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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
REEVE-In Philadelphia, on the 10,
instant Ida Y: Reeve, nee Roberts. TO

0WATnus
REEVE-In Philadelphia, on the 12tf
instant, Ida V. Reeve, nee Roberts, for
merly of Wilmington, Del, aged 81
years and z months.
Relatives and friends of the family arr
invited to attend the funeral from the resi-
dencs Of her brother inlaw, w. X. Harris
Coatesyille. Pa, Thursday. April 10 al
1.30.
ROWE-In Christiana hundred on April
10, William Rowe, aged 72 years.
Relatives and friends are Invited to at
tend the funeral on Wednesday morning
at o'clock, from his late residence,
near Henry Clay, DuPont's Banks. High
mass at st. Joseph's Church. Intermenl
at ST. Joseph's Cemetery.
FlNCHER-ln this city, on 18th instant
Catherine, widow of the late G. w.
Fincher. aged 70 years.
Relatives aud friends are respectfully in.
vited to attend the funeral on Thursday
afternoon at $50 o'clock, from her late
residence, 100 East Fourteenth street. In.
terment at Lombardy Cemetery.
"At Rest"
TAYLOR-On April 18th 1897. joseph
G. son of Charles A. and Annie G. Tay.
lor in his 18th year.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from his parents resi-
dence, 1928 East Ninth street, on Friday
afternoon, April 10th. at ESQ o'clock. Ser
vices mt Epworth NJ H. Church at clock.
1ntermenU at Riveryiew cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

The hall and office OF John c. Hardness
at 3O7 Shipley street has been painted by
r. Kelley e. Son. of 7l6 Shipley street, and
gives perfest satisfaction. This firm paint
cd the McVey building and the large rev
buildings at Farnhurst, tho homo Of cx'
Recorder of Deeds, wilkins Kooch, AT
Newark and numerous other first ella 8
Jobs at lower prices than ever before.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRATp OPERA HDysE


notwithstanding that it is Lent the
Opera House last evening was crowded
ws.h one III WllmingtOn's representative
audience, to witness the production Of the
HuguenOt drama, AN Enemy of the
Ring, Presented by r. n. Stephens and
his excellent company. The settings,
scenery and accessories were all of tho
finest. The play was genuine treat and
Pleasing to tha uudGHaa whD applaudcd
oaca act to the echo. The play was put
on NE board in such Il manner that it
well repaid all who Witnessed the produc.
tion, The nc-lHg Vi each pert Jrm,r could
be partiGularIhGd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

Those who Understand from experience
the social lion fad ns II means If break ing
into society had better stay away from
'My Friend From India US played by
Smyth a. Rice Comedy Company ut the
Grand Opera House on Saturday, May lst
unless they really wish to risk death from
laughter. The piece was written by H.
A. Du Souchet and is most amusing hit
oMthe "Order Of tho Yellow Robe Of
INDIAN advanced branch of theosophy,
and the efforts of a fich pork packer to
push way into New York society by
booming counterfeit lion Of that order
The Company contains Frederic Bond aud
other prominent actors and actresses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
DOTS.

