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The sun., 1901-05-02
GRUBB.MARPLE NUPTUALs.
Pre- ty Home Wedding at No 219
West Fourteenth Street.

Adam Grubb and Miss Bessie J. Mar
pie were married last night by the Rev.
A. n. Keigwin at the home of the brides
parents. No. 219 West Fourteenth street
Miss ida Marble of Philadelphia, cousin
Of the bride, was bridesmaid and Alfred
Moore also of Philadelphia, was best
man. The wedding march was played
by William Niohl The bride wore a
handsome gown of white organdie and
carried bride roses. The rooms We're
beautifully decorated with palms and
flowers. A reception followed after
which the bridal couple left for an ex-
tended tour north. Among those present
We're:
Clara TT. Grubb, Ellison d. Grubb, Ro-
bert b. Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred r.
Moore, Alfred F. Moore, Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace I.ohand, Mrs. George Mar
pie. Mr.. and Mrs. John Wetherell, Fred
rick -. Gerry of Washington, Miss
BERTHE MARBLE, Miss Alice McIntire. Miss
ELLA McIntire. Miss Emma McIntire,
Mr.. and Mrs. George III. MARBLE. Mrs.
McClafferty, Miss Jennie T. McClefferty,
Miss Hattie McClafferty Mrs. Singleby.
Miss Ethel Dolson Thomas A. Brake.
Miss Mary NJ Casey. Miss Margaret G.
Casey, Miss Susie p. Triggs, Miriam
Triggs. Miss Ida NJ. Sngleby, Mrs. Dol
on, Mrs. Hession Mrs. w. Blair, Mr.
md Mrs. +. Ross Farra, Miss Kate
Grnbb. Miss Mary NTcIntirc. James r.
Osborne. w. r. Medholdt, IT.. X. G.
Bulger. r. 4. Medholdt. Mrs. M. TT.
Rotsrnrd, Herman p. Walker. Mrs. e.
:. Osborne. Miss Helen MARBLE. Miss
Josephine Osborne. Miss Myrtle Dol
son. Francis Innes. Samuel IT, Akerman,
Miss Flora G. Homes. Miss Annie Robb.
edwin T. Rohb. Miss Emma Mccoy
William Mccoy. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Austermuhl. Mrs. Mary Mason, John r.
Iones, William Eiohl.
The sun., 1901-05-02
Brandywine springs Route.

Now that the Citizens Railway Com
pany has obtained permission to build
trolley lines i'll West Fifth aud Seventh
the company will use one of the
streets for the Brandywine Springs
travel. All the side tracks in Sixth
street are to be moved 50 that travel in
that thoronghfarc may be as fast as pos
sihlc. II is probable that the proposed
Firth street line will be the direct route
10 the Springs from this city. and that
the return trip will he made by way of
Sixth street.
The sun., 1901-05-02
CHICKEN OWNERS NOW WORRY
Dogs and Cats Playing Havoc Among
Them.

The little chicken season has arrived
md the owners are having troubles of
heir own keeping the chicks away from
logs and eats. The latter probably do
he most damage and the animal war of
determination has started. Already there
trr many newly made graves III back
ards. While the chicken raisers are
Mourning the loss of the ynong fowls
many children are signing and calling for
pets that will never return. The follow
ng is 4 fair sample of many conversa-
lions heard over the back fences re-
Gently:
Il want to have little talk with YOU.
Your cat came over in my yard and car
lirl off one of my little chickens.
can't stand that. We have always been
good friends and neighbors, and l don't
want to cause any trouble between us.
hut something will have to be done.
Now what shall do?"
We'll. all have to say is this" comes
the prompt reply. IF it was my chick
nrlS and your cat | would kill the con-
founded cat first time it came within
gunshOt."
Sometimes there are harsh words after
the pussey has been killed.
The sun., 1901-05-02
CANDIDATES
FILE NAMES
Republican Nominees for Various
City Offices.
WILL ABIDE BY CAUCUS
Four Candidates for Mayor, Three
for CITY Solicitor, Two for City
Treasurer and Two for
President of Council.

