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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-10
CABINET MEETS
Formally for tbs First Time Since
the Inauguration.
TALKED OF GENERAL MATTERS

And InttIatsd ItHSlE as 1t Were MANY
Dl'IInEuIShed stntsumsn Cali Upon the
PrsSldsnt-SOms Men Who are After RIE
PlamS-AIlnl'ler to Norway and swo-
den NlNy be Relative of EricssOn, the
Famous swsdl'h InventOr-IIAS strong
hacking.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-10
IS A MYSTERY.
The Identity of the Person Who
Shot Miss Tanner.
A BOGUS DETECTIVE TURNS UP,

ANA KInEVOOd Photographer Idsnti.
hod Him as Young Scott, Who was Ran
Out Of rMOrEantOwn by University stu
dents for Certain Shortcomings EI-
posuro Releases Three YOnnE Men
Whom He Is Prosecuting as the ASSaI.
sins OF tluo Young Lady.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-10

LONDON. March lO.--The Athens cor
respondent OF tho Times understands
that n Greek squadron IS blockndlnE
several Turkish vessels in the Ambra-
ClRh gulr
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-10

For West Virginia, Pennsylvania and
ohio. local showers In the morning,
followed by fair and colder Weatheri
winds shifting TO northwesterIy.
Local Temperature
Tho temperature yesterday ns observed
by {. SchnCpf. druggist corner MArkot
n, m..........., 81 p, m",''ss'..'s's y =
a a m........t5S IS Z u. m,,s,.ss.tssss 0
~ m. ..,.,,, ,"". 6l Weather-R4in.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-10

II will be remembered that the ex-
ploits OF young Scott, the alleged detect
i've, were detailed in the 1ntelligencer
some weeks ago. The State University
students ran him out Of Morgantown
after he had worked n confidence game,
OF which hotel keepers, merchants and
a number OF the students were the VIC
timR
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

We have purchased the stock of D. Meye
delphia which was sold at Sheriff Sale. Thes
on sale at our store at soc On the dollar.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

4wsaty rpsp,e wSss In1nrsa. ssnd
Ikree ~ Then Mar .Dia.
paesniE \. 2, DC 3k@fwsnty psr-
cons wesv injured. three perhaps IA
tally. At grade crossing on the Della
ware. Lackawanna and Western rail-
road between Passaic and Delaware.
N. J., last night. They were in stage.
which was struck by the train. That
any Of them escaped 10 regarded as
marvellous. The victims all reside In
Passaic. Those fatally injured are:
William Crane, driver, arm and shout
der broken and injured internally;
William Moran, head and body badly
cut and skull believed TO be fractured;
Charles SwenlSie, skull fractured, face
cut and injured internally.
All the victims are employed In the
mill Of Northern & Aldrich. at Della
wanna, about two miles from Passaic,
They ride to and from their work In
big covered stage. There were 80
persons crowded into the stage last
night. The party relieved the monotony
Of the trip by singing. and 1t was not
until the horses were on the tracks that
the engine was seen by the driver The
locomotive struck the stage almost In
the middle, hurting 1t several feet ahead,
and then struck 1t again. throwing 1t
from the track. The occupants were
scattered in all directions.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

oemYnf ~ fl6nNS haRe A1len be6n
>ifzay saFfs,ssa ~ ~ v6slpsa lse>pn -
dssa.sA ssKr>ss xlnua6 - ~ iia1ls folks
Il enrsisy. Al sAsuia lsafn 70 hsae 80
fosbsat u Christmas TINA The boys and
girls are very important portion Of our
population. and the various homes would
be very dull PLACES without them. The
writing Of their little epistles may prompt
them 10 improve In composition, II suoh
should be the result we will not .grudge
than the space occupied In the RErUBLI-
CAN by their illusions In duo time the
pillars Of church and StAse will pass away
aud the little folks will occupy their
places, and however grave may be their
duties they may often revert with pleasure
to the time when their first comInunica-
ton to Old Kriss appeared in the columns
of the REPUBLICAN. A press Of matters
must DO our excuse for tho non-appearauce
OF more than hundred of others.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Down State Items.

