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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-11
A BOLD THEFT.

Horse and Carriage stolen From John
Mccall OF Red Lion.
Tuesday night about 9 o'clock one Of
the most daring thetts of hurse and
carriage ever perpetrated in this city
occurred. John Mccall of Red Lion
drove TO this city Tuesday afternoon
and left his horse and carriage ut the
Gibson House stables. The horse ia
valuable as it ia considered one Of the
speediest in the county. About 8
o'clock two we'll -dessed men entered
the stable yard and hitched the horse
to tho buggy and drove away. The
stahlemen thought one of tho men was
Mr.. Mccall and did not interfere with
them.
A little later Mr.. Mccall called at
the stable for his rig to prepare to re-
turn home, but it was not there. He
notified the police of tho theft and
they at once started to hunt for the
team, which is still missing
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-11
Negro Murdered by Hlghwaymsn.

AssocIaIed Frcss UIsfntcn by stelIaI WIre4
Doyleetown, Pa. Sept. l0.-A colored man,
in charge OF the team OF Henry McCluskey
of Warminster, near here, was found muir
dered in the waRon,at Edge Hill woods. near
Willow Grove park, this morning. There
was a bullet holo in the mans head. He
was returning from market, and II is sup
posed that highwaymen killed him for the
market money thought to be IN his posses-
sion
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-11

DemocrhtIc LIST Tor foterH AssIstanta-
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, Sept. 10.-The Democratic list
from which 10 select voters assistants was
handed to Gov. Hum yesterday. The
governor has until October 10th TO make
The Ralectious
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-11
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Many Panes of Glass Had to be Replaced
In yaeation-i'reparing for Institute.
The ravages of small boys upon
school property in vacation time was
indicated at the meeting of the Board
Of Education Monday In the dill for
glazing. This bill aggregated $3.50. 16
and was submitted by J. NJ. Bryan d
Son. Members believed 1t was larger
than usual for the six months including
vacation. II was allowed.
The manual training committee was
authorized to secure two wood turning
lathes. At Mr.. Carter's suggestion the
lathes are to be built in the manual
training department of the High School
il possible. They are for No. 10 School.
, Mr.. Carter OF the repair committee
reported work about completed.
Treasurer Bsrtrsm made the follow
ing report for August, which was
adopted;
DIR.
Balance fund for new buildings. IS 35.17
Appropriation from Council for
new huilflinCs. .........,........ 20, 000.OO
Appropriation from Council for
current expenses ........-....... 4,955.b %
Received from tuition OF non-resi-
dent puFiIs, Observation-Disclosures 1850
Interest on deposits Union Ma
tional Bank. Observation-Disclosures. LES
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-11
AS TO VOTERS ASSISTANTS.

The Hopes & Townsend Co. formerly
a plant in Wilmington.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
Superior Court

IN Superior Court this morning
Judge PenniweIl read the charge
TO the Jury in the BOYD damage
case against F. BlumenthoI & Go.
The case OF Lewis Short vs.
Peoples Railway Co. Eastburn for
plan,iff and Hilles for defense was
set for trial. The case OF Jennie
Blackburn vs. F. Blumenthal & Co.
was settled.
The case OF Eva Szymansk VI
+. Blumenlhal & Co. was set for
September term, Cochran aud
Bird represent the plaintiff and
Hilles the defendant.
The above case was argued be.
fore the court some days ago. Mr..
Hilles claimed that widow living
10 Russia could not sue to recover
damages for the death Of her hus-
band 10 this country. Judge CIR ubb
Tread the courts opinion this morn
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11

Charles Warner Company. He said
the accident happened at 9th and
Tatnall street and that the car which
struck the wagon gave no warning.
John Mills, testified that he was
going down Tatnall street in a
team behind Short when the acct.
dent happened. lie said his hear.
ing was good, but he did not hear
the bell Of the car. lie testified
Shorts horses had just turned to
60 east on Sixth street when the
car struck. He helped to pick
Short up and took him 10 the
Charles Warner Company's office.
Dr. Theodore Bickta, who attended
Short. testified as to his njuries
After being ont for two hours the
jury In the Boyd damage case re.
turned at II, 80 o'clock. The Jury
found verdict for the plaintiff and
awarded him $4,000,
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
BASE BALL.

