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ford II. Cahoon. MIR. Chandler bought
IN property IN order 70 give legal ttt
to lie transfer in order to satisfy il mort
gage with the understanding that lie
should turn it over % MI. Tull upon the
payment 81 the purchase money which
was the amount o. tile mortgage per
agreement II is charged by AR. Tull
that Mr.. Chandler sold the property and
made about 500 by the transaction.
The case promises to become an inter.
estinG law suit. Mr.. Tull bas secured
the services o. Attorney Anthony Hig-
gins and Medford II. Cahoon to defend
his interests Ii an interview last
evening, Mi Tall told the following
story oi the entire transaction:
Three years ago Fillmore q. Chand.
Ter, Of kennett Square held mortgage
against this house foi 81, 200. He want.
ed his money and we secured it for him
through Attorney Thomas Davis. After
receiving the money we discovered that
there was flaw in the papers and the
property could not be transferred. The
property being in Mrs. Tu,l's name and
the bond was given in my name. Mrs.
Tuil had not signed it. The matter
came under the law of 1865, which sets
forth that tie property Of the wife can
not be sold for the husbands debts.
Attorney Lilburne Chandler for Fillmore
G. Chandler commenced proceedings in
the Court cf Chancery. Through Tie
efforts af my attorney, Medford Ii. Ca
hoon, the case was continued lor several
terms TO give ue chance TO raise the
money.
"While the case was still in the Court
- GhuAaan4y frNr.ty 1f
the Superior Court, where Mr. Cahoon
confessed Judgment 50 that arrange.
ments could be made for the legal sale Of
the property. The property was sold by
the sheriff November %, 1899, and there
was an agreement between Messrs
Chandler, Cahoon and myself chat Mr.,
Chandler should bny tie property in for
the amount OF his claim.
Eve were to have the privilege to pay
it off. Mr. Chandler told Mr.. Cahoon
that he would give Us until January p
to buy the house back. Sir, Chandler
told ms last Friday that could have
until January 20 to raise the money.
Last Monday we secured the full
amount Of his claim and before we coHld
notify him be reported to us that he had
sold the property. lie then proceeded
to have us rejected. Deputy Sheriff
Francis Bradley served the writ on US
last Monday and we are TO be set out
next Saturday.
~ have heard that Captain Owens las
purchased the house for $500. BY this
sale Mr.. Chandler makes about 500.
sit is mean contemplate piece q
business to turn us out. Here We have
lived for over twenty years and my
wiie'a poor old father and mother will
have to he moved. Her father is 81 years
Of age and her mother is IS years Old.
IF we are going to be PIT out next
Saturday don't know where wa Will
70, put in Mrs. Tul.
1A4turney Chandler said to Charles ".
Goudlng real estate Broker, Eighth and
jefferson streets last Friday afternoon,
that he had extended the time for Mrs
Tull to raise the money needed
1t is more than probable that whoever
bgys the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Tull and
The sun., 1900-01-17
Vines for Plumbers.

at the meeting 81 tie Water Gammis-
sioners yesterday fires 81 Sl were i'm
posed on Plumber q. y Ward for put
ting in water closet III 315 French street
without permit, ana Plumbers Grant
land and Wilson for putting il d bath at
l222 Beech street without a permit. The
water at the southwest corner oi Third
and Shipley streets may be turned OF, IS
a fine imposed for new attachment
made without permit los not been
paid. A pumping engine to force water
into the Rockland water tower will be
secured, with capacity Of three million
gallons in twenty-ionr hours. The bal.
ance ia bank was $27, 258.56. TIE week
" payroll was S146. s6.
The sun., 1900-01-17
BOERS ARE ABLE TO KEEP
BUTLER FROM LADYSMITH
Even With Their Force Around the
Town They Have Sufficient 10
Repulse The British.

