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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
KINGS AMONG ELEPHANTS.
Two Fine Beasts That Had Slaves to Wait
IN Them.

Tw" Fine Beasts That Had Slaves to Wait
on Them.
- 1t was our good fortune 70 be present
ct an important meeting of the khed-
dab at Chila, OIL the banks of the
Ganges, where the Nepalese government
Lad sent down their magnificent troop
Of tame elephants for the chase Of wild
ones. They were about $50 in number
magnificent, noble creatures, writes u
contributor to the Boston Journal
The two finest among them were the
"kingS' of the troop and were called
Bijli Prasad and Marian Cal Prasad.
BILL Prasad, which means "lord Of
lightning" was such grand fellow!
The width of his brows was SO great
that he could not put his head through
our hall door, and he knows to the
smallest point what mighty creature
he is
He and his companion, Marian Cal
Prasad, which means "the peerless
lord" are provided with two slave
elephants, and the only duty Of the lat
ter is to fetch and provide fodder for
Bill and Marian Cal. They do their
duty right we'll. At early dawn their
mahouts, en- drivers drive them into
their jungles, and they work like real
slaves. They collect the sweet sugar
canes, tearing them up by the roots, the
young, succulent grasses and tender
leaves and heap them up in masses
which weigh about 800 pounds each.
These loads are put Oh their backs, and
thrice day they gladly carry in their
burdens and lay them at the feet of
their lords.
We went out by moonlight to see the
latter fed, and any child would enjoy
the strange sight. First Of all the ma
hout makes great big campfire of twigs
and brushwood, and on it he places q
large, fat iron dish, supported Oh two
bricks. Then he takes wheat flour and
kneads it with water into great round
fiat cakes about an inch thick and twice
the circumference Of soup plate,
These cakes be bakes on the iron dish.
! We were anxious to taste them, ant
we found them very good. We punched
! out with our fingers all the nice brown
spots and ate Them piping hot. And tc
make up to Bill and Marian for taking
part of their supper, we had prepared ,
treat, of which they are particularly
fond. From the bazaar we had brough
great balls of sugar cane juice boilet
down and made solid, called "goor" il
that country. Each ball was twice tn
size of tennis ball and in each whea
cake or "capati' we rolled lump o
this molasses. You should have seel
how the big beasts enjoyed their feed
how their great trunks rested down Of
our shoulders, always upturned for til
forthcoming delicacy!
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
DR. Wua1h's OPINION
or rue NEW DISCOVERY M MED
lclNE.
A Remarkably Successful Remedy For
/. Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Stomach
Troubles,

DR.. Wurlh, in commenting on recent
discoveries IN medicine said: There Is
none which is certain to be so valuable
and far reaching In benefit as Stuart's
dyspepsia Tablets, the new stomach
remedy; say far reaching, because poo
pie little realize how important sound
stomach and vigorous digestion is to every
man, woman and child.
Indigestion is the starting point q con-
sumption, heart disease, Brght's disease.
diabetes, nervous prostration, liver
troubles; why is his so? Simply because
every nerve, muscle and tissue in our
bodies is created and nourlshed from the
food we eat Ifthat food is, by reason Of
weak stomach. compelled to lie for hours
sour, fermcnting mass of half digaitod
food, it poisons the blood and nervous
system, creates gus which distends the
stomach and bowels, causing pressure on
the heart, lungs and other organs and
seriously impeding their action.
He says further, the point to direct at
tention is not the nerves, Gor heart, nor
lungs nor kidneys, but the stomach, tue
first cause of all the mischief.
Tho remedy touso for indigestion and
weak stoinachs Is not some cathartic, but
aremedy which will digest the food, in
crease the flow of gastric juice, absorb the
gases. and Stuart's Dyspepa Tablets will
accomplish exactly this result in any case
of stomach trouble because these tablets
are composed of tho digestive acids, as
optic pepsin, Golden Seal and bismuth,
pleasant to taste. and not being patent
medicine, can be II cd by anyone with per.
feet safety, l believe Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets will cure any form Of indigestion
and stomach trouble except cancer Of
stomach.
Full size packages of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets are sold by druggists at 90 cents,
A book on stomach diseases together with
thousands of testimonials will be sent by
addressing Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
Names Crew Has rlany Wilmington
SymDQthlzerS

