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The sun., 1901-11-05
REPEATERS LEAVE
FOR BALTIMORE
With Nerves Stimulated by Rum They Start
Early This Morning for the
Maryland City.
MEN ASSURED OF SAFETY WHILE THERE

Having been given assurance that they
would be protected in Baltimore num-
Der of Democratic repeaters left for that
city early this morning. When the story
appeared in The Sun yesterday mor,-
ing making public the plans of the
Democrats of that city to rush in Demo-
cratic repeaters from Wilmington there
was CONSERVATION in the circles where
the scheme was hatched. During the
afternoon several workers from Balti-
more arrived and after buying plenty Of
liquor to tone up the mems nerves, sue
ceeded in getting the promise of the
heelers to go to Baltimore. -
They were assured that they would
not be arrested and even if they were
that they would be bailed out and al
lowed to come back to Wilmington.
Money was also distributed freely. Late
last evening several of the repeaters
gathered at Maryland avenue and Mon
The sun., 1901-11-05
SURVEYING FOR BRIDGE.
Third Track to be Built on p, w. &
B. Railroad to Baltimore.

The work OF surveying for the new
overhead roadway and bridge Mt Char
lrstown. Cecil county, Nd. is being done
by Assistant Engineer Weston, of the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad Company, with force of sur
vcyors. The bridge will be built by
Supervisor j. l.. Smith.
Mr.. Weston says it is the intention
Of the railroad company to make room
for three tracks from Wilmington 10
Baltimore. At the present time the
road is IL two-track one and the heavy
traffic OF trains over the road is demand
ing more tracks, and it will be only n
short time when the additional track
will be built between the two cities.
The third track will be used principally
for freight trains. Arrangements have
been made for two other steel bridges
to be erected along the line between Will
mington and Baltimore.
The sun., 1901-11-05
Want Wages Increased.

Workmen known as snappers, employ
I'd at the Christiana Window Glass Com
pany's works, have asked that company
for an increase in wages. At present the
men are receiving hut 81 per week and
their demand is for IS. A committee
representing the snappers waited ON
Manager Patrick Burns yesterday morn
ing. Some of the men are now making
sS per week and the demand is made
to make uniform wage scale to the
Snappers. The committee has given
Manager Burns until Friday for his
decision and If the request is not granted
then they will not go to work on Sat
urday.
The sun., 1901-11-05
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Kenross Free Gold Mining Company
Organized Yesterday.

Directors OF the Kenross Free Gold
Mining Company which was recently in
corpornted in this State, held meet
ing at the office of Edwin r.. Cochran,
Jr.. No. 406 Ford building yesterday
afternoon and organized by electing the
following officers:
President, james #. Thompson, Whis-
key Slide. California; vice-president,
Paul Bright: Treasurer. Henry Baird
of the National Bank of Delaware; sec
retary. Edwin r. Cochran, Jr.
The directors are Spottswood Garland.
Paul Bright. James hitchen. Nj. j.
Sharkey. George w. Kirkley and Henry
Baird of this city; James It. Thompson.
Whiskey Slide. California and G. a..
Riddle, Seattle, Washington.
The sun., 1901-11-05
BOYS CLOSE CALL.
Fell Almost Under Trolley Car
Wheels.
M0trrman Threw or the Power, Put
on Brakes and the Lad
Was Saved.

Presence of mind and prompt action
On the part of street car motorman,
Whose name was not learned, yesterday
afternoon saved the life of Paul
f"nnmore OF No. South West street.
iiad the motorman not stopped the car
when he did second later the boys
lll" would have been crushed out by the
wheels.
fcnnimore, who is a Postal telegraph
messenger, was riding up Market street
nh bicycle. just above Eighth street
he ran in between horse and car.
lie struck the horses head and was
knocked off his wheel directly in front
Of the car.
Pedestrians turned their faces away
expecting that the hoy would be ground
70 pieces under the ear wheels. Had
the motorman acted MS they did there
would have been different story 10
tell, hut he did not. Instantly he turn
Cd off the power threw on the brake and
III" boy was safe. A second later his
head would have been crushed to n
Jelly by the car wheel. which was not
SN inches from his head when the car
was brought to n stop. Hc escaped with
slight scratches.
The sun., 1901-11-05