London, Jan. lG.--4 a. m.--General
Bullerss latest authentic word as to what
ne and his 10000 men are doing was
wired from Springfield after his first for
ward step. Striving to think out the
unknown, London is confused by sur
mise and rumor and diequieted By sps-
pense. Spencer Wilkinson, tie lucid
military expert OF the Morning Post, as
serts that the Boer force in Northern
Natal is larger than General Buffers and
SIR George Whites together, so that the
Beers are able to leave a force around
Ladysmith larger than that within the
town and yet to oppose General Butler
with force superior to his own.
Reports from the Boer camps affirm
That the circle OF investment has been
drawn closer by the occupation Of
some bills nearer the town, thus liber-
ating reinforcelnents to oppose General
Butler.
The sun., 1900-01-17

mington City Railway Company makes
q vigorous reply to the action Of the
Street and Sewer Directors. Mr.. Saus.
bury yesterday afternoon gave out the
following statement.
THE courts OF the State had as well
retire from business. The Street and
Sewer Department has kindly relieved
them Of their duties to settle disputes be-
tween ltiganis and will now discharge
their functions.
"The moral or immoral conclusion to
be drawn from the action of the Street
and Sewer Depattmen; IL that the most
valuable asset in yonr business, ii you
operate under public franchise, is q ma
jority OF the Street and Sewer Depart
mCnt. They will settle an questions Of
Law in Your favor without trouble or ex
pense, and ii the other fellow questions
their decision the city treasury will pay
all the costs Of litigation for you.
fancy they will find that the conrts are
still in operation and not bound by their
whims o. desires. Blt it will be hard
on city taxpayers to have 10 back up the
Brandywine Springs Raj way Company
and pay its expenses through to the end
of this litigation.o
The sun., 1900-01-17
HEBREW CHARITY BALL.
Governor Tunnel Will Assist in the
Opening Exercises Tomor-
row Night.

Preparations are being made for the
reception of Governor Ebe w. Tunnel,
who has accepted the invitation to open
the Hebrew Charity Bah n Eden Han
tomorrow night.
The Governor will be met at the
French street station Of the r., W. 4 b.
railroad by delegation OF city officials,
headed by Mayor Fahey. A committee
Of the Hebrew Charity Association will
also assist in the reception u the Gov.
ernor.
Governor Tunnel wii be escorted To
tie Clayton House, where suite of
rooms has been prepared irr his use.
Proprietor Botham will 90 Lis utmost
to accommodate the Governor in every
wav
Miss Lieborn.an, daughter of Nathan
Leberman, Will assis. Governor Tunnell
in opening tile ball.
Secretary Of State James II. Hughes
will also be in attendance.
The ball is the second one to be given
by the association and bids fair to be q
most successful affair.
The sun., 1900-01-17
DELAWARE SUPREME
COURT DECISIONS
The Tribunal Met in Scmi-annual
Session Yesterday and Rendered
Opinions.

Opinions.
Dover, Del, Jan. lG.-The state Su-
preme Court met here today in seIni-an-
nual session. The first divorce case ever
Appealed 10 the upper tribunal, John p.
johnson vs.. Mary johnson, was dis
missed.
A number Of opinions were harded
down, one OF the most important being
that in the case OF Nathan Leberman VI.
The First National Bank, Of Wilmington,
Tor the return Of $1,000 which the bank
collected from him as surety for n T. j..
Smith, defautng teller. The Supreme
Court holds that Lieberman is liable.
The case ol the Oxy-HydrOgen Com
pany OF Delaware vs. tile Mayor and
Council Of Wilmington was continued
until the June term. The company is
headed by John Edward Addicks, presi-
dent OF the Bav State Gas Company, and
1t seeks to compel the city officials to
permit the concern to lay gas pipes on
the streets. The litigation on this score
is Of long standing.
Other opinions were:
John Greer ys. Arlington Mills, of viii
mington, to recover damages; dismissed
oIi HiOtlbu VI CDuHstl LOT noncompliance
OF plaintiff in filling records and briefs
in the case.
John A. Lengel, OF Wilmington, ys.
Fidelity Mutual Insurance Company, OF
Philadelphia; dismissed as the same has
been settled.
Wileon NJ. Vineyard, Of Milford, Va.
A. +. Jardine, Of Smyrna, to recover the
boat Deleware; was set for argument.
Thomas j. Tnlly, administrator OF
Henry Tully, deceased, vs.. r, w. SB.
The sun., 1900-01-17
TROOPS HAVE LOST THEIR
CONFIDENCE IN METHUEN
Doubtful Whether They WonId Fol-
low Him in Another Attack
on the Roers

