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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
READY FOR INAUGURATION.
Exercises in Honor Of Governor
Hum Will be Elaborate.
Line of Parade Has Been Arranged
All the Hotels and Boarding
Houses Room Engaged.

Special to The Sun.
Dover, Jan. 1.-THE Inauguration of
Governor Hum, on Tuesday, will sur
pass anything ever witnessed i'll Della
ware.
All the hotels and boarding house
room is taken and those who did not
have the forethought to engage rooms i'll
advance are left to hunt meals and
lodging as best they can.
DIR. G. Layton Grier. of Milford and
| III. Iiidgely Harrington, of Dover, who
are chairman and secretary, have beer
untiring in their efforts to make thi>
affair Il memorable one.
| Special trains will be run ON all the
railroads at reduced rate. AS far a.
arrangements have been made the fol
| lowing will he the order.
| Major Edmund Mitchell, chief mar
shal. Wilmington.
! Phoenix Ere Company. Wilmington.
philharmonic Band. SO pieces, Will
mington.
Young Mems Republican Club, VIII.
mngton.
Union League Clut,. Wilmington.
j. Edward .Addicks Club, Wilmington
Eighth Ward Republican Club, viii
mington.
Fred Eden Bach Club, Wilmington.
Governor Tunnel and staff in car
riages.
Governor Hum and staff in carriages
Delaware College Cadets.
Citizens Committee numbering 40 OH
horseback.
Legislative Committee, 90 in number,
mounted. They will wear high hats and
frock coats.
Dover Uniformed Republican Club
(colored), 60 in number.
These bands will be in line:
Harpers Cornet Dover, Milford
Harrington, Seaford. Laurel and the
allied Republican clubs of lower Della.
ware. The National Guard of Della
ware, Colonel Townsend commanding
will form one of the most interesting
features of the parade as the men com
posing this body was credited with be-
/ ing one of the best drilled regiments ii
the service during the Spanish war.
| HI. Ridgely Harrington, secretary OF
the inaugural committee, announces that
no invitations nor cards will be ISSUED
| for the inaugural ball.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
PLUMBERS ENTERTAIN.
Smoker Given in Club Rooms on
Market Street.
Interesting Program Made Up Ct
Vocal and instrumental Sell
ections Rendered.

Local Union No. 26, Association of
Ionrneymen Plumbers. Gas and Steam
sitters gave n delightful smoker in their
oonls, No. SIS Market street last night.
IN excellent musical program had been
specially arranged for the occasion.
Harry Fisher entertained those present
With il number of pleasing selections on
he piano. John Keugh and Arthur
Ianby sung several fine selections. VIII
lam III. Brown of the Harlan \ Hol-
ingsworth Company, made big mt
With his favorite song entitled Ihe
Patent jew from New Jerusalem
Iohn Hanlcy's jig dancing was also con-
idered good for an amateur.
The smoker was attended by large
majority of the local journeymen plum
5ers and gas filters and all passed a
,leasant evening. After the musical
program had been rendered refreshments
were served.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
K. OF P. NEW OFFICERS.
Installed Last Night by Grand Chan
cellor Beeson.

Officers-elect of Excelsior Lodge,
knights of Pythias were installed last
night at their rooms in Knights OF Pyth-
las Hall No. 703 King street. The in
stallation ceremonies were performed by
Grand Chancellor Il. l.. Beeson, assisted
by Grand Vice-Chancellor Charles Lip
pincott, Grand Master of Arms Law
renee NJ. Whiteman. Grand PreIate
Charles Beckett and Grand Inner Guard
William III. Berger.
The new officers installed are as fol-
lows: Vive-ChancellOr A. +. Vaughan.
Prelate George B. Thompson, Master Of
Work John II. Bootes. Keeper of Re
cords aud Seals Charles NJ. Zebley,
Master Finance Irwin Van Arsdalen,
Master EX-Chcquers James l.. Stradley,
Inner Guard William ]. Moreland, Trus-
tee William j. Moreland, Representa-
tive to Riverview Cemetery Charles NJ.
Zebley. Representative to Grand Lodge
Irwin A. Van Arsdalen.
Otiicers-elect of Lafayette Lodge will
be installed tonight.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
FERRIS SCHOOL OFFICERS.
Elected at Annual Meeting and Reso-
luton Adopted.

