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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23


At the afternoon session Of the Sixth
annual convention Of tine nuliuess
Christian Association held in the the Re-
formed Episcopal Church Of the Covenant
several interesting papers were presented.
A ministerial union was formed and
many names were enrolled. The Rev
H. K. Hyde, the Rev. 4. j. j. Wright and
the Rev. d. W. Fow were appointed a
committee to draft a constitution and by
laws for the union.
Tho Rev. E L. Hyde, the Rev. 4. J. j.
Wright aud Presiding Elder j. f. Trum.
bauer were appointed q committee to pre-
pare subjects for papers to be read at tho
next convention. A resolution expressing
thanks to the Rev. @. i. Hendricks and
the vestry of Coyensaf Gk uKEh for Its uso
was adopted,
The election OF officers resulted as fol.
lows: President, the Rev. E. L. Hyde;
secretary the Rev. H. G. Trumbauer;
treasurer, the Rev James Redgrayes. Ad-
journment was made about 4 80 o'clock
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
FEARS OF FLOODS
Rising Rivers Cause Anxiety in
West Virginia.
RAILROAD TRAFFIC IMPEDED.
Landslides and Washouts VIII Prevent
Running of Trains for Several Days.
Citizens Of Cumberland, Md. Moving to
Higher Ground for Safety.

Clarksburg. w. Va, Feb. 23.-From
present Indications this section will
suffer as bad. If not worse, from aood
than in 1888. 1t has been raining al
most continuously for the past 4s
hours. and Is still coming down in tor
rents. People living on low ground are
moving out, and the railroads have
suffered greatly. The M II. road is
completely blocked by landslides and
washouts, and will not be able to get
any trains through-for several days.
The West Virginia and Pittsburg rail-
road is even In worse condition, and
word has just been received that the
water Is eight inches deep in the sta
tion at Buchannon, and is rising rap
idly. All the Baltimore and Ohio
trains have been several hours late.
caused by the numerous slips and
washouts. The river is now rising at
the rate Of one foot an hour.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Wanted To Censnra a .Indcn.

Trenton, Feb. 23.-The senate held
session last night which was devoid
of Interest outside of a resolution in
troduced by Senator DAILY. The reso-
luton charged that Judge Joseph Gas
kill. Of the Burlington county court,
appeared before the house railroad
committee in opposition to the bicycle
baggage bill, and had offended the dig
nifty of the judiciary of the state by
appearing in the capacity Of counsel
and lobbyist, and directed the senate
committee on judiciary to draft bill
which would make a repetition of the
act illegal. Senator Voorhees,, who
was in the chair declared the resolu-
tion out of order. Senator DAILY ap-
pealed from the decision of the chair,
but the chair was sustained.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Big Increase to Forest Reservations.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The president
celebrated the 165th anniversary of the
birth of George Washington by issuing
13 executive orders far reaching in
their effect. On the recommendation
of Secretary Francis and forestry
commission of the National Academy
of Sciences the president signed and
promulgated 13 proclamations estab-
fishing as many additional forest reser.
vations. containing an aggregate area
Of 2l,379, $40 acres. These reservations
lie In the states of Washington, South
Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho.
California and Utah.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Benin CITY Was Reektnr with BLOOD.

London, Feb. 23. "A dispatch from
Brass, on the west coast of Africa,
gives details relative to the capture on
Feb. IS of Benin City by the Royal
Niger company's expedition against
the emir of Nupe. There was an eight
hours running fight, and a stubborn
resistance on the part of the Fulahs.
Four of the whites including DR.. Fyfe,
We're killed and 16 wounded. The ex-
peditirn found Benin City reeking with
human blood. Many human beings
had been sacrificed and crucified by
the Fulahs. The troops destroyed the
crucifiXion trees and the "Juju houses"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23

Pittsburg, Feb. 23.--The rumor that
John G. A. Leischman, who recently
resigned from the presidency of the
Carnegie Steel company, was a candi-
date for appointment as minister to
represent the United States at Switz-
erland has been confirmed by Mr. H.
G. Frick. The officials of the Carnegie
Steel company are aiding Mr.. Leisch-
man all they can. and large amount
of influence is being brought to bear
to secure him the appointment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23

Atlanta, Feb. 2S.-otis ]. Smith. for.
merly cashier of the Georgia Security
and Banking company and a well
known member of society, has been
held by detectives since Saturday on @
charge of embezzlement. He has sign.
ed statement confessing that he Is a
forger and embezzler, and throws him
self on the mercy of those whom he
has wronged. His shortages thus far
aggregate $500, but may grow to a
greater amount
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
s,acinnati Reports More Cheerful.

