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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
tits Estimated Tharit VIII Cost the State
$6oooto Have Laws 50 Changed to
Conform With the New
Constitution.

Tho new Constitution has cost the citi-
zens Of Delaware pretE penny. It is es.
timated that when the extra session OF the
Legislature, which was necessitated by It's
adoptlon. gets through that seventy -nye
thousand dollars will not pay the Dill. lG
NAV be worth the price, but we are one Of
the skeptical that do not think the new
Constitu ion Is worth the money IL mas
cost tho tax payers. The commission OF
lawyers named by the General Assembly
or Saturday, for the. purpose OF deciaing
necessary under the new constitution
met to day and consulted with the Legls-
la.ure ever the work to BIO done.
An effort will be made to get the work
dome as cheaply as possible. but lawyers
have their price and the work in all proba.
bility will cost the State &c, 600 II not sew
eral thousand dollars more. 1t VIII DO &C.
cording to the work to BIO done and tho
value tie lawyers set on their lapors. Inc
attorneys will have to 90 over the entire
Revised Code and also the volumes OF
laws which havo been passed since the
Revised Code was printed. Then the new
constii ulion will have to be studied to see
whit new laws are necessary. The genor'
al corporation act will be drawn by the
attorneys The people expect the commits
sion to draw the bill and they expect the
bill itself to be ono OF the Dest anu
one of the fairest which can be drawn.
Therefore any general corporation ato,
which Is presented by any one but tne
lawyers selected will not secure any con-
sideralion.
INC members Of tho Legislature have
practically decided that they will not al
low any one to present acts except those
drawn by the commission.
While the Senate has decided not to &C
cept any business which Is not made neces-
sary by the new constitution, 1t Is believed
that its resolution will be reconsldered IN
respect to some important measures to he
presented.
The action of the Senate has relieved
both bodies of the work of considering
number of private corporation acts.
Though the matter OF granting charters
is taken from the General Assembly under
the new constitution there is provision
that until general corporation acts are
passed, the Legislature may grant amend
ments to the charters OF existing corpora
tiOns.
1t is now generally believed that the
Senate will reserve its resolution for the
purpose of considering the new Guy
Charter for Wilmington despite the fact
the Democratic politicians who are BACK OF
it believe that it can be presented and
passed.
The action of tho Senate will also shut
off the consideration of the Kent and
Sussex County and Levy Court bill and
q number of other partisan schemes, which
the politicians in various parts OF the
state were getting ready to present
The session of the Legislature may last
until April.
Representative B. A. HAZEL says he Is
not q candidate for the position Of Lieu
tennnt- Governor Although his name has
been frequently mentioned, he says he is
not an applicant.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17
city Court Cases.

Before Judge Bail in the Municipal
Court his morning Charles Virgins ana
Charles t,altp0le were fined u and COSTS
each for drunkenness.
y y1Ssa Williams was on hts way 70 Wash
ington wnen arrested by olncer Scbell Tor
vagrancy. He will retire for ten days ut
New CGstle jail.
Lizzie MAINS, colored, was fined Is and
costs for being drunk and disorderly
John O'Donnell was charged with as
sault and battery Oh jane F. McIvor. a
reporter OF the Daily EPUBLICAN. The
assault took place on November 9 as the
streets. ODonnell had assaulted small
boy and tho reporter advised the lad to
seek an officer Then O'Donnell rushed nj
The reporter aud struck him on the check
and knocked him down. He was fined
$50 and costs.
Emil Louis wns charged with indecent
conduct. On Friday afternoon opposite
tho saleroom of -tidham add Son OH
Fourth stree, he made an indecent move by
his hand. HIS took the stand and Corrobor-
atel the children, so far as related to ono
Of them asking fora penny for the Salvu-
tion Army. He denied that he made in
decent gestures toward the little girls.
When tho officer approached Louis he
started to run. Officer McGillion testified
that Louis was running when he arrested
him. Louis refused to accompany him ut
first. He was fined S25 md costs.
Argument was made in the case Of
George Wintner. He is represented by
Walter H. Hayes. The case is one where
Phiadelphinn came here and sold books
at 10c each. There was coupon on each
book. When certain number Of books
were purchased and coupons secured then
the marty hOdinr them was to receive a set
Of dishes Another who secured the cou-
pons and did not receive her dishes ap-
peared in court to-day and swore out a
warrant for Wintner who delivered the
books. The case was continued until to-
morrow morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17

