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The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-14
TWO PER CENT. NOW
Tho Amended Act of 1900 Also Changed So AS Go Nearly Double the Rentals and Fees For Grants of Water Rights

The r.,alt, un ,lc placer pr'r.rr. m th. Ntnr nI other British ''.nn l. m.un. districts ha- been increase. t. te, per cent. It Ua- 'Hrm..H .ne ..r ..rt oi fhy gross output I'. .."uu.r. extract .- taken r'" ,|. amended act %. l1o entitled I.N.- u..n Property.
 In Thor. shall hc assessed .cv'. .r- collected quarterly from every rcr. .... .,-rl wIu.l'u- leasing ur ..r.n- m.re lHI pl.l .H H,r N"' .... ..r heir. lrI -uccC--.r-. two per con. .r n, I,,.,,tt value %. a. nH. ...I r..r.r. substances rI.-cL -'.tyr .- ..u.. from amy lands m thc Pro. ..... .rf which have been -'a Ur reel ..l.' from fh. premises. Ir'tiIe.. ..u.tOr tHaf a. Hrc prH|utiuc mines r.. t'u'.r- and r.IrH- un Hre market ...u. .. S5o,o ir any nnt years ami 1I mines .pac.r Ur irc'-n-. n"' 'u..-. .r.-, value co. S-'uC m any .r. t.I- ,haI upon ..-.He. .-.rum.r. .r.w .H. owner "r marI-tr -. 1T. mine. c.r..Hci hy tf. assessor .' tr. district and urVa-'ci tn tfc Min --t.r .. Mines. Ic err.'ei tu .uI rc. urf m frc cH-c %. ore prHiu.w. mines. u. .rc h.'f .. rhc taN nl,I arl .l. to 1 refund co. the vha', ta> no 'hc .I.. .. placer Hr .r,l-r- mines The .>.s imposed h, t1', section shan hc |. substitution ..- .H taxes upon tle. .rI from which -.i ore ur placer -..i Is mined .- won. -n l.ne a> -ari .rI .- r.t u-cI i.r other 'r1r mining purposes. and -h.H also hc u ,uh,tru- u.r ..r 3'' taxes upon che personal property u... m che working oi s1.l ~.r.s.
 l This 'c, shall he deemed Co H... been r ..r.. ur and from thc tr-t ..y .. Ir'y r1oo"
 I,m.-.t .'-n he wen tn inform those lrr have obtained or are co0tewD'at- .r. .NfIr.H-. water grant, ot che wa- t.r.' ucr.I-ci1 thc scale oi fees im- posed under fhe Water Clauses Act oi tSl- by rr Order ir Council passed 1n October -l.h a,t
 The '..- hv fhc new schedule. arc practically double tro-c ., thc previous ..a'c. 7s may hc seen hy 'he following .For cyD-. reco-i .r interim record of.
 tno inches n- 'e-s Sr1. o'i rate Ss. "F.r rr.-v additional r1o inches u0 co
 900 S...'' --t. & i.r every atdi.
 t'or7i -0 uefo.
 "For every additional roo above goo
 inches rn Q. -uoo S'o and
 "F.r every r''r.n1. rpoo up 90 i2-
 ooo Sn
 "Ir respect Q. ...-. r.c.ri or interim
 record ar annual. ..e rn to thc frst
 eo inches of Ss. o'I rate g. -E.r every a'I'.rra' I1o inches up %
 lo0n S5. oli -'. 5. "- cv,rg s3
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-14

FOR sale" For Rent" Furnished Rooms for Rent" and other cards tor sale a, tbc Daily Alaskan office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-14

For Rent and For Sale carls a, this office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
GEO. ALFRED TOWNSEND
OF "GATH'S" SIX
TIETH BIRTHDAY.
Many Tributes From Friends, Both in
Prose and Rhyme-A Large
Number Present.

