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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
Cashier Mcixell Arrested.

Easton Pa, July 14.-John B. Meix-
ell, the cashier of the South Bethlehem
National bank, who on May 25 abscond-
ed, taking with him $4,000 in cash, was
arrested Monday at Hot Springs, Ark,
through the efforts of County Detective
johnson, of Easton. Meixel and Will
lis Hoch, the teller, had been stealing
for long time, and when the bank
examiner turned up in May they de-
cded to leave at once. MeiXell went
to the vault and took $4,000. He drove
to Catasauqua and took train for the
west. Hoch was to have taken the
same train. and stole $500 in cash. He
missed the train, and then broke down
and confessed. Altogether Meixell has,
it is said defaulted to the amount of
some $4,000. SDetective johnson left
here this morning to bring the fugitive
east,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14

Kingston. Jamaica, July 14.-TWelve
Cubans. the last survivors of an insur-
gent camp in the province of Camaguy,
reached Rio Neuvo. little port on ths
north side of the island, few days
ago, in an open boat. They were In a
terrible condition OF exhaustion. as
they had been 70 hours in making the
passage. The little craft, which had
been constructed in the camp just be-
fore their departure was found to leak
in several places, and owing to the
high winds and the heavy seas the
refugees were compelled to take turns
at bailing her in order to keep from
being swamped. Again and again they
were on the verge of destruction, the
waves washing over the boat and I'LL
ing her to the very thwarts. 1t Is sus-
pected by the authorities here that
some Of the names given are tic-
titious, and that among the party are
several Important revolutionary lead
era who have business in New York.
Ind who are travelling incognito.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14

Detroit, July 14.-The National Re-
publican league convention opened yes
terday with fair attendance of dele
gates for an 'off year" in politics.
Nearly all the states are represented,
although the quotas of delegates arc
small in several instances. The ab-
sence of party leaders who are prom
inently identified with the adminis-
trative and Legislative departments of
the national and state governments is
conspicuous feature. The radical
partisanship of the league men was IL
lustrated in the fact that Mayor May
bury Democrat, was not invited to
offer welcome to the delegates, Col
onel H. NJ Duffield having been Sc
lected instead by the local committee.
In his address of welcome Governor
Pingree voiced his well known oppo-
sition to favored corporations.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
GREATEST CONVENTION
Ever Held by the International
Christian Endeavorers. 4 :
so DECLARES PRESIDENT CLARK.

The Question of Meeting Place for
1890 Not Yet Decided-To Work for
RA Closer Afiliation with Other Chris
tian Societies.
San Francisco, July 14.-"The inter-
national Christian Endeavor conven-
tion of 1897 will pass into history as
In some respects the greatest and most
memorable of all its Is predecessors.
IAN attendance of more than 10000.
a registration of over 10000 actual
Christian Endeavorers which is equal
to an attendance of $4,000 in any large
eastern city, when we remember that
half of the attendants cross the Rocky
mountains in order to reach the con-
vention.
. But better far than the numbers,
and more worthy of note, was the spirit
of the convention-its earnestness, its
genuine ring, its high spiritual quail
ties.
1T brought blessing to California;
1t will leave blessing to California:
it will leave blessing behind u, and
all the delegates will take blessing
home with them as they scatter to the
remOteSt parts OIL tne WOrlQ.
The above message, written for the
press by the founder and leader of the
Christian Endeavor movement, con-
cisely summarized the work of the con-
Vention. Yesterday many of the dele
gates departed to their homes, and
many more are leaving today. A large.
portion of the strangers. however, will
visit various points of interest before
returning to their homes.
There was a council of state presi-
dents at the Palace hotel yesterday.
President Clark commented favorably
upon the fact that it was the largest
similar meeting ever held by the So
ciety. This he considered remarkable,
considering the great distance most Of
those present had to travel in order to
be present.
Tie question Of where the conven-
ton of 1899 should be held was con-
sidered, but no action was taken.
There are several applications for the
privilege Of entertaining the delegates.
Cincinnati and Detroit being the cit
les most spoken of, but it was thought
best to await offers from other cities
before coming to conclusion. The
matter, therefore, remains in abev-
ance.
1t was decided that during the COM
ing year action should be taken by the
officers of the association looking to-
wards a closer affiliation of the Chris
tian Endeavorcrs with kindred asso-
Citations. The idea Is to widen the
sphere of Christian fellowship already
existing within the order until all aux
iliary church workers are in harmony
throughout the world.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
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Famous Mountain Resort.

