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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
Wreck at FsrnwooA.

A sefiOu, wreck occurred on ,ne
Central Division Of the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore railroad,
near FcrnwOod station about seven
O'clock Monday evening, which re-
suited in the demolition OF a passcn-
ger engine, and the destruction of a
freight cabooSc andtwo empty freight
cars, and severe injury to William
Lacy. a passenger train fireman, of
West Chester
II appears the freight train had or
ders to lay over near Fernwood for
The passenger train which leaves
Media at 10, and which is an en-
press from Lan,downc to South street
From what could be learned the sig
nal was set to stop the passenger until
the freight reached the siding but in
same manner. probably owing to the
Toy and slippery rails, the engineer
ran past the signal. The result was
Il rear end collision. None Of the
passenger coaches left the track. but
the passengers were badly shaken up
passenger stated that the cond,w-
tor wa>..abou' to begin collecting tick
cts when the collision occurred. and
the force threw him along the car as
II from ra'apault landing him
Spi1Wlng in the baggage car.
IN" freight cars were badly damag-
ed, one being reduced to kindIing
wood. and as it was beyond repair.
was set on tire to give light to the
wrecking crew. The latter did not
get this track cleared for nine hours,
Travel was delayed about an hour.
The wrerkerS returned to Media
about daylight to find IA car off the
track near Media bridge. causing them
to work until late in the morning. Al
together they had a very wet and
long night s work,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
Attempted Bark Robbery,

Aberdeen. Md. Dec. 10TH;
First rational Bank OF Aberdeen
was broken open early this morn
ing by burgulars Ih. robbers.
with crowbar,. pried open the
front door. They broke cff the
combination knob of The vault with
blacksni'h's sledge and it is snp
posed, put large charge of dyna-
mite III the hole. and when it ex
pIodcd a nut flew out and shattered
a.large p'atc-glass window IS feet
l.om the vault The shock stopped
the clock at 2.2,: They seem to
have been frightened away at this
time, as the door 10 the vault
could have been easi'y opened. In
side of the vault is Il largs time
step safe in which all the money
Of the bank is kept. The robbers
got nothing for their trouble. In
one OF the safe deposit boxes Post
master George II. lvlns had stored
several hundred dollars worth of
stamps. which the thieves M. Int
have secured. 1t looks as if the
work wss not that OF professionals,
as the heavy storm prevented the
noise othc blowing open of the
safe from b':ing heard any distance
and there seems to be no reason
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
Medical Examining [,oarus

1he medical examining board renre.
SO ming the Homeopathic Medical So
ciety u Delaware Stale and Panin. uls
met yesterday afternoon at the office Of
Its secretary. DIR. G. NJ. Allm0rd, No. yl3
lAtnali rect to examine candid ntes
who desire IL license to practices moaicine
and surgery in his S,ute he membsls
Of tho board arc Dr. Ardsrsun of Dovnr
snd Drs $. Paul Lukens A. Il trantz,
lrviho NJ. tliun uni T.. II. Almond
There wers three candidates examined ss
follows: DR.. Eva Frances .Swesuey OF
Smyrna and D.s. Chnr.es W. Hughes ami
Alien W. Shaw Of this city
The medical e1aming board represent.
ing the rresidenr and follows of the
medical soclev OF Delaware met "
llover yes erday for the Same purpose
The member, Uf this board aro DR.. =.
W. Tonlinson, Drs. James H. Wilson
Dover, + ". Cooper Camnen; .JaIucs
-. Mas-ey. Viola ana Frank Springer,
Newport The candidates examined were;
Dr. Frederick Schaul, Fernw ood, n. j.;
ir. II, l. Paige, Iew Britain, Conn,:
Richard p. Cnrman, Baltimore; DR.. ;,
;. fiibsfs:ein, New jersey; DR.. j. =.
Duncan New Gretna, n. j.; Dr. Albert
T. DnDuhOe. SoaIord and Dr.. George ".
Crawford, Strasburg
Both Boards continue their examination
OF the candiaales today nnu tomorrow.
On next Tuesday anoshar meeting will
be held to sum up tho averages.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION,
Nine Men Injured and BuiIdinxs
Wrecked at sharon. Pn,


