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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
at PhiladeIphia.

Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
at Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, March 1.-THE an
nual meeting of tine Pennsylvania rail
road was held here yesterday, with
Congressman Yaux in the chair There
was the usual large attendance of stock
holders and President Roberts eluci-
dated the knotty problems appearing in
the report to their satisfaction.
The annual report of the company
showed that the post year had been
prosperous The gross earnings of all
the lines east and west of Pittsburg for
the year were Si33, 591 ,6s2. SO; operating
expenses, S92 ,003, 1854. 81; net earnings,
SAL l,olo, ,25I79. In earning this over
IL, 100000 tons of freight were moved
and S4,1 l2, ,46U passengers were carried,
Upon the main line and branches, Phil.
adelphia to Pittsburg, the gross earnings
We're $40, ,043,870.17; expenses, SEE, ,994,-
l06.0S; net earnings, $lI, LAC, ,564 49, Ttrs
income from other sources makes the
entire net earnings OF the main line and
branches SIC, 5l5,294.97.
After leducting all charges the total
net income of the Pennsylvania railroad
division is Sll ,030, ,4014l. The divi-
dends paid during the year, at the rate
of 81 per cent, amounted to Sc, 241 ,673.
The amount transferred to the credit as
profit and loss for the year 1890 was
$3,014, ,441.5l. After deducting extra
ordinary expenses incurred through the
floods Of June, 1889 there was balance
of 81 $40, 1896. The previous amount
to the credit of profit and loss was $780,
O6S, S,055.53, leaving credit December
81, 1890, of ST., OH, 1920.
On all lines east and west of Pitts.
burg the rate of freight received per
ton per mile was 55-100 mills, or b.
100ths of mile less than in 1870. Ths
cost of movement was 4 63-l00 mills per
ton per mile, decrease OF 10-100ths Of
a mill. The net profit per ton per mile
was 92-100 mills, decrease OF 81
i00ths Of mill. The earnings per pas,
senger per mile were or 900, as
against . 0S2-1 900 cents in 1889, de-
crease of 5-100ths of mill per passen-
ger per mile. The cost of transporting
each passenger par mile was SOL 900,
as against | SELL 900 cents, reduction
in cost OF 23-100ths Of mill, the result
being an average profit of passengers
per mile Of 573-l00ths of a cent, an in
crease Of l8-100ths of mill.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

DUBLIN, March 1.-THE anti-Par-
nellite section of the Irish National
party met in convention at Leinster
hall in this city yesterday, Mr.. Justin
Mccarthy presiding. The roll call de-
yeloped the fact that there were present
as delegates the representatives OF 1l5
organizations. Others sent assur-
ances Of their active support. Mr.. Nc
Carthy in addressing the convention
recreant way allowed itself to be cap
tured by the "Crowbar brigade and
the National Federation was well rid of
it and OF them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1.-THE coast
survey tidal observer at st. Paul, Kodiak
island, has reported to Professor David
son under date of Feb. "a that the tidal
house had been swept away in heavy
northwest gale on Feb. IL out was re-
covered from the shore of the opposite
island. He also reports that he sees at
an estimated distance Of twenty miles
indications of volcano not known be-
fore. He does not wish to report it as
fact until he obtains permission to
visit it in the spring. II is visible at
times with emission like smoke and at
other times like steam.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

ELLIcorr Cry, Md, March 1l.-Mr.
Royal Phelps Carroll, son of ex-Gover-
nor John Lee Carroll, has arrived at
Doughoregan, his fathers country place,
accompanied by his bride, who was
Miss Marie F. Langdon. The couple
were married on Tuesday last at the
residence of the brides step father,
Philip Schuyler, Irvington- -on-the- Hud-
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll are now on
southern tour, and will continue their
journey after IA short stay at the ances-
trail home.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11
A COMBINE IN STEEL.
The Lackawanna and Scranton
Companies Consolidated.
A DISASTROUS RIVALRY ENDED.

