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Middletown transcript., 1903-01-10
THE CONTRACTS
Work of the Trustees of the
State Hospital at Farnhurst
MEMBERS INDORSE A NOTE

The trustees of the Delaware State
Hospital for the Insane at Farnhurst
held their quarterly session at the insti-
tuition Friday, and awarded contracts as
follows:
Milk, Robert McFarlin, the only bid
| der, four cents quart.
Groceries, William E. Frank, the only
bidder
Dry goods, William B. Sharp & Co.
Shoes and slippers, Jesse L. Shepherd,
the only bidder; mems clothing, Jesse L.
Shepherd, the only bidder.
Beef, John T. Devine.
Mutton and veal. NJ. Matthes. the only
bidder.
Queensware, l. Lewis Row Company.
Bread, W. H. Huber, q cents pound.
The milk contract runs year, all the
others are for four months.
The board also ava ed contracts for
the plumbing and heating at the new
consumption hospital.
DR.. John j. Black presided at the
meeting, and the other trustees present
were DR.. Hiram R. Burton of Lewes;
zebulon Hopkins, Pennington; DR.. JOS
eph B. NAPLES. Georgetown; George H.
Murray, Viola; DIR. ]. H. Wilson, Dover;
DIR. 7. H. Gilpin, Middletown, and George
s. Capelle, Wilmington.
For the finance committee Mr.. CapeIIe
reported balance of $50. Is in the state
appropriation, against which several bills
were drawn, leaving a balance of 55 cents.
The fund in the hands of the treasurer of
the board was $11, ,275.61, which is to 90
toward the new tuberculosis hospital.
Mr. Capelle announced that important
bills remaining unpaid were the payroll
of s., ,240.69; and the coal bills: John M.
Solomon, $4S0.66; the George w. Bush
and Sons Company, s., ,442. 4S; total, S.
1880. Solomon had declined to furnish
any more coal until the bill is paid.
Superintendent William H. Hancker said
that there were about $1,000 in outstand-
ing bills. To meet the urgent claims of
S3, l63.SO, the board members endorsed
demand note signed by DR.. Black, on
which the money will be repaid upon
receipt OF the biennial appropriation from
the state.
Middletown transcript., 1903-01-10
U. s. JURORS DRAWN

On Saturday Jury Commissioners Will
liam G. Mahaffy and James P. Winches-
ter drew the following jurors to serve at
the coming term of the United States
District Court:
GRAND JURY
Wilmington-F. Taylor Cause, Thomas
j. Lawson, ]. Rodney Cause, Harry E.
Bucher
Brandywine-Harry B. Casey.
New Castle-Robert McFarlin.
Blackbird- George R. Donovan.
Nanticoke-De Witt C. Hill, Ezekiel
H. Jones, Joshua J. Lamden.
st. Georges w. Carrow.
Red Lions. D. Townsend.
Duck Creek-Wilard G. Pierce.
White Clay-Samuel Wright, Jr.
Appoquinimink-Frank Lattomus.
Red Lion-Theodore Jones.
West Dover-Geoige W. Baker, Ed
win II. Salisbury.
South Murderkill-M. Morris Steven.
son.
Christiana--John R. Lyman, Sr.
Mill Creek-Henry Walker.
Georgetown-James II. Deputy, John
Barr.
PETIT JURY
Wilmington NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. B.
Bowe, Adam ]. Lang, John W. Lawson,
William T. Mearns.
Brandywine-Samuel N. Trump, Will
liam A. Husbands.
Red Lion-John 7. Cheairs, James A.
Mulligan, John G.. Stuckert.
Appoquinimink-George Whittock,
Isaac R. Stats.
Seaford-George H. Houston.
Dagsboro- T. Godfrey.
Little Creek-E. John Hearn, Will
liam H. Ward.
Baltimore-David Warrington.
Pencader7-Henry c. Ellison.
Mill Creek-William A. Miller, vii.
liam Cranston.
Indian River-Jessie E. Joseph.
Georgetown-Henry H. Day, Alfred
P. Pepper, Joseph H. Joseph
Duck Creek-George H. Dick, John
W. Tucker, Augustus E. Jardine.
st. Georges-John c. Corbitt.
East Dover-Caleb S. Pennewill.
South Murderkill-Nathan sperry.
Christiana-John A. Cranston.
Milford-Isaac R. Jester.
Kenton-samuel M. Taylor.
Gumboro-Charles R. Belts.
West Dover-Harry A. Richardson.
The grand jury will report on January
9th, at ll.3O A. NJ, and the petit jury
n January 9th, at 11.30 A. NJ.
Middletown transcript., 1903-01-10
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE REVIEW

