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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18
WILMINGTON
CONFERENCE.
Officers and Committees Elected
at Yesterdays Session. Hours
of Business.

CHEsTERTowN, ND, March 17.-The
twenty ninth annual session Of the vii.
mington M. Il. Conference opened this
morning. Bishop Walden, conducted a
communion service. These officers were
elected: Secretary, A. 8. Mowbray; jour
nalist, j. d. Riggs; statistical secretary,
w. R, Mowbray; treasurer, g. A. Grise
f. M. Dougherty, who was transferred
from the Minnesota Conference, and DIR,
Ezra Tinker were introduced. The Com
mittee on Ministerial Qualifications will
following conference stewards were eleet-
ed: P. H. Rawiips, G f. Sheppard John
France, j. S. Wickline. Bishop Walden
made an address.
The following committees were appoint
ed:
Public Worship-Alfred Smith, NJ. P.
Compton, Il. H. Wilson, T. B. Cooper.
Edncation-W. L S. Murray Il. l..
Wood, W. J. Duhadway, II. G. Turner.
Bible Society-James Carroll, W. T..
Valiant, Fl. S. Dulaney, Wilmer Jag
gerd.
Sunday School and Tracts-F. B. Coch-
ran, M. D. Nutter, W. H. Benfo I'd, Robert
Roe.
Temperance-C. 7. Wyatt, ]. D. Kemp,
George w. Burke, Il. s. Williams.
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
w. G. Koons Frank Fletcher, W. u.
Avery, Warren Burr.
Woman's Home Missionary Society-E.
P. Roberts, r. F. Taber, w. L. Dawson,
0. w. Devinish
Freedman's Aids. J. Morris, G. W.
Bounds, Il. II. Hardesty, J. E. Anderson.
Missionary Statistios-W. B. Guthrie,
W. II. s. Loller, J. M. Collins, J. P. Out
ten, j. +. Beauchamp, G. S. Conway, I.
c. Smoot F. E. McKinsey.
Sabbath Observance-S. NJ. Morgan, I,
F. Carpenter, G. 7. Anderson.
Periodicals.. M. Lindale, W, e. West,
A. Green, A. p. Taylor,
Epworth League-R. X. Stephenson, G.
P. Swain, V. S. Collins. w. O. Hurst.
Stewards Endowrlent-T. E. Martin
dale, j. A. Arters, Robert Watt, c. A.
Grise, c. P. Swain, William Taylor, II.
jackson, H. S. Goldey, Joseph Smithers,
I:aac X. Wright, F. Dawson, G. A. Mc.
Kinney.
Ministerial Qualiflcations-C. E. At
kins, T. Il. Martindale, John Franco, j.
W. Easley, L. II. Nelson, G. S. Baker, H.
S. Thompson &. w. Prettyman.
Auditing-Julus Dodd, J. o. Sypherd
L. 2. Corkran, J. NJ. Mitchell, Adam
Stengle.
Conference Relations George W.
Townsend, F. c. McSorley, G. A. Hill, T.
4. Terry, e. r. Hardesty
+. NJ. Dougherty was transferred from
the Minnesota Conference to the Whining
ton Conference. DR. Ezra Tinker and Mr.
Dougherty were introduced to the audi
ence.
At2 o'clock this afternoon the ami
yersary of the Historical Society was cee-
brated. There was large attendance. b.
+, Price presided
At $50 o'clock penticostal service was
held. 1t was conducted by BishopWnlden
Bishop Fowler, who was to conduct the
service was not able to be present owing
to sickness.
This evening at 30o'clock Bishop Wal
den lectured in the NJ. p. Church. His
subject was "Africa-Its CHARACTERIZATION.
Dyed by the audience.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18
The SuIlan's Peaceful Offer.