London, Jan. lG.-Evidence accumu-
@ates that General Methuens blunder at
has lost him the con.
Fidence OF his entire force to such au ex-
Itent that, it il declared, it is doubtful il
a troops would follow him ia another
Ssack on the Boers. The War Office is
understood to be in possession Of letter
written by General Wauchope the night
before the battle, Sying that would be
|the last letter he would ever write, as he
had been asked to perform an impossible
|task, and he had either to obey or sur
render his sword. An immediate change
IN the command OF the force may, there
fore, be expected. 1t is anticipated in
Bone qoarte .nat Lieutenant General
II Fucker will succeed General Methuen.
The sun., 1900-01-17
DIR. BURTON FOR HARMONY.
me Sussex County Politician Wants
Republication TO Prevail
in Delaware.

Dr. Hiram r. Burton, OF Lewes, was
y wilmington yesterday attending the
meeting OF the directors of the Farm ers'
Mutnal Fire Insurance Company, OF
which he is director.
W. burton in speaking of the recent
harmony proposal submitted by ]. Frank
61llee. OF the Union Republican State
Sehtral central Committee, to the Regular Re-
iphdoilcans, said he was in favor OF any.
1nnling that wonld bring the State Of
Dela ware under Republican rule and
stss y, prosperity and good government.
a. nave heard but little discussion OF
i;o ns proposition among Regular Repub-
R1as Rnr.s Oh my acquaintance" said DR..
10 although the Sussex politician was in
wilmington on other business be snent
friends. = Gaming upon MS
The sun., 1900-01-17
JACK DAILY WILL BOX
HERE ON JANUARY 25
For the First Time II Three Years,
the Local Lightwight VIII Eight
IL This city With Jack Enrkc.


Jack Daly, the game Wilmington light
weight, who gave such a brilliant battle
to George McFadden in New York sew
eral weeks ago, is to fight in this citY
again for the fret time in three years.
lie u 70 meet Jack Burke, OF Calves
ton, Texas, in l5.round 70 In tie
Academy Of Music on Thursday,
January 2j, and the contest shoald
prove one of the best ever seen ia this
CITY.
Burke has long wanted to meet DAILY
and was at the rinG-sde in New CLEANS,
when the Wilmingtonian defeated Jack
Everhart, with 81 900 10 post as forfeit
for match with him.
After negotiations lasting several
months contest las been arranged be-
tween the two men. DAILY il in fine shape
and is training at the Caledonian Club in
Philadelphia under the direction Of Kid
Howard lie shows all lis old time
form and should have no difficulty in
defeating the sontherner despite tile
latter's cleverness.
The fight is to be under the auspices Of
the Ariel Athletic Club, All organization
Of local sporting men which is being
formed to promote interest III boxing.
Several other interesting bouts will
take place on the night of the Day-
Burke SO.
The sun., 1900-01-17
The Tramp Was Crcmated.

Elkton, Ma, Jan. I6.-Worlmcn Ill.
gagged in clearing away the debris yes
terday 81 the barn oi Mrs S. 4. Nc
Daniel, near Aorthotst, which was
burned last week came acrass the
charred remains oi j ann, usaide be
bones wac revolver, pocket knife and
Q part 81 a pine The supposton is that
tie man WAS in the second story oi the
barn and ID lighting lis pipe se. fire to
the building, which Was totally de-
stroyed, together with.the contents, in
volving loss Of about : 900. M one il
missing around Northeast, and il i sup
posed the man was tramp.
The sun., 1900-01-17
The san Juan 70 Leave.

