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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
THE MINERS SHARE.
Leading Mine Operator Declares the
Workmen 0Verpaid. ...,.
WITNESSES IN wORDY WARFARE.

President Dearmttt, of the New York
and Cleveland Gas Company, Has
Tilts With Operator Schluerderberg
and Labor Leader Warner.
Pittsburg, April 20.-Yesterday's ses-
sion of the Legislative committee ap-
pointed to investigate the condition of
the miners In this district was devoted
to hearing the operators. w. P. Dear
nit, president Of the New York and
Cleveland Gas company. said the
miners were getting "a cents per ton
and were paid for all coal mined. As
regards wages the miner, he said, was
getting more than his share. AS an
Illustration, the company, on 81, 900, 900
investment, had profit Of less than
per cent last year.
Mr. DeaSmltt created a sensation by
asking that the officials of the United
Mine Workers, whom he charged with
being largely responsible for the con-
dition Of the miners, be investigated.
G. W. Schluerderberg, general man
ager and stockholder in the F. L.
Robbins Coal company, was called. Mr..
committee which worked among
the operators in the Pan Handle dis.
trict regarding uniformity, and during
the course of his testimony he stated
that If Mr.. Dearmitt branded as lie
the report of the committee he, as q
member of that committee. branded
Dearmitt as liar.
Mr.. Dearmitt said: II merely state
that the report of the committee,
which claimed that 90 per cent of the
operators of the district were in favor
Of uniformity in 1895, reported an in
fernal lie.'
"The gentleman don't know what
he's talking about" replied Schluer-
derberg, 'forhe was not over the ground
himself. l don't have to lie. and you
utter lie yourself when you say it."
~ The two men approached each other
in threatening maner, and the great
est excitement reigned for time Just
before the close of the meeting Mr..
Dearmitt in hot words assaied Will
lam Warner, secretary of the United
Mineworkers, winding up in a most
dramatic manner with the statement
that this man does not contribute to
the state either by capital or sinew,
but makes his living by sucking the
very blood out of the lives of miners"
Secretary Warner was about to re-
ply to this statement when Chairman
Saylor declared the meeting adjourned.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
To Travellers nrd OTHERS.

Are You going WostP II SO, we beg to
AL your attention to tho lines Of the
Chicago, Milwaukee g. ST. Paul Railway
Block system; through trains between
chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Minneapo.
rs, Council Bluff, Omaha, Sioux City,
Cedar Rapids and Kansas City, connect
ing with all lines ut st. Paul, Omaha.
rid Kansas City for all points West.
Southwest and Northwest.
We reach all tho principal cities and
gowns in Northern Michigan, Wisconsin,
Minnesota, Iowa, South and North Dako-
ia. Train servca and equipment is Of the
best; every safety appliance used, Should
you contemplate a trip west, for business
o. pleasure, address John r, Pott, District
Passenger Agent, Williamsport, Pa, nam
ing the place you desire going to, and he
will either write or visit you, giving the
lowest rates Of fare and furnish any infor'
.pation desired regarding the trx Write
hic, for pamphlet, Letters from Farmers
In South and North Dakota 1t Is hand.
somely illustrated and will b, aont to any
address upon receipt Of a two cent stamp
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
BASE BALL NEWS.


Boston April 2O--The clubs OF tho
NallOnal 7faSeDHllrHieatIue Wlii al play
on thursday weather permitting out
there was only one game yesterday
that between Ph1ladelphla ana Boston.
the visitors winning by one run. About
ID, 500 people crowded into the crarped
grounds several hundred not being
atJa ~ ol,t,tn soats All tho poston
-. 80 - a,,., ..a1t,o,,
players were eiNsii i'eaily ieceplioi,
the greatest ovation peihs accorued
Bobby" Lowe. Captain Duffy was
presented with gold watch and chain
by the players and friends when he
went to hat and RjlIy Nash formerly
oa,toi, ~ tra horna ,sox ras gi,,sn
'p."'' ' y, u 49, ta,'tir,,i oe,,,,ra
nusp oa"Ne, vi uS"utltN'
The first ha!f OF the game was pat
tie between Orth and Nichols. The
former was practically invincible until
the last inning, when the local players
fell on him and almost tied the score,
NioboIs u,as h,t eafeIv in the ffth
,i o"o's -, %" s., ~ '',sn H.. ~ rn
Mneh Tue ''u"hrts "v'' "'!e ~ sIN'o
twice. and again IN Tie hlnth' Wheh
they really won the game Both
pitchers were well supported generally.
Score by inninss
r,,i, i
,,i," n"iS
1hiiauelph'a 80
boston''''''''''' I'd
First blood for the Phllics
Orth showed I'D IL. good form.
The Athletic, nut il on in great STYLE n
Scranton.
Il was a tell TO two shot With Balti1ucrs
and Toronto.
Tho University of PENNSYLVANIA team
will plpy it's first game since returning !tcm
the South with State College on FraIk kin
Field Tomorrow.
Laioie's bat was in evidence YESTERDAY,
He will probably make several more hcme
runs over that left field fence in Boston te.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
Reduced Rates to New York via Penn.
= - sylYania Railroad.

