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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-10-19
ONE OF THE NORTH MEN
IN
KATHARINE MELICK,
(For The Courier.)

In The days when the Swedish chapels
took the kingdom Of Father Matthiasop,
when his oldest son doggedly worked
MS way through the examinations of a
Canadian college in quiet defiance Of
paternal antagonism; when the next two
sons sweated and swore at railroad ties
and even Eliza had it in her heart to let
Edward go to seminsry,-in those days
the prairie preacher ended his last PRO.
tracted meeting" by Salt Creek.
There had been manifestations. One
OF the men in "threshing crew" had
been drawn into the machine, and while
his brothers rode for doctor. the old
minister came. He heard the dying
boys one prayer,-"Lord God, I've been
a bad lot. Don't let me die. Boys,
don't let me die, Ican't die"
And then the old man, kneeling be.
side the cot, his white hat beside him.
and the dusty-faced men closing in.
prayed. While bis voice steadied with
that assurance OF the Eternal presence
which Gains the torture OF doubt, the
eyes OF the sufferer grew fixed When
he ended bis petition to the Judge of
all the Earth, the dust had settled down
upon the red "threshef' outside, and its
victim was still. One of the gang
followed Father Matthiason few steps.
"fou done what we couldn't" be said
with the gratitude that repays all things.
And from that ho1r the old man felt
his burden for souls" more heavy.
In the cottonwood grove that Eliza
Ann had planted he knelt on many a
night to pray that the death Of the
wild young Lamont might bring his
brothers to conviction. While he prayed
Eliza, with trouble in her heart, looked
at Edward, where hs sat drawing the
baby in its crib. thumb in mouth.
On the very night that two OF the
threshers' gang came to the meeting"
Edward went away. He left line for
his mother. Before | come between
you and father, l am going where /
won't trouble anybody. Don't worry
about me. I'll write when things com
out right"
1t was when Eliza read those lines
in the slant, shaded hand her eyes knew
so we'll, that her strong fingers first be
gan to tremble. and she sat alone very
often. with tears dropping on the yarn
stockings she knitted for John, James
and Charles. it would have been so much
comfort to knit something for Edward.
ThIteen-year-old Dorcas, full of
wrestlings and visions from the long
nights Of the ''protracted meeting"
dreamed often of the brother in some
deep, unsearcbable recess. calling and
calling them TO cone to him. Then she
heard great doors clank on eternal
hinges, and the voice died away. Some
times she saw Edward with a shadowy,
vigorous figure that took him silently
and swiftly away, and her brother was
glad to go.
But there was no word from him nor
from the two recreant lads who had
never stood at their mothers door since
the round house and the Last Chance"
had taken them in. Once the old miu-
lister, after long prayers, visited the
Last Chance" when an engine whistle
which he knew had brought his boys to
their old haunt. Charles caught a
glimpse of the white hat. but James
walked in, alone, to the door, where his
father, gray and old, stood up to con-
front him.
$50 back, my son." he said solemnly.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
STAMPS TO
Be REDEEMED.

Washin gton. D. c.. June 80-Applica-
lions for the redemption Of unused inter
nal revenue stamps will be received at the
Intern ational Revenue Bureau on and
after Monday. Commissioner Yerkes
said to night that he had not thus far had
any serious questions raised under the
now law abolishing certain stamp taxes
TO morrow the new fiscal year.
He anticipated considerable presenta:
tions OF bank checks for redemption, as
vel! AZ some other special stamps, but
has not BEEN able to make any estimats
OF the amount. He will permit banks to
present stamped checks for redemption
which have been Issued to customers, pro:
vided that tho banks appear as the owners
Of the checks. He will not permit them
TO act as commission agents for othe,
persons but will accept the checks for
redemption II they have been purchased
by the bank from the customer when PROF
or evidence Ia presented that the checks
were istued within two years.
Tho Com missioner has not yet heard ol
any appeal to the Courts in the matter OF
| requiring q separate stamp TAX upoh a
transaction between customer and q
local broker and bot ween the local broker
and his New York agent, The Commiss
ionsr reiterated that be did not intend Il
req ulre licenses as second class brokeri
from banks handling few orders fol
securities as an accom- III od alton to theil
regular business.
The Com mi ssloner was much grati0ad
by the Increase in receipts from internal
revenue for ths fiscal year. which has
amounted to about tl30OO. 00O0ver 1900.
The full fgurvs, including one day
more than those reported by the warrant
division, were s3OS OTIS. ll6 for all olasss'
OF Internal revenue during the fiscal yeaI
1901, as com pared with }s9i, 1857 for the
fiscal year 1900
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
Farewell Party.

