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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
MEMPHIS MAY BE INLAND.
Fears That the Mississippi viii Cut Out
a New Course,


New Course.
Memphis, Tenn, March 12.-The Mis-
sissippi river registered 80 feet at mid
night, and the rise has become more
rapid since Wednesday. The danger
line is SO feet, and it is thought that the
water above will run the river to 80
or S6k feet, which will. so experienced
men say, overflow Arkansas as far as
Crawley's Ridge, 40 miles from Mem.
phis.
The most serious feature of the pres
ent stage of the river is the possibility
of 1t cutting out a new bed for itself
through Crittenden county, Ark, and
leaving Memphis high and dry. or at
least leaving her on shallow lake.
Should this happen the $50OO,O0O bridge
which stands across the Mississippi at
this city will end at the new eastern
bank of the river. About five miles
above Memphis the Nicely plantation
is partly overfowed because of break
in the ievee. The current through the
plantation Is very strong, and river
men say that unless the heavy timber
along Four Mile bayou breaks the cur
rent, so that it cannot eat out a new
bed, the Mississippi will change its
course and run through Four Mile
bayou. coming into the main river
again about or 10 miles below, and
leaving long narrow island between
Memphis and the river. The high
waters have already reached very
critical stage.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

The regular weekly meeting of city
council last evening lasted but half an
hour. The most interesting matter Of
business was the presentation of n resolu-
tion from tho Fire Committee asking
authority to petition tho Legislature to in
crease the appropriation OF the city FIRE
companies to $500, excepting those which
now have chemical engines or may acquire
them In tho near future. The resolution
was referred to the Law Committee.
It was ordered that $3.50 be drawn from
the depository banks and deposited in tho
active bank.
A bill to be presented to the Legislature.
authorizing Council to borrow $4,000 by
sinking fund bonds for improving th6
parks was read and referred to tho Legis-
iatiye Committee to urge its passage by
the General Assembly. The bill provides
that not more than $l5, 900 can be borrow
ed each year,
City Treasurer Adams reported tho
balance in Union National bank to ac-
count of current expenses to be Si5,Olaal;
In each of the four depository banks ll.000;
total SS1, ,0ls 81; special fund for park pu-
poses, S42, ,263 49, The collectors were City
Auditor Pyle, account Of dog tax, $205, 10;
City Tax Collector Eugene NJ. Saycrs
$500 City Tax Collector, SlS rs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
A POSITION FOR EVANS.
The Tennessee Republican to be
Commissioner of Pensions.
PALMER FOR PUBLIC PRINTER.
Strong Reason to Believe That John A.
Logan Will Not be Sent as Minister to
Austria, and Beliamy storsr May Not be
6herman's Chief Lieutenant,

Washington. March 12--H. Clay
Evans, Of Tennessee, has been tender
ed the office of commissioner of PEN
sions, and in all probability will ac-
cept the appointment. which is one of
the most important In the department
service at Washington outside of the
cabinet offices.
1t is also announced that Frank w.
Palmer. Of Illinois, has been decided
upon for public printer.
Henry Clay Evans represented the
Chattanooga district in congress for
several years. and in the Harrison ad-
mlnistration was first assistant post
master general. Later he ran for gov
ernor of Tennessee on the Republican
ticket. The result was In doubt for
many weeks, and 1t was not until after
a warm fight before a board appointed
to review the election that IL finally
was announced officially that Cover
nor Turney his Democratic opponent,
had been reelected. Mr. Evans Is a
manufacturer, and has a large rail-
road supply repairing establishment In
Chattanooga.
The nominations of Colonel John Hay
as ambassador to Great Britain and
General Horace Porter as ambassador
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
AN INTERNATIONAL SWINDLER.
Arrest Of Man Who Has Long Escaped
Deserved Punishmsnt.

