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The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-02-23
.TO SERVE ENGLAND
Kansas Militia Man VIII Join
English Army
TO FIGHT THE B0ERS
Served as Captain in the
Twenty-SeCOnd Kansas,

Manhattan. Kan. Feb. @--w. 3 Lei
eester Of Manhattan. Hsaior Of the First
Infantry. X y. c.. received commits
sion today from the English government
through the authorities az Cape co,ouy.
as captain OF the regular cavalry 20
serve IN the south African war. Ma3or
Leicester Il an EngIshmaa BY birth ana
served IN the English army as lieutenant
IN the royal horse artillery fer three
years He came to America in iS,s ana
was captain of company NJ. 1,wenty-sec-
ond Kansas volunteer infantry. during
the Spanish-American war. Leicester
viii receive a years absence comuissi n
ed 10 SO beyond the seas, and viii leaVe
Immediately fer Africa 70 enter active ser.
vice.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-02-23

This disease always results from . cold
or an attack ~ the grip aus may te pre-
vented ~ the timely use ~ CHAMBER
1e5n-s couch Remedy Tnat remedy Was
extensively u7ed during ths snl5eudes %
Ia Grippe ~ tie past feE years. ard uot
e.re.e case hos ever been repartsd th4t
6fd nst recover Or that resulted iu pusl-
rncr,a wblca shoza II - - srtsia
preventive - that dar2s-ous cIeesHr.
Chamberlain Caugh Remedy has gaines
ceEs ana rrg Ee~ Tse ~ All eFEEtF
The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-02-23
low toCure tire Grin.

Remain quietly at home and take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as directed
ana quick recovery is sure 10 follow
That remedy counteracts any tendency of
the grip to result in pneumonia, which is
really the only serious danger Among
the tens Of thousands who have used it
for the grip not one case has ever been
reported that did not recover. For sale
hr au arlleaists
The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-02-23

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The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-02-23

Washington. Feb zz-Mra. Esiraarss
han teen eiecfetf 0~sTizsnt esnsrai - fha
Society ~ ths Dalghfcra - the Amer
can Revolgtlon sha recafvs1 ~ v1t-a
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The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-02-23
SPECIALIST is COMING
German Expcrs so INV estiEate unity
ofAmerican Machinery

washington Feb. Z2.-Baron Herman.
agricultural expert OF the German eu-
bassy, has received word from the Ger
man government that a specialist. desig-
mated by the agricultural societies. wiil
leave Berlin soon FOR tho United States
60 make a careful inquiry into The use
OF American agricultural machinery. with
a view 10 introduction into general Use iu
Germany Baron Hermann for some tune
has been urging on the German authori-
tses the marked advantages of American
agricultural machinery. lie looks upon
the move as ons likely % prove bsns-
fetal both 20 German agriculture and
American manufactures The agricu-
tural sections of Germany are being a.
populated while the manufacturing csn-
ters are becoming overcrowded. ana 90 is
felt by the German government 70 ~ De-
sirabls 10 give every modern facility to
the agricultural class 10 Increase the pro-
ductive capacity or the farms 10 their
fuH limit Baron Hermann has urged
this upon the governmont and + ia now
the purpose 70 make q thorough inquiry
both on the farms and in the agricultural
factory. The expert VIII arrive in uig
country about the time the sowing season
begins. and through the spring and sum-
mer viii give his attention % the farms,
going 70 the agricultural factorles ia ths
fall
The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-02-23

a powerful engine cannot - run VITA
a weak boiler and we can't keep ~ tas
strain - an active lae with weak
stomach; neither can We stop ths human
machine 70 make rrpairs y the stomach
cannos digest enough food % k~ep tbs
body strong Huea q preparation as Ea-2pl
Dyspepsia Cure shouid - ueesl ~ dirests
vhat yoa eat ard it stmgly cant help
but d. gou good Cus. sa1r. 1zi = Dpeg-
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The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-02-23

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The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-02-23
e LooD IL NERKE REEgEDY.

For suffered terribly with dyspepsia ard
agoniing for attend work times could nothing hearty
imaginable had
consulted Bangor prescribed
bottle after bottle of their medicine but relief
commenced taking Dr. Gene Nervu blood and remedy and used
four bottles To-day am perfectly healthy and able to attend
business with accustomed with restored appetite and strength
The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-02-23

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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-26
MEMORIAL WINDOW.
Unveiled at Early Service in Trinity
Church Yesterday.

