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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
ASSAULTED,
THEN ROBBED.
Negro ThugsLeave Opera
tor Ahern For Dead.
They Fight a Posse.

\ William A. Ahern, operator at Ginn's
eidiua on the Delaware Railroad, two
miles below Middletown, was murderously
ASSAULTED by two colotNd desperados early
lthis morning aud robbed Of s25.
4 TIE assault and robbery proved Que OF
sths most daring ones ever committed in
s'this county. Ginns' siding Is one OF tho
huas,isst telegraph stations ON the line and
krsQucnt has been Mr. Ahern's encouni-
lsss with tranps. This morning he noticed
4ewe colored men outside the tower but
< was not alarmed by their presence until
Whey asked to be adm. ted to the building.
This was denied them, whereupon they
hurled ten pound stone through the opsu
window, which struck Mr.. Ahern and
rendered him unconscious Then they en-
tered The building and robbed the man.
they believed they had murdered, III go
part Of his month wages received on Sat
4 nraay. They then fed.
i Two hours latOr south bound freight
train stopped at the siding as the signals
were against them. The conductor waited
ten minutes for Mr.. Ahern to let them pro-
coed, then walked to the tower. 10 find the
operator unconscious. Subsequently. he
recovered and told Of the sault. In
short time the country was alarmed. and
yph,le posse Of oitizans in possession OF
descriptions Of the would-be murdernrs,
started to hunt Tor them, Mr. Ahrens was
carried back to Townsend on the freight
train to have his Injuries dressed, which
ser vice was performed by DR.. Enos. About
2 clock the pjurcd man reached his Mid
dietown home, aud has since been confined
to his bed. Ho Is married and has several
children.
News came from Middiotown ut ten
O clock that two colored men were arrested
At Summit Bridge about o'clock They
4 answered the description Of The assnllants
a. given by Mr.. Ahern, and when the
posse attempted to arrest them the negroes
opsnod fire. Eleven shots wore exchanged
i but no one was injured. The sneSroes
were subsequently placed under arrest aud
held for court. The prisoners, Chester
King aged "A, md james Rai.on, aged 20
years. reached New Castle jail at II o'clock,
Cons tables Hutchinson and Husbebeck
hal them in charge, and to the officers
they declared their innocence. They are
held without bail to await tho result OF
Mir. Aheru's injuries.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
THEY LIVED
: LIKE PRINCES.
Thomas Clark the Dover
Bank LOOter Feasted
Fellow COnviCtS.

trenton, July @-Ihomas Q. Ciark'
Federal prisoner In the Now Jersey peni'
tehtiary, having oeen sentenced 10 hVe
years for ccmpliclty In the ABSTRACTION oi
tl0hOVo from Inc first Nationai D"nh'
Dover, Dsi'' short'y at9er ms arriV"l ~
Tue prison year ago was assAenou " "u0s
az the m"'n gateway oec""s' VI III. s'o.
sehaVior' no nus caused s0ns"'''. w
tue prison by turning the big gateway in'o
I" immature rival OF Tie famous Joppa
Gate Market Mt Jerusalem. Developments
OF the past week show that for several
months back Clark has been catering to
his own and the tastea OF Colonel Cooper
and boggs and Cottrell. three Others BAN
lshed from society because OF their con-
neo'ion with the Dover bank robbery. In
manner thoroughly epicursan. In doing
out his tempting viands he did not limit
himself to his Dover confreres. but car
rled on quite tiourishing business among
favored lew having cells near his own.
IL was que 10 MS Ahpitloh TO extehd MS
clientele that Cinrk wrong doing was dis
covered ana now he 70 Lack IN his cell md
an investigation has been set on loot to
SEQ whether or not any OF the prison o.
ncials were parties to IT. A special com
'"i''eo from the BOARD OF Prison lhspec'
TORS nus oeeh hamed' ana on TUESDAY they
Will make thorough Investigation OF the
whole affair. NM Alexander A. Yard.
of Monmouth county, is the prison deputy
in charge Of tile big gateway. and Deputy
johnson Bergen, Of Mercer county, was
stationed on the gallery, where the COLI
victs who nave had the forbidden goods
are located.
Clork carried on quite mn extended
tFafftc, not only receiving goods, but serd-
ing articles out OF the prison. Stationed
as no was at the main gateway, he was
able to cultivate the acquaintance OF some
OF tho tenmsters who daily have business
wiihih tho prison walls, carting tlither
groceries ana stores and taking away goods
manufactured In the shops, Through this
means he passed out a number OF CROOK
Cd letters-letters sent out without the
knowledge OF The prison authorities.
twenty-three of those letters to friends
In these mssivcs he gave implicit In
structions as to how the game was to be
worked. He sent out large quantity of
bono work, such as fancy bone boxes and
other articles, and received considerable
money in this way with this ~ we'll
as that received from MIS- friehus on the
outside, CLARK carried on MS extensive
trading business
Inc convlcts VINO wers let lhto clark
scheme, and hau the necessary money TO
pay Tor 1t, enjoyed high living Tor a timo'
the Irregularities having existed, IL Is
snid, for about three months. Sugar was
among the luxurios, CLARK having illeu or.
ders for ms much as Ten pounds OF time
fors some OF hid felio"-convIc's Brolied
shad packed In Ice was another inviting
| dish enjoyed by Clark and has irlohds.
They even had cherey roly-poly, whlie
| o.Dned chicken and other canned goods OF
leading varieties were quite common. 1t
was impossible, of course, to have stove
upon which to cock tho articles that re-
| quired cooking, but even this difficulty was
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
SOCIAL JolHIAS loU
. AND PERSONALS
A rIelamgs Of Interesting Notes Pscked
Here and There Of Wilmingtonlans
and their Many FrlendA
CARD BASKET.

