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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
MEMBERS
WORKING HARD

The members Of the Wilmington
Bicycle Club are working like tigers
to beat each other in the race now
going on. They were given 5 cents
each some time ago and they are now
turning over the money. The fancy
fair which will Oe conducted tor two
weeks promises u be grand affair.
One good feature Of the arrange
ments this year is that there will be
no booths at the eastern end of the
building, there being u large floor
space left, so that every person can
have a good view Of the stage and
also the bicycle whlrl. This ar.
rangement alone for the accommoda-
tIon Of the public will he a great I'M
provement over previous fairs, when
there was more or less crowdiug to
witness the stage attractions.
While the bicycle whirl, will prob.
ably be the greatest attraction at
the fair, there will be plenty of other
things to interest visitors. Men will
commence to-day to construct the
whirl, and it thoroughly tested on
Monday morning, when the perform.
crs arrive. The whirl will be a nov.
city that Wi!mingtoniaus have never
yet been able to enjoy in this city. 1t
is really marvellous performance Of
Skill! in ridinga bicycle, aud when q
person first looks at the track, they
wonder how the riders can ride their
wheels around such an incline. The
only true idea Of how impossible the
whirl seems can only be had by sec.
Ing it
Another strong feature of the fair
will be the contest for the diamond
ring, which will be awarded the
most popular basket ball player 10
The state. There will be a hard
struggle to capture the prize. and the
friends OF the various basket ball
players are alre ady soliciting votes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08

T There was no marks of mud on the
STAIR carpet or bed. She denied that
she said a word yesterday to Mrs.
Porter, Mrs. Shuster and Henry Sa-
vile. She telephoned to her hush and
and met him and she was coming to
the hall to swear out the warrant.
TO the Court am II years Of
age and have been married one week.
AS the witness left the stand she
swooncd and as she was carried from
the courtroom her mother became
hystericaI.
Mrs. File testified that she knocks
on the adjoining wall ard Mrs. Heaps
mother came into her house.
Mrs. Heaps came in and was cry ing
aud told them that Porter accom-
plishcd his object.
Mrs. Alice Naylor testified she was
In Mrs. Files house when Mrs,
Heaps Came In and told that the fc.
lonious assault had been committed
by Porter and that he told her not to
cay any thing about it.
Mrs krausc lives next door and
saw Porter 60 into Mrs. Heaps
house and saw him go as far as the
dining room.
Mrs. Mary A. Ashby Mrs. Heaps
mother testified the whistles were
blowing for seven O'Clock when she
went into Mrs. Files house. She told
OF her condition and OF Porter conf
the outrage.
MIR. Harmar asked that The case be
dismissed rs it had been shown that
Mrs. Heaps had not sworn to the
sarrant although the warrant said
I had been sworn to by Mrs. Heapr.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
Al|USKRAT
/ TRAPPING.

The trapping Of various animals
for their hides Is regular business
with many citizens Of the lower part
OF the State during the winter sea.
son! 1t is also a very profitable bust.
ness and thousands VI dollars are re-.
ceiyed during the season for the sale
of these hides.
The principal animal trapped for
this purpose is the muskrat because
they are much more plentiful and
their hides bring a good Price in
New York and other markets. Other
animals trapped for this purpose are
tie coon, opossum and others.
One Of the most extensive dealer in
hides in the state is Levy Courtman
Armstrong Of Odessa. Mr.. Arm
strong ships thousands OF muskrat
hides to the New Yo. k markets every
season. Last season the number
reached about $4,000. When seen
yesterday morning Mr.. Armstrong
stated that muskrats are more scarce
this season than last. Notwith.
standing their scarcity be shipped to
New York on Thursday l3, 900 hides.
His shipments for this season will
probably reach 10000.
The trappers this season are re.
ceiving from II to IL cents piece for
the hides.
Mr.. Armstrong also buys and ships
many other hides besides muskrats.
Tic is to furnish Levy Courtman El-
lott with the coon hides for q lap
robe.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
A Sterling Citizen,

