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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
OBITUARY..

William +. Ferris was born at Unadil-
Ia. Otsego county. New York. June 10.
1870. In childhood he moved with his par
ents. TO Pittston, Pa. where he resided
with them up TO the time OF his enlist
ment in the army. Young Ferris en-
listed in the Fifty-sixth Regiment. Penn
sylvania volunteers in response TO Presi-
dent Lincoln's cali for s0-day men. At the
expiration of his time he re-enlisted and
went through the entire war He was
In the three-days' fight at Gettysburg.
in which engagement he was wounded
and taken prisoner. Being mustered out
Al the close Of the war. he went TO Falls
City. Neb.. IN 1866. where he married
Miss ;. J. Steele March {. 1859 In ISL
Mir. Ferris removed with his wife and
infant daughter Bessie TO Wichita. where
he resided for - years While here he
was a member Of the Old Settlers asso-
citation OF Sedgwick county. and also
served as justice OF the peace OF Min
neha township. Leaving Kansas. he ar
rived at University Park. May /. 1871.
where ne died. November I9. 1903
He left Wife and four children. SteI-
Ia Jennie. William r. and John { Ferris
to mourn an irreparahle loss
Mr.. Fsrris studied for the ministry at
one time. and served in all the subordin-
ate Offices OF the NJ Z. church. Of which
he had been faithful communicate for
a. years. He also studied law for a sea-
son.
Gentle and kind in al his ways. APP
perenuy without an enemy in all the
world. much beloved of his family. and
respected greatly by friends and neigh
bors, this hero OF many battles. both civil
and military, has spread his silent tent
NJ last along with his country's countless
soldier dead ION flames eternal camping
aFound-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
SUCCESS WAS GREAT
J. c. Dunn & Bro. lnaugurated Annual
Job-End Sale Yesterday.

The opening day yesterday of the Third
Annual Job Emo Sale of j. c.. Dunn q
Bro, was a record breaker. The salespeo-
pie, in spite OF the fact that preparations
had been made TO handle a big business,
were kept on the run all day. The peo-
pie have learned to expect rare bargains
ut these annual job end sales of j. c
Dunn & Bro, and they have not been dis
appointed. and the response to their an
nouncement grows with each year. Com
ing as this sale does. right at the holiday
season. coupled with the fact that the
assortments are greater than can be found
elsewhere. givers and users of Glassware,
oueensware and Christmas Novelties are
taking advantage in a lively manner.
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school will have a sale OF fancy Christ
- at Earp's Shoe Store on North Main
street.
The " ellis Circle OF Kings Daughters
will meet in their rooms at the city build
ing this afternoon At 2:3e An members
are requested to be present Important
business.
The Cniversalist church Yiil hold a
rally and reception tonight at the home
Of DR.. and Mrs. J. W Hutton. 6l3 West
Central avenue a cordial Invitation IS
extended 10 all.
The Catholic Young Mems club VIII
hold specia, meeting tomorroW- night TO
finish up some business in connection
with their club rooms. which they viii
move into shortly.
The annual election of officers of the
Reformed church Sunday school VIII be
held this evening in the lecture room OF
the church at 7.sQ o'clock. All officers
and teachers are urged TO be present
The Ladies Aid society OF the First
Presbyterian church VIII meet this after
noon with Ms. +. r. r. Lawrence. III
North Topeka avenue. M 2.so oclOek- \
cordial invitation is extended 10 al ladies
q the church.
On Thursday. December L. at { p n
at rooms 2Os-es Sed5wick block. Peesi-
dent Thos + WI VII answed the 81
tack made by Mr.. ~ " Parry before
The Implement Desters' association. on
Trade Union!sm and Socialism
The ladies society 81 the Emporis ave-
nue. NJ r. church VII have q Chrtst-1as
sale az fancy articles and cooze3 foods
at Peck's shoe Store. IL North Main
sweet. SATURDAY.. December =. AL ladies
having anything 10 donate or wanting
anything in cur lire. call asd see ~
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17

