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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
THE UNHAPPY CUBANS.
A Pathetic Letter from the War
Devastated Island.
THE OUTLOOK AVERY GLOOMY ONE

Insurgents Blow Up Spanish Convoy
Train and Capture the Guard Accom-
panying It-sixteen People Killed 10
the Wreck.
q Jacksonville Fla, Feb. 13.-An i'm
portant Cuban letter, graphically de-
plotting the situation on the island,
was received In the city yesterday.
The letter came to Paul Rojo, who Is
well known as being prominent in
Cuban circles. but the name of the
author further than that he is a Gu
ban occupying a high position in Ha-
vana. is withheld for reasons that are
apparent. 1t may be stated, however,
that the letter is of a semi official ma
ture, and 1t Is important for that
reason. 1t says:
After dreams Of peace through the
reforms the terrible reality has come,
because 1t has been found from differ
ent sources that President Cisneros
and General Gomez are thoroughly op-
posed to coming to any agreement that
is not based upon the independence Of
Cuba.
Naturally. for myself and all OF
those people who have something to
lose, things look very gloomy as the
only hope for US now Is the interven-
tion OF the United States, which would
come like blessing from God. If this
shall not be done then l think and l
already hear some talk, that the three
parties on the island. the Autonomists,
Conservative and Reformists, will
come together and decide the future
of the country because the soldiers
will never think of peace when the war
is their sole basis of ambition.
Il do not think that it will be long
before the evacuation of Cuba by the
Spanish troops will become q reality.
The reason | think this is that General
Weyler has destroyed everything in his
path through the provinces of Matan-
Zas and Havana, and now he is finish
ing what he left in Las Villas district
If the parties shall not come together
and take energetic measures to settle
the struggle, then only God can save
Cuba.
Every day in Havana we hear the
shots that tell of executions, and we
have come to lose our pity. II this ter
rible war shall continue Cuba will not
only be materially ruined but morally.
as we'll The people will lose all of their
natural feelings, and everybody will be-
come Indifferent to cruelty"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
District Attorney Fights an Extradition.

Buffalo, Feb. 13.-This city does not
purpose to give up William A. Burns,
alias West, who Is wanted in Chicago
for forging passes over various rail-
roads. The district attorney will dis
pute the right to take the prisoner
away, even If he has to take the mat
ter to the courts. A Baltimore and
Ohio railway detective was here yes
terday to take Burns back to Chicago,
and he is sure he has evidence to con-
vict him. District Attorney Kenne-
fick makes the point that Burns has
already been indicted by grand jury
of this county, and that constitutes a.
prior claim. Superintendent J. b.
Marston, of the Lackawanna, is quite
as anxious to convict Burns as are the
Baltimore and Ohio officials, and is
satisfied that the case here is strong
enough to put him behind the bars.
The Chicago officers want his evidence
against eleven others of his gang.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13

1t gives US pleasure to call our readers
attention TO the value Of Browns Bron.
ohial Troches us remedy for throat affec'
tions. The fact that these troches have
been manufactured and sold for over fifty
years, is an evidence Of their real merit.
While it is true that Nature does not en-
dow every one with II sweet, well modu-
lated voice, vet there Is no voice 80 discor-
dant but that by care and training 1t may
be rendered pleasant, II not sweet. end
musical. The greatest artist could not
hope to entrane us with his music, II his
instrument were out Of tuner and so the
iarnyx must be kept in tune or 1t will not
send forth pure, sweet tones. Singers,
speakers-in fact all persons who make an
abnormal demand on the vocal chords,
viii find Browns Bronchial Troches
soothing, strengthening and healing,
quickly relieving hoarseness and sore
throat,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
Mccanuics Animal Se,1iOn,

The fourth annual meeting Of the State
Council, Junior Order of United Ameri.
can Mechanics, will be held at Harring
trn, on Tuesday. From Wilmington
there will be present: w. j. Downey,
Frank W. Mcdowell, Melville Thompson,
L. J. Carter, Frank W. Pierson, J. G.
Mendinhall, w. D. Haddock, J. n, Ander.
son, William J. Moreland, William o.
Lynch, J. I. Biles, 7. 9. Lakeland, Sam
Isaac Y. Parker, 7. II. II. Messenger, w.
II Hanna, r. L. Appleby, II. B. Cotton,
r. II. Mearns, j. l.. Kelly and William
Nixon
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
Occnnied the Emir's Palace.

