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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
A Virginia Railway Fntality,

Danvile. Va, Dec. Information
was received here last night of an ac-
cdent on the Atlantic and Danville
railroad, in which Engineer James Lu-
ter and Fireman Frank p. Smith lost
their lives. The engine attached to
passenger train left the track near
Gillis Station, about S5 miles east of
here, and rolled to the bottom of an
embankment carrying two cars with
1t. Spreading rails is given as the cause
Of the disaster.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

Atlanta, Dec. IA committee from
the state house of representatives, corn
posed of some Of the most prominent
politicians in the state, was held up
on freight car in the Okefnee swamp
and forced to give up considerable
sum Of money. They had visited
convict camp in the swamp for the
purpose of inspecting. They were put
in freight car and haueld 80 miles
over rough road to the camp. On
the return trip, when in the midst of
the swamp, two men stopped the train
and demanded s1.50 from each of the
members. claiming to be officials Of the
road
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
The eAnti-Gamblin Amendment FIpbt

Trenton, Dec. 1.-Ex- Senator Ed
wards of Jersey City, has made appli-
cation to Justices Van Syckel, Dixon
and Collins, Of the supreme court, for
q hearing on Friday morning on an
other application In connection with
the anti gambling amendment to the
constitution adopted on Sept. 2S. The
court has fixed $3.50 o'clock on Friday
morning, when Senator Edwards will
be heard. The point Is made that the
amendment did not have the required
constitutional majority. The granting
of the application will be opposed by
Attorney General Gray.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

Electric Doctor John Townsend with
his treatment and Professor Hoke's elec-
,ric appliances, has made these cures Of
rheumatism, kidney complaint, lumbago,
neuralgia paralysis spinal disease, St,
Vitus' dance, urinary trouble, nervous
prostration. head and eyes These cures
he has maho In Wilmington, You can go
for the past twenty yeGrs are now cured.
Office IA East 9TH street Hours a. m. to
9p IN. supporters for all female weak.
EpSses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

The Street and Sewer Department. at It's
meeting last evening gave permission to
Joseph I. Nichols to do some Curbins.
Street Commissioner McCloskey was In
structed to see that ashes to dumped on
Union between Thirteenth and Four
teenth streets.
Contractor Jacoby was given an exten.
sion of time to finish the Silverbrook
sewer.
An order for $50 was drawn to pay the
Commissioners who condemned property.
John Jacoby asked for permission to
drain PennsyIvania avenue into the new
sewer so that the work OF grading can be
facilitated. The matter was referred to
Engineer Hatlon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
WOuId-be Trnin NVreckers Arrested

W0H1d-be TTnIn WFeckers Arrested.
Elizabeth. N. j., Dec. 1.-Jacob Cir
bach. John Decker, William Dobson
and Hugh O'Brien, charged with train
wrecking, were committed to the coun-
ty Jail yesterday 10 await the action
of the grand jury A Jersey Central
railroad detective alleged that on Mon
day they placed beam in front of the
eastbound Long Branch express in an
attempt 10 wreck the train at Eliza
bethport. The beam was seen in time
to bring the train to stop.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

Montevidce, Dec. 1.-Senor Cuestas,
the president ad interim, has issued
decree exiling DR.. Miguel Herrera y
Obes, who was minister of the interior
and of justice in the cabinet of the late
President Borda. DR.. Aguirrae and
General Tales. DR.. Herrera recently
incurred the enmity of Cuestas In
speech severely arraignlng Senor Cues
tas and implying that the latter in.
tended to establish dictatorship. DIR,
Herrera has been regarded as the prln-
cipal opponent OF Senor Cuestas for the
prcSilcnCY
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
BOy Avenged His Mother.

Rockville, Ind, Dec l-James T.
Sturgeon, prominent farmer and
stock buyer OF this county, was shot
and instantly killed yestsrasY ~ Harry
Porter, e Roy IL gears Of age The
cause of the killing was the attentions
pai1 to the boys mother The family
had warned Sturgeon 70 keep away.
Sturgeoa leaves wife and q large
family of children.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
horses and Cows Burned.

