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1W every EVEympnMmiTGyoy: pelawahb; Wednesday, vne 17; (3 lO (3 3.30 O'CLOCK. '1 SLAST EBITIdM SoooTllQ) F0U11D 111 A PIHTipPORT By Several Men Who Were Digging on Senator Men-dinhalfs Place for Sand. CUilIS FOR HAVE ABANDONED MINORITY REPORT Tooth Have tm cvtf bten MM?" rermirt Teeth No, but I'm Just I'hlnir for a c-hanris" Toothache in About the mot tantalizingailment ynu can possible have. I' 'or; all that, you don't need to nufler with it Tor ft minute if you have FILL'5 TOOTHACHE WAX handy so you can apily it. It nets as a temporary filling and stops aching instantly.

10 Cents Fell's Drug Store, Ninthand Orange Slfeels, Opposite I'osloffico. The deep, uoderlyinj cause of every oil aore fa a bad condition of tba blood. This vital fluid has become infected wlta aocaartfm or poison which. prevents the place from heal in if. Tula infection may Cat result 'A an in- active, sluggish condition of the system leaving? the refuse matter In th, body to be absorbed into the circulation instead of throwinjr it oft through.

the usual channels of nature. Another cause is the weakening or poUutiajr of this life-stream from hereditary taints, or from the effects of a loaf spell of sickness, leaving disease germs in the system. When tbe blood is In this condition a sore cannot heat because the impurities with which the circulation is filled are being constantly discharged Into the place to irritate an! inflame the tissues and further diseaaa tLe surrounding flesh. The oely treatment that can do any good is one that remove the cause, and for this purpose nothing equals 8. S.

8. It begins at the fountain head of the trouble and drives out all germs, impurities and poisons, and then the pflane, being-supplied with rich, pure blood, heals naturally and permanently. JLocal application assist in cleansing the place, but a cure can only be affected through a purification of the blood. Book on Sores and Ulcers and any, medical advice free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC ATLATTTA, OA.

SATS WIFE REFUSED" TOjCWAIIlf mr.i Statement Made by an Italian Arrested Here Today on a Request From Bridgeville. Tno Police Dermrtrnflrtt received a telegram from Bridgeville, thi morning, asking the men to be on the lookout for an Italian who would go through this city tbi morning on the 10.19 train on his way to Philadelphia. The telegram stated that the man had with him his two children, one 1 year of age and the other 3 years, and that he was deserting his wife, who is ia Bridgeville. Thtf train was met by a police officer and Special Agent Frank Btout of th B. P.

C. who ha charge of cases of thh nature, 'lhe officers soon found the mnn and took him to the police station, where he gave his name as Liwrence Costella, Ho tcld -the police that he and his wHe had at "Bridgeville; picking brf He gftid he' had reason to be-1 leve, that his wife had become': Infatuated with another man and when spokft to them about it tha man referred to 'pointed a revolver at hiitt and threat end to kill him. He said he had the man arrested, but the esse was dismi sed and he then told his wife to get ready and they would return to Phi ladelpu ia, their former home," but his wife? whereof oi he told her that he was going to' Philadelphia ad ws going to take tho children with him, and he said she told him to which he did. The man was locked up at tbe police station to await futber instructions from Bridgeville, but if the police learn that the man's story is true they will probably release him, instead of turning him over to the Bridgeville authorities. A constable from Bridgeville is expected to come here this Afternoon in connection with tbe case.

SECJID PLACE Iowa Supporters of the Governor Are Increasing in Numbers. Such the Cummins Men Were Declaring Early This Morning. SAY FAIRBANKS MONT ACCEPT 1 Earnest Effort to Obtain for Cummins the Support of the Full Iowa Delegation. aaaecla'ed Tntt Dl.ra?ch by Special Wire Chicago. 111., June 17.

Cummins or Fairbanks such the Cummins men were declaring at the beginning cf today's activities, and they were adding that air banks wou'd not taka the nomination if tendered, and that if he tfcke it the administration would not accept him. The supporters of the Vice -President did not for a minute accept thi andysis of the situation, but contended tnat with the Presidency disposed of the supporters of the successful cmdidab will be only too glad to welcome the renomi-mation of Vica-President Fairbanks. They also charged that such pressure as is likely to be brought to on him, Mr. Fairbanks ili net be able to refuse to permit the of his name. The Iowa supporters of Cummins fire increasing in numbers, and they bean the day with an earnest effort to obtain the support of the full delegation for their maa.

