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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
BRITISH SHIP WRECKED.
Twenty Lost In the Destruction of the
Aaia-Two Bodies Recovered.

Twenty Lost In the Destruction of the
Aaia-Two Bodies Recovered.
Boston. Feb. 23.-There Is scarcely q
doubt that the British ship Asia, COM
maraed by Captain q. Nj. Dakin. bound
for Manila for this port, was wrecked
near Nantucket during the gales Of the
past few days, and that her entire crew
of 20 men have perished. This concIu-
sion is not only borne out by wreclage,
consisting Of the stern of boat with
Asia" painted on it, yards and other
materials which were cast ashore by
the sea at Moncmoy, but Captain Ha-
ley, of this city, telephoned from Woods
Holl last night that while the tugboat
L. V. McCaulley was steaming out to
the barge Excelsior, which lies sunk on
Handkerchief shoal, he saw positive
evidence of the wreck Of a large square
rigged vessel end recovered two bodies
from o. PORTION Of dismantled hull.
The hodi@s were those of a man and a
little girl, apparently 10 or l2 years old.
The mans body was hanging to the
mizzen rigging, with the child in his
arms. He had apparently made frantic
efforts to save the little one when the
seas overwhelmed them. The body was
not that of Captain Dakin. judging
from masters certificate found in the
clothing Of the dead man. This GER
tiflcate was Issued at Weymouth N.
s.. to John Cook and gave the year Of
the mans birth at 1S45. The man was
light complexioned and slightly bald.
The little girl was also OF light COM
plexon and bore striking resemblance
to the man.
A later message from Captain Haley
stated that wreckage was fallen in
with about five miles north northwest
from the Handkerchief lishtship The
starboard quarter of the vessel was all
that remained intact.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
DIVERS SENT TO HAVANA.
Tho Wrccking Company WIN Push
the Work on The Maine.

New York, Feb. 23.-Captain Isaac
Chapman, of the Merritt Chapman
Wrecking company, informed re-
porter today that his company would
proceed to the work of floating the
battleship Maine at once. He said that
the government had taken one of the
company's boats, the Right Arm, at
Key West, to the harbor OF Havana.
The government instructed Captain
Chapman yesterday to send divers at
once to Key West by rail- and acting
upon these instructions Captain Chap
man sent two divers away last night.
They are fitted out with all their par
aphernalia. and will be ready to go to
work as soon as they arrive at their
destination. Additional instructions
were received from the government to
send boats as soon as possible, and
Captain Chapman informed the re-
porter that he would send four boats
fully equipped today. 1t Is likely that
one Of the members Of the firm will go
to Havana to superintend the work.
Asked how long he thought it would
take to float The ship. Captain Chap
man said that he could not tell.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
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Henry MulJerger, of this city, while
peddling notions near Townsend was
peltel by unknown parties with stones
and brickbats.
Squire Cooper OF Dover, fined Town
Bailitf O'Neal of FELTON,, for committing
an assault on the son Of Rey DIR. ID. Il.
Waddell
Mary Kelley OF Newark, won a hand
some doll by guessing its uame-Frances
While at work on tho railroad near
Townsend, William Spence" was seized
with acute rheumatism
detective Hutchins was in Georgetown
yesterday and arrested two young colored
men on the charge of larceny Of waste,
trespass and OF throwing stones trough
u car window.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23