roe street and boarded a trolley car FOR
Newport. They waited in the little town
until the arrival of the southbound train
which left Wilmington at 1918 o'clock
this morning. Arrangements were also
made for sending more of the men tn
Baltimore ON the 4.35 o'clock train. An
effort will be made on the part of thn
Republican organization to prevent thein
from voting today. Descriptions and
names of the men We're sent to the it!-
publican committee. AS another safs-
guard a delegation of Republicans from
this city went to Baltimore to aid tho
organization there in spotting the re-
pcaters.
Workers from Philadelphia have brea
circulating among the floaters in several
wards, the object being to get them
to 90 to Philadelphia to vote the Un;a.
ticket there. The police department was
apprised Of their presence.
The sun., 1901-11-05
DEATH In FREIGHT
WRECK AT CLAYMONT
Fireman Killed. Engineer Fatally Hurt and a
Brakeman Seriously Injured in a
Rear End Collision.
CARS DEMOLISHED AND SET ON FIRE

As the result of n rear end collision
between n through freight train and n
work train on the r., w. & B. railroad
short distance south OF Claymont.
about 1915 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
one man was killed, two seriously injured
and the road blocked for nearly fiy.
hours.
The dead man is Joseph Il. Middleton
of Philadelphia, formerly OF this city,
who was fireman on the through freight
train.
INJURED.
Frank j. Gallagher of Philadelphia,
engineer on the freight train, injured in
tcrnally: may not recover.
John Dcvine Of Philadelphia, brake
man on the freight train, arm broken
and head cut.
Both tho injured men are being at
tended at the Chester Hospital, Chester,
Pa.
The collision was caused by extra
through freight train No. 1870. south
bound. crashing into the Lamokin worl,
train No 1876. which was at stand-
quarters of mile south of that place.
The big freight engine hit the work;
train with terrific force. The crash was
heard for some distance. Several of the
dirt cars attached to the work train were
demolished and the force of the colis-
ion completely upset the freight loco
motive. which left the track and rolled
down the cmbankment. The tracks were
torn up for some distance and several
Of the dirt cars were also thrown down
the emhankment.
~ soon as possible information Of the
wreck was sent to the railroad Officials
AT French street station this city. Tho
wreck train was sent ont nj once and in
n passenger car attached were DrS.
James A. Drnner, Jr.. md Howard Oglc,
Detective William r. Tones and n nnm-
irr or railroad officials.
pr. Long OF Chester was also sent TO the
seen" Of the wreck in special car. Tho
physicians gave the hest of attention
10 the two injured men who shortly after
the wreck were taken to Chester on n
special train and removed to the hospi-
tai in that CITY. The body OF the dead
fireman was removed some distance from
the wreck and latc in the afternoon II
was hroucht to this citv.
CARS CAUGHT FIRE.
SHORTY sitter the collision fire from the
FREIGHT locomotive set fire to several
Of the freight cars which were laden
with hides and machinery. Tn few
mInnt"s tho cars were ahaZe which
mad" II imnossihlr for the time being 10
max" any hcadwnv towards clearing tho
tracks. Three of the freight cars and
one " the dirt ears wcrc burned For
about two hours after the wreck train
arrived nothing could he done on ac-
court of the burning cars.
Those directing tho clearing Of III"
tracks w"ro Suncrintcndcnt Wallace cf
~" wrc"E train. Assistant Train Dis
naf"tcr IIvlnnd and several other oni-
cials from this city. As soon MS work,
The sun., 1901-11-05
street Commissioner Perprexed

Street Commissioner Pierson is per-
,.lcxed about what to do with the lcav,s
that are falling in large quantities and
piling up on the pavements and in the
streets. To attempt to haul them away
would he an almost endless task for
some time. He is fahorahle to burning
them If it can be done without annoy
nnce TO the community The matter has
hern discussed at the Street and Sewer
Department office and it may be taken
M at the meeting today.
The sun., 1901-11-05
Services at Farnhurst.

