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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16

When will our fire brick pavements be
mado SO that the horses can stand up on
them and not slide as IL on icea
A goat In Browntown swallowed cat. 3
New Costle parrot sings tune,
1t becomes more plausible daily that
Twas with ease the COW jumped over
the moon.
When will strikers cease toystrike and
workmen get IS q dayP
When will Katie Dugan's murderer be
found2
When will the matinee girl cease to
rave over the handsome actorsp
When will John w. Green be removed
from his seat In the Sussex County Levy
Courtp
When will New Castle be taken into the
limites Of the city of Wilmington
When will Wilmington wake up and at
tract some new industries to locate here?
When will women cease to take squeal-
Ing babies with them to performances at
the Opera HouseP They are a crying nuis-
ance
When will the public be able to beat tho
booties at the Iron Hill race trackp
When will Eldon Hagany brace up and
swear off drinking Front street ratsp
When will the enterprising merchant
cease to advertise selling out to remove
from our city?
When will people cease to expect to vet
something for nothing and pay fair
price for reliable articesp
When will men cease to get a bad case
Of swellel headp
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
A CONSERVATIVE SPLIT.
Lord Londonderry Denounces the
Attitude Of Joseph Chamberlain.
DECLARES He Is TOO RADICAL.
The London Times Believes the Re.
volt Represents n Considerable Body
ef Unionist Opposition-The Liberal
Organs Jubilant Over the Outlook.


eff Unionist Opposition-The Liberal
Organs Jubilant Over the Outlook.
London, Oct. 16.-At the conference
of the Northern Union of the Conserva-
tive associations at Berwick on Tweed
yesterday Lord Londonderry rendered
his resignation of the presidency Of the
union. His reasons were set forth In
letter to the executive committee, In
the course of which he said:
''The principles of true Conservatism
have been cast to the winds by our
leaders in passing the workmen's COM
pensation bill. Among conservatives
throughout the north of England the
feeling is one of bitter disappointment
and disaffection at the conduct of
those leaders. If unallayed it will lead
to serious split in the party. 1t Is
due, l am convinced, to a subordina-
tion of conservative principles to the
dominating will of the secretary of
state for the colonies (the Right Hon.
Joseph Chamberlain), whose radical
views on home politics conservatives
have always disapproved. however
much they may have admired him as
an imperialist
"In these circumstances the commit
tee will understand my reluctance to
continue as president of union nomi-
nally Conservative, but which, unless
it puts check upon the action of our
leaders in allowing Mr.. Chamberlain so
free hand in home legislation is vir-
tually an organization for the promo
tion of radical measures"
Lord Londonderry's position and def
milton Of the policy were unanimously
endorsed by the union, and he was re-
elected its president.
At the bottom of even bantering COM
ments turks an uneasy feeling that
Lord Londonderry voices a widespread
opinion among the supporters of the
government that the policy of ''going
the Radicals one better" is being car
ried too far, and that the recent bye
elections are an ominous warning.
The Times says: 1T would be in the
highest degree imprudent to ignore the
incident. Without doubt the revolt
represents a considerable body of |
Unionist opinion"
The STANDARD sorrowfullly reproaches
Lord Londonderry for "his dangerous
attitude"
The Liberal organs are jubilant The
Daily News says: "As Mr.. Chamber
lain is not the man to bow before
storm, we may expect lively times.
Liberals can only wish more power to |
the elbows of both combatants."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
Contract Work Disastrous,

Battls Creek. Mich, Oct. l6--The
subject of municipal reform excites
greater interest thus far than any
thing discussed before the Civic Phil
anthropic conference. The position of
Mayor Jones. Of Toledo, is especially
endorsed. Tho Toledo mayor argues
that all contract work should be done
away with. for contractors pay must
either come cut Of inferior work or in
ferior wages. Money spent with con-
tractors. he holds, goes from the peo-
ple instead of to the people.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
A Fine Herd Of HO!steir Cattle.

Lewis n. Armstrong of Christina Hun.
drcd has the finest herd of Holstens in the
state of Delaware and on Tuesday last
shipped six fine heifers to President vii.
liam A Scott, OF the Levy Court, who has
one of the finest farms in Delaware. His
herd consists Of 20 herd Of cattIesof which
the ex-sheriff Is as proud of as Vanderbullt
Is of millions. The OK. sheriff has shipped
his young cattle to all parts ct tho State
and has been tho means of greatly i'm.
proving the blooded stock in our state. If
you have fsw hours to spare don't fail to
visit uncle Lew as he IL known amongst
bis friends Call and you will not regret it
as his latch string Is always hanging out
to his friends.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
SharperS at Work.