Elkton, Md Nov 3O-Fire at O'Clock
this morning destroyed the barn OH the
farm Of &. W. Sutton, tenanted by George
Farnard. at Perryvile. All the con enl
including four head of horses, two cows,
hay, straw, harness, etc, wero consumed.
The loss is $1,000 for Mr.. Sutton who had
$1,000 insurance. while the loss to his ten
ant, about sl0VO,i Is not covered by insur-
ance. The hre was undoubtedly Of In
cendiary origin.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Dangerous Men.

Detectives McVey and Witsil in speak
ing Of the murder at Lewes, said the rail
road men were desperate characters. Mil
Ter, who did the shooting, attempted the
life Of tie foreman Of his section few
weeks ago. Harris and Taylor wore seeu
to deliberately fire their revovers into the
crowd. The others who acsel IN similar
manner have disappeared
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Untrimmed Hats.
)r the HOLIDAY GOODS is giving

We must make room for Holiday goods,
therefore must move lot Of goods in this
store Tomorrow we place OH sale lot
OF untrimmed Hats In all best shapes
Also lot Of college Walking Hats, 7Sc
all 75c and 81. 90 ones at Id
Best quality French felt Hats, in black,
brown, blue, castor and steel, all latest
shades and best shapes; not one in 400
the lot worth less than 81, marked ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Rag Smuggler Arrested.

Detroit Dec. 1.-Benjamin Harris a
rag merchant of this city was arrested
last night charged with transferring
across the Detroit river $1,000 worth
of woolen rags. evading the duty of
$3.50. and attempting to bribe the Gus.
toms officials.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Gold Seekers Want Damages.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 1.-Donald Nor
rison has begun suit against the North
American Transportation and Trading
company for the recovery of SIS, 900
damages suffered by reason of the COM
pany's failure to transport himself and
several associates to Dawson City by
way of st. MiChaels.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

Clyde. N. Y, Dec. Late Monday
night the residence of John Wright was
partly destroyed by fire. When the
flames were extinguished Wright's
body was found on the ground floor
burned to crisp. Wright had been
bedrldden for years. He was alone In
the house when the fire occurred.
,afTtsNTESSFrSyr-,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

The British steamer Glenochil, from Hull
enroute 10 Philadcl lphia'was driven on the
rocks at til, Delaware Breakwater yester-
day morning. Her bow Is stoyed In and
the remainder of the steamer h agrou nd.
The leak is SO great tLat e!aEt feet Of
water is In tho hold. Tho tug Protector
went to her assistance, but was powerless
to render heip
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

Mrs. Albeit Ba.t n, sister OF Edward y
Hearn, Of Georgetown, died on Monday
night
c'he new shirt factory is unable TO secure
sufficient hands to run the plant All the
mills are running
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Woman and Grandson Burned to Death

Cumberland Md, Dec. Mrs. Caro-
line Norris and her grandson, Samuel
were burned to death in their home,
log cabin, near Piney Plain, in the
southern part Of Alegany county. Mrs.
Norris was found lying across a stove
dead and terribly burned, and her
grandson was in the same condition.
1t is thought that the house was en-
tered by tramps. who. knowing that
she had money in the house always,
tortured her to get It, 1t Is believed
that three tramps now in Jail at Mar
tinsgurg, arrested for robbery, perpe-
trated the crime.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

Detectives NlcVes and Witsil yesterday
arrested Isaac Harris and John Taylor for
completely In the murder Of Jc hn Lock.
wood They were given preliminary
hearing and held for court.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Building Business viii Boom.

From present prospects he building
business will take boom in the spring.
Architects report many inquiries from in
tending builders. The business In this
city is having the regular winter lull, but
it is expected that building matters will
brighten after the winter months
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Ladies' Coats, Capes
and Suits.

ana SultSs
Como tomorrow. expecting to find the
best bargains in Coats you have ever seen
and you wouldn't be disappointed. Every
Coat in our salesroon is an extraordinary
value.
Boucle Cloth Goats. Il silk lined, high
collar well made regular 1900 I ~
values for this sale Czy
ada SD to r"ai' ssi Tor l. lnss ms1t,s stylish 498
Tight Curl Astrakhan Cloth Coat, silk
lined throughout, fly front, buttoninr
.inse to neck, high storm collar, & no
$2value, marked OyO
with sailor collar, worth 500. no
marked yO
Ladies' Waists, all wool cloth, made with
yoke and box plaits IN all colors, reg 4
sale yHo
D'a's' elk Waists at 298
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Ash vOI,rnr,tpnict

For CartmePs Vinegar of Tar, the grcntcst
remedy for coughs and colds. II he will
not supply it, send 25c for half pint
bottle to N w, cor. sixth and Madison
streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Fractured her Skull.