Lagos, British West Africa, Feb. 10.
--Advices received here from Bida,
Nupe territory, give further partfcd-
lars OF the capture of that place by
the Royal Niger company's eXpedi-
ton under the command of Sir George
Goldie. The expedition slept two nights
on the field of battle. and an immense
number of deputations from the Nupe
towns came to ask for permanent pro-
lection against the Fulahs. On Jan.
20 the column marched into the town,
and the British officers took up their
residence in the emir's palace.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
NEW CASTLE NEWS
cspondence of The REPUBLICAN.
NEW CASTLE, Feb. 1?.

NEW CASTLE. Feb1?.
Invitation, have been received here to
tho forth ,omiug welding Of Miss Emma
Dunsan the daughter "t George Duncan
of Port Penn to Juti tam, of tho AuRl s.
tino Pier House. The wedding takes place
ON next Wednesday.
II u quorum can be secured the Lenape
Fro Engine aud Hook and Ladder Com.
pany will hold u neetlng tomorrow. le
has besn tn long since meeting was helu
that tho officers do not know il they nro
yet In Office Tho fire company receives
appropriations from tho City Council AMI
Trus pes Of the Common arc paying hard.
ly any dues.
Three lades nnd two gentlemen re-
ouivud falls last evening as they were
about to enter tho post oilice. The sleet
and SHOW had made it almost unht 10
pass. In fact the steps We're dangerous
and some action should be taken to keep
the pavement opposite the post office and
Mayors Office clean and thereby prevent
accidents happening to our people. IaRo
advantage of the l0T reduction III price OF
goods at Biggs. Ho has the best goods ut
The least money.
In the NJ E. church tomorrow Rev. W
S. Collins will deliver tho last of a series
of serInGos on the creed. Tho last Cen
eral Conference ADOPTED the creed, but
through the country Methodi,ts have
been Kicking because Of tho enforcement
Of the prayer
The local Union Of the w, C. II. L. met
and passed resolutions upon tho death OF
Mrs Simpson who for years was so
strongly identified with the work OF tho
Union.
Wringers reduced to 81 30 at Stoops,
All over tho ci Y the people are kicking
over the action Of the city council In plac,
ing the are lights. The people who pass
out sixth street aS we'll as those who live
on that street cannot untGrstand now IL
is that Fifth street will have three lights
and Sixth street none.
The cars of he electric railway Will run
on Sixth street, which is not paved and
where accidents are likely to happen, and
still there is to lse no light. A determined
effort will be and should be made to de-
feat the retiring members of council when
they seek reelection. II we ae to have
electric lights why then, let them be scat
tered. .--. ---... .s.-
Along the line Of the trolley will be the
street the people will use and there should
he an arc light about the centre Of Sl&th
street.
The report Of the Mill Creek hundrc d
farmers TO harm Thumns when he is placed
in the stocks to-day cnused surprise here
last evening. But as the news appeared
in the REPUBLICAN the people knew 1t was
So
William w. Simpson is visiting in Phil
adelphia.
Alfred Neufz OF Philadelphia is visiting
friends i'll Now Castle.
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13

Mr. George D. Clelland has gone back
to his old business again, which he started
in 1881, at No. 403 Market street. He
bought out his fatherin.law in 1880 and
tore down and rebuilt the store. He
stayed therefor three years after which he
purchased No. AGA Market street and built
the three story building which he occupied
for some eleven years building up q nice
trade. and sold out to b. L. Moody intlssa.
tends keeping first class it2h u goods.
He would be pleased to SEQ all Of his old
friends and customers who wish footwear
at his old stand.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13

vows AT PR VATE sALE-Tbe subscrib-
\ er will have q lot Of fresh cows at y m
i farm uear Red Lion. on rhursday -k-i1
Of t On week. All washing to purchase are
iHNitEA 10 call. kOBkNI aiEhhlCh.
f6sst
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13

