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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-01-11

I Br,v,r County.
do soieinnly swear that TIE above and
for, goin. statement " ~ true aud correct
austi act nom the records of my office,
TWACS, County Cltrk
sworn TO and subscribed before me this 3d
""' " '" JTDUSLAP.
chairman Board County Commissioners.
On motion the rcpor, Of &c Tracy,
county clerk, was approved. On mt
lion the board adjourned until seven
clock p N. - {,
Beaver, Okla, Jan. 4, 1900 7
I o'clock p m
The board met pursuant to ADJOURN
ment. Present, Dunlap, McCord aud
Steele.
On motion. the county clerk was 10.
s,ructed To issue warrants Tor the fol
lowing claims, deliver the war; ants TO
the county treasurer and take up the
certificates from the clerk district court,
whereby said smtunis wsrs by the judge
'hcreci ordered paid By the county
treasurer, towi,;
) l. Panecss,, steuoar's fees, $50 90
\ u Harris do ~ 10
Louis Boehlsr do 80 80
u Y Blsise court cfier 10 10
VI A Madaris court gricT and -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23
Buffalo Bill Here.

Buffalo Bills Wild West show
reached our city at an early hour
this morning and the tents and
paraphernalia were taken out to
the grounds on Front street beyond
Union street. All of the principal
streets were thronged with hun
dreds Of persons who watched the
magnificent parade, which contain
ed an object lesson for the on.
lockers. The rough riders sat on
their ponies as if they were part of
the animals, and we're sight
worth seeing. Then followed the
United States Regular Cavalrymen.
Then passed in quick succession:
German Curassicrs, Russian Cos
sacks. Arabian Acrobats, Royal
Irish Lancers, Mexican Vaqueros,
South American Ganchos, Sioux
Indians, Fillipinos, Hawaians and
Cubans, headed by several bands
of music. Nearly one thousand
horsemen were in line and the pa
rade wasbetter than lots Of perfor M
ances where an admission fee is
charged. The show opened this
afternoon at 2 O'Clock and this
evening another performance will
be given. The show is a lesson in
the different Natlonalties of the
world who participated in the per-
Torrance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23
Water Commission,

At the meeting OF the Water Com
mission yesterday.
The weekly payroll OF s19S.5C
was ordered paid.
Bids Tor a pumping engine for
Cool Spring to pump " ater into the
Rockford tower were received as
follows:
Remington Machine Company,
Wilmington, $l3,bOO.
Snow Steam Pump Company,
Buffalo, y, v, SO, l5S.
Barr Pumping Engine Company,
Philadelphia, $l7,5Oo.
Holly Manufacturing Company,
Lockport, N. y, SIS, 800.
No action was taken, as the de-
partment first wishes to examine
the plans submitted and to consid-
e., which would be the best pump
tor the city.
The petition of Patrick Fahey
tor water pipe on Rodney street
near Beech was granted. AS the
street is above grade Mr.. Patrick
fahey will pay portion Of the
cost, MI. Salem Cemetery was al
lowed Il ny drant on condition that
water is supplied by meter at a
minimum rate Of $40 a year.
y communication was received
from United States Agent W. f.
smith, stating that the plan of the
board IN deDositinr dredrad ma
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23

FRATRlCIDE.

Laurel, Del. May 25.-William
Miller was shot and dangerously
wounded yesterday morning by
his son Oscar. Prior to receiving
pension with considerable back
pay Miller was a sober industrious
man. Immediately Il on r ceipt
OF the money he quit work and
began to drink. g. he money was
soon spent. Then he demanded
what his wife and children made.
This, too, went for drink. Oscar,
the eldest son married. taking his
mother to his home. This morning
Miller went to the home OF his
son and beat his wife. The sons
wife, in defending her mother, in law
was knocked insens iblc with a
chair. She recovered and TO
prevent the old woman's murder
she knocked Miller with a stool.
Young Miller appeared on the
scene and threw his father out Of
the house, saving the lives Of the
two women. Miller sworc VEN
gcanc5 and soon returned with
pistol, He was met at the door by
the son, who emptied load OF
hot into his father.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23
EDUCATIONAL
MATTERS.