Cincinnati, Feb. 23.-At midnight the
river was 4S feet inches, and rising
five Inches per hour, as 1t had been
doing for six hours. Specials to The
Commercial Tribune indicate that near
midnight there was no rain in the
Ohio valley, and the storm is past.
They report almost unprecedented
height of waters both in Kanawha and
West Fork rivers. Unless more rain
falls the rise here is not likely to go
above 55 feet
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Smoking Teacher Refused a Certificate.

Denver, Feb. 23. Mrs. Louise Pitt
Yokum. Dolores county superintendent
of schools. has refused a teachers GER
tficate to Professor Victor Z. McGirr,
principal of the Rico puhlic school. be-
cause he smoked Mrs. Yokum takes
the ground that a person who smokes
Is disqualified to teach IN the public
schools because teachers In this state
are required by law to instruct the
children against the use of tobacco.
An appeal will probably be taken TO
the state board of education.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23

Springfield, o., Feb. 23.-The Daily
Gazette of this city, Governor Bush
nelrs personal organ, which foreshad-
owed Hanna's appointment to the sem
ate, comes out in another editorial on
the matter which shows that the gov
ernor has for the time being thrown
away political ambition as far as the
United States senate is concerned. 1t
says: Governor Bushnell will stand
for reelection this year, and will not
be a candidate for United States sem
ator, full term, next year" This
leaves Mr.. Hanna in full possession of
the field.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Cumberland in Danger of Flood.

Cumberland. Md, Feb. 90. The
heavy rain has swelled the Potomac
river and Wills creek SO that there are
graYe fears of this city being flooded.
The waters already have overlowed
their banks, and people living In the
vicinity are compelled to move out.
The Baltimore and Ohio tracks at
Hyndman are covered by four. feet of
water. and all trains are stopped. The
trains on the West Virginia Central
are delayed and telegraph communica-
tion cut off. The waters are rising at
the rate OF two feet an hour.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
No Visitors for Mckinley,

Canton, o., Feb. 23.-The president
elect did not receive his most intimate
friends yesterday afternoon. DR.. T.
H Phillips, the family physician, has
given instructions that only members
OF the family and his secretaries gain
access to his private Office. There is
no apprehension as to the health Of
Major Mckinley, but the doctor says
he must have absolute freedom from
care and disturbance to fully prepare
him for the trying scenes of next week
He is said to be exceedingly gratified
at the decision of Governor Bushnell
10 appoint NJ. A. Hanna senator
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Death Of Archbishop Grace.

St. Paul, Feb, 2s.-The venerable
Archbishop Grace, who has been Ill for
some time, died yesterday at st. ia
cob's hospital. aged IS. He was VIC
tim of pneumonia. During his earlier
life Archbishop Grace was among the
best known Of the Roman Catholic pre-
lates of America. His influence with
the Indians was remarkable.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
An Ex.Confadsrate,s Confession.

. Detroit. Mich. Feb. 23.--At the Wash
ington's birthday banquet of the Mich
igan club last night General James A.
Walker, of Virginia. who commanded
the Confederate "Stonewall" brigade
after General Jackson's DEATH re-
sponded to Virginia, the Mother of
Washington" In closing he said: Il
have lived long enough to realize that
the success of the Confederate cause
would have been evil not good"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
English Admire Colonel Hay.

