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The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
POWDER MAGAZINE ExPLopEs.
One Killed and Five Injured or
Governors Island, Boston.


Governors Island, Boston.
BOSTON, Sept. 8.-One of the govern.
ment powder magazines at Old Fort
Winthrop, OH Governors island, upper
Boston harbor, blew up with detona;
ton that was apparent all over the
city and which was heard at points
twenty miles away. The explosion is
supposed to have been caused by boys
setting fires on tie island. One dead
man and five injured were brought to
the city by the police boat, and while
it is believed that this is the extent
of the casualties it is possible that 9TH
ers may be found suffering from the
force of the concussion
Negotiations have been pending some
time for the release of the island by
the government to the city as a para,,f
the latter's park system and, althe h
the transfer has not been formally
completed, the guard over the island
has been somewhat relaxed of late, and
as a result numerous clubs and pleas
ure parties have made use of it, espe-
cially on Sundays, the governments
only representative there being an ord
nance sergeant, who has to maintain
watch over the entire island. There
are several old ramshackle wooden
Buildings at the southerly end of tho
island, but the fort itself, only little
of which is visible above ground, is Of
stone, some of the granite blocks being
of immense size.
The force Of the explosion is shown
by the fact that some of these great
blocks were hurled several hundred
yards, while one of the largest was
sent into the air and came down
through the citadel in the center Of the
fort, making hole large enough to
drive team of horses through. All
over the island the effects Of the ex-
plosion are visible, while in East Bos-
ton, South Boston and in the city prop
er the conclusion was severe enough to
break windows and shake buildings to
their foundations.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
JAS. |. SMITH
DROPPED DEAD.
A Well Citizen Suddenly
Taken Off By Heart
Disease.

James l.. Smith, master carpen-
ter and bridge builder Of the Phlla-
delphia, Baltimore Railroad Com.
pany. dropped dead 10 his home,
No. 104 East Eighth street, last
night. HE death was due 10 heart
disease, and 1t will be a surprise to
his many friends and acquaintance
who, when they last saw him, found
him enjoying his usual good health.
Last evening. as had been his
custom for long time 90 Sunday
evenings. he visited his brother-in.
law, Lewis Zebley. at No. 4l2 East
Fourth street. lie talked for some
time with Mr.. Zebley. and enjoyed
eating some pears. Of which he was
very fond. Shortly after 9 O'Clock
Mr.. Smith started for home. carry.
ing with him some pears for his
taug liter. lie went in his home
and while he was enjoying the
iruit with his daughter. he sudden
ly pitched forward 10 his chair.
His daughter, Miss Elsie Smith,
seeing that something was the
matter with her father, summoned
aid and City Treasurer Feaster,
who is a neighbor, rushed in, and
DR.. John z. Wales was summoned.
Word was also sent to DR.. J. =.
Pyle, the family physician. When
they arrived Mr.. Smith was dead,
apparently having died few
seconds alter being striker. Heart
disease is supposed TO have been
the cause of his death.
Mr.. Smith was born in Baltimore
about sixty-three years ago. lie
was educated in the schools Of the
city ana when youth entered the
employ OF the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company in 1883. aud up to
the time of his death had been con-
nected with the company for forty.
four years. lie started as water
boy in the bridge gang, which work.
ed under the supervision Of his
uncle. James II. Smith. Step by
slcp Mr.. Smith arose 10 the bridge
gang until he became master car
peuter and bridge builder, which
position he held at the time OF his
death.
Mr.. Smith was known from one eud
of the Maryland division to the other
and was universally liked. Many Of
the improvements made along the
line for number Of years were done
under his supervision. He was re.
garded as an expert in his line and
his opinion was always valued by his
superiors, who consulted him fire.
quertly.
The deceased was a widower, his
wife having died number OF years
ago. He is survived bv nine grown
children. who are: MILFORD Smith,
Mrs. Eleanor Guyer, Mrs. Isabel
Green, Miss Annie Smith. Mrs. Mabel
johnson and Miss Elsie Smith of this
city, Mrs. Matilda Wilson and Mrs
Adelaide Butler Of Philadelphia, and
Sanford Smith OF Claymunt. Mr..
Smith was II member OF Lafayette
Lodge, Ancient. Free aud Accepted
Masons. No arran gements have yet
been ade for the funeral.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08

ROANOKE, Va, Sept S.--l'he Nor
folk and Western passenger train No.
9, southbound from IIagerstown, Md,
and due to arrive at Roanoke at 4:15
D. m. over the Shenandoah division,
was wrecked near Glasgow. Va, fifty
miles north of Roanoke. The engine,
mail car. express car and two coaches
tumbIed down a slight embankmcnt.
The Pullman car did not leave the
track. Engineer G. NJ. Swaine and
Fireman NJ. a. Anderson, both of Roa-
nolle were fatally liurt. hut beyond a
severe shaking up none Of the other
members of the crew or passengers
was injured.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
Rail, oal Man Promoted.