The Tribune Reciew is handsome six
teen page weekly issued by The New York
Tribune association. 1t costs five cents a
copy, but may be had for a whole year
for 81. There is no other such pubIica-
ton sold anywhere for the money. 1t
gives the essence of the weeks news, with
clean cut, sane and intelligent comment,
and it keeps you up to date on every
thing worth knowing in politics (domes-
tic and foreign) and in literature, art and
music. For free sample copy send pos
tai card to The Tribune, New York.
Middletown transcript., 1903-01-10
MARYLAND NOTES

The business at the Elkton post Office
during the holidays was the heaviest in
its history.
The station to be erected In Chester.
town by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com.
pany will cost about $4,000.
The cornerstone of the new academy
building at Jarrattsville, was laid Mon.
day with Masonic ceremonies.
Rev. ]. P. Valentine, Passionist Mis-.
sionary, gave course of free lectures in
he Elkton Catholic Church this week.
While attempting to light fire with
coal oil, 6-year-old Luella Bush. residing
near Jarrettsyille, was burned to death.
Rev. David T. Ward, of Hawkinsville.
Ca, has accepted call to the rectorship
of st. James P. E. Church, in Cecil
County.
Cecil County's share of the school funds
for the quarter, as distributed by the
Comptroller, will be S3157.94. The
county will receive this year $24S6 less
than last.
Middletown transcript., 1903-01-10
RABBIT-RIDDEN CALIFORNIA

1t is reported that the importation Of
Belgian hares in such vast numbers
threatens California with the same dan.
| ger which menaced Australia. They are
oyerrunning the whole country to such
an alarming extent that bounty has
been offered in some counties for their
| skins.
This is due partly, says the New York
Herald, to over-importation and partly
to their great fecundity-which, by the
way, reminds one of the small boy, who,
frowning over hisschool task "wished he
was Belgian hare, because he heard
they multiplied rapidly"
At any rate, they have multiplied too
rapidly for the peace of mind of the
California racher whose crops suffer
from the constant depredations of the
mischievous animals.
A way out of the difficulty might be
suggested in recent statistical report to
the effect that millions of rabbits are
slaughtered every year in the British
Islands and Australia for their fur, which
is used in making felt hats.
Tremendous numbers of these skins
are sent yearly to hat manufactures in
the United States, after first being sent
to continental Europe to be plucked of
the long hairs which are useless in felt
making. This is done by cheap hand
labor, competent machinery to perform
that work remaining still in the limbo of
the uninvented.
When the skins finally arrive here
they are shaved of their close fur, which
then goes to the felter. 1t surely seems
as if there must be some enconomic
method of bridging this gulf between SO
obvious an oversupply and an equally
great demand for the home product rab-
bit skins.
Middletown transcript., 1903-01-10
COLLINS MURDER TRIAL