Candidates who will be voted for al
M Republican nomination to be held OF
kIay ii filed their names with the joint
Republican Campaign Committee last
evening They met the members of the
committee at s o'clock and went into
Il private meeting with the committee.
The candidates for City Council each
took nm oath that in case they were
elected that they would go into cuscus
and 10 support the nominee of a ma
nrity Of the members of the caucus. The
ntlnr candidates pledged themselves not
% appoint anyone but a Republican to
ltlirc.
The members of the committee said
they wanted no repetition of the levy
Court affair. The names of the candi-
dates follow.
Mayor Henry G. Conrad, George M.
Fisher, Henry II. Pickels. Daniel Ross.
City Solctor-Robert Adair, John #.
Lynn, David J. Reinhardt
city Treasurer-IIcnry G. Downward.
Seth II. Feastcr.
President Of City Council Charles II.
Blaine, Henry w. Zebley.
Ciy Council-First ward. Amos M.
Albright, Levi 4. Mann, Otto Scheu.
Second ward chas. L. Sparks, .Jr..
Oscar Wrlch.
Third wairl-William TT. Graham.
Fourth wari-IIarvcy p. Wiggles-
worth.
Fifth ward-Wiliam TT. picrson,
Homer Simmons. John NJ. Young
sixth ward-Joseph Macklem, Thomas
i. l'ustlcs. David II. Smith.
seventh ward--Jacoh s. Bcctem. Ham.
iItcn Stewart.
Eighth ward-.Tames IT, Morris.
Ninth William II. Jones, Will
liam Paris. John w. Stctsor.
Tenth William Ball.
F.lexenth ward-Elijah Green. Fred
"riek 6. ITendercr, james G. Wright
ington.
Twelfth ward-A. G.. r. Anderson.
Moro Mcmillan, George Rommer.
Assessor and Collector-Southern dis
firt, Evan w. Gallagher.
Assessor and Collector-Northern dis
trict, Thomas S. Lewis. George RI. Nc
call
i was decided to have $4,000 tickets
hrllItrd. Candidates who wish additional
tickets printed can get them from the
committee at cost.
The sun., 1901-05-02

Fifteen Properties Sold

Hawkins x Co. yesterday offered forty
seven dwellings and lots for sale III the
Masonic Temple. The following were
disposed off: Nos. 3O7 East seventh
street. Louis J. Lingo. for $1.410; No
920 Walnut, William Beadcnkopf. $3.50
Nos. 12S. 125, 127, 129 and 13t Bradford.
William Beanlenkapf, $l,55O: Nos. 43O
and 43O McCaulley. Il. r. DiIworth. $53O
Nos. 1414. 1416, 141S and 1920 Railroad
avenue Henry Hopes, $i,100: south
west corner Third and Hawley. Gibbons
X Moore. $715; No. I'LL Maple. Joseph f..
Emory. $S25. The other properties were
withdrawn.
The sun., 1901-05-02
Instruction Car Arrives,

The instruction ear of the Pennsyl-
yania Railroad. which is equipped with
i thorough air brake system, arrived in
his city yesterday and is now side
rackrd near the Third street crossing.
Fhe ear is to instruct the conductors,
hrakemen. engineers and firemen of the
,oad in the working Of the tir brake sys-
TEN. Engineer Freaericks explained the
;yStem to a number Of engineers yester-
lay. The instruction car came to Will
mington from Baltimore where instruc-
ions were given to the railroad employees
If that city.
The sun., 1901-05-02
BUBENzER's HOUSE AFIRE.
Blaze in House at Front and West
Streets.

Fire was discovered about $50 o'clock
last night in the third story Ct the house
owned and occupied by Ddnirl Rnbcnzcr.
southwest corner Front and West streets.
4 hole was burned in the floor.
George keise sounded an alarm from
hox "A Front and Justison streets and
the lirrmen responded and sonn had the
blaze under control. The damage was
Mr.. Bubenzrr refused to
state the amount of the damage done
The cause of the fire IS unknown.
Later Bulenzer was arrested Oh the
charge Of disorderly conduct.
The sun., 1901-05-02
Appointments Announced.

