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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-20
Alleged Board Beat.

Before Magistrate Bradley this morn
ing Harry Davidson was charged with
obtaining board from William II. Robon-
son by making false representations. lie
was committed in default Of 5000 bail
frr courf.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-20
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Nuptials.

Miss Louisa Rittenhouso of this city
and Henry Edward Barlow. formerly Of
Sheffield. England. We're married at tn"
parsonage of Old Sweies Church yestrr-
day. The ceremony was performed Icy
the Rev. Martin Il. Dunlap.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-20
Stue Men Roaste d.

Plttsburg. Dec. 2o.-By an explosion
Of gas in the Soho furnace of Jones y
Laughlin, near Brady street this city
nine men were burned TO death, anu
probably twenty others We're more OF
ess injured. The damage to the plant
viii amount to $4,000.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-20
brakeman Injured.

Charles Il. Donovan, of No. 4o6 Que"n
street, brakeman on the T.. w. II.
railroad. had one Ct mis- ankles Sprained
this morning in jumping from car. IT."
wp4 removed to his hnnle in cab.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-20
AFTERNOON SESSION YESTER-
DAY

Mr.. Bird made his opening address TO
hn iury Yesterday afternoon. Barring
\. testimony of Lawrence NJ. White
nan hc said there was not sclntilla OF
testimony to prove the charges made,
After Mr. Bird had finished his open
Nc argument, he called Mr.. Lynn to the
stand as his principal witness. All neckS
we're crnnci To obtain a view Of the big
president Of the court, and everybody
Sas anXously eXpectant TO get every
word that dropped from the lips Of the
witness.
"What Is your official position" asked
Nr. Bird.
"prcsidcnt of the Levy Court"
"When did you become its president?'
"rhe first meeting Of this year"
who was president in 1907
"Wiliam 4. Scott"
MIR. Bird submitted the hill of Law
-rnre NJ. Whiteman, and Lynn saidit was
in his handwriting.
Upon what information did you max"
ont that bill?"
.J'pon memoranda handed to me by
| Lawrence NJ Whiteman, containing the
| ime and work Of men under his charge,
| who repaired Tweed's bridge, and HI
wanted me to pay the money to him
4 Mr.. Lynn then read the bill he mad,
out III Whitrman's name.
Ibid every item in that bill come 7
you froih Whitcman," continued Mr.
Bird
YES, sir"
''Did he say the work was performed! :!
'YtS. sir"
Ibid you on the strength Of that bil
md from information from Whitemnn
have the warrant made out?"
Yes. sir"
"rhen what did you do?"
"Took the warrant to Comptroller Ke
iley to get his signature.
"You say you never saw the bill agai
Iunti the warrant was.made out!'
"Yes. sir"
''What did you do with the warrant:
, Took il 10 the Central Bank and ha
it cashed.'
"What did you do with the money:
! paid II to Lawrence NJ. Whltcmal
He didn't care to go to town. and ] e.
/ the warrant cashed for him"
! .sWhcn5 did you pay it?"
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-20
CAUTION.

Al parties contemplating underwriting purchasing
cuIties based upon the property Of the Wilmington (Dea
awar Coal Gas Company warned carefully investigate
the gas situation in Wilmington before doing The Oxy
Hydrogen Gas Company of Wilmington Delaware owned
ultimately lay its pipes in the City Of Wilmington The re-
suit will Undoubtedly be prolonged which will pre-
earnings al picable to dividends or interest
j. Edward AdcIicks.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-20

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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30
THE HOME GOLD CURE.
An Ing anlous Treatment by which
D unkards are Being cured
Daily In Spite Of Themselves.
No Noxious DIS s No Weakening
Of the nerves A Pleasant and
Positive Cure for the Llqour
Habit.