Tho appalling loss of life by the blowing
up of tho United States Steamship Maine
has caused much sympathy and regret In
this city and as a mark OF respect tho flags
on the City Hall and Federal Building are
ut half mast. In Other parts of the city
draped flags have been suspended. Every
where Is heard words Of coincidence for the
families of the dead sailors. Remarks
concerning the appropriate resolution
adopted by City Council last evening con-
tinue o be heard.
There were no Wilmington boys aboard
the i'll fated ship but there were many men
aboard her who were known to many
Wilningtonians. 1t will DO remembered
ihaa the Maine lny off this city last spring
and was then visited by many people both
from here and New Castle. George Helms,
who married Miss Louise Hoffman, sis
ter of William Hoffman. and Herbert w.
Carr, u cousin of Edward Cheavins also
of New Castle, made the visit Of the Della
wareans enjoyable. MIR. Helms is alive
but Mr.. Carr Is dead.
10 Captain Sgsbee was also familiar with
the Delawal cans. His wife was also we'll
known here. She is relative Of the Lock-
wood family which has for years resided in
New Castle and which family was related
to the Booths, also prominent people
here
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18

tel Empire, this city. At the bedside of
Miss willard at the time of her death
was her niece, Mrs. w. W. Baldwin;
Mrs. L. M. M. Stevens. vice president
of the W. c. T. u; Miss Anna M. Cor
don. Miss Wizards secretary, and DR..
Alfred X. Hill.
Miss Willard had been i'll for about
three weeks. She had the best medical
care and treatment that could be given,
but in spite Of all efforts she grew worse
gradually until her death.
There will be funeral services in New
York city and later in Evanston, Ills,
Miss Wizards home, where the body
will be taken.
Miss Willard was born in Church..
Vile, N. Y, Sept. 2S, 1889. In 1859 she
graduated at the Northwestern Female
college, at Evanston, Ills, became
professor Of natural sciences there In
1862. and was principal of Genesee
Wesleyan seminary in 1861. After
two years travel in Europe she re-
sumed her educational work, which she
abandoned to ally herself with the
temperance movement. She became
editor Of the Chicago Post in 1870, and
in 1888 became president of the Worlds
Christian Temperance union, and was
repeatedly reelected.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
SPAIN D1scREDIrs DE LONE.
Ministry Disclaims His Harsh Criti
clam Of President Mckinley.

. 80 GlSlu VI FAI0$iucut 6uSAih'Vyf
Washington, Feb. 1S.--Spain has Of
ficiaiiy disclaimed in positive manner
the reflections contained in the De
LONE letter, and as officially announced
by the state department yesterday, the
incident is satisfactorily closed. The
following is an abstract of q note sent
by the Spanish government to Min
lister Woodford at Madrids
The Spanish government, on learning
of the incident in which Minister Du-
puy De LONE was concerned, and be-
ing advised of his Objectionable COM
munication, with entire sincerity, la
ments the incident which was the
cause of the interview with the min
lister Minister De LONE had presented
his resignation and it had been accept
ed before the presentation OF the mat
ter by Minister Woodford.
The Spanish ministry, in accepting
the resignation Of a functionary whose
services they have been utilizing and
valuing up to that time, leaves it per-
fectly well established that they do not
share, or rather, on the contrary, dis
authorize the criticisms tending to Of
fend or censure the chief Of friendly
state. although such criticisms had been
written within the field of friendship.
and had reached publicity by artful and
criminal means. This meaning had
taken shape in a resolution by the
council of ministers before General
Woodford presented the matter and at
time when the Spanish government
had only vague telegraphic reports con-
corning the sentiments alluded to. The
Spanish nation with equal and greater
reason affirms it's view and decision af-
ter reading the words contained in the
letter rejecting upon the president Of
the United States.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
SIN IICE OF YIHE."
Some Wilmington People are Fortunate.
Taking the Bull BY the horns
Saves Time.

Waiting doesn't always pay.
Often It's better to strike at once.
Doing a thing In the "nick of time
Is be ter than not doing 1t at all.
Marrow shayes are better than fail
ures.
There are many Marrow Shaves" in
Kidney Ills.
A kidney blockade is dangerous.
Keep tho kidneys working or look out
for trouble.
The blood must DO filtered.
The poisonous uric acid must be taken
out.
With the kidneys blocked this can't be
done and serious are the results that iol-
low
First on the list Is backache, painful an
moving.
Depressing, the kidneys calling for help.
Next come urinary troubles, causing
days of misery and nights Of unrest.
Finally, neglect means Bright's Disease.
Break the blockade before 1t is too late.
Doan's Kidney Pills will do 1t.
Many Wilmington lady can toll you
this Is So
Mrs. G. J. Sullivan, of 8O7 South Harri
son street, says: II u.ed Donn's Kidney
Pills fora lame back which l have been
troubled with for years and they gave me
prompt relief. ! had distressing pain
across the small of my back which annoy.
ed me great deal at night and no matter
how lay the pain was the same. II did
any lifting or STOPPING my back felt lame
and sore, and any sudden movement
caused sharp darling pain to strike mo
In the region Of tho kidneys that was
simply awful. suppose would he suf-
fering from it yet III had not got Doan'
Kidney Pills at N B. Danforth's drug
store. had not taken them long before
! became convinced that at last l Ind
found remedy suited to my case. have
had slight return Of the pain since but it
soon disappeared on my taking few doses
of Doan's Kidney Pills. will always
keep them OH hand In case of necessity"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all deal '
ers. Price 81 cents. Mailed by Foster.
Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y. Sole agents
for the U. S. Remember the name Doan's
and take no substitute.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAYS.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8.pso8.

