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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16
IN SENATE AND HOUSE.
Senator Morgan Objects to Being "victi-
mixed" by the Vice President.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE senate
was In executive session most of yes
terday, but the open session afforded
sufficient time for a sharp controversy
over proceedings with Mr.. Morgan's
resolution to abrogate the Clayton
Bulwer treaty. MIR. Sherman inter-
posed numerous points of order against
Mr.. Morgan, and when the chair sus-
tained these the Alabama senator re-
fused to his being ''victimized" by the
presiding officer and Mr.. Sherman.
Mr. Stevenson retorted sharply that
there was no disposition to 'victim-
ize" the Alabama senator. On a vote
Mr.. Morgan carried his point, and the
Clayton-Bulwer resolution was taken
mp. AS 1t involved questions of exeeu-
tive business. the senate went into eK-
ecutive session. At 4 o'clock the open
session was resumed, and some prog
ress made on the bankruptcy bill. A
number of bills on the calendar were
passed, including that making a park
out of the reclaimed Potomac Flats,
to be known as Potomac Park" The
pension calendar was cleared by the
passage of "a bills.
The coup arranged by the house
leaders for the passage of the sundry
civil appropriation bill under the sus-
pension of the rules was a complete
success, and this big appropriation bill,
carrying $50,644,743. was passed with
out opportunity for amendment just as
1t came from the committee. The main
opposition was directed against the
river and harbor items in the BILL The
house made the best of the fact that
yesterday was suspension day, and
quite number of bills were passed Of
more or less Importance, among them
the senate bill appropriating $25O,0OC
for closing the crevasse at Pass
AL'Outre, on the Mississippi, to equip
the National Guard with uniform
Springfield rifles. 45-caliber. and tho
senate resolution to authorize the sec
retary of the navy to transport the
contributions of the Pacific coast
states to the famine sufferers of India.
The reoort in the contested election
case of Benoit VS.. Boatner from Louis
lana comforting the latter's title to his
seat was unanimously adopted. The
conference report on the diplomatic
and consular appropriation bill was
adopted, and the agricultural bill was
sent to conference. A night session
was held for the consideration of pri-
yate pension bills.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16

DOVER Feb. l6-The town is In the
hands of The members of tho State Liquor
Dealers Association to-day who have come
down to appear before the Constitutional
Convention in order to, dofeat the iocut
option clause In the new Constitution.
Among those noticed here this mornin G
were 2. II. Nolan, national, organizer OF
the Association, John Hartman, j. H.
King Frank M. Sewer, Josiah Mar vel,
Il. Il. Cochran. Millions Of dollars worth
of property in Wilmington are at stake
as the massive buildings Of Stoeckle,
Hartman and other brewers would be
made worthless.
The convention yesterday received a
memorial from the State Council of the
Junior Order of American Mechanics,
asking that the Constitution prohibit ap-
preparations of money for secTarian pur-
poses, that the American flag shall be
foaed over all school buildings.
A letter was received from the Philan-
thropic Association OF Wilmington ask.
ing for the abolition of the pillory and
whipping post.
Woman Suiferage was aired yesterday
and then the Committee on Education
heard arguments of leading educators in
favor of better school facilities and COM
representing tho Educational Committee
of the New Century Club favored State
Superintendent and normal school
principal |. T. johnson Of the Friends
School of Wilmington, and A. II. Spaid
Of the DUPONT School, spoke for compul-
sorry education and a revision of the school
laws. Superintendent kaewles thought
it would be better to let the Legislature
make the school laws.
Superintendent Tindale. of Kent County
thought it would be well to recognize tho
compulsory feature, but allow the Legis-
lature TO prepare the details.
William NJ. Byrne. OF Wilmington, said
he was proud to appear hefor, the conven-
tlon as a Romanist. He said that any do.
nomination or society that was willing TO
provide school facilities for children
should not bo throtlad by taxation. Pres-
dent Harter, Of Delaware College, also
spoke,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16

