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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
CONTEST FOR
COUNCIL SEAT.

Great interest is being taken In the
hearing which will be held tonight by
City Council in the matter of the con
test made by Michael II. Cannon against
Charles T.. Sharks. Jr., of the Second
ward retaining his seat in Council.
Thirteen witnesses have been sum
moned by Bailiff Ryan to appear at the
hearing. They include election officers
in the Second ward, the members Of the
Department of Elections and the interest
ed parties.
Both parties will he represented by
counsel. Mr.. Cannon has retained Bald
win Springer and Mr.. sparks, Hugh C..
Browne.
Mr.. Cannon visited the Council cham
her last evening and consulted with his
attorney anu with members of Council.
After the meeting Of Council confer
ence was held in the mayors Office by
Mr.. Sparks, his attorney Mr.. Brown,
and President Blaine and the other Re
publican members.
The Democratic members are apparent
ly viewing the contest with mconccrn
as the seating of Cannon will not benefit
them very much as they have majority
without him. On the other hand if he
is seated he will participate in the cau-
Gus for city Offices and may upset some
plans made by the big -Four"
A number Of Democratic members have
declared that they will see that Sparks
is given fair and impartial hearing.
The meeting OF Council last evening
was short. George, r. Moore who was
recommended for harbor master by the
port wardens. was elected to that posi-
tion. Mr.. Monaghan was directed to cast
the vote of Council for him.
The trcasurcr's receipts were MS fol-
lows balance. $3S.37o41; r. s. Lewis.
tax collections. s4.25o, 1854, s5.oa6 1886,
$3,9l4: II. NJ. Sayers. tax collections.
81. 900. s21OO. s2.5oO. 1880, s1,55o, $1,000;
Puspy & Jones Co.. $25, rent Of foot of
Lombard street: City Market House
Company. rent Of city property. sl25
City Solicitor Reinharlt called at the
Council chamber and was introduced to
the members.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
NEW ORDER ORGANIZED.
officers Of Wilmington Camp Of the
Grand Fraternity,

Wilmington Camp of the Grand Fra
ternity, new order locally, was organic
ed last night with large list Of char
ter members including many business and
professional men Of the city. Superin-
vising Manager &. w. Jones Of Phiadel-
phia vas the institution officer. The
meeting was held in the hall. No. 6l2
Shipley street.
These officers We're elected: Past com
mander, George Lodge; commander, J. $.
Sterling; vice commander, l.. Il. Wales,
Jr.; recorder, w. G. Taylor; treasurer,
X. ID. Kemp; marshal J. r. Chandler:
guard, +. j. Green; sentry. Horace Val
pntine: trustees, +. Il. Gallagher, II. A.
Brown and ]. r. Montgomery; medical
examiner. j. T.. Wales, Jr
After the business was transacted re
freshments were served and an enjoyable
social time was spent.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
KILLED BY
TROLLEY CAR.

Fishcr,the colored pugilist, was
struck by trolley car at Fourth and
Market streets about 1O.45 O'Clock last
evening and was fatally injured.
Fisher came near being struck by a
Riyerview car which was going south.
He quickly jumped to the other track
and was struck by car No. 100 of the
West Eighth street line, going north,
which he had failed to see.
The car struck him on the side of the
face and knocked him down. The
front truck of the car next struck him
and pushed him along. The car was
stopped before the wheels could pass over
him. The car was not going at high
rate of speed at the time.
A crowd gathered about the car at
once. Fisher was found writhing in
great, agony in the street. He was pulled
out f\om his perlous position and made
as comfortable as possible.
Captain Kane was one of the first to
reach Fishers side. Fisher was crying
out with pain.
The Phoenix Ambulance was called
and made excellent time in arriving at
the scene OF the accident. Fisher was
taken to the Delaware Hospital.
There it was found that both legs
were broken The right one was broken
near the hip and his left leg had all
the flesh scrapcd off from the foot to
the hip.
Both legs We're so badly injured that
it was decided that they would have to
he ampntated. The operation was per-
formed at once.
The right leg was taken off above the
knee and the left below the knee.
Fisher was in an extremely critical
condition when he reached he hospital.
lie never rallied after his legs were
amputated. hnt sank rapidly and died
a 1.3O o'clock this morning.
w. T.. Fraa.rr was the conductor and
r.. r. Donncly the motorman of the
ca" that struck Fisher. There was n
large pool of blood in the street where
the accident occurred.
Fisher is about 25 years Of age and
lived in Gnthrie's Row beyond Market
street bridge.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
MACHlNISTS
BIG: MEETING.

