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The sun., 1901-07-22
DROWNED AT DELAWARE CITY
Suddenly Taken With Cramps While
Swimming.

Word was received ut the office of
Coroner'S Undertaken Chandler last
night, that Il man had been drowned at
Delaware City yesterday afternoon. The
man was in bathing and it is supposed
le was suddenly taken with cramps. The
accident happened near the jetty. He
was employed on Il barge that is doing
work near Delaware City. The body was
taken to Undertaken Householder's estab-
iShment.
The sun., 1901-07-22
$4,000 TAILORs TO STRIKE.
Effort to Abolish Sweatshops in New
York.

New York. July 21.-Members of thf
Executive Board of the United Garment
Workers met last night and ordered a
general strike. Thes trike will invol,a
more than 10000 men and women, and
goes into effect tomorrow.
The trades that will stop work are n.
follows: Brotherhood of TailorS trulisni
makers. children's jacket makers. vest
makers. sailors jacket makers, button.
hole makers. Lithuanian tailors and Ger
man tailorS,
The lenders say the strike is to compel
he employers 10 do away with the sweat
shop system and to compel the employ
erS to furnish sanitary shops for the ON
ploycs.
The sun., 1901-07-22
OPINIONS TODAY.
Court In Banc to Announce Impott-
ant Decisions.

Opinions in the mandamus case of
Bernrad j. McNey VS.. State of Della
ware. and in the case of Eugene NJ
Sayers VS.. the Wilmington and Northern
Railroad Company will be handed down
thi smornng by the Court in Banc.
The former case is brought by Mr..
McNey to compel the State to pay him
salary as detective since the recent lrgis
lature abolished the office, it being
claimed that the act was Illegal.
In the suit Of Sayer VS.. the Whining
ton & Northern railroad there is n qlles-
tion whether City Council has a right to
levy tax ON railroads poles. etc. Of rail
roads and trolley lines in the city
The sun., 1901-07-22
Excurs;on 10 Atlantic city.

The employees of the Augustine Paper
Mills will give an excursion to Atlant'
CITY on August II. The proceeds will be
for the benefit of the hospitals the SAME
Is last year when each Of the local hos.
,ital4 received so. The committee in
.hargc comprises William Black, chair
man: George w. Murphy. treasurer
David Lindsay. "a, secretary. and Will
liam Lynch. assistant.
The sun., 1901-07-22
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

PresidentJohn ]. Smith of the Liebig
Chemical Company. who was operated
on at the Homeopathic Hospital on last
Sunday for appendicitis.is getting along
very nicely.
Harry Lease of No. 205 West Twenty
fourth street. sprained his left leg Sat
NJ Hay night while stepping from n car
nj Twenty-third and Market streets.
Trainmaster Carlisle of the F., w. &
H. railroad. Detective W. Il. Jones. Cap
tain Thomas Hawkins and John Ma.
honey spept,~ Saturday on the Bush river
as tb>>guests of Captain Boyce.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Installed as Elder.

DIR. Read ]. Mckay was inStalled-as an
lder of Rodney Street Presbyterian
Church at the morning service yesterday.
rhe installation ceremony was conduct
II by the pahtor, the Rev. w. +. Lewis,
who is president of the Board of Elders
and chairman OF the executive commit
tee. The ceremony was witnessed by Il
large congregation. The Board OF Elders
now comprise the Rev. Mr.. Lewis, Wi.
liam NJ. Candy and Dir. Mckay.
The sun., 1901-07-22
ENTERTAINED VISITORS.
Party Of Phila6elphians Guests Of
Wilmington Turngemeinde.

\ delegation from the hhnegold Sing
ing Society of Philadelphia was the guest
VI the Wilmington Tnrngemende yester-
day. The members were delightfully."-
Entertained. Several choice selections of
classic songs were rendered by the visi-
tors. They returned home last evening
pn the boat. Among those in the party
were: Miss Eugene Bachmann. Miss
Lizzie Bachmann. Robert Sock, Adele
Houben. Mrs. Hickman. Edward Bch-
"endt, Mrs. Behrcndt. Eddie Bchrendt,
Miss Lizzie Behrendt
The sun., 1901-07-22
INQUIRY AS TO MEN AT WORK.