4 beautiful memorial window was un-
veiled at the early service in Trinity
Episcopal Church yesterday morning.
The window is in the west transept.
One-half of the window which is of
heavy colored cathedral glass represents
an angel with chalice and the other half
two women, one kneeling with a child
and the other standing. The background
is Of palm trees and sunlight. AT the
base of the window is the following in
scription: I'm loving memory Of ELLA
Andrews wife of James Harrison VIII
son. born at Stockford, near Wilmington,
Del, July 10, a. y. 1876. Died at Ma
tanzas. Cuba, April 2s. 4. d. 1900.
Above this is the following, being Mat
thew Is, 40: "Inasmuch as We have done
il unto one Of the least of these my
brethren. ye have done it unto me-
The window was furnished by the Tiff
any Glass and Decorating Company Of
New York and the artist was Frederick
Wilson. who designed the Armstrong
memorial window, which is on the op
positc side of the church.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-26
THREE LARCENY CASES.
Colored Men Charged With Stealing
Iron and Horse.

Three larceny eases We're before Judge
chnrchman in City Court this morning.
John Il. Davis and Isaac Siseo, both col
,rrd, were both charged with stealing
700 pounds Of scrap iron from the Della
ware Terra Gotta Company. The iron
was recovered in Front street junk
shop on Tuesday afternoon and the two
foung men who are both in their teens.
identified as the parties that had sold it.
They were each held in 5000 bail for
court.
William III. Brown, colored, was charg-
Il with stealing horse. saddle and
bridal from Margaret III. Kent at Con
ord station. The report of the robbery
vas read out to the natrolmen a few days
tgo and patrolman Shields remembered
having seen the horse in Browns pos.
session an Monday afternoon and when
Brown came to this city Tuesday after
noon he was arrested by Officers Brown
md Shields. When Mrs. Kent arrived ut
the police station and questioned Brown
he admitted to her and Detective Rat
edge that the horse was at Kennett
square when the detective went there
md recovered the property. Brown had
old the horse. saddle and bridal for SIG.
lie was held in $500 bail for court.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-26
POLICE CHRISTMAS TREE.
Many Poor Children Made Happy
Yesterday.
Chief of Police Massey and Judge
Churchman Deliver Addresses
to Them

Many poor children of the city were
not forgotten by Old Krss yesterday,
thanks TO the kind thoughtfulness and ef-
forts to provide for making happy as
many Of them as possible by Police Ma
irons Wogan and White and the mem
l,ers Of the police force. The police
Christmas tree was success.
About six hundred boys and girls re-
ceiyed gifts and thus their hearts were
made glad. The tree yus erected in the
City Court room and wonderous sight it
was to the urchins when they were usher
el into the room and saw the big tree
laden with good things for them.
After the session of City Court the
children were formed into line by a
squad of policemen comprising Captain
Black, Sergeants Lyons and Bayley, Pa
trolmpn Srhell, Ford and Connor, Agent
Frank Stout Of the S. +. 9. @. and Dog
Catcher George Kopp. They were then
marched into the court room and to their
yes the sight was beautiful one. There
WAS the big tree towering to the ceiling
with branches bending under the weight
# good things.
Judge Churchman and Chief Massey
spoke to the children and wished them a
merry Christmas. The gifts were then
distributed, each child receiving a share
1f the toys, candies, nuts and oranges
Out on the streets they went and wended
their ways homeward happy because Old
kriss had not forgot them. The matrons
and policemen thank all who contributed
IN any way to make the affair success
full
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-26
WEDDED HERE SECRETLY.
New York Couple Have Knot Tied by
Local Minister.

1t became known today that the Rev
X. III. Adams Of Union NJ. T.. Church
oiilciated at the secret marriage of j.
Harvey Ludew of New York and Miss
Jennie Bennett House of Rochester, n.
T., in this city on November 81.
Mr.. Ladew is Il member Of the Union
League. Riding, New York and l.arch-
mont Yacht Clubs. Only the members
# his family knew of the secret until
today. The bridal pair will sail in day
II two for the Mediterranean on board
Mr. Ladew's steam yacht. the Columbia.
The bride had obtained divorce only
short time ago from Henry Hawkins,
II Rochester. Miss House was in the
South. accompanied by an aunt, Mrs.
Porter, early in November, when j..
Harvey Ladew appeared as a suitor for
her hand. An immediate marriage was
agreed upon and the ceremony took place
here. where the pair stopped off on their
way to New York.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-26
TURKEYS IN POTATO HOLE.
Farmers Charged With Stealing His
Neighbors Flock.

