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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
PERCY SMITH
AT THE POST.

After standing an hour. iu the
pillory at the New Castle County
workhouse this morning Percy
Smith and Harry Fredericks were
whipped with 20 lashes each.
Frederieks bore the punishment
without a murmur. Smith who 10
only 10 years OF age, walked from
the tunnel door to the post with a
smile on his countenance. In order
10 Hold his wrists 10 the post wrist
lets a pair Of storcklugs was placed
on each wrist.
The smile scon faded from his
4coupte1ance WHEN Warden Meserve
;tet the cato mind tails iall On his
back. After having received about
four lashcs he begun to squirm.
About the tenth lash with muir.
muir Of Oh! he looked at Warden
Meserve who addressed this as tol
lows; Smith l wouldn't do this
orly | have to-. He piled the lash
in good order and bv the time the
last whack fell on Smiths back it
was badly disco'ored, the welts
showed plainly and the blood show.
ed in several places.
Fredercks will serve year aud
Smith eight months.
Smith has an unenviable record.
He is now little over l6 years
OF age. When a small lad he was
committed by Judge Ball to Ferris
Industrial School. After a few
years there he was relcaaed on ac+
count Of his merit marks. Last
Spring he was picked up for lar
ceny and the May term Of Court was
sentenced to 6 months l.nprison.
ment and 10 lashes. Detective Nc
Vey interceded with Gov. Hum aud
corporal punishment remltted
until the Board Of Pardons met
when he was pardoued. Mer.
chants on Market street fitted him
out in fine style and scarcely had
he been employed bv leadisg bak.
er when he robbed the till and ran
away. Two months .later in com.
panv with Fredericks he broke in-
to the pawn Office at Second and
French streets.
The revolyers and opera glasses were
recovered by the police and Smith was
arrested In Phlad clphla.
At the present session of the Court
OF General Sessions Smith and Fred
ericks were sentenced to an hour In
the pillory aud 20 lashes each.
There were only 53 persons present
at the whipp!ngsand one Of the num-
ber was a young woman. Warden Me
serve stated that he has debarrcd
) children from attending the whip
pings and is thinking strongly Of re-
fusng admittance to women on such
occasions,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
KING DRAMATIC COMPANY.

The public demands cleverness in
its amusemeuts. whether at high or
low prices. Repertoire in partcu.
lar. requires talented people, as
they are continually called upon
to assume parts which differ wide.
ly from each other. The King
Dramatic Company booked TO ap.
pear at the Opera House next week
Is justly celebrated for its remark
able gathering Of clever people,
gorgeous stage settings. and pow.
erful dramas. The organization
is headed by Mr.. Lon Beaslcy, a
talented young artist, who is a
thoroughly polished actor. and yet,
the ideal matineee here. He is.
perhaps one Of the very few lead.
ing men 10 the field who does not
fear to hide his identity behind the
mask ot an exacting role. His
change from Perry Bascom. the co.
rageous hero Of blue Jeans,' to
Latitle. the dancing pirate in IA
Wald Of France Is sample OF his
rare versatility. Miss Helen
Gravce, the leading lady, is looked
uron $ being equally clever. and
has won mach praise for her work
at Hopkins Theatre, chicago. and
ln the title role Of IA Woman in
Black
The members are Miss Helen
Gtayce. Emma Campbell Edith
Bowers, Violet Barney, E. S. Phil
lips. Harry Bcwley, E. p. Bowers,
Harry Keefer. Il. w. Stiles and
Leon Brown, and others.
An elaborate production Of IA
Ward OF France" will open the en-.
cagemcnt Monday night and
"Faust' will be presented at the
dime matinee Tuesday.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
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Wedding at Grcenville.

