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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04

Charles Whitaker an influential farmer
residing near Havrc dc Grace was shot
down on Sunday by ncighbor, William
Il. Bowling. The shooting occurred In
the afternoon and Whitaker died yesterday
morning. Bowling surrendered himself
to the authorities.
Duwling's farm, which joins that of
Whitaker was sold some time agoat forced
sale, and Whitaker bought tho property.
AS ii result Bowling has had u grudgo
against him, and still had possession Of ho
property. Together with his son Harry
and IL farm hand Whitaker went to the
place yesterday for some fruit bowling
was there and they exchanged friendly
greetings.
Whitaker expressed wish for posses
sion Of the property, and at once bowling
demonstrated with him for taking fruit.
Selling duck gun, which was just inside
of the door of his house, he shot Whitaker
while he was begging to be spared. A
load of shot took effect in each of his sides.
Whitaker rccled and tell in great agony.
Several physicians were at once summon
cd, but the case was hopeless. Bowling
Is about 90 years Of age.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04

Scaford has Bryan and Scwall club
and J. II. Boyce Is its president 1t has a
membership of forty.
Democrats of the Sixth ward last even
ing elected Robert +. Frances u delegate
to the state convention and John Fnhey an
alternate.
Milton H. Hawkins and John f. Brad
ley are the constitutional convention dele
gates and William d. Morrow and James
F. Currcn the altcrnatcs.
This resolution was presented:
Resolved, That We the Democrats of
the Sixth ward of the city of Wilmington,
recognizing the high character, personal
worth and sound Democracy of Peter J.
Ford, do hereby favor his nomination for
the high Office of governor of the State of
Delaware" 1t was adopted.
There was n Prohibition conference in
the Y. NJ. c. A. hall last night, at which
several addresses wcro made and tho pros
poets of the campaign talked over. Effort
will be made to bring Joshua lowering,
the candidate for the presidency, TO this
city.
A new Republican headquarters has
been opened NJ No. S3l Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
The Game as Played In Africa.

1t can hardly be too often repeated
that the Jameson raid and the johann
nesburg rising are merely incidents In
the game which has been played for
years and is still playing between Mr..
Rhodes as the representative Of British
hegemony and President Kruger as
representative Of Dutch and ultimately,
though not willingly, Of German. T
have Il good deal Of admiration for Pres
ident Kruger as strong man in diff
fcult place and highly esteem the
Beers es resolute and hardy race, but
President kruger's government is intol.
cradle, and if he were to win we should
lose the headship of South Africa. There
is great deal of talk now about getting
at the guilty person behind Jameson's
raid and johannesburg s revolt. This is
assumed to be Mr.. Rhodes-a short
sighted assumption. 4
Behind the reform committee, who
merely found an ally i'll Mr.. Rhodes,
looms the formidable first cause Of the
disturbances in the Transvaal, the un-
gainly figure of the old dopper dicta.
tor. Give him all praise for diplomacy,
courage, tenacity and certain diplo.
matte magnanimity, but remember that
the oppression and corruption Of his gov
ernment, deaf to remonstrance or warm
ing, is the real cause Of the trouble, and
that the guilt for the blood spilled at
Krugersdorp as for the suicides in the
tronk at Pretoria, rests on the unrelent-
ing, though somewhat unctuous, auto
crat of the Transvaal. -Fortnightly Re-
YipM -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
DRIDGETON'S DAY OF WOE.
Eight More Victims of the Atlantic 10
ror Borne to s$s Sxape

