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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
OUR BOYS IN MANILA.
A Returning Nurse Tells Of Their
Pitiable Condition.
WOEFUL LACK OF NOURIsHMENT.

She Declares That Scores Of Our Sol
diers Are Dying in the Hospitals For
Want Of Proper Observation-Disclosures
ants Not Indifferent, but Incompetent
San Francisco, Dec. 15.-Advlces from
Honolulu say that the United States
transport Scandia arrived there from
: Manila on Dec. Q, which place she left
Nov. To-. She has on board a number
Of officers, 81 discharged and furlough-
ed men and two Red Cross nurses. She
carries the largest mail that ever left
Manila, 213 sacks for San Francisco
and one for Honolulu. The vessel re-
sumed her voyage on or about Dec. 10.
Miss Schaeffer. Red Cross nurse, who
went from Honolulu to Manila, Is on
board the Scandia. She makes start
ling charges as to the way the United
States soldiers are taken care of in
Manila.
Scores of the soldier boys" she
says, "are dying In the hospitals at
Manila just for want of proper nourish-
ment. They say the government allows
GO cents a day for each patient. You
Nuii sANC uoACiS oL 1--WE VII hNC SChIo
a day. Oh, the utter woe of the hos
pitals, the helplessness of them. Men
as bright, as noble as God ever made,
given up to death. hoping for it, seek
ing it, taking poison, doing anything
that will end the despair that comes
upon them. No wonder there are six
or seven funerals a day. No wonder
the deadhouse Is never empty.
"And outside the hospitals, and even
in 1t, such Indifference. Petty consid-
Grafton of rank and position, squabbles
about precedence, lack of consideration
in prescribing and preparing food,
while men are dying not merely Of
heart hunger, but for want Of nour-
shment
II do not mean that attendants of the
hospitals are careless or Indifferent.
Many are trying to do their best. There
are a lot of worthiness and unselfsh-
ness among the attendants at the hos
pitas But there is so much inexperi-
ence, so many clogs to those who would
do much. To think of an attendant
going through the ward with pail OF
beef broth, ladling 1t out to the so or
60 patients indiscrimnately by the cup
full. In the whole pail there was not
enough nourlshment for one. even If
1t We're made Of the best material. In
whole ward there Is not more than
one nurse with experience, and for
helpers only one or two awkward boys
who perhaps never saw sickroom be-
fore"
The presence Of General FitzMgh
Lee has provoked numerous demonstra-
tlons though he has sedulously tried |
to avoid them. He ate luncheon yes |
terday with Generals Wade, Greene and |
Clous. Leaving there he passed with |
his escort through Cerro, a suburb OF |
Havana. where the ladies waved
American flags and threw flowers. The
crowds along his route cheered en-
At Marianao his recep-
ton was equally enthusiastic.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Charged with Grave Robbery.

Kansas City, Dec. 15.-Dr. b. c. Hyde,
former city police surgeon, and now
demonstrator of anatomy in the Uni
verslty Medical college, Of this city,
was yesterday arrested on charge Of
grave robbery. On Sunday two men,
one colored, were arrested after dis
posing of body of a colored girl which
they had just stolen from a cemetery in
Kansas City. Kan. One of the men
said he had received $50 for the body
from the University Medical college,
where the police later recovered the
cadaver. The charge against Hyde is
the taking Of body from st. Mary's
cemetery last fall.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Called william n ssSheeps, Head. ',

Berlin, Dec. 15.--The trial OF Frank
Knaak, of New York, charged with lese
majestic in referring to Emperor WILL
lam as Sleeps head" has been fixed
for Dec. 20. He is still In prison, bail
being refused, and the United States
embassy being unable to interfere in
the case. The defense will prove that
Knaak, on Nov. "a, the day he is said
to have spoken disrespectfully of his
majesty, was intoxicated, and that
when sober he always spoke respect
fully Of the emperOr.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Died In A Cell.

