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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13
The North Louisiana Land Com

The North Louisiana Land Com
pany has recently built a dredge boat
that recently left New Orleans for
Terrebonne. The dredge boat will be
used by the La. Land Company to dig
canals to drain the lauGy recently
purchased by that company from the
Ievee board. The first work of the
boat we understand will be Ito drain
the basin above bayouC Cane by cutting
a large drainage canal into bayou
T]errebonne. Mr.. Wisner is president
of the Land Company and left New
Orleans on the recently built dredge
boat.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

81 have been troubled with indigestion
for ten years. have tried many things
and spent much money to no purpose un-
til tried kodoI Dyspepsia Cure. l have
taken two bottles and gotten more relief
from them than all other medicines
taken. l feel more like Il boy than |
have felt in twenty years" Anderson
Riggs Of Sunny Lane, Tex. Thousands
have testified as did Mr.. Riggs. L. J..
MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13
Job Couldn't Have Stood 1t

If he'd had Itching Piles. They're ter
ribIe annoying; but Bucklen's Arnica
Salve will cure the worst case Of piles on
earth. 1t has cured thousands. For In
juries, Pains or Bodily Eruptions it's
the best salve in the world. Price 25c a
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by The
Fraisse Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Mr.. James Davis who for some
time past has been working in St.
Parish, visited his family here this
week.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Spring coughs are specially dangerous
and unless cured at once, serious results
often follow. One Minute Cough Cure acts
like magic. 1t is not u Common mixture
but is a high grade remedy. L. j..
MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Don't fail to see Romeo, the largest
lion in captivity and Mary the small
lest baby elephant ever on exhibition.
They are to be seen with Sparks big
25 cent Shows at Houma, April II.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Last winter | was confined to my bed
with Il very bad cold on the lungs. Noth-
ing gave me relief. Finally my wife bought
a bottle OF One Minute Cough Cure that
effected II speedy cure. l cannot speak too
highly of that excellent remedy. MIR.
7. X. Ifouseman, M~anatawncy, Pa. l..
j. MenNIIlN.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Skin troubles, cuts, burns, scalds and
chatting quickly heal by the use OF
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is imita-
ted. Be sure YOU get DcWitt's. l.. j..
MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

1t runs light and it sows ALL RIGHT.
1t is the best m lchinc that can be had.
Buy a Singer Sewing Machine from
Mr.. f. T. Spraguo.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Mr.. C. P. Smith returned last week
from an extended trip through the
Lone Star State.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13
Boy.

DR.. R. E. McBride's home was made
happier recently by the arrival .of a
fine boy.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Mr.. DeImas Eshte, Of Little Gallon,
was in town this week.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

If you want to smoke II real good
Sc. Cigar try the City Council at
Staub,s, StNtiOnrr.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

The best sewing machine in the
world is the Singer. Get one from the
local agent, Mr.. F. T. Spraguc.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Building & Loan" stock can be had
at any time by applying to the sec
rotary.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

We have a good sale on DR.. Caldwclrs
Syrup Prpsin because we guarantee it
and refund your money if it does not do
just as We represent it. Call for u book
let that tells you all about it, at The
Standard Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Mr.. H. E. Swift, the well known representative
Of J, N. Murdoch, Wholesale Druggist, Of
Parkersburg, ". Va, says:
IL was completely laid up with Cholera Nor
bus. Bought a bottle OF KermOtt's Ext. Black
berry and was COmuIetCly cured with one dose.
Would not be without tit it me s. 90 a bot
tie, and heartily kermOtt's Ext.
Blackberry as the brSt remedy on the market
for Summer Complaint DtarrhDa. Cholera
MOrbUS, Etc, II E. SWIFT
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

1.-The Terrebonne Building & Loan
Association stock is the best invest
ment in town.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