George Alfred Townsend ('C;ath'D. one or
the greatest of newspaper correspondents,
novelist. historian, poet and withal as
stanch rs "A friend az he is profound as
a philosopher. celebrated his sixtieth birth
day last night at his residence, No ~ Isl
street northeast With his wife he received
a large number of old and new friends. and
was assisted in this pleasant courtesy by
his daughter. Mrs +. n. Bonaventure, and
her husband of New York city: Mr.. and
Mrs James X. Young and Colonel William
NJ Marine formerly collector of the port
Of Baltimore. whose father was the re-
ligious guide of Mr.. Townsend's father In
the ancestral eastern shore region OF Mary
land.
Many tributes were extended to the cele-
brant Colonel Marine gave his in verse:
What are sixty years to thee.
Man Of muscle. grit and brain?
Mind fathomei. clear and free.
Body Fever fearing pain
Sixty years but span
tIraspless. true. when in the past
Thought and purpose make the man.
Not the years around him cast.
Sixty years have failed to tell
IN the tmbers of your mold.
Years are but breathing spell.
Keeping you from growing old.
Henry Watterson telegraphed; Most
hearty congratulations Three score thou
art, four score mayst thou be, and all good
things come to you and yours.
Sir Henry Stanley, formerly Henry NJ.
Stanley, the discoverer of Livingston and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

naval prison at Boston. where short-term
prisoners are confined and nearly one-third
OF the inmates are i'll. Instructions have
been given by Surgeon General Van Rey-
pen to the medical officers at the institu-
ton to use every precautfon to prevent the
spread of the disease. The cases under
treatment are reported to be of mild
character. and no apprehension Of an epi-
demic Is felt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

street now stands No. II in the schedule OF
street improvements for the northwest Sec
ton, and the Commissioners believe that at
the rate at which the appropriations have
been made 1t will probably be reached i'm
couple OF years. Attention is called by them
to the fact that owing to the present con-
tract rates the amount Of $4,000 named
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
Regarded as Highly Desirable.

Reporting upon the proposed amendment
to the pending District appropriation act
providing $4,000 for paving Florida avenue
from 1st to 4th street northwest, the Com
missioners say that to pave 1t would be to
effect highly desirable Improvement. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

and has published more than twenty
books He has lectured above 300 times
and been contributor to all the important
magazines and periodicals in America and
Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

IL dozen Pure Linen Huck Barber Towels
(siZe 14x25 inchesy Neat red 20
s Ss5asrs and and 5Pssd sn@s In 5Co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Diphtheria in Boston Naval Prison.
1t has been reported to the Navy Depart
ment that diphtheria has appeared in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

147 pairs of Misses and Children's Fine
Hand-sewed Welt Extension Sole I'm
Shoes, button style. with opera toe. IVVG
Sold up to 50 .49--for. ............. ~ 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
Career as "a Correspondent.

Having had much freedom to publish his
matter In prose and verse in the Philadel-
phia papers. Mr.. TOWNSEND ent 10 New
York in the spring OF 1862 and was en-
gagged on the New York Herald an army
correspondent most Of that year. Then he
INDUCED a literary propensity TO visit Eu-
rope and at once lectured there on the
American war, which he had seen, and he
published articles in the Cornhill Magazine
Chambers Journal and other London peri
odicals reading meanwhile at the British
Museum Library, until in the summer Of
1Ssi3 he removed TO the continent and still
continued mis- correspondence and compo-
sItlon till about July, 1864, when he re-
t,rred to his country and was employ ed
upon 4 weekly paper where he succeeded
Orpheis c. Kerr, and then returned to
the army and described the battles around
Petersburg, concluding with Five Forks.
He had in his former army life written
McClellans battles before Richmond and
Popes nearly up to the second Bull Run.
He had a run of lecturing throughout the
country and copious special correspond
ence-
He finally settled in Washington in 1868
and wrote political and general correspond
ence during the period of reconstruction.
He then went to New York city for some
twelve years and afterward built his place
al GaTSand Somewhat later he came again
10 Washington city and established his
winter home.
Mr. Townsend has been employed as a
regular correspondent on about one h1n-
bred of the most important newspapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

II Boys Brown Astrakhau Refers in sizes
4. .. and years only. Have 10 4 N~
, Teyst c M and an Italian cloth y aoVW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

1873 pairs Of Ladies' Button Kid Of
skin Shoes, with patent and kid ~ NO
tips-will be closed out, per pair, at ~ 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
will not be sufficient to do the work as this
would probably cost about $4,000.

Last week s.OO0.000 gallons of petroleum
were exported from Philadelphia.
A member of the California legislature
has introduced bill to create y bee In
SpectOr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
LINENS.