Ether Collins is to be put on trial Ii
Georgetown next Monday on the charge
of numbering his wife, Aida Collins. The
woman was murdered on April 18th las'
at her home near Laurel, the body being
found in the stable. Her husband, g
farmer, who professed to be greatly
shocked at her death, was arrested on
April 14th, after returning from her
funeral. Since that time an effort was
made to fix the crime on colored man,
and the man confessed the crime, but his
story was found to be untrue.
At the time the inquest was held Col
lins told the coroner's jury that he took
his children, Hazel, aged 4, and Cathar-
inc, aged 2, with him in wagon to a
field, half mile from the stable, to plant
tomato seed. His wife was to join him
as soon as she attended to feeding the
chickens. When he was at the barnyard
gate she, from the porch, asked him
where he had placed thirty dollars she
intended to take. Collins said he told
her where the money was. He went to
the field, finished ploughing, and after
waiting half an hour, returned to the
house to ascertain the cause OF his wife's
failure to bring the seed. After hunting
for her, he found her lying in the stable
covered with blood. He saw a cut on
her throat and knew some person had
committed the deed. He picked her up
and kissed her and found that she was
dead. The money was gone. He told
George H. Henry, neighbor, of what
had happened So much for Collins's
story.
The State finds that he has told several
stories, the same in general character,
yet with a variance in essential details,
and it believes that these stories will be
much discredited by the facts and cir
cumstances which can be proven with
out the possibility of doubt. He was
indicted at the October term.
Thirty or forty witnesses are to be ex-
amined upon the part of the State, and
long and interesting trial is in prospect.
General Herbert HI. Ward and
Robert H. Richards will represent the
State, and Charles F. Richards and Rob-
ert G. White, who was formerly attorney
general, will represent the prisoner.
Middletown transcript., 1903-01-10
Explosion Fatal For Two

Two deaths have resulted from the ex-
plosion of the 25 pound can of powder
that wrecked the home OF Charles Ma
gee, near Millville, the other day. The
victims are Mamie Evans, wife of Ed
gar Evans, and John Evans, their three
year-old son. William Barnett and
Swain Magee were so badly hurt that
they are still not expected to recover.
Only the chimney of the building re-
mains standing.
Middletown transcript., 1903-01-10
Fourth District-Gehman, U. R.
Fifth District-Gooden, D.
Sixth District-Hughes, D.

Fourth District-Gehman, q. R.
Fifth District-Gooden, D.
Sixth District-Hughes, D.
Seventh District-Warren, U. R.
Eighth District-Frazer, U. R.
Ninth District-Powell, U. R.
Tenth District-Austin, U. R.
SUSSEX COUNTY
SENATORS
First District-Pennewill, U. R.
Second District-Brasure, U. R.
Third District-Moore, U. R.
Fourth District-Wright, D.
Fifth District-Jefferson, D.
REPRESENTATIVES
First District-Bennett, U. R.
Second District-Newton, U. R.
Third District-Allen, D.
Fourth District-Messick, U. R.
Fifth District-Lowe, D.
Sixth District-Lingo, U. R.
Seventh District-Townsend, U. R.
Eighth District-Lawson, U. R.
Ninth District-Purnell, U. R.
Tenth District-Thompson, D.
The Senate will stand-Democrats,
Regular Republicans, 8; Union Republi
cans, Z.
House-Democrats, II; Regular Repuh
leans, 6; Union Republicans, Is.
On joint ballot the vote will be-Dem
ocrats, 21; Regular Republicans, 9; Uniol
Republicans, %.
Middletown transcript., 1903-01-10

NASAL CArARRH quickly yields to
treatment by Ely's Cream Balm, which
is agreeably aromatic 1t is received
through the nostrils. cleanses and heals
the whole surface over which it diffuses
itself. A remedy for Nasal Catarrh which
is drying or exciting to the diseased mem
brane should not be used Cream Balm
is recognized as specific. Price so cents
at druggists or by mail. A cold in the
head Immediately disappears when
Cream Balm is used, Ely Brothers, Sc
Warren Street, New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23
GOOD POSITIONS OPEN
IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE

The United States civil service com
mission has announced an eXamina-
ton TO be held April 21, 1908, for the
establishment of a list of eligibles
for the positions of mechanical
craftsmen and assistant mechanical
craftsmen. ordnance department, for
duty in Washington, ID. C., or else
where. The circular of the civil serv-
ice board states that salaries will be
from $72O to $1,000 per annum; that
the examinations are open to all citi-
zens of the United States who com
ply with its requirements, and that
persons who desire TO compete should
at once apply to the civil service com
mission, Washington. d. C.. for a copy
of the manual of examinations and
the necessary forms of application.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23
On Twenty-first Street Also.
LABOR CONGRESS PASSES
POLITICAL PROPOSITION

The Tri-City Labor Congress yes
terday held its first meeting under
the new plan of bi-monthly sessions.
The attendance was not as large as
has been common lately and no bust
ness of Importance outside Of routine
matters was transacted. The commit
tee which was to have presented a
plan for the control of the newly APP
pointed representative of the con
gress did not report, and the PROPOSE
ton for placing a union labor muni-
cipal ticket in the field was not taken
up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23
Personal POINTS.

L. w. Ellinwood, of Waterloo, was
in the city yesterday.
John Rinck and Sam Ryerson are
in Springfield attending the state
meeting of the Court of Honor.
Supt. L. w. Berry, of the Burling-
ton, was in the city today, and held a
conference with some of the division
officials of the Rock Island
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Mclaughlin and
daughter, of Peoria, who have spent
the past week at the Harper, leave
this evening for Seattle, Wash.
County Supt s. j. Ferguson left last
night for Cincinnati to attend a meet
ing of the superintendent section of
the National Educational associa-
ton.
President William Hubers, of the
Rock Island Fuel company, has ac-
companied his wife and daughter to
Chicago, from which point the ladies
will go to Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hill departed
vest erday via the Rock Island for Los
angeles, Cal. Mr.. Hill will return in a
couple of weeks. but Mrs. Hill will re-
main for more extended stay.
Hon. William Desmond, of Wood
stock, a member of the Illinois legis-
lature, spent yesterday in the city as
the guest of Hon. William McEniry.
Messrs. Desmond and McEniry are
cousins
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23
Circuit Court

Peter II. Ingelsen Saturday after
noon in behalf of Mrs. Ida Klinger, of
Moline, filed a bill of divorce. The
wife charges Otto Klinger, to whom
she. was married in 1899 at Mount
Carroll, ILL.,, with cruelty and deser-
ton.
Charles Luce and Carl John Nelson,
through j. b. Oakleaf. have begun
proceedings to be allowed TO change
their names respectively to Charles
=. Lewis and Carl John Karl.
Judge Gest Saturday afternoon
took the Horn habeas corpus case
that was argued before him under adj
visement. When court reconvened
this afternoon he did not announce a
decision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23
ENGINE AND IL CARS
DITCHED AT FAIRPORT

y wreck occurred on the Rock ISL
and at Fairport, west of Buffalo, this
afternoon by which the engine draw
ing the passenger train known as the
FREELY, due here from the west at :O5,
and L freight cars were ditched. No
one was killed, though the engine
crew and some members of the
freight crew had narrow escapes.
The freight cars belonged to train
No. % which was switching at Fair
port. The Firefiy crashed into the
cars while running at full speed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23
ROBBERS ABROAD
Unoccupied Residences on Thir-
tieth Street Are Broken
Open.
NEIGHBoRs AROUSED BY NOISE
Thieves Make Good Escape but
Leave ValuabIes
Behind.