You will waste time ii YOU try to cure
indigestion or dyspepsia by starving
yourself. That only makes it worse when
you do eat heartily. You always need
plenty OF good food properly digcsted.
kOdOl Dyspepsia Cure is the result Of
years OF scientific research for something
that would digest not only some elements
Of food but every kind. And it is the
one remedy that will do it. L. j. Men
vile.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Call on Staub, S~tationer, and get a
City Council lung tester Free.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Don't fail to see the little ponies
and baby elephant with Sparks big
one ring shows, at Houma, Wednes-
day afternoon and night, April II.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Remember the grand free balloon
ascension, thrilling parachute jump
and a high tower dive that is given
free to all from the show grounds in
connection with Sparks New Railroad
Shows, at Houma, April 18th.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Invest a quarter in the Building &
Loan to-day and own i home-don't
continue to pay rent, when you don't
have to.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Mr.. NJ. Rousseau, of bayou DuLarge,
was in Houma, Thursday.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Those famous little pills, DcW'itt's
Little Early RIsers will remove all impu-
rites from your system, cleanse your
bowels, make them regular. l.. }. Mrn-
willie.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

DIR. CaIdwclHs Syrup Pcpsin is guaran-
tccd to curc Constipation, Indigestion,
Sick Headache and stomach Trouble by
The Standard Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Consumers have at last gotten what
suits their taste, What is it City
Council sc. Cigars at Staub's, ~Stationrr.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Mr.. Dresser of the firm Of Wisdner
& Dresser was in town this week.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Be sure to ask for City Council
at St.ub'S.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

81 had piles SO bad l could get no rest
nor find a cure until l tried DcWitt's
Witch kazel Salvc. After using it once,
l forgctI ever had anything like Piles"
Z. Z. Boicc, Somers Point, \. y. Look
Il for limitations. Be sure YOU ask for
DcWitt's. l.. j. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

John H. Sparks Old Reliable Virgil
MIA Shows and Great Trained Animal
Exposition will exhibit in Houma,
April II, on Wednesday afternoon
and night. Larger, grander and bet
ter than ever before, twice its former
size, but the price of admission is the
same, 25 cents, children under II
years of age, only 10 Rcents. known
the world over as the cIeanest, neate8t
and most up-to-date show in America.
With all new, original and startling
features. Remember the day and date.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cage returned
last week from Covington.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1901-04-13

ST. Annals MIsSION. ~QibSon-Eyening Service
every 3rd. sunday, at 800 p. m.
ST. MARGAEET'S MISSION, Observation-Disclosures
Service every lth. sunday, at 1 p. m.
REVEREND ). r.. DTNAL,
Visiting Minister.
Mr.. L. F. Carrane visited New Or
leans, this week.
City Council sc, Cigars have no equal
at Staub's, Stationcr.
The best sewing machine in the
world is the Singer. Get one from the
local agent, Mr.. F. T. Spraguc.
Mr.. Dresser of the firm of Wisdner
& Dresser was in town this week.
Last winter | was confined to my bed
with Il very bad cold ON the lungs. Noth-
inggavc me relief. Finally my wife bought
a bottle Of One Minute Cough Cure that
effected Il speedy cure. | cannot speak too
highly Of that excellent remedy. Mir.
7. X. Ifouseman, Manatawncy, Pa. l..
J. McnvIllc.
Don't fail to see the little ponies
and baby elephant with Sparks big
n ring shows, at Houma, Wednes-
day afternoon and night, April II.
-, 49,,
IHoSG famous Ittie pills, i1eMltt's
Little Early RIsers Will remove all lmpu-
rifles from your system, cleanse your
bowels, make them regular. l.. }. Mem
vile.
DR.. Caldwell Syrup Pcpsln Is guaran-
tccd to cure Constipation, indigestion,
S S& ~llradache ana Stomach Trouble by
Inc standard Drug store.
MIR. M. Rousseau, Of bayou DuLarge,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17
COMPANIES IN GOOD SHAPE.
Fire Committee Concluded Semi
Annual inspection Last Night.