Atthe residence of Mr. Lawrence
IIobson, Greenyilie, Del, on Thanxs
living evening, there occurred an
Interesting socia event III the form
OF home wedding. The contract
ing parties were Miss Ella llobson,
the eldest daughter, and Nr. Sam II
j. k|air. son OF the late Bennett J.
Klair, Of Ashland, Del. The bride
was the first of the particular social
and religious circle TO which she
belonged, to embark on the matri-
monla sea, and this together with
the high esteem in which she was
held by all who knew her. added to
the inlercs. which always attaches
to these events.
Weather conditions were perfect
and preparations were so complete
that from start to- finish this was
one of the most beautiful and ENJOY
able affairs OF the kind thai this
nelshborhood has known in many
years.
The bride was attended by Miss
Lillian CrosSlcy, OF Wilmington.
the best man being Harry ", Hob.
son, brother oil the BRIDE. The otli-
Grating clergyman was the Rev. $.
l.. Irvine, pastor Of both the bride
and groom.
Alter the ceremony Lountitul
supper was serN ed, The bride re-
ceived many handsome presents
The future home OF the happy
par will be tie famous old farm OF
the groom $ father which has re-
ccntIy become th2So 5 Inheritance
| The guests present were; Me >ars.
Lawrence ilobson and wife. Sam'l
Harvey ana wife, s. l.. Irvine aud
wiic, RoLert Gamble and wife, Al.
fred Springer and y tie, George
Cloud and vile. Harry ilobson and
wife, Jackson Cloud and vie, +.
lIobson and wife, Edward Cloud
aud vile. Joseph Cloud ard wife,
William Cloud and wife, Joseph H.
Way and wife, Harry Cloud ard
wife, William Maxwell and wife.
A4uIla Johnson and wife, David {.
klair and wife. Frank Chandler
and wife. John Painter and wife,
William Crossley and wife, George
Chandler and wife, NJ. II. Day and
vile, Charles Wright and wife, MIS-
kezia liobson. Mrs. McCollum, Mrs.
l1ma!jne klair.
The Misses Lillian Crossley, Bessie
aud Sarah Chandler. Mabel lIobson,
PHOEBE and Edna Harvey, Mary Hob.
SOU, Emra k!ar, Sadie Cloud, Ethel
and Florence IIobson, Helen and Sar.
ah Cloud, liettie and Annie klair Ida
tlubson, Annie and Susie Green, E,l.
ma Lecalpen;er, Margaret, Matte
and EleuLhera Wilson, Helen Gregg,
MaybeIc and Ethel Press, Carrie
Frederick, Jennie Dllworth, Adaine
Day, Mary and Ella McCollum and
Emma Grady.
| Messrs. Harry, Howard and Lewis
| llobson, J. W. DiIwor,h, LeRoy Har.
yey, Leroy Cloud, Irvine Klair, John
and Joseph McCoiIum. Vim. Green.
VIM. Wilson Jr. md, Alfred Peoples,
llilborn and Walter Gamble, Robert
and Elliott Irvine, Harlan and vii.
mcr llobson, Ernes, Cloud. Elmerand
lahI Chandler, Laurence Hobson and
j. Ado!phus Day.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
urubb's ! Landing Light.

Employees Of Alvin X. Morrison
yesterday sunk the base ofthe new
range lighthouse at Grubb's Land
ing and in a few days will complete
the fitting together Of the remain
ing psrts. The entire lighthouse
was built ak the yards OF The Pusey
and Jones Company by men en-
ployed by Mr.. Morrison. EARLY in
the morning ofyesterday the base
was taken in tow by dredge Vim
and slipped in position in the foun-
dation Of piles. The base is dia-
mond-shaped. its points running
parallel with the tides. -Four hund-
red tons Of granite from the Believ
ue quarries were used to sink it.
When t h e supsrstructure of the
light is completed there will be
constructed an iron walk three feet
wide from shore to the light. ior
the tender to use when replenishing
the supply OF fluid. lhls VI De
necessary but once a month. for
the light will be of that duration
and will burn night and day. In
the daytime it will not be seen, but
it will burn the same. and in this
way reduce the expenses Of having
some one looking after it all the
time. Work on the light was begun
two months ago after the contract
had been awarded to Mr.. Morrison
by the government 1t is of great
value to the pilot i'll getting Ii e
proper range with the lights on
the Jersey shore.
w. A. Hukil! auctioneer will sell house
hold good. aL olJ East Ii street on Tues.
day, Dec. 3rd, ut 10 o clock il. III.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
Man Kissing.