Shnmokin, Pa, July 20 President
Schultz held II special meeting of the
f'iremrn'S Union this morning, about 60
iiremcn attended. A committee was ap
pointed to ascertain how many fremer
between here and Nhpunt Carmel are at
work and learn their intentions.
No Reading collieries worked today.
he order for four days work this week
being carried out. AT Burnside, operat
ed by the Reading, the night shift of
'ir"mcn struck last night, but the seven
on the day shift worked today. The
Enterprise, operated 10y Connell & Co.,
Of Scranton. closed this morning, the
l'rnding Company refused to furnish il
with ears.
The sun., 1901-07-22
MED in Camden Hospital.

William llcrson, son of old Captain
Wilson Picrson. who commanded the
steamers Bolivia and Balloon which
piled between this city and Philadelphia
sixty years ago, died in the Cooper Hos,
pital, Camden. n. j., on Friday last,
The dead man was about 81 years Of
age and lived in this city a number Of
wears ago. He was n cousin of former
Councilman w. III. Pierson. Intcrment
was made in the Wilmington and Bran
llywine cemetery this city, yeStcrda '
afternoon.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Two Entertainments.

At st. Joseph's industrial School.
Eleventh and French streets. on tho
evenings of July 30. 81 entertainments
will be given by the children of the
school,. on the first evening they will
present Anthony Shindler's romantic
operctta. "The Bell in the Forest" and
~ Wednesday evening the comic drama,
Family Jars"
The sun., 1901-07-22
WOMAN FOUGHT FIRE.
Hrs. Cora Evans Ex!inguished Blaz
Before Firemen Arrived

Mrs. Cora Evans Of No. 33S East
seventh street distinguished herself yes
teroay afternoon as a tireiightcr. About
l2.42 O'Clock Il box around coal oil tank
1t llurlock Brothers grocery store ut
seventh and Poplar streets was found
10 lie on fire.
William Shields sent in an alarm from
DoX No lis. but before the fire compan-
cs got to the scene Mrs Evans had ex.
inglIishrl the blaze with several bucket,
# water. The loss was slight
The sun., 1901-07-22
Killed in n Fight.

William Farson, aged 43 years. form
arly of Middletown, was killed in bar
'oom fight in Philadelphia on Thurs
lay night of last week. II is alleged that
Carson was hit over the heart by Thomas
McGrath. bartender and died from
he result of the blow. Farson bore an
.xccllent character when he lived in this
Stntn.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Woman Assaulted.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Heinslcy Of No.
,O2 East Seventh street will appear be-
fore Judge Chnrchman in Municipal
Court this morning charged with assault
and battery on Mrs. Ida CoXr Of No.
lOi Sast Seventh street. The all ged as
ault is said to have taken place during
i quarrel about children on Friday even
ing.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Burned to Death.

Mrs. Amos G. Baldwin. aged so years,
who was known by people of this city,
vas burned to death at her home ut
London Grove, Pa, Saturday morning.
The tragedy occurred during the burning
If her home. Two girls named Murphy.
who lived with her as caretakers. We're
aved from the flames.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Cattle Stampeded.

"A drove Of cattle cavorting around the
vicinity of Second and West streets about
noon Saturday made things lively for n
time. The cattle were being driven to
the abattoir and as they neared the
place. stampeded They dashed in all di,
"ections. creating plainly Of excitement
until they were rounded up.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Revepue Keceipts Increase.

The receipts of the local revenue office
during the year ending June 30, 1901,
were $26s .527 AZ being about $4,000 in eN-
rcss of the receipts of the previous year.
.nese figures will help those interested
in the effort to have Wilmington made u
regular office instead of a branch of the
Baltimore office.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Carter StiIl Missing.

Nothing has been heard OF Daniel J.
Carter of No. COS Madison street. who
disappeared from his home about two
r,nnths ago When Carter departed he
left letter saving that when his family
learned of his absence he would he far
away.
The sun., 1901-07-22
FeIIin n sewer.

While drunk Harry Davis fell into
Shipey Run sewer near the gat house
saturday night Policemen J. 4. Scott
md John .Takubowski were attracted by
Davis cries and after fishing him out
# the sewer sent him TO the police sta
tion.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Charged with Assault.

