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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

Another meeting Of the East Slde Be-
publican Association was held last 1 light
1t was decided to place billiard and pool
tables In one OF the pariors. The follow
ing circular letter with an application for
membership is being sent to Republicans
In all parts Of the city.
"Mr --. Dsar Sir: The East Side
Republican Association, an organization
to unite in q social and political body the
voters Of the city of Wilmington and state
Of Delaware; to foster and promote love
for and knowledge Of the principles Of
the Republican party; to educate young
men DO greater appreciation Of their re-
lations to the national state and munich
pal governments; to encourage all persons
to an active participation In the nomina.
tion and election OF honest and capable
public officers, and to advocate and ad-
vance by all lawful means, the interest of
the Republican party, respectfully ask
your aid by subscription or contribution
to build home for the above association.
They will issue ten thousand shares OF
stock at 81 per share. Some members Of
the finance committee Of the association
will call on you in ths near future and So
licit subscription IF the capital stock.
Knowing your interest in the Republican
party, we feel TINT you will be willing to
help us In our effor 8. George G. Byron,
President; J. B Blackburn, Secretary"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
At SI,elIDOt Park,

At Sh ellpot Park this ev, ming double
bill will be presented. II addition to this
interesting vaudeville Ier.orm nrc lie
entertainment will close with a NO ak
between negro couples OF this city and
Chester. 1t was originally intended to
have the cako.wnlk at the dancing pavilion
but this has been changed and it will take
place on the stage after the regular per-
Torrance. This will b. tho first oppor-
tunity to SEQ regular cake walkers ard
there is every promi SO that large crowd
will be present
The performance this week at the ark
is full of interesting fen ures. The Do
Croft Sisters have an entertaining singing
and dancing act Wost and West, come
dams, keep the audience laughing wi h
their funny sayings ana clever parod es.
Francis Bryant, the CT median, has an
amusing nonoosu, Tat was erj Eyed by
the audience. I he rest OF the bill is filled
with interesting specially acts and the
performance can be enjoyed by all visit
ors to the park.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
MAY PROVE
FATAL.
Constable Windish Fires
Revolver and Morally
Wounds Leon Les
Onder, near
"A. Perryville.

Elkton. Md. Sept. 5-Durlhg raid OF
some empty freight cars near Perryville
yesterday afternoon Constable Windish Of
Wilmington, shot and MORALLY wounded
Leon Lesonder Frenchman. Detective
Jones Of tho P. w. & B. railroad accom-
hood hunting for some men whe had
stoned the Washington and New York
express which passed Elkton at 80
o'clock. Stones were thrown at the train,
breaking the glass in the windows and
startling the passengers Tho matter was
reported to the railway officials at Will
mington.
The officers detailed to make the inves-
cation went to Perryville and were going
through number of empty freight cars
near Woodburn tower when they came
upon four colored men, two boys snd Leon
Lesson der. Windish drew his 3S-calibro
revolver and demanded that they come out
OF the cars The ctlored boys surrendered
but Lesonder made an effort to get out Of
the car at tho opposite side. Windish fired
into the car in an upward direction, the
bullet went THROUGH the car door striking
Lesonder in the head near the temple and
lodging in his brain. The wounded man
dropped to the ground, and, being carried
to the station at Perryville, was Thought
to be dead. After time he showed signs
of life, and Drs. Stump and Taylor were
hastily summoned.
Detective Jones and Constable Windish
brought John Philips, William Pitts
Howard Burts and William Booker. all
colcred to the Elkton Jail on the evening
train. Constable Windish gave himself up
and was taken in charge by Sheriff Como
ly and will be held to await the result Of
the shooting. The officers wore much de-.
pres led by the shooting, aud those who
witnessed it say 1t was accidental.
The wounded man, Leon Lesonder Is
about 40 years of age and had been work.
ing on small farm near Perryvllle 1t is
not thought that he was implicated in
tho stcning of the express train. but was
in tho car for the purpose Of going to
Havre do Grace.
subsequently the wounded man was
taken to tho City Hospital, in Baltimore.
still unconscious, and the hospital ply.
scians had little hope of his recovery. The
bullet was buried in his brain.
At the hospital an operation was per.
formed by Dr.. John G. Chambers Papers
found OH tie wounded man indicated tn at
his name was Ali Terraz. There was a
letter from the French Embassy in reply
to an appeal for money.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