Wilmington Lodge Of Machinists No.
1884 held one Of the largest meetings since
1t was organized, in the Smith Building,
last night. 1t IL estimated that about
450 of the machinists We're present. IL
was not only the strikers who We're there
but also nearly every one Of the machin-
lists who are at work. Business was
transacted Of great importance to those
who are still making efforts to gain the
shorter work day.
1t wkas decided by the machinists who
went out Oh May 20 and who have since
that date gained the nine hour day with
ten hours pay,to now help the striking
machinists financially. In the future
every machinist in Wilmington who has
won the shorter day by means Of the
strike, will each week give one days
pay to the men who ARE still fighting for
their rights. This will he continued until
the strike is settled, no matter how long
that may be. The union machinists at
work say they have won their demand
and are now determined that all the
other machinists shall also be conceded
the shorter dBS.
This action on the part Of the machin-
lists who are at work, to give financial
aid to their fellow-workmen has made
the strikers more determined than ever
to hold out until the demand Is granted.
Several of the strikers who were seen
after the meeting were elated over the
assistance offered. They say that now
there can be but one end to the strike
and that is for the demand to be grant
ed. 1t will have a tendency to strengthen
any who are inclined to he weak as they
will now he sure of assistance every week
they are out.
There are about $50 machinists in Will
mington who have won the nine hour
day. This means that the strikers will
receive material aid from that source
as long MS the strike continues. In II
number Of eases where the strikers have
had sickness in their families extra as
sistance has been given by the men who
are now at work. Under no circum
stances nre any of the strikers Or their
families allowed to suffer.
The striking machinists are to have
another benefit baseball game. The
management Of the Rrownson baseball
club has again offered its players and
grounds at Front and Union streets for
the occasion free. The game will he
played on next Tuesday afternoon and
the opposing tenn will he the All
Scholastic Of Philadelphia. AT the
meeting in Turn Hall yesterday morn
ing the following committee was appoint
cd to arrange for the game: Y. J.. John
son. Joseph Hagan. John Maxwell Cecil
Picrson. Albert Rohcc. Thomas Lawless.
William Waterbury, John Bulgcr. David
Moss. George Penn and Samuel King.
The striking painters will give hcnr-
fit excursion to Washington Park to-
night. A larcc number Of tickets have
been sold and the affair promises to be
a big success.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD gTREuA
STATION. PHILADELPHIA
FOR BUFFALO.

Via Emporium Junction, $50 q m. aAA
8.2 .. m. daily.
Via Canandaigua, $50 A. m. week days.
$50 p. m. except Saturday, and 1l9 y
n. daily.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
GENERAL LABOR NEWS.
Fifteen Garment Workers in Phila-
delphia on a Strike.