The scmi-annuni inspection Of the fire
department was concluded by the FIRE
Committee of City Council last evening
" hen the companies On the west sid" II
town were visited.
The inspecting party was mad" up OF
Joseph Il. Mctaifrrty, chairman of the
FiIe Committee: President Blaine and
Cuunrilmeu Monaghan. Stewart, Ictl' y,
Muusry, Smith. Willis and Simmons,
Clerk Of Council Hamann and Baiih
McNabb.
Second Assistant Engineer palfrpy went
with the party 10 the various engine
houses which were visited in the follow
ing order: Water Witch. Friendships,
Fame and Werracor,
The houses were all found to he in
the best of condition. AT each house
exhibitions We're given showing how
quickly the horses could he hitchcd up.
At the Fame engine house Frank l..
Brand president of the company rS.
planned his invention for putting ont
small fires with plug stream by using
small hose and patent device. He also
exhibited his patent arrangement l"'
thownr open the doors of the engine
house when the alarm strikes. Chairman
McCaffrrty said be was much pleased
with the showing made by all the com
panirS Of the department.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE.

By the death OF Abraham Kelley.
New Castle hundred has lost a val.
liable citizen, His funeral will
take place on Monday morning.
The finding Of a nude body along
the Smith beach caused consider.
able excitement here yesterday for
time. The men who found the
body will receive $50 reward.
Mrs. f.. p. McCallin, Miss May
Cooley ana Miss Lucy Ford aud
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bacon have
returned home from Atlantic City.
Mrs. McCarter, Miss Mary Nc
Carter and Mrs. Jenkins, Of Phila.
delphia are visiting New Castle
relatives. They visited Delaware
City yesterday and saw one of the
boats going through the locks.
DR.. John J. Black has returned
home from Saratoga.
The LOCI al lodge of Modern Wood
men Of America held an important
meeting last night. q,
Members and friends Of the jun
Tor Order of United American Me-
chanies will 60 to Washington
Park on August 81 on moonlight
excursion. The occasion will make
the sixth anniversary Of Industry
Council No. 20.
Miss Anna Mahoney has been the
the guest OF Mrs. Donaldson OF
Wilmington.
Miss Maria Rogers has returned
home from pleasant visit TO Mrs.
John Harris OF Newport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kerns had as their
guest last evening c. p. Clayton OF
Delaware City.
A number of horses in this Sec
ton are sick with erysipelas.
The contract for putting a new
roof on No. 3 school has been
awarded to John NJ Hance.
The trolley company has been
placing new curve in position
near Delaware City. Professor and
Mira. Rich ardson have been indis-
! posed for the past few days.
Rev. W. J. Johnson will occupy
the pulpit Of the New Castle Meth
odist church to morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17
STRIKERS r..
ENCOURAGED.

An imnortant mcptinp of the limited
- ,,.. MI, ,n h,,,, i, .h, u,i,h
"u', i''"s1e W." =. Wv
Building NO. 6lo1a Market street tohlof'
row afternoon. At this meeting the final
arrangements for the biz celebration at
Shellrot Park ON Labor DAY, Septrmbcr
2. will be made, During the pust week
the snpcinl committee IN charge of tho
affair has been working hard. The in
tcrrst which the general public is taking
IN the Labor Dny celebration indicates
that it viii be much more successful than
in INST years.
The shorts will he a special feature
of the div. A spccia committee has
been making arrangements for the sports
for the INST three weeks. Prizes are to
be awarded. which will make the contest
rl the more interesting. A number of
merchants have offered prizes. There
will also be some speechmaking hut those
who are to make addresses have not been
decided on as vet. 1t was at first pro-
posed to have big parade on that day,
Int the idea is said to have been
dhopped.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17
CHEAP ONE DAY SEAsHORE TRIPS.
s.. 90 Daily Excursions from Philadelphia
to Seaside Resorts via Philadelphia
and Reading Route