Eight More Victims of the Atlantic Hoe.
ror Borne to G%s 3savs.
BRIDGEToN, N. j., Aug. 4.-Yesterday
was observed as n day of general mourn
ing for victims of the Atlantic city rail-
road horror. The whole town was drnped
with mblems of grief, and business places
were closed. Great crowds We're on tho
streets watching the funeral professions.
The services were attended by largar
thr0ngs than were ever seen here on sim.
liar occasion. Eight more victims were
buried yesterday, making u total of twen-
ty-fve in this vicinity. There will be more
funerals this afternoon.
Yesterdays services included u triple
interment-that of William c. Loper and
his wife and their little nephew, Harvey
Hughes who had filled the place Of their
dead child. The First Methodist church
was packed, hundreds being unable to
gain admission. Pastor William u. Stultz
oflicia.sd, assisted by three other clergy
men. Such sight rs three hearscs lead
ing n long funeral procession had never
been seen here before. Mr.. Loper was a
member Of the Cumberland Glass Manu-
featuring company, president of the Citi-
Gems Municipal league, and highly es.
teemcd citizen
There was also q double funeral from
The house of r. B, Leeds, the services be-
Ing over tho bodies Of his daughter Ma
Elda and William B. Prickett, Of Jean
aette, Pa. The latter had been visiting
The Leeds family Other funerals were
those Of ex-Councilman j. d. johnson,
John Griner, Sr, and Benjamin +. Wood.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04

The carclcssness of Charles p. Doughtcn
caused him considerable damage to his
bicycle and severe injuries to Arthur Z.
Davies at Tenth and jackson streets short
ly after 7 o'clock this morning.
Mr. Davies was riding in Jackson street
and at Tenth street turned shcrt to avoid
colliding with a rider coming in Tenth
street.
Just as he turned Mr.. Doughten, who
was also coming along Jackson street, col
lidpd with Mr.. Davies from tho side, with
sufficient fore to throw the latter dis
tance of five feet Mr.. Doughtcn's wheel
was damaged considerably and he himself
painfully injured. The front wheel OF
the machine was smashed and the handle
bars bent.
The only damage to Mr. Davies wheel
was u ascratched frame and broken lamp
glass The bodily injuries consist OF u
badly bruised arm and side
Half n dozen gentlemen who offered
assistance to the injured riders condemn
ed Doughten for his carelcssness.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
r STOCK EXCHANGE CLOSES. ~
Failure Of 3 Speculative Firm Causes
Radical Move in ChioaRO,

Radical Move In Chicago.
CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-Ths speculative deal
In the Diamond M8toh and New York
Biscuit stock has come to an end. Tho
Moore Nothers have failed. The greatest
speculation ever known in Chicago has
eliminated in tho failure of the people
who were in the deal. The Chicago Stock
Exchange adjourned ut 10 o'clock this
morning for an indefinite period. This
action was decided upon at a meeting held
last evening, at which were present the
members of the Stock Exchange govern
ing command and number of prominent
capitalists. 1t was decided that to prevent
great slaughter of values the exchange
should be closed
This meeting was assembled informally
after tho announcement which was made
late In tho afternoon by James H. Moore
tEat margin calls no longer could be met.
That announcement was made to n few of
the men most heavily interested, and it
was thought best to call meeting to dis
cuss the situation. Those who assembled
discussed the best means for restoring
confidence, after the shock which would
be given to speculative circles by the an
nouncement Of the failure, and it was the
general opinion that 1t would be the wisest
possible move to close the Stock Exchange
for u period.
1t is thought that the adjournment will
last but n few days, and that matters can
within that time be Strengthened out in n
way that will make the losses as easy us
possible to bear
The speculative deal of which the failure
Is the elimination is by all odds the most
important in the history of the Chicago
Stock Exchange affairs. 1t begun early
in this year. The stock of the Diamond
Match company had been selling all along
at $780, but dropped during q general de-
cline to 1l5
From then the rise started which is the
most remarkable in the history of the Ex-
change. A strong group of speeulntors
headed by James H. Moore and William
H. Moore, began buying the stock. 1t
moved up with scarcely q halt. In timo
came tho announcement that tho Dia-
mond Rim ch company had closcl Il con-
tract with the French government
under which the patents and tho
machines controlled by the Diamond
Match company We're to be sold to tho
French government for royalty of $780,
600 IA year
Following the announcement of tho
closing Of the French contract the stock
advanced with great rapidity, until itsold
up as high as 24S. Then it began to do
nj
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
Talk of Tuslu,, IN Kansas,