For the dedication Of the Grant Monu-
mental Tomb, April 27, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell tickets from
all points on its lima to New York, April
20 land from points within one hundred
and fifty miles of New York, April % and
27), good to return until April ~ inclu.
Give, at rate of a fare and a third for the
round trip.
Tickets for military companies In uni.
form, numbering fifty or more, travelling
In body on one ticket, will be sold at
rate Of single fare per capita for the
round trip.
The parade on this occasion will be the
grandest military demonstration since
Tho war. Thousands Of veterans, United
States regulars, and State militiamen will
be In line.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20

Trenton, April 20.-The special com.
mission to investigate into the conduct
of the affairs of Mercer county by tho
board of chosen freeholders held a
short session yesterday. Contractor
William Morgan, who built the bridge
over Peddle lake. at Hightstown, which
cost the county double the contract
price, was the principal witness. By
his testimony 1t was shown that he
put in three bids for the contract, one
in his own name and two in the names
of other contractors. 1t also developed
that ordinary broken stone had been
put in the abutments, instead of dress
ed rockfaced stone, as called for by the
contract.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
THE BREAKING LEVEES.
Other Territories Invaded by the
Devastating Waters.
FURTHER SUFFERING IMMINENT.
The Latest Break viii Cover a Num-
ber of Fine Plantations That Gavo
Employment to Many Workers
Natchez Invaded by Flood Refugees.

Natchez Invaded by Flood Refugees.
Memphis, April 2O.-Another break
In the levee of the Louisiana side is re-
ported from point 28 miles below
NatcheZ. Miss. The sad situation at
Biggs, where. the water is rushing
through the crevasse in torrents, Is
growing worse. Madison parish is fast
becoming Inundated and the water will
extend to other parishes, destroying
thousands Of acres of newly planted
crops. Vicksburg. Natchez and other
river points are crowded with refugees,
and everything possible Is being done
to alleviate their suffering,
The situation throughout the delta
is unchanged. Yesterday was a beau
tiful day In the flood stricken section.
and the planters hope that the waters
will be carried away In time to make
good crop. At Memphis the river Is
slowly falling, and at Cairo a decided
fall is reported.
The executive committee of the flood
sufferers relief committee of Memphis
state that, owing to the action of the
general government. calls on the Mem
phis relief committee have been so rs-
duced that in the judgment of the COM
mttee the funds now in hand will be
sufficient for the demands.
Dispatches firm Natchez say:
The first break on the Concordia par
ish front occurred on Sunday morn
ing last when the Glasscock levee
gave way. This levee is located about
rs miles below Natchez, and Is near
the lower end of the levee system of
the parish 1t is an old levee, and has
received no attention since 1891. There
was large force of men at work on 1t
Sunday morning, raising and strength
ening It, They were working their way
to the lower end of it, when suddenly
water began to bubble up at the lower
end, and in an instant later the seeth-
ing water tore a great hole through
1t. After the break started 1t was i'm
possible to stop 1t, and work on the
embankment was abandoned. All stock
and other pershable property had been
previously removed.
The water from this break will in
undate the lower part of the parish
from Mooreville down to Brabston,
covering a number of fine plantations.
1t will entail a vast amount of suffer-
ing among the people of the neighbor-
hood. Captain Derby, the United
States engineer in charge Of this dis
trict, and Assistant Engineer Hardy
went down to the break yesterday
carrying 30 men with them for the pur-
pose of trying to "tie" the ends. The
crevasse is reported to be from 800 to
1000 feet wide, and still caving.
The river at Natchez has fallen 2O-10O
in 48 hours but again shows a rising
tendency. The city is fast filling up
with flood refugees, and every effort
will be made to care for them. Stock
Of all kinds continues to pour in by
the steamboat load All the other le-
wees in the vicinity of Natchez are in
good condition, and little apprehension
Is felt for them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
An Ohio Town Flameswept.