William Moyce died in cell at the City
Hall last evening. He was II years Of age
and as result Of dehauch was arrested
yesterday morning for being drunk. Dur
ing the afternoon 1t was discovered he was
sick and q physician was summoned but
Moyce died soon afterwards. Deputy Cor.
oner Chandler took charge OF the body,
Moyce has been living at the almhouse
and to the police has Teen we'll known as
every time he got his pension he would go
on spree. Some years agoa son of the
dead man was killed on the railroad and
since that he has been drowning sorrow in
strong drink.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
For (hinn's DIsciplined ARMY

Vancouver b. c., Dec. 16.-Chinese
papers received by the empress of
India state that 1000 men are to be
handed over to Lord Charles Beresford
to organize a nucleus Of the Chinese
disciplined army Of the future. Dis
patches have been received from Ma
king and Wu-Chang to the effect that
the grand council has notified the vice.
roys of those cities to select thousand
men each from the Manchu garrisons
of Making and Ching Chow. near Shasi,
and have them ready to be turned over
to the sole command of Lord Charles
''to be drilled according to the system
of the British army"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15

New York. Dec. listers dull and
lower; bulls and fat cows firm common
and medium cows barely steady: steers,
common to choice, s425a5SO oxen. s2S5q
400; bulls. S3G3.75: cows. Si65a375; choice
fat cows and bulls. siq425. Calves dull
and e5a5Oc. lower; veals, $iI7; choice and
extra. $7254750; barnyard calves. $25Ody
800. Sheep and lambs quiet, but steady:
sheep. sSq4.5O; culls. $242.50; lambs, 81. G2a
a5.C2h culls. s4u4.GO Pigs lower: me-
dium and heavy hogs steady; whole range
quoted at s35cuS.7O.
East Liberty. Pa. Dec. 1l-Cattle about
steady; extra. s5.20u5.75; prime, M.S0a5. 10;
common, $3.20a36O. Hogs ruled steady;
prime heavy. 24O pounds and up, s3451
$50: extra mediums. sS4OdD3.45: best York
ers. ss.35d3.a7R; common to fair Workers.
sSa0@3.35; coarse hogs. $3.25@3SO: common
pigs and skips. $2.25@3.15: roughs. s2.25dp
Bis. Sheep firm; choice wethers. s4.45fb
45O common, $2.5Oa3.5O; choice lambs,
S25a5.5o; common to good. s35Og515:
veal calves S7g7.bO.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Colonel simmons Convicted,

Chicago, Dec 15.-Colonel William A.
Simmons, formerly collector of the port
at Boston. Mass, was convicted yes
terday on charge of swindling brought
by Thomas B. Bryan. ex-president of
the Union League club, and father OF
Colonel Charles Page Bryan, United
States minister to Brazil. Colonel SIM
mons was accused of obtaining by false
pretenses the signature of Thomas B.
Bryan to deed involving the exchange
of some valuable Chicago improved real
estate for 5000 acres in Florida, which
was represented to be worth $40 an
acre, but which, it is alleged, was
worth very much less.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15

DR.. N. W. Tracy will deliver the frsl
of.his.temperence lectures In the Bijou Th;
atre Tonight. The subject will bo 1.-The
Power Of Appetite" and the lectuao bs IL.
lustrated by tho stereopticon.
This is DR.. Tracy's first appearance In
this state. He has been engaged in this
work for twenty-ono years. Dr.. Tracy
appears In Wilmington by the invitation
Of the Methodist Episcopal preachers, who
wish to Inaugural Q q movement In the in
terest Of temperance. The body of minis
tiers has pledged Its CO. operatlsn and al
Ready the committee of which DR.. Murray
Is chairman has begun its work. The W.
=. T. U. have their heart and soul In the
work
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Two Children Sufocatcd,

Baltimore. Dec. 15.--Mary and Ed
ward Foster, colored, aged and IL
years. respectively. We're suffocated
yesterday afternoon at 730 sarahanne
street. They had been left in the hLuse
alone by their mother, who was out
at work. In some way the children
overturned stove and set the house
nfire. Both were dead when the fire.
hen arrival
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE depart
ment of Justice recently conducted an
investigation regarding the charges
made against deputy United States
marshals in Minnesota of misconduct
in connection with the prosecution of
criminal cases against the Indians. The
report. which has just been made public,
declares that the charges referred to
were unfounded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
SECRETARY BLISS SUCCESSOR,
Ex-Governor Merriam, of Minnesota
NTnx Ent thu n,,,ec,yto

