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The sun., 1900-07-09
NEWSPAPER PLANT SEIZED
A du Pont Republican Newspaper
Comes to Grief---Publisher Sick
in Philadelphia.
special to The sun.

M:ddletown, July - The plant oi
the Middletown Transcript which has
been run the last few years as a du Pont
Republican paper at greau loss, was
seized this afternoon by Deputy Sheriff
Loockerman of Townsend at the instance
OF Martin B. Burris, attorney, who re-
sides here.
The paper has been established for
over thirty-three years. Some years ago
it was owned and operated by the firm
OF Burris q Brown. The members OF
the firm being Martin B. Burris and
Hugh @. Browne, now postmaster OF
Wilmington.
Four years ago they sold the plant to
McKendree Downham, who has been
running the paper since that time. Mr..
Burris, however, holding chattel mort
gage of 81, 700 against it.
Mr.. Downham is at the Methodist
Hospital in Philadelphia receiving treat
ment for dropsy. John H. Sehl of Will
mington has been conducting the paper
in his absence. There are a number oi
wage claims which will be filed with
the sheriff. Mr.. Sehl has claim ol
$l35.
The sun., 1900-07-09
contest FOR SUPERINTENDENT
Teachers Committee of School
Board viii Meet Again Today.

The teachers committee OF the Board
of Education will hold a meeting at 4
O'Clock this afternoon to consider The
matter of recommending a successor to
Superin endent David w. Harlan, re.
signed.
There are seventeen candidates, sort
of l6 to | affair. The contest seems to
have narrowed down to Charles Howell
LeFevre, of Smyrna, Del Caleb c. Tin.
dali, Of Dover, Del. Harry G. Carpenter,
OF Philadelphia, and George w. Twit-
mire, of Bethlehem, Pa.
Quite number of the members of the
board are said TO favor Mr.. LeFevre for
the position. The name of George w.
Twitmire is favorably mentioned.
Professor Berlin has just been re-
elected principal of the High School and
it is said is not an aggressive candi-
date.
The committee will make report to
the board tonight.
The sun., 1900-07-09
Going to Atlantic City.

About fifty members OF Wilmington
Lodge will attend the annual reunion
and Grand Lodge eeting ut the order t
Atlantic City on Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday OF this week. j. Paul
Brown will be the official rel resentative
of the lodge, while past exalted rulers w.
0. Brown, w II NJ. Shilling, Horace
q. Knowles, A. w. Cummins and Dis
trict Deputy Robert S Baird are entitled
to admission 10 Grand Lodge Sessions.
1t is probable that the Temple Quartet
OF Wilmington Lodge will sing at the
Grand Lodge meeting.
The sun., 1900-07-09
ONE CENT.
BOYS GO HONE AT1srIED.
Brigade at Brandywine Springs
Was Well Fed.

Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock the
Philadelphia Boys Brigade, at Brandy
wine Springs, broke camp, and few
minutes later the young soldiers boarded
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train for
their homes. From early in the MORN
ing until the bngle sounded and tie
tents were struck the boys were busy.
There were few visitors to the camp
until the afternoon, when great crowd
watched the interesting performance of
striking the camp.
Though the weather has been warm,
the boys have enjoyed themselves and
the camp has been successful in every
way. The drill work has been we'll done,
the health Of the camp has been good
and the boys have been satisfied with
the ratlons served.
The sun., 1900-07-09
City Census Completed.

The work Of taking the census of Will
mington has been completed. The asst
enumerator to get through with his woi k
was Thomas II. Buckley, VINO finished
on Saturday H. tad The fniy f urth
district. This inc.udes the eleventh
ward and is the largest in the city. He
had more than sixty squares 10 cover.
IL is estimated that 80 per cent. of the
population of his dIst'ict are itreigners,
and IN enumeIaling l,ese he was assis ed
" an Interpreter The census enumera-
ufs began Wrrk IunI
The sun., 1900-07-09
Hit with a Coupling Pin.