A few of the loftier peaks Of tho A1le.
ghnnies are becoming famous for tie
grandeur, bracing air and pcturesQueness
of their scenery, where tired workers from
the cities may rest and recupcratc umid
natures health.giving surroundings
In this connection the Hotel Grand
View looms to the front as one of tho
pioneer hotels to minister to tho creature
comforts of mountain tourists with hand
somey-equ!pped and cosy rooms. com.
manding a splendid view of tho Muncy
Valley aud rugged Mountain Scenery.
Its cuisine, too, is as choice as tho seen.
cry is grard whilst its broad pa2aas and
ample grounds afford Eleasure and amuso'
ment fol- the young and Old of both sexes.
THE Grand View" gives big aCconmoaa.
tions at moderate charges and to save
money. all should write for their terms, to
fore making final arrangements for their
summer outing. For fan particular, ad.
dress, "Ho;el Grand View" Highland
Lake, LycOming county Pa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
THE PRICE OF ARMOR PLATE.
Tho Government VIII Pay Contract.
ors Only $500 Per Ton.

Tho Government VIII Pay Contract t.
ors Only $500 Per Ton.
Washington, July 1.-THE price to be
paid for armor plate for the three new
battlesntps now In course of construc-
tion was the theme of extended and at
times lively debate in the senate yes
terday Late in the day an amendment
to the deficiency appropriation bill was
agreed to restricting the price of armor
Plate to $3.50 per ton. or $l25 less than
the amendment reported by the COM
mlttee ard recommended by the navy
department as the minimum rate aC-
ceptable TO the arrlor contractors.
Another amendment inserted in the
bill directs the secretary Of the navy
to Investigate as to the establishment
of government armor factory and to
report to the next session of congress-
During the debate Mr.. Hale argued
that the failure to equip the battle
ships with armor would humliate tho
United States in the eyes Of the world,
and would lessen our naval power at a
time of possible foreign complication.
After inserting the armor amendments,
the deficiency appropriation bill. the
last of the great supply measures. was
passed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
An Educated Bull Frog.

A wcll.known telegraph operator who
docs II 1t take a back seat from any Of tho
munipulators of the mystic key, last sum.
mcr caught tad-polc and took it home,
and placed it in an aquarium in which
several gold fish sportGd around. He
watched it and fed it and it grew to Le
one of the handsomcst bull frogs in the
city, and it would come ut the sound Of
its masters voice. His frogship thrived
so we'll that he became too large to keep
any longer in the ilsh's glass jar, So
he was taken out and placed In one ct the
ponds along the Brandywinc
The annual didn't appreciate thus being
left in tho waters this romantic stream
stream and swan out on dry land and was
back home again over i'll Eighteenth
streets nearly as soon as his owner, who
was more than astonished to sec his pet
frog seated on the door step when lie went
to 90 out after ho had eaten his supper.
Now he says he would not par: with that
frog for II thousand dollars as he considers
it the most Intelligent frog in tho city,
He is educating 1t To talk as 1t is already
one of the best bass singers in that section
Of the city Its favoritc sounds something
like: More rum, more rum which
translated by its owaer means, more room,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
All Indiana Miners Idle.

Terre Hautc, Ind, July 14.-Yester-
day President Knight, of the Indiana
miners was called to Clinton, where
500 men who have been working on an
unorganized basis for two years, and
taking whatever prices were offered,
are anxious TO join the union and help
along the strike. In Sullivan county
yesterday the Star City mines posted
notices that no mining would be done
until the strike was settled. This
practically ends the mining in that
county, Efforts have been made by
several operators TO secure settlements
with their men at the wages asked,
but all offers were rejected until after
the meeting of the national executive
board, which will be held at Columbus
at an carly date. Every mine OF i'm
portanCe in Indiana is now idle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
FATAL TENEMENT FIRE.