Practical Results or Negro Esucs,lon-
Rev Parker.
Hasie
Irritation IN tbe western states-Nr.
PAGE
Euworth Chantauqua pfesrarn for Tnee-
day evening. Dec. Ind. st SIR. Robert
Campt.eifa. - Norta Topeka Leader.
~ Foy Hearings.
Ron csii-P Points ~ view ~ Racial Corn
position n American People. The Sc
gro
chapter end 9 n Geographical IN
1aencss in Anserseaa History-Mr ". l..
EnnrId
Debate. Received. That ,iss I'nstss
state vas Justified su Recognizing th~
IadsDendence 81 pansnla f4rrn ztive..
ieaaer. Ar 81 = Harvey. aeszflve.
Feeder .r " ,. vHBls
~ gbs c,@ss - ffe Ffezrarn q NV fsa-
iure 90 the capacity ~ Fpuorth RSaia
Ctalss siil apDssr- al rasfnterr rsof fsrap-
iss sifh Nast flsis consists - would "a
sell 90 become iafasmsa
Ths csratee fssrFtzoa Cirris Md No.
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fhsr airrfiaa - at-rsfs f8r tie rsar -
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parts are acted by John Dudley and Ed
gar Norton. Dora believes that Gus
x after her money and she arFanges a
,5ian with Nancy 10 impersonate her new
v-wedded husband MIR Robinson.
This incident introduces Margaret Nc
Kinney IN boys clothes. ard II is said
She makes q most attractive boy. There
IS another serio-comic sentimental in
tcrest carried b. Edward Metcaife -
Carajolo the bull tighter. and AdiHe Bou-
vier as Teresa, Carlist rev0iuiionist.
Bertha Ricci as Mrs Hoppiugs. a rich
widow nd william BlsisdeiI a. Pettifer.
the animal trainer Al three person
alitfes BECOME involved ia a series of
humorous complications in BiarTiiz.
which quite naturally transports the
story and principals 10 TiBaya. In Spain.
where the fun continues at a fast pace
TIN poor little GiRg Is only saved from
being forced into the arena 70 Sight
ball hs- the timely appearance Of CsTsjolo
himself The musical Numbers. of which
there are az least a score. are most tune
fuI. and the stage pictures decidedly at
fractiye. \ chorus numbering seventy
ave and an augmented orchestra VIII add
TO the atiractivepess of the piece.
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THE ToREADoR."

Tonight. at lhe Crawford Sam s Shu-
bert and Nixon ard Zimmerman VII
present Tie Jefferson De Angels Opera
company in George Edwards latest Lon
dor Gaietv theater success THE Tore
aeor. which VS. the lHg musical hit
OF last season IT the Knickerbocker thea
Ter. where it played 10 q succession ~
crowded houses foE seventeen weeks
There are tyVo acts vith two great stage
pictures sar the5r backgrounds. repro
s.nstre 2 flower shop IN the Grand hotel.
Barritz. France. AMI the plaza Of the
town NJ vsIiaya. in Spain on the cav q
5he famous bull fight De Angels plays
the part q Girr. an Ensllsh foofman,
az Tiger as h Is s1mermes called
He FAIRS in love with Susan. a flower
girl. who does not I'll "a rea; ) reciProcate.
Fe sees an advertisement s. us7sT1a fser.
Tlaeed there ~ P,;;iser. ~ animal dealer.
Tor tiger Gigs hrds o. answering
q mat a real liSer is wanted. ais
incident ia--lEss hlzs il a series II com
pl.catson which sead hin 70 ma, "a
Spain wherc b. IS usls-ssen - Cara
5oio. the champion Eal asAte- adTsr-
;lsed 10 NEE; SIX tsuIts - she arena ard
csosea T. Had CsSllst rerniuiica- Nr-
De Argegis : descrii5eI as most eauscal
b. his ir5.gE.yet.tian - the meatzi ard
s.i.vss-ss a.He dis which surrogne ihs
ss-.f.d. iasusansary hero. = sGu-Psot in-
tryr5scos Dora Segoy. an hsirsss. played
~ Norma Bel. Nzle stanton. her gsrl
chuul. and Augustus Tran and 81 Arch-
bad Sl4ckest- his fEis2d. &c two islteE
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TO CLASSIFY CLERKS
Will Recommend Suggestion of Assist
ant Postm aster General WYnne.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE committee
named by thep ostmaster general to con-
cider the recommended for legisla-
ton to classify postoffice clerks continued
their sessions today behind closed doors
and reached practically unanimous agree
ment to report the recommendations
made in the annual report of first As
sistant Postmaster General Payne. The
general board will continue its work to-
morrow
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
WANT ALL PAPERS
Senator. Carmack Offers a Resolution
Locking to an Investigation.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Carmack
today introduced a resolution instructing
the senate committee on postofiice and
post roads to direct the postmaster gen
eral to send to the committee all papers
connected with the recent investigation In
hsdepartment and directing the commit
tee to make further inquiry into the adj
ministration and expenditures of the post
office department
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
~ the crs~ford.