Members of the Board Of Directors Of
the Y. w. O. A. will be elected tonight,
Mr. Kemble of Oxford, Pa, fatherjiot
g. l. Swayne died on Sunday.
Stanley Tuchton held conference with
Chief Dolan to-day.
Tho Young Mems Single Tax Club will
give a supper in Turn Hall on April GOTH
A large force Of men are at work laying
the tracks for the New Castle trolley road
on Fourth street.
The personal effects of the late John G..
jackson were sold yesterday.
Anyone finding pair of gold eye glasses
will promote his own interests by calling
at this Office.
The largest Offering of the congregation
Of Asbury NJ, E Church was made on
Sunday
The Boston towboat Taurus left the
yard of the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company yesterday.
Frank Vincent, Jr has secured an arti-
fetal foot which has thus far proved very
satisfactory.
An election to I'll three vacancies on the
board OF trustees Of Scott NJ. Il. Church
will be held tonight
Deputy Grand Master Mccormick and
his staff will go to Middletown to. night
and institute new conclave.
Rev. Adam Chambers will lecture on
"Pilgrims Progress" In Asbury Church
tomorrow night instead of tonight,
The Rev, Arch deacon Hall will preach
this evening at 1850 in Calvary Church,
Third and Washington streets.
R. Ward Springer's horse ran away on
French street, this morning, but was stop
ped before any damage was done. =
Miss Anna Cummings, q returned mis-.
sionary from Africa, lecrured in West
Presbyterian Church last night.
Father Boylen, of St. Lucy's Church,
Jersey City, preached last night at ST.
Joseph's Church on the Brandywine
The Rev, l. N. Earle of Philadelphia de.
llvered his illustrated address on 1.-THE
Life of Paul" at the First Presbyterian
Church yesterday afternoon,
A. Talley who occupies the farm of
Willie DUPONT, on the Philadelphia pike,
wishes to purchase q second hand milk
wagon.
J. f. Brown, co!ored, has been held in
1900 bail for court on the charge of perjury
In the Dennis divorce case.
Special Ofll9or Sheldon arrested three
tramp AZ Shellpot. They will go to Jail.
Inc reRuiar meeting Oh Ghe Door OF Hope
will be held In Grace Chapel tomorrow af
ternoon.
Belle Douglass WIS arrested in Phila
de!phia for the larceny OF ring valued at
$3.50 from John Baker. She was brought
hsre and discharged as Eakoi had made
present Of the ring TO her.
Mr.. Crosse, late assistant superintendent
at the Lteb!g Works In this city, has
secured situation with the same com.
phny at Their works near Elizabethport,
n j., and will remove his family to that
place in a short time.
A thank offering service Of the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society of the Meth.
od!st Episcopal Church will be held in St.
Pauls Church, Thursday, April 10th, at
5 clock p, IN, An interesting program
has been prepared Also Miss Laura
White, a returned missionary, will make
an address. The meeting will be one Of
interest
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

Tot much of
q suit at that
price, you may
say, but when
you see them
v n II m n y
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

Two large audiences visited Wonderland
Theatre yesterday ana the show guva biz
satisfaction. Lubin's Ciueygraph pictured
tho Corbett,Courtney highland by the pic.
lures shown it Is plainly seen that CorGptt
PARTON OF the entertainment IL alsu.gpud
Several hundred plant coupons were given
cut TO the Lady Patrons, for the Flower
distribution which takes place next Fri.
day afternoon aud evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
Beautiful Photographic Display.

Joseph h. Cummings makes an attrao.
tive Photographic display In the cases OF
his studio No 304 Market street. The
work shows many excellent sittngs, re-
iiecting great credit upon the ability OF
the ever popular photographer. The dis
playis we'll worth viewing and Mr.. Cum.
mings is always pleased to talk whether
Won care to purchase or not
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
Fir, SCull Re signs,

Charles o. Scull, general passenger
agent Of the Baltim ore and Ohio Railroad,
with an office at Baltimore, has sent in
his resignation, to take effect on Thurs
day. His retirement is due to the recent
action of the receivers of tho road In AZ
agent of the Big -Four Road. rs manager
q, OF traffic.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

II begins 10 look asif Harry r. Smith
would mot be elected constable TO sue.
coed himself. There was Q meeting Of the
Levy Court this morning, but nothing was
done. All the Democratic members OF the
court were present at one time and when
er Mealey that he was wanted at home.
He left and as no election could BIO held
without him the matter went over. The
next meeting Of the court will DO held
Tuesday Of next week, but the turning
down OF Smith is almost assured. Com
missioner Mealey has all along been oppos-
ed to the re-appointment and despite the
efforts of Smiths friends will not support
him
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
;...,.s. 8 ob5ins Iicads at the Theatre.