Il is expected that the large steamship
san Juan, constructed by the Harlan a
Holllngsworth Company for the New
York and Porto Rico Steamship Com
pany, will leave the wharf of her build
eis between Q 9aEd 10 O'Clock this morn
ing. She will be given a trial test on the
Delaware river in charge Of Edwin B.
S2dtler, superintendent Of hull cnnstruc-
ton, Should the test prove satisfactory
tile vessel will be turned over to the firm
for which she was built and will proceed
al once to New York.
The sun., 1900-01-17
JUNIOR ORDER MlNsTRELs.
New Stage Setting and New Costumes
Will Mark the Event.

No trouble or expense is being spared
to make the entertainment to be given
by the Junior Order Minstrel5 on Jan.
uary % a success. An entire change Of
stage setting for the overture has been
arranged aud the effect will be black
and white, with garden scene in the
background.
The design has been drawn by Mana
ger Appleby and is being completed as
rapidly as possible. Artificial flowers,
Japanese lanterns and electric lights will
figure in the background, while black
faces with white trimmings will be in
the foreground.
Each man on the stage will be black.
faced and his costume will be o suit OF
white. A white tuxedo coat with black
lapels will be worn by each OF the per-
formers.
The sun., 1900-01-17
AGED COUPLE
My Be EVICTED
FROM THEIR HOME
Litigation Over Property at
Eighth and Monroe Streets
Assumes Serious Aspect,
ALLEGED BREACH OF FAITH
For Twenty Years, MIR. and Mrs,
William r. TnI Have Lived In
This Property, But Lilburne
Chandler Sells IL and They
Must Move Saturday.

After residing in their house at Eighth
fnd tMonroeistreets for over 20 years
Mr. and Mrs. William T. TuIl with their
aged parents are threatened with evic-
tion. Unless there is an arrest of .jndg-
ment the entire family will be uucefe-
moniously turned into the street next
Saturday.
1t is bad stase oi affairs and it i al.
legged that the Tnll family has been
placed in this serious predicament bv a
breach Of faith on the part of attorney
Lilbnrne Chandler. Mr.. Chandler ms
attorney for Fillmore 6. Chandler, is
said to have failed to keep his promise
both with Mr.. Tull and attorney Med
The sun., 1900-01-17
BABBir METAL RECOVERED.
Two Eoys Caught in the Act or Carry
Ing or Their PIunder.

Between 10 and 1lo'clock last evening
Officers Harry Pierce, Chris Shields and
Detective Waiter Witsl, arrested Fred
Plum and William Ledgrose, two boys
who were carrying piece oi babbit
metal.
The boys claimed That they had found
the metal oyer Market street bridge bat
the officers did not believe them. The
piece Of valuable metal will probably
weigh 100 pounds and is marked across
the top with the word Cherokee 1t
is thought by the. officers. that the metal
was taken by the boys from the Diamond
State steel works. The prisoners will
have q chance . explain to Judge Ball
this morning.
The sun., 1900-01-17
Sent 10 Ferris Industrial school.

John ". Saunderson Acknowledged on
oath IN the Municipal Court Yesterday,
that ne is unable TO control his nine
year-o old son, John b. Saunderson. The
lad ior the past year has been source OF
considerable annoyance to his father and
the police. About three nights a week
he u picsed. up by the police either at
We railroad station or in coal box
along the. street. He was found late
Monday night at the 3. & Q. station by
Ohlcer Edwards. The boy was commit.
ted 70 Ferris Industrial School.
The sun., 1900-01-17
Chartered al Dover.

Dover, Del, Jan. | Articles Of iu-
corporation we're granted today a. i'll.
lows; The Copper Field Mining Com
mines in Dover. Capital, 100000. The
Alboin Mining Company, Of New York
City, to acquire and operate mines.
Capital, 100000. The Alaska Interna.
tional Mining and Trading Company, Of
New York City. Capital $3.50, 600. The
Lancrenon Car Heating Company, oi
Philadelphia, to manufacture and sell
car heating appliances Capital, $3.50. 900.
The sun., 1900-01-17
COUNTY WILL NOT PAY
THE G0RONER'S EXPENSES
Attorney Rodney Tells the Levy
Court They Are without
Authority 10 40 So.