2 to 5-yard lengths of Heavy Union Linen
Huck Toweling-all white. fast NIL
selvage edges = sells from the Al NQC.
piece for Sc. Remnant price. 20OSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

small an lot Of s, Children Il, , Kid = IL
to 10-worth 15c. and S1-for. ..... OOSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Lot of soiled mussed Double bed Comforts
Ssi Saas! P'5s on WE Fsss ST 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

A remnant lot of Fine Japanese Cotton warp
En- & l.: SS: f.. :os snF from s 1885,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
elf they're Rich's shoes
they're proper.
Ten-one F, cor. 10th.
Entire building Cphone lone fifty.'D

Snowy. slushy weather is
vet ahead and plenty OF it,
making stout shoes necessary
to the preservation OF good
health. You find here a most
comprehensive assortment OF
such fOotwear-shoes which
are as impervious to water
and dampness as is possible
to make them. You find
here also rubber goods OF all
sorts-the highest grades,
which are the best in the end
to buy.
There is style to such foot
wear here, for ours lack that
clumsiness usually to be no.
ticed i'll heavy footwear.
We wish to say to those
who will take a part in the in
augural procession-to those
who will ride horseback
that we are showing all the
very newest effects in riding
boots. officers boots, and
will be pleased to submit spe-
cial designs to order. AS the
latter requires several days
it will be we'll to let us have
your order early, thus avoid
ing risk of disappointment.
B. RiCh's Sons,
High-grade Footwear.
Ten-nne L Cor 10th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Remnant lot Cotton Honeycomb Bath Towels.
extra large (23x46 All white. with fringed
:s:a ::s!. Is; :sea :'' +: ''s:: Q1c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Another lot of finer quality Lace Curtains
gsi IS Of n.t, EiaS: Sold up to 5 | %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

\ remnant lot of Lace Curtains no
slightly soled or mussed. which QUST
sold up to $500 pair. go for. wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Remnants of Chiffon and Black Fish Net, AZ
inches wide The former in all N@
colors and black and white. Quail ZVC.
ties sold up to 69c yard-fOr. ..... q - 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

We've cu1led out all the odd lots and rem
nahs of Cotton Stuffs. including Flannelettes,
Percales, Crepons. Outing Cloth,
&c.-all in good. useful lengths: ALL
qualities worth up to 121lac. yard a. NQC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Children's Fur Sets. of white On
lamb and Angora fur. Slightly soil ,6WC
ed. Friday to first corners at .... " - 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Embroidery Silks, in various colors. Il
for filling and etching, per skein, only. II &
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Boys Knee Pants in sizes from
&: e.: :'i T]5;'i ~: 10c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Ladies'. Mems and Chldrens "a and 6inch
Twiled Gloria Umbrellas, with
Dresden and natural handles steel . m
rod and paragon frame. Values up o0VN
to tSc., Tor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Remnants of Dress Ginghams, fix
yards I'm each length. and
good assortment OF styles. Rem a
nant price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

A lot of Misses and Chldren's Felt Ready
tO-wear Hats in all colors. and II ~
dozen different styles. Former VIC.
prices, zoe to 81 .50-for ........... IL - W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Mems Heavy weight Fleece-lined Underwear
shirts and drawers to match. Some - ~
sizes are missing. Regular 5sc. o0WC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Marten Fur Storm Collarettes Red and Sable
Foxes with animal heads, Imi- o. no
tation Stone Marten and Mink ~ Il VIZ
Scarfs worth up to $780, for. epSo>o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Mems Guaranteed All-pure Lambs Wool I'm
derwear shirts and drawers, full regular made;
s sizes 30 "a, 80 % and n, ss only in shirts Omc
81. Closing out at ...... ISo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

All the odds and ends OF Ladies' Waists,
sold up TO $2.50 comprising fine French fan
nsIs; NJ solors IN the lot. and OSCo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Remnants of Cambria and Swiss Embroideries,
both edgings and insertings, in N7/
:,u; variety of patterns Remnant = No.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Braided Table Covers, which sold Il
Mt 25c., now marked at............ NlN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Short lengths of Outing Cloth.
In a good assortment Of patterns a
and colors. Remnant price. 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Boys Outing Flannel Shirt 4
Waists. in light and dark patterns; II NlT
sizes to 10. Were 29c.-fcr uSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
GI>OYE S.

