davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
Fayerweather Will Case Ended.

ALBANY, Jan. 20.-The court of appeals
yesterday decided the Fayerweather will
contest, involving the distribution Of 49,
900 among twenty educational inst-
tutions all over the country. The courts
decision in the case, which was entitled
Amherst college and Others, respondents,
versus the executors of the will, appel
lants, is Judgment affirmed with costs
to all parties appearing by separate at
tOrneys, payable out of the estate"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
Train Robbery Statistics.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-Some interest
ing facts concerning train wrecking were
presented to the judiciary committee of
the house yesterday by Representative
Hubbard of Missouri, who has intro
duced bill to provide the death penalty
for the crime. Mr. Hubbard showed that
the number of train "holdups" In six
years had been 1S3 in which 70 persons
were killed and SO wounded by shots The
record for 1895 was 23 holdups, in which 33
passengers and trainmen were killed and
injured. Four robbers were killed and
Q iniurel "a.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
Investigating a Conviots Death,

NoERIsTowN, Pa, Jan, 20. "A special
meeting of the trustees Of the hospital foi
the insane is being held at the hospital,
the object being to further probo the mys.
tory surrounding the death Of the convic,
patient, William McCue, who died from
the effects of shocking brutality. Suspi.
cion points to one of the hospital employees
and it is not improbable that his arres,
will be ordered, although nothing new to
connect him with the case has yet been do.
yeloped
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-The Press says:
q. SloR Fassett was at the Fifth Avenue
hotel last night awaiting news from Ed
Nard Lauterbach who presented his name
Cor postmaster general, or secretary of the
navy, to Major Mckinley yesterday. He
was in good humor and admitted that he
would be glad to be In the cabinet, if he
pould get there Mr., Lauterbach is ex-
rectod here today, and Fassett is living On
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
Deadly Earthquake on a Persian Island.

LONDON, Jan. 20.-A Times dispatch
From Teheran, Persia, says that an earth.
quake occurred on the island of Kishm, in
bhe Persian gulf, on Jan, II, attended by
enormous loss of life Kishm is near the
entrance to the Persian gulf, and is the
largest Island in that body of water, be-
ing surrounded by many smaller islands,
Its length is seventy miles, and Its aver.
ege breath twelve miles. The popula
zion Is estimated at 5000, chiefly Arabs
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
MANY PENSIONS GRANTED.
Generals Widows Get Liberal Sums and
Men Who Fought Q Pittance,

=
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20-The old soldiers
had a fold day In the house yesterday.
Under a special order adopted ON Monday
the whole day was devoted to the consid.
eration Of private pension bills. OF the
300 on the calendar flfty-two were disposed
Of during the flve hours session. Among
those favorably acted upon were bills to
grant pensions to Major General Julius H.
Stahel at the rate of 800 per month; the
widow of Major General Erastus B. Tyler
Mt SO; Hannah K. Rodgers, the daughter
of revolutionary soldier, at $12, and tho
widow of the late General Matthew M.
Trumbell, Of Iowa, at 800 a month Most
of the pensions granted were al the s12
rate
The session Of the senate yesterday was
without incident. Senator Turpio spoke
against the Nicaragua canal bill and the
reading of the Legislative appropriation
bill was completed, with the exception Of
sections making provision for the congres.
sional library, which were passed over tenn.
porarily in the absence Of senators inter.
ested In the subject.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2O.-A convict out
outbreak at Cavite, Philippine islands, on
Dec. 5, was the occasion Of more actual
fighting at the rres:. re.:. stronghold than has
beer participated in by ine entire opera
tions Of the Spanish troops. On that date
1fprisoners in the house Jail suddenlyrose
in open revolt killed the guards and rf-
fected their escape. The runaways then
divided themselves into two groups. The
whole of Cavite seemed to have hand at
the destruction of the unfortunates or
their cecaptnre, 50 that tho result W to
Dec 81 was eighty killed and some eight
ecn or twenty captured
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

