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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19
G0MPERS INDICATED.
Unanimously Reelected Presi-
dent of the Federation.
With tho Exception of Secretary MoCraith,
Who Is Succeeded by Frank Morrison,
of Chicago Again Drciar ea
for Silver, but IndoTsGs No Party.

Who Ii Succeeded by Frank Morrison.
y, Convention Again Declares
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, iof s''''''
,c,NCrNNATI, Dec. 49, Samuel Gompers
WIS unanimously reelected president oi
,the American Federation of Labor yester.
day. All the other old officials were re.
elected with the exception of Secretary
MeCraith. The officers are: President
Samuel Gonpers: vice presidents, p ].
Mcclure, James Duncan, james O'Con.
nell and M. NJ. Garland; secretary, Frank
Morrison of Chicago; treasurer John b.
Lennon; delegates to British trade con
gress, Martin Fox Of Cincinnati and
George E. MoNell of Boston Nashville
was selected rs the next place Of Meeting
Aside from the eeleGtion of officers the I'M
portnnt business Of the session was ths
debate on silver The committee on roso
iutions reported tho silver resolution Of
Mr. Weisman, of Brooklyn, without rec
ommendation except to state when the
previous national conventions OF the fei-
eratlOn voted for silver it WAS an economic
question, and now that 1t had become
political question tho committee asked
that Ii be not revived In any manner, and
that the resolution OF Welsman be tabled
without debate or any motions. The
Weisnan resolution provided for the re-
consideration of the resolution for free
silver adopted at the threo preceding M
tlSnRl conventions. ?
The attempt to table the Weisman reso.
lution was defeated, and the discussion
over various amendments was prolonged
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

WASHINGTON, Dec. l9.The attentiod of
Representative Loud, of California, WAS
called TO the published statement that at %
moettng of the Republican mem bers of
the California delegation he had with
drawn the name Of the Hon. M. H. De
Young for recommendation Of Il place in
tho cnbinct of President-clect Mckinley.
Mr., Loud emphatically denied thal he had
withdrawn Mr., De Youns's name, as no
names were presented for Endorsement
1T tia uieatiuH
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19
ItnIian Lnhnrers' Strike Ended.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Dec. 19. Tho strike Of
Italian laborers on the Erie canal improve
r,ent is broken, and work is in progress
on all the sections Warrants were issued
yesterday for the arrest of the leaders of
the rioters Miajo Fox, a Pole, who on
Thursday carried red flag and led tho
gang that wrecked u building, was yestor-
day sentenced to sixty days imprison-
ment, but sentence WAS suspended OH his
mo oulise to leave tho city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

The building ut present occupied by
Hanscom, the grocer at seventh anu Marx
ct streets was purchased IRON tne AskoW
estate by the lato 7. II. IIrnld twenty years
AFRO for Al2, ,OON An addition WAS made TO
it and then purchased by Heald " Go. Tor
S25,O0O DR. Springer then bought 1t Tor
S2S, 900 and tho whole building Is now rent
cd with the exception of two offices Han
scom tho grocer paying $40 II month tor
the grUuud ioor and holds ~ FIVE ycais
lpolp
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

NEW YORK, Dec, 19.-Henry NJ. Arm
stoad was arrested yesterday in Denver,
Colo, on information furnished by the
district attorney Of this city. Armstoad
is wanted hero on charge of having
swindled Thomas Taylor, of Midway, Pa,
out of about S45, 900 in June, 1892, by SELL
ing him worthless stock of an irrigation
and hydraulic company which claimed to
own 1900 acres Of valuable land in Gold
inr N NJ.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19
Artillery for the Cuban Patriots.

LITTLE ROCK Ark, Dec. 1.-Two car
loads of heavy artillery passed through
this city yesterday for the south over the
Iron Mountain road. The conductor said
tho cars were billed to Texas port, and
that the artillery was consigned to Cuban
patriots, but would not give their names
nor the port to which the cars were dss-
tined. The conductor stated that the
arms wore for the Cuban patriots.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19
Rep,I!l,icnn Meeting.

The Eighth ward Republican LGagur IL
mokino arrangements TO attend the I, =
anruratiun ut Washington on March tth,
They have chartered . Pullman Palnc,
Sleeper. Anyone wishing to go with
them please SEQ the committee, ut No 6lO
East Seventh street, consisting Of John
c. McCaulley, James p, Jones, Fred Mar
tin. Frank II. Kendell, Walter Jordan
and II, G. Albright.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19
Wants the Civil Service Law Repealed