The following appointments for Della
ware district have been announced by
Bishop ltuley, who presided ut the re
cent session Of the Delaware Union A.
NJ. t. Conference which was held in
Chester, Pa: Presiding Elder. Rev. A.
Smith: Wilmington, X. S. .Accoo: New
Castle, w. X. TlIomson:; Summit Ridge.
Stephen Frisby; Delaware City. G. III.
Nichols: Aberdeen. Sandy Gumby: Chris
tiana. ]. 7. Iishy: Rilry's Neck. T. w.
Henry: Mount Nebo, S. Ii. Smith, Oar
lington. -. W. Smith; -ewark, William
Billing.ley.
The sun., 1901-05-02
WANT EIGHT HOUR DAY.
Joiners and Carpenters al H. & H.
Co. Ask for Reduction il Hours.

At recent meeting of the joiners
ana carpenters of the Harlan & Hollings-
worth Company it was decided to make
demand for an eight hour work day.
They have had petition drawn, which
will he presented to the company asking
that the demand be granted and in case
Of refusal the men declare they will go
ont on a strike.
1t is understood that the company will
not grant the request as it would mean
Il loss of about $1,000 week.
The sun., 1901-05-02
LOAD OF CANNON BALLS.
hree Hundred and Ninety Tons at
Third Street Wharf,

The barge W. S. w. Kirby Of Phila-
delphia arrived at Third street wharf
yesterday morning with cargo OF
800 tons Of cannon balls consigned to
Henry A. Ilitner's Sons of New York.
The barge was loaded at Fortress Mon
roe and the cannon balls are to melted
up and remouded.
The firm Of Henry A. Hitner's Sons
have a contract with the government for
$4,000 tons Of old iron, much of which
will consist of direlict cannon. OF the
present cargo of the Kirby 200 tons will
he shipped to Marshallton and 1870 tons
TO Chester, Pa. Frederick M. Hitner of
! he firm was here yesterday looking after
tho unloading of the barge.
The sun., 1901-05-02
Magistrate Bradley,s Court.

Magistrate Bradley last night held
Daniel jackson. colored. under $500 bail
for court on a charge of bGstardy, made
hv Laura Barnard also colored, of No.
Si5 Buttonwood street. In default Of
hail jackson was committed to jail.
Thomas Dougherty was before Magis-
trate Bradley yesterday morning on n
charge of using abusive language, pre-
ferrcd by Mary Kelley. The case was
adjourned until n later date.
The sun., 1901-05-02
JOHN MAY DEAD.
Death Caused by Injuries Received
at Shops of H. & H. Co.

From the effects of injuries received
several weeks ago at the shops of the
Harlan Il Hollingsworth Company, John
May Of No. 22O4 Lamotte street died
early yesterday morning. The injury
consisted Of a wound in the abdomen.
inflicted by knife from machine. At
first it was thought the patient would
recover, but on Monday blood poisoning
developed. which was fatal.
Coroner Frick was notified of the
death and will hold an inquest.
Mr.. May is survived by widow and
three children. He was member of the
a. o. L. w. and also of Division No.
A, A. o. III.
The sun., 1901-05-02
NEW BOARD ORGANIZES.
James B. Clarkson Elected Chairmar \
st Night.

~" Police Commission met last even
W. nhi Charles Il. Jones who was ap
P1iute'l to succeed William NJ. Pyle took
us seat. Alexander Hart, the Demo
''fi'lir member Of the board, is i'll and
was not present. James h. Clarkson
Ni'S elected chairman. The new hoard
'h"i'd to have the police station
cleaned.
ne saddle horse has been brought into
~" 'lIS and Chief Massey will name a
illitll {" ride him in few days.
The sun., 1901-05-02
RecJajming Lowland.