Persons Seriously Injured.
Jersey City, July 1.-two children
were sulfocated to death in q burning
tenement house in this city yesterday
Their parents are both so badly in
jurcd that they may not survive, and q
girl of Is years was probably fatally
burned. A policeman sustained burns
and inhaled smoke in such quantity
that he may die. The fire broke out
about 3 O'Clock, in the baker shop Of
Edward Mansur. So filled with smoke
were the apartments and halls above
the bakery that 1t was difficult to
breathe, but the policemen remained
at their posts and succeeded in resCu-
ing many women and children, whom
they passed out of windows to fire.
men on the fire ladders.
The smoke was dense on the third
floor. occupied by William Zeigler. He
had been III, and the flames and smoke
drove him insane. scantily attired, He
rushed about the building, screaming
and hindering the work of the frcmen.
He interfoIed with the policemen and
fought with them when they attempt
cd to rescue his children, who lay about
the apartments unconscious from the
effects of smoke. Finally a policeman
Erappled with him and managed to
hold him while another officer picked
up Thomas, 10-year-old boy and
Bertha, his 12-year-old sister, and car
ried them into the street. from which
they were conveyed to the hospital.
The officer next carried out Edward
Zeigler, s years old, and William Zeig-
Ter, months old. The latter was dead
from suffocation, and Bertha died at
the hospital.
Zeigler finally jumped from a second
story window, and received injuries
which will probably prove fatal. His
wife also jumped from the window, and
may die. Sadie Campbell, IL years old,
was fatally burned
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14

Two torto,ses which live In yard OF one
of our uptown citizens caused the
lady Of the house considerable unensiness,
two or three weeks ago, by their
various antics and she informed her hus.
band that something must bo done or
they would kill each other. He lau ghcd
at her fears and the contest went on.
Finally one Of them commenced burrow.
ing in the ground making hole several
inches deep, leading her to imagine that its
end had finally como and the hole IT had
made was designed as its scpulchre, Sho
afterwards determined to make an exami.
nation and have an inquest held, when to
her surprise she found tho tortoise to be
alive and on prying into the hole with her
scissors she discovered two eggs, which the
animal had laid. This was new wrinkle
but not wishing to engage In tortoise
raising she broke the eggs. She after.
wards concluded what she supposed to be
n fight was only demonstration Of atfec.
ton
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14

Shamokin, Pa. July H.-George Fet-
terolf and Harry Andrews. carpenters
at Reliance mine. sustained fatal in
juries yesterday by having been blown
into a strong oak mine car by the
bursting of a compressed air pipe. The
air from the escaping pipe followed
them and tossed them around like tops
until their bodies were horribly lacer-
ated and bruised and they were uncon-
scious. The compressed air plant was
just completed, and was to have been
tried as soon as the men succeeded in
calking a leak. but the $50 pound pres
sure burst the column directly in front
Of thCm.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
A Cure for Rheumatism.

A farmer owned a dog some years ago
which was greatly afflicted with rheEmt.
tism and other iniirrn.tirs incident to ago,
and in order to end bis career without vic.
lcnco he placed the animal inat'ght box and
administered a dose of chlorolorm, In a
few minutes aftCrward the dog fell down
and stretched himself out us though he
were dead. He WAS allowed to remain in
the box all night and in the morning prep
uratiops were made for his burial.
On opening the box however, the dog
jumped out, and friskCd around like
young puppy. His rheumatism was '>n
tirely gone. and he seemed TO have hasn
completely rejuvcnated, Indeed be was
like now dog. AS a result nearly two
years were added to his life. lfd dog
could be benefited by this anestheac, why
could not person bo who was similarly
afflicted. II the dose were administered
under proper restriction By a phys'ciant
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
DELIGHTFUL SUrIMER TOURS.
Two Tours to the North via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

