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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
Panic In Wall Street.

A regular panic took possession Of tho
Stock Market this morning, and as soon
as the gong sounded on Wall street at l
O'Clock announcing the opening Of the ex-
change there vast scramble to sell every
thing on the board. Sugar which closed
last night at Sl25 opened at sl23 Man.
hatton closed at slC7, 90 opening ut s103 and
went down to siiS per share. Metropolitan
opened at slil and sold down TO $l33 in IL
few minutes. Every stock OH the list lost
from !? to SO a share in less than Is
minutes atter The market opened,
1t was almost equal to Black Friday
in the volume Of business done and mil
lions of dollars in value have bacn lost
since the war scarce with Spain, Tho New
York Journal mo than any other source
is responsible for the great shrlnkago of
values Of securities. Stocks which have
some intrinsic value were hammered AS
hard ms those which only have u spccula-
tive value. The bears are undoubtedly on
top. and the public will be the sufferers
thereby,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
THORNS TO SIT UPON,

Many people gather thorns by failing to
heed the warming sent out by diseased kid.
ncys-coated tongue-parched skin-fever-
lshness-du|l dragging pain-general feel
Ing OF Weariness--is sure evidence Of kid
noy and bladder trouble Take Utah Kid
ney beans ut once they viii cure YOU
tncy have cured thousands Of others. THE
TURNER'S OF PHILADELPHIA make Utah
Kidney Beans
E. Is. Samuels County Clerk of H,ck-
man County, Clinton, Kentucky, tes,ilies.
that he suffered for yea's with horrible
pains in the back, kidneys and bladder
vas treated by many phys.cians-the gave
him no fSlief-ho got SO that he could hard
~ stand aone-Utnh Kidney Beans, ho
says, completely cured him, He gladly
recommends them to all sufferers
WILMINGTIN AGENTs-S. G. McKeeyer
H. G. KimLle, Wilmer C. Taylor DR..
Bennett Downes, e X. Veasoy, West
Street Pharmacy J. Harvey Spruanco,
Central Pharmacy. j. j. Gallagher g
Bro
TURNER'S LITTLE LIVER TURNER'S
A very small pill. Turns your liver.
Cure Sick Headache-Bil lousness -IndI-
gpsLiOn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
vvsalH CONsTADLH PORTER.
A Copias Issued for His Arrest, He Must
Give Ball to Appear In Court on
Saturday Morning.

Officer w J. Massey last evening ares.
ted Edward Armstrong upon the charge
of disorderly conduct. The young man
was member of party of four young
men WHO threw up the safety gates at the
Market street crossing. After doing
SO Armstrong cursed the gate tender. In
the municipal court this morning he was
fnei IS and costs.
William Oliver and James Walker, col
ored, were charged with vagrancy. They
stated they were enroute to Norfolk to try
and secure vessel. As they agreed to
leave town Immediately they were allow.
ed to do So
Judge Ball had an interesting case be-
fore him in the Municipal Court last night
when Ms. Maria Hartman, Samuel ID.
Forbes, Constable James Il. Porter and
Charles Fritz were arraigned on the charge
or assault and battery on Mrs. Varonia
Green. The allegations were that the de.
PENDANTS brutally treated the woman. She
was choked her hair pulled and cruelty
beaten about the body.
David j. Reinhart appeared in court
this morning to argue points Of law.
Fritz stated on the stand last night that
he went to the house and entered for
the purpose of viewing the goods and not
of opening the door to assist Constable
Porter in serving u landlords warrant.
Court. This man Mr. Reinhart swore
on the stand that he went there for
particular purpose-namely to view the
goods or take them away. II is not the
evidence of the State, but of the defendant
himself.
Mr. Reinhart the constable, had law
full warrant and entered the open door. II
Fritz was trespasser surely Porter was
not. Mr.. Forbes and Mrs. Hartman had
perfect right to enter the house when the
door was open.
Judge Ball. Do you say that landlord
has any right to walk into my house any
time he plcases? He has right to rap at
the door and ask for his rent
Mr. Remnant called attention to the
fact that Fritz had ben summoned as
witness and was arrested in the court
room last night. He therefore asked for
his dismissal.
The court ruled that he had 10 right to
be arrested while in court as u witness.
Constable Porter and Mr.. Forbes were
absent.
The charge against Fritz was dismissed
A capias was issued for Constable Porter
and the court will render u decision on
Saturday morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
THE SANCY DIAMOND.