1t is now generally known and I'm.
derstood that Drunkenness is a disease
and not a weakness. A body flied
with poison, and nerves completely
shattered by periodical or constant
use OF intoxicating liquors require al
antidote capable of n%eutralizing and
%eladicating this poison, and destroy
ing the craving for intoxicants, SUI.
ferers may now cure themselves at
home without publicity or loss of time
from business by this wonderful
"HOME GOLD CURE" which las
been perfected after many years Of
close study and treatment Ut inebri.
ates. The faithful use according to
directions Of this wonderful discovery
is positively guaranteed to cure the
most obstinate case. no matter how
hard a drinker. Our records show
the marvellous trans form alton Of thou
sands OF DrunkatdS into sober, In
dustrious and upright men.
WIVES CURE YOUR H US.
BANDS! CHILDREN CURE YOUR
FATHERS! This remedy is in nc
sense a nostrum but is a specific for
this disease only, and il So skillfully
devised and prepared that it is thor.
ougly soluble and pleasant to taste, 50
that it can be given IN a cup Of tea or
coffee without the knowledge Of the
person taking it. Thousands OF Drunk
ards have cured themselves with this
priceless remedy. and as many more
have been cured and made temperate
men by having the CURE" admin
stored by loving friends and relatives
without their kno wledge in coffee or
tea, and believe today that they dis
continued drinking of their W free
will. DO NOT WAIT. Do not be
deluded by apparent and misleading
Improvement Drive out the dis
ease at once and for all time. The
"HOME GOLD CURE" is sold at the
extremely low price Of One Dollar
thus placing within reach OF every.
body a treatment more etfectual tina,
others costing S25 to $50. Full dir,
ections accompany each package
Special advice by skilled physicians
when requested without extra charge.
Sent prepaid to any part Of the world
on receipt OF One Dollar. Address
Dept D 526 EDWIN r. GILES &
COMPANY, 1880 and 1882 Market
Street. Philadelphia.
All correspondence strictly conf
Dental.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30
Following Up His Customer.

A French commercial traveller was
expecting a large order from a country
tradesman. but had the misfortune to
arrive in the town on a fete day. Find
ing the shop closed, he inquired as to
the whereabouts Of the proprietor and
ascertainlng that he was attending the
fete, about a mile out Of town, set out
after him. When be arrived there. q
balloon was on the point of ascending.
and he saw his man stepping into the
car. Trucking up courage he stepped
forward, paid his money and was al.
lowed to take his seat with the other
aeronauts. Away went the balloon.
and it was not until the little party
was well above the tree tops that the
Commercial" turned toward his GUS
toner with the first remark of "And
now, sir. what a I do for you In
c~alicoes? ?"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30
DAY.
How 1t Came to BE Tuesday After
First Monday In November.

How 1t Came to BE Tuesday After
First Monday In November.
The designation Of the day for hold
fng the presidential election is left I'd
congress. The first act passed by 1t re.
lating to that subject was In 1892. II
provided that presidential electors
should be appointed within "a days
before the first Wednesday in Deem
ber." This left each state free to select
a day to suit itself within those limits.
Pennsylvania chose electors on the last
Friday in October. Other states elect
ed theirs ON different days between the
beginning and middle of November.
When Harrison was elected in 1910,
the Democrats asserted that his sue
cess was due partly to fraudulent vot-
ing, which vas made possible by the
lack Of a definite election day. 1t was
alleged that Kentucky and Ohio Wings
had voted in both states, the election
being held on different days. So in
1915 the Democrats passed the law
now on the statute books making the
first Tuesday after the first Monday
election day.
At that time but five of the 2G states
had their elections in November. In
Michigan and Mississippi voting was
carried on through two days-the first
Monday and the following Tuesday.
New York had three election days-the
first Monday, Tuesday and Wednes.
day-but had finally confined voting to
the middle day, or the first Tuesday
after the irsA Monday. Massachusetts
chose state officers on the second Mon
day in November and Delaware on the
second Tuesday. So congress selected
the first Tuesday after the first Mon
day to consult the convenience Of three
states out of five, one of the three be.
ing the important state of New York.
Chicago Tribune.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30
PRETTY ROUGH SPORT.
A Cruel Game Played In the Camps
of Canadian L~umbermen.

OF LuHlucTAiAchs
So full Of peril is the lumberman's
life that even his sports and games
must be spiced with danger or they
will pail upon his taste. On the long
winter nights a cruel game called
"Jack, where be YEP is frequently
played.
The middle of the largest roc In the
camp is cleared. Two men are secure
~ blindfolded and, having previously
drawn lots for the first whack, they,
kneel on the floor. In his right hand
each man holds a stout leather strap,
in his left another leather strap, or q
rope is held by the end, either close to
the floor or, in some camps, actually
on it. The latter strap, being kept
taut by the combatants, guarantees a
uniform distance between them. They
are quite heal enough to hurt each
other severely, which not in~frequently
happens.
Now, the man who has been lucky
enough to draw the first call shouts,
"Jack, where be YEP to which his op-
ponent must Immediately answer,
"Here l be-" Then the first man
strikes at the place where he tmagines
his adversary to be with the heavy
leather strap. If he hits his man, he
is entitled to another blow-may call
out again, "Jack, where be ye!' n
the other must answer, Here l be"
This is continued till the first man
misses, when he must take his turn
at being struck.
The others form a ring around the
two combatants, bets are made, n
each faction encourages and applauds
its chosen man. There are regular
rounds, and the game is usually kept
up until one or the other has had
enough or perhaps till one Is carried
off the scene wounded. Hard heads
can stand hard knocks, and volunteers
for the sport are numerous. At the
beginning there Is generally no malice.
A hard blow Is struck-it is expected
1t is the game. But 1t occasionally
happens hat the game develops into
q fierce duel.-PearsOn's.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30
HOW ZULU WOMEN SEW.
They Use Skewers For Needles and
Giraffe Stneyvs For Thread.