New York, March 1.-THE police
yesterday arrested William Carroll
Woodward. alias Musgrove. alias
Hawley. and a woman who gave her
name as Jennie Sankey. They are
wanted In Philadelphia on a charge of
robbing jeweler there of $1,000 worth
of jewelry. They were arraigned and
remanded and the Philadelphia police
notified. The police say that Wood,
wa<d is a professional swindler. gold
brick schemer, a bunco man, and a
worker Of confidence games Of every
variety; O man who always goes in
for big money. and is SO clever that he
has never been convicted.
They say that after series of
crimes In this country. with the as
sistance o. the notorious burglar,
Frank Tarbox Woodward and Tarbox
went to Europe. The pair went to the
fashionable west end of London where
they lived in style in Stanhope Gar
dens, South Kenslngton, Woodward
passing as the Hon. Willard Musgrove.
a rich American senator He gained
admittance to fashionable society and (
good clubs, robbing every one with g..
whom he came in contact. In the
clubs he m2de large sums of money by
swindling at cards.
Woodward was once denounced IN
the West End club, after his reputa-
tion had become unsavory. Then he
and Tarbox inveigled Arthur Cock
burn and Alfred Saville, the men who
had denounced them in the club, to
their rooms, locked the doors, and
then set upon them with broadswords.
The two criminals succeeded in escap-
ing from England, leaving their vic-
tins for dead -..
Woodward went to Ceylon, where he
swindled native ruby merchant out
of 100000 worth of gems. He return
ed to this country when India became
too hot for him.
Not long ago he was living In New
Rochelle. He, got mixed up while
there In a lawsuit instituted against
the Garfield National bank, of this
CITY, The trouble was over money
paid to him by well known man of
this city. He deposited $1,000 Of the
amount secured in the Garfield Ma
tional bank. The man learned that
the money was In the bank, and his
lawyers made an effort to attach it.
Woodward turned his claim over to
Frank Jarvis, and payment of the
money was stopped Jarvis took the
case to the courts, and won by default.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

to Germany are regarded as settled be-
yond further question, yet after 20
years of public service the president
never considers thing done until the
last step has been taken, and these two
nominations will be considered open
until the papers are sent to the senate.
The tendencies toward Governor Mer-
riam for the German mission and ex-
Representative Draper for Italy are re-
garded by persons well informed as
so strong that little doubt remains as
to their being on the list sent to the
senate.
There is strong reason to believe that
John A. Logan, Jr., whose name has
been prominently mentioned In connec-
tion with the mission to Austria Hun
gary, will not receive that appoint
ment, 1t is understood also that con-
siderable doubt has arisen within the
last few days as to the appointment
of Bellamy Storer as assistant secre-
tary of state.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
Great Losses by shipwrechs.

New York, March 12.-An official of
one of the largest insurance companies
of this country which makes spec
ialty Of assuming maritime risks, has
received a circular from London stat
ing that from Jan. up to Feb. 27 of
this year the various English COM
panles have lost G2.00O,OOo sterling In
Bhipwrecks. The loss exceeds any es-
innate for the same period within 20
years. The estimate for the two
months, according to the circular, is
low one, and it is thought that fully
G5OOOOO will have to be added to the
amount to make the figures correct.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

President Mckinley has proclaimed
the new patent convention with Japan.
and it is now operative.
Professor Henry Drummond, the well
known writer on religious subjects, died
at Tunbdidge Wells. England, yesterday
Hon. Charles A. Towne. of Minne-
sofa, declares that England will
never agree to international bimetal-
lism.
A scourge Of black vomit is devastat-
ing the City of Aaxaca, Mexico. Small
pox and grip are also on the increae in
the republic.
A bill introduced in the Pennsyl-
vana Legislature provides that al,
children shall be&vaccinated before
they are admitted into schools
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

Chicago, March 12.-Crittendon Mar
riott, The Record correspondent In Ha-
yana, declares that General Weyler
has received positive orders from Mad
rid to end the Cuban war at once, even
by going to the extent of selling the
island to the insurgents If need be to
accomplish that object. General Wey-
Ter, therefore. set out for Villa Clara
to find General Gomez, and to under
take negotiations. Weyler himself has
said the war will end within three
weeks General Weyler. it is claimed.
is instructed to offer Gomez bribes,
autonomy or the island itself.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