At 11 o'clock this morning of them still were firm in their opposition, but the Cummins people were not without of success. Senator Borah, who started tfce Cummirs boom, note of tie Iowa movement and said the outsiders who favored Cummins would now wait upon the governor' own State. TRAGEDY IHJEW ORLEANS Three Italians Shot to Death Today by a Wealthy Wine Merchant. Aaaeciated Fiess Lm-atvt by rial Wires. New Orleans, June 17.

Following a series of attributed to S3-catled Hand societies in the Italian quarter of New Orleans, one the wor4 tragedies yet connected with th3t secticn took place early today, when three Italians were shot to deatu. Accord in T5 the men were killed as a result of ai attempt to extort money from Pietro Gioaconu, a wealthy Italian wine merchant, at 1113 Chartres street. Gioaconi and his son tcld the police these men hid frequently bought wine from them by the barrel and invariably had refused to pay for it. Aocordine to their story, the threa men forced them to ship a barrel of wine to a pcint in Louisiana yesterday and returned early today and ordered tfcem to prepare a meal. The elder (iioacona suspected that trouble would ensue and aid a relating rifle tear the table.

When ore of tte visiting itaiians drew a heavy revolvt and ordered them to produce money and other valuables, the elder (iioacona tired a shot irorn the ritie. The men he fired at fell dead. and the other two mn attempted to escape. One was killed liefore he had go.tea 10 feet from tfce table. The other reached a staiicas, only to receive a bullet in his brain as he started down the steps, his body falling into the courtyard below.

Only one of the Italians who was killed has been identified. He is known to the police by the name cf Earraca. MANY LIVES 13iPZRILED. Fntiie Attempt to Bi.n a La-ge Tenement in Hew York City. Associated Pre tijuK-b bjr ir.al Wire.

New York, Jure 17. The lives of 2CO persons were imperiled early trday by an incendiary, who road 3 a futile atfcicpt to burn a larg tenement in Stanton street. The stairwjys irrm the ground to the rexjf had beu with kroene. and the x-rh bad been applied on the lowr floor, but one of tii teaante, returning hom late, saw the bisz and s-ect an alarm through th hcus'. Two hundred Konen and children tumb ed out of their beds and rushed to ti s'reet ia tcant attire, while a policeman and several helpers eh ckd the iccpient blaze with buckets of water.

The lire was extinguished before much damage had been done, and within a few minutes the frightened tenants were back in their apartments. Today's attempt to burn the hous? was tie second within t3 months. TO BUILD A LARGE PLANT. Aiaccu'-ed P.eaa Impa-'ch iy i-pecisi irta Pittsburg, Juo Crane Chicago, capitaiiz-d at manufacturers of bra valves, fittings, Ac, is reported to have purchased 3J acres of land in Oakmont, a 6aburb, upon which to free a -000 plant that will give eroplotm-n? to 2, tX men. The company is now operating a plant in Chicago employing about men and another plant in Ne England employmz about half that number.

Work on the plant, it is said, is to be started at once. BADLY BEATEK BY BURGLARS. Associated l'r an Dispatch by peeial ire. Juni7. At midnight William II.

Herring, aged 23 years, night telegraph operator of the lie id -iatf Railway at Wycmissing Junction, bad a dt-sparate encounter with marked burglars who beat him in'o uncon-sciouen-ss with a stove lid, after theatening him wit revolvers to give up his mouth's pay. He bad very little money with him however. Herring has but one leg. He is in the hospital, suffering with scalp wounds and bed cuts. TRACES OF All OLD CEMETERY Although the Residents of the Town Do Not Remember a Cemetery Being There.

The bones of five human beings were discovered last evening by two colored men who were digging in a sand pit on the property ot State Senator John M. Mendinhall at Newport. Mr. 'Men dinhall is president of the Newport Rolling Mills and the colored men were digging sand for the mills when the five skeletons were found. The pit in which the men were digging was only about four or five feet deep and the men were much surprised when they came nenss the bones.

They immediately notified Coroner Callaway, who ri sides in Newport, and he went to the pit and nude an investigation. Besides the bons the coroner found something that ls.oked like traces cf two walnut coffins near where the bones were found. There were no signs of ilesh on any of the bones, and from ttieir condition they have probably been in tbe ground for many years. Coroner Callaway interviewed several of the oldest residents of Newport, to see if there was ever a cemetery where the bodies were found, but the parties spoken to said they could not rcmetn ber one ever being there. One man shited that more than 100 years ago a church stood where tbe pit is now located and that in the year 18Q4 the British went through Newport and burned the church to the ground.