A colored man from Middletown was
found in the West Yard by Detective w.
[. Jones last night with cut on the
back of his head. He was sent in the
patrol to the police station here be faced
House Sergeant Durney and started to
tell how be had been hit with a coupling
pin, he suddenly started to cast up, that
is he was seiz ID With vomiting spell.
He was hurried back to cell and mop
was brought into use. The man said his
name was Elzy Hazel. His story that
he was hit with coupling piu is not
knnwn
The sun., 1900-07-09
BIRMINGHAM
and SHORT WILL
GO TO EUROPE
Catholic Priest and MI Mtth0dist
Minister Won the Snellen-
burg Contest.
SAlLSATURDAY; GONE s WEEKS
Rev. Francis Burgette Short Ex-
presses His Thanks to the People
and Will Hold Public Service
i'm Grand Opera House
ON His Return.
SAILSATURDAY; GONE s WEEKS

The Rev. W. J. Birmingham of St.
Patrick's R. G. Church, and the Rev.
Francis Burgette Short, pastor of Ep-
worth NJ. +. Church, have been notified
by n. Snellenburg 4 Co. that they are
losen by the voters in the Snellenburg
contest as the most popular preachers in
this State. This choice means that Revs.
Birmingham and Short will be given a
free trip to Europe.
Tie contest has been carried on for
several months by the firm Of N. Shell
The sun., 1900-07-09

NEW DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
A Permanent Organization Effected
by Jewish Citizens Yesterday,

A Hebrew Democratic club was form.
ally organized on the third floor OF
Plunkett's building, southwest corner OF
Third and Market streets, yesterd "
afternoon.
Jacob Faber was selected as temporary
chairman. About eighty persons were
present. An election for permanent o.
iicers resulted in the selection OF Jonn
Holzer as chairman, and Solomon j.
Boeninger as secretary.
John G. Ireland was present at the
meeting and made an address on tie
issues OF the campaign, dwelling espec-
tally on Imperialism. Remarks were
also made by Messrs. Faber, Holzer ard
Boeringer.
A mass meeting will be held later in
the month when addresses will be made
by /. Irving Handy and John G. Gray.
The sun., 1900-07-09
Moonlight Up the River.

Tomorrow evening the Epworth
League of Harrison Street M. Z. Church
will give a moonlight excursion up the
Delaware river past Philadelphia and
Camden and return. The boat will
leave Fourth street wharf at Z o'clock
and special arrangements have been
made for trolley cars to meet the boat on
its return.
The sun., 1900-07-09
Mr.. Lackey will Continue.

Frank D. Lackev, who was one of the
members Of the firm OF ]. r. Moore &
Company, will continue the banking and
brokerage business at No. S43 Market
street, under the name OF f. D. Lackey
y ClmpanY.
The sun., 1900-07-09
Independent Hebrew Club.

A number of prominent Jewish citi-
zens are discussing the matter OF organ
izing an independent Hebrew political
club. The object of the club would be
to support the best candidates nomi-
mated, irrespective of party. 1t is prob
able that a meeting to effect an organiza-
tion will be held shortly.
The sun., 1900-07-09
A Costly Runaway.

A horse owned ty Ollie p, rer, milk
nan, of Seventh and jefferson streets,
ran away noln Warner anu Harrison
streets shorty before Noon yesterday
nd dashed ihtu bank ear No. 10
,ch nj. thru" ing mt the s ear old
laughter Il Frank 2 rte,. Her right
eg was jured very severely. the
wagon and III IL RS we're broken. Tne
.anage wae ahnnt 500.
The sun., 1900-07-09
Invited 60 Great Banotet.

The following Delawareans haze beer
invited to attend dinner which will be
given in London on July 81 and will te
presided over by Lord Chancellor Halls.
bury, of Great Britain: Judge Grav,
Chief Justice Charles B. L ne. ex Senator
Anthony Higgins, Judge Isnaiins G.
Grubb and Chancellor John r. Nclsol.
SON.
The sun., 1900-07-09
Decision in Railway Case.

