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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, April c6.--Word
was received hero today That forest flres
are again raging in the vicinity of Phil
lips, and 1t now looks as IL that devas
tatcd region will suffer second visitation
The woods near Prentice are ablaxe and
the homesteaders and farmers are rushing
iuto the city FOR safetv. There wore sew
erai farm ha,,g4l Enfsed Gut yesterday
and there seems to be no probability that
the fires will abate.
he weather Is hot, and the woods and
trees are as dry rs finder. Unless rain
comes the fire viii certainly create wide
desolation. The people of Prentice have
made an organized effort to keep the
flames from reaching the city. All the
fire appliances the city affords have been
gotten ready for immediate action and
warned by the disaster to Phillips last
summer the most heroic efforts will be
made to Keep tho city from burning up.
The nearest approach 1t has made is about
quarter of II mile distant, and is burn
Ing slowly toward the city. II wind
springs up the flames may be carried into
the town.
CUMBERLAND. Wis, April 2e-It is i'm
possible to estimate the damage done by
tho forest fires in this vicinity last night
and today. At Perley the Andrew and
Perley Lumber companys boarding house,
blacksmith shop ana two barns were
burned, also three other dwellings and
two barns. Some lumber belonging to j.
Nathan, and several hundred cords of wood
were also burned. The fire has now
reached the standing pine belonging to
Hearsy 81 Bean, northwest of here, where
the greatest damage Is done. Several
crews of men have been out all night and
today fighting the fire.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26
FouRrEEN CARS Down a BANK.

Conductor Damn of tho r., W. s. II. Rail-
road Thrown From n Car, Hat Only
Slightly InIurod-The Debris burned.
There was big freight wrsck on tho
New Castle out-oif OF the r., W. " B. Rail.
road Opposite Sixteenth street yesterday
afternoon. in which fourteen cars were
smas he'd into klndilng wood, and one mac
Conductor u. al. Dunn, slightly injured.
The train was made up of thirsy.Jwo
care. all loaded with fish, oysters, eggs.
farm produce. sheep anu coal, and had
car left the track by the spreading OF the
rails. Thirteen cars followed it and went
down both sides of the embanknent pliing
in two heaps. The contents were thrown
In every direction. ana, strange to relate.
but one sheep had to be killed of the car
load.
Before going down the bank the oars
ran along the track about iifty yards and
for thai distance tore up the track. In n
short time yardmRster Cantwell had thu
two wrecklng trains In service and the
care that remained on the track were
packed up on one stde ana the mon
fastened a rope to them and pulled what
was left OF the cars into the ditch at the
side of the road.
Several hundred crates OF eggs and
barrels OF produce were removed from the
cars and loaded into q train going to
Philadelphia and New York to which
placss they had been consigned. Within
few minutes after the wreck a large
crowd collected with baskets. which they
: filled with the produce. Last night the
wreckags was act on lire TO get 1t out OF
the way. The fra made big blaze and
many persons thought there was big
fire.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

In the New Century Club last night Pro.
lessor IoEert +. Thomson Of Philadelphia
gave closing lecture on political economy.
The subject was Comm cree and Industry
and the lecture was an interesting expoai-
ton oil the variousitheories OF commercial
and Industrial progress. he noted the ear
~ methods for protecting and encourage
ing commerce and industry. their effects
on the people adopting them until they
had developed into the two opposing
theories of free trnde and protection.
Out Of tho study OF tho ancient nations
and their progress and power tho speaker
evolved the idea that to protect It's people
III the manufactures in which they excel
led was rea 4onablsspulIoy. He declared
that this for more than 500 years was the
policy of Great Britain.
In conclusion the speaker demonstrated
Inc tallacp OF expecting prosperity as re-
suit of low prices, and reminded the free
traders thut they had reached their ideal
in the present hare times.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26
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DIR, Smith on the stand.

