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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09

Easton, Md; April 9-Ihe people Of
Trappe district. Talbot county, want the
Pennsylvania Railroad to build branch
from Harloigh, on the Delaware and Chcs.
apeake. to Trappe OWE. about four miles,
and Saturday Traffic Manager Brooks. Of
tho Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baiti-
more, aud Superintendent Holiday, of
the Delaware Division. came down in
their private car. and wers tax en- through
the territory, where it was proposed to
build the road, by n committee of 1rappe
people. consisting Of DR.. Chaplain, J. H.
&. Kemp, r. II Butter Charles Lloyd,
Percival Mullikin, George W. Jenkins
John $. Sullivan and olhers. The railroad
psopie stopped ut Ea5ton. and took on
Colonel Charles A, Chipiey. George Il.
llaldaway, Oswald 1i.ghmuu ana Louis
W. Trail. The party was entertaino nc
dinner at Trappe L. Is believed that tho
kailroad officers were fnvorably Impress
el with the projec though. Of course,
nothing was given out about 1t.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09
OUTBREAK
OF SMALLPOX.
SparrOWs Point is Visited
by Smallpox.

Considerable anxiety prevails In Will
roiugton at present over the outbresk Of
smallpox at SparrOWs Point There are
hundreds OF Wilmington men at work Ia
Sparrows Point The dispatch from that
place says:
Another outbreak Of smallpox has oc-
cured at Sparrows Point One well-defin-
cd case OF the scourge has bten discover
cd, and there is another csse which, al.
though it is not so certainly smallpox, is
suspected OF beihg that disease. Both pa
tients have been removed across the river
10 the hospital ut quarantine. and tie
county health authorities are taking every
precaution to guard againsta u spread OF
the disease. Both of the patients are COL
ored men. One of them, Robert Wallace,
Is very sick man, while The other Charles
Mason, Is badly broken out, but does not
seem to be otherwise affected, 1t was
deemed necessary to remove him to the
Quarantine Hospital as we'll however.
A camp of detention is heing erected by
the Maryland Steel Company, and all who
have been in close contact with tho striok-
ell men will be isolated. DR.. j. S. Wood
ward the company's physician has charge
OF the arrangements. under the supervi-
sion or Dr. II. B. Stevenson, the Baltimore
county health officer
Wallace and Mason came from Virginia,
1t is believed, short time ago. There is
considerable smallpox at various places In
that state, aud it is:belicvel that he dis
euse was imported from there. Tho men
live in settlement of shanties located
south of tho furnaces, and tho sanitary
condition Of these dwellings Is said to DO
not OF the best. Wallace was takon i'll on
Friday. and reported to DR.. Woodward,
With the experience gained from last
ynar's outbreak, he Immediately iagnos.
ed his complaint as SMALLPOX. and an ex-
animation Of the other residents of the
neigborhood was commenced, Wallace
was found o bo broken out with susp-
cious rash, but no other evidences OF small
pox were discovered in any OF tho men.
DR.. Stevenson was notified, and paid
visit 10 the neighborhood.
The site seiec ed for the camp of de.en-
t!cn is behind the Chesapeake alills. Five
men so far have been isolated. and DR..
Stevenson expects to quarantine ten Or
fifteen more.
These measures have been taken so
promptly and efficiently tina. it is not be-
lievcd that he outbreak will be anything
like rs serious NJ it was last year, when
tho sconrse got good start before being
checked.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09
REFUSED TO
MARRY HER
And Mary Gillon of This
City Takes Carb 0lic
Acid in Boston.

