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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Special Dispatches,

ATHENS, April 53.-Iho retreat of Greeks
from Nezeros is regarded here as most
important movement. At Mlouna Pass
Greeks hold the fortified earthworks on
the heights and large Greek army is
massed on tho plains below. An advance
by Turks would make the Greek position
untenable, and an assault is expected any
minute.
Constantinople dispatch says news of
great Turkish defeat, Turkish ships unfit
for sea and ordered back to Constanti-
nople, where they now arc. Osman Pasha,
the Hero of Plevna, has been ordered to
the frontier
BRUssELs.-L. E. Wood says to-day the
Powers agreed with Russia in assuring
Greeks and Turks Of friendly Interference
as soon as either sido asks for it, There
is rumor that the Turks have captured
Laurisa,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
ASSISTANT PREMIER
Judge Day for Secretary Sherman's
Chief Lieutenant.
sT0RER MINISTER TO BELGIUM.

Senator Foraker, Who Opposed the
Latter's Selection as First Assistant
Secretary of State, VIII Not Object
to His Diplomatic appointment.
Washington, April 24.-President Nc
Kinley has decided to nominate William
II. Day, of Canton, O., to be first as
sistant secretary of state. and ex-Rep-
ressntative Bellamy Storer, of Cincin-
natl, O., to be minister to Belgium.
These nominations were to have been
sent to the senate yesterday, but owing
to that body's adjournment over until
Monday will not go until next week.
The filling of the office of first as
sistant to Secretary Sherman ends a
vexatious problem that bothered the
president considerably. Mr.. Storer was
slated originally for this appointment,
but the nomination was opposed stren-
uously by Senator Foraker and other
well known Ohio Republicans.
The selection of Judge Day to be
first assistant secretary of state over
turns the plans of the president to send
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Reduced Rates to New York via PENN
Syyania Railroad.

For the dedication of the Grant Monu.
mental Tomb, April 27, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion
tickets to New York to the general public
from all points on its line. exclusive of
Pittsburg and Erie proper on April 26,
and from Altoona and Wiliamsport and
intermediate points, and stations on other
divisions within one hundred and fifty
miles of New York, on April 26' and for
trains reaching New York before IL 10
noon on April 27, at rate of single fare for
round trip (no less rate than 81 0O) good to
return until May 4, inclusive.
All tickets via Philadelphia are good to
stop off in that city within the limit
Tickets for military and other organ
izations in uniform, numbering twenty
five or more, travelling In n body on one
ticket, will be sold on same dates from
points not less than twenty-five miles
from New York, alta further reduction.
For specific rates apply to ticket agents.
Tho parade on this occasion Will be the
grandost military demonstration since
the war. Thousands of veterans, United
States regulars, and State militamen will
be in line.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Philippine Insurgents Victorious.

Tacoma, Wash, April 24.-News just
received from Hong Kong by steamer
contradicts the story from Madrid
that the Philippine rebellion is prac-
tically stamped out. On the contrary
two important engagements have been
fought recently in both of which the
insurgents were victors. On March 80
a large column of Spanish troops I'M
der command of Colonel Salindo met
with serious rout by the insurgents
hands. The rebel force is reported to
have been 5000 strong. 1t was a hand
to hand conflict. The royalist troops
lost over 200 men and the insurgents 80.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
NEW CASTLE NEWS
Correspondence of the REPUBLICAN
New CASTLE. April q, 1897.