Two slick young men worked neat
trick yesterday. They pretended they
were agents for local photographer. They
secured several orders and IL half dollar
from each customer. When the people
who were gulcd appeared at the photo.
graphors they learned that q slick game
had been worked.
Photographing seemed to work with
another sharper He gulled a number of
girls who wanted to learn the act of photo.
graph coloring. They furnished s9 40 each
to receive the colors from Philadelphia.
Now tho agent is missing and the police
are looking for the trio.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16

Chicago. Oct. 16.-At z b. m. yester-
DAY the government thermometer reg
tstered trine over 50 degrees. with
Fsery condition favorable for a still
elsher mark. This is one degree hotter
thAn at tho samo time Thursday, and,
fAcordlng to the weather bureau off,
sials. is the hottest weather At this time
bf the year for Is years. A hot south
sfiy wind added 10 the general discom-
tort. The heat Is not confined to Chi
rAEo, bat is general over thu lake re-
gicn and IN the southwest.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
Women Are Selfish Creature 8.

A sufferer of the large hat that adorns
the heads of women who frequent the
Theatre is thus set forth in q wall Of woe
sent to the REPUBLICAN, office by ono of the
victims during matinee performance at
the Grand Opera House of Corse Puyton's
troupe which have been drawing such
largo houses this week
With manner naughty and proud,
At n crowded "Wednesday mat,
A woman sat ia womanly gear,
Wearing theatre hat.
Bobl bob bob
Now this way and now that,
I tried to get visw Of the stage,
From behind that theatre hat.
He damned the millinery,
Then the wearpr Of that hat,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16

Mayfield. KY, Oct. ia fever Of IN
tense excitement has been created over
thesbrutal act Of a negro woman in
Gm attempt to burn to death a white
woman named Mrs. Brents McKelvy.
The negro woman entered the McKelvy
homestead and demanded of Mrs. Mo-
Kelvy her jewelry and money. Upon
her refusal to give up her valuables
the black virago threw Mrs. McKelvy
across redhot stove and held her until
she received fatal burns. The negress
then made her escape.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
Ellis Hicks Big Crop.

Ellis Hicks still contends that he ha
raised the largest crop of corn in the State,
and has money waiting to back bis asser-
tion. He says his crop will average ono
hundred bushels to tho acre, and he would
like to hear from other farmers in lie
State, who can match his crop. He says
those who have been talking sc much
about their crops should either put up or
shut up. He is ono Of the finest farmers
III New Castle county and never tires of
talking of his farm.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16

Mr. John A. Lsngel, proprietor Of the
BavarIan brewery, returned home yester-
day, arriving in New York on the steamer
Normanla. He reached our city quarter
after o'clock last evening, and was met
at the depot by numerous friends who
gave him hearty welcome. He was eight
days on the water and enjoyed the best Of
health. He left Hamburg on last Thurs.
day week. and the passage was smooth
one and fine weather prevailed. He has
been greatly benefited by his trip abroad,
but Is glad to DO back homo again.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16

Another rehearsal Of the big choir to sing
at the anniversary exercises Of Brandy.
wine NJ. L. Church was held on Thursday
evening. under the direction of Professor
George e. King. The choir Will be seated
on q ia!ge platform, built the entire front
Of the church. Several prominent minis.
ters ard former pastors of EraEdywine
church will take part Tho celebration
will begin on Sunday mcrning and con.
time during the entire week. Tho sing.
Ing Of the large choir Will be made a
special feature. Professor King Is highly
pleased with the reAearsals and comp.s.
lnentel the singers Oh their splend!d work
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
Explanation Is in Order.