Funeral service over the remains of
Blanche Il. Truman, the ~ year old
daughter of Elwood 1. Truman, was held
at tho parents home, No. 2l4 Harrison
street, yesterday afternoon and was largely
attended by the friends of the family.
The little body lay In a white embossed
casket of textile handles. The cover bore
plate engraved on which was Blanche
Il, Truman died January 18th, 1905, aged
2 years and months" In the child's
hand was a lily and lilies of the valley,
ths gift of Mrs II. +. Truman. The other
emblcms and flowers were: star and cut
flowers from Miss Hannah E. Brinton;
harp from Mrs. g. w. Brlnton.
wreath from Mr.. and Mrs ..Stoeckle; Cross
from Mrs. Josephine Hill; a star from
Mrs. Truman and aunts Ruth and Minnie;
white carnations with friezes from Mrs.
Hannah Maroney; pink rosebuds from MIR.
and Mrs. Harry Herdman; wreath from
Mr.. and Mrs. b. +. Brinton; cut flowers
from Herman Taylor; pink carnations
from Mr.. and Mrs Crossan, and pillow
bearing the words "Our Baby" the gift Of
the bereaved father and mother Rev. y.
G. Buddington conducted the service and
interment was made in Lombardy Come
terry -.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17
DOTS

Usage Tribe, Improved Order of Red
Men Of Philadelphia, will visit Minqua
Tribe in this city ON February 2l.
The Pussy and Jones Company has So
cured the contract to build a large cyiu
der paper machine for the Uncas Pa, ,er
Company of Norwi ch Conn.
Rev. Il. 4. Montgomery is thinking of
suing the trustees OF Oiivet Church for $500
back salary.
The British steamship Glenochil was
docked by the II Il H. Company yesterday
MOI nlDg.
The Police Commission Saturday award.
ed TO Il. II. Pennocli tho CONTRACT for po
lice uniforms for sl5.25 u suit.
On Saturday night the councils af the
Jr o, L. A. NJ. Of this city, met at Eden
Hall and decided to orguulze tho Oriental
Guards.
i. Y. Belts won pair Of bowling shoes
at the tournUmcnt Of the Wilmington
Whist Club last week, making tho high
est score of 209 points
While playing in stable on Fifth street
near Madison on saturday, John Flanni-
gan n small boy, was kicked in the mouth
bya horse,
Mrs. Benjamin McIlvaine has placed in
the north transopt Of st Johns Episcopal
Church handsome window in memory
of her husband, who died year ago,
and her daughter, Mary, who died about Six
years ago.
Charles Roe, who was engineer for the
steamer Clio has removed his family to
Wilmington.
Tho ,vitbdr,,vi,r ,romh,rs Of O,;,,o+
Church are having difficulty in obtaining
their certificates
Work on the Sacred Heart parochial
school will be commenced on April I,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17

Havana, Jan. Is No "disagreeablo in.
cidents' have occurred to-day and com.
plete Calmness" exists. General Morroto
General Bernal and General Sa!cedo have
arrived and are assisting General Blanco
in maintaining order.
Yesterday, while Senior Marcos Garcia
Governor Of Santa Clara, was attending Il
baseball match hospital employe tried to
shoot him. General Aguirre and his aid
de-camp fru stated the attsmpt.
=Wnshington. Jan. 16.-Advices received
BY Minister DE LONE to-day, followed by
others at u later hour, indicated that Ha.
wanna was perfectly tranquil Shortly
after noon the Minister received dispatch
conveying tho Information that ut II
o clock this morning there had not Opiy
been no rioting, but not even sporadic1ls-
turbances of any kind. Good feeling pre-
vailed generally throughout the city and
nadisturbances were anticipated.
Norfolk, Va, Jan. 1S-Having COM
pleted coaling and all provisions for their
winters cruise in gulf waters, the ships of
been anchored in Hampton Roads for ten
weeks tho flagship New York, and the
battleships Indiana, Massachusetts and
Iowa left Old Point at 10 o'clock this
morning. and two hours later passed out
the capes, south bound.
1t Is Admiral Sicard's intention to keep
well away from the stormy cape. The 6eet
will proceed directly at ten knot speed to
Dry Tortugas, their headquarters for the
gulf evoluoions. The Texas will join tho
flagship off the South Carolina coast. The
torpedo boat Foote was forced to take the
inside route, owing to the heavy weather
off Hatteras. The ships are equipped for II
long voyage and their magazines are we'll
stacked
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17
A BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE.

