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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
A Defiant prpocher.

oneonta. N. Y, April III. G. Ho.
gan, of Scranton, Pa, who for the past
two years has refused to take his ap-
pointment in the Wyoming conference,
of which he was a member claiming
that he was being Disseminated
against because he was a Prohibition
ist, and who withdrew therefrom on
Friday last, addressed big crowd at
the Metropolitan theater yesterday
Among other things he said: "The po-
sition and reputation of a faithful
preacher of salvation and righteousness
cannot be safe in the keeping of will
fully sinful and partisan bishops and
presiding elders" He alleged that the
church was in completely with the
liquor traffic, and that the vast major
ity of the bishops, pastors and voting
members of the methodist Episcopal
church cast their influence and ballots
for the representatives of the liquor
traffic,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

On account of local In Saturdays
REPUBLICAN, John G. Hardness feels com.
p'l!ed to publish his reply although he
knows that the Captain has great aversion
to publicity of any Of his good deeds.
WILMINGTON, DEL, Apr. IL. 1897.
CAPT. GRO. 7. HARKNEss,
My Dear Cousin:-With unbounded
gratitude to you and my relatives you re-
present, for your aifectionate and honor.
able proposition Of fprovision for me to live
in Maine, accept it to take effect at my
own expense or cost, care and responsi.
bility of transportation OF myself thereto
Just as soon as our Heavenly Father and
can do so in honesty, righteousness and
love to all my fellow beings My integrity
is one OF his eternal treasureys as well as
mine and by his powers and mine can,
must and shall be maintained With pro.
found gratitude and respect have tho
honor to remain. Your cousin and most
Obedept servant
JOHN C HARRNRss,
307 Shipley St
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Douhly Fatal GambJinc 0unrroI

Cripple Creek, Colo. April ia
shooting affray occurred yesterday at
McElroy's Hall. Altaman, Colo. in
which Jack Cox instantly killed Bob
DAILY and wounded Harry Miner and
Sam Loshey and was then shot fatally.
After killing DAILY Cox ran into the
street. where he met Town Marshal
O'1'rien, at whom he fired. The mar
shal returned the fire, shooting Cox.
who now lies at the hospital in a dying
condition. The shooting grew out Of
a quarrel over a gambling table.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
After All Others FniI,

Uso DR., j. simms & Sons, White Pull mon
ic Balsrm, for the Grippe. A sure cure for
coughs, sore.throat, bronchitis, whooping.
cough blood-spitting SORENESS In the
breast hoarscness, asthma, and in pul.
monary consumption. We would like to
SEQ cast. of the grippe thatw we could not
what VIM, Counting. Of Taylor Bridge
Post Office, Collins Beach has to say
AFTER two doctors had given me up as
incurabe Of the Grippe and blood splitting
used Dr.. Slmms White Pulmonio Bal.
sam and was cured" For sale at No. GO8
King street; t0o and 81 90 bottles, If.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Every shooting star be kissed her,
Every other one he hugs; \
Then the sky became all cloudy i
And he rang in lightning bugs.
Manhattan Laundry, S06 King 81,
CITY Court,

At the city court session yesterday
morning Isaac Anderson, colored was
held In 300 bail for further hearing, on
the charge of assault and battery on Edw.
GroOme.
At the session of the court to-day, Chas.
Hood was fined $50 and sentenced to 8
months in Jail for assaulting George
Moore.
Yesterday morning little colored girl
rushed into the city hall with the news
that John Smith was brutally beating his
wife at their home Eleventh and Wilson
streets. Captain Kane went to the scene
and found the woman lying in pool of
blood. He washed an ugly wound on
her head, and discovered that an artery had
been severed. He dashed out to hunt q
doctor. He had lively hunt, but finally
succeeded in finding DR., Jones, who left an
Important case to save the woman's life.
smith was locked up and will be given
nearing tomorrow morning.
smith was down town on Saturday
night and when he returned home he
found man named Johns in company
with his wife, This aroused Smithis
anger and seizing a flint lock gun he
struck his wife on the head.
The hammer pierdsd her head severing
an artery as mentioned above. Johns
then attacked Smith and discolored his
face. And SO the same story can be told
now woman got men into trouble
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
A Sprlng-LikeD Day.