The Bowers Dredging Company began
tho work yesterday morning of reclaim
ing a large tract of lowland near the
shipyaiH Of the Enoch Moore & Sons
Co.. hy depositing thereon mud dredged
from the river.
The company has. through the man
agcr. George H. Phillips. entered into an
agreement with the Street and Sewer
Department to save the city and prop
erty owners from damage.
The sun., 1901-05-02
Trimmers Got Increase

Nine men employed in the trimmers'
department Of the Novelty Carriage Co.,
southeast corner of Second and French
streets Went an strike yesterday morn
ing for il 20 per cent increase in wages.
which will amount to from So to So
more Il week. The demand was granted
for the present and the men returned TO
work
The sun., 1901-05-02
Petition for Bankruptcy.

ne creditors Of Thomas S. Rellah
lilS" lll"d petition in the United States
: lrcll conrt asking that he be declared
= bankrupt. The Penn Iron Company
limited Of Pittsburg is among the credi
l9fS. The court has made rule on Mr..
i"'lllil returnahle May 18th, to show
'allse who the request should not be
Ifailted The action is the result OF II
'ts'll"ss transaction of long standing.
wv Il Is said negotiations for settlement
w." been pending. 1t is expected there
49, Dc IN amicable adjustment.
The sun., 1901-05-02
Church Club Dinner.

y" semi-annual dinner of the !, ..lrch
lnh Of Delaware will he held ut the
,,N,rW-ocntnry Club on Thursday evening.
Way 10, II o'clock. Among the spec
,''l guests who have accepted invitations
!, Speak are the Rev. Richard IL. Nelson.
- -, Talcott Williams. editor Of the
illllhdelphia Press, Professor j. H..
,"lllllislon =, and the Rev. Edward NJ.
'i'lf'icastle. all Of Philadelphia.
The sun., 1901-05-02
BuiIding New Sewers.

Under the direction Of Engineer Il.
Ghalklry Ilatton sewer builders have
started the work of putting in sewer
II Beech street between Van Buren and
Harrison, but, owing to the peculiar char
lcter of the ground it is going to be
arger undertaking than was expected.
Hhe work of building a sewer in French
,treet from Thirteenth was started on
TurS day
The sun., 1901-05-02
viii omen Dormitorx bids.

Bids for erecting domitory for the
Delaware State College for Colored Stu
lpnts nj Dover which We're received
several days ago by Architect Lewis r.
Springer, will be opened at a meeting Of
the Board of Directors to he held at
Dover today. The contract will prob
ally not be awarded for several days
The sun., 1901-05-02
Has Brass Mounting.

The new body brussels carpet which
has been laid in the courtroom at the
County Court House is being much adj
mirrd. Tho carpet has been laid also
on the steps leading to the bench and
on the tiers Of the Jury box. The effect
is heightened i'll some places by the ad-
,lition of brass mounting along the
edges
The sun., 1901-05-02
Meeting of Colored Voters.

A meeting of the colored voters of the
sixth ward was held at the Maryland
Tub last evening in the interest of
Thomas n. Postcls. candidate for City
Council. Speeches were made by George
Inderson G. G. laws; Mr. Henderson.
Mr. Trusty, III. T.. Spencer and Mr..
poStelS
The sun., 1901-05-02
Had n Toe Mashed.

An italian known as No. 81 and resid-
ing at Sixth and Scott street while work
ing for the Peoples Railway Go. at
Lovering avenue and Lincoln street had
the small toe on his right foot mashed.
He was taken to the Homeopathic Hos
pital in the Phoenix Ambulance. He
had his foot dressed and was afterwards
sent home. His name is not known.
The sun., 1901-05-02
Complimentary Concert.

Elaborate arrangements are being
made for the complimentary concert to
he given in Epworth NJ. Il. Church on
next Thursday evening There will be
fourteen numbers, including selections by
the church choir. the Orange Mandolin
Club and solos, both vocal and instru-
by wel-known Wilmingtonians.
The sun., 1901-05-02
Maehinists Committees Meet.

