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Evening journal., 1903-12-16
DELAWARE LOAN co.
IDRARIAN'S INTERESTING REPORT
Nearly $50 Books Added and 15s With
drawn-cifts of a Month.

AidWli-Ailt1 " . NteHAHf
4 The regular monthly meeting Of the
board of managers OF the Wilmington
Institute Free Library was held in the
librarians room last evening. From
the librarians report for November the
following items of general interest are
|selected:
There were 244 new books added; de-
Quoting 159 Withdrawals there was
bet increase of IS volumes. The total
Circulation was 1S400. distributed as
Follows: From the central library IT,
|132; Rockford Branch, COS; Peoples
Settlement, 46; from the schools, GA.
The books were not sent out to the
schools until afteg The middle of No
|vember. consequently IN many cases
no beginning at circulation had yet
|been made. The school circulation was
distributed as follows: No. 1. vols.
No. 5. % vols; No. IL, Is vols; No. IA.
|4S vols; No. IL 140 vols. No. Is. 10
vols; No. -. % vols: No. 20, "a vols;
No. 2l. "a vols.s No. %, 80 vols: No. 26,
"A vols; No. 27, log vols; Ancient His
tory Class, High School. 26 vols. The
circulation from the 250 Rodley Club
Library books for the month was 1,201.
Registration for the month was $50,
lof which number IL We're registered at
Rockford. The net registration to date
is 25,764 This includes 10.s40 public
school pupils. 1.22S out-of-town borrow
'ers and 100 teachers.
Among the gifts for the month were
the following: From the Rev. II. S.
Dulany. / pamphlet. History and Di-
rectory Of the Asbury NJ. r. Church; /;
the Hon. Anthony Higgins, ] volume
and periodicals.; Howard DeHaven
Ross, 2 pamphlets. year Books of the
Sons Of the American Revolution for
1901 and 1902" the Hon. II. A. Houston,
10 volumes Of the 18th Census, and the
Congressional Record currently.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
SHERIFF REPLEWNED
TIMBER FOR BULEHEAD
This Will Stop Work at the
River Front for a Short
Time

Sheriff Stidham put q temporary stop to
the work OF bulkheading the river front
yesterday when he replcvined an mo lum-
Der there belonging TO the Baltimore Con-
struction Company. which concern has
the contract for building the bulkhead.
The lumber replevined ds worth about
5000 and consists Of pnings, planking and
stringers. sheriff Stidham has deputies
along The river 'front.' watching the prop
outy.
The writ Of replevin was Issued at the
Instance Of the Furnoy J. stubbs Com
pany Of Baltimore. lumber dealers. who
supplied much OF the timber for the bulk
head construction.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
May NOT TRY ELWOOD
At STATE CAPITAL
Special to the Evening journal.

Dover. Dec. i6.-Although the trial OF
Robert A. Elwood. the Wilmington
minister. is scheduled 10 take place at
the Dover Presbyterian church In
January, before the Presbytery of New
Castle, il may not be possible to hold
il here. So many witnesses are TO be
summoned. both by Mr. Elwood and
the prosecution. that Il may not be
deemed advisable TO bring so many
people SO far down the STATE.
Mr.. Elwood. who Is the pastor OF
olivet Presbyterian Church, became
famous by the sensational sermon
preached IN his church on Sunday.
June Fl. the night before the negro
murderer. George White. eas 1nched
by crowd OF citizens of Wilmington
and vicinity, numbering more than 5000
who stormed the workhouse and
dragged the negro to the scene Of the
atrocious murder.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
DOVER BUSINESS CHANGES
Law Offices Leased For Period Of
Twenty Years.
Special 10 tho Evening Journal.

