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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
General Tracy VIII Accent.

New York. Sept. 25.-General Ben
jamin f. Tracy has replied favora bly,
to the request of Platt leaders for per-
mission to use his name before the
Republican convention. In his reply
10 Chairman Qulgg he says: "If, in the
great crisis which now confronts all
friends Of good government In greater
New York. It is necessary, In the judg-
ment of the Republican convention to
nominate me for mayor I shall not re-
slst the judgment of the convention"
This answer Is taken 70 be practically
an assurance that General Tracy will
be the Republican candidate.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
Wilmlngton's Wonderful Cure 5.

Electric Doctor John Townsend with
his treatment and Prof Hoke's Electric
Appliances, has made these cures of rheu.
matism Kidney complaint, lumbago,
neuralgia, paralysis, spinal disease, St.
Vitus' dance. urinary troubles, nervous
prostration, head and eyes, These cures
he has made in Wilmington. You can 70
and sec them. Some who suffered for
twenty yours are now cured Office, "A 4.
Supporters for all female weaknesses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
Canned Goods Will Be Higher,

Consumers of Maryland canned goods
will have to pay considerable advance
over previous prices for their supplies in
this line during the coming winter, says
fruits and vegetables have been marked
up from 20 to 90 per cent, which means
that tho housewife who goes to the grocer
for such articles will bo charged from enc.
third more to double tho price which has
been paid for similar goods during the past
four years.
There has been short pack of every.
thing except peas, and In many of tho
staple products the quantity canned this
year Is barely more than ne-half that of
last year. In this list may be mentioned
berries and small fruits of all kinds, toma-
toes. corn, beans, peaches, apples. cherries,
pears and pincapples.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25

Santa Fe. N. NJ, Sept. 25.-Probably
the finest collection of cut turquoise
ever sent in one shipment from Amer
lean mines left here yesterday for New
York by Wells Fargo express. There
were 25 les, aggresating in weight
$40 KARAT. and in the collection were
four gems which weigh respectfully
81. so. 25 and 81 karats. The latter, a
pear shaped stone, Is valued at $500.
1t Is said that this is the largest dis
play OF American turquoise ever made.
The mines are In southern New Mex
leo. but their location Is kept pro-
found secret.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
Tho Color Limo In Illinois.

Alton, Ills. Sept 25-The colored peo-
pie Of this city are making vigorous
protest against the separate school sys-
tenn. and yesterday the colored children
were taken to the white schools by
their parents. Policemen were on guard,
however. who excluded the colorcd
children. including some who had
crawled through the windows. For a
time it looked as though there would
be riot. The negroes insist that the
law is on their side, and fatty refuse
to send their children to the schools
built for them. The supreme court de-
cisions in similar cases at Galesburg.
Quincy and Upper Alton encourage
them in the belief that they will tri-
umph in the courts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
uotol omcial Charged with Theft.

New York, Sept. 25.-John II. Stats,
assistant superintendent of the Hotel
Waldorf, on Fifth avenue, is locked UP
at police headquarters accused by Pro-
prietor Bodt of having committed u
series of robberies at the hotel. rug
worth 81 COO which had vanished from
the Waldorf, was found in room
rented by Staats, together with silver
ware and other valuable property, a
slungshot, rcvolvers and bottle OF
knockout drops. Some of the articles
bear the stamp of the United States
hotel, Boston. and the Hotel 1Iaub-
lein, Washington, u. C. The latter cs-
tablishment is said to have been once
owned by the prisoner. The value of
the goods stolen at the Waldorf foots
I'D many Thousand dollars.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
With The Whccimcn.

Many local wheelmen will ride to.mor
row in tho century run of tho Chester
Bicycle Club. A special committee Of tho
Wilmington Bicycle Club will DO appoint.
ell to arrange for an entertainment to DO
given in honor Of tho Chestor Bicycle Club.
1t promises to bs very enjoyable affair.
The plans are to give it In hall where a
moro elaborate program can bc given than
1t Is possible to give in the clu bhouse.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25

which Is to be taken in connection with
the statements persistcntly and repeat
edly published since she secured her d.
vorce in May last as to Mrs. Langtry's
prospective marriage to this distin-
guished head of an ancient house. NJ.
McPike said:
because they have preferred to be
married In this state it must not be
argued that either Mrs. Langtry or
Prince Esterhazy regards the formers
divorce as lacking in legality in any
other jurisdiction. On the contrary,
they are advised by their solicitors in
London that the decree granted at
Lakeport has freed her absolutely from
Edward Langtry, 50 that she may
marry in any part of the world If she
choose"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25