Yesterday was palm Sunday and tho
balmiest Sunday since summer. Tn,
churches of the city, were crowded at al
services and many people were on tht
streets, promcnading. Women wen
without heavy wraps and men without
overc9ats. In the afternoon many prom
cnaders were in Brandywine Park, where
the trees are already beginning to put on
their summer garb. Everything showed
the return of spring Many people
journeyed to New Castle on the trolley and
was cool however, and wraps and light
cnnts Mnrn IL comfort
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Charged with Stealing Fees.

Trenton, April l2.-George N. Packer,
until lately clerk of the district court
of Trenton, has been arrested. charged
with Withholding fees received as clerk
which belong to William Dolton, one of
the court constables for serving papers.
Packer was removed from office some
months ago, and shortage of several
hundred dollars was then discovered
In his accounts. 1t was brought to the
attention of Packers bondsmen, and he
made over to them some property
which he owned. Packer has recently
expressed an intention to go to Seattle,
WASH, and this prompted Doton's ac-
ton.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
General Sanpuilly Released.

Jacksonville. April 12.-The trial Of
General Sanguilly and Colonel Lechuga
on charges of fitting out the Bermuda
expedition was a farce. and resulted in
the defendants being discharged The
government attorneys asked for a con-
tinuance and the Spanish vice consul
refused to testify. No evidence was in
troduoed, and the defendants did not
even ask to be discharged. 1t was in
timated that another warrant would be
sworn out but the United States COM
missioner said it must be on some
thing better than the Spanish vice con-
sul's affidavit.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
A Distinguished Chinese Visitor

San Francisco, April 12.-The steamer
Gaelic came into port late Saturday
night, but anchored in the lower bay to
await quarantine inspection, and did
not proceed to her wharf until yester-
day. On the way across the Pacific
the steamer displayed the yellow trl-
angular dragon flag of China at her
masthead in honor of Minister Woo
Ting Fong, who will represent the en-
peror of China in America. Spain and
Peru. He and his suite occupied near
ly all the staterooms in the vessel.
There are nearly co in his suite.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

Savannah, Ca, April 12.-The Plant
steamship La Grande Duchesse. just
arrived from New Yorl:, colided last
Friday morning at o'clock with the
American harkentine Nellie Smith,
bound from Cuba, cutting the barken-
tine in two. The barkentine sank in
Ave minutes. Captain Dodge, the first
and second mates and two of the crew
of the Nellie Smith were lost. Laurence
Haarsen, lookout, Frank Conway,
helmsman, and the steward were res
cued By boats from the steamer The
collifion occurred in a dense fog and
IN heavy sea.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Reduced Rates to New York via Penn =
sylyania Railroad.

For the dedication of the Grant Monu-
mental Tomb, April 27, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell tickets from
oil points on its linz to New York, April
~ land from points within one hundred
and fifty miles of New York, April 20 and
20, good to return until April 80 inclu.
give, at rate of fare and a third for the
round trip.
Tickets for military companies in uni
form, numbering fifty or more, travelling
In o body on one ticket, will be sold at
rate or single fare per capita for the
round trip
The parade on this occasion will be the
grandest military demons tration since
the war. Thousands Of veterans, United
states regulars, and State militanen will
be in line
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

Chicago April -.21 Eight hundred an
CRY depostors in the Globe Savings
bank met yesterday afternoon to pro-
test against the treatment they had
received at the hands Of C. W. Spald-
ing, its president, and his fellow off,
GERS, and to devise means for rescuing,
If possible, some portion of their saw
ings, which had been tied up by the
hanks s failure. An executive committee
was appointed to direct legal proceed
ings. Ex-Governor Altgeld was fire.
quently denounced and cries of lynch
him" send him to the penitentiary
with spaldlng and the rest of the
gang" came from all parts of the room.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
The Future Of Greece.