A farewell party was given by
the Bible class to Rev. William NJ.
Schall. retiring pastor of First
Presbyterian Church, on last
Thursday evening. at the home ot
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Southern.
Seventeenth and Woodla wn avenue.
A substantial letter congratulating
Mr.. Schall on his faithful and suc-
cessful pas.orate here, was pre-
sented by Mr.. John S. MacLauch-
Ian, on behalf OF the class. Rev. J.
L. Nichols and Mr.. McLauchlan
rendered many fine musical selec-
tions. After delightful even
ing and a short address BY the
pastor, the class parted at late
hour, all wishing Mr. Schall God
speed and Gods richest blessing
IN his future life. Among those
present we're; Rev W. M. Schall,
Rev. George II. Trull, Rev. J. l..
Nichols, Mr.. John S. McLauchl an,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. McSorlev, Mr..
and Mrs Andrew Dixon, Mr.. and
Thomas Southern, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Scanlan, Mrs. William
Taylor, Mrs. Bonner, Mrs. Lynn,
Mrs. Freed, Mrs. John p. Heinz.
roth, Miss Margaret Givin, Miss
Katie A. Shun.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
Insects Block Trains.

Paris, June 30.-The southwest
of France is suffering much from
swarms Of grass hoppers.
A train leaving Rouillac for An
gouleme recently was held up by
enormous numbers Of graeshoppers
heaped on the rails. The engine
crushed the insects, making sort
OF jelly which prevented the
wheels getting hold on the rails.
So numerous were the grasshoppers
that even sand proved useless.
Most OF the passengers alighted
and went TO the nearest station on
foot. Serious delays to trains at
Mort, Poictiers and La Rochelle
are also reported from the same
cause.
M. Baudin, Minister Of Public
Works. has eutered actively into
railway reform from hygienic
standpoint. lie has begun with an
order excluding from compartments 8
regularly used by the public all
persons visib.y affected with con-
tagious malades. The Minister
strongly recommends the adoption
Of ashable covers for chairs and
and cushions.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
rlother Fights Ior Rabes.

Wilxesbarre, Pa. lune 30 Last
week the Court decided that Mrs.
Louise Lambert of Duryea, was not
dren and she was ordered TO hand
them over to the Humane Society.
Mrs Bertels. agent for the Soci-
ETY.. and Assistant Halfey went to
Duryea Saturday TO get the chill
dren but they we're met at the door
Of the house by Mrs. Lambert who
was armed with shot gun,
She threatened To shoot the first
one who would lay hand on
her children. The visitors, empty
handed returned to WIlkcsbarre.
They will appeal TO the Court 10.
morrow for assistance.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Dover, Del, June 30.-Mr. and
Mrs Ezekiel Hum, parents OF Ezekl.
el Hum, the Philadelphia criminal
lawyer celebrated their slxty.flfth
wedding anniversary yesterday at
Wildcat Manor, which has been the
country home Of the HUM family
since l77O. The celebration was held
under the shade Of mammoth tree,
planted by the bride and groom on
the day of their marriage in 1885.
Mr.. Hum, with his weight of 92
years, is scarcely able to leave his bed
except in the mildest weather. but
Mrs. Hum, only four years his junior
Is still possessed of graceful carriage
and Is one OF the best informed among
Delaware women.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
Died Suddenly.

