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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-10
The Weather.

Tomorrow promises to he partly cioudy
indicating rain. and continued high tenn
pcrnturo. Somewhat similar conditions
will probably prevail Oh sunday.
The thermometer ut w. g. TayiDr's
drug store, 800 King strcot registered to.
day as follows: :.
7o'clock 10 O'Clock / o'clock
"a So 90
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-10

At Yates, 1906 East Third street, tu
morrow night crab soup will hold sway.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-10

SEpworth Church, where several improve.
ments have been made, will be rcopencd
next Sunday. The pastor, tho Rev. f.
Burgettc Short, returned Wednesday from
Georgetown, where he has been passing
bis vacation, and will preach Oh Sunday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-10

Architect F. L. Rice, Jr., has completed
plans for n three. story brick house to be
erected by Peter J. Ford at Silverbrook.
The ground plan is 80 by AZ feet Tho
house will have hardwood finish, IL foot
porches, second story vcranda and mod.
ern improvements. The upper story will
have gables, towers npd minarots.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-10

The tcamboats of the Wilmington
Steamboat Co, will stop at Marcus Hook
daily during tho progress of tho Delaware
county fair. The 10. 80 a. H. and AIS p.
IN. boats will stop on the up trips.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-10

Joseph Fullmer, proprietor of the hotel
Cape Henlopen says this has been ono of
the best seasons Rehoboth has ever enjoy
cd and he was compelled To turn people
had been twice ms largo for the seasons
business.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-10

George G. Whiteman Is rcplanking his
livery stable, 7l3 to III Ship!ey street and
making general improvements
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-10
Crosby
& Hill.
6O6, COY and 6O9 Market St.

Cheviot Suits at $40
are young mems in
every way-material,
ut and makeup.
Goats cut shorter,
Trousers narrower,
trimmings and make
up of every garment
better than you usual
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
FLORIDA CROCODILEs.
How One Was Captured After a Stiff
Battle.

There has been a difference Of opinion as
to the existence of crocodiles anywhere in this
state; | doubted until / saw them, says the
Ocala (Fla.) correspondent of American Field.
Two years ago l living in the extreme
southern part of this state, and occasionally
met with them. | have found their nests,
which they build in the sand on the bay
shores or the river banks The eggs / saw
were larger than those of the alligator. One
day | was standing on the shore of Biscayne
bay looking at a friend of mine. who was
acting strangely, watching something In a
sluiceWay that came up from the deeper wa
ter. L saw him run to a bOathouSe and re-
turn with a gaf. He thrust the gaff into the
muddy slough and, struggling with some
thing, called loudly for me to come to his
help. l hurried to him and found he had
gatfed quite a large crocodile in the mouth
and, together. we managed to pull it up onto
the bank. 1t was furious, and we had all
we could do to manage 1t and keep ii from
hurting u.s. but the gaff was in a good place
the extreme end Of the mouth-and was
strong one, which the crocodile could not bite
off nor break. It struggled fierceIy and tried
to get at us, kissing and blowing savageIy
but finally seemed TO give up. My friend was
a wiry, expert fellow. Watching his oppor-
tunlty, he Sprang upon the creatures BODY.
seized its fore legs and twisted them up onto
Its back. We then called to a negro we saw
at some distance to bring US a stout line
and he was soon with US, but too frightened
to help us. He gave me the line which I
passed to my friend, who tied the crocodies
fore feet together over its back We then had
the creature perfectly helpless, and proceed
ed to drag it to higher land. On examination
ii was found to be about seven feet long. its
alligator, while in color it was much lighter
and in many respects different. 1t seemed to
give up and was passive nor could we stir
it up to much action. We dragged it up and
tied 1t to tree, and many people came to
see il. The next morning we went to view
our prize and 1t was gone.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
SALTWATER NEWS.
Woman of Eighty-FoUr Found
Wandering in the Streets