Zephyr Worsteds, in all coors, but no black
or white, for &c. a lap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Broken lots of sOled and mHssod SpachteI
Pillow Shams Center Pieces and 81
Bureau searfs will be closed out Z6C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Mems Regular soc. Neckwear, all 40
I rs and and 1m es,gslnss in Teeks Z5C
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Regular 25c Neckwear In
all styles-Tecks, Imperials ~U/
Band and Shield Bows, etc, II VuZT
for. .............,....... - |OSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Remnants of full yard-wide
::s IN :. s;:':s' a: :s5': 5Mc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
DOMESTICS.

ssss in good q ,en r1i,a viii hs Ss 2IZc
closed out tomorrow at. .... O/,QSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
SHOES.

800 pairs of Ladies' Storm Rub a.
hers, ~which regular soc. kind. ZSG
On sale tomorrow Advertisements. CIV 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

A large variety of Flowers, in all p
kinds. which sold from 25c. up TO 50c., SN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

% Chi1dren's Refers. in sizes G to IL years.
s ssP ss f. Former prices. ssoG and s l .4O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
BOYS CLOTHING.

Boys 3-piece Knee Pants Suits, in sizes 10
TO 16-of blue cheviots and ~
a aaGc; .sc cqsslmeFes Sold at s. $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
UPFIOL STERY DEPT

Remnants of CretonneS Art
$;s !" -; g.: :'' 9::s 'f 4::: :t $685.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
CLOAK DEPT.

% Ladies' Fine Manufactured Suits, OF chew
lot serges. coverts and Venetians; Jackets are
all-silk lined, In double-breasted. Elton and
tight fitting styles. Colors gray, brown.
blue and black. All sizes in the do M
lot. Sold at S109S. Alterations, S4l VIZ
IL any, charged extra. Choice at " % W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
UMBRELLAS.

Ladies' and Children's "a and 26-inch Twilled
Gloria Umbrellas. with natural and 40
Congo handles stout rod and strong ZSC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
MILLINERY.

A big lot of odds and ends left from n
sons selling, comprising Al-silk Fancy Rib
bons, Malines, Peated Liberty Silks and Fancy
Trimmings in great variety. On sale tomorrow
at about half regular cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
MEMS DEPT.

Mems Iaundered Percale Shirts. with sep
arate cuffs. full regular made and ~
in neat patterns. Sizes IA to 1874, CSC.
Sold at 15c. Friday for. ......... SOSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

IL Colored and White Ripple Eiderdown and
Cloth Coats. in sizes to years; trim
% "Fsia " ana i'%S Scsn "'g Sold fancy at go
Hf.oS-IOr . " - - =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
WAISTS.

A final Clean up of these remaining IL
Fine Botany French Flannel Waists; hand
scmely trimmed and embroid- d. 40
s ssa r ssld Il j S. So and 81 > L 40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

% Electric Seal CIllarettes trim no
med with tails, will he closed out WSC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
81 | ks
ART DEPARTMENT.,

Odds and ends of Colored Scarfs. 4 %
in assorted colors that sold at 29c NG
offered for. Observation-Disclosures. wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

dozen Taffeta Silk Waists, in black ar
colOrs; tucked and hemstitched. d . h6
S %hie9 We're we $500. are now re- S. AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
MUSLIN UNDERW'R.
EMBROIDERY DEPT

Remnants of Torchon and Val. Laces, II
also Cambria Edgings-will be cleared III a.
out tomorrow, per yard, at............ 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Ladies' Short FIannelette Tnderskirts In
pink and blue stripes with n q
yoke bands. Regular price, 29c.. &c
fOr. . - - =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

dozen Ladies' Black Kersey Jackets, correct
s Sill I,nsi. -: Sold H. At $50: Be ST. 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

gray. plaids and stripes, well d. Il A
tailor tailored IT,, and finished. WIN be b Il y
CLOSED out at. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

A remnant lot Of Coutil Corsets. in short
and long styles; In pink blue and
drab Not all sizes. Were Soc vQD~
now ...................... - - W
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
HIGHWAY INSTRUCTIONS.

