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The sun., 1900-12-31
Changes in Trains.

A change in the time card of the Edge
Moor workmen's railroad train over the
p, w. & B. railroad will take place
IN Tuesday morning at 1901 o'clock.
The train that leaves this city at 4.22
O'Clock !. M, every day except Saturday
and Sunday for Landlith and Edge Moor
will leave French street station at 4.0S
p. M. The train that now leaves Edge
Moor at 542 p. m. daily except Saturday
and Sunday will leave at 5.22 p. m. or
20 minutes earlier. Inc Saturday train
which leaves Edge Mooor at 12.41 p.
IN. will leave at 1916 p. M.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Haven Lyceum.

The Haven M. e. Church Epworth
League Lyceum presented its second
paper in the series on ''Children" ycster-
day afternoon. The program was as fol-
lows: Opening chorus, Lyceum; invo-
cation; duet, selected; paper, "a Study
of Child Life" Mrs. Mary q. Robinson;
solo, Miss Helen A. Foreman; selection
from prices Maxims," Jerome Ander-
son; collection; closing chorus; benedic-
ton
The sun., 1900-12-31
TERRIBLE SHOOTING AFFAIR
Joseph Baker Discovered Edward
Lynch With His Wife and
Fatally Wounded Him.

Special to The Sun.
Laurel, Del, Dec. S1.-Edward Lynch,
a prominent farmer residing near Gum
boro, was shot and fatally wounded by
his neighbor, Joseph Baker.
Lynch, it is alleged, had bee. intimate
with Bakers wife for several A.onths.
Baker kept a watch ON Lynch and yes
terday caught Lynch and his Baker's)
wife together in thicket.
He raised a gun which he had armed
himself and fired load Of bird shot into
Lynch.
The affair has caused intense excite
ment in this section.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Claims Relationship to John D. Kelley

Micheal Lucy, who, prior to 1892 was a
resident of Wilmington, but now in Daw-
son City, has written an interesting letter
to John d. Kelley, proprietor of the
Logan house, of this city, in which
he says that he met an old Indian chief
by the name of Patrick Kelley who
claims to be a relative of the well-known
Wilmington man. This chief is looking
after the interests of the Russian gov
ernment and is said to be multi-million-
aire.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Money for Mortgage Fund.

Yesterday was one of the biggest days
in the history of Harrison Street NJ. E.
Church. An unusually large amount of
money was raised to help pay off the
mortgage fund.
The superintendent and members of the
Sunday School had been making every
effort for some time to raise a large
amount for the fund and succeeded be-
yonL expectations. Special programs
had been arranged and several addresses
were made. There was also some ex-
cellent music by the choir.
The sun., 1900-12-31
RALLY DAY.
Interesting Exercises Held at Scott
M. E, Church.

Yesterday was rally day at the Scott
NJ. Il. Church. Rev. #. p. Harris, pastor
of the church, asked that the subscrip-
ions due on the repair fund be paid on
the occasion. Many of the subscriptions
We're paid and an encouraging sum was
realized. Rev. ]. NJ. King, D. D., gen.
eral conference secretary of the board
of church extension of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, preached at the morn
ing service. Presiding Elder Robert
Watt, d. D., preached in the evening.
The Christmas music was repeated by
the choir.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Fined Ten Dollars.

John Reason, colored, pleaded guilty
in the City Court Saturday night to
having assaulted Walter Bailey. The
testimony was that on last Tuesday
they We're "cutting up when
Reasin picked up hammer and struck
Bailey ON the head. The blow was suf-
ficent to break the handle of the ham
mer. A fine of $40 and costs was i'm
Dosed
The sun., 1900-12-31
Third Quarterly Meeting.

The third quarterly meeting of Ezion
Church was held yesterday. A gospel
praise service was held at a. m. and
Rev. @. A. Tindley preached at the 1890
a. m. service. An elaborate program was
rendered in the evening by the Sunday
School and choir.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Funeral of Polly Cook.

