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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18

! All purchasers of Preferred Stock have first
claim upon the property of the Company.
| Holders of Preferred Stock have cumula-
tive dividend Of 7 per cent, but we are conf
dent of a mnch larger return, and fully believe
/ it will average at least y per cent, yearly on
the investment. No other investment of such
character offers so handsome profits for con-
servative investors.
We could say great deal more about this
excellent proposition, but we would rather
have you send for copy Of our prospectus,
which will be mailed you on application, or
better still, we extend to you a cordial invita-
ton to call at the Companys Office, No. 9o7
Market street, where you can see tbs
Burners in operation, showing the PURITY
and BRILLIANCY of the light and the
amount of gas actually consumed. You can
see for yourself by actual test of the meter.
Any other information you may desire, will
be cheertully furnished. The patent papers,
both of The United States and Canada, the
charter, stock subscription list, etc. can all be
seen.
All checks, money orders, drafts, express
orders, should be drawn to the order Of Robert
W. Miller Treasurer and sent to the office
of the Company.
If more convenient, slbscri ptions will be re-
reived on the basis of:
25 per cent, Cash down.
% per cent, to be paid within 80 day $ of
so per cent, to be paid within 60 days of
subscription.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
FUNERAL OF
G. R. TOWNSEND

Tue funeral of George r. Townsend
took place from his late home at II
O'Clock this morning. Services were
conducted at the house by the Rev.
VIM, Writ King of Grace Church. The
remains reposed in black covered
silver mounted casketsurrounded with
flowers.
A 1uartette compound of James
Harbertt, Frank Mason. Mrs. Kathe-
rine Garrett, and Miss Mabel Winner
sang, Lead Kindly Light, and Rock
Of Ages.
Interment was made in Whining
ton and Brandywnc cemetery. The
active pail bearers were: Frank Cor
bit, Thomas A. Sharp, Carol Griffith,
DR.. William p. Derrickson, Robert
W. Smith and j. b. Obery.
The honeray bearers were William
Beadenkopf, George W. Dorsey, John
J. Almond, Charles B. Lore, W. c.
Spruancc, George Miller, Harry En-
mons, William II. Alexander, and
Joshua Conner The funeral was
largely attended by relatives and
friends
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
]. 7. CLYMER
IN RUNAW

While returning from an enter
tainment at Lower Branlywine
Presbyterian Church in company
with friend last evening. }. L.
Clymer the well-known singer, was
thrown from the carriage by the
horse running away.
Mr.. Clymer was thrown out,
aljghting on his right shoulder,
which was severely bruised, His
companion fell on top of him. The
horse continued its flight, however
and dashed i'll the Kennel turnpike
at its best speed,
1t never stopped until it reach
ed Tenth and Market streets, where
it was captured by Patrolnlen Fox
and Conner. The horse had travel
ed at least six miles. 1t was Ia
ken to the Delaware House stables
as no owner could be found. At
midnight Mr.. CI ymer appeared at
the police station to report the
loss of his horse, and was notified
that it had been captured. After
being thrown from the carriage,
Mr.. Clymer and his friend had to
walk to the city, and were weary
after their long tramp.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
Trouble ut \,O .dda q

Wooddale hascropped up once more
before the public withan echo Of Sum
day rioting between Italians and COL
ored men. A few days ago Lille
Niney, colored. appeared at the office
OF Magistrate Hollis one side of her
face seemed us if it had tried to upset
an automobile and that the horseless
arrangement had won the race. She
placed the blame ON Fred Brown.
alleging that he brutally assaulted
her and then threatened to blow her
brains out.
The allegations that Brown was
one Of a number Of men who were
armed and that when Jealous row
cnsued between the Italians and the
colored men over the dark. skinned
queen of Wodddale that shooting
irons were displayed.
1t has been frequent thing for the
people from the surrounding towns
to gather at Wood dale ON Sunday
andas sure as sunday appears so will
there be a bio tiyht.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
RURAL MAIL
FOR NEW CASTLE


Special Inspector Plummer is in
New Castle looking over the field
for establishing Il free rural de-
livery route. Farmers in the course
of Il little while will be able to Get
their mail delivered at their doors
or adjacent thereto. State Road,
the Bear, Red Lion, Rose Hill,
and the Button-woods will be likely
included.
There will be kickers and the
Dover Delaware covers the case
Opposition to the introduction
of the Free Rural Mail Delivery
Service has arisen in several New
Jersey towns from peculiar cau,e
The merchants of the towns object
brcaus" they claim the delivery
system keeps the farmers and their
families away from town.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18