Vienna, April 12.-The correspondent
of the St. Petersburg Gazette has had
an interview with Crown Prince Con-
stantin at Larissa, and reports the
prince as having said to him: Il re-
ally do not understand why Crete is
not given to us. 1t seems to be feared
that Greece will be strengthened by the
acquisition OF fresh territory. The fu-
ture of Greece, however, lies not in the
south.sbut in The north; not in Crete,
but il Macedonia"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Government Relief Boat sunk.

Grand Forks, N. D., April 1.-THE
government steamer Ogemaw, which
started down the river Saturday night
on relief expedition, lies sunk in
about IL feet of water II miles below
here. The boat was unable to get more
than eight miles down the river when
her side was ripped open by the ice.
She was run into shallow ater, where
she quickly grounded. Many of the
farmers who were seen are living in the
second stories of their houses, but
with one exception had plenty of food
and fuel. Most of the desttution and
distress is at point some miles be-
yond the farthest reached by the
steamer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Caught In a soualI and Drowned.

Atlantic City. April 12.-F. V. Lovett,
aged 40 years, and Norman White, aged
81, both residents of this city, have been
given up by their friends and relatives
and drowned, The men left last Fri
day on a fishing trip TO the banks up
the bay. They did not return on Sat-
urday, as anticipated This caused ap-
prehension. and the matter was re-
ported to the police. Yesterday their
upturned slsiff was found in the bay
near Fish Point. It is feared that the
men were caught in squall which pre-
vailed Friday
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
IAN ENEMY TO THE KING"

can Enemy to the King" will be rre.
sented at the Grand Opera House to night
ErnnntOn dc Launay is without doubt ono
of Mr.. Sothcrn's greatest impcrsonntiOn,; !;
he exhibits union of manly power, cour
age and grace, and he portrays very con.
vincingly the during aud heroric Young
Huguenot, who believes that his cause Is
the cause Of God. In the tender lines of u
lover. the Sothern grace aud charms are
ms apparent us of old In speaking of his
audiences Mr.. Sothern aid: "Thrre is 10
audience in the world cquai to an assem-.
b.ago of Americans. They are the most
polite, aS well as the most critical in tho
world. III London tho public never hrSi-
tates to let au actor know what il thinks
of him. I!ccail II personal incident that
will il!ustrnte this truth. Years ago |
played IL very small par, in drama called
Hope at the Standard Theatre in London.
One of my lines WAS, My God! | don't
know how to act" Well sir, | Ind 70
sooner spoken those few lines on the
first night, than l was greeted with such II
chorus of Obs and Abs from the gallory
gods. The next night when it came to the
same scene said; Ny God, don't know
what to do, and everything was all right
An American would never insult an actor
In that way. If he does not like tho piece
he Will get up and go out, but never viii
Ec mpolite. While an American audience
IS critical it is critical in quiet way.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Peach Trees Are Blooming.

Peach trees arc beginning to bloom and in
another week the blossoms will be in full
bloom. The set of buds ranges from very
heavy to very lig ht-according to varietio
and the condition of the trecs-but the
average set is rather light.
The critical time for the Delaware
peach is the next two weeks. If the trees
escape from frosts and prolonged rain
storms during that time, a crop for this
season is assured. Many experienced
growers anticipate n heavy "Junc drop"
which usually is the case just after q
frGitlug season: but such a drop is not
feared for all recognize that half crop is
MORO nroftablo thnn full one
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Shaw Acquitted of Murder.

Bridgeton. N. j., April 12.--The Jury
in the trial of Simon B. Shaw. of Fries
Mill. who was indicted for the murder
Of Stutz Carlisle. of Leesburg. rem
dered verdict of acquittal. and Shaw
was released The jury had an all night
session. They stood seven for acquittal
and five for verdict of manslaughter
all night, while upon the first ballot
two were for verdict of murder in the
second degree.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
South Dakota in Springtime

Is clothed with verdure green and spot
ted with the beautiful blue und whit,
prairie flowers tokens of luxuriant sol
like that fair country to which Moses led
the children Of Israel in ancient times
And like unto that land Of plenty,
South Dakota outrivals its sister states o
the East in the products of its soil sown
cultivated and harvested in less time and
with greater case than in any other por.
tion of the United States.
And so we say unto you that now is the
opportunity of a lifetime to Go West ant
buy farm" For descriptive lists and
prices, address w. +, Powell. General I'm
migration Agent, Chicago, Illinois.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Holy Thursday Services,