Special 10 tho Evening Journal.
Dover Dec. 16.-1he now year VIII see
a number Of Important business changes
at the State capital, some OF which have
already taken place. Prominent among
these are the changes which took pace to-
day. Henry Rilgely Jr.. ana s. Max
well Harrington leased the law ofhces IN
the Central Law Building, for a period Of
twenty years.
Charles n. Butler, who now occupies
the Law Building VIII remove his real
estate ofico 10 the old DAILY & Hutton
Building. Charles W. Lord has pur-
chased the building on LooclSerman street
now occupied by Jacob w. Goodman &
Co., and viii at once begin the work OF
removing the old building ani erecting
In rs place large store and office build.
ing Of improved brick and stone.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
IMPROVEMENTS AT LYcEUM
New Carpets Laid Which Add to the
Beauty Of the Theatre.

Immediately afer the performance last
evening at the Lyceum Theatre. a force
Of fifteen men from X. l.. Pea
cock Company commenced removing the
Old carpets from tine floors Of uhis pretty
little playhouse and making them ready
TO receive the new oarpcts which this firm
has been making Tor the house
The carpets are OF a very attractive red
which work in harmony with the colors
OF the theatre and add greatly to the
beauty Of the already pretty little play
house. Manager Humphrics. FOR Burt and
Nicolal. Is sparlng no expense Ia making
this the pretuest theatre In this city.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
BAY STATE GAS MERGER
Effective Says Attorney General With
Agreement as Charter.

Boston. Dec. 16.-Although suit IS
pending brought by Receiver Pepper, of
the Bay state-Gas Company. Of Delaware.
to prevent the sale Of various gas COM
panias 10 the Massachusetts Gas COM
panies. Attorney-Genersl Parker today
decided that the consolidation of the gas
effected should be made with
out further legal preparation.
The Attorney-General ruled that rhe
agreement Of association for tho incorpo-
ration of the Boston Consolidated Gas
Company constitutes the charter of the
company. and that no certificate Is neces-
sary to permit the company 10 do bust
ness,
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Wedding Announced

announcement has just been made Of
the marriage of Anna c. Halloran of
Yorklyn and Edward J. Fahey. Jr.. of
Kennett Square, Pa. which took place
in st. Johns r. G. Church. Hockessin.
on Wednesday, November 6. The Rev.
James Quigley performed the cere-
mony. Miss Monihan attended the
bride and Mr. Sullivan Of Wilmington
acted as best man. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fahey win reside in Odessa, where the
groom is engaged in the hotel busi-
ness.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper viii be pleased
disease that science has been able % cure
Ia all its stages and that s Catarrh. Hail s
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
Catarrh being q constitutional disease.
requires a constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
direcGiy upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of 'the system, thereby destroying
the foundation Of the disease. and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing
It's work. The propretors have so much
faith in its curative powers. that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any cast
that d fails TO cure. Send for list Of testi-
mOnials.
Address. F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. c
Sold by Druggist, 15c.
Halls Family pills are the best.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
CHICKENS AND TURKEYS
OCCUPY CITY HALL CELL
Continued from First Paseo

loud and boisterous. A gobbler strutted
about within the small confines OF the
cell as II he We're in his own barnyard
and beside him walked hen. Fancy
ROSTERS stepped gracefully about and
pullets clucked In content. A hand
ful OF corn was sure 70 draw forth a
continued cackling almost deafening.
but when they We're shipped Jake"
stood by with tears in his eyes.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
wnI Prsseh speeIsI Sermon.

The Rev. Robert A. Elwood will preach
a series Of sermons apropos OF the Christ
mas season at the Olivet Presbyterian
Church. on Sunday morning his subject
will be 1.-THE Story of Jesus" dealing
with his humanity. On the following sun
day the theme VIII be continued dealing
with His Divinity. The afternoon subject
at the Opera House win be The First
Christmas" The evening subject Will be
"santa's Last Call" There viii be special
music by a chorus choir Of twenty voices
at each service.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
SUSSEX LODGES ACTIVE
workmen and Modern woOdmen Eject
Their Officers.
SPECIAL 70 nc Evening Journal.