Miss Annie Sharp. formerly OF
THIS city but now OF West Philadel.
phia, will leave today for Jackson
vile, Florida, as child's nurse
William T. Lyman has gone gun.
ming in the South and will be gone
for several weeks.
Howard Reed of Cambridge, Nd,
is in this city visiting his parents.
Lorcnza r.. Jones has been appoint
ed assistant secretary of the Y. NJ.
G. A.
W. b. Barton of No. S11 West
Eighth street, has returned to his
home at Oxford Pa.
Mrs. G. L. Norris, No. jl5 North
Franklin street, after spending three
weeks with her mother and sister in
Easton and Phiipsburg, n. j., has
returned home.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
D.t YVES MOORE,

Miss Elsie Moore. daughter O
Levy Court Commissioner Benan ir
Moore and Arthur f. Dawes. a vel
known young farmer Of st. Jones
Neck, were nlarIied at the bride S
home, near Camden, by Rev. l.. W.
Lay field.
Amcng the guests who were only
the relatives and Immediate friends
Of the couple, was Professor William
Dawes, of Girard College, brother Of
the groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Dawes " i'll
reside at the home Of the groom in
st. Jones.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
ENTERTAINED ODD FELLOWS.

Assistant Grand Scribe James AD-
p!ebv Thursday night celebrated the
Ihirty-siXth anniversary Of his initia-
ton into Asylum Lodge, by enter.
tanning the members Of the lodge,
thGgrand officers OF the Grand Lodge
Of Delaware, and members Of the
Past Grand Officers Ass ociation at
the lodge room,
Grand Master ". NJ. c. IIearn OF
Laurel, was unable o he present, ow-
Ing to the Illness OF his wife, but he
sent hi, regrets. Mr.. hpplrbv made
a happy speech of welcome and Dep
,ty Grand Master Ira G.. SharpIey
responds | on be!aI; Of the grand
master Other, who spoke were Past
Grand Representative William IT,
Foulk Past Grand Master l.. VI.
StpckweIl and George G. Morton.
Refreshments we're served in album
dance. In honor Of Mr. Applcby a
large cake was cut In the centre
were the three links, emblcmltlc of
the order AMI The iigur cS $50. -
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
tHI RICH SUtiABLE.

The members Of the First lnita.
rlan Church held their annual meet.
ing last evening. Alfred ID. Warner
J. Il. Penny packer and Mrs. Frances
5. Garrett were elected trustees,
The other trustees are William Belts
Frank IL Thomas, Or. Henry J.
StnbbS, Mrs. Maly II. Bancroft. Miss
Mary Davis Sisson. Miss Helen Gar
rctt was again named as supcrInten.
dent OF the Sunday school. After
the business was transacted an hour
was spent socially and refreshments
were served.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
II. AlrtS.
TSCHUME Eth

TSCHUME-ln this city on Jan ls 1902. Geo.
Jacob Tschume, in his 10th year
Relatives friends ind member Of Blue Rock
Council No IS. l.. .. IT, G., !andenLerg Gas.
tle -73 K. q. ". and St. Georges No. 8, X. q.
II. are invit d 10 attend the funeral services
at the residence CT his Drother-iu.lnw, ,u.us.
tus Scheu. sOS Maryland avenue on Morduy
everipg. Jan. 10Th, al y 80 o'clock. lntermcnt
Friend cemetery, New Garden. Pa, Tues.
day, Jan 81 at o'clock.
We miss thee from our home dear brother
We miss tn o from thy place;
a shadow Ger our life Is cast
We miss the sunshine OF thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand.
Thy fonu and eArnes cure,
Cur home IL dark without thee,
We miss thee everywhere.
FlSHER--At the resd nee Of his daughter.
Mrs W. L.. White Seaford, Del, on Friday
orningD Jan. l1th, Ezekiel Fisher, aged 81
years.
Relatives. friends and members Of i.nfay.
cite Lodge A. II A. NJ. Smith Post. q. A. T.
and surviving members of the 4ih Eslawars
Regiment are reapectfully invited to attend
the funeral services 20 be held at Wilmington
and B:ahdywine cemetery on Monday, Jan. 20
on arrival cf train from Seaicrd duo III this
city at II, 20 O'Clock II. m Itmains Gan be
viewed at cemetery phrlGr+
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
F0fbid Use OF Mails

The Mutual Fidelity Company of
Norfolk, which has Offices 10 this
city has been denied the use OF the
L. S, mail between Norfolk aud
New York and this city. The
reason advanced is that the
company has paid larger divi.
dend than the earned receipts
warranted. claiming that the~com-
pany would not cable to pay such
dividends in the future as they
have done in the past. This it 10
he'd is a misrepresentation. The
trouble will be adjusted in a few
days.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
List Of Pubic Sales.