London, March lS.-Thc secretary of
the Byron society has received tele-
gram from Athens stating that the
sultan. desiring to preserve PC ce, has
offered to withdraw the Tur h gar
rison from Crete and to assign the
island to King George, to be occupied
and administered by Greece, with
recognition of the imperial suzerainty
Of the sultan, taking the form of an
annual tribute. The telegram states
that these terms are entirely agreeable
to the Hellenic cabinet, as we'll as to
the Cretan Mohammedans, who prefer
annexation to autonomy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

Boston, March ia telegram from
Dorchester says that William T. Ad-
ans t"Oliver Optic'D Is dying at his
home in that town. Under the pen
name Of oliver Optic" William Y.
Adams has probably written more
stories for juveniles than any other
author. He began to make money with
his pen in 1880, and in 1862 was pos
sessed Of a fortune, the popularity of
his books being fully maintained for
over 30 years.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

Philadelphia, March 1S.-Frederick
Frank, Of 1921 Stllman street shot his
9-year-Old son, William, his daughter
Amelia, aged 4. and then fired two bull
lets into his own breast. The boy was
killed. Death must have been instan-
taneous, for the ball entered the back
of the head at the base of the brain.
The father and girl are at St. Agnes
hospital in preCarious condition. The
surgeons say he will die. The crime
occurred shortly after 6 o'clock yes
terday morning, and the motive was
causeleas jealousy of his wife. The
man is supposed to be crazy,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

THE report is current that the Cont.
mental Match Company Is to open war on
the Diamond Match Company. which has
itS headquarters in Chicago. The first
car load Of matches is expected to arrive in
that city the early part of the coming
week from the Passaic factory. and the
brokers handling the Continental account
are, it Is said, already overwhelmed with
inquiries from jobbers as to whether the
supply Of matches will DO unlimited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18
Pennsylyania's Antitrust Law.

Harrisburg, March 1S.-The Crothers
antitrust bill passed second reading
yesterday in the house without objec-
ton after it was amended by the au-
thor. The measure as amended ex-
cepts labor organizations, compels the
attorney general by maEdamus to take
cugniZanCe of any complaints, makes
it the duty of district attorneys to pro-
coed against corporations upon the
complaint of any citizen, and if he re-
fuses the citizen can appeal to the
court. The bill prohibiting the sale or
gft of liquor on memorial day passed
second reading.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18
OILy R0UR Survived.
Of Thirty-ssven Who Abandoned
q French Steamer.
A TERRIBLE STORY OF SUFFERING.

Boat Found Adrift in the Ocean with
Four Corpsss and Four Nearly Dead ON
Board-The Others Had succumbsd to
Gold, Starvation or Madness.
New York, March 1S.-The steamer
Vile de st. Nazaire, belonging to the
French line to the West Indies, sailed
from New York on March 6 for Port
au Prince, Mayakuez, etc., with 81
persons on board, and has not since
been reported. She was bark rig
ged screw steamer of 2,640 tons regis
ter.
The schooner Hilda, that plies along
the coast between Perth Amboy and
Savannah, came Into port last night
bearing with her story horrible even
In the annals of the Atlantic ocean.
She carried in her cabin four passen-
gers whom she had picked up in a
boat on Monday ten miles off shore.
1t was Captain Riemes, skipper of the
Hilda, who first sighted the boat. As
the schooner drew nearer the outlines
of human figures were made out, and
then came cry of mortal distress.
boat was lowered, and the chief
mate and four seamen jumped in and
rowed out to the helpless craft. At
the PROV of the boat, and apparently
in charge of the party, was an old man
wearing the uniform of a ships off,
Ger. The mate presently recognized In
the face, hollow and sunken with the
cold and want of many davs tbe feat
ures of Captsin Jules Rerri once ono
of the best known of the commanders
of the Hayre branch of the French
line. and now long transferred to the
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18
THURSDAY. MARCH IS. 1897.
Iiegisler's slrhnra.

Persons who intend taking out letters
Of administration on the estate of deceased
relatives or friends, are requested to have
the name of the DAILY REPUBLICAN, in
serted by Register Crossan, In such orders.
We hopo our friends will bear this in
mind, and their kindness will be duly
appreciated by our company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18
AMuSE ME MT S.
BRAND OPERA HOUSE.
THE SPooNERS.