WanTs The CIVi1 SaFvIcs Law Kepea1ed.
PTT1sBUEG Dec "A letter from Con-
gressman William A. Stone, in answer to
the query by the War Veterans associa-
tion Of Allegheny upon what conditions
soldiers and sailors of the late war may be
reinstated under ths civil service rules" :"
was reud to that association yesterday
Colonel Stone declares himself in favor of
the repeal Of the civil service laws as now
enforced. He says the rules as applied by
the Democratic administration arc a
bundle Of hypocrisy, and that it is better
to- face tho music and repeal the law than
to lnNent WAYS by which TO chent 1t.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Rev. J. D. kinzer, ID, D., President Of
the MARYLAND Annual Conference wi
preach al tho First VI. y. Church, Seventh
street below Walnut, Sunday evening at
73D o'clock.
A revival service will follow and will be
conducted by Mrs. Blandy. Tnis is your
last opportunity to hear the lady preacher,
so go early to get a scat. Mrs. Blandy
will have % iubileo service at 3 D. H.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

IT was learned hero to- day shortly before
going to press that an cloprment or
Young couple from farm near ,he tbear
st.tion was frustrated by tho girls
mother awakening in timo to see the lad
der TO the window. Tho names OF the
parties could not be ascertaine1.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19
,ynhn RanNOlph Tucker Critically Ill

LEXINGTON, Va, DEC. 19.-Hon. John
Randolph Tucker, the eminent jurist and
dean Of the law schsol Of Washington and
Lee University is critically i'll at his home
hare. He has been confined to his bed for
three weeks with pleurlsy. He is rs years
Il ARA
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19
YuffaIo's Accused Official.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec, l9.--Deputy City
ContrnlIeP Harrington, who Is alleged to
have defraudcd the city out OF consider.
able sum Of money by m.nHs of 'stutting'
pay rolls, WAS arraignsd in court ysstor-
day on tho accusation of grand larceny in
the second degree, He pleaded not guilty
and was admitted TO bail in d, 900.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19
DeInxvave Hnnlscr's hssOrfn ttGn.

John Pilline of Newark, Joseph II. w:
Watson of Newport and Preston Lea OF
this city, Phillip l.. Cannon of Staiold
and David J. Cummings of Smyrna, com
nrising tho executive conl,nittee or tho
delaware Bankers Association, yesterday
decided to hold convention in this city
some time in January. There will be an
election of officers and other Important
business transacted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19
EX-CONGRESSMAN HORR DEAD.
He Was "Coin" Harvey's Opponent in tho
Great Financial Debate.

ne W aS ooih aaifbJ 'pfbhoht th hho
Great Financial Debate.
PLAINFIEl.D, N. j., Doe. 10 BY Con-
gresham Roswell G. Horr died last night
at II o'clock, after an illness of two weeks
with bronchitis and DrighL's disease. Mr.
Horr was born Nov, 25 1880 in Waitsvile,
vt. He received his education in the pub
lie schools, and when young moved to
Eyria, o. In 1858 he married. and in 1854
was admitted to the bar. One year later
he moved TO St. Louis and went into the
mining business In 1871 ho took up his
homo in Saginaw, Mich, from which dis
trict he was elected to congress on tho Re-
publican ticket in 1873 and served with dis
tinctiun three successive terms In 1870
he moved to Plhinleld, and became
member OF tho editorial staff of tho Now
York Tribune, which position he has held
ever since. His joint debate with Harvey,
author of Coins Financial school at
tr,lcted much attention. He made over
ninety speeches in the hast presidential
election.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

OuRAy, Colo, Dec. 1D.--Gabriel Russ,
John AntrAI, Charles Swanson, Charles
Anderson and Lewis Jackson were killed
Instantly in tho Virginus shaft yesterday.
They wore placing tlmEcrs in the shaft
whon tho cage foil, carrying them with it
TO tho /, 400 foot level Tho bodies were
brought out through tbs revenue tunnel,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

COLUMBUS, O., Dec, 19-Allen G. Ady,
who failed for S5O9,00 in real estnte, was
sentenced to the penitentiary for eighteen
months for borrowing money in way
which seemed to be secured by first mort
gage when it was not. A stay was granted
Ian 4
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

have leased tho offices in theCentralFx.
change Building, No. . r. 9TH St, where |
will continue tho Real Estate business in
all its branches Thanking yon for past
favors and trusting [ may continue to
merit your confidence and patronage.
Ircmairi, Yours worry truly,
J. DEVllLE.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19
"Italian Countess Convicted of Theft

"italian Countess" Convicted of Theft.
LONDON, Dec. 19.-The Old Bailey wit
messed tho trial yesterday Of the so called
Italian countess, Enma Ugollni her hus.
band and two other Italians for stealing a
valuable piece Of italian luce from the
West End shop of Peter Robinson. Special
interest has been awakened in the case by
it's general resemblance to that of Mrs.
Walter NJ Castle, of San Francisco, so far
as tho methods pursu cd in obtaining the
article WAS concerned. But the Countess
Ugolini hnd no plen Of mental irrespon.
sibilty Or kleptomanin to offer, and so
she was found guilty together with her
husband and two nocolnplices, but SEN
tenco was deferred
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