1he annual meeting Of the corporators
and members of the Ferris Industrial
School was held on Thursday night in
the New Century Club. Officers were
chosen to succeed themselves for another
year as follows;
President, Caleb Harlan, M. d.; vice
president, Chief Justice Charles b. Lore,
George s. Capelle; treasurer, Lindley @.
Kent; secretary, Calvin @. Thomas. The
committees We're continued as before,
With the exception Of the indenturing
committee, James M. Bryan being APP
pointed in place of Joseph w. III. Wat
ion, deceased, and the school committee,
Margaret w. Bush and Alice d. Lob
lell now composing. this committee in
stead of four members as before.
An appropriate resolution was adopted
IN the death of Joseph w. III. Watson.
rhe report Of the different committees
were read and accepted. There were
also interesting reports read by the
treasurer, superintendent and school
teachers.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
INSPECTED
W0RKH0USE
Legislators Visit the Greenbank
Institution and Ferris School.
BOYS OF LATTER ENTERTAIN
Assemblymen Show Much Interest
in the Methods to be Used in
Locking Up Women
Prisoners.
BOYS OF LATTER ENTERTAIN

The members of the Legislature came
to this city yesterday morning for the
purpose of visiting the New Castle
county workhouse at Greenbank and also
the Ferris Industrial School.
The party of Delawareans arrived Mt
the r., w. & B. station about II o'clock
and were met by the trustees of the
workhouse, j. Newlin Gawthrop, Daniel
w. Corbit, Joseph l.. Carpenter, Jr.,
George q. Kerr and Former Judge
). Frank Ball, and these managers of the
Ferris Industrial School, Chief Justice
Charles B. Lore, Alfred Gawthrop, G..
Wesley Weldin, George S. Capeiie and
w. s. Prickett. The gathering filled two
trolley cars and they were taken out
Front street and directly to Greenbank
over the Wilmington and Brandywne
Springs line, arriving there at about 12
o'clock.
Others in the party besides legislators
We're Lieutenant -Governor-elect Philip
l.. Cannon, Former Sheriff !. Il. Taylor,
Sheriff Samuel A. Mcdaniel, Clerk of
the Peace Winfield S. Quigley. Municipal
Judge Il. Il. Cochran.Jr. Charles B.
Evans and others.
Arriving at the workhouse an address
Of welcome was made by President
Gawthrop in which he explained the
plans of the trustees and the structure
of the buildings. The legislative mem
bers expressed much qualification at the
extent of the work done and the COM
plete equipment of the structure. The
only regret expressed was that the in
stitutiOn was not made Il State one.
The Assemblymen displayed particular
interest in the methods of locking the
cells in the womens department
There is system by which one or any
number Of cell doors may be unlocked
without entering the corridors. The
| general expression was that the trustees
| had done much on the amount expended
The Legislative party was shown
| through the entire building and theI
passed through the tunnel to the power
house. Here carriages awaited then
| and the party was driven to the Ferris
| Industrial School where they We're re
ceived by Superintendent Meserve.
lunch was served i'll the reception room
All the building at the school includin,
| the barns recently built by the boys
| were inspected. Boards wera- arrange,
1 about the yards in order that the part,
did not have to walk in the mud. Ii
| the school room an entertainment which
| included vocal numbers by the boys o
| the school was given. Chief Justice Lor,
| made an address.
| The Legislators We're driven to Prices
Corner where they boarded the trolley
,ars again and arrived III this city at
l.3O o'clock. a number of those who
were in the party boarded the 4.39 train
FOR down the State points. Those re
mining went to the Girls Industrial
| School ut Twenty-fourth and Market
streets. They We're met by Mrs. Il. @
Marks, president of the board of di
rectors, and several of the managers
and shown through the institution. A
lunch was served and there were exer
'ises by the girls.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12

men however were kept busy during the
greater part of the evening getting fitted
with leggins and overcoats.
The following orders were issued yes.
terday:
Headquarters LIST Bat, 1st
Reg, \. q. ID.
January IL, 1901
Order No. Ii
l. Captain A. +. Matlack will as
sume command of the First Battalion
First Infantry. National Guard of Della
ware. and will prepare same to take part
in the inaugural ceremonies ut Dover
Tuesday next. January Is, 1901.
III. Further information regarding
transportation will be furnished. BY
order of
g. NJ. Stevenson,
1t. Col. 1st Inf, N. G. D..
Comd'g 1st Battalion
Headquarters 1st Bat, LIST
Reg, n. G. ID.
January II, 1901
Order No. 2:-
In compliance with general order No
36, headquarters LIST Infantry dated
January 8, 1901. the First Battalion, com
prised of Companies A, G, Il and X, vii
report at the armory. Twelfth ant
Orange streets. Tuesday, January Is, al
o'clock a. m.By order Of
A. r. Matlack,
Capt. Comd'g 1st Bat
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
CONDITION STILL SERIOUS.
Mrs. Southland Regrets the Shooting.
Shattered Bones Removed.