HUTCHINSON, Kan, Aug. 4.-Thc Demo-
cratic state convention opens this after
noon. There has been absolutely no talk
regarding the personnel of the state ticket
Interest is completely absorbed in the
probable action of tho joint committee
which will bo appointed by the Demo-
cratic and Populist conventions to arrange
for fusion. All Of the Democratic leaders
believe that fusion on some basis will re-
suit, but as to just what that basis will be
no one is willing to venture n guess. 1t is
strongly asserted by several of tho most
influential party managers that under no
circumstances would any fusion arrange
mcnt be agreed to unless the Populist in
ilorsement of the Chicago platform with
Bryan and Scwall should be made first.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
VANDERBILT Welded.
Young Cornelius Bride the Girl
: of His Choice.
SACRIFICED FORTUNE FOR LOVE

Despite Parental Opposition and Threat
of Disinheritance the Marriage Takes
Place-None of Mr.. vanderbilt's Family
Present-A Very Quiet Affair.
New YORK, Aug. 4.-Despite the deter.
mined opposition of his family, and in de-
aance of the threat of dislnheritance Mr.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., was married to
Miss Grace Wilson yesterday. Mr.. Wander
lbilt, Sr., warned the young man that If he
contracted the marriage he would have to
depend upon his own resources for a live
lihood, and he need expect no share of the
Vanderbilt fortune. Thus the son, by
disobeying his fathers wishes, threw
away his prospects Of inhoriting a largo
lump of the $l0O,000,0O0 which Mr.. Van
derbilt, Sr,, Is estimated to be worth.
Not member of the Vanderbilt family
was even invited to the wedding, which
was notable for its simplicity. Perhaps
never In the history of the Vanderbilt or
Wilson families has such a quiet wedding
been solemnized.
Shortly before noon Rev. William H.
Pott, assistant to DIR. Brown, rector of St.
Thomas church, entered the house Tho
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
Cp the Hudson.

On Thursdays, August 6, 10, go and ~,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
run excursions to tho upper Hudson"
under personal escort.
a change in the leaving time of the spe-
cial train from Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia, to 7.3l n. m, instead Of 700,
as heretofore, will enable residents of Nor
rstown Chester, Wilmington, West
Chester and intermediate stations to con-
meet with the special train ut Broad Street
Station. On tho return trip the special
train will arrive at Broad Street Station
in ample time for passengers to take rcgu'
lar trains that night to their homes.
A stop of ono and half hours is made
Mt West Point, to enable cxcursionists to
view the world-renowncd United States
Military Academy.
In order to insure IN earlier return to
Philadelphia than heretofore, the stop at
Ncwburgh will be omitted, although
steamer will run to point Off Newburgh
and there turn
Tickets will be sold fro IN Philadelphia
at So 80 for the round trip.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
CLEVELAND'S LABOR WAR.
A Sympathetic Strike Quickly Ended.
Further Trouble Feared.

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+,op In tbis citv is crit,cal Ono bundred
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04

DOVER, Del, Aug. 4.-Henry c. Collision
and half dozen other citizens of Dover
called a meeting last night to denounco
the arrests of Single Takers, n number Of
whom are now serving thirty days each in
the county prison hero for the good of the
cause. To the surprise of Mr.. Collision
those present elected Colonel Il. Y. Cooper
chairman, and the assemblage at once re-
solved itself into u gathering which sus-
tainod the town officials. RESOLUTIONS
were adopted denouacing the Single Tax
ers as irresponsible and worthless vaga-
bonds from other states" and appointed
II committee of three lawyers to report to
tho town alderman whether there is sulll-
cient authority under the law for putting
these pests of society ut work in chain
gangs on the street, '''Nnn found guilty Of
violating town or. NH~,;.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
AItceld Don't Want Cabinet Office.