Right of Produce Dealers to Occupy the
Beds OF Streets Discussed in Court.
The right OF King street produce
dealers to occupy the bed Of the street
for storage purposes was discussed In
the Municipal Court yesterday morning.
when Charles Pratesi, who has a stand
at Fourth and King strsetB, was ar
raigned on the charge of violating
city ordinance by obstruoting the
street.. The warrant was sworn out
by John Godwin,a special supervisor OF
tine Street and Saver Department.
Goodwin testified that he notified
Pratesi to move his effects in from the
street and Pratesi refused to do So.
Pratesi, who conducted bis own case,
alleged that be was ready to comply
with the order when the others in the
same business did so. Both Super-
visor Goodwin aad Supervisor Kendall
said on the day they protested to
pratesi the distractions extended
about 10 feet out from the curb and
theie was not room for wagon be.
tween the barrels, boxes and baskets
and street car tracks Mounted Police
man Green alleged that after he notI-
lied Pratesi the latter refused to move
his effects until others did SO. Street
Commissioner Pierson said Pratesi had
been obstruoting the street for several
years.
The fine prescribed by the ordinance,
So, was imposed The costs make the
total amount 81. 80. or
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
GHlLDREY-LE MAISTRE NUpTIALS.
Brilliant Marriage Of Late Captain lie Mails
tres Daughter at Wayne, Pa.

Brilliant Marriage Of Late Captain lie MATS
tres Daughter at Wayne, Pa.
Z In the Central Baptist Church,
Wayne, Pa, Tuesday night, Rachel
LIE Maistre, daughter Of the late Capt.
George A. LIE Maistre. of this city, was
married to Rev. Joseph Melvin Taylor
Childrey, pastor of the First Baptist
Church of Chester. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. J. O. Skinner of
Norfolk. Va, assisted by Rev. N. M.
Simm0nds OF Lewistcwn. Me. William
Wander Roest OF Pelham, N. Y, was
the organist. The bride; was attended
by her sister, Miss Helen LIE Maistre,
and Miss Esther Heacock of Haverford,
bridesmaids, and Miss Martha Walton,
flower girl. The ushsrs were Rev. Frank
A. Saith OF Somervilie, N. j., and
Arthur TER, of Woodbury., N. j. Rev.
Jacob Sslliday of Milton, Pa, attended
,Mr. Childiey as best man. Master
Charles S. Walton, Jr., was page.
reception followed at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Walton, at
st. David's, In whose name the we'd /.
ding invitations were issued. Mr.. and
Mrs. Childrey on the return from their
wedding trip will reside 10 Chester.
Among the guests were Howell s.
England and Mics Helen MoCaulley of
this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
ISAAC Il. M'kAIG DEAD.

A welI-known Citizen and One of the
Most Prominent Metbodists In Will
mington.
Isaac II. McKaig, aged SO years, q
weil-known citizen and one of the moet
prominent Methodists in Wilmington,
died at 8. 80 o'clock Tuesday night, at his
residence, No. 1925 Poplar street., after
an Illness Of seven months During the
week preceding last Christmas he was
stricken With paralysis. but partially
recovered. He became worse. however.
aud March Sd found IL necessary to go
to bed, which he did not leave after
ward. He became speecbless at that
time and did not talk any until last
Sunday, when he spoke a few words.
He also talked some yeetsrday,
Deceased was Of the old type OF sub
stantial citizens and led an upright
life. He was born 10 Cecil county,
Md, but had lived in Wilmington for
more than so years. He built the house
at the southeast corner of Sixth and
Spruce streets and lived there for 81
years, after which he purchased the
house in which be- died. He was
farmer before coming to Wilmington,
but after he arrived here engaged In
the business OF oarting, which he fol-
lowed for 10 years. For the past 20
years be had lived retired, his health
having failed him. He was one of the
founders of Scott M. L. Church, at
Seventh and Spruce streets, and hauled
every brick and stone which was used
in the construction Of the building. He
was steward there for many years.
Converted at the age of 16, he ever
afterward took a great interest in
church work and everything he did he
was conscientious about It, He was
not only one of the leading members Of
Scott Church for AZ years, but also one
Of the first tenters at Brandywine Sum
NIT camp. He was a member or Della
ware Lodge, !. o. D. f., and Lafayette
Lodge, X. of p.
From the time he was able to work
he was industrious and at the age of ~
he earned his first dollar by covering
corn Tor his uncle. He saved the dollar
and it il now in the possession of his
children. Mrs. McKsig and four chill
drsn survive him. The children are
Mrs. George Justis of this city. Mrs.
0. II. Smith of Ohio, Adolphus Mo-
Kaig of Buffalo, N. Y, and E. Pepper
Mckaig. craftsman at the local plant
of the American Car and Foundry Co.
The funeral will take place on Friday
afternoon. Services will be held at
Scott Church at 3 O'Clock and inter-
ment will he made at Mt. Salem GENE
teiy.