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The sun., 1901-02-14
Come to the pow-wow this week.
ADDRESS TO EDWARD.
.ondon Expresses It's Loyalty to the
New King.

.ondon Expresses It's Loyalty to the
New King.
London. Feb. 13.-The lord mayor, the
heriffs and the aldermen. robed in maza-
ne gowns, accompanied by civic officers,
word bearers, mace bearers and other
ttendants, proceeded in state carriages
ST. James palace to present to the
ng n loyal address on behalf Of the city
{ London.
The king and the Duke Of Cornwall
nd York, attended by their suites, reach
i the palace shortly after noon. The
ceremonial was the same as 10 observed
L levee. All the principal officers Of
tate were present
The kings repl, 30 the addresses OF the
corporation and the London county
ouncil was as follows:
"I am much gratifted at your loyal and
lutiful addresses md the zeal and nffec-
ion they testify for my throne and per-
on, 1t is great consolation to me in
ny grief to know of the wide and heart
elt sympathy to which you give express
ion, and, with you, will ever cherish
he recollection Of the memorable reign
# my beloved mother, renowned in our
.nnals alike for the progress Of the peo-
lie Ill prosperity huO ohu 49,
heir ever widening and deepening at
achment to our government and institu-
ions. The ancient city of London, alike
llustrious by its history and by the ef-
'orts Of it's enterprising citizens, has ever
,ccn foremost in responding to the call
# duty and in devotion to the interest of
he empire, and / feel certain its future
will not belle its glorious past. ! humbly
ioin in your prayer that the blessing of
Almighty God may be continued to my
self and my consort, and confidently
rope that the efforts ] will make to full
i'll the expectations Of my happy and
!oyal people will, under divine guidance,
promote the welfare Of my empire and
he prosperity of all classes of my sub
iects."
The king wore the uniform Of field
marshal and the Duke of York wore Q
rear adn,iral's uniform.
His majesty was received at the en-
trance by the great officers OF state, was
conducted to the throneroom and receiv
ID the address. His majesty varied tht
customary procedure. Instead of merely
handing reply, he read 1t In clear
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COLONEL SHAW
LAID TO REST
Funeral Of the Late Commander of
the Grand Army.
MILITARY HONORS SHOWN
riyate Service Held at His Water.
town Home In tho Morning, With
Public Services at the Ar
mory in the Afternoon.
MILITARY HONORS SHOWN