Carson, New, Feb. lS.-The superln-
tendent of the Western Union Tele-
graph company arrived in Carson yes
terday and brought with him force
Of operators. The company will put in
tight more wires to connect Carson
with the outside world for the accom-
modation of the press. An entire
building will be used for that purpose.
Dan Stuart has decided to build the
arena in the race track here. and car
pcnters will go to work on it at once.
Corbett will commence training at his
quarters at Shaws Springs next Fri
FAY Fitzsimmons will probably train
at Steamboat Springs, 20 miles from
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
Legal victory for General Algor.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 1S.-Judge
J. ID. Clark. in the United States court
Yesterday, in the case of Russell A
Alger VS.. the estate of John +. Ander-
son, to recover money paid over Tor
property in Franklin county, in this
stnte, decided in favor of Mr.. Alger,
and ordered the defendant to repay to
Mr.. Alger the entire amount paid by
him on lAe purchase, with interest
from date OF payment, The amount In
volved, is $lO3, eco. with interest for
ueypD wears,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
Rocisefelier's Compromise with Merritt.

Duluth, Mimi, Feb. 13-The case Of
Alfred Moriitt VS.. John D. Rockefeller
is reported to have been settled for
$5OO,O0O in cash paid to Merritt. 1t is
understood that all members Of the
Merritt family who have claims
against Rockefeller have Joined the
settlement. The total claims would ag-
gregate 81 1000. 900 or 5,O0O0 600. In the
Alfred Merritt case verdict for $780,
900 was secured in June, 1895, but new
trial was ordered.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 13.-Alice
Platt, the servant girl in the family of
Charles f. Murray a lawyer, who for
the past week has been undergoing
trial for poisoning the two Murray
children, has been set free. The jury
returned a verdict of not guilty. The
trial has been sensational, and the
courtroom has been crowded with spec
tators. The announcement of the ver-
diet created the widest enthusiasm.
Alice Platt went into Mysteries, and fell
fainting into the arms of her sister.
while the audience cheeTed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13

Burglars arc at work at Newark. Sew.
cral nights ago one attempted to enter
the residence Of Reese Bailey while he was
absent While tho negro was trying to
force open the front door Mrs Bailey
went out the rear door and proceeded TO
the residence of William Messenger, and
when she returned with Mr. and Mrs.
Kisseuger the scoundrel had fled, The in
truder is supposed to have been the indi.
yidual who insultcd Mrs. Bailey at "A
neighboring bridge recently.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13

Elizabeth, N. j.. Feb. 13.-Robert NJ.
Moore, past grand master of Masons
in New Jersey, died yesterday at his
home here, aged 81, For many years
he had been associated with William
Wood & Co., Philadelphia firm of
wooden goods dealers, and was their
New York representative. Mr.. Moore
was born in Bathurst Africa, and had
lived 30 years in Elizabeth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13

In Superior Court yesterday afternoon
the case of ii. W. Morrow vs., Albert
Turner was tried. The action, was on
promissory note for 500 given by Turner
to Morrow in 1887 Charles NJ, Curtis ap.
peared for the plaintiff and John II.
Rodney, for the defendant fhe defense
was that there could be no recovery be-
cause of the statuary limitations and that
the debt had been caused by Mr.. Morrow
on account Of personal and business
services rendered tho plaintiff, Only the
plaintiff and defendant gave testimony
after which counsel argued tho case. The
Jury WAS discharged until Monday morn.
ing when they Will be charged
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
GERMAN MILITARISM.
Breezy Debate on the Subject in
the Reichstag.
DENoUNoING THE sccIALTsTa
0snerat yop EossIcr, the War Minister,
Intitnates That There Can he No lie.
niency for Them--Ihey AIo ably De-
| fended by Herr Bcbei.