At the regular meeting of the local
lodge Of Machinsts this evening com
nittces recently appointed to consult
with their employers in regard to the
lnc hour system. will probably make
their report. On Friday night number
of new members will be received into
he new Lodge Of Machinists organized
seyprnl lnYS ag0.
The sun., 1901-05-02
Large Pump Expected.

In few days the large pump recently
ordered by the Water Department from
the Snow Steam Pump Co.. of Buffalo,
\. y, will arrive in this city. 1t is to
he installed in the new building at the
Cool Spring station and is to pump water
10 the Rockford tower.
The sun., 1901-05-02
To pubIisb Pedeerees.

Under the supervision of Howard D.
Ross. chairman of the committee on
II Publication of the Triennial Conclave
Sens Of the american Revolution, the
ne,ligrres of 10000 of the members of the
society will be published. The puhica-
ton will cost about $3,uUU.
The sun., 1901-05-02
Rcnpblicans Hear sneeches.

A meeting of the Republicans of the
Fir and Third wards was held last
evening at Front and Jnstison streets.
Addresses were delivered by TT. 9. Con-
rad and John r. Lynn. Another meet
ing win be Ii Id on Tuesday night.
The sun., 1901-05-02
Fire Near C,ty Hall.

Early yestcrlny morning Slight fire
occurred in the rear Of A. D. Lees resi-
dence on King street near the City Hall.
The blaze. which was among a lot Of
paper. was extinguishcd by Sergeant
Lyons and Officer Murphy with garden
hose
The sun., 1901-05-02
Permit f,r Six buildings.

Building Inspector Cassidy yesterday
trantel permit to s. Tarbutton to
rect six dwellings at Sixth and Clayton
treets. to cost $4,000. A permit also
wns granted to John b. Johnson to erect
/ tool house in the Wilmington and Bran
.lywinc cemetery. The building will cost
Il 900.
The sun., 1901-05-02
Cars for p. w. ar. Railroad.

The Harlan & Hollingsworth Com
any have received contract fortwenty-
i've additional passenger coaches for the
Pennsylvania Railroad. The cars are
for early delivery and will be used be-
tween Philadelphia and Buffalo.
The sun., 1901-05-02
FREIGHT Cars BEING Repaired.

Many freight cars are being repaired
1T the shops Of the F., w. & r. rail
road for the coming freight season. Sew
rral cahopses, gondolas and house ears
are being oyerhauled and repainted.
The sun., 1901-05-02
Christian Alliance.

The Christian and Missionary Alliance
will hold its regular meeting this even
ing when I'M address will be ma,le by
Rev. q. V. Brown of Nyack, n. Y. lie
will also conduct services at the same
place on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The sun., 1901-05-02
To Rnild a Home.

Contractor Hubert Cassidy is to build
Il 12-room dwelling for himself at the
northwest corner of Oak and Clayton
streets. 1t will cost about $4.500.
The sun., 1901-05-02
CarDn Of Oil.

The British steamship LeCoq cleared
rom this port yesterday morning for Ia
"alisse. France, with q corgo of 1.499.579
rallons Of crude petroleum, valued at
sGS,O 900.
The sun., 1901-05-02
May Vacation.

The schools in the city will be closed
next week in order that the building
may he cleaned. Some needed improve
mentS will be mnde.
The sun., 1901-05-02
issued Many Licenses,

Gne hundred and ten marriage Ii
censes We're issued from the ofiice.of the
clerk of the peace during April This
il Il large record
The sun., 1901-05-02
Kings Daughters Meet.

United Circle of Kings Daughters held
a meeting at No. 100 West Eighth street
Yesterday afternoon. Routine business
was transacted.
The sun., 1901-05-02

From Printers Ink.
Money spent in continuous adUer-
tising in the daily press dYaWs
interest that is compounded daily.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-28
LIBRARY GOSSIP.

