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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-20

The Morning News justitles the stupeu.
dous blunder Of the Republicans which
led to the election OF Gen. kenney to the
U. s. Senate, saying better have even
Mr.. Kenney at Washington than TO have
Mr., Addicks to misrepresent Delaware
there" Admit that, we would ask if that
fact should excuse the election of Tunnell
for Governor, the election of Handy to
Congress, Democratic Legislature, and
all the mischief that said body is capable
Of doing? The men who would sacrifice
all the offices In the State for the sake of
the U. s. Senator are uuwise, impolitic,
aid il they continue the same tactics us
the News seems to intimate that they
should there is nothing but defeat for the
party in coming contests If such course
Is wise or defensible all right, but We fail
" see matters In that light.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-20

The Mothed Of Great rreRtment for Weak
ness of Men. Which Cured Him After
Eyerything Else Failed.
Painful diseases are bad enough, but
when man is slowly wasting away with
nervous weakness the mental forebOlings
are ten times worse than the most severe
pam. There Is no let up to the mental
suffering day or night. Sleep is almost
impossible and under such strain men
are scarcely responsible for what they do
For years the writer rolled and tossed on
the troubled sea Of sexual weakness until
it was a question whether he had not bet
ter take II dose Of poison and thus end all
his troubles. But providcntial inspiration
came to his aid in the shape of com.
bination OF medicines TINT not only com
pletely restored the general health, but
enlarged his weak, emacated parts to
natural size and vgor, and he now declares
that any man who will take the trouble to
send his name and address may have the
method Of this wonderful treatment free.
Now when | shy free l mean absolutely
without cost, because want every weak.
ened man to get the benefit OF my expert
euCe.
l s.in not u philanthropist, nor do pose
as an enthusiast but there arc thousands of
men suffering the mental tortures of
weakened manhood who would be cured
at once could they but get such a remedy
n the one that cured me. Do not try to
:tuay how l can afford to pay the few
postage stamps necessary to mail the
information, but send for it, and learn
tnat there are a few things on earth that
although they c ost nothing to get they are
worth a fortune to most men and mean
lifetime Of happiness to most of us Write
to Thomas Slater, Box 2?7 Kalamazoo,
Mich. the information will DO mailed on o
plain sealed envelope o2Slyr-w.s
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-20

GEORGETOWN, DEL, March 19.-No at
tack was made on the Georgetown Jail by
the party Of lynchers who signilied their
intention of taking James NJ. Gordy, the
accused wife-murdereT, from the jail and
hanging him to tree, but 1t was a night
of great anxiety and expectation for Sheriff
johnson and bis armed guards Of twenty
men.
The funeral of Mrs. GOrdy, the murdered
woman, took place from the establishment
OF Undertaken Wilson. in Milton, this af-
ternGon, and was vevy largely attended,
The obsequies were held In the Methodist
Church by the Rev. George r. Hodge, who
spoke in touching words OF the brutal
crime The members of the Coroner's
jury acted as pail bearers, and after the
services In the church the body was bur-
led in the cemetery back Of the church
. Attorney General White stated to-day
that he had received anonymous letters
from all parts of tho country, offering
suggestions in the case, many of the
writer's knowing the character Of Gordy
ana DECLARING they possessed important
evidence in the case. Mr., White says he
has no doubt that the chain of cirCum.
stantial evidence is sufficient to convict
GOrdy of the crime.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-20
SATURDAY. MARCH go. 1897.
Registers Orders.

Persons who Intend taking out letters
Of administration on the estate Of deceased
relatives or friends, are requested to have
the naine Of the DAILY REPUBLICAN in
serted by Register Crossan, in such orders.
We hope our friends will bear this in
mind, and their kindness will be duly
appreciated by our company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-20
City Court Gases

Before Judge Ball in the city court this
morning VIM, Fisher COlored, was held
in 900 bail to answer the charge at the
upper court of carrying a concealed dead.
ly weapon. When arrested yesterday
morning by Sergeant Bailey. razor was
found In his inside coat pocket.
The charge Of disorderly conduct pre-.
ferred against NJ. A j. Springer was dis,
missed, as there was no evidence that be
acted in a dIsorderly manner Ho was
ordered to pay the costs Of the attachment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-20
A MUSE TENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE


The Spooner Company SrM close their
engagement at the Opera E.9ase to- night,
which has been very successful one in
our city. The closing attractions will be
"Ecoes Girls" at the matinee and 'Ine2,
q Mexican Romance" this evening" -.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-20

THE Legislature Aus seen fit to kill the
bill making the term of the members Of
the Board Of Health two years instead of
one year The bill for postponing the city
election eighteen months from June 9th
will also meet the same fate 1t certainly
deserves to. With the fight which is being
kicked up in the Republican party at the
present time it don't look as If the Demo.
Gratis had anything to fear at the coming
election II they nominate the right kind Of
q man for mayor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-20

NEW Castleites are awakening to the
fact that they have white Cap" band
IN their midst who intend to take the law
INTO their own hands, and they started In
on Wednesday to carry out their mani.
f,sto. We hope for the peace Of the city
that the White Caps will be caught and
some Of Delaware's justice melted out to
tba,n
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-20

THE much talked of attempt to lynch
james M. Gordy, the alleged Sussex county
murderer, has thus far not been attempted,
and the cYeler heads have advised others
tallow the law to take Its course. Della.
ware JUSTICE, outside Of political offensos
s4n DO relied upon to make the punish,
ment 1t the crime
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-20

FRED E. Bache's application for Auditor
IN the State Department at Washington
has been filed. The position pays a salary
Of $500 or $1,000 year for term Of four
years,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-20
S. r. STATS
0nxy Black Hosiery.
Improved Ingram,

for ladies, gentlemen and children.
The great success OF "ONYX'
hosiery is due to its perfect black
and its superior quality, shape and
finish. 1t is guaranteed not to stain
the feet. 1t remains perfect until
the hose is worn out.
We confidently recommend the
"OnyX' to our customers as the
best article for purity of dye and
wearing quality every offered to
the public. 1t is made from Ingram
Yarns and is absolutely stainless
black: Over ffty-one million pairs
OF this brand have been sold,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-20
. II MAKES YOU WELL.
DT. Gr0ene's NerVura is Just What You
| Need for the Blood and Nerves.
Life is not Measured by Years, but by Strength
:, ~ and Vigor. DR.. Greene's Nervura, the
Only Remedy which will Give You the
Health, Strength and Vigor of Youth.
-

How many who ought to,.be 10 their prime,
Dear evidences in looks and feelings Of old age !
IL ought never SO to be. Strength and vigor
should be ~ perfect as in youth. lit ia mt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-20

women. Try II and get back your strength.
energy and youthful vigor.
Remember that DR.. Greene's Nervurs blood
and nerve remedy Is q physicians prescription,
Endorsed and recommended by the ablest doc
tors everywhere. DR.. Greene's Cathartic Pills
are the only perfect pills
for biliousness and con. e
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-01-18
Welcome
to the Heart

of every housekeeper that's
used it, for its ease in remov-
ing dirt, and because IT has
no bad results. Clothes do
not rot and hands ne0er get
sore, for Welcome is as pure
as honesty.
For honesty's sake, don't
compare Welcome" with
cheap imitators. They have
to give prizes and lower
prices to sell. but virtue is
the prize modern house
keepers appreciate. They use
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-01-18
DON'T FORGET

That / keep the latest improved and up-to-
date Sewing Machines. Also good second
hand machines and needles for all machines,
and large variety of sewing machine sup
plies. clean, repair and adjust all kinds of
sewing machines at the lowest prices.
1tf j. j, HILL, BARTON, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-01-18

HOODS PILLS cure Liver n1s,
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. All Druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-11

serious Result. Sometimes Follow Its EN'
a.-sitc az.