Tbe sand pit where the skeleton werj lis-covered is about 50 yards from the present Si'. James' Church. The bo-es were taken in charge 1 Coroner Callaway and he will endeavor to have them buried in tte cemetery of St. James' Church. LOOKING TOR A HOME.

A Colored Boy Who Wat round Wandering on the Streets. A 9-years-oid colored loy, giving his name as Oliver, was found late last night by a police oliioer in the extreme western part of the city. The boy told the officer that he had no relatives here, and the woman he has loen living with turned him out and would not give him anything to eat. The policeman took the loy to the police station, where he will. le kept until he can be placed in a home, A BALL PLATER INJURED.

Edward Thorp Had Hi Shoulder Dislocated While Running to a Base. Edward Thorpe of No. 1S04 Spruce street dislocated his left shoulder while playing ball this morning at Sixteenth and daymont streets. He was running from first to second base, when he stumbled and fell, striking his shoulder on the ground. He wa taken to the Delaware Hospital in the Phoenix ambulance.

PICKWICK THEATRE. Large audiences were present at all performances at the Pick irk this week. The programme was very entertaining. The DeNette Sisters led tff wito some very clever singing, their new buck dance won the crowd and was warmly ajplauded. Inez George rendered some fine ballads and her dainty dancing was a feature of the bill.

Thomas W. Huston of the Standard Theatre, Philadelphia, again scored heavily at each performance with his song illlustrating and new songs. Mr. Huston nas an exceedingly good baritone voice and is a great favorite here. Herman Neef's Orchestra rendered a musical programme.

The music accompanying the pictures was fittiDgand well chesen. A programme cf life moti pictures was portrayed, consisting of a Family of Cots, An Arabian Uagger, The Ragpicker's Daughter. Jus; Like a Woman and He Couldn't Read English. The diamatic and comedy features of films were cleverely portrayed. The program Tie will be changed three times a week hereafter, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

FUNERAL OF JOHN B. ROACH, Funeral services for John H. Roscb, president of tbe Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding and Engine Works, will be held at his home, Chester, Friday afternoon, at 2 30 o'clock. Mr. Roach died yesterday afternoon of apoplesy.

He was born in New York. December 7th, 1839, and he srent his boyhood days in that city. Mr. Roach's father, who was a leading shipbuilder, bought the shipyard at Chester in 1871, and conducted the business ti his son as a general manager. Upon the death of his father, John Ii.

Roach was elected president of the FINE HOTEL BURNED. Awcii'e'l Press IMspateh ty Special Ire. Petasky, June 17. Fire of unknown origin last night totally destroyed the Imperial Hotel, valued at The Imperial was a summer hotel and had not jet been opened for the season. The only cccupants were the caretakers.

BASEBALL THIS MORNING. Asaoclaled Pra lir.tch by Spwrtat Wirea, Boston, June 17. The Pittsburg National League team defeated Boston in the Bunker Hill Day morning game by a score of 14 to 4. Railroad Paving Project, The large water meter which wa-j in the centre cf the driveway between the southerly side of the new elevated station of the Ii. W.

railroad and the office building has been removed to a point nearer the latter building, and the mm in the employ of Simmons Iiro. have about completed grading the driveway and tb work of laying the Belgian block will be started at once. The work will be completed within two weeks. It will require the use of about 40,000 blocks. a i Work on New Railway, Tbe work of grading fur the new West Chester A Wilmington railway has been completed as far as the farm of Isatic C.

Elliott, in Braudyvvine hundred, but no mils have been laid as yet, not having been received. Family Washing Cheap, 25c tbe dozen pieces, Manhattan Laundry, 806 Kins street. Statement Authorized by Mayor Bookwalter of Indianapolis. COIIIITW SESSION Only the Delegates Enrolled by the National Committee Will be Seated. A PARADE ACROSS THE HALL While the Convention Awaited the Report of the Credentials Committee.

Associated Fresa Iihpatchos by Spoctat Wires. Convention Hall, Chicago, 111., June 17. 11.20 a. m. Not more than 250 delegate are.

in their seats, and the publia galleries are but slowly filling at this time. 11.45 The hall is filling more giving greater animation to the scene. 11. 49 Every entrance is pouring a crowd into the hall, which is fast tilling. 12.

