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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
Eertllizlug Business is Good.

Manufacturers and agents in the ferti-
liHlng trade agree that business IN this
limo for the fall season has been the
heaviest for fvo years,
They say no branch Of industry has had
more immediate benefits from the higher
prices obtained for farm products. Tho
factories IN this city and vicinity hnye been
kept constantly at work with Increased
forces to supply the enlarged demand.
The fertilizer sells from $40 to $50 ton,
and Is intended almost entirely for wheat,
as that is ths main crop planted in tho fall.
and the ors for which the ground now
needs manuring
Very little OF 1t goes further South than
Virginia, because most of the Southern
cities have their own factories, which
supply contiguous territory and with
which Delaware manufacturers cannot
alw ays successfully complete on account Of
freight charges, and also because wheat
Is not astaple Southern crop.
The bulk Of the local trade In tbs fall
senson Is in Maryland, Virginia, West
Virginia, OHIO and Pennsylvania. Soma
of 1t goes to Indiana and some to Illinois.
this territory, representing tho eastern
whent.Qrowing belt.
Much goes down tho State and to give
al Idea OF the quantity being used there,
Conductor Fleming Of the Delaware Rail.
road Gays he never saw so much IN Tran
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06

Its feet as one man, mats ana nanukeT-
chiefs were waived in the air, and the
cheering continued for several min
u,es, The secretary then read tee-
gram from c. A. Walsh, secretary of
the Democratic national committee, ap-
plauding Georges candidacy. A SINH
lar telegram was read from Senator
BENJAMIN T.. Gilman.
Charles OConnor Hennessy, in maxi
ing the nomination of Mr. George, said
simply: Il have no speech to make,
but / nominate for mayor of the great
er New York Henry George"
This was followed by frantic out
burst of cheering, and tho nomination
was made by acclamation. William
McMurtrie Spcer then moved that an
executive committee of five be ap-
pointed by the chair, with power to add
to their number to select the remain
ing candidates on the ticket and to
carry on the campaign.
The only restrictions placed upon the
chairman in the naming of the COM
mittee were that the names should be
acceptable to Mr.. George. The resolu-
tIon was passed. The secretary then
read the platform which was adopted.
tn. principles enunciated in the Chi
cago Dlatform, denounces the "so-called
regular Democracy" for refusing to
uftirm that document, and sends greet
ing to that matchless leader, William
Jennings Bryan" 1t further declares
for municipal ownership of street light
/, fnK plants, street railways. ferries.
teiegraphs and telephones, and de-
mands cheaper gas and cheaper car
fares. 1t deplores the massacre at
HazIeton, Pa, and declares that the
execrable perversion Of law by which
that bloody deed was given a hollow
semblance of legality exists In this
city"
1t Is said that Henry George wrote
the platform,
John B. Foote, the Brooklyn delegate
who protested against the nomination
of yauWyck in the Tammany conven-
tion, was called upon to address the
meeting. While Mr. Foote was speak
ing Henry George, accompanied by ex-
Congressman Tom L. Johnson, of Ohio,
entered the hall. The audience again
arose, with more fervor than ever be-
fore, il that were possible, and for
several minutes there was wild hur-
ricane of cheering
A. 3. Cruikshank Of the United De-
mocracy, then formally rendered the
nomination on behalf of his organza-
tlon to Mr. George. He tried to make
a speech, but the people were so anx-
ious to hear Mr.. George that they
would not listen to him.
Charles Frederick Adams, on behalf
of the Democratic Alliance, then OFFER
ed to Mr.. George the nomination of the
orEanizat ton which he represented
James y. Garvey, of the Peoples
party and John II. Crosby, of the Man
haitian Single Tax club, also notified
Mr.. George Of his nomination by their
respective organizations.
The rising of Mr.. George was the
signal for another outburst of cheer
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
London Times pislIkes George,

London, Oct. 6.-The Times comment
ing edltorially this morning on the I'm
creasing seriousness Of Henry Georges
candidacy for the mayoralty of greater
New York" says: ut is humiliating
to think that there Is any possibility
of his being the first mayor of the en-
larged New York. No doubt in past
times there have been worse candi-
dates. Mr.. George Is honest, but he is
the nominee of the slverites, and what
is worse, he can only be returned by
his winning the support of dangerous
classes, who will afterward demand
their price for their services. The VIC
tory Of Mr.. Low. who is scholar.
capable man of business and upright
citizen, would be an indirect gain to
good government everywhere"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
Robberss Torture Ends in Murder,