Washington, March 10. - After a
weeks stay at the White House Moth
er Mckinley and Miss Helen Mckinley,
the presidents sister, left the city last
night for their home in Canton. Cap
tain Heistand, the presidents aide. ac-
companied the ladies. The president
and Mr.. Abner Mckinley escorted
them to the railroad station. Mrs.
SaXton, sister of the president, and
Mrs Barber sister of Mrs. Mckinley,
remain at the White House.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
To Arrest Cock Fighters,

Lancaster, Pa. March 12.-Upon
complaint of the Society for the Pre-
ventiou of Cruelty to Animals District
Attorney Lane caused an investigation
to be made regarding a cooking main
which took place in the eastern sub
urbs of the city on the night Of Feb.
22, with the result that Alderman Nehr
last evening issued warrants for the
arrest Of "a well known sporting men
alleged to have been present at the
main
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

Nashville, March 12.-Yesterday, by
invitation, Hon. William ]. Bryan ad-
dressed both houses of the legislature
and large number of citizens in the
hall Of the house of representatives.
Governor Taylor introduced Mr.. Bry-
an as "the man who would be the first
president in the twentieth century"
Mr.. Bryan spoke for an hour upon the
principles of government. and during
his speech criticized railroads and cor
porations and corporate influences at
length Afterward Mr.. Bryan visited
the Peabody Normal school and made
short speech to the pupils.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

In South and North Dakota. relating
their own personal experience In those
states, have been published in pamphlet
form by the Chicago Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway and as these letters are
extremely interesting, and the pamphlet
Is finely illustrated, one copy will be sent
postage stamp. Apply to Joha r. Pott,
District Passenger Agent, 4S6 William
street, Willliamsport, Pa
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
Landing Salvationist Critically Ill.

Toronto, March l2.-Miss Eva Bal
iington Booth. commander of the Sal
walton Army forces in Canada, Is dan
gerously Ill, and her recovery is doubt
ful. Three weeks ago, after service in
the Army Temple Of this city. she was
suddenly taken Ill, and her condition
was so serious that removal to her
home was impossible. An office in the
temple was converted into a tempor-
ary hospital, where she still lies.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

Just at .his time it would make some
poor family happy and keep them warm
and comfortable for you to send them u
ton of good coal The place to order it is
from H. n. Sergeant, Office 7th and King
King streets. Yard. LOG Maryland avenue
Phone 5i5.
EE-Hickory wood for open CRATES.
F&-Large Pea Coal for family use,
Coal all under cover and well screened
40 lbs. to the ton.
e2Pine or oak klndling wood split ready
for use.
You can get IN electro plated gold
watch. Ladies' or gents for $295 by buy
pg one ton of coal from H. Il. Sergeant.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
conv,cted of Selling OIeomargarins.

Trenton, March 12.-In the United
States court yesterday Paul Paulson,
of Atlantic City, was found guilty of
selling oleomargarine to Atlantic City
hotels without a wholesale govern
ment license. Paulson had retail u
eense, and acted as selling agent for
a wholesale house in Chicago. Sem
tence was deferred. Hannah Hubert,
alias Slocum, of Long Branch. pleaded
non vult on a charge of violating the
pension laws by receiving a pension
as widow after she had been remar-
ried She will be sentenced Sithin a
faw daYS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
A Degree for Ambassador Bayard.

Cambridge. Eng March 12.-Honor-
ary degrees were conferred yesterday
by Cambridge university upon United
States Ambassador Bayard. and upon
the retiring French ambassador, Bar
on de Courcel, with the usual ceremon-
les. The recipients of the honors were
attired In scarlet robes Mr.. Bayard
was wildly cheercd and applauded for
about five minutes, and big Ameri-
can flag was unfurled and waved by
the undergraduates.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

Paris, March 12.-President Faure
had brief interview with Queen Vic
toria at Noisy-le-S Sec, just outside of
this city. The Queen afterward pre-
sented Princess Beatrice and Princess
Victoria of Schleswig Holstein to Pres
ident Faure, who in turn presented the
members of his staff. The president
signed the queens autograph book
and Kissed her hand on arriving at and
leaving the train.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