Commencing this afternoon vertabe
vaudeville boom will be inaugurated at
Manager Dockstader's theatre Great
preparations have been made for the nd
vent of this new and colossal show Mr.
Dockstader declares it to be tho crowning
effort of his long managerial experience.
The principal star act is Fred Roberts,
the "I.ion Comique," considered to be the
greatest humorous vocalist OH the Ameri.
can stage. The famous Parent, Brodali
Troupe of French acrobats will maxi heir
first Wilmington appearance BaesOn,
Miles and Lulu II trio of high-c!a.s come.
dy skotchlsts, are also newcomers here
Weston and Beasley, fun.makcrs and yo-
| calists of rare culture. VIM, Truehar and
Alice Dillon in refined songs and dances
Tho two Bar cit wonders in dcxterous
club juggling, Miss Mabel Stanley. a
bright character comediennn and host of
Others will appear in entertaining special
ties. Two performances will be given
each day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17
ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
AL. G. FIELDS MINsTRELs,

fhh VI F2ELDo MlNbIhELS.
AL. 6. Field, who Is justly termed the
Napoleon of minstrel managers, keen and
alerS to tho tastes OF his legion of admirers
has this season equipped the Strongest
minstrel show ever seen. The first part
which is the creation of Mr.. Fiell's fertile
brain is on q scale of grandeur never be-
fore equalled. In 1t will be found funny
comedians, and sweet human song birds
headed by the great lyric tsnors, will
Walling and r. V. Prosser. The scenic
settings and costumes used ION this per-
tion OF the entertainment are exquisite:
the Harmonious blending OF colors being
remarkable. The olio Of high grade spec.
ia!ties includes Ollio Young, the master
mind of club manipulators Billy Van,
the peer OF all monologuists. Doc. Quig.
Icy and his beautiful dance creation,
school Boy Days" the inspiring spec
!acle, March of the Romans" o. Judd
Manola and LATE. Miller, premier comedy
acrobatS; the DeVilleis. French pantou-
mists, their first appearance In Americ,
In the students Frolics," and the noted
Cornalla family in surprising seats of
agility and dexterity Mr.. Field comes to
the Opera House next Wednesday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17
CAPTAIN MURPHY'S TRIAL.
The Session of the Dist Court This forming
Taken Up by the Presentation Of
na.... the Papers,, - &xSs

1t was 10 25 o'clock this morning when
Judge Bradford nodded good morning to
the jury in whose hands the fate of Capa
Edward Murphy rested,
Judge Bradford said TINT the question
at law in this case was II broad one. The
counsel on both sides therefore, would
present theirprayers and afterward address
the jury District Attorney Vandegrift
presented the prayers for the Government.
He asked the court to instruct the jury
that any combination of men organized in
the United States formed military enter
prise if the arms and ammunition on the
steamer we've under the control Of men,
that it was not necessary for the men to
drill or be uniformed or carry the arms
about them, that The court took judicial
knowledge Of the insurgent insurreclion
in Cuba, that Is not necessary to prove
that the men were landed on the island of
Cuba, that If Murphy knew The Laurada
was bound for Cuba before he left Phila-
delphia, that if the evidenceof tho Witness
es were believed regarding the taking
aboard of the surf boats, tho changing of
the ships course tho taking aboard OF the
men and arms then the defendant Is
guilty under tbs law.
Mr. Vandegrilt did not go the citation OF
!. law on neutrality, the only conten-
ton between the Government and the de-
tense being Oh tho organization OF the
military enterprise. The clements having
started here the purpose to finally organize
on the high sea and then go upon the
territory of friendly power to wage war
and the defendant knowingly provided the
means for the ent rprise then tHe neutral-
ity laws wereyiUIutyd.
Senator Gray said he had very little
contention with the District Attorney,
in this case. There were men and arms
aboard that steamer but there must be
proof of military combination He said
this was tho first time that case was
taken from the jury in favor of tho Gov
srnment. No judge in an English speak
ing country Since Judge Jetferles presided
after the bloody times, has such Il request
ever been made us that made by tho Dis.
trict Attorney.
WHAT is the use of that jury here with
the protection of an innocent man on one
hand and the Government on the other. if
such propositions are allowed. You are
asked to put propositions on that evidence
which the jury alone has the right to do.
Human liberty IL not so cheap in this
county, that the rights OF the defendant
with the penitentiary staring him in he
face, can be taken out of the hands OF the
jury.
senator Gray then presented the pray
ers OF the defense. 1t Is not against tho
laws of the United States to transpo It men
and arms toa foreign country. 1t is law.
full for any number of men provided they
do not organize in the United States to go
to Cuba to enlist in the Cuban army. 1t is
no o1lcnSo to transport he men and arms.
The argument to the july will be made
this afternoon and the case will go to the
jury Tomorrow morning
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17

