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The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
uEATnS.

McCREk--In this city on July g. 1901; Maria,
wife of Henry Mct rea IN her Goth year.
Relatives and friends nrs invited to attend
the funeral A. the residence of her husband.
l0i Nest Eth street on Sunday afternoon,
July -. at 2,30 o'clock. Services at Brady.
wine NJ. e. Church at5.3G o'clock. lntermemt
MI. Salem cemetery.
GAREY-In this city on Jaly 0. 1902 Robert
T. Carey, aged 90 years
friends of the fam ly are invited to attend
the tnneral from hi, late residence, No. ri
II. 80 street, on Sunday afternoon. July Is,
at 2,ia oclock:. servicer In Asbury Churcn
al . o'clock Remains may be viewed at the
house. Caskes will not be opened In the
church lnterncnt private Rlverview come
terry
Georgetown papers please copy.
BURTON In this city Oh July 9th, Alfred J.
Relatives friends md members of Wash.
ington Camp NO. l. Patriotic Sous Of Ameri.
ca are invited to attond tho funeral services
at his late residence No. 6l5 W. 4th street, on
Sunday afternoon July IL. at l80 o'clock.
lnterment ut Riverview cemetery.
GRIMMS-Suddenly, in this c!ty on July ?.
1907, James Robert, son Of W m. and Aicin.
da Grimes. In his l2th year.
Relatives und friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at hts latc residence, so
Vandever avs nue on Saturday afternoon,July
II. u, o'clock. lnterment Lombardy GENE.
try
MONTG OBIE ERY-In this city OH July 0, 1902.
Paul L.. son Of Edward and Cecelia Nlont-
gomery. aged years
Funeral STRICTLY private on Saturday aiter-
noon. July ~
IANBY-At Ri,ing Sun lane on Wednes lay
July 9TH Louisa Handy In the 3lst year Of
her age.
Relatives IN frlonds are invited 10 attend
the funs sral from this residence Of her mother
Mrs. Toner, I isiiig Sun Lane. on Saturday
morning. High mass at St Joseph's Church
at 0 o'clock. Intermont st. Josoph's GENE.
terry.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
BAPTIST YOunv peOnle.

PROVIDENCE, Il. l., July TO-
The convention of the Baptist Young
Peoples union opened in this city to-
day, with about 10000 delegates. rep.
resenting every state in the Union,
present. All the available space in ev.
cry hotel in this city has been engaged,
Brown university dormitorics have
been called into rcquisition, and nearly
hundred private dwellings will be
used to accommodate those not already
provided for The first big rally will be
held this afternoon in ten churches and
halls, at which all the delegates are
expected to be present
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
No Strike Saws uomOers

Denver COL, July lO.-Presi dent
Gompers, Of the American Federation
OF Labor, WHO is here, in an interview
today said: "The Convention of the
United States Mine Workers meets
in indianapolis soon, and the matter
OF strike fund will then be taken
up. The Convention viii! also vote
on the proposition of calling all the
soft coal miners Of the United Sta tes
out on a general strike.
hardly beiexe they will do this,
because it would be better 10 keep
them at work and conce ntrate all.our
strength Onthe anthracite strike. The
miners will win. We are with them
heart and soul. ~ Since he has been
in Denver, Mr.. Gompers has been in
constant telegfaphic communlcae,on
with President Mitchell.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
A o. U. W. Officers Installed,