The funeral of Polly Cook, who died
on Thursday aged 7S years took place
yesterday afternoon from her late resi-
dence, No. COS East Seventh street. Ser
vices were held in Old Swedes Church
at $3.50 o'clock. Mrs. Cook died of
Bright's disease. She was a native of
Ireland, but had lived in this city for
many years, N
The sun., 1900-12-31
Has Lived a Century.

There is one citizen of Wilmington
whose life began with the dawn of the
nineteenth century, who will witness the
dawning of the twentieth century if he
lives until midnight. He is William
Baker of Third and Adams streets. Mr..
Baker and his wife have rooms at the
residence of Joseph McCollqm. He was
born May 8, 1901 in Eastern Maryland.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Forty Hours Devotion.

At 1890 o'clock yesterday morning the
forty hours devotion was begun in st.
Peters Cathedral. Father Lyons
was celebrant and was assisted by
Feathers Isenring and McVeigh. There
Mas a solemn procession of the Blessed
Sacrament which was participated in by
the school children and sodality Mid
night mass will be celebrated tonight
when the church will be illuminated.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Killing Heavy PIGS.

The farmers of lower Delaware are still
reporting large numbers of big hogs
killed this season. Probably the largest
was that owned by w. S. Marsh of
Angola, which weighed 7411a pounds.
William w. Mustard of Cool Springs,
killed four, weighing, respectively, 542,
sos, sos and 4SO pounds. Josiah D. Walls
of Robinson, owned four, whose aggre-
gate weight was 1855 pounds. Three
hogs, the property of r. Henry Mum
ford of Old Furnace, weighed $50, AGO
and 800 pounds, respectively.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Dog Catcher's Vacation.

Tuesday morning every dog in the city
will be free. He can roam at large with
or without collar because the dog catch
er will be taking vacation under the Or
dinance. All dogs in the city must be
registered before January 20. The fol
lowing day the net will be out for all
unregistered dogs.
The sun., 1900-12-31
WRIT ON THE PRESIDENT.
Street and Sewer Directors Must
Answer in the Superior Court.

A writ of mandamus was served on
President Simmons of the Board of
Directors of the Street and Sewer Com
mission by Deputy Sheriff Bradley Satur-
day afternoon for the board to show
:ause why the streets should not be
opened by the Bay State Gas Company.
The writ is returnable February 4th
neXt.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Woman 0utwits Picture Agent.

AIsr. Frank Heal, of No. Carpenter
street, in order to prevent a picture
agent from despoiling the walls of her
home of pictures purchased from him,
smashed some of them into smithereens.
Mrs. Heal threatens to have the man
arrested for breaking in her door and he
threatens suit to recover the value of
his destroyed goods.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Will Bring Body From Baltimore.

Undertaken Ferris Giles will go to
Baltimore this morning and remove the
remains of Lemuel Stroud to this city.
Mr.. Stroud was killed by trolley car in
Baltimore on December 23. Services
will be held in st. Andrews Church
Wednesday morning. Interment will be
made in Riverview cemetery.
The sun., 1900-12-31
BEsEIGED WITH APPLICATIONS.
Levy Court Commissioners Receive
Hundreds of Letters.

Il have batch of applications three
feet deep" was the expression of one
of the new Levy Courtmen recently.
Every Levy Court Commissioner is be-
ing besieged by applicants for tbe,rar1
Gus positions and there is saids thanna7
hundred persons after each position. 4
positions which the new Levy Court 4
have to fill are bridgetenders, constaf1
tax collectors for the various hund
trustees of the poor, jail commissi&
night watchman janitor ana.
man at the Court House. III
The sun., 1900-12-31
May Win a Gold Badge.

Frank Sharpley, receiving teller at the
Union National Bank, holds the highest
score played on the Wilmington Whist
Club bowling alleys during the past year.
Mr.. Sharpley's score is 255, and if it is
not beaten tonight he will win the gold
badge offered by the club for the highest
score. ~
The sun., 1900-12-31
New Year Points for a Young Man.