The Delaware Historical Society last
night adopted these resolutions on the
death of Leonard L. Wales:
| Resolved That In the death of the Hon.
| Leonard K Wales, late judge of the United
States District Court for the district OF
Delaware. and of tho United States Cicouit
Court of Appeals, and also for many years
an active and valuable member of this
society and for fourteen years its presi-
dent, this society, in common with tho
whole community. has lost one whose
varied characteristics, gifts and acquire.
| nents won for him an honorable place
not only in the respect, but also In the
affection of all who were privileged to
know him.
Resolved, That We hereby place upon
record our grateful appreciation of the
many and distinguishing services which
he rendered SO faithfully and SO unselfish-
ly to the many causes to which he devoted
himself with such unwOnted assiduity, SER
vices which joined to his genial compsn-
ionship and his blaineless Christian life,
make lis deeply deplore the almost ir-
reparable loss of u citizen Of such private
worth and public usefulness.
Resolved, That II copy Of these resolu-
tions be transmitted to the family, with
the assurance Of our sincerest sympathy
with them in their sad bereavement.
Bishop Coleman presented the follow
Ing resolutions On the death of General
John Meredith Read in Paris, which were
adopted
Resolved, That the members of this
society have heard with sincere regret Of
the death of General John Meredith Reed,
whose Jealous interest In It's welfare, es-
pecially in It's earliest years, coupled with
his scholarly attainments, particularly In
the department. Of American history, en-
titles his memory TO warm place In our
regard"
Action was also taken on the death Of
DR.. Joshua II. McIlvaipe OF Princeton.
Henry 9. Conrad read his paper on THE
Three Signers of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence"
The names of Rev. Charles e. Murray,
D. ID DR.. j. A. Ellegood and Rev. Il. NJ.
Munson, l.. l.. d., were presented and will
be acted upon at the next meeting. Allan
Smith. Henry f. Pickles aud VIM Baxter
were admitted to melnbership. =
Z An Invitation from the New Century
Club TO attend an "At Home" on April
26 was accepted. A letter from H. II
Bella of Philadelphia asking the use OF
the rooms Of the society for day was
fayorablV received. Quite a number OF
donations were received -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16

Last night had been agreed upon as the
time when the Board of Education was tt
meet the compulsory Education Commit
tee, but owing to tho absence Of II quorum
of the board the bill was only discussed in
an informal way Final action will be
taken on the matter next Monday night
Mrs. Benjamin Nields, Lewis e, Vande-
grft, M. and Mrs. Charles S. Rowland
John H. Dandy, and Miss Emma Worrell
were among those present in favor of th4
bill.
President Baird expressed himself as
being in favor of a bill applying to the
whole state, but the advocates now show
ed the necessity of having compulsory
education for Wilmington only. The
President also favored truant school, 81
that the children who refused to go to
school could bc placed in it, and thus
prevented from going to other schools and
tlemoralizing the scholars. Professor
Harlan also favored the bill.
Dr. Shortlidge favored the bill IL .thc
ages were changed from to IA to : to IL
years. Lewis G. Vandegrift thought the
reform should start in Wilmington. He
also favored u truantS school under the
caro- of skilled teacher. All the other at.
tendents favoreda truant school but Mr.
Turner, who could not SEQ how compul
sorry education could be enforced.
Mr. Bayard discussed the proposition of
q truant school from sort of o monetary
standpoint. He was loath to advocate any
measures that would mean additional
schools without being sure that the board
could getan increased appropriation Thr
board was W providing facilities so us TO
give all tlle scnoOlroom necessary and this
was paving the way for compulsory cduca,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16
TRUST INVESTIGATORS.
Sugar Treasurer Searles Again Be-
fore the Lexow Committee. ID
TO PURCHASE ANOTHER REFINERY.
The Camden Refinery May be Acquired by
the Big Trust-The Trust Directors to be
subp9naed--BIr. Searles Declares Inves.
LEGATIONS Injurious to Business.

