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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04

Washington at the present time is the
most attractive city on the continent Its
architectural grandeur has often been
commented upon, and its various depart
ments and Institutions are among the
most interesting in the world. The Capi-
tol, the Treasury, the Bureau Of Engrav-
ing and Printing, the Smithsonian Insti.
tuition and National Museum, and the
new Congressional Library are all In
tensely interesting, and the great Monu-
ment affords II view long to be remem-
bered.
The next personally conducted tour Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad will leave New
York and Philadelphia February II.
Tickets, including transportation, hotel
accommodations, and every necessary ex-
p.nse, will be sold at the following rates:
From New York, Brooklyn, and Newark.
Sl45O; Phillipsburg. n. j., sl450; Potts
vile, $l4.3O; Cape May, $l2.75; and at
proportionate rates from other points.
For tickets, itineraries, and full infor-
nation apply 90 ticket agents; Tourist
Agent, 1895 Broadway, New York; or Geo.
W. Boyd, Assistant General Passengers
Agent, Broad Street Station, Philp
delpha,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
PRESIDENT FRANK THOMSON.

Thomson, LID, who represented the
Chambershurg district in congress dur
ing the sessions Of 1S24-26, was president
Judge of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania judi
uial district, and for many years filled a
professorship in the law school OF Marshall
eollsge
Whatever education Frank Thomson
acquired In the schools was received at
che Chambersburg academy. When only
~ years old ne entered the Pennsylvania
railroad shops at Altoona, where Thomas
"A. Scott, then president Of the company,
directed his studies towards general man
agement, conducting of transportation
and maintenance Of way, as we'll as to
motivs power ana equipment
When the war broke out President
Scott was called to Washington and
placed in charge of the military railroad.
Mr., Thomson, then only 20 years old, was
ono of the few men he selected to aid him.
Mr.. Thomson went to work to assist in
the removal Of troops into Washington
via Annapolis, afterwards via Baltimore,
and In organizing Colonel Scott's depart
ment of the army. His work in those try
Ing times proved Mr.. Thomson's abilities
rs railroad organizer.
In June, 1854, when he lacked one month
OF being 23 years of age, he resigned his
army position and accepted the superin-
tendency of the Eastern division of the
Philadelphia and Eriegrailroad, with Off
Oes at Williamsport, Pa. He remained in
that position until March, 1878, with the
exception of short period in 1885, when
he managed tho Oil Creek railroad, dur
ing the height of the oil excitement While
In Williamsport Mr.. Thomson was given
charge of the itinerary Of the Russian
Grand Duke Alexis arranging all the de-
tails of the tour Subsequently he be-
oame superintendent of motive power,
general manager of the entire system east
Of Pittsburg and Erie and in 1852 second
vice president In 1888 he was chosen first
vice president.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04

an Church. Rev. r. B. Cook d. ID. OF
this city In his book on Delaware BaptisLs"
makes a cheerful mention of this fact The
private house Of a Mr.. Ainger, PresbyS
terian was thrown open for Baptist preach.
ing and Rev. Mr.. McKennan, then pastor
of the First Presbyterian church, exteDds
ed to the Baptist brethren many couftes
sizes which led to the building of the first
Baptist Church on King street EOctober :,
l775, which is still standing.
A sad detection in doctrine afterwards
beiell the Bnptists of Delaware, which led
to the withdrawal of several members
from the old First Church. who organized
what has since been known as the Second
Baptist Church, organized on tho old
evangelical lines which have made thai
Jealous denomination so successful In all
parts of the world One of the persons
helping to form this new organization
was sister OF our well known and popu-N
lar, citizen, Washington Jones. The frat
permanent building which the members
Of the Second Baptist Church occupied
was, as we have already stated, tho
building at Fifth and Walnut which they
purchased from the Presbyterians With
in its old walls they worshipped for IS
years, and during all that time enjoyed
large measure of success. Under the pas
torate of Rev. Morgan j. Rhees, d. D.,
and Others they fourished apace, and soon
reached u membership OF 400, and con-
tributed largely to the cause OF Missions
and made preparations for the building Of
a new church at the corner OF Fourth and
French streets, which building was dedi.
Gated to the worship of God on the 3rd OF
May, 1855
The history of that church and Its
worthy pastors is well known to the peo-
pie of this community. 1t has always been
potent factor in promoting the
religious welfare of our city. In the
year 1856, the German Baptist church
of Wilmington was organized. This enter
prise grew out OF the labors of Mr.. J.
Grimmel and Rev G. Fleischman. By
the sympathy and benevolence Of Miss
Anne Semple, whose praise is in all the
churches, the building formerly occupied
by the Second Baptist church, was put in
possession of the German Baptist church,
she contributing large share OF the sum
necessary for that purpose. This earnest
and self.denying body people have occu.
pied the old building ever since, period
of about 40 years, Some of the charter
members are still living Mr. John Mul.
hausen being among the number.
The congregation has just entered into
their now and Commodious structure,
built upon the site of the old church,
which was dedicated to the worship OF
God on the Sabbath, January nth, 1897.
The church is tlourlshing under the min
istry of their popular pastor, Rev. A. Z.
Mihm. Long may he be spared to preach
in the tongue of Luther and Melancthon
to the people of his native land, aud may
the glory Of the latter house be greater
than that of tho former.
We are indebted for many Of the forego-
ing facts to manuscript history or
Presbyterianism" prepared by Rev. VIM.
Aikman, D. d., formerly pastor of dan-
over Church, which we hope may some
time be published and put in permanent
form for the benefit of the community.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
BAYARD Dimes WALES.
Great Britain's Heir Apparent
Visits Our Ambassador.
A DISTINGUISHED AssEMBLAGE