Correspondence of the REPUBLICAN.
NEW CASTLE. April q, 1897
The Clionian Literay Society of the High
school held regular session yesterday
and the following program was rend5re
Singing by Society.
Roll-call answered with quotations.
Readlng and approval of minutes.
Essay, Martyrs. Elizabeth Dennison
Recitation. ............ Mary McGonigle.
Singing by Society.
1t being Shakespeare birthday, a bogra-
ply OF Shakespeare was. read by Grace
Saunders.
Recitation, n,..................Ed Edwin White
Essay, Interesting Points in New Castle,
Albert Pedrick
Current Events. Mary Winslow
liano SOLO. .... Margaret Carrick
Recitation, The Sword of Bunker Hill,
Lille Snavely
Recitation. n................ Florence Chase
Recitation, The Shepherds Home,
Richard Rodney
Debate question, Resolved, That pupils
should be marked in daily recitations
instead of examinations. Aft. Mamie
Hesketh, George Brown; Neg, BERTHE
Vickey, James Mahoney. Decision of
the judges was in favor of the atlirma-
tive.
5iHEihB ........,....... ouciepy
Reading of program for next meeting.
Critics Remarks
Adjournment.
The B class of the High School went on
a botanizing expedition after school one
afternoon this week.
The school exercises this year will be
held on May IA and the commencement
exercises on June 25. The graduates this
year will be Misses Bessie Wilson, Laura
Meredith, Katie Gormley, Elizabeth Town.
senp, Alice McCabe, and Dorsey Rodney
and Albert Pedrick.
1t is understood that the beautiful woods
on Magistrate Janvier's farm will be con-
verified into pleasure resort. This rumor
is strengthened by the dredging of the
dyke and its tributaries for the purpose of
running sail boats and naptha launches
to the park from the trolley road during
tho summer.
The W. Z. 4. U. will give tea in their
room in the court house this evening.
The first game of ball this season will
be played at Battery park this afternoon.
Manager Hushebeck is working hard to
secure strong club.
The Afro American League will hold an
entertainment on May 49,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Live Stock Markets.

New York, April 23.-Beeves quiet; ma
tive steers $4.45Q5.10; stays and oxen, sS.S
Q4.5O; bulls. SS44.1O dry cows, $l.I083S0.
Calves more active and firm: veals, $40
5.12R. Sheep and lambs firm for good,
other grades slow and weak; unshorn
sheep, Hd5.25; clipped do. $3,JOa475: un-
shorn lambs, $6d65e; clipped do. A.25Q
$50.
prime, s5.10q525; feeders. S375q4iO bulls,
stays and cows. 243.75. Hogs active;
prime medium weights. $4.2Oa4.25; best
Yorkers, $L1594.20; common to fair York
ers, s41Oq415; pigs. $3.9OG4; heavy hogs,
$4l594.2o; roughs, $275q3.4O. Sheep slow;
choice clipped sheep, s4.5o94,6O; common,
S31OG3.75 choice lambs, $5,2O9b.4o; spring
lambs. S5Q6.75 veal calves, S4G460.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Disgraced EMPLOYEES Revenge,

Chicago, April 24.-John H. Rapp, a
wholesale liquor dealer, was shot and
killed yesterday by his former secre-
tary and confidential clerk, ]. w.
Breunschweig, who afterwards put tho
revolver to his own temple and killed
himself. The murder, and suicide oc-
Cured in Rapps private offices at 572
Milwaukee avenue, in the presence of
Philip Solomon, a deputy sheriff who
had a capias for Breunschweig' arrest
on charge of embezzling $1,000 from
his employer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Mn1ti-Minionaire,s sudden Death.

; Orange N. j., April 24.-Samuel Col
gate, mpti-milionaire. and head of
Colgate & Co., one of the largest soap
died of heart trouble at his home here
yesterday. Mr. Colgate was born in
New York city in 1922. His father had
established the house Of Colgate &
Co, and young Samuel Colgate entered
the firm and eventually succeeded his
Father at its head. He removed to
Orange in 1857, erecting a fine man
kion, where he has since resided.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

Tho annual meeting of the Wilmington
Christian Endeaver Union will be held In
St. Pauls NJ Il Church Monday evening,
MAY 3rd, at 7.45 O'Clock. The Rev. w. L.
S. Murray and others will make addresses
aud Mr. w. A. Gillespie of the California
'D7," committee of philadelphia, will be
present and speak on The owning Inter-
Ia, onal G. Il. Co vent on. Mr.. Gillosuie
has no long since returned Ir IN tho Pa
ciilc Coast, where he went to make ar.
rangcments for his delegat on. A place
has been assigned on the program for the
business of the Union and the election of
officers for the ensuing yea. 1t Is ear
nestly hoped that the local societies wi
be largely represented.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Bucket shops Raided by Police.