New York, Feb 16.-John e. Searles
can Sugar Refining company, was the
principal witness before the joint leg
islative committee On trusts yesterday.
He testified that sugar consolidation
was for the sake of economy In pro-
duction. He said that IL refineries
were closed in 1896. and that his COM
pany was contemplating the purchase
of the United States Sugar Refining
company In Camden, N. j., although
60 per cent of the company's refineries
were not now in use. Witness said 1t
was correct that the acquisition by the
company of additional factories tended
in the direction of Gripping competi-
tion on the sugar market
In response to further questions Mr..
Searles admitted that the company
had recapitalized the stock from $7,000,-
600 to $50,O000Gf and increased the own
ership by 3,C0a Witness said the rea-
son the public did not get chance to
buy stocks was because the corpora
ton was owned by private gentlemen
before the consolidation.
Mr.. Searles denied having any ar
grocers, but admitted having an agree
ment with the factors east ofsthe Mis-
souri, in relation to the rates of freights
within certain specific limits. He most
positively asserted that the American
Sugar Refining company had nothing
to do with the prices formulated by
any other sugar refining company in
the United States.
Mr.. Searles declared he could not
produce the minute book of the sugar
trust, saying:
"The directors decline to permit me
to present them here. have no power
in the matter"
Senator Lexow announced that the
whole board of directors would be
subpoenaed to answer and produce
the book
In answer to the question: "Is the
increase of large corporations a dis
advantage to the workingman? Mr..
Searles said:
mo, sir. If we had less legislation
we would be far better off. If you
make laws that will invite capital
to this state, instead of driving 1t
away 1t would be an advantage. But
81 ioitB do iHNeSllGdtlOnS llke InlS are
fomented it makes capital unsafe and
uncertain, and makes it act on the de-
fensive, as though it were the enemy
of the workingman. There is a law
far higher than the legislature of the
state of New York. the law of supply
and demand, and which controls all
these things, which no trust, however
big, is able to control"
In reply to another question Mr..
Searles gave it as his opinion that it
was unfair to probe into the minor
workings of any legitimate business
and have it paraded before the public.
MIR. Seares, in reply to Assembly
man Warner, said that sugar was
within the reach of the consumer at as
low price today as it had ever been.
Mr.. Seares promised to produce to-
day the figures of profits for the five
years preceding and succeeding the
formation of the trust.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16

The funeral services of Mrs. Mary Il.
Sheldon, aged 81 years wife of Pemberton,
and daughter Of Thomas L. Sheldon and
Stella Ialley, was held in Bethel NJ Il.
Church last Thursday by Rev w. Tag.
CART Pastor. The funeral was largely at.
tended. The remains were buried in the
Church cemetery.
Last Thursday about 25 relatives of Mrs
Elizabeth Talley, widow of Lewis Talley,
met at her residence to help her celebrate
the S3rd anniversary of her birth. Tho
day was spent in n pleasant way TO all
with vocal and Instrumental music.
A dinner was prepared by the family
and genuine home gathering 1t was, for
nearly all of the relatives were present.
Mrs. Talley is well, hearty and active for
her age. She keeps home for herself. A
widowed daughter resides with her. Mrs.
Talley has four sons, four daughters,
and twenty grand children living.
Howard Il. Lodge having rented the I.
o, o. +. hall at Grubb's corner. intends to
open general store as soon as he gets
possession this Spring. Mr.. Thomas
Phillips and wife who Lave kept store
there for a number of years both died dur.
ing the past year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16