Wrecked at sharon. Pa.
SHARON, Pa. Dee. 1l.-An pxplo-
sion that shook the earth for miles
around. shattered windows in hun
dredS Of houses az South sharon. NOV
ed adjacent buildings from their foun.
dations and caused the injury Of nine
men, two perhaps fatally, occurred at
The Sharon Steel company's plant YES.
tcrday. Ont Of the nine men injured
four were taken To the hospital.
The explosion occurred in the castj,lg
department Of Pig mill The metal
was being poured from the ladIe into
the casting machine when it came in
contact with some water. which caus-
ed blast that was felt a great dis.
tance. The casting house was COM
pletely wrecked. Large strips of heavy
corrugated iron beams and other mate
rial were hurled hundreds of yards by
the explosion. rhe casting machine
and conycyor were damaged almost
beyond repair part Of the convpyor
was blown several hundred feet, while
not vestlge OF the iron roof of the
mill remains. Windows in the Office
OF the steel company on Broadway,
several hundred yards away from the
explosion. were broken, and In Sharon
and South Sharon the shock WAS felt
Ike an earthquake. Secretary Whitla
OF the steel company stated that he
was unable 10 give al explanation Of
the cause Of the accident,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
CASES IN
CITY COURT,

Before Judge Churhman in the
Alunicipal Court this morning Will
liam August was charged with selling
liquor without IL license.
Officer McGillm tesliiie that he
arrested August on last Sunday morn
ing. Aug. md told him that he sold two
drinks at - cents each. lie was
drunk when arrested. He told him
that he sold the two drinks to Sam
uel Rilderback.
Officer Mclaughlin testified that he
assisted in making the arrest and
heard him admit that he had sold the
liquor.
George Stump met him at Third
and Pine. They went across the
bridge and met the old man. August
told Biltcrhack that he had some
whiskcy and all hands had a drink.
BlIdcrback gave witness the quarter
and he gave it to August.
August claimed thai he was drunk
and did not remember that he sold
the liquor The fine was $50 and
costs.
Captain Black charged William
Lynch with vagrancv. lie has per-
sisted in coming night after night for
lodging. lie clancd that he met
will an accident at Mount Holly. n.
j. lie was waiting for remittance
from nome to 90 to Norfolk. He re-
rcl'ed letter yesterday from his peo-
pie and it was submitted to the
Judge. He was given q chance to
leave he city. .
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
Killed In A Runaway

Antonio Perillo. an Italian EN-.
ployed by the Delaware Mining
aud Granite Company met a hor-
rible and sudden death about 3.45
o'clock yesterday afternoon The
accident which caused the death of
the unfortunate nan happened at
the company's quarries on the
north side Of the BrAndywne scve
raj huudled yards east OF the VII
liam Lea & sons flour mills.
PeriIlo was engaged in drilling
a hole in a rock While lhus en-
gagged a large rock above him sud
denly gave way, Tie immcnse
rock which is estimated to weigh
two or three tons, fell on pe'i!io
crushing ils it. out instantly. The
big stone Came down on him SO
suddenly that he had no chance
whatever OF escaping being s;ruc'.
Itrolled over him AMI ieIl to1 1lhe
hill with a crash.
The accident was Witnessed by
several other employees of the conf
pany, but they had 10 chance to
warn their iellow-workman OF the
danger until too late. When they
reached the PROSTATE man he was
dead. tliciaIs of the company at
once notified Coroncr's Undertaken
Chandler who removed the body to
the morgue.
Deceased was about os years
old and lived on Scott street be-
tween Sixth and Seventh. He was
a witness in the case of Giorando
VS.. Brandywine Super. = Court
and testified there several Ga, S ago.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
CARD BASK EE.

Miss Jennie Griffin OF Maryland
and Mrs. Marion Buchanan OF Plain
field, N. j., are visiting Miss Ella
Maddy, at No. 7l6 King Street.
Eugene Gooden CT FELTON,, is visit
ing relatives in this city.
Colonel Thomas b. Rrison, station
master at the French street station,
accompanied by James p Winches.
ter, left yesterday afternoon lor a
cunning trip down the state.
Misses Mabel and Lillian GOOden
are entertaining Miss Nellie Cook Of
Willow Grove, Del.
Mrs. j {. Mu!likin. Mrs. James b.
Merritt and Mrs. Catherine Y. Mas
sey, OF Eas:on, Nd. are the guests Of
the Rev. Richard llughlelt Adams
and family.
The kcv. Mr.. Murtindale was a WIS.,
itor in our city to-day.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
DOTS.