Prof. Arthur r. Spaid will lee.
ture in the hall OF the Society OF
Friends on Friday evening on the
"lstoric and Picturesque Shenan-
doah Valley. =
Prof. Berlin has inaugurated a
new idea. 1t is to have a short lee
ture i'll the High School each Mon
day morning. On last Monday
morning, Samuel IL. Baynard spoke
on the duties OF Lille. Rev W.
f. Lewis viii speak next Monday
morning on lone OF the Great Pub
lie Schools.
DR.. Child, WHO lcctured on Mon
day Will return soon.
When it was expected that Miss
Mary {. |. Williams would speak
before the State Federation OF Wo-
men S Clubs at Milford on Nav 4,
upon Modern Methods in Primary
Schools, she had some OF the
schools prepare specimens of work
III language, drawing, geogr Apply,
arithmetic, etc, bot especially in
language and drawing. in order
that She might exhibit the pr acti-
cal results OF Our excellent public
school course.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23

State Senator 5. John Abbott OF Mil
ford, is tho guest OF friends in shis city
j, Albert Cur.ey, of this city, has pre-
sentet TO the Chester County Historical
, society several quaint and curious we'd
ling invitations issued in southern Ches-
.cr COvniy many years ago
The Master Plumbers OF this city, will
give their next GU ing at Augustine Pier.
Mrand Mrs Thomas II. Rile accompa-
MED by ther two children are ssonping
at the Adine. Ocean Grove. Mr.. Rile is
in worry poor health and is visiting the
Grove for tho purpose Of recupcrnsing.
Mr.. and Mrs. {. s. Middleton are
travelling for the bouviU OF Mrs. Middle.
IONS health.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. Thomas returned
home last evening from trip to the Del
aware Water Gap. Asbu"y Park and Iron
ton. n. j., greatly !nvi.orated In health
by their trip.
Doc tress Josephine NJ r. White it is
whispered will wed he rflrst love, q Btu
more lawyer some time this summer Her
Wilm ingtun patients will be very loath
to part with her services. But such is
cupid's pranks.
Mrs Margaret Griffith, accompanied by
her SON Charles T.. and her grandson
Charles u, Jr.. left this morning to spend
u few days at Ocean Grove, n. j.
Mrs, o. G.. Giles and son Hooper. OF
Elktou. are spending few days in this
city
Joseph Ryan spent yesterday with
friends in West Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Morris Miss Brico and
Mr. ". Mills spent sunday IN Atlautic
City. lheJ were the guests Of Mr.. A u.
Taylor formerly OF this city but now
manager of the Grand L mon Tea Store
in Atlanta.
Miss Maria Bradley goes to Swarth,nore
to- N orruw to remain about week.
Mr.. McClimont and Miss Chccsemen OF
Chester Pa. have boen visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. W. =. Robinson. Jr.
Miss Smith from Merchantsville, n. j..
is visiting Mr., aud Mrs. William +. Rob-
.nson, Jr., on Trenton Place,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23
DEATHS.

FAIL ON, In this city, on the 2lst inst, the
Rev N. Y. Fnllon, late rector OF St. Pat
riclt's Church
The Rev. G rrsy, relatives and friends end
tue various Cath Ole societies of the city are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from st. Putrick's Church, this city, on Fri
day, the 18th inst Divine Office for the dead
will beg in tt q. m. sharp. lnterEcnt at New
Rochelle, n. Y. Please omit flowers.
WRITTEN --lu this C ity on May 29 1900, Ben
iamin II son Of ToLiis and Fannie Written
aged Ii years. II months md q days.
RrIative. and friends are invited to attend
his tunera! from the shiloh Baptist Church
l?th aud Oronge streets, GU Ihurdday after
noon at ? o'clock.
precious one from US has gone,
The voice we loved is still.
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
ROTHWELT.--On the 18th inst, Robert Il. X.
Roth WE'LL aged 70 years
Funeral on Thursday afterno on at o'clock
from his late re. ilunce, 4GI Paschall avenue,
We Philadelphia. lntermcnt at Mt Moriah
cemetery.
Ell .ERS--In Sullivan county, N. y, on the
2lst instant, Harry T. Ehltrs aged "a years.
Relatives and friends of the family, also
Brotherhood of Railroad Tlainmon and
Switchmans Union are respectfully invited
IT, attend the funeral services from his moth
cr's residence No. llD West Fourth 2trect,
on Thursday afternoon AT O'Clock. Inter
men III Riverview cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23
MRS. B0TKLNS u
!, : DOUBLE.

