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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
Chnrlcs Donsherty Never WINS

On Sunday there appeared in local
paper story bordering on the sensational,
which told of n young man named Charles
Dlugherty, of near Newport. who had
hypnoiized himself into four days sleep,
was declared dead by physicians. prepared
FOR burial and sat upright in his coffin
Just before 1t was fastened down for con-
signment to the grave.
The same story appeared in several
Philadelphia and one New York paper,
but local newspaper men steered clear of
the story. They regarded 1t as false and
so plain was il that not even an inyestiga'
tion was made into the alleged facts. But
y REPUBLICAN reporter went out to New
port yesteday afternoon, and hunted
through tho village for Charles Dougher
ty, his kin or friends but there was net a
man, woman or child, who knew Of such q
man or had known Of such report, until
the Sunday paper heradcd it.
Postmaster Duff, who knows everybody
within q ten mile radius OF Newport, said
he had never heard of Charles DOughcrty
as long as he had been there. DR., Springer
in the same radius said he never beard Of
the case. Thus the story has been eX.
plOdcd and found to be take Of tho bold.
est type.
The author of the story is q man who
has been engaged in newspaper work but
n short time and has acquired Il remark.
able case of swclled head. Such articles
are grossly misleading and apt TO injure
the newspaper profession here. This ex.
traUldinury yenius should b. brided
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
NEW CASTLE NEWS.
Correspondence of the REPUBLICAN
NEW CASTLE, Jan.

NEW CASTLE, Jan. z.
After the meeting on Tuesday evening
Mr.. Shaw and Mr.. King had pleasant
chat. The former complained of the
small revenue derived from the gas works
at present and the promoter of electricity
said: You will have to get into the rush
and keep up with the times. Your mode
of manufacturing gas is away behind the
times
Get in the new process and sell your
gas at 81 n thousand and then four people
will burn it where only one burns it at
present That is the way to make money.
One of our business men said yesterday
that we must keep abreast with the times.
Why, New Castle can never improve un-
less 1t gets out Of the old ruts, why,
years ago." continued the speaker, "lt
took me seven weeks to cross the ocean, and
the last time l came over 1t took me only
seven days.
Let us have electric lights instead of gas,
l am obliged to use lamp at my store in
the mornings as tho gas light is extin-
guished before daylight. AS soon as the
electric cars begin running thousands of
people will come here and spend money
with the business men. If we have park
we must have good lights. Let the good
work go on.
Mrs. James II, Matthews is seriously
lnulSp0sPu at ner nome on SlXUn street.
Her husband was called by telegram this
morning to Elkton to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Jane Barkus, his aunt, who died there
aged S3 years.
About 75 members of st. Peters Church
went to Wilmington to-day to attend the
funeral of Father Brady's father.
The cause W hich led to the death of Elm.
ma A. Connor has aroused the ndigna-
ton Of the people of this city, and steps
will be taken to sec that the guilty party
is punished.
The steamer Levin, which has been
aground on the Bulkhead Bar, was hauled
off on high tide yesterday by three tugs.
The New Castle News hes removed to
the Red Mems Hall.
Max Feldmann has purchased the old
Truss property on Front street ana il will
be occupied after March 25, By G. Wv ise.
Mrs Elmer Hawke moved yesterday to
the neighborhood of Dyatt's Mills where
her husband is employed.
James G. Bridgewater has returned
home from visit to his son, Frank, in
Philadelphia
Rev Father Connolly, Of Dover con
Quoted the services at the funeral of Miss
Emma A. Connor yesterday afternoon.
The c. A. G. dancing school was well
attended last evening The music was
furnished by Harry Hewlett and John
Atkinson.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
Mystery of the Sea Explained.

HALIFAX N. s.. Jan. 7.-Some years ago
the brigantine Brazil, from the West In.
dies for this port, with valuable cargo
Of goods and well manned, made this
coast, She took pilot aboard and stood
In fSr Halifax harbor, but the wind
hauled around and she was blown out to
sea- Her disappearance was y,e wonder
of the coast. Many other vessels saw the
Brazil as she was trying for harbor, and
1t is even said that she was sighted from
her own wharf but no trace of her was
ever found. Yesterday the schooner Sarah
L. oxner reported that while fishing of
ChobVcto Head, twenty miles from this
port, her trawl lines fouled q sunken
wreck in forty fathoms Of water. From
wreckage hauled in the sailors think the
bones of the Brazil havo been found
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
New York Yacht Club omcers.

