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The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
DAMAGED BY
LIGHTNING.

With indications pointed toward
an exceptionally warm day, yester.
day proved to be, with the coming Of
thunderstorm, one of the few sum-
mer days when the mean temp.ra-
ture equalled that of the normal,
which was Is degrees.
The break OF day found the tenn.
perature lowering near 10, but with
rapid bounds the temperature Ia.
creased until 2. P. NJ. IS degrees
was recorded, the maximum of the
day. Then the barometer fell sud.
denly and a Violent thunderstorm
broke over the city, sweeping over
the river eastward.
After the storm had passed the
temperature fell, bearing In Its wake
relief from the sweltering heat, and
at 8 P. NJ. tie minimum temperature
IS degrees, was registered.
Along the Atlantic Coast the tenn
peratureis ordinary, but in the West
and Middle West and Southwest in.
Tense heat prevails, a heat belt vary.
ing from 80 degrees at New Orleans
to 100 degrees In the extreme south
ern part of South Dakota, extending
from the Rocky Mountains eastward
east of the Mississippi river.
During a violent storm that passed
over the vicinity Hockessin late yes
terday afternoon, man lost bis life
by being struck by bolt Of ightoiug
The victim was Lewis Gasty, col.
ored aged 30 years. of Hockessin,
and he vas killed Instantly by. the
shock. just WHARF Gasty was stand.
Ing at the time lie was struck is not
known. as nothing was heard OF the
casualty until late last evening.
A brief message was sent to tho
office of Coroner s Assistant Jam es Y
Chandler. to notify the coroner Of
the mishap.
While the storm was brewing over.
this city Yesterday, afternoon sharp
tongue OF forked light wasseen from !,
here TO cut through the clouds 10 the
direction of Hockcssln, and it Is sup.
posed that this bolt illed Gas,v.
The body was removed to the Office
OF Alexander 3. B. Guthrie, who
will prepare 1t for interment
This morning there was heavy
down-pour of rain with thunder and
While Bridgetender William q.
Wright had his hand on the lever
that turns the bridge, the lightning
knocked the lever from his hand.
Constable Jones was slightly
stunned by the lightning as he was
walking across the bridge and his
umbrella was wrecked.
During the course Of the storm
yesterday afternoon lightning struck
car No. ~ at Stanton and one of
the motors was burned out Con-
ductor Potts and Motorman Lynch
were on the car at the time but
We're not injured.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
TWO KILLED IN
ALBANY BLAZE.

Albany, N. Y, July 25.-Thc
large s'X-story building Of the United
Shirt and Collar Company, running
from No. 81 to No. Al Beaver street,
was completely gu,ted by fire at an
early hour this morning. The fire
started at = a. m. and in the two
hours immense property was destroy
ed. The building housed about TWEEN.
" manufacturing firms and several
hundred employees will be thrown out
Of employ ment, Two tiremen lost
their lives, aud two more were prcb-
ably fatally Injured during the prog
ress Of the flames The linauciaI loss
is estim atcd at DetweenS 400. 600 and
$500. 600. The casualties were:
k'Iel: Donald X. Bishop, fire.
man, James J, Shelley, fireman.
Injured; Captain .Weathcrwax.
Barney Shields. fireman.
!, Missing: William Shelter
Two hours after the fire broke out
the walls fell and tie flames Spread
10 the old Gcrmania Hotel, the new
home OF the Albany Lodge of Elks,
which was being remodelcd. From
the hotel binding the fire spread on
an eastern line to the building at
the corner Of Green and Beaver
streets. the home OF the Times
Union. AT this point Chief Higgins
and TIE Assistant Chefs turned
genera ottenllon to keeping safe
the buildings in the locality. The
residential row Of apartment houses
On the north side Of Beaver street
were threatened at all times from
the outbreak, and when the walls of
the PLACES Of several Of the houses
took tire several additional lines Of
hose were brought into play.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
,iLeVy Court Matters,

At the Levy Court meeting yes
terday afternoon the matter per-
tanning to opening Seventh street
bridge was discussed. The Cherry
Island Marsh Co. recently request
ed that the bridge be opened for
the public. Nothing definite was
decided On.
The Courtmen later in the day
accompanied General Manager R.
W. Crooks Of the Peoples Railway
Co. to w ashington street bridge.
The Railway Co. wants permission
to put a feed wire under the bridge.
1t is believed that the court on
Tuesday next will grant the APP
nlication.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
THE WEATHER.