Cleveland, April 2O.-The business
portion of the town of Berea was near
" wiped out by fire yesterday. The
winds prevailing made 1t almost i'm
possible to check the flames, which
seemed likely to encompass the entire
town. The fire started In the Shumway
block which was soon burned to the
ground. and communicated to ad1oin-
ing business houses. The loss will
reach $4,000. Berea has no water
works, SO that there was small hope
of saving the town. A detachment of
the Cleveland fire department, with IA
mel. secured wnter from branch
of the river about a quarter Of mile
from the town.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
Nexieo,s New Extradition Law,

City of Mexico April 20.-The house
of deputies has passed the new ex-
tradition law. Under the new law no
Mexican can be extradited to any for
eiSn state except in special cases to
be decided by the executive Of the re-
public, and naturalized citizens who
have been citizens for two years will
be considered also under these pro-
visions. Deinquents who have been
slaves In countries where crime has
been committed will In no case be
given up to foreign state. Religious,
political and military offenses, as well
as smuggling, are not extraditable.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20

New York, April 19-Beeves steady; ma
tive steers, &.50Q5.05; stays and oxen
$2751425; bulls. $2.90@3.45; dry cows, $1s(
q3.40. Calves active and firm; all sold
veals, NQ5.25. Sheep and lambs quiet;
unshorn sheep, $49625; clipped do, $3.50
@4.5O; unshorn lambs, sSsse.e21a clipped
do, si7of562H. Hogs steady at Si.25Q
ASS
East Liberty. Pa. April 10. - Cattle
steady: prime, s510a5.25; feeders, $3.50
40; bulls, stays and cows. $2GG375. Hogs
in fair demand: prime medium weights.
A.25; best Yorkors, $4.15G4.2o; heavy hogs.
81 1oGS4.2O; fair Yorkers. s.1olsl.l5; pigs.
d. ssdD4; rsughs. s2.7543.5o. Sheep steady;
choice clipped sheep, s4.+QQt5s; common.
Ss.1O&sSSQ; c.oice lambs, ss.2<ps.lO; spring
lambs. S5Gs; veal calves, &GAb0.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20

Washington. April 2O.-The supreme
court yesterday refused the application
for writ Of certiorari and habeas cor
pus asked by Elverton r. Chapman,
the broker who refused to testify In
the sugar speculation investigation
whether senators had speculated in
mgar stocks while the Wilson bill was
before that body. The sentence Of the
supreme court Of the District Of Co.
lumbia to 80 days In jail and 500 flna
was affirmed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
A Painful Bicycle Accident.

Two young men were riding at good
gait up Union Street on Saturday after.
was riding q Fowler bicycle received an
ugly fall. His bicycle appearing to break
In half letting him down on the ground
with tremendous force bruising his face,
side and hands and.renderlng him uncon
scious. The bike was u sight and would
make good sketch for comic picture In
Puck or Judge. The young man whose
name we failed to learn was picked up by
bis companion, who in few minutes
brought him to and with help succeeded In
getting him home. 1t was wonder from
the pace the rider was going when the
accident took place that he was not killed
instead OF only being rendered senseless.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
Constitutional Convention.

DOVER. Del April 10.-In the Constitu.
tloual Convention to-day one Of the rules
was amended so as to, prevent members
from speaking more than five minutes on
any one question. Tho grangers desire
that tho proposed Board of Agriculture
should not be appointed by the Governor.
but that the various agricultural societies
of the State should select msmhers of the
Board The Committee on Agriculture
decided that the Governor should appoint
the Board. but that the appolntments
should be confirmed by majority vote OF
the Sanate.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
EplscOpal yestrymen,

Vestries were elected yesterday by the
congregations of st. Johns and st. An
drew's Churches. At st. Johns the old
board consisting of Francis G. DUPONT, e.,
G. Bradford, Lewis Williamson, II. A. Van
Trump, George A. Elliot, Aujtia Hair
ington, w. j Fisher and DR., I. E. Smith
was elected. One vacancy will be filled
later. ST. Andrews also reelected the old
vestry with e. Tatnall Warner as seinor
warden aud Captain Willard Thompson,
junior warden.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
Raging Waters in Oregon,