New YoRK, Jan. THE nominating
committee of the New York Yacht club
yesterday announced the officers selected
to be voted for ut the annual election j.
FIerpont Morgan, and not w. X, Wander
Bit, MS was rumored in yachting circles,
is chosen for commodore The chief nom
nations follow Commodore, j. Pierponb
Morgan; vice commodore. Il. Cass Led
yard; rear commodore, August Belmont;
secretary. J. V. $. Oddie; treasurer, F.W.
J. Hurst; measurer, John Hyslop fleet
SURGEON, MOrris ]. Asch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

DALTON, Ga, Jan. There Is little
doubt that the Hon. Charles Dougherty,
ex-congressinan from the Second district
of Florida, has been slain in Cuba. Re.
ports have been published from Cuba
about the killing there Of one Charles
Dougherty. IN American citlzen, who was
identified By an autograph upon gold
watch found on his person. Mr.. Dough-
erty was born near this place. and grew
to manhood here, when he moved to Flor
ida, and was elected to congress within
three years. At the end of his congress
sional service he returned to his old home,
leaving there last July, since which time
no word has been heard from him, 1t is
now believed that he went to fight for
('uhn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
Canada's Anti-Annexationists.

TORONTO, Jan. 7.--The political organ.
lzation styling itself the Patriotic Viz.
ilance Committes'' has distributsd
throughout CANADA circular charging
that AN insidiOtis conspiracy has for
several mohths been at work throughout
the Domipion aiming at the overthrow Of
the authority of our gracious sovereign,
the queen and empress, and the apnexa.
ton Of our beloved country to the United
States. Behind what is ostensibly po-
litical movement is plainly to be seen the
hand of the Roman Catholic church, the
ever watchful onsmy of Protestant lib
erty." In conclusion the circular advises
organizing to report the actions Of those
suspected Of annexation tendencies.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
Tho Theater Hat Must Go.

PITTsBURG, Jan. This city will follow
the lead OF Chicago in the passage of an
act prohibiting the wearing of bonnets or
hats by ladies in theaters. Councilman
Leslie will at once introduce an ordi-
nance which already has tho approval Of
the majority of councilman. making it Il
misdelneanor for ladies to thus wear hats
or bonnets The enforcement of the law
will be placed in the hands of the public
works The managers Of theaters will be
held responsible for permitting an inlrac-
ton Of tho law.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
Wool Growers and the Tariff.

WASHINGTON Jan 1.-THE wool sched-
nls furnished the text for the speakers be-
fore the ways and means committee yes
tsrday. Judge William Lawrence, Of
Ohio, the president OF the National Wool
Growers association, and Theodore Jus
tice, Philadelphia wool dealer, consumed
most of the time. The recommendations
Of the growers were for rate of twelve
cents on uuwashed woods, twentyfour
cents on washed and thirty six OH secured,
the Australian unwashed to be classed rs
washed, and all rates to be advanced one
half cent year for six years, Mr.. JUS
tioe presented n great array Of statistics to
show the ruin Of the wool business by the
Wilson law
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
Charged with Stealing Leaf Tobacc,

LANCASTER, Pa, Jan. Harry Sterne.
mann, aged about 90 years, formerly of
this city, but recently employed by Leo
pold Loeb g. Co., tobacco dealers, of Front
street, Philadelphia, was arrested here last
night charged with systematically rob-
bing his employers He is accused of hav.
ing stolen large quantities of leaf. He was
caught hiding under a bed in the western
part of town, whittier he had fled when he
learned that he was being tracked
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

New YORK, Jan. 7.-Achille /Errani, &
prominent professor of vocal music, aget
73, Died yesterday. His death is said tt
have resulted from shock caused by tbs
shooting at his home on East Twenty
sixth street, Tuesday night, of Kate Dunn
u chambermaid, by her lover Michae
Miniter, during lovers quarrel. Minitel
shot the girl in the left side of the heaG
and then shot himself in the right side Of
the face After the shooting Miniter walked
away and the girl was removed to a hes
pital, but later she was able to return tt
the Errani residence. Subsequently Mini
ter presented himself at the hospital ant
was arrested.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
To be Expelled from France,

