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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
ILLINOIS APPORTIONMENT.
Republican NJ easure PASSES the House
by NARROW Majority.

by q Narrow MAJORITY.
Springfield, Dec. 24.-Amid scenes Of
riotous disorder and intense excitement
the house yesterday passed the Reprb-
iican senatorial apportionment bill by
vote of 70 yeas to 81 nays. There
were but two votes to spare. 1t was
hairbreadth escape from defeat for
the Republican managers. Representa-
tive Patrick Meany, of Chicago, saved
the bill for the Republican organiza-
ton. He furnished the nth vote neces-
Eary 10 pass the measure, and when he
ended a speech with the words, II vote
yea" State Treasurer Henry Hertz. a
Repubi lean leader, who stood by his
SIDE, trembling with anxiety and ex-
element, flung his arms about Meany's
neck and Rugged him as though he
were long lost son returning from the
Klondike. Representatives Funk and
Scorgin, the Mclean county kickers.
then voted for the bill, making 70 In
ali.
The Democrats shouted and jeered.
and did their best to make so much
noise that business could not be trans
acted. a score of their loudest tonsued
men mounted their desks and started a
hu!lahaloo chat was maintained until
two calls OF the roll were finished. So
great was the tumult that everybody
in the state house was drawn to the
scene and the floor of Representatives
Hall was crowded with excited men,
whom neither the speakers gavel nor
the sergeants- at arms could control.
The senate is certain to pass the bill
in January.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Robbed the Parsonage.

The parsonage of Mt Pleasant NJ. f.
Church, Brsndywine Hundred, was the
scene Of an attempted robbery on Wednes-
day night.
The Rev. Mr.. G. H. Williams and wife
who reside at the parsonage, and Miss
Ella Conway, teacher Of Mt. Pleasant
school, who was visiting him. retired at
the usual hour, nothing having happened
during the evening to arouse their sus-
pioions
Toward morning Mrs. Williams waken.
ed and thought that she heard noise in
the rooms below. She listened intenlly
and heard it again. 1t sounded as If some
one was trying to open the door Of one Of
the lower rooms.
Mrs. Williams sprRng out Of bed and
ran into the hall, screaming Murder
Thieves" Hor cries alarmed Mr.. Will
liains and Miss Conway, who also ran out
OF their rooms TO see what was the mat
ter
The robbers. supposed to be three in
number, became alarmed when Mrs. Will
linms screamed, and ran off with the
booty they had at hand, which consisted
of nm overcoat belonging to Mr.. Williams
and a wrap belonging to Miss Conway.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
A Challenge to All CYrlists,

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 24.-Henry
kanaska a professional cyclist of this
city, has issued a challenge TO the
world to race any distance from one to
three miles on an indoor track for
purse Of $500 to $1,000. The conditions
of the challenge are that each rider is
to furnish his own pacemakers. Kan
aska prefers TO go against Michael, the
Welsh wonder, but failing in this, is
willing to take on any of the speedy
ones. kanaska holds the worlds i'll
door paced record for a mile at 15S -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Accused Pugilist Acquitted,

Philadelphia, Dec. 24.-The jury In
tho ooea of G.-n,'Asl Q. Ta.,s, lo.ul
pugilist of minor note. who has been
on trial charged with manslaughter in
causing the death Of Edward J. Glib
bons during a boxing bout last March,
yesterday rendered verdict of not
guilty. The men were to box for s25,
and after the third round, when Perry's
nose was bleeding, the bout was stop
ped by the referee Gibbons went to his
room and became i'll. He died later in
a hospital.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
The Republican Publishing Go
FRIDAY. DECEMBER a. 1907.
The Wilmington merchant

The Wilmington merchants
are determined that a law shall
be drawn up and our Legis.
iators asked to pass it next
month. that will do away with
the giving Of any article by our
merchants as an inducement
to bring trade to this or that
particular merchant. The
education Of the public to re-
ceive something for snothing
for which particularly the tea
merchants are responsible,
shall be broken up if possible,
as well as the giving to each
purchaser a coupon t b a t
when the customers receive so
many shall entitle them to a
piece Of furniture. 1t is not a
legitimate manner Of doing
business and sayors too much
of gift or lottery enterprises.
The plan of only allowing but a
few merchants to join the trad.
ing stamp companies is depre-
Gated and is said to be working
I'D injury to those merchants
who have been refused stamps
by the companies and is there
fore in violation of all rules of
business which should be open
to competition to all mer-
chants.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
tHlNl'S FLUCTUATIONS
Helpless Against tho Advances Of
the Great Powers.
ENGLAND WILL GIVE WARNING.
But WIN Not At Once Occupy Chinese
Territory = Meantime Japan VIII
Make Vigorous Protest Against Ger
man OccunatIou.