Printing Office Seized,
constable Hurlock has Lowed on ii .
Metropolitan Printing Office NJ 6a3 Ship
10y street for rent
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
COOK WAS
! : DISORDERLY.
Because He Was Asked
For a Flower He Threw
a Stone at Boys. ..s

Clerk Adams pressed the button thas
set the electric lights in motion at the city
court this morning. The court considered
that the weather was cool enough with
out the use Of the fan.
Frank Il Boles, and Tony Rock were
charged with trespass on the property OF
Mrs. Margaret Ahart, Her testimony was
that she resides.a at 3. and Market street.
She has large lot In the rear Of her resi-
dence and having heard a shot she went
out of doors and saw Frank hunting for e
bird In the lot. He gave his gun TO Toney
Boles and Tcney used bad language. ID
claimed that she should put trespass notices
on her property. Mrs. Ahart followed
the three men to the P. w. & b. depot
and requested their arrest by Officer Mari.
Penn Adams and Mrs. Victorine Farley
and Floronce Silcox testified that the men
fired two shots in close quarters to where
number Of children were playing. The
court said that it was violation Of the
city ordinance to discharge a gun in the
city limits. A fine of s. and costs W rs
imposed in the case Of Frank Rock. The
case against the other two men was dis
missed.
Samuel McClanigan was charged with
placing garbage receptacle on the pave
ment at his place of business at Thirteenth
and French streets Mr.. McClenigan said
that he forgot the basket containing the
cantalopcs and tomatoes on Saturday
night. lie sent it to the crematory yes
terday but was obliged to bring it back
home as the crema'ory was closed. Tho
court imposed the costs.
John X. Mount was charged with being
drunk and insulting ladies at the p W.
& B. depot He was fined SO and costs.
John Cook was charged with disorderly
conduct Officer William J. Conner tei-
titled that he saw Cook throw rock at
number of boys on Sunday.
William Whitslock tsstif,l that he
was passing along the street and he said
mister give me that flower" Cook had
flower, in his hand and replied that he
would give them brick Ho then picked
up piece of Stone and throw it at him
and another boy. Tho stone struck pole
about u foot away from them. Dr. Harris
| depus,d he saw the trouble. Cook was
| going up the street with u flower in his
hand When asked fer tbs flower he
! picked up the stone and throw it. A fine
| of SO and costs was imposed
James H. Parker colored, was charged
with assault and battery on his stop.
daughter.
; Police Surgeon Harris deposed that he
examined the girls finger and found that
the wound on her finger was more of q
bruise than cut. He would not say that
1t was made by cut. Parker claimed
that he made the wound in wrenching the
fiat iron from her. The prosecuting wit
ness was recalled and testified that he
| picked up u knife, sashed at her throat
and when she threw up her hand to save
herself her finger was cut. Parker was
given an excellent character Tho case
was continued until Saturday morning
in order that his character may be testi
fled to court will convene at Sis o'clock
Tomorrow morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
Exchange OF PrOpertY

1t Isl ,ntel that Frank d Chandler has
Traded his dwelling AMI carriage shops at
Centreviile for the ''Eoma furm' near Mt
Cuba owned by his bsother George X.
Chandler. Frank In, enyy improved
the Centrevlle op4rjy and done large
Business but farming has its attractions
A,d we hope that he may raise big crops
and make the occupation D otl3able. Tho
exchange viii IKE placs next spring and
In Tho meanam, there may he two or
thrre public sales in order to close out the
wagons ana OF her machinery On hand.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
DOTS.

The Pullman car works are busy.
Travel is heavy Oh the railroads and
steamboats,.
The Merchants Discount Association Of
Baltimore was incorporated Mt Dover yes
tsrday.
Mrs. Wi liam Rambo OF No. 10l4 Ben
nett street fell down stairs yesterday
morning and sprained her ankle.
Tho annual mce ing OF the lliilei w. c,
r. u. was held at the home Of Miss Iii
1le Campbell, Rockford, last evening at
TSO o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
lie Guarded Gladstone.

