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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
PHILLIPS INQUEST.
Elsie Stolls Who Did the Shoot
ing Testified.
Nine Year Old Child Said That
She Did Not Mean
to Kill.

Coroner Prick last night held an in
quest over the reamins Of John Phillips,
who was accidentally shot and killed by
nine year-old Else Stolls, near Rock
land, Oh Tuesday night. The child was
present at the inquest with her parents.
She testified that she did not want to
hurt Mr.. Phillips and did not know the
danger Of pistol.
Mr.. StOlls testified that he showed his
little daughter how to shoot pistol on
July 4th last. The night before the ac-
cdent he cleaned the pistol and put it
up in the cupboard. The child probably
saw him when he put it away. The jury
was of the opinion that the child was
too young to realize the danger in firing
the pistol off.
The following verdict was rendered:
Resolved, That John Phillips came to
his death in Brandywne Hundred on
the evening of June II, 1901, from a
gun shot wound accidentally inflicted in
the hands of Elsie Stolls aged nine years.
The jury cautioned the child against
handling firearms in the future.
The funeral of the victim will take
place this afternoon from No. 900 Con.
nell street. Interment will be made in
Rrerview cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

WITH all his millions, Henry M.
Flagler. Of Florida. is a very un-
happy man. He has applied for
divorce from his wife, who IS insane
and is now confined in DR.. Melon.
aids house, an asylum and home
Tor the treatment and care of in
sane persons, at Pleasantville,
Winchester county, State Of New
York. According to his marriage
VOWS he is supposed to cling 10 his
wife in sickness aud health, in pow
erty or wealth. But having mil
lions, he, like a good many others,
wants a we'll wife and tor that rea-
son would divorce her. when she is
an invalid. Money covers multi
tude of sins.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
uBL IsnED DAILY. EXCEPT sUNDl
FRIDAY, JUNE "a. 1901.

/ In the Maryland Court Of Appeals
q decision has been handed down
in a suit brought to decide the sta.
tus of the preferred stock OF the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com.
pany, 10 which il is held that the
holders Of such stock are entitled
10 receive no more than the 4 per
cent guaranteed by the company.
II W as commended by the plaintiffs,
that after being paid per cent,
ahe preferred stockholders we're
.sntitled to a further share 10 the
earnings Of the Company. on the
same basis as holders Of common
stock. BY this decision, the COM
mon stock is OF more value that the
preferred, if the road is put on
paying basis and on its old earring
capacity.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
THIS IS FLAG DAY,
Birthday Anniversary of Old Glory
Will be Appropriately Celebrated,

Flag Day, the birthday anniversary of
the Stars and Stripes, will be approp-
riately celebrated in this city today.
There will be gen rial display of flags
am! some Of the patriotic organizations
will have special exercises this evening.
The chief celebration will take place in
the public schools for which an inter-
esting program has been prepared by
Superintendent Twitmyer. 1t includes
song; prayer for our State; reading,
"Blackwell's address to the American
people; saluting the flag; song, "The
Flag of '76'; resitations; meaning of the
colors, a flag exercise; son, "Old Glory;
First American Flag" The program
also sets forth that the first flag I'M
furled in battle was on Delaware soil.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
LOCATION DAY.
Meeting Held at Brandywine Sum
init Camp Grounds.

Crowds assembled on the BraSdy-
wine Summit campmeeting grounds yes
tcrday, which was location day; minis
tiers and laymen, men and women were
present at the meeting of the association.
Nearly all Of those who own their
tents will occupy them this season when
camp opens on August 1 to continue for
thirteen days. Many others desire tents
and the demand this season seems to he
greater than usual. Peter l.. Layton
will have charge of the camp tables this
year.
The Rev. c. w. Prettyman, pastor
Of Brandywine NJ. e. Church, will be
minister in charge of the camp. He
will make feature Of music at the
services and will have n large choir.
George w. Vandegrift will be camp
superintendent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
OLD RAILROAD MAN DEAD.
Samuel Casperson, Retired, Expired
at Noon Yesterday.