Among the Other Guests We're Lord Chief
Justice Russell, the Marquis of Salisbury
and Cardinal vaughan-Prinoe Toasts
Our President and Bayard the Queen.
LONDON, Feb. 4.-Among the guests of
United States Ambassador Bayard at the
dinner he gave yesterday In honor Of the
Prince of Wales were Cardinal Vaughan,
Lord Halsbury, Marquis of Salisbury,
Marquis of Lansdowne, Earl of Leven and
Melville, Earl Stanhope, Earl of Camper.
down, Earl of Northbrook, Earl CARING
ton, Baron Balfour of Burleigh, Baron
Playfair, Baron Russell of Killowen, Hon.
Sir William Colville, master of ceremonies
to the queen, and Thomas b. Ferguson,
United States minister to Sweden and
Norway.
At S;45 o'clock last night few strag-
glers stood in the rain in front Of the resi-
dence of Ambassador Bayard;watching the
distinguished guests At this hour the
brougham of the Prince of Wales arrived,
and Lieutenant General Sir Andrew
Clark, who attended the prince, was the
first to emerge from the vehicle. He as
sumed deferential attitude, standing hat
in hand as the prince passed into the
house.
Ten or twelve footmen attrsd in livery
lined the hall where Ambu ador Bayard
stood in the center of the room awaiting
the princes arrival. As the prince en-
tered the hall Mr.. Bayard advanced and
shook hands with his royal highness, con-
Quoting him to the drawing room A few
minutes later the guests filed down stairs
to the dining room, the Prince of Wales
leading the way, followed by Ambassador
Bayard the Marquis of Salisbury, the
Marquis Of Lansdowne, Lord Chief JUS
tice Russell, Cardinal Vaughan and the
other guests.
Ambassador Bayard, Minister Fergu-
son, Lieutenant Commander Cowles and
Secretary Carter, the four Americans
present, were all attired in the ordinary
evening Dress The other guests all wore
the insignia of orders Of lower rank. Tho
table was decorated with red, white and
blue flowers. The menu was elaborate,
including several American dishes.
At the conclusion Of the dinner the
Prince of Wales arose and said: II drink
to the health of the president Of the Uni
ted States" Mr.. Bayard, in return, i'm
mediately proposed toast to the health
of the queen. No other toasts we're pro-
posed, and no speeches were made The
Prince of Wales left few minutes before
midnight, and the other guests soon fol-
loyyed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
To Extend the American volunteers,

NEW YORK, Feb. At was said at the
headquarters of the American Volunteers
yesterday that, although it had been de-
cided by the council to extend the organic
zation to Canada and probably to Great
Britain, the plans were not yet made in
detail, but would be within few days.
Commander Ballington Booth will mako
trip through Canada, not establishing
posts himself, but leading up to their es-
tablishment by disaffected members of the
Salvation Army His sister, the present
head Of the Salvation Army in Canada, is
to speak in this city next Sunday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
TO Florida via pennsylvania nunrosd.