Next Thursday being Holy Thursday,
services are announced In all the Catholic
and Episcopal Churches. The exercises
commemorate the Lords last supper snd
are particularly impressive. The Catholic
and Episcopalian services continue all day.
In the church of the Redeemer an evening
service is announced to which everyone 10
invited,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Death of Grand Duke of Mecklenbu,

Cannes. France, April 12.-The Grand
Duke Of Mecklenburg Schwerin died on
Saturday night. Friedrich Franz III
was born March 10. 1851. He was a son
Of Friedrich Franz ii and Princess Au-
gusta of Reuss-S -Schleiz. He succeeded
to the throne on the death of his father,
April IL. 1888. He was married Jan.
a. 1879, to Grand Duchess Anastasia.
daughter of Grand Duke Michael of
Russia
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
PhiIlppino Revolution Ended

Washington, April 12.-Spanish Min
lister de LONE yesterday received ad-
vices that 10.S03 rebels in the Philippine
islands have surrendered. Aside from
a few marauders in the province of
Nueva Reija the remainder Of the ISL
ands is quiet. This surrender, the min
lister adds, practically settles the revo-
luton.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
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Vests Morning Sermon.

Rev A. n Keigwin had a large congre- =
CATION at West Presbyterian Church yes
terday morning The spring like weather
put new life and energy into every part of
the service, and the sermon was therefore
the more interesting, The text was from
Matthew 1, "a; For there is nothing bid
which shall not be manifest; neither was
there anything kept secret th at will not
come abroad"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

The son of a well known Democrat, who
attends No, "A school, surprised his to aoher
by clever answer. WHO is the chief ex-
ecutive of Delaware2" asked the teacher
Chief Dolan,' answered the bright lad.
The boy knew Dolan elected Senator
Pyle and the Senator rules the State,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Another American Citizen Released.

Another American Citizen Released.
Havana, April l2.-Jose Gonzales Cur
belo, naturalzed American. who has
been imprisoned at Guanajay on a
rhargeof conspiracy. has been liberated.
Joseph Bofill, an Englishman, who has
been imprisoned at Santiago de Cuba,
has been granted an order of release,
and will be turned over to the British
consul on tho understanding that he
Is to leave the island by the first.
steamer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Mr.. BIaine,s Candidacy.

Among the latest Republican candi-
dates for Council from the Fifth ward is
Charles II. Blaine. He is senior member
of the firm Of Charles II. Blaine aud Com.
pany and will make strong candidate, q
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

The annual report of the collection
taken up for the support of the orphans In
the Catholic Protectory at Delaware City
and Sixth and West street has been pub.
lished and shows falling off of 81, $50. 50
from 1895.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Another Yacht to Build,

A. Il. freeman of Boston aud the Hal-
Ian and Hollingsworth Company have en-
tered into contract whereby the latter Q
to erect within six months centred board
schooner yacht. The vessel will be 1871 feet
long OF steel and to be designed by A. S.
Cheeseborough.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

ur. Simms' vegetable liver pills are very
easy to lake, very easy and painless to
operate; perfectly cuiabe in liver com
plant, kidney troubles, dyspepsia, head.
ache, etc; only pills TO use with our
White Pulmonio Balsam, blood purifier
and anti-dyspepsia powders Depot, 6Od
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Beers Talk of War With England

London, April ia dispatch to The
Daily Mail from Cape Town says The
Het Dageblad, the Dutch newspaper,
declares that leading officials of the
Transvaal speak openly of a war with
England as inevitable, and aver that
it will be carried right up to Table bay.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

Fresh shad and all other kinds of fish
at the lowest prices, at Fifth and King
streets. Oysters by the quart, delivered to
all parts Of the city. ID. A Mcclure.
Give him call. Delaware shad from 10
cents up; fresh every day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