Giraffe Stnews FOr Thread.
The skill of the Zulus of South Africa
in sewing fur is a household word in
South Africa, and some of the other
tribes compete with them. The needle
employed Is widely different from that
used by the ordinary needlewomen. In
the first place, it has no eye; in the
second, it is like a skewer, pointed at
n end and thick at the other.
The thread is not of cotton, but Is
made Of the sinews Of various animals,
the best being made from the sinews
In the neck of a giraffe. 1t is stiff,
nelastic, with a great tendency to
"kink" and tangle itself up with any
thing nea it. Before being used it is
stepped in hot water until it is quite
soft and is then beaten between two
smooth stones. which causes it to sep
arate into tilaments. which can thus be
obtained of any length and thickness.
Thus the scnlnstress has n considcra-
bic amount of labor before she COM
mences with the real work in hand.
Finally she squats on the ground
(for no native stands to work or do
anything else who can possibly help
it) and, taking her needle, bores two
holes In the edges Of the rug or gar
ment on which she is working. The
thread Is then pushed through with
the butt Of the needle, drawn tight,
and two more holes are made with
a like result, the skewer progressing
very slowly, but fast enough for a
country where time Is Of no value
whatever.
The skin upon which the seamstress
Is working Is damped with water be.
fore she commences, and as the damp
thread and hide dry out they bring the
work very closely together.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30
The BEDROOM.

The simplest and most economical
plans for purifying the air In bedrooms
are as follows: Heat an iron shovel,
then pour on 1t a few drops Of vinegar.
II possible. have windows and doors
open at the time. Again, have some
Jumps Of camphor In an old saucer,
heat the poker till very hot (but not
red) and touch the camphor with 1t.
The smoke that arises will take away
Ill d~lsagreeable odors and leave no OPP
pressive scent behind.-London An.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30
Troubles Of al Minister.

xHEhxtwell, Ga, writes: ''For a long time
shaafa running sore on my leg. / tried
suaoYs remedies without benefit. until I
aseuil bottle Of Electric Bitters and a
xOx OF 3acklen's Arnica Salve. which
ySred ma sound and well Sores, Erupt
Inns, Boils, Eczema, letter. Salt Rheum
Aow impure blood Thousands have
wand In Electric. Bitters q grand blood
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30

Those famous little pills, DeWitt's Little
Early Risers compel your liver and
bowels to do their duty, thus giving Won
pure, rich blood to recuperate your body.
Rickert 4 Wells Barre, Wilcox h Gillette
Moretown. w. E Poole. East Barre. W.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30

There are only three remaining of the
original ID crosses built by King Ed.
ward l to mark the resting place OF
Queen Eleanor's funeral procession.
One is near Northampton, n Waltham
Cross, the third at Charing Cross.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30
A Poor NlMlonaIra

Lately starved In London becaues ba
could, not digest his food: Early use Of
DR.: KlnD ! New New Lite PEls would have
aid digestion. promote assimIIati M inn
prove appetite. Price 25c. Money hanE
u not satisfied. Sold by Paior Drur
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30

The piles that annoy you so will be quick
ly and permanently h. AID if you use
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Beware OF
worthless Ounterfeits.
Rickert & Wells, Barre, Wilcox 4 Gillette,
Moretown, W E. Poole. East Barre. vt
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30

Four miles from Bath. England. Is a
mysterious monument known as the
Three Shires Stone. From it you can
see parts of Somersetshire, Gloucester
shire and Wiltshire.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30

It Is q Christmas custom In Atlanta
to release all prisoners charged with
Ofenses against city ordinances.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30

The Chinese study phrenology, jude.
Ing a man by the development Of his
forehead and a woman by the form
and size Of the back of her cranium.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30

Philosophy is an extremely agreeable
companion to people in easy circum.
stances-Brooklyn Life,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30

A boon to travellers. DR.. Fowlers' Ex.
tract OF Wild. Strawberry Cures dvsen.
terry diarrhoea, s~sasickness. nea,sea
Pleasant to take. Perfectly harmless.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-30

The peat boys in Sweden. many Of
them eight to ten yards deep, cover an
area Of about S,O4S,OOO acres.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-24
WELL RECEIVED.
Mr.. Clarke Plays With AmsTl-
can Band al The Park.