CHICAGO, Aug, 4.-Govcrn0r Altgeld as
serted yesterday when ho reached Chicago
that he would positively accept nothing,
He snid that he had no desire to be attor-
ncy general in Mr.. Bryan's cabinet, and
declared there was no truth whatsoever in
the story that he had made n bargain with
Mr. Bryan to receive the portfolio in re-
turn for tho support of the Illinois delega-
ton in the convention He added; "There
is not single thing In the gift Of the pres
idcnt that want, or would consider for o
,no,nnpt y
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04

A largo crowd visited Union Park last
evening and enjoyed the excellent pro-
gramme prepared by the management. The
De Acos, by special request, appeared
again and gave an entirely new perform
ance that is well worth witnessing. Millie
De AGO in her act as "The Human Electric
Light" with Mr.. De AGO, gave thrilling
high wire exhibitions. Parkington and
Roth were excellent in musical act, and
Miss Roth is fully entitled to her reputa-
tion as a trombone soloist and trick vio-
linist. The performance, in addition to
the dancing, will be repeated every after
noon and evening Of this week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
Mr.. Bryan's Eastern Trip.

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug, 4.-Mr Bryan to-
day declined to be interviewed on tho
rumor that he will refuse the Populist
nomination. 81 have nothing to add, he
said, ''to the statement gave out at the
close of the convention" Mr.. Bryan an
nounccd IL change in his trip east next
Friday. He will leave at 2:05 p. m. Fri
day afternoon and will reach Dcs Moines
about o'clock the same evening. He will
stay over night in Des Moines, where u re-
ccption has been planned. The change
was made at the importulitie5 of friendsin
that city. The party will Include Mr.. and
Mrs. Bryan, Hon. and Mrs. r p. Bland
and press representatives
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
Excursion 10 Toic!iesIcr Beach.

On Thursdays, Aug. 6 and 90, the Phila.,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Company will run special low ratio ex-
curson TO one Of Marylands most popu-
lar watering places, Colchester Beach.
This place is held in high favor by all
who have been there or who have hoard
its praises sounded 1t has all the at
tributes of u first class resort and especial
ly appeals to families. Every possible
kind of amusement is to be found in ad-
dition to the never-dying fascination of
the sea. It's location, on the prettiest part
of the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, speaks
for itself.
In order that people living on the Phila-
dclphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail
road may avail themselves of a day at this
charming place. IL special train will be run
and l,kets will be sold at an exceedingly
low rate
The following schedule will be in ef-
feet:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
Hryau ArRjust American Suonr.

at is rs easy to justify bounty as q
Protective Tariff and it is impossible to
Justify either. Hon. William j. Bryan,
Democratic candidate for President.
This is Mr.. Bryans opinion in relation
to the production of sugar in the United
States. We doubt whether we can add
any force thereto by editorial comment.
We commend the above sentence to the
beet, cane and maple sugar producers of
all sections of the United States. If elect
cd President, Mr. Bryan will give them no
Protection from the cheap labor and
bounty paid sugar that is produced In
other countries Mr.. Bryan will rum
American farms and reduce the farm
owners to absolute mpoyerishment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04

The Wilmington club is in II crippled
condition. Centro fielder Spratt returned
homo yesterday with n aspraincd ankle
which he received at Paterson on Sunday.
With no prospect of Nops and Kinsella be.
ing able to play in "a week or two, Mana
ger Long feels his position keenly.
Wilmington dropped from IT. high cs'
tate in the pcnnant race yesterday and
now condescends to u lower place.
Paterson is getting in the push again,
and its prospects fot thc pcnnant are there
ay brightenel.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04

New YORK, Aug. 4.-Having as its aim
the care of the sick and wounded in the
Cuban war, the Oscar Primellcs" club
has been organized in this city Concern
ing tho club and its objects the statement
given out at the Cuban headquarters says
in pnrt; GAS the Spanish government,
against nll principles of humanity. has
forbidden the Rod Cross to penetrate into
the Cuban camps, this club will cnheayor
to take its place and care for the suffering
and dying in the Cuban ranks" An ap-
peal is made for medicines of all kinds
surgical instruments and physicians sup
ylinc
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
SERVING A WRIT.
The Experiences of o Maryland Deputy
sheriff.