Mrs. Rachel Robinson, OF Newark while
gathering eggs in tho barn, fell and frao.
tured her skull. Mrs. Robinson ia 90
years Of age and her condition Is CT iical.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
AIlfIrkN\ nMlIAly&k lntaEtIm
HuUI Liz II HHuUvHN TeetLinx
DlRrrh lba
Horse Knocked Down.

A Double team belonging to George Gray
the grocer ran nwny yesterday morning, at
Fourth and French. 1t collided with team
of John Williams, colored. The lattel's
horse was knocked down.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

For frst.class dyeing ana Securing 90
20 the Delaware Dye WORKS. .iJ hlns
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
WHAT THEY SAY.

Wo can buy better paint varnish and
stains and get the lowest prices ou glass'
paint, oils colors, roof phint,in fact oil ma.
terial used N painting st Cartmell's,
N. W. Cor. Sixth and 'lalison sts.
n3 2bt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

Gums Pills, get them ut Danforth
Drug Store.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

Auditor Lawrence of Washi ngton, D. O.,
was at the Federal Building yesterday
auditing the books of the different officiais
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Monthly Reports.

Chief Engineer Welde reports tho follow.
ing fires for tho month:
November IL. box No. 81. Peter Smith,
No. $40 Tatnall stree; loss #l5
November - box NJ. "A, Armour s.
Co No. BIZ West From strret; loss abouC
$500
november 26, box No. n, false alarm
November 20, box No. 2S, No. 1905 Tren.
ton place; los, s25.
Noyember 20, box No 25 Joseph Mer-
kle, stable, Pleasant and Harrison stree s
Chief Eng.nrer Wilson, of tho Engineer.
ing and surveying Dopar mpnt, report
naving mATkt4 lines for tae following
buildings during November:
Phoenix Fire Company, addition to en-.
giue house at the northeast corner Of
Twelfth and King roe
Michael Malloy, aud Ion to house on
no. hea,t corner Of welflh and French
streets.
Liilie G. Barnes. two houses on the
nor. h side of seventeen h street. between
West and Warrington.
John X. Williams, stable on east side
OF New CAS- 10 avenue between A and
Lohdell streets
Rofena A. Lowell, stable on the east sids
o. Dupont stree, betAeen Eighth and
: Rowland
James Obey Egnns. hou on the cast
side 81 Franklin street be ecn Sycamore
and Mnpi
irump Brothers Machine Co., machine
u"p On H. >puth st,tn of Anchorage ST.,
bei wsen Reecn and Oak.
= ino lauustr'nl Improvement Company,
Iac,Gry On tne nt ia ~ldp Ut Thirteenth
Stree, betw wren LON bard and Pu,,!ar
lief iitian rrpurL- BIZ arrests for the
month of November, II vided US follows:
Assnnlt ahtl battery, II, is tll /; break.
Ing and entering uWeliny 1 burglary, 2;
cruelty 10 auiinals, 1; contempt, l drunk,
Is; disu d,rly conduc ~ drank and beg.
gln.s, l; d unk und dioy.lerty, 10; drunk
and vagr ncy, Il dr'v,n ing team away with
oui o"n'rs consult, I; ulsordnr.y hou st,
=; exp sing his person 3; n5clp, rom re.
.oTin sr:."ll !; high way robbery, 2; humc-
less boy. :; imppr ,nnatnI an officer |
insane, 2; incorigible, /; keeping house of
assignaInn, /; larc ny, n; non-support,1;
ubtainln}: moneF on n.lse pre- enses, 4;
latenl 20; peddlIng wi hout license, /
runawey by, A; ec'ivin, stoea goods. D.
selling liquor wthou, license, | !; urespas,-
ing, 3; using female uniol Is years for I'M
nmfa' pu poses, l; u, oring II worthless
check, /; vagrancy, 10; violating city Or
dlIunce, IL; Witue,s,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Feathers and Trimmings,

Ono lot of fancy trimmings, wings and
fancy feathers, 25 and 300 values, nc
marked for this sale ~
hAegant black Ostrich Feathers, large
size, regular $50 values, marked I(lc
~ Imported Ostrich tips. In bunch 7eo
50c ones, at 20
stylish Black Walking Hats trimmed
Kind marked 4yo
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
RIVER FORTS INSPECTED.
General Miles Accompanies Major Ray
mOnd Down the Delaware.