The mid.winter exodus has begun. The
discomforts and dangers of wet winter
weather are here, but TO the southwark.
from cloudloss sky, beams beautiful
sun upon blooming land.
The next Pennsylvania Railroad tour to
jacksonville. allowing two weeks In
Florida will leave New York and Phila.
dclphla February9,
Excursion tickets, including railway
transportation, Pullman accommodations
Zone berth), and meals enroute in both
directions while travelling on the special
train, will be sold at the following rates.
New York, 5000. Philadelphia $500;
Canandaigua Sj2 s.; Erie, $5tSj; Pitts
burg S53 90, and at proportionate rates
from other points
For tickets, itineraries, and other infor-
nation apply to ticket agents, Tourist
Agent at 1896 Broadway, New York, or to
Geo w. Boyd Assistant General Passen-
ger Agent, Broud Street station, Philadel-
phia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
URGING INCREASED PENSIONS
For Men Who Buynsd Tennessee Bridges
During the Civil War.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The East Ten
nessee bridge burners" have been recon.
mended by the house committee on in.
valid pensions as worthy a higher rate Of
pension tlvn other soldiers, because of
the perilous character Of their duty and
the suffering they underwent. Anumbsr
Of citizens Of East Tennessee t2 1861 en-
listed In the Union secret service as bridge
burners, understanding that they would
be hanged or shot If captured by the en-
emy. They only consented to undertake
the work on condition that the army un-
der Thomas should at once occupy Ten
nessee after the bridges were burned But
Thomas did not come and the burners
were deserted. Some were captured and
shot, some escaped to the mountains and
others joined the Union army A bill In
troducei by Representative Anderson, of
Tennessee, provides that thirteen persons
engaged in this service be placed on the
pension list at $24 month. The commit
tee report favors $12 month.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04

For the benefit of those who desire to
attend the ceremonies incident to the in
auguration of Prcsident-elect Mckinley.
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets to Washington
March /, =, B. and 4, valid to return from
March to s, Mt the following rates:
From Philadelphia, S5.4); Harrisburg,
$500; Wilmington, a 35; Baltimore, Sl.60,
and from all other stations on tho Penn
sylvania system at reduced rates.
This Inauguration will be most in
teresting event, and will undoubtedly at.
tract large number of people from every
section of the country.
The magnificent facilities of the Penn
sylvania Railroad make this line tho
fgvorite route to tho national capital at
all times, and its enormous equipment
and splendid terminal advantages at
Washington make it especially popular ON
such occasions ,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
Death by Flames at Ninety-seven.

LANCASTER, Pa, Feb 4.-Mrs. Letitia
Musselman, one of the Oldest residents of
Lancaster county, was burned to death
at her home in kirkwood Tuesday night.
The old lady lived with her niece, the wife
of Joseph Roop, who keeps hotel at
Kirkwood She was in the habit of smok-
ing pipe, and it is supposed that while
lying lin bed with lighted pipe in her
mouth sparks ignited the bed clothing.
The building narrowly escaped destruc-
ton, and Mrs. Musselman was so badly
burned that she died without recovering
consciousness. She was 81 years old.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.--BecvCs slow; steers,
s4(G5; stays and oxen, s2.5OGl. bulls, $2.75
G3.50; dry cows, $l6OG3,20. Calves less active;
veals $5ds; barnyard, $3g35O; Westerns,
t2.62laGg4, Sheep and lambs quiet and steady;
sheep, s3gi.25; lambs, Si.75g5.50. Hogs qul8t
at t3.GO(G4
EAST LIBERTY, Pa, Feb. 8-Cattle steady;
prime, $l.74tG490; good, si.4Og40O; fair, S3.50Cs
BIS; feeders, $3.60gi bulls, stays and cows,
S2(6360; fresh cows and springers, s20G40.
Hogs duh prime medium and best Workers,
l3.50&9B75; roughs, s225g3. Sheep steady at
over prices; prime natives, $i.lOtg4.2O; fair,
t3.WG8.B5; common, $2,N(DB20; choice lambs,
4.9y45lO; common to good, $Gd5Gi.75; veal
.alvcs, S69650.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04