I givos way to sound refro hing sleep.
| Tho best romedy in tho world Is not too
much for any one to insist on getting.
Every one, whethor sick or well, must
know the Immense good Painos celery
compound has 1one and Ia doing tired,
half-sick. seoples; mon and women all
over the country.
! The vague, half-hsartod attempt so many
people make to got rid Of poor health L.
pitiablo. Rheumatism, headaches neu-
ralga kidney troubles, skin diseases and
dyspepsia may DO wholly externlinatcd
| from tho systom, never to bother ono
again, If ono will but cleanse the blood
and regulate the nerves with hPaine's celery
compound.
Get out Of despondcncy, tho "bluos.' or
| whatever name you give to these attacks
| of nervous depression. DJn't NOPE around
J half sick. Persons who think they are
fairly well and "only little tired" need
just the 1oning up and refreshing that
Paino's celery compound undoubtedly
gives Nothing could bo more suicidal
than for Sickly men and women to shut
their eyes to the great opportunities offer
cd by Paine's celery compound. No REM
e1y over called forth such vigorous testl-
monials and decided opinions from eyery
class Of men and women.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25

Scranton. Pa, Sept. 25.-Wille Jor-
dan, aged 10 years. one of II boys who
were bitten by mad bulldog in West
Scranton last March, died last night
from hydroDhobia. Death was marked
by intense suffering, the boy in his
agony b'ting his mother OH the arms
This is a second death. Tomlns
Bevan. II years old. died In April from
the effects Of bites by the Same dog.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
Bows Caused Him Injury,

The practice Of boys playing ganes On
the street caused painful injury to VIII
liam X. Spencer Of No. 1921 West Eighth
street last evening, Mr.. Spencer was rid.
ing his bicycle at Third and Orange streets
where crowd of boys wero ut play. In
attempting to keep out OF their way Mr..
Spencer collided with team of tho Charles
Warner Company, and was thrown head. i.
long. DR.. L. w. Finn, havd to draw
together wound on the head with two
stitches The fall rendered tho man un.
conscious. He was afterward takop EolAe
in n carriare
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25

The local option meeting at Seventh and
Franklin streets hal its largest audience
last evening. Mr.. Tanning considered the
business side Of the question of local op-
ton. Professor L.. 4. Messick sang.
A gospel temperance meeting will be
held in the tent tomorrow afternoon at
$50 o'clock. Professor Messick will sing,
and Mr.. Tanning will speak.
On Sunday evening there will be an IL.
lustrated song service and Bible reading
on the life of Christ A silver Offering
will he takeni
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25

Wells, Richardson 81 Co:
Gentlemen over a yOnr age
was suffering with nervousness, loss OF
appetite and insomnia I was NIL run
down. and nothing did me any good, un
til friend advised mo to try Paine's celery
compound. | took four hotties of the com.
pound, and am more than proud to testi.
fy that it completely cured me. haven't
had an unwell day since. eat hearty and
sleep like healthy baby. I consider
PaiDe's celery compound tho best remedy
manufactured, and most heartily recon.
mend 1t to suffering humanity tho world
over. Sincerely yours, James S. McCar'
thy,
Sleeplcssuess Is the most common, as
well as the most alarming, ailment among
those who toll with their brains
Patient after patient repeats tho same
story. He goes to bed at the usual hour,
falls off to sleep very much as usual, but
instead Of sleeping through tho whole
night, wakes about three or earlier and
can get mo more sleep aftor that time.
Carry homo bottlo OF Paine's celery
compuoDd and SEQ how soon insomnia
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
The Hills Divorce Suit Hearing.