Harry A Miller, local passenger
agent OF he b. &, O. Railroad Com
pany has been promoted to travelling
passenger agent with headquarters
here. Mr. Miller has not We, been
assigned territory. While he will
still have general supervision over
the Wilmington Office, he will have
nethng to do with selling tickets or
similar Office work John e. Hitch
will be the ticket agent Mr.. Miller
is all excellent railroad man and his
frieGds will Va 9rat'Iieh at his pro.
..y.h
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08

The readers Of this paper will he
pleased 10 learn that there Is at least
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ieen able to care in al its Stages and
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Icing Il constitutional disease, re-
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Hall 5 Ca'urrh Cure is taken inter.
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and mucous surfaces Of the system
Thereby destroying the foundation Of
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tiUu and assisting mature IN doing its
work The proprletors have 50 much
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oifrrpnn Hundred Dollars Tor any
case That II fails to CIlic.
Address, +. j, Cheney y Co.,, To-
leo ..
Send for TESTIMONIALS, free.
lnge r,c. IA bpttIe.
SOFA Nj all druggists.
Hal Family pijis are the best.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
Colombia Rebels VIA,

PANAMA. Colombia, Sept S.-The
government general Morales Bert, who
has been besioppd by the insurgent
forces under General Herrera at Aqua
Du!c". has probably been defeated.
The government gunboats returned
here from an exploring expedition. Of
fccrs Of the expedition report having
landed at Yrguala where the insur-
gen! garrison was defeated after n
slight skirmish. A few insurgent priS-
oncrS were captured, and ii is from
these men that the news of the gov
crmment's defeat at Aqua Dulce las
been obtained.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
nrtLas. (,cue, EFepts Gejycd

KINGSTON. \. y, Sept s.. Maurice
b. Quincy. 4 young stakeholder, has dis
appeared. He was local correspondent
OF the Metropolitan Stock Exchange
for Boston four days ago. His custom
clS. including business men. servants
and one clergyman. have broken into
his office, Selling everything in sight.
Six thousand dollars in the State of
New York National bank was attached.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08

GTAIAQIIL. Ecuador sept. s.
I he ]. T. Mcdonald Construction COM
ptny. an American conc,ru. which is
constructing thr railroad from here TO
iJutO, has Invited the Erllahorian Au-
thorities to attend the Inauguration to-
day Of the railroad station at AIausi.
which is situated at an elevation Of
1000 feet above the sea and distant
r.iucty miles from Glayaqnil. TIL" gov
eminent has dccrccd that the day be
observed as Il feast dag in honor Of the
opci,in1 of thh Alauei station
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
.mn. ..uo->e. cit al .,IHnta.

ATLANTA. tia. Sept S.-A committee
of Atlanta citizens bearing invitations
and the chamber of commerce have
left for Chattanooga and will attempt
TO induce President Roosevelt to visit
Atlanta during the Southern Interstate
fair, which will be held here in Octo-
Der. Colonel Robert ]. Lowry of the
governors military staff will present
Governor Gamblers invitation to the
nrGSilCNt
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
ApAkSDN ) NOBLt; ACT,

Il RAnt all the wOrlH to know writes
Kov, {. j. BudIDDy. OF Ashaway X, l.,
what u thoroughly guol ana reliable
medicine } found IN Flee nc Blt;sra.
They cured ms Of janndtcs AMI lsvJr
truubea that had caused Inc great suffer
ing for many years, For 4Gnuine, all
arUun care they exC,li anything | ~ or
saw Esctrlc bittsrs ars the sUrpr ise
Of all for their wonderful work in Livsr
kiuuey and etGinnch troubles. Don't
iGi! 10 wy thsm. Oaly DOC. satisfaction
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
WILMINGTON LOST AGAIN,

Wilmington made its fourth
straight defeat on Saturday by loos-
ing to the Philadelphia Giants by
the score of 9 to 1. Bell was in the
box and allowed but two hits dur
ing the game.
The winning run was made in the
sixth inning when Smith put the ball
over the right field fence.
Leonard was also in good form
and allowed but six hits.
Score by innings
Wilmington. 49,. o 90 0 0 00O1-1
Phila. Giants. 0 100 100
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
Riot Over Smallpox order.