| Mary Gillon, 26 years old. Of this city,
! ended her life in Boston on Saturday by
drinking carbollc acid. The young wo-
man committed tho act because her COM
| panion. Michael DuguD. whom she had
been living with. had failed to keep his
| promise of marriage.
The couple have been living as man and
wife at No rs Milford street, and so far as
other dodgers knew there was mover any
trouble between them.
Dugan secured employment In bowl.
ing alley and when he went out Oh Satur-
day afternoon he was followed by his mis-
Lress, who returned in u few minutes,
An hour later screams were heard in
Dugans room, and the woman was found
writhing In agony She said she had taken
poison and hoped she would die. The po.
lice ambulance took her to the City Hos
pital, where she died at 4 o'clock.
A letter was found addressed to Thomas
GilloD, No. 7l0 Jefferson street. Of This
city. the woman's brother, stating that
Dugan had failed to keep his promise of
marriage despite her entreaties, and
rather than to continue such life, she
had ended her existence with poison.
When seen this morning Thomas J. Gill
Ion, of No7l0 jefferson street sail that he
had sister Mary living In Boston, but
she was married three years ago to
Michael Dugan formerly Of his city. Six
weeks ago she visited her brother in this
city and was in exoeIlent health and spir-
Its. She intended to remain three weeks
but was recalled to Boston by letter an
nouncing that her husband was ill., Since
her return she has bean heard from but
once.
Dugan had been keeping steady COM
pany with Miss Glllon when both resided
III this city seven years ago. but It appears
that his company was objectionable to her
relatives aud as result her brother and
Dugan camo to blows
Miss GiIlon then left Wilmington and
Went to Bos on, and Dugan started few
days later for thar city. lie met May and
10 or went West, but returned to Boston
and hs and Miss Gillon were married, ac-
coru.ng to her story told IN this city u few
weeks ago. During her absence she did
not correspond with her relatives, and
nothing definite was known of her until
two weeks previous to the date OF her pro-
posed marriage. when she wrote to her
brother announcing that the wedding was
to take place.
She came hero without writing a word
in advance about six weeks ago, and she
said she intended to spend some time in
Wilmington. She ana Dugan had been
living aJ No. 90 Hansen street, she said.
Dugan conducted grocery store, while
she had position in large Boston mer-
camille house. The young woman's par
onts ara living in Ireland but she has u
brother and TWO sisters in this city Mr.,
Gillou will try TO got details Uf thJ case 10.
Guy,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09
THE POLICE
COURT.

! Time and time again a woman
has been the cause of murder ano
other crimes being committed in
all parts of the country. Viii
mirgton has had its share of acts
Of violence committed on account Of
a woman.
George Fisher, colored, was
charged in the city court this morn
ing with assaulting Edward Gar
lick with intent to commit murder.
Garlick testified that on last Mon
! day night they were at the house,
| No. 239 Tatnall street. One of the
party began playing guitar and
Richard Smallwood wa aroused
from his nap. Henrietta Carpen-
ter who was there objected to the
music. Fisher went upstairs and
brought down a revolver. He shook
the weapon at Smallwood and a
wrestle ensued. The revolver was
discharged and a bullet entered
Garlic side. Fisher broke away
from smallwood and fired again.
When he told Fisher that he had
been shot the latter said he was
going upstairs to load the revolver
with seven cartridges. James
Wiley testified that he was at the
house on the right in question and
corroborated Garlic. No one was
interfering with Fisher when he
fired the two shots. Police Sur
geon Harris testified that he dress
ed the wound made on Smallwood' S
shoulder by a bullet. Smallwood
testified that he was playing the
guitar when the Carpenter girl in.
terfered. Then Fisher appeared
with knife. Later he came down
with a revolver and fired. The first
bullet took effect in Garlic's side
and the second in his shoulder.
Henrietta Carpenter failed to an
swer to her name and an attach
ment was issued.
George Wright testified that the
woman grabbed a shovel and was
about to break up the guitar
when Fisher appeared with knife
in his hand.
Captain Kane testified that he
took the loaded revolver from
Fishers pocket. He was held in
$1,000 bail for his appearance at the
next session of the court OF Gem
eral Sessions.
Gundcr Olsen took the pledge to
abstain from the use of liquor and
was allowed TO go home with his
wife and babies.
There appeared in the saloon
windows last week a picture of 4
goat. 1t was the sign that Book
Beer" was on the market. Well
the gentleman came and saw and
conquered. The police were kept
busy on Saturday night keeping |
the victims of the beer on the move.
Seven men and two women were
picked in a helpless condition and
sent to the city hall.
Otto F. Berg of New York, was
fined in the city court on Saturday
night $40 and costs for acting in a
manner at Holt lunch
parlors.
Daniel Mckay and James Cum.
nins were fined IS and costs each
or acting in disorderly manner.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09

E'CR SALE CHEAP--LOT ON CLAYTON
~. street between Front and Chestnut, 2Jx
w fest, .curbcd, pnycd and severed. VIII
ell ior tiha foot, Apply to W. Scott Vernon
no. III West Seventh street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09
THE JUROR TURNED.
r,te '
He Showed the Lawyer He Knew
Some BlG Ones Too.