On Monday morning last, William Var
mall a re.ldent OF the Ftth ward, CAea
ter aud who resiied with his son IN law
Thomas FlyGn, AT "a tinkson street, lott
his home for the put pu5p OF Gons t" M3
iia and since that tine his Th' eabo4ta
have been shrouGet in my terry, us he hHS
failed to return to his home. HI, hsugttor
Mrs. Flynn aud her husband, have be
come nlarmad at the mans absence. aud
fear that he has either mot VA h .ou! n'"v
OK has been taken Ill and is with straM4
Srs.
lhey notified the paltrela evening, aleo
the departments Ia ihiiAieiphla and W II
ming on, with - result that search /: bs
tnp ma 10 for IHrnHil.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
CHAS. NJ. BANKS.
Obituary.

oDNUuly..
In memory Of W. Heisior Wingate, who
was laid to rest year ago to day, Nov. q. 22
1901. J .q4y si7ls1t
Just one year ago to day ows
Since we Laid yau from pursight,
Within the dark and droary grave
But yons spirit took its flight
10 better no . to stay,-5l
1t seems but only yesterday,
Since you suffered hCfe below,
OF course We know YOU'RE better
there
But oh, we miss you so.
Your little footsteps they are missed
Around US day by day,
The music of your little lips.
We're closed OH earth to stay.
But with the angels up above,
The music Of your voice,
Would cause the hearts OF anyone.
In This wicked world rejoice
We never will forget you
Our darling little son.
But our heavenly father wan ed you,
His VIII Not Ours BE Done.
Goodbye until we meet some day,
1n the mansion built on high.
Where there Is no N ore parting.
And they mover say good bye.
MAMMA.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
THE COUNTY FAIR.

When the curtain rises on "Ihe
County Fair which, with Neil
Burgess himself as Abigail Prue,
Will be presented at the Opera
House shortly, series OF beautiful!
pictures isreveaed. These,pictnres
can scarcely be surpassed and have
the effect OF absolute truth. Neil
Burgess as Abigail Prue takes a
iIrn hold on the audience from the
ilrst and reilnql,hes it until the
emo, His comedy and quaint hui
man nature simply take the specta .
Tors by storm.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
Sale OF Records,

Comptroller of the Currency kidgey
was IN Philadelphia Yesterday, and at IA
conference nth Receiver George II. EhrIe
Jr., OF the Che-tnut street National
Bank; Richard Y, Cook and James M :
Beck. The Master appointed by tho Court
he decided to order he sale OF the STOCK
and bonds Of the The Record PUBLISH
ing Company. representlng tho control.
ing interest IN thut property, AcllhH Il!
accordance wi h the decree of the lHlted
States Circuit Court, Mr. Ridge'y ~ =
strueted Mr.. Beck to at ONE advarlse
the sale Of securities, as this Is deemed
most propitinu, time tor realizing on
this valuable asset Of the Singe'iy os'
Kate.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
Al the }USt y. p Church,

First NJ. +, Church, seventh and
Walnut streets, Rev. George Lewis
Wolfe, Ph. b.. pastor, Preaching
at 10. 30 a. m. and I,3O p. IN. by the
pastor. Sub ects. morning Judas
III the Garden, evening "Myscif
aud Somebody Else Stnday School
at . y. m. Y T.. sc. +. $50 D. IN.
On sunday evening the pastor viii
sing the scotch hymn "My Ain Coun-
trle.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
Mr., Lugar Comes Back

O. 1t is reported on our streets that
Mr.lugar h va superintendent
Of the Wilmington City kaA~ay
line will return to Wilmington and
take another lucrative position.
Some say it WIS with the Peoples
line, but that is not yet delinately
known
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
Had Basket Packing.


