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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
COpstitutI0nnl Convention.

DOVER, Del, Jan. 2I.-The Constitu-
tlonal Convention to-day received pea.
tion from T. B. Coursey, of Kent County,
declaring that 1t Is a gross injustice to
compel taxables of rural districts who
have been paying more than poll tax for
a number of years, to register before each
election. MI. Coursey also urges the con-
vention to adopt tho Meyers votinS
machine in all elections.
Tho Committee on Securing the Purity
OF the Ballot made an additional report,
declaring that the provisions OF the Con-
sttution shall not prevent tho General
Assembly from providing for the punish
ment of and defining election otfenSes not
named in the Constitution.
Mr. Spruance concluded his argument
in favor of jury trials for persons accused
of election offenses and who favored the
trial by Judges.
Mr.. Spruance then offered an amend
ment providing that no person shall be
convicted of an election offense unless all
the Judges concur and on an appeal to
the higher Court all the Judges must
agree in order TO affirm the sentence OF
the lower Court
Mr.. Biggs and Drs. Pratt and Cooper
favored the trial by Judges, Mr.. Biggs de-
claring that the present was critical
time in the history of the state, and that
the only way bribery cOulu De DIoheh up
was to send the guilty parties to jail.
Mr.. Spruance declared in his speech
that he knew of eminent men in the party
now in power in this State who have al
most bcggered themselves in borrowing
and furnishing money to corrupt voters,
while, on the other hand, another gentle
men connected with tho opposite party
has come into the State and has succeeded
because he was willing to pay a higher
price.
Mr.. Richards said that he had been in.
formed that onethird of the voters of
Kent county were purchasable. Bribery
is not confined to Kent and Sussex cOun-
tics but 1t exists in New Castle as we'll.
The people are looking to the convention
to eradicate the evil
Tho Committee on Agriculture will
give hearing to the farmers of the State
on next Tuesday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
KID CLOVES

Choice of all our 75c kid gloves in all
colors and siaes. New:goods, no seconds
at 500
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22

GLovERsvILLE, N. Y, Jan. 22-The
principal evidence yesterday in the exam
ination of ex- City Chamberlain j. Frank
Davis, charged with misappropriation of
funds, was given by City Clerk NJ. V. B.
Stetson, formerly cashier of the Mer.
chants and Manufacturers bank, Hetes-
titled to being familiar with the hand
writing of Davis, and also with that of
ex- Mayor Clark L. Jordan, under whose
administration Davis served. In Stet-
sons opinion Jordan signature rs mayor
countersigning checks aggregating $1,000
was in the handwriting of Davis. Ex-
Mayor Jordan was called rs a witness for
the prosecution, and testified that his sig
nature countersigning the checks in ques-
ton was not written by him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22

Wilmington Lodge No. /, A o. U; W..
last evening held memorial services which
were in charge of c. NJ. Banas, chairman
of the committee on memorial. Six vacant
chairs, druped, stood in front of the mas
ter workman 5 station and on them were
the names of William II. Schoen, died
May II, 1896; George W. Vandegrift died
June =; Luther W. Palmer, died July 90;
William MoNaal, died O@tober y: James
Murtaugh, diel November rs; William
H PierCs, died December 2.
TO the right OF tho master workman
was chair draped in memory of John
Jordan Upcharch, foun0tr Of the ordar
who died January lS isS7 and whose. re-.
mains Mere Inferred in st. Louis Chas:
NJ. Banks Lewis G. Fritz, G. A. Cline and
B. B. Shakespeare composed Quartette
which sang several SELECTIONS. l. b Bad
win and William H, Foulk pronounced
eloquent eulogies on the deceased hrether-
en The occasion was very impressive.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. Ex-Governor
Leedy has pardoned H. c, Wilmoth, alIas
Howell, alias Howe, alias Howart who
was serving a ten months sentence for
bigamy. Wilmoth was arrested on the
charge at Terre Haute, Ind, where he was
about to be married to a wealthy young
woman of that city. His arrest was
brought about by Miss Belle Buell., Of
Ef1ingham, Ills, to whom he was also
married. His trial developed evidence
which placed him in the front rank of
bigamists it being shown that he had
eleven wives living. His remarkable mari.
tai career covered period of eight years,
during which he had served a term in the
Missouri penitentiary for one of his crimes,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
A Defeat for the Irish Members.