January D..
A-yohn dibbona sale Of good furniture
w. Bro0me street.
38-Ssls Of stock aud fancy articles ohm
+ Conway, decd, Braudywiae Hid.
H-Hale Of all the household goods OF the
latO John T. Conway Brandywins Id
So-Amos Wilson Brandywlne Hid.
February
Own. H. Klair sale OF horses near Cen.
treville, UeL
7-Slecial public sale Of good furniture
o. Stidham's auction room.
III. sheruaJ Daye EFT Glasgow. Del.
la-Robert !. richards. Peneeder HID.
l3-Andy Hickey iaru stock near Ash.
land, Del.
la-Edmund Wollison, farm stock Mill
Creek Hd
.0John r. Richarde, New Castle HID.
Rodney farm
2i-sa,e o! good furniture ut Stdham's
auction room.
27-,H. NJ. White, New Castle HID.
Alurch
5Woodard 3 Fcnnimore. New Road,
Chri,tiana Hd.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
PUBLIC SALE

viii br sold at public sale near GIasgo,
station Va
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
MAsMING TON 5 ANNIVERSARY.

Caesar Rodney Chap ter, daughters
of the American Revolution, met
last evening in the rooms # the Del.
aware Historical Society to celebrate
the llith anniversary Of the marriage
OF George and Martha Washington
The hall was beautifully decor ted
with the national colorS and pictures
of George and Martha Washington
were hung about the walls. Tea was
served from to 8 O'Clock.
a special effort was make on the
part Of Miss Sophie Wapics, the re-
gent, to have the decoral ions present
as colonial an appearance as possible.
The Magnolia Mandolin Club played
many old time marches which were
popular about the year 1853.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
HIltrIIDAN CELEEESTIO

The w. e. T. L. held their month.
ly meeting Yesterday. a committee
was appointed to arrange for the Gel
ebratjon on February I, OF the birth.
day Of Miss Francis Willard, the
great temperance leader Miss CaR.
rie Hahce was appointed superintcn-
dent OF the scientific departn cnt
A letter received from state Prcsi.
dent Mrs. Caulk, gave many excel.
lent suggestions,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
Bt In M MAIItFFY,

In the presence Of about one hun
drel relatives and friends, William
A. Barr and Miss Fannie Mahaily
were married on Thursday evening at
their future home. No. llCl Adams
street. Rev. Thomas A. McCurdy
performed the ceremony.
After the reception Mr.. and Mrs.
Barr went on IA trip to Palm Beach,
Florida.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
Property Tia1jferS.

The following properties have been
transferred:
Nos. l5ll and 1913 West Fourth
street by Mcssrs. Fisher to Peter J.
Ford for $500 each.
p. e. Church Trustees TO Maury
James property at Sscond and Union
for $l7OO.
+. Il. Kelley to Ferry S. Sofia. No.
1900 West Fourth street, for SO, 200,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
FAneraI OF C, v. Ward

The funeral of Lawrence V.
Ward took place from his late
home No. lO3 East 18th street
this morning and Employees Of
Georgetown Hosiery Company
and members of Crusaders Castle,
knights Golden Eagle were in
attendance. Interment was made
in Riyewiew.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
Col. Lcitch Comp inented

Collector Parlett OF the Internal
Revenue,s.came up from Baltimore
yesterday and after an inspection
of the local Office complimented
Deputy Leltch upon the efficient
manner in which it has been con-
d lcted.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
turned To. Death.

The explosion Of an oil lamp
caused a fire in the two-story brick
dwelling at 1904 Stillman street,
at s O'Clock this morning, burning
to death Mrs. Julia Mitchell aged
SO years. Her daughter and sol,-
in-law We're seriously burned and
in a critical condition. The dwell
ing was completely burned, the loss
being about $4,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
l<Di; ~Ai,il.

