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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
Al,eoed Corruption in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati April 1t is believed
that there will be trouble at the mu-
nicipal elections today. Charges have
been made that certain firms have been
blackmailed for funds by agents of
"the bosses," and an investigation by
the state food commissioner and others
will follow the election. 1t is also
charged that corruption has been dis
covered in the proposed construction
of new water works, to cost millions
of dollars. One man has been arrested
for falsely registering 26 names. and
the registration list indicates that there
will be many arrests for fraudulent
voting,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
Turks StudYing Economy.

Washington, April 5.-The state de-
partment has received notice from the
Turkish government that it finds it
inconyenient to raise the grade of its
mission in Washington to that of an
embassy, on account of the increased
expense which would thereby be in
CURED. This decision of the Turkish
government will prevent the president
under the existing law from nominating
ex-Secretary John w. Foster as am
bassador to Constantinople, as it is un-
derstood was his desire.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
The Youthful EIopers weddod

Macon, Ga, April 5.-Governor At
kinson's 16-year-old son and 14-year-
old Miss Ada Bryd, who on Friday
eloped, were married at Kingston. at
which place they were met by their
fathers, and all returned together to
Atlanta. After consultation it was de-
cided to separate the couple until the
young groom reaches the age of II,
next February, at which time they
be remarked II neither party W.
to have the marriage annuled. MI
Byrd reentered school today, and her
young husband will remain In the gov
ernar's office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
FntaI Result of u Feud.

Birmingham. Ala, April "a feud
which has existed between the fam
ilies of Bud HarVille and Jack Nc
Combs, prominent farmers of Cullman,
over the location of the divisional line
between their properties, resulted in
battle between Harville and one of his
farm tenants named John AtWell on
one side and McCombs and his 1S-
year-old son on the other Atwell was
killed and the younger McCornbs ia
tally wounded. The elder McCombs
was shot in the leg and body. Harville
is being pursued by enraged friends of
McCombs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

Nellie, the four year old daughter CT
William Pierce, Of No. l12O Pleasant
street. was run down by q Lancaster Az
nue. car No. S. at Harrison street, and
had her left leg cut off below tho knee.
The accident was one of those which ths
motorman could not avert Tbs car was
moving slowly down the hill when the
child ran directly in front Of the car, Gem
ductor James Dolson picked thelittle un.
fortunate up and carried her to the drug
store of DR.. +. p. Harris. The doctor and
Dr. John c. Fahey dressed the wound
after which tho child was taken home.
Shn may recover,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
Asphyxiated In Disreputable House.

Asphyxiated In DiSreputable House.
Philadelphia, April 5.-James Hard
ing aged 60 years. member of the
firm of Harding & Dubois, wholesale
.shoe dealers of this city, was found
dead in bed yesterday in disreputable
house, and alongside of him lay the
unconscious form of an unknown wo-
man, aged about 40 years. The room
was filled with gas from burner
which had been turned on full head.
There was nothing to indicate whether
1t had been intentional on the part
of either or not. The woman may re-
cover. Neither Harding's partner nor
his two married sisters living in this
city were aware of his habits being
otherwise but correct, but at the
house in question 1t was said he has
been coming there for two or three
years with different women. He was
a WidoWer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
American Sailor Released.

Lima, April 5.-Ramsay, the Ameri-
can sailor, who was arrested in the
early part of the year at Callao on the
charge of disorderly conduct, confined
and sentenced to years imprison-
ment without such legal trial as Is pro-
vided for in the treaty between Peru
and the United States, and whose sem
tence was committed last week to four
months Imprisonment from January H..
was released on Saturday night by Or
der of the superior court of appeal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
Murderer Gordy FeIgning Insanlt,

Georgetown, Del, April 5.-James NJ.
Gordy, who is held in jail here for the
murder of his wife, formerly Mrs. Mary
Lewis, of New York. and who Is to be
tried at the April term Of the Oyer and
Terminer court, is supposed to be
feigning insanity. DR.. William r. Mes
sick, the county jail physician, in max
ing his usual call at the jail started to
enter Gordy's cell. Gordy acted
strangely and showed fight, and would
not allow him to enter. The supposed
plea for the defense is insanity, and it
is generally thought that Gordy is
feigning to make it good.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
Wants Damages for Stolen Affection

Nyack, N. Y, April S. - Mrs. John
Peck, wife of a prominent brickmaker
at Haverstraw, has entered suit against
Mrs. John James Scott, wealthy
widow of that place, whose husband
was q brick manufacturer, for $4,000
for the alienation of her husbands af-
fections. Mrs. Scott denies all the
charges. Mr.. Peck has left for North
Dakota, seeking a divorce from his
wife, and the present suit is one of the
side issues connected with the divorce
proceedings.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
A Rir strike Imminent.