'-7-s -1' c-rurauy last
night st the Crawford played 70 one q
.-e .zs.s, ~ss.-4es-t II ,l- season arJ 60
say al were rieassd was certainty proves
by the round sfse- round ri arrl4use
each act received. The PLAY. Il ID could
be styled a play. for i was So tarr@a
% plot II made you think OF a vsuSeri.le
performance, vas very good for tnis class
of entertainment
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17

The Church City Quartette and the
musical speoialties were the hit IF the
evening. The chorus 81 YES ~re~ia zen
,i0h for it WAS excellent The scenery
was the worst hting in the performance
for j, just naturally fell TO pieces, which
caused many scenes that were exception
aSx funny, Which, IN some way was over
locked in printing the program The
comfanv escaped without any accidents.
You hear everyone say Happy Hoolissn
Is the funniest thing In the comic section
OF sunday paper. bot 10 see him IN
real life most certainly brings smile
that won't come OF.
Their SCENERY should b. re-gIued be-
fore the next performance.
Tonight. he Jefferson lie Angeles Opera
company. in '.Toreador-
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here intact ar u was seen for zen months
in New York. Everything Observable in
Under Two Fiags" is ~ o nature -
captivate audiences with taste for tie
sensational The Chclaiia Gorge scene IS
IN itself spectacle and thc thrilling es-
cape II Cigarette 90 horseback up The
mountain side b. a Scene 20 BE- reuenn~
bered. while the great stndatorm higHion
e. an achievement Of stage erlff that
has never been approachef r. shss eifg-
II you enjoy the beet ~ na &c sra the
real. genuine. side splitting cor1etly. don 2
fan % Hee II Andrews ard RS splenlid
company 81 bic new rnusEeal comedy.
Birds ~ q Fcsihe- 20 s. SID g. -
the hir q Tire seaHoo.
Paui Gilmore succeeds John Drew aEafn
this zsason. and y hoeked ~ sppear IN
this city ia ihe mar fafure la me stellar
role q The Mumny ao1 fhe HauHiug
Bird
The Chriatnnas attractive a. fhe cne7r-
ford. rnatiBee ard nlEif. WI g. ere snes-
s-ai far. The IrsA gavalsfoserF
The fo8oHing iz from tie siarfgn DsHT
Star
The Ir8sh ravuarskess asase
good aae5sucs ~ tts Grand TrrsflzT
s.eulux r. s- aFer-asea ~iss
catchy acts saf sos-5 rHaslr. ana s7r-f
q the spersssfles gay - fr-ii faiiF so
70 - far bssaa1 ere orsi.saFF -
anarzet sus ;he lsr ~ - fs-e e-s'fT
younx wosnaS wis e= fsfey eaara
srd ca-rorrs9e srfn zals fsA %
chair bes4efr Err treth SIRE ssF
Elective Tise aEH itfef ~ 81 t@
razrk re-. i1se sFe~sslfe ~Aea -
troetces ere 49, fcsf-rH 81 e szHF
che q ne tezt affrsrsenF : re ssas
ever orerss q ;ae tfa1 ssa5 ssz
paul Gzssare. sa TIE Naa-F ana 'es
Ffrzrs-x BIRD Nkses sl3 p 500 efFs
- fbe nsar fafass seC~SFs - - oas
q tks asssa Tse ss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17