But WIN Not at Once Occupy Chinese
Territory = Meantime Japan VIII
Make Vigorous Protest Against Ger
man Occupation.
London, Dec. 24.-A dispatch to The
Daily Chronicle from Rome says 1t is
rumored there that. owing to her obli-
cations to Germany, Italy has declined
Englands proposal for common action
in the far east, including a joint &C.
cupation Of Chusan.
According to the same dispatch 1t Is
asserted that England has proposed to
Russia a conference on the Chinese
question, with view of Avoiding dam
gerous rivalries.
The Shanghai correspondent of The
Daily Mail says: The Chinese govern
ment Is helpless. 1t is mobilizng few
troops under the least incapable gen.
erals who conducted the campaign
against Japan. The British fleet Is at
present at sea-
The Daily Chronicle this morning
says 1t has good reason to believe that
the government has decided upon a
watching policy and will refrain from
occupying any Chinese territory for the
present, but 1t will give its moral sup
port to japan and distinct warnings
to China concerning England's action
in certain contingencies. 1t Is under
stood, says The Daily Chronicle that
Japan will protest In the strongest
manner against Germanys action, and
diplomatic circles ridicule the idea of
a Russo German entente concerning
China.
The German press is evidently deeply
Interested as to the attitude Great Brit
ain and the United States are likely to
adopt in the Chinese affair. Every at
tempt is being made to create ill feel
ing against England, and to represent
her as isolated.
The official newspapers pretend that
Japan has acquiesced In the German
and Russian moves and will take no
aggressive action. Everything jndi-
Gates the anxiety that hinges upon the
ultimate grouping Of the powers.
Japan's action in Withdrawing her pro-
test with reference to the course of
the United States at Hawaii Is in
terpreted as showing a desire to be
unen' ,hered abroad and to have her
hand. free to deal with the Chinese
question.
The I'erliner Tageblatt ridicules the
idea of an Ango-Jepanese-A American
alliance, yet seems to fear it. The
kolnische Zeitung thinks America will
side with Russia, leaving England in
splendid isolation.
The Berlin National Zeitung says: ut
is easy to believe that England would
welcome active steps on the part of
the United States, but hard to believe
that the United States would adopt
policy Of friendship toward England
and of hostility toward Russia, con-
trary to all its traditions, for the sake
either of England or China"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
The Fight Against Hanna.

Cleveland, Dec. 24.--The marshalling
Of forces in the Ohio senatorial contest
has begun. Charles KurtZ, in Cchin-
bus. has dropped all pretense of not
seeking to defeat Senator Hanna, and
has for some time been organizing his
forces. Yesterday there were many
important conferences in Senator Han
mas office among his lieutenants.
Among those who visited the senator
were the chairmen of the Republican
executive committee and the Republic
can stale central committee and the
president and secretary of the Ohio
League of Republican Clubs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

Lillian Kennedy in Farce Comedy ,t
the Grand Opera Hou.c Tuesday, Doc
~. The pretty and well known so,ibreltu
MISS Lillian Kennedy poltrnys three dis.
tlnrt different characters one II country
maiden shy and very coy, the other Rryat
daahing New York Actress the otter Il
beautiful Page" The costume. through.
ont were especially designed by Worth and
cost many thousand Of dollars and are cor,
tHhly gorgeous This attraction VIII Ger.
AMY DO grcht treat to our theatrc-goers
rs they have been took ing forward to Tho
came 10 long tine and will no doubt be-
one OF the comedy events of the season:
sensational situations, thrilling climaxos
tull OF tho latest sungs, mrdlrys and
dances Of the day and will cer;ani prove
to 10 night of grea; mrrr imcnt and our
ihea,re-gosrs would do we'll to have their
seatS reSslved at once
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

