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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
A CEYSER IN NEW YORK.
Bursting Of a Water Main Causes
Much Property Damage.
LOSS WILL BE MANY THOUSANDS.
The Accident Happened in the Heart
of the Fashionable District, ana ALI
Easements in tho Immediate Vicin-
ity We're Quickly Flooded.


fly We're Quickly Flooded.
New York. Oct. 1L-A large croton
water main burst early yesterday
| morning at the corner of Madison ave-
| nue. and Forty-eighth street. in the
heart of the fashionable district. and
| wrought such havoc with property,
| both near and remote, that not even a
| partial calculation can be made of the
| financial damage at present. For
blocks around scarcely building es-
capped injury by reason of the volumes
Of water which poured into the streets.
cellars and easements. The loss will
reach far into the thousands.
The damage by the water extends as
far west as Sixth avenue and as far
east as First avenue. The sewers were
choked by the great rush of water. and
then the flood rose in the streets. The
big water main was probably cracked
by blast which was fired In sewer
excavation late Saturday afternoon.
Then in the night time. when the strain
on the pipe was greatest, it gave way
and the flood followed. The breaking Of
the four foot pipe was announced by
rumbling noise which awakened the
people in the immediate vicinity. Look
ing out of their windows they saw a
great geyser in the middle of the ave-
nue. shooting vast volume Of water
into the air. a column 50 high that 1t
reached almost to the top of the elec-
trio light pole on the corner Those who
had no view Of the fountain heard
mighty rush of water.
E>O,.t fiya hn,rs fhia column sbnf into
the air before 1t was smut off at its
source, and in that time 10000 900 gal
Ions of water had run down the ave-
nue. and side streets on either hand. All
the streets east of Madison avenue
slope gradually, and down them the
water surged in torrent, flooding the
cellars and Easements.
The most serious damage was done
to the building of the railroad branch
of the Y. M. C. A. and to the Knicker-
booker Athletic club house In the base
ment Of the latter place were located
the dynamos, machinery, bowling al
leys, bath rooms and big swimming
tank. These have probably been ruined
by the flood. The club officials place the
loss at $4,000. The club house will be
closed until the damage has been re-
paired.
After five hours the flow was stopped.
Almost without exception the houses In
the vicinity of the break were so flooded
that they have been damaged from $500
to $1,000 each. The residence of J.
Hooker Hamersley, William Eustace, ].
Talbot and the club house of the Delta
Phi We're among those most damaged.
The main which broke was laid in
1874 1t has a capacity of 100000 gal
Ions an hour, with a pressure of 27
pounds to the square inch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
CoRSR PAXTON TROUPE.

lONSE IAt ION IhDll Ii,
During his many years wanderiDgs II
one night stands Corso Payton has hat
many amusing adventures Some year,
ago be transformed tho Indian Territory
giving his performances in II tent. One
night when the bill was "Onr Boys" @
half breed Indian was discovered In tree
near the tent. trying to pncp into the
dressing rooms Phyton, who played the
part of old Pcrkyn Mlddlewick. had just
flushed putting on his make up when
he was told of tho trouble. Ho rushed out
side and shook tho tree until tho Indian
fell down. Tho latter, wild with ruge,
picked up club and with the other hand
grasped tho actor by tho throat and pressed
him up against the treo. He raised the
club thcn stopped suddenly ana muttered
between bis set teeth, "If you wasn't an
old man I'd kill you"
payton paciflcd him by explaining 1t
was all joke and guye him pass t" go
inside.
II havo often wondered" remarked tho
actor, what would have become of me If
it hadn' boon for the make up
Mr.. Paytonsnd his excellent company
will appear at tho Grand Opera House all
next week. at popular prices with matinees
daily except Monday. Matinee prices ton
cents, reserved seats twenty cents. Even.
ing prices ten, twenty aud thirty cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11

Charleston. w. Va. Oct. 11.--When
Secretary of State Chiffon retired from
Office on March last he owed the state
somewhere between $4,000 and $4,000
which he had collected as taxes on
charters. etc. He informed the incom-
ing state administration of the fact
at the time, and asked for reasonable
time in which to settle Seven months
have elapsed and he has not paid the
amount due. and ~ effort is now being
made to force him to settle. He says
the matter will be arranged within n
few days. There is no effort being
made to press him hard. the state OFF,
GERS believing that he will pay every
cent without unrea sonable delay.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
PROFESSIONAL CROOKS CAUGHT
They Had Robbed Francis II. Scott's
Homo of $4,000 Worth of Goods.