The Morning News this morning con.
tained two news briefs which demand ex.
PLANTATION. Hero they are:
Edgar Francis SOD of Walter NJ ran
away at Elm and Jackson streets ycster.
day morning. 1t made its way to the sta
BILE OF Second and Washington streets
A horse belonging to George H. Huber
Francis, Of No. 1909 Washington street.
broke his arm yesterday while playing
basket ball at the Friends School dur.Eg
the noon recess,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16

The lawyers pay $40 year as State tax
for doing business in Delaware. This al =,
low them the privilege Of carrying on
regular brokerage and real estate business
besides which tho brokers and real estate
men arc taxed $50 for real estate privileges
and $25 for conveyancing. 1t Is hardly
fair, said we'll known real estate dealer
to tho writer of this article to mako us
real eatate agents pay SO year for the
same privileges given the lawyers for siO
year, The injustice should be ventilated
in the newspaper and either the lawyers DO
required to pay more to tho State or the
license for the real estate and conveyuIcera
rcd uced
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
Anniversary Celebration.

The Young Peoples Society Of Christian
Endeavor, Of St. Pauls NJ. h. Church,
will celebrate its eleventh anniversary to.
morrow, commencing at Ia m, with
prayer meeting, Ths evening exercises
will commence at 7 80, Ezra Tinker, d.
D. LII. D., will da..ver the anniversary
address. Tho services will bo concluded
by consccraUion meeting undor the d..
lection of Mr.. E!dora5 Richmond OF
Philadelphia, on ex'presldent Of the
Society.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
A ThIrteen.Y Year Murt)ere,

Guthrie. Q. T., Oct. l6.--Thrteen-
yenr-old Johnnie Matthews was ar
rested yesterday, charged with mur-
dering the 5-year-old son of Captain
l.. L. Bridges. a well known attorney
formerly of Sedalia, Mo. The boys
quarreled on Thursday and yesterday
the murdered boy was found dead lying
in front of his fathers house with a
bullet wound In hts head. There ia
strong evidence against Matthews,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
The Country Club.

The Country Club Of Yorklyn held q
very enjoyable meeting at the homo Of
Misses Mabel and Emily Ferree, on Tues.
day evening, Tho following program was
rendered; Reading o. minutes by the secre.
tary; Singing by the chorus; reading, Ma.
bel Ferree; recitation, Mabel Press; sing.
ing; dialogue. Laura Ruth and Hattie
Doud; solo, Mabel Ferree; singing; ,rcc;sa
bons; paper Edith Way, editress; reclta
tion Edward Mullin; roll call; adjourn.
ment
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
Industrial Exhibit.

Last evening the pupils Of Howard
School entertained tho visitors at tho In
du.trial Fair, by chorus, sclos. marches,
etc. The Howard School Cadets showed
the effects of good training IN their drill
ing.
Tonight is G. A. R. night and the veter.
ans say they will make the evening enjoy
able for all who come. J. C. Wrights' or.
chestra will be in attendance A 500 Wa
verify Bicycle, two chances for quarter.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16

Andrew Olsey, Of Chester, und James
Pierce of this city were thrown out Of a
carriage to which was attached runaway
horse. yesterday afternoon at Eleventh
and Orange streets. Osley received a
broken log at the ankle and Pierce was
cut about the head and arms. The ami.
NAL turned down Market street and col.
lided with a team belonging to man
WDup dad men
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16

The Ladies' Of the Delaware Saenger
bund and German Library will open a
bazaar at the German Hall on 9th street, OH
Monday, October 18th. for the benefit Of
tho German Hall fnnd. 1t will be kept
open for three nights Only, and close on
Thursday evening with grand ball. All
the public are invited.
Tickets 10 cents, and 25 cents for tho ball
night
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
-Four Iynched for Ono Murder.

Little Rock, Ark, Oct. 18.-It is Just
learned that Tom Parker, a negro, was
lynchsd Thursday by a mob near Ken
dali. In Cleveland county. Parker was
one of the negroes arrested for par
ticipating in the riot at negro picnic
near Kendall on Aug. %, In which Mr.,
]. J. Johnson, a white man, of Pine
Bluff, was killed. and companion
badly cut and bruised. He Is the fourth
Of the gang of negroes to be lynched,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16

MEssRs EDIToRs:-I wish to enter pro.
tost against the entertainments that the
Hebrew merchants make in the King
street market on market days. In several
places there IL not five feet clear space be-
tween the curb and the building line. and
we call the attention Of the Clerk of tho
Market to the same, and ask him to see
that the law Is not violated in the future as
1t has been for months past The ner-
chants have some rights, but so have our
citizens who patronize the country people
in the purchase of their produce Tho
privileges have been sbamefully abused
and 1t is time halt was called.
WILMINGTONIAN
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
No foliow Fever IN Montgomery,