For the convenience of those who seek
the most attractive way of spending n
Summer holiday, the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company has arranged two delight.
ful tours to the North, under the person
ally.conducted tourist system. July q and
August II. The points included in tho
itinerary and the country traversed
abound in natures beauties.
No matter how much may be expected
one cannot DO disappointed in Watkins
Glen, Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands,
Quebec, Montreal, Au Sable Chasm, Lakes
Champlain and George, Saratoga. or the
Highlands of tho Hudson.
Each tour will bo in charge of one of the
company's tourist agents. assisted by an
experienced lady as chaper0n, whose es-
pecial charge will be unescorted ladies.
The rate Of 800 from New York, Brook
lyn, Newark. Trenton, Philadelphia,
HaI aIrisburg, Baltimore, and Washington
covers railway and boat fare for the entire
round trip, parlor-car seats, meals en-
rone, hotel entertaininent, transfer
changes, carriage hire-in fact, every itom
of necessary expense
For detailed itinerary tickets, or any
additional information, address Tourist
Agent, Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
ll9G Broadway. New York; $50 Fulton
Street, Brooklyn; or Geo. W. Boyd, AS
sistant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
Singular Raiirond Fatality.

Washington, Ga. July IA. - Mrs.
Dempsey Co!lcy daughter Of Captain
and Mrs. W. G, Cade. was fatally hurt
on the Washington branch railroad
yesterday. she was in the passenger
car just behind a freight car when an
iron pipe S6 feet long, tied on top of the
freight car because too long to 60 In
side, fell to tho ground while the train
was going at full speed. One, end Of
the pipe struck the ground, the other
plunging through the car window. II
struck Mrs. Colley on the head, crush
ing her skull She has been uncon-
scious since and the physicians say
that she cannot live,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
Guard Stabbed by a Prisoner,

Huntingdon, Pa, July 14.-Charles
Berwick, an inmate of the Huntingdon
reformatory from Philadelphia, made
a murderous attack on Guard H. s.
Smith yesterday, intlicting a knife
wound in the latter's right cheek which
required twenty stitches to close. The
prisoner had received a demerit mark
from Smith, and when being taken to
the warden's office Berwick drew a
sharpened table knife which he had
secreted on his person and plunged it
through the guards cheek. The wound
ed mans condition is reported very
serious. Berwick had only four mora
months to serve on a three years
sentenc
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
miners were killed, is likely to be re-
peated soon.
SOVEREIGN AND DEBS
Both willing to Take Hand In tho
Miners, strike.

Miners strike.
Columbus, o., July H.-When asked
In reference to the proposed action OF
the officials of the Wheeling and Lake
Erie railroad in enjoining the miners
from interfering with the operation OF
their mines President Ratchford said:
"If 1t Is lawful for men to cease work
and strike against insufficient wages
to support them we have violated no
law: II 1t Is not lawful we plead guilty.
We do not fear to advise men to strike
so long as they do so along lawful
lines, and therefore we have no fear
of the proposed Injunction"
President Ratchford said he was con-
fident of bringing out the West Vir-
ginia miners. A telesT was received
from Grand Master Workman Sover-
cign. of the Knights Of Labor, Offering
his personal services. Eugene V. Debs
will arrive here today to consult with
President Ratchford.
A special from Bellaire, O., says: The
miners in Schick's mines, on the Bal
timore and Ohio road. were yesterday
persuaded to stop work, and with the
closing Of these mines all the miners
in eastern Ohio are closed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
DR., Swallows Charges Renewed.

Harrisburg, July H.-Rev. DR.. s. G.
Swallow issues an address declaring
that the evidence submitted to the
legislative committee on the origin
of the capitol fire, showing that 1t was
of incendiary origin, was suppressed
by the committee. Strong circumstan-
tial evidence Is now in our possession
pointing toward the guilty parties. For
more direct evidence, that will convict
of the crime, we herewith offer $1,000
reward"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
To Fight Il New state Law,

Pittsburg, July 14.--Thc alien tax
law passed at the recent session of the
legislature has been attacked in the
United States courts. bill in equity
was filed yesterday in the United States
circuit court, in which it is claimed
that the act is not only uncOnstitution-
al, but is violation of the treaties
between the United States and Great
Britain. The plaintiff is John Fraser
a subject Of Great Britain. and the de-
fendant is the McConway and farley
company, by whom Fraser is employed.
F'raser's employers deducted 8 cents a
day from his wages last week, in ac-
cordance with the new law.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14