Few seats remained unoccupied. The singing. cf "My Old Kentucky Home" by a ldy in the band gallery broke ttie assembly into loud ap-piausr. 12.10 p. m.

Temporary Chairman Burrows has arrived, and the preliminaries to calling the convention to crdr are being completed. 12.16 Today's assemblage gives much more sign of liveliness and color. It now is on its feet, cheering and waiving flags as the band plajs the "Star-iSpangied Banner." 12. lft Chairman Burrows is rapping for order. 12.2) Convention opened with prayer by Kev.

William O. Waters of Chicago. 12.21 Mayor Bookwalter of Indianapolis authorizes the statement tbit there will be no minority report frm the committee on credentials. The report cf the committee will consist siiOply a list cf delegate as enrolled by the National Committee, with a recommendation that the names there given te accepted by the convention. 12 27 The vice chairman announced that tLe report of tne credentials committee would be submitted within an hour.

12. The chair presented to the convention Henry Paker of Minnesota and Judge James I). Connor of Indi-anan, who were diegats to the Republican National Convention of 1ST6, which nominated Fremont. While awaiting the report cf the credentials committee the marching clubs "will parade across the hall. 12.37 The tirst club to march through the hall was the Americus-of Pittsoursr, their appraranoe causing much enthusiasm.

iheycarrieJ varicolored umbrebas. 12.r. The Philander C. Knox Club of Pniladelphia gave the Pennsylvania delegation their chance to cause a demonstration of enthusiasm. 1.40.

Senator Fulton of Oregon has ascended the platform to present the report of the credentials committee. RATIO 07 REPRESENTATION. Chicago, 111., June 17. The committee on rule, this morning, by a vote of 24 to 17, defeated the resolution introduced yesterday by Representative Burke of Pitts-burg, providing for a reduction in the ratio of representation at National Conventions. EOT FIGHT PROMISED.

Associated Pn-as Dispatch by Wrthing.on. June promises to be a wot light between the dairy interests and te oleomargarine manu-iacturers of the country is developing at the Department of Agriculture. Tha i.le -margarine interests are trying to keep the government mark cf inspection off oleomargarine, while the dairy intermit insist upjn ttat mark. Oleomargarine is a meat food product and. therefore, comes under ttie meat inspection law.

At the request of ihe oleomargarine manu-tacturMs there will be a hearing at the department June 25th betore Secretary Wilson and Chief Mdvia of the Buieau of Animal Industry. A issued at the department frays th it "the department is not siekicg to favor the dairy interests nor tj punish the olsmargirme manufacturers." DIVIDENDS OMITTED. I'res I Is patch by Special Wire. New York, Jmie 17. Tbe directors of the Like Erie Western Railroad Co- t-nlay omitted the semi-annual civideni on tbe company's preferred stock.

The Jast aemi-annual dividend paid was 2 per cent. The director of th- Cleveland, C. Jfc St. Louis F.itlroad Co. today omitt'-d the semi annual dividend on the common tock.

A year go 2 per cent was deel ired an i six montus ago 1 per eat. EREWER KILLS HIMSELF. A'ri ii t1 J'rcsa by Special wirt-a, Altoona, June 17. Joseph Ben-gele, aged 55 years, president of the Oeson springs lire wing committed uicide at his home, in (lallitzin, today, by shooting. He leaves a widow and nine children.

Ifc-ngeie conducted a general store in MalHiziii and was lxrough and school treasurer. He was a native of Loretto and was a boyhood chum of diaries M. JSchwab, who was Ust man at his wedding. GIRL KILLED BY A CAR. sao- ia'e 1 resa alcfl ty peclal Wirea.

West Chester. June 17. Effie HiUschman of E.shback, lierks county, aged 15 years, a pupil at the Went Cluster Htate Normal hfKjl, was run over by a trolley car at Milltown, on the West Chester Philadelphia Electric Railway, today and killed. bhe was accompanied by three school companions, who escajed. The girl's foot caught in the tracks as the was in the act of crossing the road in front of the moving car.

POLICE HAVE CHARTER. The Central Labor Union Factions Allow Matters to Rest for the Present. after noon today Thomas Taylor, re (rewriting the so-called new Central Labor Union, called at the office of Chief of Police Black, and stated, after a consultation with him, that he wa satisfied for the charter to remain in the ti of the Police Department until the matter was act tied. Neither faction will get the charter now, unless some developments show positively to whom it In'tungs. The charter was turned over to the police by consent of Inith factions in last night's row.