William Rose has returned from Odessa.
Miss Ada Simmons has returned to
Dover.
Miss Eleanor Irving Is visiting In Phila-
delphia.
Miss Bertha Dilworth has returned from
Newark.
Harry Richards has returned from Mid
dlet0wp.
Victor B. Woolley spent yesterday at
Sea;ord. r,-.t ,sas, %. .r,!,
Mrs D.. W. Eliason has returned FROM
Chester. .'.r. .... ..#s.
Miss Sue Collision, Of hover. lsas been
visiting here. ae,e ...,.3 ,;ttsss,f
. Judge I, C. Grub has returned from
Cape May.
Miss susie Lowory. Of Philadelphia, is
visiting horo,
Mrs ID. r. Marvel is spsnaing some time
In Reading.
Willard Hall Porter went to Cape May
on Saturday.
Miss Alice Cary Palmer has gono to Cha.
tauqua, N. Y.
Francis II. Hoffccker sp,nt Sunday at
Atlantic City.
Hoyt p. Jones has returned from trip
to Georgetown.
Mr. and Mrs. j. b. Powell are visiting
in Mooresi own. n. j.
Mrs. Charles A. Hngnsr-and little son
are visi ing in Philadelphia.
Charles Phillips has been spending some
time with Wyoming friends
Mr. AMI Mrs D. T Purnell. Of George
town, will visit this city to-day.
Mr.. and Mira. Charles W. Gooding spent
yesterday at st. Georges.
f.. H. Causey has gone to Philadelphia
md began work on the North American
there yesterday.
Secretary Joseph Wigglesworth and sew
eral OF the officers Of the Board Of Health
spent yesterday at Christiana.
John Forrest has Just returned home
from ten days trip to Erie, Pa where
|. he was visiting his sister He returned by
the way of Niagara Falls.
sConductor Thomas Hawkins Of the Della
ware Railroad has been confined /" his
bic.
Miss Elsie Gawthrop, OF Konnett Square
Is ut Atlantic City.
y. 6. Chandler. OF Kennett Square. is
spending several days At Atlantic City.
Harry +. Green spent yesterday in At
laniic City.
Mrs. A. +, Nelson left to-day for Girls
field, Md
Miss CLARA Hyde will visit friends in
| Elnira
DIR. and Mrs. A. n. Keigwln left to-day
for South Carolina, whore they will spend
several weeks.
Miss Wayne. OF this city, is among the
guests at tie Traymore. Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mr.. S W. Lewis, of Keunett
Square, are ut Atlantic City.
John NJ Rogers is stopping at Marine
Villa, Cape May.
Miss Ella Boul!en, OF this city, l., thu
guest of Airs. William X. Williamson al
Ocean City.
John Mclaughlin and family will spend
week with friends in Reading.
Misses M.and d. A.Johnson of this city
are among the late arrivals at tho Berke
Icy, Atlantic City.
Miss Fanny Carr and Mrs E. McCartcl
arc spending 3 lme time at Hotel La Shell
Atlantic City.
Master Charles W. Gooding and sste
Mabel are spending several weeks ut st
Georges
Tho folIowinu Wilmjn utoninns ara reD
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