There viii he social at Plymouth con-
gregasionsI church Friday evening. De
cember Is. TO which all friends ana
strangers are cordially invited.
Glass /. u the First II. K sunday
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17

NJ Hubbard IS ininitabie. sszigue. un-
appr0achable. IL was rot lecture. nri
q feast He says BE washes n The back
ground with a broom AID ists the heSrsr
f1rnssh the details He - wrong. b
paints the panorama Siih - stroke =
> master ard yyu carry away a vivid
picture. Those Il Canton who have beard
him ar- enthusiastic i l. not entirely
The lecture. either. buf ne -an s-d she
manner. This vas TIE STR lecture given
rs Hr Hubbard IN town. and the audi
ence was FAR larger thar On any pTfSiors
evening We learned Tz1vre * the re7l
EBcfor Hugo 81 sixty minutes thsn -
reading a ubrzTy q ase@rzphses- j. T~s
not rsss-aud-drSe6," Bat sn-ed0fs AID
wittieisrls. rsch ard rare. with hashieS.
pa1h3s saa -eveTen; sP5y.csatior--'cantea
X W st4fsisrs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17

one q the irsspcr.anf enEsgezenfs q
~. sseagr4czl s-asan here ziE - ~
-,resss,ta flc- es Psal y PstseT-s roEr-zu-
tlr drama. ~g-n6sr Tsra F-saxs. :osn''>S-
ca osslaz' fazoszs agTsl & th- sane
zz-se. II, TIE Crawford. sosfsy. IAcoean-
ber Il r. pr0e-cksoa VIA. b k.c4<ss
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CASTORIA
FOR Infssts and chiIdren.
'hs sipd Yen Have A'vsys sssghs
s1sss'.' - & &MZzzs-

s'pSrgszaa.F ssz~sss ssss e1sls. <y-s.-.
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paul CEssare ss TIE Naz- ana ies
Ffuzns-x BIRD Hkses sa p $3.50 sffs
- fhe nsar faf4ss. ssgeSFr - - oas
q the sszNa 3 Tszl ssresssrs
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Barrios Diamonds Defy Detection.

Examine these stones carefully; they
are accurately cut and perfectly polished.
Every stone guaranteed to be indestructible
and to retain its beauty and brilliancy for
ever. You cannot tell them from the
genuine.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17

Paul Gilmore sgcc"ees John Drew again
sllla zsa=on. and y horked ~ apTear i1
,hss city In fhe mar Future la me stellar
role 81 The Mummy an1 'he ffuuralrE
Bird
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-17


sntha eoh
cleaned like diamonds
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SALE
COMMENCES TO-DAY.

The most magnificent and beautiful
collection of imitation precious stones ever
shown in this city. Rings, Brooches, Pend
ants, Earrings, Scarfpins, Cuff Buttons and
Lockets, the equal in appearance of pieces
that cost from SIS. 90 to $I7s.oo AT this
Special Sale-$I. so to s.. 50.
You must see and examine these beau
tiful Jewels to appreciate their magnihcence
and splendor. Every stone has all the ex-
quisite beauty and briliancy of genuine
diamond The mountings are heavy gold
filled, carefully finished, and exact copies
of original pieces worth hundreds of dol
lars Every stone warranted to retain Its
brilliancy forever.
Evening journal., 1903-07-28
WANTS TO ARREST
STREET commissioners
David Lemon MADE Strenu-
Gus Threats at Weekly
Meeting This Morning