George W. Phillips has been arrested
IN charge of assault and battery on
James j. Smith. 1t is alleged that the
assault took place about II month ago
when Smith was soliciting insurance
from some Of Phillips workmen.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Rase Ball Player Dead,

John Stackhouse, the wellknown ball
player, died at his home in Media, Pa, +,
IN Friday last of heart disease. Mr.
Stackhouse was wel-known and popular
in this city He played third base for
the Brownson team all of last year.
The sun., 1901-07-22
A Great Smoke.

After selling $4,000 Robert Cousins (thc
finest &C. cigar ever sold in Wilmington.
have something better to offer at the
same price. The quality and workman
ship of this cigar is guaranteed equal to
any for a quarter cigar on the market
]. G. Robinson,
Tenth and Market Sts
The sun., 1901-07-22
Still Alarm nfEire

4 slight blaze in a fireplace in the
residence Of James Richardson. No. 1O15
Market street. yesterday, was extin-
gnisncd by the Friendship Fire Com
pany. The fireplace was clogged with
SCOT which caught fire. No damage was
done.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Asked Rheinhardt's Opinion,

City Solicitor Reinhardt has been corn
mmicated with by members of the
Street and Sewer Department relative
to the matter of obstruction of the
streets. Objection has been made to
persons using the bed of King streat
for storage purposes.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Alleged speak.easy Raided.

John Archie, colored, of No. ZIG Wilson
street. was arrested yesterday charged
with keeping II speakeasy. The police
made raid on the place and found six
men there who they arrested and held as
witnesses. They also found a box of
beer
The sun., 1901-07-22
viii Give Trolley Excursion.

Members of the congregation of ST..
Peters Pro Cathedral will give trolley
EXCURSION over the lines of the People
Railway Company and to Brandywin"
springs.
The sun., 1901-07-22
To Erect Now RniIaIing.

Thomas G. Mum will occupy the old
boiler shops of S. s. Adams for tho
construction of boats until he can ha 9
4, nov building erected, The old boat
building was recently damaged by n
freight car running into it.
The sun., 1901-07-22
De,aware,s Votes and Soldiers.

Washington, ID. C.. July 2O.-The Cen
sns Office today issued statement giving
statistics of the school, militia and voting
population of the State Of Delaware MS
follows: school age, 59,635; males Of
militia age, 4OO29; males of voting age,
5411S.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Te,enbone line Completed,

The Delaware Telephone Company
completed its line 10 Newark on Saturday
night. The switchboard at the exchange
has not been completed but the telephone
in the Washington House is in working
order.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Plans for n grid ge.

1t is said that plans have been drawn
for Il 100000 steel bridge to be built for
the Baltimore X Ohio Railroad Com
pany. ana that the structure will b"
erected at the Lowering avenue crossing.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Disturbed Services.

Harry Simmons was arrested Satul
lay evening on the charge Of interfering
With religious worship. He was locked
~ on the complaint of the Rev. NJ
teynard who was conducting services at
Third and Market streets.
The sun., 1901-07-22
Died Suddenly.

Samuel Hay. aged 4S years. of No.
?12 West Fifth street. died suddenly on
Saturday afternoon. He had been i'll
for some time.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-11
ANOTHER TRAIN WRECK.
Fireman Killed but no Passen-
gers Seriously Injured.

Wren, Ohio, Feb. ll-Early this
morning Chicago & Erie passen-
ger train jumped the track near
here and the engine, baggage car
and three coaches rolled down an
embankment, The fireman was
killed, but aside from bruises and
cuts none of the passengers were
seriously injured.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-11

Tons of new goods have arrived,
new calicoes, new percales, new
ginghams, new India linens. new
dress goods, new sheetings, pillow
case tubings, notions, fancy goods,
at the New York store. Special
sales in all departments Soft.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-11
King lillian Dead.

Vienna, Feb, ll-Former King
Milan of Servia, who bdicated the
throne of that country to his son,
Alexander, died suddenly this
morning
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-11

Old papers at this office for 20
cents per hundred just the thing
for putting under carpets. If
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-11

Gold house numbers on glass,
wood or metal, at Jansen's, lob,
East Main. 26-m2
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-11
PURELY PERSONAL.