CAMBRIDGE, Md, Feb. 4.-Dave War
field, Charles Larrimore and George
Brown escaped from the Jail here Tuesday
evening by breaking bar in the rear of
the first corridor. Warfeld was sentenced
by the last court to twelve months in the
house sof correction, Charles Larrimore
was sentenced at the same time to two
years In the penitentiary, and George
Brown was awaiting trial for wife beat
ing Warileld surrendered to the sheriff
yesterday, saying he only wanted to see
his girl before being sent across the bay.
The others have not been heard from.
Allen Grace, who shot his wife last Satur-
day, Is imprisoned in,jail, and could have
escaped had he SO desired.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04

ARLINGTON, S. D., Feb. A wreck oc-
Cured on the Northwestern railway at
this point at 9;3O Tuesday evening, in
which four persons were killed, and Il
large number were injured. The killed
were Conductor h .Addington, Brakeman
+. L. Hosac, John LOTUS Of kismet and
Samuel Harris of Arlington, Tho train
which was wrecked was unable to take
the side track, the switch being clogged
with ice. The engine from the approach
train struck the passenger car, completely
,rraokipv
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04

ST. JoHN's N. T., Feb. 4.-Great distress
continues in the Fortune Bay district ow-
ing to the failure of the herring fishery.
The mail steamer reports hundreds as be-
ing absolutely destitute. A similar con-
dition of things also exists here. A mob
of unemployed yesterday visited the gov
srnment Offices demanding work, and rep
resenting themselves as starving, Soup
kitchens are being started by charitable
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
ROBERTS SUCCESSOR
Frank Thomson Now President Of
: the Pennsylvania Railroad.
A RA1LRoADER FROM BoYHooD.


Entered Its Employ When Only Severn
teen Years Of Age. and Early in Life
Occupied Important Positions.
i PHILADELPHIA, Fob. 4-Frank Thom-
son was elected pr esident Of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad company yesterday us sue.
Cessor to the late George B. Roberts, who
died at his home in Baia on Saturday last.
meeting, and Mr.. Thomson was the unan-
amous choice for the high office which he
Is now called upon to fill.
During the long illness Of Mr.. Roberts
the duties of PRESIDENT were actively dis.
charged by First Vice President Thomson
In the capacity Of acting president, and
the affairs Of the great corporation contin-
ued to flourish under his management.
By the promotion Of Mr. Thomson the
office Of first vice president of the Penn
sylvania Railroad company has become
vacant, and whether the board will sim
ply appoint successor or move the Sec
Ond and third vice presidents to first and
second respectively is entirely a matter of
speculation at present. The popular con-
lecture Is that John p Green will be.
come first vice president, Charles X. Pugh
second vice president, and that General
Manager S. M. Provost will be promoted
to the office of third vice president. Con-
nected with the latter office the names of
William A. Patton and Samuel Rea are
also mentioned.
Frank Thomson was born at Chambers
burg, Franklin county, Pa, on July 8,
lS4l. His father was the Hon. Alexander
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
Cleveland Family Preparing to Move.

! OlVFUI"HU Trinity HFUP"HTHB VU HrVFos
WASHINGTON, Feb. +-One month from
today there will be change of occupants
IN the White House, and in anticipation
Of this there is already general packing
of personal effects of President Cleveland
and his family. These are being made
ready for shipment to his newly purchased
home in Princeton. The president and
Mrs Cleveland will follow the usual Gus
tom of inviting the presidentelect and
his wife to be their guests at dinner at the
executive mansion on the evening of
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04

New YORK, Feb. A demurrer to the
indictments against Herbert Barnum
Seeley, Theodore Rich and James A..
Phipps, who prepared the "Seeley dinner" "
was filed with Clerk Hall, in Part Of the
general sessions yesterday. The three
men were indicted ten days ago for con.
spring to procure two variety performers
to expose their persons. The demurrer
alleges that the indlctmentsare not in ac-
cordance with the law. 1t will be argued
next week. The charge against Police
Captain George s. Chapman, who raided
the dinner, were dismissed yesterday by a
unanimous vote of the police board.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
Tho Promised Cuban Reforms. a

MADRID, Feb. 4.-The cabinet has sig
nally agreed upon scheme for Cuban re-
forms, which will be submitted to the
queen regent for signature today. The
text will probably be gazetted Saturday.
Tho council of state will examine the pro-
gram for reforms after publication, The
dnte upon which the reforms will be car
ried into effect will depend upon the pro-
gress Of the military operations In Cuba.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
The Gar MOrbidlY Melancholy.