SihtuT.
il the ordinary course Of events Mis-
Pauline Astor will some day become
pos6ass0r of the most famous and mag
niIIc2nt diamond owned outside of Il
crown treasure. The gem i'll question is
the world famous Sancy diamond, Owned
by her father, and wero it to appear
among the jewels worn at any court
function Or royGl drawing room il would
entirely throw into the shade every 9TH
cr gem there except tho kOhinOCr,
which tic queen always wears On state
ocCasiulf as d brooch.
The S'anCy is stone which is pos
scssed of a remarkable history. Weigh
ing about 81 Cnrats, it at ono ti,no
formed Part CT the crown jewels C.!
Duke Charles the Eold Of burgundy.
ard on his death in battle III Switzlr-
land was found set either in his helmet
or sword hilt. The Swiss sold it to the
French ki"% Of the day, and from that
time forth it Lecanio one Of the crown
jewels OF France.
It disappeared Mt tho time Of the REQ
luton, reappt,""'ed at the restoration
and at the time IF No., - sscoDd revolt
tion III $50 passed by purcna:c 1I''
the possession of Anatola Demidoff, the
Musc"vltc millionaire. 1t was worn for
a timo by Demi&off's wife, Princess
Ma'!ildc Eonapartr, brit he took il
trcm her before their separation and
tbgti | 1 - i,,,l : |.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24


The series of short nOon.lny services for
business men during Lent viii bs contin-
ucd this year, as in the past thgos years, at
st. Andrew Church, Eighth and Shpley
streets, each Friday in L3nt and on Mon
day, Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday
in Holy Week. They last only twenty
minutes, beginning ut l. l5p. IN. and will
consist of brief dGvotions and addresses by
prominent clcrgymrn from Philadelphia.
The opening service will be held on Fri
day of this week, and Bishop Whitaker
will mako the address.
The principal service at st. Peters Pro.
Ca hedral was conducted by the Itt Rev.
Bishop Monaghan. He was colcbrant Of
the mass, and Oilicintcl at tho blessing
and distribution of the ashes. He vas as
sisted by the Rev. j. a. Lyons, vicar gen
eral and the Rev. J. Connolly.
In the evening at $50 o'clock Lenten
services were held and sermon was
preached by iishop Monaghan on tho
Necessity of doing penanoe i'll the season
of Lent.
Bishop Coleman opened the special noon
services for business mon ut st. paups
Church, Philadelphia. Last night the
bishop preached III Middotown In all thu
Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches
in this city Lenten services also were held
Yesterday,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
BANQUET TO PRESTON LEA,


I, The employees of the Wilmington City
Railway Company rendered Preston Lea
and William Salisbury, retiring president
and vice president respectively, q banquet
ct the Clayton House last evening.
The dining room was handsomely deco
gated with palms, ferns and cut flowers
land behind q bank of these was stationed
the Grand Opera House Orchestra, the
members Of which rendered several selec-
tions during the discussion Of the menu.
The party numbered fifteen and short
addresses were delivered by all present.
The menu was an elaborate one and in
cluded blue points on half shell, green
turtle shell, boiled rock, egg sauce, olives,
potatoes Parissenne, iced celery, chow
chow, pickles, croquettes and sweet bread
with lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise
dressing, Amitillado sherry, vintage of 50,
Hllet Of beef with mushrooms, potato Gro.
quettes, French peas, special Lea. Sauls-
bury punch, boiled oysters on toast, dressed
diamond black terrapin, punch la Rome,
chicken a la Virginia, grilled sweet potl-
toes sailed almonds, Requpfort, Euam,
waters, chartreuse, black coffee, pumesec,
cigars.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
ALTERNATING AFFECTIONS.
william F. Prettyman Values Those Of His
Wife at 100000.