John W. Barnett, OF No. lO5
Madison street, died suddenly this
morning. lie went out carriage
riding with his wife yesterday al.
ternoon and upon returning home
complained of pain in his breast.
lie obtained plaster at the drug
store and applied it before gong
to bed. After Mrs. Barnett got up
this morning she walked into an
adjoining room. She heard a noise
IN the bedroom aud upon going
there found her husband dying.
Or. Pyle was summoned but upon
his arrival he found that Mr.. Bar.
nett was dead. Deceased was born
near Centrevllle, Del, and for
manv years has been engaged in
the snoe business at No. lOS Madl.
son street
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
DEPUTY CITY
SOLICITOR.

There are two City Solicitors.
Philip l.. Garrett appointed by City
Solicitor ReinhardtandS S. S. Adams
Jr., elected by City Couucll. When
the City Court was opened this
morning City Solicitor Reiuhardt
announced that he had requested
Mr.. Garrett to represent him In the
City Court and assist him otherwise
with the work OF his Office. He
read the notice Of his appointment
and then Mr.. CARROTS oath was
read. City Solicitor Reinhardt
stated that he had notified Mr..
Adams that he would not be ex-
peeted to represent him. The court
announced that the City Solicitor
had notified him OF the appointment
of MIR. Garrett but as there was
another applicant for recognition
he would defer action until Mr..
Adams presented himself. The
later 8 10 a peculiar position He
does not recognize Judge Church
man as Judge OF the Court. Mr.
Adams claims that he Is Clerk o
the Court and all supplies for The
use OF Clerk Joslyn come upon tn
order of Mr, Adams.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
Acres Of SnakeA

Remove. Pa, June 9O.-Ths building OF
the new West Branch Railroad, between
Kartha US and Clsartlsld, has chased from
their haunts hundreds upon hundreds OF
rattiesnakes aud copperhsads. Until the
work ON the new railroad began that sec
tion Of the country was Overruu with
snakes. 1t so rocky that forest fires could
not disturb the reptiles. so thai tho lcltffs
and lodges became the home and breeding
places OF numbers OF ,hem.
One gang Of laborers In ono day XIII ea
AZ copperheads snakes and IL ALTERS.
In traversing u path less than mile
long Bert Gressmeyer killed seven coppar:
heads. Thoy appeared all to be going In
one direction. The laborsrs on the new
work are almost terrorized through the
fear OF the posonou, reptiles for noarly
every blast brings snake or two rolling
down among them with the dirt.
Some Of the gangs have employed men
whose whole duty 10 to patrol a prescrlb:
cd area and kill the snakes found therein.
The men are afraid to go to oeu last
they find u snake as bedfellOw.
Ono of the mon employed to kill snakes
IN two days Slaughtered lO3 copperheads
and ratt,eA lie put them in a heap and
tho pile was large enough to till four
barrels He discovered one OF the dens,
and killed. go snakes within two hours.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
DOTS

The Wilmington Horse Show Associ
alton viii hold horse meet on July t.
The British steam 'hip Lu 'iline cleared
on Sa,u,dIy with oil valued at SS5 90 for
Dunkirh.
S.. Andrews sun lay school yesterday
co.od for the summer.
There wore 20 dcnths, 81 births and q
marriages in Wilmington last week com
parei with 35 deaths, 3 births ard n mar
r, pues for the same period last year.
An sxauliuationi for teachers 5 certid
rSJl for the d st ind second grades in tho
first anu second grades In tho county,
was held saturday in No. school by
County Superintendent smith
Mrs Maria Turner, ngod 9t ysars, be
lipyed to be the Oldes. oininunloant IN
tho Diocese OF delaware, died on saturday
a. her home Twelfth and Orange streets.
She was Il memb.r Of ST. Mathew " )
Church
A meetipg OF tho -t0c khOld RS of thu
Guarantee BUiiiing and l.Onn Association
will shortly ba held ior the purpose OF OF
lfrusing u reorganization Of tho board oil
directors
/ John Rruwn, organ builder ct this citr.
on saturday, was glvOu contract u
build a large new organ for the PCtlsl
Catholic Cha ch at Trenton, y IL
a. 50 w!l vi 1 tho utSRn ht ST !ohn
Church G .wyd. Pa.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
CARD BASK EFT.