Watertown, N. Y, Feb. 13.-With full
military honors, the funeral of Colonel
A. d. Shaw, late congressman from this
district, who died suddenly in Washing
ton Sunday, was held in the afternoon
and the body laid in Blookside ceme-
terry, firing squad from the Thirty
ninth Separate company, N. q. N. T.,
firing volley over the grave.
AT IL o'clock in the forenoon private
service for the family and relatives Of the
deceased was held at the family resi-
dence, ii Winslow street. At its con-
cluson the remains We're taken to the
state armory, accompanied by a guard of
honor consisting of eight members Of
Joe Spratt post, G. A. r., of this city.
The body rested in state there for
three hours. Thousands of citizens and
visitors from all parts of the state and
nation viewed the remains, paying their
last respects to Commander Shaw. The
floral offerings We're many and beautiful.
Service at State Arr,ory.
! At o'clock in the afternoon public
funeral service was held at the state ar
mory, Rev. w. G. Rogers, pastor of the
!. First Baptist church, of which the late
congressman was prominent member,
officiating. Many public men made brief
addresses at the service.
The funeral was attended in body by
Joe Spratt post, G. A. R.; the Thirty
ninth Separate company and band. the To-
cal lodge of the o. U. A. NJ, the Lincoln
league, and the Jeffersonian club.
! The pallbearers were Colonel John I.
Mott and j. ]. Cooper of Oswego, Colonel
w. w. Enos of Chauinont, Senator Elon
r. Brown, General Bradley Winslow,
James Dolan. George B. Massey, III. ].
Brimmer, William Stevens, Major James
S. Boyer and William G. Stebbins Of this
city.
There was large attendance Of Grand
Army men and G. A. Il. post representa-
tives from all the towns of northern
New York. The Oswego chamber Of
commerce, headed by Hon. George B.
Sloan, attended the funeral. The city's
stores and business places were closed
during the funeral.
After the funeral service at the armory
Joe Spratt post and the Thirty ninth
: Separate company escorted the remains
to Brooksde cemetery. The Thirty-ninth
Separate company firing squad fired three
volleys over the grave. Interment was
made in the family burial plot.
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LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Francis Duane has been appointed
ngineer OF the delaware railroad to
lrceed l.. N. Allen, resigned.
On account OF the high winds on the
chesapeake Bay, the Norfolk Express
.ue in this city ut 4.15 o'clock did not
,rrive until 6.5l o'clock yesterday morn
ng.
The steel barge No. being built by
he pusey Il Jones Company for the
.ockland- Rockport Lime and Cement
Company Will probably be launched OH
saturday.
While working at the Pusey & Jones
Jompany's shops several days ago, John
Lewis, Of No. 104 Franklin street, had
lis lett foot badly mashed by casting
alling on it.
ID. Taylor Bradford received a prize
or correctly solving puzzle which ap-
.,eared in a Philadelphia paper.
Inc store of Frank B. Watkins was
obbed on Saturday night. Shoes, shirts
md other articles were taken.
Frank McCafferty, who recently had
ais right hand badly injured by the ex.
,,losion of file cracker was much inn
proved yesterday.
Leroy Sonnier who had both feet cut
,ff on the rallroad in the West yard OH
January LIST, left the Delaware Hospital
yesterday.
Master Machinist Charles Allen, of the
pusey & Jones Co., has returned from
,iontreal, Canada, where he has been
,uperintending the erection of paper
machinery built by the local company.
This is st. Valentines Day.
Employees of the Peoples Railway Co.
yesterday began the work of wiring the
jefferson street line.
George s. Parks Of Seaford has been
granted an original pension of S6 per
month.
Mr.. and Mrs. William III. Robinson,
Jr., were given a surprise party Monday
light at their residence, No. 22S West
| seventh street, the o casion being their
9th wedding anniversary.
George Noblit who played with Fry
| inger's Chester, Pa, club last season
has signed with the Boston American
issocat on team for next season.
Mrs. Cora B.cwn Button died at her
ONE, No. 1872 West Fourth street Mon
lay.
Margaret Crawford, widow Of James
I. Crawford, died at her home, No. 172
Sorth Clayton street Tuesday, aged Al
years.
Thomas Donohoe died at the home Of
,is bro her, Michael Donohoe, 14th and
Union streets, aged 80 years. He was
, memebr of St. AIMS Church.
Hugh Hagan died Tuesday at his hon,'
No. 5O4 Walnut street. He was mem
,er Of St. Mary's Church.
William II. Peacock died at his home
No. 512 South Claymont street yester
law. aged 81 years. He was memhe'
II du Pont Post No. Q, G. A. X. ant
Jefferson Council No. 10 o. U. "A NJ.
Bowen Pyle of Greenbank, Del, car
,enter. died on Tuesday aged 7s years
A pie and milk social was held at tn
,ome of Edward Valentine, No. 100
spruce street last night for the henefi
,f the pastors salary of Kirkwoo'
Church.
| Chief Massey was instrumental In hay
rg t. Fl. Birmingham, night wn'
nan at the Philad lphia store of Ioh
syapamaker arrested on the charge Q
| he larceny of silk.
Frank Jones was arrested by tn
!. | ,olice on the charge of committing y
! | ,ssault and battery on his wife JOSEF
thine,
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CLASSIFIED ASSESSMENTS.
A. 0. q. W. Grand Lodge Officers De.
clue on the New Arrangement,