Ths members and fl!rnd, Of Haven NJ,
r Church, unier the leader hip OF Mrs.
g, H. j t-ess rendered IL DnsAet packiu Z
IN honor Of their pastor, iho Rvv, II. e..
" aters, TUESDAY night it was ndaclieu
success Articles Of all kind were given
amoun ing to s.voral hundred pounds. \
barrel Of Hour Two turs eys and nearly
seventy. five pounds Of sugar were some
Of the things included. lhu Ias or ana
family seem TO be highly s!sted III are
profu-e IN their THANKS for the Aona-
ttoNs, ( .
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
WILMINGTON TlIEaTR q.
SECRET ENEMY,

THE Secret Enemy" will close
at the Wilmington Theatre tonight.
The play has attracted good au-
dlcnces since it opened Thursday.
1t Is a melodratDa oi considerable
power and Is presented by com.
petent cmpany.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
Man Killed IN A Quarrel

Chicago Nov, 3J.A quarrel over a
borrowed book was followed ty nAr''tr
here ealry TO day when George johnson
shot ana killed Robert Newitt '!te Ipng
f,iaud Mrs, johnson says nlo shoulIu :
came on the heels Of he quarrel over the
book which was owned by JohLs"n.
When Newilt fell to tho door Johnron,
wearing mother coat nor bat rushed
from tho house, After running Two blocks
hs was seen by u policeman, VINO gave
chase and arrested him. The police found
in Nuwitts pocket photograph OF Mrs.
Innuanu.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
The Latest DiSpatch.

How MitchelI's No. , West Third street
is doing such large business in tho re
pairing Of watches. Well No reusnn--
Prices correct. Main springs put. In 10
cents crystals Ii cents, watches Cleaned
and guaranteed Is GEMS and ell other
work reasonable Bring your watch and
we will clean the case like now.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
Died as She Game From WsdainR,

Ntlllamsport, Pa, Nov %
Mr.. Elizabeth StiIer Of leryWIIe,
yestcrd y attended the Wedding Of
h:r nephew. While returning she
was stricken with heat disease
and expilcd at the threshold Of
her home.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
.s,AMUsEMENTs.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
THE GAME KEEPER.

1.-THE Game Keeper" which will
be seen at the Opera House this af.
ternoou and night, has been entire
~ rewritten and 1t 10 said to be far
better production than that Of last
season, Many new aud novel feat.
ures have been added, among them
beng choir Of trained voices for
the pretty and effective chapel
scene in the last act. -.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
THE REAL WIDOW RROWT,

"Laugh and the world laugh 5
with you You may be feeling
kind ol blue and IN the mental
"Dumps y on The evening of Mon
dav Dec. ;. if SO, Just drop into the
Wilmington Theatre and see "The
Real Widow Brown. That ch 4rming
lady will hold a recc ption, diversi-
fed by tunelul songs and captivct- :
ing dances. by an assembly OF some
OF the cIererest comedians and COM
edlennes on the farce comedy
stage. And strange 10 say. there 8
plot too, and that, together with
clever acting ami amusing compu-
cations will keep you in unbound
hlaritv tlll the final fall of the cur.
tain. But kindly observe this IN
junction Don't be TOO boisterous in
your Merrlment as your near neigh
Dor may have made a mistake and
thought he was to see classical
tragedy or romantic drama; in that
case, blandiy excuse Yourself with
the remark that YOU understood
The Real Widow Brown was lor
laughter purposes only.
The Thermometer at ". G. Taylcr's
dru5 store BOZ King street, TO day register
ed ns follows:
7uciock u o'clock o'clock
>
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
llt)iS