NorristoWn, Pa, Oct 6.--Death Mon
day night came to the relief of aged
Isaac Alderfer, who was SO brutally
tortured week before by three tiends
trying to force from him revelation
as to the hiding place of wealth which
he did not have, but which his torturers
supposed was secreted about the lonely
abode in which he dwelt alone. An ex-
animation Of Alderfer's person after his
admission to the hospital disclosed the
blisters on his legs and feet where the
torturers had applied lighted candles
and burning paper. and about his wrists
were the furious cuts by the cruel
cords with which the fiends had bound
him
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
A Novel Opening.

Tho Misses A. and l.. Jenney formerly
with Miss Lena Steinicken will have their
first fall and winter opening to-day
and Tomorrow, October 9th and 7th, at
their handsomely appointed store, No 2lO
King street. Their display will be an un.
meet the approval of the most critical
feminine eye. In addition to their own
original designs their display will include
n number of imported Paris and London
trimmed bats, toques and bonnets, to.
gethor with large collection of high class
novelties in millinery goods. Decorations
of an up.to.date order will make the dis.
play Of goods particularly pleasing. The
prices are such as to suit and please ALL A
cordial invitation is extended to the pup.
lie. Miss Ida Davis, saleslady, formerly
with Miss l. Stainickan
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
LUETGERT DID NOT TESTIFY.
he and His Attorneys Feel Confident
Of an Acquittal.

Chicago, Oct. 6.-The end Of the
Luetgert murder trial is nearer than
was thought. The defense yesterday
rested it's case and there is nothing now
to come but the rebuttal evidence Of
the state and the arguments Of the at
torneys-probably about two weeks in
all. Luetgert did not take the witness
stand, as he had intended, he yielding
to the advice of his lawyers. AS the
evidence In the trial is now practical
ly all in, an estimate of the relative
strength of the prosecution and the de-
fense respectively is the sole topic Of
discussion. I'VE have made out as
strong a circumstantial case as it was
possible to present" said States At
torney Deneen. Ex-Judge Vincent was
apparently highly pleased over the
status of the case. I'VE have met them
at every point and checked them" said
he. "They have failed to show beyond
reasonable doubt that Mrs. Luetgert
is dead. In my judgment a case has
not been established under the indict-
ment." Luetgert is confident that he
will be acquitted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
Wonderful Niagara.
Low Rates via b. & o.

Two additional excursions have been ar.
ranged by the b. & o. r. r. to Niagara
Fuiis, Tuesday. October 9th and 18th. The
trips cover ten day tour with tho privilege
of visiting Watkins Glen, Glen Onoko,
Mauch Chunk. and the famous Switch
back, Geneva, Rochester and Buffalo,
without any additional cost for railroad
fare. This IL tile best time In the year to
visit the greatest natural wonder on the
American Continent. If you have not
seen them, arrange to do SO. Tho train
service and I'LL details have been looked
after with great care, and no expense
spared to make oxcursionists comfortable.
A special cypress with Pullman Paror
Cars attached, in charge Of an experienced
tousst agent, will leave B. g. o. Station
WiImngl on, 10. As II. M, arriving at the
Falls, Hoop. III. Round trip tickets, good
ten days, $1,000 Don't forget tho dates,
Tuesday, Oct 9th and l2th.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
Our VirQjnla Letter.