Smyrna, teb. 1S.-At the ninth an
-uai session OF the Grand Louse "a
delaware Ancient Order Of Uniteu
!, Uihnlen MnIyn Is beng held i'll Cuu
!. eiioMs Han here, the action OF Gr4uu
.uaatcr hulkuan Gvolge M. Stevenson.
u optaining Il patty ol Chester counts,
: d., u De uuueu To tins jurisdiction was
uiiy approved ycst,ruas. IEis ttrftlui3
,iil no uouDt III tew years add at ieaet
-,vUU 10 The membership OF Delaware.
II ne evening eessiun Was devoted cxelu-
.iyeiy to discussion upon the proposed
.uoltion OF the classified plan Oh assesn-
..lenJ and 1t was not until alter midnight
.nat tie matter was hnaiiy Settled.
.rof j. II. Carroll anu q. Il. frettymau,
u Dover, Dr. ) ii. Johns, OF Winning
of, and state Senator BenJuniin A.
irovcs led the tight Tor the classified plan
lime Edward t. Kane, OF Wilmington,
.,ut IN sulne strong licks for the prest IL.
arrangement. 1he classified plan was
,uopttd by vote Of 54 to "a.
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BIG LOAN
Democratic Councilmen Will Like
ly Oppose It.
ASK NO DEFINITE AMOUNT
Street and Sever Directors Want
Somewhere From 100000 to
S2OO,OOO-No Cabs at
Fire Inspection.
AsK NO DEFINITE AMOUNT

Members of City Council last night
discussed at some length the matter
# the loan to be asked for by the Street
nd Sewer Directors.
1t was thought by some councilme.
hat the directors themselves would
e present at the council chamber. but
IS the evening wore on and they did not
nut in an appearance, it was stated that
ne directors had not agreed to be pres
mt.
he Street and Sewer Directors have
OF as yet stated what amount Of loan
hey want but it seems to be somewhere
rom 100000 to 100000.
The directors desire the approval Of
ouncil on the matter.
The Democratic members of Council
% not seem to be disposed to favor it.
% decided action was taken last night
1t is claimed that the loan would moi
lterfere with the finances Of council.
-.le councilmen have not as vet taker
ny action in regard to the Street and
ever Directors proposed appeal for ar
lcreased appropriation.
A committee of the Plumbers anG
las Filters Union paid a visit to tn,
ouncilmen in reference to the proposed
,w creating the Office of gas inspector
,hich was reported unfavorably by tn,
wv committee at the last meeting.
The fire committee is preparing To-
he inspection of the fire companies OF
ext Monday and tuesday. The ives
de companies are to be inspected Mon
ay night. lhere will be no cabs, whicl
ill he saving of s25 a night.
A.r. Kane, chairman of the Financ
'ommittee has recovered from an al
ick of the grip and was present at tn
ouncil chamber last night.
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PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS.
P. w., & B. Elevated Tracks Will
Probably NJ t be Started This Yesr

From present indications the proposed
elevation of the Pennsylvania railroad
Company's tracks in this city will not
be started before next year. 1t is pro-
posed to move the shops and freight
yards to the vicinity Of Todd's Cut, and
as about all of the working time in the
current year will be consumed by that
undertaking little else will be done, ex
cept in preliminary way.
Several locations are under considera-
ton for the proposed new station bu
It is also understood that no definite sitt
has been selected. This work will prob.
ably not be started before the latter
part of this year as it is the purpose OF
the company in making the improvements
to make provisions for some time to
come.
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Charles Lewis Charlton, of Coatesville,
Pa, formerly Of this city, charged with
kidnapping his own child, year-old
Jessie Birmingham, has been committed
% jail in Baltimore. At preliminary
tearing he admitted the truth of the
violence against him but said in de-
ense that the child was his and he
lad the lawful right to obtain possession
Il her by any means.
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Indoor sports Tonight.

Broad jumping, high kicking and dip
en- parallel bars will be the events at the
Y. NJ. g A. indoor sports this evening.
here will also be an exhibition of hori-
ontal bar work by f. L. Greiner and
J. s. McCowen. Efforts will be made
o break the indoor record Of Is feet
yne half inch for running broad jump and
the record of feet for the high kick.
The sun., 1901-02-14
I,resl,yterinns Busy on Creed.