General Nop s.ohFi"tb ths war minister,
Intimatos That There Can he No lie.
niency for Them--Ihey AIo ABLY De-
6snded by Herr Bcbei.
Berlin, Feb. l2.-'il .cGhStag yes
terday discuEsoI tiae army estimates
and Herr a oiIneIg tile Socialist leader,
took occasion toscritlcixe miutarism In.
Germany-s la so doing he advocated the
better feeding Aand housing of the sol-T
.diers, and said that social democracy
tras no need of barrack room agitation:
but in view of the possibility of war
they should beware Of treating socialist
soldiers In different manner to others.
The minister of war General Won
Gossler, replying, declared that the
army promoted the peaceful develop
ment OF the country. He added that
the social democratic propaganda in the
Army would be punished and suppress
ed with the utmost vigor, and con-
cluded by remarkins:
1--WE say we are with God, for the
king and the fatherland, and we will
provide the religious education of our
soldiers. The social democrats say
they are with Ut God and against the
king and tatitetland. Social democ-
racy however. has outlived itself
long time now
Herr Bebei. Socialist. supported Herr
Rollmar. He stated that certain high
circles ,tp the, army prosecuted social
nemocrats. He declared that the So
eialists were now all doing> duty as
boi6lefs, and that If ever the call to
arms came not many Of them would
81, 80 r..nond
r,asarr,n, ,o tho iu treatment or 60
h,a,,sts Werr paheI comnI,ined that
sha w., cn,,a nnIy sesk redress in
.,,,, ,,,urt, ,r,ar tha,, I.e+ the army
at tn,,,a,,.,, Tba ro,c,.nt of
ur,I,,,,s, nasrora,,a tho s,b-
s.,,., ..aia,s, ,,ith tha la,
a.,n,,, u,.ra ,,e,r,,t,aa C,aner.i
Sr.n Sass,an tha p,,n,stsr far way
80 ~ ,;,oa oon,;,uaa
sy'. paL., s,,t L,n,nit,, u,,s ad,,.,,o-
a,an,. 80 o.to,,,I,, no.
N,. sa,o,o..t,
M, S,.nS.a oInas L. pa,,ars
A.,,s ,',,a. 80 a,;taa stir II,
a. .t, ns A. Ill.
she seo.ioi Vi 'ne iien'. A.,
Senerai 'oh ''ossiei iepheo ''a' .hs
eociaiists were reVoiu'ioi''s.s' anu '"it
fierr bepeis coiluuct AT Hahpurs III
faiiihg captain an ass ofiiy ek@ten
contempt. ne saio that staistcs
showed that ueaths from sickneSs III
hhe army oue 10 H,aheuVers uuri"s ho'
Neatner' were s'eauliy uecreasihs'
euicioes ana cases OF Ill treattheh.
were also on the decrease II cases o,
~ treatment anu uue's SUI, ou',eo
tney must ne resaroeu as peihs uue
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
Irnn Ore Pool Still Intact.

Cleveland. Feb. 13.--There is no belief
among Cleveland iron ore producers
who are in a position to know that the
iron ore pool has broken. The real
reason why there is every probability
that the Iron Ore association will stand
Is found in the fact that, while Car
negie and Rockefeller may combine TO
fight the other trusts, such a combina-
ton is impossible in this case. Carnegie
has an agreement to mine ore only
in such quantities as to enable con-
sumption in his own plants. and Rookie
feller has ore to sell to all comers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
BuRUEks.


Noble hearts nre breaking,
Round us every 6ay,
Weary hearts are aching,
'roiling up lifes way.
Hearts that once in childhood,
Bcamed with love and light,
Wou'o iftbcy only could,
Would be Tree tU-nighr.
Courage hearts Hweary,
There's "A land Of love,
Land of visions CHEEKY,
On the heights above;
Strive little longer
Up the pathway steep,
Hope Will mako you stronger,
Heavy hearts1hnt weep.
In that land of glory, -H'- .,t
= Reisns mighty King, ~ ~
To whom saints of story
Praises ever sinG-
= There are mansions glorious .F"
In that land SO bright, En,
For the souls victorious,
In'the earthly fight
Once that King q stranger,
Poor and weary too,
Braving every danger,
Roa,nel this world through;
He can soothe your sorrow,
II you to him fly,
Bright shall beam yourmorrow,
When the night flew by.
hearts and weary toiling up llfe's
way
Rugged, steep and dreary courage take to-
day,
s! rive little h niger up tho pathway steep
Hope shall make you stronger, poor frail
hearts that weep.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
General Reduction in Wages.