Baker City, Ore, April 20.-Powder
river is higher thar ever known. and is
doing great damage. Only one bridge
remains in this city. and IL the warm
weather continues it will go out. The
Sumter Valley railroad is flooded for
miles, and the trains will not be run
ming for weeks. The Oregon Railway
and Navigation company's bridge
above this city is threatened. The
northern residence portion of the city
is inundated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20

Washington, April 2o.-Judge Will
lam r. Bay, Of Canton. O.. who will
leave here in few days for Havana,
to investigate the Ruiz case. saw the
president yesterday He also called at
the state department and interviewed
Secretary Sherman and Assistant Sec
retary R0ckhill. He has thoroughly
equipped himself for his mission, which
is strictly judicial. and in no wise dip
lOmatlC,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
Youthful poisoner,s Con nfession

Exeter, N. H., April 20.-Frank Went
worth, the 16-year-old boy who was ar
rested Saturday on the charge of hav-
Ing attempted to poison his father and
stepmother, George H. Wentworth and
wife. of Newton, has made q confess
sion, stating that he put paris green
In the tea while getting breakfast. He
said that he desVised his stepmothsr
on, account Of her continually giving
him fits" but he had no Ill feeling to-
Ward his father.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
To Vote on Arbitration May a.

Washington. April 20.-The senate
passed the Indian appropriation bill
yesterday 1t is substantially the same
as it passed the house. and can occa-
sion little division save on the amend
ment opening the uncompahgre Indian
reservation. Resolutions of inquiry
were agreed to asking the secretary Of
state as to the operation of the reci-
procity treaties made under the Nc
Kinley act. Mr.. Vest introduced his
resolution declaring Illegal the recent
order Of the secretary of the treasury
relative to imports arriving after
April l. 1t was agreed to vote on the
arbitration treaty at 4 o'clock on May 4.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
InnriaaandE EAitarss Anneal.

Washington. April ss.-President Mo
Rinley had = consultation with Attor-
ney General AcKeRna yesterday about
the case Of Joseph Dunlop. proprietor
Of the Chicago Dispatch. who was SEN
fenced to two years Imprisonment for
sending obscene literature through the
mails. The attorney general said the
only mitigating circumstance in Mr..
Dunlop's case was hts physical condi-
tion, and the fact that his life might
be jsopardized by confinement. 1t Is
probable that the president viii reach
decision on his application for pardon
within a few days.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
Cyelist to Race FLYING Glib.

San Francisco, April 20.-Alta N.
Jones, the cyclist, who made some sem
sational rides during the indoor tour
nament In this city recently, is to be
matched for mile run against Flying
Jib, the great PAGER. The race will be
held on the stock farm track at Pleas
anton on Saturday next. and has Great
ed unusual interest among the horse
men. Jones Is considered by many
the fastest sprinter In the country.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
Winner of the Tennessee Derby

Memphis, April 20.-The Tennessee
derby, one and one-eighth miles, with
guaranteed value of $4,000, was won
at Montgomery Park by A. Cahn's
chestnut colt Buckvidere. Typhoon
II finished second. with Algol, the fav-
orite, third. There were only three
starters. Attendance, 5000. Time, 1.56A.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
Gunboat Annapolis Trial.

Elizabeth, N. j.. April 2o.-The seo-
retary of the navy has issued the for
NAL orders for the trial of the gun
boat Annapolis. built by Louis Nixon
at this place. Tho trial will take place
on Thursday over the Long Island
course, under the inspection Of tho
regular trial board.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
Mira. Mart,n Gets a ss 900 verdict

Mrs. Martin Gets q 5000 Verdict.
New York, April 20.-Mrs. Maria Ew-
ing Martin was awarded 5000 dam
ages from the Third Avenue Street
railway for the death Of her father.
General Thomas Ewing. The general
was knocked down and fatally injured
by cable car on Jan. 26. 1896. He was
formerly member of congress from
Ohio, and was cousin of Secretary Of
State John Sherman. Mrs. Martin
sued for $4,000 damages.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
STOCK. AND PRODUCE MARKETS.
Effect of the European War on Wall
Street Operations.