LONDON, Jan. 22.-The house of COM
mons last night discussed Mr.. Dillon's
amendment calling upon the government
to introduce comprehensive measures for
the relief Of Irish husbandry. Right Hon
John Atkinson, Conservative member for
North Londonderry, denied that there had
been any great decline In prices of Irish
produce He hoped he said, for good re-
suits from last years bill Mr.. Dillon and
other Irish members insisted that every
thing had been done for the English and
nothing for the Irish farmer. The Dillon
amendment was finally rejected by vote
nf $50 To l2h
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
JEFF Davis Portrait Remains,

LITTLE ROCK, Jan. 22.-Six years ago
this month the Arkansas Legislature
passed bill appropriating $3.50 for paint
ing of jefferson Davis and instructed the
sergeant-at-arms to hang 1t over tho
speaker chair, u place formerly occupied
by u portrait of George Washington, the
latter portrait being removed to the left.
On Wednesday Jacob King, of Stone
county, an Confederate, offered res
olution to replace the Washington por-
trait above tho speakers desk, but the
resolution was overwhelmingly defeated,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22

In conversation with Mr.. ]. A. Fuld to.
day one of our "scribCs' sought to get
ON him the Information whether or not
to had changed his plans us to the re.
IN wal Of his business from our city, and
we regret to say that his original inten-
tion is to be carried out
Mr.. Fuld seems to greatly regret the
change and his severance from his many
friends IL our city. The firm has still q
large stock Of shoes Of all kinds on hand
but it is very evident from the very low
prices they are selling them at and the
crowds of buyers attending their Going
Out OF Business Sale" there will be little
or no stock left over for removal.
Tho house of Fulds has been known to
Wilmington shoppers for the last years
as the leading shoe house of our city, and
with its removal we loose one Of our most
active and progressive business men.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
UNDERWE EAR

Most impossible TO givs a price list OF
this, A c6rrter piled full of attractive.
goods.
Ladies' Merino Vests, old price 29c,
Now 100
Ladies' Grey Ribbed Vests, old price goo,
Now 19c
Mems red shirts, old price 800, Now 800
Children's Merino or grey shirts. old
price 25c lSo
Mems grey shirts, with double breasted
front marked soc, Now 59o
Mems drawers, old price 35c, Now 800
Red shirts and drawers for children, old
price 80 and soc, " and a9c
Smaller sizes are smaller prices.
Children's shirts, old price 29c, 100
Childrens Ribbed Vests, old price 900
100
Boys merino shirts and drawers, sizes -
and 81, old price 80 and 4Oc, Now 900
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
ANDREW CARNEGIES PREDICTION
The Iron King Declares He Is "Optimlstic
to a Degree"

to a Degree
YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, Jan 22.-Andrew Car
nege was the guest of Johnstown last
evening, and his reception on the arrival
of the special train from Plttsburg was
most cordial and hearty. The reception
was prompted by the fact that Mr. Car
negie rebuilt the library here after the
flood, and was the largest individual con-
tributor to the relief fund. At Soclock
Mr.. Carnegie, as the guest of tho board of
trade, was greeted by an immense audi
ence at the Opera House. Mayor Wag-
oner and Hon John NJ. Rose, president of
the board of trade, delivered the address
of welcome In the course of Mr.. Car
negie's address in response he Sad
'rhe business of this country for the
past few years. has been at low ebb Never,
perhaps in our day has there been such
continued depression Taking capital as
whole invested in manufacturing in the
United States, 1 doubt if it has earned
one dollar of profit for three years past;
that is to say, the losses have balanced any
possible gains 1t is my opinion that our
adycrsity has been aggravated and our re-
covery postponed because large number
of our people began an agitation some
years ago bnTeduelInB ulo illhiiVehdhoo VI
the standard of value which had hitherto
been maintained in this country.
''The employer of labor is prosperous
only when labor is prosperous and in
great demand. Therefore, my friends,
the man who above all others longs for
nnd labors for general prosperity is the
employer of labor. Why Is it that busi-
ness has not revived as was expected after
the result of the national election was de-
clared2 We'll, l think people expected too
much or too early recovery. The season
of the year for recovery is after spring
opens, and we could scarcely expect suili-
cient momentum in January to overcome
tho inertia of the mass which lay immov-
able; but the conditions are all most fav-
orabe and business as whole is upon o
sound foundation. Unless some surprise
Is sprung upon the country nothing can
hold it back from a period Of genuine
prosperity. lam optimistic to degree in
regard to the future"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The second in
the series of state dinners was given by
President and Mrs. Cleveland at the White
House last night the diplomatic corps be-
ing the guests The number accepting in
vitations was such that the long corridor
in the rear Of the main vestibule at the
entrance to the mansion had to be used,
the state dining room being too small for
the occasion. Tho dining table was decor.
ated with profusion of la France and
bridesmaid roses and ferns, The Marine
band, under the direction of Professor
Fancuilli, furnished music.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
WHITE GOODS.