Johnstown, Pa, Feb. 13.-The follow
ing notice has been posted up by the
Cambria Iron company: owing to the
generally depressed prices ruling in the
steel trade, and especially the severe
drop in the price of rails. which the
Cambria Iron company neither caused
or followed until compelled to do So
reduction in all salaries and wages
averaging 10 per cent. will go into ef-
feet March L"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 13.-The Kansas
senate has. by a strict party vote,
passed the initiative and referendum
resolution submitting the proposition
of changing the constitution, so as to
include the principles, to a vote Of the
people. The silver senator's voted SOL
idly for the resolution and the Repub-
licnns appinSt it,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
Brother of Descon's Victim Suicides.

Paris, Feb. 13.-M. Albert Abeile
committed suicide yesterday by put
ting a revolver in his mouth and dis
charging the weapon. His brother
was killed by Edward Parker Deacon,
at Cannes, in 1892. His other brother
is well known sporting man.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
pennsylvauIa Town Burning Down.

Pittsburg, Feb. 13.-Intelligence has
reached this city that the little town of
Mars on the Pittsburg and Western
railroad, is burning down. The place
is about 20 miles west of here. but no
particulars are at present available,
because of the poor telegraph and tele-
phone facilities. The town has about
800 Inhabitants, and it Is understood
every house has been consumed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
NisEDurl's Antitrust Law.

Jefferson City Mo, Feb. l3.--The sem
ate has passed Senator Gray's anti
trust bill. which nullities all contracts
for sales with trusts and provides that
persons purchasing under contract
from trusts need not carry out the con-
tracts thus made,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13

Washington, Feb. 13. - President
Cleveland left the city last night on
the lighthouse tender Maple for a
days shooting at Whitewater, Va, the
home of Colonel Richard Waller. He
was accompanied by Captain Lamber-
ton, of the lighthouse service. The
president is expected back tonight.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
Railroad Rates to the Big Fight.

Chicago, Feb. ia telegram from
Dan Stuart says that the announced
rate of sS4.5O from Ogden to Carson
will be supplemented, probably. by a
further reduction, which will make the
round trip rate from Chicago some
thing like s625e, and from Missouri
river points $50.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
south Dakota's Senatorial Deadlock,

Pierre, S. D., Feb. 13.-The senator
ial situation shows no change. All the
candidates profess a determination to
remain in the race. The ballot yester-
day stood: Picliler, AZ; Kyle, 23'
Goodykoontz, %; Hinckley, 8; Plow-
man, s; Kellar, 2; Palmer, /; Weeks, l.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
WAS SALLOW-HAD NO COLOR.
DR.. Greene's Nervura Makes
Red Cheeks, Clear Complexion.

Mrs. Mary Frances Lytle, . Hunter alley,
Rochester, N. Y, says: 81 was very pale
and delicate, and had no color whatever. l
also had very bad leucorrhGa all the time,
and suffered great pains at my periods.
II am now all we'll, thanks to DR.. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy. My face
is plump and cheeks red, and my complexion
-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13

Clinton Grubb. fireman on shifting
enrine No "a of the Baltimore aud Ohio
Railroad, was thrown from the engine nj
the West yard yesterday afternoon, and
before the train was stopped the unfortu'
uato flremun's left arm was cut off HI
was also badly bruised. Mr., Grubb's
home Is at OF Linden street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
Stabbed by His Drunken Brother.

Wilkcsbarre, Pa, Feb. 13. - John
Groblc, of Pittston, while intoxicated
yesterday, stabbed his brother Michael
in the breast. Michael was trying to
put his brother in bed when the latter
turned on him. Michael is in a serious
condition, and his death is expected.
John was arrested.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13

GESTs-I was dreaifuiy nervous. and for
relief took your Kari5 Glover Root Ira 1t
unletrd my nerves aud strengthened my
whole Nervous Sys cm. was troubled with
CnIsilpation Kidney aud Bowel trouble.
YGIIr tru soon cleansed my system 50 thor
shlv that rapidly resalneG health ana
strength. Mrs. $. A. Sweet, Hartford Conn
Sold by N. d. Danforth. 2nd aud Market StS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-13
Death OF a Baltimore Judge,

Baltimore, Feb. 13.-Chief Judge Syl-
vester L. Stockbridge, of the orphans
court of Baltimore, and one Of the most
prominent barristers of the city, died
at his home here yesterday. Paralysis,
caused by injuries received in rail-
road accident on the Virginia Midland
railroad in 1883, was the cause.