Common soda IL all right IN It's place
and Indispensable in the kitchen ana lvi
cooking ana washing purposes uul j.
was never Intended Tor a medicine anu
people who use 10 as such VIII some
day regret b..
W. refer 20 the common use OF soda
to relieve heartburn or sour stomach
a. habit which thousands Of people prac-
tice almost daily, and .one ~nicn Is
franght with danger. moreover tne sou'
only gives temporary relief ana in lh,
emf the stomach trouble gets worse ana
worse
The soda acts as mechanical irriiant
10 the walls 0f the stomach and bowels
and cases arc on record where II ac'u-
INFLATED in the intestine. causing deAln
hy inflammation or roritonitis.
Dr HlrlanisOn recommends as the sat-
g.; and surcst cure for sour stomach
Gcid dyspepsia an excellent preparation
sold hy druggists under tho name oi SUI
arts Dyspepsia Tablets. These tanleis
arc large en- grains l0zengcs. very pleas
amt to taste and contain the natural
acids. pepf0nes and digestive elements
essential fo good digestion and "h'n
taken after meals they digest tho iood
perfectly and promptly before 20 has
time 10 Torment sour and poison The
blood and nervous systom.
Dr. Wucrth states that he invarI bly,
uses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets in an
cases ~ stomach arrangements and finds
fhom % certain cure NOT only for STONE
ach. bat by promptly i.c0-f.n- the food
thor create healthy appetite. increase
flesh and strengthen the action of The
heart and liver They arc NOT clthlr-
ffH Iflf intended .rfr- f.r afnnf..r dice
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-11
Remnants White Goods.

Sheer India Linen. . rs vds. Lynch
burg price. ol-ic. per yard, closing
price for remnant ............t....-,.l BE
Checked Muslin yards. LynchbnrG
price. Joe. per yard closing pric. Tor
remnant. .................. .......,..3'c.
French Orcandy o yards willie. 3
yards. Lynchhure price &c., per yard
closing price Tor remnant. ........ }lS'
French Orsanly. % inches wide 80
varls. Lynchhurg price &c., per yard.
closing price for remnant ....... $40
Plain Swiss % inches wife yards
lAnchbnfs price. -Hc. closing price
for remnant .-........ ...-,....... -
Black Lawn. 30 inches wide yards.
price. iic.. closing price for
IIIINf4'. s......s.ts. fi-'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-11

THe funeral of Mr. vs.. r. Lyme VINO
lived fifteen miles from Richmond ON the
River road ana who killed himself We'd
n.sdav afternoon with shotgun. oc-
CURED yesterday az 4 o'clock from ms
late residence.
The remains were carried across the
r.ycr for in.srment in The old family bury
lnr ground.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-11

WYTHEXlLLE. Va Juno s. Special
Bat few cases wore argued ln the Su-
prone Court oi Appeals of Virginia tm-
week.
so opinions were handed down from the
bench to-day u. usual on Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-11

4 c1iored hoy named Edaie Davis was
arrested and carried 90 the Second po-
lace station TODAY. charged with enter
ing fhe vacant house No one north Flgh
street and carrying away lot OF lead
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-11

PROTECT YOURSELF against sickness
and suffering by keeping your blood b
and pure. with Hood sarsap1rilia. Weak
Thin. Impure blood is sure 20 result in
disease.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-11

HOODS PILLS are easy 90 take. easy
to operate. Cure Indigestion. bi4)usness.
ic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-11

Help the ladies' Of the Third Preshy-
terrain church in their efforts % secure a
new pipe organ. and ~ the same time
secure for yourself a day Of rational en-
ioymcnt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-11

Fresh air. green fields. and q sail on
&c. sinuous James \. N. June nth
steamer rocahontas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-11
Mems Goods-Remnants.

LyucAhurs price. Z''. remnant
price. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ..-..-..... l-'-'.
Mons Fine Took Scarf- Linchnufs
price. 50e.. remnant price, ..........-'c
and fancy coiors. l>n'hnuis price
-5c., remnant price, ........ .,..-..-. '.i''''
Mems AI-Linon ou'i+. ln 'l INC
new shapes, l}ncnhufs price, l-' g.
remnant price. --..--......--.. .........e &C.
AlrN Ali-HiiN DIM ''''" '''''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-11
Linen Remnants.

ps yards Cream Damask F'nch.
Lynchhurs price, $780, yard. price for
the piece, .................... ........, zoe.
3-S Yards Cream Damask . wards
wide. Lynchhurg price. &c.,, price for
The remnant .....--.-.-..-... .-.'.... ''e'
Q wards Rloached satin Damask >
yards Wide. Lyn. hhug price. i9c.
yufl prise for remnant .......,.. fi'0.
2 yard. Blolchod Satin Damask, ,
wards wide Lyncnb1rs price. 15c. va:
price for the piece. .................flJ %
sel yards Turkey-Rol Damask. 20
irch. Lynchburg price. 5oc.. price FOR
The remnant ...,............-.--.-- l.5'
SIS yards Turkov-Rcl Damask. IS
nch. Lynchburg price. &c.,, price for
the remnant. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES .l'c.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25
Young Mems Christian Association.