EX-Governor Merriam, of Minnesota,
May Get the Interior Portfolio.
Washington, Dec. 15.-It is stated
that ex-Govenor Merriam, Of Mime
sofa, who has been in Washington for
some days, is under serious consider
alton for the post Of secretary of the
Interior when Secretary Bliss retires
from that office. Ex-Governor Merriam
called at the White House several days
ago with Senator Knute Nelson, AMI
had a conference with President Nc
kinley, and again just before the de-
parture of the presidential party south
ward, and later was closeted with Sec
retary Bliss. Governor Merriam is
warm personal friend Of the president,
and moreover is well located in a
geographical sense. Senator Davis has
opposed his selection for important po.
sitions in the administration, but 1t is
thought may withdraw this opposition.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15

Chief Engineer Sasse conferred with tho
fro committee OF City Council last night
and 1t was mutually agreed to better the
district system under which the fro COM
panies are now working. The depart
ment officers have made out plan which
will improve the department and also
prevent some Of the companies from max
ing long runs. The committee may make
a report on the new plan tonight.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Our Flag In pinar Del Rio,

Pinar del Rio, Dec. 15.-General Da
Wis followed the ceremony of hosting
the American flag above the city hall.
which took place on Tuesday, by is.
suing a brief proclamation He then
reviewed the United States and Cuban
troops In the city and conferred with
prominent citizens concerning munich
pal administration and the affairs of
the province. The United States troops
are quartered about mile and a
quarter out of town. The Cuban SOL
dlers will probably be enrolled as con-
stabulary. -''' \
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
SANTA CLAUS
TAKE NOTICE
What the Young People
Want and When They
Will Expect You.

A large number Of letters to Santa Cian1
continue TO be received at this Office and
il the good old saint sees those printed
from time to timo. he will undoubtedly
answer tho little folks In person, on the
night of the 24th inst. or early on the
morning of the 25th. The REPUBLICAN,
invites all the children to send in their ro--
quests and assures them that II the paper
can be placed In the hands Of Old Santa.
1t will be. Following arc some Of the Lett
tors received:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Two Entnl philadelphin Fires.

Philadelphia. Dec. 15.-Willam Croak.
Jr., 90 years old. was burned to death
at 1929 Race street. The fire was due
to a lighted cigarette which Croak had
been smoking coming in contact with
a lounge on which he lay. In Perry's
court. running out Of South street. fire
caused by the upsetting of an oil stove
resulted in the death of Martha kauff-
man. q years old. and her daughters,
Martha, aged 4. and Lizzie, aged 2.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
PENNSYLVANIA onlcer.s Tragic Death,

Athens, Ga, Dec. 15-Lieutenant
James Fl. Hoskihson. adjutant of the
First battalion of the Fifteenth Penn
sylvania regiment met a tragic death
in front of the postofiice. He was
thrown violently from his horse, his
head striking the ground with great
force. In two hours he was dead.
Lieutenant Hoskinson was one of the
most popular young officers in the
Pennsylvania regiment. Prior to his
enlistment he was assistant cashier of
the Keystone bank, of Erie, Pa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 15.-Governor
teedy issued call this morning for a
.pecial session of the legislature to
meet next week. This course was de-
cided upon last night after conference
Of Popuhst leaders, who desire to enact
several Populist measures into law be-
fore the Inauguration of the Republic
can legislature elected in November.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
7. Edward Addicks Married AuoIp.

J. Edward Addicks Married Again.
Claymont, Del, Dec. 15.-Before a
large number of guests from all parts
of the country John Edward Addicks,
who is widely known as a candidate
for the United States senate from Del
aware, and Mrs. Ida Carr Wilson, were
yesterday married at the home of the
bride. Mirafores on the Delaware, near
Claymont.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Just n Cold IN the Hand vorv os..n =.

Just Cold in the Head very often de.
velops into the most acute and disgusting
form Of Catarrh. Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal
Powder relieves cold In the head In ten
catarrh nalady, but should catarrb bsve
gained headway this wonderful remedy viii
cure II IN a wonderfully short time, The
Lord Bishop Of Toronto over his own sie
Ing qualitles.-82 wa
For sale by Y. james Bolt, Sixth and
Market and N. B. Danforth Second and
Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Army Deficiency Bill in the SENATE.

