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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

The body of an unknown, white haired
man lies at tho morgue Ii was found in
Richardson's woods yesterday after
noon by several boys who notified Sergeant
Lucas and officer Sarkoski, who found
near tho body bottle labelled laudaDuln
from the store Of r. B. Cartmsll which
has led to the theory that death was by
suicide. There are, however, evidences Of
struggle where the body was found und
marks about the throat, and In order to
remove all doubDs, the coroner's physician
will make postmortem examination this
afternoon.
The dead man wore dark coat and
vest, which appeared to have been once
black, but have faded, however. The
trousers were of Il gray mixed goods. All
Of tho clothing gave the indication of hay
Ing been worn some time
A few cents in money were found on
the body, but nothing to give a clue
to the man 8 identity. He did not have
the appearance Of being tramp, and tho
police officers who saw the body think
that the man lived in this city and that
the body will soon be identified.
Report had 1t this morning that the re.
mains had been identified as being those
Of man named William Talley d wheel
right, who had been employed IN this oity
but no such information could be obtain,
ed by the Deputy Coroner from any OF
those who called to view the body .
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

y Stanton Ut present is booming and every
body says Mckinley did Ii.
I; Hard times Or NOT the young folks will
. get married. Wonders never cease.
Mrs. 7. Widdoes has returned home
from visiting friends in Wilmington.
Mrs. Rodeek entertained her friends be-
fore leaving for Brooklyn.
Mr.. Israel Foreacre Of Marslallton OK.
poets to locate on farm near Darby. We
wish him success and we think the right
man will be in the right place, as Mr..
johnson is very highly spoken Of among
Delaware county's leading farmers.
Mr.. Boughman has engaged boarding
with Mr.. Oliver Foote for an indefinite
time. The place being sold and the pur-
chasers gaining possession.
As Elwood Hawthorn and wife were re-
turning from Market last week the horses
became frightened and upset the wagon,
butter tub, lap robe, baskets, groceries and
driver, but nobody was hurt. Israel ar
rived just In time to help them gather
their things I'D,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

d
Before Judge Ball in the City Court
was held In $500 ball to answer the charge
to-morruw Of the larceny CT q stove, the
property Of John Gibbons.
Harry Flamer, colored, was charged by
Officer Ralston with disorderly conduct.
Last evening about 10 o'clock F!amer was
one of number Of people who were
standing opposite the church when Raj
ston appeared on the scene and locked
him up.
In the court this morning 3wltnesses
testified that there had been large con.
gregation at the services last evening to
hear Bishop Walden. Flamer went Into
the church with lady friend and was
waiting fer her to come out when he was
arrested.
The court dismissed the case stating thst
the custom should be broken up Of allow
ing young men to stand opposite all
churches after the services are over.
DIR. Palmer testified that the boy Croft
whose head was cut by q stone thrown by
Sewell Massey on the afternoon Of March
4 would be able to appear in court on
Thursday morning. He was held in $500
bail.
During row on Saturday night In q
west side saloon, James Looney was badly
gashed and another man had his nose
broken, while Frank Lickett had his head
and face disfgured by cuts and bruises.
Looney is at the Delaware Hospital. but
is not out OF danger as he lost consid.
cradle quantity Of blood. Iickett was in
the dock this morning and was held with
out bail pending tho result Of Looney's
injuries.
George Crowley was ordered out Of the
shipyard of the Jackson & Sharp Company
yesterday by tho special officer. He re-
fused to go, and picking up stone as
saulted the officer. He Furthermore used
threatening language when put outside
tho gate He was fined 81 and costs for
trespasS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15
DOTS.

