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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31
FIFTH edition.
MANDAMUS CASES Up
Colonel Hen. Nisids Opens for tie Petition.
ers. Tho Cases Likely TO be Decided To-
Night. ....

Colonel Hen. Nislds Opens for tie Petition.
ers. Tho Cases LIKELY to be Decided To-
Night ."a..
The application for mandamus to
compel the registrars In Kent and Sussex
counties to replace names on the lists
from which they had been stricken was
taken up on Tuesday morning at Dover.
Henry Ridgoly. Jr., counsel Tor the reRls-
trnrs wanted IA postponement until to-day
(Wednesday.)
Col. Ben Nields opposed the motion and
etated that the petitioners were resdy to
proceed aud that little delay WIS necessary
to get decision as election was only sew
On days of.
Senator Higgins said that oounssl on
the other side appeared on Monday anu
were fully apprized OF the petition
While there are number oil cases, Tine
answer In one will answer for all. The
Republican array Of counsel consisted OF
Col. BENZ. Nields. Senator Higgins James
Pennewill n. b. Smithers and Be niah
Watson. The Democratic counsel were
Gen. Il. II. Kenney. Robt. II. Vandykes
James II. Hughes and Henry Ridgeley .Jr..
and District Attorney Lewis U. Vande'
grlft.
and said there wore three questions to Dc
decided by the court. The law az II stood
in 1852 and until the passage OF the law
of 1873 provided that the Levy Court
should settle accounts with the collectors
in March of each year and allow delln-
quent lists.
Only by death or removal could tho
name OF person be stricken from the
list. On March 23rd 1858 the Legls lature
passed Il law 70 enaoting The delinquent
laws.
On March 3lst, 1893, another law was
passed. whioh allowed the Levy Court to
strike from the assessment those re-.
turned as delinquent In 1893. This acb
was defeated on April IA, 1893
| There being no other redress for this
taxable ha comes to the Superior COURT
| aud asks for manlamus to compel the
| registrars to replace Ills name.
| Colonel Nields then quoted from au'
| thoritles on mandamus, showing thut q
mandamus In this case would bs proper.
Mr.. Nieds also quoted law to show the
authority of the Legislature to levy and
| collect taxes.
Ths case will be continued to-day and q
| decision is looked for this even Ing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

Tho Trustees OF the Poor met at the
Almshouse this morning at 10 o'clock. ls
being the regular quarterly meeting for
giving out contracts for supplles FOR the
Institution for the ensuing three months
the me NJ bers had busy session.
The superlntendent's report for the
month was read as follows: Number OF
inmates, l24; white women. 50; ohlldfen,3i
oolored men, II; colored women, l9i ool'
ored children, s. total inmates. pa, which
is an Increase of IL over the last quarter
of the last year. Deaths. 3; births, =.
The superlntendents payroll, amount
ing $3.50 So was ordered paid. MI. Salmon,
chairman Of the committee on outside re-
lei, reported for the quarter as follows:
Brandywine Hundred. Is; Wilmington.
e437 TO- Christiuna, &l9.5O; New castle,
S452 90; Mill Creek, SllI.
The following awards were made:
Chewing tobacco to George Stelnckon,
at "a cents a pound.
Gasoline to Atlantis Refining Company,
l2 cents gallon.
Shoes to Dan. MoCusker, IS cents for
nous and % cents for women.
Bread j. b. Taylor.
Dry goods, ". b. Sharp 4 Co.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

Tho ruling prices of vegetables in the
King street market this morning were:
Celery, 5 and cents a stalk; Lurnlps 10
oents u half peek; potatoes, ID cents;
tomator9 10 cents u half peck cabbage,
8 and 5 cents head; radishes 3 cents
. bunch; lima beans, fifteen centB
Qunrt; lettuce. to cents head;
onions ioc a quarter peck. spinach loo
bali peck. butter sold for SOC Id and
eggs 25c a dozen. fruits are plentiful.
leaf soils from to zoe Id; pork from 10
io20c, mutton from IL to 2Dc. Turkeys
brought 90 80; chickens sl.25 aud ducks
81 30 pur pan.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