Accompanied by Major G. w. Raymond
and his assistants, Lieutenant Cosby and
Cheney, OF the Engineer Corps, Major
GENERAL Nelson A. Miles yesterday went
down to Fort Delaware and inspected the
three batteries, forming the Delaware
River defenses ut that point The party
went down to Delaware City on Penn
sylvanih Railroad rain, md there board.
ed one OF the engineers boats and steam
cd around the fort and up and down past
tho Delaware shore battery and that at
Finn's Point, on the New Jersey shore. A
landing was made at each battery, incluu-
ing Fort Delaware, and he massive fOrti.
fications weru thoroughly inspected,
The first landing was made ut the Dela-
ware shore battery, afler which Fort Dol.
aware was thoroughly inspected. Tho
Work df practically constructing new
fort here was viewed with interest by Tho
General. who had fresh in his mind hts in
spection oi the English and Continental
fortifications in Europe, The last battery
Visited Was the most important one at
Firms Point, which has clear sweep
across the nelawate. This battery, with
the fortiiications At Fort Delaware and on
me Delaware shore are said to be the
most complete anu power full in the country
The emp.ncements for tho ~ and 10-inch
disappearing guns, and the inch rapid
IRE guns, have all been completed, and
sonio of the guns are already in place.
General Miles was greatly pleased with
the character OF the defenses and The
thoroughness Of the work, but refrained
from giving any formal expression Of
opinion.
After the inspection the General was
brou2ht to Wilmington on the Govern.
meat tug and boarded she train for WASH
ington at this place, Major Raymond and
MS assistants returning to Philadelphia
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them more. heard laughter from hum dreds when we laughed, and tears glis- tened when we sobbed. Our inter- pretation of the soul-song of the dead masters had awakened the souls of the living from sleep. It was a resurrec- tion, revelation and victory. all com bined.
 Well, hard times for Inez ended then and there. She was petted, caressed flattered, but, thank heaven, could not be spoiled. Her prosperity was shared with Oscar, and for him, too, she won the encouragement and opportunity to make the best of himself and of the di- vine gift of song. The strangest thing happened next evening, New Years night. Oscar had spent the evening there, and we had helped them in lit tle home concert, such as we had often joined in before. They were supreme ly happy, for the poverty they did not fear was ended, it's lessons only to remain, lessons good and wholesome, too, for hearts like theirs which had the gift of seeing and did not care to forget.
 I had been placed in my old glass front cabinet, and had been listening to their rapt conversation. sharing it's hap piness, when suddenly the spirit moved me, as Quaker might say, to speak. I had a secret, and did not care to con- ceal it any longer. So began to mur- mur on my own account, and it sounded so mysterious to them, so much like ghostly manifestation. that both stopped talking and gazed at me aghast. l kept buzzing like an inspired bumble-bee, and even tried rap or two by way of experiment.
 How strange" said Inez, nestling close in his arms. Il do believe the Amati is bewitched. Can it be warn ing of approaching ill?" verify be- lieve girls under such circumstances like to be frightened. Itmakes such all excellent excuse for smuggling closer.
 'There must be a rat in the case"
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made true confidants of us, letting us hear echoes from their hearts in addi- ton to tha munitions which always in- terpreted tc us the impulses of their souls. Talk of love laughing at lock- smiths! It does better than that, for, when properly understood and well comed, it laughs at poverty and sings in want, makes rags into royal robes, mag nifies pennies into fortunes. Better Inez with a dowry of naught but the gift of song and of hope, than purse proud princess pearl-bedecked.
 New Years eve came, and with it the expected debut. The great church was crowded Oscar in the front row of seats, that he might not lose tone or look. There were organ preludes which shook the massive building. choral numbers by trained choirs, soloists at whose shrine the great metropolis had long worshiped, and then came the little girl who was to win or lose that night