DOVER, Feb. 15.-In the House to-day
Mr., Dempsey introduced bill providing
for the loan OF 5000, 900 with which to es
| tablish q state workhouse. The cost of
keeping the prisoners is to be paid by the
! counties. The trustees named in the bill
are: John G. Higgins, William Bowe and
| Miss Enolia p. Warner, of New Castle
4 county; John H. Hoffecker of Kent, and
Hannah Paynter, Of Sussex.
Representative Short gave notice tod y
of a bill to provide a special tax Of fiNc
cents on the 500 in Seaford for shelling
the streets of that town.
Mr.. Dempsey introduced tho bill ineor
poratlng tho General Land Company OF
Wilmington, which has for incorporation
Preston Lea, Willard Salisbury, A. ].
Hart, George w. Bush Washington
Hastings, William II. Swift and other
prominent business men of Wilmington.
The capital stock is S5O,0O0. with power to
increase to sl,D00,000
The House passed the bill making Cur,
FINDERS Hotef,ip Cbristaha, the voting
place Of Che Eastern dstfict of White
Clay Crock hundred.
Mr.. Hazel, In the House, gave notice
to-day of his graded school bill which will
provide that The pupils in rural district
may be sent to graded school in the
towns, the town school to receive for each
pupil not exceeding S25. The bill is III.
dorsed by the county superintendent Of
the State
Mr. Short has In preparation bill pro.
viding for railroad commission, to con-
sist of one member from each county.
The duties Of the commission will be to
prevent the alleged discrimination in
freight rates, Of which the farmers are
complaining.
The House to-day passed tho House bill
to prevent the State from paying unneces
snry witness fees. The bill would compel
prisoner to summon witnesses through
the court If he is unable to pay them.
The following notices were given 10
day Mr.. Pyle to incorporate tho Smyrna
Steamboat Company: Mr.. Pierce to
divorce Mary A, and Robelt Morgan; O.
protect sturgeon fisheries; Mr. Handy TO
change the system of jury drawing: Mr..
Pyle to lay out public road in Christ
ana and Mill Creek hundreds; to transft r
q Justice Of the Peace from the Eastern
district Of Brandywine HID, to the outh.
ern dist; Mr.. Riggin, to divorce J. r. and
Sarah Cannon; Mr.. Donaldson, to author
ize the clerk of the New Castle County
Orphans Court to make indices; Mr..
Davis, to permit tho Delaware Grange In
surance Company to insure against light
ming; l., S. Hopkins, to provide u Board
of Education for Frederick; Mr.. Donald
son, to incorporate the Wilmington Bicy-
Gle Club; Mr.. Martin to authorize all ad-
ditional Notary Public for Milford.
This was Divorce Day and there were
hosts OF pretty women with tales of woo
to tell the committee.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16
Tour TO Old Point C'mforr, Richmond mud
MnslIimnInn.

A delightful personally y-conducted tour
allowing two days at Old Point Comfort
one at Richmond, and two at Washing
ton, wilTleave New York and Philadelphia
February 20 via the Philadelphia Rail
road. This tour covers peculiarly in
tercsting territory, the quiet beauty o
Old Point the historic noun tains ol
Richmond, and the verintersting dc
partfnents and institutions of the Nation
|~al Capital.
Tickets, including transportation, meals
on route In both directions. transfers OF
passengers and baggage, hotel accomoda.
tions at Old Point Comfort, Richmond
and Washington, and carriage ride about
Richmond-in fact every necessary OK
pense for a;pcriod of six days-will bs sold
at rate of $35 90 from New York, Brook
lyn, and Newark. $500 from Trenton
s33 90 from Philadelphia, and proportion
ate rates from other stations.
Tickets will also be sold to Old Point
Comfort and return direct by regular
trains within six days, including transpor.
tatiop, luncheon on going Trip, and one
and three -fourths days board ut Old Point,
at rate of $1,000 from New York, Brooklyn
and Newark. $l5 90 from Trenton Sl4O0
from Philadelphia, and proportiUnate
rates from other stations.
Apply to ticket agencies, Tourist Agent,
1876 Broadway, New York, or George w,
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia
Mrs. Della NJ. Jones, Granville n. v,
writes: II have the highest praise to give
to DR.. Bulls Cough syrup. Wc have
used it in our family for live years with
the best effects ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16
Lawyer RrooISe,a Three Widoua.

New York, Feb. ia morning pa
per says: Three widows, each holding
proof of her marriage, survive the late
Charles W. Brooke, whose recent
death robbed the American bar of one
of its brightest lights. These women
all live within radius Of fifty miles of
each other. all knew Of the relations
which they separately bore to the
dead barrister, and. most remarkable
yet, none seems to bear any malice
towards the other. or to censure the
man who. they claim, was husband
to them all. The last wife" was Mrs
Skillman, whom he married in Phila-
delDhia in 1895
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16

Pyle Cycle Co, sO7 Market street, this
morning received Phoenix Racer,
Phoenix Tandem and lady's 500 Waver.
ley. The racer is finished in pea green,
and is pronounced one Of the most beauti.
full wheels the season affords, and re-
ceived particular attention at the New
York show.
Too much cannot be said In favor of
both Of these wheels, every effort has been
made to mako them excel, and from the
expressions of approval ELECTED coupled
with their past record, there is no doubt
that they will lead all others the coming
season. Come join the majority.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16
Ten Years for Ex-Cashier HofYer.