GARMENT WORKERS STRIKE.
Philadelphia, July 11.-Fiftpen inside
tallors and fifteen outside tail0rs, employ
ed by A. Greenspan, 1ll3 Market street,
went on strlhe yesterday. On account of
the strike Of the tailors, fifteen pressers
and fnishcrs, employed at the same place
were thrown out of work. The tailors
demand an advance of Is per cent over
the list submitted by their employer last
week. Mr.. Greenspan yesterday offered
8 per cent. advance, but this was re-
fused.
A joint committee of Cigarmakers'
Unions, Nos. 10O 1876 and 293 will be held
at 931 Callowhill street, on Friday night,
at s o'clock. The Neumann proposition,
providing for an increase Of 80 cents per
100 cigars made. will be considered.
The ncwly-formed organization of
Amalgnmated Leather Workers received
Its charter yesterday. Twenty-Five lea
ther workers. unions will transact general
business through it.
GENERAL LABOR NOTES.
Labor unions throughout Virginia have
named representatives who will appear
before the State constitutional conven-
llol anu pToteSt uRdltISt tHt auullluH u
a clause In the new Constitution prov'I-
Ing for compulsory arbitration. The,
maintain that il arbitration be made
compulsory and be placed in the hands of
a State board. corporation Influences
will dictate its findings.
The international 'Tongshoremcn's
Union. now In session in Toledo. Ohio,
IL considering the extension Of the Or
ganization to include marine engineers,
seamen and all maritime workers. An
other matter being discussed is the dec
laration Of a general strike In sympathy
with the striking 'longshortmen Of Eric
and Buffalo.
The Brotherhood Of Operative Potters.
now In session IN East Liverpool, Ohio,
b considering the extension Of the Or
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
TRUCE IN READING STRIKE.
Talk About Next Move in Labor Con-
troversy.

Reading. July 1.-THE announce
mcnt that the Reading Railway officials
will do nothing for two or three days in
the matter Of the strike Of its shop
hands is taken here to mean that they
will let the matter rest until President
Bacr arrives in Europe. As soon as he
lands, it is thought they will commune
cate with him and be guided by his
views.
1t is given ont at strike headquarters
that the Reading shop at Richmond.
Philadelphia. which employs about 100
bolermakers and blacksmiths, has been
organized, and there are rumors Of tron-
bic there. Since the strike here the
Richmond plant has been running over
time, and engines most urgently in need
Of repairs have been sent there from this
city.
Rev. Rufus w. Miller. who interested
himself in the strike with view of
bringing about n settlement. has given
up the job and left on his vacation to-
day.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
STRUCK BY TRAIN.
z. Il. Clouser Meets With Accident
at Harrington.

Il. IT. Clouser, who boards at No. 4Ol
East Fourth street this city. brakeman
on the Delaware division of the r.. w. l.
Il. railroad, was struck by train at
Harrington yesterday morning. From
what could be learned of the accident
yesterday, Clauscr was standing in front
of the station and did not see the train
which was No. 81 nOrth-bounh. Some
one called to him but before he could
clear the tracks the train struck him. He
was seriously but not fatally injured.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
CLEMENT B. SMYTH DEAD
Expired at His Home, No. 1900
Broome Street.
Was One of the Most Popular Busi-
ness Men of the
City.

Clement Il. Smyth, president Of the
Thomas Manufacturing Company, died
yesterday at his residence, No. 1900
Broome street. Mr.. Smyth was one of
the Oldest and best known business mcn
of the city.
Lie was born in this city in 1927, being
the son of David Smyth. ln his early
life he took an active interest in politics
and was one of the founders of the Re
publican party in this State.
Shortly after the war, he became con-
nected with the Diamond State Iron Co.
and was Il director, treasurer and vice
president Of the concern.
He had been connected with the di-
rectorate of the First National Bank
since its organization, and was the old
est member of its board
Mr.. Smyth was trustee Of the Homeo-
pathic Hospital and the Delaware In
dustrial School for Girls. He was con-
nrcted with the finance committee Of the
New Castle County Mutual Fire In
snrance Co.
His wife, son, and a daughter sur
vive him.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
1T DAZZLES THH WORLD.

No Discovery In medicine has ovei
created one quarter of the excitement that
has been caused by DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery for Consumption. It's severest
tests have been on hopeless victims Of Con.
sumption, Pneumonia IIemorrhags, Pleu-
risy and Bron nchitis, thousands Of whom
1t has restored to perfect health. For
Coughs, Colds, Asthma Group. Hay Few
or, Hoarscness and WhoopinR Cough 1t is
the quickest. suress cure In the world.
1t Is sold by N. B. Danforth who guaran-
tees satisfaction or refund money A Large
bottles go and 81 o. Trial bottles free.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
AIB1oI TRAM WINS.
Young Mems Brotherhood Team Mar
: rovly Eseaped . Shut Out.