Mrs. A. l.. Greer has returned
from Denver.
&C. A. Goyette of Des Moines
is at the Fremont today.
John Gardner spent yesterday
afternoon at the camps.
Judge George d. johnson
was morning passenger to Den
yer.
r. S. Billings, ore purchasing
agent for the Rocky Mountain
smelter, is here today.
w. X. johnson of the Rocky
Mountain smelling company is
down from Denver today.
Henry Richards, prominent
business man of Central City, is
here with a view of locating.
w. E. johnson and Howard
Paschal were in the city yesterday
morning and left last night for
Salt Lake City.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Cafky
were in Canon yesterday calling
on their aunt, Mrs. Massey, who
is confined to her bed with pneu-
monia.
Miss Kemp of St. Louis is in
the city, being called here on ac-
count of the sickness of her broth
er, Will Kemp, who is suffering
with pneumonia.
&C. @, May was down from
Colorado Springs yesterday visit
ing his parents, corner of Fourth
street and Santa Fe avenue. He
returned last evening.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-11
Your Watch

Will be put in perfect order if
left with Morris, the jeweler 9Stf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-11

Notice the advertisement of
VIM. Volkens on the second page
of this paper He is merchant
tailor and carries new stock of
imported and domestic woolens
Mr., Volkens desires to announce
that he is no longer with the So
called Florence Tailoring company
but will be found in room l, Tru-
love block.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-11
LOCAL NOTES.
Paints and oils at Jansen's.

That part of the sidewalk be-
tween Newkirk q Hangers real
estate office and Keller's barn was
considerably improved this morn
ing by laying hagstone thereon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-18
BUNKER HILL NOTES.

The Pequot club opened the season with a masquerade ball last evening, and judging from the. large attendance present it was more than an ordinary success. The costumes worn were pretty and attracted attention. It would require considerable time to enumerate them. Lallier's orchestra furnished music for the occasion. The floor management, under the direction of Harry Upson and William Tittel did much to further the enjoyment of the many guests present. When the hour of unmasKing arrived, slSprises were mutual The masquerade will be repeated during the winter.
 Mrs H. G. James and son, who have been spending two weeks in Harwin- ton, have returned home.
 A. D. Hitchcock attended the con yention of the grand lodge in New Haven a few nights ago.
 Ernest Lewis and Charles Burnes are having their residences on War ren park redecorated.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-18
THE wkBs1IN 1oo oAB1N.
Eioauent Tribute of the Great Dahiei to Humble Home of His
 Parents.

When Gen. Harrison got the Whlg nomination for the presidency that Daniel Webster had hoped for, log cab ins were in popular demand as nlrth- nlaces. Even Webster, in political speech at Saratoga, catching the spirit of the times, lamented that he, too, hao not been born in log cabin. Prof. Me Master prints in the Century this eX- tract from the speech in question::
 "Gentlemen, it did not happen to me to be born in log cabin; but my elder brothers and sisters were born Tn log cabin, raised amid the snowdrlfts of New Hampshire at period so early that when the smoke first rose from its rude chimney and curled over the frozen hills there was no similar evi- dence of a white mans habitation be- tween it and the settlements on the rivers of Canada. Its remains still ex- ist. I make to it an annual visit. ] carry my children to it to teach them the hardships endured by the genera. tions which have gone before them And if ever I am ashamed of it. or if I ever fail in affectionate yenera- tion for him who raised it and defend ed it against savage violence and de struction, cherished all the domestic virtues beneath it's roof, and, through | the fire and blood of a seven years rev olutionary war, shrank from no dan ger, no toll, no sacrifice, to serve his country and to raise his children to a condition better than his own, may my name and the name of my poster ity be plotted forever from the mem ory of manl1indi'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-18
BI-CENTENNIAL PARADE.
Students in All Kinds of Costumes
 1000 Men in Line.