 The great crowd frightened her, and she looked very little frail mite as she stood there facing the multitude, dressed in some simple material, and looking pleadingly around. But her beauty pleaded for her, and the audi ence, though critical, was not unkind. Suddenly she began to feel faint, her eyes met those of Oscar, beacon lights of love which guided her wandering senses safely back. I was trembling myself, time hardened antique, as she raised me to her shoulder and with her bow invoked my aid. Then she played us I had never heard her play before, until felt myself lifted above this mis- erable world and her voice little later broke triumphantly into song. It was revelation and surprise. Together we scared or sobbed. rang out in heav- enly harmony or murmured as softly as the rustic of dying roses. We closed with a grand, vibrant flourish. and for a moment you could have heard thought unfold itself. Then the audience broke into tumultuous applause again and again, and the battle was won. We were recalled again and again, and each time seemed to charm
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times almost fr;endless girl, wLo. since the death of her old grandmother not long before this story opens, had often needed protection, solace and advice l think their souls first mingled in music, and ran together as do two streamlets which join hands to travel together to the vast and boundless ocean. We are all travellers to eternity; 1t strengthens two clear streams to unite their currents until they create river large enough to mirror the whole earthward side of heaven. in stead of small fragments thereof. What are souls but lenses, ref1ecting at differ ing angles, true or false, the light of heaven, the flashes of inspiration, the goodness of God?
 He proposed to her in palace beside which those of European kings were dull and lusterless. They had strolled to grove some distance from the great city, crowning a hill which overlooked Lake Michigan. It was mid-October, and the grand transformation scene with which nature closes her summer dreams was at its height. Over them were the forest arches gorgeous in crimson and gold; on either hand stretched aisles festooned with drapery such as no loom ever produced, each aisle ending in glorious vista of earth or sky. Leaves softly fell in golden gifts about them, and sunlight of rich gold sifted through traceries of branch es interwoven above and wove patterns of gold lace on embossed carpets of moss. In the haze over the lakes deep blue there was royal purple, and in the sky tints innumerable, mingled with opal. amethyst, amber and pearl. They were in tune with the scene, and coaxing us violins to join them we four united In song of jubilant praise. Their eyes met, their voices changed to love song which we deepened and pro- longed; then the lad. in simple words, declared his love and was, in as simple words, accepted. She nestled in his arms, and after they had murmured a few caressing phrases, punctuated with kisses. they invoked our aid again
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and we all rejoiced together as true friends should. That was little drama and concert worth seeing and hearing. l am hollow, but it warns even my heart to think of it. though nobody IS by to wave the magic wand over me and charm me into song. What do those rich only in lands and money know of such happiness as that shabbily dressed couple felt that autumn afternoon? :? Thank God Cupid IS not a time-seryer or worshiper at merely gilded shrines.
 "We have nothing but ourselves and our beloved violins, dear Inez." said the sturdy youth, but we will compel hap piness yet and conquer success, will we not?"
 "Of course, Oscar" was her prompt replv. "and whether we have success or not. we have each other and our instru- ments. Poverty is an old friend of ours, too. Why need we fear that together which we have survived apart?''
 We all went home in the glory of the sunset together, heaven in our hearts and hunger keeping it company for the two human ol lhc quartette.
 On New Years eve, thanks to some kind ladies who had interested them selves, Inez was to "come out at one of the large churches, the result to de- termine whether they should aid her in studies for professional concert career, or set her aside for some more promising protege. Some of them had promised even to lend her clothing for the occasion, and were really learning to love the shy, but true-hearted girl.
 The days sped, happy for the lovers, though often touched with the want which keeps poverty company in the large cities. Hightoned convention alities did not erect barriers between them, so they spent nearly every even ing together, talking lovingly, or play ing softly and singing in the twilight. We were always with them, and they
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NO. IA.

differ fin capacity, but the best of them need the master touch to interpret the music of the master. We hollow instru- ments know and feel this. What pity so simple truth. Surely the golden harps which angel fingers coax to anthems of untold sweetness, but elab- crate and prolong the songs of earth we true interpreters, human or inani- mate, launch heavenward here below; beginning sweet and low with true and loving touch what God magnifies later into music of the spheres.
 l. EDGAR JONES