Delaware Lodge, A. O. U. w..
held its first public installation in
the hall at Ninth and Market street..
last night when officers for the en-
suing half year wsre installed. l:
was the first public installation ever
held in this city, land was largely
attended by wives Of memberslo
the order.
The officers were installed by
Grand Master Workmen Benjamin
I. Groves, assisted by the grand
tfficers. The new officers are as
follows: Master wol knlan, H. E.
Eartram; foreman, j. H. Appleby;
ovtrseer. j. F. Reese; guide, G. N.
Gray; inside watchman, r. H. Han,
na; outside watchman, B. l.. David
medical examiner, DR.. George r.
Foulk.
Following the installing exercises
brief addresses were made by Grand
Master Workman Groves, Crane
Recorder Charles L. Woods, Jame>
H. Appleby, and S. H. Baynard. On
behalf of the lodge Mr.. Appleby
presented the past masters badge
to the retiring master, Philo A.
Hutchinson, who accepted the badge
with few appropriate remarks.
At the conclusion of THE addresses
refreshments were served aud al
enjoyable evening was spent.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Jail Blown Up by Prisoners.

ST. JOSEPH, NO.. July 1O.-Jamcs
Blade, Leck Allen and James Murray,
prisoners in the Buchanan county Jail,
yesterday afternoon wrecked the rear
wall of the Jail building with n pow
erful charge of dynamite. Allen, Blade
and Murray then made fierce fight
for liberty, but the guards We're too
quick for them and beat them back
with rifles. Seventy-tivc prisoners are
confined in the Jail, but many of them
made no effort to escape, and those
who were nervy enough TO try to fol-
low Blade and his companions We're
dubbed into submission.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Z hu.lli.ig iSa n

? Charles Becker, has started the
work Of rebuilding his Larn which
was des troyed by fire on the old
Abnor Mitchell property en- Sunday
last. The building wA,insured in the
Mill Creek Mutual Fire Insurance
Company for $500.
There was no insurance on the con-
tents and The $500 oaly represented
about one third Of the loss. The Old
barn was 4SXSo and the new Dlrn Is
to be even larger than the old one.
) Mr. Becker IS having steam saw
mill erected a ii wiz tlke the lumbr
for the barn .ut OF his own woods.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
GROUND UNDER
WHEELS

Among the lads who played abo,
the piles of sand at Vandever av,
nue. and Pine streets last evenir
about $50 O'Clock was Robel
Grimes, aged IL years, son of Wi
liam Grimes, No. $50 Vandever av,
nue.. He was one Of the jolliest {
the crowd.
AS he spurted across the pile {
sand he stepped to the bed of IL
Avenue directly in front of a fa.
approaching trolley car. 1t was cs
No. 113 and before the motorma,
could apply the brakes the Car he
struck the lad and decapitated him
Persons in the neighborhood VIII
saw the accident were horror stricL
en-. When the car was stopped .
large crowd gathered and RENAME
there for three quarters of an hou,
The old time idea prevailed
the neigborhood that no one had /;
right to move the remains to til
home of his bereaved parents.
Word was sent by the police TO.
Coroner Chandler who al
rived as soon as possible and tn
body of the lad was r.
moved to the grief stricken homo.
Robert was Il bright boy and wa
loved by his playmates and respect
ed by his neighDors. Coroner Eric.
will hold an inquest.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Declsiou In Wake, Wi Cnst.

= Register Of Wills Cfoisln yesterday
afternoon gave his decision in the
famous Walker viii case. The Regis-
ter sustained the will which Involves
about $lj, 900. The case WAS an eX.
Ceptiona!ly long one. 1t WAS started
IN May 1901 and many witnesses
were called on both sides, There
were 2l0O pages Of typewriter tcstl-
mony taken. The will was that Of
the late Sarah A. Walker. Thc prin,
cipal contestant was DR.. Henry L.
Walker who is a nephew OF the dc.
ceased. The will was contested on
the grounds that the deceased did
not have testimentary capacity. ].
Harvey Whlteman represented the
contestants and II. Ii. Ward the
will.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Porto Rico ExpOrts,

san JUAN, Porto Rico, July 10
Exports from Porto Rico to foreign
countries for the fiscal year ended
jane 50 increased "a per cent over the
ttal Of such exports for last year. The
increase in the islands exports TO the
United States WIS 4s per cent over the
total for the last fiscal year Sugar,
tobacco and hats formed the principal
articles of export. The CUSTOMS re.
ceipts for the last fiscal year reached
$500 900. and the balance from nS,lar
revenues WAS increased by $2iOOOO.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
THE TERMS MODIFIED
, United States Authorities
Gain Leniency For China.
A VICTORY FOR SECRETARY HAY.