Georgetown, Dec. l6.-GeorEnown
Lodse No. IS. A. o. T.. W. OF George
town. has elected the following officers
for aha ensuing term: Master workman
j. T.. Kaisor; foreman, George Hathold:
inside watch. j. C. Abbott. outside
vnEcl, w. T.. Blackstone. secretary. j..
J.. Thompscn; fnancier Dr. }. ". Mes
sick: receiver. G. p. Tunnel; representa-
two to GRIND Lodge. c.. - Bacon.
The following officers OF Georgetown
Camp, Modern Woodmen Of America.
have been elected. Consul. Harry J.. Hud-
SON. adiiser, John T. Carey; banker. An
drew J.. Lynch; clerk. George w. Jones
escort, w. IT, Short; watcnmaiL jaime,
A. Marsh; secretary Ira +. Jtrman
chief forester, james II Wright; physi.
clan, q. d. Robinson; managers John C..
Abbott Harry l.. Ioison. Samuel Able
man.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Social and Personal Notes

A number Of young women viii give a.
subscription dance in ahe New-century
Club building on the evening OF December
s0th.
Miss Rhode Lower Ennis, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Wood Ennis and Patrick
Maloney were married today at the home
of the brides parents, near Smyrna.
Francis w. Heisler is in Baltimore.
Captain Willard Thomson of this city
was in Baltimore last night
George II. Davis is recovering from
a serious illness.
Mrs. ]. Ernest Smith is on am extended
visit TO Arkansas.
Miss Lea is in Philadelphia today.
Announcement has been made OF the
engagement Of Miss Bessie AIcLaughln
and the Rev. J. Wellington Jones, pastor
of Goodman NJ. L. Church.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
MAIL CARRIER NAMED
Frank Wright Of Dover Will Travel
Route Between Leipsie and
Little Creek.
Special TO The Evening Journal.


Dover, Dec. 16.--Postmaster D. G.
Alice has appointed Frank Wright OF
Dover, 10 temporarily I'LL the position Of
rural mail carrier on Route No 3 Of
Kent county. between Leipsic and Lit
tie Creek, and he began his duties to-
day. There are numerous applicants
for the position, as soon as the civil
service board can arrange for an ex-
animation here.
Carrier ]. Wilbur Smith, who has
just resigned from the route, objected
TO the Inconvenience and discom-
forts 10 which he was subjected. Dur
ing a part Of the time. after heavy
storms, the entire causeway is flooded
with water and the light wagon of the
carrier proved insufficient TO protect
him from the elements.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
NE WIS FROM DOWN STATE
FALLING GUN SHOT GIRL
STANDING ON STAIR
Special to the Evening Journal

RE~NAAA ~ AtAC ANF ~AfAAAb
Dover. Dec. l6.-Mary Reddinger' the
17-year-oid daughter OF John Reddin-
ger. a farmer. who lives on the Bay
road near Dover, was seriously injured
by being shot yesterday morning in
the right thigh by gun which slipped
from its resting place on the stairs. the
load Aying to the top Of the stairs
where the unfortunate girl was stand
ing.
Pieces Of clothing and splinters from
the door jam were carried with the
load of shot in the girls leg, making
n serious wound. II may have TO be
amputated in order TO save the girls
life. DR.. II. o. Clements Of Dover was
called in by the girls parents.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Oyster Season at End.

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Dover, Dec. l6.-Tho oyster season Is
nearly at a close and only a mere handful
Of oyster boats are working now off Lsatle
Creek. dredging for the toothsome BIZ
valves. Nearly half hundred boats Of al
description were engaged in the oyster
work this fan, and while the seasons
profits were not enormously large. vet the
oystermen consider II a faar catch. The
work Of planting the oysters will be re-
sumed in the spring.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
AUTHOR CAPSIzED IN SLOoP
Foolish 7. Jenkins Hains' and His Wife
Almost Drowned.