DEPUTY JUDGE ON THE BENCH. A Variety of Cases on the Police Docket This Morning. In the alisencc of Judge. Cochran, who is attending the mm'um of the Supreme Court, at Dover, Deputy Judge Joslyn presided over this morning's sexton of the City Court. Frank Iiylacewski, a boy, was chnrgd with trespassing in the coal yard of H.

T. Sergeant, but the caw was continued until Saturday morning in order that Special Agent Prank Stout of the 5. might make an investigation. Katie Bloom, a girl, charged with being incorrigible will have a hearing on Friday morning. The case againnt Daniel Robinson, charged with acting in a disorderly manner wan continued until tomorrow Frank Visher was charged with acting in a disorderly manner toward Kllft H.

Anthony, but after hearing the testimony Judge Joslyn dinmisicd Visiter, as the testimony of the woman was to the eflect that he used had language toward the accused find. GUM BOOTS STOLEN. The Police Arrested Two Boys Suspected of Takiag Them. "Benjamin Riddle, aged 14 years, and Ant hen Coreeki, aged 11 year, were arrest ctt this morning on suspicion. of having stolen five pairs of gum boots from the Blumenthal Morocco factory.

The Iwiys will Ik? arraigned in the City Court tomorrow morning. To Go to the Philippines. Thomas Ieech, of Henry Clay has received an appointment as a teacher in the schools of the Philippine Islands. This morning he received duplicate agreements from the department at Washington, and accompanying them was a form of oath of allegiance to the United States, which he assumed before Thomas J. Bowen, notary public.

Mr. Leech will sail for his new injst of duty in the near future, stopping at various points of interest cn route. Doinj a Good Business. The steamer Aurelia, which plies he tween Wilmington and Salem. N.

left on the regular 10 o'clock trip this morning. The boat failed to run yrsterday on account of having some repairs made to the engine. A rcjort was current that the boat had alandoned the trips, but there was no foundation fr the rumor, as a good business is being done. Unity Club Outing. The moonlight excursion of the Unity Club on the steamer Ulrica of the New Jersey and Wilmington Ferry last evening, was a flue affair.

About persons took part. The trip included a run by Fort Delaware, which in the moonlight presented a pretty sight. A fine band was in attendance and refreshments iu plenty were served. i Republican Club Meeting, An interesting meeting of the "Keystone First Ward Republican Club was held at the headquarters, on Orange, street, below 'Third, -'last evening, and resolut ions were adopted thanking James W. Foster, superintendent of the County Hospital, at Farnhurst, for a donation made to the club.

Caught, Large Snappers. A Captain Eugene, Terry, 'master, of one of the barges of the Charles Warner whose boat, was laid tip yesterday, went snapper hunting up the Christiana and landed several -snappers. One weighed 37; 2 pounds. The genial captain will furnish 'a snapper dinner to several of his friends on Saturday evening. Fell Into the Water.

While attempting to gather some mulberries on a tree overhanging Leu's race on the north hide of Braudyivine creek; yesterday afternoon, a colored wtfmao whose name was not learned fell into the race and was rescued with difficulty after she had floated a considerable distance down the stream. Valuable Dog Missing. A valuable blue 'Belgian setter dog belonging to Police Officer Joseph 1 tlruss-meycr 'disappeared on Monday afternoon in a peculiar mnnticr and has not-been recovered by its owner. To Attend Virginia Commencement. Rev.

Kerwicv J- Hammond, rector of Itunianuel P. Church, Highlands, left this afternoon to attend the commencement of the Virginia Seminary, lie will return tomorrow evening. To Vacate Storeroom. The olfiee and storeroom of he lu Pont Powder which is on. the pn-perty of the B.

W. railroad at the foot of French btreet, will be vacated on July 1st, TT TNI0N IjJ EXCURSION BURLINGTON ISLAND PARK THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Boat leaves Fourth uttvtt whai 7.84 a. m. -Adults 60 ceuts ibildreu 2b ceuti OBITUARY. Many Persons Attended tbe FuneraU of Mrs.

John E. Beatty Today. The funeral of Mrs. John E. Beatty took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her son-in law, Watson B.

Lenderrnan, 829 Van Buren street. The speakers were Kev. C. T. Wyatt of Harrison Street M.