The principal witness In the Injunction
case of the Jessup K Moore vs.. the Ford
Morocco Company In the Oh aneery
Court this morning was Frank Roop
Smith, the analytical chemist. His testi-
mohy was principally upon scientific
termB.
The water taken from Mill Creek above
the junction of SiIverbrook. he found
contained anti chloride and only a trace
of organic matter. At the morocco fac.
tory the water contained chemical factors
not found In pure water In his opinion
such water would not make white pulp
MIR. Ward cross examined DIR. Smith on
the analysis made but brought out moth
Ing now. The other witnesses examined
were Frederick S. Curtis and William
Saunders
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

The examination OF witnesses In the In
junction case OF the Jessup aud Moore
Paper Company vs.. tho Ford Moroc 90
Company wac resumed In Chancery
Court yesterday afternoon. Thomas
Slavery. OF the Pussy and Jones Company
made an analysis OF the water. In the
stream above the factory the water was
pure but impure below 1t, The discolors.
lion was so great as to affect the water df
Mill Creek. In his opinion white pulp
could not be made with tho water.
Clarence NJ. Dillon had collected forty
samples OF the water OF the brook Dis.
coiored matter had been found by him
above and below the factory. On one &c.
oaslon he got some OF the liquid on his
hands which caused soreness. He said
that Mill Creek before Siyerbrooa entered
1t was pure and clear. but below the IN on tn
of tho brook the water was OF yeilowlsh
green color.
George 4. King, superintendent OF w.
Nj. Singerly's paper mills ut Elkton, Md :,
testified that 1t required pure. and clear
water to make white pulp. Colored water
could not be used
William BaIfoId of Philadelphia. Charles
II, Hamilton os Lafayette FREQ. Curtis of
Newark aud Thomas s. Stafford OF Camden.
all paper and pulp manufacturers. eaid
that good and white pulp could not be
made with colored water.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26
THE AssAurr ON Hs,MA MOORE,
Harry ". johnson Hold for a Iosrlnx o

Harry w. JOHNSON Hold for Hearing on
the Charge.
William Carroll and John Murray were
arraigned before Judge ball this morning
on the charge OF disorderly conduct. They
s" 1" p1 Ts.hf E gsSSf Ma s;Ss. 4;
by Officer Sarcosky. They were fined %
ard costs each.
Louis Bulisn was placed In tho 81 row
Tor having used too much adulterated ice
water
George Porter drank porter or some.
thing else yesterday and acted In dis.
orderly manner around his home. he
will take the pledge.
Francis Tripp on Wednesday last dur
Ing the lire had SIS stolen from the bureau
drawer, The man who took the drawer
down stairs was dressed In q gray suit
with SLOUGH hat. 1t was not Alfred
Gooseberry and he was discharged.
j. III. Edwards was charged with depos.
ttinG circulars on the street. 1t was the
first case where circulars having been dis
trlbuted wore thrown on the etreet.
Judge Ball called the attention OF the
City Solicitor to the ordinance and believ.
ed 1t should be enlarged. Ii u person takes
circular on the street and then throws Ii
eway be ls liable to a line There lie no
use OF having an ordnance unless 1t 10 lived
up to. The case was dismissed but every
effort will be nade to break up the nu-
sance
Harry W. Johnson asked for eontlnu.
ance of his case until Monday morning on
the charge OF assault and battery on
Emma Moore. The facts of the case were
reported in yesterdays REPUBLICAN.
The ball bond OF Isaac Anderson was
forfeited by his non.appearance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

'Friend Fritz" was presented Mt tho
Grand Opera House last evening by the
Manola Mason Company, before u we'll.
filled mouse. IL Is ndapted with original
lyrics and music compos ed entirely for Sir,
is excellent and can be witnessed by
church goers without any eompunetion.
IL touches the heart of all and was highly
enjoyed by those who attended Tho
costumes and scenic effects were appro.
pirate. Durlng the evening Mrs Mason
sang several songe. She was we'll re-
received In all.
Such a play Ia Aunt Sally" Mt tho
Grand Opera House to norrow evening,
The plot ts wholesom ms; tie fun unceasfilK
Besongs new and catchy; tbs scenery su.
peril; the cllmHXes thrilling. and the com.
Dany one OF the very best comedy ofguni-
cations OH tho road,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