An unusually large congregation was
present yesterday afternoon at the Y.
NJ. G. A. gospel meeting. An interesting
address, was made by Rev. w. L. s..
Murray, pastor of st. Paul's M. e.
yhurch. His subject was points for a
Young Man for the New Year" There
was also a special gospel song service.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Colonel LackeY to Wed.

The engagement is announced of Col
onel Frank d. Lackey and Miss Amanda
Scott, both of this city. Col. Lac&ey is
wen known and popular and has a host
of friends throughout the State. Col
Laekey was recently appointed assistant
acknowledgement ON the staff Of Cover
nor-elect Hum.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Many Caucuses Today.

1t is probable that conference of the
Republican members of the new Levy
Court will be held today as the first
session of the court will be held on Tues
day. 1t is expected that John Lynn will
be president of the court. Harry White
man, Herbert i. Rice and Harry p. JOS
lyn are aspirants for the position Of at
torney of the court.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Reneated Christmas Music.

ST. Stephens Church boy choir, which
was robed for the first at the o'clock
service on Christmas morning, repeated
the special numbers yesterday. The
Following program was rendered.:
Heavenly Voices" Ii. p. banks; 'The
Glorious News" TT. p. DanlSs; "Carol,
Z oudllg.. Caro-, Sweetly," r. DeKoven;
sSew Born King" William II.
Ylson. Jr.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Issued No Papers.

The four papers published in George
town-The Delaware Democrat, The
Sussex journal, The Sussex Republican
and the Union Republican, issued no
papers last week. This was done so that
the employees might have longer holi-
day.
The sun., 1900-12-31
MIR. Milligan Gets a Call.

The Rev. J. r. Milligan. pastor of
Olivet Presbyterian Church, has received
a call to the pastorate of st. Georges
Presbyterian Church, at st. Georges,
this State. Mr.. Milligan says that he
has the matter under consideration, but
has not publicly brought it to the notice
of his congregation.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Park Commission Wants $3.50, GOO.

A bill has been prepared for presenta-
tion Nat the session of the Legislature
which will authorize the Park Commits
sion to borrow $150,000 on bond issued
for the purpose of buying park land for
The city. The Park Commission desires
10 acquire property adjacant to the pres
ant park lands and cannot obtain it un-
less an issue of bonds is authorized.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Funeral Of Mra. Adaline R. clark.

The Funeral of Mrs. Adaline r. Clark,
aged 72 years, formerly of this city, who
died last Thursday in Philadelphia, took
place Saturday afternoon from the home
of her son. Benjamin S. Clark, Jr., No.
Noe West Fourth street. Interment was
H,ade privately in the Wilmington and
randywine cemetery.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Looking for a Librarian.

The managers of the Wilmington Free
Institute Library are looking for an ex-
perienced person to fill the librarianship
made vacant by the death of Enos L.
Doan. Mrs. Mary A. Resog, the assist
ant librarian, who has been connected
with the institution for about is years,
is temporarily in charge.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Foreman Boulden Ill.

John g. Boulder, of No. S44 Madison
street, is suffering from inflammation of
the glands of the throat. Mr.. Boulden is
foreman at the shops of the Jackson &
Sharp Company. He has been confined
to his bed for a week.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Wants No Help.

Alfred Freeze, of No. S1O5 Market
street wishes to caution the public
against people who are soliciting aid in
his behalf. He lodged a complaint with
Chief Massey last evening and all per-
sons found soliciting help in his name
will be promptly arrested.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Will Attend Inauguration,

George w. Sparks, Charles A. Ru-
dolpb and Robert d. Kemp have been
named as a committee to make arrange
ments for the Young Mems Republican
Club to go to Washington to the inaugu-
ration of the President.
The sun., 1900-12-31
sheriff's Appointments.