An UDexpected Change in the ON.
-, r,.,o 60. c--
Cs.a.
oonoes' ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Raiiroad's Annual Meeting.
w. Vs. .
w" iohh, marcn iI'-At meeting
held In the office Of the Illinois Steel
company at No, 46 Wall street yester-
dav tba c,nso,;dat;on of tha I,aoL.
T v sne
wanna Soai ana iron company ana the
Scranton Steel company was effected.
The name of the new comnanv will be
~ Taol,o,,a g., ~
'ne A'"'na" anna 0Veei aao iron COM
pany. BY tbls consol aati on one OF the
great disturbing factorS In the steel rail
bnsineas will hs rl.ssS,5tyT 81 -,szsgksa
IN . -, - n - -.
Aus ecranton steer company IS an on
shoot of the Lackawanna Coal and Iron
company. w. W. Scranton, the presi-
dent of the former company, was for
merly general manager OF the Lacka-
wanna company. The mills of both
companies are in Scranton, Pa. but
their main Offices are in this city.
About seven years ago Mr.. Scranton
left the Lackawanna company and or
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE first
days sale of seats for Sara Bernhardt's s
engagement at Albaughs Opera house
was phenomenal. All through the
night scores Of people waited at the
opening Of the box office at 10 a. IN. aud
at that hour hundreds of people stood
in line extending several blocks away
waiting to procure seats. BY p. m.
$l2, 900 had been realized. The presi-
dent. all of the foreign legations and
many prominent public officials were
represented in the advance orders for
boxes and seats,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

HARRISBURG, March 1.-Two houses
in Market square, adjoining the Com
monwealth hotel, were gutted by fire.
The hotel was in danger. but the fire.
men obtained control of the flames and
confined the loss to the two houses,
owned by the Fleming and Rawn es-
tates Tho loss is several thousand dol
lars. The origin of the fire is not known.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

HARTFORD, Conn, March IL. - Mr..
Austin Brainard, executive secretary of
Governor Bulkeley, male request on
Comptroller Staub for an order on the
treasury for 500, his salary for the
month OF February. Mr.. Moore, chief
clerk, said he could not draw an order
until he had consulted Mr.. Staub. Mr..
Staub came in later and said he could
not draw an order until he had con-
suited his counsel.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11
Gold Buried at Bethlehem.

BETHLEHEM, March 11.-C. E. BREEDER.
cashier of the First National bank, of
Bethlehem, has lately received num-
ber of letters signed by man who
claims to be a priest in Spain. stating
that a vast sum of money is buried in
this vicinity. The letters are to the
same effect as those that were re-
Gently received in Pittston. Mr.. BREEDER
paid but little attention to the letters,
and, from the start, thought them a
scheme for extortion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11
Catholic benevolent Legion.

BROOKLYN, March l1.-About twenty
delegates, representing as many state
councils and composing the supreme
council of the Catholic Benevolent
Legion, convened in annual session here
yesterday, The first business taken
under consideration was the amend
ment of certain portions of the consti-
tuition. The supreme camp of the fra
ternal legion commenced their biennial
session in the afternoon at the Pierre
pont house. There was large attend
ance of delegates from New York, New
Jersey, Indiana and Virginia,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

FERGUS FALLS, Minn.. March IL
Mrs. o. II. Hanson, of Pelican Rapids,
hanged herself and her year old baby
yesterday afternoon. She fastened a
string on the door jam with which she
hanged the baby. She then drove a
nail on top of the door casing and at
tached stout string to it, with which
she hanged herself. When found both
bodies were hanging and life extinct.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11
DUBHC sALE-THE SUBSCRIBER
having sold his farm VIII sell at pub
lie sale. - ear Pike creek. on the road lead.
ing from stanton to Newark, on
ERInAV AyAuTtt .,,,
FRIDAY MARCH Il 1891