Colonel james S. Pet,i't. who will com.
mand the Twenty.clght Regular Voluu.
teer Infantry to bc recruited from Dcla-
ware, Pennsylvania and Now Jersey for
ssrvice in thel Philippines will opon q
recruiting office in this CT y this week to
enlist mon for his regiment
Eighteen former members OF the First
Delaware will enlist in the volunteer regi-
Inent II tho Wilmington company is not
accepted
1t is said that Harry Hughes, who aerv-
ed as adjupnE In the First Delaware Regi.
ment. will receive commission this week
Us second lieutenant, aud members.Of the
prospective Wilmington company say
that If Mayor Evan G. Boyd also receiv os
n commission the company will enlist for
service in tho Philippines as body. and
will be willing to go wherever sent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
Tonight

The Colorcd Herman Grand Con-
cert Company, Of Pittsburs, Pa,
will render their most laughable
program 1.-THE Ezion NJ. E. Church
corner Ninth and French, for the
benefit of said church, There will
be elocution, ventriloqusm, magic
and the second sight mystery in the
program and all who attend will
enjoy most excellent entertain
ment, as the star of the evening
will be Prof. J. II. Moore, the color
ed Hermann, also tragedlaa and
humcrist. Admission l5c: lady and
gent 25c; children LOG. Come early
and avoid the rush.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
Suit For Damages.

Argument on demurrers filed In the case
of Harris w. the B. e. o. Railroad Com
pany was hoard by Judge Gray IN the
United States Circuit Court this morning.
The case of Harris is one for damages
against the company for stopping the
e0res, and ingress to property at
Water and Market streets iu this city.
The suit Is at the instance Of John
A. Harris. executor of Elizabeth
Harris. The jurors summoned to try the
case responded at noon to-day.
Judge Gray stated that questions have
been raised in this case that will have o
very material effect on tho issues in the
case. So far as tho circuit court 10 con-
cerned the jury was discharged. The case
therefore goes over to The next term.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
y
Ilncla SANS Big Share.

The deed conveying the property
Of the Delaware Iron Company at
New Castle to the National Tube
Company was received tor record
BY Recorder Clark this morning.
The conveyance is made tor the
consideration Of s79O,OOO, $2oO,0o0
of which is cash, 100000 in pre-
ferred and 100000 in common
stock of the National Tube Com
,pany. The document bears $I5o
worth of United States Revenue
Stamps. 1t contains about twenty
five type written pages OF matter
and its recording will cost the COM
pany several more dollars.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
Epworth League Convention

The fourth biennial session OF the
International Epworth League Con-
vention will be held in indianapolis
July Dob 1t will represent four
million Methodist commandments and
two million Epworth Leaguers.
,The Methodist Episcopal Church,
the Methodist Episcopal Church
South and the Canadian Methodlsts
combine their forces in these con-
ventions.
Wilmington delegates will not be
elected until the last of the week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

Tho funeral of John J Mooney. of No.
4Og Maryland Avenue who was killed In
the west yard by being struck by train
took place this morning, The funeral was
one of the largest ever scen IN Whining
ton. The young man was very popular
and WIS member Of tho Mnchini,ts
Union and u large delegation attended the
fuueral. Tho floral tributes were many
and handsome. High mass was celebrated
a. st. Pnul's r. e, Church and inter"
Insnt made at tho Cathedral Cenetcry'
Rev. G.. II. Stocksdalc, pastor of
the Second NJ. r. Church. delivered
two eloquent sermons to his congrc-
cation from the text: at doth not
yet appear what We shall be; but
we know that when he shall appear
Ne shall be like him, tor We shall
see him as he is.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

At Leipsic the Methodist Episcopal
Cmrch will benefit under tho will OF
Miss Emily II. MCClary, who d ed In
p! ..oplla recon ly. Ho: will WIS made
pi,h .r"" : tIrday, and among tho be-
quests is QUE Of $50 to tho Leipsic
IhulCls .---- ..-4.. .,..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
More Trouble For the Muse.

But Calliopc, the muse of epic poetry,
looked very weary. Funston" she re-
pcatcd bitterly. "Wouldn't TINT jar you!
Why, it's worse than IIobson, il any
thing, Such names" Here she glared at
Mars, the god of war, VIII, fastened to
disclaim any responsibility, indicating
that if anybody WIS to blame it was the
Pnrcae, or rs.--Detroit journal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
r. and 0. Conductor Buried at EiktOn

The remains of John Bowers, for
many years a passenger conductor
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
were taken to Elkton from Philadel-
phia Yesterday and inferred at
Bethel Cemetery. lie was Al years
old and a member of the Odd Fell
lows lodge and the Railway Con-
ductors Beneficial Association.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

An east Tennessee editor, who was re-
Gently paid grindstonc on nm ndvcrtis-
lug account, announces that he is going
70 use il to grind the life ont of the first
wise guy who comes to his sanctnm to tell
him all about how to run n newspaper.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
Relieved OF Duty.