About o., 900 people attended the band
concert at the park last evening. The au-
dience was a representative one, being
made up of the rich I'm costly carriages,
others I'm boats upon the lake, and still
others seated upon the banks. The stand
on the lake was full for the first time
this season.
Much interest was taken I'm Mr.. Herbert
l.. Clarks playing lie also received an
ticipatOry applause when the time came
for his first solo. Pride of the Waves
was not only very well applauoed but fol-
lowed by three encores, the last one be-
ing "Old Folks at Home" His first en-
core was a solo OF his own composition.
An ovation followed when he assumed
the baton. He was escorted to the plat
form by Mr. Alexander McCabe, the act
ing leader of the band. Mr.. Clarke led
the band for the first time. Mr. Clarke
showed his ability for conducting the
band 10 be very great IL Is needless TO
say that there is "A suspicion of Sousa in
this man who has been so long under
Sousas dictatorship,
AS usual Mr.. Spary's trombone solos
formed "A prominent feature of the con-
cert. Mr.. Spary responded TO three en-
cores and also received "A large boquet.
At the conclusion OF the concert three
cheers were given for the band and It's
now leader by the vast audience.
IL has practically been decided that Mr..
Clarke will assume the leadership of the
band late I'm tho fall. After his engage
ment at Manhattan Beach, he goes with
Sousa's band TO Scotland, through which
country the organization Will make a
brief tour.
Last evenings program was as follows'
March. ''Tannhauser," Wagner; overture,
"Jubel." Weber; trombone solo, King of
the Winds" Mr.. Claude w Spary; (a)
sextet. Lucia Donnizetti. (b) Dance
Afrcaine," ilder, grand selection, "Lo-
hengriu." Wagner; cornet solo. Pride OF
the Waves" Clarke. MIR Herbert u.
Clarke "reminiscences of 81 Nations
Godfrey: selection. "Rurgomaster Luz
ders. Stars and Stripes, Sousa; hnale'
Milmars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-24
JERSEY Law
Prevented
MARRIAGE
When Matthews Was Injured
His FIances Desired to Be
Welded al Once.

Atlantic City, Aug. A-Beheving he
could not survive an accident which be-
fell him this afternoon. Joseph Mat
thews' fiancee sought to have their mar
riage performed at his bedside.
Matthews home is in Philadelphia. He
was spending the summer here with his
mother and his fancee was being enter
tanned az their home He went bathing
this afternoon, and, after strolling a short
distance along the board walk. started to
enter the water at the foot of Arkansas
avenue.
The water is less than twenty inches
deep a that place, but Matthews did not
know this. rle ran TO the edge of the
walk and dived He struch heavily, head
foremost on the beach. The shock OF the
fall injured his spine, causing partial par
alysis.
Men hurried 10 his aid, and he was car
ried unconscious 10 the beach. Dr. Emery
Marvel found that an operation would be
necessary 10 save the young mans life.
The seventh vertebrs is injured.
When DR. Marvel told Mrs. Matthews
and her sons fancee of the accident the
girl insisted that her marriage take
place Immediately. II was found that New
Jersey laws require a ive days residence
before non-residents can apply for a mar
riage certificate.
Should Matthews survive his injury.
which does not seem probable, the mar
riage will be celebrated soon as pos
sible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-24