4 party Of about twenty young people
comprising Dr. Jefferis OF Calvary Epis-
copal Church and number of young
ladies' of Philadelphia, were entertain
"a at luncheon on Sunday by the Daugh-
tcrs Of the King of Calvary Church.
At 2 D. m. the company left for Farm
hurst where services are conducted every
first Sunday of the month under the
auspices of tho brotherhood of st. An
drew. Miss Lily Griffith and Miss
Maude Choate of Philadelphia sang
solos. DIR. Jefferis gave short talk
The services are greatly appreciated by
tho inmates and are looked forward to
with great deal of enjoyment.
The sun., 1901-11-05
JUDGE WARNS SPECTATORS.
Practice of Rushing Out of Court
Room Must be Stopped.

deputy Judge Townsend il determined
to put n stop to persons rushing out Of
the Municipal Court room while CHER
Heal is adjourning court. if he has to
fine somebody. II is regular occur.
ence for number OF men to make a
break for the door as soon as the crier
is told to adjourn court, and last night
Judge Townsend told the spectators the
practice must he stopped.
While Crier Heal was adjourning coart
Judge Townsend stopped him and said:
1T is usual thing for number OF
men to start ont while court is being ad-
journed This court is not adjourned
until the crier is done calling and some
of these times when a party of men start
ont l will have them brought back and
will fine them"
The sun., 1901-11-05
Fell Overheard.

John McGee. an employe of the pow
der works at Carney's Point, fell in the
Delaware river yesterday morning while
attempting TO jump aboard the steamer
Tlrica, at Pennsgrove. He went under
for moment but again came to the suH-
face. He was unable to secure n grip
on the side of the boat or wharf and
again was about to go under when 4
deck hand Of the Ulrica rescued him by
means of boat hook.
The sun., 1901-11-05
HELD FOR STEALING CLOTHES.
Richard Coverdale, CoIored, Arrested
on the "Coast."

Richard Coverdale, colored, was ar
rested yesterday on the charge of steal
ing clothing and other articles from the
residence of Thomas Kenney at Porter's
Station. He was given hearing before
Magistrate Hollis and held in $500 bail
for the Court of General Sessions.
On Friday Mr.. Kenney found that
his house had been broken into and some
goods stolen including some clothing he
longing to him. He suspected Coverdaie
and learned that the man had come to
this city. Mr.. Kenney came here yes
ter'lay morning and reported the mat
Ter to the police.
Tatrolmen Brown and Shields Were
sent out with him and search was
made for Coverdale. He was located III
II pool room at Front and King streets
and upon Identification by Mr.. Kenney.
was arrested. When taken in custody
he wore clothing that Mr.. Kenney recos-
nized as his.
Coverdale also had razor in his pas
session and will have to stand trial On
the charge of carrying concealed dead
ly weapon, ----.,.s--
The sun., 1901-11-05
Police st large. Practice.

Many of the policemen who had
long day off yesterday INDUCED in target
practice at the grounds of the Wawaset
;un Club. The men desire to perfect
themselves in the use of firearms and
may hold weekly shoots when the
weather is favorable. Officers McDan-
iel and Boughman left for a cunning
"trip in Maryland Officer Pierce has gone
for three days cunning in Pennsylvania.
The sun., 1901-11-05
Mulkaey May Lose His Vote.

Edward ]. Mulkaey of Baltimore will
nor vote at the election in that city today
as he no doubt expects to do, having been
arrested on the coast yesterday by Fo-
lice Sergeant Tucker and Patrolman
Shields for drunkenness. He expressed
the hope that he would arrive in Balti-
more in time to vote today, but it is
hardly likely that he will do so owing
to financial embarrassment.
The sun., 1901-11-05
TO BUILD THIRTEEN HOUSES.
Permits for the Work Issued to Com
tractor Connolly.