Protest From PekinR Regarding So.
verify Of Conditions Proposed by
Powers In the Restoration of
Tientsin Results FavOrably.
WASHINGTON, July 1O.-China's
protest, in which she had the thorough
sympathy Of the United States, against
the severity Of the conditions proposed
by most of the powers for the with
drawal of foreign trcr;i from Tien-
tsin and the restorat bat city to
Chinese authority ;. with sue
cess. 1t Is now ccrls.. tAlt the con.
ditions will be materially modified SO
that China can have no objection to
accepting them.
This government led the way in op-
position to the Tientsin proposals,
which were regarded as particularly
Objectionable in the features concern
Ing the maintenance of order in the
city by the Chinese authorities. 1t was
proposed that China should establish
constabulary force in Tientsin. the
size of this being limited. and should
not permit any imperial troops to ap-
proach nearer than thirty miles.
Believing that under these conditions
China could not properly maintain Or
der If serious disturbances occurred.
the United States government objected
and asked the other powers to agree to
notifications. Japan. Great Britain
and Russia Joined with the United
States, and.information is now at hand
that Germany and France have aban-
doned their radical position. thus in
suring the result which China desires.
The negotiations have been conduct
ed entirely in Washington between
Secretary Hay and the ambassadors
and ministers of the powers and not
in Peking. as has been supposed.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Shirt Waists.
Ct.z.n, MOhbci a MOtorman

Philadelphia, July 10.-An Eighth
street trolley car hit an ice wagon
at Noble street, last night, throwing
the driver out in the street, where
he lay unconscious. The motor
man of the car turned on his power
and tried to go ahead without wait
ing to see if the driver was hurt.
An angry and excited crowd OF
men who witnessed the collision re-
moved the trolley pole from the
wire and forced the crew to hold
the car until the arrival of the po-
lice. No arrests were made, how
ever.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
TenOra Are Not Chem.

While travelling from Toulouse to Bor.
deaux, the other day, an inspector of the
railroad fell fast asleep, and was not aroused
until the conductor called out the name of
a station. As he did not hear the name
very distinctly, he summoned the conductor
and asked him what station it was. Gas.
telsarrazn," was the reply whereupon the
inspector said. rather angrily "Why didn't
you call it out more distinctly? No one
could understand what you said" More
distinctly" repeated the conductor, in
amazement, and then, in tragica tone he
asked: '1Do you think that you can hire
tenors for eight francs = MONTHLY. Y.
Herald
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
At Braniywlne Springs

The E asst Side and tine West Side
grocerymen will play a game Of
base ball at Brandywine Springs
Park this afternoon. The east side
are confident that they can easily
defeat the west side and big stakes
have been bet on the result of the
game There will be numerous
games and a general good time is
expected. Allof the grocery stores
close at noon on Thursday which
gives the clerks and proprietors q
half holiday and this is one way in
which they celebrate it.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
CARD BASKET.

Clerk of Council William L. Ha
mann has received a letter from
Henry r. Smith, the member from
the Eleventh ward, who is now on
a trip to Germany. Mr.. Smith is
having an enjoyable time and ex.
poets to sail for homo about July
20. He will arrive here early in
August.
The Misses Eta and Elizabeth
Mcdaniel, daughters of. Sheriff Nc
Daniel, are on a fifteen days trip to
Boston and other New England
points of interest.
Mrs. John H. Hubert and Mrs
Joseph Middleton, of this city,
George Middleton and wife of Bal
timore, and Mrs. Isaac Houpt, of
Chester, are visiting New York city
and points of interest up the Hud-
son, expecting to be absent from
home about ten days.
Miss Inez Whitcraft, of Chester,
is visiting friends in this city.
Miss Annie Sands, of this city, is
visiting at Willow Grove today.
Miss Ethel Steventop, of Balti-
more, is visiting friends in this city.
Harry Redmile is on visit to
Boston.
Miss Elsie Tuxbury has returned
from visit to friends in West Ches-
ter.
William Bryan and wife are So
Journing at Atlantic City.
Peter j. Ford and wife left today
for Atlantic City where they will
enjoy the sea breezes for few days
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
TIIE WEATHER.