PARIS, Jan. Eight Spanish and Ital-
isn anarchists were arrested here yester.
day, and will be expelled from France, to-
gether with those members of the mob
which made q demonstration on Tuesday
before the Spanish embassy after meet
ing to protest against the torturing of an
archists in the prison at Barcelona, Spain,
and who were arrested by the police. The
project of police has decided to demand
the expulsion from France Of all foreign
anarchists guilty of revolutionary agita-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
THE DAUNTLESS BACK AGAIN.
The Alleged Filibuster Has Only Been
"0n q Wrscking Trip"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 1.-THE steamer
Dauntless arrived in port from its alleged
filibustering trie to Cuba last evening,
the expedition having been safely landed,
as already reported The officers Of the
tug profess that they have merely been on
wrecking expedition, and say that they
have not sSen the coast of Cuba. A very
rough trip was experienced. Unless tho
Dauntless shall be detained 1t will ut once
load with arms and ammunition and apply
for clearance papers for Nuevitas, Cuba.
Horatio Rubens, general counsel for the
Cuban junta, of New York, is here con-
Quoting an investigation into the cause
of the laundering Of the3steamer Commo.
dore, laden with arms and ammunition
for Cuba, last Friday night. No conolu-
sion has been reached.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

New YORK, Jan. e.-Steers opened steady
but closed easier, rough stock higher; native
steers, s3.s0Ca6.lO; stags aud OXEN, $2.75Qg425
bulls, ss.5O98.4O; dry cows, $1.600860 Calves
active and firm veals, s4@75O; barnysrd
calves, s8(d6.5O. Sheep and lambs active; sheep
sa94.s5; lambs, $475g5 Hogs steady at $3.7i
(G42O.
EAST LIBERTY, Pa, Jan. 6.-Cattle steady
prime, s49O,g5.l0; feeders, $4,000; bulls, stays
and cows, 226G8.6O. Hogs steady; primo
pigs, s3.7598 80; best light Yorlters and medl.
gIns, .S3719S75; COMMON to fair, $36O93. .G5 /;
heavy, s9.4s9aeO; reuehs, s2.9sg3.25. Sheep
higher; prime, s3.soas9o; fair, s3@83O; com.
mon, s2g2.a5; choics lambs, $52595.5o; veal
calves, s8.bOd7.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
New York Railroad Statistics.

ALBANY, Jan. THE annual report of
tho state board of railroad commissioners
for 1896 shows that the increase in gross
earnings for the year was over SIC, 900. 600,
and all the roads are in fine condition.
But three passengers were killed out of
1885, 449 passengers carried. Eightyflv
persons were killed at grade crossings dur
ing the year, an increase of twenty-ons
over last year and 67S persons were killed
On all the roads of the state during the
year, OF whom 1877 were employees There
were ,6O7 injured, of whom 9l7 were EN-
Moves
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
An Invention Sold for MilIionn.

ST. PAUL, Jan. IA Sleepy Eye, MINI,
dispatch says; Grant Bramle, who in
vented and patented wonderful rotary
engine, yesterday transferred tho right to
manufacture and sell the engines to Henry
Francis Alien, representing the Allen
syndicate, of England, for 50, 1000 This
sale is for the United States only, Eng.
land, Germany, France and Europe hay
ing been previously sold for over 81, 900, 600.
The inventor controls the engine for Mex
leo and the Canadian provinces
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

LONDON, Jan. John DAILY who was
recently released from prison after term
served on conviction of being dynamiter,
made speech upon the subject Of prison
life to densely packed audience in the
Holborn town hall yesterday. DAILY said
that he had witnessed the cruelties that
drove DR.. Gallagher insane, but the ma,
ture of the cruelties precluded his describ-
ing them to a public audience Hs &C.
cused the British government of manu-.
featuring evidence against Edward j.
Ivory, whose trial for completely with
lyman in dynamite conspiracy is pend.
t,N.,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

LOUISVILLE, Jan. An incentive to
good work on the part Of the 1897 baseball
team is given in tho Offer of premiums to
be determined by the standing of the club
at the end Of the season. If the Colonels
soar to ninth place p 900 is to be dlstribu-
ted among the players If to eighth, S2, 600;
If seventh is reached 81, 900 will be divided
up. In addition to this prize Of 500 will
be given at the end Of the season to the
mssn having the best batting average, the
man with the best base stealing record,
the man making the most sacrifice hits
ami the pitcher who wins the most gamea.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Six people were badly injured in New
York by cable car colliding with two
others on Lexington avenue.
Assemblyman James A, Waymire has
announced himself as a candidate for Uni.
ted States senator from California
Schooner M, l.. Bonnell burned to the
waters edge and sunk in Long Island
sound, The crew were landed at Norwalk,
Conn.
The Derrifeld Shoe factory at Man
chester, N. H., which employed 200 hands,
was totally destroyed by fire last night.
with an adjoining dwelling house. Loss,
A5,O00
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
Retail Liquor Dealers.