Mrs. Mary e. Southard who attempted
to commit suicide ON Thursday morning
at No. 627 West Fourth street, by shoot
ing herself. is still in serious condition
at the Delaware Hospital. Mrs. South
the shooting and says she had no idea
of taking her life until she saw the re
volver and the act was committed on the
impulse of the moment She had beer
dispondent since the death of her brother
which took place a few weeks ago and
his death is said to have preyed upon her
mind.
Physicians ut the hospital have re-
moved several pieces of crushed bone
from her brain, but did not attempt to
extract the ball which is close TO the
flesh near the base of the brain.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss May Cline is sick with the grip.
Policeman Payne is suffering with the
grip.
William III. Foulk is sick with the
grip.
Charles c. Kurtz is confined to his
house with the grip.
Policeman Paul Ward has recovered
from an attack of the grip.
]. Herbert Mulln of West Chester,
formerly Of this city, has been reelected
director of the Chester County Trust
Co.
Opera House, who has been seriously i'll
with the grip, has recovered sufficiently
to be out.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
ABOUT
THE PHOENIX
A Slight Hitch About Transporter
tion to Dover.
TO DECORATE THEIR ENGINE
Members of the First Battalion are
Busy Making Final Arrange
ments for the Inaugu-
raj Parade.
TO DECORATE THEIR ENGINE

There was a iumor on the street yes
terday to the effect that the p, w. & B.
Railroad Company would not grant to
the members Of the Phoenix Fire Com
pany free transportation to Dover next
Tuesday for the purpose of participating
in the inaugural parade The Phoenix
Fire Company, at special meeting held
several days ago, appointed a committee
OF three to make all the arrangements
for attending the Inauguration. One of
the committee when seen last night by
a representative of The Sun said that he
had heard nothing whatever in regard
to the railroad refusing to give them
transportation. He further stated that
the Phoenix Fire Company was invited
to participate in the inaugural cere-
monies by Horace G. Knowles and that
he understood from Mr.. Knowles several
days ago that all the final arrangements
had been completed.
Mr.. Knowles stated last night that
there was some slight hitch in regard to
transportation for the members of the
Phoenix Fire Company but he thought
the matter would he adjusted and that
they would go to Dover on that day.
1t is understood that invitations were
sent to the entire fire department but the
Phoenix Company was the only one that
accepted. The arrangements were for
about 40 members of the company to at
tend in full uniform. If they go to Do
yer they will also take their engine
which will be beautifully decorated.
Members Of the First Battalion. Ma.
tional Guard of Delaware We're busy
at the armory last night making the final
arrangements to go to Dover next Tues.
day. There was to have been bat
talon drill last night but owing to the
bad condition of the drill floor which was
caused by rain beating through the roof
it was impossible to have the drill. Tho
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12

The funeral of Isaac Weed who was
'ound asphyxiated at his residence,
eighth and Rodney streets, on Wednes-
lay night, was held yesterday. Inter-
nent was made in the Wilmington and
Brandywinc cemetery. after brief SER
ices by the Rev. George II. Trull.
The widow and daughter, Mrs. How
,rd Eaton, who reside in Philadelphia,
ire visiting the family of james Tyre,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
REGISTERING THE DOGS.
Two Hundred and Eighty Have Beer
Provided With Tags.

Yesterday was rather a quiet day for
registering dogs at the City Hall. Re-
serve Officer Isaac V. England, who sits
in the court room daily for the purpose
had given ont only twenty-six registers
when he went off duty last night.
Thus far $50 dogs have been registered
by him. He will continue to sit until
January goth, when all unregistered
logs in the city are liable to seizure by
the dog catchers and impoundcd.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
Y. M. c. A. NEEDS HELP.
Directors of the Association Ask for
5000 to Continue Work.

The directors Of the Y. NJ. G. A. are
in need of at least $4,000 to carry for
ward the work of the association and
to meet current expenses. Alfred CAV
throp, president of the association, has
issued u circular letter to friends of the
association asking for financial help.
In it Mr.. Gawthrop says the pres
ent membership of the association is 450.
The cost OF conducting the various de-
partments of the great work made neces-
sary because of such'a large membership
is many times the amount received from
membership fees.
Subscriptions are to be forwarded to
Mr.. Gawthrop.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
THE READING STRIKE.
An Attempt to Arbitrate Differences
Ends In Failure.