The late Henry Gibson whose re.
mains were laid al rest few days
ag0. seems from what we eau un.
derstaud, 10 have bsen an ideal
man. Mr.. Gibson was born a slave
on the Eastern Shore OF Maryland.
We have read with pleasure a let
ter recently sent TO Mr.. Thos.
Wier Of this city, in which Gibson s
young mistress in the highest terms
of him, as she knew his! T:.-u i.-
was one OF her fathers hands. In
her letter she says Gibson was
born 10 1925. At the tim. OF his
death ne was II years old. Thos.
H. Gibson aud Louise Dennisou are
the only children who survive him.
Henry Gibson was not a man of
leaning. but he did possess all the
good qualities and high cqaracler
of an ideal citizen. A while ago Il
re ntleman of the legal profession.
tola us that Gibsons character and
life was as upright as any man in
the city OF Wilmington. By his
death it seems that the colored peo.
pie has lost a great and good man.
file was as We term 1t. number
Oe the old school. lie did not pos.
. ss riches but he was an upright,
Christian gentleman, DR.. Butler
ia his eulosy over Gibson's re.
mains said in part that Henry Glib.
NON liva6 and did ., - ,,,r,,rht 1'h.o
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
Mail Pouches Cut ODeu.

During the past weeks. several
mail pouches thrown from trains
over t he Delaware division have
been cut open and important letters
destroyed. The pouches DESTROY
ed We're taken over the road on the
Norfolk express, commonly known
as the "owl train" This train
makes but one stop in the lower
part of the Peninsula, and in sew
eral instances the pouches thrown
from the mail coach fell under tho
wheels and We're DESTROYED.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
FROM
CHRISTlANA,

The Social Workers assisted BIZ
the young people OF Salem Church h
and other friends will give musi,
Gale in Salem Church next Thurs
day evening, March 18th. Au ex.
eeilent program will be rendered.
only a small fee will be charged.
Chrjstiana Union of the w. c. r.
l.. have arranged to give the peo.
pie OF Chrlstiana and surrounding
neighborhood rare treat on Wed.
nesday evening, March 18th at the
Institute Hall. The treat viii, con.
s,st OF an Interesting address by
Mrs. Ella NJ. Thatcher of New
Jersey ia reference to her work as
one oI the National Superlntendents
Oh W. {. I, L., among soldiers and
sailors.
The Sabbath Schcol Of the NJ. f.
Church will hold their annual Miss.
iohary Anniversary IN the auditor
lum OF the church tomorrow even
ing. An interesting program OF
recltations, addresses aud music
Will be rendered. All are invited.
Mrs. Levinia Smith. who has
been very i'll Tor the past two mon tbs
IS thought to be slowly sinking.
Her death would not be unexpected
at any time.
Mrs. Bullen and her daughter.
Mrs. Georgia KIoberg, OF Brooklyn,
are the guests Of relatives aud
friends here.
Mrs. Mary Clark. of Wilmington. |
was the guest Of her cousin. Miss |
Emma Bratton, one or two davs
last week.
Mrs. DR.. Peters has been the
guest OF her parents. Rev. aud Mrs
James Scott, of Norristown. Pa,
TOR several days.
Mrs. II Cough has purchased n
grocery store IN Camden, n, j.. and
Will open the business there next
week.
Mr.. Hampton Cupit is about to
enter the employ OF Traction Co.,
in Philadelphia.
Mis-. Mary A; WAYNE spent sew.
eral days this week with her sister,
Mrs. Delhi, at Bear Station.
The patrons of the Christiana
Post Office do not take kindly TO
The the idea Of having their post
llilc. abolished aud the mail bcinr
ser;ed by carriers.
Christiana Castle. No. %, K.G
1.' Will confer the second degree on
Candidate next Monday evening.
All members are expected to be
present.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
Paul q. Daniels to Spc,k

Paul q. Daniels, who represents
the Jenkins Orphanage at Charles
ton, ). G., and the Greenwood
Farm connected with it at Anne
Vile III the same state is meeting
with considerable success in solici-
ting funds for the institution in
this city. Last evening he spoke
IN st. Pauls NJ. +. Church To-
morrow at , p. H., he will addless
the German Baptist Sunday school,
at 3p. m., Union VI. Z. Sunday
school and at 4 p. m. will speak
in Ezion NJ. +. Church..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
PIasterers Demand More Money,

Notice has been given by the
International Plastercrs' Union of
this city that after the first Mon
day in August they will demand
45 cents per hour pay. The pres
ent rate is 50 for Il day of eight
hours. At the new rate they
would receive $500 per day Of
the same length. There has not
yet been time for the employers to
answer whether they will grant the
Increase.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
OOD KNONiS ALL.