Samuel Casperson, one of the Oldest.
employees of the p, W. Il b. X. X. Co.
died at noon yesterday at his residence,
No. 21O East Third street.
He was in the employ Of the company
for a period Of forty years, as milk agent
between this city and Philadelphia, being
the first as well as the last to be SO en-
ployed, as this city grew to such pro-
portions that the supply Of milk was all
needed here.
He was about 70 years of age and
was retired on a pension about two years
ago. He was prominent member of
Asbury M. Il. Church, the Railroad Y.
NJ. c. A. and Hope Lodge l. O. o. +,
Among railroad men he was Familiarity
known as Uncle Sammy"
The funeral services will be held on
Monday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
JOHN PALMER DEAD,
Well Known Resident of the Ninth
Ward Dies.

In the death of John Palmer which
occurred ut his residence, No. 1908 Market
street, yesterday afternoon at o'clock,
Wilmington loses one of its best citizens.
Death was caused by congestion of the
lungs.
Mr.. Palmer, who was son of Moses
Palmer. was born in Brandywine Vii
laEe, December 10, 1925, next door to
where he died. ~.-
In early life he started to learn the
trade of tinsmith, but his ability as an
expert accountant and Ook-keeper be-
came SO well-knOwn that he was after
wards employed at LEAFS & Prices
Mills, and was with them some years,
after which he entered into partnership
with Adam Grubb in the grocery bust
ness.
In 1864 he purchased the business of
William H. Almond & Bro. and con-
Quoted the grocery business until his
death. He was transformations and was
well and favorahly known for his ster-
ing honesty. high probity and is kindly
rendered for his many charitable acts.
He was a member of Mechanics Lodge,
I. o. o. f.: was formerly a vestryman Of
st. johns L. II. Church but at the time
of his death was a member Of st. An
drew's. In the early seventies he was
mcber of the Board Of Education and
always took deep interest in the pub
lie schools.
In politics he was Republican. He
was twic" married and leaves a widow
and several grown children to mourn his
loss.
The funeral services will be held Mon
dav afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The children by his first wife are Mrs
Mary. widow of John w. Todd: William
NJ. and Winfield s.. and by his second
wife. Charles B.. George W.. Alice,
Amanda. Or. John. Elizabeth and Sarah
His son Charles r. Palmer is well and
favornhly known as an up-to-date news
Oappr man.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
Farmer Hurt by a Vicious BuE.

York, Pa, June William
Spangler, Of East Berlin, was attack
ed by a vicious bull while on a visit
with his father to the latters farm
at Baughmansville. On going into
the barnyard the son was attacked
by the0animal. The elder Spangler
in endeavorlng to beat off the bull,
was also attacked and tossed through
the barn yard fence. Three of his
ribs were broken and his entire body
bruised and lacerated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

Chicago, June 13.--Mrs. Lynne
Fernald Pullman today began a suit
for divorce from her bus band, George
Pullman in the Circuit Court. Mrs.
Pullman alleges that her husband
has deserted her. She asks for tenn
porary alimony, pending the result
of the suit.
Mrs Blanche Bowers is named as
the correspondent in the bill.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

SAMUEL CAsPERsoN, who DEPART
ed this life Yesterday, was one OF
the best known railroad men in this
city. He was in the service OF the
p, W. & B. R. r. Co., for 81 years
entering their employ while young
man. He ranked as baggage mas
ter and made many friends while
on the road. He was a brother OF
Col. ]. S. Casperson.. freight agent
Of the same road. He " as a prom
inent member of Asbury M. E.
Church and has gone ia, his reward
where toll and trouble are no more.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

JOHN WAaAMAKER is out in an
open. letter TO Mayor Ashbridge, Of
Philadelphia. offering e2, 800. 900
for tho privileges conferred on cor.
-porations to build railroads in that
city. He says they are worth more
than he offers, and calls the voting
away OF them plumber. He urges
the Mayor to veto the ordinances
and have one passed providing for
the selling of the franchises to the
highest bidder. Mr.. Wanamaker
is right, the city should derive some
benefit from the franchises granted
for the use OF Its streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