Alexander Sheppard, farmer Of
Slaughter Neck. the owner of a large
farm, has been held in bail by Magistrate
Lohand, Of Milton, charged with steal
ing turkeys, geese, ducks and chickens
from his neiShbors.
Sheppard it is said, hired negro,
promising to pay him two dollars to drive
il large flock Of tureys belonging to Viii
liam j. Darby, to his (Sheppard'sl house.
rhe farmer concealed them in II potato
hole until he found a chance to ship
them. Then, it is alleged, he refused to
pay the promised two dollars, and the
negro Informed Mr.. Darby of the affair.
DARBY swore our a search warrant,
md Constable Marvel searched the prem
iSes. but failed to find the fowls, and
Magistrate Graham before whom Darby
,wure out the first warrant, dismissed the
ease for want of evidence. Darby then
got out search warrant from Magis-
tlute I.ofand and the Milton constable
found the fowls in Sheppard's potato
hole
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-26
MANY CHRISTMAS DRUNKS.
Intoxicated Men and Boys Gould
be Seen Everywhere.
Years Since SO Many Drunks We're
Noticed OH Holi-

There were more drunks seen on the
ticets yesterday than have been Witness
d for many years on holiday. People
who were on the street noticed this and
commented on it,
Staggering men were to be seen every
where. and on all streets, and it seemed
Is II there had been Il general rush to
he flowing howl.
That there was a material increase in
he number of intoxicated persons over
'ormer years came under the observation
# policemen throughout the city on
tuesday evening. One conspicuous fea-
surc Of this prevalence of over-indul-
;enec was that many young men seemed
70 he under the influence of drink, in
act, there We're more Of them than in
he past ten years. according to some
IL the older policemen.
bne hoy was taken in charge by po-
ic"man. and efforts VIII be made to
earn where he obtained his liquor. The
cas0n advanced for the sudden trend to-
yard intoNication among young men yes
eriay is that they were the recipients Of
lifts Of bottles Of liquor.
Police Captains Black and Kane were
If the opinion that there We're more in
oNicated men yesterday than has come
inlcr their observation for many years.
This condition naturally gave the police
no end of trouble, and some idea of their
work can lie had from \ glance at the
ncket 1T the police station. On Tues
ay afternoon and night eighteen persons
we're arrested. most Of them for being
trunk and diSorderly.
They were arraigned in City Court yes
rr,lay morning hut Judge Churchman
vas very lcnicnt toward the offenders,
md discharged all but those who have
tenl before the court before.
From o'clock yesterday mornin" Mt
9 o'clock last night eighteen additional
rrests were made by the police, making
II all thirty-six since Tuesday morning.
md nearly all for drunkenness or dis0r-
lerlv conduct.
The patrol wagon was necessarily on
h. run during Tuesday night and early
esterday morning. Tn addition to the
isual run Of prisoners. several Of the
zen arrested had either been stabbed or
NJ in fights and required surgical Mt
rnton. al of which made additional
rdcn for the policemen.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-26
MARRIED AT NOON.
Miss Mary A. Rosin and Frank
Turner Welded,
Pretty Ceremony in Trinity p. F,
Church---The Rev. II. A. Henry
Cfficiated.

Hiss Mary Amelia Rosin, daughter of
Mrs. Mary l.. Rosin, of No. 713 French
street and Frank Turner were married
ut high noon today III Trinity Episcopal
Church, Delaware avenue and Adams
street. The Rev. Ii. Ashton Henry, rec
tor Of the church, otnciated. The cere-
mony was witnessed by large host of
friends of the bridal couple.
The bride was attended by Miss Ella
Turner, sister of the groom, as maid Of
honor. Charles NJ. Tull was best man.
The ushers were Daniel Bates, William
VI. Foord, L. Elliott Taylor and William
ID. Sharpless.
The bride wore beautiful gown of
pearl crepe de chene. Immediately after
the ceremony the couple left for an ex-
tended trip south. They will make their
future home ut No. 1901 Pennsylvania
avenue.
SEAFOhD WEDDING.
Miss Estela Green Willis, and George
II. VI. Stengle, son Of the Rev. Adam
Stengle, of Georgetown. were married in
st. Johns Methodist Episcopal Church,
Seaford at 1890 o'clock this afternoon.
This evening Richard Larrimore and
Miss Fila Conoway Of Chester will be
married.
DENN-CIEAFER.
The marriage of Miss Jennie Cleaver,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Clea-
yer of near Newport. to Benjamin Denn.
Of New Castle took place yesterday
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Henry $. Dulancy, of Asbury NJ. f.
Church. Wilmington. Mr.. and Mrs. Dem
will visit relatives in Norfolk, ya.s and
will reside here after January /.
FORD-WILSON.
The marriage Of Samuel NJ. Ford, Of
New Castle and Miss Jeanette Wilson. of
this city. took place at noon in the rec
tory of Old Swedes Church. The Rev.
Martin Il. Dunlop performed the cere-
mony. The rector and groom are cousins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ford are now in New
York.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-26
COURT CRIER
FOUND DEAD
Thomas B. Smith Died During Last
Night.
OLD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT
For Many Years He Opened and
Closed the Courts of This
County Here and at
New Castle.