Or SALE-EbW HOUSES SIXTH AND
J thyton streets; finished G months; s
looms, BAN, reception hall panty, etc;
every c,uvenlrhrr. healthy and dry buIt
w0rIm'p,hr bcau'i uily lnpnrei; easy
terms. 'hs-, {. kurtA, pil Market street.
hrluurvia "l'phOne sop; b. 81 g. telephone
$50 A i,l,n0
t'nE SAl.t-AT PERRY'S HOTEL. IN
' lrnuiFwne Url, H. head Of hDr res : q
uri Of ihem biz strong wurk.rs, weigh
'lOi 90 100 b,, sprGinl m"utiunp uar happio
gray = ar, Ola gha lIdJ lbs : slngi. line
h'rI-l, hlg mute 4 hu ,'s b.lDugiug to a con.
t''lpr VIA ha, 10 fuIih'r VS. for them:
81 "ne Ac stock Dui! coming! year. old.
ll1ISx2 y 9y.3l
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
To Hold Court Martial,

Milford, Del, Jan. IA gen
oral court martial has been ordered
by Colonel Theodore Townsend of
the First Infantry. National Guard
Of Delaware, to convene at the
state armory, Twelfth and Orange
streets. " Wilmington, ON Wrdncs-
day evening. january p, at .
O'Clock. The call SAYS: ~For the
trial Of such cascs as may be pro-
p"rlv brought before it.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
Athletic Association, A

The regular meeting Of the
High School Athletic Association
WAS held yesterday afternoon. The
president, Christy Conner, presided
The bylaws were discussed and
revised The a,Sociatiun decided
to give an ent nrtHmncnt with IL
minstrel show in the New Century
Clnb building sometime during
February, the use of the Assembly
Room at the High School having
been refused by the Board of El-
lrAtion Date Of entertainment
will be- announced later. josiah
Marvel ES1., was prcSgpl amt gay"
very interesting talk. 4 special
meeting of the association will be
held next Monday afternoon to com
plete the rivision Of the bylaws.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18

furnlS he'd The music. Those IN charg {
were Charles l.. o Brien, Dennis \.
Carr, A. J, Cross, William Murphy.
Edward parson, Daniel ReaSon,
sheridan Mason. James King and
James Buckley.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
VIII Test Law.

In order that the constitution onallty OF the
law regulating BARRIERS made be tested
Marvel and Marvel, attorneys. asked for
a continuance In the case Of the state
against George II. Richards thai cume DO
fore Magistrate Pritchstt yesterday.
The Msssrs. Marvel will argue on the
law In Superior Court az tho February
term,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
MIDDLET0WN
NEWSY NEWS,

On Wednesday at high noon, the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. o. Spear
was the scene of very pretty wed.
ding, that OF their daughter, Miss
Clara, to Mr. James Paris of VIII
mlngton. The house was prettiIy
decorated with evergreen and potted
pants. The bridal party stood un.
| der floral bell suspended from an
evergreen arch. The ceremony was
performed by Rev Mr.. Brown, Of
Warwick. The bride was bcComingIy
| gowned in travelling suit Of brown
broadclolh with hat to match and
carried brides roses aud Fink carna-
tions. The maid Of ilonor Miss Ida
Paris, Of Wilmington, a cousin of
the groom, wore blue hroadciolh and
carried pink carnations. MIR. I'D.
ward Spear, brother was best man.
Miss Carrie Pierce, Of tecllton
played the wedding march. quite a
namber Of frleGdS and relatives we're
present. Mr.. and Mrs Paris left
from under shower 0f rice and old
Shoes FOR Mt Peasant where they
took the 4.26 train tor their future
home in Wilmington.
The dance given by Mr.. Doug as
Cochran Il. ms residence near Mt.
Pleasant Thursday evening, was
large'y attended, and a most enjoy.
able evening was spent. Prices Or
chestra furnished the music, which
was excellent At late hour re.
treshments were served, and much
enjoyed by the participants.
Mr. G. W, W. NaudaIn Ia, pur-
chased Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company the large dwelling house
which was erected several wears ugo
north Of the station in this town.
The Rev. Sheldon Jackson ad-
dressed large audience in Forest
Presby byterian Church last evening.
lie is most impressive speaker on
the subject of Missions, =" and his
addresses brought many people from
our sister towns and the surrounding
country.
l HIS AFTERNOON AT l.3U CLOCK, our
farmers will meet in the Genticmcn's
Club rooms, over the offices OF Justice
OF the Peace, A. &. Cox, Aouth Broad
street. The object of the meeting
is for the organ jiation Of II Grange,
and many of our farmers have already
pI aced Their names to the list of mem.
h'rship.
Mr.. George W. Ing. lam assoid the
Willow Grove Mills Sitntacd near
town, to David Reese, of CIaytoO.
the purchaser paying $4,000 for HI,
new property Mr. Reese is prac
t!cll miller, aud we are informed
Will have The mill in operation III Il
short time lie proposes to make
many improvements to The property.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
CARD BASKET,

John Wright is visiting friends in
Philadelphia.
II. II. Scott left today for New
York to purchase guods sfor the
$ pring and summer trade.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
DELAWARE SOCIETY DINNER.