Wilson had the Philadelphia
Giants completely at his mercy yes
terday afternoon, the home team
winning by the score of 10 to l..
Bell was hit hard the first four in
nings but after that settled down
and did work. The fielding of Will
mington A. A. was very clean, while
the visitors were off in their work
in the field. Hoffman got four hits
and Powers and News three each.
Wilson has his pitching hand hurt
in the ninth inning by hatted ball.
Wilmington 35OOo-1 x-13
Giants 100000 OO0-1
WILMINGTON DEFEATED.
Norristown, Pa, June 1O.-Wil-
mington never had chance to win
this Afternoon. and was defeated ~
too Pitcher Meyers was hit hard
all through the game. Foley put
the Lall over the fence for a home
run with three men on the bases.
Wilmington 600 O0O1O- 9
! Norristown l40O3O x-12
l DIAMOND DUST.
Wilmington A. A. plays York Y.
M. c. A. at York to-day and to-mor-
row.
The Philadelphia Giants were
easy.
\ Norristown gave Meyers his bump
ings yesterday.
In the game at Norristown Foley
hit home run with three men on
bases.
Wilmington A. A. put up good
game in the field and batted like
tiends.
The Giants are crippled for the
need of a good catcher.
Chester will be here Friday for its
bumpings.
Manager Williams has started to
get cold feet and is claiming he is
being robbed.
Brace up Manager Williams and
don't play the baby act.
There will be no need of any rob-
bling business as the locals have
them crushed to whisker as it is.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
Vaudeville and Music at the Springs

The many visitors to Brandywine
Springs Park will doubtless appre:-
ciate the excellent class Of vaule-
vile which Manager Mylie is offer
ing at the Park Theatre. 1t is his
intention to present the best talent
there is to be had and the theatre
is to be very important feature OF
the Park this season, The perform
ances are given at go in the after
moons and at $50 in the evenings,
and those who desire to take in the
theatre and enjoy the band concerts
may do SO without Inconvenience.
Hawsons Band is one of the best
musical organizations offered Park
vi sitors anywhere, and past engage
ments have made it especially pop,
ular with visitors in the Springs.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
BLOCKADED|.,..
Some in Every Household
in Wilmington, But
They are Growing
Less.

Know it's the kidneys kicking9
The back aches because the kid
neys are blockaded.
Help the kidneys with their work
The back will ache no more.
Lots of proof that Doan's Kidney
Pills do this.
It's the best proof, for it comes
from Wilmington.
Officer Jacob B. Sitter, whom we
need not tell our readers, is on duty
at the Madison street station of the
w. & N. r. R., says:-'I had kid
ney complaint, headache, lumbago,
or whatever you wish to call it, for
Is years. When l followed the call
ing of carpenter some 8 years ago
was working at Harlan's foundry,
where at a job wrenched my back
For months / was laid up, unable
to do tap Of work. This was not
the only time when I had such at
tacks and l spent good deal of
money trying to cure myself. Ino.
ticed in the Wilmington papers ac:
counts of several people who en-
dorsed Doan's Kidney Pills. Among
them an acquaintance of mine, Mr..
James E. Adams. AS knew him
well l asked him about them and
his reply was decidedly satisfactory,
so procuring q box at Danforth's
drug store on Market street, l start
ed to take the treatment. l had
quite serious attack at the time
and think sciatic rheumatism had
developed. Doan's Kidney Pills gave
me prompt relief. I never found
anything act like them. Up to the
present time l have not noticed any
recurrence"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the U. S.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11