Sheriff Mcdaniel has appointed Har-
yey Wigglesworth chief day warden to
succeed Charles Bowers. John Barnes
of New Castle will be stone pile boss.
Sheriff Mcdaniel has awarded the CON
tract for the bread to George II. Huber,
of this city.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Accented the Call.

Rev. Il. +. Francis of Upland, Pa, has
..1,ted the call to become pastor of
I ,I,rth Baptist Church. Rev. Francis will
Eontinue at Grocer Theological Seminary
until he completes his course but will
klevote his Sundays and as much other
(time as possible to his pastoral duties
here.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Finance Committee Meets.

The finance committee of the Grand
Lodge of Delaware, A. o. U. w. held
meeting Saturday evening at the office
of Grand Recorder Woods. The COM
mittee completed the financial business
of the year.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Will Add Five Per Cent.

County Treasurer Rettew took in
great deal of money Saturday as today
will be the last day on which the amount
of the face of the bill will be Received
for taxes. After today FIVE per cent will
be auded.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Presented With a Diamond.

Richard w. King, late superintendent
of the local New Castle trolley lines, was
presented with a handsome diamond
ring by the employees of the lines of
which he had charge for nearly three
years.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Emancipation Day.

Colored people of this city will tomor-
row celebrate the emancipation of the
race from slavery. Service will be held
Mt Bethel Church, where an elaborate
program will be given.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Held Christmas Exercises.

st. Paul's M. e. Sunday School held
it's Christmastide exercises last night.
The school was assisted by the orchestra
and local talent Miss Harriet Walthers
sang Gin His steps,"
The sun., 1900-12-31
ALL EYES
ON DOVER
The Legislature Will Meet at Noon
Tomorrow.
WILL CAUCUS TONIGHT
, CAUCUS TONIGHT
Many Candidates Out Tor Speaker
OF the House. There are Also
Numerous Candidates for
the Other Offices.

Now that the festive Christmas season
is over all who take an interest in poll
tics will come out of their lethargy, and
for the next few weeks, at least, will so
deeply interest themselves as to make up
for lost time.
The reason for this all is that the leg
islature will convene in Dover at noon to-
morrow, and both houses having Re
publican majority for the first time in
the States history it is but natural that
the politicians of the Republican per-
suasion will desire to be on the ground
to witness and enjoy this novelty.
Most of the politicians and members o.
the Legislature from this end of the State
will go to Dover on the S.13 train this
morning and the remainder will go down
on the 11.04, so that Dover will witness
wire pulling today and tonight of an
entirely different nature than ever be-
fore.
1t has always been the custom to hold
the caucuses to select the officers of both
houses the night proceeding the conven-
ing of the Legislature, and while there
was eyditch in organizing the house two
yeQi1s ago it does not seem to look as if
there will be the same trouble this time.
- There is much speculation as to who
Il are likely to be chosen as speaker of
the House and Senate, many names be-
ing mentioned for both. For speaker of
the House the candidates seem to be the
most numerous.
Among those mentioned for speaker
of tile House are Samuel Ii. Baynard
and James w. Robertson Of this city;
ex-Speaker Theadore F. Clark and DR..
Thomas @. Moore of Smyrna; but it is
quite probable that Robertson will be Sc
lected, and S.. John Abbott seems to
have the inside track for the speakership
of the Senate.
There are numerous candidates for the
other offices, and there is no doubt but
there will be considerable wire pulling
done, but Francis s. Bradley of this
city will in all probability be selected as
clerk of the House for the reason that
he has been sucl an indefatigable worker
\ for the success of the Republican party
that all concede thaass he, .aaee, has well earned
:. - - s>7>-------s-@
~ Among those who will ge to Dovefa;;ss &
amorning from this city are Sheriff John
p. Taylor, Walter H. Hayes, National
Committeeman j. Edward Addicks,
Francis S. Bradley, Hugh g. Browne
Philip Q. Churchman, William Michael
Byrne, Pierce Gould Paul GILES, Thomas
$. Lewis, Horace g. Rettew, Stepher
Dowhey, Wilnam b. Clerk, Henry G
White, S. Frank Ewart, Horace G
q Knowles, William II. Head, Harry
~. Joslyn and Clement B. Hallam.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Desire a Change.