One good sorrei horse Charley. Iarre
size. suitable for nil purposes. an GycplIel,t
draft horse and eaat be hitchcd wrong.
iearlcs,a .,,. 9l si.am gool cows, all will ho
IN prOht by day of sale; very fine Jersey
heifer coming years Old; shnat pigs
ID pair hne chickens Braham and Ply
mouth Rosksi turkey hens, l gohbIer, is
colonies oi bees. In good condition: II illnln
scat carriage, lnnrket dearborn, hngryr
dugout, these wagons arc all In pnDi
order;l harvest bed. good basket sleigh.
one l+horsc mower Bradley luake pood
as new; horse rake, wheclbarrow corn
shelter root cutter. hay cutter. ! BisselI
plow. pair twin harrows eultiyator with
corn coNerer attachments, one l-horso
roller, grndstone. saddlei's horse, flour
chest, large chest. broad axes lot OF car
pentcfs tools grain cradle. moving
seSthe. forks, rRkes, shoVcls Iron posi-
spnte. maui and wedges, hoes double and
single trees sets carriage harness set
plow harness good straps OF bells COW
chains hay knives. hedge clipper.
neaSe hhlNus lot OF doors. window sash.
4Pnlr venetian blinds with hinges and
stny- backs all complete aud good as new:
lot oil berry crates and boxes all In good
order; ladders ! step ladders rails and
posts, cider barrels elder vinegar hy the
gallon. years old potatoes BY the busheL
pork by the pound, hay and straw by the
ton corn FODDER by the bundle acres OF
wheat more or less. DAIRY Hxtlires-cbIrn
and horse pans, buckets, , butter tubs
scales and weights Household and kitchen
turnitnfe-2 pair bedsfeaas, 3 stands i
stnYe and iXtures, Nos wiiininEton;S bbI.
copper kettle, bench tableand many other
articles too tedious TO mention
conditions Of sale-All sums of $50 and
under cash all over that amount Il credit
of months will bc given by the purchas.
er giving hankable note with approved
e5gndorser; u paid when due, no interest;
u not paid when due. interest from date.
3per cent, OF all credit sums for cash.
BENJAMIN FO0FE
William J. lank, Auet fl9-2dm3-7.I0-Is
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11
Government Funds in Banks.

WASHINGTON, March IL Acting
Secretary Nettleton says that he is not
aware Of any contemplated change of
policy in the treasury department in
regard to public moneys deposited in
national banks. The treasury depart
ment at this time is not in need of these
funds. What it may need in the future
time will develop. There are about
s33, 600, 900 of government money on
deposit in national bank repositories.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 11.-Judge
Thompson. of the superior court, de-
cldsd that pool rooms, rs conducted in
e4entucky, do not violate the gambling
laws. The decision creates sensation.
6cores OF rooms will probably be estab-
hshed throughout the state.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

PROVIDENCE, R. l., March 1.-THE
state Prohibitionists nominated the fol-
lowing ticket: Rev. John H Larry, of
Providence, for governor; Joshua @.
Brown, of Newport, for lieutenant gov
ernor; Thomas II. Peabody, of Wesley.
for attorney general; David o. Cargiil,
of Cumberland, for secretary of state;
Louis e. Remington, of Providence,
for general treasurer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

GUTENBERG, n. j., March ll-First race,
3s mile-Groomsman, l; Royallst, 2; Rose
vile, 3. Time, l.i7.
Second race, ss mile Ruth, l; Charley, 3;
Little Grand, g. Time, l.lII6
Third race, 6h furlonss-Joe Courtney 1;
Dalsyrlnn, :; Needmoro, 8. Time. 1.38IS.
Fourth race, 9s mlle-Montpelier, |; Elec-
trlcity, q Ella H., 8. Time. LA.
Fifth race. 70 mile-Cllmax, l; Stonington,
2; Rsnoocas, .. Time, Lea
sixth race, 76 mile-The Doctor, 1; Arizona,
2; Facial b., .. Time, li6I4.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