There was meeting of the Retail
Liquor Dealers Association yesterday
afternoon, in German Hall, which was
presided over by Anton Haubcr. About
fifty members were present. Robert Pat
ter5on and National Organizer 2. f.
Nolan of New York made addresses,
urging the dealers to observe closely the
law. The meeting adjourned until Jan.
10Th, when officers will be elected.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

PICKENs, S. G., Jan. THE dwelling of
Rev. NJ L. Jones was destroyed by fire
during the night and two of his children
were burned to death. The father was
away from home and left the place in
charge of his l2-year-old son, Ebert, and
his 15-year-old daughter, Mary, While
both were asleep the flames broke out and
spread SO quickly that they were overcome
before they were thoroughly aroused to
the danger of the situation. The bodies
were burned to a crisp.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

A lady of this city who has heard Gen.
Gordon writes No one should fail to
hear Gen. John b. Gordon at tho Audi
torium, on Friday evening, January Sth.
1t IS wonderful opportunity to hear II
Confederate General eulogi2e General
Grant and other Northern men and dc !t
SO eloquentiy t.. Gen Gordon viii,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

NEW YoRK, Jan. 7.-.General Jose La
cret, the Cuban lnsurgent leader, whom
the Spanish reported dead, is alive and
we'll, President Palma, Of the Cuban
junta, yesterday received a letter from
General Lacret, in which he said he was
busily occupied in organizing troops, and
had also started two newspapers within
the insurRent lines
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6-Flour firm; winter
superfne, s2.801a10 do. extras, s8.2593. so ;
Pennsylvania roller, clear, $4.2514.4O; do. do.
straight, s4.55(9i65; western winter clear,
s4.a5f9450 Wheat quiet; January, 941sQ9947sc.
0ofS firm; January, s7lles794c. Oats quiet
january, s8ys@23s4c. Hay dull; choics timothy,
sl48li50for large bales. Beef steady beef hams,
slsSls50. PORK quiet family, slO9lO.5e. Lard
weak; western steam, s407l& Butter steady
western creansyy, 1aa20c. do factory, 99i4c.
Elgtns, 2oc.; Initiation creamery, 1lGl6c. New
York dairy, l8&lec do. creamery, 138l9c.
extra state prints, Wholesale 22c. ; prints
jobbing at asyasc Cheese steady; large and
small,7 laGl0s4o part sltims, a6sc. full skins,
21a@Sc. Eggs steady; New York and Pennsyl'
vania, 19Cb2lc. western fresh l4gl9c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

Tho Penteccsal services conducted by
DR., Walker at st. Pau's NJ. b. Church
are growing In interest and are unusual
in that SO many different denominations
are represented. At one Of the services
there were Methodists, Presbyterians,
EplseopslIans and prominent members Of
the Friends Meeting DR.. Walker Is an
ordained Presby yterian minister. While he
was holding forth In St. Pauls Methodist
Church Yesterday afternoon it Is notice.
able that the Rev ]. D. c. Hanna, Meth
odtst minister was conducting services in
the First Presbyterian Church DR..
Walker will conduct two sAavaSss day
for ten days.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan 17.-Nebraska free
silver men of all parties held a convention
here yesterday and organized state
league. Judge G. R, Scott, of Omaha,
was elected president and James Stock
ham, of Custer county, secretary. William
]. Bryan addressed the meeting briefly,
saying it was better to have run and lost
than never to have run at all.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
Another Bank President Accused

BUTLER, Ind, Jan, III. N. Coffin.
berry, director of the Garrett bank and
formerly president, has becn Indicted by
the grand jury, charged with grand lar
ceny and embezzlement and is out of Jail
on $4,000 bail The Indictment Is In con.
nection with ex-Treasurer Fairs shortage
as county treasurer, he claiming that he
gave Coflinberry some $4,000, which the
bank never got
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
Princess VIII Sing aud Dance,