A decision will probably lie handed
down by Chancellor Nicholson today in
the injunction suit of the Wilmington
City Railway Company We. the Peoples
Railway Company. Judge Spruance will
hold Orphans Court. 1t will be the last
session till September.
The sun., 1900-07-09
Will go to Europe.

Rev. Edward L. Brady, of New Csstle,
will sail during the coming week for
visit to Rome. Before his return he will
visit the University of Louvain and Il e
Paris Exposition.
The sun., 1900-07-09
An Appalling Death Rate.

There were fifty-tive deaths reported
in Wilmington for the past week, com.
pared with but twenty-five for the same
period last year.
The sun., 1900-07-09
The Weather Forecast.

rhe indications for today are that
cooi-r, fAir, f-@ih southeriy winds
i'll prevail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Elections of Officers.

At O stated communication Of Hope Lodge,
No. 20. F. A. A M, held last evening, the
following named officers were elected for
the ensuing Masonic year: John D. Hinter-
nesch, w. M; Charles Long, 8. W.; John
F. Collins. ]. W.: VIM. A. Craig, secre-
fury Fifteenth term. re-electedD; Nathan 8.
Meyer, treasurer; Alexander Wolf, s. D.:
John Won Hermann, J. D.; John
T. Pendergast, s. s.; E. Y Davidson.
]. s.; John ]. Hill, (No. 1D, tiler; George
E, Strobel, trustee for three years. George
w. Baird, representative to Masonic Tenn
pie Association; Charles w. Henshaw, del
egate to st. Johns Mite Association; Frank
P. Hays, delegate to Masonic Board of Re-
lief Association; proxies to Grand Lodge
W. NJ Moore John Won Hermann John
T. Pendergast. for worshipful master, Sc
Nor warden and junior warden, respective
ly. Past Grand Master Baird being pres
ent. installed the newly-elected officers
When the lodge closed the members and
friends repaired to Freund's, where the
usual annual banquet was held.
The annual election Of officers Of the
Capitol Council. No. 800. Royal Arcanum
occurred December ID. when the follow
ing were chosen: John D. BiddIs regent:
W. B. Coston. vice regent; William Mac
kenzie. orator; Leo Baum. sitting past re-
gent; Harry c. Scott, secretary (third
term); w. NJ. Frank, collector (f1fth term);
JOS jacob. treasurer (third term); w. r.
Verlander. chaplain; Milton Baum, guide;
o F. Smith, warden; e. A. Lloyd, sentry;
TRUSTEES, w AUcl y. bTOCk ana Henry
Strausburser; representative to the Grand
Council. Leo Baum; alternate representa-
tive to the Grand Council. ]. w. Abel.
The following named officers have been
elected by National Council. No. 527, r. A.
for the next term: Representative TO
Grand Council, District Of Columbia, VIM
8. Moore; regent. Edward B. Eynon: vice
regent, @. Carlyle Whiting: orator. John
L. Beatie; past regent, VIM. 8. Moore;
secretary Henry w. Smith: collector John
w. Harsha: treasurer. Nathan c. Martin:
chaplain. VIM. M Ball. guide. Benz. Frank
lin. warden, Raymond w. Stull; sentry.
Joseph A. Jones. Trustees. A. e. Carr, h.
q. Barnard. VIM. 8. Keiser.
Washington Harbor, No. 81. American
Association of Masters and Pilots of Steam
Vessels, had its annual meeting last night
and elected officers for the ensuing year,
as follows: Captain. George NJ. Rowe: first
pilot, T. L. Todd; second pilot. J. L. Bal
finger; chaplain. J. e. McCracken: purser,
E. 8. Randall; purser's clerk. r. Dean;
captains clerk, w. c. Robertson: saloon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
FOR HOLIDAY GIVING.
Presents of Substantial Worth at
Parker, bridget & Co.'S.