Not thing but what has been reduced.
Pillow Case LaCe-Many styles The
4o and &c kind Now2c and &c Va
Pillow case laces, that were 1c and lOo
Now 4c yd and 5u y.
Elegant embro:deries anu Hamburg
edgings, worth from &c to lOc yd
AT 4c, DC, and &c
1Oc-12c-1ic kinds Of embroideries
&c, SC, &c yd
Better kinds of embroideries, with big
values in them are
lOc 12c zoe. SOC and so on.
A bin filled with many styles oil laccs,
worth from lOc to i5c yd &c yd
Half a hundred styles of German Tor
chon laces, all widths, from 4c to 3Oc yRTu,
sale price &c 10 A-iac
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22

BALTIMORE, Jan, ga cablegram from
The Suns special correspondent at Rome
states that the pope has made tho follow
ing selections to fill the bishoprics of Viii
mington and Mobile: Very Rev. Felix
Hlntonmeyer, of the Bcnedictino Order,
vicar general, apostolic of North Caro-.
lima, to bc bishop of Wilmington, Del
Very Rev. Edward p, Allon, d. D., presi-
dent of Mount st. Mary's seminary md
college at Emmttsburg, Md, to DO bishop
of Mobile,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
Covenant Church Revlyh,.

The revival services which were held in
the Covenant Reformed Episcopal Church
yesterday afternoon and evening were
of soul saving and satisfactory power In
the evening the chancel rail was crowded
with earnest seekers The evening con
gregation was large, interest deep and
results satisfactory several persons being
converted. DR., Walker preached from
Exodus sc, 7, s, "DcIiverance Of the chill
dren Ct Israel out Of Egypt" Services to
day at 23y and $50 p. m. no meeting or
-1frrlny
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
necIlnd ArninsL Sam HudAnn.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan, a2.-Judge Dallas,
in the United States circuit court, ycster.
day dismissed the petition of Samuel 4.
Hudson, In which Mr.. Hudson asked that
the hearings in his contest against Will
lam MoAleer, in the Third congressional
district election fight, should hereafter
take place in the federal court or before a
commission under the direction Of the
court, instead Of at l25 South Fifth street,
owing to the disturbances wh!ch have co.
cured at the latter place
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
They Fought and Died for Love.

CYNTnlANA. Ky, Jan. 23.-ln duel be.
tween John Dairy and Ben $. Dryman,
which occurred in the southern part OF
this county, Dairy was almost instantly
killed, auu Dryman died few hours after
ward. The men were rivals for the hand
of Miss Jennie Hillory, AS the result of
quarrel they agreed to fight it out the
next tino they met Dairy was accom-
panied by Miss llilory, and was met by
Dryman. Both men drew their weapons
and fred, Dairy being shot twice and Dry
man once The girl is nearly insane over
the trugedy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
DIR. Johnston on Trial for Murder.

NEW BLOOMFIELD, Pa, Jan 22-The
trial of DR., Thomas l.. Johnston, charged
with the murder of DIR. Henry on the 2Sth
of last September, was begun before Judge
jeremiah Lyons yesterday. Long before
the opening hour the court room was
filled with spectators. The prisoner when
brought into the court room did not show
much evidence of having been i'll. Mrs.
Johnston and Mrs. Horny were both in
court, but the prisoner took no notice of
either of them. The prisoner refused to
plead, and plea Of not guilty was en-
tered. A motion made by the prisoners
counsel to quash the indictment on the
ground of irregularity was refused. The
jury was completed before court ad'
iOurned
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22

New YORK, Jan %. Officers Of the
steamship Galileo which arrived yester-
dny from Rio Janeiro, report that on the
night of Jan IL, they came close to aiurge
wooden vessel bottom up. short dis
tance away stood big Iron ship, and it
was evident that the two had been in col.
iision. The night was so dark that the
lookout could not see the name of either
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
Twenty-Five Hundred Perished.