Orange, N. j., Oct. 1.-THE home of
Francis II. Scott, president of the Cen
tury Magazine company, of New York,
was entered by thieves on Friday and
articles of wearing apparel and huuse-
hold goods amounting to $4,000 in value
were carried off. The police of New
York yesterday arrested three persons
in connection with the crime and have
recovered most Of the property. One of
them is a woman. Mary Rogers. alias
Chicago May" and when the detec-
tives brSi into her room two revolvers
were lying on the bed She tried to
pass them to the men. but was over
powered before she could cause any
bloodshcd.
One of the men is Cyrus Hyland, the
reputed husband of Chicago May" He
is a westerner, and was arrested here
last summer at the request of the Chi
cago police, but was discharged. The
third person is George Bennett. alias
1.-THE New York Kid" and associate of
Freddy the Goster" and Jack Fly"
two criminals who are now in the In
diana state prison for robbing the
house of General Harrison soGn after
the ex-president's last marriage
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
RuSsia's Seal Delegate Arrives.

Washington, Oct. 11.--Prince Botkine,
the Russian delegate to the interna-
tional seal conference to be held in this
city in few weeks. has arrived here.
He is the first of the foreign delegates to
reach Washington OF the two experts
who are to assist him, Commercial
Agent Routkowsky is already here and
Mr.. Grebnitzky, the governor of the
Commander (SeaD islands, is expected
very soon. Prince Botkine says the
seals on the Commander islands suffer
from pelagic sealing, as do those of the
PribylOv islands, and Russia Is anxious
for some amicable arrangement for
their preservation.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11

Norwich, Conn, Oct. ll.-George T.
Bidwell. Of Hartford. acting for the
Anti-Saloon Treating League, opened
q campaign in the Central Baptist
church last evening at union service
of the Evangelical churches. There
was u large congregation and much
enthusiasm was manifested. Mr.. Bid
well is the famous Bank Of England
forger," who served 20 years In an En-
Elish prison after getting sl.0OO,O0O on
forged notes. and Is the author of a
book describing his exploits.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
To Play Ursinus College.

Tho Delaware College foot ball eleven
will play UrSinus College nt Newark next
Saturday. The great gamo of the season
to be played by tho Delaware boys will
be with St. Johns College, on November
5. at Front and Union sroets. Tho de :.
Tenders OF the cid gold and blue lined up
az Newark on Friday afternoon for the
first time since the Swartlrmore game.
Tho first eleven played tho scrub two
short halves. scoring two touchdowns and
two goals. The limo up was: Varsity
Constable, re; f. Il. Davis, rt. Morris,
r.g; Hughes, c.; McCabc, l.g.; Green, It,;
-Vansant, To-; Mullins, q.b. &. ~. Davis,
lib; Mason. rh-b.; Wolf fob Scrub
Lewis, re; Walters, rt.; Pax.on, rg.;
1t; Nivin, l.e. Reybold, q b.. +. II. Nc.
Cnbe, Lh.b. MacSorley, rh-b.; Knox, f.b.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11

Visit the Trading Stamp Store, sll
Market sire ct
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
STREET CAR HELD UP.
Two Mon Collect all Involuntary Sub

ScfiptfOn at Portland. Ore.
Portland Ore, Oct. 11.--A car on the
Oregon City Electric line was held up
by two masked men at Medium Sta
tion, four miles from Oregon City, last
night. There were 80 passengcrs on
board. and the highwaymen went
through the pockets of all of them. get
ting about 500. The motorman slowed
down when he came to the switch at
Meldrum Station. One Of the robbers
1umped on the front Of the car, and
with a revolver in his hand ordered the
motorman to stop the car while the
second robber climbed on the rear end.
Conductor John Anderson stepped In
side and quickly turned out the lights,
but he was held prisoner by the man
On the rear platform. who stood guard
with revolver. The robher who
boarded the car in front made the mo-
torman go inside, and then he quietly
searched each passenger. joking as he
went through the car. Many of the
passengers put their money and valu-
ables in their shoes or dropped them on
the floor
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11

Austin. Tex, Oct. III. b. West, who
has been attending the law class of the
State university. became violently in
sane Saturday, thinking he was great
POpulist leader, and was going to be
Texas next governor. He was confined
in the lunatic asylum in a cell with
another lunatic named Thomas G.
Denge. AT an early hour yesterday
morning he choked Denge to death,
notwithstanding the fact that four at
tendants were trying to separate the
n1nn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11

American Laundry. 6Os West Front 5
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
The Best Route to the West.