John Conquest, chief inspector Of the
criminal investigation department of the
metropolitan police at New Scotland
Iard, London, is to retire from the
force Mr.. Conquest is known to the
greater number Of the prominent men of
England. Ite was the detective attached
to Mr.. Gladstone during that statesmau's
second premiership. In that capacity he
went everywhere with the prime minis
ter and was particularly in evidence
during the Midlothian campaigns which
took place during that term Of Office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
st. Micheal's Day Nursery.

At a regular meeting, Of the Board Of
Managers of the ST. Miohael.s Day
Nursery and hospital for babies, held this
morning, their attention was called to
a recent charge OF cruel ty.
While expressing their unabated inter-
est in the matron and her assistants, the
board also expressed their desire for he
fire. est and fullest official Investigation ON
the part of those to make it.
Tho following committee was appointed
to represent the board: Arch Deacon
Hall, R,v. H. A. Henry Charles NJ. Cur.
tls, Mrs. Coleman and Mrs.. John NJ. Har-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
neATns..

iLANE-suddenIy, In this city, ON Sept. lth
1880 Edward Isane. aged o. years.
Relatives and friends u the family are re.
lsrsetfully invited TO attend the funeral from
the residence OF his son, Alfred Lane. No. 6lt
West Seventh street, on Wednesday AFTERNOON
al o'clock. Services at Asbury M. Il. Church
lnterment at Asbury cemetery.
LEE-In this city on Sept. 3D., 1899. John N.
Lee aged 6l years,
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral from his late residence. 2O0 West
Second street, ON Thursday afternoon. at z
o'clock Interment private at Rivervtew
cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

The employees of the Harlan and Hol-
Nngsworth Companys Machine shops
spent yesterday in Lans's wood whore
#, thsy had and enjoyable outing. Games
were played, and Athletic contests were
held. Tho osnetionol:.A ssociation of
N,chini,ts had n picnic at Bavarian
Park, with dancing and bowling as a
feature.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
Wilmington s Wonderful: Cars.

Prof. J. Townsend's electric and mag
netic treatment, and Hoke's nppit-
ances cure paralysis, rheumatism kidney
complain, fits, eczema, spinal diseases,
seminal weakness aud all chronic discasss.
These cures have been made in this city
for the last six years after all other reme-
dies failed to give relief. Sufferers you
can SOS these cures in this city. Office Gl5
King street, adv
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
hnilree Ont of Place.

An amusing story of the German en-
peror is being told in army circles. At
n recent inspection of recruits his majes-
ty asked one OF them his name and was
told "Andree." On his majesty asking
him if he was aware that he had n fu-
nous namesakc, the soldier answered in
the affirmative.
"Who told you that" asked the empcr-
or.
''My captain, your majesty"
"And what did your captain tell you
nbuut Andrcc?'
your majesty, the captain said that
he only wished Andree had taken me
with him"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
JAS. 7. MULLIN & SONS,
Sixth and Market.
GROCERIES.
Visitors are Welcome.

Every day we have people in
our store that have never been here
before. But they're sure to call
again, for the impression they re-
ceive is sure to bringt them back.
Besides, cur prices and the quality
Of our goods cannot be equalled in
the city.
California Ripe Olives, a17r hnt
very delicious olive. Nv WI
Sticky Fly Paper, 8 sheets 27c how
cehts. .'..'.'.............
Hanscom's Pure Dutch Co
Goa, makes more and better
cocoa than the sans slze11r rou
American make. XIV SutA
leo Cream Cakes, very de- 5c In
licous nlbble. ..............A OS III
Old fashioned Grandma's7c IL
Cookies, just spicy enough. ~ III
Ham Bologna, the best inI0r In
gradients. Observation-Disclosures. wv ~
Wetmore's Cocoanut andOr
Gelatine. 9 packages. ......V
Hanscom's Spirklng Gin 20c dor
Mail or phone your order.
HANsCoM's.
Seventh and Market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

Mr.. Robert M. Burns gave de-
lightful beach party in front of his
summer residence in Pennsgrove,
N. j., on Friday evening last. Some
one hundred friends were present
and a delightful time spent The
grounds were handsomely decora-
ted, Refreshments we're served.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

A valuable pony belonging 10 John Do
Ian, of Ashland, was stolen few nigh
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

There was an interesting meeting Of the
Com missioners of the Street and Sewor
Department this morning Applications
for tho right to use Sixth Street re-
ceived from the Brnndywins Springs aud
City Railway Companies were laid before
tho Commissioners. Other rou inc husi-
ness was transacted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

Harry A. Richardson Of Dover was In
his city to-day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
SPANS GREATEST NEED.

