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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24
OUR WASHING
TON LETTER
The effects of the Proposed Pass
age Of the Dingley Bill on I'm
portation in the United States
A rush to get goods before the
Tariff is Raised-A Surprising
Increase in Revenue Caused by
the Importers.

WASHINGTON, May 2sd 1S07.-The fea
expressed by Chairman Dingley weeks ago
that a years supply of foreign goods
would be in the warehouses of the United
States before the new tariff bill should
become a law Is likely to be fully realized,
The custom receipts for the present month
indicate that May importations will be
nearly as heavy as those of April, which
were the largest in the history of the
country.
The figures Of the Bureau Of Statistics
covering the April importations in detail
which has just been completed show that
over lO0 million dollars worth of foreign
goods were brought into the country In
April. 1897. This is nearly double the aY.
erage value of April importations during
the past few years and 90 per cent in ex-7
cess of any April on record. Should the
month of May show as large an importa-
tion OF foreign goods the total for the two
months will be nearly ono third as great
as the importations Of the calendar year
1896
Some indication of the excessive impor-
tations which are now being made Is
given by the following figures showing
the importations for the month Just past
compared with the corresponding month
in preceding years. The April importa-
tlons since and including 1894 the last
year of the Mckinley law, have been as
follows:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

TOR SALE--A irst-olass Q. chair barbsx
10 shop west of Market street. good reA~s
sons for selling. For particulars, AddressA
M this office. mH-4ts W.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

| GEpReETowNs Del., May GA sensation
i ~ treated here to-day when II became
4 rnm46d that Lawyer Cullen, the chief at
torney for the defense In the Gordy case.
had letter which stated that the writer
and companion bad plotted the murder
q Mrs. Mary Lewis, for whose death James
M. Gordy 10 to hang June II. The story
comes from Gordy's cell, and he says be
mas been assured that his attorney has the
letter, and that the case 10 to be investi-
gated.
| Gordy talks as II he were firmly con-
WINGED that the writer can and will DO
traced, as he says he has an idea who the
two persons are. This is in keeping with
the theory advanced by him In recent
interview, when he stated that he sus-
! pected certain persons in Newark, N. j.,
of having worked up tho job and per.
sonated him, as they knew all about his
| private effairs.
He says the letter states that there were
two In the plot; that they induced Mrs.
dordy to convert everything she had into
cash, even her furniture, which was sold
10 dealer whose name Is given; that
one Of them married her, then brought her
down into Delaware as described at the
trial; that the accomplish, who had gone
before, met them at the river, took charge
OF the woman after she was placed in the
oooo uhI uubu uUlbQtu ZIG MURDER, WHICH
the other had begun.
AT the trial the question was argued as
to whether or NOS one man could have
done oil 1t was said that Gordy did in the
time OF the murder. Especially was 1t
doubted If he could have rowed a mile up
the creek and disposed Of the body In the
short time which the woman's companion
that night L. known to have spent on the
river. IL Is also recollected that mys.
ferrous stranger had been in Georgetown
and Milton two days. and that he disap-
peared on the night Of the murder. Gordy
says this man was the accomplish Of the
real murderer.
Gordy has always admitted that he
came down on the train with Mrs. Lewis
but insisted that he afterward drove leis.
urely to his home, and also that the sat-
chefs and handbag found, and which, 1t
was said, belonged to Mrs. Lewis, were the
Of his wife, who died three years
ago The sensation created by this latest
story Is widespread, and many are asking
II Gordy is guilty
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24
Cars ia Collision,

There was a collision on the Rivcrycw
line of the City Railway Company last
evening, which was attended by consider.
able excitement among the female pas
sengers of the colliding cars Car No lob
while rounding switch near Rlvcrview
cemetery was being closely followed by
car No, 07 The first Car stopped rathor
suddenly ard car l07 ran into it, tearing
the fender from its fastenngs and jolting
off tho large number of men and bows who
were hanging on the side steps. FLYING
glass from the ends Of both cars narrowly
escaped cutting occupants of the cars
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

The new house being erected at Hockes-
sin for H. H. Story Is nearing completion
The carpenter work was done By William
Iittla, and the painting by Charles
WhitelOck
AS John Burgess was preparing last
Wednesday evening to participate in II
bicycle race he came in contact with an.
other rider, when he was thrown down.
breaking one OF his arms and cutting his
face quite badly They both had neg lected
to light their lamps and hence the acct
dent.
Herman, son Of Merritt Dixon visited
his cousin, Philip Potts near Centruvi!s,
on Sunday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24
Creameries in South Dakota.