Where Wilmingtoniani are stopping
in Atlantic City, N. j.
THE DENNIS-R. Ruburds and
wife.
THE MANHATTAN-M. Rodal.
sky.
THE OSBORNF-John Ostron.
Mrs. Robert II. Scott is on the
sick list being under the care OF DR..
Willard Springer.
Miss Martha Handy of Washington,
ID. c., is visiting relatives In this
city.
Mr. William Mask of this city,
spent yesterday In Washington, ID.
Miss Ella IIalloran Of this city,
spent yesterday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Bernard DuRoss, Jr., at Milltown.
Mr.. Alfred Thompson, and Misses
Minnie Thompson and Mamie Rigney
were the guests of Misses Jessie and
Bessie Banks at Marshallton. During
the day they all visited Miss Lizzie
DuRoss at Milltown.
George w. r. Miller left to-day for
Baltimore where lie will be appointed
assistant engineer under Uncle Sam
His family left to-day for Rchoboth,
where they will spend the summer.
! Mr.. Causey Of Milford will take Mr..
Miller's place.
Mr.. Edward farrell of Philadelphia
visited here yesterday.
The family Of E. G. IIardcsty will
spend the summer months at theil
cottage in Rehoboth. Mr.. 1lardesty
will jCin them ONE time next month
Ten members Of the Junior depart.
ment of the Y. M. G. A. took trip
to Pennsgroye on Saturday and enjoy
ed a swim in the cooling waters of the
Delaware. They were in charge of
the physical directors.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
Worship In ShirtWaists

Omaha, Mob, June -, BY preconcert
ed action tho Clcrgynen Of Omaha an
nounced this mornny that shrtwuists
shonld bo acceptable in their sight as the
garment in which TO worship.
Rev II. i. Yrefz OF the kountze Luth
eran Church, remarked froId tho pulpit
thut anything decent enough tp wear on
the rec: or in store was fit garment
for church Rev n. II. jerks of the
First Presbyterian Church, expressed ltho
hope that shirtwaIsts would DO the univsr
sal garment during tho summer months.
Tho proposal ot the clorgymen has met
with high favor and will undoubtedly be
accepted.
Il would esteem it highly II men would
come to church in any sort Of parh such
weathor as this. said Rcv. g. s Ser
geant, of st. Mnrys Avenue COngrera
tiUnul Chufch.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
CASES N.
CITY COURT.

Before Judge Churehman 10 the
citv.court this morning, Ida N.
Greenwood. colored, was charged
by Officer Cornish with acting in a
disorderly manner on Saturday
night. The testimony was that
she is one Of the women who Gre
ated disorder on the coast The
defendant claimed that she was
inside saloon when arrested and
was not creating disorder. The
case was continued unit! tomorrow
morning.
James Smith. colored, was eharg.
ed with the larceny Of lot OF
brass. There was no evidence to
connect him and the case was dis.
mi sscd.
Timothy Mckinley charged
Frank Fisher with trcspass. The
testimony was that Fisher came
into the yard and hunted for an
axe. His four children are kept by
Mckinley. lie persists in annoy
ing Mckinley by bring other peo'
pie to the stable. Fisher stated
he thought he had right to 60 see
his children. Fisher will take his
goods away and will lnot annoy
Mckinley any more.
On Saturday night the police
made a raid along the coast aud
dozen of colored people were ar.
rested on the charge oil corner
lounging. The fine IN each case
was 81 and costs.
Albert Spencer was fined IS and
costs for trespassing in car OF the
p W & B. railroad company.
Howard E. Williams, colored,
was charged with having con-
cealed deady weapon in his pos
session, Officers Burns and Dut-
ton saw Williams at Eighth and
Church streets, draw the razor
from Ais pocket. Dutton chased
him and Williams threw the razor
away. The bail was 500.
Sergeant Massey charged Will.
liam Jordan, colored, with carry
ing a blackjack. The bail was
500 for court.
William Mccall pleaded not
guilty to the charge os assault and
battery on James II. Green. The
testimony was that on Saturday
night Mccall entered his store and
cursed him for attaching his wages.
He then struck him on the should
er and made several threats that
he would kin him.
Frank Jones testified he was in
the store when Mccall struck Green
and used the hreats. The line
was S. and costs.
Mary Bird was held in 500 bail
for ppcarance tomorrow morning
to answer the charge Of keeping a
house OF ill.iame and selling liquor
without a license at No 225 West
Fourth street.
James IL. Harkins was held In
$500 bail Tor his appearance on
Saturday morning to answer the
charge oil being interested in ar
owl machine at No 2l5 West Fourth
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
Killed for a Woman.