-hht-'sAA AN3 W NAO 30.
The Levy Court Of New Castle county
Gao only pay certain expenses for the
coroner of the county, was the decision
rendered by Attorney John II. Rodney
at yesterday 81 ernoon's session of the
court.
lie $40 rail BY Coroner yandever
for the analysis Of certain st. Botalph
pills alleged 70 have killed a child, was
for tile good 3t the State and to further
tine ends Of Justice, but the Levy Court
has no authority to reimburse the
coroner and the State should pay the bill.
So declares Mr.. Rodney.
The bill submitted by Coroner Van
dever was somethin. over 5000 and was
mostly for hauling bodies.
In his decision Mr. Rodney said in
part that the service ot the coroner was
originally settled by fees, but later a
salary 0f 81 900 was paid that official.
The item Of hauling, which comprises a
large part Of the bill, does not seem to be
covered by the law.
Commissioners White and Gallagher
were appointed committee to settle
the books Of Tax Collector w. q. Bigger.
An order for $4,000, with which to
pay certain bonds Of the Trustees OF the
Poor, WIS drawn.
The sun., 1900-01-17
Wreck Delays Trains.

4 slieht wreck occurred at BELLEVUE. on
/ he p, w. & B. Railroad, shortly before
q O'clock yesterday morning. Extra
freight train No. 70, southbonnd, backed
on 10 the siding As the train was too
long for the siding, the cabin car and
two other cars piled back and over the
dead wood and spread over the south..
bound track. The track was blocked and
trains delayed about ap btur.
The sun., 1900-01-17
British FORT EAST OF
MAFEKING DEMOLISI ED.
loers Make a Bold Stroke al tie
Cost OF One Man
Wounded.

Pretoria, Saturday, Jan. 10. Asa re-
pit of the bombariment OF Maieling
yesterday, the British fort eastward was
Demolished and the British retired. One
boer was wounded.
Advices from the head lager at Lady
lmith report that the attack on that
blace January was disastrous 10 the
british, and that Ladysmith appears to
Ne IN sore straits.
The sun., 1900-01-17

Railroad, for damages; was set ior arSu.
ment on Thursday.
In the case Of the Journal Printing
Company, Of WilminRtyn, Vi. Duplex
Printing Company. Of Michigan, applica-
tlon was made by counsel Tor the journal
Company to produce records not hereto
fore brought into Couft.
The sun., 1900-01-17
sfasts For Two Lighters.

Two lighters constructed Tor the Nun
s9n Steamship Company by tile Jackson
Il sharp Company were to9ed to the
s'iipyards Of the Pusey 4 Jones Com
psny yesterday by the tug Martha.
There the masts Of the lighters were put
N position.
The sun., 1900-01-17
FelIin a Fi..

Alfred Milo, abont 20 years of age, of
10. l?2 Market street, fell ii an epiphic
it a. Fourth and Walnut streets about 8
o'clock last night while return from
church He wac taken to the Homo.
patllic Hospital in the Phoenix anhu.
lance.
The sun., 1900-01-17
nlshor Coleman wnl go south.

Bishop Coleman will open ten.days'
mission in Christ's Church, Morgantown,
n: @, today. During his stay south the
Bishop will ofTiciate 1t Al services and
will deliver 38 addresses, task which
he does not frequently undertake.
The sun., 1900-01-17
Runaway Horse Ininre,l.

William Faulkner WAS i53 intoxicated
to guide the horse which lie was driving
down Gilpin avenue yesterday afternoon.
The animal ran away, threw Faulkner
out, and smashed the carriage into kind
ling wood. Faulkner was uniniprcd
and HE horse Was badly bruised
The sun., 1900-01-17
Woman's Home Missionary Society

The Woman's Home Missionary So.
cicty Of Grace ". Z Church viii hold
" regular monthly meeting this after
noon at O'Clock. The meeting will be
held at the residence Of Mrs. Blockson,
10. 6l5 Delaware avenue.
The sun., 1900-01-17
Contract Awarded.