For God knows our sorrows.
For God knows all our cares,
lie weighs them IN the balance
Ana we'il get justice there.
Though il this world we have trials
Though in this world we have fears
10 the next world we'll get iu sticc,
God will wipe away our tears.
There will be no more signing,
Sad hearts and no more Tears,
And no more dread OF dying,
As rolls tie golden years.
As for me l have had sorrows,
i can feel for olbers' woe,
And the ;ap Of disappointment,
Has been mine 10 overflow,
Wien think Of Heaven II cheers
tme.
For my home is there, know,
And for no others sins Ill suffer,
1t makes me long 10 20.
" AGNES S. HAMILTON,
December q. 1898
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
george W. PORTER
GIVEN A HEARING,
Charge With the Felonious Assault on
Mrs. Emma Heaps
I'D NOT SWEAR TO WARRANT
And Consequently Judge Cochran
Dismissed the Case Not .
Known If Porter Will
Be Rearrested.

In the Municipal Court this morn.
ing, when the case of George W. Por,
ter was called, Robert G.. Harman
asked that the warrant be qnashcd
on the ground that the charge was
set forth in the warrant as bcin Q
an ordinance Of the city of Whining
ton and the State Of Delaware, and
that the warrant was signed by "Mrs.
Heaps" and not Emma Heaps"
Deputy City Solicitor Garrett said
there was no such ordinance and the
words were printed and had not been
crossed out. AS to the name there
is a man in Wilmington who has no
name but signs hisnamc as IS. d."
The court refused the application.
Mrs. Emma Heaps testified that
she resided at 1920 Conrad Street,
She has known Porter for u year. lie
came to her room yesterday morn ing
and when she was awakened he was
committing the deed. She tried her
best to get away, but he forced her
down. There was no one else in the
house. She was asleep when Porter
entered her room.
Five minutes after the alleged out
rage was committed she ran into
next door, told her mother and four
other women. An hour later she
lodged complaint with the police
TO Mr.. llarman she denied that she
answered a Call from Porter as to the
amount OF milk needed. She did not
awaken until after the covers we're
removed. She was so frightened she
could not scream. Her husband had
gone to work about o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08

1uence Of this great aud good man
Will be handed down IRON genera.
ton TO generation. We take
pleasure III briefly presenting the
lie and character oil the late Henry
Gibson to our readers, born a slave,
no learning, yet his high ch haracter.
his abilities aud his whole life
is worthy OF imitation by some of
our young men today with their
vast college education and train
ing. lie was loved, honored aud
respected by all classes of men.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08

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Potter, Gen, Mgr Arizona Gold Min.
ing Co
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
| University oi DeiawarA

Tho university of Delaware, which at
eracted SO much attention about three
years ago, according to letter, rocsly ed
py mo faculty Australia it ia sill selling
aos:.3cjs in various pars OF the world.
1t will DO remembs. that the Uni
vor;ity OF De.Nvars was chartered with a
dentist. Il saloui kse..e', And one plain
c:uAan rs corporat,rj. md Immediately
that time letters have boon received at
aiherent tnies. asking Tor inform alton
concerning the institution
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
Young Brides Claim DISPUTED

New Brunswick, N. j. March 7-Vico.
Chancellor Emery, at Morris,own. heard
evidence TO day in tho case OF Jacob Davis
and his wife. Davis Is rs years cd ON d is
wealthy. Mrs. Davis. who IL his second
wife. is 23 aad very pretty.
When they were married Mrs. Davis
signed nm agreement 10 wnive her dover
right for a consideration :, bs raid after
Davis death. This agreement has besn
lost. Mrs. Davis claims that the con
alteration mentioned was about $1,000
Davis Insists that 1t was only 1000 mort
gago for $1,000 and o noto for $500. Hor
dover right would DO about $?5, 900.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
annual Banquet

Members Of the Wilmington NJ.
f.. Conference, who are members
of the ;]umni associations of Dick
inson College and Drew Seminary,
will hold their annual banquet at
the Hotel Crisfeld, Crisfield, on
Friday evening, March 2lst. The
banquet will be an interesting fea-
ture of the Wilmington Conference
which will be in 34th annual ses-
sion in Christield NJ. L. Church at
that time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
ANDREW C.. CONNER,

Andrew c. Conner died last
night at the northwest corner of
Ninth and Walnut Streets. He
was 50 years of age and was one
of the best known carriers in the
city. He kept Il livery and board
ing stables in the Office of which
he died last night. Thomas Rooney
saw Conner about $50 o'clock
last night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08