Washington, Feb. 13.-The Presbyte-
rian committee appointed to consider the
revision of the Westminster Confession
Of Faith has resumed its deliberations.
The examination of the reports of the
preshytelies upon this question at the
meeting of the committee held here last
December disclosed the fact that MA
jority of the presbyter desired some
change in the creed. At this convention
the committee will formulate statement
making recommendations upon the revi-
sion to the general assembly, which con-
yenes in Philadelphia next May.
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prote.t. Arainst sugar Duty.

Washington, Feb. 13.-The state de-
,artment and the treasury department
IRE being delugel with kilograms from
asst business interests protesting against
he imposition Of the countervailing dut,
III sugar imported from Russia. Neari!
IL of the correspondents urge that sucf
elton on the part Of the United States
yill prove ruinous to our export trade
With Russia, which already has attained
o large proportions. with promise Of in
rease in the future. as the Siberian rail
Dad and transpacifc steamship lines arc
,pened up.
charged with Larceny.
Mrs. Mary Gill was .efore Magistrate
aaley last night on the charge Of lar
ony Of four pairs of lace curtains. The
barge was made by Mrs. Jennie Ham
" and the case was continued until
o'clock this afternoon.
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FOR RAILROAD
COMMISSION
Senator Abbott Introduced Import
ant Measure In Senate.
FOR THREE COMMISSIONERS
wife Beaters' Bill Passed And Now
a Law--To Regulate Fees
of Certain County
Officers.
.nec;ol to The Sun.

Snecial to The Sun.
Dover, Feb. 13.-Today the nine Regu-
lar Republicans who have hitherto sup
norted Charles Il. Richards for the short
term in the United States Senate went
over to Levi G. Bird and rested there.
The voting resulted almost as usual
]. Edward Addicks, 16; II. II. Kenney,
20. Senators Farlow, and Maull and
Representative Hardesty being absent
Henry A du Pont, 8; Anthony Higgins,
q. and Levi y. Bird, For the short
term Addcks. 16; Salisbury, 20; Bird, o
Hiles. g. Richards, l.
The report of large delegation from
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no.r success Predicted.

Chicago, Feb. Ii. Jan Krige. who was
+, Boer commandant uLjer General Bo-
ha and is now in Chicago, says: ENG
and not only will have to come to the
erms Of peace insisted on BY the Beers.
nut will be forced to pay to Iransyaal
.:ghters from f40,O00,0O to 100000, 600
Indemnity. The cables say that De Wet
las crossed the Orange river with force
II 2,a00 nen. If this 10 true, 1t is the
leathblow to England's hope Of subduinf
he Beers. because De Wet certainly VII.
lave force Of $1,000 in the colony and
an dictate terms. The Beers have nc
.eason in the world to surrender now"
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Church Club Conference.

About thirty church clubs were repre-
ented at the annual conference of the
hurch clubs of delaware held in Phila-
.elphia yesterday. Last night banquet
vas served at the Stratford Hotel and
he Delaware church club was repre-
ented by q. Tatnall Warner, Francis
!. du Pont and Il. L. Candy.
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a youtbsur sIaxer

Hinton. w. Va, Feb. 13.-Frank Craw-
ford aged 16 years. was shot and in
stantly killed by his brother Charley.
aged IA years, at Ballingee. Frank OBJ
jected to Charley going out hunting, and
to prevent him Frank held the dog, which
cnraged the younger boy. and he dis
charged the contents of the shotgun ut
his brother, with the above result. Char
lev has been jailed.
The sun., 1901-02-14
RED MEMS P0W-W0W.
Large Crowd at Cycle Academy Last
Night,

Much interest is being manifested in
The Pow-wow and Carnival which is
being held at the Pyle's Cycle Academy
ander the auspices of the o,al ibe of
improved order of lied Men. The larg.
st attendance of any this week was
present last night and an excellent enter
sainment was given winch was thorough
Y enjoyed by the large audience.
About seventy-fve members of the
Wilmington Bicycle Club attended the
arrival in a body last night and num-
ber of them took part in the entertain
nent. Pochontas Tribe of Red Men of
Henry Clay was also present and as
listed with the concert.
Tonight the "A. q. U. w. will attend
he carnival and big time is expected.
ihe holder of ticket No. 1861 won the
prize last night which is rubber plant.
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To Help Mission Work.