The suit of Edward w. Allen VS.. Lewis
II. Duncan Of New Castle, an action to
recover 500 which the plaintiff alleges
Is due for ice, which was to have been
heard before Magistrate Bradley We'd
nesday afternoon was continued until
next Monday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

u suffered such pain from corns could
hardly walk" writes Fl. Robinson, Hills
borough. Ills. 'bnt Bucken's Arnica
Salva completely cured them Acts like
magic on sprains. bruise'. cuts sores.
fcnlds. burns. boils ulcers, Perfect healer
Of skin diseases md piles. Cure guar an-
teed by N. B. Danforth 25c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

Newport, Pa, June ia heavy
thunder and lightning storm visited
the upper end of Perry county this
afternoon. On the Solomon Gutshall
farm, near Balm, man named Mum.
per was killed, and son OF Gutsha.l
injured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

Work on the Constitution new
mainmasts is nearly finished. Two
more days and the work will be
removed from the shop. At the
next trial ii is hoped there will be
no mishaps and the boat prove
winner,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
Pension Quickly Secured,

Col. Wainwright Office No. 3 W. 7th st
Wilmington. del. secures widows pen sion
in from 40 to so days. Soldiers, Sailors and
widows. Write to him or call at hts office
for Information about their title to pen.
sions and other claims against the Gov
srnMenI
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
Stepped Into Live Goals.

"Wbeu child burned my foot fright
fully" writes ". H. Eads. OF Jonesyille
Va, (which caused horrible log sores for
80 years. but BuckIen's Arnica Salve
wholly cured me after every thing failed,
Infaliible for Burns, Scalds Cuts, Sores
Bruises and Piles Sold by N, B. Dam
forth. 25c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
New Fire Alarm Boxes.

Two new fire alarm boxes have been
placed in service by the city. They
are No. 2l5, located at Twenty. fifth
and Market streets, and No. 2l6, To-
Gated at3Eighteenthland Brinckle av.
enue.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
She Didn't Wear a Mask,

But hor beauty was completely hidden
by sores, blotches and pilnples till she used
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Then they van
ished as will all Eruptions, Fever Sores,
Boils, Ulcers, Carbunclss and Felons from
Its use. Infallible for Cuts, Corns, Burns.
Scalds and Piles, Cure guaranteed 2oc.
OF N. B. Danforth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

The Wilmington Steamboat Company's
boats started on the evening trips be-
tween this city and Philadelphia last
night. These evening trips have proved
most popular with Wilmingtonians and
the boats are nightly crowded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
Took the Pledge,

Before Magistrate Bradley last nigh:
John J. Gillespie was charged by his
wife Annie with non-support. The charge
was withdrawn on his taking the pledge
to abstain from intoxicating liquors for
one year. s.,....
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
Sale OF Real Estate.

The house No. 2ls Union street has
been sold by Frederick e. Stone and
wife to William H. Greenwalt for 81, 400.
A property at the southeast corner OF
Locust and B streets has been sold BY
John Mcbride to Mary E. McGillon, for
Go0n
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

THIS Is flag day, the birthday
anniversary Of the Stars and
Stripes, and was appropriately
celebrated IN Wilmington to-day.
There was a general display of
Gags aud several patriotic organi.
cations will have special exercises
this evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

THE condition OF Mrs. Mckinley
is said to be slightly better, and
hopes are now entertained that she
will recover and be a comfort to
her husband for years to come.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

The Wilmington City Railway Co. has
appointed George Anderson street dis
patcher, and Harry Geiger office dis
patcher. Mr.. Geiger succeeds Edward
W. Schlipf, but Mr.. Anderson's is new
position.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

George Harris, colroed, was overcome
by the heat at Fifth and French streets
yesterday afternoon. He was removed
to his home, No. 111s French street in
the Phoenix Ambulance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