Because of the discharge of two gangs
OF rlveters there Ia but one gang Mt work
in the yard OF the Harlan K HolliDEsworth
Company to-day. gang numbers three
mon and a boy, and until Wednesday two
gangs were at work on tho big sleam ship
Howard, getting her ready to launch. On
that day the men were ordered TO cork all
night.
They refused and when they returned
to work yesterday morning they weIe no
titled that their service WIS no longer re-.
qulred. When the remaining riyeters and
boys learned of the discharge they left
the yard out of sympathy. They NUN Der.
ed about forty. and now there are but
four men at work The com pany declare
they will not again take tho men baGk but
will employ new hands. Meantime the
work OH the Howard Ia being done by tine
rivctors und the boy. and the Com puny
expects to have her In the creek on the
day announced,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

From the Morning News, Dec. ls 1894.
Captain Thomas Johnson has decided 20
retain his citizenship In Delaware. lie is
preparing to remove to Reeds Wharf, Va.
where he owns a large farm In which he
takes great interest and will remain there
during the Winter. His present residence
will be OF oupied by his son In law Geo.
w. May. who will take possession lmme-
dlately upon his fathers removal. Capt.
Johnson has rented the house No. $40 w.
Third street and will furnish and claim 1t
as his Wilmington home He expects to
spend his Summers in Virginia and his
Winters In Delaware.
N STATE o' Of Del eG' 8. 8. THOMAS JoHss,s.
On this 10th day of April, A. d., le 8,
personally appetrSd before me. Lew
Sasse. u notary public for the State II
Delaware, Thomas Johnson who being
duly sworn according to law, doth depose
aud say.
That the statement and facts as pub.
llshed and therein contained are true In
every particular and claim to hold my
citizenship as valid as the same has been
for the past forty-tive years. since first
became voter. THOMAS JOHNSON
sworn and subscribed to before me tho
day and the year first above written.
lsEAL1 LEWIS SAssE.
Notary Publlo.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

Gaorge Drake Will have snle of dla-
mcnds. watches, silver and plated ware,
marble ware. clocks, &c. at 500 Market
street, this evening ana tomorrow after
noon and evening.
Building Inspector Dohl has granted q
permit to J. j. Bierman for alterations to
tho north west corner or Seventh and
Madison streets.
Mayor Shortlidge's horse fell at Front
and French streets to-day.
man claiming to be a sailor who had
beon treated at a Philadelphia hosp ital for
u sprnined back was in this city to day
soliciting money.
Elmer II. iiauna, son of William Hanna,
3lo.North jackson street, died yesterday,
aged II years.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26
FIFTH EDITION.


DosEa. April 20.
Pierce. Moore and Fleming left Penne.
will to day and voted for George v. Mas.
sey. Higgins bobbed up with six votes
also and Addioks' hall dozen remained
firm. Neither the terrors Of a blizzard
nor the extreme heat seems to have any
effect on Handy and his lieutenants
Rldgoly received his eight votes and
Bayard l.
Tie Street and Saver Com mission arriv.
ed FROM Wilmington at noon to-day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26
"Expro-,ye- from M, Old Klap.aea"

The Rev, owen Hicks, d. D., will visit
My Old Knapnack." next Monday even
ing in Asbury church. DIR. Hicks has
famous war record and all who are inter-
will enjoy a treat in listening to this
lecture. He will also preach in Asbury
Church on Sunday both morning and
evening. IL will lie very pleasant for the
ksbury people to have DIR. Hicks with
them. as it was under his ministry that
their pastor DIR. Howard, was converted
about twenty years ago.
DIR. Hicks Will oe present this evening
at the prayer meeting and speak during
the services.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

Wa learn that the Newport n. L. church
has engaged, the Edison Photograph Agen.
cy oil Philadelphia to present one of their
very novel and exceedingly entertaining
concerts on next Saturday evening, tha
"a III inst. act January our Newport
were favored with crowded audience.
Since the demand for It's repetition has
been SO general ever sEca that event. we
are confident that the church will bs
packed again with visitors. The cause Ia u
good one, and we are certain that those
attending will be amply repaid, since one
of their choicest programs will be pre-.
scented
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26


Audrow Gray Gnd Potter smith of Pdrter5
were In this city today and stopped at
Murrays Hotel.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26
Gymnasium, and MnsIcal Entertainment.