Perhaps the most sensational case the
present term Of Superior Court has had for
trial, is that Of William Prettyman VS..
Edwin Z. Williamson. Mr.. Prettyman
charges Williamson with the alleged
alienation Of his wife, NJ L. Prettyman's +,
affections.
Talter H. Hayes and James W. Ponder
are looking after the plaintiffs interests
while Peter l.. Cooper Jr,ls defending Mr.
Williamson, the hearing Of the case will
occupy several days.
Mr.. Prettyman called as his first witness
Rev. Richard Humphrey. who testified
that he married the plaintiff and Mrs.
Prettymsn nee Wilson In Philadelphia on
January 81, 1877. Mr.. Prottyman next
went on the stand and told of coming to
Wilmington on April 16. 1888, and of hay
ing rented from Mr.. Williamson tho house
No S27 Orange street. Mr.. Williamson
collected his rent weekly and called at tho
house as often as three times day. These
visits were always made while Mr.. Pretty.
man was at work at the Jackson and
Sharp Company,
For three months Mr.. Prettyman was
ignorant of MIR. Williamson's visits. In
1892 Mr.. Prettyman left Mr.. Wiliiamson's
house and moved to No. 500 Orange, oppo-
site. Still Williamson paid Mrs. Pretty
man attention Mr.. Prettyman said on
ohe oSCuolOn VI ulcoVlhS Williamson III MS
home, they were in the pnrlor conycrsing.
The plaintiff went up the alley and when
Williamson learned of his presence he
made his escape through the front door.
Mr. Prettyman's relations with his wife
thereupon becHmo very much strained,
no not demanding any favors from her.
They lived together for four years when
he was compelled to leave
Mr.. Hayes wanted to know more def.
nitely why he had to leave and when the
witness replied because his clothes had
been thrown out MIR. Cooper objected.
contending that in as much as Prettyman's
children had told their father it was hear
say evidence and therefore not admissible.
The question was bong argued at the
hour of adjournment
Judge Boyce charged the jury in the
case of John ID. Rossell as garnishee d. a.
VS.. Benjamin f, Bartram p. b. +. After be.
Ing out short time the jury returned a
verdict for Mr.. Rossell tho defendant.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
Trustees Of the Poor,

The Trustees of the Poor met yesterday.
The monthly pay roll amounting to $40!.-
II, was read and approved.
The Superintendent reported the fol-
lowing numbers Of inmates White men,
157; women, rs; children b; colored men.
II; women 10 and children z. Total nun :
Dor Ell. This is decrease Of 10 inmates
over last year an increase of &c over Janu-
airy OF last year 1897.
There were two deaths, Barney Me-
Closkey, aged 70 years of Wilmington and
William Guiliord aged 43 years of North
Carolina
There were three births
communication was received from
Howell $. England over the support of u
bastardy child by the Tru5leos.
An order was ordered drawn in favor of
Victor Woolley Prothono AIRY for John b.
Taylor's account with the Trustees for
$40.
Tho House Committee reported through
Mr.. Walker that they found everything
about tho Institution in first class condi-
ton.
The old committee were appointed to
serve for the following month, being
Messrs DIR. Belville, Crockett and Walk
or. After which the Board adj burned.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
The MAINE DISASTER .
RESULT OF A PLOT.
Conclusive Evidence Discovered at Last.
Wires Found Beneath the Wreck.
WAR SEEMS TO Be CERTAIN.
Suspicion Points to Several Spanish
Officials Consul Lee VIII Leave
Havana On Saturday.

TAMPA, Fla, Feb. 24.-Passengers arriv-
ing hero state that the divers have found
many things In the Names forward COIN
partments that place certain officials of
the Spanish Government under grave sus-
picicns,
Two or three Cuban spies, 1t Is report.
ed, will appear before the Court Of Inquiry
and give damaging evidence Of what they
found in some old warehouses on the
Shore near where the Maine was buoyed.
1t is stated that wires and other appara-
tus were found and circumstances I'm
earthed, point to plot to blow up the
Maine.
GENERAL LEES PLANS.
Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. 2I.-From prom
inent peasons 1t is learned that Senator
Proctor left Tama Tuesday night in
boat for Key West. The Plant system
standsready at Il moments notice to trans
fer either Proctor or General Lee to Wash.
ington from Tampa
Edwin H. Haight writes from Havans
to this city, that he is to leave Saturday
for Jacksonville, and that General Lee
leaves there the same day to meet the
American representatives at Key West.
That the Spanish Consulate was posted
as to Proctor's movements Is proved
by all their spies being suddenly called to
Tampa.
The facts of the case are that Proctor
has gone South of Tampa on mission re-
curing great secrecy, and tho railroad
stands ready to take him or General Lee in
twenty. -four hours from Tampa to Wash.
ington.
Whether Lee will meet Proctor and re-
turn to Cuba or go to Washington is I'M
known.
WAR A CERTAINTY
Washington, Feb. Alt is certain that
war will follow demand for indemnity,
which the Administration, in its crawling
policy, contemplates making when the
Board Of Inquiry reports that the Maine
was blown up by mine
The amount of money to DO demanded
from Spain will be $40 100000 or Sl5,O0O,-
COO
Spain will disclaim responsibility and
invoke diplomatic evasions.
That war will then be declared is con-
sidered an absolute certainty.
Nothing has been SO significant of the
sentiment at the Capital concerning the
Cuban affair rs the Senate debate yestor-
vAvy. Eefore the main disaster Congress
nlcn talked freely of their sympathy for
Cuba. After the explosion they wero
sileut, at least on the floor of tho Senate
and House.
They recognized the strained conditions
Of affairs.
The outbreak in the Senate is Regarded
as an indication that, while there has beer
less talk, there has been II great Increase
Of the war spirit
Senators both on tho floor and in private
conversation, expressed determination to
uphold the rights and dignity Of tho na-
ton, regardless of results.
With such h feeling in tho Senate the
state of affairs in the House may easily
be imagined. A report that the Maine
was blown up is expected to lot down the
bars. With the matter ready for action
IL will be u short step to war
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
TWO MYSTERIOUS FIRES.
A Grocery Store Quilted by Flames Early
This Morning.