Street Operations.
New York. April 19.-Nothing outside
the news of war between Turkey and
Greece had much interest in Wall street
today. The movement of prices was at
times very erratic. without any corre-
spending change in the tenor of news to
Justify It, 1t was evident at the opening,
however. that this market was bearing
the brunt of whatever selling was a
result of the war. The tone at the OPEN
ing was an exciting one, and there was
heavy pressure to sell through the whole
list The industrial stocks. of course,
were most affected, and declined the most.
Closing bids:
BALTIC & Ohio. 12A Lehigh Valley. 23A
Chesa. & Ohio. 1875 N. ]. Central, 1854
Del. 6; Hudson. .1O2A N. Y. Central. 99N
D., L. & w.. .149% Pennsylvania :. 52h
Erie .............. 111a Reading ........*161i
Lake Erie g. W.. 131a st. Paul. ......... G91l
Lehlgh Nav...... w. N. Y. g. Pa.
*All asst's paid,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
Collar Bone Broken.

A Wilmington and New Castle electric
car on Sunday while crossing the tracks
Of the Wilmington and Northern Railroad
Company at New Castle avenue jostled
Elmer Jones from the rear platform and
broke his collar bone. Jones lives near
Hazell Dell. He is bcing attended by Dr.
Smith Cooper
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
ATour to washington. -

The next personally.conducted tour "a
Washington via Pennsylyaia Railroad
will leave New York and Phila. April
22d. Tickets, including transportation.
hotel accommodations. and every neees.
sary expense, will be sold at the following
rates: From New York, Brooklyn and
Newark, sl4 80; Philipsburg, N. j., sliS0:
Pottsville, sl48O; Cape May, Sle75; Phtla-
delphia Sl150; and at proportionate rates
from other points.
For tickets, itineraries and full informa.
ton apply to ticket agents; Tourist
Agent 1196 Broadway, New York, or
Geo. w. Boyd Assistant General Pa ssen-
ger Agent, Broad Street Station. Phila-
delphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20

Workmen of the Strest and Sewer De-
partment yesterday morning began the
French street sewor, The bed of the street
between Third and Fourth streets is born
up and In few days pipe laying will be-
gin. The sewer will be finished Within
two weeks
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20

There was fight at Second and Shipley
streets on Saturday night, during which
frank Miller was struck on the head by
brick and seriously injured. His injury
was dressed at the station house and is
now considered slight,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20

Mrs. NJ. e. Busselle, 81 Park Street,
Newark, N. j., says: after having used
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup in my family
IL tho friend of all mothers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
May Succeed Commissioner Roosevelt

May succeed COMMISSIONER ROOSEVELT
New York. April 20.-General Henry
Burnett. formerly Of Ohio is said to
have been offered the position of presi-
dent of the New York board of police
commissioners. made vacant by the
resignation of Theodore Roosevelt to
become assistant secretary of the navy
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20

Obliged to our comps stitors for mention.
Ing the auction sale Of fine pictures In
their ad lass week Of 8ll Market That's
right Its th. enly place to get Dargains nil
this week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
Death of a Venera BILE Bride,

Cleveland April 2e.-Mrs. Pacey
Hobbs who was married upon her
deathbed to Captain John T. Hobbs
Lust Thursday. died yesterday. She
was SO years old.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
Tracks Nearly Finished.

The Wilmington City Railway Com
pany ispushing the work of repair on the
East Fourth street line rapidly forward.
New rails have been laid to French street
and to-day the street from French to
Market will be torn up preparatory to
laying the new rails there.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20

LEKnabe and Ste!nway pianos known
the world over as tho standards, only at
Robelen a. Co.. 7l0 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20

A Slight Gold. If neglected. often attacks
the lungs browns Bronchial Troohes gives
sue and !mme diate relief Sold only In
boxes. Price IS cents
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20

shtloh's Consumption euro cures wheer
othersfait. 1t 10 the leading CouEhCure aud
no home should b8 withoutit. Pleasant to
take aid goes right to the spot. Sold by N.
u. Danforth, IND and Market stree.a.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20
Trade Boards Special Meeting.

There will be special meeting Of the
Board OF Trade tonight, ut which the
'strike bill," now before the Legislature,
which, it is claimed, will interfere with the
management Of the railways Of the city.
will be discussed. All members Of the
board are requested to be present. r.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-20

BE not deceived. a cough. hoarseness or
Group are not to be tr.iied with. A dose ia
tlme or Shioh's Cure will save you much
trouble. Sold by N. B. Daufurth. 2nd and
Market stroets