PARIS, Jan THE uncle of the Prin.
cess dc Caraman de Chimay, who recently
eloped with Janos Rigo, a Hungarian
gypsy musician, has stopped her supply Of
money until her affairs are settled Rigo
and the princess have accepted an engage.
ment In music hall in Buda Pestli.
Rigo, who will play the first violin, will
receive salary of $1,000 month The
princess will sing and dance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

DR. Simms' Worm Killer is surely the
finest and best worm medicine now offered.
SAID q gentlemen to US: Now my little
daughter was attended by two physicians,
without success. l was recommended to
your worm killer. used it and my child
Is now restored TO health and gained her
usual weight again. There is no mistake
in this being the best medicine of the
country. Depot COG King,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

WEsTFIELD, Wis, Jan. r. The farm
residence of William Belhke, of the town
Of Newton, this county, burned Tuesday
night. Four Of the Oldest children in the
family, the eldest IA years of age perishod
in the flames. Three younger children
were rescnNd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. THE nomination
by the Republicans of Charles W. Fair
banks for United States senator is now
practically assured The other candidates
have not yet withdrawn from the contest,
but they are practically out of it. Mr.
Fairbanks has fifty-four men outspoken
Tor him This Is eleven more than enough
DO nominate.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07

. American Laundry. 602 West Front st
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For that tired aching feeling and ma.
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For frst.class dyein2 and securing go
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street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-07
-BANQygY!NG BAYARn.
fE IS PROUD OF HIS RECORD.
'Tf Have Been Able to Bring tho Hands
and Hearts of the Two People Together
I am Rather Grateful for the Distinc.
tiOn."

III nave beeh hpie TO brInS tho hhhus
and Hearts of the Two People Togetho,
I am Rather Grateful for the Distino.
tion."
:, LONDON, Jan 7.-The Article club, an
association which Is made up of tho lead.
ing commercial firms of the country, rep
resenting an aggregate capital of 81 ,5OO'
600 ,000 the agents general In London Of tho
colonies, tho heads of the government de.
psptments, and many others interested in
the commerce Of the empire, gave ban.
aust last night at the Hotel Cecil, the
United States ambassador, Mr.. Bayard,
being the guest Of the evening The Earl
Of Jersey, who succeeds the Earl of Win
chelsea as president of the club, was chair
man, and at the conclusion of the dinner
he opened the proceedings
Sir Robert G. W. Herbert, agent general
lp London for Tasmania toasted the
colonies, which, he said, was greatly in.
dsbted to Mr.. Bayard for the settlement
Of certain questions tending to the federa'
tion of the English speaking people. Sir
Donald Smith, Canadian high commits
sloner in London, responded with warm
tributes to Sir Charles Tupper, ex- premier
OF Canada, and MIR. Bayard.
Cardinal Vaughan, archbishop OF West.
minister, said In his speech that the United
States had often chosen worthy represent
atives ip England, but never had hap.
pier choice been made than that of Mr..
Rayard.
When Mr.. Bayard arose he received
tSbmendous ovation from those present.
Ne said In part:
1--WE look upon you rs our English
cousins, and upon Canadians as our Amer
lean half brothers There is nothing in
the growth of Canada but what will
awaken pride in q citizen of the United
States. There is not, and there ought not
to be, any just obstruction between the
United States, Great Britain and Canada.
There should be no divergence by sharp
phrases apa insults that sting longer than
tnjurisA"
Referring in his usual strain to the re-
latiens between England and the United
States, Mr.. Bayard closed by saying:
"lf have evoked the displeasure of
some because l have sought to preserve
amity, cannot say that nm very sorry.
On the contrary, am rather grateful for
the distinction. 1t is no spirit of defiance,
but in we'll considered spirit OF gratitude
that l reflect that l have been able to
bring the hands and hearts of the two
countries together. If that is my record,
] shall carry it away and keep 1t wherever
! 60"
The guests all rose in their places at the
conclusion of the ambassadors speech,
loudly cheering and waving their hand
korchiefs 1t was the greatest ovation
which has been rendered to Mr.. Bayard
during his service here. He was visibly
affected and almost broke down once or
twice during the course Of his speech.