1t has been decided TO reearpet Bethany
Tor the fund has been opened a., No. lUIl
Market street.
The regular mon hiv meeting OF the
Florence Crittcntuu Home viii 10 held at
the home, No. 9l7 West Ninth street, this
afternoon ut 3 . clock
Tho Young Peoples Auxiliary of the
Layton Homo for Ageu Cclored People
VIII! give masquerade concert bail to-
night In Odd Fellows Hall at Fourth and
French streets.
Pavmast3r Lawson arrived ut French
street station yes srisy afternoon and be-
gan giving the railroad employees their
monthly checks TN Is the last pay day
for the railroad men this year.
BY request the Rev X. A. Llwoed las.
tor OF Ohvor Presbyterian Church vii ON
Sunnay morning next preneh u special ser
mon on Beyond Mr.. klwood viii also
read AN original poem
Samuel Black porter at he French
stree sta ioa, was much griuved and
downcast man Yesterday afternoon be-
cause he had lost his ponEetbouk contain
lag So lie reported the n,ntcr to the
poles and made thorough but futile in
vcstigation.
Most of the Wilmington merchants
have now put in their Christmas goods
and completed arrangements for the u ,ual
holiday displays.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11

WATER DEPARTMENT,

Where houses are vacant In the month Of
Decem Der and to remain vacant for an inGe-
finite time, and written notice il sent to the
office of the department before TIE first day
Of January. requesting the water TO be turn.
ed off. the Water Department will shut of
the water at the expense OF tho owner.
The said property shall be exempt from Wa.
tor Rent during such vacancy. from the first
day Vt January until occupied, at which time
vance for the balance Of tho year and the
Water Department will turn oil the water.
When any water fixture hns been removed
during any year. written notice must be Civ.
ell to the department prior to January ist,
following said removal. in order to nave the
rent charged for said fixture deducted from,
the bill for the following year.
BOARD or WATER COMMISSIONERS
nlSm f.lmo
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
Christian SC iCnce Lecture

Those WHO attended the lecture
given by Mr.. Caryel Norton, c. 5. D,
Of New York City. about Two years
ago, will be pleased to learn that the
opportunity IS offered to hear him
again.
lie will delivar 4 lecture on "The
Rise and Progress Of Christian Sci
cnce in the Opera House, this city,
next Sunday afternoon, december -,
at ) 80 0 ocIock.
The lecture will lie entirely free
and will be given under the auspices
Of First Church Of Christ, Scientist,
Of Wilmington A cordial invitation
is extended 10 all to be present.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
Music Cabinets
500

In Cherry polished, with door and ac-
Unstable shelves. Stands on shaped legs, 10
in. high and 10 wide. ..
$40, same with shaped top-and genu.
inc mahogany door.
$3.50, same with swell front door
and carved top
Others at $14, SIG, $l8, $40, etc. .
Hanging Hat Racks with French
bevel mirrors and brass hooks at $500,
$475, $6:75, $3.50 &C.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
ErolhcrhO cd o! st, Andrew.

The following officers have been
chosen for The comIug year by Cal.
vary Chapter, brotherhood of st.
Andrew.
y. B. I'ogia. director: V. W. Ia.
wire, treasurer; R. =, A, Cotton. ser.
reLarv.
The Christmas carols that have
been arranged for Calvary Episcopal
Church are the finest in the city.
The program Is printed in two col.
orS and contains the service OF the
day which viii be celebrated on the
Sunday following Christmas.
The music viii lie III charge of
Miss Josephine Fletcher. The Sum
day Sch0ol entertainment viii be held
on December -.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
, Not Going to Resign.

Washington, D, G.. Dec. 10. The
McLaurin-Ti!lman incident seems to
be closed for the present. Neither
Senator has madcany further sugge>-
tions that designations be sent to the
President pro TEN Of the Senate.
This was Mr.. Tiilman's PROPOSE
ton. Mr. Mclaurin does not favor
this Plan, as the Legislature Of South
Carolina meets next month, and there
could be no appeal to the people.
The Republicans are arranging to
care for Senator McLauriD, and he
will be gwen AnsiSnmcn,s on COM
mittces by the republican, Keoryani-
2aiion Committee.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
Removed to Y iImJpy,ou

Mr., George II, Roberts who is
Rcpresentive Of Brandywine Hun
drcd in the Board of the Tru tees
OF the Poor has moved into VII
mington When lie was appointed
A Trustee he resided at Edge
Moor, His removal into the City
will hccessi'atc tile appointing OF
somebody else in his place.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
PERSONAL: !
MENTION
Interesting Paragraphs
About Visitors and
Home Entertain-
mentS.
ANNIVERSARY SUPPER.

Sixty members Of the Home Mission
airy Society Of Union NJ. Il. Church
had an elaborate supper al the home
of Mrs Theodore w. Francis, No.
1920 Monroe Street, last night, in
honor Of the. tenth anniversary Of the
society.
The evening was spent in delight
ful manner, aud special anniver.
sary offering was made by those pres
ent tor the mission cause.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
Winter Tourist Tickets,
Season iODlsl,
Baltimore s. Ohio Railroad.