Lisbon, Dec. 24.-An official dispatch
from st. Paul de Loanda, Portuguese
Lower Guinea, says that the natives
of The Humble plateau, in the Portu-
guese colony of Angola, have massa-
cred Il Portuguese officer, sergeant
and II men. Reinforcements have been
sent from st. Paul de Loanda. Angola
is south of the Congo Free State. The
colony has been held by the Portuguese
since 14s6. 1t long possessed an in
famous notOriety for the extent of its
slave trade.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Christmas,

Tomorrow will he Observed rs The ami
rersary OF the birth of Chris in all Chris
han nations. There will be services in
most Of the churches in our city AMI busi-
ness will be generally suspended. The
majority OF adults will show their nuprp-
cation of the day by partaking of good
dinners and exchanging the compliment;
Of the season With their ncighb Is, while
the young folks will enjoy their various
presents and engage in all kinds Of ulntiso-
monls calculated to make the day pass
pleasantly.
We congratulate on" readers upon tho
prosperity that prevails. The ullcrs of
The soil have been blessed with good crops,
and prosperity is the RUE. Only he sick,
lndolent OF dssolute feel the grind of pov-
erty. Peace also regns within our boz.
aers and Christina, to all cur people
shoald be time of enjoyment. When
the doctrines cnuncia'ed al the beginning
Of the new dispensation can be acted on
peace will reign in every nation and there
will be no occasion for any one to learn
war any more In conclusion wo wish our
numerous friends and tho rest Of mai.
kind II happy Christmas and prosperous
New Year
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
SnOwbaIIs and Gold.

report from Dover says that Fink and
Murphy who escaped from Dover jail two
weeks ago assisted Mitchell an McCartv
to leave the Jail. They stole the crowbar
from the railroad workbox and helped the
mon to make the hole in the jn, wall.
A turkey dinner will he given to the
prisoners Of D"yer Jail. This may tend o
keep them satisiisI as the last two men
said they would prlt che sheriff with
snowbulls and gold nuggets If he followed
them to Klondikc.
Robert j. schneider Of near Camden
had forty fowls stolen.
Christmas Eve. sarvico5 at Asbury
Church to which all a g weIcoIne.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
A GUILTY MOTHER

Here are few Of the magnificent scenic
effects which will bc seen in MIR. James
II. Wallicks hi Z production of "A Guilty
Mother at the Grand next Monday
night. The banks OF the Thames. Surrey
side, the Ball ut Oakley Tower, tho storm.
Oakley Tower Struck by lightning. thr
Shattered Mirror and two Of the lauu-
soonest drawing room scenes ever nut on
any stage. The company carriers It's own
carpets rugs, curtains, tables Grapcrlcs
and table bric-a- brac, etc.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

London, Dec. 24--Lady Millais. widow
Of Sir John Millais, the late president of
the Royal academy, is dead Lady
Millais had been suffering for some time
past with cancer Of the throat, the dis
ease which caused the death Of her
husband. on Aug. 10, 1886
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.


HAZEL kirk WAS exceptionally well
presented by The Spooner Company a. tho
Grand Opera last evening to un appre ,iu-
tive audience. Edna May Spooncr as
'iiuAcl was seen to tho best advantage
yc granted Wilmington theatre guers and
Cecil Spooner was as charming as ever a q
the sprlghtly Dolly" The ontirc SUP.
porting company was good and the usual
excellent specialties wern interspersed be-
tween acts. 10 night 'lnrz, Romance
o. Mexico will be presented and BARLEY
Camptc!ls masterpiece 1.-The Galley
slave will be presented for the Christmas
matinee.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
THE XMAS MARKET.
Housewives Secure Provisions for the
Dinner OF Dinners.

