4, Stewart, j. F.Dean; member Of protec'
tive board, James A. Douln, chairman
Fl. /. Brittou, James W. Campbell. At
ter the election refre. hmentS were served.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

A delegation of members Of Apollo Cas-
tie. X. q. Fl will visit Chester Castle on
Thursday, June 20, j. L. Gallagher of
the latter castle has been appointed chair
nun of the committee that will provide
entertainment for thu visitors and will see
that they enjoy themselves.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
WILMINGTON FIREMEN VISIT.

About twenty ilrcmon from this city,
who attended the annual inspection OF tho
Chester Fire Company Oh Thursday, were
givon reception by the FELTON, Company
at their house on Third street. The boys
were shown royal good timc and before
returning home extended vote of thnn k J
10 the Felton, tlromen for their hospitality.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

Clerk of Council Morrison has turned
over to the several city committee chair
men he checks covering expenses iucup-
cd by tho recent city election.
Tonight Horace G, Rsttew. at the Lin
coin Republican Club will pas the officers
who conducted the Regular Republican
elections Mr.. Rettew will also 10 AZ the
club house tomorrow night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

The students Of tho Win ngon High
School entered upon their examtpa Ions
this morning, Only five members Of the
graduating class we're com pelled to UNDER
70 tho ordeal and thoy were boys. During
ihs morning Professor A. Fl. Berlin ad.
dressed the 80 class in he Assembly room.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

Cards of invitation haye boon issued by
Mr.. and Mrs John Bennett for the mar
riage of their daughter Miss Eva $ Ben
nett to Ira B. Mile, OF Paramount Somer-
set county, Nd to take place at their 70 l.
dencc, No. 9?4 French street, on Wcduos-
day evening, June2i.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
0ff For phlladeln,ia.

Congressman Hoffeckor. Senator Alice
ex-ropresentative Ball DR.. Layto John
II, Bateman and Mr. Huhtor OF sussex
Connly were in Wilming ton this morning
and later in the day won't to Philadelphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

Tomorrow promises to be fair and
rather warmer. Somewhat similar CON-
ditions will probably prevail on Wodnes.
day.
The Thermometer at w, c. Taylor
drug store, 30, King street, registered to-
day as follows:
o'clock 10 o'clock / o clock
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
Two Break Downs,

Snyder x McCr,arys -four and feed wa
non broke down ut Fout;h and Adams
streets this morning.
Is The carriage OF Clerk Samuel Adams Of
the Municipal Court broke down Sunday
near the Concord toll gate.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
- Threatened His Wife.

Lee Dugan, colorel wa, arrested this
mnrning on tho charge OF threatening to
do bodily harm to his vito Margaret
Rut1in. She testified before Mag strate
Kelley "He would take knife and cut
her face up and down" Dugan was placed
unlIr u SoIl nnuna lDI Il
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

William Ro house of Ninth and Madi-
son street. WAS notified yesterday Of tho
disappearance of his father from his home
near ShurpIey's school house. Mr.. Rot
house Is SO yaars Of ago, 8 feet inches in
height and has black hair mixed with gray
Ha has "a full heard and wore slOuch hat.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

Oivet Church Trolley excursion to
Brandywine Springs.
This evening ut s o'clock two special cars
will leave Fourth and Broome streets and
remain all evening at tho Springs. Tick
OTIS 20 cents. All laid up tickets and extra
fairs from last excursion will DO redeemed
on this adv,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

- ENTERTAINED VISITORS.
In honor of their guest, Rev. Father
Whoian. Mr. and MIS- Frank p. Kane, of
No. 1928 ShallCrnss ayenue, entertained
these guests, who are friends of the young
priest: Mr.. John Hart OF Lowell, Mass
Miss Frances Hickey, of Lowell. Mass
Miss Elizabeth Campbell, of Mobile Ala ;
Mrs. Mooney and son James of New York;
the Misses w. Gavey of ROsemond. Pa
Mrs. o Neil and daughter of Philadelphia;
Mr. and Mrs sheridan of Philadclnhia.
Mrs. Sheridan and Mrs Kane are sisters
of the young priest. A reception was also
held last night ut Mr.. and Mrs. kane's
Father Whelau will remain hero for q
few days lie will probably he stationed
at Brooklyn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
Where Are The BolIlnes?