: WASHINGTON, Jan. 90 Ex, President
Harrison arrived in the city yesterday
afternoon rather unexpectedly, direct from
his home at indianapolis, He is staying
st the Arlington hotel, where he met Hon.
w. H. H, Miller, attorney general in his
cabinet. The ex-president and his former
law partner are here for the purpose Of
making arguments in the supreme court
IN an Indiana case in which both are in
tsrested. General Harrlson's attention
was called to the published statements
Shat his name had been mentioned In con.
nection with the ambassadorship to the
court Of St, James, and he very promptly
sad that he had not been offered the po-
Ritlon
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 20,-After period
of unconsciousness lasting seven days al
most to the hour Ida Melcho died at her
home on Hartville street yesterday AL
though it was known that she was in IL
dangerous condition, her death was not
expected so soon, as she was taking nour-
ishment three times day, and to all ap.
pearances she was able to live fer months,
even il she could not be recalled to con-
SciOusnesS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

ALBANY, Jan. 20.-The Lexow resolu-
tion calling for an investigation of trusts
and combinations was passed by the SON.
ate today. An amendment was adopted
providing that the investigation shall pro.
coed with view Of suggesting legislation
on the question and an amendment was
incorporated in the bill fixing March as
the date when the committee shall report
the result Of its deliberations to the legis-
l.a.a
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

DOVER Jan. 20-The judges Of the SUI
perior court yesterday decided to call q
special session of that body to meet in this
town on Friday morning to hear an appli-
cation for mandamus In the West Dover
election cases, This is the case in which
tho Democratic board of canvass threw
out the votes of several districts because
of alleged bribery and corruption.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

RALEIGH, n. G., Jan. 90 The first days
ballot yesterday for United States senator
resulted In no election and a joint ballot
will be taken accordingly today. In the
house Pritchard (Rep.), received SO votes
Doughton dem }, 81 Thompson (Pop),
D. In the senate Pritchard received "a
votes: Thompson, 1s; Doughton,7 7, Sixteen
populists voted for Pritchard, ten in the
house and six in the senate. Senator But
lsrs friends seem to hope that they may
be able in joint session to scatter the Re-
publicaRs, but 1t is the prevailing 0pin.
Ion that Pritchard will be elected
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
The Idaho Senatorial Deadlock.

BoEEs Idaho, Jan. 20.-The Populists
yesterday voted for Frank Walton on three
ballots for United States senator. He also
received three Democratic votes. The re.
suit of each of the three ballots was Wal
ton, %; Dubois, a5. The Democrats voted
for Lewis (Pop,) on two ballots, and Mel
son (Pop.) on the other. There is also "a
deadlock in the Utah Legislature.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
yyhir.

The word "whir" is regarded by some
philologists as natural symbol OF the idea
of revolution, The German has "wirren, "
to twist; the French, ''virer," with the
same meaning; tho English, "veer" and
"wear," the latter used with reference to
the turning Of ship. The root of the
same word is found in whirl, whorl, world,
warp, worm, writhe, wrench, wrest, wrig.
clio and many others
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
BUSHNELL MISQUOTED.
Mr.. Halstead Must Have Misun-
derstood 0hio's Governor. a,
THE SUCCESSOR TO SHERMAN
The Governor VIII Take No Action Until
the Senator Resigns His Seat, as Sher.
man "Msy Change His Mind"-New
York and the Cabinet.