West Chester, Sept a. Counsel for
Mrs. Carolyn L. Pearson Hills, who was d
few days ago cited to answer the charges
preferred by her husband in tho divorce
proceeding within fifteen days, has asked
for an extension of time. The attorneys
state that Mrs, Hills is now in Paris,
whore she is undergoing Il course of train.
ing for the concert stage, and it Is impossi.
bic to have her here for several weeks.
Counsel for Rev. G. Heathcotc Hills, tho
libellant, will insist upon tho case being
nressel without lalaY
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25

. Lenox. Mass. Sept. 25.--The Lenox
club cup, o golf trophy. valued at $500.
was won In the lnal match yesterday
by A. II. Fem, Of Aiken, s. &. 1t was
not a close contest, as Mr.. Fem won
by score of s up. 9 to play. Mr. Fenn's
opponent was Bayard Cutting, OF the
Harvard Golf club. of Cambridge. from
whom he wen the cup last year. By
twice winning 1t conEecutivelyx tho
trophy becomes his own property
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
TEMPERANCE Union Officers,

Yesterday the annual meeting Of the
Young WomCn's Christian Temperance
Union was held and these officers were
elected
President, Miss Bertha Harlan; vice.
president, Miss Margaret Shearman cor.
responding secretary Miss Marion Gro.
zlsr; recording secretary, Miss Lucille
Splin ger; treasurer, Miss Anne b, McLear.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
BASE BALL DOTS

Boston is in the the lead by seven points.
Pitcher Willis has signed his Boston
contract for next season.
President Kuntsch, of the Syracuse Club
presented his manager, A. q. Buckcnberg.
er, with check for $500 for winning tho
pennent of the Eastern League.
President Young has promulgated tho
release by Toronto to Washington Of VIM.
Dineen. ID. L. McGann. Robert McHale,
John White, Frank Snyder and A. Wag-
nor.
There were 1904 people at tho Baltl.
more-Boston game.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
Committees Appointed,

Yesterday afternoon the executive co m.
mittee Of the New Castle County Sunday
School Association discussed plazs for
convention to bs held on Novemb ber 1, and
elected these committees
Trans portaticn, @. H. Cantwell; pc!nt.
Ing, j, II. Hayes and G. H. Gray pro.
gsamme, W. X. Crosby. Charles Baird and
Mrs. W. II. Curry
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
Harpers Ferry the Switzerland Of America.

Next Sunday the people Of Wilmington
Will be afforded an opportunity to see Il
place which 10 associated with many In.
cidents Of the war between the Statos.
Harper's Ferry Is at the junction Of the
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and IL
surrounded by mountains 1900 fect high
from the summit of which the grandest
view immaginable can be had Special
trains will leave Delaware Avenue Station
at asa. IN, running via. Washington.
Returning leave Harper's Ferry at 8 p. IN.
Rate for the round trip only e.. %.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
Dreaden Not lndict ted.

Media, Sept. 2i.-The Grand Jury to. day
ignored the bill charging Dreaden with
causing the death Of John Rudolph. Tho
men, with several others, were at the
Chadd's Ford Hotel several weeks 20 and
while playing Drca'cn siicked Rudolph
back of the ear, causing hts death Tic
Commonwealth had no evidence TO sus-
tain the charge OF murder
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
Robbed ora Small Fortune In jewels.

New York, Sept. 25.--Miss Sugan lie
Forest Day, owner Of the steam yacht
Ecythian, and one of the few women
who have been admitted to membership
in the New York Yacht club, has been
robbed of $4,000 worth OF diamonds and
other jewelry. 1t Is believed that the
theft was committed on the Scythian,
but no suspicion Is attached to any
person. The stolen Jewels are heir
looms. Detectives are working on the
raun
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
Grand Rally.

Volunteers Of America will open In their
new hail over Der pison and Psach's gro.
Gerry store Fifth street below King. on
Saturday evening, Sept. Goth.
Special meetings all day Sunday, 2eth,
conducted by A. D, G. Habecker and Capt.
jenkins at g. 40 and o'clock p, IN.
All are welcome, Don't miss w.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25

A bridal couple few days ago after be
ing married. concluded the proper thing
for them to do was to have their pictures
taken dressed In their bridal costume ant
accordingly took coupe and drove to J.
Paul Browns photograph gallery on Mar
ket street. twas not long before the
news got circulated that bridal couple
had gone up into tho gallery and in less
time than it takes to write this article
some two hundred persons had congre
gated around the door Of the photogra'
piers gallery and waited patiently about
until the bridal couple made their appear
unce, when after seeing them In tho carri
age they soon dispersed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
President OF COSMOPOLITAN University

PTeSIuBHC OF NOSTTTUVUIItHH U1IVVFSIIy
Schenectady, N. Y, Sept. 25. - Rev.
Eliphalet Mott Potter, y. D., LII D..
formerly president Of Union college.
In this city, informs the press repre-
sentatives that he has accepted the
presidency of the Cosmopolitan Educa-
tional university extension. DR.. Pot
ter is brotha7 Of Bishop Henry &
Pottnt, Of Kew York.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
$500 Excursion to Harper's Ferry, Sun.
day, Sept. a6th, $500.