Virgins, w. Va. Oct q 1897 1T has
been u long time since wrote you anu now
give you few dottings from this part OF
the Wild West.
10 begin, l have to say that We hava
not had any rain for ter weeks and our
corn just gathered has been mostly nub'
bins. The scorching heat destroyed our
gardens and we are without beets, car rots,
cabbages. tomatoes, and potatoes, and Will
have to buy.
Worst of all the springs went dry and
several Of Tho wells. am however blessed
with a never failing well of clear, cold,
healthy water, of which the teleg raph
operators and some of the neighbors have
used freely with grateful hearts
The railway trains occasionally run
down a COW or two and Us damages pay
the owners one half their value.
A near neigh Dor recently had two fine
cows killed in this way, each ono worth
not less than twenty-five doll ars and yet
they only paid him thirty.
Our wheat crop was very goo and sold
for one dollar a bushel.
In my younger days was for lohg
time member Of achurch choir, and We
were taught to sing with the spirit anu
the understanding also. When l remem-
ber the very excellent rendering of our
hymns and anthems, l am very forcibly
struck, not to say amused, at some OF tho
music in our country churches here. For
instance, last Sabbath ! walked four
miles to church and heard an excellent SER
mon.
Iwish could say as much for tho sing.
ing; tho first hymn was when can read
my title clear, eto. and the good brother
who let, rendered 1t thus wen Oi can
read my tituls clear" etc. sluring 1t all the
way through in u manner which would do
credit to any Ethiopian melodist. The
congregation enjoyed it, being accustomed
to such music.
During the miners strike there has been
no diminution in tie transportation Of
coal by tho Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
company. Isuppose no other COMPANY, Is
better Differed and equipped than this
one they have mover had u better Superin.
tendent than J. M. Gill, the present In
cumbent, and it is not saying too much
to assert that every body likes and respects
him and the President, Mr.. Ingalls,is hon.
ored at home and abroad.
Your paper has lately become more read.
able and interesting than ever.
W. B. W.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
Robbed The House,

A short time after o'clock yesterday
morning, DR.. William G. Pierce, mem.
Der of the staff of the Delaware Hospital
at Esmere, was awakened by q strange
noise, and found that the place had been!
tho parlor and office on the first floor,
taking all the valuable articles they could
lay hands on, Just across tho street Is the
home of s. L. Clark. Ralph ]. Miller. a
young man who sleeps in the Clark house. I
heard the smashing of Il window, and
looking out saw the form of fleeing
burglar He opened fire, but the bullets
flew wide. The same night burglars broke
into the store of Henry White at Silver /,
brook, and carried off part of the stock. !
1t Is believed they took the goods away in
wagon. The robberies have alarmed tho
residents of this neighborhood.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
The Best Route to the West,

The Baltimore and Ohio R r. is the
shortest, quickest and cheapest route to the
West, Northwest and Southwest; running
frequent ira rs through without change;
equipped with day coaches and Pullman's
finest cars.
Tho Baltimore and Ohio is the scenic
road of America, passing through Wash
ington, ut which point stop over Of ten
days Is allowed on all tickets.
For rates and full information write or
apply to H. A. Miller, Pas. Agent, Viii
uinrtnn, Del
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
DfsordapIy SalyatlOnist Relensal

Trenton, Oct, 6,-Captain Hurdman.
of the Salvation Army. who was ad-
Judged guilty of disorderly conduct for
conducting a Salvation Army meeting
on the streets, and who was fined $40
by Police Justice Jackson, was released
yesterday on writ Of habeas corpus.
Hurdman had refused to pay the fine.
with the intention of taking the Gaze to
the higher courts. Judge Woodruff. Of
the Mercer county court. issued the
writ, and while this was being done
three ministers, who knew nothing OF
the proceedings. went to the police
court to pay Hurdman's fine.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06

Springfield, Ills, Oct. 6.-Dr. William
Six pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon
in the Sangamon circuit court to the
charge of bigamy ami was given an
indefinite sentence under the new law
to Chester penitentary. The complaint
was made by James Horning, brother
of Miss Kate Horning, of Berry, Ills,
his latest victim, whom he married last
spring when he had ten other undi-
vorced wives living in various cities.
Six is veterinary surgeon, about 40
years old, and fairly good looking.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
Sussex County Court.