In the Middle States and New Eng
and to day cloudy weather will pre-
vail with cooler temperature and
westerly winds.
On Saturday fair to partly cloudy
weather will prevail, and warmer.
On Sunday, partly clear and warm
er weather will prevail with south.
erly winds.
The thermometer at w. c. Taylor's
drug store 302 King street today reg.
istered as follows:
7o'clock 10 O'Clock 1o'clock
10 IS u
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
c,ouaburst Delussa Camden And v.o,slty

cloudburst Deluged Camden And v!claity
Camden and vicinity-in fact
entire South Jersey felt the full fury
Of the stosu which at places assumed
the propositions ola eloudurst
The rainfall was especially heavy
along the New Jersey aide Of the
Delaware a veritable wall of water
seeming moov'ng up stream. A daz.
cling electrical display aecompani-
ed the terrific downfall.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
DOTS.

III George W. Roberts will be a cand-
late for Representative on the Union
s@Republican ticket for the third Icp-
[sEeSentative district.
/ The schoo ner Morancy now unload
ing laths will clear this afternoon for
philadelphia where she will load with
a10al for Boston
The jurors in the Frank -Kneeland
se the johnson Forge company visited
ne workhouse today as the session of
1e United States court was takeu
~ with argument on law points.
Come to Miller's No. stall In the
City Market and be surprised in the
price Of good beef and etc.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
Died In EooradQl

New Castle July 25.-Azro Lunt,
received word here today, Of the
death Of his brother Charles Lunt,
In Denver, Colorado.
The cause of death was hemorh-
age Of the lungs, the deceased is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Lunt of New
Castle, Del.
He was a graduate Of the Hig h
School in 1885,, when he passed
with high honors. His wife was
Miss Hattie McCasson Of this city.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25

William W. Rees formerly Of this
city died yesterday at his home No.
225O North Fourth street, Phlladel.
phia.
For twenty five years he had beena
roll turner at the Diamond State
Steel company.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
To Oivs q Trolley Rldc

The Woman's Guild of the Old
Swedes Church, will gives trolley
ride to Delaware City tonight, Fri
day, July rs. Car will leave Third
and Church streets at us p. m.
Tickets 40 cents. If the weather is
unfavorable the excursion will go
Tuesday, July 20.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
Directors To Heet

The Directors ofthe Young Mems
Christian Association, will hold
meeting at the Association. E. o.
Sellers Of Washington d. c. the new
necretarv will be present.
Mr.. Sellers starts on his new duties
September LIST.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
A Half Price Sale

lis the announcement made Ohay
the New York Clothing Ho use,
p. 5O4 Market street, and notwith-
hnding the inciement weather,
10 statesmen were kept busy all
Drning. They'll have big run
bmorrow. For a IS suit all you
pay now is $3.50, for a s. 80 suit
you pay $3.75, for SIS suit the
price is 81. so, just half of what the
price ticket calls for Every coat
and trousers suit is being sold at
4 off. A s. suit can be- bought
for So. Is, So suit for $3.50, 81. 50
suit for S. g. Read the advertise
sment in this issue on the fourth
tage and it will tell you all about it
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
Big improvements

Booke r, Scott and Moore. propose
converting the Baptist Church at
Fourth and French, into factory.
The tower will be taken down and a
large store will be in the front.
Three large stores will also be car
rled on by them on Fourth Street.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25

n Stidham e. Son, auctjoneers, will
FBell at public sale the household
goods of Pencil King No, els Tat
Epall street, on Tuesday afternoon,
July 20, at 1 o'clock, Household
kitchen utensils will be disposed Of
~ the highest bidders.
J. S. Townsend agent, WILL have
ID public sale Of Is head Of horses at
the Washington House, Newark, on
Thursday, july 81 These horses
are all well broken and sound and
can be driven in all kinds of har-
ness. Stidhan and son will be the
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25

E The regular monthly meeting Of
she Layton Hume will be held this
Eovening at the home Of Mrs. Maria
Hamilton No. 1883 Orange street.
"a full attendance | S desired.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
Va ATn>.