nc SHoWeu inc Lawyer He hnow
Some BiS Ones Too.
The lawyer was just starting home
after hard days work in the courtroom.
A sedate looking man approached him
and said:
Il don't know whether you remember
me or not | am one of the talesmen
whom you interroSated yesterday"
"Ahy
"There are one or two small matters
that l wanted to ask you about. You
seem to be person Of very superior in
telligence. and | hope you will give ME q
few minutes. I'll walk along with you
to your car so as not to waste any time,
What ] wanted to ask you is this: II
were to say to you that the three faces
which include triedral angle Of prism
are equal in all their parts to the three
faces which include triedral angle Of a
second prism, each to each. and are like
placed, the two prisms are equal In alt
their parts. what would you understand
by it?' 49,.
"Why, sir-really"-
'fou don't mean to tell me you are
stumped by little one like thatT'
you sec, the question is little sud-
den, aud in order to grasp its full signif.
cance'--
"Never mind. Here's an easier one,
nearer the beginning of the book. If
were to suggest to you that certain oh.
ject 10 a polyedron, in which two of tho
faces are po!ygons, equal In all their
parts and having their homologous sides
parallel. what would be the impression
conveyed to your mind?"
ITO be candid, | never looked into the
subject very deeply"
You don't mean to own up that you
wouldn't know it was plain, everyday
priSm:
II hadn't thought OF 1t in that light"
That's all. My boy. who isn't through
high school, could have answered those
questions without stopping to think.
feel better. You were putting on a lot
Of airs yesterday, but you amt any ency-
clopcda. l don't believe you are even
handy compendium Of useful knowl.
edge. After this display Of lamentable
ignorance on your part I want to make
just one suggestion. If you ever get me
into court again. don't you swing at me
with any more big words and try to act
naughty. I've got your measure, and I'm
liable to be just as superciious as you
are. s."-Washington Star. .--.---, .
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09
At The Post Office

Tho opott of the Wilmington post Of
floo for the quarter ending March 81 has
been completed. 1t shows a consider bic
increase in business over the sano quarter
OF last year, while the increase in cxpen.
scs is II uch less proportonately than tho
increase in receipts. The cunt received
for the rent OF lei terboxes Is tho large Il ia
the history of the pos office ana is a sign
of tho increase in business done in this
city. Manufacturing and business con-
cefp ara tho princi nj renters. The report
fofS8he quar;er follows:
Rcceivel 70 postage stanps postal
card, etc, a3i, 76j 54; postage collectod Tn
second-class matter, Sl9l.ll; box rents,
t24l o2; miscell aneous. SIG 43; total, S25,-
s!2 SO; expen titures sl2, ,?6l 81; registry
business, pieces received for dsspntch.3 3 IT'S;
received for delivery, ,4i3 special delivery
letters handled, 2,39S: dome s!ic monoy Or
dnrs, 261; amount, 10 S3l4 46: total ieos,
t37l. 81; domestic orders paid, So; amount
Ss3. ll2.4 international orders. 81
amount S9G7.
For the Same period las year the figures
were: Postage, stamps, postal cards, ETC.,
2l,69LO7; srcond-llas5 matter, $205 10;
box rents, $22i 70; miscell laneous, S402;
special delivery let ers handled. 2.063
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09

John E. Harris died on Sunday.
He had been unwell for the past
eight months, and on Sunday MORN
ing he was stricken with paraly sis
and died few hours later. DR..
Shortlidge was called in. but could
do nothing tor his relief. He was
an estlmable citizen, and was em-
ployed by the c. & ]. Pyle Co., for
a years. His wife, two sons and
three daughters, greatly lament his
decease, and also a large circle of
relatives and friends. His remains
will be inter ed from the residence
of his son-in-law, Charles Byers,
on Thursday, at 2 p. N.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09

The Edgo Moor Iron Company has a
large force of men ut work on The upper
Brandywine park water tower. The
foundations were built last fall on solid
rock.
The tank will be 40 feet in diameter and
20 feet high. The bottom consists ofseven
plates and they ave now being put to.
gether with rivets.
The Elgo Moor Company's contract IL
to put the tank In place, Including tho
steel top. and the tank with good
weather conditions, ought TO be comp!et-
cd In about thirty days, Then the stcno
masons will resume their work under the
direct superintenlence Of the Water De-
partment. Great quantities Of stone are
already on the ground and they Are being
collected every day. Possibly two-thirds
Of the stone 10 bs ne e,dsd Is already on the
spot 1t will take considerable time TO do
that work, but judging by tho progress
mado last autumn, the work will be push
ed rapidly. The steel in the tank is five.
eights OF an inch thick at the bottom and
at the top 0ne-q uHrter Of an inch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09
HYPNOTISM

And Magnetic Healing taught by mail. Com.
plele course ST. Particulars free Prof. Z.
Blair, ~ "ost Baltimore street. Baltimore,
Md NIL It's
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09

There is rivalry between the two wings
of the democratic party-the Gold Bugs
and the Brianites. A majority in New
or any other man than Bryan, but there
seems to bo certainty that a majority in
Kent and Sussex county will favor his
nomination and the readoption of the old
platform. When tho County Committee
meets in June II is said that Patrick
Neary will resign the craftsmanship and
Courtland Q. Montgomery will take his
place. Colonel W. B. Norton will also
resign the treasurership and a new man
will be selected. Tho Colonel says he has
been engaged in politics for twenty seven
years and will not entor the fold again
under any circumstances.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09
PattiSOn Not Informed.