the Senator Resigns His Seat, as Sher.
man "May Change His Mind"-New
York and the Cabinet.
New YORK, Jan. Ex-Governor Asa s.
Bushnell, Of Ohio, is still in Now York,
and has not decided to appoint Mark
Hanna to fill the unexpired term of Sen.
Ator John Sherman, when the latter re-
signs to become secretary Of state. Murat
H.lstead saw the governor at the hotel
last Sunday, and the former then went to
Cleveland where he gave out an interview
to the effect that Governor Bushnell said
he would appoint Mr.. Hanna for the short
term, and then let him fight 1t out for re.
olection one year hence. To reporter
the governor said yesterday:
II was astonished to read Mr.. Halstead's
interview given In Cleveland. He saw me
Sunday morning, and not Sunday even.
ing, as he said He said to me in q frank
way, If were you governor, would ap.
point Hanna for the unexpired term, and
then let him fight 1t out for reelection
answered to the effect that l had not de-
eided and would not decide what would
do until Senator John Sherman resigned.
q hnuS Vho Saiuo dnbWor W hr' Aluisucuu
that made to an interviewer, which was
that had not decided and would not un'
til the time came to act. Now, Mr.. Hal.
stead, by some strange mental process,
quotes himself In his conversation with
me, and gives me credit for saying 1t.
wish distinctly and categorically to deny
Bvor saying that wouldappointan any other
man to succeed Senator Sherman.
"In the first place the senator may
shangs his mind about going In the cab
lnst and never resign. He has three
weeks and over to change his mind, and
until he does resign 80 not propose to
anticipate things / 81 Ill not be foolish
enough to cross a briugs before reach it,
] notice, too, that some one says below
MIR. Halstead's interview that l will not
sRll an extra session to elect Mr. Sher-
mans successor rather than appoint, ow-
Ing to the large expense 1t would be to the
state. The expense would be compara-
eiyely nothing One thing is sure, will
not make up my mind to appoint Mr..
6hsrman's successor until he resigns He
may change his mind before March L."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
Steamer Badsworth Still Aground,

TUcKERToN, N. j., Jan. 90 The steamer
Badsworth, which went ashore on Long
Beach on Monday, was unloaded yester.
day with the assistance Of tugs and light
ers, and will probably get off at high
water this afternoon, unless storms or
winds should Interfere with wreckers She
lies in an easy position and shows no syi.
denoe Of damage.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

In South and North Dakota, relating
their own personal experience in those
states, have been published in pamphlet
form by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway, and rs these letters are
extremely interesting, and the pamphlet
is finely illustrated, one copy will be sent
to any address, on receipt of two.cent
postage stamp. Apply to Joha r. Pott,
District Passenger Agent, 4S6 William
street, Willliamsport, Pa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
-----------------
Held ON a Charge of Mnrler.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Jan. 20-The coroner's
jury found that Stephen Gore and Frank
Baum are responsible for the death of The
ophilus Gurst, of Mt. Carmel, who was
beaten by beer bottles in the hands of the
defendants Martin Gorbia, William Cur
kis and william Ryefski were held as ac-
cessories to the crime. All the prisoners
wsr0 committed to jail.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
Many Houses wrecked by Explosion

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. CO. Fire last even.
Ing destroyed tt planning mill of the
Dixie Lumber coinpany's extensive estab-
hshment at Magazine Point, six miles
north of the city The flames communi-
patsd to q powder magazine containing
boo kegs of powder and six cases of dyna.
mite, which exploded with terrific re-
port, wrecking every house within radius
pf quarter of mile. No one was killed.
but ono Of two men hurt by flying debris
lnnY dia
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

CHIHUAHUA, Mex, Jan. 2O-No more
bull fights, prize fights or cock fights will
be allowed to take place in this state, tho
legislature having issued decree prohib-
iting such sport and providing n severe
penalty for the violation Of tho law,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

Testimony for DR.. Simms' Worm Killer
the best Children's tonic known. VIM.
Algca, S23 Bennett street after two doc
tors had given NY daughter up as being
incurable, | used Dr.Simms' Worm Killer
and she was soundly cured, passing large
quantities of worms, % and 5Jc. oO6 King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
Alleged Plot to Assassinate AddicLs

DOVER, Dol, Jan. 20.-J. Edward Adj
dio.s was waited upon at his rooms in the
Hotel Richardson yesterday by we'll
known citizen, who informed him there
was plot to assassinate him. Addicks
was visitor to the state house Monday
night during the progress of the Demo.
cratic caucus, and was warned to leave by
u friend.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