Philadelphia, Feb. 16.--John H. Hof-
fer, formerly cashier of the First Ma
tional bank Of Lebanon, Pa, who was
charged with embezzling $lO9, 900 of the
banks funds, was indicted yesterday
morning. He was taken before Judge
Butler, in the United States district
court, late in the afternoon, and after
consultation of counsel he entered a
plea of guilty. Judge Butler then im-
posed a sentence of ten years and a
fine of $1,000
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16
The Lawyer Wants Half.

New York. Feb. 16.-Aaron Kahn, a
lawyer, applied to Justice Beekman,
in the supreme court, for an order ap-
pointing receiver for the estate of
Mrs. Antoinette Lucinda Schermer-
horn. Mrs Schermerhorn is the widow
Of the Rev. DR.. John Schermerhorn,
and is daughter of Francis w. Lasak,
a partner Of the original John Jacob
Astor. Kahn claims that he was Mrs,
Schermerhorns lawyer when she con-
tested her fathers will, and is en-
titled to half the amount for which
her suit was compromised, the income
upon $50,0O0 year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16

Buffalo, Feb 16.-Peter Maher had a
narrow escape from defeat when he
tackled C. c. Smith, the black thun-
derbolt," for six rounds at the Empire
Athletic club last night The 5000
people who were present expected to
see short go and knockout. but
smith kept up game light for the
fnli six rounds. When tha fight closed
tie referee gave the decision to Maher
1t was the general opinion that the bis
ir:shman would have been nut himself
In ,oCrle of more rounds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16

Philadelphia, Feb. 16.-The execu-
tive committee of the Philadelphia
branch of, the Business Mems League
issues an address urging the formation
of branches in every section of the
country. and giving out the principles
of the organization, among them: To
secure the nomination of proper candi-
dates; to secure interest on state mon
les; to equalize taxation; to protest
against reduction of school appror -ia-
tions; to limit and control pools and
trusts. and to oppose corporate con-
troll of law making bodies.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16
Uncle Sam Must Pay Indemnity.

Buffalo, Feb. 16.-Several of the most
important members Of the Behring
sea commission, which recently con-
cluded Its labors at Vancouver, are in
town. Robert Lansing. counsel of the
United States, said: 1--WE do not ex-
pect to have to pay all that Great
Britain demands by any means. There
are rs claims, which, with interest ag-
gregate close on to s1.OOO.0OO. We have
proved, I think, that In several cases
the vessels seized were the property of
American citizens. In those cases, of
course, Great Britain cannot recover
There is no doubt, however, that the
seizures Of the vessels were made il
legally. and we will have to pay for
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16
A Murderous Government Clerk,

Washington, Feb. 16.-Eugene P.
Spear, chief clerk of a division in the
treasury department, yesterday made
vicious and apparently unprovoked
assault on William Caliow, proprietor
Of news and cigar stand, and inf1ict-
ed three ugly wounds with a pocket
knife. Fortunately the blade did not
touch a vital spot, and Callow is not
seriously injured. The trouble grew
out of the demand by Callow Of loan
of money made to Spear The latter
says he deeply regrets the affair.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16

Three-year. old Millie Schmidt, of No
4O6 Monroe street, fell into II boiler of hot
water and was badly scalded. Mrs.
Schmidt had been washing. Tho child
was playing in the boiler with a stick and
as steam was issuing from the boiler the
mother could not sec what dangerous play
her child was indulging in. The child
tumbled in and now suffers from severe
burns about the shoulder and head. DR..
John c., Fahey rendered the necessary
medical aid.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16
Tried to Burn a Church.

Bellefonte, Pa, Feb. 16.-An attempt
was made during the night to burn
St. Johns Episcopal church in this
city An entrance was gained to the
basement of the church by breaking
open a window. Inhammable material
was piled under the pipe organ and the
gas jets were turned on full force. Be-
fore the match could be applied, and
While the service WAS going on, the
discovery was made, consequently no
damage was done.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-16

In Superior Court yesterday afternoon
Chief Justice Lore charged the jury | ! the
case of the Diamond State Iron Company
VS. Draper v Bell, p. b. v. which
charge was so against Mr.. Bell that his
counsel H II. Wal noted an exception.
There was not man in the Court room
who did not believe the Iron Company
would get a verdict but after the jury was
out nearly two hours a verdict in favor of
Mr. Bell was returned. George v. Byran,
u foreman In the employ o tho company,
was one of the Jurors.