The Historical Society will meet tonight.
The directors of the Y. M. c. A. meets
tonight.
Joseph Swift has won two prizes in the
Morning News bowling contest,
The annual reunion of the A. o. H. will
take place in Shields Library Hall on We'd
nesday evening next
The Rev, A. MacGeorge of the Mariners
Temple, New York, is conducting revival
services at North Baptist Church
@ The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M. c. A.
& will hold their regular monthly meeting
on Tuesday afternoon, March IL, at 80
II o'clock.
y Philip II. Conway has been elected
\ chairman John Kane, secretary and
H Charles A. McDonough, treasurer, OF tie
Young Bachelors Association of Shields
Library.
Rev. L. H, Nelson, pastor at Still Pond
A M. u, Church, Kent county, has acccp ed
a call to become pastor of tho NJ. d. Church
\ Of Greensboro, Caroline county.
Benjamin r. Tillman, United States
Senator from South Carolina, will speak
at the Auditorium, Wilmington, on the
evening of March 49, under the auspices of
the Democratic League. His subject will
he "The Money Question" Doors open at
7Dp. IN.
Josiah Marvel went down to Dover Ibis
morning in the interest of several legisla
tive matters
Sheriff Finn this afternoon will sell the
farming implements of Caleb K. Cantwell
Mt Newark.
James Hudson, an employee at tho H. s;
T. Company's bottlng establishment, died
yesterday from consumption. He was
\ middle-aged
The All.Wilmington basket ball team
will play the Hancock Club at Philadel-
phia Thursday night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15
opsnlas = ,ae Nav ,.a.,Ie ROAD.

| 0prninE OF the New cGsife Roah- n
81 The dream 81 tho New Casbieitss has AZ
&1t boen realized and Wilmington and
New Castle arc at last contested by
11u Electric railway. The Legislature two
years ago passed d bill granting the right
20 build and operate an electric railway be-
tween the city Of Wilmington and New
Castle but put in proviso that the cleo
Trio company should place over head
1ridges ovel all railroad tracks on the
route One large iron bridge only was
trected on the road and that over the cut
ID rs you start out Of New Castle. This
bridge alone costs the company $4,000.
Two cars were run over the road on
Saturday afternoon, filled with members
" tho Legislature and officials of the road
md Its incorporators. Tho party inspect
ID the power house where everything was
found fully adequated to run the road and
furnish electric tights for the town of New
y Castle besides. The party was under the
u guidance Of Mr.. Peter L. Cooper who
looked after their happiness. The run
was made from bridge to bridge in fifteen
minutes The cars were run to Third
street bridge, and then o car OF the Will
mington City Railway Company was
X taken and the pnrty escorted to Allen
Ainscow's corner Eighth and Market
I streets, where dinner was partaken of.
The road bed Is as solid as you could
4 wish and the riding easy and celebrating.
Z III will be one of the summer evening out
tngs TO take ride over to New Castle on
1 she trolley. The people of the two cities
will now be connected closer than ever by
the opening of rapid transit between them.
The cars were built by Brill, and are first
class in every respect being heated In cold
= weather
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

The annual session of the M. E Confer
ence began to-day in the Methodist Protes.
tant church, Chestertown, Md. There was
large attendance of ministers and lay
men. Devotional services by Bishop Wal.
den opened the session after which o
private examination was conducted.
S.The programme for tomorrow will be
73O p. m.-Missionary sermon in NJ Z,
Church by Rev. H. ". Ewing, Of Port
Deposit, Md
S.45 D. m, --Reception to conference by
Epworth League Of Chestertown NJ K.
Church in the lecture room.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

The police are looking for boys. who
un0ccupied house Of No 33l East Seventh
street, and damaged the building to the
extent or $50 by tearing out all the gas
fixtures in order to secure lead, which
they are supposed to have sold as junk.
The escaping ga, nearly a,phyxiAted the
next door neighbors, A pipe III the cellar
leading from the meter had been torn out.
The property is owned by Howard Il Yer
non, VINO proposes to make the guilty
parties bear the expense Of tuO mischief or
prosecute them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

DR.. Harris B. Mcdowell Of Mddletown
has of late been troubled by chicken thiev.
es and believing that by giving the intrud.
ers injections VI electricity the practice
might be- stopped, He set up wires and
battery In thu coop. Saturday night the
coop was entered by thieves. The doctor
says he heard a noise as though some one
had fallen and believes that the contact
with the wires caused the commotion.
But 1t was not successful for when the
doctor hurried TO the hen house he saw an
escaping man, at whom load Of shot was
fired. The fellow continued to run, how
ever, and has since evaded capture.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