TIE ting Rambler will ba sold by United
State, Marshall short on Dec. IG, at ii
o'ctOck to satisfy q !lLel for wage.
John Cooke viii start local delivery
EXPRESS company bet wcen now ana MArrh
Eyuext He has -evrrrrui his CoauGGttpn
with tho lloopus Express company ut thIo
oily
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
Accented q Gail,

The Itgy, Z. b. Dube,l formerly in
charge Of st. Matthews kpisa9pa! church,
has accepted an Invitation TO become us
SIS an priest, at the church OF IT. James,
InilAus DhiA
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
The Sick

Micbael Devne is on sthe sick list ana
has been confined TO the house for several
days suffering with severe cold RE Ia
considered to be Oh the mend although he
Ia yet unable to attend 10 his bu ,iness Il
King above Fourth Streets.
MisslAnna Ferry. wife ofiThomas Ferry
who has been Oh tho sick list for sevurul
weeks is Improving rapidly. Her numrr-
Gus friends will be pleased to hear OF her
recovery.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
las New PuSiiion

Miss Ada johnson. formerly employed
by lhe National Building Loan and l'rov
idBnt Association has accepted u position
with Baltimore firm She VIII ie,ume
her new duties Oh Monday.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
RAMS HORN MAN.

Famous from Sea to sea. makes you
laugh and cry Tho converted Inf lei,
Brilliant Editor, Founder Rams Horn
Paper viii lecture thursday, Dec. 9th, at
Ashury church, 3 md Walnut. Admission
10 "ad q cents. Subject The Mark. Of =
prlnc6.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30

L. On SALE --lOJ SUPERIOR OAK AND
walnut nhIm),r suttt: 81 elegant
parlor suites upholstered IN ATTN damhtk, fis.
urel lrocairllc. tnpcsiry and SILK plush up
r.ght and square pi;n0s; fine enamped bed
staa Is. chitioniers. s,debOarda. walnut whrd
rpDe,, hi.h back dining ciairs, cabinets. book
cases fine couch. easy chairs, .ancy rockers.
NAIL stands. pa lOr aud extension 'al les. odd
b,dsteaus. bureaus, wushsfaLus, ma tressts,
springs, be iding teAther btts and goose
feather pillows. ? upright show rsscs with
gluss doors. | q fl. copper restaurant steamer.
round end saloon tHbles all kinls o. cook,
gas, oil and room stoyes stove mats. coat
Rol., wash boleas, glass. china and kitchen
ware. csrpeta, oil cloth. mating, Ril kinds Of
rugs, ln1ies cDatS. capos al co'lsrettrs. !.
gents suits pnntalsons. coats. vests md
ovcrcoata: 100 pieces antique furniture III.
cluding book ases stcretnries. CLAW foot tn.
bles, column and swell front bureaus ca.dle
stands, chairs. II gh brys DESKS chsst of
drawers. dining ard card tables. c'oess. pew +.
tcrpots. rare china nud Z lasswnre. McMauon
brot., No ~. King street. Deln' phone l!.5
ID. n A: 100 A. ns0
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
s. Al

b 'iI.E. fin Nav,mNer 25, lDJi. Harrison
II. Eol en-. aged O.! yr"rs
Hc'aty"@ AND friend. II ill' family are re.
anacL! ally iuiI,"l 10 attend the iun ernt seq
vices nj inr risii"nr, Of iila sUh iii.law,
Ihunla, aiming. E,Inrrr. DI sunday alter
rnun IctuiuGur |, II! - o elect lnt.riueut III
WIlm,ng, Il Hul! BranIywinr Gem ,tery.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
FetiFrOm WagOnI

Jessie SINGERS. of Marcus Hook
met with a painful accident yester
day morning. He was driving
down the Post Road, shot dis
tance below Market street, when
a depression in the roadway caus-
ed the wagon i'll which he was
riding to tilt sideways and throw
him from the seat to the ground
4 In falling, Mr.. Shippers struck
his head against the wheel OF the
Vehicle which rendele hun un-
conscious. a number OF painful
wounds were inflicted. 1t is feared
that internal injuries were snstaln-
ed
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
President Here.