AT the administrators sale OF the prop
erty Of the murderer, James Nj. Gnrdy, u
farm Of 100 acres and tenant house Were
sold for $75.
Af'er q cake walk Mt Hamtown, the col
orUd settlement of Middletrwn, two gills
had fight to finish to settle supremacy.
I hN two girls were arrested.
George Smith, OF Pencaler hundred,
charged William Carter beforn Magistrase
Dean, of Newark, with usidg threatening
language. He was tlncd 81 and costs and
placed under IL 500 peace bond.
In tho y omaeh of COW slaughte red ut
Camden yesterday, thera was II lot Of rusty
nails and half pound of shot.
Abel Hopkins, II wealthy farmer of
West Grovc, Pa, died suddenly OF apo
plexv.
A large eel was caught in a mills water
wheel near Dover and the mill was stop
pod
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

1t is asserted that Emperor Nicholas
will visit the Paris exposition of 1900.
Remarkable reflections Of the mag
netic needle are reported from central
Russia.
1t Is proposed to submit the liquor
question in South Carolina to u vote
of the people.
The president awaits the recon-
mendations of cabinet officials before
exempting any officers nom the civil
service rules.
Six negro prisoners escaped from the
Jail at Newport News while the people
were voting on the question of building
q new prison.
Wallace Stanton was seriously shot
by the brides father while serenading
Davis McGee and Miss Edith Racine.
at Starlight, N. Y.
The first court Of South Dakota has
decided that the peddlcrs' law recently
passed Is unconstitutional because 1t
interferes with interstate commerce.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
THE HARvEYIZED PLATES.
Process Said TO Have Been Patented
Abroad Seven Years. Ago.

PROCESS S0lu TO HAVE Been IoteAtOO
Abroad Seven Years Ago.
Washington, Dec. 23.-Representa-
lions have been made to the navy de-
partment In behalf Of certain European
inventors which II true would invali-
date all patents now covering the
Harvey process of armor manufacture.
1t il claimed that the principle In
VOWED in the manufacture Of Harvey
lied plates is covered by international
patents taken out In England. Italy.
Germany and the United States seven
years ago. This, II true, would wipe
out the royalty Of half a cent pound
now paid by the United States on all
Harveyized armOr and would hold up
about $4,000 due the Carnegie and
Bethlehem companies on such contracts.
The navy department has asked an in
yestigation by the patent office, but no
decision has yet been reached.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

New York. Dec. 23.-Mrs. Ballington
Booth, wife of the commander Of the
the Presbyterian hospital In a very
serious condition. Her condition has
been diagnosed at one of aneurism il.
one of the important arteries, a con-
dition which will require the most care
full attention, and one at which any
moment may end the life of the suf-
ferer. At all events Mrs. Booth will
be confined to the hospital for a long
time TO come.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Killed His SISTERS Lover,

Dubois. Pa, Dec 23.-Steve Spellen
shot and killed Mike Raher In the sub
urbs Of the borough last evening. The
murdered man was machinist. and
had charge of the city water works
pump station. Spellen has worked as
q miner and railroad fireman. OF late
he has suffered from fits Of dimentia.
and during one of the attacks, 1t IL be-
lieved, he committed the deed. Mrs.
speilen says the two men were sitting
in the house side by side when her son
took down a shotgun and deliberately
shot Raher, who had been keeping
company with Miss Spellen for some
time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Charlottesville. Va, Dec. 23.--Stacey
Betzler, Of Newark, N. j., medical
student charged with chloroforming
and robbing John Campbell caterer
for the students mess at the University
Of Virginia, was yesterday afternoon
brought before Justices Brown and
Terrell for trial. The evidence was
purely circumstantial, and not very
strong, and the justices dismissed the
caaa
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

To show with what superstition tho pco-
pic Of Sussex county still cling 10 tho fears
If the; forcfathers, tho farm of James
" Gordy was offered Mt public sale on
Wednesday. The farm con listed of 100
acres. Not single bid could DO had and
Sheriff Iruxton and Attorney General
White bought in the property for the cs-
sate, paying SIS for it. This is certainly Il
,heap farm.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

The press report SAYS that Senator Han :
mas health is I'LL right The reports that
have again been circulated in regard to tho
Illness of Senator Hanna are declared Ivy
his friends In Washington to be untrue.
The Senator will spend Christina, at his
b me In Cleveland.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
The Police Department Informed