L7DR RENT-Scverai rooms furnished OF
II uufurLlehed tor house ping. Addros.
KY this Office, mlj-UeOd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Manhattan Laundry Of SOC King street,
gave way another bicycle to Philip l. Gar.
rett who lives near Hockessin, After the
drawing this morning Mr. Garrett re-
ceved an order on the Mclean and Ken
dali Company for 81 Belmont Bicycle
which Is one Of the finest wheels on the
market.
Another wheel will be given away about
the first of September Every customer Ia
of laundry or clothing to be dyed, secured
cleaned or pressed. Surely it IL very
cheap way to get fine bicycle ssWithout
cnst
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

L'OR ! LE-Odl piece, OF household rur.
j. nit4Ic, Uu " 1uesdNy 2tobpm, and
thursday } u II a, III. at 9O1 GlIpIl avenue,
IN 53t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

The Preachers Meeting was honorcd
this morning by the presence Of Bishop
Walden, who will preside at the Whining
t1D Conference at Ehestertown, beginning
Tomorrow morning The Bishsop addressed
the meeting on Missionary work
1t was reported that RrE j f.. Amos
had been transferred to the Baltimore
Conference and a set Of resolutions was
adopted.
The Rev. John France announced tho
death OF Eli MCndenhall and II committee
WRs appointed to draft resolutions ON his
Death. The committee consists of Rev.
Murray, White and France
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15
The Sick.

Joseph Boughman, No. s2a Monroe
street street, IL confined to his home from
an attack of grip.
H. U, Morgan Ia confined to his home,
$40 franklin street with the grip.
James Brown, OF the Bulls Head hotcl,
is seriously III from kidney trouble.
Mr., Taggart, the veteran express ines
senger remains seriously ILL.,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

An inquest on the body of the unknown
white man, who wUs struck and killed by
p, w. X b. II r. train No. Il ut Holly
Oak last Thursday morning, was held this
morning by Deputy Coroner Chandler and
after the jury heard the evidence of En-
gineer Murphy and Fireman Mooney, CON
Guided death was due to an accident The
body vii! be inferred in POttura Field,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

The greatest interest Is being manifest.
ed by the ladies of Simpsons ME Church
Of Newport, Del, and adjacent towns in
the meeting now In progress. Twenty.
three ladies arc contestors for a handsome
rocking chair which will be settled by an
international contest on Thursday even
ing March 10, 1897 at Red Eleven Hall,
Newport, Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

The new house of tho knights of Column
bus at No. 1872 Market street will be
formally opened tonight. Knights from
Philadelphia will be present. The com.
mittee having the opening exercises in
charge have have prepared an elaborate
program.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15


Mr.. Frank McSorley, foreman Of the
Sunday Star, has purchased handsome
new bicycle and will be seen on the track
the coming season. The residents over
along the Boulevard who have witnessed
his burst of speed on the pike think that
Frank is sure to be a winner. He is max
ing such rapid Roadway on tho bicycle
that his friends expect great things of him
We are pleased to see somebody take a
foremost position who will uphold the
honors of the printers of our city, and
Frank is surely that man
Twenty five Square Grand Pianos to go
at any price.
We have in stock twenty Rosewood and
Mahogany pianos which have been taken
in exchange for new instruments. They
have all been thoroughly over hauled and
repolished making them the most desira-
bic pianos for learners. These must be re-
moved at once to make room for our new
stock constantly arriving Original cost
$500 to 5000 now go for S25 to $50 with
terms to suit. ROBELEN & Co.,
TO Market st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Tomorrow promises to be-elear and
rather warmer. Similar conditions will
probably prevail on Wednesday,
The thermometer at W. G. Taylor's
drug store 3O3 King street registered to-
day as follows: ,.,
7o'cloCk 10 O'Clock o'clock
SO 40 Az
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Tho terms of Daniel Brown and John J.
Swan, the Farnhurst Keepers who were
held for the murder of Lewis Pisa will
expire on Wednesday, but Andrew O,
Gray, their attorney hopes to have thsir
pardon before that time, SO that the men
will not lose their citizenship. Mr. Gray
expected the pardons to. day, but they had
not reached him at noon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