With the thought of Christmas comes a
number OF suggestions, ana while tho Civ.
ing and taking of presents are always
upperinost in the popular mind, the gas
trononic end Of Christmas and New
Years celebrations have not been forgot
ten
The street markets were in their full
holiday attireto-day Not only that, but
they attracted purchasers from the torres.
1t is alwnyst the case that the markets are
neglected for some time after tho opening
OF the shopping campaign, but just a few
days Before Christmas when people are
calculating upon their holiday elmer
there Is II movement upon 'he markets,
and thcreafle" they share with the stores
the Lonor OF being the objective point of
all who are buying Christmas wares
ANA the markets are ut this time things
OF beauty froIn gastrunoinic standpoint
Farmers who only come in twice u year,
bring their choicest gobblers, pulets,
ducks, o;c, and so crowd the usual thor
oughiares that Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and
seventh streets are pressed into service
over % %g1n ~ were hsEe ths 9fpng
there IL to eat There was not only II COM
bnation Of colOri upon the fruit and veg
etable stands which delighted the eye of
an artist, but thel~ was also on various
stands combinations OF edibes which de-
light the palate of gournet-in anticipa-
ton, II in no other sense.
there vera heaps of golden oranges, for
instance. and red and yellow apples and
sahrcn lemons, and grapes of shades from
the pro!oundest purple to the lightest
green. There were grape fruit and man
darlncs ana tangc:ines and bananas, all
IMPLYING tho shades which range from
orange TO lemon, and among them were
lnhssed the more scmbrc colOrs of the figs,
the dates, The nuts and other things which
are necessary at Christmas time
\ege ablos were plentiful for this time
OF the year brought i'll by our famous
truckers
AS Tor poultry and meats there were
AlSoa pretty display upon all the stalls
when deal IN this kind Of provender
Here are some of the prices quoted to-
DAY: Turkeys little, big, fat and lean
SOD IRON l. cents tn 70 cents n pound
Never before in the history of the Will
mlhGton markets has there been such an.
ab'ln dance OF turkeys. chickens, ducks ana
geese ms displayed to-day. Everybody
WHO could raise the price lugged home u
turkey Tor Christmas dinner.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

1'.sl4+f HSsSusS SssS1 - tS11 114s
tssrs,s -s.sa " ths' Clstk Of no ~.
y ssrs.iAsA ~ ihe taps that numerous
ssaders II ppnitry aud mests IN tAs King
aud Madison stresss, inarksts have not
their scales in tho best order and are NOT
giving full weight TO their customers
"eknow Of che ins ance where ten pound
OF eatabies were purchased, and when
weighed In another set Of scales weighed
only ~ pounds. Now this man was not
dishonest but his scales were out Of order
and no did not know 1t. 1t Is certainly
somebody's business to sec that the scales
and measures Vt the dealers In our markets
are looked after and put in proper order.
They should he attended to at least once a
month, and the public should see that they
get proper weight and full measure in all
their purchases. There is fine for short
weight and measure and the persons 80
giving them, lay themselves liable to the
full penalty Of the law. Itwould bs prop
er for the dealers to see that their scales
and measures come up to the standard as
required by law and thus save themselves
the trouble of seeing Judge Ball.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

NOTWITHSTANDING the REPUBLICAN is
sued an SPACE paper yesterday to accom-
modate its advertisements, we were I'M
able to print all the matter and several
announcements were loft for todays is
sue. We extend our hearty thanks to the
merchants for their liberal patronage and
wish them all Merry Christmas and a
Prosperous New Year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Accidentally Killed His Brother

North Tonawanda, n. Y, Dec. 2I.-
August Broker, % years old, acct
dentally shot and killed his 1S-year-old
brother, Paul, yesterday while hunting
rabbits. August states that in en-
deavoring to lower the hammer of his
gun his hand slipped and the gun was
lISrlurvpd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Alleged MurtlprerS Iynrhpd

Spokane, Wash, Dec. "a. - Several
persons from ColtaX declare that Chad
wick MARSHALL and John Mcdonald,
the alleged murdcrers If Orville Hay
den, Of Pennington, were taken from
the county Jail by a mob and hanged
TO trees near the town.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Andersen sentencea to Death.

Norfolk. Va. Dec. 2i.-John Ander-
sen was yesterday convicted of the
murder Of william Wallece Saunders,
mate of the schooner Olive Pecker, on
the high seas on Aug. 6 last, and under
the sentence of the court must be
hanged on March IS next. unless the
supreme court of the United States In
the meantime interposes. Andersen re-
ceived the verdict unmoved. A motion
for new trial was made and argued.
The court crerruled the motion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

WORD has been received that sad acct
whereby three lives were snuffsd out by
the parties being hit by train Of cars.
Full particulars In REPUBLICAN.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Notice.