In the Middle States and New Eng
land to day fair and cooler with
westerly Winds
On Friday partly clear weather will
prevail, with cooler temperature and
local rains.
On Saturday, fair and warmer
weather, will prevail with westerly
winds.
The thermometer at W. C.Taylor's
drug store 3O2 King street today reg
istered as follows:
O'Clock 10 O'Clock lo'clock
10 80 So
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
% to SheIIDOt,

The Odd Fellows and Red Men
will play game Of ball at Shellpot
Park on Saturday afternoon next.
This game will be for blood and the
best team is expected to win out
n Notwithstanding the umpire is said
to be fixed for the Red Men. She'll
pot Park is drawing big crowdA
and is one Of the favorite spots for
the people these warm evenings.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
BOOTHS CORNER PERSONALS.

BOOTHS CORNER PERSONALS.
Mrs. Payne, Of Wilmington, has
been making visit of several days
at the home of George Clark and
wife.
Mrs. Mary B. Service and daugh-
ter. Caroline, spent several days at
the homes of Mrs. Morton and Mr..
and Mrs. Service, Wilmington.
Mrs. Dr.. Truitt and son George
have returned from a pleasant visit
to her parents in Brandywine hun
dred.
Mrs. Morton and daughter, Mrs.
Baxter, of Wilmington, were the
guests recently of Joseph Habbart
and wife.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Right of Discovery.

There are times when differences OF rank
do not count, and an Irish soldier is said
to have CHANGED upon one Of them during
the late war in Cuba. He was discovered by
the sergeant Of his company in hole, well
out Of the way Of even stray shot, when he
should have been engaged in active service.
Get out Of this hole" commanded the
sergeant, sternly. Get out Of it this min.
ute!" The broad Irish face looked up at
him with a stubborn resistance written on
every feature, "You may be my superior
officer" he said, boldly, but all the same,
Dim the wan that found this hole fr'rst!"
Youths Companion.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Held for Stealing

otto koeing, John RoSchenski
and George Mclaughlin Of Chester
are under arrest in Philadelphia
charged with stealing the sail boat
Alicia, owned by VIM. V. Bond, Of
Holly Oak. They will be held pend
ing the action Of Delaware authori-
ties. The Alicia was located in Phil
adclphia By Captain Edward Gof Of
Chester
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
THE VATICAN'S REPLY,
0udEe Taft Gets Answer to His Note
of July 3.

Judge Taft Gets Answer to His Note
of July 3.
ROME, July 10.--The answer of the
Vatican to the note of Judge Taft,
governor of the Philippine Islands,
concerning religious affairs in the
archipelago, which was handed to
Cardinal Rampollu, papal secretary Of
state, July 3, was delivered to Judge
Taft at a late hour last night.
AS the Naticans reply is in French
it is being translated by Bishop O'Gor-
man of Sioux Falls s. b., and Major
Porter OF the Office of the judge advo-
cate general Of the army. 1t will be
tclegraphcd entire 10 Washington at
once.
Since Judge Taft has been in Rome
he has sent about 10000 words by ca
Bile to the Washington authorities.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
-
Brace OF Accidents