) At Brandywine Springs Park ycster-
Hay afternoon between 800 and 400 people
saw the Albion A. G. defeat the strong
Young Mems Brotherhood team of Plila-
1elphia by the score Of 10 to !. The game
was interesting from start to finish and
was full Of good plays. Oechslrr who
has been playing second base for the
Albion's, pitched and he held the visit
ors down without q run until the last
inning when with two men ont Balzer,
the visiting teams pitcher, saved shut
out for his team by line drive to left
field for three bases, sending in Hughes
avho was Oh first base, scoring their only
eun.
Score by Innings.
z. M. brotherhood. 20 = 0 10000 l.
sA.uion A. G. .......1 00117 10
i Batteries--B Balzer and Balirger; Oech-
ster and Elliott.
On Saturday the Albion will play the
strong Seabright team OF South Phila-
delphia. This is one Of the strongest
amature teams in Philadelphia and an
interesting game should be the result.
Hahn will pitch for the local team.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
IMPROVEMENTS
To A CHURCH.
Within the last sixteen months ex.

Within the last sixteen months ex.
tenslve improvements have been made
at the old Mt. Leabnon NJ. E. Church
Rockland, Delaware. This chur ch,
an old stone structure, has stood in
its present location, from Its foun da-
tisn, about 65 years ago. Some of
the old time preachers Of Methodism
made its walls resuund with their
calls for repentance. 1t has been the
scene of many remarkable revivals Of
religion, and some Of the older ones
who now attend its services are fire.
quently heard discussing what they
term those "poweriul seasons" Up
to a few years past the property was
allowed to decline, but within the
past sixteen months, as has been stat.
ed, has undergone extensive repairs.
The inside Of the building has been
thoroughly renovated. Old pews
were removed and new, comfortable
ones from Grand Rapids, Michigan,
substituted; old pulpit furniture has
been replaced by new; the entire floor
has been carpcted; the whole interior
painted, with appropriate notices
over door and pulpit, and additional
lamps set In place. Those who now
wor ship In the old historic house find
comfort for their bodies. On the out
side the stone steps by which ascen-
sion was had to the grounds have been
removed from their former inconven-
lent location and placed directly in
front of the church door. The stone
wall surrounding the entire property
has been buttreSsed and put in proper
shape. At the rear, large and COM
modious sheds have been erected for
the accommodation Of those who drive
to the services. The trustees confer
red upon Mr.. w. Atwood Wilson. an
old resident Of the community, the
privilege Of taking the lead in provld-
ing for a new fence about the GENE.
terry. This cemetery for years had
almost lain waste, but under the eI-
ergetic efforts of Mr.. Wilson assisted
by the ready members Of the church
and community, is now surrounded
by neat and substantial wire fenc-
ing, which cost in the neighborhood
OF ninety dollars, Since this num-
Der Of new lots have been sold, the
overgrown grass and weeds b ave been
cleared out, new tomb stones have
been erected and the old place looks
as il the hand Of genuine and perma-
nent advancement had peen lai upOn
1t. 1t seems that the ancient Scrip
ture is true Of this place: "Thus
saith the Lord God, in the day that
shall have cleansed you from all our
inquities, l will also cause you to
dwell in the cities, and the waste
shall be builded and the desolate land
shall be titled, whereas it lay des olate
In the sight Of all that passed by.
And they shall say this land that was
des olate is become like the Garden OF
Eden"
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
RAILROAD.