KINGSTON, Jamaica. Sept. S.-The
steamer La Plata. which has arrived
here from West Indian ports, brings
news of riot at Bridgetown, Barba-
dos. Aug. %. There has been an cpl
demc of smallpox at Bridgetown, and
OIL that day Il crowd of 800 persons re-
fused to permit tn" authorities to re-
move Il smallpox patient for isolation
The police were attacked and stoned,
and several of them were injured. Sew
eral arrests were made.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
The EufOrI From MEniln.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept S,-The
transport Buford has arrived, forty-one
days from Manila. The long trip was
caused by her putting in at Honolulu
on account Of defective machinery.
The Buford brings 900 men Of the
fHntry and ninetysiX sick.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
Camp r1eetins Out OF Debt.

Trustees OF Brandy vine Summit
Camp Meeting met on Saturday and
cleared up the business Of the recent
camp.
Out Of the collection and conJribu
t!ons all expenses Of the camp were
mt aud Lie old lndeE tedness VI
"a, practically was wiped out.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
Wonderful Mark snIansIiiD,

The most marvellous shot in the
world is NJ. Castor Bordeverry. TAX
ing several repeating carbines, and
standing ten yards from a piano,
ne plays" or. to speak strictly, he
shoots in very brilliant style, a COM
plicuted selection from "Cavalleria
Eusticana.' The piano is "armored'
for its novel experience.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
MEMORIAL
SERVICE,

AT Scott M. e. Church last night
services We're held in memory of
Rev. J. Owen Sypherd,. who died
recently at his home in this city.
The congregation was large many
persons from the different churches
throughout the city being present.
Words of tribute were spoken by
the pastor of Scott Church, Rev.
John France, Rev. w. L. S. Murray,
d. D., of st. Paul's NJ. E. Church,
Rev. Il. Fl. Harding and Lewis Y.
Grubb, one of the oldest members
of Scott Church congregation.
After service OF song MIR. France
tead the Scripture lesson from the IA
chapter of St. John, He then refer
red to the death OF Mr.. Sypherd, and
said he thought that it WAS only fit
ting that a memorial service should
be held in Scout church.
sit seems u little strange, and az
tel all, somewhat lifting that should
take part, said Mr.. France. "We
were intimate friends and almost like
brothers He has gone to better
home. | still linger, and l want to
lay wreath on his grave.
Mr.. France followed with an &C
count of Mr.. Sypherds life,
lie referred to the ability of Mr..
Sypherd. and said in his Young days
he as considered an able minister.
He was industrious and continued to
work harI. Even after his health
had Nd, MI France sud he appeared
to grow prematureIy Old several years
ago.
One year ago he was seized with
paralysls and Since tnat time has
been in feeble health.
In conclusion Mr. France said Mr.
Sypherd was IL good man and that he
emphasized the word "sooi'' He
further stated that never in his life
had he met Il better man or one who
kept closer to God.
During the last illness of Mr.. Sy.
pherl Mr.. France visited him weekly
and The last conversation The two mad
together was rGtatly3 TO S 'ott NJ. e
church.
Lewis L. Grubo, who has been a
member of Scott clnrc. for ~ years,
next talked Of Mr.. Sypferl from the
viewpoint OF a member OF the consrt.
galton. Mr.. Syph%r1. he sui, WIS
appointed 10 SCptt Clnrth in lS7l.
and he had lived nrXt door to
/ Ia, Il, ~, It, J.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
l5c. Per Share. .
Sl5.GO
Per 100 Shares.
$4,000
Per 1910 Shares.

We know the value of
our property and we
GUARANTEE that in
side Of 30 days this stock
will be sc lin g at
DOUBLE this price, if
not we will REFUND
YOUR MONEY FOR
the asking.
Secure for yourself an
income for the balance Of
your life and leave to your
heirs a handsome inhcr-
ltancc, a. Il monument to
your shrewdnsss and far
siyhtedness.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08

DANBURY. Conn, Sept. S-Wiison
r. Thrall is dead at his home in this
city. having starved himself to death.
He maintained an almost complete
fast for seven weeks with the avowed
intention Of ending his life.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
NOT uGNME ! For LEE.

doctors" writes y. A Greer NJ Con
nelIsvi'le O., Tor pIos. and Fistu but
when all failed, bucklens Arnita Save
cured me in two weeks Cures burls.
Bruises, Gus. Corn-, Sore. Eruptiops.
salt Rheum, Piles Or no pay. Zoe. at n.
B. Danforth's drug score.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
AnsuSiua In AciiAn.