Washington. Dec. Ex-senator Hale
yester Ay reported the army deficiency
bill. The most important amendments
arr the S3.000.000 contingency appro-
p.in:ion for the war and the same
a. mt for the navy, to be expended
uin'rr the direction Of the president.
For the signal corps, $35,000 increase.
POntoon trains, engineer department,
100000: assistants in engineer depart
ment. 100000. The balance Of the $5O,-
100000 defense fund is TO be contin-
ued until six months after Jan. /.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Insurance Companies Win.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Dec. 15.-In the
case of the attorney general against
The Etna and 26 other foreign fire in
surance companies doing business in
Kansas City for writ of custer for
violation of the antitrust law. the SUI
preme court denies the writ because
the law does not apply to cities of over
100, 900 inhabitants.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Press Notes.

In the North Amer lean Review for
December, DR.. Alyan H. Doty, Health
Officer Of the Port of New York, deals
interestingly with "The Scientific Pre-.
ventlon OF Yellow Fever" Proyl ded
ordinary sanitary conditions are obser-
we'd, danger from yellow fever may be
reduced TO minimum. Dr. Doty surges
that Que OF tho best ways OF protecting
this country against tho scourge 10 to.
stamp II outin Cuba, by establishing pro
per sanitary conditions there.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
ON EVERY BOTTLE

OF Shiloh's Consumption Cure IL this guarantees
"All we ask Of you is to use two-thirds Of the
can say you are not benefited return the bot.
Tie to your Druggist and he may refund the
price paid. Price 25c. 5Oc and 81.
For Sale by N. b. Danforth Second and Mar
ket ST. eets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Improving the Water SuppIy

Squirrel Run on the Brandywine is 10
have an improved water system. Tren-
ches were dug and water pipes have been
laid, connecting tho settlement with the
DUPONT powder mills yard, from where
drinking water will be conducted 1t Ia
thought that tho new system will prev ent
future ep!demics Of typnoid fever
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15

Cures rheumatism, kidney complaint.
paralysis nnd all arrangements Of the
nervous system by his electric appliances
and his electric and magnetic treatment
supporters for all female weakness. Office
6lS King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15

9: In Its advanced and chronic form q cold
in the head Is known as Nasal Catarrh
and Is the recognized source Of Other dis.
cases. Having stood the test Of continued
successful USE Ely's Cream Balm Is recog.
nized as specific for me!nbranal dseas-
o. in tho nasal passages, and you mako a
great mistake in not resorting to this
treatment In your own case. 10 tcst 1t q
trial Size for 10 cents or tho largo for 90
cents is mailed by Ely Brothers, 81 War.
rem street, New York. Druggists keep H.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15

Madrid, Dec. ia mob of women
in Grenada yesterday, considering that
the discovery Of America was In their
opinion the principal cause of Spain's
nlisfortunes, stoned the statue of Co.
lumbus there.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
DO YOU KNOW

Consumption Is prevcntabls? Science has
proven that, and also that neglect Is suicidal.
The worst cold or cough can be cured with ihi.
loh's Cough and Consumption Cure Sold on
positive guarantee for over 50 years.
For Sale by N. B. Danforth, Second and Mar.
ket 7treets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Mashed his I:OOt

Harry Gsnzewer of No 1893 Pine Street
a WORK man in the p w. &. B. railroad
shop, had his foot mashed yesterday aftor.
noon by car wheel running over it.
The member was dressed by Detective
Jones and the njured lnan was sent to
his home
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15

Just right for salt md delicious are d.
Taylor g. Sons kippered white fl,h and
Labrador bloaters sold at Fifth and King
niarkst opposite Clayton House and
Fourth and Madison,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15

DAVID A. Mcclure at Fifth and King streets
the incest oysters. That is what every one
says who trys them. David A. 6icC!ure,Fifth
and King streets Delmurvia phone $40
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15

Powell has on his stalls In the Third
street market a fine lot of butter fsh, cod
fish, catfish white fish, founders, trout
and other varieties of tho 1nny tribe
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
The Weather.

For eastern Pennsylvania, New Je--
sey. Delaware and Maryland Fair: rot
so cold; light, variable winds, becoming
Southerly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Srcctacles Sold on Instalments.

We sell gold. silver and aluminium
spectacles on weekly payments. Eyes cx-
tmlhed free. Prof. We'll, 3l3 Market St
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15

At tho n. w. corner Seventh and Ring,
butter, eggs. oysters. wholesale aud retail.
J. N. Murooney, -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15
Smoke City N irkets.