New Haven Oct 1S.-The Yale bi- centennial committee now have assur- ances that more than 1000 men will be in line in the torchlight procession Monday night. It is expected that the head of the procession will have com- pleted the long line of march before the tail leaves the campus. The men will march six abreast. The line of march and the. procession are each about mile and .a half long.
 The members ofathe senior class will lead the procession, dressed as Indians, recalling the founding of the college. The Sheffield Scientific school seniors will follow costumed as colonial set tiers ill cloaks and tall hats The members of the junior class will be dressed to represent Continental troops The juniors of the Sheffield Scientific school will represent the Yale military company in the war of 1872. They will wear long coats and tall beaver hats. The sophomoreS will be dressed in what is termed the cruiser Yale cos tune. This will be regulation sailor suit of white duck with many blue trimmings.
 The freshman classes of both the academic and scientific departments will be provided with a rough rider costume, consisting of red shirt, leather tan trousers and a sombrero hat. The delegations which will ap- pear in line from Harvard. Princeton. Wesleyan and Trinity will be dressed with their college colors. "A total of thirty brass bands has been secured.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-18
.OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS.
NOON OUTGOING MAIL SERVICE
 INTRODUCED YESTERDAY.

Government Gives People of Oakville
 What They Ask For-Iail Closes at
 12:3O-Dance of Baseball Team This
 Evening-Baird Machine Company
 Starts Half Hour Schedule at Noon.
 The first outgoing noon mail bag was sent from the local postofhce yes terday in accordance with the promise made by government officials to grant the petition of Oakyille people for noon mail outgoing service. Mail Car rier Place made his first noon trip and congratulations were heard on all sides. The mail bag contained luite a few letters, although the public had no information that the service would start so soon. Now that the noon mail has actually commenced, the public will be quick to take advantage of it. The extra mail is thrown on the 12:51 down train, consequently the mail will close every day at the local office at 12:30.
 Mir and Mrs Russell of Orange have been visiting their son, W. E. Russell.
 Miss Gertrude Beardsley and Miss Faustina Dubois, two local school teachers. are attending the state teachers convention in Hartford. The sessions were held to-day in two rooms. MT Fletcher's department re maining open.
 Miss Fannie Morris of Waterbury was visiting friends in the village yes terday.
 William Capewell is working for the Oakville Pin company.
 The Baird Machine company started this week on a half hour noon sched- ule and will close at 5:30 D. m. during the winter. This was occasioned by the early darkness which prevails dur ing the fall and winter season. Su- perintendent Warner has received nll- merous applications from young men in the wire department. but prefers to employ Oakville boys and young men, if possible.
 The next thing Oakville will endeav- or to obtain is place to vote at the town elections without going to Wa tertown. Representative Heminway will be given the petition.
 Francis Missell has accepted posi- ton in the factory of the Baird Ma chine company.
 An enjoyable time is anticipated this evening at Judd's hall when the members of the Oakville Stars will hold their dance. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-18
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Death of Peter Burgess-A Well
 Known Resident.

There will be prayer and confer ence meeting at the parish house thls evening.
 The Naugatuck- High school eleven have been practicing hard of late pre- paratory to their going to Cheshire to- morrow to play the academy eleven or that place. They will leave in bus from in front of the Salem school building on Meadow street tomorrow afternoon at 12:30.
 Division No l, A. O.. H., will meet tonight in Hibernian hall.
 The remains of Peter Burgess, who died in NIiddletown yesterday morI- ing. were brought here last evening and taken to his former home in Beebe street. The deceased was well known and respected resident of the town and previous to his confinement was employed by the G.. M. R. shoe Co. He was the organizer of the first choir of St Franciss church. He leaves a widow and two daughters, also two sisters. Mrs Martin Grove and Mrs John Meegan, to mourn his loss His funeral will take place to- morrow morning at S:30 from the house and 9 o'clock from St Francis s church.
 AIrS troQ CluuSS Ol AuSOald IS NlSlt- ing her sister, Mrs Thomas Burns. of Beebe street.
 Miss May Cullum of New Haven is visiting friends in town.
 Albert B. Clayton of this town and Miss Florence l.. Soper of Poyten Cheshire, England, were united ill marriage yesterday afternoon at the residence of Thomas Benslow. 19 New street, by the Rev W. D. Tuckey.
 Companion court Minerva, I. o. F., will give concert and dance this even- ing at the Gem opera house. Judging from the number of tickets that nave been sold the present indications are that the dance will be we'll attended. McGovern's orchestra will furnish music and Prof Baxter will prompt.
 Chester Wedge of Cheshire is visit ing his parents, Mir and Mrs Frank Wedge of Maple street.
 On account of the teachers conven- ton at Hartford there was no session of the public schools to-day. Nearly all the teachers in the public schools in town left for Hartford to attend the convention this morning.