Contractor William NJ. Connolly yes
terday obtained from Building Inspector
Cassidy permit for the erection Of 13
dwellings on Wawaset street near Jack
son, at n cost of $4,000. Each house will
liz two stories in hefght and provided
with modern improvements, including
norches and yards. They will be on the
border of Brandywine Park.
Inspector Cassidy granted two per-
mits to Contractor Nicholas Fidance to
hnild stable at Sixth and Scott streets.
Mt a cost of 5000, and to make altera-
tons to the dwelling No. 610 Scott street,
for 5000.
The sun., 1901-11-05
LOCAL NEwsNoTEs.

William Quillen of the freight depart
mcnt of the r.. w. & B. railroad had the
third finger of his right hand badly
rushed yesterday morning while at the
freight station at Fourth and Pine
streets.
Dr. Jefferis, pastor of Calvary Church,
il organizing brass band among the
,oung men Of the congregation.
The sun., 1901-11-05
Demand for Salt Meats.

Salt meats were cheaper in the local
yesterday morning than for sew
ernl weeks and showed decline of one
half cent per pound. wholesale. The de-
mand. in consequence, is much greater.
Superintendent Klauer of the Swarz.
child d-Sulzberber Co.'S house stated thar
the orders received were far in excess of
any day for the past month.
The sun., 1901-11-05
No Tidings of Daniel Carter.

Both the police and Mrs. Daniel Car
ter of No. coz Madison street deny re-
ports that they know the whereabouts of
Mr.. Carter. who disappeared from his
home last June. Chief of Police Massey
said yesterday that he had understood
several months ago that Carter had been
seen boarding trolley car for Phila-
delphia. but he had heard nothing of him
since. Mrs. Carter said she had not
heard directly or indirectly from her
husband since he left home.
The sun., 1901-11-05
Purchased New Home.

The property No. 507 West Fifth
street has been purchased by the man
ayers of the Florence Crittenton Home.
II will be occupied by the inmates after
March 25 next. Charles Crittenton.
father of the little girl whose early death
inspired the work of reclaiming incor-
rigible girls. has given $1,000 toward tn"
purchase of the new home.
The sun., 1901-11-05
Y. M. C. A. Delegates Home.

General Secretary William III. vii
liams and the four delegates from the
Wilmington Young Mems Christian AS
sociation have returned from Annapolis,
Md. where they attended the junior de-
partment conference. They had de-
lightful time Mr.. Williams was the
secretary of the conference.
The sun., 1901-11-05
Approyed New Rates.

At n meeting of Blue Rock Council
No. SO, Legion of the Red Cross, held
last night the new table of rates recent
ly adopted by the Supreme Council was
approved. Past Supreme
Might of Philadelphia was
present and made nm address. On next
night jubilee and smoker will
he held in honor of the new rates.
The sun., 1901-11-05
Changes Among Office Men.

AT French street station several
changes have been made among the men
in the offices. William L. Lally, night
clerk, has been appointed clerk in the
office OF Yardmaster C. II. Cantwell at
Third and Railroad. Edmund X. Ben
nett Of ]. N. Kate's office, has been
appointed to fill the vacancy caused by
the removal of Mr.. Bennett.
The sun., 1901-11-05
ENGINE Recame Disabled.

The engine attached to Delaware Rail
road passenger train No. 80. northbound,
became disabled at Wyoming yesterday
morning. After vainly trying to put the
train in motion another locomotive was
tclcgraphed for from Clayton. The train
arrived in this city about 1o.45 o'clock,
about forty-fye minutes late.
The sun., 1901-11-05
CONTRACT FOR YACHT.
Harlan & HolIingsworth Co. to Build
Steel Pleasure Boat.

Tams LaMoine & Go. of New York,
nave awarded the contract for the con-
structiop of large auxiliary steel yacht
to the Harlan & Hollingsworth Com
pany.
The boat will he one of the best or
its class ever built here and one of the
fastest and best equipped afoat. 1t has
been learned that the company is nego-
tiating for several other large boats and
II Is believed two or three important
contracts will be closed during the
week.
The sun., 1901-11-05
Halloween Social.