David Lemon caused sensation at
the meeting OF the Street and Sewer
Department this morning by making
"a fiery speech I'm which he accused the
board of being robbers and berated
them generally, ending by saying he
would have the whole board in the
workhouse before the end OF the week.
He claimed he had been robbed and
would have redress for the funds
which he said had been misappropri-
ated.
The facts Of the case are these: Mr..
Lemon was formerly an employe of
the department and claimed a bill for
$i0i for ashes and sand. The case
was decided at a referee trial and
{2T.S5 cents was awarded TO Tire 1jifin-
tiff. The check was made out by
the board and handed to the city So
licitor, who IN turn passed II to Mr.
Lemons attorney who after deductinf
his fee of $50, gave Mr.. Lemon the re.
naming S735.
The commission took it's beratinl
genially ana did not seem frightened "a
the threats made By It's former en-
ploye, Who ended his speech by de
mandlng the money on the spot HI
claimed was due him.
Evening journal., 1903-07-28
YACHT TAKES
WATER GRACEFULLY
Vergemere Launched From
Harlan and Hollingworth
Company's Dock

The beautiful auxiliary schooner
yacht Vergemere built for Alfred c..
BostwiclI of the New York Yacht Club,
by the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany of this city left the ways and
gracefully plowed its way into the
Christiana at 2.45 o'clock this after
noon amid the snarling of whistles
from all river craft and the nearby
works, the ringing of bells and the
cheers of the hundreds OF people who
were attracted to the yards by the
prominence Of the owner ana to get a
glimpse of his craft, which is the finest
OF it's class afoat.
The Vergemere was christened by
Mrs. Alfred c. Bostwick wife of the
owner, who was gowned in a black silk
dress with white polkadots ana carried
a huge bunch of American Beauty
roses. There was no hesitancy in the
stroke which she struck the bow of the
boat with, the beribboned bottle of
champagne, as it started to glide off
the ways.
on the platform built for the chris
tening at the bow were Mr. and Mrs.
Alfred c. Bostwick. Miss zogborn, Mr..
and Mrs. Pell, A. w. S. Cochrane, Wal
ter C. Stokes, II. Barley and DR.. Han
scom, of New York; Miss Clara Elliott
and Miss Clara Bennett of Philadel-
phia. Captain II. n. Sanbourn. who
will command the Vergemere, was also
with the party, which arrived here at
lis o'clock and were met at French
street station by Samuel J. Dallas, of
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany and escorted to the plant.
A luncheon awaited the party on an
upper floor Of the office building Of the
company. This over the visitors went in
to the yard to inspect the craft before
she took the water. After the launching
the party had to hurry back TO the sta.
tion to catch the 3.11 train.
General Manager John Lockhart was ir
charge Of the affair, which was one Of th'
most successful in the history Of th'
firm famous for their boat building.
Evening journal., 1903-07-28
BOYS HEAVILY FINED
FOR ATTACKING OFFICER
Judge Imposes $50 and Costs
in Each Case on Policeman
Serson's Assailants

After making an address in which he
stated there was a lack of evidence as 20
who was the leader in the case Of the
attack upon officer serson at Front and
Poplar streets. by a gang Of young men
last week. Judge Cochran fined Howard
Pyle, William d. Grady and Newton
Mount each $50 and costs In Municipal
Court this morning.
Lizzie Carter seemed to imagine she
had a right TO say what she pleased on
the street. When demonstrated with by
Sergeant Tucker she became abusive and
was asked by the judge to contribute s.
and costs to the city treasury
Howard Shand, who was before the
court on the same charge before. was
arrested for playing ball on the streets
yesterday and was fined 81 and costs.
Ten cents got William Boulden, very
black man. in $40 worth Of trouble. He
took the dime from Blanche Ivory's
pocketbook and because she objected to
his methods Of obtaining money knocked
her down. He was taxed so and costs.
Emma Hutchinson, a nttle negro girl
about fifteen years old was placed IN
charge Of Agent Stout, Of the Society Of
] Prevention Of Cruelty TO Children. En-
mas parents could not control her
/ Caroline Roman was before the courl
\ for allowing a dog to run at large. Tho
] case was continued until tomorrow, wher
an interpreter viii be secured.
Evening journal., 1903-07-28
CITY STREETS STREWN
WITH broken CLASS
Rubber Tired Vehicle Owners
Make Plea to Street and
Sewer Department