11, Church, and Rev. (i. It. Ferguson of Luke's Reformed Episcopal Church. Interment, attended only by the family, was made at Green-hill cemetery.

Tbe palllearers were Frank P. Mason of Brooklyn; Delaware Maon, Harry Mason, Samuel Mclntyre, William King and Klwood Uayett. Mrs. Beatty had been severely ill for 25 weeks and died on Saturday last, aged 70 years. The day before, her dath was the 52d anniversary of her marriage which took place in a little stone house on the Kennett turnpike, just beyond the B.

O. railroad. On June 12th, 18 V5, John hi, lieatty and Miss Jane Wood went at in the morning to the house, which was then the manse of Grcenbill Presbyterian Church, were married by the pastor, Rev. James Otterson, and then departed for a short wedding tour. Mrs.

Beatty came to this country when four years of age, ber father, John Wood, having preceded the family. He built the houe standing at the erifranee to the lane leading to Green hi II Presbyterian Church and lived there for many years as postmaster and drugr" of Henry Clsy. Mrs. Beatty was a member of Greenhill Church until she came to Wilmington. 37 yesrs ago, when she bemme identified with the Reformed Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, now called fit.

Luke's. Hhe frves besides her husband, six children, Edwsrd IVattv, Mrs. W. B. Lenderrnan, Mrs.

Frank J. Biauffer and John Beatty of this city, Isaae Bty of Philadelphia and Mrs. James W. Iongfellow of Claymont. JHe bad many relatives in the Went.

Her sister Mrs. Annie Thompson of Pasadena, has beeri spending the winter and spring here. Mrs. Robert Leithead, John W. Wood and Isaac Wood of Pasadena, Cab, are a sister and brothers of Mrs.

Betty and a not her sister is Mrs. Chariea Green of Rockland. OBrtTARr KOTES Alexander Orbond, a child, died yesterday at 1001 Lombard street. Jacob Webb, aged 77 years, died on Monday at 206 East Thirteenth street. PREPARING FOR BIG SHOOT.

The committee of the Wilmington Gun Club, which has in charge the preparation for the shoot which will be held next month, comprises George S. Burroughs, Edward T. banks, W. H. Hartlove, Louis Koerner and Wallace Minner.

It will meet in a few days and prepare the programme for the shoot. Many replies from prominent sportsmen throughout the country are being heard from and the entries will be completed about July 1st. Scott Church Excursion. The Sunday-school of bcott M. E.

Church will give its annual excursion to Woodland Beach tomorrow, on the steamboat Thomas Clyde. Rev. K. Stephenson, pastor of tbe church, feared that the resort had been damaged by the recent storm and he wrote the management in regard to the matter, receiving a letter today to the etlect that the beach will have tully recovered from the storm's effects by tomorrow. In connection with the excursion there will be a baseball game between two classes of youngjneu and other athletic events.

New Fire Escapes. -dward Clark of Delaware City, Samuel Dennison of Wilmington and A. V. Lesley George of New Castle, members of the Trustees of the Poor of New Castle county, and the committee on fire escapes for the county hospital at Farnhurst, will go to Trenton, N. tomorrow for the purpose of looking over the plans and to secure prices for the construction of three fire escapes for the building at Farnhurst.

The construction of the fire escapes has been a subject of consideration for some time. Home on a Vacation. George L. Kirby, son of Mr. and Mrs.

William H. Kirby, who was absent from this city for some time, is visiting h'i parents for a few days, but will probably leave for New York tomorrow. He was emploved at Milwaukee, until October, when he left for Cannon City, where he has been engaged at his calling, mechanical engineer. He visited many points of interest while in Colorado. Foulk Property Sold by Trustee.

George A. Elliott, trustee of the estate of John Foulk, deceased, this morning conducted a sale of the property of the estate, at the Court House, under the authority of an order from Chancellor Nicholson. The property consisted of two large tracts of land in Brandy wine hundred, and was sold to James B. OUtIv for The Ziaania Repaired. The steamer Zir.ania of the Fourth Lighthouse district, which has been undergoing repairs at the vards of the Harlan Hollingsworth left the wharves of the company this morning for her work on the IK la ware River.

Clerks to Play Ball. An event of interest to many railroad men, this evening, will be a twilight game of la'ball between the clerks in the employ of Engineer lhiaue and those in the office of Superintendent Bannard of the B. railroad. Post Card From Chicago. Citv Councilman Feaster today received a post card from Councilman Matthew L.