DELA " A1tE SOL TET1 DINNER.
The twelfth annual dinner of the
Delaware Society OF New York will
be given at the Waldorf Astoria on
February 20. Addresses will be made
BY Hon. John b. Moore and Henry
Conrad. Tn" price Of the tickets will
Z $.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
Checks Lost.

While on his way from his home at
Mt. Cuba to the kcnnctt Square bank
to make u deposit Mr.. O'Ncal lost
several checks
One was for Sll5 50 and one for
$50. Also note drawn to the Or
der OF O'Neal Brothers for $23.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
ENIEEIAlNEn EnIENus

Miss Bessie Kelley entertained 4
party of Young friends at her home,
No 23OG West Eighteenth street, on
Thursday evening. An enjoyable
evening was spent.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
Sheriff Sale,

The property Of Robert Adair.
No. $40 Spruce street, was sold at
the Court House at sheriff sale this
morning, at 10 o'cock, for 800. Tho
sale was made to perfect title aud
the property was purchased BY
RObett Adair.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
AnOther kepr sentative

Squire Thadeus Richardson las an
hoNIlc"d 'ha' he Will he a candidate
on the Dcmocratic ticket for reprcsen.
ta,lNc t" The Legislature from Mil
Creek hundred.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
Certificate issued

Coroner Frick has issued GER
tificatc of death by suicide by
means Of shooting in the case of
S. +. Marshall.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
WEDDING ASNOrNCEMENT.

Mr.. anu Mrs. Wilmer McElroy
have announced the marriage Of their
daughter Carrie T.. to Mr.. Harry Nc.
Avoy, both of this city, to take place
next month IN st. Johns 7. L.
Church.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
STANDARD LIGHT COMPANY. :

One Of the greatest Gas Experts the Country In letter to this Company
consider M Mier Burner kind and
believe have the
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
To Install Officers.

Star of Bethlehem Lodge +. 0.
L., will have its annual installation
of officers this evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
Ale ed Larceny

Nilicers Hancock and Gayn0r this
afternoon arrested William Dugan
on the charge Of larceny Of q lot of
copper wire the property OF the Dia.
mond State Steel Co
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
THE WEATHE.
IN tho Middle States nj

= - = 1AHC " " 171A ''11A Y
In the Middle States Al -ow Is
land to day clear to clio J x
will prevail, with sou v ,'cg.y
winds, followed by light ,.l ..,Ir'thc
lakes.
Sunday, partly cloudy weather will
prevail, with south westerly winds
and higher temperature.
Monday, fair weather will prevail
with slight temperature changes.
The Thermometer at W. G. raylcrs
cd as follows:
7oclock ~ o'clock / o'cl ook
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
,juvenilS Choir to Sing

The juvenile choir OF Madeley NJ.
+. Church under the leadership of
Charles Edwards will sing at the
evening service tomorrow evening.
The choir consists of fifty voices.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
FIRST ANNUAL REC ErTION,

The Rcilncc Active Association
held its first annual reception in Turn
Hall last evening. The dance floor
was crowded aud Albert's Orchestra
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
Fatal Crash.

Des Moines. Iowa, Jan. 18.-Re-
port has! just been received on the
Rock Island Railroad, at Oxford.
Iowa. near Iowa City. 1t 10 stated
that several persons were killed.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18

Joseph Hayden of No. 353 e, 7th
street was mi jured about the .egs
today by jumping off freight
train at Landliih station.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
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Death. Births and Marriages.

During the past week at the Office
OF the Board OF Health there were 81
deaths, 10 births and ) marriages re-
ported.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
A~OTIGF-ANNUAI. MEETING.

N Security Trust a. safe Deposit Co.
Wilmington, Del. Jan. g. 100.
Notice is hereby giyun that the Stuckho'd-
rrs Annual Meeting OF tbs Company tor the
election u' dr,cl Or5 and the transaction Of
such uihr busi"v-, aS may con before the
meeting VAL De he'd at the oifrr of the com
Ihuy No. il9 Market street, on Tuesday Jan.
"Ist, l'D., between thn hours yf aud 4p'clOciS
y, III JAMES Is. CIARk~0H.
l'-iVI 1rea]nr r.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-18
WANTED.

w ANTED-A FIRST CLASS VEST MAX.
w er /. Iielss, 1 f. 81 street.
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