No fcliow Fever In Montgomery,
Montgomery, Ala, Oct. 16.-Owing to
tumors of suspicious cases Of fever In
montgomery several of the surrounding
fewns have Guarantlned against her,
Thc Advertiser interviewed every DOC
lcr In the city yesterday, and each
koetof declared he not only did net
have case Of yellow fever among his
PATIENTS but that there was NOT eyen
, suspicious case. There was quite an
uneasy feeling yesterday, and several
hundred people left. but there was no
panic.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
Exploding Mine Gas Kills Three

Pottsville, Pa, Oct 16.-An explosion
of mine gas occurred at the Kaska
William colliery, near Middleport,
which has resulted in the death Of
three men and the severe injury Of
three others. Patrick Sweeny was In
stantly killed and John Boner and John
Malto have since died from their in
JLvles The injured are Peter Paul,
Patrick Doyle and William Rice.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
-
A Religious Wave In Delaware,

Bridgeville, Del, Oct l5-A Religious
wave las ovcrspread lower Delaware,
The revival at the Union Methodist Epis.
copal Church here is the greatest within
the church's history. The efforts Of Rev.
Thomas Houston, the blind evangelist, at
the Presbyterian Church wore very sue.
ces,ful. Cokesbury. Chaplins, Wesley
and Trinity, churches located near here
of WorshiDers
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16

The w. G. Il. U. held it's annual meet
ing yesterday afternoon. at which the fol.
lowing officers wore elected: Honorary
president, Miss Annie Semple; president,
Mrs. Thomas Darling ton; vice-president,
Mrs. l.. w. Emerson; treasurer, Mrs. NJ. A.
Taggart; recording secretary, Mrs. Ell
Mcndinhall; assistant recording secretary,
Mrs. J. r. Kramer; corresponding seore-
tary, Mrs NJ. S. Berlin,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
Faithful En,DIOvees.

Falthfulness Of employees is guaranteed
by the Fidelity and Deposit Company Of
Maryland. Assets over $2,OC0o0D, repre-
sented by Hawkins & Co, General Agents
for Delaware, 712 Market street, Whining.
ton, Del! Corporation security is best be-
CAUSE 1t relieves business men and persons
owning property from the necessity of say
ing mo- to friends and relatives. who
may ask them to qualify OH bonds of
sursty
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
The People Voice Their Sentiment

Tho people have taken the poll ical bit
IN their mouth Mt Cleveland, Ohio, and
procured tho signatures of all the
Democratic candidates to tho Legislature
yesterday. They signed pledge to
vote for no candidate for tho United States
Senate, who was either millionaire or q
monopoist. This is an attack on tho
Senatorial aspiration of Jou r. McLcar
and Samuel L. Johnson
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
Prolific Corn.

Cuba, Chrstiana Hundred. left Mt our
Office this morning q stalk of corn contain.
ing four good sized ears. Another stalk
also grew OH the same hill which bore two
ears. Our friend Ellis Hicks admits that
he las been beaten in production Of ears to
stalk, If not. the yield per acre We are
waiting to hear something from VIM.
Mitchell and IhuMas JACKSON.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
flNStic Chain Cnff1 fniffaa,

w. H, Clark, select commander of the
A. 0. K. NJ. c. has appointed these COM
mittecs:
Law and supervision Charles Whann,
E. W. Ewing and John Fl. Irabbold
Finnnca-Clitford Mccall, e. A. Cross
grove and William b. Vernon.
Appeals and grievances-W. B. Norton,
L.muel Mari and Thomas j. BiScoe.
Pnnging-G. S. Smith, G. Il. Gard and
JOHN Percy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
Mrs. Gleason's Assailants Indicted.