County Court Crier Thomas B. Smith
died suddenly during last night at his
residence, Thirteenth and West streets.
He was found dead in bed this morning
hy a member Of the family. Mr.. Smith
had not been well for some time. DIR.
John G. Fahey attended him.
Crier Smith was long in the service of
the county. For nearly thirty years his
was the voice that announced the open
ing of the sessions of Superior and Gen
t.ral Sessions Courts of New Castle coun-
ty His many years of service made him
well-known To all who had business in
the courts and his kindly manner won
him the regard and esteem of all who
knew him.
Mr.. Smith succeeded as court crier his
father-in-law, whose name was Sink,
md who was crier for a number of years.
Mr.. Smiths name first appears on the
records as crier under date of 1874. From
that time until 1880, when the county
,eat was changed from New Castle to
Wilmington. he regularly announced the
opening of court and maintained order.
He became a fixture in the county SER
vices When Wilmington became the
'ounty-seat. when the old Court House at
New Castle was deserted for the new
building here. when the county records
we're transferred to this city Crier Smith
came too. He has been serving faithfully
ever since, never losing day unless on
recount of sickness.
Mr.. Smith was veteran Of the Civil
War and was kell-known in Grand Army
rcles. He was great water man and
owned several yachts in which he took
Yachting parties on cruises during the
summer months.
For number of years he kept CON
dictionary store on Market street be-
tween Sixth and Seventh. He retired
from business nearly ten years ago. He
is survived by one daughter and two
sons. George, who is court baiiff. and
Thomas, conductor on the Peoples
Railway line.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-26
sMYTH POST BENEFITS.
Members of This Organization De-
clare Ii Still Paws,

Members OF Thomas A. Smyth Post,
No. !, q. a. H., are indignant about n
statement that the g. A. IL. resources
nave been SO small that no benefits have
peeh paid for some time and will not bt.
paid IN future. While it may be true in
a general sense that the q. A. r.. pays
no benefits the members of Smyth Post
declare that Post No. / does pay a death
benefit Of $50 and always has paid death
benefits since its organization. The dues
are ten cents n week or $500 a year.
If it is true that the benefits are to be
dropped this is news to the members of
the post for those who talked about the
matter said they had not received notifi-
cation to that effect. Smyth Post was
tho first g. A. r. post organized in this
city and 1t was named for, General Thorn
us A. Smyth Of this city, who was known
rs one of the most gallant officers of the
Union Army. He was the last general
killed in the Civil War. The post has
had a large membership and for n num-
her Of years the death benefit was 500.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-26
HEAVIEST FIREMAN DEAD.
jeff" Butler Wilmington's Big Man
Died in . Hospital.

Jefferson Butler, aged 5S years, who
was the heaviest man in Delaware, died
it the Delaware Hospital at o'clock
yesterday afternoon of a complication of
diseases. Mr.. Butler was admitted to
the hospital on Tuesday of last week.
Ills condition was known to be serious
but his death was unexpected throughout
the city. He leaves Il widow and five
children.
The deceased was veteran among the
volunteer firemcn. He had been n mem
Der Of the Fame Fire Company for
years.
Butler was a joyial character, always
ready with witty remark, and had the
happy faculty of making friends. He
weighed 45O pounds, and until recently
was very active, especially for man Of
his proportions So heavy was he that
the services of seven men were required
Yesterday afternoon TO carry the remains
from the hospital to the wagon of Under
taker Kilroy. Some idea of the size of
the deceased man can be gained from the
fact that when in his firemen's uniform
he usually Wore belt FIVE and one-half
feet long.
While Butler had not been active MS a
fireman Ill recent years, III MS carrier
lays he was at the fore among the volun-
teer movement, and always responded to
alarms with his company More recently,
however, he looked after details around
the engine house, and was custodian
there when the company was out fight
ing fire. He always turned ont with the
Fame Company when on parade, and
wNre the regulation uniform. which gave
him much pride.
Owing to his great size he often won
prizes awarded to the heaviest man in
line.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-26
HELD UP BILLS.
City Auditor Boughman Thought
Some We're Excessive.