that the Spanish ships were not in that
harbor. This Information as to the
whereabouts OF spanish ships was OBJ
tained by the signal corps of the army
and transmitted to Secretary Long.
WAS LOG OF NEW YORK CHANGED?
Capt. Parker shows in parallel columns
that the log of the New York has been
changed so as to make IL appear that she
was on the scene of the battle before the
Colon surrendered, when, as "A matter OF
fact, she was not there until 10 or 10 min
utes thereafter.
Admiral Schley's lawyers begun an in
vestigation OF a published statement that
Admiral Sampson was Informed on July
?, 1898, that at 0 o'clock of the next day,
Admiral Ceryera would make dash out
of the harbor. This Information so the
story runs, was given TO Major Noble. of
Gen. Skaters staff, by the French con-
suleat Santiago
Gen. ShGfter is said to have promptly
wigwagged the news 10 Admiral Samp-
son, and yet within ten minutes of the
time Cervera was to issue from the safe
anchorage I'm Santiago bay Admiral Samp-
son sailed away 20 Siboney for a consul
tation with Gen. Shafter Gen. Shafter
and Major Noble may be summoned as
witnesses
Comptroller Tracewell. OF the treasury
department, made public today his decis-
ion rendered 10 Secretary Long, that the
expenses OF n civilian residing in Cuba,
summoned 10 attend court OF inquiry. can
lawfully. he paid out OF the treasury OF
the United States. This decision makes
IL possible for the department or Admit
raj Schley, II either desire, 60 bring Span
ish naval officers 90 this country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-24
Wealthy Mine Owner Shot In
Quarrel at Colorado Springs.
WANTED TO STOP PLAYING.
Crumley Who Had Lost, Objected, and
Blew Off Part Of Sirons's Head With
a Shotgun

Colorado Springs. Col. Aug. A.-Sam-
uel Strong, locator OF the famous Strong
Mine, at Cripple Creek. was shot dead in
the Newport saloon and gambling house
at six O'Clock this morning by Grant
Crumley who was conducting a roulette
wheel in the saloon.
In company with j. b. Neville. his
father-in-law, of Cripple Creek, and his
private secretary. c. A. Fitch, Mr..
Strong had spent the night in the place,
and had won $40 at roulette. When he in
sisted on accompanying Mr.. Neville TO
his home this morning Crumley objected.
since il meant the end of a game In
which he had lost heavily.
In the quarrel that followed Crumley
shot Mr.. Strong with a sawed off i0-bore
shotgun. heavily loaded. at close range.
The contents entered just above the right
eye, blowing of the top Of his head. Mr..
Strong lived until half-past eight o'clock,
but did not regain consciousness.
CRUMLEY ONCE RAJ, A HACK.
Crumley formerly ran a hack In Color
ado Springs. lie was once charged with
holding up mail train on the Florence
and Cripple Creek road
Mr.. Strong was about forty-two years
old. He came here from Illinois In lSS5,
about which time his first wife. now liv-
ing in Illinois. secured a divorce. The
children from his first marriage a son
and daughter, are students OF Notre
Dame University. in South Bend. IND
Mr.. Strong made his first strike 81 the
Strong mine in Cripple Creek. lie bonded
the mine 20 Colorado Springs capitalists.
now the Strong Mining company In 1892.
lie was recently sued I'm the Arapahoe
county court for $200.0O0 damages for
blowing up the mine 10 depreciate the
property so that IL might revert 20 him
from forfeiture Of the bond. The eXElo-
sion occurred during the miners strike
I'm 1898. -Four men served terms i'm the
penitentiary for the crime. Mr.. Strong
was acquitted after a hard fight.
TWO BREACH OF PROMISE SUITS.
Mr.. Strong was married in February,
1899, 10 Miss Regina Neville. of Altman.
Just at the close OF the ceremony an Of
ficcr served papers in a breach of prom
ise suit brought by Miss Vane. OF Gold
field the amount asked being $3.50 900. Mel
lie NJ Lewis brought similar suit for
900 damages The first case was set
tied out Of court -.iss Lewis was grant
ed $4,000 at the trial, in April. 1900 This
sum will be paid out OF the estate
Mr.. Strongs wealth is estimated at
about 81. 100000 lie was prominent in va
rious mining enterprises. and was presi-
dent of the Free Coinage company. He
was a pioneer of Cripple Greek and prom
inent in the camps development.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-24
EAST PROVIDENCE.

John Mcdonald. "a years old, son OF Al
Ian Mcdonald the contractor and builder,
died az his home on Walnut street this
morning Ills death was by no means un-
expected az ne had been failing for more
than two years. lie was one OF the best
known and respected young men of the
place being extremely good natured, un-
assuming and at all times agreeable. He
was charter member Of the East Prov
idence wheelmen's club bat would never
accept any OF the higher or responsible po-
sitiors. except once when lac was urged TO
a place on tho house committee Ills fu-
neral will take place Monday. and u Is
quite probable that the bearers will be
from among friends who are members
of the club and where he loved to spend
his evenings
4 iarge farm wagon broke down In tho
square yesterday noon whore IL remained
until evening
" J NJ evlln and vie Of New York
are spending a few dave with Mr. and
Mrs. Bishop on Rice street