THE gag law which was put in force
yesterday in Turn Hall, at tho Democratic
County Executive Committee has led
great many Of The Democratic party work
srs 10 become dissatisfied with the rulings
pf th6 chairman Of the meeting. The sill
rssr men were counted out by Messrs.
cooch. Neary Il CO which will do them
10 good when election day rolls around.
Mr.. wilkins Cooch ruled, u la Gar Reed,
and his mandates were obeyed, although
often with vehement protest. The gold
men captured the meeting, and the silver
ites were completely ignored and sat down
upon whenever they showed their heads.
r. c. McNabb, who undertook to get re-
cognition for the silver wing Of the party,
was promptly set down upon every time
! be made motion His wing of the party
were not In it, and they were shown that
fact by the chairman Of the meeting.
TO man up u tree, 1t looks us if Con-
gresham Handy had not set up his silver
fences as strongly as he thought for and
when the gold hurricane came along yes
terday, the silver forces were not in it,
being completely routed. Tho convention
was Of the swallow.,ail order, tho overall
element being present. but not recognized
In Its deliberations. Evidently the old
time leaders Of the party have concluded
that they do not intend to take back scat
IN the councils Of the Democratic party
aud will show Congressman Handy that
ne Is not the only Democrat on the island
and that they are not with him in his Of.
forts to set himself up as the recogl jzcd
leader Of the unterriled. His reception
was not as cordial as it was tho night he
made his wonderful speech on the dawn
ing ct prosperity in Turn Hall, nit. I'm.
doubtedly Patrick Neary, with his right
hand bower, Willard salisbury. ran the
convention and had everything cut and
dried to suit the gold wing of the party.
Now what is the silver, better known as
the overall element, going to do about it?
The swallow tail element hold all of the
offices, while the overall and gravel train
elements do all the work on election day
and during the campaign preceding the
election. But then the overall elemsnts
are easily placated by a few dollars paid
them as county constables and election
officers They swear and kick, and say
what they intend to do for being SO per-
emptorily sat upon by the chairman yes
Aerday, but 1t remains to be seen what the
Arrest will be.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18

IT Is TO YOUR PROFIT
TO HAVE A DELMARVIA
TELEPHONE. .s.7-:

1t is to your advantage to have
good service. Why pay Tor poor
service when the best costs no
more1 Stop and consider what
you have been compelled to pay
while the telephone was in the
hands Of I. monopoly. What kind
OF service were you givenp Would
your ratehave been reduced 2 New.
er. Would it have increased ?
, Possibly. IT, ,ss,
These are sober thoughts for the
telephone subscribers to consider
when offered are ductionto continue
with the corporation who forced
them to pay high rates and subject
ed them to petty annoyances. The
Delmarvia is not foreign corpor-
alton but a Home Company. Pa.
tronize home industry and you will
best serve your interests. Order a
Delmarvia Phone put in at once.
You will receive immediate attcn-
ton by addressing
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18

william LAwton, George H Hollis,
John s. Mullln and JAMES Megary, OF the
Board Of Trade and Mayor McLear, Henry
G. Morse Charles W. Pussy. Alexander J.
Hart and Holstsin Harvey went to Phila.
delphia yesterday and conferred with
James r. Wood, general passenger agent
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
relative to securing cheap excursions at
different times from points down the State
to this city. The delegation returned af-
ter being assured that the company would
run three excursions, one In April, one In
May and one in June.
The question Of stop over privileges was
also discussed and the WilmingGopians
further assured that the matter would DO
given full consideration.
Mr.. Lawton and the other gentlemen
have already begun preparations for the
entertainment of tho Peninsula folks. In
addition the merchants arc expected to
offer special prices as inddcemcnt to buy
Gr5. while some may refund the excur-
sion money paid out swhen bills bought
warrant that confession.
There Is also talk Of organizing an asso-
citation OF merchants generelly tor the pur-
pose of making the excursions successful.
1t | s believed that such an organization
can accomplish many go odresuits and that
harmony of action will prove beneficial
not only to the merchants, butt tho city
itself, by introducing its many advantages
to Peninsula folk who seldom get here.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
THE WORK OF FIENDS.