obstacle. 1t Is expected to find bodies
In those rooms. Two cases of 10-inch
ammunition have been found, the one
having exploded. the other full of pow
der. These were found forward
The work of securing the bodies under
The hatch has been most difficult In the
dark, but it is hoped that the electric
lights will be of great assistance. The
bodies are much mutilated, and some
nre partially burned.
Gunner Charles Morgan, of the cruis-
er New York, who Is in charge of tho
divers, will devote his attention to ex-
amning the ammunition in the fore
part of the Names hull and to ascer-
tanning the condition of the plates,
magazines and engines. He is a grad
uate in gunnery, and is regarded as en-
. tirely competent, as indeed are all the
divers under his direction. He Is under
strict orders not to give out anything
on the subject Of his Investigations, eX-
cept to the officers Of the court of in
quiry when called upon.
Captain Sampson, after the visits of
the members of the court to the cap
tain general and Admiral Marterola in
tilC ilioi ouiN thS iettptitI cAttllN-
ed them had been polite and cordial.
The captain general and admiral had
expressed deep sympathy and the hope
that nothing would interfere to prevent
a thorough investigation. They offered
to give any help in their power. Cap
tain Sampson referred to the visits as
tending to promote better UNDER
standing"
La Lucha. IN an editorial yesterday,
comments upon the "unfairness of the
United States in making Captain Sigs-
bee the advisor and assistant to the
court of inquiry" The editorial is evil
IDENTIFY based on incorrect information
from the United States, as naval Of
ficers here say 1t Is impossible, under
the rules constituting naval courts Of
inquiry. that the captain commanding
the ship destroyed should -have any
thing to do with the finding bf the court,
being in one sense on trial himself. It
Is made Captain Sigsbee's duty to give
all the testimony as to the facts in
his possession. La Lucha claims also
that the court of inquiry Is not consti-
tuted as 1t would be by any other of the
great powers, but in this particular The
paper is evidently laboring under fur
ther misinformation.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
Roll of Itonur
The roll Of honor for January OF Goldey
Wilmington Commercial and Shorthand
College follows:
THEORY DEPARTMENT,

| Tho roll NJ bnpor fnr nu.,.,
Wilmington Commercial and Shortb,u,
College follows.
THEORY DEpAPTMEN7,
Book -keeping-A. Il. Richards Free
Macklim %. Flh4 p,ow, o2
Practical Aritli ,etir-A. II Richards ~
George u, Mrrln,,.. W H. Martin "A
Roberts T. n utl.nu Eui. Rroun No,
H. Ferguson Rru,,r,in r uitchens a.,
Business penmanshir-E r Wilson ss.
Edward Z. Ruhcn2cr 81.
practica, Sn,l,i,,r-,,oor,e TT ,tor,o.
key, w. A. McNnmce. Arthur C. Rrandr,ff
1907 Miss Martha Jaouctte charles G.
White. Charles e, Watson. t;,ur.e v
HASTINGS 90
| Orfrk Calculntions-r 6 Notcboi+
| Cccrgo T McCJosIev William Nrv,'
NEE Fred Macl;lin A. r., Richards I a
Roberts. Chuilcs c. White Edward +
Bulrnlcr 1OO. W II Martin N w uo,,c
George T. pisrson, Frederick Golt, u.,-
| bert n. Gerry, George V. Hastings o,
business CorIcsuondcnce-Niss Cora r
Daniels. W. T.. Martin. Charles G. Whit.
80: George II. MrCIoskcv r. Rjclarde
J. y. I:uherts, Ellis Brown, lJarbc.t Gerry
George V. Hastings. Miss Deuloh w r:,c..
o.
General avc,uge-Gfo,a+ T, McCroskev
9i: A. r, Richards l. II uob,,,, nm,
Hrown. ~
Prizes First, Joseph Bradley, for skill
in quick calculations; serond, George II.
McCIoskpy, for skill in 1rick Calculations.
r Fred Towers, for most iut,rove,ucnl in
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
Eighth Ward Supper.

The Martha Washington League, COM
prised OF ladies If he East side gave Il sup
Ter in the rooms OF the Eighth Ward Re
publican Club last evening, in celebration
of Washinglon's Birthday.
Among tho prominent politicians who
were present were: H. g. Browne, w. L.
Henlu, l.. $. Lewis. James Norris, II. A.
brown,H H. G. .McLear. John Cannon short,
Il. Bradley, j. N. Lewis, C &. Russell,
Lewis Grubb and Samuel Mcdaniel.
The club WAS organized about three
years ago, in kendu's slaughter house. at
Seventh and Kirkwood streets. by about a
dozen non from there they moved to tho
southeast corner Of seventh and Poplar
streets, where they remained but u short
time. From there they removed to their
present quarters,
The club is now III n tlonri.hing coudi.
ton, having about ono LuudreI and iitty
meinEers
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
a Message of Help for Sick Children.

1t Is fact that our people have hereto.
ioro not had The same opportunity for hav.
ing thelr children who suffer from chronic
or lingering complaints treated and cured
by eminent specialists in children disess.
as as do the residents of the great cities
where such skilled physicians reside. DR..
Greene of 35 West 14th St Now York City.
who Is beyond doubt the NEST successful
Specialist In curing diseases of children,
oners to give free consultation by mail in
az cases of children's complaints. Write
i)r. Greene neimmetiutely about your child.
1t certainly can be cured
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY.