An interesting and impor tant meeting
OF the Local Union OF tho Christian In.
deayor Societies was held last night in
the First Presbyterian Church. The ad.
dress of welcome wac given by the Rev.
J h. Millig N. pastor OF Tho caurch. fh o
new constitution for the Local Unto n
vis presented and adopted. to 20 into o T.
loot December lat.
The adoption OF tho constitution re-,
qnitel 30 much time that only one hair
CT the program was given. ihe othe .
h. 1 which VIII consist of State Conyeu
tion reports and special pnpers on other
en- cts. will be given at ali adjourned
!, meeting to be held IN the same place next
Monday evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

Howells Gairoters and the sleaplng
Car will be given In Eden Hall Thursdly
ana Saturday nights OF this week Tor the
benefit OF Della ware Avenue Baptist ehuich
No palms have been spared to work these
farces up to u higa type Of realistic and
esthetlc effort. The solos OF Miss Emma
Lore aud Miss Florence Cook and the
duets OF Miss Elliot and MIR. Walter b n.
net assure for the entertainment the ar.
tistlo charm which these volcos always
give. Single night tickets twenty-five
cents. Admission for both nights thirty.
five oents,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

Tho statement In the journal that VIM.
T. Kramer had been discharged by Mrs.
Mary n. Rogers, OF New Castle Hundred
because he registered on Saturday Is en-
tlrely unwarranted. The man Ia tenant
OF Mrs. Rogers and works In this city,
but on Saturday she employed him mere.
ly TO assist her coaehman to Clean up
about the stables, His worked hall a day
and then went to be registered, leaving tie
coachman to finish the job. thersupoh she
paid him Tor half day instead OF whole
one AS she lad expected to do II he had
remained at home. All her employees arc
Demo all have registered and sho
has not discharged any one. so much tVF
the yarn In the Journal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

Before Judge Ball this morning James
Casey WAS lined ! ~ und costs for vagran.
Uy.
Daniel Harris was held In 5000 bail for
his appearance this evening on the eharg
II larceny OF some money from William
which Disappeared yesterday from Harris.
John Davis, colored, was held In $50 bail
for further hearing this evening on tine
Charge oil disorderly conduct
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

Mrs. A. N. Kelgwin. who passed few,
wceks among her reativea at Havarall
Mass, returned home on Saturday, snh
took charge az her Glass; OF young ladies
Oh Sunday afternoon, 10 The great grhtia-
cation OF all present. Mrs X is a hosi in
church wocS, aud ably seconds the ehrrts
OF her husband to keep zine Vest FUZZY
up TO the demands OF the times. g..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31
FOR $l.50

You may not know it
but we have a little motto
which we adhere to and
give you the benefit of.
Count that day lost
VINO low descending sun,
Views from the stock
No special sale begun"
Why should we pay for space
to tell you about our goods
tile papers should pay
us-don't we give you
more interesting talk than
a whole newspaper. Our
daily bulletin is always
bright with fresh and new
ideas from our store. Don't
we teach you how to buy
the cheapest and where to
buy the best! II you have
tried us, you know, if not
then try now-these hats
at $3.50 show you we'll
what we mean. We have
just 2S7 of them; they
can't last long--come at
once and take your pick
if you come late and don't
get any choice, don't blame
nS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

Richard AMI Pringle's Popular Georgia
Ministries Organization gave arother one
OF its lcughable and Interesting perfor-
nance at the Academy OF Music. last even
ing. before another large audience. Billy
Kersands. who Is the leading comedian,
was met with vociferous applause, and
he alone was worth the price OF adlnis-
sion to hear. Tho rest OF the company
was well received. The engagement CLOSES
with the performance this evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

BRANNAN-In this city on the goth inst,
William II. Brannan. in his Dist year.
Eelnt YES and friends. smith fosL u. A. r..
First Delaware Battery aud Fame Hose Fire
Company nre invited to attend :hc funeral,
from his late residence, So. 100 East Eff
teeuth street, on Thursday November LIST. Mt
23l p. in. lnterment Mt Wilmin ton aud
Brundywine Cemetery.
Asleep in Jesus.
HUBBARD In this city. on October. ssh.
1895. Mrs. Ida Miller Hubbard. wife Of VIM.
H Ihbard aud oldest daughter OF IA muel
and Margaret Mlllor.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
he funeral from the residence of her parents
No. sol Jackson street, on Thursday u Tt"r-
noon at o'clock. lntermcnt al Wllmingto IL
and Brandy VINE Cemetery.
HYDE-On October 2Jth. 1884,, Hannah
hyde. aged Gi years.
Relatives aud friends arc invited to attend
her funeral from her late residence at
Uockessln. Oh Thursday TT 9.3n n III, High
Mass AT St JOHNS X Z. Church nj 10 u. in
lntcrnent at 81. lsephs Cemetery. .-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