At the invitation Of the Board of Dlrec-
citation Hon. John Field, Mr. w. B. Will
son, superintendent Mantua Transfer,
Penna. K. R., and w. G. Douglas, Gen.
Sec. Phila. Y. NJ. G. A., will visit this city
this evening.
Ten will bo served at the association
building No. 1907 Market street, at $50
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

RANAVALoNA, THE EXILED QUEEN.
the death of her mother, on July 13.
1861 and succeeded to the throne on
May. 1895, French expedition was
dispatched to Madagascar to enforce
certain claims of France. On Oct. 1.
the capital being occupied by the
French. treaty was signed whereby
the queen recognized and accepted the
protectorate of France. She is re-
fined, dIgnified, sensitive woman of
lofty character, fond of her people and
imbued with an unselfish desire to ele-
yate them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
A NOluminous Indictment.

Louisville, March 12.-The most vol
luminous indictment ever entered in
United States district court in Ken
lucky was entered yesterday by the
federal grand jury against J. M. Nc
knight, late president of the defunct
German National bank. 1t embraced
240 pages of closely typewriter mat
ter. and contained 81 separate and dis
tinct counts, in which there were
specified violations of the national
banking laws, including embezzlement,
false entry and false report to control
Ter. Mcknight was taken before
Judge Barr yesterday afternoon. and
bond was fixed at $4,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
Harrison street Church,

To use the wellknown expression, last
nights entertainment at Harrison Street
Church, was the pastors treat" TO his
CONGREGATION. Mr.. Clarence w. Broomall
Of West Chester, delivered his most inter
estiug and beautiful lecture From
Ocean to Ocean" Mr.. Droomall 10 an en-
tertaiuing speaker and held the CLOSEST at.
tention OF the audience for one hour and
half. The unanimous testimony of those
who heard the lecture is, that 1t was fine
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

Milton, Del, March l2.-The body of
an unknown young woman was found
floating yesterday in the Broadkiln
river, about a mile from here. The
back of the skull had been crushed in,
and all the circumstances pointed to
murder. Near by was an old boat, in
which were found some hairpins and
a quantity of female wearing apparel.
The body has not been identified.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

engineer, yesterday afternoon opened bids
for the dredging Of tho Christiana River,
for which purpose $25, 900 is now available.
The bid of the Ncwburg Dredging Com.
pany Of 10 cents sGOw measurement was
the lowest That Of the Atlas Dredging
Company Of 1910 cents per cubic foot,
was second. The bids were forwarded to
Washington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
Bip Verdict for Stolen Affections.

New York, March 12.-Mrs. Margaret
Buchanan, who sued Mrs. Kate M.
Foster for $50. 900 damages for alIenat-
ing the affections of her husband. has
won her case. The jury returned
verdict in her favor yesterday for the
entire $4,000. Mrs, Foster will un-
doubtedly fight the verdict, and it will
not yet end for long time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
1850 a AN EXlLED QUEEN. ss
Ranavalona III Sent to French Posses
sion Near Maurltius.

Tamatave, Madagascar. March Ia
Ranavalona III, the queen of Mada-
gascar, who has held her position
nominally only since the island was
made a French colony, on June 20.
1896, has been exilsd to the Island of
Reunion. French possession near the
Island of Mauritius The sxiled queen
started for her new home yesterday.
Queen Rarfavalona III was born in
1881, and succeeded to the throne on
,.sdsa .,QS ~@sr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
The Cleveland Cycle Contest.