Sunday, Sept. Goth, tho Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company will run special
excursion to Harper's Ferry, one Of The
most celebrated spotsin America. Special
train will leave Wilmington, Delaware
avenue station, 1884 a. IN, passing through
Washington and along the Potomac in full
view Of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Return.
Ing leave Harpers Ferry G 6p. IN.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25

Vienna, Sept. 25.--It is asserted that
II the opposition persists in its OBJ
structive tactics, and 1t Is found i'm
possible to work with the assistance Of
parliament, the ministry will dispense
herewith and carry on the government
without parliament. There are unnis-
taxable symptoms that the crown is
resolved not to allow parliamentary
obstruction to provoke II ministerial
Grisis. Count Badeno, the premier, Is
known to have the confidence Of the
emperOr.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25

Tho ''Duke and Ducloss' Acquitted.
London, Sept. 25.-.Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Nard Zerge de Mel, also known as the
'Duke and Duchess OF Rio Grande."
were discharged from custody at the
Clerkenwell court yesterday, the
charges brought against them of de-
frauding hotels and boarding houses
having been dismissed upon their co,ln-
sci paying the bills. The foreman Of
the jury protested against their release.
Edgar Serge dc Mel Is said to be
commander in the Brazilian navy. and
Mrs. De Mel is said to be niece Of
CT Senator ConECr. OF Michigan.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25

W. aro indie b ID to John WR. Gilleore
Of Newport for Two specimen pears, one
of which weighed l7and the other IS
ounces They are OF the Duchess variety,
Gnd for sizo and flavor are rarely exceliod,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
The Bishop at Prince Georges Chapel.

TIC bIshUp III Pr1Hce ueUrgc'S Chapel.
Bishop Coleman on Thursday conducted
the annual services at Prince Georges
Chapel, Dagsboro. This is tho church
where John M. Clayton was baptised and
where General Dagworthy was buried
Bishop Coleman will interest the His.
torical Society in the old church and en-.
deavor to have suitable memorial placed
therh
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25

The track Of the Wilmington and Els.
mere Electric Railway will be laid to.
night. All that will then remain to DO
done will bo tho laying of tho ballast,
stretch tho wires and finish building the
bridge over tho Wilmington and North.
ern Railroad. Tho road Is expected to DO
In operation by October Is.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
N. F. Davis. leweler, y u. end !.

Samuel Mitche,l's store, No el9 Market
street, will be closed on Mcnday next,
September the 27th, HIS advertisement
appears In another column Of the REPUB.
LlCAN and should bs pGruSed by every
reader. He advertisss bargains In his line
of business.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
A New Feature.

Manager Willis has added as a new fea-
tnre to tho Clayton House Rathskelle,s,
an oyster bar, where oysters of the best
quality only will be served in all styles,
also game OF tho season.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
socents to Baltimore and Return, Sept.
a6th, D. 6 0. r. K.

Tickets good on trains leaving Delaware
avenue 4.l3, s.49 and 500 u. IN. Leave
Market street $40 q, III. Returning Leave
Baltimore 8, 80 and ep, IN, and LID MD.
night. All trains stop at Mt Royal and
into the centre Of the city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
The Royal Blue and Royal Reading Route,
to Atlantic City, Saturday, Sept. 7sth.