New York, Dec. ia private tele-
gram received here today stated that
T. X. Jenkins Hams. son OF General
Peter c. Hams, u. S. A., and the au-
thor Of "The Windjammers, who with
his wife and one sailor was en- route
to the Bahamas in a S0-foot sloop. was
caught in a heavy gale off the coast Of
Georgia yesterday. The sloop capsized,
but Mr.. and Mrs. Hams were picked up
by a coast steamer and landed at
Brunswick, Ga. The fate Of the sailor
is unknown.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
EXAMINING MEDICAL MEN
Papers Marked and Sent Here to Medi-
cal Council.
Special to Tho Evenlng Journal.

Special to the Evening Journal
Dover. Dec. 16.-A meeting Of the
examiners Of the Delaware State Med
ical Society was held here TO examine
the papers Of the candidates "ho APP
peared before them last week, for IL
censes to practice medicine and surgery
in Delaware The papers were marked
and prepared for submission to the
Medical Council in wilmington. and
the results viii be announced later.
The examiners are DIT. p. w. Tom
linson Of Wilmington; DIR. Frank l..
Springer, of Newport; DR.. %ames H.
Wilson, of Dover; Dr. Il. w. Cooper
Of Camden and Dr. James c. Massey.
of Canterbury.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
SOLD EVERYTHING
BUT WEARING APPAREL
Special to Tho Evening journal.

Dover. Dec. i6.-one Of the most unique
real estate transfers ever consummated
here took place when read estate broker
Charles II. Butler sold the t7-acre farm
OF Lewis c. Druly, near Lockwood's COR
ner. TO Robert Mcdowell. Of Pittsburgl
for $3.50. Everything contained on the
premises. including poultry. cattle. stock.
fodder. hay. and household goods. was
contained in the deed. except the wearing
apparel OF the farmer. Possession OF this
valuable farm will be given to Mr.. Nc
DoweN january /. Either Druly's an
Nic.y 80 get out quickly or McDowelrs
cageness 50 hurry up in caused the big
job lot sale an al once.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Reception to Students

Among those who will assist in the
reception to be given next Friday even
ing at the New Century Club to the
students of Goldey College are Misses
Alberta Weyl. Julia NJ. Baynard and
Wilson Price and John J. Burke.
Admission win be by card only, and
any graduate who has not yet received
a ticket OF admission should notify w.
L. Douglas, chairman Of the general
committee.
The Alumni Association of the col
lege is well organized, and this years
reception to the students will no doubt
be the most successful that the asso-
citation has ever given.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Christmas Weddings
Hpeclal u tha EVenIng IournaI.

0UttlII % INC tNlnns JOufn1I.
Dover, Dec. l6.-The month Of Decem-
Der has been an important period in the
matrimonial market already. and numer-
GUS Christmas weddings have just been
announced. Among these are the follow
ing:
john Waller. a well-known Dover man
and superintendent Of Armory NJ. e.
Sunday school, and Miss Nellie Pippin Of
Templeville, will be married in Temple
vile NJ. E. Church on Wednesday, De-
cemher o.
Harry Hayes, member Of the Dover
volunteer fire organization Will be mar
ried to Miss Irma Jones at the home OF
the brides parents on Christmas eve.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
FeII on Circular saw.

Easton. Nd. Dec. 1s.-whlle ouinton
leonard, Of Salisbury. was operating a
saw u mis- ini1. near Royal Oak yesterday
ne fell upon the saw and had an arm cut
on. Had it not been for the engineer. who
saw Leonard fall and stopped the en-
gine. he would have been killed. as his
head was only a few inches from the saw
when it stopped
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Drop in Canned Goods.

Special 90 the Evening Journal.
Camden. Dec. 16.-To have an entire
work. consisting Of canned and
preserved fruit vanish with one loud
orash was the misfortune Of Mrs. l..
Edward Walraven. Of thas place. last
week. The jars OF fruit which were loaded
on shelf were entirely destroyed by the
collapse Of the shelf.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Y. M. C. A. RECEPTION
Grammar Department of High School
viii be Entertained TONIGHT.