Newport, KY, Oct. 16.-The special
grand jury of Campbell county re-
ported two indictments of the gang
that criminally assaulted Mrs. William
Gleason on the night of Oct. g. Seven
were indicted for rape. the penalty for
which in this state Is death. Six were
indicted for completely In the outrage
the penalty for which Is from 10 to 20
years. -Four of those originally ar
rested were released. There will be
speedy trials,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
Young Er,eaas' Assoc,atIo d

The Young Friends Association last
evening s.eo.ed these officers
Pses!dant, David J. Hs!nhards; vice.
president David Ferris; secretary, Miss
Mary W. Pyle; treasurer A, K. Taylor;
executive committee, S. Dill Hall Speak.
man, Henry W, McA!.ster md Miss Mary
H, Thatcher. An Interesting paper was
read by David Ferris on "Whittisr's Pa.
gr!mage." The association discussed plans
for the coming winter and decided to hold
the next meeting on November 10.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
A Bows Injuries,

william N. Barnard, son of William N.
Banpard, superintendent Of the Maryland
division Of tbs p, ". & Railroad, fell from
his wheel on the reservoir course yesterday
aftsrnoon and bruised himself consider
ahiy. Tho accident gave rise to report
that Mr.. Barnard bad been injured and
last evening DuEercus friends ioquired
for bin.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
Guatemala Insurgents Jrndi,

Guatemala Insurgents trndismayed.
Snn Francisco, Oct. 1s.-According 10
hdvices received here from Guatemala
ehs insursent army Is still intact, and
has not yet met with defeat, the evacu-
afion Of Quezalteango being merely a
strategic movement on its part. This
report that Prospero Morales had
Fought refuge in Mexico 10 emphatically
Aenisd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
HoO2EB'S AE0OYkG' i;::::!;$ ::;;;;; :;;:':;
D.Afr1 GA
Had to Remove the Eye.

Drs. J. A. Ellegood and Henry W, bryan
have removed one of the eyes Of eight
months old Charles Cnunon Of South WI.
mington. A month ago sister Of tbs
lettlo fellow jahbed . scissors end In
tho optic. II was thought OF d.Ss
the sight could be saved, tus the eye lost
It's sight several days ago,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16

Company c., of the National Guards
wss given through drill last last even
Ing on Washington street bridge and show
ed their proficiency in the handling of their
guns and military tactics. Tho urill was
enjoyed by large number OF spectators
who wero present o witness the evolutions
Il LLn soldier bNYS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
HANDY viii Keep His Seat,

At Georgetown yesterday, the Superior
Court dismissed tho rule to compel tho
Sussex County Levy Court, to .show
cause why Willard II. Handy should not
be seated as momber of the court from
Seaford hundred in place of John W.
Green. This ends the Quo warranto pro-
ceedlEgs and nothing can be done unless
q ueW case Is brought.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
Why Should He Not?

A we'll known physicians wife, residing
on tho West side of the city. has made her
husband another present OF a bouncing
baby. Tho initial of his last name begins
with an II and he is proud of his offspring
although having several off branches Of
the family tree.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
Grapes Plentiful,

The Delaware peach is fast Disappearing
from our markets and grapes In great
abundance have made their appearance
and havo sold as low as one cent pound.
They never were in finer condition and
are purchased in large quantities by our
citizens. Grapes are healthy and can bo
found on nearly every table in the city as
one Of tho most luscious and healthful
deserts that grows.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16

family living ut No 1920 Apple street,
In South Wilmington is in straitened cir.
cumstanCos; the husband has been out of
work nine weaks, and for tho past two
weeks has been sick and the wife is serious
ly i'll. Anyone desiring to act tho part of
good samaritan should call at very
early hour
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16

Warren. Ark. Oct. 18.--One OF the
largest and most valuable vineyards In
Bradley county has Just been destroy
I'd by mob Of enragcd citizens. 1t Is
alleged that the sale of the wine made
there has led to much drunkenness
among young men and boys.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16
rlrs. GOrdy's Funeral Expense.

Georgetown, Oct l5.--SamIel ]. Wilson
the Milton undertaken, who had charge OF
tho funeral of Mrs James NJ. Gortly, and
afterward had charge Of her effects, put in
bill for $50 to tho Sussex county Loyv
Court for expenses this week. Tho court
allowed him so. The money derived from
the sale of the murdered woman's effects
was not sufficient to pay all tho expenses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-16

II am an old soldier of tho Rebellion.
A year ago was IN bed a.. via,
ter with chronic rheumatism.
Three dollars failed to give ue
relief. Two bottles Of Burdock Blood Bit
ters put ma on my feet. It is worth 10
wei ght In gold" ". B. Knapp, L!tchGsli,
H,islale co Mich