Philadelphia, Feb. 13.-At tine session
of the conference of missionary workers
the Inost interesting feature was the re-
port of the committee on policy, which
was unanimously adopted. The report
includes organization of missionary
committee in each district, an annual
confer ence to discuss the best methods Of
promoting missionary interests and the
adoption OF policy for the years work
and regular visits to each society by a
campagner and the district missionary
chairman
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Has Letters From Senators.

John Guthrie has received number
ii letters from Senator kenney and Con-
FRESHMAN Eloffecker i'll reference to the
.ueual OF nonor which his friends are
.ndeavoring to have Congress award to
aim. He also received a letter from
senator Warren, OF Wyoming. Ihe
nedal is for bravery at Fort Phii Kear-
ney. Difficulty is being experienced in
setting the necessary andavits, us there
.re few soldiers surviving who were ut
he fort. -,early all of Guthries com
.Jany were massacred.
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Arrested II a serious charge.

Sergeant Tucker and Officers Murphy
md Moore arrested David tairuy III Il
abin beyond 11th street hr dye last
light on The charge of lasciviously toy
ng with a female chIid. a warrant Tor
he arrest had been sworn out by Will
.am Applegate of No. 1102 Heald street
vho alleges that Farray acted improper
y toward his 7-year-old daughter.
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Ugh! Ugh! Big miun all this weel
R,dy Not Yet Identified.

Tho body of the colored man found !
he Christiana river on Tuesday aftei
oon has not yet been identified. IN
amains are at the morgue and Coroner
rrirk will probably hold an inquest &c
,av. Inauests will also be held over IN.
amoins of Edward Guy, who died OF
tuesday from the effects of burns re
aived ut ne Old Ferry Mills, and Her
n..n G. Hayes. who was Rlilea on .n
p. w. & b. railroad on Tuesday morn
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Has an Enactic g Clause.

r. G Fraim. member of the Board
# Education stated yesterday afternoon
hat it was not true that the High
.chool Loan bill now before the Legis-
ature, was without an enacting clause.
Ir. Fraim drew up the bill himself
Nd declares he put in the enacting
tlause.
The sun., 1901-02-14
Grocers, Exchange pined.

The Retail Grocers' Exchange gave its
nnual dinner last night at Charles J.
I. Beckett's Cafe, Seventh and Shipley
treets. An excellent spread was served
Mr.. Beckett and number of ad-
'resses were made by members of the
Exchange.
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missionary So ,ety Organized.

At the home of Mrs. Chamberlain,
10. 61s harrison street, on Tuesday
.vening Young Peoples MasionarySo-
iety was organized.
The society will hold its quarterly
Meeting in Harrison Street Church on
he first Thursday in March, when a
'eturaed missionary will speak.
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Held for Upper Court.

Mary Carter, colored, was given hear
ng in City Court last evening on the
barge of the larceny of $40 from Mary
johnson of No. 217 latnall street. The
money was missed on Tuesday afternoon.
When arrested Mary Carter handed over
$50. She was held in 5000 bail for up
,er court.
The sun., 1901-02-14
Russian Reverse In China.

London. Feb. IA special dispatch
from Shan-Hai-Kuan, dated Feb. II,
says the Russians lost AZ men killed in
an engagement at Kao-Chiao. and that
they refused the assistance Of the allies.
1t is hoped that the arrival of Sir Walter
Hitler, adviser to the British military
authorities in China, at Peking will ex-
pcdite the negotiations with the Chinese
cnntt
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Address by DR.. PhiIlips.