President Roosevelt and parry pa sed
thrCu N this city ut noon enroute to
Phtladei phia, where they will witness
the lootball game bu ween the army and
navy on Franklin Field.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
I1t0n !.I. 4,
SHORT SESSION.

I City Council held short session last
evening and transacted only routine
business.
Chairman Kane Of the bond committee
made a. report Of the meeting OF the
committee few nights ago to find what
had become OF The missing bonds OF the
direc ors of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment. He sthted that Directors Carter
and Fahey came before the committees
said thsy had given bond when thsy
entered office but What became OF the
bonds they did not know.
K Mr.. Kane asked that the committee be
continued to make further investigation
AID this request was granted. 1t Is un-
dsrstood that the bond COMMITTEES VIII
meet again soon but that no definite
/ action will be taken until IL is sceu how
ths MRndamus proceedings Instituted
BY the Citizens Association Yesterday
results.
NJ City Treasurer Fsa ter reported that
the balance in tho First Ma iOnal Bunk
WAS f67, ,44l.42, and tlS 600 in each OF the
depository banks. He reporter receiving
q, 25O from Tax Collector Saysrs; Sl,l27
from Collector Lswes and to from Clty
Auditor Boughunan.
The police pay roll amounting to 70. t'l.
IA. the miscellaneous pay roll OF 50 ~ "
and the pay roll Of Council Gt s.7o.26
wore ordered paid.
An order for IS, 900 on each OF the four
depository banks was drawn ana the
money will be deposited in the active
bank
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
Speial Service

VIII be heli by Mr. iieuniDg Nulns n
Baltimore at Calvary = #. Ghurch lsIau
lywine Nd. ~unday Evanlugu :. 50 T.. NJ,
Mr. Charles Taylor VIII Aayo charge Of
tho music
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
Feeding Stable

FeSe"S StabIe,
Personal attention given to feeding and
caro- Of horses ht kluir's Stable, No Y03
West Eighth street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30

IraDn liuck sdl3on nd 81 Wanui
Will have luulh 10 ulght.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
brotherhood OF st Auirew.

An interesting mos iug uader tho
nWspc"e at tn R"o' o'herhp1l Of s..
Andrew WA b. h'l! In st. Anircw'S
hurCh TN. evening n s O'clock. Bath
men aHh women are lnvtsl.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30

T OST-FRlDhY MO: MING DURING THE
- snow storm. u whit collie dog c-J
about 5 mon tbs Old with brown :s14SShA
spots and leather collar, reward If returned
70 6l3 iroone street n3J 1T
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30
hCofrcctiJD

hCofrcCtiJn
1t WAS Havtl ,irnv and no Tavid Guy
u, s. n, urrnhNu ly state in ,hp Repub!i
can on Wen" duv, who wA5 mar ieI to
Miss Emma l'owuli at Chri,tunA on that
d Y.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30

Read the Republican.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-30

W. A. Hukiil auction Ger will sell house
hold good, at ol9 East lf street on 1ues-
day, Dsc. 3rd, ut 10 clock a. III.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-08
Commercial club Canvass.

The membership committee Of the
Commercial club will make a systematic
canvass of the city, commencing on
Monday morning, and endeavor to secure
the names of every man, firm or CO.
operation interested in the development
and growth of the city. The Commercial
club Of Topeka is the leading organiza-
ton of the kind in the state and every
man in Topeka who believes IN pushing
. for everything that viii tend to make
Topeka a better business city, ought to
Join. Topeka is on the eve OF q steady
growth and no man ought to stand back.
Talk right out in meeting when the COM
naittee calls. The members Of the COM
mittee are H NJ. Philips, D. ". Mulvane,
Dell Keizer, Chas. p. Adams. J. F. Nc
Afanus, c. A. Fellows, DR.. S. G.. Stewart
Frank D Merriam. DR.. w s. Lindsay,
c. d. Skinner and I. T. Yount