An aged lady, giving the name Of Mrs.
Coughmann found wandering aimlessly
about the city in the vicinity of the union
depot Monday evening, and kind-hearted citi-
Zens took her to the Union house. where
she was cared for until yesterday She is
eighty-four years Of age, and came here from
Oklahoma She had resided there with rela-
tiveS until they died, and having q sister,
Mrs. HooerveT, residing somewhere in Min
nesota, she determined 10 find her If pos
sible. On the way to Minnesota she suffered
two strokes Of paralysis, and the money she
had was lost in Chicago. At Winona she was
given letter to Mrs. L. B. Castle of this
city, an influential member of the W. c. T.
u, and after being cared for here over night
she was sent to the W. c. T. U. in ST. Paul
yesterday. Mrs. Coughmann does not know
just where her sister resides, but she thinks
1t is somewhere in the vicinity Of Minneap-
oils. Her mind wanders at times, and she is
unable to give coherent description of her
self or her WanderingS.
The appointment of James s. O'Brien as
surveyor general Of logs and lumber for this
district created considerable surprise in this
city, inaSmuch as II was generally believed
that John G. Nelson, who has held the office
for two years, would be reappointed by Gov
Clough. Mr.. O'Brien was in the city yester-
day, and was receiving the congratulations
of friends.
The graduating class Of the Saltwater high
school this year will be one of the largest
in the history Of the school and will number
eighteen or twenty young ladies' and gentle
men.
The water in the St Croix continues rising
slowly, now registering 6.S feet above low
water mark.
F. r. Rose has been received at the prison
from Ramsey county to serve ten years for
forgery in the second degree.
Ellen, the wife Of Daniel Elliott, died Mon
DAY night at the family residence in the town
OF Grant She was twenty-eight years Of
age and is survived by husband and four
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
ELECTRIC CARS
VIII Soon BE Running From Cairo
to the Pyramids.


The Egyptian government has just author
lied the Cairo Tramway company to build
line as far as the pyramids, and in a short
time it is expected that this line will be
completed. The Khalig canal, which traverses
the city Of Cairo, is to be filled up and in
its place will be constructed the new line.
Thus in the near future tourists from all
parts of the world will be able to visit
with the utmost facility the ancient burial
place of the Pharaohs.
The removal of this canal, however, will
benefit not only strangers, but also the ma
tive population Of Cairo. For long time
1t has chen a veritable plague spot, being
poisoned with foul matter that invariably
breeds malaria at certain seasons Of the year,
and, from a hygienic point OF view alone,
it is therefore desirable that this hot-bed of
infection should be removed. Modern scien-
lists have come TO the rescue, and the same
energy that planned the construction of a
railroad to Golgotha is now bent on bringing
the pyramids within easy reach Of nineteenth
century sight-seers.
Three handsome hotels have already been
built near the pyramids. They are provided
with elevators and electric lights, and are
in all respects very comfortable. Interpreters,
speaking all languages, are attached to them;
in the spacious billiard rooms there
several tables, and in the reading rooms may
be found the best known periodicals Of all
countries.
One enterprising company, we are told,
has done even more than this for the graft
hcation and comfort of travellers. This COM
pony AOCICoN SotllS TINE dSO CIldl Lu0I0 was
lamentabe dearth of crocodiles in the Nile,
and, knowing that very well informed trav-
eler expects to find crocodiles in the great
river, it nobly resolved to supply the de-
fciency.
Consequently 1t gave orders for the con-
struct1on of certain number of iron croco-
dies, and these it placed here and there along
the Nile. Any tourist there of sporting pro-
clivities may rest assured that he will find
several fine marks for his gun as he travels
up and down the river, and the fact that the
animals do not sink is surely no proof that
he has not hit them for does not every one
know that a crocodiles hide is one Of the
toughest things under the sun?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
COMING TO ST. PAUL NEXT.
Royal Arcanum Selects Officers for
the Year.