A dog owned by George Waiker of
Sixteenth and Head streets was killed
by Policeman Buchinal yesterday. 1t
was believed to be suffering from the
rabies.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
DIRECTORS:

II. A. MILLER. Wilmington, Del.
JOSEPH SWIFT. President Talley-
on-Top Co., Wilmington, Del.
EDGAR l.. HAYNES. Assistant
Manager 1.-THE Morning News"
Wilmington. Del.
COL 8. B. FOARD, Elkton, Md.
JUDGE WELLS THOMPSON. tx-
Lieutenant-Governor Of Texas.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

II he'd had Itching Piles. They're ter.
rihly 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 Erudtions It's the
Cure guaranteed. Sold by N. B. Danfortb.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

JUDGE Churchman, yesterday
gave VIM. H. Leonard, colored, a
v0odoo doctor, all that was coming
to him in the Municipal Court and
held him 10 5000 bail TOR the upper
court
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

AT Dover on June Goth, argument
will be heard IN the case filed by II.
q, Cause. president Of the Harlan
h Hollingsworth Co., vs.. the Harlan
& Hollingsworth Company to pre-.
vent the transfer OF certain stock
which would dispose Of MIR. Cause
ns president and elect Mr.. M ahoney
in his place. The stockholders are
determined the fight going on in
that corporation shall cease.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

GEN. SUMNER has received a mott.
itation from Cailles, the notorious
il surgent leader IN Luguna prov.
j sc. that unless the General agrees
IL The Filipeno's terms. which in
AIDES the granting of amnesty to
lac letter. Cables viii not surreu-
" and the negotiations OH the
oject are to be considered at an
T.. !.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

Does your roof want fxingp Consult
Gus H. Groves. 3lb Orange street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

Does your roof leAki Twill az, It..
Cue H. Groves. 3l6 Orange street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
Pullman Divorce filed in Court.

Pure Ice Cream only at Beckett's Cafe
eth and Shipley streets,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

Only competent rooIers are employed,
Gus II, Groves. 3l5 Orange street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
Baseball Yesterday,
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
At Cincinnati.

At Cincinnati.
R.H.E.
Cincinnati ......0 1OO1O1-4 5
Philadelphia. 0 0400O1-8 1
Newton and Bergen; Duggleby and
Mcfarland. O'Day, umpire.
AT St. Louis.
R.H.E.
st. Louis ...... 400 3 o
Brooklyn..... 10000 q o
Harper and Nichols; Hughes and Nc.
CURE. Emslie, umpire.
At Chicago.
R.H.E.
Chicago........ 100000 3 0 0
New York ....20040O g 0 0
Taylor, Eason and Killing; Doheny and
Bowerman. Cunningham, umpire.
At Pittsburg.
Pittsburg .....3 100000 1l l
Boston .......".0O01i 6 2
Philip and O'Connor; Pittenger and
Kittridge. Dryer. umpire.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

AS we interpret the law. City
Council has no authority to appoint
any person to make an assc ssment
Of the valuation Of the city proper.
ty. The people settled upon the
two assessors aud collectors at the
last election. These are the only
men who can lawfully make an as
easement, and they should be the
ones to do it. Messrs. Mccall and
Say are fully competent 10 make
the assessment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
AMERICAN LEAGUE.


AT Philadelphia.
R.H.E.
Athletic 500. 030101OO- 6 10 2
Milwaukee....O 00000OO0- 2 2
Plank and Powers; Garvin and
Connor Hastings and Maloney. Canti-
lien, umpire.
AT Baltimore.
R. H. E.
Baltimore ..OOOOOOOO0-O 0 8
Chicago .....""0 0O4O2O51-l2 l6 l
McGinnity, Nops and Robinson; Pat
terson and Sugden. Sheridan and Con-
nelly, umpires.
At Boston.
R.H.E.
Boston. OOO101OO-6 Is 3
Detroit .......- 02OO0521-ll 10
Lewis and Schreckengost; Miller and
Shaw. Manassau, umpire.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

No. West 9Th street for q frst.class
have and hair cut.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