THE SPOONERS.
Another big audience witnessed tho
Spooners last evening, in the comedy
drama, "A Fight for Million The
scenic effo0ts were realistic and elected fire.
quenG applause. The performance in
creased the reputation the company has
made since coming to Wilmington, and
earned much applause for the well.por-
trpyed character. Edna May Spooner was
in her element as quaint little Polly Viz
liam, while Cecil appeared in kuickerbock-
ers for the first time in this city, and n
very pretty and lively boy she was. The
entire cast was good and the various char
acters were enacted in an excellent man
ner. This afternoon the comedy Tho
Dean" will be produced and this evening.
the laughable English comedy "Eaoles'
Girls will be the attraction,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

The Corbett and Fitzsmmons prize
fight took place on Wednesday AZ Carson
City, Nevada. Contrary to the expecta-
tions of vast multitude Of men, Fitz.
simmons was declared the victor at the
end of the fourteenth round. Corbett un-
dou teddy is the most skilled pugilist, aud
drew the first blood, but Fitzst,nmons has
more stamina and the result was not
surprise to those best acquainted with the
two men. The fight was conducted in an
orderly manner, and there was little dis
III bance from its beginning to its close
C1rbett will now give way to Fitzsimmons
as champion, until such time some other
star shall arise, while Corbett will take
his place among the vanquished as he has
no doubt seen his best days. A great deal
OF money has changed hands On the result,
rad in many instances the losers can i'll.
afford to part with the same. They took
their chance, however, and must submit
10 the decree of fate. They should here
after not risk their money with the expec.
+ ltion of gain on any such contingency
As much as the order-loying people may
condemn prize fighting, the great mass
wish to hear OF their termination, and
every secular paper in the country pub.
lished the details at length, and many of
them boast Of their success in furnishing
the earliest news. Whatever may be said
against prize fighting, it is little more
brutal than foot ball. and fewer severe
casualties result from it. Like all other
pctiuns that bring a crowd of rough
lawless characters together it should
discouraged if not absolutely pro-
Ahited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

A good story is told at the expense Of
Daniel Dohl and Frank J. Neidermaier,
who visited Dover ono day last week.
They took dinner at one of the hotels, and
on seating themselves at tho dinner table,
were handed the bill Of fare, which con.
sisted of roast turkey beef and corn beef.
They ordered corn beef thinking it would
cost them less, but all the same they
paid 50 cents for the meal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18
LII HENRY'S MINsTRELS.

A strictly first class artistic, high grade,
up-to datr, large city attraction is prom
ised at the Grand Opera House, Tuesday
and Wednesday and matinee on Wednes-
day the occasion being the appearance Of
Hi IIenry's new colossal MINISTRIES. Mr..
Henry is a Minstrel Manager of ripe ex-
perence one Of the most successful in
minstrel history. His list Of talent EN-.
braces some of the best performers known
wonderfully bright star comedian n, Arthur
Deming; the popular Charles K lima, the
leading solo singer, Harry Lei ghton, the
great buck and ring dancer, Chas Wholen,
the patrol quartette and the excellent
Glee Club, the Albina
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

MRS. NItl'Immons evidently lost her
head during tina fight between her bus
band and Corhett, when she cried out,
'kill him, Bob; hit him in the wind"
whlIe at times she soundly bcrated her
husband seconds She did not mean all
I've said as she would have been sorry
woman indeed if her husband had been Sc
unfortunate as to have hit Corbett blow
snd killed him We should say that prize
lighting is demoralizing-bub it has come
to stay.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

Kennett Square residents have identified
the body of the aged white man who was
found dead in Richardson's Woods last
Sunday Us that Of William Null of that
town who had been missing for a week.
No one knows how he reached this city.
His body will be sent to BENNETT Square
for intCrment,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