A gentleman coming out Of Barrett &
was stopped by one Of our Policemen aud
asked II he bought his instrument there?
The man replied did and if l were going
to buy q dozen would buy them all Of
barrett s. Hunter-tho Ludwig Piano
rninnunv
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
"a Dear, Loyal Friend of Mine"

Berlin, Dec. 23.-EmperOr William
while visiting Grandenz Tuesday even.
ing. naid to the burgomaster: my
solicitude for your town aims at seeing
1t more fully equipped as a fortress
In order that 1t may be able to with.
stand any pressure In the future.
hope, however, that 1t may never hap.
pen. for our eastern neighbor Is a dear
loyal friend Of mine, and has the same
political views as myself"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Public Bequests.

Sarah A. Glib on, whose will was admit
ted to probate by Register CrosIan on
Wednesday. bequeathel 500 to the Homo
for Aged Woman, s5UJ to the Home for
Friendsess and Destitute Children. 1870 to
tue Newark burying grounds. Her esta o
foo up about $1,000, and tho bulk go =
TO relatives. j Jackson PIERCE is named
rs executor. The adjusting witne-sos were
Frank Il Carsweli Frank h. Slocomb and
George 4, Maris
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Comet Cornell Comei!! To the Har.
vest Home, given by w. G. l. u, at Ma
tional Hall. on Walnut street near Ninth
street, December 10th to 24ih, 1897. Pro-
cseds for tho benefit of the Homo Mission
aty cause. Admission single ticket cents;
season ticket 25 cents. There will be
scionce of melody OF the armory every
ayanipn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

New York, Dec. 23.-Actor r. J. Rat.
cliffe. accused of beating his wife. was
convicted of assault in the third degree
The jury came in at o'clock this morn.
ing The maximum penalty Ia one
years imprisonment and fine Of $500
The minimum penalty Is one days i'm.
prisonment and the smallest possibl,
fine,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

The banks of tho city give notice that
noto!, checks aud bills Of exuhang, due or
parable on Saturday arc payable to.mnr-
row instead of Moady. Tn, holiday
lrglSla lon omitted To provide for regular
holidays in making hall holidays OF sat
urNAY.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Dinner for the Poor,

A free Christmas dinner will DO giyon
to tho poor chiIdrcn Of Whining, On .on
next "Wednesday, by the salvation Army,
AT tho hall at Fourth and French streets,
at 10. 50 J'c;ock ia tho morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Breakfast Associations Dinner,

Turkey will DO given to tho members of
the sunday breakfast Association al the
diunor On Christmnaday, at the rooms of
the u. soclutiun. seventh AMI Lombard
streets. The affair will DO under the d.
raction of Seth Wlitcloy, the superlnt,uI.
sut Of the building.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Be careful and don't hold pins in your
mouth. and especially eoa't indulge IT,
yneezing i, you disobey this Injunction
Hattie Spencer, a IL year old child came
leas having serious time frcm swallow
M o pin she had beo1 b0ldiaE in her
mouth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Another Commission.

Judge Spruanco has appointed tho fol-
lowing to constitute tho second commits.
sion In the condemnation Of tho Law
property; Francis & DUPONT, John Pill.
ing, John McClosky, Calvin I. Swayne
and Horace w. Gauss. The city wants
the property for park purpDscs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Powell has Oh his tl,h stalls In Third
street market house tho following fish:
Torrapin. smetz, Goldfish, trout sea shad,
paddock, white fish, blue fish. whic, hu Is
selling 1T prices as low US the lowest.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Because We carry alremandous stocki'ecanse we carry
only superior bee use we sell = pscss shas
court and conquer competition These are the rcaso
our prehoaay days have been such busy ones We can
and do give more or your money than almost any HOUSE
in the city. And goods ali the very latest th4
can be purchase. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