NJ. X. P. Olivia of Barcelona, Spain,
Sopeuds his winters at Aiken. 8. G. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the back
u his head.. On using Electric bitters
Americas greatest Blood and Nerve Item.
siy, al pain soon left him. He says this
grand medicine Is what his country needs.
All America knows that it cures liver aud
kidney trou bic. purities the blood, tones
M the stomach, strengthens the nerves,
puts vim, vigor and new life into every
muscle, nerve organ of the body. II
weak, tired or aillng you need ii. Every
bottle guaranteed, only 81 n...ts. Sold by
N. b. Danforth, s.cdgglst.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
Miss Katherine Rober 1.-THE Star OF All
.SoubretteS

In tho great productions of New
York successes The pretty and we'll
know soubretto will certainly win
now iaurels this coming engagement
opening at the Grand Opera House for a
week commencing Monday September II
in all great productions of New York sue
cesses. Notwithstanding tho enormous
expense Of these great productions the
prices will DO TO- 20, AMI - cents. Daily
matinees commencing Tuesday 1900 seats
at 10 conta.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
A ERIutITClJI PLUMBER

Will often cause horrible Burn S;ruId,
Cut or Bruise Buchcn's Arnica Sulvr,
the host in tho world will kill tho pain
and promptly heal it. Cures on Sores.
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Rolls, Fe!oHs Cnrns,
all Skin Eruptions. Best PI!e cure on
earth. Ofy - GIs. box Cure guarau-
teed. Sold by n. D. Danforth, druggist.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

Harry c. Hackett and family, E.
Kerns and family, Robert M. Burns
and family, William Lackey and
family, Harry johnson and family,
have removed from Pennsgrove, N.
j., where they had been summering
during the season.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

w ANTED-A GOOD BODY MAKER AT
w Messengers Carriage and Wagon
WORKS. 6ll West front street. s5Stf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

The body of the colored man found In
the Christania couple Of weeks ago has
been identified as that of Charles M Wood
ward
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
BIBLE UNION CONVENTION.

~ preparations are being made for the
second annuIl Bible convention, which
will be held in this city in October. Prom
inent speakers from Philadelphia and New
York will be present
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
ON EVERY BOTTLE

or Shiloh's ConsumptionCu Is this guarantns
"All we ask OF you il to use two-th'ds OF tins
contents of this bottle faithfully, then II you
can say you are not benefited return this, bot
tie to your Druggist and he may refund the
price said. Price 2oc. 5Oc and 81.
For Sale by N B.Danforth. Second ah1A
ket str
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

Borcm--Iou ought to see my young
stcr. There's n model baby for you.
Wheeler-Iiow old is it!
Borem--Ten months.
WheeIcr--lIuh 1898 model.-Standard
and Cathode Times
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

yKyANTED-A SIXTEEN YEAR OLD BOY
Wy in grocery store; reference required.
Address X. Y, this office. sj-3t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
SPECIAL.

50-inch wide Black Storm
Serge, the genuine article, on
Wednesday, commencing at 8
o'clock, S1.O0 Serge for 55c a
yard. Worth seeing even if
you do not wait it.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
FRIENDS SCHOOL,
Fourth and West Streets.

Faculty of IA instructors. Kindergarten,
primary, grammar school, high school ard
truiuning class for kindergar.eners. Former
Lu1tls now pursuing at Il different cOllcges'
Nextsessioa beg ms Sept, mber llth For eatn-
loguc or other infoi mAlions apply to HhR-
SCHEl A. NORRiS, A, Nj. ais lmrjd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

Former Mayor e. G. Shortlidgo is try
ing to secure for the city portraits Of all
tho mayors Wilmington ever had. He
had succeeded in getting out of tho twenty.
tpnr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
Fell Down Stairs

Mrs. William Ranibo, of No. 1914 Ben
nett street. fell down stairs yesterday
morning with lighted lamp in her hand,
but suffered no injury but a sprained an
lilo
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
BALTIMORE L. OHIO RAN ROAD.
Popular Excursions to Niagara Falls,
Thursday, September II.
Thursday, September IS.
Thursday, Oct0berI2.
10. 90, Round Trip $1,000