New York. April 2i.-The police of
this city yesterday raided the offices Of
three New street firms on the allega-
tion that they were conducting their
business illegally. The alleged "bucket"
shops all transact considerable
amount Of business, dealing chiefly
with small customers. Eight persons
were arrested. Wild scenes of con-
fusion occurred when the patrons dis
covered that the offices were in the
possession Of the police.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

st. Louis, April 24.-James E. Thorp,
a motorman. was shot by Ira Stans-
bury in front of the city hall yesterday.
Stansbury was in a buggy, and re-
fused to turn out. Thorp ran his car
up to the buggy and bumped it OFF the
track. Stansbury drew a revolver from
under the seat and shot the motorman
through the thigh. When arrested
Stansbury was perfectly calm. He said
he had as much right on the street
as the car. and that no motorman had
any franchise to run him down. Stans-
bury is n years old, and has been
resident Of St. Louis for 60 years.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Held for Husband Murder,

Salt Lake City, April 24.-The coro-
ner's jury in the shooting of John Ham
ilton has rendered verdict in which
Mrs. Lou Hamilton, the wife of the
dead man, is held for murder, and
Thomas P. Sheldon, the brother-in-
law of Mr.. and Mrs Hamilton, is held
as an accomplice. Both are held with
out bail
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Insipl Out On Bail,

Boston, April 24.-Joseph Andrew
kasigi, ex-Turkish consul to the port of
Boston, was arraigned in the superior
court yesterday, charged with eplbez-
Rling $1S5,000 from Pierre Charles
Devieux and Charles A. A. de la Villa
diere. He pleaded not guilty, and
was held in $4,000 bail After the
necessary papers had been signed Mr..
And Mrs. Iasigi went to their home.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Charged With Eyading Customs Duties

Jersey City, April 24.-Baron Oscar
Won Lingke was yesterday placed un-
der $1,000 bail in Jersey City to answer
to the charge Of failing to declare for
duty $4,000 worth Of diamonds which
he had with him when he arrived on
board the steamer Trave at Hoboken.
He said the jewelry was intended as a
present to his wife. He Is reputed to
be the owner of an extensive estate in
Germany. and also has considerable
property in New York.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

Lansing, Mich, April 24.-At WILL
iamston, Mich, IA miles east of this
city, Mrs. Albert Hovey aged 80 years,
murdered her aged mother-in-law with
an ak yesterday. She severed the head
entirely from the body with a large
butcher knife and then poured oil on
the lifeless body and set 1t on fire. The
murdered woman was 80 years old and
lived with her sons family.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Barry Defeats Anthony.

San Francisco, April 24.-FIve thou
sand people saw Jimmy Barry and
Jimmy Anthony, bantamweights, fight
20 rounds before the National Athletic
club, last night. The fight was for a
50, 900 purse, rs per cent to the winner,
at lis pounds. The men were well
trained, and the battle was vigorously
contested throughout. Barry showed
his superiority. however, and was given
the decision,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
A Driver Boys Terrible Death.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, April 24-John Nc
Hale, a driver boy employed in the
Duryea mine, carried pint of kero-
sene oil in his pocket when he went to
work yesterday. While working the
bottle bursted, the contents saturating
his clothes. McHale attempted to dry
his pantaloons by exposing them to q
naked light. The light ignited the oil,
and an explosion followed. The boy
was enveloped in sea Of flames and
burned to death before the clothes
could be torn from his back
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Lynchers VIII Escape Prosecution.

! Alexandria. Va. April 2i.-There
probably will be no official action fol-
lowing the lynching here Thursday
might of Joseph Mccoy, the negro who
assaulted the little daughter of Tobe
lacey. The citizens who were arrested
turing the attack on the Jail were
promptly released, and public opinion
is not likely to countenance any further
prosecution, the incident being regard
ed in Alexandria as closed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
On Trial For Stealing State Papers.

oh Ifial TOT S'e''iihs StH'e iaPefs'
Washington, April 24.-Philip Nc
Elhone and Lewis Turner, the men
charged with stealing valuable docu-
ments from the congressional library,
were placed on trial in the criminal
court yesterday. Librarian Spofford,
for the prosecution, identified a paper
as in the handwriting of George Wash
ington, relating TO General Sullivan's
army in the revolution.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Killed by q Kansas TORNADO.