One Of the most fantastic and cant,vat-
ing things John Philip Sousa has yet pro
sented in his concerts Is u brand now ar.
rangement of his own, cover the Foot.
lights in New York" brilliant comic,
most happily wrought. 1t Is unique, ono
OF the most original and characteristic
conceptions Sousa has given to the public
lor long time, from tie fact that the com
poser presents Il choice melange of the
music in vogue in remarkably prolific
period in New York, which filled the
chlef halls and theatres, from Carnegie
Hall on the north, where Paderewski
played to Manhattan Beach. where Sousa
himself directed his famous band. The
sketch is OH the program for the Sousa
concert here on Friday afternoon, JAM
uary Il at the Grand Opera House. Tho
sololsts Of the concert arc Miss Maud
heese Davies, soprano and Miss Jennie
Hoyle, violinists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17

The Sunday School Board of Scott NJ.
e. Church, Saturday night, elec,ed these
officers
President, Rev. F. P. Harris vice presi
dent, ]. Ii. Davis; secretary, p. II. Over
deer; treasurer, l. H. Mckaig. The sun
day school has chosen the following Off
GERS: Superintendent, w. +. Drummcnd ;
assistant, A. w. Davis; chorister, F. D..
Shirley: organist Miss Thomas librarian.
Lewis Dicker,on; assistant II. Murine,
Infant Department-.Supt., Miss l.. NJ.
Pierce assistants, Miss MARY Butt anu S.
r. Davis; organist, Miss Matte Shepherd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17


Wooddale, Del, Jan, l7.-While two of
MIR. w. P. Hollingsworth's sons, aged
nine and eleven years, on Saturday after
noon about half past o'clock were .drlv-
ing past Mr.. X Zigley's place on tho road
leading from Red Clay Creek Church to-
the Lancaster Pike, one of Mr. Zigley's
Sons fired gun as The two boys were pass.
ing, Consequently Mr.. Hollingsworth's
horse became terribly frightened and his
sons being unable to manage the horse at
that time 1t broke loose from the carriage
then ran rs far as Barker's bridg6on Ian.
caster pike, about one mile away. where 1t
was caught The harness was broken con-
siderably and the animal escaped being
hurt With the exception Of some slight
bruises. Fortunately tho boys met with
no serious injuries. AS this Is the third
time such work has bean done while diff
ferent teams have been passing, 1t evident-
ly looks as though 1t Is done for mali
cious purpose. Such dangerous practice
should be broken up ut once before some
moro serious accidents occur.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17
THE REAL WIDOW BROWN,

The Grand Opera House will have the
great pleasure on next Saturday night of
witnessing the striking musical comedy
The Real Widow Brown" which created
u great sensation when first produced
abroad and has met With unprecedented
success in this county where it sprang in
to instanteous popularity. The real widow
Is charming impei s0nation Of her class
The mistakes and complications which
arise from another endeavuripg to fill her
position arc ludicrous In tho extreme The
entire comedy is full of clean, wholesome
fun, nothing suggestive or vulgar in the
whole play, the specialties neat and of a
high order of merit, and the company is
uneXcelled having been selected regard
less of expense by the management, in
Guiding the popular comedian Perkins D..
Fisher, late of "a Cold Day"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17
Arrested Once r1ore,

The police have received several COM
plaints lately that IL colored man on the
Eastern side of town had been acting in
decently IN the presence of little girls.
Officers McGilion ana Ward this morning
arrested Samuel DENNY, colorcd, on the
charge of being the person complained of
by the children Demby has been convict
cd in the Municipal Court for similar Of
lenses. There will be seven or eight wit
nesscs produced at the hearing When
searched ut the city hall razor was found
IL his pocket
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17
Sale Of Personal Property.

Sales of personal property will take
place as follows:
January IL, John H. MONEY!, Guyen-
court.
January 10, VIM +. Smalley, Harmony
Station.
January 20, Thomas q. Talley, Brandy
wine hundred
January 26, Sallie G. Collins, New Castle
hundred
January 81, Harry Wilkins, Brandywine
hundred
February 8, H. H. McMullen, New Cas-
tlehundred
February II, Albert Wollaston Mill
Creek hundred.
NJ February 22 VIM. Newove, New Cas-
tie hundred
Parties intending to have sales this COM
Ing spring should engage an auctioneer at
m Hnfly day, SO hat there may DO no con-
xnsion in regard to dates
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17
Supper For His Friends. -