Deviled Crabs atBeckett's Cafe 9TH aud
Shipley streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

EDGAR NJ. HOPES, Publisher
1.-THE Morning News" Whining
ton, Del.
THOMAS McCORKLE, President
Delmarvia Telephone Co, Will
mington, Del.
JOHN f. CLAYTON, Director
Robine:te OIL Co.. Wilmington,
Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

Ask for doubl stamps at Wyatt g. Co.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

AFTER expediting 4 five years
.ancc at Nova Scotia, Miss Eliz.
eth Moore Fiagler. daughter Of
late Gen. Flagler, OF Washing.
!. u, Ii, c., has teen married TO DR..
/, orge w. Mackean, of Nova SEQ.
I 4. Five years ago Miss Flagler
.ot colored lad who was steal
Ing fruit out oil her fathers yard in
y ashngton. She had no intention
NJ shooting him, but only fired to
r.ghten him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

The Brandywinc Springs Park
anagcrs have Il half page adver-
,ement in to-day's North Ameri-
tn, setting forth its advantages
81 picnic parties from the Quaker
thy. This park is the Willow
Lrove OF Delaware and since the
iArc has been reduced 10 five cents
each way, it has been growing in
popularity. The ride is a pleas.
ant one and the park has been
greatly beautfied and is an ideal
spot tor days outing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

THE City Council proposes to take
a hand in selecting the assistant to
the City Solicitor, why, we do not
know, except that the position will
make an Office for that body to dis
pose OF. We think the City Solicitor
should be allowed to select his own
deputy. The present City Solicitor
appointed his deputy and Mr..
Reinhardt should be allowed the
same privilege. There is no sense
in appointing a Democratic assist
ant to Mr.. Reinhardt and Council
should not be 90 baby fed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

BECAUSE Harry W. Fish ate more
free lunch than the proprietor OF
the saloon, Thomas Mullin, thought
be should, he proceeded to eject
him from the saloon, when Fish
pulled out "a revolver and shot him.
That was some three weeks or more
ago, and since then Muilln has
been very low, andlFish has b n
III Jail awaiting the result Of Mu.-
Inns injuries. 1t looks as if Fish
would have to stand trial tor Null
l.n's life,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
Lightning Killed One.

A ok for double stamps at Wyatt &Co.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14

''JoHN PALMER. aged 76years, died
Yesterday afternoon at his resi-
aence, No 1908 Market street after
a short illness. He was one OF the
best known men in the Ninth ward
rr Brandywine village, where he
has carried on the grocery bust.
ness for nearly half century. He
was twice married and leaves
widow and several grown children
10 mourn his loss, among the num-
Der being Charles B. Palmer a
writer on the Every Evening staff.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-14
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:

M SPrsint
vcePre
Treasurer H A. suay Manager
H Aaycd Texas
New
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-18
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
TO HAVE GRAND BALL

Alhambra Council. K. of c., had one
of the liveliest meetings it has held re-
Gently last night, and transacted a pile
of business. The chief thing it did was
to vote to have a grand ball at Me-
chanlcs Hall Easter Monday night,
March 81. This is the first big public
entertainment the council has had
since its first banquet, and the mem
bers intend to make It the social event
of the season. The incoming board Of
government was empowered to make
all the necessary arrangements, and ii
will have its first meeting Thursday
night for the appointment Of the COM
mittees to fix up the details.
It was also voted to have the ami
versary banquet of the council at Al
hambra Hall on the evening Of Feb. T.
This is earlier than usual and the date
is set ahead to accommodate the chap
lain of the council, Rev. Michael T.
O'Brien, who is to sail for Europe the
next day. The banquet this year will
be for the members of the council only.
Grand Knight Frank +. Murray and
Past Grand Knight Patrick F. Sulli-
van were elected to the state conven-
ton and Past Crank Knights Stephen
J. Horgan and Michael w. Donohue
were elected alternates The new
board Of government viii be installed
Tuesday night. AIN. 7. by District
Deputy John A. Whitaker OF South
bridge and his suite