LONDON, Sept. S.-A special DIS
patch from Naples says large volumes
of flames were issuing from the crater =
Of Mount Ncsuvius Saturday evening.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
DIAMOND DUST.

James Warren over the bridge
again to-day.
Harrisburg A. G. will be at Front
and Union.
Iierney is playing a fast game
for Wilmington.
Mcdonald has left and will 70
back on the police force in Phila-
delphia. >
Sandherr will be at his old posi-
ton today.
Burke who has been with Atlantic
City for some time will pitch for
Jamesto wn- Warren to-day.
Efforts are now being made to
have the A. A. --Brandywine game
played in Philadelphia.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
MGlmnn Shot Il YrnInp.

CADILLAC, Mich. Sept S.-Mrs.
John Rodncr shot tramp at Elton
who attempted to assault her. The
tramp escaped, and II posse is on his
trail
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
Fatal Trolley Accident,

ST. PAUL. Sept. S.-Two trolley cars
on the Fort Smell line cOllided late last
night. Six persons We're killed.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
A. A. STILL
WINNING.

Wilmington A. A. took another
game from Jamestown Warren by
the score of to 8. 1t was an in
teresting game and the visitors We're
in the lead up until the sixth in
ming. ~
Hartley was in the box for the
locals and although touched up for
ten hits they were kept scattered.
Chic" was given excellent sup
port. Hassett who pitched for the
Jamestown Warren had the home
team guessing in the early part Of
the game. His wilduess lost four
four runs in the sixth inning AMI
the locals batted out four more runs
in the eighth.
Score by innings:
W. A. A.. .........o oil 004 o. 20
jamestown .....1 0 1000 O0-3
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The bodies Of Mr.. and Mrs Fair, who
were recently killed while autOm0Jil.
ing in France arrived in New York.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08

Attorney General Knox left New
York Aug. 81 on board the steamship
Oceanic of the White Star line for
Paris He went abroad for the purpose
Of obtaining clear title to the proper
ty bought by the United States from
the Panama Canal company and to i'll
yestiyate the treaty between that
company and the Colombian govern
ment, which is to be transferred to the
United states.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
Richardson's Roller Mills.

We ,.re making two very superior brands
OF foar, and deliverIu. direct to the consu
merH.
WHITE LILY in bDs. 81. 25 in II Dbl. sacks
$50 This brand we claim il on of the fin.
est in the Wilmington maraet.
MOSS ROSE in bDis "a 70; in u Dbl. sackJ
$95, A pure winter wheat luur 0! superi OF
quRnty.
ID III nuciayes. Whole Wheat Flonr BIC .
10 lb. packages Graham Flour ~ cts
Flour Exchanged toy Wheat.
Custom DIRK Promptly Done.
II. " A. Telephone 1851 D.
Would IKE my friends and others to give
me trial order
J. s. Richardson.
alI.eodlmo
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
You Can Double Your
Money in a Legi=
innate Invest
ment.
Increase in Value Alb
solutely Guaran-
teed.
NO GAMBLE-..N0 SPECULATION
SIMPLY THE ONE
CHANCE OF A LIFE
TIME.

We have uncovered two
rich veins Of Gold in the
Hamilton mines, which
are absolutely owned by
, us.
We are now mining and
; producing Gold, our stock
is gilt edge security which
will pay enormous divi-
dends and be worth many
dollars per share in the
future.
We are going to further
develop this property at
once and for this purpose
offer to shrewd and far
sighted investors a limited
amount of our Treasury
stock at
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08

PARIS, Sept. S.-P. {. Knox, attOr-
ney general Of the United States, has
arrived here.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-08
THE EVENING REPUBLICAN
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: :
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 8, ,oo,.

I Entered at the Post Office at Wilmington
L Del. as second class malt matter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
MRS. j. MAILMAN.

Mrs. Minnie Mailman, youngest
daugher of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Blake
man, was born in Freeport, Winnie
sheik couny, Iowa, Sep. IL, 1884
She lived with her parents in Pleas
ant township for several years, and
removed with the family to Ashland,
Oregon. remaining there five months,
when they returned to DEBORAH, where
they lived five years. The family
then moved to the farm three miles
west of the city, residing until she
died. She was married to James Hall
man, Sept 81. 1902, and died. after a
brief illness Dec. 10, 1902. She was
kind and congenial woman, beloved
by all who knew her, and her sad
death just at the threshold of life
comes as grievous blow to her loved
ones. May her rest be peaceful and
may the spring flowers blossom sweet
est at the head of her grave. The
grief stricken family have the sincere
sympathy of all. She was laid to rest
in Phelps cemetery Sunday afternoon,
Rev. Rett E. Olmstead, officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
Arrested Him too Soon.