The reception by the Young Mems Chris
tian Association 70 the Grammar Depart
ment Of tho High School tonight viii be
an enjoyable affair. An Interesting pro-
gram has been arranged and refreshments
will be served.
Those who viii take part in the enter
tainment are William II. Robinson. Miss
Ehnor Trumbower and the Y. NJ. c. A..
Mandolin Club. a graphophone concert
and stereoptcon views win be features
of the entertainment and Geenral Secre-
tary Hopkins viii talk on association
work.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Boat Load Of chiekers

Special 10 the Evening Journal.
Dover. Dec. l6.-Dressed chickens arc
being sold and shipped 10 the city markets
in great quantities by Kent county farm
ers. Last week w. NJ. Prouse. OF Magno-
lias shipped 400 pounds OF dressed chick
en- 10 Philadelphia on the steamer Mary
U. Citizens.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
RebuiIdinu cement Plant.

Work has been started on the trans
forming OF uho demonstrating plant OF the
Unltod States Cement Products Company
10 South Wilmington into manufacfur-
ing plant. Local capital has been institute
"a and a big plant FOR the manufacture Of
cement brick and other articles for build
ing purposes VIII be constructed.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
company chanass Name.

Special 70 tho Evening Journal.
Dover, Dee. i6.-rho Strenuous Metallic
Packing Company yesterday n.ed ardc rs
at the State Department changing a.s
name TO the Abacoclce Company aud 3D.
crcasing SIS capital stock from 100000 70
S25o.o0o. The lncorporators are principally
Of Rusburg. Pa.
The Marion Coal Company was ch1mer-
ed 10 begin the business OF mining ceai
and other minerals and manufacturing
coke for both wholesale and retail tradc.
Its capital stock Is $4,000.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Active Memhers Meet.

At q meeting Of the active members Of
the y M, c. A. last night plans for a
more thorough Organization OF the u.s.
sociatlon We're discussed. General Secre-
ltary Hopkins met with the members, II
was decided to give a banquet some time
in January to nhe entire membership OF
the assoclltion.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Many Tramps in Kent.

Special to the Evening Journaa.
Dover, Dec. 16.-Never before in the his
story Of the Kent county Jail were ehere so
many tramps and vagrants asking for
abundance to spend the night IN the jail.
The three jail commissioners are besedgcd
every night by scores OF these pan-hand-
lers who ask for a lodging at the coun-
tvs expense.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Addresssd pover cIub.
speclal 10 the Evenlng Jonrnal

Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover, Dec. 16.-George T. Price, a
citizen of this city. ad-
dressed the members OF the Dover
Century Club yesterday afternoon at
the last meeting Of the club before the
Christmas holidays. Mr.. Prices sub
ject was Education" In which he COM
pared the educational outlook Of Amer
ica and Europe.
The members OF the Century CfSb
win tender their men friends a re-
ception on New Years night.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Davis in St. Louis.

Dover, Dec. 16.-Govcrnor HUM has re-
ceivcd a letter from Professor Leon A.
Davis. late superintendent OF schools OF
SUSSEX county, who gave up his position
when he suddenly married. He is now in
ST. Louis and has engaged in the life in
surance business.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
REPUTATION AGAINST HIM
Second Assault on Same Man Proves
Prisoners undoina.

Charged with assault and battery. Rob
ert B. Wilson, colored was fined s. and
costs en- City Court this morning At
torney Thomas Il. Bayard appeared for
the defendant but the evidence and the
fact that this was Wilson's second orense
brought about his conviction
Simon Johnson, colored, was fined So
and costs for drunkenness and disorderly
conduct. The prisoner shows evidence of
being demented- Patrolman Burchinal
who place himdne uhrdi hrdiu 1p:xcnaF
who placed him under arrest says he does
not believe the man to be right, as this is
the third time he has arrested him With
in a short period.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
HeppeIfneer-Bennett

Miss Ada Bennett and Arthur Heppei-
finger were married ON Monday night at
the home OF the bride No. 1923 East Elev-
enth street. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Alexander MacGeorge. pastor
Of Delaware Avenue Baptist Church. of
which the groom 4s the organist. They
VIII reside at No. sos Adams street.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
MURDERED MANS EFFECTS SOLD
Many Persons Attended Sale at aOlSs
Home.
Special to the Evening Journal.