A Ton U0) Day Tour to Americas
Greatest National Wonder via d. & o.
Royal Blue Line and the Lehigh Valley
Route. through the Lehigh and Wyom-
ing Valleys-the Switzerland Of America.
A through train of elegant day coaches
and pnrlor cars will be run on the above
dates on following schedule:
Lv. Washington, d. c.. ...... $50 a. IN.
" BALTIC, Md. Camden station 10
" Baltic. Md, Mt Royal "0.2l "
Wilmington, Del ......".lo62 g
" Chester Pa LEO
Ar. Philadelphia ................lL27 II. IN.
Ar. Niagarl Falls. Hoo p. III.
Stop overs allowed OH return trip at
Buffalo, Rochester, Geneva, Burdette
Watkins Glenn, an Mauch Chunk.
Side Trip to Thousand Islands from
Rochester only CT. 80 Round Trip. Tickets
good five days, but within return limit Of
Niagara Falls ticket.
Special arrangements for dinner and
supper on route at very reasonable rates.
Cali OH Ticket Agents. Baltimore Il Ohio
r, R., for full particulars.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
Levy Court.

Tho Lovy Court meet at II O'Clock this
morning and only routine business Was
transacted.
Some bills were passed and ordered
paid.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
THAT THRODBlNu HEADACHE

Wonld quickly leave You, If yuu used
d.. Kings New Life Pits. Thousands of
Sufferers have proved their mutchless mor
II for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They
make blood and strong nerves aud build
up your health. Easy TO take Try them.
Ouly 25 cents. Money back If not cured.
Sold by N b, Danforih, druggist.
NOV good digc, ion wal on appetite,
and o tn on both
Ii /. DOESN'T, try RurdocG Blood Bitter.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
To Wear A Star,

The Police Commission at its meeting
last night appointed Thomas McG,s of
Race and Hutton streets rs q police officer
to succeed officer Gum resigned. The
new officer is 81 years of age.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
MANY A LOVER

Has turned with disgust from an other mo,a
lovablc girl with an offensive breath. Kari
ton OH the bowels etc, as nothing else can
Sold for years on absolute guarantee Pri CO
70 and 80 cts.
sold by N. i. Danforth, Second and Market
streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
kent's Trolley Road.

The prospects arc that tho trolley road
in Kent County. will be hnilt from NIL
ford TO- Woodland Beao;i. The deposit
money viii DO lodged with State Troasur-
ar Hall to.dav
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
riOrs Burglars,

Burglars entered the house of e. +,
McKaig. at Twentieth and Mark OF streets,
yesterday and stole a quantity Of cloth
ing
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

Office open daily to 4, and evening z 20
0. for enrolment of students. Business
and Shorthand courses. Catalogue free.
Goldey College, Sth ond Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

Sarah Baldwin, colored, aged years
of near Newark was drowned yesterday
afternoon by falling in q stream near her
home. Coroner Vandever gave cortia-
On ia
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

Charles e. Reed of Fairmo unit,
West Virginia is visiting his mo tn
er-in-law, Mrs. James l.. Haw kins,
No. 200 W. Eighteenth st, Mr., John
Hare, of Paramount, West Virginia
is visiting Mrs. James l.. Hawkins.
Mr.. Hare is a wealthy coal opera
for
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

s III % The Diamond :
~ irst game Of the serlss between tho
Hscwnson and tho Brandywine clubs was
(Reh b shs former. There were about
- parsons present at the game.
4 SCORE BY INNINGS.
BrOWns0n. ..............11 021100x-6
Brsndywine ,...,...... 100000 -5
Two-base hits-Hayes. Conner, Mccall
fsFty, Harris, 2 Earned runs-Brownson
ID, Struck out-By Clough. 2; by Fahey, g;
by Fish. l. Base on balls-By McCafferty,
I: By Uough, 8; by Fahsy, l; by Fish, ?.
Stolen bases-Conner. Stannard, 2; Penn
rick. 8; Mullen, 2; Layton, Gold.
On Saturday afternoon the second game
i will DO played, and IL is expected tho at
aeSndanoe will DO the largest Of the season.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
Fell From ALadder.

A. s. Recd a well known contractor,
fell from ladder on King street near
Fourth, yesterday and injured his leg