Cleveland. March 12-In the six day.
bicycle race last night all the other,
riders gained lap on Schoch and
Ashinger. The score at the close of
the % hours was: Wood, 450 miles 8
laps: Schoch. 45O1; Gimm, 449.14;
Clifford 449.11; Ashinger. Ass; Dench,
437 g.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

What might have been serious accident
happened while r. W. Brooks and @.
II. Collins were driving out to New.
port yesterday morning the harness broke
and dangled down on the horse which
started to run but owing to the clover
handling of the lines by Brooks no one
was hurt but the harness and buggy were
broken up. the. Team belonged to the
Daniel Bros.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

Ennis, the we'll known butcher at Fifth
and King streets, always keeps a large
supply Of fine meats on hand, and delivers
all orders promptly. Give him, call, and
goods and the kind attention which will
be shown you. Open every day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
Nearly 5000. 900 Christian Endeavorers.

Boston, March 12.-The trustees of
the United Society of Christian En-
deavors held their quarterly meeting
in the society offices in this city yes
terday. The report of General Secre-
tary Baer stated that the present en-
rollment of Christian Endeavor socie-
ties Is 4S,3O5, with a membership Of
2 300 600
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

90 to DR.. Simms' drug store. sos King
street. for eye cure You don't have to
suffer with sore eyes when you have a
bottle OF his eye cure. We have tried It
and II has pro Red sure cure.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
Secretary sher,nan's Confidential Clerk.

Washington. March 12.-Secretary of
State Sherman has appointed William
B. Gaitre. of Marietta. o., as his con-
fidentiai clerk. The position pays
$1,000 year. 1t has been filled here
tofore by the detail of civil service
clerk. Mr.. Gaitre was associated with
President Mckinley while he was gov
ernor of Ohio.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
Strika AInicahlY AdinAted.

Cleveland, March 12.-The trouble
between the Cleveland Ship Building
company and its employees over the
wage scale was settled yesterday, and
the men returned to work today.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
Montana's Alleged Bribery Case.

Helena, Mont. March 12.-Judge
Smith has called grand jury and
charged them to Investigate thorough
ly rumors and charges of bribery
growing out of the recent session Of
the legislature.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
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SPECIAL MENTION

American Laundry, 500 West Front ST.
Cupp,ng und ieochiu1. rJ E. sscondN
N. +. Davis. Jswsler. 0 E. 2nd !.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
For Sale or Rent.

An elegant city residence consisting Of n
three story frame house with twelve rooms
alllmode Ri improvements, with ample halls
cemented cellar, slate roof, lot l00xa96 feet
including three green houses well stocked
with choice grapes; outside grapery, seyers
al varieties Of choice pear trees lnful beat
ing, stable fof three horses and carriages,
with hay loft and water; chickcn- houses,
shade trees In abundance, convenient to
both steam and city cars, suitable for rSs
tired gentleman, farmer or trucker, Pos.
session in nmediate. Terms special inr
ducement.
GEO. c. MARIS & SON.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

At the beginning Of this century the
Russian Language was used by 80, 77Q, 900
people. Now 1T is spoken by $4,000, 900. 3
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
This Is Your Opportunity,

On receipt Of ten cents, cash or stsnps,
q generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon.
strste the great merits of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
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Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Grest Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. I
can emphasize his statement, sit is POSI-
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Rev Francis W. Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church. Helena, Mont.
e Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price. so cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

For flrst.class dyeinS and securing go
to the Delaware Dye Works, 2lO King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

why PAY YOUR GROGl r
So much money for his goods when you
can buy them at our stores for SO much
less This cash way Of ours is worth look
ing into Give 1t trial to-day. Como to
our store, examine goods and prices.
Finest rolled oats, 2e a can.
Choice canned pumpkin 6e can.
New soup beans iea quart.
A fine white mackerel for AZ.
New Hominy, 20 quart.
Choice sugar corn, % a can.
Best corn starch, 40 box.
Extract Of lemon and vanilla ~ box.
HUTCHiNSoN'S,
9th and King ST., Wilmington,
5ll Delaware ST., New Castle.
Watch this space tomorrow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12

Egg Poachers Free Saturday next, with
one pound Of Baking Powder, Grand
Union Tea Company, 800 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-12
NearIy Two Hundred Workmen Killed.

Tangier, Morocco, March 12.-By the
collapse of part of the old walls of the
town of Fez 1870 workmen have been
killed