LONDON, Jan. 2O-A Constantinople dis
patch to The Daily Mail says that the sui
tan firmly resists European control Of
Turkey finances or administration. This
dispatch also says that Russia is secretly
treating to obtain the use Of port on the
Black sea.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Jan. 20-Mary, the IT,
year-old daughter Of William Phillips, of
Jordan township died from hydrophoba
yesterday as result of a bite from house
dog about three weeks ago.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

WADENA, Mia, Jan. 20.-A. A. Lind
ross and Mrs, l&ikkarainen of New York
Mills, have just been arrested by Sheriff
Irwin, charged with the murder of Dan
Pikkarainen, husband of the woman
Lindress admits having pushed Pickka-
rainen off u moving train and claims he
was hired to do so by the murdered mans
,pjfa
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

NEW YORK, Jan. 20-Tho police say
that the theft of a bng containing S., 900
srom the sidewalk in front of the Pacific
bank on Monday was the work Of two, or
perhaps three, professionals. They have
no clew to tho thieves, and it is unlikely
that the money will be recovered.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
Dr. simms' Worm Killer is surely tht

DR. Smms' Worm Killer is surely the
finest and best worm medicine now offered.
Sald gentlemen to US: "Now my little
daughter was attended by two physicians,
without success. was recommended to
your worm killer used it and my child
Is now restored to health and gained her
usual weight again. There is no mistake
in this being the best medicine Of the
country. Depot COG King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2O.-As the result
of cnening the wrong door Walter p. G.
Kramer, 66 years of age, of Allentown, a
patient at the University hospital, plunged
down dumb waiter shaft at tho hospi.
tai and was Instantly killed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
Seventeenth Victim of the Dallas Fire.

DALLAS, Tex, Jan. 20.-The seventeenth
victim of the Buckner Orphan home died
Monday. He was Danny Grace, 0 years
old. His last words were; is Father
Buckner burning?" Charles Friend, Rich
ard Bumall and Charles Brann are ex.
pected to die at any moment
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

Lots Of home references in favor of DIR
Simms' White Pdlmonic Balsam as the
great cure for sore throat and diseases of
lungs. 1t always cures and prevents con.
sumption, for coughs, etc, 606 King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
Montrears Mayor Forbids a Prize Fight.

MONTREAL, Jan. 20. - Mayor Wilson
Smith, at the instigation of the Citizens
League, has Issued an order forbidding the
tan round sparrlng match between Slavin
and Hall, which is scheduled for tomorrow
evening at Somer Park. Efforts will be
made to have him reconsider his decision.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
The Place for CIOtbinv.

The place to purchase chldren's clotn.
ing that will wear while the cloth lasts is
at Max Ephraim's No 416 Market street.
He also has large and complete line Of
mems clothing and oyercoats on hand
which he is selling at remarkably low
prices He solicits a call from the public,
and he will cheerfully show his goods.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
Mrs. Senator Harris Dying.

PARIS, Tex, Jan 20-Mrs. Harris, wife
Senator Ishman G. Harris, Is not expected
to live the day out and tho senator is
still confined to his room from fatigue
caused by his rapid journey from Wash
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

MT. CARMEL, Pa, Jan. 2O.-Two hun.
dred cases Of measles have been reported
to the Mt. Carmel health authorities, and
1t Is feared that the schools may have to
be closed in order to stamp out the epi-
demio, which sho VS. no signs of abating.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

January

January
2O-Horses nth and Vest streets
sO-Harlen Estate. Court House.
e6-Rral Estate. I2th aud French streets.
rvbruarv
N 4-Wm Taylor. Middletowu, Del.
sG-PRtrci Ke1gan. New Castle. Del.
Naa-Joa Iiucksan. New Castle Id.
g5-ldwaId NJ. IIance, Bear Station,
New Castle HG.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

The present king Of Greece Is George I,
who assembled the throne in 1868. Otho
T. prince Of Bavaria, was elected king by
she Greek assembly May 7, 1889. From
his accession to the present. Greece has had
but two kings.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

Register OF Wills Crossan this morning
granted testamentary lot ers on the
estate of Daniel Farra, late Of this city,
to John G. and Sarah A, Farra,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

For eastern New York, eastern Penn.
sylvania, New Jersey and Delaware: Fair,
but with increasing cloudiness not so
cold; easterly winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
HO0qEAS AK0DYKE 5::;;::;: $:;:;:
DlarrhCaa.
We take inventory of stock Feb. 1st.
We will sell all broken lines of underwear
at or about cost WYATT & Co SOB Market.