LONDON, Jan. GA special dispatch re.
ceived hero from Teheren, capital of Persia,
says that $500 persons perished rs q re-
suit of the earthquake which occurred on
Kisham Island, Jan. II, Kisham Island is
tho largest in the Persian gulf and is stu
ated about fifteen miles from its entrance
Its population is estimated at i, 1000, mostly
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
Train Holdup in Alabama.

COLUMBUS, Miss, Jan. e2,-The west
bound passenger train on the Southern
railway was held up by three men near
Berry Ala., about z o'clock last night, the
robbers stealing several valuable express
packages and two or three jugs Of liquor.
This is the same place where similar
robbery was committed on Dec. 16 last,
and it is supposed that this robbery was
committed by tho same parties. The ex-
press car doors were broken open and
pistols thrust into Messenger Ward face
His safe keys were secured and the local
safe quickly opened and rifed of its con-
fonts, which the express officials say
amounted to $3.50.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
Accused Banker Surrendars.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. %, j. NJ. Mcknight.
president of the German National bank,
which was closed Monday morning by
Bank Examiner Escott acting under or
ders from Controller Eckels, surrendered
himself to Marshal Blackburn yesterday
afternoon to answer a warrant sworn out
Wednesday by the bank examiner charg-
ing him with making fase entries on the
book of which he was president. He was
released on bonds of IS, 0OO
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22

New YORK, Jan 90 Tho Lanport and
Holt steamer Button arrived last night
from Santos, Brazil, with f1fty-three
stranded Canadian emigrants, who left
the cold climate Of their northern homes
to establish themselves near Santos. The
warm climate of southern Brazil was too
much for the coonsts, and they were un
able to toll with their usual energy. They
were nearly destitute when the British
consul became interested in them, and by
his aid they embarked on tho Button,
their passage being paid through to Cam
ada by the British government.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
To Investigate the Mattcawan Asylum.

ALBANY, Jan. 81 The state commission
in lunacy has been notified that II COM
mittee from Pennsylvania composed of a
number of jurists, lawyers, doctors and
legislators will visit the Matteawan. state
hospital for insane criminals on Saturday
next with view of gaining information
IN tho direction of establishing similar
institution in tho state of Pennsylvania.
That state ut present has no such institu.
finn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
RIVERA NEEDS MUNITIONS.
AIaceo's Successor Has with Him Three
Thousand Uuarmed Men.

AIaceo's Successor Has with Him Three
Thousand Uuarmed Men.
TAMPA, Fla, Jan 29. Emanuel Silvero,
n wounded Cuban, arrived her last night
from Key West, having escaped from
Cuba on q fishing vessel He comes from
She field near Artemisa He states that
General Rvera is sadly in need of ammu-
milton and arms. His men are short of
cartridges. He has over 5000 men that
could be used had they arms. The ma
chete is the only weapon that bands are
arc armed with. Sllvero urges the Cuban
teaders to send another expedition.
He confirms the story of Jan o. when a
Spanish band came upon n Cuban hospital
near San Cristobal containing 500 wounded
Insurgents and put to death all of thcm
even the attendants. Colonel Sam Mar
tins troops are raiding all that section,
very seldom going into the hills near Ri
yerins camp. One of his bands were nm-
buscudsd two weeks ago and out of forty
five men in 1t only three escaped, They are
bloodthrsty and are credited with more
murders of women and pncitlcos than any
other band. They raided u small town
twenty miles from PaaCios, and abducted
aA the women in the place, some fifty in
number Only ten of them have ever been
heard from, and those were recaptured by
d Cuban band on Jan. 10.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22

Thirty. three young women and twenty
young men to-day completed the three
years course Of study prescribed Tor gradu-
nearly al! of them have made the average,
- per cent, necessary " exempt the IN
from examination The work Of the class
has been in the main very satisfactory,
many Of the students ev.LClLg original
ability above the Oru!Lary.
Examinations at the school began to-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
Big Mine Strike Averted.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Jan. 90 Alta meeting
of mine operators In this district it was
agreed to pay the price demanded by the
20, OOOm miners who contemplated strike
that is, seventy to eighty cents per ton.
The miners accepted it as II satisfactory
solution The matter now lies with the
OAK Park operators who did not take part
IN tho meeting, 1t Is believed that they
will agree to the rate.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
Ietfers from Farmers.