Cleveland, April S. - Five thousand
union workmen connected with the
building trades today made demand
for an eight hour day, coupled with
demand that only men having union
cards shall hereafter be employed. 1t
As not believed that there will be much
opposition Oh the part of the contractors
to granting the shorter workday, but
Il is expected that objection will be
raised to granting the demand with
respect to the unemployment of men
not members of unions, and big strike
In imminent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
FiIibustering Expedition Prevented.

jacksonville Fla, April g. The
cruiser Vesuvius prevented Cuban
expedition from leaving Fernandina
Saturday night and captured the tug
Alexander Jones, of Wilmington, N.
C. The tug was preparing to carry an
expedition headed by General Sanguil-
", which was to be placed on board
the steamer Bermuda. The Bermuda
was seen. but the vessel was outside
the three mile limit and under the Brit
ish flag, so that the commander of the
Vesuvius had no authority to detain
her. The tug will probably be fined for
violation of the navigation laws in hav-
ing only two lights displayed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
South Dakota in Springtime

Is clothed with verdure green and
spotted with the beautiful blue aud white
prairio flowers tokens of luxuridnt soil
like that fair country 10 which Moses led
the children Of Israel In ancient times.
And like unto that land of plenty,
South Dakota outrivals Its sister states OF
the East in the products Of It's soil, sown.
cultivated and harvested in less time ana
with greater ease than in any other p0r.
tion Of the United States
And so we say unto you that now is the
opportunity of lifetime to Go West
and buy a farm" For descriptive lists
and prices, address W T. Powell, General
Immigration Agent, Chicago. Illinois.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

Tho B. IL o. r. r. maintains q first
class service to all points West, North.
west, South and Southwest Pullman
sleeping and dining cars to Pittsburg,
Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St.
Louis, Toledo and Chicago. The b. & y.
offers 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 II. A. Miller, Passenger
Agent, Wilmington, Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
A Ministries Resignation Declined.

Vienna, April S. - Emperor Francis
Joseph presided yesterday at special
meeting Of the cabinet, convened to
consider the tender of resignation made
on behalf of the cabinet by Count
Badeni, the Austrian premier on Fri
day last. The reason assigned by the
premier for the tender was the fact
that he found 1t impossible to main
tain a liberal majority in the recently
elected reichrath. The emperor de-
clined to accept the resignation of the
ministry.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
NAV Strike Against Non-Unionists.

May StflRe Against Noh-Vh''''H'"'
New York, April 5.-The decision OF
President Seth Low. Of Columbia COL
lege, who was made umpire In the fight
between the steamfittcrs and plumbers.
in favor Of the latter and the ordering
of the board of walking delegates de-
claring the strike off on the new CO.
lumbia college buildings and the public
school buildings was not brought up
in an official manner at yesterdays
meeting of the Central Labor union.
but 1t was the general opinion of the
men interested that the trouble was
not at an end. The men who have been
on strike on the buildings referred to
returned to work today, but President
William ]. O'Brien repeated the state
ment last night that general strikes
would be ordered upon every building
where there were non-union steam
Rttnra
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

The authorities here on Saturday re.
reiyed the information that the child born
to Mrs. Fannie Tuchton had died in the
Philadelphia Hospital on that day. Chief
Dolan went the to City, saw the child
and identified 1t as that which Stanley
Tuchton said was his child Mr., Tuchton
won't to Philadelphia later and made ar
rangements to bring the body here for in
terment,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

Why not youS Our prices are regular
money savers The way we knock out
profits cause other grocers to call us cut
ters. But what OF that. You can get the
goods below what many grocers pay Tor
them We get the cash TO buy more on
tho same terms and our business is ike
one continual round Of busy days. =
Finest new rolled oats. 20 a pound.
Pure new goldfish, Az pound
Pure cider vinegar, l5ea gallon. - 4
Soap.ne and Pearline, ~ o box.
Best cornstarch, AZ box.
Eagle Condensed milk, l5s cans -
Cottoline pound can, 25e.
Pure lard, 6e a pound.
Are you thinking?
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
Julio saneuiiIy's Pledge.