During the past two years the cream
cry industry has grown from small be-
ginning until at the present time there
are ono hundred and nineteen Ul9)
crcamerics and cheese factories scattered
over the State, and all doing well.
-Four times as many creameries are
needed in South Dakota, and farmers or
dairymen desiring free list showing where
creameres are now located, together with
other information Of value to live stock
growers and farmers generally, will please
address Geo. H. Heafford, General Pas.
senger Agent, G., NJ. g. St. P. R'y, 4l0
Old Colony Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24
Senator MorriIl's Condition,

Washington, May Ex-senator Nor
rill, who has been confined to his bed
for some days with an attack of bron-
chitis, was reported to be very much
better today, but 1t is not probable that
he will be able to attend the sessions of
the senate for some days. Representa-
tive Tongue, of Oregon, who was pain
fully injured by a cable car on Friday,
is also very much better. . and will
leave the hospital in a few days.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24
Dishonest Banker in u Prison Cell

Indianapolis. May 4.-John F. John
son, the Wrecker of the State National
bank, of Logansport was brought here
yesterday, and now occupies a cell at
the jail. Johnson was allowed to ar
range his business affairs yesterday.
During the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Prescott, of Terre Haute,
father-in-law and mother n-law of
the prisoner arrived. They were ac-
comDanled by Mr.. Johnson's 9-year-
old daughter, who was visiting them
when the crash came, and she does not
yet know of her fathers disgrace.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

WILMINGTON loses o valuable citizen In
the death Of John Jones, who with Mr..
Joshua L. PpSsj startsd the prosperous
shipbuildins and machine shops Of the
Pussy g. Jones; Company. He was self
made man and was interested in his
younger days with nearly every enterprise
that tended to advance the prosperity Of
our city. He had represented his ward In
city council and was identified with the
Republican party since the war. He was
born in Lancashire, England, in 1878. and
came to this country with his parents
when years old. He has been widower
for several years. His face and familiar
figure will be missed around the corner of
Fourth and Market streets, where he was
a welcomed friend. His death removes
all of the old members Of the Pussy g.
Jones firm from this world. His life was
careful one and he will be greatly missed
by all who had the pleasure of his acquain-
lance
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

Louisville, May 24.--The old power
house of the City Railway company, at
Seventeenth and Walnut streets, which
of late has been used for storing the
company's machinery, was burned
with its contents yesterd ~. Half a
dozen firemen were caught under a
falling wall while fighting the fire and
two of them, Captain Frank Raggy
and Jack Jacob, We're seriously hurt.
The former had both legs broken and
the latter is internally injured. Four
others were more or less seriously
burned. The loss is $4,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24
THE WORK or CONGRESS
Senators Ready For the Great
Tariff Debate.
OPPOSITION TO LONG SPEECHES.

Republicans Favors Hurrying the
Measure to vote-House VIII De-
lay the senate's Cuban Resolution.
Washington, May 2-Tomorrow, ten
weeks and day after the beginning
of the session, the senate will take up
the tariff bill, for the passage of which
the session was especially called. The
bill was to have been called up today
but the death Of Senator Earle, of
South Carolina, renders necessary an
adjournment for a day. Senator AL
drich will call up the bill, move its con-
sideration and make speech In its
| support. The Democratic amendment
striking out the internal revenue feat
ures of the bill will be introduced by
| Senator Vest.
After this the course of procedure
| is somewhat indefinite. The Democrats
| are not clear as to whether they will
| permit the immediate taking up of the
schedules or will demand an oppor-
tunity to make set speeches bearing
upon the general policy of the bill. The
prevailing opinion among the Demo-
cratic leaders is against the policy of
general speeches at the beginning of the
oiSNu SSioii, but they Will uUl dllCfupC
to restrain individual senators whomay
wish to be heard. There are some DEM
ocratic senators who are disposed to
discuss the general features of the bill,
and who incline to the opinion that
the best time for such speeches will
be while the debate on the bill is young.
Senator Vest does not expect to make
a speech in presenting the motion to
strike out the revenue features but
the motion may lead to immediate de-
bate, and i'll case exception is taken
to it the Missouri senator will be heared
from. The silver Republicans and Pop
ulists will seek opportunity during the
tendency of the bill to present some
remarks of a political nature, and some
of them may be heard during the week.
The general sentiment among
straight Republicans is adverse to the
Inauguration of any general discussion
of the bill or to long speeches on the |
schedules, but no party policy has yet |
been decided upon. A caucus has been |
called forithis purpose to be held this |
afternoon. There will Immediately be |
strong opposition to some of the sched- |
ues on the part OF Republican sena-
tors, and amendments will be firmly |
pressed. Some of these amendments |
will be offered to the chemical sched-
ule, the first of the list, and they will
probably be reached during the present
week. Other features of the bill which |
the Republican senators will attack are
those affecting the sugar and wool
duties and taking hides from the free
list Senator Pettigrew's amendment
against trusts is also certain to prove
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

INOR SALE-A two wheeled carriage and-
II harness. DR.. QuimDy, nl4-it
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24
Are NOu t;oina West.