CHEsTERTowN, Md, August 3.-Thcre
was an exciting time on Saturday at
Quaker Neck between Deputy Sheriff
Copper and Farmer John G Howells.
Copper, accompanied by constable,
went to tho farm to repleyin some stock,
over which there was a dispute They were
met by tho farmer and cautioned not to
place u foot on his place. They proceeded
with the work of replevining when How
ellis secured a long pole and started to at
tack the minions of the law.
He was thrown to the ground and hand
cutfed. Duriug the scuffle Copper's re-
volyer was discharged and the bullet pass
ed through his hand.
The son arrived on the scene with an
axe, but was disarmed and placed under.
arrested. He was fined s. and costs. How
ellis is in Jail awaiting the action Of the.
grand jury. Ssj
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
Victory for Cuban Insurrents.

HAVANA, Aug. "A hot engagement is
reported to have occurred between Guy
amas and Melones, in the district of Man
zanillo, in the province Of Santiago de
Cuba, in which the percentage of loss suf-
fered by Spanish troops was exceedingly
heavy. The official report gives the num-
Der Of Spaniards us 100 pitted against 900
insurgents. The official report further
states that Lieutenants Gonzales and Pin
tados, of the Spanish forces, were killed,
togcthnr with fifty privntes
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04

You can get an electro plated gold
watch. Ladies' Or gents for 50 2.91 by bay
Ing one ton Of coal from H. I. Sergeant.
E4yLHrge Pea Coal for family use.
Conl all under cover aud we'll screened.
224O lbs to the ton.
Pima or oak kndlIng wood eplt ready
for use. Large load $l5 80.
Order from II. T.Sergeant. Office 7th and
King streets. Yard 1OB Maryland avelue.
Phone DDS Call ami sea watch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04

The body of a drowned man which was
found in New York yesterday is supposed
to be thar of former Wilming5onInn
from the fact he wore hat marked Smell
enburg Special, and his clothing, con-
sisting of light gray trousers and black
Diagonal coat and vest, was made by j.
4. Mnllln, the underclothing being
marked ''D. NJ" Patrolman Simon Mo
ran believed the body to be that OF his
brother David who was missing
The description Of the dead man placed
his age at 40 years and gave the color of
his hnir as gray, but Mr. Moran says these
facts did not conform to his brothers age
and the color of his hair Later Mr..
Moran returned home. So far as the
police can learn nobody is missing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04

The Royal Reading Route to Atlantic
City Is as straight as n taught-drawn string
from the Delaware to the ocean. 1t is en-
phatically the line that gets there" with
the greatest degree Of directncss and the
least expenditure of time The breezy, re.
frcshng boat ride, passing in review the
entire southern half of the city's water
front, contributes to the pleasure of the
trip. The famous Seventy minute flyers
start from Chestnut street and South
street wharves, Philadelphia. And this is
tho double track line to the sea
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04

The annual harvest home ut Whiteman' S
Grove will take place next Thursday, the
9th inst. Michael J. Tanning the great
Irish orator, will be tho main speaker, bur
there will also be several others. These al
nunl meetings have grown in popularity
zach year, and the managers have been un'
tiring in their efforts to make them attract.
i've and interesting. 1t is expected that
thousands will be present.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
Was His Own "Highwayman."

PERRY, o. T., Aug. 4.-Mail Carrier
Hempmcycr, whose stage WINS reported
rob'ed by stage robbers between Okenee
and Lacey several days ago, has confessed
to the robbery. Hempmeyer is only 10
years old. Since the robbery he has been
acting suspiciously and spending money
freely. He was arrested on suspicion, and
has made confession.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
She WaIlte.iO knDw.

Park Guard James Black scted tho part
of lfe.saver yesterday afternoon. Word
reached him that II yonng culored woman
was at West street with knife Threaten
ing to kill herself The officer found her
lust as shc was about to raise the knife to
her throat Tho officer sent her to the
station house, where she gave the name of
Mimic White and her residence as No
SO Tatnall street.
She came from Virginia several weeks
ago. Minnie shows evidences of insanity.
She talks ramblingly of u man who it is
understood has deserted her. A stranger
called at the station house and talked
with the woman late last night
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-04
Train Fell Through a Bridge.

WINSTON, N. c., Aug. A freight
train on the Oxford and Clarksville rail-
road went through a bridge twelve miles
from Durham. The engineer and fire.
man are thought to be fatally injured.
The train was destroyed by fire imme-
diatcly after the accident