Philadelphia, April 9-tormer Cover
nor Robert Il. Pattison was seen last night
regarding n $ Ory telegraphtd from Chi.
cago to the effect that preparations are un.
der way to boum him for the Vice Pro.i-
Dental nomination Oh tho Democratic
ticket,
.Mr. Pattisop said that he never hnd bsen
informed that such movement was on
foo aud added that he did not even know
Who was back of The proposition. He fclt
grateful, he said, toward tho.o who had
considered him in connection with tho
nomination.
He declined. however, to say whether he
would accept II tho honor was conferred
upon him on the ground that he could
not accept or decline anything that had
not boon offered to him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09
Barracks At The Fort,

From present indications barracks will
be erected ut Fort DUPONT near Delaware
City. Plans have been made by officials
of tho War Department for the erection Of
several buildings at Fort DUPONT.
Captain jacques Del Lattice. assistant
quartermastor, has been ordered fom
Washington to Delaware City. to assume
charge Vf the construction OF public bnid.
ings Mt Fort Pont
Work on the rIctures is to commence
in q few days, it's said The buildings
will be used as barracks for tho artillery
men stationed At the fort Recent tho
government purchased considerable
tract of land adjoining Fort DUPONT on
which to erect tho barracks
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09
MAY CHANGE
CHURCH.
Washington Hears That
DeWeys Have Aban-,
dOned Catholic
ism.

Washington, Apil S.-A report was 10
circulation here tonight that Mrs. Dewey
had left the Catholic Church and bad be.
CONS an Episcopalian, but no verificati0n
OF the rumor could he obtained Father
Maxim, who married tie Admiral aud
his wife, and who Is rector of her church,
refusing to talk concerning the report.
w. b. Conkey and ]. NJ. Glenn of Chi
cago arrived here to-day and made ar
rangeinents for an Interview with Ad-
miral Dewey Tomorrow at which plans
will be submitted to the Admiral for ap-
pfoval with reference to his entertain lent
by the city of Chicago Oh the second an
nlverAary OF The battle OF Manila. The
Admiral promised to attend tho celebra.
tion some time ago and the city intends
to uutio itself in his honor. Admiral
Dewey and Mrs. Dawey will leave here on
April ~ reaching Chicago at 10 II. III. the
next day. THAI evening there will be o
bali In tie A Auditorium.
Tho following day there will be a parade
to which the Governors of all the States Of
tho Union have heen invited. No politics
are TO figure in the celebration.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad when
1t placed its special train ut the Admiral's
disposal several days ago. informed him
that it could arrange so he would travel
through Ohio aud Indiana In the day time
II he desired to make any speechss, but
Admiral Dewey replied that politics had
nothing to 'lo with the trip and that he
was not going on campaign tour,
IL n
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09
MEETINGS TONIGHT,
Bayard Legion.
Cninn i. Q. s. A.

Bayard Legion.
Camp, =. 0. s. A.
Boardof Education.
Smytb Post, q. AR.
Apollo Castle, X of p.
Sumner Post, q. A h.
Gar field Camp, $. of v.
Delaware Lodge, $. of II.
Eureka Lodge, A. Fam
Dclmarvia Union, B. j. y.
Shields Library Association.
0erinarla Lodge, l. O.O.F.
Washington Lodge. X. Of p.
Delaware Conclave, y. WIN.
Mipqua Tribe, l. o. II. M.
; Rrandywinc Lodge, /. o. OF.
Blue Rock Council, l.. O. H.
" Wilmington Conclave, |. o. H.
Washington Lodge, A. O. q. Y.
Board OF Police Commissioners.
Vt. Benedict' 8 Beneficial Society.
Bricklayers' International Union.
Stationary Engineers Association
Diamond Council, Jr., O. u. A. NJ.
Christina Enc,.npment, ]. o. o. r.
Lady Franklin Home Communion.
Wilmington Consistory, A. A. ). II.
Wilmington Diyision, U. Il. x. OF L.
ksv. Patrick Reiliv Beneaaial Society.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09
Ere sh Sllad Every Day.