According to the San Francisco Call
Judge Cook says that he has seen Mrs.
Botkin ride on tho street cars. Mrs. Dotkin
was convicted Of poisoning Mrs. Dsans
and Mrs. Cunning, OF Dover. Judge Cook
who sentenced her Is of The opinion that
he has seen Mrs. Botkin on the cars. II
not then Mrs. Botkin has double and
witnesses could be readily deceived. Judge
Cook went to the jail 10 make personal
investigation, which resulted In the dis
covery that it was possible that 1t was
woman named Thompson who resembl.
cd Mrs. Botkln very closely.
The possibilities Of double in the case
may lea to all sorts Of complications. Ii
it can be shown that Mrs. Thompson
bou ght candy at Haas store and that she
traded at the various places where Mrs,
Bot kin was supposed to trade. 1t might
not be hard for the prisoners attorneys to
bring the matter before Court In such a
fashion us to throw doubt on all tho iden.
ti1cation. In that case the result would
be hard to predict,
But in the meantime tho question of
liberty remains unsettled. Judge Cook be.
lieves its Dyes. The Sheriff believes his
ears, and what his men swear to, and the
jailors repeat as often as asked that, the
Judge to the contrary. Mrs. Botkin
never stepped from the prison except when
Kincaid took her in his buggy to have her
teeth tixod,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23
POSITIVE PROOF
Sho uld COnsinCc the Greatest Skeptic
In Whining ton.

Z Because it's evidencs In Wilmington
It's from q citizen. perhaps neig Dor
Investigation will confirm it.
Mr.. Nj. A. Crumlisn, No. 1912 Chestnut
St., says:-"When living at 1917 Elm St.
l was interviewed by representative who
asked me for my experiences with an opin-
ion Of Doans Kidney Pills. obtained the
preparation short time pre- vious to his
visiL at Danloth's Pharmacy. l gave a
statement for publication in which said
l had been troubled with u dull-achiug
pain across my loins, particularly when
caught cold Doan's Kidney Pills cured
me. At present l entertain as high an
opinion of Doan's Kidney Pills as did
when first interviewed. You are at lib.
erty to conlinle the publication OF my
statement" = -
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all deal
ors, price 80 cents Mailed on receipt Of
price by Foster Milburu Co., Buffalo, n.
Y, solo agents for the U. S.
Remember the name. Doan's and take
no substitute,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23
PERSONAL
MENTION
Interesting Paragraphs
About Visitors And
y y. Home Entertain.
| mentS.


The annual dinner Of tie Alumni Assoc
citation Of the Wilmington High Soho oil
will be held at the Clayton House on
Thursday evening, June 7. Announce
ments OF the dinner will be received by
members within day or two. 1t Is pro-
posed to have member of the cla's OF
1875 to act as POSTMASTER Tho new class
will DO welcomed and mcmDer will re-
spond.
Among tho special guests will be Presi.
dent William W. Blrdsall Of Swarthmore
College, a former principal Of the High
School; City Solicitor Henry G. Conrad,
President Il. G. Shortlidge. Of tho Board
of Public Education; Principal A. II.
Berlin of the High School, and 1nstruo;,
tors Rhoads, Taylor, Robinson and
Whitehead, Of tho school. The High
School visiting committee has also been
invited.
The executive committee in sending out
the announcement is finds some addresses
of graduates lacking and graduates who
do not receive them within day or TWO
arc eaucsted TO send their ADDRESSES imme-
diately to the secretary, Allison N. kim
mey, No. OIL Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23
Cured at Last.

DR. JOIN ToEBERT-Doar Sir Il was
sick for eight years and was tended by
three doctors at different times who said
had catarrh OF tho stomach. So many
things was not allowed to cat till finally
u,o nothing but crackers, and | was so
weak that | could scarcely drag myself
around the house.
did nothing but spit, indeed ! was
splitting my very Ire away ana at INC
time | began with Dr. Iorberts treatment
| was too weak to turn myself on che bed
and did not have ambition to nsk any
body to turn or help me. After taking
three doses Of DR.. Tnrberts medicine
felt much better. and have constantly i'm.
proved till now believe | am perfectly
well and not only can cat anything wish
bat enjoy eatin and working as of old.
Very truly.
HAEEIET FISHER SMYRNA. Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23

The Monday Euchre Club held their last
party of the season at the Clayton House
last evening. During the early part OF
the evening progressive euchre was play
cd in tho hotel parlorS.
Tho plize winners were as follows: La
dies first prize, Mrs. Frances Van Buren,,
second, Mrs. Willis Westcott, and third,
Mrs. William Evans; genuemens first
prize, Mr. Lear; second, Edmund :. Hell
lings, and third, Harry Belts.
After the euchre an elaborate supper
was served, aud all passed delightful
evening Short addresses were made by
W. II, Walters, Howard Pyle and John
Sylvanus.
These present were as follows; Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Belts. Mr. and Mrs, Robert II
Scott Mr.. and Mrs. Howard l.. Pyle, MIR.
and Mrs. Willis Woatcott, Mr.. anu Mrs.
Robert Roy nolds, Mr. and Mrf. John syl-
vauus. Dir. and Mrs. William Bissell, Mr..
and Mrs William VUss. Mr.. and Mrs
William Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. W. X.
Walters Mr.. and Mrs. Lcar, Misses Evans
Harriett Van Buren,, Agnes No.s, Mra,
Frances Van Buren, Mr.. schultz and Eu-
munu Hellings.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23
Fresh Crab meat every diy ut Christie
piers No 500 Jefferson stroy. MATT
Deaths and Funerals,
NEW NURh STOCKS