Tho Baltimore ~ Ohio Rniiro1d has
placed Oh 1ale at all prinCiua' ci,iccs East
Of the Ohio River, Winter Tourist Tickets
to points in Alabama Florida, Louisiana
Mississippi, New Mexico, NorLn Carolina
and Texas, also Havana, Cuba, and Ma,
1au, n. T., at reduced rates.
For additional information call on
Agent Baltimore q Ohio X, X.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11

why they stopped. There is not the
slightest clue to the attempted
rotbery.
Nr. William Il. Pakcr is presi-
den, Of the bank.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11

King street il good business
street aud numerout live merchants
are doing a big holiday trade At
y. B. Rley's can be seen daily 10
enc Of bis show windows. two III
clans making grass baskets, which
are on sale 10 his siore. II is a
treat to witness how easy BASKET
making is 10 the red woman.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11

Bu"dOcs Blood Buffers give; nan a
clNar head al active brain, % strong.
vigorous body y-mahes him & fer the
battle Of life.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
Established 1843
]. &J. M.HARMAN

There is less than score of days =,
which to choose your gifts and these will
pass all too soon. Begin your shopping.
early and begin it here. A feature this
week will be some remarkable and seaso..
able values in %
Tables
80 I'm Genuine Mahogany shapee
vL.VU top, 2l ill.,, with shelf ar.
French shaped legs. Polished.
e1 Ok Cherry with Is in. shape
@I.ZJ topand shelf. Polished.
c1 Ok "a in. top, oak polished
@1.VV Reg ular price 5000
These goods and others on up to $5''
have been bought especially for Xmas sell
ing. Great care has been used in the Sc
lection and they are moderately price.
Library and Pedestal also in all woods y
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
Grand Opening.

drand Opening.
Peter Cassidy will have grand
opening tonight at No. 22S
Madison street where he will be
pleased to see his many friends.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
Ladies' Toilet Table,
$14.OO

In mahogany or birdseye maple with "a
x13 French beveled shaped mirror, serpen-
tine front, French legs and drawer. Same
at $40 with smaller glass. They grade
down to $500 or up to $4,000. The styles
are Colonial, Louis XIV, XIV and modern,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11

SNEAK thieves who ply their cali
ipg by the use OF false Nevs, are
giving the Philadelphia police con-
siderable trouble and are respon.
slblc Tor numerous robberles. Even
policemen dressed in civilians
clothes have been unable to detect
Jr effect the arrest OF any OF these
light fingered gents, VINO are deter.
mined not 10 work when they can
i've without. You cant be too
careful how YOU protest your homes
rom these sneak thieves.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11
Holiday Goods
Duncan Bros.

Earna' aud Berry Skate, Sle1s, Elk press
Wagons hlcltb Jarll veioc. pedas: Malrabl
iron. steel an M chanira' TOYS. money safe,.
ack boards totl clests. Christian, trea
holders and fence. hlt air en,incI mage
!,nterns, 70 tba'is, stirling bags boxing
gloves. guns. AR aId cirtr.dse riffs. Eus,eli's
silver plated war. and cArvin. sets Table
nd pocket cutlery. scissors safety aud other
rSZlrs.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11

THE police department should
have secured the Federal building
at sixth and King streets, as a de-
cent place for the police force and
the poor untortunates who fall into
their grasp. The present city hall
is a disgrace TO community tn at
can boast OF the wealth OF vii
mlngton. The building, which Is
falling down, should De raled to
the ground. Who rlres anything
about its historical value Such
city hall when we can boast Of a
$3OO.O 600 High School. The city
needs new city hall badly.
IHEkE are InEumcrl bic schemes
to increase business, which are re-
sorted 10 now, that would not have
been tolerated years ago by busl-
ness men. The idea is 10 increase
you" business and such schemes as
srad'ng stamps, coupons and gifts
are used TO increase business, A
blg business pays even if the mar
gin ut profit is small. while there
s no profit in small business
where y"umust compete with Large
stores
DELAWARE although considered
Southern State has some peculiar
Northern weather. Yesterday
storm ragged along the coast and at
no other Doint did the wind hInw
harder than at the Del aware Break
water where the velocity was 81
miles an hour from the northwest.
At Wood S Hall, on Massachusetts
Coast, the wind ragged > miles an
hour.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-11