Hazelton, Pa, June 3O-A fatal
firh, occurred in the saloon Of Rossi
at midnight last night, in which
three Tyrolese, each seeking the
hand of one Of the servant girls,
took part.
Ralphelo Salvadero. of Freeland.
aged 50 years. Awas stabbed ia the
neck. and died at noon to-day. Jo-
seph Wit, also of Freeland, who. il
is alleged, stabbed Salvadero, was
captured tonight. Frank DAM, OF
this city, is under arrest, charged
with completely in the crime.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
Horse Inspection.

The semi-annual inspection of Geo.
W. Bush & Sons Company horses took
place in front of their stables at I
o'clock this morning. The Judges,
Messrs. Lowe, Wigglcsworth and
White awarded to Scott Richardson
Edward RothweIl, Charles Davis,
Henry Robinson and Mit1lin Wright
the prizes for the best kept teams.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
Tunnel Docks Burning In CharIestOwn.

Boston. July 1.-The Hoosac
Tunnel docks in the Charlestown
district are burning, The fire is
spreading rapidly. and heavy
loss is feared. The fire broke out
at $50.
The blaze started by an explo-
sioh in the shellac room on pier of
the Hoosac Tunnel docks, owned by
the Boston and Maine Railroad.
and occupied by the Warren Line
steamers, Pier 5 is totally destroy.
ed, and only by the greatest exer-
ton was the Warren Line steamer
Sycamore saved from destruction.
A nall dozen tugs were callee upon
to tow her to place of safety.
& he pier is wooden structure,
sheathed with iron, 3 stories high,
measuring 500 by 100 feet. 1t ,s
filled with coffee, cotton and other
merch andise. The efforts Of the
firemen were early concentrated
upon preventing a spread Of the
flames to the immense grain eleva.
tor aud other docks which adjoin.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
Fish House Cases..

Before Judge Bradford in the Unit.
ed States Court to-day, argument was
heard in the famous fish house cas- es
at Lewcs. The case was first brought
before the court by the late District
Attorney, Watson, and the bill was
amended by the late Dis trict Attorn-
cy Nandcgrift.
The complaint was made that the
stencil from the fish houses was such
that the people IN the neighborhood
were made dcathly sick.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
Whole Ci,y Council, lndicte d.

Coyiugton Ky, June 80. Yesterday
afternoon the Grand Jury returned in'
dict ments for alleged official corruption
against all the members Of tho Board OF
Alderman and Board Of Councilmen, Al
Garwe. OK Secretary of the Water Works
Board, and Justus Goebel, brother OF the
late Governor Goebel.
The indicted members OF the Board o.
Coun Gil men and Aldermen are accused OF
embeZzling $1,000 OF the clty's money.
Justus Goebal 10 accused Of bribery 1t be-
Ing alleged that he entered into an a.roe'
mont with .lsrry Kirtley, OF Covingtop,
to procure for him the Office of City Asses
sor on condition that SOFA month Of the
salary be paid to him
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
Bitten By a Mad 10