A gymnasium and musical entertain.
ment was given In the West End Gymna.
stun last night. There was class work by
the members of the club, duet on she
piano by Misses Reese and Elliott; fire
club swinging by Jason c. Fiory of Phlla.
islphia; horizontal bar work by Messrs
by George p. Jones and tumb bling by
Nessrs Cloud. Marsden and Maxwell.
John Cloud won the diving contest. The
Orient Mandolin and Guitar Club fur
nlshed music
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

Baird jackson. of this city and Miss
Maria Wood of East Orange. N. L.,
were married In The latter city " eduesday
afternoon. Rev. L. L. Moore Of Shiloh
BAPTIST Church accompanied the groom
TO East Orange and returned with Mrand
Mrs. Jackson. Late in the evening re-.
ception was rendered them here
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

BRIGANTINE JUNCTION, N. j., April go
A fierce forest fire, which originated on
the farm of Richard Booth, near this
place, yesterday is still raging, despite
the efforts of IA number of citizens to ex-
tinguish 1t. Much valuable timber has
been destroyed, and grave fears are felt
that unless the wind changes several resi-
dences will be destroyed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

lady complains that tho sidewalks are
frequently obstructed by push carts,
vile albarrows. bicycles. &c, ronderln e
wa king on the same rather dangerous.
The police should keep their eyes open
and see that tho law shall not be Violate d
with Immunity.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

The large British barkentine Frederick
arrived at the yard of the Harlan and
HotIinRsworth Company this morning.
She comes from Philadelphia, whore she
took aboard cargo OF railroad material.
Here she will be loaded with thirteen cars
for Brazilian ralrt ad oompany, for
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

Harry Yerger. 4l9 Shipley street. boxes
pictures. regiids frames. puts up room
moulding, hangs pictures, frames pic.
tures, resiivers looking glass plates soils
easels, renoSates paintings. bleuehes en-.
cravings, mounts photographs, ter
and chca per than any oIta else In the state:
has had the IoDgss experienGedoRt know
auytiluE else
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

On May 18Th the friends and Nom hers
of the young 1adles OF the high school
alumGtB Will ba treated to an evening OF
fua in this shape OF a couple of farce
comedya The main fenuture will be "A
Gnme Of Blur by Young ladies anu
gents;ft S n uctiYe reh 5al land will DO
in elegant shape for the Il Ii.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

WEST CnEsTGR April % Yes terday at
ternoon beautiful poem written by
Esther A. Wilmore was read as q tribute
to tho late Bishop Williams
Rer. Charles H. Boulder OF Whining.
ton preached az able sermon last evening.
Rev. William IL. Guy, OF Wilmington,
Del, read a letter l. ON his Quarterly Con.
Terence recommending lt1v. W. DeShieds
to membership III the Annual Conference
lie Was called forward and introduced to
the Conference and his credentials were
received.
The bishop was asked to say whether or
not 1t was allowable to make one Su.
peIlntendent of sabbath school VINO is
not converted man 6nd does not profess
10 he
bishop RILEY said: when nothing bet.
Ter can be done It might be allowable to
select such one us Superintendent 1t IL
better moi to do II when you can find a
Competent man who Is u christian. We
cannot Put ncnid or an ignorant person
III such a position"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

A. 7, Bye, Of Hickory Hill. is proud of
the record OF his hens. lie reports that 100
hens have laid over 8. 400 eggs since Christ-
mas week, period of four months. David
McAllistsf. marketman shipped O. 400
eggs from MIR. Bye's poultry ranch IN that
time. Several dozens OF eggs wsra used
by Mr. lfs family and few dozsns were
sold. His silver basis feel works surp Is.
iuEiy,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

Much shape style or quality In very
cheap shoes but we Hre sellers of cor ain
malies of reasonable priced shoes that
contain all three points. We don't say
cheap baeause about the only thing they
have in common with the usual chea d foot
weats Is that they cost just about the
sumo amount OF money. Is IL shoes of
any kind this evening? Black snuDs or
tan shoas, big eEoes OF little shoes, su1as
that cost considerable money or shuss
that touch the pocket, book very lightly
we have them and would like to meet
your wants We think We can do IL we'll
AMI for IeBs III oney than many stores. will
tax you. Forman's. No 10 East Fourth
street, between Market and King,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