Atlanta, Ga, July 14.-In play pre-
scented by colored amateurs in Pitts
burg, suburb of this city, Monday
night John Singleton acted a part in
which he was supposed to be shot dead
by his rival. impersonated by Gary
Brown. The scene was carried out
faithfully, and aroused loud applause.
which was turned into lamentation
when 1t was discovered that Singleton
was really dead. The pistol Brown
used, which was supposed 10 be load
ed with blank cartridges, carried a real
bullet instead.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14

Cloquet, Mimi, July 1.-THE river
situation is very grave. Bridges both
above and below town are out. The
Duluth and Western tracks are three
feet under water, and Grand Rapids is
cut off from al! communication. Near
ly l0)O00,000 feet of lumber are in the
boom above Cloquet, and if they go, as
is feared. they will take out five large
saw mills and all buildings on Dun
lap's island.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
Bargains, Bargains.

walther and Company lave now for eale
now frst-cass buggies. at reasonable prices
also oue Close top doctor phaelon, built by
Gregg and Bowc; one phaCtCn, built by
Guthrie ard Co, used very little nnd in
good condition. These carriages will bp
sold on account of owner leaving the city.
Also Il light one man buggy and variety
of other wagons. This is the best and
cheapest place to get your Carriage5 repair.
cd Walthcr and Company, South Of
Market street bridge.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14

Pembroke, Ont. July IA. = The au-
thorities here have lodged in jail man
supposed to be the Rev. Francis Her.
mans, who in 1895 murdered and cre-
mated Miss Henrietta Claussen, Of Salt
Lake City. The man, who calls him
self Hamilton, has been in this vicin-
ity for some time acting in the capaci-
ty of clergyman on his own respon-
sibility. He protests his innocence.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14

Askcw's Footine, speedy safe and re.
liate remedy for Weary, Aching, Pcrspir..
ing frosted, itching, smarting feet Sold
Ey Druggists everywhere or sent by mail.
Price 10c Corns and bunions are quickly
cured with Askew's Coca Corn Cure.
At Druggists price 10c. Askow Company
Mfg Chemists. Sixth and Walnut streets.
Wilmir gton. Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
VIII Keep ont Mexican Cattle.

FL Paso, Tex, July 1.-THE duty i'm
posed by tho new tariff on imported
cattle will have a prohibitory effect as
far as Mexico Is concerned, During the
last "a months In the neighbOrhood of
h0O 0OO head of cattle have been i'm
ported into this country from Mexico.
paying to this government about $780,
COO. The duty on Mexican cattle under
the new tariff will range from 81 to So
per head, while the old duty averaged
81 80 per head.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
Faith 10 Jonah.

Mr.. Moody still stands by Jonah. In
his address at Mortified, the other day he
said: II want every college man hero to
know that believe in The story of Jonah
and the whale Reporters, put 1t down that
l will lever lot man come on this plat.
form to speak If ho doesn't believe that tho
whale swallowed Jonah, The devil is
never so happy as when he gets a man not
to believe In any part Of the Bi BILE If you
arc going to overthrow the stoly of Jonah
you have got to ovortliow the story of
Christ resurrection"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
Attempt to Blow Up Tunnel.

Huntingdon, Pa, July 14-Word
reached here last evening of the dis
covcry of dastardy attempt to blow
up the Rays Hill tunnel on the East
Broad Top railroad with dynamite.
The tunnel was badly damaged, but
traffic was but temporarily impcded.
A reward Of $500 is offered for the ap-
prehensiun of the guilty parties.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
For Postal Savings Banks.

Washington, July Ex-senator Butler
yesterday introduced bill providing
for the establishment of system of
postal savings banks, under the super
vision of the postmaster general and
the secretary Of the treasury. 1t Gre
atcs every postoffice a savings bank.
permitting the opening of accounts on
not less than 80 cents, and permitting
no deposits of less than 10 cents,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
Lchigh Valleys New President.

Philadelphia, July 1.-THE board of
directors of the Lehigh Valley rail-
road held their meeting yesterday, ac-
cepted the resignation of L. p. Will
bur as president, and elected as his
successor Mr. Alfred Walter Edward
Y. Stotesbury,of this city. and C. H.
COCtcr. of New York, We're elected to
the directorate EX-President Wilbur
remains in the board of directors.