---II-70
Dover. Dec. IA final echo OF the Hol-
lis murder case was heard IN the an
|nouncement Of the sale OF the effects OF
Delaware 7. Hollis. the prominent Cam
den. Del. merchant whose brains were
blown out by his wife in his sleep. Many
persons attended the sale and the bidding
was quite spirited.
Clerk cahall, Of tho National Hotel has
rented the late Hollis residence and has
taken possession of the house with his
family.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

NOTIcE-Have your gas fixtures and
chandeliers repolished and lacqured,
also all kind of brass ornamental work
done; all work guaranteed 10 look same
as when new. Drop postal. or call at
Polishing Department, So7lz ". Front St.
decI6-St.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Horse Breaks Leo and is Shot.

A horse belonging to Joshua Pyle. living
near Eden Park, Zen at Nin.h ond King
stralcs this morning, breaking cts leg. The
animal was shot TO relieve 1t Of its suffer-
mgs.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
DOINGS IN A
SOCIAL WAY
First of Series of Dances
at Country Club
Marriage of Young Church
Organist-Other Per
sOnaI Notes

The first OF a series Of subscription
'cotiliions viii be given al the Whining
ton Country Club ON Friday evening.
They are under the management Of
Mrs. Henry p. Thompson and Madame
Lewenhaupt.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Lookinq Alter Third Street sridqe.

The armature OF Third street bridge
is being overhauled by the Morris
Electrical Company. New brushes are
being installed and all the electrical
work Is being looked over.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
New Castle Man Fractures Skull.

A heavy timber falling on the head Of
r. j. Murphy. Of New Castle. at the Mall
leabie Iron Works yesterday, caused a
fractured skull. He was removed 10 the
Delaware Hospital for trcatmont.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Fire al FreIhoferIs eakery.

An alarm Of fire from box No. 12S this
morning was caused by a defective flue at
Freihofer's bakery on the southeast cor
ner Of Eighth and Orange streets. The
blaze was eNunguished by the use OF
National fire exanguishers.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
GIoIe silver Collection PIates.

Two silver collection plates were taken
from the German Baptist Church at Fiith
and Walnut streets last night. An en-
trance was effected by means Of a window
and the building completely ransacked.
The thieves are still at large.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Tuas out of serviee.

The tugs Taurus and Meteor are
both out Of service. Accidents hap
pened to the machinery Of each. The
Meteor viii be repaired by tonight and
will resume work tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
White.Nowlan.

Charles A. White, Of Chicago and Miss
Sara NoVglan, Of Philadelphia, were mar
ried last night in Wesley NJ. +. parson-
age. The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Asbury Burke.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
Woodward 8 aro., sos Market St.

Sell Steam Engines. Mechanical Trains
Merry go Rounds. Clowns, Monkeys
Walking Bears. Punch and Judy Air
Ships. Hardware.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16

The widows mite is mightier than
Il seems, particularly if she is young
and pretty
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
HEADACHES from coLna.

Laxative Bromo ouinine removes the
cause. To get the genuine, call for
the fun name. Csc.
Evening journal., 1903-12-16
WILL co HOME
Runaway Boy Sent After by His Aunt
in Virginia.

in Virginia.
Transportation was yesterday forward
cd TO Frank Stout. Agent for THE S. p.
c. c.. in this city, by Mrs. Mary Pierson.
Of Fredericksburg. Va, an aunt Of Ernest
Dangcrhelj, aged "A years, VINO is locked
up at tho wcrkhouse. The lad was arrest-
cd IN Wilmington with William Hin aged
Is years, Of Newport News. va. and both
were committed for vagrancy. They had
left their homes with the Barnum and
Bailey Circus, but abandoned it at Pihila-
delphia, and started to walk back home.