Only One Dollar will take you to Allan.
tic City saturday, Septembe 25th, lie aving
Delaware Avenue Station at 5.22p IN,
This is the only reliable route, as Ii Is o
double track line which Is recognized by
all railroad people as being the safest and
surest. Tickets good to return on all trains
until Monday inclusive.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
B. & o, soc Trip to Philadelphia, Sunday,
September 20th,

Why pay 81 when you can go to Phila.
dclphia and return for fifty cents, via the
Royal Blue Line vestibulcd coaches. No
dust oil or dirt. Good going en- all morn.
ing trains and good returning on GEO, 74C
and $. 10 p. IN. trains.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
What ! Would Do.

would have all whippings at New Gas.
tie of prisoners done In private. II don't
help to elevate the morals Of the public
who gaze upon such affairs.
would set the wheels Of justice moving
after the two witnesses In tho Moore case,
who hayo SO mysteriously disappeared
from their homes.
would have q law passed selling eggs
and potatoes by weight.
would compel all females who ride
bicycles to wear bloomers or pay fine.
Iwould prohibit tobacco chewing In the
Wonderland Theatre.
would give New Castle County its
fight share of delegates in the State
Convention, No 0 to for US.
would beware Of drinking Weiss beer
aftor reading of the fato Of u man In st.
/ Louis, Mo.
would prohibit swearing on the stage.
Its against tho Statutes.
would require every property owner to
repair their pavement in front OF their
property.
Iwould drive every simmer off of the
street and out of the alleys and make them
rent stores, the same US other people have
to do.
Iwould rather purchase trout at cents
apound than fish for them for living.
would rather see people coming to
carried out of 1t every Sunday by the
railroads.
would rather patronize the merchants
that advertise in the REPUBLICAN,.
would rather SEQ good rain than earn
half dollar.
Iwould stop the blue coats from flirtin z
with The girls when ON duty
Iwould stop married men from running
after other mems wives.
Iwoud appoint the U. s. Marshal at
once and thus relieve the minds Of those
who are seeking the position.
Iwould rather kiss All old maid than 60
without kiss ull my life.
Iwould rather attend wedding than a
funeral
Iwould rather cat chicken than crow,
which dish is favorito article Of dict in
Delaware.
Iwould see that New Castle county gets
representation according to population
rather than elect u President.
Iwould rather see lots Of other things
done if l only could control them.
Dr. Fowler's Ext. of Wild Strawberry
has been used for forty years and has
never yet failed to cure u case Of diarrh@a,
dysentery, or summer complaint IN any of
II nj ff,r.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
Pennsylvania Railroad Low Rate Excur-
sion To Baltimore Next Sunday.

Two special trains TO Baltimore next
Sunday; first at 4 8S q, III. second, 100 q.
III. Tickets also gool on regular trains
leaving French Street Station ut l01S a.
m. and IL, vs. p. III. Round trip rato fifty
rnntu
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
Tours to the South via Pennsylvania Rail-
road,

Two very attractive early Autumn tours
will be run by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, leaving New York and Phila.
delphia September 2S and October H.
Tho tours each cover period of eleven
days, and include the battlefield of Gettys-
burg, picturesque Blue Mountain, Luray
Caverns, the Natural Bridge, Virginia
Hot Springs tho cities of Richmond and
Washington, and Mt. Vernon.
Tho round.trip rate, including all neces-
sary expenses, sos from New York, S63
from PHILADELPHIA, and proportionate
rates from other points.
Eeah tour will be In charge Of one Of
the company's Tourist Agents. He will
be assisted by an experienced lady us
Chapcron, whose especial charge will DO
ladies unaccompanied by male escort.
Special trains of parlor cars are provid-
ed for the exclusive use of each party, in
which the entire round trip from Now
York is made
For detailed itinerary apply to Ticket
Agents or to Tourist Agent, 1886 Broad.
way, New York, or Geo. W. Boyd, AS.
si,tant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
$I.OO. B. 6 o. Atlantic City $I.oO
Saturday, September 75th,

Take tho safest and best route. The
Royal Blue and Royal Reading next Satur.
day for Atlantic City. Only one dollar will
tako you there safely and return you home
on any train to Monday inclusive. Leave
Delaware Avenue Station at seq p. m I,
Saturday, Sept. 25th.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
A Snap.

1000 pairs Of o. spectacles will be sold
at from 25 to 90 cents per pair, damaged
slightly by water. Call at once at 8l8 Mar.
ket street, Prof. Well.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
American Laun dry, 6O2 West Front

Taylor g. Fullerton's Blood Purifier re-
moves all impurities from the blood. Pro.
pared by W. q. Taylor, 302 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-25
Fresh Fish, and How 10 Get The m,

Mcclure, at Fifth and King streets, gets
his fish direct from tho fisheries aad sells
them at the lowest price-wholesale and
retail Mcclure, Fifth and King streets.