Saturday morning fish market showed
the plentifulness of the shad King street
from Front to Third, contained n ore sha |
than it has since tho season began. And
they were fino specimens, some weigh ny
a hi gh as eight pounds. They sod frJm
Is to rs cents apiece.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

Brand & Bro, having opened the store
III Market street, with a full line of Gents
furnishings and hats, will be pleased to
sec their friends at the above address from
this time forward Respectfully,
BRAND & BRO,
Hats. mems furnishings children hats
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

Joseph Gentiles, an Italian who boarded
with Samuel Peo, in this city, was struck
by train and killed at Edge Moor this
morning about 10 o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
WHAT SAEISRIRN Mn

Willard SaulsbHry SAID that If Judge
Grubb had reappontcd Commissioner
Monaghan it would have meant that the
Police Department would bo allowed to
run the primary elections of the city, He
had told Judge Grubb it was notorious
that the police were taking part in poll.
tics. Il did not recommend the uppoint.
ment of Mr.. Hart but another man. I
simply want the police to keep hands OF
of politics in this city," said Mr.. Sauls.
bury
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

Lots OF home references in favor OF DR.
Simms' White Pulmonic Balsam as the
great cure for sore throat and diseases Of
lungs 1t always cures and prevents con.
sumption, for coughs, ETC., Cog King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

Simms the first among pills for ths
ladies. made of pure material stand higl
In their recommendation for the iniirml.
ties OF ladies, 81, also sent by mail. 6)i
KIM slIapL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

II have been using Salvation Oil for
backache stiffness in the neck, and pain in
the side and found 1t an excellent cure.
keep it Constan ly on hand. Chas Hallcr
Union lIili, \, j."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

Karis ;'lover Root Tea isa pleasant laxa
tive. Regulates the bowe.s. puriiies the
and nleosant TO take tSc Sold by N "ahe IA
Danforth, end and Market streeta
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
EX-SENATOR VOORHEES, DEATH.
He Had Suffered From Rheumatism of
the Heart For Years

Washington. April 12.-Ex- Senator
Daniel Woolsey Voorhees,. of Indiana.
who has been in failing health for more
than two years. died on Saturday at
his home In this oity. In February.
1893, his physical powers began to
break, and since that time 1t has been
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12
Eight Killed in a Church Accident.

Eight Killed in a Church Accident.
Paris, April 12.-While mass was be-
Ing said yesterday in church near
Castres, in the department Of Tarn, the
roof collapsed Seven women and one
man were killed and 80 persons were
Eeriously Injured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

Astonishing but true q James Belt
sells Trusses, Supporters, Syringes, etc,
at and below Philadelphia prices. Private
parlor for Ladies' and children. Competent
Lady Attendant
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

j. H. Porter g. Sons, wholesale and re.
tail milk dealers, s. f. Corner Seventh
and Madison streets, Wilmington, Del.
Phone GIL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

Dyspepsia cured. Shiioh's Vitpllzer I'm.
mediately relieves Sour Stomach. Coming
up of food Distress. and 10 the great kidney
and liver remedy. Sold by N. D. Dnnforth,
end and Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

a battle OF will power against physical
disintegration. For at least two years
past he has taken little part in the
proceedings in the senate. He had
been a constant sufferer from rheuma-
tsm of the heart, and his friends had
come to expect that they might hear of
his death suddenly.
Mr.. Voorhees, was born in Ohio in
1927, but went to Indiana at an early
age. In 1851 he was admitted to the
bar, and in 1858 became United States
district attorney for Indiana. Soon af-
terward he was elected to the Thirty
seventh congress, being reelected four
times He entered the national senate
in 1871 and was twice reelected. .,-,-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

Don't forget JetfGrson'5 Minstrcls at
Bavarian Hall o-mOrrow night at Fifth
and Dupu 1t streets,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

Ladies' Take the best. II you are troubled
with Constipation. Sali0w Skin and u Tiredy
Feeling. taxe harIs Clover T5a. it il plea SAINT
TO take. Sold by N. b. Daufo"th. md and
Market streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-12

The Blood The Blood is always e
guired to be looked after So use Dr.
Simms' Blood Purifier, the always sure
and never failer IN mild or strong diseases
0t the blood COG King street