A. L. Barker of the firm of Barker
Bros of Hopkinton was arrested in
Monticello last Friday at the instance
of the mayor of that town, on the
charge of violating one of the ordin-
ances prohibiting transient merchants
from doing business within the limits
of the corporation. Mr.. Barker went
to Monticello with line of cloaks
and advertised to give a special sale
in one of the stores, and one of the
inducements to draw trade was low
prices. Monticello has tramp mer-
chant ordinance, and the machinery
of the city government was brought
into play to prevent the sale from
being held Mr.. Barker was arrested
and he promptly put up security for
his appearance at a hearing before
Justice Babcock on Saturday evening,
and then proceeded with the sale. At
the trial it was shown that the mayor
and his chief of police were SO anxious
to keep competition out of Monticello
that they had arrested their victim
before he had committed any crime
whatever, and the justice had no other
alternative than to let Mr.. Barker 60
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
Federal Building for DEBORAH.

Since the voting of bonds for new
court house there has been renewed
talk of making a special effort to sse-
cure federal post office building for
the city of DEBORAH. II is beliveed
by many that the time is now ripe for
such an effort, inasmuch as the fourth
district hasn't single federal build
ing, and the government is providing
for the erection of similar structures
all about us.
Dispatches to Fridays dailies from
Washington state that small omni-
bus public building will be passed
during this session of Congress, and
that the members of the House ere
scrambling for all Ithere is in it to
secure appropriations for their dis
tricts. The dispatches further state
that two Iowa Congressman are press
ing their claims, Congressman Conner
of the tenth. district, who wants one
for Webster City, Wand Congressman
Haugen, of the fourth district, who
is looking out forIDecorah and Mason
City. Mr.. Haugen..may be assured
of the hearty support of all our people,
coupled with heartier wish that he
will land / the plum. With new
court house, NEW federal building and
new hotel we.would step some.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
Christmas at the Churches.

At the Methodist church this We'd
nesday evening there will be Christ
mas tree and cantata by the chill
dren, "Santa at His Best" commenc-
ing at seven O'Clock.
At the Congregational church this
evening a Christmas tree with exer-
cises by the children of the Sunday
school.
Unity church will also have a
Christmas tree this evening, with
children's exercises.
Grace Episcopal church will hold
their exercises Friday evening, con.
sisting of tree and program by the
children.
The United Lutheran and First
Lutheran churches will each have &
tree on Friday evening, with exer
cises by the children.
The German Methodists had theil
Christmas service last Sunday, pre-
sents being given the children at til,
Sunday school.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
Another Compliment for DEBORAH.

We acknowledge pleasant call last
week from Estate superintendent of
public instructionsR. @. Barrett, who
was here tosinspects DEBORAH Institute.
During INSTRUMENTATION Mr.. Barrett
took occasion toIssay that he had
visited every county seat town in
lowe the past few years, and that he
finds DEBORAH the prettiest little city
in the state Y Nature has done great
things for DEBORAH, and her enterpris-
ing citizensFhave added the necessary
push, energy and liberality to make a
city without peer in Iowa. These
same statements are being constantly
reiterated by travelling men and others
who are competent to judge. Our city
is the pride of all it's citizens, and
they should improve every opportunity
toTspeak it's praises. Nothing helps a
town more than good word for il
from it's residents whenever the OPP
portunity offers itself. Let's keep the
thing going. Speak we'll of DEBORAH,
and your words will be repaid many
times over
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-12-24
Our Display Windows.

Our Office windows this week are
attracting great deal of attention.
The west window contains fine dis
play of stuffed birds of different
kinds, numbering upwards of twenty,
which have been preserved IN a re-
markably natural state by Mr.. Hall
Thomas, of West DEBORAH. The col
lection includes the large white
whistling swan recently shot by Atty
@. E. Boice. white owl from North
Dakota, besides Bittern, Green Heron,
Grouse, Mallard, Teal and Blue Wing
Ducks, Grouse, Wood Duck, American
Coot, etc.
In the east window is a collection
of medals and badges which the editor
has collected during the past few
years, representing the different con-
ventions. encampments, assemblies,
etc., he has attended. There are be-
tween 200 and 800 in the lot, and ii
makes an interesting collection to
examine.