Powell has made arrangements
to receive consignment Of shad
from New Castle every day. This
morning he received fine lot, one
OF the number weighing s pounds,
which he sold to W. c. Taylor at
30l King street. Others weighed
from 5 TO pounds. His prices are
reason able. He has also on sale
herring, cat fish. haddock, rock,
etc. Be sure and call in the mar.
ket house.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09

Yesterday was IN ideal spring day and
thousands Of people 1lucked to the park
and along the streets of Wilmington.
Stylish turnouts were seon everywhere and
tho fine weather was so tempting that
some members of the fair sex could not
resist tho temptation to bring out the
Easter styles
Mon, women and children were there to
enjoy tho balmy atmosphere and gay
sights. They crowded tine pathways and
thronged the river banks. Crowd. of
merry boys and girls romped over he hills
and searched he woodlands for The first
wild flowers Of the spring.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09

L'OR SAL E-2t0BUSHEi.S OF SEQ OATS,
j. very fine, at Plunkett's flour and feed
store l0j est Front street. a!tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09

Auctiouer Stidham sold for Jestcr
Mcdaniel, on Saturday. somo twenty i've
horses, ranging from $75 to $40 each.
making an average, of $lSO. The ntten-
dcnce was large and prices con sidered
faie. Tho firm have on hand several general
purposes, horses which can be purchased
at u reasonable figure. Farmers and others
arc Invited to cali and see them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09

Il OR SALE MR.. EDWARD HI0ISW ORTH
j. Of Newport, has an attraction at his
place worthy the attcnton of poultry fan.
ciers He has turned his attention to tho
poultry raising bu ,iness. IIo makes a special
ty Of white and blrrpt-- Plymouth Rocks
Everybody stops to admire his fowls. ANY.
one Wi,hing setting OF eggs should call or adj
dress H. HimSworth Newport, pcl. niitt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09

MT ANTED-.A col. .OEED NJ AN AND WIFE
w tog 20 TO Seafucd; The man to work in
| and out DOORS woman for cook; also q good
cook for Newark; girls for general houseworls
white and colored Apply at Intelligence Of
fce, l055 Orange street. m2t-at
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09
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NOTICE.
CITY ASSESSMENT

Notice is horoby given that the city as.
ses,ment has been completed aud tho
books placed In the oflico of Tho clerk OF
tho City Council at the City Hall, where
they can be examined by taxables from
Monday, April 9. 1900, to Monday, April
10th. 1900. b Meen the hours of . o'cluok
q. IN and l? m. and 8 TO 8 p. III.
Tho Board Of Assessment Revision and
Appeuls will ait tu hear appeals from the
ASSESSMENT from April 2. 10 April 30, 1900,
at the City Hall. Mayors office, betwven
The hours OF 2and 4 o'clock iu he uiter-
noon and to O'Clock IN no evening
WIN. ~. MORRISON,
a:.l3s Civrk OF City Council.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09

The large llate glass window at S07
Market street was broken Saturday morn
Ing by be3stead falling against it. The
store is occupied by l.. Adair
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09
Successful Meeting.

My Evening OF Readings and
Recitations, last Saturday night
at First M. p. Church, Seventh and
Walnut streets, was very we'll at
tended. The program consisted Of
numerous and pathetic selections
and concluded with the original
monologue. "Bljah Green and the
Parrot" which was so localized
as to introduce Rev. DR.. Wolfe, the
pastor Of the church. as one OF the
characters. 1t was a decided hit.
The audience was very liberal
with applause and laughter. Lit.
tie Elsie Mckinley sang a very
pretty solo. lSsMr. Hall will give
another eve~ in the same church
some time II month.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09

There Is at presoht running on the w.
& N. railroad iho largest locomotive in
this section. 1t weighs ITO tons aud
make. good time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09

Howard Hur!ock, aged Ii years, enl-
pioyed by II. Rylott, the milk dealer.
ma lie a mssicp in getting into tho milk
wagon n: -Four h and Franklin streets
this morning. He received n severe bruise
ON tho foot. fIo waI taken to his homo
at No. l2il Pleasant street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-09
YOUNG MOTHERS.

CLrup IL tho terror of thousands Of youuy
m others because its ou,brtan 10 so ayonizing
sumption Cures like magic in casos Of croup
II has never been known to fat. The wor,t
cases relieved immediately. Price 2Jc, 5jo, 81,
Sold by N. b, uanlorth Second and Aiark1s
ktrtltS.