Charlton X BeHge, who keeps grocery
store at the corner of Shallcross avenue
and Adams street this morning, was
awakened by cracking noise. Upon
getting out Of bed he discovered the house
full of smoke and later that his grocery
store was on fire He gave the alarm Of
fire and Charles Bradford and Charles
Triggs were quickly on the scene.
AT the sane time messenger was dis
patched to the residence Of the person.
holding the fire alarm key in the neighbor
hood. The fire was put out by a bucket
brigade The loss on tho goods is abouts250
iully insured
The origin Of the fire Is y mys cry. I'M
less it was started by mice chewing match
es no cause can lie assigned, The loss to the
building is about 500.
There was an alarm of fire sounded
shortly before noon. A tar box in the yard
of George Croft of No. $50 Parish street
caught on fire.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24

Alexander Griffith. residing at No. Cos
Poplar street was struck by train No. 43
of the p, W. u b. Railroad Company this
morning Griffith is the conduc or Of
shifting train No. 90 and was at Water
and Tatnall streets
In crossing the track the engine struck
him. When picked up he was covered
with blood. He was removed to the an
bulance room. There it was found that
his left arm was severed from his body.
Griffith was otherwise injured about the
body and fears are entertained that no is
internally injured,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24

A quiet wedding took place last eve.
ming, I'D inst, he contracting parties be-
ing Mr.. George Buckmaster Reed, son OF
Mr.. Jchu NJ. Reed, II prominent rcsidene
Of Frederick, Dol, and Miss Sarah Eliza-.
beth Peters, daughter Of Mrs. Martha u
Peters and IL sister of Dr. b. b. Petcrs, Of
Christians. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. VIM. p. Taylor, pastor Of Tho NJ.
h. Church. Miss EGtic Peters niece of tho
bride acted rs maid of honor. The groom
was dressed in the conventional black.
The bride was attircd in cadetto bue cloth
The wedding was quiet one, owing to the
illness Of the brides sister The happy
couple left on theS.h2 p. III. train from
Stanton for II bridal trip
Special meetings will be hold at Salem
chulCh next week.
Mrs. Suuthgatc, an old resident, is very
H.
Mr.. Walter Cupit is gradually improv.
ing
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the be-
ginning of the penitential season of Lent,
which lasts for forty days not counting
Sundays, and ends with the festival Of
Faster. During this season social pleas.
ures are foresworn and greater attention
given to religious duties.
In che Roman Catholic and Protestant
Episcopal and Lutheran churches special
seryices were held yesterday to mark tho
beginning of Lent In Catholic churches
the worshipers were marked on the fore
head with cross of ashes as si~" 49,
, n1.h "'".t emma r. -, hi: :-has ara tia
burned palms which were used on Palm
Sunday last year.
Easter Sunday this year will fall on
April ION. III the week days of Lent
arc fast days of precept on ono meal, with
the allowance of a moderate collation. in
the evening.
Many dispensationo are granted for this
diocese by tho Holy SEQ Workmen who
cannot easily observe the common law OF
She Catholic Church are dispensed from
tho obligation Of abstinence on all days
of the year except FIi-idays, Ash Wcdnes-
day, Holy wnuk and Christmas eve. The
time for fulfilling the Easter precept Of
com munon extends from tho first Sun
day in Lent 10 Trinity Sunday inclusive,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
Child Knocked Down.