Tho Baltimore and Ohio r. II. Is the
shortest quickest and cheapest route to the
West Northwest and Southwest; running
frequent trains through without change;
equipped with day coaches and Pulman's
finest cars.
Tho Baltimore and Ohio Is the scenic
road OF America, passing through Wash.
1ngton, at which point stop over OF Ten
days Is allowed on all ticGel-
For rates and full information write or
apply to q. A. Miller, Pas. Agent, vii
minQton. Dol
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11

A gentlemen In Baltimore hearing of
the prevalence of hog cholera on the
peninsula, sent the following receipt,
which he says Is extensively used In Baiti
more county and found to DO an inial!ible
cure Try it and report results; }, pound
Arsenic u pound Cape Aloes, Q ounces
Black Anthony. sounces Blue Vitriol
ground and we'll mixed. Give one tea.
spoonful for each hog twico day in slops
Miss one day after the first, then give
every day until cured For fattenlng give
one teaspoonful once q week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
WEYLER'S WITHDRAWAL
Tbs Ex-Cuban Commander to Re-
turn to Spain at Once.
ENGLISH NEWSPAPER ADVICE.
Tho London Times Suggests That Sa-
gasta should Adopt Policy "Likely
to Dlsarm American Jingoes"-Tho
Standard Advises CirCumspection.

SUMMARY AuNiseo SifSuihspection'
Madrid, Oct. 1l.-Captain General
Blanco will sail for Cuba on the 15th.
and Captain General Weyler will re-
turn to Spain Immediately. General
Catellanos assuming the direction of
affairs In Cuba until Blanco's arrival.
The Marquis de Ahmuda. who was
Captain General Weyler's second In
command, has resigned.
At the meeting of the cabinet Satur-
day 1t was decided to send reinforce
ments to the Philippine Islands. Mar
Ihal Primo Rivera. who succeeded Cen
eral Blanco as governor general of the
Philippines, will be recalled immedi-
Rtely.
General Weyler has issued O de-
cree allowing the return to Cuba of
Eenor Gonzalez LanUza, a Judge OF tho
supreme court of Havana, and a pro-
fessor In the university: DR.. Emiliano
Nunez, u well known lawyer; Alfredo
Zayas. Adolfo DIaz. Ignacio Lamas,
Manuel Castro Palomino, Juan Ense-
nat, Adolfo DE Ia Cueva. Miguel Fer
rer, Jose More, Jose Cay. Antonio
Danny, Antonio Bello. Victor Miranda.
Julian Carlo, Miguel Hatuey and l22
bthers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
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Brutal Punishment i'm the Army

Chicago. oct 1.-THE punishment
metcd out to Private Charles Ham
mund. at Fort Sheridan, has caused
considerable mutinous talk among the
enlisted men at the most. Under orders
from Captain Lowering. officer of the
day. Hammond was dragged feet first
by four soldiers from the guard house.
down flight Of stairs to the head
quarters, 500 yards away, up the stairs,
then down again, and to the adjutant's 3
quarters. where he was to be given a
hearing for refusing to work. The mat
ter has been referred to Colonel Hall.
commandent, but it is doubtful II any
investigation will be made. Ham
mond's injuries were confined to
bruises and scratches.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
Minister Kotzebuc VIII Not Return

Washington, Oct. lit is stated on
good authority that Mr.. e. De Kotze-
bue, the Russian minister to the United
States, who Is now at St. Petersburg on
u leave Of absence, has decided not to
return to this country. His reasons for
this are said to be of a family char
acter 1t is also said that the minister's
health Is not so robust as when he first
came to Washington. The announce
ment of his successor Is expected within
q reasonable time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11

Kansas city, Mo-. Oct. 1l.--Specials
from Kansas. Missouri. Nebraska and
Arkansas points announce the break
ing of the drouth. The rain has been
general throughout Kansas. varying
from a good rain to a regular down
pour. At Wichita there was a precipi-
tation of three inches. Other reports Of
good rains in Kansas come from In
dependenGe, Emporia. Hutchinson. Con-
cordia, Gfeenleaf. Frankfort. Stockton
and Atchison. A heavy rain fell at
Springfield. Mo. and reasonably good
rains are reported at Little Rock and
Sloan Springs. Ark. and Nebraska
City, Neb.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
as.,nnp at Union Church