The father of our country
How glorious 1t sounds,
How brayely that man fought,
Upon the battle grounds.
Governor Dlnwiddio 4
nnt him far away, =
To see the French commander
And bring answer without delay.
He went through trials and hardships,
And he crossed the Delaware,
But the glories Of his country,
George Washington did share.
All our Nations freedom
We owe to that great man;
Who fought against the British,
And saw them when they ran.
The father of our country
Ne'er with a wound fell down.;
He won victory over
CORVALLIS at Yorktown.
When we chose our President,
To Washington our hearts turned;
And tue service he was to our country,
ALI OF us have learned.
At Trenton there were to greet him,
People both young aud old;
Ever since then on his birthday,
His story has been told.
Down In the tomb at Mt. Vernon,
George Washington now lies,
But his soul assembled long ago,
10 land beyond the skies.
IN 4
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
spAN1ARDs HONOR WASHINGTON
And Today the Cruiser Vizcaya Set
Sail For Havana,


New York, Feb. 23-The Spanish
cruiser Vizcaya was gaily decorated
yesterday in honor Of Washngtons
birthday She had what is known as
the rainbow dress" consisting of a
line Of pennants running from the jack
staff forward over the fore and main
trucks down to the stem. An extra size
jack was flown. A Spanish ensign
graced the fore truck. At the main
flew the Stars and Stripes, while the
Royal Spanish standard tapped lazily
at the stern.
At II o'clock Admiral Bunce and other
naval officials visited the Spanish ves-
sci, and were received with marked
honors.
AT noon the cruisers batteries boom
ed with a national salute of 81 guns in
honor Of the nations holiday. Soon
afterward Spanish Consul General Ar
turo Baldasano, accompanied by his
son, Vice Consul Baldasano, and de-
tective, arrived. One of the Vizcaya's
launches was at the dock to convey
them on board. The consul general was
in his uniform. and 1t attracted much
attention on the streets, and drew a
crowd of small boys behind him. They
jeered and hooted him as he approach
ed the dock. The Spanish official was
visibly annoyed, but Said nothing.
The Vizcaya left foF Havana today.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
THE COURT OF INQUIRY.


tOfhtdtlS heCclNbu.
Havana, Feb. 23.-The court of in
quiry in the Maine disaster opened at
1880 a. n. yesterday and took a recess
at 1880. Lieutenant +. T. w. Holman,
navigator ana ordnance officer Of the
Maine, was examined at the morning
session The court met for the after
noon session a! f:30, and Lieutenant
Commander Z. Wainwright, executive
officer of the Blaine. was called to the
witness stand. Lieutenant Commander
Wainwright has been in immediate
charge Of the wreck since the explo-
sion.
-Four divers are at work In the for
ward rart of the ship, and the others
aft. The task 10 most lEborious, and the
Men are naturally extremely careful, as
they have had to work in complete
darkness. and several have had bad
falls. Electric lights, worked from the
MnngroVo, are now available. and much
good is expected from them.
Nearly all the possible salvage has
no" hsen made from the cabin aft. The
efforts 10 reach The ward and mess
rooms are frustrated by some unknown
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
Last Nights Fire,

Fire in the basement of theREPuB BLlCAN
Building, which is occupied by James
Ginns, fruit and produce doaler, slightly
injured the building last night. The
blaze was discovered ut II o'clock, by off,
GERS Ralston and Aiken who sent a still
alarm to tho Washington engine house.
The chemical engines operators found the
smoulding fire, and put it out after five
minutes work. The fire originated from
a gas stove. Hay, such as is used in fruit
packing, set fire to the woodwork and
damaged MIR, Ginns' property to the ex-
tent $50. The loss on the building is
trilling.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
Gns Explosion Proves Fatal

Wilkesbarre. Feb. 23.-Mrs. Edgar
Spencer and her daughter Elizabeth,
who were burned by gas explosion in
The cellar Of their house at Mill Creek
last week, died yesterday from their
INJURIES.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 23.-Judge Robert
W. Hughes, Of the federal court of the
Eastern district, appointed by President
Grant in 1874, has forwarded his re-
signation to President Mckinley. His
probable successor is Judge Edmund
Waddill, Of Richmond. Judge Hughes
is Il years of age, and is one of the
most distinguished jurists in Virginia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
ADJUSTMENTS
s~-. - GRAND OPERA HOUSE
THREE STAR COMEDY COMPANY GAVE AN.