Presents OF Substantial Worth at
Parker, Bridget & Co.'s.
Pretty trifles and sentimental nothings
are all very well in their way, but the
growing tendency of this enlightened age.
so far as Christmas remembrances are con-
cerned, Is to exchange presents Of substan-
tial worth. The worth is to be judged by
the real use to which the articles may be
put. A central mart that ought to, and
undoubtedly WILL attract thousands and
thousands of local holiday shoppers is the
big establishment of Parker, Bridget & Co.,
at the northeast corner of 9th street and
Pennsylvania avenue.
The stores of this firm now contain a
stock that is new and entirely complete in
| all manner of goods for man, woman and
child. The stock. as to size. Is declared to
! be twice as large as was the contents Of
| the establishment year ago. For men
| the assortment of articles from which
| most sensible presents may be selected en-
| braces suits of clothing, overcoats, smoking
| hats, opera hats, fur caps, slippers, furn-
| ishing goods of all varieties. umbrellas, suit
cases, travelling bags silk muftiers and
| other things without number
| For the ladies the display of beautiful
| things includes fancy and tailored cos
| tunes. furs Of every description from small
neck pieces to sumptuous Alaska seal and
| Persian lamb coats and French lingerie,
| all of which are simply Irresistible. Then
| there are silk petticoats and hosiery, the
| prices ranging from the lowest to the OPP
| poste. Elegant neckwear should not be
| overlooked.
Especial attention is invited to the show
| ing of mems smoking Jackets and bath
| and lounging robes OF these, the stock Is
| extraordinarily complete and particularly
| inviting. Some of the other features in the
| way of goods appropriate for gifts for men
| are high-class overcoats lined with rich
| silk. and tailored in the very latest styles
among them being Sedan Monta jnacs, silk
| finish velour, Cars meltons and English
kerseys.
AS regards Christmas presents for the
| little chaps, the establishment of Parker,
| Bridget & Co. is a veritable Mecca. The
boys may be fitted out from head to foot
without leaving the building, and the outer
| adornment may comprise swell REFERS and
| raglan overcoats and leather, velvet or
corduroy leggins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

Colonel Allen, the engineer officer in
charge of the improvement Of the Poto-
mac, reports to the War Department the
near completion Of the work of repairing
the damaged pier under the Aqueduct
bridge crossing the Potomac. He says that
the masonry work on the pier is completed
to an elevation Of about twenty-eight feet
above low tide and that the coping is be-
ing reset 1t Is expected that the ends of
the bridge spans will be lowered into place
on the new pier during the present month
the ironwork of the bridge trusses repaired
and the false work about the pier removed.
George Toole and Robert Harvey were to.
day convicted in the Police Court of the
larceny of a lot of newspapers. valued at
S1.2O, from Charles X. Urner. Judge kimbaIl
sent both to the reform school,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
HUSBAND AND WIFE H0TH DEAD.
Tragic Simultaneous Death OF Tw'
Parisians Yesterday.

TraHiC Simultaneous DEAN OF TWO
Parisians Yesterday.
PARIS, December 15.A+Literary and social
circles were greatly shocked at the an
nouncement of the Simultaneous death of
NJ Edmond Tarbo des, SabI6ns. the we'll
known man Of letters and playwright, and
part founder Of LIE Ganlois. and his wife.
which occurred yesterday I'm unusually
dramatic circumstances, m
servant, on entering their bed room In
the morning, according to regular custom.
found NJ. Tarbo supporting his wife's head
in one hand, while with the other he held
q basin into which she was vomiting blood.
The servant withdrew at sign from M.
TaFbo that her services were not required.
An hour later groans issuing from the
room. q relative entered and found the lady
dead in bed. N. Tarbo. seated In an arm
chair. was still holding the basin in his
clinched fists. His eyes were closed and he
was moaning piteously. but was quite un-
conscious. In spite of incessant efforts to
restore animation, he died at noon
The doctors certify that In both cases
death was due to natural causes. The lady
suffered from heart disease, and her hus-
band died Of apoplexy, caused by sorrow
at seeing her slowly dying.
NJ. TarbO was the author OF numerous
novels and plays. including ''The Martyr
written in collaboration with M. DEN
merry. rehearsals for the revival of which
few days at the Coincide Populatre Thea
ter.
For q Cold In the Head
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
NO CHANGE CONTEMPLATED.
Mr.. Storer VIII Remain Minister t.
Srnin Unless He Resigns.