The services at Union NJ. f.. Church on
Sunday morning was att iended by u largo
congregation. Rev. Mr. Hanna having
suffered the past week from the grip, and
as Rev Mr.. Maxwell WAS present. hs asked
him to preach which he did from the ed
verse Of tho eth chapter of Matthew.
"Whnt shall do then with Jesus which
is called Christi In his predatory 10
marks he alluded to the churches of Jesus,
and the manner in which he was received
by the people singing hosannus at his ap
proach, and yet the same people n few days.
afterwards cried out "lle is u demagoguo,
cruelty Him, cruelty Him.
liu described Lis betrayal arrest and
ciucillxion and tho effect that view of
the famous painting of that crucfixion
had over himself, making an impression
on his mind that can never DO effaCed, He
spoke of his character and example, trans
Every man who desires to do right, should
surrender himself to Jesus. Tho religion
OF Jesus was reasonable and profitable. 1t
rmbohics all that Is worth living for, and
the only thing that will sustain in tho
hour OF death
The man who refuses to accept tho truths
of Christ acts unreasonably. He spoke Of
this power and glory Of the Creator. and
tho wonderful provision made for the sal
valion of souls. lie referred to his dislike
of such men us Judas, Nero and Arnold,
and his admiration Of such men as David,
Paul, and those WHO had laid down their
lives to sustain tho truth. and above all
for Christ Ho alluded to the bravo deed
of the young woman, who in order to
avert the death of hor lover, prevented tho
ringing of tho Curiew boll.
The order to forgive this offender wrnng
from old Cromwell was nothing com pared
to the forgiving spirit exhibited blythe man
called Jesus. Tho sermon was a worry i'm.
prcssive one, aud called forth many hearty
nmens
MIR Maxwell is an earnest speaker and
on the first Sunday in November will en-
ter upon ovnnge!,tic work for two sue
cessivc weeks in Union NJ. II. Church. If
his succeeding sermons are like his intro
ductory there will I've shaking up of dry
bones in the church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11

DR.. Charles h. Smalloy and wife will go
to India as missionaries. Dr. Smalley
was married on Saturday in Now York to
Miss Sarah 2. Allmoud by Rov. A. p
Simpson head of the Christian Missionary
Alliance The Alliance has u number Of
mombers in this city who are deeply in.
turosted in the welfare Of the newly murri-
cd couple In their missionary undertaking.
DR.. and Mrs. Smalley have been closely
identified with church work in this sec.
tion. Mira. Smalcy is o daughter of Ex.
Mayor Almond Of this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11

Victoria, b. c.. Oct. 1.-Two China
men who have been mining in the Cas-
star district, B. c., arrived here on the
steamer Seattle yesterday They took
out 10000. and have drafts of the Hud-
son Bay company to show for it. There
is much excitement In Chinatown.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
WONDERLAND MUSEE

> Manager Donkstader Of the above popn-
lar theatre begins the regular winter sea.
son today with n vaudeville company OF
unusual excellence. The program from
beginning to end is one of great merit.
That marvellous child Gertie Cochran
known ns the human ancyclopaaia heads
tho bill. Closely after her come Laurence
DAILY sisters, Mcbride and Goodrich. Chas
kenna.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
Fahev VIII Build the House.

Bid, for tho erection of the Phoenix Fire
Compaay's new house were opened Satur.
dag afternoon and the contract awarded
to Patrick Fahey who had bid $1,000 The
other bidders were: George Mckee, $500 ;
johnson, s4i94; Patrick Fahey, $500;
George w. Parvin, s5703; J. ". Collins,
$i675; A. ). Reed and Brother Company,
s4j3}; Edward Tnrbu.tOn. si5O0.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
Conference nj the Attorneys,

The attorneys representing the various
companies and syndicales who have sub.
mitted propositions for tho lease of the
Philadelphia Gas works. discussed with
City Solicitor kinsey on Saturday morn.
ing, tho legal powers of their respective
clients to onter into such an agreement
with the city. Silas W. Petit and George
do +. Junkin, representing Gas works
Company Of Philadelpha; Randall Nor.
gan and Charles E. Morgan. of tho United
Gas improvement Co., Dallas Landers
and John White Of the Baker Syndicate
and Captain w. w. Ker and Mr.. Weld Of
tho Bay state Gas Company
TIE City Council has yet to act 2pon the
leasing of the Gas plant.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11