DnOPoSALS FORs TG OOJ SINKING FUND
4 LOAN. Wilmington, Delaware Propo
sails will be received at the City Treasurers
office until l2 o'clock at noon on Tuesday,
January 26, 1897, for the purchase of ali
or any portion of the above loan to be is
sued in bonds of $50 or multiples thereof.
Said bonds are being issued by authority
of an act of the Legislature and pursuant
to an ordinance of City Council, the pro-
cccds to be used for the redemption of
Loan No. grand part of Loan No2S, being
SlJO,00O and $4,000 respectively.
This loan will bear interest at the rate
of per cent. per annum, payable semi
annually on the first days Of April and
October in each year and is redeelnable as
IN llLaI
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

J. H Porter s. sons, wholesale and re.
tail milk dealers, 5. f. Corner seventh
and Madison streets, Wilmington, Del.
Phone 6il.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

The best place in the city to go. good
enjoyable meal al a b urs OF tn .
Gardner's, Seventh and Shipley stcee.s.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

Taylor & Fullcrton's Cough Syrup OF
Tar and Wild Cherry and Wood Naptha
cures colds and hoarseness. Prepared by
W. G. Taylor 3D2 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

GESTs-I was dreadfully nervous and for
relief took your khrl's Glover Root T"a 1t
qulrtrd my nerves aud strengthened my
Whole Nervous Sys en-. was troubled with
Constlpaiiou, Kidney aud Bowel trouble.
Your tea soon cleansed my system 80 thor
oushly that | rapidly regaIncG health and
strength. Mrs. S. A. Sweet Hartford, Conn.
Sold by N. d. Danforth. End aud Market bts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

For frst.class dyeinS and securing 60
to the Delaware Dye Works, 2lO king
street. 8ar.fs
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

The Blood! Tho Blood is always re-
quired to be looked after. So use Dr.
Simms' Blood Purille-, the always sure
and never failer in mild or strong diseases
of the blood COG King street. 70
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

Cure that Cough with Shlloh's Cure. The
best Cough Cure. Relieves Group promptly.
One million bottles sold last year.Al doses for
90 cts Sold by N. Is. Danforth, sud and Mar
ket Streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20
STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS.
Closing Quotations of the New York and
Philaaelphja Excbnnyes

NEW YORK, Jan l9.-The volume Of busi
ness in stocks today was about one, third lighter
than yesterdays aggregate, and the usually
inactive shares were decidedly less prominent
The movement Of prices was irregular, but an
undercurrent of strength was discernible
Closing bids:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

COCO lbs Havana Short5 fol sale II 8.
". corner Second and SnIp,nY streets. at
20 cents pound. City Market Cigar Fh3'
tory, II. f. HouRD0S. prop.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

You will find underwear bargains this
month At Wyatt u Co. S, 603 Market ST.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

American Laundry, 6Os West Front st
Cuppins ana lsochins. l1l Il. seconIn
II. L. Davis. Jeweier. . Il. end :.

Go to DR.. Simms drug store. 606 King
street, for eye cure. You don't have to
suffer with sore eyes when you have O
bottle Of his eye cure. We have tried It
and 1t has proved sure cure,
All tired feelings are quickly relieved by
DR.. Simms Vegetable Liver Pills. The
Standard Liver Pills Of the world, sos
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-20

Oysters by tho plate or quart at Frank
.Gardnors oyster depot, corner of Seventh
and Sblpoy streets.