Said IA gentleman 10 reporter Of tho
REPUBLICAN this morning on b ing asked
how he enjoyed the play last evening at
the Opera House, ! would have enjoyed ii
Immensely II the woman who sat IN front
of me had kept her head still long enough
AZ IL time for me To see the actors on thU
stage Bong II Christian and II married
man ground my teeth and awure under
my breath at the rustIcstnGSs Of women,
and that ono III particular. she consider
utcly took her hat off but her head went
back and forth from side to side like Il 70.
lary shuttle on sewing machine Bat
Tor that drawback enjoyed thD play.
Have IL cigar?
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

The big German carp that measured six
feet long und one foot broad said to
weigh four hundred pounds, which MIR.
William LuwtOn and Alvin h. Morrison
tried to catch on Wednesday last in the
sluiCc way at She'll pot, has been seen again
by the Eleventh street fishermen. A rep
rcsentativc Of the REPUBLICAN, was taken
along to vouch for the truth Of the size
and weight Of tho monster of the deep.
But the best laid plans Of mice and men
wcro frustrated by some other fellow get
ing wind Of the contemplated capture of
the carp and lifting it before the Chcrr Y
Island Marsh directors got On the ground.
The faith OF these Two gentlemen cannot
be shaken ns regards to tho size and
that there had been II carp seen swim
ming around IN the 5IuiCe way. PAS the
kctChup, pleased
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
Constitutional Convention.

DOVER, Del, April l2.---The Constitu.
tional Convention to-day discussed the
question Of inserting provisions for local
option in the Constitution, but will prob
ADly leave the matter TO the General AS
setnbly. DR. Carlisle offered sucha reso-
linton. The convention adopted the arti-
ole providing for State Board of Health
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

The Office Of the Board Of Elections meet
at No West Seventh street, every day
from April 10 to April 3O;h, inclusive,
from 3 to o'clock IN tho afternoon Tor
the transfer Of names Of ali voters VINO
have changed their residence since tho last
election. 1t would bo well for those Of
our citizens who have moved from their
residence to call and hnyy the necessary
change made by the departments, other,
Wise they may find it difficult to vote at
the next election II our Democratic Lcgis-
latliru secs fit to allow another one to TAX
place inside Of the next two years IN the
rItV
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

Last nights play at the billiard tourna-
ment Of the Wilmington Whist Club re-
suited as follows. W P. Hastings, 400;
e. NJ, Hopes, 90. Mr. Hastingss longest
run was 20 and Mr.. Hoopes's 7. Tho
formers average was S.5i and that Of the
latter SO.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
To Refurnish the Chamber

The Levy Court chamber will coon
present an attractive appearance. The
commissioners will have new desks chairs
and carpet on the floor. The present
furnishings are out Of style and uncom-
Portable beside giving tho room far from
COW aDDearapcu
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
Politicians in a WrangIe.

Two prominent Republican politicians
had an alteration In the Court House this
morning, which threatened serions con
sequences to themselves and two news
paper men, who attempted to pacify the
belligerents. The quarrel continued oil
most half an hour when more urgent de
mands for quiet were successful.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
The Weather,

Tomorrow promises to be clear and
rather warmer. Similar conditions will
prevail en- Thursday
The therpometer at W. G. Taylors
drug store 500 King street registered to
day as follows;
7o'clock 10 O'Clock o'clock -
40 81 50
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

Post Masters, Whann, Mccormick and
Maokey of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen will 80 down to Middletown to.
night to organize lodge Of asses of
whom there are NUMBER The Whining
ton workmen expect number OF friends
to 20 along and see the fun.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

Ard now you wi! need some coal or wood
A clean free burning coal for this season
Of the year. The place to order it Is
from H I Sergeant, Office 18th and King.
Yard, Zoe Maryland avenue Phone BIS.
10 Oak OF pine wood large load for
Il 3D.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

II. H. Moore has purchased the property
at No. 2ll King street, remOdelel the same
and put the store room In first class order
for the sale OF butter eggs, cheese. SC. He
Is M enterprising man and is prepared to
do large wholesale and retail business
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
Cake Tor Post Office Officials.

ID. b Jones ycsterda afternoon sent to
Postmaster Moore a pound cake which
the members of the department will en-
jor and for which they extend their
thanks. On the cake were two crossed
American flags worked in colOrs and a
white dove holding letter in its mou tn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

On Monday next we will discontinue
the sale of our stock OF Carpets. Drnperies
at retail. To sell out everything possible
We will dispose of what is left at prices
averaging about half tho real value.
LICHTENsTETN s. HART,
Ala Market St,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
Service OF Song.