Spain Unless He Resigns.
Nothing is known here Of any intention
on the part of the President to make such
la change in the personnel Of the United
Estates legation at Madrid as would be in
|volved In the appointment of Volney w.
Foster of Illinois to be minister in place
| of Bellamy Storer.
1t is said that Mr.. Foster was one Of the
original aspirants for the Spanish mission
when Mr.. Storer was appointed, but 1t Ia
Inot known that he has renewed his effort
20 secure the place since the President
acted So far Mr.. Storer Ia concerned
t is stated positively that nothing but his
pWn determination would cause him to be
Believed.
he Is now engaged in the fabrication of s
NUMBER or treaties between the United
states and Spain to take the place of tn,
conventions abrogated by the Spanish
american war. The task has been one O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

Waterman, j. R. Sutton; forward deck
Waterman. H. s. Randall; quartermasters.
John r. Hart, George Cook A. A. Rich
ards. John e. Carpenter: trustees. J. E.
McCracken, John E. Carpenter. H. s. Ran
dali; delegate to Grand Harbor. E. 8. Ran
dali: alternate. George NJ Rowe. After the
meeting a supper was served IN the hall:
The association Is composed of the licensed
steamboat men of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
VIM. H. McMnew, 033 Pa. Ave.


great delicacy and difficulty but Mr. Storer
has progressed remarkably WELL and it is
said that. the present would be a very in
opportune moment to interrupt his work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Gift Feather Boas,
In black, gray and white; elegant qualitie
SO to SIT.

Stu, ming Suits-charming
Waists-stylish Dress Skirts
beauti Jul Tea Gowns and
Wrappers and other useful and
substantial gifts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Gift Gloves,

Centemeri Gloves for Ladies' in Kid and
Suede, in all the fashionable shades at s.. so,
S1.15 and 50.
McKnew's 81 Glove is perhaps one Of the
are in fine kid. In white tans modes, grays
and all the other stylish shades-fully guar
sntepd-only 81.
Reynier Gloves. in suede at $1.75 in kid at
81 and in I,ique kid at 81 %.
Washable Kid Gloves. After a long ex-
perience with so-called Washable Kid Gloves
that went wash-we have at last found a
kind that will wash with ordinary soap and
water. only 81 80 and 81 *.
Ladies' Mocha Gloves. See the qualities at
81 and 81 25.
Ladies' Reindeer Gloves. Swell, dressy,
good wearing Gloves. at 81 so.
Perrn's Silt-lred Gloves, in pique suede.
at 81 so and S2.25
Boys and Misses Kid Gloves, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Gift Furs.

Beautiful Fur Neck Scarfs 10 to SOS 80
Stylish Fur Collarettes, So so TO SEQ
Ladies' and Misses Fur Muffs, So 80 up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

Elegant Velvet Jackets and
Capes, Automobiles, Raglans,
Novelty Capes, Opera Cloaks
and other fashionable Wraps
make superb Nmas gifts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

The new Velvet, Gold and Velvet and Satin
Stocks at 25c. and soc.
Ladies' Embroidered Tab Collars at 15c.;
2 for 25c.
Full line of Handsome Pompadour Ruches
at 81 so up to s12.
Beautiful Chiffon and Lace Jabots at 81 up.
Rich, dressy Liberty Silk Scarfs, $3.50 to
So.
The new Automobile Ties, 25c. to Soc.
Dainty Lace and Liberty Silk Barbs at Csc.
to 81
Superb line Of New Lace, Net and Liberty
SILK Fichus at s1.I5 to SIS.
Fine Arabian and Russian Lace Collars and
Revers at 81 80 to So
Beautiful Chenille and Liberty Silk Rufus
at 81 TO S12
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Mems Gloves.