Chairman Paul Pollard reported
that the meetir IS in the Jail last Sun
day were very impressive,
The boys received very helpful
address from Brother Pollard last
Sunday on the subject, Character
Building"
Rev q N Harris did not let the
storm keep him from the Mems meet
ing last Sunday. He delivered a very
able address and if heed is taken much
good will be accomplished.
Meeting in the jail Sunday II o'cluck
You are invited to join us Sunday 4
O'Clock at Sharon Baptist Church in
Memorial Services in the honor of our
deceased brother. Russell T. Gilpin.
A special program by our boys aud
men. Free to all
Watch and wait for the opening of
this season in October Let everybody
become interested in the work of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
The thing to do is to reach our boys
and young men before it is time to
send them to the Jail, penitentary OF
refOrmatOry Let US then be up and
ADDING knowing what saving power
there is i'm the religion Of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ.
Night School opens Monday, October
4th, o'clock. Do not miss this cp.
portunity
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25
St. Luke's Convention.

The 35th Annual Session of the Right
Worthy Grand Council. independent
Order of Saint Luke of Maryland con-
vened in Samaritan Hall, Norfolk, Va,
August %. 1897.
This convention was the largest and
most intelligent delegation that ever
convened in interest of this order and
much business was transacted during
this session for the good of the Or
der.
Each delegate expressed himself or
herself as highly pleased with the
amount and quality of the work done
ard carries back with him or her re-
newed zeal to labor that the Order may
increase in membership and thus wild
en- its scope of benevolence.
The session was characterized by
harmony and good will.
After carefully considering the plans
and prospectus Of the proposed Negro
RefOrmatory the Council unanimously
endorsed the scheme ana afterwards
made a contribution in support OF the
scheme This was done as a deed of
charity which is one of the fundamen-
tai principles of the Order.
The following is list of officers
elected for the year ending the 4th
Tuesday in August. 1898:
Mrs, Anti0nette Brown, Right Wor-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

thy Grand Past Chief; Mr.. Z. 7. Jen-
kins. Right Worthy Grand Chief; Mrs
Ssdonia Hutchens. Right Worthy
Grand Vics Chief; Nrs. Belle Chris
tiau, Right Worthy Grand Financial
Secretary; Mrs. + E. Damell, Right
Worthy Grand Recording Secretary !:
Mrs. NJ L. Smith. Right Worthy Grand
Treasurer: MIR. Harrison Smith, Right
Worthy Grand w. + Mrs B. NJ.
Brown, Right Worthy Grand Chaplain !;
Mrs. Nancy West, r. w Grand Senior
Conductor; Mr.. Joseph Pratt. Right
Worthy Grand Junior Conductor: Mrs.
Maria White, Right Worthy Grand
Inside Sentinel Mr. r K Hill. Right
Worthy Grand Outside Sentinel: Mrs.
Mary Ward, Right tWorthy Grand
Keeper of Works Mr.. Samuel Simp-
son. Right " orthy Right-hanj Sup
Ross. Right Worthy Left-hand Sup
porter to Grand Chief; Miss Millie
Jackson, Right Worthy Right-hand
Supporter to Grand Vice Chief; Miss
Carrie Diggs. Right Worthy Left-hand
Supporter TO Grand Vice Chief. -
An Executive Committee of fifteen
was elected as follows:
Mrs Rosa ID. Bow ser, chairman, Mrs.
NJ A Harris, Mr.. Washington Diggs,
Mrs s e Crane, Mrs B NJ. Brown.
Mrs. Hester Brown, Mrs. Belle Chris
tian, Messrs J Pratt and Z T. Jen-
kins and t H. Halstead, Mesdames
Alkaline Hill. NJ. L. Smith. NJ a.
Moore, F. E. Damell and NJ Carter
After completing the work OF this
most profitable session the convention
adjourned to meet on the 4th Tuesday
IN August, 1898, Urbaua, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25
Russell Giluin's Funeral.