The seventh annual convention of the
grand council of the Royal Arcanum assem-
bled in Minneapolis yesterday. St. Paul was
selected the next place of meeting, and
March p, 1898, as the time. The officers
chosen for the year were:
Elijah Baker, st. Paul, grand regent T.
w. Hall, Minneapolis, grand vice regent;
George T. Hughes, Duluth, grand orator; c.
H. HUM. Minneapolis, past grand regent; E.
l. Davenport Minneapolis, grand secretary !;
S. L. Sanford, Minneapolis, grand treas
urer; F. H. Warwick, St. Paul, grand chap
lain; r. B. Mckinney, Minneapolis, grand
guide; A X. P. Crockett, Winona, grand
warden; T. c. Davenport, MoOrhead grand
sentry; representatives TO supreme council,
George Thone. st. Paul; John A. Hartigan
Merriam Park. Alternates, Robert Stratton,
Minneapolis and c. H. HUM, Minneapolis.
Grand trustees, George G. Cooper, St. Paul,
Finance committee, w. w. McFarlane, Min
neapolis; H. w. Dawson, st. Paul; F. J.
Meyst, Minneapolis. Committee on laws o.
J. Long, st. Paul; W. S. Marson, F. c.
Campbell, Minneapolis.
These were installed during the evening
At the morning session Grand Regent HUM
spoke of the organization of two new coun-
ellis, No. 1903 at Moorhead May l. with 26
charter members and No 1921 at Willmar
Dec. l with IS charter members The grand
secretary's report gave the receipts for 1896
as $4,76002 and the disbursements 81, 994. &C.
The membership during the year had risen
from 800 to 1860 Walter F. Irvine deputy
supreme regent. delivered an address at the
morning session.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
NEEDN'T WORRY
Any More Over the Extraction of
Our Aching MolurS.

The teeth, the mast sensitive part CT the
human body, can now be absolutely desen-
sitlzed by an anaesthetic applied through an
electric current, says the New York Journal
Cataphoresis is the scientific name Of this
process.
Although It is not absolutely a new dis
covery, it has only just been brought to a
state Of thorough efficiency for dental pur-
poses. The dentists are discussing it with
intense interest. The February number of
the Ohio Dental Journal a magazine of
high standing, is exclusively devoted to it.
The process shall here be described in the
simplest and most untechnical manner for
the benefit Of that vast majority of the human
race who look with dread on the dentists
chair, and approach it less cheerfully than
they would the rack.
The operator obtains his current from the
street system or from q dry cell battery
the latter being preferable. 1t Is ABSOLUTELY
necessary that he should have an instrument
by which he can control the current and reg
ulate it with great nicely. Fer this purpose
he uses a fractional volt selector by which
he can increase one-third TO one-half a volt
at time. This he keeps under his hand
The patient holds the negative end nf tha
wire in his hand. The positive electroda
usually in the form Of point or plate NJ
platinum, is applied to the tooth A niece
of cotton wool is soaked in cocaine and twist
ed around the positive electrode This is
applied to the tooth to be operated on.
The operator then turns on the current varv
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
MONEY Of MILLERS
THE QUESTION OF THE MAN TO
HANDLE 1T STILL IN THE
BALANCE.
Is Mr.. HUBERT TREASURER?
THE DISTRICT COURT MAY DECIDE
THAT WEIGHTY QUESTION
TODAY.
is Mr.. HUBERT TREASURER?
Western Telephone Construction
Company May Conclude to Build
in Minneapolis.

The question as to whether or not
Minneapolis has a city treasurer re-
mains undecided, for the district court
did not pass upon the matter yester-
day, although mandamus proceedings
were brought by the City OF Mime
apolis against the county auditor in
the trial Of, which case it was thought
the whole thing would be settled.
Judges Belden and Simpson occupied
the bench when the showing was made,
and the county attorney handed in his
answer. There was stipulation of facts
on which there was no dispute, and
then ]. H. McGhee, for the city, moved
to strike out that part of the answer
which stated that Mr.. Hubert was not
a resident of Minneapolis, and hence
not entitled to the position, for the
reason that that matter could not be
brought in on quo warrantO proceed
1ngs. This matter was not decided at
once, and then Mr.. Purdy, for the
county, objected to the issuance of a
mandamus on the ground that the city
had not filed the proper certificate of
the election with the treasurer The
court allowed a wait until another
was SSCuISu, anu III the meantime,
looked up some law on it's own account
1t further developed that as the
whole sum demanded was 1886 900, and
only $4,000 was in the general fund,
the other money being in board funds,
there should be proof that Mr.. Hubert
was entitled to receive those funds,
which did not appear from the petition.
The court finally continued the mat
ter until this morning, when it will first
pass upon the question as to whether
or not the portion CT the answer re-
ferring to the residence CT the acting
treasurer shall stand. After that, other
arguments will be heard and the de-
CisiOn given as quickly as possible. If
the portion of the answer referred to
is allowed to stand, as the non-resi-
dence is practically admitted, then
there will need to be another election
of a treasurer after the thirty days
have passed which the present incum-
bent needs for Minneapolis residence
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS
Of Two Famous Poems Bring Big
Price in London