EAT Kiusswood NJ E. Church, there will be
given on Wednesday evening a fine Service
Of song entitled 1.-The Battle OF Life"
The Klngswood choir will be assisted by
prominent singers from other parts Of the
City. Admission 10 cents Benefit for t he
Church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

Free to tea, coffee and baking powder
customers, April IL to II, positively the
finest panel we have ever had. Grand
Union Tea Company, No. 800 King st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
inducements.
yrrospr2tAsp rnRArRh

yEToNDERLAND THEATRE
w Week commencing April II.
The Corbett Courtney Fight reproduced
by the Lubin Cineograph. Six rattling
rounds, finishing with Corbett knocking
Courtney out. A big ollo Of refined vau-
deville acts.
5000 plants given away this week to our
lady patrons. Bargain week at Wonder
land.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
Fine Shad.

Powell has fine lot of fresh sLad and
herring on his stalls at the Third street
market. Also the usual variety OF otho-
fish at moderate rates. The ladies' are in.
vited to call early and get their choics.
Cuppng and leeching, 1903 e Second Sth
Phone S4l.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

Ladies day, every Thursday and Friday
from to 6, EdGn Musee Of Anatomy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13
Pigeons Quick Flight.

Thirty five pigeons belonging to R.
Ward Springer were flown from Newark,
Del, this morning and reached their loft,
at No. 512 West Sixth street in thirty five
minutes Another fly will be given the
birds In q short time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

I 900 Ladies' visited The Eden Musee last
Thursday and Friday, how many next2
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

ENOH SALE--sO.O00 Bubaoh, Brandvwlne
u and Sharples strawberry plants, APP
ply II. @. Fisher, Falkland. Del. alS'3t'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

Besure to visit The Musee of Anatomy,
2O9 Market ten cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

400 ID. Shorts at 2Oo lb Sen Auben Scrap
b ttef Quality 90. DUrste:u, + Se.ou1
slICgL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

VNTANTED-2 ora connecting rooms with
w all conveniences for light housekeep.
Ing. Address y. J. this Office. al3-2t'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

PreSh shad and all other kinds Of fish
pt the lowest prices, at Fifth aud King
streets Oysters by the quart, delivered to
all parts # the city. d. A. Mcclure.
GiIe him u call. Delaware shad from ~
cents up; trnsh nyery day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

400 Boxes Of cigars at ESQ. box. Half ton
Of tobacco 2Oc. lb. Durstein, East Second
street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

One week, April Il to II, ~ nf the Vnl-
ley. Grand Union Tea Company No. 600
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

Captain of Police, Philip j. Barber, Of
Baltimore, Md , says; salvation Oh has
bcen used at our station the past winter
for rheumatism, neuralgia pain in the
bnck, etc and have yet tn meet with lis
equal. 1t is the hest
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

loA aps yOu sCC VuClu
you may
change your mind. We
want to prove that we can
sell as good clothes for
the money, no matter at
what price, These suits
are in two patterns, one
a nobby brown check, a
young mans style; the
other q more quiet pat
tern of a neat brown mix.
ture. All sizes in regulars
stouts and Sims up to 40
chest. The cloths are
every part wool, garments
we'll made and nicely trim
med. Our entire stock is
crowded with new good
thingsf for Spring business.
Open evenings until 9
o'clock.
JAS. 7. MULLIN & SONS,
Clothing, Sixth
Hats, and Market
Shoes. Wilmington
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

"Our baby Mas sick and we tpught one
bottle Of Dr. Bulls Cough syrup, and
weFe well pleased with it. 1t did the baby
gFeat deal Of good. VIM. Thompson,
Mckee port, Pa"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

U,oR RENT-TwO LARGE STOKES. Nos.
II gil and ai3 W. Front street. t6uitable for
any kind OF business Possession given lin
mediately. Inquire of
PHILLIP g. PLUNKETT.
f2G.tr No. 200 w. Front street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

vNTANTED-Dy a young married couple. Q
w rooms or part OF house for light
Housekeeping In central location. address
II. II, this office. a.a-2t'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

White girl for general house,
wv work. Mrs. Pierce, millinery store; ssd
King street. 1t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