Wamego. Kan, April 24.-A small
tornado passed over a part of Wabun-
see county, eight miles southeast Of
here. Three miles north of McFar.
land Henry Millers 8-year-old son was
killed, while Miller and his wife were
perhaps fatally hurt. Their home was
completely demolished.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Bulgaria Nav Get Into the Row.

Constantinople, April 4.--The Rus
sian government has sharply ordered
Bulgaria to keep quiet, yet Bulgaria
has given the porte notice that she
will mobilize her troops today unless
the berats (the warrants for five more
Bulgarian bishops in Macedonia) and
the appointments Of Bulgarian COM
mercial agents at Uskub and Mon
astr are granted,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

The B. a. 0. II. r. maintains first
class service to all points West, North
west, South and Southwest. Pullman
sleeping and dining cars to PlttSburg,
Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, st.
Louis, Toledo and Chicago. The B. s. o.
offers a greater variety of routes and
cheaper rates than any other line. Be.
fore making arrangements persons will
find it to their interest to consult by let.
ter or in person H. A. Miller Passenger
Agent, Wilmington. Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS
Undertaking Dullness Marks the Deal.
ings In Wall street.


New York, April 23.-Undeviating dull.
ness marked the dealings in stocks today
from start to finish. The total shares sold
fell several thousand under 100000, and
dealers and brokers found their occupa-
tion practically gone. Tobacco was the
only stock dealt in to the extent of 10000
shares, and that was a selling movement.
In the railway list, outside the coalers,
tho only stock which yarsd It's price to
the extend of a point was Burlington,
and its net change was only half. Such
@ market offered no inducement, except
to the strictly professional element, and
to them only for a very quick turn on
an almost infnitessimal margin. The
whole market continued to be dominated
by the war situation In Europe. Closing
bids:
BALTIC. 8 Ohio... 13 Lehigh Valley. .23A
Chesa. g. Ohio... 16B N. ]. Central. S1A
Del & Hudson. .105h N. Y. Central. 9ST
D., L. g. W......150 Pennsylvania :. 52%
Erie,............,, 12A Reading .......s1SM
Lake Erie & w. l4la st. Paul. ........ 71S
Lehigh Nav. S9H w. N. Y. &c Pa.
%All assts paid.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

New York's Antitrust Bills Passed,
Albany, April 24-The assembly has
passed the antitrust bills, and they
now go to the governor. One is en-
titled IAN act to prevent monopoles,"
and the other Is amendatory Of the
corporation law.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

King Humbert's Assailant Insane.
Rome, April 24.-The physicians who
have been examining Pietro Acciarito
the ironworker who tried to stab King
Humbert on Thursday with a dagger
while his majesty was on his way to
the races, pronounced the man to be
insane.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

glTakc it home "Having used Salvation
OH in nv family for rheumatism I find
it an excellent remedy Hiram &. Dudley,
of Dudley and Carpenter Commission
Merchants Merchants l95 Light ST., Balti.
mora Nd -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

Fancy Table Syrup &c qt,; jellies, al
flavors Sc lb.; pie peaches DC can; fine Sill
gar corn &c; 2 lb Rolled Oats &c; 3 lbs
prunes 1Oc. Best meats in the city. J
Z. Singles, Star Markets, 7th and King
and jackson and Linden streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Banquet General Lee.