GLoUCRsT iR, N. j., March ll.-Firat race,
furlongs-Rhody Pringle, |; Shakespeare. 2;
Lithbert, 8. Time. l.t2ls.
Second race. 6A furlongs - Teddy c., 1;
Helena. 2; Laramie, o. Time L33.
Third race, 6S furlongs Carnegie. i;
Lonely, 9; Gen. Gordol, J. Timo, I.32.
Fourth race, ~ furlongs-Leo Brlgel, /;
Censor, q Silence, D. Time. 1.0ls4
Fifth race, eys furlongs-B Bslisarius, ]; Kyrle
b.. 2 Cheftain, 3. Time, 1.829l.
Sixth race, 5h furlongs-Rosa. /: Hamlet,
2; Costa Rica D. Time llslS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

OTTuMwA, Ia, March ia cable
gram from United States Consul ST.
mond, from Hong Kong, China, states
that Senator P. G. Ballingall, president
of the coal palace here, died at sea on
March Z, and was buried at Hong Kong.
Ballingall was one of the best known
hotel men in the world.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11
LOVE LAUGHS AT RELIGION.
Two Catholics Become Protestants
to Facilitate an EIopement.

4Wo ChtHOICs become Fr0testanc6
to Facilitate an Elopement.
LOUISVILLE, March II. - A sudden
conversion from the Catholic to the
Protestant religion, and the unexpected
elopement Of Miss Kate Dawson and
Mr.. Joseph Lambert is causing consid-
cradle gossip in this city. Miss Daw-
son is the daughter of Mr.. John Daw-
son, of the Sneed Iron works, and Mr..
Lambert is well known mechanic.
The young people were both Catho-
lies. but on last Sunday night they con-
cluded it would be easier to be mar
ried according to the Protestant for
mula than under the Catholic creed, in
case of an elopement. They accord
ingly were baptiseds in the Christian
church at Fifteenth and jefferson
streets last Sunday night. and last night
they crossed over to Jeffersonyille, Ind,
1.-THE Kentucky lovers paradise" and
were married.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

WILKEspARRE, Pa, March Twill
lam M. Miller, senior member of the old
and extensive grocery house Of Miller 81
Co., died yesterday. Mr.. Miller was
prominently known to all the leading
grocery houses in this state and New
York. He was 46 years old
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

MT. CARMEL, Pa, March 1.-THE Mt.
Carmel colliery shaft suspended indefi-
pitely last evening, owing to the de-
pressed condition Of the coal trade. 1t
Is one of the largest mines in the region,
and l 900 men are thrown out Alaska
shaft, Buck Ridge and Bear Valley col
lieries have closed down for the same
ransom
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11
Connecticut GubernatoriaI Dispute

HARTFORD, March 1.-THE Repub-
lican caucus had under consideration, it
is understood, the 'Judson proposition
granting an appeal to the superior court
in the case of the disputed election and
the subject of adjournment sine die.
The time was so short before the time
of the meeting of the house that no con-
ciusion was reached, and the caucus
adjourned. The Democratic caucus did
nothing,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

sPHILApELrHIA, March 1.-THE Read
ing Coal and Iron company has ordered
. shut down of the following mines:
Buck Ridge, Bear Valley, Alaska, Rich
Ardson, Otto and East Franklin. The
closing Of the mines goes into effect
today, and work will not be resumed
until further notice. The mines are all
situated in the Schuylklll region.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11
An Engineer,s Fntal Fall.

HUNTINGDON. Pa, March 1i.-Engi-
neer James Hamilton, of Altoona.
while stepping from his engine to the
coping OF the bridge here missed his
footing and fell IA distance of sixty-five
feet upon the rocks below and was
killed. He was one of the oldest engi-
neers on the Pennsylvania road.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

AUGUSTA, Ga, March 1.-THE high
water has interfered with gas works
and electric light plants. Business was
practically suspended yesterday and no
mail was delivered. The river reached
thirty-five and one.half feet and has
been gradually receding all day. No
serious damage to property has re-
sulted
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

BRIsToL, Tenn, March 1l.-Secretary
Proctor and party, en- route to the
Chicmaugua battle field, arrived here
yesterday afternoon over the Norfolk
and Western railroad in four special
cars. They were accompanied by the
officials Of the Norfolk and Western
road, WHO had them under special care.
The officials of the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia road met them here
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