A cablegram received in this city yester-
day says that the original manuscripts of
"Endymion" and "Lamia," both with the
exception Of one page in the handwriting of
John Keats, were sold at auction in London on
Wednesday, says the New York Sun The
"Endymion," which written upon 1S1
small quarto leaves and generally upon one
side Of the paper. sold for So, AIS. to Pearson
& Co., and it is supposed for an American
buyer. This manuscript contains several
variations from the printed work. The lines
407 to 412 are obliterated in favor of what
now stand in print and several other passages
similarly altered.
The "Lamia,' which brought $1,525 and
was knocked down to the same purchaser,
was written on 26 leaves, foolscap size. Both
the manuscripts are referred to by Mr. Bux-
ton Forman, who in his edition Of Keats has
pointed out all the Cancelled readings sub
stituted words, etc. A footnote on the first
leaf of LAMA" says: The groundwork
of this story will be found in Burton's
Anatomy of Melancholy A great many
orders were sent from this side, and it is a
matter of some anxiety to know whether Pear
son & Co. made the purchase for an American
or a European client.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
N. p. WILL SETTLE.
Ready to Pay Back Taxes on O.
Reasonable Basis.

BISMARCK. N. D., March 23.-Rep-
resentatives of the counties along the
line of the Northern Pacific, to whom
the road is indebted for delinquent
taxes aggregating nearly half a mil
lion dollars, are appearing before the
tax commission appointed by the last
legislature to arrange a basis for COM
promise and settlement Of these taxes.
Taxes are due on the lands Of the
roads, and some extend back for
number of years, the penalty and in
terest in many cases amounting to
nearly as much as the original tax
The road has expressed a desire to
settle up, and the counties are willing
to compromise for a fair sum and avoid
further litigation. The tax commits
sion is composed of Justice J. NJ Bar
tholomew, of the state supreme court,
and John F. Cowan, attorney general.
Rurleigh county has a claim for $62, 000
Stutsman for about the same amount.
Mclean for $4,000, and other counties
in proportion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
PATRONS OF INDUSTRY.
Annual Convention OF the Order I'm
Session.

CLEVELAND o., March 23-The eighth
annual session Of the supreme (natoDaD as
soc;at:on Of the Patrons Of Industry is now
being held at the Kennard hotel. Delegates
are present from New York, Massachusetts,
West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan Indiana, III
nois, Wisconsin and several other states.
The Patrons of Industry is a growing organ
iZation CT farmers Unlike the Grange or Al
lance, it has kept out Of politics, as an
ganiZation. What reforms ii wishes enacted
OF what grievances il desires heard are de-
termined upon by the convention at its ses-
sions and committee appointed to look after
the same, securing their adoption or favorable
consideration through the party in power.
twenty-five delegates are in attendance each
representing a state. Reports were presented
by the officers The secretary reported q
total membership Of over $50 GOO. During the
fiscal year the membership purchased through
the order over s., SEQ, 600 worth OF supplies. The
difference between the wholesale and retail
prices On these articles means saving 10 the
members CT no inconsiderable sum. The or
ganiZatioH maintains in every state where u
is represented a number of stores from which
supI ICES are sent to members in all d.ree-
tons.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24

gradually, thereby avoiding any electric
shock to the patient. More than eight volts
are seldom necessary in order to deprive the
most obstinate tooth of sensation. A skillful
operator endeavorS to make the current just
strong enough for the work. AS soon as the
patient has any sensation he increases the
current. So effective is this process that the
most difficult operations cause no pain. The
dentist can thrust his barbed breach into
tooth and draw out the whole live nerve with
out the patient having the slightest sensa-
ton. Such an operation would be physically
impossible without cataphoresis. With its aid
the most broken-down and the most sensitive
teeth can be treated without regard for the
feelings of the patient.
The process by which the anaesthetic is
carried into the tooth is still mystery, con-
corning which only speculation can be made.
One electrician says that the cocaine is
broken up into its elements, and some go
toward one pole and some toward the other.
At any rate, the cocaine produces in the
body Of the tooth the effect which 1t would
have If laid on the surface of the flesh and
which it could not have on the center of
the tooth without the agency of the current.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
MINNEAPOLIS
OFFICE 20 SOUTH FOURTH STREET.
MINNEAPOLIS GLoBULEs.