Havana, April 24.-Several of the
newspaper correspondents who left
Cuba today gave dinner last evening
TO Consul General Lee at the Hotel
Englaterra. Among the American
Journalists present were Mr.. Springer,
Dr.. Burgess and Mr.. Chields.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
New York's Antf-Cartoon Bill KiIled

NGW 1 UTE 5 AHII"OUTU UUUII BIII hIIT6U.
Albany, April 23.-In the assembly
yesterday the Ellsworth anti-cartoon
bill was practically killed by the adop-
sion of amendments, by vote Of 1O4 to
~, that there should be malice proven.
The adoption of the amendments rem
ders it impossible for the bill to get
through at this session, which ends
tomorrow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Excursion Rates to New York.

For the dedication Of the Grant Monu-
ment, April eth, tho Baltimore g. Ohio
Railroad will sell tickets from Whining
ton to New York on April 26th, and 27th,
until May 18th, Tho Royal Blue Limo
Trains are the handsomcst in the world.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
The Weather.

For eastern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey: Increasing cloudiness; south
westerly winds. For Delaware and
Maryland: Increasing cloudiness and
probably showers tonight: southwest
erly Winds
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
To Strengthen pretr

To strengthen Pretoria Fortifications.
London, April 24.-The Daily Nails
Cape Town correspondent says that
the government of the Transvaal has
decided to build two more forts at Pre-
toria.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

The Blood The Blood Is always .
quircd to bo looked after. So use DR.
Simms' Blood Puriile-, the always sure
and never fuller in mild or strong diseases
OF the blood COG King street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

Lewis j. Lingo of No. 81 East Seventh
street and an engineer OF the tug Meteor
is seriously i'll from intlammatoIy rheu-
matism. He has bean confined to hi4
bed two weeks. DR.. Winner Is attending
him
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

The work of laying the new rails on the
Fourth street line Of the City Railway
Company has reached Market street. The
new rails are 80 feet long and the best in
the oompany's use. Tho work will be
completed by Monday night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

simms the first among pills for ths
ladies', made OF pure material stand hgn
In their Recommendation for the inIlrml.
ties OF ladies. 81, also sent by mail. jjj
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

Cure that Cough with ShIIoh's Cure. Tho
best Cough Cure. Relieves Group promptly
One million bottles solt last year ~ loss4 for
% cts. Sold by N. B. Danforth, aul aud Mar
kni atrlnli.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

Pictures Pictures Pictures! lower than
ever. Perfect, DO auction goods handled.
Come and sec and learn prices before you
buy, at Hiram Yerger's, II f. Third St.
only.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Colonial Danes Commemorate.

There was meeteng of the Colonial
Danes yesterday afternoon commemora-
tive of the W withdrawal of the three lower
counties from Pennsylvania. Guests of
the Danes were smembcrs t Cea ar Rod.
ncy Chapter Daughters of Inc American
Revolution. Massachusetts Society of
COLONEL Danes and Connecticut, Penn
sylvania, and New jersey Society Alter
dinner Mrs. Henry Banning welcomed
the guests, and read Il paper on 'The
House We Meet ln" which was an in
toresting bit of history pertaining to the
guests Of the Delaware Historical Society.
Mrs. John Rodney read paper on "rhe
Day We Celebrate" which gave some n-
teresting facts concerning the celebration.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
1t Is Important


to know that you can get good photos,
taken at Cummings studio, 302 Market
Et
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

Howard Il. Staats at No. 407 King street
has q fine line Of fish~and fresh meats.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

Pictures reduced lower than ever, all
perfect No auction goods at Hiram
Icrgcrs IL +. Third St. only.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

All tired feelings are quickly relieved by
DR.. Simm's Vegetable Liver Pills. The
Standard Liver Pills of tho world, Cos
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

Pictures reduced lower than ever, all
perfect. No auction goods at Hiram Yer.
gers, / T.. Third st. only.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

Fine Crayons, J. A. Zeblcy, 9ls West
Fourth stroet
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

Cupping and leeching, 1o3 E. Second st
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24
Shorts! shortsl Shorts! Five Cents aba,

Smoke City Market manufactured by;
C. A, Bourbon, S. w. Cor, Second and
Shipley streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-24

RHab's RH. E s' Quick Relief Female Pills
Relieves In . daysN 1909 South st., Phia..
and 400 Market street. al.tts-3m