London, Feb. 23.-The Times, in an
editorial this morning. comments upon
the announcement that Colonel John
Hay had been selected to be the sue
cessor of Ambassador Bayard, and
expresses the opinion that Colonel Hay
will maintain the high standard so re-
'markabIe In a succession of ministers.
The other papers express similar
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23

so, 1859, in the presence of nearly 5o,-
900 people. 1t was the first time this
feat had been attempted. The follow
ing year he made the trip across Nj
agara river, just above the falls, near
ly 90 tinres, and on Sept. IA, 1860, he
carried a man across on his back.
A favorite trick of his was to carry
a stove to the middle Of the tlghtrope
span and there cook meal. which he
would lower to the crowd below. He
never used safety net, and he always
explained that he never felt any fear
when on the rope. He never drank or
smoked
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Bazuar atst Josrph's Chtsroi,.

A bazaar opened at st. Joseph's church
on the Brandywine last evening Ia, tho
ball adjoining the church. Tho Village
Cart and Pony will como to the bazaar
every evening at 9 o'clock. Fat her Bcr.
mingham will lecture every evening and
show views from his stereopticon OF Ire
land, England, france, Germany and
Italy will be included. Father BermlnG.-
ham has Travelled extensively abroad and
his stereoptcoD lectures will no doubt
proye very interesting.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
No "Demands" In the Ruiz Case.

Washington. Feb. 23.-No further
steps have been taken by the state
department in the case of Dr. Ruiz.
the American citizen who was found
dead in his cell at Cuanabacoa. Cuba,
under suspicious circumstances. Con-
sui General Lee, who is investigating
the affair, has not yet reported the re-
suits iof his inquiry, and meantime all
talk of ultimatums and calls for war;
ships is pronounced to be without foun-
datiOn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Washout Causes a Fatal sWr.ck.

Cincinnati, Feb. 23.--The Chesare AXE
and Ohio westbound passenger train
encountered washout opposite Ports
mouth, o.. and the engine, baggage
and express car mail car and one
coach were thrown from the track. A.
G. Stout, supervisor Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio. was killed. The engineer.
fireman, mail clerks and express mes-
senger were all injured, but not seri-
ously
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23

Douglas Marston, Newport farmer,
mourns the loss Of s22, which he had just
collected from bis milk customers in this
city. After going his rounds Saturday he
returned home, unloaded the milk cans
and placed them on o platform near whore
the horse was standing. He laid the wal
let near the cans and entered the house.
He returned just in time to see the horse
swallow the wallet, money and ALL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Carter ii. Harrison for MAYOR of Chicago

Chicago, Feb. 23.-The Peoples party
yesterday afternoon nominated Carter
H. Harrison for mayor and Joseph ].
Hubbard for city attorney. Those
who controlled the convention expect
that the Democrats will select Mr..
Harrison as their standard bearer.
and indorse the nominee of the Peo-
pies party for city attorney. Mr.. Har-
rison is the son of the late Mayor Har-
rison, who was assassinated in 1893.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
NEW CASTLE NEWS
Correspondence OF the REPUBLICAN,.
NEW CASTLE, Feb 90