Kyle, who is in Chicago, III, attending the Republican National Convention, Next Saturday's Matinee. The 'matinee, committee of the Delaware Horse Show Association has arranged an interesting C4ixl for the next matinee, which niU take place next PUBLIC SALE IWi will tw MiMd yub i mi 4 eljly att, wUmmgVAi, ii ou Thartdey Morning. Jaoe 18th, itMo-civk. Tbe itwil vtprf of th uiian n. Hit oaeietusa' 4 pit.

WJumk Unto, flVw Sxturea, aal. wgtm. Mf rl-r Us it to tfUffttj. CKYiiTAt, UMA.i.Q IJ wateb fb. reward it to J.

H. UiiiftAY. OraagafaC ASituytn xomt l.kuu. To vrt I a4 rcrtiemsu erauaieD reiUue tt'wt wwk; SZtofl eklr. tehees aci-1 it onif, 1 barrta tiy) rl U-lt 't'Mi MARKET t'itn, r- Tr-l PLEA8TJIG RECITAL AT SHOVE R.

Given Last Evening by the Quartet Cholf of tbe Church. The quartet choir of Hanover Pre.by. lerian Church, under the direction of Jeorge P. Batrd, the leader, erenirjg gave a rerstsl in the old cbircii at Sixth and King when was -well attended. The work" of the members was spk-ndid, and '8h was applauded.

Tie following pro gramme was given: Qnsrtet, the choir; "Th Arrow aryi the Song," Hsy; fl'it Mr. Pyie, "Fntaie;" the Wild Kole-k; quartet, the. clWr, "B'igW Song," Imare-t; duet, Miis Irsis and Mrs. Msnsley, 'Wanderers Night Song," Rubenwtein; quaret, the choir, Jrv 'a Old Sweet Song," MhIIov; violorc.Jlo olo, Mr. Crosby, (a) "CraiVSorjjr," od-dard; fb) "Cantilena' Gojtrman; quartet, the choir, "Who Knows What tlx Bells Say," Parker; soprano vAo, Mi fwi, "Repentier," Gounod, oboe and violoncello obligato; quaret.

a Time Ma Honey," HoC; altoi solo, Mrs. Mans-ley, "Ah, Let Me Taylor: quartet, the cltoir, "BeJia oC Hreamland." Rathlm; duet, Miss Lew: and Mr. Walters, "Oh, Tht We Maying," Smith; quartet, the choirri "Good-night, Beloved," Pinsuti. Tle members of the choir are: Lulu G. Lewia, 9orrano; Mrs.

William Manaley, alto; W. R. Walter, George F. Baird, baas; George F. Baird! Ls director.

Those who SLMurted were. Mrs. Joseph H. Jones, accomrjaaist, M. Rumiord, oboe; Howard T.

Crotby violoncello; Tctor R. Pyie, aate. DecUnad to Perform Ceremony. At the office of Magistrate Brorcan, hurt eveiiitjg, a msmsj license was issued to Miss Kathryn L. Huntmrton and Paul N.

Brookmyer, both of Phila-. delphia, but when the couple applied to Rev. George L. Wolfe to be married the latter refused to perform tie ceremony, the young man not being cf legal Street Stand Removed. The cigar and newspaper stand en the sidewalk at Sixth and Market, which was ordered taken down bv the Directors of the Street and Sewer Department at their meeting yesterday, taken down and hauled away this morning.

Licensed to Wed. Leonard Cult and Mary Jastison. the former of Philadelphia and the latter cf this city, secured a mArriajte license this morning at the odice of Magistral Broman. Excursion to Earliagton Island. The annual excursion of Union M.

E. Sunday-school to Buriineton Island Park will be given tomorrow The excursionists will be accompanied by a tand. To Give a Dance. A dance will be given at Odd Fellows Temple next Tuesday evening by a I-ored organization. Wright's Orchera is to furnish the music.

Godwin is in Chicago. John Godwin of Drlaware Ciry i ia Chicago, 111., attending the Iicpwli.i-a National Convention. Teach the Liuie Ones to Swim. Special prices iu swinur.irg for clul-irea Competent instructors. Y.

W. C. A. SOCIAL AXD PERSONAL. Mrs.

B. F. ILJey aaJ Ltr cousin, IVunewiil, are visaing at Willow Gro ra. r. Pa.

William E. Dv of No. Wet VnnHiuntli trvt is nriiditir .4 mnnth i with relatives in Washington. I Ur Kolvillo and Orhtltree hii Iecn guests of Dr. and Mrs.