Mrs. Maxwell Bland OF 81. Georg.
cs accompanied by DR.. BellviIle Of
Delaware City left this morning for
the Pasteur Institute, New York,to
20 under treatment. Mrs. Bland
was bitten on the foot and arm yes.
terday by shepherd dog belong
ing to her tather-in.law, William
Bland who tenant. farm near
Delaware City. Yesterday MORN
ing Maxwell Bland aud his wife
drove over to his fathers place 10
spend the day.
Upon arriving there Mrs, Bland
went over to the pump to get .
drink OF water. The shepherd dog
was near by and grabbed her by
the foot
Mrs. Bland kicked at the dog and
it Immediately sprung at her aud
sank its teeth in her arm. Her
cries brought her husband and an.
other man to her assistance. Ike
dog started off on a run and bit a
valuable horse. cow, and calf
before it was killed.
DR.. Belvile was summoned aud
cauterized the wound on Mrs.
BANDS arm where the dog had
broken the skin with one tooth.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
To Build a Brewery,

The Wilmingt ton Brewing Compa.
ny will shortly begin the erection Of
a brewery on the site OF the Horn
building at Second and French
streets. The Company is chartered
under the laws OF Delaware at $780,
600. Henry Blouth is one of the
heaviest stockholders. Architect
Fred Wonder, Of Brooklyn, N Y,
has the contract but will sublet the
work to other contractors. Will
mlngton men in general are the
stockholders.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
IS.
MENTION il
ENTERTAINED VISITORS.

A large delegation Of Kensington
Labor Lyceum Turn Verein came to
Wilmington yesterday on the steamboat
City OF Chester end were met at the
boat by the Wilmington Turn Verein.
The visitors were taken out along the
Brand ywine and shown the water tower
and other points Of interest. After
bathing in the B'andywine they were
taken to Turn Hall and given dinner.
Martin Frtsche is the leader Of the Ken
engton Labor Lyceum Turn Verein.
The visitors returned home greatly
pleased with the hospitality OF Will
mington.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
hlnrrisl by L Qirl.

Sharon, June 50, Miss Mol!je
Grier the youIs daughter oI ]. l..
Gr,er, clerk Of the Courts has the
distinction OF being the cnIy woman
In Mercer toun'y " who has performed
q marriage ceremony. She is the
assistant clerk Of court,
ca Saturday Ia Bartlett and
Camcl.a nunsiey, 0. Hharpsvilie,
walked jutolhe County Clerk 5 office
and procured license. They asked
that they be married at once, and
as the Clerk Of Court was absent
Miss Greir oblI.inly performed the
ceremony and received the regular
fee.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
No Crime TO Kill a Gambler.

Granite Falls, Mnn, July /. Tho jury
in the trinI of DR. WlntnGr returned u vor
die: Of not guilty. Tho defendant WAS
released DE- Wintncr last April shot
aud killed william lenard, II gambler,
with whom he was playing nokcr explain
ing at the same time Tint he had discover
ell thu man TO be cheating him. He du
manded his money back and obtained
part q 1T from l.enards partner. but
benurd refused to Elva up what he had
won. Dr. Wlntner was formerly rosl
dent Of New York,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
A T,iaIln Two STATES.

Dover, juno 3O-Wh hlle H. Wister Ew-
ing, a welIkuown young business man OF
Dover, was going through tho county jail
fow days ago. he saw William IL D'ck::
er who 10 awaiting trial on tho charge OF
stealing horse and wagon from j. II.
Ross, of Hazlsttviile,
Mr. Ewing thought he ,dentitl ID the
prisoner rs being the man who had stolen
= horse from ::rhomas Knvanaugh. OF
West Grove, Pa, his former homo. about
seven years ago. He communicated with
MIR. Kuvanaugh and the latter came to
Dover aud positively identified thu man.
Decker will now have to stand trial FOR
the theft of the Pennsylvania horse after
he has served his torn bero.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-01
Body In Elk River.

Elkton, Md, June 3O.-.The holy OF
Caleb Wilson, u veteran of the civil war
agsd ~, was found this afternoon In Elk
River, Wilson has been missing from
home since yesterday. His coat and hat
were discovered On the banks OF Ihe rivor.
near Holy Hall. John Mckenney and
Fred Wilson went into ith0 water aud
soon found his body.
1t Is not known whether he committed
suicide or was accidently drowned, but
he had been despondont for somo time
past, A widow survives him