Schedule In effect May -. 1901.
All trains Illuminated with P:ataaA
q Express trains. ,
Trains leave Wilmington. Delaware avs.
nue. station. for
NEW York; I wee. !, days: !s .s@s .ss9. .las,
TED. NJ -, .os2 ? n SUNDAYS i d So;
Limited. m '' az. .io.5s p p. m. nv 49, 'N''A
LApELPhiA, week days, .5m, IA
III y e. s ss :sss SIS ssi SRoys w. L.mt.Gj:
st2s. 1921 SIS. '7R 10 81 .. m. sundayA
%0l. 20 $50, - 70, lo52 '1lN a. m; saA
2@, .sSa; SIS tRoyal Ami,ed); sx, '1H
Chester, week days, $50, .sn. TO. s~
.ss.. .!o5a, 1852 a m; 245, 'sse. So. sA.
le5s: .1i.S W =, m.; m s.5 49, Is. IS -, - "a.
Atlantic City. week days, $50 q. M;
'lals, '2.S6 and Sis y. m. Sundays, IN q
Cape i May. ocsrn city. we-k days. ~
.. m; '.S p. m. Sundays. ~ q. m.
Sea Isle City, week days, $50 a nj
Baltimore and Washington, week days
AIS, s IS. 'S04, 'll0l a. m. 'l2.5G y "a. s34O.
~s7, '62o (koyal Limited, 'S.0a, 40 Is p.
:sos, Y: as7. go IRoyai ilmit.d,. Il sss, ia. 10
Baltimore and way stations. SIS q. H.:
SIS .. M, daily except Sunday; eos T. M;
Sb6 p m, Sunday only
Newark. week days, AIS, 6H, sSW
s1lol a. m; 1885. sl9. '4s7 $40. 'l0IS
p. NJ. Sundays, 'Als, 'S04. 98 T. m; s125S,
N67 SIS, h.42. 'l0.l6 .. m.
Pittsburg, week days. "S.N a. m; H57,
s1ol6 .. m. Sundays, 'S.e4 q NJ; ~b7, s10lS
p. m
Chicago daily. 'sN a m: sis7 p m
Cincinnati and st. Louis. stl8 a. M,
sl2 IS and 'l0 Is p. m, daily.
6ingerly accommodation. week days, So
.. m; 10, 6l0 y, m, Sundays, sos a. H.:
e5S, sx2 n. m
Landenberk accommodation, week dsyss
$40 .. m. Sundays. SIS p. m.
LEAVE MARKET ST STATION FOR
Baltimore, week days. as p m.
l.andenberg-, week days, so L. Mia
$50 p m Sundays, 940 q. m. 0H D. m.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA for vii.
II 90 n. m. ;'l2 20 q 2l5,'ao7, 'l204S0, = "a,
q 6 (koyal Limited. SIS, 635. 730. =.
~ IS p m. Sundays. 'Ss5. $50 500 and
u 90 a m; 'l22o. TS7. lts 80. s5N
(Royal 1Amited). SIS. "7.3o. I4o 80. 100
p. m.
Delmarvia Telephone No 49,
Rates to Western points lower than via
any other line
II 4. MILLER Passenger Assat VII
D.R MARTIN.
Nnnaper ,f pass.r per Traf1c
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
Chester Height, Camp Meeting

Chester Heights. July 1.-THE
Chester Heights Camp Meeting will
begin on the evening of Tuesday,
July Is. Rev. Alpha G. Kynett, the
Presiding Elder of the South district
of the Philadelphia Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church will
be the spiritual director and will have
as his immediate associate, Rev. DR..
Burris. pastor Of Trinity Church,
Chester
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
LOCAL HORSES WIN.
Marrango King Got Third Prizo at
Horse Show.

William b. Austin's chestnut gelding,
Marrango King, blue ribbon winner at
the recent Wilmington horse show, took
third prize in the high steppers class at
the Atlantic City horse show on We'd
nesday.
Thomas +. Bayard, owned in this city,
got third money in the 2.25 trot at Utica,
New York, on Wednesday. The horse
is one of lot which A. II. Tyson has
at the races.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
Two Men Hurt.

While the repair wagon Of the Will
mington City Railway Company was
turning the corner Of Twenty second and
Boulevard yesterday afternoon, it over
turned tossing out John Pennington and
Charles Hallmon. Pennington had his
back hurt and both ankles spra.ncd. He
was removed to the Delaware Hospital
for treatment and later taken to his
home at Delaware avenue and Scott
street. Hallman was slightly hurt.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
Irainmen to be Vaccinated.