1 Elkton, Md. May @8-M. A, =. Shock
ley died in Elkton yesterday Of cancer,
aged u? years. lls was one Of tic lest.
known nuctionoers ON tho Eastern Shore
OF Maryland and Delaware.
While participating in Fourth OF July
celebration In 1876 in Elkton he had biz
right arm blown off by the discharge OF a
canon ho was loading. He leaves three
daughters, two residing III this oity and
ono In Elkton.
Josephine II Meginnis. OF No. 70 Wvst
street died yesterday. Sho was In her 7th
year, Commissions caused her death,
The remains Of Mrs. Annie II. Forrest
who died in Boston December s.. 1880 have
bonn removed to tho Wilmln gton and
Brlndywins Cemetery.
The funeral OF John Steelman Of No.
AZ Eighth avenue will take place tomor.
rev. ln:ormcnt will be made q: Newport.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23

The strawberry festival given In the sun
day school room of Grace Church last
evening undor the auspices OF the Up
worth League, was a very successful affair
Music was furnished by tho Sunday Or
chestra. The hall was very prettily dec
GRATED tor the occasion. A particularly
attractive feature was the art gallery. IL
was well worth visiting. Composers OF
music, artists. novelists and poets were
represented here in a novel way, for IN
stance Handel was represented by tho
handle of tlatiron and other amusing
features Tho League has pledged slOo
toward decreasing the church debt ana II
is expected that from the proceeds OF last
evening and u moonlight excursion Oh
June IA the sum will BIO realized.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23

DR.. John Torbert. who located here a
few months ago Is meeting with much
success in Smyrna and throughout the
Peninsula, and we henr heis making some
wonderful cures. We have learned with
in the past few days from some of his pa
tionts that they arc much pleased with
tho benefit they are receiving from his
skillful treatment. 1t gives Ia great
pleasure to note one case In alicular in
whom we are personally interested. The
party fin question has been under the
care of some Of the bost specialists in Phil.
adelphia. but received relief for the time
being only, with no apparent benefit bus
who is now rapidly improving under DR..
Torbort's treatment. We wish him greater
success.
SMYRNA CALL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23
DR.. JOHN TORbER1
Chiropodist
and Specialist,
Mt Vernon STREET, Smyrna, Del.

Cures Cancers and all classes OF
acute and chronic Sores. Sores
of long standing have been cured
permanently in very short time;
a great many Cancers and old
chronic Sores have been pro-
nounced incurable that are cur
able, and can be cured perfectly
sound and very natural by ey-
tracing the poisonous fluid and
puss from the diseased flesh be-
fore neutrality-suspicious. bites
and stings should never be caut-
cried; no cutting or caustic
plasters used.
Discrimination in tho Selection Of a
Physician.
Readers Of tho American journal Of
Health write us from all parts of the coun-
~, asking as 70 the standing of this or
h at physician, to whom they arc about to
ntrust their case. and regarding whom
hey wish TO be assured byan opinion from
an absolutely unbiased source before they
enter undcr special treatment for their
complaint
In Wow Of fact that largo proportion
of specialists have failed to demonstrate
their fitness in the limos they HAYS chosen
to cover in their special practice. and that
many practicing or advertising physicians
have little or no knowledge of the science
of medicine, 1T is but natural that the pub
lie should seek tho editorial columns OF u
trustworthy health Journal, before select.
ing a specialist to treat their complaints,
which in many cases have resisted the
skill of the ordinary medical practitioner.
Recently we have received inquiry from
the vicinity OF Wilmington, Del. concerto
ing DR.. John Torbert, who prac tices in
that place Our correspondence asks re-
garding the ability of this physician to eli.
feet cures IN the special diseases coming
within the scope of his treatment.
In reply 10 This enquirer, and for the
benefit of Others of our reader. who may
reside in Wilmington, we have thoroughly
satisfied ourselves BY a painstnking inves-
tigation thai DR.. John Torbert possesses
decided skill In his special limo Of practice
and has justly earned a most enviabe rep
utatlon in the various cases. such rs can
GER sores, pies, eczema, running sores.
etc. The Information concerning this
mighty successful practitioner was OBJ
tanned from wholly unbiased sources and
can BIO relied upon rs being absolutely
trustworthy Mono we're consulted but
citizens of unqnestionod standing, and in
every case hearty and spontaneous testi-
mony was offered as to the high personal
standing and skill of Dr. John Iorbert.
1nasmuch as tho newspapers confessedly
admit to their columns he advertisements
of any practitioner of medicine who will
pay their rates or foes. and tho general
pubic has no means whatever of distin-
gushing between highest merit and tue
idle boasts CT the imposter, 1t is we'll that
prudence inspires sufferers to seek an IN.
predjudlced source from which mny be OBJ
tanned an opinion that Will be both
hoal}h and money. We do honrtiy be-
stow praise upon DR.. John 1orbert and
W. do endorse him thu leader in the treat
ment OF the line Of special diseases coming
within his scope of tho distinctive field of
complaints to which he has devoted years
Of study aud experiment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23
Believes In Rotation.