ocOTRId VIII W DedLhs
Atlanta. Ca. Feb. 1S.-A letter was
received yesterday by Governor Atkin-
son from Sheriff Patterson, of Decatur
county, giving the bare facts regard
ing the horrible efforts of three drunken
negroes one day last week to burn to
death the daughter of James Alday, a
prominent citizen of a district remote
from Geographic facilities in Decatur
county. The girl. who is about 1G years
of age, had occasion to go to spring
about 200 yards from her fathers house
and on returning through a dense
thicket she was seized by three ne
groes, whom she had never seen before.
and when they discovered that she was
the daughter Of Alday two Of them
firmly held her while the third applied
matches to the skirts of her clothing.
She was detained until the flames were
licking her face and had eaten into her
undergarments and the released. She
ran screaming to her fathers door,
where she arrived with not a shred of
clothing on her body and literally one
huge blister. Immediate attention was
given her and every effort made to save
her live, but the latest reports from
the place indicate that her death Is
hourly expected. The sheriff is making
every effort to discover the f1ends. The
governor is investigating the affair, and
it is very probable large reward will
be offered for the apprehension of the
three men.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
Iwalye Sailors Presumably Lost,

Sydney, N. 8. W., Feb. 1s.-The tug
Leveret has arrived n..s and reports
having, picked UP boat containing the
captain and tree members of the cerw
Of the Chilean ship Atacama, bound
from New Castle, NJ. s. W., to San
Diego. The Atacama had been aban-
doned at sea. Twelve of her crew, who
left the vessel in boats, are missing.
The rescued were picked up 40 miles
off the coast. They had been eight days
without food and water A steal" r
has been sent to search for those who
left in boats, but there are faint hopes
Of finding them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
THE PkUDUer MApVETS
As Reflected by Dealings in Phlladel-

phia and Baltimore.
Philadelphia, Feb. 17.-Flour slow; win
ter superfine, s3G3.2o; do. extra. s3.30G3GO;
Pennsylvania roller, clear, Aloai.S0; do.
straight, s35I4.60 western winter, clear.
si.20a 44O; do. straight, si.50a4.75; city
mills, extra, S3.35dS60 Rye flour moved
slowly at S2.G0G'2S0 per barrel, as to quail
ity. Wheat strong; No. red. cash ard
February. Sol%G1.oz; No. 2. Pennsylva-
MIA and No DelaT2rs red, s.o2A@1.os.
Corn unchsngedi'No. 2 mixed. cash and
February, 55RSN35Ac.; No. yellow, for
local ll4s+tF. "5dGGc Oats unchanged; No.
2,~rHIte, &3,+c.; No. Z white, clipped. SIC.
HAY firmly held; choice timothy, 81 for
large bales. Beef firm; beef hams, $2Sp
"a Pork firm: family. $50 1880. Lard
stesSs,; esseeEA steamed. $40. Butter
fra; western creamery 4isG-oc,; DO.
factory. Hate; Elgins, 2Oc.; imitation
creamery l%U17c.; New York dairy, l%T
lie, do creamery, l4Ul9c.; fancy Penn
sylval&a prints jobbng at 2aa do
wholesale &c. Cheese dull; large, white
and cG.old September, Size. small do.
do. Sept emhcr, &C., light skins 6a61sc.;
part Gi>idY. 4g5Uac.: full skins, @u3". Eggs
firm: New orll and Pennsylvania, l6i%c.;
western. Ice Potatoes dull; New York,
$4.%,1I .ugaQ: ,wects. s5u4 TalIow steady;
city a1sc,; country. 3IYu3'sc. Cottonseed
oil FIRM prime crude. zoe; do. yellow, ESQ
.}l.C rtlL. milne quiet at @%3. u34'ic. Cab
bage uEist 1T s3.5Otti Pig iron warrants
steady Of :6.G0N6.10. Lake copper un-
charrrd but firm. at Sil25nll5O Tin
cuiet. lnt firm. at slS.95a l+iO. Spelter un-
clans,u at Si.loai.2o Lepd unchanged at
$S.SndidS6,
Baltimore. Feb. l1.-Flour firm and un.
chaul,G. Wheat strong spot and month.
Nf-hW In@3,; March, Sl.O2SlH l.OoM; May,
sl.Cia,1i1.Ul.g, steamer No. 2 red, SSA4
asi.c.: southern, by sample. Csc Ilsi.oS: do.
on grade tFc.MSl03. Corn firm; spot and
month, hI,4fS5Ssc. March. @5Ssg35i:c.
April S5@.G"5S.c.; steamer mixed. S5g
s5isc.: soututrn, white and yellow, $50 SEC.
Oats strong and higher, No. white, 3%ls
m3!c. No. mixed. S2JS23c, Rye firmcr;
No. nearby, 56c., No. 2 western SIC. Hay
steady: CHOICE timothy. sl2.50Vl3. Grain
treighrs very quiet, but steady; unchnng-
3D. Susar strong and unchanged. But
Ter and eggs quiet and unchanged Cheese
steady and unchanged. Lettuce, SIS per
basket Whisky unchanged.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
Bakanr and Sumner.