Vionette Hyatt, daughter Of Francis W.
Hyatt, Jr., OF No. 325 East Second street,
had narrow escape from death to- day.
The child was returning from school ana
in getting ont Of the way Of one wagon was
struck and knocked down by u team of tho
Water Department
Her father who is tho driver of tho
Washington Fire Compnny's Chemical
Engine ran and picked her up She was
severely injured about the back by one Of
the horses hoofs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24

The Smyrna Times says: The two or
three days of rain Immediately following
a freeze naturally produced bad roads
Rev. l. W. Laytlcld went to his appoint
ment at Friendship Church, in Thorough
fare Neck, Sunday morning and Severson's
i'll tho afternoon, and as bad as it has becn
found the travelling worse than at any
time in tho wincr-so bad that many in
the immediate vicinity did not turn out 1t
took him all the time after the morning
services without stopping to get dinner TO
reach his afternoon appointment on
time
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24

The launch of tho first tug hlliit by tho
Pussy and Jones Company Tor the New
York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Company, will take place at . o'clock this
afternoon, in tho presence Of large mum
Der of people. AS the dOuly tug leaves tho
ways ii will be- chrstenod Transfer No. II.
Miss elizabeth Pussy, tho litulu daughter
OF W. w. Pussy, treasurer Of the Pussy
and Jones Company, will be its sponsor
The second tug building by the Company
will Le ready to launch In u few days.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24

Tho ladies of the Second NJ. P. Church
on Fifth avenue and Anchorage street
were badly scared a few days ago, while
holding u bazaar, by n young man going
to tho door and firing a pistol into tho
building. Tho police are looking for the
disturber.
About the same time that this act was
committed Thomas Guthrie and Homer
White were held up by four mon on
Stroud street. White was severely beaten
and robbed Of his watch and II small sum
Of money. The men are known to tho po-
ceand will in all probability be arrested
this week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
BattleSkips to be Launched Soon.

Tho sister batteships tl<earsurge and
Kentucky will be launched from the ways
at Newport News on March %.
This company has received orders to
hurry the construction Of these vessels SO
that they will both be ready for service
at an early date. Secretary Long wishes
the utmost simplicity to be observed, and
the company has notified him that his
wishes will be complied with. Miss Brad
lev daughter OF the Kentucky Governor,
will chrlsten the Kentucky, and Mrs.
Wlnslow, wife of Lieutenant Winslow,
will perform the service for the Kear'
sarge,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24

counternt five cent or nicklc piece Is
IN circulation in Wilmington, and n MN
b-r of specimens have been detected at the
sub-treasury, The coin is we'll made
but 1t is OF light weight and lacks the
bounce and ring Of the genuine nickel
when thrown upon a hard surface Its
III b, weight it is thought to lie due to the
Use OF aluminium in coming the counter.
ut Lead Is also proseny in its COMPOSE
non uti evident by the greasy feeling of
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
ARRANGING For n Sale

Tho Passmore Brothers are arranging to
have sale Of stock and farming impls.
mcnts on their farm, near Ccntyeville,
some time before the 25th Of March, as
they do not wish to rolnovo bulky articles
to their new home, near parry's Hotel,
Brandywine Hundred. Our friend Harry
visited our city yesterday and engaged
auctloneer Stidham to call his sale.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24

Don't forget that an exhibition Of paint
ings and social entertainment will be
held in the Boys High School on Ftiday,
february 2?th, Music will DO furnished
by the Boys High School orchestra. Re.
freshments and pictures will be for sale
Admission 10 cents. The proceeds will be
for the Teachers Mutual Association for
the relief Of indigcnt teachers. full at
tendance should greet them on this occa-
sion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
ULLMAN-GRAHAM.

: Victor Ullman and Mrs. Louisa Graham
were married at tho home of the Rsv. Paul
1senschmidt, last evening in the presence
of u few friends After the ceremony had
betn performed Il wedding supper was
served and CONGRATULATIONS received at
their new home, No. 9l6 West Ninth street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
MlNNER-LYOSS,

s. Walton MINER, Of near Camden, and
=, Miss Maggie Lyons, of Dover, Del, were
married In the presence of few friends at
the parsonage Of the Holy Cross Church,
Bower. by Rev. Father Walden. After
the ceremony was performed the newly
married couple left for short wedding
trip.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24
Rc-appuintcd.

The Levy Court this morning Reap
pointed the Trustees Of the Poor, Weldiu
Crockett Hart and Webster, whose terms
have expired.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24

Malvern H. Wood left this city on Nom
day night for Cripple Creek, Colorado,
from whence he expects to 60 to klondike
in search of gold. He expects to be ab 4
conduct the tnxdermist business as here
tofore at Second and Orange streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-24

L. M. Cino a laborer employed at the
Diamond State Iron Co, while handling
iron fell and mashed two of his toes Of his
left foot. He was taken to Dr. Buckmas
ter's office, corner Third and Poplar s,s.,
where his injuries were dressed. .,,.z,y