Shortly after dark Saturday even
ing burglar effected an entrance
through a rear window to the Volt
mann residence, 533 Thirtieth street.
They had evidently been watching the
place and knew that nobody was at
home so they took their time and
thoroughly ransaclled the place. Mon
ey seems to have been their main OBJ
ject, for they did not touch the silver
ware, and as there was no money in
the house they got nothing for their
trouble.
Nothing daunted by the experience
they left the place and going at once
across the street to the residence of
Mrs. Angelica Tegeler. which was al
so unoccupied, they proceeded to
break in. The window resisted their
efforts, and they broke a pane of glass
in order to get at the fastener on the
inside. The noise attracted the atten-
tion of members of the family of c. j.
Larkin, who live just south of the
1egeler home, and they telephoned an
alarm to the police.
Police On Trail
| The patrol wagon went to the scene
| as DIS BaSSlDl6, DuI the InleNeS
| took fright at the investigation that
was made when the noise was heard
and made their escape without secur-
ing anything for their trouble.
Martin Lally. river man. was in
his cups Saturday night and upon be-
ing refused more booze at Parker's
saloon, he started in to do up the bar
tender. The police were notified, Off
GER Kell placed the recalcitrant under
arrest and Magistrate johnson inn
mediately held court and sent him to
the county Jail to board out fine OF
$25 and costs for disorderly conduct
John Hall. colored, was fined So and
costs for disturbing the peace, the
complaining witness being Lottic Hall
| his wife.
4 On Twenty-first Street Also.
/ The residence of c. +. Hart. 1O1C
| Twenty-first street. also suffered 4
visitation during Saturday evening
1 There was no one at home at the
time and the premises were searched
evidently rather for money than fol
valuables. In the absence of Mrs
Hart. who is out of the city. il is i'm
possible to ascertain just what was
taken. y set of pearl handled silver
knives and forks is missing and wa:
probably secured by the housebreak
ers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23

The best physic. ''Once tried and
you will always use Chamberlain's
stomach and Liver Tablets" said Will
liam A. Girrard, Pease, VT. These tab
let's are the most prompt, pleasant
and most reliable cathartic in use.
For sale by all druggists.
When you feel blue and that every
thing goes wrong, take a dose of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. They will cleanse and invigorate
YOUR stomach, regulate your bowels,
give you a relish for your food and
make you feel that in this old world
is a good place to live. For sale By
all aruggistss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23
CAPT. Upton CAPTURES
MARLIN RIFLE CLUB BADGE

Capt. David Upton is proudly wear
ing the handsome gold badge con
ferred by the Marlin Rifle club upon
its most expert marksman, having
won it at the target shoot Saturday
afternoon from Phil Mitchell. who
prior to that time had defended it
against all corners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23
MxsterIous Circumstance.

One was pale and sallow and the
other was fresh and rosy. Whence
the difference? She who is blushing
with health uses DIR. Kings New Life
Pills to maintain it. BY gently arous-
ing the lazy organs they compel good
digestion and head off constipation.
Try them. Only 25 cents, at Hartz g.
Ullemeyer's, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
CALLS REV. LAWRENCE

Rev. w o. Lawrence. of MaryvilIe,
Mo-, was unanimously elected to the
pastorate of the Christian Memorial
church yesterday morning.
Rev. Lawrence is about 80 years of
age, has a family and comes to this
community well recommended. He
has been located at BrookvilIe for the
past five years and he has already
made fine impression here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23
SOCIAL DOINGS.

Alarge party of friends. including Il
number from Moline and Davenport.
Saturday evening surprised Miss Han
nah Hultene at her home, 1909 Fourth
avenue, and assisted her in the cele-
bration of her 18th birthday. The
hostess was the recipient of number
of pretty presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Goepple entertain
ed n company of friends at cards at
their home on Fourteenth-and-a-h alf
street Saturday evening to celebrate
their wedding anniversary.
The Columbia Dramatic club last
evening produced the four-act drama
entitled "A Debt of Honor" at their
hall in ST. Mary's school. The play
was well put on and the players out
did all their former efforts i'm this
line. Those taking part were Albert
Huber. Herman and Ferdinand
Schnell, Frank and John Wich and
Fred Erhart, and the Misses Emily
Huber, Pauline thinner and Mary
Kali. Between the acts several we'll
rendered solos were given by Miss
Dora Singer and Herman Schnell and
Albert Engel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23