Manufactured by G. A. b ard n, s. w,
coruer Second and Ship!oy roets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-15

Wilmington. Dec 10
Dear Santa Clnus.-Please bring me q
70 cart for my doll, a watch, an umbrella.
music stand, some candy and toys. dear
Santa please bring mo these things IA ]
am q good little girl. years old and 20 to
No. 90 school. remain, your little friend
vesta F. Reilly, southeast corner llth aud
Bennett,
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-11-11
Mu.ic Through Her shin.

Paris scientists are wildly excited
over the marvellous Mile. Lena. who
hears music through tho pores OF hcf
skin md shows tho effect In certain
attitudes and expressions OF tho face.
says tho Now York Press. At this
time. when she Is under hypnotic infin-
ences, she is photographed. and then
II tho developing Of the negative Is
done near her, she gets to trembling
and falnttng. She feels the cold OF
tho developing solution and the move
mcnts OF the developing dish.
II 10 supposed that when hypnoti2ed
sho gives forth through the pores OF
her skin an invisible substance or Bn'd.
which is the vehicle Of her sensibility'
becoming n kind of human battery
producing q special Kind OF electricity
capable Of being photographed. Her
experiences when tho negative is being
developed occur after she has been
awakened. Mile. Lena Ia a model ana
much appreciated by Paris artists n
sculptors for her grace. patience d
docility.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-11-11
NEWS OF NEBRASKA
sUCCiNCT SUMMARY OF A
WEEKS EVENTS
Most Important Happenings Of the Past
Rese. Days Briefly Mentionea-An Por-
tions of tire state Coveved--A Thorough
Resume of Nebraska News.
Wednesday, November 2.

Geo. NJ. Chollmsn, n young man OF
iwenty-three years, has given himself
mp 10 the Omaha police as the man
who stabbed j. II. Jones, the bartcnd-
er AZ Thirteenth and Webster streets,
h other evening. lie had been one
Of the participants in u row with the
proprietor OF the saloon just previous
TO tbe killing.
County Superintendent II. Rhodes
OF Thaycr county has received notice
from the committee on awards that in
recognition of the merit of the educa-
tional work exhibited by Thayer coun.
~ ut the exposition, the silver medal
had been awarded that county. This
means that Thaycr county was out
ranked by only one county exhibit
n the people of that section are
prouder than ever of their schools.
Mrs. Margaret Mitchell was taken
from Omaha 10 the asylum at Lincoln.
6be was the wife Of Ed. Mitchell, who
deserted her early In the current year,
and his action has led to her insanity,
although she had procured a divorce.
She had always supported him and her
1--WE children. The latter were pro-
vided with q legal guardian In the
person Of Rev. A. w. Clark Of the child
saving institute. They arc Edith and
Willie, aged four years and ten months
respectively.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-11-11
Monday, November Z.

An unknown man, dene ntcd, was
found in q straw stack nea Friend.
lie Is about sixty years old and will
not talk, give his name or homo.
The body OF n man supposed 20 be
m employee OF the Omaha smelling
works named Carlson. was found In
the shallow water at CuttOf lake. lie
had evidently committed suicide.
Bush and Lovejoy, the Ohiowa bank
robbers, escaped from the Fillmore
county Jail. They sawed through the
grating aud must have Ind outside
help.
James Woodward Of Seward, . for
mer student Of the Cotner medical
school, was one of tho soldiers who az
rived at San Francisco on tho steamer
Peru from Manila. He received his
discharge on the recommendation OF
Major Snyder. who considered him un.
fit for duty. He has boon ailing ever
since he landed on Luzon.
Ed j. Barras, 0 Of @. r. Barras OF
Lincoln, recently fell twenty-five feet
| from n building at Valley City, New
Mexico and was seriously hurt. Nc
bones were broken, but his hip was
thrown out Of place and his back hurt
He had n narrow escape from death.
us he fell he saved himself by his hands,
which broke the fall.
Tho east bound Omaha and st. Louis
train collided with the Union Pacific
freight train ut what is known as
"The junction." about a quarter OF q
| mile east Of Union Pacific transfer on
| the Iowa side. William Hover, Union
Pacific fireman Of Omaha, was killed,
and Morris Peterson OF Council Bluffs
and Louis jacobson of Council Bluffs
were probably fatally injured. Nc
passengers we're hurt.