4 Halloween Social will he given in
Second Baptist Church this evening. Il
promises to he very ENJOYABLE atfnit
md the attendance will no doubt ~
large. The people Of Second Rnntiat
Church are noted for their hcsrita!iig
and it is not believed that tonight will
he an exception. No admission will ne
charged.
The sun., 1901-11-05
OFFICERS NAMED.
Natural History Society Election.
Talk on Insects.

'lllrers, nominated in October. We're
e.e,"d by the Natural History Society
~ ~ delaware at the regular monthly
WWg,rm,Ihg last night as follows: President.
W. nhll'm NJ. Candy; president. Wal
Jnu.D, =, Bush; secretary, Mrs. Frank NJ.
S' w, treasurer, John T. Pennypacker.
g. siSS foard presented to the society a
~, collection of Indian relies, pottery
~, rank NJ. Jones gave an interesting
h about the scale insects that infest
' t'lip or American poplar trees.
The sun., 1901-11-05
Shot Many Ducks

George s. Burroughs, train dispatch
or at the r. w. & B. railroad depot,
bagged 14O ducks on the Susqnehanna
flYts on Saturday. He was "high man
Of the day. Mr.. Burroughs is on weeks
vacation.
The sun., 1901-11-05
Car Jumped the Track.

While turning the curve near Gordau
Heights yesterday morning car No. 125
of the Wilmington City Railway Com
pany jumped the track. Michael Car
ney. one Of the passengers, sprang off
ana slightly injured his leg. The wreck
ear was sent to the rescue and placed
ear No. 125 on the rails
The sun., 1901-11-05
To Order Many Cars.

The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Company in short time will place an
order for 1000 freight cars and twenty
passenger coaches. The American Car
and Foundry Company, which owns the
Jackson & Sharp plant, may get some
of the work.
The sun., 1901-11-05
70 attend Washington Meeting.

Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke Churchman will
go to Washington. y. G. this evening to
attend meeting of the National Board
of the Daughters of the American Revn-
luton tomorrow. Mrs. Churchman Is
Delaware State Regent.
The sun., 1901-11-05
HUSBAND GOING AsTRAY.
Wife Called on Collector of Port
Cooper to demonstrate With Him.

II want you to rescue my husband who
is being led astray," said woman ms sll"
walked into the office of collector of
port yesterday. She then went on to in
form Collector of Port Cooper that he
was employed on a certain light ship
and that the crew was leading him into
paths that are not narrow or straight.
After listening to her story the col
lector told her that he was very sorry
but that he was afraid he could do moth
ing to keep the unfaithful husband in the
path of rectitude. The woman was
greatly disappointed and left the ofic"
signing.
The sun., 1901-11-05
N. G. ID. Omcers to Meet.

Officers Of the First Battalion, Ma
tional Guard OF Delaware, consisting OF
Companies 4, G, +. and X, will hold
n meeting in the armory at o'clock
this evening for the purpose Of organizing
an athletic association.
The sun., 1901-11-05
THE BIDDLE AT RREAKWATER.
Torpedo Boat Berthed There Over
Night and Then Went to Sea Again.

The torpedo boat Biddlc, which arrived
at $50 o'clock Sunday afternoon, sailed
seaward again at $50 o'clock yesterday
morning. She is on special service under
command of Lieutenant J.. II. Chandler
ana was previously reported as being AT
Port Royal, S. G. The Biddle is
boat of twenty-eight knots speed, and
was constructed during 1s9S-99 at Bath,
Ne. Her hull is Of steel, and she is
propelled by twin screws. The boat's
dimensions are: Length, 157 feet:
breadth, II feet and depth Of hold 4.71a
feet.
Now cruising off the Cnpes is the
revenue cutter Anondaga, which is as
signed to the Philadelphia district.
The sun., 1901-11-05
MinouadaIe Home Meeting.