On next Monday evening at the Opera
House will be seen Hoyt's great play, "a
Black Sheep" The company is the same
as produced the play for ten nights in New
headed by Otis Harlan as the Black Sheep
and Mr. Harlan is said to exactly suit this
role. The rest of the company is highly
recommended.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18
DEGISTER'S ORDER.
N KEGIsTER's OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE County, DRL.,

hdTCD u, 1871
Upon the application OF George f. Craig
and Samuel W McCaulley executors Of John
johnson, late OF Wilmington itd.. in sad
coun IT, deceased. It is ordered ana directed by
the Register that the Executors aforesaid.
al ve notice OF granting Of Letters Tesla.
mentaTy upon the estate of tho deceased
with the date OF granting thereof. by c8us
Ing advert Use menis to be posted within furty
days from the date OF such letters IN six OF
the most public places of the county OF Now
Castle, requiring all peis sons having demands
against the estate to present the same. or
abide by an act OF Assembly III such cass
made and provided; and also cause the same
to DO inserted within the same period In tho
DAILY REPUBLICAN, a newspaper published
in Wilmington. Del, and to be continued
therein three weeks (e. o. d.
$50, Given under the hand aud Seal Of
as Office OF the Register aforesaid ut
- Wilmington. in New Castle County
Aforesaid the day and year above written.
CALVIN w CROSSAN, Register.
NOTICE-Eotloe Is hereby given that letters
Parliamentary were In duo form OF law
granted unto the undersig n cd. on the 18th day
Of March A. D., 1897. and that all parsons
having claims against the estate Of the do.
ceused must present the same duly Gttested
10 the said AdminIstratr. 4 on or before ths
llth day OF March 1879. or abide the Aat
OF A sSe,pbJy in such case made and provided
GEORGE L. CRAIG
SAMUEL W. MCCAULLEY.
Executors.
Address: VIII. Del. inI8
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18
Cleveland still on a Government Vessel.

Norfolk. Va, March 1S-The light
house tender Violet, with eX-Presdent
Cleveland aboard, reached Norfolk on
Tuesday midnight. The expresdent
was transferred to the buoy tender
Maple, and left for Washington at
once. All the party are well and re-
port having had a pleasant trip,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18
RrMMIifyinE SheIInOt Park,

The Wilmington City Railway Com
pany's park at Shellpot will be more at
tractive this summer than ever, A fox
pit is now being built and two foxes will
be placed in it. 1t is also probable that
boats will be placed on the large lake that
wa, used as II skatingpond. The gardens
will also be enlarged
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

A large number of the bakers of the city
were before City Councils Law Committee
last evening to oppose any legislation fix
ing the uniform size of loaf of bread. A
report on the matter will be made tonight
when the Fire Committee will report on
petitions for increased appropriations from
several OF the companies,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

There Is a feeling among our citizens in
Isvor of district representation. instead Of
the election by general ticket OF Iu5mbers
Of council. 1t is cOntGnded that ward or
est in ward improvements, and leads to the
FEELING OF greater responsibility on the
part OF the representative This Is n mat.
Ter that should be discussed at tho meet
Ing this evening Those who fave? the
election Of members on a ticket to 10 voted
for by every ward in the city should say
So and The wishes Of the citizens who are
In The majority should be respected
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

The British bark Calcium the first of
tho cryeolte fleet of Greenland traders,
cleared from this city yesterday for
lvigtut, to load for Philadelphia. She
will be followed in short tmo by the
bark Silicon and other vessels Of this
flat
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

Sheriff Finn went down to Newark
Tuesday afternoon with the intention of
selling four horses which bad been run by
William Runyon on the track at Iron
Hill, but when he was about to begin tho
sale was stopped, friends coming to the
aid Of Runyon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

A FULL attendance of the members of
the Board of Trade is earnestly requested
this evening, in the rooms of tho Builders
Exchange when the members Of the
Legislature will be present to hear the
proposed new city charter discussed. The
four commissioners appointed for the
work, which they have performed, will
also be present to answer any questions
asked them. From present indications
lhe new charter will have hard roy to
hoe, and will likely meet its death at the
hands of the men who mako and unmakG
Dur laws to suit the fancy of certain poll
ticians, vino have never helped to build up
eur city but retard its growth and keep
outside capital from locating here.
The character of tho gentlemen back Of
the proposed bill incorporating trust and
tltle guarantee company should be su fl :
elent to induce the Legislature to pass the
bill asked for without delay. We have
rontended for several years that such an
Institution was badly needed in our State
The only opposition to the granting of
such charter has been made by our lawyers
who imagine that it would injnrc their
business But that is not Il good and suf-
acieDt reason for side tracking this hill
Turn on the light and let the people know
what opposition, If any has been offered
10 XII! the bill.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