TRUlrT-on the 2ad inst. Samuel R. Truitt.
aged " years.
itelatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at The residence of his
anghler Mr.. Geo r. Fem, No. ia West
End street OH Sunday afternoon, July 9th
at /. ~ o'clock lnterInent at Mt. aaem ceme-
terry
plEESON-ln Brandywine Hundred, VIM.
b., son of Day toA E. an Florence E. Pier
son. aged 2 years.
the funeral services at h,snarcnt, residence in
Br1ndywlne Hundred. on Saturday afternoon
u; " o'clock. Inscrmenv Bethel cemetery
JOHNSON Baltimore, Nd on July 90,
500. Milton ". johnson. in his G6th year
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at Mt Salem NJ. h.. Church
tina city. on Friday afternoon, July 70 at 2
O'CLOCK without further notice. lntermeut
MT. Salem cemetery.
HAM A-At Marnhalton, Del. on July 80
49,. Mary T.. widow OF Joha q. Hama,
aged ~ wears.
Relatives and friends are invited to attsn.
the funeral services al her late Residence in
NarBhallton on Saturday afternoon, Julvl 20
ut O'Clock without further oslutiee. Inter.
ment at ~ Barnabus L. l.. cemetery, Mar.
shallton, Del.
JACK In his city on July 49, 1909. Margaret
IA NJ Jack in tho Gstb year Of her age.
Relatives and friends ure invited TO attend
the funeral services ut her late residence No
4Jo Market street. on Saturday afternoon
ut 2o'clcck. 1nterment at Riverv:ew ceme'
terry.
OsSLEY AT Limbrcok. Del ;, on July 90,
!9O.. Lambert Crossiey, n ged 53 years,
- felatives and friends and employees of Belts
Foundry and Machine shop. are respectfully
invited to attend The funeral services from
the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Ella Rich
ard.on, No SIS South FrHnNlin street, Oh
saturday afternoon at 3 20 o clock Ir torment
at Silvcrbrook Cemetery.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
Smallpox Still Raging.

Chester, July 24.-Eleven more
smallpox patients were taken to the
Municipal Hospital yesterday.
The total number of patients in the
hospital is thirty-6ve. There are
but three cases now in Bethel Court
and twelve more throughout the
city, which have not been removed
to the institution.
The annual outing Of the members
of the Ladies Aid Society of South
Chester M. E. Church, was held at
Shellpot Park on Wednesday. A
large crowd attended.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
Prizes Ava. de |,

"A decision was reached yesterday
relative to who are entitled to thu
prizes offered forthe base ball game
between the doctors and the drug
gists on Tuesday.
Druggist Frizzell, and not E. ALL
aband is entitled to the prize for hav
ing the most runs, thirteen in num-
Der made off him in one inning. It
is expected that a. prize will be Off
cred for this at later date.
The winners of the prizes now Of
ferel are: DR.. Pennock, box of
cigars, donated by Selak & Hoff-
man, for the players making the
most two base hits.
DR.. Foulk, umbrella, donated by
Wright and Davidson, largest num-
Der of hits,
Ferris Mcclure, druggist. box of
cigars, donated by s. H. Durstein,
for making the most errors.
DR.. Foulk, umbrella, donated by
David snellenburs, largest number
of runs
E. Allaband, druggist, a box Of
cigars, donated by Robert Kenyon,
greatest number Of fly catches.
DR.. Beck, pair of gold cuff but
tons, donated by Thomas Finn, for
most stolen bases.
DR.. Foulk, cake basket, donated
by Lyn Thomas, pitcher having the
most number of strike outs. =
DR.. Wales, box of cigars, donated
by N. B. Danforth, the player MAX
ing the most assists.
DR.. Buckmaster, rocking chair,
donated by James Meharg, for be
ing manager of the winning team.
Chapter OF Accidents.
A colored man Tell into a lit at
Filth and Tatnall street about 9 o.
clock last eight and was removed ia
the Phoenix ambulance TO the
Homeopathic Hospital. He was
Unconscious when admitted 10 tho
institution and was still 10 that con.
dition early this morning. 1t IL
supposed he had an attack Of epil.
epsy. The man has been found to
be Samuel Steel OF No. 82S Tatnal
Street.
Patrolman john Fox yesterday
about noon found a man lying un.
conscious on a lot at Lafayette al d
Washington street. lie called tho
patrol wagon and the man was re-.
moved 10 the police station aft.r
which he was sent to the Delaware
Hospital. lie was identified as Will
liam Russell, Of No. 855 West Second
street.
Police Surgeon Wales and tho
Hospital physicians worked with
Russell for several hours before he
was restored to conscious ness. The
physicians believed lie " as under tho
intueuc. Of a powerful drug es he
was IN q deep stupor when found
aud his symptoms were those Of a
person VIII might have swallowed
choral.
BY nightfall Russell was out OF
danger but seemed bewildered aud
could not understand how he got in
the hospital. When his plight was
explained to him he denied that no
had been drinking or that be had
taken any drug although it was
evident that be had used one or
the other to produce the condition
IN which he was found. -.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25
49, ~
PERSONAL
n 1
MENTION,
is A'A AA' " Az
CARD BASKET.