Ends In Failure.
Reading, Pa, Jan. 1.-THE attempt to
arbitrate the differences between the
striking employees of the United Trac-
tion company and the company has fail
ed because Of inability to agree upon the
fifth arbitrator. Each side had selected
two men, and the disagreement as to the
fifth man continued until the company's
representatives withdrew from the con-
ference.
During the conference the company an
nounced that it was willing to arbitrate
the question of reinstatement of dis
charged employees. nine hours to consti-
tute days work and one week early
and one week late shifts. The company
also agreed to consider, but not arbitrate
the payment of 20 cents an hour, and
the agreement reached to be in force for
one year.
The representatives Of the employees
then announced that they were willing to
arbitrate the entire difficulty and suggest
ing Mayor Leader as the fifth member
of the board. The traction officials then
withdrew from the conference, which had
lasted over three hours.
The company made no attempt to run
cars.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
Proposition to Make Lien on vessels

Robert Pennington is sending to ship
builders and others interested IN the
subject an act relating to the attach
ment Of vsesels. which it is proposed to
submit to the Legislature. As the ad-
miralty law now stands, it operates
against shipbuilders and business men
in the town which is vessels home
port, because goods or repairs furnished
by them are charged not against the
vessel but ugainst the owners. In all
other ports. repairs and goods furnished
constitute lien against the vessel.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Scott Miller, aged 2S years died Thurs
day mt No. 4OS Taylor street. He be-
longed to the Barber $ Protective AS
sociation.
Aebecca Davis, L 9-months-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John n. Davis of
South Wilmington, died Thursday.
Francis NJ. Walker is suffering from
III attack of the grip.
Armor J. Ward was arrested at noon
yesterday by Officers Wintrup and
Ward ON the charge of disorderly con-
duct.
A record was made yesterday at the
office of the City Registry of the transfer
of II property on the east side of King
street 43 feet inches south of Fourth
street by John Spoerl to Wiegand kulz
and wife, dated September "a, 1863.
Division No. 4 Ancient Order of Hi
bernians gave its fourth annual reception
IN Turn Hall last night.
Mrs William Whitesell, of Baltimore,
is visiting Mrs. George Shaeffer on Lover
ing avenue.
Edwin G. Clark, clerk for Comptroller
Kelly, is suffering from the grip
w q. McIntyre. engineer at the Fed
cral Building has the grip.
Directors of the National Bank of
Wilmington and Brandywine have elect
ed the following officers: George S
Capelle, president; A. ID. Warner, secre-
tary; Caleb NJ. Sherwood, Treasurer.
G. S. Watson installed the officers
elect of Centre Lodge, \. o. L. W., al
Centreville last night.
Col. ]. Harry Rogers of New Castle
,ged S4 years and Abe Oppenhemer OF
Logan, Pa, aged 80 years, have arranged
| 4 skating match to take place upon the
| Centennial Lake in Philadelphia as soor
as there is a freeze.
The dwelling No. 515 East Eight
street has been sold by Marion n. WOOD
and wife to Anna NJ. and Albert j
Blank for $4,000.
A sock social was given at the hom'
of former Judge J. Frank Ball in Parl
Place on Thursday evening for the bene
fit of the Young Women's Christian AS
sociation.
The annual meeting of the stockholder
of Eden Hall which was TO have beel
held last night, has been postponed unit
next Friday night.
On next Thursday afternoon a uniol
missionary meeting will be held in tn
lecture room of West Presbyteria
Church.
i f. Blumenthal & Co. have purchase
properties on the north side of Chestnu
street, between Adams and Monro
from William Welch and wife and job
Harkins, for $2,10O.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Lowe of No. liz
West Sixth street entertained last ever
| ing at euchre party, given in hone
of their guest Miss Alice Hastings
pelmay.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
ARREST OF COLORED MAN
RECALLS A BRUTAL CRIME
Special to The Sun.

Special to The Sun.
Dover, Del. Jan. 11.-Datective
Mcycy last night was notified that
William Stockley, an escaped pris-
,ncr from the county prison, had
been arrested in Media for stealing
,hickens. Stockley was serving ten
-ear sentence for Il murderous assault
mon Policemen George West. William
Milbonrnc and the late Thomas kim
rmon who attempted to arrest his at
his home about years ago. Stockiey
had two more years to serve and was II
rusted prisoner being employed in the
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
Supreme omcers Entertained.