While turning off an e'e;tric light at
the Armour Bet Company's plant Super
inteudent Kidd received slight shock
and drew his arm away from tho light So
hard that he disluoated his right shoulder
DIR. BlooksOm reduced the dislocutiun.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Does your head feel as though some one
was hammering 1t; us though million
sparks were flying out of tho eyesp Have
you horrible sickness of the 81 omach? Bur.
dock Blood Bitters will cure you
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Pennsylvania Republican Conven tion
Philadelphia, Dec. 23.-The Republi
can state committee met yesterday at
the headquarters, 1881 Walnut street
Tho date OF the state convention was
fixed for June 2. at Harrisburg. and the
accounts Of the committee for the year
1897 were audited and found correct.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Robbers at TaIleyviIIe.

night or Two ago burglars made an I'M
successful attempt to rob tho stor" OF Jos.
Brown, AT Ihlleyville. They cut out u
panel IL the front door, but were frighten-
cd of b, forc securing any plurLec.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

BY the death Of d.. Charles II, Baird,
the city loses n rising Young physician and
the poor one who was ever ready to wait
upon them as readily as If they had been
the best paying customers. He h"ld s,v.
eral public positions, having been police
surgeon, county and coroncrs physician
and u memb Der Of the staff Of tho Delaware
Hospital. He leaves wife to mourn his
loss
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Denver, Dec. 23.-Charles Kunzmiller,
the assistant cashier, one of the three
officials Of the defunct German Ma.
tional bank, who was indicted for
making false reports to the comptroller
of the currency, was found guilty by a
Jury in the United States district court
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Henry Clay, L. o.. Del. Doc 20. 1897.
Dear Old Santa:--I am nice little boy
about 10 yenrs old wash my face every
morning before l 90 to school and l fed
tho pig aud wash the dishos for my mother
/ am going to hang IL big stocking up and
want you to put u picture book, some
candy. a banana and some hickory nuts.
want you to put au electric light out In
tho barn Please bring me pretty little
red hood to tic over my ears for 1t IL awful
cold going up tho pike and don't forget tn
I'LL my teachers stocking for like him
very much. Your little ir!eud, Frank J.
Mclear.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Fish rIarket.

To remove the painful consequences OF
lmrrudrnt "a ing. W. suggest the us. Of
DE-. Bulls Pills. They cure indigestion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

TIRE Spoonsrs art giving good show Mt
Ne Opera House this weeI at popula
pficss. They shui b' vi PatrJnz'
v they give BIZ l.f r'e -, 'Hoy,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Field and opera glasses, optical goods of
al descriptions, thrrmbnlcters, &C, at II.
H"s'rsburg, NJ. d., Oculi,t, SIG Market
II oct.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Huyler's Chocolate and hon bons at j.
P. Almond & Co.'S. Eighth and Market.
Christmas luxuries In abundance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
H0OP[KS AkOOYkE' ; $;:;;;;
O Cure a Cold In One Day
Fruit and Pound Cake.

Take Laxative Bruino Quihine Tablets.
All Druggists refund the money II 1t fails
to euro. 25c,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Fine Cigars.

Tho city market cigar is one OF the finest
cent cigars in the city. Manufactured by
Z. A. Bourbon, S. W. cor. I'd aud Shipley
Streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

MOntchaIiin, del Dec e. 1887.
Dear Santa:--I nm u little boy twelve
years old aud want some things from
you and some of them are ~ bicycle, an ex-
press wagon, . pair Of shoes = storm coat.
IN air rifle and some shot. and don't for.
get to leave me and my buddy, who lives
down the banks some candy and nuts.
q I'D bye. Thomas Hethert0n.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

THE actions Of the authorities at Ian.
Caster, Pa, in releasing Joseph l5aer, who
had been arrested at bis former home on II
warrant sworl. on. by Chief Dolan, charg-
ing him with committing an assault with
Intent to commit murder, Gro reprehcnsl-
BILE. Bear and Leach wcre iron workers
In the Diamond state Rolling Mill AMI u
dispute arose between the mcn, when Bear
assaulted Leach, hitting him on the head
with u pair Of tongs. Lcach's condition is
Terious
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Strangers

Order your fruit aud pound cake from
Il. Il. Hanna, No. S3l jefferson street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
American lanhrv FIG West Front st.