Thirty members of the Imp'd o. r. M.
met at the WigwaIn, No. 5T Shipley street,
on Saturday night, to attend social
About 9 O'clock they proceeded to march
iu a body to the home Of brother Moses H.
Peters, No. 1908 Bennett street where they
were received by Mr.. and Mrs. Peters and
Mr. ard Mrs. II. H. Hanna
The evening was passed in relating old
camp fire stories and long talk by Ed
win r. Hurst. was made, Brother Iebley
rendered ten little Indian Boys. Brother
knight gave several vocal selections, at
ter which tho guests were invited to the
dining room. where an sopossum supper
was served. Among those present were:
James Hargis, Mr.. and Mrs. r.. II. Hanna,
Atwood Zebley, George Guthrie. j.. 4.
Chandler, joseph Eckman, Reese Pyle, s.
Frank, ]. Boylen, j. s., ]. H Showalter.
w. Carter, j. H. Olinger. G. w. Ewing,
and Others .
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17

Who viii Be Elder?

At the NJ. E. Conference to be held at
Lewos in March Bishop Newman will ap-
point presiding elder for the Whining
ton district to succeed Rev. l. e. Barrel t,
whose term will have expire'. The
preacher who stands the best chance of get
ting the position is Rev. Ezra Tinker Ill.
ID. He, of course, has his opponents, and
because DR.. Tinker is II rnnsfer," and
further because he has not been long
enough hero to be acquainted with the
districts needs. Rev. W. i. 5. Murray is
second in the race for the office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17

The time registering clock at the post
gifics IL running to-day and each letter
\ <nsricr has q time key, IA he enters or
eayes the Office he is obliged to wind the
61Uek one. This causes the automatic
clerk to register his time. This will do
t4Fay with the trouble about overtime.
Diamond State Branch, No 191, National
Association VI Letter Carriers on Saturday
dlpcocd the following officers: President
Lewis L. Wilcox; vlce-president, Ernest
z w. Henfefer secretary, George Floyd;
sstfeas1rer, James Turner; delegates to Ma
tional Convention, Lewis Scheu, and Ed
< ward M Speakman; alternatives, Richard
.Sidwell and II. J. Feaster; sergsant-a5
4 arms, Il, j. Fcaster.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17

Tho schooner Crescent outward bound
from tho Delaware Brenkwater returned
yes erday in tow of the McCaulcy wi h one
of her crew sick The WilkOmanen which
was injured in the collision on the d ia,
ware few days ago was examined yes.
torday by u diver. The surveyors will de-
termlne whether it would be safe to allow
her to proceed to Belfast This is the
stormiest month Of he year and in her
strained condition it would DO serious
risk to the underwriters
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17
I.GA.!.p.ltSSL.E
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To Visit a Philadelphia Lodge. :.

The members of the Brotherhood of the
Union of this State will pay visit to Col
umbia Circle of the order, of Philadelphia,
on Wednesday evening. ...
Members wishing to attend will be at
the p w. & b. railroad station at $50
o'clock Wednesday nj ht. The visit was
arranged by z. f. W., James Dainty OF
Colun bia Circle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17
Office TO TAXPAYERS-YOURA TTEN.

mi OI1N u ~ lNNl' y T1Itt9- IVU " ~ IN
~ ton is called to the fact that at the last
session Of the Legislature, a stringent law was
taxes. Under this law the collector is empower
ed to sell real estate, levy on personal proper
ty, attach rents aud bring suit before any
Justice Of thu Peace to facilitate the, collection
amount Of the duplicate expect payment
within reasonable time from the date of this
circular.
Trusting that you will give this your early
attention, and avoid additional expense.
will sit at Temperance House, IIockessin,
January 3rd and Eth, February It'll. At J. T..
DcmpseyS store, Union, january 10th and
Fnbl uury Gath. AT Post Office, Stanton
Stanton, January 2ith and February 2lst, from
10 u. IN. to 3p, III.
HARVEY Y. BALDWIN, Collector of Taxes
j2fI-4t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-17
DELIGHTFULLY."- ENTERTAINED.

Cyrus Temple, No. 3, knights of tho
Golden Eagle, gave delightful entertain
ment at their castle, Fifth and French
streets, on Sat arday evening Several
choice selections were given on the phOno-
graph. Other musical features were per-
formed by J. d. Carey, Mr.. Highfeld, Mr..
Higgins and Mrs. Moreland. MIR. Bady
and Mr.. Moreland recited few Rotations.
A very unique feature was that each lady
brought box filed with some small ar
ticle, which wers auctioned off. lemon
AIDE and cake was served.