On Friday and Saturday evenings OF this
week at the Grand Opera House the beau
tiful coined y-drama, The Brooklyn Han.
dicap," will DO presented. 1t IS an ellec.
tive piece OF stage realism, belonging to
u GLASS which Invariably captures and cap,
tlvates an audience. and will continue to
captivate until they are displaced by
dramas which picture still more exciting
phases OF life. 1t Is dithcult to conceive
how stage realism can ADVANCE much fur
Their than in this drama The company
presenting this drama 10 strong one
and weli.inerits tho success 1t Is meeting
with,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

And with 1t comes q suggestion OF Jack
Frost. and his icy touch Are you ready
for hmf Have you laid in the necessary
supply of clothes2lf not come to US. we can
supply you with them. You will lind our
stock consists oil tho aholcest GODS, al
selected with tho greatest of care for
quality and style. BURKE n BoMHVfF. 52l
Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

With the exhilarating sense OF renewed
health and strength and internal cleanli-
noes, which follows the use OF Syrnp OF
Figs is unknown to the few who have
not pro- ressed beyond the old time medi.
clnee and the cheap substitutes sometimes
offered but never accepted by the well
informed,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

SYMPTOMs-Moisture intense itching ana
singing; most ut night; worse by scralo Ing
II allowed to continue. tumors FORM winch
often bleid and nccrate. becoming very
sore. SwAYNEs OINTMENT stops lac itchlnf
and bleeding. heals liberation, and iu most
cases removes the tumor. At drugglstso by
natl, tor 10 cents Dr. Swayne Il Son. Phila-
lelpllh.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

The seventeenth annus reception OF the
st, Mary'a 4. A. II. Pioneer corrs Will bs
held Ia Wsbstere dancing aoadAmy on tbs
cnmmittee OF arrangements COMPRISES
Thomas II. Monaghan, j. J. Keenan, aId
T. T. Flynn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

The story of tho Reformation will be ro'
pes lad at the Opera House tonight Tho
piece Is by Wilmlngto talent ard should
be greeted with an evan larger house than
that which marked the opening pertor-
nance 1t is for the benefit OF the Lutn.
eran Church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31
Remember

That you can get the best TO-. 10 and 90
cent candy at tho old reliable stand 2!1
Market street. All home made and those
40 cent caramels for ~ cents. ...
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

There will be Prohibition truck meet
ing held tonight at the corner OF Fourth
and Adams streets. to be addressed by
MIR. Pearce, OF Chester, Pa. There Will be
music BY the Kingswood choir aud cor
netist.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

All tho members OF the Higgins Repub-
lican club are hereby notified TO meet at
their headquai ters 9th and Walnut streets
this evening at $50 sharp to attend the
meeting at the Auditorium. A full atten-
dance Is reques ed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

IL. + Bourbon has removed his cigar
store and factory from No 1 East Sec ond
street. to =. ". cor. of SECOND and Shipley
streets, The CITY Market AMI kuby Gold
ptgaI u speciality,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

prsoeded by rain with little cnange OF
temperature. Friday clearing and rather
Gpoer
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31
sT0CK QUOTATIONS.
Reported by
HEAI.D a. COMPANY.
Bankers and Brokers.
Seventh aud Market Streets.

Investment and Securities yielding
from 4 to { per cont
orders for the purchase and sale or
stocks and Bonds on Commission execut-
ed at all the sioux exchanges
Private telegraph wires TO New YORK
Philadelphia. boston and Chicago.
Foreign Drafts aud Letters of Credit IS
ad
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

Tie theatre bonnet nnl oyster joke
Are looking worry glun,
For everything Is running now
10 tile ohsysautAemum-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

Jubilee singers and plantation melodies
at Hanover Church. Slxtu and KING, Fri.
day evening, NOV. 2.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

At johnson & Shaw S. No. West Fourth
street. Finest brands of cigars and
tobacco constantly OH hand.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

CRAIG-HARTMAN-0n October 2hth, 1894.
at No 24l7 North College avenue, by Rev.
Robert Graham. Mr.. Samuel Craig ana
phiu
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

The RErtEIdcAS office to-day in the
sha To-
7o'cloes. 10 O'Clock. O'Clock,
81 ID "a
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

The cloakmakers' strike in
New York is already causing a
scarcity of coats and capes.
Some manufacturers write us
that they cannot deliver any
more garments for long time.
Some that they do not know
when they will be able to make
us any more garments. All of
which goes to show that coats
are going to be scarce this win.
ter
Fortunately for you and for
ourselves, we bought heavily
before the strike. So at present
we probably have the largest
stock, largest variety of styles,
and can quote the lowest prices
in the city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-31

The Republicans OF the Twelfth ward
have Invited all the Republican clubs In
the city to participate in a meeting at
Fourth and Clayton streets, tomorrow
Crhursday) evening and they expect a roal
thumper.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-06-13
neclnred Diyidends.