Adler's. Fowne's and Dent's-the makers
You have learned to trust. Their best Qnal-
ities-no secUnds-at 81. 81 80 So and 81 %.
Kids and Suedes-gray and tans.
Dainty box furnished for each pair Of
Gloves.
select the wrong size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
FOR TEN.
Handsome Mmfflers.

In the latest effects Black, Blue, White
and Figured Effects, At 15c- 10 $3.50.
FuIl=DresS Shields.
In quilted satin and silk, at 81 to $3.50.
Give Hosiery.
These beautiful novelty effects in Fancy
Hosiery would b" acceptable 10 any man.
Packed in neat box. only 25c. pr.
Gift Suspenders.
Elegant silver and gold trimmings, in sep
arate boxes. ut
5Oc., z5c., ST, S1.5O 6 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
open Evenings
Till Christmas"
Are You
Mu SiCallV
lmClinled?

Our superb stock of Musical In
struments is very complete, and per-
sons meditating a really nice holiday
present can be admirably suited here.
This list is prolific of suitable sugges-
tons:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Dressing Sacq ues.

Why not buy the Dressing Sacques now
while the assortment is at its best and lay
them aside for Xmas gifts?
Rich, dainty colorings i'll Eiderdown Dress
ing Sacques at 81, $1.35 to SO. 80
Fine French Flannel Dressing Sacques at
So so and S3.15.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Jewe1rY Novelties.

l large and small SOC. to $3.50
Gilt Oxfdized and French Gray Buckles
in many beautiful MISUNDERSTANDING the new
bodice effect. at SOC TO 81.
beautiful Gilt Belts with artistic buckles.
at 81.
Fan Chains 81 to $3.50.
Gold and silver plated Chains 25c.. Soc,
zoe. and 81
BLACK Chains in dull and bright effects
many pretty designs. Csc. to S2.t5
Grn Metal Chains. DC. SOC. Ioc. and
81
Pearl. Rhinestone. Sterling Silver and Gilt
Hat Pins artistic novelties at Toe. to $3.50
Beautiful rhinestone Brooches, set in ster-
ling silver 50 so TO Sc.
Elegant new designs in Sterling Silver. Gilt.
Enarnpled and Shell Cameo Brooches, at 23c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Vienna Novelties.

. Odd conceits In Paper Weghts-Penwipnrs-
Paper Cutters -D0Cs-Cats-Eag'e s-Elks-Par-
rnts-suitable for cahiret or desk.
Elegant line Of Toilet Goods for the h"h-
: days. including all the finest Extracts and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-10
ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS.
Yates Wins Out for Governor After a
Prolonged Struggle
ley Indorsed.

PEORIA. H., May Ex-Governor.
Richard Yates, OF Jacksonville; lieu
tenant governor. VIM. A. Northcott. OF
Bond county; secretary OF state; Jas.
A. Rose. OF Pope county; auditor Of
state. James S. McCulloch. OF Cham
palgn county; state treasurer. NJ. o.
Williamson. of Galesburg; attorney
general. Howard l. Hamlln. OF Shelby
vile. The republican state convention
today nominated the above ticket.
The nomination for governor was
made on the fourth ballot after a
prolonged struggle.
The resolutions endorse the admin
istration OF President Mckinley and
reaffirm the entire st. Louis platform.
Trusts are denounced and the gold
standard recommended. Governor
Tanners administration Is approved
and the return OF Shelby McCullom to
the United States senate strongly rec
commended.
Richard Yates. nominee for gover-
nor. is the son OF Dick" Yates. the
famous war governor OF Illinois. and Is
but 80 years OF age. He announced his
candidacy for congressman at large in
1892. but after a stirring campaign was
defeated. Yates is lawyer. but at
the present time hclds an appointment
under President Mckinley as city reve-
nue. collector Of the Springfield dis
trict.