Sur little important business was
brought before the meeting Of the
street and Sewer Department this
mwning. but there was a matter
brought to their notice by Frank n
carswel that a large number OF persons
are interested in.
MIR. Carsweli made complaint about
the amount of broken glass on the
streets and explained that large NUM-
ber q bicycles and other rubber tired
vehicles were damaged every day by
he glass. He claimed that a greater
Fart OF the glass upon the streets was
dtin to millkmen and employees of the
gas and electric companies. When q,
MIX bottle is broken in one OF the wag-
ons il is thrown out and the broken
globes Of the lighting companies are
likewise allowed to remain where they
We're broken. The board viii look into
the matter.
George A. Elliott was before the
board with a blue print showing the ad-
vantage of the widening Of Tenth
street from Tatnall to Market The
matter has already been placed in the
hands of the City Solicitor.
The department decided to set curb
ing on Linden street between Van Bu-
rem and Franklin, ON Brown street be-
tween oak and Stroud and Sycamore
street between Harrison and Franklin
and a sewer on Seventeenth street be-
tween Locust and Thatcher.
The weekly payroll was. Costs
S70A97; labor. S1.6S9.91; monthly pay
roll S762; secretary's collections
S1S2.52.
City Engineer Bowman presented
plans for the grading in the lower part
Of the Ninth ward and the grade was
set by the department.
Evening journal., 1903-07-28
WEATHER BULLETIN

The New York Herald forecasts that
in the Middle States and New Eng-
land TODAY clear weather and nearly
stationary or moderate temperature
win prevail. with fresh and light
northwesterly to northerly winds. be-
coming favorable in the interior of this
section. on Wednesday fair weather
and slowly rising temperature viii pre-
vail. with light and fresh variable
winds. becoming mostly southerly. fol-
lowed by local rains in the lake region;
and on Thursday fair to partly cloudy
and warmer weather, followed by local
thunderstorms in the northern dis
tricts. European steamers now sailing
will have mostly light northwesterly
to westerly breezes and fair weather to
The Banks. sa.zaEzE,zzs
Evening journal., 1903-07-28
pobson Strike Broken.

Philadelphia. July 2S-The strike at
the plush and velvet mill OF John and
James Dobson. mt the Falls OF the
Schuylkill. is now at an end, and at
$50 CLOCK tomorrow morning. when
the whistle OF the mill blows the 500
plush and velvet weavers. and the 500
day hands, including the winders. pick
ers. burlers, and finishing room hands.
will return TO work on the old scale OF
wages and hours. This decision was
unanimously reached at the conclusion
OF what had been a stormy meeting OF
the Dobson employees. held I'm the Plush
and Velvet Weavers' Hall, on Ridge
avenue. when It was decided TO send a
committee to the head OF the firm to
announce the stand taken by the
weavers 10 return 20 work. The COM
mittee had endeavored TO secure some
concessions from the firm. and when
this was refused. It was decided that
10 hold out any longer would be work.
ing greater hardships on some OF the
hands. and il was wisest TO make the
most out Of the situation possible.
Evening journal., 1903-07-28
WASHINGTON JONES BURIED
Funeral Services Held at His Late
Residence Yesterday.

AZ his late residence No. 14O1 Della
ware avenue the funeral of Washing
ton Jones took place yesterday after
noon. lnterment was made IN the
Wilmington and Brandywine Gene
terry.
The services were In charge OF the
Rev Il. Il. Briggs, pastor OF the Sec
ond Baptist Church Of which the de-
ceased was q prominent member. as
sisted by the Rev. II. b. Cook. n former
pastor. ana the Rev. II. G.. Weston of
Grocer Seminary. The honary pall-
bearers We're, Chief Justice Charles y.
Lore, Edward Andrews william Bowe.
Alfred Gawthrop. Thomas c. Din and
William b. Sharp. The active pali-
bearers were. Otho Nowland, Caleb
M. Sheward, Alfred ID. Warner, George
G. Lobdell, Charles f. Wollaston and
Wilmer J. Ellison.