John Pyle has sold out his grocery bust
ness at the corner of Fifth and Madison
Streets and commends his successor to the
patronage of his customers, Mr.. p. will
engage in tho sale of goods by sample.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Sergeant Black this afternoon took out
the big bicycle which was in service last
year. Criminals will have to keep a
sharp eye now for Black Is terror When
he Lcts after q fellow,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

1t is probable that delegation OF the
Street and Sewer Department will go to
Dover this week to oppose the vacation of
iced street between Monroe and Adams
to the f. Blumenthal Company, despite
the fact that the firm is to pay $4,000 for the
street bed,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Frank A. Chandler of Centrevillc, visit
cd our city to-day, and made arrange
ment for the sale of wagons farming
utensils, etc, on Thursday, the 7th OF
April. He is an enterprising mechanic,
and knows how to meet the wants of the
citizens of his mel horhnnE
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Colon Ferguson, Clerk of the Orphans
Court and Register in Chancery is u can
ddate for reappointment and will, in all
probability, succeed himself. Mr., Fergu.
son has made an excellent official and the
many friends he has made will Use their
influence with Gov Tunnel with respect
to the office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

M. w. Donovan Is the owner of United
States coins of the denomination OF one cent
dated 1895, 1903, 1871, 1916, 1874. 1852, l744,
1901, 1907, l734 1872 1873, Ass, 1874, 1898,
1877, 1900, 17SS, l740, 1901, 1901, which are
considered valuable.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

HARRINGTON, March "A Arthur Gray
the colored man who shot Matthew Hayes
last night as he was entering the Metro.
politian church is still at large. he con
dition Of Hayes Is unchanged and 10 hopes
of his life are entertained.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

: Rev. +. B. Short last evening In Harri.
son Street NJ. 4. Church, preached his
farewell sermon. Mr.. Short is young
man who is steadily forging ahead in the
ministerial race,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Soliey College Institute Building, Ivy
thslr special simplitled sheet system, and
are now In good positions. Begin any
time, No CLASSES. Easy payment. Day
and night. Also modern bookkeeping,
Eapid Figuring, Speed Writing and Fuli
Business Course
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Rev f B. Short preached his farewell
sermon in Harrison street Church last
evening after which the congregation
wished him God speed in the future.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Six firm upright Pianos from $50 to $975
good as new have been rented for a short
time. Must now go for about half value
And on your own terms. tRoRELEN & 60.
40 Market 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Men who for years have been suffering
with distressing affection OF the back or
Kidneys have been Immediately relieved
and permanently cured by the judicicus use
of Salvation Oil, the great pain cure. APP
! ply according to directions.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Morris g. Co., electricians, No, II East
Eighth street, have been awarded another
government contract at Cape Charles, Va.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Simms the first among pills for III,
ladies'. made OF pure material stand hlgu
iD their recommendation for the mil NJ,
tiss OF ladies'. 81, also sent by maj. vi
King street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

New Pianos of latest case designs in all
woods are daily being added to the large
stock of Pianos and Organs always to be
found at our warerooms The new styles
of Ivers and Pond, Fisher, Schubert,
Brewster and Kroiger Co., are beauties.
Prices as low and lower than usual A
visit will convince you, RoBLEN & Co.
40 Market ST
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Officers Lorrigan and Ford who have
been on the sick list are improving in
health.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Fish! Fish! Fish! Fish!
Fish 5 cents per pound, each day at r.
A. McClure's fish stall, in Eighth Street
Market, The best fish and largest varsity
inthe city, fresh every day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Hear the best two ccrnet SIS of Whining.
ton In 50 10 work on March 18th, New Cen
fury Club
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Here. Smithy! I told you only to put
fore shoes on this horse"
"Well, if you can find more than four
there, III receipt your bill. detroit Free
Press
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