Sheriff Taylor has roc lived from Peters,
burg W. Va, people letter inquring
the Whereabouts Of Rebecca and Roberta
Boiling who recently lived at Petersburg.
Tho sheriff has thus far failed to find any
ono here who is acquainted with the Boil
iings, and any information concerning
them will be thankfully received BY him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

A Number of men who picnic In Fl. r.
Brinshurst's woods Oh Sunday will have
to answer tho charge Of trespnsA 9Th 7
had trouble there yesterday and took re-
volyor away from MIR. Bringhurst.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
CRITTENDON HOME BENEFIT.

lIMr. and Mrs Herbert II. Ward will hold
u lawn fete at their home, Fifth and Rod
rey Streets Tomorrow night for tho ten
eft of the Florence Crlttendon Home.
Music and refreshments will Le tho princi.
puI feature
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

Edward Link. Of Henry Clny, died yes
terday and William Mcgowan, of No, 1920
Forrest street died TODAY, They were %
years of ago and consumption was the
cause of their tleath
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

The phosphate factory and. contents Of
Colonel Il II. Ross, Of Soafori, was de-
stroyed by fire OIL Saturday n,gnG. tnS
lie Oil, 600 insurance. $1,000
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
rlust Sell Good Meat.

? The butchers Of Wilmington nre deter
miued that no diseased meat shall b. sold
N Wilmington, Complaint after COM
p int Of diseased meat being sold has been
ar ival
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

A suitable reward i offered for tho re-
tn n to 1901 Lombard street, OF u gold
wat Ii and b aG1Iet that was lost in going
from l0th and Lombard streets TO Rail
road, to Pooles' foundry.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
Drunken Men and a Runaway Horse

Two intoxicated men who were riding
behind runaway horse, attracted consid-
cradle excitement in tho nelghborhood of
Thirteenth and French streets yesterda y
afternoon. How far the horse ran, or
whether the mon were injured unknOwn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

Somcl Levy fell from the deck Of tug
Mt Pusey and Junos' yards this moi ming
and bruised his hip He was sent to the
n,laware HO3Di Lal,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

The best, the finest looking and the most
durable Piano made is the Ludwig Store
5l5 Shipley strset.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
Mrs Easthurn's Death.

Coroner vandever tonight will hold an
inquest in the case of Mrs. Emma Eugeuia
Eastburn who took her life several days
ngo A verdict Of death at her own hahos
will probably be returned,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

The best medicine for coughs, sore throat
and lung diseases made is DR.. Simlns
White Pulmonic Balsam, SOC. aud 81.
Depot, sos King streot.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

Villa M NJ. Byrne received bis commits
sion this morning MS District Attorney
fer the District of Delaware He will not
be sM Orn in for o week or ten days.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

Post Office Inspector Maxwell Of Will
mington arrived at Norfolk yesterday and
identified Frank Morris az ono of the men
who burglari2ed tho Princess Anne Post
OH CO. on Thurtday night. Morris wore u
bic yc,e suit.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
Kennard
6 Co.
Tailored
Suits
at
Half

This seasons garments,
correct in style, elegantly
made, guaranteed in every
way. Following our usual
custom we fer,balance OF
our handsome Colored tail
or-made suits at exactly
one-half regular prices.
The Jackets comprise
Eton, Fly-Front and Tight
fitting effects, all hand
someIy silk lined. The
skirts are the newest and
most correct style. Color
ings are of the best, some
light. many that you can
wear drought the entire
Fall.
$1,000 Suits now S 500
$500 Suits now S $50
$500 Suits now S 900
$24.00 Suits now $1,000
$3.50 Suits now $3.50
$4,000 Suits now SIS. 90
$4,000 Suits now $4,000
Z hese are the best valnes in
! frst.class Suits ever offered in
any market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

John Lemon offers $s5 dollars reward
for The arrest and conviction OF the party
that shot his shepherd dog In tho eye.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
Summer
Specials
for Tailoring
c r G e S
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weight
Worsteds,
White Elan
nels and

Crashes and Brown Linens,
Thin Serges. Drape d'Ete and
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Coats and Vests. See our $50
Sergcs, Wide Wales and Mar
row Twills. Our Fine Twill
Hockanum Serges, at SIS and
genuine Clays and Martins, at
$40. Grey Serges, several
shades, extremely lightweight
at $40. Thin Worsteds, Mar
row Stripes and Pin Checks,
at $40 and S25. Clay Diago-
nails, Thibcts and Undressed
Worsteds for Getaway and
Prince Albert Coats and Vests
and Full Dless Suits. Order
now for this weeks delivery.
We can fit you, we will please
you and we will give you
good work at moderate prices.
Closed evenings at6 except
Tuesdays and Saturdays.
JAS. 7. MULLIN & SONS,
Clothing, Sixth and
Hats. Market,
Shoes, Wilmington
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19

Epworth excursion to Woodland Beach
Tuesday, June Goth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-19
DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT.

Tho Young Ladies' Mission Band of the
First Presbyterian Church will give u
musical and literary entertainment in the
lecture room this evening The following
program will be rendered;
Plano duett. Misses Darlington and