The annual commencement exer-
cises of the Friends School, Fourth
ana West Streets, will be held on
fourth day, sixth month, eleventh
1oa. m. Sixth day, 9Th month, Is
10 a. IN. and 50. IN.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
DR. ureenleaf Dead

DR.. r. P. Greenleaf one OF the best
known physicians on DuPonts banks
and for years physician to the du
Points died this morning at his resi-
dence. He was in his 72nd year and
has been laid up for some time sutf-
ering with general debility. DR..
Greenleaf came to our city some years
ago to practice medicine and has en-.
joyed a large and paying practice.
Due notice OF the funeral will be
given.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
ing which was that the wild w had

ing which was that the widow had
right to sue.
A jury was drawn to by the case
Of Lewis Short, colored. vs. Peoples
Railway Co. The scton is one to
recover $1,000 for personal injuries
Mr.. Eastbun in his opening address
stated that he would eudeavor 10
prove wagon driven by Short on
the evening OF November 81. 1901.
was struck BY one OF the defendant
, Compauy's cars and that Short was
thrown out Of the wagon and in
! jured.
lie said he would also endeavor TO
prove that the car was being run at
. the time at high and dangerous
rate Of speed and that no warning
was given at the crossing. Mr.. Short
the defendant was first put on the
, stand. lie testified that he lived at
No. 3l9 East 9th street and at the
time OF the accident worke d at
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11

A mad dog appeared ii Wooldale
last week and bit Mr.. Boughman 5
two dogs, a dog belonging to Mr.
Jackson and several other dogs be
longing to farmers in that section
Mr.. Boughman killed his two dog
one of which was a Great Dane ant
very valuable. Altogether somt
nine dogs We're bitten i'll that vicin
ity. Mr.. Boughman says the farm
er5 should be careful of their dog
and see that they do not 90 mad anC
bite persons and valuable stock. He
thinks every dog should he pennet
NJ and watched for Il time.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11

Headquarters. LIST, Inf. N.G. D.
Wilmington. Del. June 5-O?.
General Orders No. 30.
Sergeant Edward GlisSman. Co..
X, LIST Inf, n. &. D., is hereby dis.
charged from the military selviceIo1
the State in consequence of eXpir-
alton Of his term of enlistment.
By order Of
Col. Theo. Townsend,
Chas p. Cotton, Adiutant.
The two lieutenantS elected by
the company recently We're before
the examining board last night
sun lay School Festival.
The Yorklyn Sunday School gave
a strawberry and ice-crcam festival
IN the warehouse % the lower snuIi
mills last light. y large sum was
realized.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
Bamboo Furniture.
Burnt Decorations.

The dantiest and most effective summer
Furniture offered Just the thing to 60 with mat
ting covered floors and then it has the merit OF
strength. lightness and durability. Our assort-
trent is the most attractive you'll find i'll Will
mington Book Shelves. Tables. Tabourettes,
India Seats Roman Chairs. Music Racks, Curio
Cabinets. Arm Chairs, What -Nots. etc. You'll
find some unique styles thatll give tone to the
heavier furniture for every room i'll the house.
and it will cost you but a tritle.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11

PERSONAL
=: MENTI0N
KIMBALL -SWAYNE.

Miss Lydia Conard Swayne, the
only daughter of Judge and Mrs.
Charles Swayne of Pensacola, Fla,
and Gardner Warren Kimball, sec.
rotary and treasurer of the Della
ware Trust Company i'll this city,
We're married at the home of the
brides cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward s. jackson, No. 105 West Up
sal street, Germantown.
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. R. w. Forsyth, D. D., rec
tor of st. Matthew'S Episcopal church
Philadelphia Miss Mary Lee Doug
lass of Tampa, Fla, was maid Of
honor and the best man Yves Charles
Percy Swayne, brother of the
bride. The ushers were Ernest B.
Freeman. of Orange, N. j., and Ar
thur c. Jackson of Philadelphia.
A reception followed the ceremony
and was attended by about $50
guests. Later in the evening Mr..
and Mrs. Kimball left on their we'd
ding trip and on their return will
reside in this city. The brides faith
er is United States District Judge
for the northern district of Florida.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
Hot Blaze In Phil adcl phia