BALTIMORE, Dec. 10, -- Samuel S. O.
Speed, fnrgsr, was yesterday pardoned by
Governor Lowndes. Speeds release was
mainly due to efforts made in his behalf
by Mrs Ballington Booth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

F. B. Pyle moulder Of No. 90S West
street while at work in q pit yesterday was
injured by shute falling upon him. II
struck him in the neck, and he was knock
ed down and rendered unconcious FOR two
hours. His neck is badly skinned and
bruised. Dr. j J. Pyle attended him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

OTTAWA, Dec, Is The number of i'm
migrants arriving In Canada for the past
year was 2l,3l4. or this number 7,2li
were destined for United States points
The figures are shout equal to those Of
previous Years.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

John Hartmann, manager Of the Hart.
mann g. Fehrcnhach Brewing Company.
has received from the Office staff Si-
beran wolf carriage robe as Christmas
gift. 1t was tho intention of the men to
present 1t on Christmas Eve, but as MT
Hartmann was going TO New York 10
spend the holidays, the presentation was
made on Thursday
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

TO INNCNEiIHtt fH'IIHs SlIHHF ENH'I6'ry'
LONDON, Dec. l9,-General Norman, Sir
Edward Grey and Sir David Barbour have
been appointed on the West Indian sugar
commission to investigate complaints Of
the decline Of tho sugar industry in the
British West Indlos, owing to the compe-
tition Of European countries paying boun-
ties on tho production aud export Of sugar.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

DR.. Simms vegetable liver pills arc very
easy to take, very easy and painless to
operate; perfectly durable in liver COM
pinint, kidney troubles, dyspepsia, head
ache, etc.; only pills to u5o with our
White Pnlmonc Balsaln, blood purifier
and antdyspepsia powders. Depot, 6J6
King street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

At Mrs NJ Dtlln's. 5O6 King street, a
choice assortment Of dolls, cologne sets,
otc., also childrens coats and tonnets
Ladies boas and rushes, at lowest prices,
Call and sec U.s.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Fine lot of singing canares, gold fish,
large variety of other fish and birds, globes
and aquarium suppltci; one tame African
monkey. at NJ II. Woods bird store,
Second and Orange streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

II. L. Johnson has on sale at No. 405
Madison ST., nice lot of Chr stmas trees,
wrcaths of holly and mistlotoo, shipped
from Virginia. He also has on sale at
Fourth and Market streets, q lot of Christ.
mas trees and holly.
1t Is ono of the finest lot of holiday
greens ever received in our city. He
would invite our citizens to coll and SEQ
him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

David l.. Virtue, Charles Lewis, James
MauldeD, William H. Updito Hezckiah
Cork, Elizabeth b Reed and Margaret
Butler. Widows pensions secured in from
40 to 80 tiays Rejected, reduced and drop
ped pensions re-opencd and successfully
prosecuted. Slow casos hurried up.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Richard Chamber. and X. s. Chandler
want to be postmaster At Hockcssin.
The Jacob Chandler farm Of 122 acres
situated near knnnott Square, was sold
On Thursday mt 500 an acre.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Buy your Ch,is mas candics from f
Welsh Il Co, :--27 Market street and get
ticket on the dolls free.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Salvation Oil 10 repeating its cures Ct
neuralgia, Rheumatism, headache ana
toohache every day, until their name is
laninn PRICE 2hc
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

II suffered for two years from bad
cough and pain in my chest. | tlie u
number of remedies, but DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup was tho only one that effected a
cure. p. J. Murphy, Ashley, Pa"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

German Sweet Chocolate, &c; pure coun-
try cider 25c gal pan cake flour, &c pack.
age; dates. &c III, Try Is sample pound Of
Crpnm Java Coffee, 3Oc }. G, Singles,
Jackson and Linden streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

The holiday shopper goes where prices
are rignt and values are sure. That's why
we entertain tho crowds down here.
Millard L. Davis, East Second street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Dyspepsia cured. Shiloh's Vitallzcr i'm.
mediately relieves Sour stomach. Coming
up Of Pood Dist raus, and Ia the great kidney
and liver remedy. Sold by N. %. Danforb.
end and Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Our store is always popular at this sea.
son, because we have well-selected stock
of watches and icwelry and study to please
our customers. Milard II. Davis, jowcler,
9 East Second street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Tho Blood Tho Blood is always re.
anircd to be looked after. So u5r DR..
SImT : Blood PGritlo-, the Away sure
and never fhiler il mild or strun diseases
of the blood Cos King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

There Is q consistency about the quality
and prices Of our diamonds that touches
the purse Of every man. Millard II. Davis,
inyeler . EAST Second street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Beautiful Christmas Souvenirs to pur-
chasera Saturday, December l95h, Grand
Union Toa Company, d09 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

All kinds of candies, and prices as cheap
as any store i'll tho city, at Sayille's, eUv
Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Free 10 purchasers for one week. com.
mencing Saturday, December l9th. Grand
Union Tea Company. 800 King street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19
REPORTED INSURGENT VICTORIES.
Weyler Keeping All the Troops He Can
in Havana.