l6--Passmore liros., mile west of Cen
trGvillc.
l7-Ias NJ. Hurst, New Cattle Id.
lS-Sale Of furniture.
lS-JVseph Quiglcy. Hare Corner.
ls-Wm. ana John Sc lers. near Phila.
I8--Jas. Murrows estate. ner Newark.
I9-I. A. Eertolette. Cos W. 9Th street.
92-Wm. Sellers. near Edgem0or.
.2-J II, Rodney Agt. near Cnrlstiaua
23-sas L donovan. Brandywine Hid.
27-"m II. klair COWS.
a9-Wm. JenN Fell. centents of the Bran
dywine spring, Hotel, miles IRON
Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

w WDrK, Apply ~ West lTh sIrtet, II
~ 'TED-Coorsd man who can cook
W and wat on taDIe. Macklums 800
MARKET street. nll5.1l'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

w ANfED-lsy woman otliceJ to clean
w or 70 out wording by the day. Apply
a 2ij tutnRll street tnla.!t'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

The only chance to hear the popular
West End Choral Club, March 18th, New
Century Club.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

The musical event Of the season EN- =
manuel New Century Club, March l7Ch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Go and hear Senator Tillman's lecture
nj the Auditorium, next Tuesday evening,
Doors open at 7.3O o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

Marbleynrd and stable, Del. Ave and JEFF
fersOn street.
/, ?, 4, s e. 10 Beatty Place rooms.
store and dwelling, S. w. Cor. 9Th and
jefferson streets, rooms and bath
Store, drug StOrc) and dwelling, :. w.
Cor 4th and Franklin SITS. 10 rooms, bath.
Store No. 1850 Jackson st.
Store 22l " md ST.
$40 Adams street 5rooms
EAST SIDE.
Store and dwelling. S. w Cor. 9TH and
Church SITS. II rooms and bath
Store \. W Co Sth and Wilson SIS.
Store and stable ITO! B St
Stable6!3 Walnut ST.
Gl3 East Seventh St 7rOoms
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15

All tired feelings are quickly relieved by
Dr. Simms Vegetable Liver Pills. The
STANDARD Liver Pills of the world Go5
King street. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-15
NGBBY
SPRING
OVERC0ATS

top coats at Sc, 9S and
$40 made with strap seams
and satin sleeve lining.
Finer grades at $l2 and
$l5,. but the vs. and $40
coats are the leaders, and
they say that cur $40
coats are the best value of
t h Q market. Regular
length coats at S., IS and
$40 and up to the finest
lined coats in Vicunas
ard Thlbets. A full line
of stouts and extra sizes
at $40 and SIS. See the
popular prices on tailoring
in our City Hall window,
CIOcn1 nynOinuc nynnnI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-11
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to
know that the very best medicine for
restoring the tired out nervous sys-
tenn to healthy vigor is Electric
Bi:ters. This medicine is purely
vegetable, acts by giving tone to toe
nerve oenters in the stomach, gently
stimulates the Liver and Kidneys :,
and aids these organs in throwing of
impurities in the blood. Electric
Bisters improves the appetite. aids
digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried 1t as the very
best blood purifier ond nerve tonic.
Try it. Sold for so cents or 81 per
bottle at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-11

After suffering from dyspepsia
for three years decided to try Bur-
docks Blood Bi.ters. Two bottles
cured me entirely" Mrs. G. C.
White, Taberg. Oneida county, New
York. For sale by Marshall &
Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-11
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The Graham Earle company con.
eludsd i;s engagement a. Hsrper's
theatre last evening. presenting
The New White slave" Mr.. Zeis,
the man wha Won the pig-aud by
The way 10 was not u blind cnc-was
obliged tc carry IL in his arms from
the stage through the audience. The
lislle animal squealed for dear life.
~ sIeld's genuine negro minstrel.
appear ut iisrpsr's theatre tonigh,
aud an entertainment both varied
aud amusing Throughout, is assured.
The company introduces numcron.
specialtics and promises a revival
81 the real old time African show
with good singing and q first elias.
all around performance.
The unique comedian, Tim Murphy
IA to appear At the .Burtis Sunday
evening supported by the come
dienne. Dorothy sherrod. The
company Is to present. the double
bill, odd Innocence" and .'Tso Car
Pisy stThat Game, or a Texas Con
gresham"