Philadelphia, June TO- AT II A.
M. fire broke out in the Miller s feed
store at 293l North Broad street,
and spread so rapidly that a number
Of Broad street warehouses and
dwellings were destroyed before the
fireman succeeded 10 controlling the
flames The property loss is about
$l25, 900,
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
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0lfI E.epes u Male ATTIRE

Narfolk, va, June 10. Margaret
Bell, II years Old, and William Han
non, aged rs, last night eloped from
Drivers, Va, after a romantic es-
cape from the house Of the girls
father.
Farmer Bell forbade his daughter
to marry Harmon and to prevent
her from running away he slept
three nights on his front porch.
Last night, however, he left hired
man on guard. The girls mother
assisted the clippers and the girl in
male attire, slipped out of the house
and away with her lover, after they
had tied the guard hand and foot as
he slept.
Hoping to deceive the father and
to protect the mother, the girl left
rope dangling from her window.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
The Markets,

Eggs were selling frcm % to 25c. j,
butter. zoe to Use a pound; pork II
to lac ID; oranges, 20 cents to SOC
a dozen; mutton, Sc to l3c pound:
potatoes, 81. so bushel; cabbage, Be
to so a head; chickens, Sc to 75c
reach; beef from Sc to 25c pound;
veal, Sc to 20 cents, do; calf's liver,
% cents; pineapples, l0c apples,
- and Is cents quarter Of peck;
guineas, 80 to 40 cents each; ducks
60 to IS cents each; tomatoes, l5c a
quart; lettuce, Sc to &c head Gu
Cumbers, to &c each; egg plants
II and 15c each; mushrooms, l0c
a lb; new potatoes. loo Il quarter
peck, Strawberries, Sc to l5c quart
peas, l2c quarter peck, radishes, &c
a bunch, string beans, Toe quarter
peck; squashes, Sc to &c each. beets
loo a bunch.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
MARRIED IN OLD CHURCH.


Forthe first time in 50 years there
was a marriage ceremony at $50
o'clock last evening in the Old
School Welsh Tract Baptist Meeting
House in Pencader hundred, near
Iron Hill.
The contracting parties were Miss
Louisa Station, of Newark and Ev-
erett Clarence Johnson, of Selby-
vile, Sussex county. There was a
large number of friends of the c0u-
pie who witnessed the ceremony.
The bride is daughter of former
elder of the church. The ceremony
was without music or singing as is
customary with the Old School Bap-
fists.
The Old Welsh Tract Meeting
House was built in the year 1748.
Although over $50 years old it is
still in good condition. The meet
ing house is situated in an unusual
ly picturesque spot on the edge OF
the Brandywine. Special good care
has always been taken with the
graveyard and which is in excellent
condition. Harry Emmons, OF this
city, has an excellent picture of the
old meeting house in his Office.
The last couple that was married
in the church was Mr.. and Mrs. CAL
vim Jones in the year 1850. The
only surviving witness of that cere-
mony is Edward Clendinnim who
lives adjoining the church property.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
Fell Out of Window

Mrs. Kirkley's baby, Is months
old, residing at Ninth and Poplar
streets, fell out of second story
window, about 1890 o'clock, break
ing its nose, breaking leg and was
injured inwardly. DR.. Winner was
sent for and rendered medical assis-
lance.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
W ire Fell