Washington, April 5.-If Julio San
gully goes to Cuba he will do so at his
own risk. Secretary OF State Sherman
said today: Il have his written pledge
that he will not take active part in the
insurrection. If he should do so. he
will take his life in his own hands. We
should never interfere in his behalf
again."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
Starving workmen Become Riotous.

Starving worknen Become Riotous.
London, April 5.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of The Daily Mail says that
bands of starving workpeople broke
out into open disorder at Malaga yes
terday, destroyed property and seized
large sums of money The police made
many arrests. The cause Of the out
break is lack of work. The condition
Of things in Andalusia becomes worse
daily. The government is reinforcing
its trSOps there,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
Oxford Defeats bridge

Putney, April 5.-The fifty-fourth
annual boat race between crews rep
resenting the universities of Oxford and
Cambridge was rowed Saturday overthe
usual course, from Putney to Mortlake.
A distance of four and one-quarter
miles. oxford won by barely two
lengths.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
Nor. Del yars Reception in Canada.


Ottawa, April 5.-1he BasliCa, the
leading Catholic church in Otta-
wa, was crowded last night, when a
reception was given to the papal dele
gate, Mgr. Merry del Val. Three ad-
dresses were presented to him, one
from the clergy of the diocese. another
from the French Canadians Of the city
and the third from the English speak,
ing Catholics. Mgr. Merry del Val re-
piled in French and English. Among
those present were Premier Laurier
and Messrs. Tarte, Scott and Fitzpat-
rick, members of the ministry, and
about 20 members of parliament.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
HOOYEHS Ak0OYkE' ;':$;;$ S:;;:: $;:;::: ::;;;::

Catar,h Cured, clear head and sweet
breath secured with Shiloh 'sCatarrh Remedy
sold on guarantee. Nasal iniejtor ana
sold by N. b. Dauforth. Ind audMArS et 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
Two Drowned in Niagara River

Buffalo, N Y, April IA sailing
skiff capsi2ed In the Niagara river, and
Thomas Dowd, aged 23, and Edward
Bawling, 80 years old, were drowned.
James O'Hara, the third occupant of
the boat, was rescued. The men had
been on a fishing expedition, and when
coming up the river the boat was cap
sized by sudden gust of wind.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
Rupture Is an atlliot!on moro

Rupture Is an afllict!on moro common
TIN Is generally supposed When
neglected often proves fatal. Best april
ances for Rupture and sold by 2. jam
Belt sixth and Market Private parlor
for Indies and children in charge Of COM
pctcnt Lady attendant, seventeen years
experience.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
The Washington Cycls Contest,

Washington, April 5.-In the six day
bicycle race, which ended Saturday
night, the score was as follows
Shock, 1870 miles; Alberts, 1.61b; Gold
en- 1905; Lawson. 1883; Cassidy, 1,554;
Rivirre, 1,142: Ford, 5s3: Muller, 1874.
Hale's record at Madison Square Gar
den. New York, was 1,9l0 miles.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
Nav Meyico,s Governor Resigns

Santa Fe, N. NJ, April 5.-Governor
W. T. Thornton on Saturday wired to
Washington his resignation as governor
of New Mexico. His commission ex-
pires on the 18th inst, but he always
declared he would resign as soon as the
Button gang Of conspirators were exc
cuted. Private dispatches from WASH
Ipgton indicate that the resignation
will be accepted at once.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

Charleston. w. Va, April 5.-The pre-
liminary trial of Annie Light and Ma
lissa and Virginie Nunly, charged with
numbering Myrtle Eggleston, cousin
Of Mrs. Light, began here today, with
sx-Governor Wilson appearing for the
defense. Virginie Nunly. one of tho
accused, is only Is years old.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
WheeImen OF the Y. NJ. c. A -; -;

Frederick H. Mesaw was elected presi'
dent; VIM, B. Ott. viee.president; Chas.
8. Tazewell captain; John Milligan, first
lleutenant Robert Glover, second lieuten
anti James Stroud standard bearer; VIM.
B. Fotherglll recording secretary; G. X;
II. jackson, corresponding secretary and
treasurer Of the Y. NJ. 9. A Wheelmen,
who organized Saturday night at Associa.
ton Hall. About 80 young men joined
the club.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
Liberal oners to Pennsylvania Militia
for Philndelphin's Dem monstration.