Go to Mnrray's Horcl, lUi T. Front street
al day Christmas for II game lunch, cook.
O.. in Murray's style.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

Powell nas on his f,h stalls in Third
street market house the following fish:
Tcrrapin, smelt1. Goldfish, trout, sea shad,
htdtoek, white fish, blue FISH. which hr is
sailing 1T prices Us low as the lowest.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

Louisville. Dec. 24.-Rev. H. NJ. Hous-
ton. who was tried and convicted Of
heresy. appeared before the Louisville
preshytery and declined to receive the
censure and admonitian that has been
prepared for him, declaring that before
he would give up his beliefs he would
give up his calling. Final action was
postponed unit the spring meeting Of
the presbytery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

If John GcCher is still alive he will learn
something to his interest by comlnuIisii-
ing with lis father, Frnncis Gecher, No.
III Poplar street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
To Secure Stop Over Privileges.

The merchants Of our city dcsiro t. Sc
euro stop over privileges for persons pass
ing through our city from points down the
State from the Philadelphia and Baltimore
Railroad Company. The Board OF Trade
has taken The matter up and will try and
secure stop over privileges from tho Rail-
road Company. Its good move and tho
REPrRiICAN hopes the Board o: Trade
may be successful in accomplishing their
object nlid thereby control Il valuable
trade for our Wilmington merchants
which has been passing their very doors
for years past. 1t is time the Wilmington
merchants were awakening to the fact
that the Philadelphia merchants secure
more than their shn'e of our States trade
which, If the proper effort had been made,
should have boon secured by our Whining
ton merchants.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

Iron and Other toys Mt moderate Prices
D. I. Juhh "!j Nhik et street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Fish r1arket,

Il. II. Rumford is conlinrd to his home
suffering with an attack Of Ia grippe
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
American Landry ol6 West Front st.

Cupp!ng aud leeon!ny, lv3 E. Second 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

Mrs Eliza CummIus DerrIcksun, IF err
I'D, Nd, has rIesented the smyrna Epi,-
tophl church With u handsome memorial
window III insIn"'y OF her ln.'ttasr, Mira.
Martins Aun Gun iEins.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

SEVERAL Of the Wilmington merchants
say they have thus fur done larger blsi-
ness this Christmas week than any other
holiday week since they have been in bust.
ness. They have boon fairly rushed with
business and added a neat SUN to their
bank account. The REPUBLICAN, extends
Its thanks to our advertisers, who have 80
literally pHtroni2ed rs columns during the
pat yuur az ny, : TN. heir
Arm : su. u,., .A4 yea.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

THAT dread disease, diphtheria, mas not
yet been stamped ouo of our midst A
destitute case which calls for the immedi-
ate relief Of c1lorel family residing at
SlG Orange street is called to the attention
Of our citizons. The family consists Of
seven inmates, several Of whom are suf-
fering from this disease and tho head Of
the family, being qrarantined is unable to
earn anything towards the support Of
those depending upon his labor' for the
necessities Of life. Hores an opportunity
to show that charity begins at home, as
this case Of desoaton is in our midst.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-12-11
THE YELLOW FEVER.
Giaring Defects In Quarantine Laws
ShnuId he Removed.

The recent prevalence OF yellow fever in
n number Of cities and towns throughout
the south has resulted In much disturbance
of commerce and demonstrated the ncces-
sity OF such amendments to our quarantine
laws as will make the regulations OF the
national quarantine authorities para
mount The secretary Of the treasury in
the portion OF his report relating TO the
operatiun Of the marine hospital service,
classification to the defects In the present
quarantine laws and recommends amend-
mcnts thereto which will give the treasury
department the requisite authority 10 pre-
vent the invasion of epidemic diseases
from foreign countries, ana In tunes OF
emergency like that OF the past summer
will add to the efficiency of the sanitary
measures for the protection OF the people
and at the same time prevent unnecessary
restriction Of commerce. | concur IN MS
recommendation In further crort TO pre-
vent the invasion OF the United states by
yellow fever the Importance OF the as
cpyerv of the exact cause OF the disease,
which up to the present time mas been vh-
determined. Is obvious. and TO thus enc,
systematic meteorological investigation
should be made. ! therefore recommend
that congress aurhoriZe the appointment
of n commission by the president. 10 con-
sist of four expert bacterioloEsts. one 20 pc
selected from the medical officers or the
marine hospital service one 70 De az,
pointed from civil life. one to be detalled
from the medical officers of the army, ana
on. from the medical officers OF the navy