One of the overhead trolley wires
of the Wilmington City Railway
Company fell at ninth. and Market
streets at l.15 o'clock this afternoon
and blocked travel for half an hour.
The wire fell across the top of one
of E. l.. Peacock d Company's wa
CONS which was passing at the time
but fortunately no one was injured.
The repair wagon was called out
and repaired the break.
The screen doors and windows were
placed IN the offices at the county
court house this morning.
In a bowling con test at the Young
Mems Christian Associa last
night Captain Willgas' team defeat.
cd Captain Bahd's team.
Ia Aln,.
GREENLEAF--Near Wilmington on Juno
llth 1902, DR.. II. r. Grecnleat in the I'D
year Of his age.
Due notice OF the funeral will be given.
Please omit fowers.
STREEFSIn this city on June II, 1902, Edith
NJ. olrGetB III nef 6Uth year.
Relatives, and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at her late residence No
10y Eas! 9Th street, on Friday afternoon June
ID, ut o'clock. Interment at Rvervisw
cemetery.
FTEMlNG-In this city on June II. 1902 Ma.
ria Fleming.
Relatives an d friends IRE invited 10 attend
thefunsral from his late residence No. 1921 W.
St street, on Fiiday N forming. June 10 High
mass at ST. Annes Church at o o'clock. H.
terment in Cathedral cemetery.
LEWlS--ln this city on June Q, 1902. Ami e,
wife Of Joshua Lewis, aged 45 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral servi ces from the residence of
Mr. Pierson oud sol FAST ith street on
Wednesay evening. June II, at s o'clock. In.
terment ut lewisvl!e. Pa, on Thursday At.
terneOn June Il. at 2 o'clock.
STAATS-On the 18th inst, William +.
stats, aged 10 years. at the residence Of his
son, Howard L. Staats, Greenland, Del.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at Asbury N. E. Church,
on Friday afternoon, June l3 Il. 8 o'clock,
lnterment Riverview cemetry
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11

A lawn festival will be held at
GIT Van Buren, street on THURSDAY
evening June 18th under the auspi-
ces Of the Hope Circle Of Kings
Daughters Of West Presby teriau
church. Besides Ice cream, candy
and cake, a fish pond and clever for.
tune telling will DO pleasant features
OF the evening. The public Is cordial.
" limited, Itrainy the festival will
be be held on Friday.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
CARD BASKET.

Misses Effie and Addie Warrick
and Charles Scott were the guests
of Philadelphia friends on Sunday.
Harry Black, of Philadelphia,
was the guest Of Miss Warrick on
Sunday.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11

A lawn party will be held this
evening, at the home of Court
Stenogra pher Edward G. Hardesty,
on the boulevard.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11

The breaking Of the trolley wire
at Ninth and Market streets, at
II. IS today, delayed travel on the
different lines for about half an
hour.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
THE WEATHER.

In the Middle States and New Eng
land to day fair weather will
prevail with slowly rising tempera.
ture,
Thursday clear weather will prevail
and warmer.
Friday clear weather will prevail
and warmer.
The thermometer at W. C.Taylor'S
drug store 302 King street today reg
iStered as follows:
7ociock 10 o'clock ,lo'clock
60 rs 50
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11

Thomas q. Virden and Miss M.
Elsie Scott were married last even
ing by Rev. H. S. Dulaney, at AS
bury parsonage.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11

Taylor's untermsnted grape juice 9
pure article In quarts, pinss and half
plnts. Tsylor's Pharmacy, 800 Kine
street.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11

Three Killed By Torando
Bloomington, Ill, June 11-Three
lives we're lost and twenty people iu-
jured at Merna, ten miles north, in
the storm that visited this vicinity
about midnight.
Michael Cunningham, Of Merna,
is missing. About twenty others
are more or less injured.
About 200 hundred people we're
attending a dance in the town hall
when a tornado wrecked the building
lifting the roof and crushing in the
walls Other damage was done at
this point, but particulars are meagre.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
No Hopes Entertained Of Mary bakers
Life at the Delaware Hospital.
SAWWALT TER JAMES LIGHT THE LAMP
When She Awoke From Doze Her
Clothing Was on Fire and He Was
Leaving the Room. Had Threaten
ed to Kill Her Several Times.