|
| NEW CASTLE, Feb 90.
Years ago the New Castle public schools
turned out young men with an education
fit to enter college and become lawyers.
duutors and such positions that men often
wonder now IL days If it was not better to
teach bookkeeping and penmanship than
anatomy. 1t seems funny that comner-
cial college is tho next step with our high
school graduates
As the time draws near for the city
election the property people are ciamoring
for Ill assessor who will assess tho prop
erty. They want man elected to that
position who knows the value of real
| estate. Several parties have waited upon
Captain Israel Riding but up to the pres
ent he has declined the offer II elected,
Captain Riding would make q general
assessment Of the city and would have no
fayortes He may consent later to allow
| is name TO be put before the people.
The funeral Mrs. David W. Elkinton
took place this afternoon. Services wer3
held III Emmanuel Cemetery and inter-
Inent made in the adjoining cemetery.
The pail bearers were Junu II. Rodney,
John r. Lambson, William j. Etchclls.
Edwin NJ Herbert, Joseph II King, and
Henry A. Dennison,
Industry Council Jr O. U. A. NJ. will
hold an interesting debate this evening On
(which is the most DO oHerful-Women or
or Money"
The funeral of the infant child of Mr..
and Mrs. George Guersford took place
yesterday afternoon. Services were con-
ductod by Rev. V. S. Collins aud inter-
Inent made in the NJ, E. Cemetery.
The Washington supper given by tho
ladies of the Methodist Church was .
grand success.
Lot Of wall paper below cost, Stoops'.
Miss Carrie Dowuey is entertaining
Miss Maxwell uf Middetown. =.
New and second hand bicycles cheap at
Stoops.
Mr. Potter of Baltimore, returned to his
home TO day after u pleasant visit to New
Castle friends. ---
New styles wall paper, &c up, Stoops
The Board of Education will hold its
regular monthly meeting this evening.
Lot toilet articles less than cost, Stoops.
Charles r. Heed is indisposed with tho
grippe at his home on South Sixth street.
The drill ara reception given by Com
pany H, N. &. d., last evening, was
pleasing affair.
"A change OF members of city Council
this year would be healthy thing for the
city. Let other good men get a chance to
show their sterling qualities.
John Il. Stoops placed u une.line local in
the RErUBLlCAN and sold wrngers at
81. 81 that we're ~ 80 each.
The people of Dubbiusvillo are about to
ask city council to name that section Of
the city Crusoe's Island, as they cannot
wade into town through mud over q foot
deep.
Property owners are of the opinion that
S3OO Il year Is enough to pay for collecting
the Sl2, 900 of taxes. The tax collector
need lose no time but can collect after he
quits his regular work.
The next City Council will be asked to
consider the matter.
At the pool tournament In the c. A. @.
last night tho prize of II handsome cue was
won by W. Kirk The score was us fol-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Dr. Parhhursts Physical ColIapse.

New York, Feb. 23.--Nervous collaps:
caused by o' erwork is the physician:
diagnosis of the case of DR.. Charles H
Parkhurst, who has been seriously ii
for over a week In his home here
There was a slight change for the bet.
ter in the doctors condition today, but
his mental and physical condition arc
acuteIy affected, and It will probably
be a long time before he can return tc
his pulpit
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Austin Gibbons Knocked Out.

New York, Feb. 2S.-Jimmy Handler,
Of Newark, met Austin Gibbons, Pat
erson IN. J) boxer, for 20 round go
ut catch weights in the arena Of the
Broadway Athletic club last night
The bout ended in the middle Of the
18th round, when Handler knocked his
man out.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23

London. Feb. 23.-Lord Sandhurst,
governor of Bombay, cables that the
deaths in Bombay for the week ending
Feb. 10 We're leg. 1t is reported that
the deaths in Bombay as result Of
bubonc plague were Si3. as compared
with SAT for the previous week. At
Karachi the deaths from the plague
numbered 2Sj.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
This Il Your Opportunity.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps,
a generous sample will be mailed Of the
mos. popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon
strate the great merits of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
81 Warren St., New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Elys Cream Balm to me. I
can emphasize his statement, "It is posi-.
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed. ~
Rev. Francis W. Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
= 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, 1897-02-23
Emerging from the Snow Drifts.

Denver, Feb. 23.--The Denver and
Rio Grande main line to the west,
which has been blockaded by the
heavy snow fall, causing snow slides
in the mountains, reopened yesterday,
and through trains are again running
on schedule time. This Is the first
time since 1884 that the Denver and
Rio Grande main line has been closed
by snow for more than a few hours.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23

Dr. Slmms' vegetable liver pills are very
easy to take, very easy and painless to
operate; perfectly curable in liver COM
plant, kidney troubles, dyspepsia, head.
ache, etc ; only pills TO use with our
White Pulmonic Balsam, blood purifier
and anti-dyspcpsia powders. Depot, 605
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Rhode Islands Prohibition Ticket.

Providence, r. l., Feb. 23-The Pro-
hibitionists yesterday made choice Of
a state ticket as follows: For governor.
Thomas H. Peabody of Westerly; lieu
tenant governor, Fred jerks of Bar
rlngton; secretary of state, DR.. Frank
p. Smith of Washington; attorney gen.
eral. James A. Williams of Providence;
treasurer and receiver general, Vernon
e. Holme Of South Kingston.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Nashville Expects q Flood.