A Roman journal estimates the value of the libraries in Italy at SIP. Oo0,O00, and that If the paintings, statues and vases at $3O,OOO,OOO.
 Canadians have eser resented Rud- yard Kipling's allusion to the do- minion as "Our Lady of the Shows" Goldwin Smith has How placated them by calling it This Land of Sunshine -'
 All letters to the editor published fin the Academy begin with 'Sir' and end "I am, etc" Sometimes the eff feet is. startling. Thus Andrew Lang concludes letter to the Academy as follows: ''Mr. Richard Grant White was not infallible- in Greek. l am, etc, A. Lang"
 In sending to George Bancroft a specimen of the pork raised on his farm in Vermont Mr. Evarts wrote this characteristic note, which was found preserved among the histori- ans papers after his death: Dear Bancroft: l send you two products of my pen to-day-my usual half bar rel of pig pork and my eulogy on Chief Justice Chaae."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-28
THE ELECTRICAL WORLD.

Six hundred thousand persons are employed in the electrical industries Of the United States and about $4,- OOO,00o,OOo is invested in them.
 Prof. Robenan, the Berlin electrical expert, who is studying the applica- bility of electric traction to the Trans-Siberian railroad, states that within ten years one will be able to travel around the world in 22 days.
 Plans are about completed to close up the gaps between New York and Philadelphia and complete trolley line between the two big cities. The tracks of 8 couple of steam roads arc to be used for a portion of the way and high rate of speed is expected. The promoters say that the full fare each way will be one dollar. The round trip between the two places by the steam roads ia four dollara
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-28
ODDS AND ENDS.

It is estimated one-third of the dwellers upon earth are habitua1 users of tobacco.
 The tip of the minute hand of the average watch travels nearly four. fifths of a mile every year.
 The finest piece of amber ever found off the English coast was recently picked up by q traveller near Loves. toff. It brought the lucky finder the sum of S137.
 Only in F states can married woman dispose of her separate and Independent estate by will. In the remaining 28 states she must have the consent of her husband before she can will her own property as she may wish.
 There has been no official designa- tion of the recent additions to the territory of the United States, and it remains for congress to adopt one. For the time being those who are conducting the correspondence of the state and war department usually re- fer to ''the United States and insular possessions"
 It is cheaper to be born in New York than married or buried. An ex- ception may be found in the case of the very poor, who can be married for nothing. A child may be brought into the world among the poor of the East side, clothed and given nurs- ing bottle for S6.4o. But death swells the bill to at least $50, the minimum for which man can be buried out side of Potter's field
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-28
WITH THE wHEELMEN.

The first district report was received yesterday by the N. c. A. from k. F. Kelsey, of New England. It gave the following individual records for riders from that district eligible to the cham pionships: Tom Butler, Boston.2:O1 2-o; J. F. Caldwell, 2:01 4-5; w. $. Tenn, 2:O3 2-5; John T. Fisher, 1:59; James Moran, 2:O1 1-5; l. G. Perry, 2:O6 3-5; Robert Walthour. POT 3-5. Of those named Caldwell, Fem and Perry were amateurs last year and were lately transferred.
 Major Taylor will defeat Jacquelin in seven of ten races. according to Charles Miller. In France, the slow pace predominates. and fast sprint rae ing such us is seen in America, will give the colored man an advantage.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-28
AMATEUR BOXING IN NEW YORK

Albany, March 2S.-The Brooks bill to permit amateur sparring exhibitions i'll this state will be reported to-day by the assembly codes committee for re- printing and recommittal The bill has been so amended as to preclude the possibility of professionals con- ing under it's provisions. This has been done by removing the brackets from that part of the bill which reads: "Who engages in a public or private sparring exhibition with or without gloves within the state at which an admission fee is charged or received either directly or indirectly" This leaves the law in its original form. Under the provisions of the bill spar ring exhibitions may be held with gloves of not less than five ounces each in weight by the Amateur Athletic Un- ion of the United States or any domes. tic Incorporated amateur athletic as- sociation when such exhibitions are be- tween amateurs and do not exceed fif- teen minutes for an exhibition. and are for medals or prizes other than money. 1t is understood that Assem- blyDan NJ. E. Lewis. who introduced the bill repeating the Horton boxing law. will not oppose the measure, which will be reported out next week. Its chances of being passed are con- sidered bright