THREE STAR COMEDY COMPANY GAVE AN.
OTHER SPLENDID PERFORMANCE.
The Van Osten Three Star COMPANY
was well named on Monday, in Mr.. VIII
lard Lee and Miss Ellen Warren Harmon.
two OF the trio Of stars numbered In tho
musical productions Of "In the Heart Of
tho Storm" meritorious melo. drama.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Inez Mecusker.
the other star, and perhaps the one who ID
pest known or tho three, scintillated in
"Dorcas," one OF the brightest musical
comedies that was ever placed on the
Grand Opera House stage. 1t was really 4
very dainty affair, and Miss Mecusker
! equally so. She is a very agreeable much.
liked, Unaffected actress, and her
captivating tmethods arc quite irresistible,
ohe has most delightful, high soprano
voice, which she uses with exquisite tast>-
She was well supported by MIR @. e.
handle a tenor with pleasing voice. Mr..
Edmond Elton and Miss Ellen Warren
Harmon We're at home In their respective
parts Miss Bertha Boardman Elton's
cornet playing was far superior TO her act
ing. However,, the part Of "Dorcas' was
very small. Tho grlselda Of Miss Kathryn
Evans was most unctuous piece of work
The comedy work of Charles w. Never.
as Luben Mugby was funny to an ex.
treine. Mr.. Meyer displayed accomplish,
ments OF no mean order. In all sincority.
MIR. Van Osten has the best repertoire com.
pahy that We can remember as ever hays
Ing appeared In Wilmington. There il
nothing cheap about it but the prices In
deed. 1t may be called dollar show fox
ton cents, and thoaUre-goers can go to the
Opera House this week and enjoy thein~
selves with che assurance that they ara
not subjected to an imposition, and II
thirty cents could bo used us profitable for
the necessities OF life as enjoying one OF
van Osten's performances. The strength
OF the Van Osten Go. was remarkably
shown by its ability to reader this deiirhf. \
full musical comedy OF .Durcasr Il, auuh u
admirable style, and to folipU II lnst iii1 y
~ they did with brilliAnt peffoxnlxi7 ~ n
Of such inelo-drama az the "Siives
King" Willard Les, the lending man
had part In tho original production Of the
play ln New York. making such q hit ar
'Corket," that he soon after assumed the n
title role. aud made the reputation Of tho
play. His performance last night was not
able for It's tntelllgenoe tnish and drama
tic power. Ella Warren Harmon as Nel-
lie Dena, the wife was q heroine, Her
reading Is marked by u rare distinction Of 7,
manner that Is satisfactory in the high
est dcgree. Edmond Elton as tho Spider
held up his reputation made Oh the pre-, n
vions evening. aud was a most gentleman3
~ villain. Tho minor parts were reuder- 4
cd throughout with the care, proportion
and yisor that marks all the work of this
Company. Tonight another stirring Y
melo.drana called 1.-The Fearless MaAp
will be produced.
CillMMlE fADDEN
VIII Or at Opera House on merit MonhA
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23

The father was nonplussoh but being t.
believer in Homeopathy H. took the bottle
of medicine and departed pondering on
the words of the 'hrugsis who sold him
the remedy. Said the druggist after his
customer had departed from the store,
there is IL great deal of faith cure" In pat.
ent and other medicines The bigger tho
humbug sometimes the greater the do
mand by the public for it. ! am not ai-
luding to any particular patent medicine,
but all OF them. 1t is wonderful tho
tons of them that arc purchased by tho
gulliblo public who pay all kinds of
prices for them. The coumcndatio
given after wonderful cures haye been Of.
frctcd by their use is enough 10 mako u
dog laugh.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23

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Cure for the Heart, it's magical remedy,
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says: II was for years unable to attend to
my household duties. l nsed Dr. Agnews
Cure for the Heart. the result was wonder
ful, the pain left me Immediately after the
first dose and u few bottles curcd."-13
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23

fr9sldont Mckinley was cleered by sew
Giai hundred pooplo at tho p, W, IL B.
~ ~. station yesterday afternoon, to
Whom ne bowed from the rear of the
pfivato cnrin which no was riding. Tho
ington from Philadslphia "''"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
Died Suddenly From Eienorrl,age

Mrs. Mary A. Pceky died suddenly last
night from II hemorrhagc OF the bowels, at
the home OF james Montgomery, No 80
Ehs Fourth street last night. She ful in
inc nihs of her granddaughter while IL
en'lu ca was singing. She was 81 years old
Sne - leaves a widower and six children.
ino i'lhcral Will take place Sunday attog-
noon,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
GuCkIen's Arnlca Salye.