City Auditor Boughman has refused to
pproye the following bills of the Water
department. because he considers the
harges excessive and the expenditure
tnwarrantcd:
r. Cariwell and Sons, for painting at
ia poStoilicc, $s41.7S.
Il. L. Peacock Company, for furniture.
403.25.
A. s. Reed and Brother Company, re-
airs ut old postnflice, $439.4l.
i. ID. Winslow, repairs to old nostotficc,
1.163.0i.
William Davidson, for stone cutting at
.ockford water tower, $15045.
William S. Hilles, for professional SER
ices and costs, $1,009.65.
American Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry
'ompany, $6,673.56
4 communication from Mr.. Bonghman
i which he protested the above bills
ras read at Tuesdays meeting Of tn
Water Commissioners.
When the protest was read the depart
lent. by common consent. took no action
ntil the bills had their proper readings.
he members of the department discuss
Il none of the accounts except that of
Nttorncy William S. Hilles for his SER
ices in the Weldin farm purchase which
hey considered very high
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-26
.ine-np and score follows
Birthday Party,

Max Korngold of No. 221 w. Sth street
WAS given a surprise party yesterday in
honor of his eighteenth birthday. Dane
ing, singing and vocal music formed the
entertainment, games We're played and
refreshments were served. Among those
present were: Max Korngold, Morris
Goldberg. Morris Holodky, William
Dritch of Berkeley, Va, Max Wainer
Simon Winefeld Of Philadelphia, Mr.. and
Mrs. james Cohen, Miss Stella Cohen,
Miss Sadie Korngold. Miss Annie Fisher.
Miss Jennie Leshem, Miss Rachel
kauofsky, Miss Reba Goldberg. Miss
Gertie Hirshout, Miss Clara Statinikoo,
Miss Tillie Statinikoo, Miss Bertha
l.angc, Miss Dora Korngold, Samuel
korngold of Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs.
NJ. Korngold.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-26
CITY COURTS
BIG DOCKET
Twenty-seyen Cases Heard by
Judge Churchman.
MANY DRUNKS DISMISSED
Young Men Fined $40 for Breaking
a Pane of Glass Valued at
$125. Other
Cases.
MANY DRUNKS DISMISSED

Today being the day after Christmas
this mornings session of City Court was
an unusually busy one as there We're
twenty-seypn eases to be heard. Ten of
these We're for drunkenness and as the
Christmas spirit seemed to still pervade
with Judge Churchman, but two of the
culprits were fined 81 and costs while the
other eight We're given another chance
and permitted to 60 with the admOnition
to do so no more. Many of these have
no doubt discovered that the old adage
n man drinks to drown sorrow but
soon discovers that it floats" is true.
Edward McAfanus and Absolum Red
ding, colored, were charged with being
drunk and disorderly. The former was
mulcted to the tune of SIS and the latter
SO and costs. Michael Haley and Michael
Newell were both charged by Special
Officer Gordy with Icing drunk and
trespassng on the property of the r.,
w. & b. X. II. Go. and We're each as
sessed $5 and costs.
John Whaley and George Moore were
charged with isorderly conduct and
were each fined IS and costs. In the
latter case Merrett Ferry, the keeper Of
the hotel- at Eleventh and Railroad ave
nue. testified that Moore was disorderly
in his bar-room and ordered him out
but he refused to 20 when Ferry pro-
neeied to throw Moore out, but the de-
sired result was not obtained as Moore
threw Ferry ont instead. Patrick Burk.
charged with assault and battery. was
reld in 5000 bail for his appearance to-
morrow, while one case was dismissed.
Charles Elnott. charged with using a
female child under age was before the
court hut inasmuch as he and the prose-
cutting witness, Virginia Hollis had been
married during the past week, the case
was dismissed.
Switcher johnson. John T.. Logan and
Iohn pedrick, three young and well
dressed men. were ont for good time
last night and took on board large
quantity Of spirits of frumenti and be-
came very frolicksome. About o'clock
this morning they We're standing in front
IT the store of X. W. Walters, southwest
corner Of Second and Market streets,
jostelng each other and as a result one
Of the plate glass windows valued at s125
is broken. For tnis reason they We're be
fore the court charged with disorderly
conduct and were each fined $40 and
costs.