west South and Southwest Pullman
sleeping and dining cars to Pittsburg,
Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St
Louis, Toledo and Chicago The B. & O.
offers greater variety of routes and
cheaper rates than any other line. Be
fore making arrangements persons will
find it to their interest to consult by let.
ter or in person II, A. Miller, Passenger
Agent, Wilmington, Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

London, May GA dispatch to The
Times from Buenos Ayres says: The
sugar Industry is threatened with a
severe crisis, owing to overproduction.
The excess Of available exports for the
current year is more than 900 tons.
kilograms from the Brazilian frontier
of Uruguay say that the rebels made
determined stand at Reverb. The
government troops tried to capture
the town, but were repulsed with Sc
we're loss. They are now waiting for
achievements.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

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(Elys Cream Balm) sufficient to demon.
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Rev. John Reid, Jr., Of Great Falls, Mont.
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me.
can emphasize his statement, at is posi-
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Rev. Francis W. Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
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Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

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easy to take, very easy and painless to
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plant, kidney troubles, dyspepsia, head
ache etc +; only pills TO use with our
White Pulmonio Balsam, blood purifier
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24
Rockefeller Vetoes sunday Work

Cleveland, May 2i.-lt is announced
that John d. Rockefeller has issued an
edict against Sunday labor by the men
employed on his ore docks on the up
per and lower lakes. While the men
are expected to respond to calls to load
or unload vessels at any hour of the
day or night, they will not be asked
to work between midnight Saturday
and midnight Sunday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

DR. ]. C. FAHEY is free silver Demo.
crat, having voted for Bryan. Col. VIM.
B. Norton, Robert G. Hartman and nearly
all the Democratic candidates are pro-
nounced free silverites. But then tho
fight is between the Democratic and Re-
publican parties, which one shall control
our city municipality, which will be de.
oided at the coming city election. There
is no reason why the Republican party
should not sweep everything before it at
the election. The City Council should be
Republican by two majority, which will
insure the filling of the various city offices
with Republicans The Republican tick.
ct is strong one and should win.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

Owning to the breaking Of the eurcr
Wheel OF g. |, DUPONT Co, which generates
the electricity, the toll. gate on the kennctt
pike has been without light since Thurs.
day last as were the dwellings of Lamntte
DUPONT, Henry DUPONT and those of other
members of the family, 1t is said that
some three weeks will be required to ;.lke
repairs and put the machinery in running
order
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

IN Sourshoes positively cures aching. burn
Ing itching, sweating feet FOOTING i'm.
parts delicious freshness to the feet and
uAkes new or tight fitting gso"s weDr ma
.oThfurtaDly as Old ones Sold by Druggist
Everywhere, CT sent hy mat Prize ~ Gems.
Made only hy ASkEW COMPANY, MEG.
CHEMISTS. Uth aud Walnut streets WI.
mingtnn. bet, Askews COCA Corn cure
cures corns and bumOns. 100 ut drugglsts
DIIi-.Yr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24
Seeking Evidence Against Lcutrer

Seeking Evidence Against Lcutgert
Chicago, May 24.-Charred bones and
some old clothing, said to be blood
stained, were taken by the police yes.
terday from a building in the rear OF
the home of Adolph L. Luetgert. the
wealthy sausage manufacturer, who is
accused Of wife murder. The bones
will be examined to determine If they
are of human body, and the stains
on the clothing will be put under chem
ical test to ascertain whether they are
blood stains. The police attach great
importance to this find.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24
Perhaps Another Fatal Prize Fight

New York, May Pain the glove
contest Saturday night in which Cas-
per Leon, of this city, defeated Edward
Vaughn. of Trenton, Vaughn was
struck on the jaw and knocked down.
His head struck the floor and he be-
came unconscious He was taken to
the Manhattan hospital where he has
not yet recovered consciousness. He
sustained a conclusion of the brain,
possibly fracture of the skull. Leon,
Referee Carroll, Manager Kennedy, the
timekeeper and seconds were arrested.
All were released on bail.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

DETECTIVE McVey failed to pull his
friend VIM. H. Blake through in the
Councilmanic fight in the Third ward and
Peter L. Cooper for City Solicitor As a
politician, he is not bowling success.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24
Peter ]. Ford Takes a Hand.