A Sack
Suit
for 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-13

Wy ASKING and Ironing done In good or
w der at s3S French street. al3-2t'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-21
BREAKS IN LEVEES.
Continued from First pnycN

ana below. Every shovel and every shade.
IS In use and every sack 10 being placed
where IL Will do the best service. Dirt is
oeins hauled from the hills. Some of the
higher streets are being plowed up ANA
the dirt therefrom Is being hauled IN tho
lefees and iilled In sacks and wheeled 10
me lower and weaker places in the Ievee.
ne old levee that has done service for
many years In keeping The water out of the
northern suburbs of tho city has at last
been abandoned. but not until a council
was held this morning. In that section of
the city there was located the old fair
grounds, three or four large two story res
licences and about 200 smaller residences
and cabins, the latter greatly predominant
Ing After 1t was decided to abandon the
levee, the water beginning to overflow the
top in several places. It was thought best
to cut 1t at a point where the water would
gradually fill in. that the people might
have more chance to get out or make more
permanent arrangements for two weeks
or more siege and also prevent rapid in
flowing with the damage attended thereby
and also to save the old levee. 1t was
consequently cut at the point where it
comes to the hills. At this time that sec
ton is under water from two to FIVE feet
and gradually rising. All forces are nov
concentrated on the Walker street and
Nav street leyees.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-21
TO FOLLOW THE RULE.
POLICY OF POSTMASTER GENERAL
GARY IN GIVING OUT OFFICES.
erees to lie Permitted 10 Name
Postmasters--Mustk Keep Posted.

Washington, March 2o.-Postmaster Cen
eral Gary will continue the old policy as TO
distributing patronage Of the postofiices
and he announced TO the Associated Press
today that he would not deyiate from the
practice followed by past administrations
This, as general rlle, gives 10 every
senator the privilege OF recommending a
pos master for his home postofiice and to
each republican senator the largest post
office in his district, which. however, in
the cast OF a senator not being CT the re-
publican faith viii go 10 tho republican
committeeman or other referee. with this
exception tia republican representatives
usually are permitted 10 name the post
masters for their respective districts. In
democratic districts the selection is left Ia
q referee. or perhaps to republican SEN
ator. The congressional delegations VIII
have 10 keep themselves posted az TO tho
dates OF expiration OF terms OF postnasters.
as the custom OF the department Of send
ing notices TO senators and representatives
OF the expiration OF postmasters' commits
sions which was stopped by Postmaster
General Bissell will not be resumed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-21

procession will march about O'Clock and
some 5000 students will take part in II.
There Will be special celebrations also
IN Dresden. Stuttgart, Darmstadt AMI other
places. In Hamburg the veterans will bo
tanqucted on the s3d By the senate and In
Lubbock the foundation stoue of the William
| monument will be laid. In koeuigsburg
the municipal council has appropriated
ioo.oVo marks as a William fund. out OF
whieh a home for needy convalcscents 10
TO be founded. The Germans In foreign
parts are sharing In the festivities, and
wreaths from those In the United States
(New York. Chicago. st. louis and Gin
cinnatD, Central America. Canada. South
.ffrica. Brazil. Uruguay, Colom&ia, Aus
tralia and elsewhere will be laid a, the foot
OF the monument.
The Academy Of Arts IN Berlin, toRcthcr
with the Historical society OF Berlin will
hold special exhibition OF artistic. lit
erary and other personal rcminiscenccs of
William TO last six weeks.
Corn flowers. the fayori.e flower NJ
William l. not being ob,ainable in larrc
quantities in Berlin. have been brought
mere In enormous loads from the south of
france to serve as uniform decoration
during the fete DAYS.
The people OF Berlin. however. are deem
~ aggrieved at the Tact that the town Ia
placarded with glaring red police posters.
shutting OF district - two square miles
around the site of the monument from
all traffic. foot or vehicular
Tho unpopular cdicts are directly Traced
to the emperors orders.
Ih'rty-seven princes and other royalties
from outside and thirty from Berlin will
be present at Mondays unveiIlng. Roth
frlnce Bismarck and General Count Won
Caprivi Will be absent on leave OF health.