Cumming, the rh"'o gcapner,312 Market
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

u Il contracted severe cold from expos
IRE Coughed all winter. Could get no
relief, DR.. Woods Norway Pine syrup
broke up the cold, and drove away the
cold Never took anything that did mo 50
much good" !. IL. Books, North Haver:
hill, N. II.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Cupving and leCvnlus, lG3 E. Second 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Iron mud other toys at moderate prices.
J q. johnson II Son, s25 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

FRANCIS LINGO, tho colored man who
has given the Jersey authorities no end u
trouble. has at last succeeded in weaving
around him that 1t begins to look AS ii he
would at last meet with the deserts from
the law he has been SO long able to defeat
His trial will take place on Friday for OBJ
tanning certain letters under false pre-
lenses, also the abduction OF Miss Rather
Inc V, Berry, also rayishing her on Dc.
10th last.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

One lot Of very heavy Satin Pufs Ain hands.
Tecks; String Ties and Band Bows, fifty cent values
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

visiting Wilmington during the holidays
and wishing photographs would do VOL
by calling IN Cumming, the photograph
yr, 80. Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

THURSDAY. DHcemBER -. 1897.
THE REPUBLICAN to-day makes its ap-

TIE REPUBLICAN, to-day makes its ap-
psarance as an eight page paper and as
usual contains all the local news, together
with stories appropriate 10 the Christmas
sea. on. Tho enlarged REPUBLICAN Is
only in compliance with the demand which
has been made upon us. Advertisers have
crowned our pages Tor two weeks as they
have never done before. This, more than
any other fact, assures us Of no confidence
tbs REPUBLICAN holds among the city's
business men as the best advertising me
dium Of the city. We need no other or
better evidence Of popularity and for 1t we
are thankful. Not only to the business
men, but 10 tho thousands OF Delawateans
who ars subscribers Space heretofore has
been such that 1t has been impossible TO
accommodate all, but today we rise to
meet the demand We feel moro conf
dent Of the continued business patronage
and will strive at all times to present a
paper which will be Of interest to our adj
vortisers In the filling of their Golfers with
the honest money Of Wilmington house,
wives and the good will Of the entire COM
munity.
In presenting the REPUBLICAN, today
we extend Merry Christmas and Hap.
py New Year to all.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
StoeCkle'S Select
Christmas Beer
A True Tonic

Hives are not dangerous to lile. but they
ar pr,iifin b." der Of misery and pIa
lty 30 = OIEiment Y vs.. ,n,ihnt
~ Nj Y" II q " p, case TINS anu
" Irtx.ai.l t ~ .Isa,.-va OF the akin.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

CHRISTMAS tres are not as plentiful
this year as formerly and the supply Was
unable tn meet the demand in the Phila-
the supply of what had been shipped to
this city. Several carloads were purchai-
ed from our local dealers and shipped t.
Philadelphia If you have NOV purchase
your Christmas e.s yuu hid better do 50
to-day. The prices will most likely 60 vi
owing to the large number of trees shipped
to Philadelphia from our CT y.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

THE air is filed with rumors OF BoggS.
II he does come back and Is put on trial,
be VIII, perhaps. tell some very interest
ing things that have taken place between
him aud his friends and where the money
Of the bunk disappeared while he was the
cashier. Already there is talk OF numer-
Gus libel suits growing out Of the affair,
but when Bosgs reaches here, If he does
and will talk, he will produce sensation
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Elegant 26 inch and 2S inch light rolling Gloria
Umbrellas paragon Frame natural handles. steel rods
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Hamburger Linen Collars, usual two. fora quarter
kind. Special price.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

1t Is reported that the proposed city
charter will stand q good show Of passing
at the session Of the Legislature in Janu-
airy. The numerous objectlt nable features
have been removed and the charter other
wise remodeed 80 that it suits the views
Of tho influential Democrats who at first
saw no good in 1t, but who have since
been converted to usJ their Influence in
having the new charter passed aud thus
eliminate tho four commls ,ions as we'll as
several other useless Offices which have
been made from time to time for party
workers,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Especially five real Silk Tafeta Umbrellas. with
heavy corded silk sewage veiy tight 70 lers Special
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

One lot of Midget Umbrellas (tightest rolling
made\ with beautiful natural handles and silver bands
or collars Material fine light imitation Tafteta Spec