NEW York. March l0-State and western
-four firm, quiet; low extras, $3.5094; city
mills, s5le521
Wheat-No. red declined Is7eS4c. on for
eign houses selling, reacted l6lakc. on west
buying. active hut feyerish; March, sl3lk:
May, siO91s 90 .lOSs; June, slOS9el .0sy6: Sep
tember, Si.o25sDl oj54; December. Slo4ysa
l.n5.
Corn-No. early, 1sc. lower, hut rallied
and adyaL ced 34Olc. on short buying: No. =.
6sl497Oc: steamer mixed, 6s94 DG9e
oats-No. quiet, firmer; state, 55yStnS!c.;
western. 54lbssc.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

Boston, March 1.-THE family Of
George Potter, consisting of "a wife and
five children, were rendered uneon-
scious by coal gas in their residence.
One son, aged about 30, is dead. The
others are reported to be recovering.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

! SACRAMENTO, CAL, March IL First
ballot in the state senate for I'm tied
States senator resulted: NJ. NJ. Estee,
-; Charles N. FELTON,, I; NJ. K. De-
Roung, A; d. A. Ostron, Democrat, 10:
scattering, 2. In the assembly the vote
resulted: DeYoung, 10; Estee, 13;
Blanchard, 8; FELTON,, @; Ostrom, Dem
ocrnt, 10; scattering, IS. There was no
choice in either branch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

S. CAMDEN, N. j., March 1.-THE elec-
tion here yesterday was quietly con-
Quoted and resulted in Republican
victory for members of the city council
n every ward with the exception of the
Eghth. The Republican majorities
were the largest ever given.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11
Fatal Fan From a Bridge.

PITTsBuRa, March Lice Spring
stel, a bridge builder from Cincinnati,
fell from the new California avenue
bridge in Allegheny, distance Of sixty
feet, yesterday and was SO bgdly in
jured that he died while being removed
to the hospital.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11
The President shoots No Ducks

BALTIMORE, March II. = President
Harrison had no luck in shooting ducks
at Bengies, Nd, yesterday. He was
out from a. m. till noon, but owing to
nnfayorable winds the ducks did not
come within gunshot distance, The
president expects to rema in at Bengies
until Saturday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

BISMARCK, N. D., March ll.-One of
the heaviest snowstorms of the season
is now in progress and for twenty.four
hours it has been raging. Railroad
traffic is severely impaded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11
The Minneapolis Tribune Sold.

MINNEAPOLIS, March 1.-THE Trib-
une Of this city was sold yesterday to a
company headed by W. j. Murphy, of
Grand Forks, N. D. The purchase price
is said to be S400, 900. Rumor has it
that ex Senator Price, of North Dakota,
will assume editorial control
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

HARRIsBURG, March 1.-THE board
of pardons yesterday afternoon refused
hearing in the case of David aud
Joseph Nicely, the Somerset county
murderers who are to be hanged in
April.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

WASHINGTON. March 11.-About 7
o'clock last evening Secretary Blaine
received a cablegram from Toxic an
nouncing the death of John G. Swift,
United States minister to Japan.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

WASHINGTON, March 1i.-At the ex-
ecutive mansion nothing is known of
the rumored recall or resignation of
Charles Emory Smith, United States
minister to Russia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

DUBLIN, March lO.-Edward Atchi.
son. one of the Parnellites shot at Tran.
dage Sunday, has had his hand ampu-
tated. The guilty party is unknown.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

JENKINTowN, Pa, March H. The
fast express to New York struck and
killed an unknown colored man at
Ogontz,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

CHICAGO, March i0.-lt ls aunounceu
that the marriage OF Miss Grace Fuller.
daughter OF Chief Justice Fuller, to
Archibald Brown, of this city, will
take place the first week in April.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-11

COLUMBUS, Ind. March ia min
eral deposit has been found on the farm
of John Milman, two miles distant
from Coatesville. An analysis OF a
specimen shows large percentage of
gold.