William S. Knight who has been en-
ployed as liquor gauger for this district
has been rslived Of duty and has accepted
POSITION with Thomas Ntzhugh, He Is
succeeded at present by 5. j. Bounds OF
baltimore.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

Dr. Cooper Collector Of Customs, Inns
seen tho kiss but did not sea the kissing
hug that kissed him ON he right wrist u
fsw days ago. First no noticed u small
purple mark aud then large swelling mp
peared. Dr. Cooper now has poultios on
lbe luillrel member.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

Tomorrow promises to be fair, and
rather warmer. Somewhat similar condi-
tion, will probably prevail on Wodnes-
day.
The Thermometer at W. {. Taylors
drug store, 500 King street, registered to-
day as follows:
O'Clock 10 O'Clock 10 clock
a. rs W
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

Professor ]. H. Moore, the Negro
Herrm an" will give an entertainment OF
tragedy and humor In Ezion Church to-
night. As the professor has the reputation
of being a clever performer his audience
will doubtless DO o large one.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
Deaths From q Cancer.

George Edward,, aged 81 years. OF No.
42S South Harrison s,.eet. and Caroline
Jones, OF No. 10 King street, died yester-
day from cancer Mrs Jones was 81 years
of are
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
Farmers Get Rain.

'town state farmers wcre visited by q
heavy rain storm saturday night. which
proved beneficial TO crops The storm
covered tract bounded by MiIdIotown
and Chariestown
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
Jury Sworn tn.

Deputy Coroner Giles swore In n july
this morning to Investigate the cause Of
death Of Fred Grant who died from shock
attributable to injuries received on Satur-
day afternoon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
Iron Ore at BInckblrd.

While SINKING well on his property
n r Blackb:rd several days ago Gallon
T. Ruson discovered iron ore in large
..utics Tho ore was soft but vnlu.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

Owing to the absence of Mr.. Hart the
CASE OF Cnptaln Chambers viii not DO in
vestigated by the Polite Commission to-
night Mr. Hart IS still AT Hot springs.
Va, for the good Of his health,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

Mrs. NJ. j. QmnD, Of Is aud Button
wood streets, went under an operation ut
the Johns Hopkins University Hospital
last week and had n large tumor removed.
Her many friends will be pleased to learn
SHAT Mrs Qulnn IS getting along nicely.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

Le ruonor Henry Crosby r ivod yos-
f., . tho Diamond Steel Cumpunys
wot~ aith Il cargo OF |. 3pl,0+0 pounds of
scrap iron. The schooner came from lls,-
ynnuu where the cargo cost 5000
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
Small Boy Injured.

A small boy had his right hand Injured
IN an elevator at the Hartmann & Feb
ienbach Brewing Company's plant yester.
day. The Injury was dressed at the Della
ware Hospital.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
A Rail in His Head,

Edward Iones assd %. stood behind
fence at Laurel and sticking his head out
hs bante,ed his friend William Slater, to
shoot. Slater did 50, putting Il bullo. in
J uIe,'s head, near 4 % temple. IL is not
Sought the wound Will prove fatal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

Jennie Adams who live, on the co rner
OF Eighth Avenue and Duncan street. testi
fled she saw freight car broken into and
saw Charleston cary bags Of grain to
Polish man, The latter has several horses,
cows and chickens. She saw Charleston
make several trips from the car to the Po-
lish mans house. Two young men gave
the corn to the boy to carry to the man.
The cases were held up and Charleston
was held In 500 bail rs witness to ap-
pear when called in case that Is to come
IN,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

Tho exclusive and oil absorbing topic at
present Is the Institution of Usage Tribe,
No. 80 in New Century Club Hall next
Wednesday evening. Great prophet Emory
b. Riggen. Of Laurel; great saohem ]. j.
Brasur6 Of Selbyvllle deputy great sachem
James Horsis Of Wilmington, great jun.
Tor sycamore James II. MoGlolhen of
Georgetown. great sanap e. V. Whitney
of EIlendale. great meshinenaw W. V.
Murray of Selbyville, groat guard forrest
Charles Ksssles Of Wilmington, great
guard Of wigwam J, H. Olinger OF Will
mington, great chief of records G. c.
Guthrie and great keeper of Wampum H.
V. Esson Of Wilmington will occupy the
stuinps on the occasion. Every anticipation
for success has been considered both In
public denomination, with tho First
Dolawarp Regiment band accompanying
and in secret work In which the respsc-
tive teams are proficient. 1t now LOOKS
like 200 members for tho new tribe. A hot
tmo is looked for in town next Wednos-
day night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

There was u siignt fire on tho roof of IN
MnoccUpied mouse On Logan street Mt noon
today. Tho Weccucoe chemical engine
put out !ho hla2h
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
MUST
REMEMBER.
The Session Of the City
Court is Not at 9 q. m.
During Summer.