The side wheel passenger steamer
Sylvan Dell. which plies between Camden
and Philadelphia. arrived at tho yard
OF the Harlan and Holllngsworth Com.
pany this mornlng to receive general
OYerhauIing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

The miniature cruiser Bougla# built by
Edward Hogan OF trllpaH Avenue is at
Murray Hotel tpfE. Front street. Ghn
cruiser carries thicty.une guns and Ia com i.
plete In every other respeet, II attracts
much attention.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

1t Is reported that IN officer of the city
passes the greater portion OF his time Ia
hroker's Office rendering but little II any
service. although he Is careful to Iiaw
his salary. Ii this he true the oilice should
be abolished and the taxpayers relieved of
1hA laEIlLin
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

The democrats OF the Eighth ward mr.,
gaulAad last night. Ihsaa are the ofIicers
ire9itent, John Moran; secretary, Harry
AietluaAi treasurer John Bonner, The
committee on candidates is John Groyes
JAMES Drain aud James Gillespie.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

hinlse as candidate for the efiice OF
PresidHut Of City t5uasIi His itiinn has
been mentioned ia The ina yara,ty contest,
but he ha5 decided not to run Tor The posi-.
tlon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

VIII be cold nj pubao sale. at Stidham'a
auction room, NJ III last Fourth street
OH Saturday morning April ~, at 10 80
O'Clock. a two-seated Plttsburg Cut Under
Family Carriage; can DO used either SIM,
gle or double. This carriage is In good
ConulLiUn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

Some advertisements are ms
leading. Prices are quoted ,ohich
gire no adequate idea Of the
qualities.
The person acho goes to the
something for nothing establish
mont eapecting TO get nine dollars
oro,fh Of goods for taoo dollars,
is lnc1,y, If he gets t,oo dollars
eorh Of goods aohat lie pays
nine dollars.
4 EFT US CALL THEM
l. Illustrative Windowfuls.
You read your paper in a hur.
ried way nine times out of ten;
read and wish you knew wheth-
er it was worth your while
yours--to stop in and see those
SO and So Serge Suits, those
SO and SD Cheyiot and Clay
Suits, those IS Mems Suits or
the elegant Little Boys Suits,
Of which we talk so much.
Sounds too good to be true.
what we say.
So we've made a show OF
them. One great big window
full of Little Boys and Mems
Suits. Fully one.half of the
Mems Suit samples in the win.
dow are $40 and SIP.
The side case is filled with
Junior, Fauntleroy, Sailor and
Refer Suits for the Little
Fellows.
They look better than we
say. They are better than they
look through the window.
We've got you if you stop
to look-and---your money
back if you want it-without a
fuss.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

festeF ia2 atternoon young man nam.
cd Kane residing Oh tue east stda Of town
while trying to board Il street CA at am
REa Pine streets missed his footing aud
fell to tho s.Ieet. lie received several
scratches.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26
III = q IIJHh, AT
NO, 22S MARKET STREET.


Car fare allowed to all purchasers living
outside the city. During his great sale Of
Clothing at retail the store will remain open
from in the morning until 10 at night
Saturday until Il O'Clock midnight. All
goods sold at private; no auction. See that
you get in the right store. Look for the
number Us before entering
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

One dozen photographs Tor 90 ceuts nj
Hollands Photograph Gallery. 81 Market
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

That oily and rough skin cured, and the
face and hanis beautitled by Johnson's
Oriental Soap; medicated and highly per-
fumed.
y. Danforth, I'd and Market streets,
and MllIers DruE store. 4O2 Mnrket St.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-04-26

Tomorrow promises to be partly
cloudy. with slight rain. followed by
clearing and rather cooler. Sunday fair
with slight Else Of ten perature.
THE TEMPERATURE
The thermometer ut tho REruBIicAN
office to-day:
o'clock. I2 o'clock 2o'eIoek.
IS 20 s.