Morris Chairs Slipper Chairs Desk
Chairs and Rockers are crowded in everv.
where. Be sure and sec them, particularly
the antiques with rush seats and hajrcloth
covers in green, brown, black, gold,~ nc.
Pillow Sham Holders 25 and IS cents.
""..-~~ ..-.."-."
Clothes Trees are here at popular
prices. 80, $1.00, $l.25 &c,
And we have not forgotten the child
rem: All kinds of Rockers and High
Chairs from 81 up and Children's Morris
Chairs
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1901-09-05

Mrs. Ludie Wilson, Of Acworth, spent
Saturday in the city.
Miss Nellie Simpson, who has been
visiting at Norcross, returned home
last week.
MARRIED--By Rev. J. NJ. Gable, Aug
ust 30, 1901, j. L. Dooley and Miss P.
j. Dunn, all Of Cobb county, Georgia
Mr.. Philip Pomeroy, who has been
visiting his mother and brothers here.
returned to Blackshear Sunday.
Mrs. +. J. Anderson is spending this
week in Atlanta with her son. Mr.. Ed
gar Anderson.
Mr.. Sam Grogan and Mr. Ed Massey
spent Sunday in Acworth with Mr.
Grogan's parents.
MIR. r. L. Northcut will leave this
week for New York. Buffalo and other
points.
Col. Charley Griffin will continue to
assist the new solicitor, Col. Simpson.
in his work
Miss Ruth Towers, Of Rome who has
been visiting the family :of Col. ]. r.
Towers, returned home Saturday.
Mr.. Ralph Northcutt IS studying
shorthand in Atlanta, and, we learn,
will take Mr.. Jim Watson's place at the
knitting factory.
Rev. S. X. Belk and wife left Tuesday
morning for Rome. Mr.. Belk was
called there to perform the marriage
ceremony OF prominent society couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Belk returned Wednes-
day afternoon.
The Shakespeare Club was given sn
entertaining afternoon on Tuesday, 9th
ult., by Miss Marie Leake Progressive
guessing games were played. Miss
Pearl McClatchey was awarded the first
prize-a sterling silver bat pin-for
guessing the greatest number Of games.
Delicious refreshments were served and
most enjoyable afternoon spent.
MARRIED MIR. William r. Carmen,
formerly of Marietta, now Corporal in
Company 10, Coast Artillery, stationed
at Fort Monroe, Va, was married at
the home OF Rev. Il. E. Nortben, pastor
of the Baptist church, Phoebus, Va,
last Wednesday week, to Miss Gertie
q. Northen. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. f. E. NoFthen, brother
of the bride. They will live in Phoe
bus, Va. The many friends here of Mr.
Carmen watt him good wishes.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1901-09-05

Sam Jones tabernacle meeting be-
gins at Cartersville next Saturday.
Miss Nina Miller, of Edgewood, i,
visiting the Misses Goodman.
Col. Enoch Faw went to Canton
Tuesday on legal business.
Messers E. H. Northcutt 4 90. have
had some nice shelving placed in their
store. And the interior otherwise i'm.
proved.
For SALE-Cooking Stove. Apply al
residence on Cherokee street.
l. S. M. COLLINS.
Mr.. A. NJ. Dobbs conducted prayer.
meeting at the Baptist Church Wednes.
day night, 28th ult. The meeting was
a most interesting one.
Mr. and Mrs Cottingham and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson, have
moved into the larger Of the two cot
tages, owned by Mrs. Patterson, on
Kennesaw avenue.
Mr.. J. S. Harris, car inspector who
was hurt by an A. K. & n. train backing
down on him some time ago has brought
suit against that railroad for $4,000
damages. Clay & Blair and Fred Nor
ris are his attorneys.
PENN MUTUAL PREMIUMS are lower,
Policy Contracts more liberal and div
dends larger than any other leading
company. A. 5. COHEN, Agent
Marietta.
The importan Of shredding corn
for forage crops, is urged upon the
farmers Of Georgia Cot down the
stalks, fodder and all, and after the
ears have been husked out Cif one wish
es to save the grain separately shred
all the other together. 1t is said that
even the stalks with the fodder pulled
off and left standing in the field until
the corn is gathered will make excel
lent ''roughage" II shredded.
Modern ideas demand higher educa-
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| intellectual and spiritual life, the col
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/ studenta, and the enlarged endowment
and increased facilities of Mercer Uni
versity, at Macon, Gu, make this in
stitution one of the foremost in the
South. The cost of the course is very
reasonable, while location, climate and
surroundings are of the best. The
President is believer in modern en-
terprise, and the resulting improve
ments are shown very clearly by the
catalogue, which will be sent by Presi-
dent P. D. Pollock, Macon, Ga, on re-
quest, giving fulrinformation about the
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