Several witnesses failed to answer to
their names In the city court this morning
because they got the hour smixed. Court
now opens at 30 o'clock aud not half an
hour later as formerly. witnesses must
pay attention to the hour. S-~
Martha Pollard, colorsd, was charged
with approaching men on the street.
Frank Martin, a white msn testified
that she called him into her house on
\ Wutefstfeet. He aud she were arrested
soon afterward by Officer Daniel Eakin
She'was fined $40 and costs.
Leonard Rlcco pleaded not guilty to the
charge of assault and battery on George
Coke. The testimony was that Coke went
to his place Of business ut Fifth and King
street to count pile OF watermelons. 1t
was understood that he ordered 80 water
melons and only 40 we're sent. Ricco sent
down his wagon and received the balance,
lie ordered Coke away and when he re.
fused he struck him with his hand and
drove him away. Some ofthe watermeions
rolled into the gutter. hne OF 10 and
costs was imposed.
The charge OF disorderly conduct pre-
lerrea a8a'hst Elmer b'ckta was us
missed upon payment OF costs. Inc case
OF John Lemon was continued Until
thursday morning
Whii"m fowel', coiored. was charged
WIN ASSAULT with Intent TO commit muir
uer OH FRED backus. Inc latter testinea
that on FEBRUARY last they were playing
c"ru'' "ofus arose over the game anu
Dackus CUT MN win kh'ie across inc
i"'e 1ne ''ou''e 'ooA p'"'o "' An'''eon'n
anu iea'u s're'o'S'
oroor iiuri0y WIN squa" VI oiA'ers
VII e"'u.a"N h's"' f"'uea 'h0 nouse Va
Au."A 1ufi"y'
rNo h'on "erc "rros'ea ior p."yi"H or"p
ou' MURRAY sueoeo.o" II. ee'''ns euv -
"'1uo" "nu sso,poa s '"o Wv, A"N
""' u'soo''''u .n"0 ro"''' "nu '"o WV"
nesS0S III 'no ou'''us ARRAY "''o :" VI,
g"ns' oe'eia' WITNESSES "o.o 'A"'i''n''
o"' NUM- Vi 'ne'n sa" An''' A"' '"''
WIS u'S,h'ssou'
Ahe oni se VI u''o'uoiis oonuuo0 pr''
IerrOu against DACku iUNGll, humphrey
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

Elevator Conduct, r James Kelley Is on
duty again at the Federal building. He
has boon indispossd for some days
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

A Civil Service examination will be
held on Thursday, Friday aud Saturday OF
this week at the Federal building for
cadets for the Rcvonuu Gutter Service.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10

20 Cure Constipation rorsye,.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathnrtio loo :: 20
u Z. Z. y. fail. druggists refund money,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
Notice.

Usage Tribe No. 80 l. o. r. NJ. will be in.
stltuted on "Wednesday evening July 18th.
All members Of tho new tribe will meet ut
X. &. H. Hall 6lOl3 Market street at 7 p
III. Oh tho above date.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
NEW YORK STOCKS.

Ly Messrs. Il. Il. Robinson g %
Bankers and Brokers. 80.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
| Sure Curo

Fiiucate YoI III Bowels With Casoaretss
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

Simms'>W hito Pulmonic Balslm IL :
sure cure for the grippe. 60e King strsoS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-10
I-z Price
Clot hing Sale.

~iOL sliiS JAW
Having decided to discontinue
business in Wilmington, we
have sod our entire stock and
fixtures to Jas. 7. Mullin &
Sons, 9th and Market.
Merchants Clothing Co.,
3o4 Market Street.
These goods 60 on sale to-mor.
row, Tuesday morning, in our
Basement at just u marked
prices. Bargains for everybody.
Hundreds of Mems and Boys
Suits, hundreds Of pairs OF odd
Trousers, odd Coats. odd
Vests. Our midsummer sale
on regulars stock is on. 10 per
cent. discount on Clothing.
Suits and Trousers, except
Serges, Black Clays and Thin
Goods. 10 per cent. on Tail
oring, except IS Trousers and
our special SIS to order Suits.
Closed evenings at 6 except
Saturday.
JAS. 7. MULLIA & SONS;
Clothing, Sixth and
Hats. Market,
Shoes. Wilmington.