Baker, the husband of the burned
woman. They work at the McCul-
Tough Iron Co.'S Works and it was
there he was notified that the wo-
man was in such serious condition.
The husband and mother of the
Baker woman returned from the
hospital and stated that the physi-
clans have no hope of her recovery.
They say in the house that James
is Of sullen disposition.
Charles Crawford, George Baker
and George Macy tell similar stor
les about the man and they we've the
ones who tore the burning clothing
off the woman and had their hands
burned.
Feeling is high in the neighbor
hood, and groups of people discuss
the burning of the woman.
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11

WANTED TAPESTRY. BRUSSELS
w velvet and ingram weaysrs. Apply
to Edwards b Yeager, 8 .. IN to 8 I'm. La
fsyette Hotel. jsll-lt'
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11
Refrigerators and Ice Chests.
One-quarter Under Price.

The celebrated Rnnny ''Lapland," "Moni-
tor" and Mascot" and Quaker City makes
at a reduction of 81 per cent. under regular
prices. All sizes and various styles, some with
sideboard mirror backs and porcelain-lined ice
wells with spigot others fitted with removable
ice chambers. Single and double doors.
Regular $40. 80 at $50
Regular 1850 at 1000
Regular 1000 at 1850
Regular 1000 at 100
Regular $500 at 1000
Regular 80 80 at $500
The evening Republican., 1902-06-11

WI ANTED-aOoD GIRl. FOR HOUSE
w work; reference required at 60a Della
ware avsnae. jell.at'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-07
NUBs OF NEWS.

A wel-attendcd meeting and rehearsal
Of the Choral union took place in the
Hickory Street parish house last evening
Luigo Mantuo was brought before A.
derman I."ntoS last evening. at the in
stance Of Jacob I.emondo. on the charge
of defrauding board bill The case was
settled.
The Scranton Saengerrunde will meet
for rehearsal this evening in Athletic hall.
After practice, the members will con-
vene In regular monthly session.
The Metropolitan club will conduct a
social and dance at Callery's hall, near
the city line. this evening.
The Junser Maennerchor will meet to-
night for rehearsal.
Dr. Schley's Lung Healing Balsam is
guaranteed to cure all coughs. no cure.
no pay" For sale by all dealers. ~
Comet lodge. Knights of Pythas. meet
tonight in Hartmans hall, on Pittston
avenue.
The weekly cuchre party and social will
he in charge of Miss O'Boyle, at St.
Johns hail. on Thursday evening.
meeting of the Ladies' Catholic
Benevolent association will take place to-
night in Pharmacy hall.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-07
TO MANDAMUs CONTROLLER,
Effort May Be Made by Council to
Compel Approval of Bills.

1t was learned yesterday that at the
next meeting of common council an
effort will be made to secure the
passage OF resolution calling upon
city Controller Costello to furnish
council with the opinion Of Attorney
M. j. Martin on which he bases his re
fusal to approve of certain bills con-
tracted by the director of public works.
Should the controller fail to submit
this opinion or should the councilmcn
fail to be impre ssed with the interpre-
tation of the law contained therein a
further effort will be made to secure
the passage of a resolution directing
the city solicitor to apply to court for
mandamus compelling the controller
to approve the bills and countersicn
warrants for the several amounts.
1t was learned yesterday that City
Controller Larkin of Pittsburg. has re-
Gently held up bills contracted by the
department. of public works of that
city. basng his refusal on the same
point which Controller Costello has
raised. The Pittsburg controller is u
member of the fusion party and it is
charged that his taking of this stand
is only one of number of things which
he is doing solely for the purpose of
harassing and annoying the Ripper"
of the Smoky City"
City Controller Costello. conducts his
office on the model shown by Controller
Larkin. They are in constant conf