Rev. Edwin Gardner of Cheswold, and
the Rev. J. e. Graham of Wyoming,
have notified their churches that they de-
sire a change of pastorate next confer
ence year.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Fame Fire Co.'s Anniversary.

Fame Fire Company No. will cele-
brate its siXty-second anniversary in
German Hall this evening. The commit
tee in charge have spared no pains to
make the occasion an interesting one.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Pension Granted.

Col John Wainwright has secured a
pension for William Dewey late of Co.
G, Ill Pa. Vol, residing at Stanton, Del
1t is for six dollars a month from August
z, 1894.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Present for Mr.. Beckett.

The employees of Beckett's cafe present
ed Mr.. G. H. j. Beckett with a very
handsome fountain pen as token of
their respect for him as an employer.
The sun., 1900-12-31
An Actor Evangelist,

nSVilliam J, ShipAay, converted
n london, England, began 9
nServices in First ,hetho-
nSch last night. Rev.
The sun., 1900-12-31
Funeral Of Mrs. Hannah E. Hollis.

Mrs. Hannah q. Hollis, aged B years,
wife of Williak B. Hollis died sfrly yes
terday morni@ ,pt herr home Eo. All
West Eighth 'sssiass with pner bonia.
morning Qlk Twill be made at
The sun., 1900-12-31
Deputy Sheriff Bradley

Saturday was Deputy Sb,c
5. Bradley's last day in
Sheriff John d. Taylor.
Mcdaniel has not yet n "a
to take the place vaeG N
The sun., 1900-12-31

Advertise in The SUM-
The sun., 1900-12-31
christmas Entertainment.

HockSssin NJ e. Church Sunday
School Did its annual Christmas enter
tainmen{ last night. An address wa<
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-11
Ants Invent n WAGON.

"There are good many ants OF diff.
ferent varieties on the lot ut my coun-
try place, near COvington, and last
year began to make a systematic
study Of their habits" says n contribu-
tor to the New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat. Near one Of my flower beds Is
a colony of small red ants that are ex-
tremely industrious in collecting food,
and they frequently perform the most
astonishing engineering feats In trans
porting heavy burdens to their home.
"Not long ago l watched a party OF
about dozen who had found the body
Of small spider and were dragging Il!
toward the nest. The spider had hairy
legs, which stuck out in every direction
and caught on obstacles. greatly re-
tarding progress. For several min
utes the ants tOiled away with their
awkward booty and then stopped and
seemed to hold council. A minute
fragment Of dry leaf was lying on ths
ground. and presently they all lay hold
and pulled the spider on top Of 1t.
Then they seized the edges and slid 4:
along without difficulty"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-11
PAYING FOR A MEAL.

IL Was Worth . Shilling to Pick
Those Bones.
Colonel Ebenezer Sproat, Of RevOlu-
tionary fame. was born and bred in
MiddlebOro, Mass. He was always
fond Of a joke and was quick to seize
an opportunity to indulge his propen-
sity. as the following incident, related
by DIR. Hildreth, we'll illustrates. His
father, also a Colonel Sproat. kept n
tavern. One day while Ebenezer was
at home on furlough three private
soldiers. on their return from the seat
Of war. called for a cold luncheon.
Mrs. Sprcat set on the. table some
bread and cheese with the remnants Of
the family dinner, which her son
thought rather scanty fare for hungry
men. He felt little vexed that the
defenders Of the country were not
more beautifully supplied. The sol.
dlers, after satisfying their appetites.
asked him how much they should pay.
Ebenezer said he would ask his moth.
CT. lie found her in the kitchen.
Mother" he said. "how much is 1t
worth to pick those bones?"
about Il shilling. guess" she an
swered.
"he young ofiicer returned to the SOL
diers. and. taking from the barroom TIL
3 shillings aud smiling genially upon
them. gave each man one and with
good wishes sent them on their way.
Mrs. SprOat soon after came In and
asked Ebenez.r what he had done with
the money for the soldiers dinner.
In apparent amaZement he exclaim-
cd: Money! Did l not ask you what
It was worth to pick those bones. and
you said II shilling? thought 1t little
enough. for the bones were pretty bare,
and I handed the men the money
from the TILL and they are gone"
Mrs. SprOat could not find heart to
reprOve her favOrite son for this mis-
Interpretation Of her words. and then
she. too. loved joke. and so. after an
instant's glum look, she laughed and
said 1t was all right.-Youth's Com
paniOn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-11
THE CENTURY co.,
UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK,
BROKEN BRIC.A.BRhCS.