DWiu ai St. Georges. Thomas Williams has tecn visiting friends at Caniedu. Samuel Rudolph is speadir; seme tuue with friends in Oxford. aI.

I. Gilpin Baker jent '-t week. friends at Honey brook. Pa. Mrs.

Frank T. drier acted at matroa of honor at the marriage cf Mim Blanche MeClurg and Adrian Hall of ashington, D. at the home of the mother, Mrs. Elizabeth MeClurg cf Oxford. Monday ixxnn: i.

Miss Sara Hamilton spent the weekend with bvr tt-r at Luna. Pa. Mrs. Annie Ewing of Marcus in spending some time with rclativea ta this city. Strike.

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Bradford and U. S. Commissioner W. G. Mahaffy Left This Afternoon.

Judge Edward O. Bradford of the United States (Jnurt and William O. MahalTy, the United States Com missioner for this district and also clerk of the court, left this afternoon for New York, with the intention of nailing for Kurope tomorrow. They have taken passage on the steamship Bremen, which goe to Bremen. They will away until the latter part of August, daring whieh time tfaey will matte a tour of Europe.

-Became there are some matters which must te attended to by a United SUtes commissioner during tbe ab-ewe of Commissioner Mahaffy, Jjeonard K. Wales has been ocm-misiioned United States commissioner until Mr. Mahaffy 's return. He was recently appointed referee in bankruptcy for this county and will hold both oflieea for about two months. ICE CREAM PEDDLING.

Regulations Governing the Business May be in New Ordinance. The ordinance which is being drafted by tlte Board of Health, for presentation to City Council, will probably contain regulations governing business of peddling ice cream on the streets, which is now carried on a great deal in Wilmington. The object of the ordinance is to protect foodstuffs from dust of the streets, and it is likely that specially constructed cans will be required for street use. Has Engaged in Business. 'John Ash of 814 Van Buren street, this city, foreman at the plant, of the Betts Machine has purchased the Kent property, at Concord station on the B.

fc O. railroad, and opened up a business there in the coal. feed, lime, sand, lumber and farming implement line. His son-in-law, Harry Ellis, who has for several years been employed as a roller at the plant of the McCuilough Iron is in charge of the business for the present. To Hurry Work on Cars.

Because the freight cars of the B. l- W. railroad are now needed and about 500 are sidetracked for shop repair work, the company issued an order yesterday afternoon foe the employment of more men. The company ha.1 within a few days taken on about 100 men iu the shops. Of he 500 at teast per cent; or 400 'of, the' nioiiber, will be repaired at oncer 1 Building Wreckage Burned." old railroad building south of the office building of the B.

W. railroad, on the easterly side of French street, have leen torn down and the wood was destroyed by flanie-s. storehouse and office, of the du! Pent Co. are standing, but will le torn down as soon as they aie vacated. Fraser Divorce Granted.

"In Philadelphia -yesterday Mrs. Mary NT was granted a divorce from her- husband. Pernor Frazer, vice-president of the Harlan A. Hollings-worth Co, The action was heard before a master in the Court of Common Picas. Graduates of U.

of P. tidhaui'Tk'iidcrtaati and; Hajrvey sons of of Wilnwngtool ace' in (Iks' year's, gradtir a ting class of the University. Pennsylvania, Stidham graduating with the degree of D.D. and Harvey with M. D.

Beef Goes Some of the wholesalers have made another iq th price of beef, because of the scarcity of the supply. While the demand is. light, it is alumt equal to the supply here and lelow the Bupply. in sonw' ot4wr To Give a Porch Party. Crave Quigg Home Missionary Circle of Abbury M.

Church will give a porch pineapple party on the porches of the houses No. 1021-23-25 Lombard strtet thu evening. Red Cross Social. The Past of the Legion of the lied Cross will hold a meeting in lU'd Cross Hall tomorrow evening to jH-rfect organization. Washington Heights Celebration, The Washington Heights Association will have ft mtixHing this evening to make further plans for the celebration on the Fourth, of July.

Commencement at Newport. The public school at Newport had its annual commencement last evening which was largely at tended and much enjoyed. An interesting programme was given. Family Washing '2Sc. per dozen pieces, Manhattan Laundry, SOU King atreot..