A full hand beats bob tail flush. The
fact that Peter j. Ford had taken u band
in the Democratic primaries was seen on
Friday and especially more convincing on
Saturday, half an hour after the polls
were opened. The mastery hand of Peter
J. Ford controlled the primaries and
showed the "big four" that they are only
amateurs at politics when the Wilmington
boy wakes up to the occasion. Some men
are ingrates and the Democratic party has
them as we'll as the Republican party.
Mr. Patrick Neary, when he took Mr.. A.
L. johnson around and introduced him to
our citizens as the next Mayor, was count
ing his chickens before they were Matched.
The big four are nearly heart broken and
1t Is proposed that a wake be given on the
evening of Saturday, June 9Th, and that
all the Democrats be invited to be present,
especially the big four. 1t has been plain
ly shown now by Saturdays nomination
who controls the Democratic machinery
\ in our city and It also shows how honestly
primary elections are conducted. Take
the vote of DR.. J. G. Fahey, who received
3s46, while J. Frank Mccoy received 1884
and A. L. Johnson 1906, the lowest of the
three candidates. The total vote received
by the three footed up 54S6. The Republi
cans polled 1855 votes which is much
fairer primary vote than the Democrats
polled. The election in the Fourth ward
was very exciting and several disturbances
were kicked up, but the police department
had several officers stationed at each pre-
cinct and thereby prevented any serious
trouble. The Meaney and Kane men were
wrangliug from the opening to the closing
of The polls, and numerous votes were
taken, which should have been refused for
both candidates. Councilman Meaney
has placed his protest in the hands of
Joshua Marvel who will present it this
evening, when the Democratic Committee
meets to receive the returns and ballot
boxes from the Inspectors. In the Third
ward the contest was warm one and we
should think would lead ex. Councilman
Blake to forsake politics in the future. He
was mercilessly slaughtered, the fight be.
ing personal one between Daniel w.
Lynch and Dennis f. Laary, who had for.
merly been partners in the grocery bust
ness. Leary was running against Blake
and had walk over. The election in all
the Democratic wards was rather warm at
times and considerable bad blood stirred
up between the workers, who had taken
sides against one another. 1t was splen-
did object lesson on purity at the ballot
box, which has been preached so much to
our citizens by the members OF this mod
ell" Legislature. Senator John Pyle. Chief
John Dolan and all the men who had any
influence in the campaign turned in and
worked for DR.. J. C. Fuhey. What would
the Democratic party be in the city of
Wilmington without the Catholic voter
The vote received by DR.. Fahey shows this
fact, which speaks louder than words. 1t
remains now to be seen if the Democrats
can elect their ticket. We don't think
they can, no matter who they nominate
for the different city Offices. The Repub-
ican party is in good fighting trim and
will win hands down.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

JUDGE BRADFORD is one of the most
conscientious judges that ever sat on the
bench, which fact was illustrated by him
refusing to sit In the suit of the bond
holders Of the Bay State Gas Co. against
Mr.. j. Edward Addicks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

Lots OF home references In favor of DR.
Simms' White Pdlmonie 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, 1897-05-24

The Blood! The Blool is always d
CURED to b. lookel after. So use DR.
SImm,' Blood Purtie-, the always suro
and never failer in mild or strong diseases
OF the blood Cos King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24
HIIIIpkE\ NhlIIIVUk Infantum
Ifuu1 LII IL HVuIIIEIl Teethiug
sSs"s Diarrhoe,

Stop and get a free sample of Carmiok's
soluble food for infants and invalids, at
W. .. Taylor's drug store, No. 802 King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

Simms the first among pills for tbs
ladies. made OF pure material stand high
in their recommendation for the intirmi.
ties OF ladies, VI, also Gent Wy mail 5)j
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

IT has cost the tax payers Of Delaware
already over 800 to act upon the divorce
ease Of Mrs, a. II, Acklan, who appeared
before the General Assembly oday to
plead her case
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24
DUTIABLE mi ORTATIONS.

sui AhOLhHr lnultNtlOn 0F the enormOu4
increase OF, portations is found In the fact
that the receipts from customs last month
were more than double those of the pre-
ceding April and mich more than in any
April since the year in which II protective
tariff law was producing enough revenue
TO meet the current expenses and reduce
the debt Of the country. The following
table shows the custom receipts for April
curing the existence of the present law.
1t will been seen that those for the
month of April 1897 are more
than double the average customs re-
celpts i'll April Of tho preceding years in
which the law was in operntiun.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

j. H. Porter & Sons. wholesale and re.
tail milk dealers, ). +. Corner Seventh
ana Madison streets, WILMINGTON, Del.
Prone 64l.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

KNOCKED out in one round-tho big four
and Detective McVey with them ard ty
one man. Hismasterly hand manipulated
the wires and his lioutenants did tho rr.t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-24

LAST Thursday being the Goth day of
DiCkey had given notice thnt all county
taxes for the year 1895 must be paid on or
before the expiration OF that date That
all tax bills not paid by the above date
would be placed in the hands of the sheriff
for collection The tax receiver has to
close up all his accounts with the county
by June Goth, There yet remdrs Several
thousand dollars on the books Of the
county, which VIII now be collected with
now have chance, who have not complied
with the notice, to pay several dollars ad-
litionnl TO the face Of their county tax
bill