Supreme officers Of the Order of Shield
of Honor were entertained last night by
the local lodges of the order at their
rooms in Red Mems Hall. The supreme
officers present We're: Grand Secretary
William Il. Henry and Grand Treasurer
John w. Weeks of Baltimore: Supreme
Medical Examiner James Mink of Phila-
delphia and Supreme Master Charles L.
Martin of this city. 1t was called
meeting and was for the purpose of a
discussion of the order to the member
ship. After short addresses We're made
by the supreme officers they were enter
tanned by the membership with refresh
ments.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
officers or College Athletics.

citation has elected the following officers:
President. John Mccoy; vice-president.
Herman Wright; manager foot ball
team. Sanford w. Sawin; manager base
ball team, II. 7. Cam; captain base ball
team. J. p. Cam; tennis manager
Henry A. Warburton; captain track
team, Willis Il. Harrington; manager
track team, Herbert II. Tunnel; man
iger gymnasium, ]. p. McClurg.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
Looking for Kidnappers.

Chief Massey has been requested by
Chief Donahoe of Omaha, Neb, to keep
Il lookout for the men who kidnapped
Edward a. Cudahy, Jr., of that city ON
the night of December 18th, and an
nouncing that a reward Of s50,000 has
been offered, $4,000 for the capture of
one Of the kidnappers, 100000 for two
Of them and $4,000 in the event Of all
three being captured. The chief has
directed his men TO watch closely all sus-
picious looking strangers.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
No Notice of Appeal.

The final accounting of the executors
Of the estate of Anthony Thielman has
been accepted by Register, of Wills
Crossnn. The estate was worth about
10000. Mrs. Birdie Hart, whose con-
test of Mr.. Thielman's will was unsuci
cessful' before Register Crossan, it is
will take an appeal to the
Superior Court through her counsel,
Libnrne Chandler. nesistri Crossan has
rs yet received no notice of an appeal.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12

kitchen at the Jail. On the night of
his escape, two years ago, he was over
looked when the other prisoners were
locked up for the night.
The crime for which Stockiey was i'm
prisoned was brutal. He had been sus-
pected Of stealing chickens and the three
men knowing him to be desperate
character, went to his house together.
They forced open the door and were i'm
mediately knocked down with an axe
in the hands of Stockley. Kinnamon's
injuries were for Il while serious. Chief
Justice Comegys imposed the sentence.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
VICTIM OF ASPHYXIATI0N
BURIED DURING RAIN STORM

who were neighbors when they lived
here. As yet nothing definite has been
ascertained concerning the estate of the
deceased except the property which he
owned in this city. which is said to be
worth about $4,000. The value of the
property in Virginia is not known.
Coroner Frick will probably hold the
inquest on the death of Isaac Weed next
Monday night.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
To stop Boat in Burlington.

Capt. Horace Wilson, manager of the
Wilmington Steamboat Company, has
made application to the city authorities
Of Burlington. n. j., for permission to
stop the boats of the company at the
town wharf at that place. The new
boats of the company are to run between
Philadelphia and Trenton and are to
stop each way at Burlington,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
AppIicant for Bridge Tender.

John Ford, of No. 341 Claymont street
$ an applicant for the position of bridge
tender at Third street bridge. He has a
lumber of persons who are working in
his behalf and he is hopeful Of OBJ
taining the position. Mr.. Ford was a
corporal III the First Delaware Regiment
during the Spanish-American war, and
has a host of friends in this city.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
News Agent Playing Detective.

Arthur Hearne. news agent in the
employ of the Union News Company,
has been spending few days in Laurel
for the purpose of running to earth the
thieves who robbed his news basket in
that town last Sunday evening. Mr..
Hearne has so far been unsuccessful and
the thieves are still at large.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
Cheap Phones for Resid ences.

The Delaware and Atlantic Telephone
Co. has canvassers out soliciting sub
scribers. Rates have been cut and now
it is possible to have a telephone placed
in residence for $50 year. A resi-
dence phone is offered with unlimited
calls for 500.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
Complaint About Smoke.

Two little girls called at the police sta
ton yesterday afternoon and entered
complaint against a man they sall con
luctrd Il paint shop ut No. 231 ShlpleS
street. They said that he made IL grea
,mokr in his shop every day and thai
he smoke filled their house and annoyed
heir mother. who is sick and their
irnther who is blind.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-12
pN PLAY TONIGHT.
It's Completed for Enter
It at Calvery Church.

ements have been com
exhibition of the Passion
to be given this evening
&ptist Church. Fourth and
for the benefit of the
ofessor n. ID. Cloward.
ent has attracted much
the other churches and
clergymcn have praised
nt to be given tonight
IS.
J songs which will be
Engagement consists of
big by Mr.. Cloward, and
over twenty beautiful
Ages" sung by Miss
luding with the "Holy
Howard. which is sup
hirty views.