Lynn 4 Philips have been awarded the
contract for doing the brick and stone
work on the new SIS, 900 building Of the
Hartmann 4 Fehrenbach Brewing Com
pany. The work will be begun on Mon
day.
The sun., 1900-01-17
smiths Case Continued

chargsa re case 9t William @. Smith, Who is
was eu se with selling liquor to minors,
[ erdsu svnanned IN Municipal Court yes.
Waltsr I1'i, ~ f tnis evening as his counsel,
"'ss' O. dayes, is out of TIE city.
The sun., 1900-01-17
DIPHrHERIA scAEE PASSING.
Milford schools Have Reopcnol
sc ef Weeks Close.
?! spCGal Dispatch % TIC sun.

Is TFVT--T1 TIsTIIUW % III 1UW-
Milford, Del, Jan l6 THE Sun cor
respondent tnday Interviewed Dr George
W. Marshall regarding lie diphtheretic
Cases here and lie reported but one case
IN town at present, and that one slowly
convalescing Tie residences u those
who were afflicted bave been thoroughly
fumigated and the schools reopeaed after
having been closed week.
Everything is favorable to tie speedy
stamping out Of tie disease. j. W.
Clifton lost four children by tile dread
disease.
The sun., 1900-01-17
!. NJ. G. a. Cos pei sicetins.

Rev. J. ]. Huston, pastor Of the
United Presbyterian Church, will adj
dress the gospel meeting at the y. NJ. C.
4. Sunday afternoon. The services will
begin at $50 O'clock and all nre invited
to attend.
The sun., 1900-01-17
Brownson's Fourteenth Anniversary

The fourteenth anniversary of the
Erownson Library Association will be
held this evening. Bishop Monaghan
and William Michael Byrne will make
addresses.
The sun., 1900-01-17
Letters or administration.

Letters Of administration on the estate
q James Ross Foote were granted yester-
CAV by Register OF Wills Crossan. The
letters We're granted to John J. aud
Oliver d. Foote.
The sun., 1900-01-17
Mr.. Graham, is 1,nnrorinr.

DR.. James II. Morgan reports contin-
ned Improvement in the condition OF
Mrs. Lizzie j. Graham. At this time
there is every indication of her re-
covery.
The sun., 1900-01-17
Sale OF a Property,

The dwelling Of Joseph Tetnal, near
Newport, was cold at the Court House
Yesterday by Auctioneer Stidham to
Thomas Davis, attorney, for $4,000
The sun., 1900-01-17
81. Paal,s Noonday Meeting.

Rey. c. A. Grise addressed tile noon.
day PRAYER meeting at st. Paul's Church
Today Rev. John Shape will speak; on
Thursday, William 4. Crosby; Friday,
Rev. I. A. McCuriy, and on Saturday,
Mrs. Andrew Harris.
The sun., 1900-01-17

BOERS REPuy .,,,o
IN N EHI1IIyssl At ( HILLS, HILLS
" ND RENSBURG
Allen Killed and
l"en'dndred Wounded
me Battle.
FORT DEMOLISHED
4 Have Lost Confidence in
ord Methuen, Who Is Charged
With Sending General
Wauchopc TO a.
Certain Death.

s{fensburg, Cape Colony, Monday
m. 4 f5.---The Beers this morning
Exempted 20 rush hill held by a
4mpnny OF the York shires and the
Nv Zeaianders, but they were re-
pissed at the point of the baycn Il.
ne Beers had uwenty-one men KIN ID
Poi about fifty wounded.
The sun., 1900-01-17
Contract for Helmets.

!. The contract for the police caps and
l@lmets has been award, d oy the Police
commission to Brand Brothers. There
wSre three bidders.
The sun., 1900-01-17
Going tn Kent CnuntY.

Colonel D P. Barnard will leave today
for short stay in Kent county. Colonel
Iarnard will be gone until next Mon
The sun., 1900-01-17

her eyed parent, win als7 brva law
snii.
This property, Store ard dwelling cost
$1,000, and rea estate agents who are
good ladgc7 Fay il il worth now from
$1,000 10 Sl 800.