During the months Of July and Augu't
the regular excu, sions to points on the
South Jersey Cohst via he Ph,iadeiphin
from Chestnut Street and South Street
Ferries, Phiiadelp hia and at Atlantic
City will arrive and depart from foot OF
of Mississippi Avenue only.
Time Of trains will DO as follows for
Atlantic City. Cape May. Ocean City and
Sea Isle City daily ~ 700 A. NJ. Al
ditiouaI sunday for Atlantic City only
Z 10 A. M.
Returning, leave Atlantic City, week X,
days, $50 P NJ. SUNDAYS 6lo aud 9,oo
r. w." Cape May. daily GOD +. N.
Leave Ocean City aud Sea Isle CITY, daily
&C r. NJ.
Excursion tickets to any Of above points
good day Of sale only, aud good only IN
either direction on trains as above noted
will we sold at rate Of $l.W for round trip:
For longer time excursions, rate to ana
from other points, ETC.. consult t'cket
agents or address Edison j. Weeks, GeIer'
III Passenger Agent. ..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17
NO MANAGER FOR BRowHsos
Baseball Committee Will Run it for
Balance Of the Season.

1t has been definitely decided that no
manager will be selected for the Brown
son Base Ball tenn for the balance
" the season to succeed Harry McSwihey
who resigned as manager last week.
The club will be looked after by he
base ball committee Of the Association.
The business affairs Of the club Will!
be attended to by Michael j. Roach.
secretary OF the committee. -,
A meeting Of the committee was held
At the Brownson Library Association 5
building last night. 1t has been decided
to keep the club playing I'LL through
September and strengthen 1t ms much as
possible.
r Mr.. Roach is in communication WIN
b number Of new players. several OF
whom are expected here in dry or
10. II was reported last night that there
would he n new catcher On the team to-
hay, to assist Dornn. Rrownsoi
Ia said to be after some of the players OF
the Atlantic City club.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17
EFFECTS OF THE STRIKE
BEING SERIOUSLY FELT
Bankers and Business Men Want
the Trouble Adjusted.

Fittsbury, August 16-SrriOus con-
Germ is being manifested by the stuprl.
dous business interests conferred i'll Pitts
burg over the continuance of the strlk"
and the growing menace il presents.
Bankers are becoming anxious, credits
are being tglltencd wholesale and retail
merchants are feeling the restriction IF
trade caused by the strike. Will" IT,
rcparahle harm has not yet been wrought
the fear is for the future.
The success of the strikers. within tn"
past folty-eght hours in getting ont scr.
cral thousand additional workers and
the certainty that the number of idle
men will be alarmingly increased rnch
day until the strike is settled, adds to tho
uUcasincss. Some of the most prominent
capitalists of the city are now contcm
plating united action to bring pressure
to bear on the Steel Trust, demanding
an ending Of the strike.
The first effect Of the strike upon III
dustries allied to steel, iron and tin plate
making are now appearing. The great
coke industry at Connellsville. employing
thousands Of men. is beginning to feel
it. For the first time in four years there
will be clay off, of one day each
week in the coke region until further no
ticc. Further more, number of coke
works are closing. Five roke works
closed yesterday. Nine were ordered
shut down today. The Baltimore ard
Ohio, the Pennsylvania and the Pitts
bnIg and Lake Erie Railroads have been
notified OF these shut downs. and the
next thing will be the laying off Of train
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17
GOMPERS' STATEMENT.
Contest Could Have Been Avoided
With But One Result.

Samuel Gompers has made II public
statement in reference to the steel strik"
in which he says
"Tnc iron and steel workers of Ameri-
ca are face to face with the giant trust
of our time. Many have been the in
quhcs from the outside public as to
whether our affiliated organization. the
Amalgamatcd Association OF Iron and
Steel and Tin Workers could not have
avoided the conflict.
1--WE answer without hesitation that
the present contest could have been
avoided with hut one result. and that
the dissolution Of the organization Of
the workers, and with ii the destruction
of the scale Of prices. Then reduction
after reduction of the scale of prices
would he inevitable until the lowest pos.
sihlc point had been reached
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17
Conference With Governor.