John l.. l'itz>imOnS, Of Philadelphia
who is employed by Ryan and Kelley
had his right leg severely mashed
this morning. While at work he was
caught between two moving freight
cars lie was sent to his home.
Horace Darrell, co.orcI, was al
mittcd to the Delaware hospital Suf-
fering with Il severely bruised Ies.
While at work on the ShalIcrDsS farm
near MddIetown this morning his leg
slipped and was severely bruised by
the drum Of The thrcShng machine.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
DisbrOvv Held For Grand Jury,

GOOD GROUND, n. Y, July TO-
Louis DiSbrow. who is accused of the
murder of Clarence Foster and Sarah
Lawrence on Tiana bay on June 10,
has been held for the grand jury. The
prosecution has concluded its case at
the preliminary hearing before Justice
Of the Peace Foster The defense
called no witnesses. but moved for
dismissal. The justice denied the mo-
tion and held the accused without bail.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
r. H. SCOTT.
A Confederate Spouse,

Rich Old Husband admit that
you come of famous family, while
l belong to the newly rich; but is
that any reason why you should al
ways be indirectly reminding folks
of that fact?
Charming Young Wife,? How?
"iou are forever talking about
your ancestors"
"Really, my dear, you do me injus-
tice. My reason for keeping people
reminded of my great grandfather, is
to make you seem younger by con-
trast."--N. y. Weekly.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
A Amcnities of the Game.

Mr.. Middleton Cat the amateur
athletes" eXhibition)-l say, Bixby,
we'd better put a natural fool on
first base. lie might accidentally
catch the ball sometimes.
Mr.. Bixby (amiably)-Oh, very we'll
I'll exchange places with you, sir
Judge
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Vacation For American AuditOrs

HAVANA. July 10, The house Of
representatives has voted to grant n
months leave, on fun pay. To the
American employees Of the auditors
Office who have been adjusting the ai'-
counts carried by the American mill
tary government Of Cuba up TO the
end Of tn" American occupation.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
The Strike That Failed.

PAWTItKET, Il, l., July lO.-The
street railway employees who declared
their strike off have applied for their
old positions and signed contracts
agreeing to work eleven hours per day
ut the rat" of Is - cents per hour.
The strike was for Il ten hour day.
with pay at - cents per hour.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
EeN DR. Al.rtOn CIliei

Trenton, July 10. At meeting
last night Of the congregation Of the
First PRESBYTERIAN Church call to
the pastor Of The church was voted TO
The Rev. Henry Collin MinLpn ID. y,
OF San Francisco, former moderator
OF the Presbyterian General Assem-.
bly, ana Chairman Of the prcsty ter.
ian Revision Committee HIS salary
Is to be 50, 900 a year, with Two
months vacation.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Tha Reaunn nf II

Fred-You won't lend me "V?"
Why you loaned an TX" to Bor-
ronghs, and he's almost stranger to
you.
Ned-Well?
Fred-Wcll. I'm an old friend
Ned Exactly. and don't want to
lose yOu.-Philadrlp Press.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
A Victim of NlOdesty.

Briggs-That fool Stephigh consid-
ers himself the greatest actor on
earth.
Benson--Is that 50? He's getting
strangely modest. He used to con-
slider himself the greatest actor that
ever lyed.-Tit- Bits.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
REPUBL1CAN WILMINGTON DELAWARE THURSDAY
MENTION
RELIANCE PICNIC,

The first grand picnic OF the Re-
lance Active Association will be
held at Bavarian Park ON Saturday
night next. The officers of the pic
mic are Master of ceremonies, Ed
ward Denning; floor manager, Ed
ward Parsons; first assistant, James
Buckley; second assistant, Andrew
J. Cross; third assistant, William
Murphy.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
PrOmO,,Ons III y Cd

The following promotions have
been made in the National Guard;
Privates o. 2. Anderson and George
Trinkle Of Co X, to cOrporals; Pri-
Yates w. c. Lloyd, George Point,
William +. Virlan and George o.
Deer Of Company A TO corporals.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Among the Sick