MIR. Major. the famous cement man, of
New York, explains some very interesting
facts about Majors Cement.
The mu!titudes who Use this standard ar
ticle know that it is many hundred per
cent. better than other dement's for which
do not know why The simple reason is
that Mr.. Major uses the best materials
ever discovered and other manlliact urers
do not use them. because they are too cX-
pensivc and do not allow large profits. Mr..
Major tells IL that one of the elements of
other costs 90 II gallon. while large
share of the so-called dement's and liquid
glue upon the market are nothing more
than siXteen-cent glue, dissolved in water
or ciIric ac.d, and in some eases. altered
slightly in color and odor by he addition
of cheap and useless materials
aiur'S cement rctailS ut ii fifteen and
twenty-five cents II bottle. and when II
dealer tries to sell Il substitute You can de-
pend upon il that his only object is to make
larger profit.
The profit on Majors cement is Us much
Us any dealer ought To mnke on any cement.
And this is dOuby true in view Of the fact
that each dealer gets his sh ire of the lene-
fit of Mr. Majors advertising. which now
amounts to over 5000 II month. throughout
the country. Established in 1876.
Insist Oh having Majors. Don't accept
any of -hni Il advice from druggist.
If you are ut II handy Cand yuu will he
likely to find that you are Il good deal more
SO than YOU imagine you can repair your
rubber boots and family shoes. and any other
rubber and leather articles, with Major,
Rubber Cement and Majors Leather Ce-
ment
And You will lie surprised at how many
Il liars II year YOU will thus save.
If Your druggist can't supply YOU, it will
he forwarded by mail; either kind Free of
postage
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-11
What Ais You?
Is IT Your KIDNEYS; TRr TINS
TEST AND SEE.

Why ask physician to find out whcthe
yom Kidneys are diseased Take II gas
tumblcr and fill it with urine If there is Il
sediment after standing twenty-four hours
your Kidneys are sick. If you have II desire
to urinate often pain in the back, or il
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take DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Rem
edy, ~ delay is dangerous. There Is no
question about its being the best and surest
medicine in the world for any and all dis
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the urinary passages. Rheumatism. Dyspep-
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icknesses peculiar to women. 1t quickly
relieves inability t" hold urine. and the
necessity of getting up often during the
night. 1t stops that scalding pain when
passing urine and currects the bad effects of
whiskey aud beer.
1t is sold by all druggists at one dollar
bottle. You can have trial bottle and
pamphlet of valuable medical advice sent
free by mail postpaid. by mentioning this
paper and sending yoilr address to the DR..
David Kennedy Corporation. Rondout. n.
Y. The publishers of this paper guarantee
the genuineness of this liberal offer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-11
THREE O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING.

There u . time Of morning
When The jubiisnt. newborn day
And the opal tints Of approaching dawn
A. yet seem far away,
NO s'o~' w, Impending 'hs"ss'
As house h'eu WIN eehof"'
Ahs' ,ooh, looA "'ans'.
H p,eH ."e oons say ',.'e '"s"'
o'eA ou' pe"'A'" 'he say