At Dover on Thursday there was a
conference between Governor Hum and
AIj,ltant General Wickersham Oh mill
tary matters. 1t has been generally
agreed upon to ask the next General
Assembly for an appropriation Of $4,000
annually to provide for IN encunipmtnt
Of the State militia. and for an increase
of the present State appropriation OF
81 900 for tho maintenance Of two new
companies which are desired to complete
the First Regiment of Infantry.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17
rnliaaelpnla and Reading Railway
(Wiluinston Division.)

Time table in effect May 2o 1901.
Trains leave wilmington French stsaaA
statIon) for hlsmere Jhaetie9. 4sats
s sss: c %':'s'''sss ss:;::
E EssnS1 % ce.. Ghs': s"a
tations, daddy except sunday. g ~ q
n; daily 2ls and ~ p m. Sunday osass
r; n %synsss ,,. ;ssst'1s .,, ,:s:
bundsy, at 7H .. M; daily ab ans ",
For Joanna, Birdseore. reading s.A 4.
ermediats stations. daily. stespt SUNDAY
Il Is : : !. =: n: :n Is ; D. @: SUNDAY '''
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION.
Leave philadelphia. Chestnut etrsse
w Z ei', and South Street Wharf for ATTAIN.
week days Express, 800. soe, 1915 = ~,
100, $50 500 / ", lis. sS p. m. ACCOM-
mediation, 500 a. m, $40. 80 ,: M 1sn.
dsys-Express. 79o: 500 $40, 900. laA
;IsS a. n .s . D. p m rs s1 .asns.s
daily. 7eo = m. Additional Sunday, 4
Leave ATLANTIC CITY pEPor-w.s
days-Bxprsst tMsnday only. So, :,
$50, 100. lois. iiso a n $50, iso. rs
7so $50, 80 p. m. Accommodation. 80.
7s q. m so P NJ. spndays-E1pre:ss
500 $50 p. m. ACCOMPLISHMENTS .
m, A32 .. m.
Par.or cars on all express trains. 4.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA.
For CAPE MAT-w.ek days-sso. e4A
HIS a. m, l5o, 40, $40 p, m Sundays
s45. 9.15 a. m. 500 p. m.
For OCEAN ctfY-we<k days-sS. M.M
e. m, ais. 80. $40 p. m. Sundays-2.N
For s'' s j !" Is = z s;,fT1-w:.. .ay.-.s
M. zlb. M $40 p. m. sundays-sH .,
M, 500 .. n. 500 Excursion to Cap1
May Ocean CITY and Sea Isle City. i.od
Q. NJ. daily .
South St, 400 p m. South St. Ais ,. M
South St.. $50 p. m, South ST.. ~
.. n.
Jew YORK AND ATLANTIC CITY ExA
PRESS
leaves NEW YORK Liberty Street). 80
q. m. saturday only, 100 ,. ND 80
saves ATLANTIC cITY-week days, Isq
Detailed time tables At ticket onloAA
". q. BEsLER, EDISON J. WEEkA
Gen'l. supt Gent Passr At. !
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17
Racing Horse Stolen.

r. II. I1annum Of Concord Township,
P.. made complaint to Chief Massey
that on Tuesday valuable sorrel pacing
horse. about 15A hands high had been
stolen from his premises. lie offers re-
ward Of 20 for the recovery Of the horse
and an additional $50 for the detection
Of the thief. While it is not known hat
the horse was brought to this city there
is reason to believe that the thief drove
liz in this direction. and the police are
doing all they can to assist Mr. Hanrnm
in Locating the horse and running down
1.-THE thief il possible.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17
NAV Test the La ".