At a meeting of the managers of the
Minouadalc Home held at the New Cen
tury Club yesterday afternoon, routine
business was transacted.
The sun., 1901-11-05
CAUTION

All parties contemplating underwriting urchasing
cu1es based upon the property Of the Wilmington De1a
aware Coal Gas Company warned carefully investigate
the situation in Wilmington before doing The Oxy
Hydrogen Gas Company of Wimineton Delaware owned
by my friends Its works practically finished and it will
ultimately lay its pipes in the City of Wilmington The
suit will undoubtedly be prolonged gas which will pre-
vent the Wilmington Coal Gas Company f making any net
earnings applicable to dividends interest
j. Edward Addicks,
The sun., 1901-11-05

students Of the Wilmington Military
n,'adrmy ., are making contributions for
ne aid Of woman whose husband died
81 ri, ehe of the city parks. Each one will
~ hity cents,and good purse will
The sun., 1901-11-05

pa' are You with us? When? At the
NoSo, NoSm Ball at Turn Hall, Friday night,
4 's'hoer s. Why certainly.
The sun., 1901-11-05
"A BUSINESS AXIOM.

From Pslnter'sin
Money spenfin continuous adUer-
tising in the daily press dYaws
interest that is compounded daiig.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-21
WAS CERTAINLY MAD
BULL PUP MAKES LIFE 4HsER A.
BILE ON WABASHA STREET
He PromiscuOusIy Uses His Teeth
and Causes Some Injury-Is
Finally Shot by PO-
liceman.

A supposed mad dog created consid-
cradle excitement in the vicinity of Sew
enth and Wabasha streets shortly after
S o'clock yesterday morning Charles Ger
Der was bitten on the left wrist by the
animal and E. L. LoveJoy was also at
tackled and mad his clothes torn. A young
boy named Eddie Smith was the next
object OF attack, but escaped without ser-
Gus injury
The dog, white bull terrier pup enter
ed a Wabasha street store, and run
ming back to the rear of the store, snap
ped at boy buying trousers. The ami
nal then rushed towards the front of
the store, and on the way encountered
Mr. LoYejoy, who kicked him in the jaw.
Proceeding on his way, the canine rush
ed at Mr.. Gerber and bit him on the
wrist, as stated.
The dog ran up Wabasha to Ninth
street. when it turned and ran towards
Cedar street, closely followed by Patrol
man. Cassidy and w j. Temp
kins. On his way the dog en-
countered r. H. Budd and seized him
by the ankle. Mr. Budd's shoe, however,
kept the animals teeth from penetrating
the flesh. The dog finally ran into yard
where 1t was shot by officer Cassidy.
The body was turned over to the health
department
Mr.. Gerber's wound was cauterized.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-21
ASPHALT FOR BRICK
CHANGE OF MATERIAL FOR Paw
ING WABAsHA STREET MADE
SeIby Avenue to Be Repaved With
Asphalt-6tler improvements
and Innovations Adopted
by Aldermen.

At the request of the board of public
works, the board of aldermen last even
ing killed thes final order for the paving
of South Wabasha street with brick, and
introduced a new one, the paving ma
terial specified being asphalt The re-
quest really came from the property own
ers, and the petition which they present.
ed to the board was in turn transmitted
to the council.
From the board was received a final
order for the paving of Selby avenue
with asphalt, to which the board gave its
approval, also a final order for the mac
adamiZing of Irvine avenue, from Walnut
to Western To this one Improvement
much opposition was shown at late
committee meeting, but at the session
last evening none of the parties concern
ed made their appearance.
For the benefit of Hastings avenue
property owners, Aid. ,Knauft secured APP
prova3 to a resolution instructing the
street car company to pave between its
tracks on that thoroughTaFe, from Maria
avenue to Earl street Granite is to be
used.
Hereafter the Humane society will re-
ceive so a month from the city. Pro
vision for the payment was made at the
supplementing it with a resolution call
ing for a settlement of dellnquencies ex-
tending back four months.
A new preliminary order for the widen
ing of Sibley street was introduced, but
at the request of property owners present
il was sent to the committee on streets.