Mrs. Julia {. Barr, who has been
indisposed, is getting better and is
on the rapid road to recovery.
Mrs. Stewart Almond is still
holding her own and if skilled med
ical aid and trained nursing canpull
her through She will be herself nee
more before July Is over.
Mrs. Margaret Griffith has recov-
cred from her recent illness.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Three Fireman Killed

Toronto, Ont, July TO- AT least
three fireman were killed this morn.
ing IN a disastrous fire which
started in the Old Street Railway
Station at Front and George
streets. occupied as grain and
storage warehouse by p. Mcintosh
& Sons, and swept the district to
the east az d south.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Candidates 10. Office .

Registrars cannot perform their
duties and be candidates tor office.
A man may become a candidate
for office after be has been qualified
as registrar. but before he has act
ed to register voters. Ii th=rs was
no provislon in the law to the con
strary, it would be possible for
governor or the Department Of
Elections to resort to tricky politi-
cal work by appointing on tn.
registration boards certain candl.
dates whom it might be desirable
10 get out OF the race.
If Governor Hum has been quot
ed rightly, he contends that no
registrar or assistant registrar ap-
pointed by him under the law can
decline 10 serve. The law on the
subject, section ,, chapter 50,
uolume l9, Laws OF Delaware, pro-
vides as follows:
Should the said registrar or
alternate registrar, ate: taxi
ing oath and before entering
uopu the active dates of sad
oshce. be>o ON, a candidate for
any office TO De voted for by the
electors OF the hundred or cleo.
tion district fer which he is ap-
pointed registrar or alternate.
the said Office shall lpso tac,o
become vacant, aud be filled by
The appointment of another
person to Inc same. Alter the
said registrar or alternate
registrar shall have entered
upon the active duties Of HIS
ptii,e, he shall thereby become
ineligible 10 any Ullce in the
said hundred or election dis.
trct 10 lie voted for al the next
eusuln. general election.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10

Wilmington Life will be reduced
from : to cents copy this week,
and will apDear in an enlarged form.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Opera House to Omen

The Grand Opera House will op en-
on August II with the play Zig
Gag Alley" Painters are now at
work identifying the stage settings
and the ceiling and furniture will be
painted, Manager Baylis is booking
first class companies for the coming
Sc aSOn.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10

. A workman from the factory at
Baltimore came on to, day and went
to work putting together the fix =
ures purchased by Frederick kl.ltH
much to the qualification of the pr,-
prietor.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Things as They Are.

Things ms They Are.
The leopard cannot change Its spots,
Nor can the fool amend his ways,
But neither sits with gloomy thoughts
On that account through dismal days;
The leopard glad 1t has - spots,
The FOOLS enchanted E..h his ways.
Chicago Record Herald.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
LAWN PARTY.

LAWN PARTY.
A lawn party will be given on the
lawn of w. H. Edwards residence,
Eighteenth and West streets, this
evening. A large attendance is ex-
pected. -
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10

400 baskets of peaches have been
shipped TO Philadelphia to Smyrna.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
Nrgctlbi9S, Cheaper

The last few days has fairly made
the vegetables jump and as a cOnsc-
quence they were cheaper on We'd
neaday than they have been this
season.
The work Of erecting two addition
al stories Oh tic Equitable building
is progressing 1t will not DE com.
pleted however for couple Of
months.
Bessie Russ, aged 20 years,a coorcd
girl residing at 1909 Poplar street
was reported to the Board Of liealLn
to day as suffering from small pox
Two additiGnal executive officers Of
the Board Of IIcalLi. have len ap-
poin'riIn order 10 preserve a strict
quarantine.
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10
His Celebration.

He watched his $4,000 house go up
IN flames
This" he exclaimed, sis what I
call really satisfactory housewarm-
The evening Republican., 1902-07-10

For it SO happened that he had
succeeded in putting $4,000 Of insur-
ance on it only two days before
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