Il The Rev. c. W. Prettyman and
wife are at Mt Ponoco, where their
son is seriously i'll.
The two eldest daughters Of Win
field S. Starr have been visiting
Baltimore this week and will go to
Washington, D. c., next week.
Miss Florence Dorsey, of this city
|ais visiting friends in West Chester.
h The Leiper Presbyterian Sunday
keChool of Chester, will give troll
kexcursion to BrandywineS Springs
gxt Thursday. Cars will leave
hester at 8 o'clock.
R. H. Scott left today for days
u tishing at Barneygat, N. j.
Mrs. Marion Mitchell was enter
tained on Wednesday evening at
the home Of Mrs. Rachel Nichols,
Oh ester.
d Mrs. P. V. Lewis and son Ross,
of Chester, who left Oh July 10 for
ia visit to Mrs l.. A. Fowler. of
Kirkwood, will return on Saturday.
Mrs. Edward Kelley and Mrs.
6Brennan, who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kelley, left
| yesterday for Jackson, Mich.
Out To-Day
FASHIONS, y the monthly ladies'
home paper which r. II. Scott pub
lish, is out for August. For Il mid
season number the interest in pure
fashions is well attained, but Aug
ust is not a month when new ideas
are possible in dress. This is per
haps, the reasons that the present
number contains SO many literary
points of merits. We were inter
eBted in Kitty's Romance and we
think it a clever story. The devel-
Opment of spool Of cotton was
certainly instructive. The care of
hands, a most important item to
every woman, is timely article.
III Altogether every woman can use
Tins journal to advantage as we ad-
TO get one, as it is free for
49, y to X. IL. SCOTS custo-
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-25

Martins Cooling Lotion sprains or
gals aud bruises horses unequaled for
bathing horses tina; do fast work Pro
pared by W. q. Taylor yO3 King street.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-14
zhe --latest Ideas
From Paris

Flower boleros represent the latest
idea in floral garnlture so much in
favor this and last season.
Some OF the newest combs for the
hair are surmounted by artistic decora-
lions OF fruit or flowers or foliage
wrist bag OF suede frequently has
the ordinary chain handle replaced by
narrow ribbon Of the same shade as
the suede. The ribbon Is doubled and
tied nj one side In n bow,
Ecru Valcnclonnes lace "a used again
this year on gowns OF white organdio.
though preference is given 20 the pure
white laces as trimming for the new
gowns Of this dainty material.
The rage for green this season IS
carried out In laces, dyed In several
shades Of this vivid color, A hat trim.
med with green and white shows a
crown and brlm Of pleated white tullo,
draped with deep green lace. A bow
Of dark green and red velvet Is placed
at the back.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-14

In pecling a fresh pineapple the
eyes and pulp should never be thrown
away until they, too have contrib
uted TO the larior Put these frag.
monts from a large pineapple with six
unpcclcd grcenlng or other tart. juicy
apples into a saucepan. turn ON water
enough TO nearly cover them. cook
until they are soft and drain through
a jelly bag. Boil the liquor thus OBJ
tanned for twenty minutes. Then
measure Il. add an equal proportion
Of sugar and cook again for ave min.
utes. Fill into tumblors.
II time Is scarce an easier proccsu
is to cook the eyes and core In water
sufficient to cover them until they are
soft. and then press them through n
sieve and boil the Juice with sugar
for few minutes. The favored
syrup will be useful In an apple or
peach pie. In a pudding sauce. In lem
onado or fruit punch. to serve with a
fruit macedonia or with cut up ba
nanas and oranges, and for no end OF
purposes.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-14
IWETT77I F0Y'T-''' 7'T7-T'Tl7l7 =
VA CHAT
E|!I'ReRFe%eppers'

To boil cream tho day before en-
hances the richness OF the cofee into
which II Is poured.
To Take Stains out OF Knives
Take a piece Of raw potato, dip II into
brick dust, and scour the blades with
II.
Red tablecloths keep their color u
little borax is added TO tho rinse
water and they are dried inthe shade.
Lay rusty keys and locks In parafiin
oil and let them lie covered for some
time. Tho oil will loosen the rust, 80
that II can be rubbed on.
To Prevent Rustic prevent ar
tlcles OF iron and steel from rustlng,
immerse or wash them for a few mo-
ments with solution OF carbonate OF
potash or soda.
To whlton Linen.--A tablespoonful
OF turpentino In a clothes boiler will
whlten linen. take out the stains and
render washing easier Flour is very
cleansing and viii clean the goods as
well as soap; rinse well afterwards.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-14