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23

This is the tlmo of the year whom young
children are attacked with tho whODping
cough. Every mother knows what this
means when her little ones are attacked
with the disease peculiar to young chill
dron, and numerous arc the remedies to
give the little ones relief. A young man
whose first bora had been attacked with
tho whooping cough came running into Il
Karket street drug stole and asked for
Munyon's cough remedy. The father
asked ii there was any danger of giving
the child an overdose No, said the drug
gi't, "if you give he child all the bottle
contained at one dose it would not harm
it, or in my Judgment would not do it
any good"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23

Lewiston, Me, Feb. 23.-The mule
spinners Of this city and Auburn have
voted not to take part in the general
strike which was recommended by the
textile unions at a. meeting in Boston
ten days ago.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
Trading Stamps Must Go--doins Out Of
Business.

Two dollars in trading stamps given
with every dollar of purchase.
Great slaughter sale Of spectaclas, ro.
gardess of cost.
Solid gold S eel aud Aluminium Spoctac.
les ana Eye Glasses sold, commencing
February 10 to March rs, regardless Of
cost. Take this opportunity Of buy ing
the best goods. Call at once.
PROF.. WE'LL, 3l3 Market street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23

The Old Dominion lime Steamer Albe-
mario was launched from The ways Of tho
Enoch Moore e. Sons Company yesterday
morning. The steamer has b:er length.
ened 30 feet md giveu u thorough over
hauling She will probably leavs v.day,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
Americas Best Lung Remedy.

DR. Simns' White Pulmonic Balsam,
The superb remedy for sore throat, and
famous cure for chronic and recent cuu CHS.
colds, honrscness asthma, Group, etc.
Thousands Of references. 80 cents and 81,
Depot tOb King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
Latest Styles Always.

nubr,l. the halter, . East Third street,
is invoicing the reliable latest stylos Of
hats and caps for mon, boys and little
children, att East Third, AMI Will do SO
oil Tho scrlng
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23

t. W. GibEcy has moved to tho Cav.
throp building, 3l3 &hipley street, until
March 60 when he viii occupy the store
8l3 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23

]. II. Porter g. Sons, wholesale and re.
sall milk dealers. S. f. Cor Seventh and
ii sdlson streets Roth Phones GIL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
Retz,S Ale

John II Betzs celebrated light and dark
ale, centsa glass at Jansssn's Gunnors
home, 406 Pine street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
DO at Once

and get your photographs made by Cum.
mings, The Photographer, 30! Market
SlIeut
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23

CillMMlE fADDHN ~
VIII Or at Opera House on next MondA
night after great New York run, The
usual prices will be charged. III
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04

second place, there is no urgency which
need call forth the politicians, because
this whole convention, it's work, resolu-
lions, nomination, ETC., is already cut
and dried.
Again, there will be a scene not US
ua1 in Kansas, when a man who has
perSiStently and holly pursued a can
didate, being a seeker himself after po-
litica1 preferment, for many months,
suddenly lies down; announces to his
home friends that he will not ask the
Endorsement of his county; wires his
opponent his withdrawa1; is himself
chosen to head his cOunty'S delegation,
and then is selected to present to the
convention the name of his successful
late rival.
This is not the usual scene in con-
ventiOns, yet tomorrow, when ex-State
Senator o. H. Bentley arises from his
place at the head of the Sedgwick
county delegation, walks to the plat
form and begins an eulogy of Chester
1. Long, this will be carried out.
Bentley announced himself early as a
candidate for the nomination he to-
morrow will seek to give unanimously
to Long. Many months ago, when that
other peerless princess statesman, Stan
ley, was suggested to lead the fight
against Long, Stanley had begun to
hear the murmuringS of the guberna-
torial bee, and pressed upon Bentley
the fight to be congressman Bentley
accepted, and has made one of the
most thorough canVaSSeS that could
be made of this district. He has visited
every count; has seen every mall
content; every man who had a real or
plugged and he has strung wires; he
has mixed with the women and the
children, but in all this, has succeeded
in capturing but a very few of the del