The first session of the Superior Court
for Sussex County under the new constitu-
tion begun at Georgetown Monday, Chief
Justice Charles B. Lore Resident Judge
Ignatius G. Grubb, of New Castle county,
and Associate Judge James Pennewill, oI
Kent county, on tho bench. Tho docket
contains about 90 cases for trial and - for
argument, and it is the desire of the pres
enJ bench to clear tho list of as many of
these cases as possible, as some of them
have been on the calendar over five years.
The court will be in session about three
weeks
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
Our New Minister to Denmark

Washington. Oct. 6.-The president
yesterday made the following appoint
ments: Laurtis s. Swenson. Of Mime
sofa, envoy extraordinary and min
lister plenipotentiary to Denmark; Ed
ward Bedoe, Of Pennsylvania, consul
at Canton. China Professor Swenson
is Norwegian. and great friend OF
Senator Nelson. He was at one time
professor at the State University OF
Minnesota. and ranked with the prom
inent educators of the state. DIR. Bed
loe was United States consul ut Annoy.
China.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06

While Mr.. George w. Morton, was ex-
amining revolver last evening in the
boarding house, No. S3} Washington ST.,
it accidentally exploded, the ball going
through one corner of the looking glass
in the bed room of +. d. Lee Mitchell, and
burying itself in the wall 1t gave Mr..
Motion scare that he did not get over for
some time afterwards. How it exploded
he did ot know or could he account for 1t.
He found out that it was loaded oil tho
same and had a narrow escape from shoot
To- bi,,, ,alf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
Clerical Brotherhood,

There was a meeting of the Clerical
brotherhood at Bishopstoad yesterday
afternoon which was largely attended.
After the usual routine business had been
transacted, Bishop Coleman, gave an ac.
count Of the Lambeth Conference. The
guests also attended the missionary parlor
meeting.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
Pennsylvania ChristIan Endeavorers.

IennSyIVania CHflSTlan EnueaVOfeEss
Easton, Pa, Oct. 6.-Twenty-five hum
dred Christian Endeavorers are In at
tendance on the eleventh annual con-
vention of the Pennsylvania Christian
Endeavor Union. which opened here
last night. Many prominent members
from other sections Of the country are
here, including Rev. Francis E. Clark,
president Of the national society.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
Returns After rlany Years.

John Collins, who left Milford in 1851
and enlisted as a drummer boy in the war.
has returned to his native place and Will
make it his future residence. Since the
war Collins has beon in the regular army.
and also lived in the West. He was l6
years of age, and during the thirty six
years of his absence bis friends and rela.
tives thought he was dead, Us no word was
received from him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
WiImIngton's Wonderful Cures.

bis treatment and Prof. Hokes Electric
Appliances has made these cures of rheu-
matism Kidney complaint, lumbago,
neuralgia, paralysis, spinal disease, st.
Vitus' dance urinary troubles, nervous
prostration, head and eyes. These cures
be has made in Wilmington. You can go
and see them. Some who suffered for
twenty years are now cured. Office, IA +.
Seventh street. Hours, 8 n III. to p. IN.
Supporters for all female weaknesses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06


Washington, Oct. 6.-The grand jury
of the District of Columbia has re-
turned three indictments against Fran
els j. Kieckhofer, late disbursing off,
Ger of the state department, charging
him with embezzling over $4,000 Of
government funds in July and October.
1895, and with appropriating to his own
use $4,000 worth of government bonds
Kieckhofer denies that he has been
guilty of criminal conduct and asserts
that the alleged shortage is due to
careless bookkeeping.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
,ng essman handy's Secretary Hurt.

>"wark, Del, Oct. s 5-Congressman l..
living Handy, of this city. received word
morning that his private secretary,
p ,clval Fl. Marshall, had been run down
IN Washington and perhaps fatally hurt.
One Of his legs had to be amputated. Tho
vonng man is q son of John q, Marshall,
of Lewes now an employe of the Depart.
mcnt of Education at Washington. He is
"a years old.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
GEORGES ACCEPTANCE :
Of Nominations For Mayor Of
Greater New York. ,,,,,r.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERING.