II is held by some members OF lls
bnr that. Secretary of State Laytnnss
construction of the foreign Incorporation
law which has led to his demand for the
tax of all the agents or representative
Of the $50 foreign corporations whose Ger
tiRcatey are on file iE the nroh"not"ry :
Dfttce here. IL mwarrantrd by the law
ssltscIf. A test may b" made Of the la" $"
ID, to secure MI Interpretation OF 1t 10y
tn court.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17
D '', ..'tsa. so"''

I.
81 sfp'd ,s.a 70 eject sn MAY 1 sth put.e,
q Express trains.
Trains leave Wilmington, Delaware ave.
y ~ '',,|iSs s. ,s:; e. a..
tsS9' n ~ '.ea e. WIS., s. 81; ksV ~
1sH afn2l,p Ell SSsse days, so. So.
a. ~ ss 1st ahoy ,sn t, Il e.:
= 81 =. | H. IL f'a'': s :: Il! Is ~:
- 3 * IS; III az. r. -: ~ = Ta
~ :s$ =; e : s ;$ Il; e e Is Is Il:
xlan.is CITY week I, s.y. $50 and 80
m. Sundays. 40 AMI 1893 q. M, %ls
Cape May, weoN days. $3.50 and 's.ss a,
M. 'Hls s2.ss and 1853 p. m. Sundays.
10 a. m and '2s6 p. m.
ses lsls CITY. week days, $50 a m.
',2le. '2S and $50 p. m. Sundays 's'a'
Baltimore and Washington, week dsys.
s4l6, 6b6, sBeA. I'll 81 l. M; 'Ho6. sa@. @,
~ ~ .Roya 1, L r. 49, I'm M
30. :ls'. .sso iRoysi Lnitsdj, 1t. 40.
bsltlnos. and way stations t., - . n:
l6 >. m. Sunday only. .i
d Newark week days. 4M. ~, aG
5. Il. Sundays. %ls. So4. eos q M: 'iS.SsJ
Az Htsssurs,, week days. 's.o4 a. m; sxs7,
s6iS D. N. Sundays, S.ol . m; 49,. 9o.ae
chicago daily, .so4 a. m: .M p. m.
s1S.H and EOS D. NJ, daily.
Gingeriy accommodation. week days, SIS
Q. m: 80. so p. m. Sundays. s.6 a. m;
TH;andsnb.rS accommodation. week days.
53 Pr n sas4Ns x; ~ ~ p s r; FOR
Baltimore, week days, 2As p m.
SO p n s pPrTHI,y.p ~ T. ~ foF VIII
Il mt % a. m ;:a see sSe: .s Sai3. SM.
$50 (Royal Limited), SIS eS. ~. ~,
s11.& p. m. Sundays. ss.tS. TN. 80 and
100 a M; .2,2o. 49,. - ~. S
(Royai Limited, SIS. '7.sc, no. 80. l0.@
Deimarv a Telephone No. IN.
Rates to Wentern points lower than Via
=; 4; HiLi.ER. Passenger Agent W.
d. 4 MARTIN. Man q Pass. TssxsA
D. r. HARTIN.
Manager u Passenger geasA
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17
Many Children Poisoned.

An epidemic 81 poison has for severai
weeks prevailed among children in ont
locality in the northwestern part Of the
city. 1t is believed the trouble resultca
from contact with high weeds in 10.
in the neighborhHod. Some of the child
rem had been playing in the lot and han
come in contact with poison weeds, which
cnuscd their faces and bodies to become
swollen and gave them much trouble.
Secretary Cahill Of the Board Of Health
is notifying owners of lots all over the
city where there arc high weeds to cut
the weeds down.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17

The employees of the Augustine Paper
Mills will give an excursion to Atlantic
City today. The proceeds will be for the
benefit of the hospitals the same as last
year, when each of the local hospitals re.
ceiyed $40. The committee in charge
comprises William Black, chairman;
George W. Murphy, treasurer; David
Lindsay. I'd secretary, and William
Lynch, assistant.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-08-17
ARRIVAL ofCha,n and Cannons, ~

The memorial which will mark the site
at Cooch's Bridge where the Stars and
Stripes were first unfurled in battle, is
being put in position. The chain and the
four cannon which are to enclose it have
arrived at Cooch's Bridge. The memoir
ial is shaft, which, when erected, will
stand eight feet in height. 1t is Of
boulderlike appearance, yet neat and at.
tracti>e. The unwilling exercises will
be held on September 3.