LONDON, Feb 4.-The Daily Mail pub
fishes dispatches announcing that the ep-
leptic symptoms which marked the youth
of the car are returning. Those symp-
toms, taken In connection with fears of
the result of the approaching operation by
which it is proposed to remove bony
protuberance from the head of the czar,
have, it is asserted, produced feelings of
morbid melancholy in the Russian mon
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
McKenna Accepts a Cabinet Place.

CANTON, o., Feb. 4.-Judge Joseph Nc
Kenna, of San Francisco, has accepted
the portfolio of the secretnryship of the
interior department In McKinley's cabi-
net. Judge McKennas first assistant
probably will be Major Warner, Of Kan.
sas City. This information was given by
the president telect to a delegation of Mis-
sourans who called upon him to urge the
appointment of Judge William Warner.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
Alleged Counterreiters Arrested,

WASHINGTON, Feb. i.-Chief Hazon, of
the secret service, has received telegram
announcing the arrest of John Do Pree,
engraver and Peter Wetzel at Grand
Rapids, Mich, Simpson Craig at jackson,
Mich, and Hauck at Belding, for making
and passing counterfeit $50 treasury notes,
These are supposed to be the last of the
gang Of ten counterfeiters who operated
with the Packard Kingston brothers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. Fob 4.-Five
children, their ages ranging from 10 to ID
years, were drowned by breaking through
the ice on the Iowa side of the Missouri
river, opposite this city. The dead include
son of Mr. McIlvane, a daughter of Fe-
lix Gibson, and son and two daughters
OF George Gibson, all respected farmers
living east of this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
Trying to Prevent Buffers E.tradition.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 4.-Butler the al
legged Australian murderer, processes to be
anxious to return at once to Australia, al
though his attorneys are putting every
10 al obstacle in the way of extradition.
He says he can easily show that in the
prospecting camp with himself and We'll
Ter was third miner whom Butler
charges with being the real murderer. He
refuses, however, to give the name of the
accused partner The police now believe
he is Richard Ashe, suspected murderer
who deserted from the ship Star of Rus
sin in 1891, being accused of killing an
Italian named Napoli.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04

were su rccssruIly used in treating children's
complaints hy Mother cray, for years nurse
IN the Chldren's Home at New YORK. They
VIII certainly remove all kinds OF worm ;.
and when n child is fevorish, with bal stom
nch and irregular bowels they always cure.
Pleasant and harmless rs milk. Mothers
should give Mother Gray's Sweet Worm Pow
ders to their children occasionully thro igh
the yenr 1hey prevent worms forming.
Sold by all druggists. Price % cents SAM
pics sent lrce. Addrass. Allen 5. Olmstel,
lie Roy N Y. sl2-tt I'm
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Feb. 4.-Constable Elias
Gottshan, while trying to serve bench
warrant, was knocked down flight of
steps by an AK in the hands of Mrs Mary
Klanskies. He was badly cut about the
head, but finally succeeded, after strug-
gle, in making her prisoner. Judge Saw
idge fined her 800 for contempt of court
instructed the grand jury to find true
bill against her for assault and battery
with intent to kill
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04

This ~~not comedy that has had en- im-
mense run in New York and all the 9TH r
large cities, will be presented by the prot
ty and bright soubrotte Miss Lillian Ken.
nedy, supported by an exceptionally strong
company n scenic effects Tbs play Is
full of comedy songs, medleys and dances
of the day, and you tan OF afford to miss
1t. Watch for its coming,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
Mrs. Carew's Death Sentence COMMITTED.

YOKOHAMA, Feb. THE British min
lister to Japan, Sir f. M. Satow, has COM
muted the death sentence of Mrs. Carew,
charged with causing the death Of her
husband Mr. Walter Raymond Hallowell
Carew secretary of the Yokohama United
club, by the administration Of arsenic,
into q sentence ofimprisonment Of for life.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04

HARRISBURG, Feb. 4-Itis reported that
Senator Snyder may be appointed chair
man of the committee which will be ap-
pointed to investigate tho state treasury.
Senator Mitchell, who offered the resolu-
ton in the senate, is so busy as chairman
of the committee on appropriations that
ha does not desiro it.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-04
Little Girl Boiled to Death.

" BRooKvILLE, Pa, Feb A 6.year-old
daughter of Mrs, William Hines fell into
. wash boiler filled with hot water and
was literally cooked to death The child
had beer playing around the boiler She
died shortly after being removed from the
water