THE chickens will now roost high since
Glenn has struck Chestertown Md, the
occasion being the annual gathering Of the
wearers of the white neoktIes and shining
beavers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

For eastern New York, eastern
Pennsylvania and New Jersey: Threat
ening weather and rain; warmer.
southerly winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

IT Is said Corbett shed tears, and well
10 may, for there were others who also
shed tears at tho fact Vt tier good collars
having been lanCcU apon him as winner
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

Edward Abbott u clerk in the employ of
the Wilmington Transfer Company, lost
heavily on the Corbett- Fitzsimmons fight
and of course, wore long face this morn
ing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

AND still the U. s. Judgeship is vacant.
President Mckinley is evidently taking
his time and no chances. There will
come time some dayr'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

thin bi-partlsan solAmission ~ con
trolling primary elections in our J. city has
struck snag In the House, Opposition
has sprung up TO the naming Of the COM !
missions in the BILL The opposition wants
the commissioners voted for and elected by
both parties at the coming election.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18
This Is Your Opportunity.

I'm receipt Of ten cents, cash or stamps,
generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm sufficient to demon
strate the great merits of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
BE- Warren ST., New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Palm to me. /
can emphasize his statement, 1T is posi-.
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed. ~
Rev Francis W. Poole, Pastor Central Pres
Church, Helena, Mont
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for cntarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price SO cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

HAS United States Judgemaker Mr..
Samuel Bancroft, Jr., is not bowling
success.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

An Extended Popularity. Browns Bron.
cbial Troches have for many years been the
most popular article In use for relieving
Coughs and Throat troubles.
Catarrb Cured, A Gle ar mead and sweet
breath secure ed with sh!I Oh sCAtsTTb Remedy
Sold on a guarantee. Nasal injector and
sole BY N. d. Danfolth md aEtMBrket ST
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

Mr. Scott Boyntou, who had his fin ger
taken off at Jackson g. Sharp's is able to
be out and is very grateful to DIR. i. NJ.
First for saving his thumb and three fin,
gers. 1t was necessary to lose but one
finger.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

Every day at d. A. McCIures, corner of
Fifth and King streets, at cents pound.
Fresh shad, herring haddock trout and
all other kinds Of fish at the lowest prices.
Give him call.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

n AT game of bluff some men take the
cake Word comes that somebody has of
fered to pay $4,000 for the bed OF Reed
street, which the Blumenthal Morocco
Company had offered to pay 5000 for,
Will this same party bring as much money
weekly into our city to be distributed
amongst our storekeepers as the Blumen-
thai Company? This industry is one Of
the largest In our city, and they should DO
treated literally. They have capital
enough to remove their factory from our
city If they don't receive proper treatment
Of the hands Of our people More such
factories are wanted in our city. We can't
afford to lose single one
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

iron SAIE-Farm known as NV oodsbur-
Il ough Farm ~ miles from New Castle,
containing 2Os acres. ISL acres being in the
city Limits of New Castle, containing modern
house nearly new as also other outDuildings
fencing In t.rstelsss condition; alec q cd AT.
ple and fruit trees in orchard. valuable
deposit CT the finest building sand and grsv-
el that Is well worth Investigating. Can
give clear title. no encumbrance. Address
A. Il. 1868 Grand Bov,evaTd Chicago.
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18

THE writ of the alternative mandamns
has by consent of counsel been made re-
turhable on Saturday next, March goth, at
II O'clock in the town of Dover. Argu-
inent will be heard in the case on WedneS-
day, March Gath, in the Kent county court
house At II o'clock. The hearings in these
proceedings have thus far been Of farci'
cal order, and even If no good comes out of
the proceedings it may have n tendency to
show up the rascality practiced by the
Democrats for years past. 1t is like chss-
ing the Will-o.the.wisp. The leaders OF
the Union Republican party are deter
mined to have the light turned on and let
the people see how they have been shame
fully cheated out of their franchise.