M. u. church has extended an invita-
ton to its pastor, Rev. G., Patchen
smith, to return for another year.
The Sunday School Association elect.
ed as Superintendent Simon Ever:
assistant. Isaac Il. Jackson: secreta ry
larry Baker: assistant, Howard Ben.
son; treasurer, Mrs. George Cross
more; librarian, Wilmer .Benson:
assistant. Elmer Twining: organist.
Mrs Olive Jenkins.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
ObltuQry Notca,

Snow Hill, Nd, March Mrs
White, widow of John D.. White
OF Wilton, died at her home, in
Newark, Worcester county, yes
terday. Mrs. Whites husband,
son and daughter haxe died with
in the last two years. Her
daughter, Miss Jennie White, died
only last week. One daughter by
a former marriage. Mrs. Thomas
N. Stayton of Wilmington, Del, is
the only surviving membe: Of the
family. vs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
CASES IN :.
CITY COURT

Seven men we're fned in the Mu.
nic,pal Court this morning.
William King was gwen an hour
to get back to the New Castle
county hospital where he is under
treatment Tor spraincd ankle.
Joseph Milburne and Jose nh
Myers were fined IS and costa each.
Edward Rash was held in 500
bail for larceny Of iron.
Lewis Purnell. colored, was held
in 5000 bail for court for larceuv OF
some eggs.
In the case Of Charles Scott, col.
ored, charged with assault and
battery. Deputy City Solicitor Gar.
rett asked that it be dismissed.
John Washington, colored, was
charged with larceny Of candy
valued at 81. He was sent 10 Fer
ris Industrial School.
Brazilian Balm. only cure OIL earth for
xpsst uIx..l
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
M'nstreIat Now Century Club

At the New Century Club building
last night delightful minstrel and
entertainment wasgivcn by the young
men pupils Of the Wilmington High
School. The minstrel was for the
benefit OF the High School and was
greatly enjoyed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
Plenty OF Fruit Cars.

Freight officials Of the F., W. g. B.
railroad say there will he no scarcity
Of fruit cars this season. The freight
system last season was taxed 10 meet
the demands, and at the close Zig or.
dcrs were placed with firms through.
ont the country, aud thDsMtwrS
will be ready for se.=:e by the open.
of the fruit season.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
Water " Itch Team

Another basket ball team to be
known as the Water Witch has
been formed. The team is open Tor
challenges from rhe Brownson Ii
brary. West End Reading Room
and the First Battalion. Challea-
ges should be sent 20 John T..
Bradley at the Granite Hotel. The
line up Of the team is as follows:
Lynch and Chappelle, forwards;
Gallagher, centre; Welch and Tay.
lor, deiense; Ch ambers and Barrett,
substitutes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
n S. SIeiglama en-.

Mrs. L. Y. Slclglamaien, (former-
iy Miss Florence Joslyn,) died at
the home OF her parents. in New
York City. last Tuesday, the 4th
inst, aged % years. Her remains
were inferred yesterday in Geneva,
N. v. where she resided. The de
ceased had many friends here.
having lived in Georgetown with
her,parents, MIR. and Mrs. Frank
Joslyn, for several years.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08

AtW. c. Taylor, Pharmacy 302 King
street has u varied assortment Of to 9th.
and nall brushes ~ low pric,s,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
y have assortments of such
" Rings as charm the femi-
nlnc heart without depIet-
ING the masculine pocket.
Wedding Rings,
Engagement Rings,
Birthday Rings.
HARRY E. THOMAS { CO.
jewelers. and Opticians.
500 MARKET ST,
REPAIRING A Speciality
REPAIRING A SPECIALLY.
Dorer's Famous "Grcen,"

Two hundred members of the
Sons OF Delaware and numerous
visitors from the Diamond State
met in the clubs room, in the
betz Building last night to hear
an address on "The Dover Green"
by William L. Smithers, of Dover,
Del. The "Green' was to Dover
what independence Hall is t..
Phlladelphia, the speaker SAID. "lts
history is part of the history of
the United States.'
Mr. Smithers told many inter-
estlng legends and historical facts
connected with the "Green." Fol-
lowing the address a reception
was held until late hour.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
Two Basket Ball Games,