Yesterday afternoon the regular
meeting OF the Home Fire Insurance
company directors was held and a
dividend Of ! per cent for the quarter
ending June Sllh was declared. The
capital stock OF the company ia $3.50, 600,
the quarterly dividend amounting to
1880.
The Director Of the II. J. Grant
company met 40 the same time aud
declared a dividend Of I per cent Tor
the same quarter, on 100000 capital
stock, amounting TO sl5OO.
The construction Of lhe now building
to be- erected by the latter company
ust north OF tho Constitution building
will be commenced Ia 3 short time, tho
arrangements therefor now being IN.
der way.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-06-13
CONGRESS- RECORD.
,rln Perkins Defends Stanford
AGAINST GeaTy.
INDIGNATION ASKED ron.
~ usbate Resumed - Peters,
,n,ndm tito Restore the Duly
Oh Raw Wool.

,.,y,yariN, June 10. - Perkins,
i, the senate today briefly do.
~ tbs memory Of Iho late Leland
s.oioI from the change made by
s',,.,nlalive geary, that he founded
s,pfgrd University out Of n spirit
,,,pse OF resentment, because ho
elected trustee Of the Univer-
,tCsulornia. Perkius said when he
-.yyrraor Of California, lac appoint
stanford q regen, Of the Uuivsrsiiy
.,tbo request Of tho latter the leg
-,,,,s iit not confirm the n1mina.
~. "a vernon St0ntman also would
~. made STANFORD regent, but the
s-6er was ducliued.
IN fr.1lutl0u offered by Morgan
...rs,sri, calling On the secretary OF
~. treasury Ter statement ~
" what amount NJ gold coin
"a, received by the treasury de-
,snment since November l. l505i
~ much received from The sale VI
isois and 10 what persons OF banking
'.',ltutiops such bonds were solo;
gb,i ou,stauding obligations had been
,,l,emei In gold since that date.
Ugaf offered resolution calling
an ine ptrsident 10 inform the Senate
vtsL u any, Representation had
Zen made 10 the government by the
representatives. Of foreign countries rs 10
roalemplalcd retaliation gu account N
is. proposed imposition Of diHcfimin'
,lnr duty on sugar against bounty
gylng countries; the iaots Ms 10 the
irlnblr exclusion OF our agricultural
ioiucls from Germany or Guatemala,
nd any information IA his possession
i,alive 10 the proposed reiallatory
Islhlaii0n by the Cof,cB OF spain on
,se5unt Of the abfogatlou OF the
elpfoeity treaty under the taTiii act
e 1870.
The resolution was adopted.
On motion OF Villas n bill providing
bf one additional circuit Judge each Tot
lbo sevonth, eighth aud ninth Judicial
districts was passed.
The tariff debate was resumed, the
sending question being Peiier's
lmtndmont 10 restore 5O per cent Of
TOE duty on raw wOuis.
sherman made u vigorous speech
iealnsi free wool.
Hansbrough and Dubois also spoke
igaintt the tariff bill. The latter MP
JeAlcl to the Republicans 10 allow the
100 10 be promptly disposed Of.
CONCERNING THE UTE INDIANS.
WAuISuTON, June ia bill L
dl,apptOvs the treaty heretofore made
Win the southern Ute indians for thcil
pmoyAl 10 Utah and providing for tue
sitting OF them ON lands under the
isyrralIy act was passed by the Hous
Nday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-06-13
II. =. COnference.

The quarterly conference Of the Re-
lief society OF this stake will be held
IN the Salt Lake Assembly Hall Ia
this city, Friday, June 18Th, meetings
commencing alto am, and pm, Us
usual. Presidents Of the several
branches In the county, and as many
as possible Of the members from tho
different Calities as can make It con.
vsnient, should attend. Bishops
specially Invited; also all who arc in.
tetosleu In this charitable ana benovo.
lent organization.
n, ISABELLA HORNE,
President.
ELIZA W. HYDE,
Assistant Secretary 3
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-06-13
ROAD IMPROVEMENT.
Circulars on the Subject Received by
Secretary Richards.