In Accepting tho Various Nomina-
tions Tcndered Him Mr.. George De-
ciared Himself the Only Candidate
OF True Jerersonran Democracy.
= New York. Oct. 6.-Henry George ac-,
cepted the nomination for mayor of
greater New York at Cooper Union
last night. 1t was in the same hall
and before many of the same people
that he accepted the nomination II
years ago. In 1856 he received $4,000
votes. 1t was the greatest outpouring
Of the people seen in this city during
the present campaign. The doors were
opened at 7:15, and in less than two
minutes every seat In the big hall was
occupied and the aisles, as far as the
police permitted, were crowded. Hun
dreds were turned away during the
next Is minutes, and by o'clock sew
eral thousand, unable to gain admis-
sion, assembled outside and held open
air meetings In the plaza, which were
addressed by several local speakers.
Henry Georges appearance before the
meeting was the signal for an outburst
of cheering that lasted three minutes.
Jerome O'Nelll, of the Central Labor
Union, presided. In his opening speech
he mentioned the Chicago platform,
whereupon the entire audience rose to
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
Whose Clothing Was Thls7

A great deal of excitement was cteatod
recently about four miles from the scene
of the Gordy murder, by the finding Of a
woman's Undertaking, hns. shoes and
dress on a bridge which crosses stream
near Beaver Dam Methodist Protestant
Church, 1t was believed that another
murder had been committed but ligent
search by those who found the clothing
threw no light on the mystery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06

p Blair Pie. who is associated with
Judge j. Frank Ball in the practice of law
had narrow escupe from being suffocated
at his home in Newark Mr.. Pic went to
sleep with the gas burning. 1t WAS blown
out in the night. Yesterday morning II
servant detected the odor of gas and when
Mr.. Pics room was brokon open he was
found unconscl Gus. He was resusctated
with great difficulty
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
The GuldensupDe Murder Trials.

New York, Oct. 6.-Judge Wilmot M.
Smith yesterday set the trial of Martin
Thorn, accused of the murder of Will
lam Guldensuppe, for Oct. IS, in the
Queens county court, Long Island City.
Mrs. Mack will be tried after Thorn's
case shall be settled.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06

The Bay State gas stock which sold two
weeks ago for S12 a share, sold down to $6
ashare. This is owing to the issue and
listing in the Boston Stock lExchange Of
fifty million dollars Of New Stock. Tho
difference between the New York Board
of Governors and tho Boston Bay state Gas
Company has never been adjusted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06

Tho Womcn's National League will
hold an industrial exhibition in Pyles Cy.
Gle Academy, corner of Tenth and Orange
streets, commencing tomorrow, and con.
tinulng for two weeks. Arrangements
have been made to have visit from some
organization each night, In order to give
especial interest. Single admission ten
cents. Season tickets 70 cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06

There will be three trotting races at
Hazel Dell Park tomorrow afternoon in
the 400, 200 and 9 85 class. Should the
weather be favorable, good sport may be
expected B.lly West and Salie Gardner
will be on hand and show whRt they can
do, whcnoysr called to try th cir speed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
Virginia's Republican Ticket.

Lynchburg, Va, Oct. 6.-The Lamb
Republican convention last night nomi-
mated P. H. McCaull for governor; o.
Il. Roller of Harrisonburg, for lieuten-
ant governor, and James X. Lyons Of
Richmond, for attorney general.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06

" Dover, N. H., Oct. 6.-Joscph F. Kelly
was arraigned in the Stafford county
court yesterday afternoon, charged
with the murder of Cashier Joseph A.
Stickney, of the Great Falls National
bank at Somersworth. He pleaded not
guilty and was remanded for trial.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
Over a Mile q Minute.

Indianapolis, Oct. 6.-The Pennsylva-
mia broke it's record between Louisville
and Indianapolis yesterday. The train
> left Louisville at p. m. and reached
this city at 4:0S p. M, distance of LOG
miles in 101 minutes. Five full stops
and two slowdOWns were made.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06

Benot deceived A cough. hoarsene5s or
Group are not to be trit1ed with. doselna
time OF Shi!Ohs Cure will save you much
trouble. Sold by N. d. DaEforth. Ind III
Mnrtnt gtr rnniS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-06
80 Cents to Baltimore and Return.
October 10th, B. & o. K. R.

VCtoUcf IolH' D' U " ~ "
Tickets good on trains leaving Delaware
avenue 4.l3, S49, and 9.05 a. m. Leave
Market street at SAC a. IN. Returning
leave Baltimore 6, $50, and 8 p. m. and
LIS midnight. All trains stop at Mt.
Royal and Camden stations. The only
line running into the centre of tho city.