Olaf A. Rudd, the crack skater and cyclst
is going TO make his home in Chicago
Schedules in the assignment of the Travis
Blank Book company show assets of 81, 527. SO
and liabilities OF S41S2.96.
The machinery Of the dredge boat that
burned at Minnetonka last fall has been re-
covered from the bottom Of the lake. 1t is
not expected that the dredge will be rebuilt
al present.
Robert H. Blake who shot himself Sun
day, IS still reported to be improving at St
Barnabas hospital. The physicians feel en-
couraged at the change for the better, and
hope for his recovery.
D. Mcleod Telfor9, the Scottish reader and
humorist, now making his initial tour of the
United States, appeared at the Naming Col
lege OF OratOry, Music and Languages on the
evening of Monday, March p.
Andrew Peterson, member of the last Min
nesota legislature, from Wheaton, Mimi, is
registered at the St. James. He says that
they were without mail at his town for four
teen days, and that they could not get it then
except by sending overland for it to Grace
vile. the nearest town that had established
communication with the outer world.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24

A. NJ. Earnest, a farmer from Parker, Mimi,
was in Minneapolis yesterday with load Of
hay. He wore a fine buffalo overcoat worth
about $50. II was left for a short time in
e barn on the East side, where he stopped,
and upon his return in the afternoon it was
gone. The matter was at once reported to
the police, and in less than twenty minutes
after receiving notice Inspectors Morrisey and
Stavlo had Frank Londeen under arrest He
NicOllet avenue pawnshop. He was charged
with petit larceny at the central station.
Londeen was recently released from the
wOrkhOuse, where he served a sentence for a
similar ofrense some time ago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
ICE GORGE GOES OUT
NATURAL DAM IN THE MINNESOTA
RIVER AT MANKATO CARRIED
AWAY.
OLD GENTLEMAN DROWNED.
BOATS PRESSED INTO SERVICE To
RESCUE UNFORTUNATES FROM
DEATH.
PROSPECT is FOR HIGH WATER.
Rise Checked by the Cooler Weather
But the Effect ON the GOrges Is
Bad.

MANKATO, Mimi, March 23.-The
Minnesota river gorge has broken, and
the ice and heavy current are causing
almost panic among those unable to
get out. Boats are rescuing the I'M
fortunates. Mr.. Haus, an old gentle
man, was drowned at 2:30 o'clock, while
attempting to save woman and child.
1t is feared that some of the smaller
cottages will be swept away. The
water is four feet on the level of the
street
All through last night and today ev-
cry dray and express wagon in the CITY
was engaged in the work Of removing
the household goods of the people
whose houses have been surrounded by
the rising water of the Minnesota river.
The river fell rapidly last evening
when the gorge broke, but another
gorge formed, and rise of four and
a half feet occurred in a short time and
the river was still rising slowly up to
the time of the second break this af
ternoOn.
All night cattle were driven across
the bridge from North Mankato On
that side one-fourth Of the houses have
beeen vacated and the water is running
IKE mill race across the main street
In front of the new Swedish Lutheran
church, which is surrounded. MANY
houses are under water, and one resi-
dent has lost his live stock. North Man
kato has population of 700.
In Mankato proper the Blue Earth
river flooded part of Commons addi-
ton, and fifty houses were partly sub
merged. Most Of these families have
moved out, but many are living in the
second story Of their houses 1t is the
worst flood since 1881. In West Man
kato the houses on the river side of
the new Omaha road embankment are
flooded, and residents were obliged to
move.
The river is rising rapidly at St.
Peter and New Ulm, but the ice is still
intact between Mankato and those
places. The Cottonwood went out yes
terday, and the LIE Sueur and Waton-
wan have gone out.
The prospect for much higher water
within two weeks is good. The present
cool weather, while it prevents further
thaWing, makes the gOrges more solid
Much trouble was had last night to
close sewer outlets, and several base
ments were flooded before this could
be done. Sewage is now being pumped
out by steam power Water got into
the Hubbard Milling companys engine
room last night and did considerable
damage. The electric lights in the city
were shut off until the current could
be generated by another engine.