The funeral Of Russell, son of Mr..
and Mrs s. ]. Gilpin took place Satur-
day, September 18th, at O'Clock. The
church was filled On the rostrum
were Revs R o. johnson, George +.
Johnson and Scott g. BurreIl.
The services we're conducted by
Rev r. Wells After the reading of
the scriptures Rev Johnson prayed.
A solo was we'll rendered by MIR. @.
g. Willisms. Rev. Scott G.. Burrell
secretary of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association spoke of the virtues OF
the deceased.
Rev. Wells delivered a most impress
sive sermon His subj: was Blessed
are the dead that die in the Lord. etc.
His remarks awakened the sympathy
OF the congregation and many shed
tears.
The deceased was a member OF The
militis-Sergeant Major of the Battal.
ion He was also 8 member OF King
Solomon, No u. o q. r also OF the
Young Mems Christian Association.
Funeral Director A ID. Price officiat-
ed. The floral offerings were costly
and numerous.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25
RESOLUTIONS

The Officers of the First Battalion
adopted the following resolutions:
Whereas, The Ladies of the 1st Bat
TALON Club. No. 3, did by various and
tireless means contribute largely to-
" ards aiding this Battalion on its trip
to New York on the occasion of the
unveiling of the monument to Genl u.
S. Grant April %, 1897, and
Whereas, The citizens of Richmond
generally contributed TO the members
of the several Companies for the same
object, and
Whereas, Many of the leading Mer-
chants of this city responded literally
to the request of our committees, and
Whereas, The citizens of New York
in general contributed a great deal to
our pleasure, enjoyment and comfort
and,
Whereas, 1t. R. A Johnson and Mr..
J. Is. Brown were tireless in their eff
forts to make our stay pleasant and
memorable, therefore be it
Resolved, That each person who did
so much to help us make a creditable
showing in the city of New York or
that eventful occasion shall have the
undying love and esteem Of each anC
every member of this Battalion and
that they shall be prominently en-
shrined in our hearts
w. II. ANDERSON,
W. w. JACKSON,
ACHILLES WILLIAMS,
SYDNEY JONES.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25
REV. W. h. DIXON ,
Pastor of First Baptist Church. Newport
News, Va-His Work as Leader
An Able Man.

In 1891. this Rev. conceived an idea,
that in Newport, News much good
work could be done for humanity, and
that be could he instrumental in per-
suading many who were wondering
from God to enter the fold so he went
and accepted the pastorate of the
church at that time, with only forty
members.
By being faithful to the trust inn
posed, he has baptized since that time
over $50 persons; and admitted in to
the extent enough to make the MEM
bership at this writing over 500. In
the early part OF this year. it was
deemed necessary to build more suit
able edifice to worship God than the
one where they now hold the fort, and
in April 1897, the beautiful lot, corner
jefferson Avenue and 23rd Streets was
purchased and buildingsbegun at cost
of $40 900, the same to De (by contract
ready in March 1897
On the first floor will be the follow
ing: the Lecture room, the janitor' s
from and COOK kitchen, with ante
rooms for Sunday school classes. Sec
ond floor will be occupied by a large
auditorium, pastors study, and ladies
reception room. The pews will be ar
ranged circular, made of oak, an alio-
ramed gallery will be included
The front and south walls on the out
side Will be built of press brick and the
tower will be IA feet high The Rev
has the church divided off in 80 dis
tricts and are raising successfully $500
per month to go to the building fund
| He is very mush admired by hii
mem bers and is destined to lead th'
mighty host to Canaan in the swee
bye -and-bye.
| w. BOLIVAR D5vIi
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
Sunday in Our Churches
THE GROOM WHO NEVER CANE
The Time Has Visitors Gone and
Home Friends Returning-A Spin to
Ashland Other Happenings in
the Ward.

The weather on last Sunday seemed
to have suited our people until a rain
came up in the afternoon. 1t caught
many out in their summer draperies,
while Others more thoughtful wore
their autumnal apparel As result
those in the former suffered with sore
throat and other cold complaints dur
ing this week. Our church services
were largely attended
Before the usual time of services, the
Ebenezer Baptist Church was we'll fill
ed with our people to witness the bap-
tising of five candidates. The pastor,
Elder Richard Wells, delivered most
excellent discourse, after which he ad-
minIstered baptism
There were no changes in the servi-
ces at the other churches.
One of the most remarkable things
witness for sometime occurred last
week 1t read thus: A young lady of
Clay Ward became engaged to young
man OF this section, the marriage to
take place Thursday, 10th. At the
stated time, the brides residence was
filled, and the bride dressed and await
ir,. the groom's arrival Later, they
were infor ned that the expected
groom had mounted the iron horses