OEx-Sheriif William r. Finn say IS
he thinks he is entitled to the nom-
inaton from the Seventh Repre-
sentative District this wear. The
plan has been for the candidate to
come from the other district, rota-
ting at each election. All the same
George Frizzle is putting up a
pretty fight to succeed himself.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23

SMYRNA LANDING. DEL, Nov. "a, '99.
To whom i. May Interest: is to
certify that had q running sore on tile
ankle for twelve years. have been cured,
and think permanently SO, by Dr. Tor
bert aud for the past five weeks, while
doing the most laborious work, have not
felt any symptoms of lis returning.
would recommend any person suffering
from the sans cause to try DR.. Torbert. I
feel rs though had just begun new OK
istence after trying several other doctors
with scarce any relief. DR.. Torbert cured
we without the use of the knife.
JAMES II. Voss
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23

Allentown, Pa, May a3- Frank J.
Krausc was hanged here thi, morning for
the murder Of Maggie Grnth and Owen
O. Kern. He spent much of the tine dur.
ing The lust two days crying. Ho was
visited by his aged parents and bro thers
pold had been faithful in administering
to the mu.derer's Spiritual wants. The
gullows.were erected Yesterday and krause
completely broke down.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23

James Dpbson Esq, OF pAiadelphia Pa.
wa, in Wilmington, yesterday. look Ing
aftcr his firms lsr.e, t intsrsu and boom
Ing up tho Delaware end Of tbs New Din
mond state Scotch snuff Mauuract uriuv
Company. onlya fow shares Of the frs
slCO,OI"pen. balance will DO h,d Tor uu.
vance, solid profits imIncn c; unloss 4 0.
bacco speedily goes in o di,uss.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23
AMERICAN Journal OF HEALTH, lj6
Fifth Ave, New York Clty.
Wonderful Cure OF d Sore Standing
For Twelve Years


MIR. Daniel Medford Annapolis, Md,
writes: "Dr Torbert. Dear Str:--I take
great pleasure in recommending your
treatment. | had a sore leg for IL or "A
years, and in hat time | had nv family
physician attending it for months at u
time. but could not make cure l did
not know what to do. When staid in
my room. off my leg for time, my leg
would get better, bui just the same when
walked again. 1t eventually got SO bad
thought would have to have 1t ampu-
tated. received message to visit my
brothor.in-law at Dover, Del, and while
there he introtuc me to Dr.. TorbBrt,
! had him como to the houss. showed
him my leg AMI he said he cOuld cure ME,
but said it would take some time AS
soon as he commenced to work, it began
to grow new tlesh and cure from the bot
ION. He treated mo for five weeks and
that was six months ago. 1t s now we'll
and | am well. l should have been in
my grave now" Yours sincerely,
Daniel Medtord.
DR.. Torb'rt: II wish to endorse what
nv husband said above. 1t is q positive
fact. truly believe that no would be in
the grave to-day but for your treatment.
| will gladly command you to the
whole world, If possible
Yours very sincerely,
Mrs Daniel MGdford.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-23
A Diseased Nail OF 4 Years,

DR. ToHBEET: " ords cannot express
the gratitude | owo you. -Four yoari ago
the nall On my great finger of my right
hand became sore by welring u brass
thimbls 1t never healed and occasionally
would be quite lnila:ncd After months it
persisted III swelling and infamng. des-
pite the constant medical treatments. Tn
der your rea mont my finger lost its old
inllamed flesh, diminished in size equal to
my other fingers, and my new malt i,
beautiful. Yours sincerely,
Mrs. ANNE COwUlLL, DOVER, DEL.