San Francisco. Oct. 1.-THE whalers
that wintered In the Arctic last year
are having hard luck this season. Only
one of them succeeded In killing a
whale this summer. and the fleet that
will return this fall will bring only a
small revenue to their owners. The
ships were late in getting out of their
winter quarters on account of the ice
packing to the eastward owing to pre-
vailrg westerly and southwesterly
winds. The ice, too. closed in early
about the wintering station at Herschel
Island, and the Mary Hume was the
only one to reach the bay close to the
island
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11

The Wilmington Whist Club will open
bowling tournament this evening and
continue each Monday and Saturday even.
ing until January 5. Tho entry list con.
tains the names of Il. r. Belts, f. NJ.
Hopes, DR.. Linton Smith, w. Harold
Smith, George 'ratnall, l.. A. Van Seide.
Carpenter, Walter d. Mode, DR.. Horace
Belts, George &. Lobdel and William
Entta
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
Nst a Single Cent.

Said well known business man doing
business on Market street, Il won't give d
d-n cent toward purchasing tho slvo,
service for the gunboa5 Wilmington. Aftei
what Senator George Gray remarked II,
tho meeting of the Board of Trade one
evening Of last week, telt as II he b al
given INC u slap in ths face and then put
out his hand soliciting contribution. He
said that II tho gunboat had been named
after Wilmington. n c., tho money for
the service would have been raised long
ago. don't consider his remarks compli.
mentary to Wilmingtoninns and for that
reason dou't intend to give dollar" This
gentleman could well afford to give $50 or
500 if he saw tit, rs he is u prosperous man,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
Hotel Changes.

Elk Councilman Michael J. SharSey,
who has been conducting Parry's Hotel,
on the Concord pike has leased tho saloon
No. 50s Market street. formerly kept by
Matthew Macklem, and will take posses.
sion in short time. 1t Is said that Johu
Mulro0ncy will take charge OF Parry's ho.
tel, and provide for the wants Of strangers
and travellers. Geo. c. Woods, it is re.
ported; has leased the Practical Farmer
hotel, near Claymont.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
Oil For Tennessee.

Jacob S Pettyjohn, assistant train m as
ter for the F., W. s. b. Railroad company
In this oity, has been given ten days leave
OF absence, and in company with his
daughter Miss Mabel, has stnrtsi to at
tend the Industrial exhibition AZ Mash
vile. Tennessee, where they wiz pass o
week in ascertaining the progress that has
been made In mechanism In that part
Of the world. We hope will they hays
pleasant journey and safe return.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
c all and get Trading Stamp Book.
John B. Dunbar Dead.

John b. Dunbar died at his home No.
lO3 West Seventh street yesterday morning
from general debility In his sixtieth year
Mr., Dunbur for several years was engaged
iu the tailoring business Tho funeral
will take place To- morrow afternoon. In.
term5nt Will be made at Elkton.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11

GEHTs-l WAS lroLirully nervous, ami for
relief took your Kari, Clover No0t lrL It
qlleted my nerves uni strengthened my
whole Nervous Syst sn, | was lblgl vita
CoEstlpatl0n. Kidney anl Dowol trouble.
Yrurtea 500 cellisi my system 40 thor
onshy tlat | rapidly resalIs. h3a!tl Mi
strength. Mrs 5, A. Sweet. illrtiori Coma
SUIt Us N. D. Daniorth. sut AMI Mare. J,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
Went to BettertOn, Id

A party OF we'll known Whining tonians
left Oh Saturday evening for days fish.
ing in the waters at Betterton, Nd. They
were known as tho Wilmington Fishing
Club. Lodging breakfast and dinner
were had at Hotel BetteIton. The party
left on the lbs train, and returned, ar.
irving in our city at p. III. Sunday even
ing,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11
On the GritIiron.

cred its colors 10 the Warren on Saturday
by the scoro of 80 too.
A few minutes before time was called in
the last half, Hunter, who played with the
visitors. was hurt and hal to retire. The
visitors played the balance of the game
with ton men.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11

' simla, Oct. 11.-A dispatch from jam
rld, near the entrance to the Khyber
pass. says that the hostile tribesmen
were active there yesterday and fired
On patrol Of Dragons. killing Captain
Jcnes, British officer, and one private,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-11

The Clifton Jrs,, baseball team defeated
the Royal Blue YESTERDAY Ia a well played
game. The scoro.
Cliftons. ns.............,..D 2 o 3 0 0 l o.,
Royal Blue. 0 90 0 o.