In South and North Dakota, relating
their own personal experience in those
states, have been published in pamphlet
form by the Chicago, Milwaukee 4 St.
Faul Railway, and as these letters are
extremely interesting, and the pamphlet
Is finely Illustrated, one copy viii be sent
to any address, on receipt Of two cent
postage stamp. Apply to Joha r Pott.
District Passenger Agent, 1856 William
street, Willliamsport, Pa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22

Sunday school and song service will be
held next Sunday at 23O p. III. at ll2
Front street near Orange The now
hymns that are now used are sung by
Moody and Sanky at their meetings in
New York, Philadelphia and Boston.
Mr.. Phiiip Sydcrsky of Philadelphia wil,
tell of the Evangelistic meetings that
were held at the winter circus, PhilH.
dolphia, Every body is cordially invited
to attend.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
urripr Another 7hsrman for the Cabinet.

WASHINGTON, Jan. %. There was a
conference of several members of the
New York delegation yesterday IN the In
terest Of Representative James 5. sher-
man, W no will be urged for place In the
cabinet 1t Is understood that Represen'
tstiyes Foote and Bennett will soon go to
Canton to present to Mr.. Mckinley Mr.
Sherman name for postmaster general
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
a AMUSG N G Mt S.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Miss Ada Lee Bascom, the gifted author.
ess, has given to the world dramatic
production IT, at is creating furore OF in.
terest and curiosity. "A Bowery Girl,
is the title of the play, and as It's name I'M
plies, it deals principally with the exist
enee of that famous character, Woman
like Miss Bascom has constructed Il re-
markably strong play, dealing with love
and passion amoug the poor and honest
lowly. This theme is as old as the drama
itself, yet if properly presented is never
mOuotOuOus.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
just Fourteen Wives Too Many.

SHERMAN, Tex, Jan. %. Tom Rowe,
aged 26 was sentenced to four years in the
ponitentiary Wednesday for disposing of
mortgagea property. After sentence was
passed Rowe confessed to being the hus'
band of fifteen living wives. The reason
for making the confession was that if in.
dicted and sentenced for bigamy he could
serve out all sentences at the same time,
as they would not be cumulative.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
Senator Quay or for Florida.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Quay,
accompanied by Senator Vest, of Mis-
souri,, left here yesterday for San Lucie,
Fla, He will DO joined later by Frank
Reoder Pennsylvania state secretary;
Bank Commissioner B. F. GilkesOn, Sec
rotary Of Internal Affairs james W. Latta
Allen B Rorke, of Philadelphia, and
John Weiss
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
KILLED tho Constabls Who Threatened Him

HoPK1NsvILLE, KY, Jan. % William
Brame, constable and detective, was shot
dead at Horndon, this county, yesterday
rrernoon, by I. Wooten, whose life
Brame had threatened repeatedly Brame
rode armed to Wooten's store, and the
latter used shotgun with deadly effect
and thon surrendered to the authorities.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
Escaped Countorfeiter Recaptured.

ROME, N. Y, Jan. ~, 2,-Counterfeiter
Anthony Ecker, who escaped from n
United States marshal here on Tuesday
morning while en- route from Buffalo to
Albany for trial was captured at Norwich
yesterday and brought back to Rome.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22

Archer Richards Of this city last evening
spoke Of "kailroad Car Designs before
,le annual meeting of the Philadelphia
Chapter of the Association OF American
Draughtsmen at Philadelphia A. Il.
EAoads of this city was elected u vice
president oil the organization.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-01-22
Innings.

A new line here that must go quickly
The usual &c yd lining $40 yd
Waist lining or drilling, usually 10o yd
30 yd
SILICA in all colors, usually 12lzc,
Now 10 yd
Fibre Chamuis, usually 1870 Do yd
The 2ic kind reduced to 19c yd
Hair cloth, usually l5c Now l0c yd
Hair Cloth reduced from $50 1So