Attired in full police uniform the
Cabe were this afternoon consigned
to their last resting place in Chippi-
annock cemetery. The funeral was
one of the most elaborate that has
ever been accorded a member of the
Rock Island police force.
The organizations that attended in
bodies were the city council, headed
by Mayor Knox; platoon of u po-
licemen i'm command of Chief McCar-
thy; eight members of the Rock Isl
and fire department under direction
of Chief Hastings; Camp %. NJ. w. A.;
Black Hawk tent, X. o. T. NJ, and the
Rock Island Veteran Volunteer Fire
mems association. The city offices
were closed for the afternoon.
Services at the residence on Twen-
ty-fourth street were held at >
O'Clock and consisted of the rites of
the Woodmen. Then the cortege was
formed and the remains, guarded by
policemen and attended by the vari-
Gus bodies, moved TO st. Joseph's
church, where services were in charge
of Rev. Thomas Mackin. Those who
had attended on foot then took cars
for Chippiannock cemetery, where
the rites of the Maccabees were per-
formed The pallbearers were all po-
licemen. George PAIL, Henry Thode,
Sidney Pearson, James Brinn, Charles
Moody and &. a. Bergsten officiating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23
T. H. THOMAS. Leading Druggist.

Winter coughs are apt to result in
consumption if neglected. They can
be- soon broken up by using Foley's
Honey and Tar. All druggists. :. !.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23
LAID AT REST INA
PROPULSION OF FLOWERS

Funeral services for Mrs. IL. p.
Simpson were conducted at the resi-
dence on Twenty-second street ut
o'clock this afternoon by DR.. X. F..
Sweet, rector of Trinity Episcopal
church. a large concourse of sorrow
ing friends being present to pay final
tribute. DIR. Sweet was assisted at
the service by Rev. r. NJ. Lawrenseu
and Trinity choir. The tender esteem
in which deceased is held found touch
ing expression i'm perfect wealth of
the most beautiful flowers from
friends upon whose loving memory
her nobility of character has made
an indelible impress. Interment
was at Chippiannocb cemetery,
T. II. Thomas. Charles McHugh.
DR.. c. {. Carter, DR.. J. p. Comegys,
Robert ReXdale and j. J. LaNelle
serving as pallbearers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23
KTD-NE-OIDs DO THE WORK.

When the kidneys are out of order
all the other organs of the body are
disturbed. The hands and feet are
cold, the head aches, tho appetite is
lost. tho hood is thin, etc. Cure the
sick k.due~s ard TIE ret of the body
will get well. The surcSt cure known
;c ~ 49, 49,,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23
warning. warning.

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
Iey's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. Dishonest
dealers for little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepare
tons in place of these valuable medi.
cines that have stood the test of
years, and thus jeopardize the lives
of their victims. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because it kills the
microbe which tickles the mucous
membrane, causing the cough, and al
the same time clears the phlegm.
draws out the inflammation and heals
and soothes the affected parts. One
Minute Cough Cure strengthens the
lungs, wards off pneumonia and is a
harmless and never failing cure in all
durable cases of coughs, colds and
Group. One Minute Cough Cure is
pleasant to take, harmless and good
alike for young and old.
Harper House pharmacy; A. j.
Riess drug store, corner Seventh ave
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-23

Relatives here have received word
of the death at Chicago of Mrs. s. L..
Moore, wife of former resident of
Moline, who about twenty years ago
went to Aurora to reside. The hus-
band died Il couple of years ago and
the wife had been living since that
time at the home of her son. Otto w.
Moore, in Chicago. Mrs. Moore was at
a hospital receiving treatment to re
store failing eyesight when she died.
Mrs. w. p. Graves. wife of the Meth
odist minister who labored here in the
early sixties. is dead at Pasadena, Cal.
Members of the church who were
ministered to by Rev. Graves have
been informed by letter of the demise
of the wife.