Nashville, Feb. 23.-Continuous and
heavy rains along the Upper Cumber-
land, as well as heavy local rains, are
causing the river to rise rapidly, and 1t
is expected that the danger line at this
point will be reached tomorrow morn
ing and the lowlands about the city
flooded
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Mrs. Beecher Has Another Relapse,

Stamford, Corn. Feb. 23 - Mrs
Henry Ward Beecher had another re-
lapse late yesterday afternoon, and al
no time since she was confined to her
room, about the middle of December
has her condition been considered SO
hopeless by members of her family.
There is general weakness of all the
vital organs, which pressages a speedy
dissolution
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Secretary Porter Getting Pointers.

Washington. Feb. 23.-Mr. J. Addi-
son Porter, who will be private seore-
tary to President Mckinley, called at
the White House yesterday and was
received by the president. He also had
a long talk with Mr.. Thurber. and the
latter spent some time In making him
acquainted with the business methods
9f the White House.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23

Plainfield, Wis, Feb. 2S.-The worst
blizzard and heaviest snow storm in
many years prevailed Sunday night
and yesterday. From one to two feet
of snow fell drifting badly. Many
drifts are six feet deep In the high
ways and business Is suspended,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
King George VIII Take Command,

Berlin, Feb, 23.-The Lokal Anzeiger
Is authority for the statement that the
king Of Greece has sent a telegram to
Christian TX. king of Denmark, to the
effect that he has decided to sail for
Crete to take command of the Greek
forces there.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23

Brownsville. Tex, Feb. 23.-At a cir
Gus here section of the elevated seats
collapsed preoipitating 800 persons to
the ground. Six may die. Many were
more or less bruised. The seats were
of heavy six inch beams, tied to up
right beams with ropes. 1t Is claimed
by the circus managers that one of the
ropes was cut.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Ex-Colisge President Dead.

Colorado Springs. Feb. 23---Very
Rev. Charles Bernard Rex. D. D., for
merly president of ST. Charles college.
Ellicott City, Md. and superior of the
St. Sulphice order In America, died
here yesterday from consumption.
lsed 40.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Crushed to Death In His Own Mill

St Louis, Feb. 23.-John r. Royden,
president Of the Royden Lumber COM
pany, of st. Louis, which has large
mills at Neeleyvillle. Ark, died at that
place yesterday, having been caught in
the mill machinery and terribly crush
ed. Mr.. Royden was millionaire. His
life was insured for $500. 900.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23

truly the great
est Of the rope
walkers of the
world. His real
name was Jean
Francois de
Gravelot. He
b e 6 an rope
walking when
only 4 years old.
and continued
his wonderful
exhibitions UP
to q few months
ago. At II he
was said to be
as active and
as fearless as
W hen in the
height of his
fame. Blondin
crossed Niaga-
ra Falls on June
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Children Cremated at Play.

Perry, o. T., Feb. 23.-The children
of John Cain a farmer living near
here set fire to ths grass in their door
yard. The clothing of Nora, aged 4.
aud of boy. aged 2, caught fire and
both were burned to death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23

Great reductions In photographs. One
dozen Of fine photographs for g0cts, b0c
75c and upwards at Il. G. Hollands Pho
tograph Gallery, 81 Market street, Will
mlnglon, Del. Don't forget the number,
3ll.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23

Altoona. Pa, Feb. 23-The pupils OF
the Altoona high school struck against
the order Of keeping the school open
yesterday. and remained out in body.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23

Duluth, Minn, Feb. 23--The grand
jury has just made n sensational report
OF ro!tcnness in public affairs, and 80
indictments are turned in. but most OF
the names will be withheld till latet
in the week. The jury indicted Regis
ter of Deeds Rcrgstrom and Auditor
Palden for misappropriation OF funds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23

BuFFAIo, N. Y. Y.-Gents:-From my person
al knowledge. gained tn observing the effect
of your Sh loh's Cure IN cases of advanced
Consumpi on. am prepared o say II Is the
most remarkable Iiemedy that has ever been
brought to my attention 1t has certainly
savcd many from Consumption, sold by
N, u, Danrorth, Ind and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-23
Sailors for the Inaugural Parade.

Washington, Feb. 23.--Secretary Her
bert has ordered 500 sailors from the
vessels of the North Atlantic squadron
to come to Washington to participate
n the inaugural parade.