WeyIer Keeping All Inc troops lie Can
in Havana.
KEY WEST, Fla, Dec. 19.-Reports from
Havana state that tho Spanish soldiers in
the Pinar del Rio section are deserting
quite rapidly, that sickness on the trocha
and desertions have made reinforcement
necessary there. Weyler is keeping all
the troops he can in Havana. The news
from Matanzs.s province is disqueting.
The palace officials refuse Information
as to the results of the engagements at
TOGO and Purgatono this week. 1t is
known that the Spanish lost many men
and much provisions, arms and amrnuni-
tion. At Neavaraz in these engagements
large detachment Of insurgents gath
cred Tuesday and the Spaniards under
Col. Jose Inglares attacked them The
Insurgents ambushed and outtlanlied the
Spaniards, sending them flying after two
hours fighting. The Spaniarls lost 70
men and Cubhns 20. A large quantity of
arms was collected from the field and
taken away by tho insurgents.
A reign of terror exists in the small
towns in that section, as the country is
full of soldiers of both sides, and the
country people, who are disposed to re-
main neutral can not do So More than
fifty men have been killed there tho past
fortnight by both sides. Many families
have come into the larger towns, but as
supplies are not abundant, fears of short
rations have occurred Many arrests have
been made in Havana this week, five Of
them charged with being agents Of the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Ladies' Takc he Beat. If y GU hse tronh hled
with Constitution, Saliow skin hnl Tired
Feeling, take Nnri'- Clovar Tsa 1t Is plea Ihut
totske sold by N. b. Danrorh, snj and
Market streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Get your cut flowers for the holidays at
NJ. Hnyden's, No 7O3 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

For fine mixtures and nuts, go to Davis
COS Wess Fourth street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Samuel Hawkins at No. Gl0 Market
street, Is noted all over tho country, as
selling the best brands of cigars made.
His stock for Holiday presents Is now
completed and comprises tho following
we'll known brands' Henry Clays, La
Gloria, Real Elmo, La Rosa, Delmonlcos,
Key tWest, Victoras and the famous
etoiies the best and biggest smoke for the
money in theworld. Sam will give you bar.
gains in the smoking line that will fairly
open your eyes. Call and consult him for
Ynllr holiday q LAra.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Plain and conserved confections al
Eerguson's, II e, 2nd street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Go to Davis, 205 West Fourth street, for
your candy canes and baskets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

TIn tIna.h EuiiiIlnE.

For an elegant line of useful and sub
stantiAl Christmas gifts go to s. Ii. Staht',
I0i NJ rkNt str1ht.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

All ircd feelings arc quickly relieved by
I'r. Simm's Negetnhle Liver Pills. The
STANDARD Liver Pills Of th9 world. Gob
King street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

MILAN, Dec. 1D.-The Secolo states that
Signor Crspi's daughter, the Princess
Lingua-Glossa, has eloped with one of her
servants.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

We want your holiday trade. TO secure
if wo have bought the finest line of Anias
attractions that money and experience
can secure Milard h. Davis, East
Sarnud street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Purchase your Christmas candles from
Savills, 500 Market street, and thereby get
pure goods
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

AN goods guaranteed pure, at Davis,
2U5 West Fourth street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Examine our candies before going else
where, Davis 200 West Fourth street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

For purity IN candies G. l.. Ferguson, the
practical confectioner II e. 2nd street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Get your cut flowers for tbs holidays ct
NJ Haydsn's, No. 703 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19
EWING; JURY DISCHARGED.


The Ewing jury failed to agree and has
been discharged by tho Superior Court.
The body returned to Court ut o'clock
yesterday and announced that they could
not agree. They stood eleven to one City
Councilman Fred Fagan of New Castle
was the man who held for the city until
the last.
On the first ballot it is said that three
mon were opposed to giving damage but
two finally came over with the majority.
Some Of these simply wanted to give nom-
inal damages to the woman to relieve her
from paying the Court charges. Mr.. Fa-
gan refused to give the plaintiff a verdict
because he thought the city did not 70
ccive constructive notice Of the break in
tho gutter. He also thought that that the
woman should have summoneda a physl-
clan immediately after the accident. The
case will be tried again at the next term.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Order your Christmas cakes at Hanna's,
33I Jefferson street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-19

Allkinds Of plants for stlo for the holt-
days ut NJ Haydcn's, To- Market strcct.