DR.. George NJ. Phillips, Of the West
Chester Normal School delivered an in
eresting address at Friends school yes
erday afternoon. His subject was:
"A Trip to the Golden Gates"
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tAll Day Meetings.

All day meetings will be held today
~ the Christian and Missionary ALI
lnce. Addresses will be made by Mr..
md Mrs. +. A. Christopherson, returned
missionaries from China
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Wonen.s Musical C1uha Convention.

Cleveland Feb. 13.-The annual con-
vention of the National Federation Of
Women's Musical Clubs will be held in
this city from April 80 to May 8. inclu-
sive. Each morning will be occupied by
a business session and the afternoon by
concerts given by representatives Of the
federated clubs and the Fortnightly club
of Cleveland. The Pittsburg orchestra
has been secured for three performances
on May 2 and 8.
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strip to lSuff4. o Exposition.

On Tuesday evening the trip commit
ee Of the Washington Fire Company,
which is arranging for the trip to the
buffalo Exposition next fali he'd Il meet
ng and discussed the prospects. Re
Jorts received were encouraging and it
) likely that a large number OF the
Iremen will take the trip.
The sun., 1901-02-14
Pastor Presented win silver spoons

The Ladies' Aid Society of Mt. Salem
i. h. Church gave banquet and So
ial at the parsonage on tuesday after
loon and evening. The Rey. William
hamilton, on behalf o. the society, pre-
ented to the pastor and his wife, the
.iev. and MRS. j. p. Otis, an elegant
ase of sterling silver spoons.
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Christian Activity.

christian Activity" will be the sub
,ect of descriptive talk by George h.
.ibbitts, of Washington, in Rodney
street Presbyterian Church on Sunday
svening under the auspices of the \.
i G, A.
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Encampment Committee.

The committee to have charge of the
business arrangements Of the coming
i. A. r. encampment at Cleveland next
September is in process of formation and
Ulcers will be elected next week.
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DAILY WAS DEFEATED.
Wilmington Boy Lost BEETLE on q
Foul.

Jack" DAILY, the Wilmington pugilist,
and Joe Cans of Baltimore met in Music
Hall in Baltimore last night in what was
expected to be a twenty round contest.
e colored man was the aggressor in
the fight and in the fifth round was
fouled by DAILY. Inc referee awarded
the contest to the Baltimorean.
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sca,dcd Men Improving.

Jacob Richardson and John p. Lyncf
no were scaldod by the bursting OF
,tcom nine at the old Ferry NH carr
nm Tuesday morning were much improvee
yesterday. Both men are being attenued
4 the Homeopathic Hospital.
The sun., 1901-02-14
Orthodox Friends Meeting.

In Media, Pa, on Tuesday the Con-
ord Quarterly Meeting of the Orthodox
friends, comprising Chester, Goshen,
Concord and Wilmington
vas held.
The sun., 1901-02-14
Esculapian ouarte. Concert.

In Trinity parish house this evening,
/ concert will be given by the Esculapian
Quartet of Hahnemann College, Phla-
lelphia. 1t will be under the auspices
If the Horace Burr Club.
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viii Hold a Smoker,

The Eleventh ward Republican
,eogue will hold smoker at its head
norters. No. so7-9O9 Chandler street to-
light. A pleasing program has been ar
ranged.
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local Talent at Chester Concert.

At a concert to be given in the Grand
,pera House, at Chester, Pa, on next
v ednesday evening Miss Lucy and Katie
tckerman, of this city, will sing several
elections. The concert will be for the
,enefit of a church.
The sun., 1901-02-14
West Side Properfy Sold.

William Miller has sold the property
No. 1920 West Sixth street to Mrs.
Anna r, Casey for s1260.
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At the Charity Ball.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ferris Giles were guests
t the Hebrew Charity Ball given at the
Philadelphia Academy Of Music on
tuesday night.
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Farher Claims Child,

Pocahontases, tribes, Cycle Academy
his week.