On account Of smallpox now prevalent
at different points in Pennsylvania, Su-
pcrintendent McCausland of the Will
mington division of the 2. & Il. railway
has issued instructions to the trainmcn
that they will be vaccinated without cost
by the company's physicians II they
notify the physicians that they wish
to be vaccinated.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
Went ON Inspection Tour.

President Rigg and Mr.. Fuller of the
United Power and Transportation Com
pany, Superintendent &. Reginald Van
Trump Of the Wilmington City Railway
Company, Walter II. Hayes attorney for
the company; Directors Carter and Fahey
Of the Street and Sewer Department:
Street Commissioners Pierson and James
4. Clarkson went on an inspection tour
of the railway company's lines yesterday
afternoon relative to the paving and
street sprinkling questions now under
consideration. The party left Sixth and
Market streets shortly before S o'clock in
a special car.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
BROWN LOST MONEY.
Thinks Witness Fee Was Small Conn
pensatiOn.

Thomas Brown, colored, Of No. 1712
West Seventh street is indignant be-
cause Of the peculiar workings of the
law. He also is out So because he was
n witness in Municipal Court for three
days and lost $3.50 in wages by being abb
sent from his work. He was summoned
in the case against Michael De Rosa,
who was arraigncd on Il charge Of as
saut For his services he received so
cents.
but I had to come" said Brown. in
speaking of the matter, "for if hadn't
] would have been arrested and finded
for contempt Of court. | think ] was
entitled to more than 80 cents for the
three days was in court.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
BAKER ROBBED.
Paul Weber, Of Middletown, Minus
$50 Hard Earned Money.

An unknown thief entered the house
Of Paul Weber, the barber at Middle
town and stole 500 from the money
drawer
1t is supposed the chief distracted
the cash while most of his family were
on the front pavement by stealthiy slip
ping in the S. uoor and as quietly slip
ping out again undetected.
There is no clue to the bold robbery,
but it is supposed the perpetrator was
some one acquainted with the surround
ings, as the electric bell on the front
door. as well as the alarm on the money
drawer failed to give warning.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
Parents Saw Their Baby Girl Beheaded

Greensburg, Pa, July 1l.-Th {
decapitating Of their little 2.year'
old daughter by a rock that cams
crashing through their home was
the horrible spectacle presented to
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Guida, Of near
Seward, this morning.
A blast at the quarry cfthe Cone
maugh Store Company sent hun
dreds of bowlders into the air. One
OF them in the descent cut its way
through the roof Of the Guida home.
and the ceiling OF the first story AID
with terrific force struck the baby, i,
peacefully sleeping in the cradle,
completely severiug the head from
the body.
The parents were carrying the
cradle from the kitchen to the sit.
ting room at the time.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
COMMITTEE DISCUSSES

Atlantic City, July 11.--At today'S sos
sion of the American Glass Workers
Union beyond taking action on Il few
communications there was little done by
the convention proper All the work at
present is being done in committee aud
thus far none Of the committees have got
ten far enough advanced WIN their work
to make u report
The question Of asking for an advance
Of ten per cent. in wages Is. as reported.
one of the important sulrj let's which is
now being discussed in committee, hut
the outcome of the delibcratiOn of the
committeeman is at this time entirely
problematical.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-12
WAGES OF 10000 MEN RAISED.
New Scale Of Amalgamated Associa.
tion Adopted in Ohio.

Youngstown, o., July 11.-At the BIZ
monthly wage conference today, between
representatives of the Amalgumatcd As
socialion and Secretary Mutt, of the
Labor Bureau Of the Republic Iron and
Steel Company, the wages for pudders
was advanced from $4.S7H to $5,25 per
ton. Finislers were given an. advance
Of about 5 per cent.
The increase dates from July I, and
affects about 10000 employees, including
workmcn employed in independent bar
iron plants. as well as employees of the
Republic combine.