Two basket ball games were
played at the West End reading
room last night.
" the first team defeating the
, Nelson Athletic Club OF Camden,
by IL score of q to II, and the
Loop de Loops walloping the
Flip Flops by score of II to s,
Both games were fast and excit-
ing, particularly that between
West End and Nelson, the visitors
III the first half managing to tie
the score three times. Holt play
ed a very fast game getting eight
OF the field goals for the first team.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08

i1ires are a terrible torment to the little
folks and to some older ones, Easily
cured. Doan's Ointment never fails. In
staht relief, permanent euro AT auv
drug o 9, - cons.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08

AZ the Armory this evening there
wiIIbe a.ame OF basket ball be-
tive en- the First battalion and Com.
parIy N teams. There will also be
a gAmc between the Reserves aud
the Wilmington High School teams.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08

UO1S.
Bishop Coleman will preach at
the evening service tomorrow even
ing at St. Michaei's Church, Chest
nut and Adams street.
An adjourned meeting OF the off.
clal board of Asbury NJ. r. Church
was held at s. 80. o'clock last night.
The Froebel Club will meet at the
FrleDds' School at Fourth ard
West streets, on Monday at $50
p. m.
The Rev. G. r. Tompkins will
speak at the Pentccostal meeting
a! Harrison Street NJ. T. Church, at
7.45 O'Clock this evening.
A large framed photograph of
the late George W. Bush was hung
yesterday in the Artisans Saving
Bank, of which Mr.. Bush was presi-
dent.
In Calvary Episcopal Church last
evening", the Rev. William NJ. Jeff
eris. d. d., delivered his third H.
lustrated lecture on the Lille of the
Savior.
The dredge Argus, Of the Atlas
Dredging Company, is repairing
breaks IN the Chrjstiana river
bank near Newport that were caus-
ed by the recent flood.
The directors oi the Banking House
Corporation yesterday organized,
by electing James =. Winchester, !
paesident, and Char {, Matchett
secretary and treasurer. Il
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
HOTEL TRAYMORE

Atlantic City, Nj.
open throns h0ut the year. Hot and cold
,sa, sea water baths In roons and every other
dIern tad ,.a comfort and appoinrLlsnt. iIIusira.
doif privileges ~ ~'"0''' Wv
TKAYM0EE HOTEL Co
d s. White. Pre,id nj. '''' ""nss"f'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
HADDON HALL


Every modern appointment and com fort,
hot and cold sea R,er baths. Golf links
Write for Illustrated literature,
LEEDS Il LlPlINCOTT,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08
SUBSCRIPTIONS
NOT PAID.

At yesterday afternoons sessions
OF the Levy Court, President Wi!Iitts
brought up matter of long standing.
At the time the County decided to
build Washington street bridge sew
eral persons subscribed 10 defray the
cost OF the structure. The subscrip-
tions according to the records were as
follows:
North Side Improvement Comnany-
$4.35o; Creston improvement Com
pany. $4,000; Joseph Tatnall, $3.50;
B. L. Kent, 5000; ]. P. Postles,
500; N. B. Culbert. $50; Charles W.
Pusey, $25; Jonathan b. Roberts,
s25; Water Department, $40, 900;
Wilmington Coal Gas Company,
1000.
OF these subsc riptions the records
OF the Court show that Mr.. Pusey
and the Coal Gas Company were the
only ones paid. Mr.. Elliott said his
impression was that several other
subscriptions had been paid, and Mr..
Ewart said, If that is true he won.
dered who had received the money.
Deputy County Treasurer Robert NJ.
Burns said that to his knowledge no
subscriptions. had been paid since
1896.
On motion Of Mr.. Armstrong
Chairman Willitts was instructed TO
appoint special committee to in
quire into the matter. Mr.. Arm
strong did not wish to be named on
the committee, so Chairman WiIlitts
appointed Messrs. Chandler, Elliott
and Ewart on the committee.
Court Attorney Cor rad reported
that he had conferred with Secretary |
CahIll OF the Board of Health regard.
Ing the return Of deaths to the Re-
corder Of Deeds and that there would
be satisfactory results in a few days.
Frank De ii. Janvier requested
the court TO reduce from $4,000 to
$40, 900 the assessment on the farm
OF tie Tasker estate, below New
Castle. Mr. Megginson will inquire
into the matter. Several transfers
we're ordered in the assessment books.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-08

Brazilian Balm. only cure OIL earth for
catarrhal consumption. t0c. and 81 90