They say the world ia round. and yet
! often think II square.
30 many little hurts We get
From corners here and there,
nut one great truth In life rye found
While iournoying to tho west
The only folks who really wound
Arc those We love the best
The mnn you thoroughly dcfuiae
Can rouse your wrath. Ills truei
Annoyance In your heart Will rise
A thinna mara. stranEora doi
But those are only passing Mss
This rule all lives VIII prove,
The ranking wound which aches and
thrills
Il dealt by hands we love.
The choicest garb. the sweetest grace
Are Oft 90 strangers shown,
Tho careless mien, the frowninE face
Are given 10 our own.
We fatter those we scarcely know.
We please the feeting guest.
And deal full many a thoughtloa1 tloW
To those who love US best
Love does not grow on every tree.
Nor true hearts yearly bloom,
Alas for those who only SEQ
This cut across a tOWfi
hut. soon or late the fact grows plain
TO all through sorrows test.
The only folks who give M pain
Are those We love the best.
-woman'n Journal
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-14

In vlew OF the growing importance
OF the application OF light as a heal
ing principle In medical science tho
medical congress which recently con
yenod at Wiesbsden Invited Prof Bic
OF Copenhagen to read a paper on the
subject The lecturer explained tho
principle OF emplc i'as light for heal
ing purposes after excluding It's chem
ical effects. The results obtained by
this method In cases OF smallpox, nc
cordlng to the lecturer. are such that
tho question Is raised whether the
light treatment shall not be made
compulsory Prof. Bic approves the
apparatus invented by Dr. Finsen OF
Copenhagen. with which the latter has
achieved such remarkable success In
cases Of lupus. but urges that no one
but qualified doctors should be allowed
20 apply the light treatment. as dis
turbances are apt to occur which rem
der Il necessary to break Il on sud
denly.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-14

Next to he sumptuous yellow sat.
ins. moira and brocades that rank
prominently among the evening tex.
tiles to b, worn for two seasons to
come, the beautiful rose Units stand
supreme. IN dancing toilets OF silk
or satin dipped with lace and trimmed
with satin ribbons. soft pink gown
imparts an exquisite glow to tho com.
pleXion. Many Of the French toilets
In cameo, orchid or sea.shell pink.
and pink aone. are OF chiffon or nous.
sollne de nle, over tafteta or peau dc
cygne Of deeper shade. Other
toilets ere mixed or delicately toned
with rosedi or sea green. pale mauvC
or honey-nckle yellow aud also a Ger
tain yey beautiful faint shade Of
fawn color
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-14
40 runIea on oowns.

Lac tunics are appearing largely
on evning gowns they are a capital
way q renovating a skirt the thicker
the lGe the more a la mode, a re-
gretabe feature In the modes OF the
monet Is the wearing OF gowns that
are sued for evening In the morning.
and low satin shoes. with lace
trimmed stockings. are to be seen at
many q our fashionable resorts. All
stlherng Is vanished from skirt lin.
ings. Except just at the hem, 10 the
depth Of three inches. Sleeves ox'
pand q the elbow, skirts ut the hem,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-14
10 sPolLs oE nApYLon.


Anuquarlans Revel In Finds frsm An
oient city.
The ruins of Babylon continue 20
Yield antiquities OF the very highest
interest to the eXcavators who repre-
sent the German Oriental society
From the center Of the square site
which extends for miles on both sides
of the Euphrates. at place now
called Nischau.ol. Aswad. the Germans
have taken 400 tablets. one being a
syllabary in two languages which may
add a good deal 10 our knowledge OF
the languages written In cuneiform
signs. and another a litauy which was
chautcG 10y the priests OF Marduk or
Morodach at the temple Of Esagila.
Marduk was one OF the twelve great
gods and was represented In heaven
by a constellation. In some Of his
traits he was like Hercules In others
| like Zcus a striking discovery was
/ the site Of a temple Of the god who
was the Babylonian forerunncr Of Pat
con. the physician Of the gods In
Homer and Of Aesculapius In later
centuries This god Of physicians was
worshippcd as Ador or Nincb ANU
let's. cylinder seals, reliefs showing
hunting scenes and colorod tile work
Of very high artistic value are among
the German spells at Babylon DURING
the past season.