A bazaar and supper will be held in
Pyle's Cycle Academy on Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday evenings of next week
for the benefit Of the Olivet Presbyterian
church The ladies' Of the Central, Green
Hill ami Wet churches will onch have n
table and contribute to ths b'St of thcir
ability to swnll their receipts Olyat has
suffered from internal troubles an! the
gener ously disposed should extend Il help
ing hand,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
Visiting Odd Fellows.

Tho degree team of Eden Lodge, l. o. o.
f., installed q plumber of candidates Of
AIn,ty Lodge OF Camden in Eden Hall last
night A big delegation from other lodges
in Delaware and Maryland and Philadei.
phia were present. After the initiation
supper was served in the banquettiug
hall
Besides the thirty-eight men from Cam :
den twenty were present from Ivy Lodge.
Philadelphia and q number more from
Star of Bethel Lodge, Grubb's Corner;
National Lodge. Elkton; National Lodge,
St. Georges, and other Maryland lodges.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
A Good Sale.

L. w. Stidham & Son, Auctioneers, sold
at public sale for Alfred Woolison ut his
residence Mill Creek Hundred, on Thurs
day. Horses, s62, $50, SIS. sl225O. $685.
sl25, So; Cows, 500 90, $50. s4l, Sal, s49
IA 30, >44 $4S, si5, SOL, $50, So, s42, s47 30,
$45. Average for the 10 head, $40 per head;
bulls, $50, $3l; fat cows, s3b. 80, s345 ;
sows, SlS;pigs $26; corn Al potatoes s@12 cts.
bushel. The sale was well attended and
the bidding brisk. Every thing was sold
1T satisfactory prices.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
Grand Rail,

The Jewish residents Of this city gave
grand ball in Me3sicks ball on Second
street near Washington last night. The
hall WAS beautifully decorated with flags
and bunting and presented merry scene
There were about one hundred couples
present After the dancing was over ~
lunch was s'ryed The music was furnish.
ed BY the Jewish orchestra
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
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OpnnSitiOn To Trailing Stamns.

The Legislature Of Virginia has passed
y law prohibiting the use OF trading
\ stamps by merchants OF that State The
/. opposition to their use seems to bs extend
( lug and our State will doubtless soon be
} numbered among those which have pro.
: hibited the use Their tax OF five per cent
\ on al sales is pretty heavy one, and we
arc not surprised at the opposition to
cir continued usr.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18
Wreck of the Clara Nevada Confirmed

Nanaimo B. c.. Feb. ia special
from Juneau, Alaska, Feb. 70. confirms
the news of the loss Of the Clara Ne
vada, and says: THE cause of the dis
aster was doubtless the explosion Of
her boilers. Of the 50 people on board
none are believed to have been saved.
The Clara Nevada was a tramp steam
er, and as she was plying between Uni
ted STATES ports she did not file her
passenger list with the custom house
officers. 1t is thought that she carried
about 20 passengers. of whom two or
three were women. Several were bound
for Juneau and the others for Seattle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-18

New York, Feb. f.-European cables
suote American steers at llalllac, dressed
weight; refrigerator beef 9Tsi2c. per h.
Calves steady; veals, a51NI.0. Sheep and
lambs quiet, steady about 400 head an
sold, sheep $3JoI5; lambs. $o5o48 25
Hogs slow Mt s43ou45O
East Liberty, Pa, FEB. II. - Catue
steady, choice, $L7514SJ; common, $S50li
T. bulls, stays and cows. s2di. Hogs slow
and lower: prime mediums and heavy
Workers. A259.3o; light Workers., si05d
LIZ; pigs sagOG4; heavy hogs. HlJU4.5
rouahs, 81 bUg3.T5. Sheep firm. choice
n 5oQh, common, s359di, Choice lambs
I5.SOdt; common to good ATtd5.7o. Yea
.alves. G9650.