Territorial Secretary Richards today
received communication from the
United States department VI agrioult-
uro, Washington, dated June 0, re-
qucsting that copies Of an accompany
Ing circular DO sent to "your state
highway commission, state road ~.
ISOLATION, or other bodies concerned In
highway improvements"
The circular IL Issued by the New
Jersey State Board Improvement ne
ISOLATION, aud "suggosts 10 tne neigb-
boring kindred organization tnat the
meeting this summer NJ Asbufy PARK,
Of the National Editorial convention,
furnishes an uuequalcd opportunity for
n conference Of the various bodies anu
leading individuals concerned la the
road movement throughout the United
States, anu the general interchange Of
views anu oTprienCe'"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-06-13
In Honor Of an Old CIiIzen.

A very pleasant reception was ten.
dered 10 William &. Dunbar, the veter.
an Utonian, by Mr.. and Mrs. James
Moiiat at their hAndsome residence In
Perkin,'s addition last night. About
finy Of Mf. Duubat's friends were pfri-
cut anu while the guest Of honor he
probably did more ~ entertain tnRn
any other person present Ho had his
bagpipes with him and he played them
with Old time vigDt anu enthusiasm
amidst the plaudits VI his hearers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-06-13
BERING SEA PATROL.
Tho hOhicln Chasing Seattle SEALING
SChOOleFs.
ORDERS 10 TIE NAVAL OFFICERS.
Many Seizures Expected within q Few
bays Trouble Liable 10
Follow.

SEATTLE, Wash, June l3.--Advlcss
dated Si,kl, Juhe o, says!
The U. s. $. Mohicau, fiagship oi
Bering fea patrol tloei, arrived In port
today Tor mail aud supplies, having
been on a cruise Of i've days about
Kodiak Island. On the third day Oi
tue cruise in heavy weather, the look
out on the MOhicnn saw vessel well
Ia shore. Tue war ship bore down on
the schooner, which Immediately
places on all sail IN an attempt q get
away. The wind favored tho schooner,
70 orders were given 10 frs across her
bow. The shotgun sent a couple Of
shots after her, She then hove 10 ami
was boarded. She proved 10 be- the
Volunteer, " Seattle.
No direct evidence Of Illegal scaling
was obtained, except that all arms
aud implements were ready for use.
These were all sealed up and the
Volunteer ordered 10 Sand Point
20 wait the oud Of tho season. The
next day similar performance was
gone through with the schooner Geo.
H. White, ulso Of Seattle. The cap
tnin8 Of both vessels were angsted at
Iuing boarded and from their manner
the naval officers expect more trouble
with them. The next time they are
found away from Sand Point they
viii be seized.
There arc liable 10 be- many seizures
within the next few days or wrecks, rs
tOmu of the vu8sels ordered TO remain
NJ Sand Point have put 10 sea duting
the absence Of tho war vessels from
that place.
ORDERS REGARDING sEALERs.
Pom TOWNSEND, Wash., June a.
Private advices from tho Boring sea
patrol, dated june 3, slate that up ~
that time the United Statua hoet had
warned twenty sealers, only eight Of
which were Americans.
When n senler IL boarded by naval
officer, English or American, he OK
aminos the log book under date Of May
lst. where, n a sealer has heen provi.
ously boarded, he will find au entry.
this entry Will show whether the sealcr
has been warned or licensed. 80 far
captains have offered no objections to
being searched and all seem anxious 10
learn this mission OF patrol leet and
get back 10 port. In fact tie English
meu-Oi-wnr carry orders from owners
Of scalers which f,tVd out al Victoria,
TO return g. that port Besides making
nm entry In the log book In regard 10
boarding the sealut the officer soizes or
seals iire arms aud ammunition. The
| sealing OF arms AMI ammunition Ia
done by placing the ammunition In n
canvas bag, which IL carefully tied
anu knots covered with war, which ID
stamped with the ships Official seal.
| The arms hre dashed together aud the
knots are officially stamped. Then tho
soaler IL told that he take out a license
/ n he deBifes that will entitle him IL
seal after August All sealets are
given copies OF the Presidents proola-
nation and net Of Parliament.