for Philadelphia's Dem onstration.
Philadelphia, April "A meeting
of the local officers of the National
Guard Of Pennsylvania will be held In
this city this week to urge the par
ticipation Of the state troops In the
Washington monument dedication on
May 10. Subscriptions for this monu-
ment were started in 1915, and 1t has
but recently been completed. mayor
Warwick has already appointed a COM
mite of prominent citizens to arrange
for the entertainment Of the visiting
soldiery. In view of the many induce
ments offered the militia from Interior
counties to come to this city, Including
free quarters, free music and free
mounts for officers. and river excur-
sions and receptions for the men, there
is a strong sentiment against the pro-
posed trip of the state militia to New
York to take part in the Grant monu-
ment dedication, as II would be im-
possible to make good showing in
Philadelphia on May Is should the
troops go to New York April q.
Adiutant General Stewart, aftef
learning that the New Workers will do
absolutely nothing for the entertain-
ment Of our National Guard, has como
out strongly in favor of the entire di-
vision participating in the Philadelphia
parade. A provisional brigade may be
sent to New York. but the preference
of the great body of the men In favor
of this city will ultimately be recog-
nized.
The aim is to have a great display
of the citizen soldlery of the state, TO
be augmented by detachments from tha
regular army and navy. General Miles
has already ordered detail of cavalry
a battalion of foot artillery and a bat
terry of light artillery to march from
New York to this city and go Into carlr
for is days prior to the Washington
parade, The secretary OF the navy VIII
be asked to have several warships OF
the North Atlantic squadron sent here
for naval display.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

A large ST. Barnard dog owned by Fl. w:
Brown, No. 1904 Market street, i5 one of
the beauties Of the canine race. 1t meas.
ures SO inches around the body, 27 around
It's neck, stands 20 inches high, is SO inches
long and weighs 226 pounds
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
A Negro Shot,

Irwin Shorter of Delaware City was ad-
mltted to the Delaware Hospital Satur.
day night suffering from a gun shot
wound which he received In a aquarrel with
some colored men the night before. The
men fought over girl. Shorters wound
Ia not n spriouS one
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

Delaware Hospital physicians Saturday
night saved from death Mrs Maggie Nc.
Knight of No. 5l5 jefferson street who
drank dose Of laudanum at Second and
Market streets. People passing saw the
woman and knocked the bottle from her
hand. No reason is assigned for tho at
tempt at self destruction.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

The Hon. John F. Smith of Westmin.
ster Md, Judge of the Circuit Court Of
Carroll Co, Md, says: 81 have used sal.
vation Oil for rheumatism. Its etfeots
were prompt and lasting"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

SImms the first among pills for ths
ladies', made Of pure material stand high
in their recommendation for the inlirml'
Ties OF ladies, 81, also sent Wy mall o)j
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

Lots OF home references in favor Of DR.
Sjmms White Pulmonic Balsam as the
great cure for sore throat and diseases OF
lungs. 1t always cures and prevents con-
sumption, for coughs, ETC., 6O6 King
utront
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

That true friend to all sLffering with
colds and coughs, DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
will always help and never dlsappoint you
as other remedies do.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

The Blood! The Bloodis always .
ouired to be looked after. So use DR.
Simms' Blood Puriiie~, the always sure
and never failer In mild or strong diseases
of the blood COG King street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
ADMIRAL RAMSEY RETIRED.
One of the Most Energetic Officers OF
the Navy.

Washington. April 5.-Rear Admiral
Francis M. Ramsay, holding the most
important Office in the naval service,
that of chief of the bureau Of naviga-
tion, was retired on account OF age
today. He was born 81 years ago in
this city. coming from military stock,
his father having been general In the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

Only full sizod bag Of Minnesota Patent
Spring Wheat Flour packed. Wholesale
and retail. J. G. Singles, Jackson aud
Linden streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

Shnoh's Consumption Curc cures wheer
others fail Itisthe leading CoughCure ana
10 home should be wthontit. Pleasint 20
B. panforth, end aud Market stTeeVs
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

All tired feelings are quickly relieved by
DR.. Simm's Vegetable Liver Pills. Tho
Standard Liver Pills of the world. 60j
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

J. II. Porter & Sons, wholesale and re-
tail milk dealers, S. E. Corner Seventh
and Madison streets, Wilmington, Del.
Phone GIL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

For firstclass dyein2 and securing go
tu tho Delaware Dyo Works. 20 Ing
rnpt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

Stop and get free sample of Carmck's
soluble food for infants and invalids, at
W. c. Taylor's drug store, No. 3Oa King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

Crayon portraits made at Cummings
Studio for 81. 90 and up. 302 Market St.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
HuTChiM SONS,

9th and King ST., Wilmington.
5ll Delaware St, New Cas- tie.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05

Sunday papers at cigar store. lses hin