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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
HALE A KING.


Francis Wilson in "Halt King" al.
ways strikes comic opera lovers in a vul-
nerable spot. His witticisms, comparisons
and alterations are impressive]y funny.
Half a King" does not possess a single
dull line. Wilson Is, of course. the central
figure, as "Tireschappe" the king Of the
montebanks. He is a happy character,
penniless but merry, the "Ning Of Shreds
and Patches" but he is so bright, so con.
tented that he drives dull care from his as
socates and bears eternally the qualities
of a nature that lives only to-day, think
ing not of the morrow. The opera pleases
in every way, although truly the thinkers
and philosophers will find nothing in it,
for 1t is but admirable fooling' from be-
ginning to end. Mr. Wilson is sure to be
cordially received during his engagement
at the Grand Opera House on Saturday
night, April 10Th.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND OPERA HOUSE,


Mr.. B. b. Valentine, who dra,natYzec
Dolly Higbees famous novel, TN Gods
Country" or "A Southern Romance" Il
the author of Fitznoodls Papers" ant
Southern Romance is laid IN ono of oul
Southern States. Tho piece is unusual In
its motive and situation. abounding III
thrilling incidents and well supplied with
humorous relief. The scenic effects are
uncommonly fine. The piece itself caused
quite a commotion In theatricals when
produced at the Fifth Avenue Theatre,
New York, at the opening of this season,
and was pronounced by press and public
an emphatic success. In fact, it was quoted
by the New York World to bo "tho first
genuine artistic hit of the season." 1t will
DO seen here for the first time at the Grand
Opera House tonight.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

Presiding Elder Watt went to Worces-
ter, Massachusetts, yesterday for the pur-
pose Of consulting with Bishop Newman
in regard to certain appointments In the
Wilmington Conference. We hope that
the objections raised against certain
preachers may be removed and preachers
and people may work together for the ad-
vancement of religion. The time has
come when Bishops should conform to the
wishes of the people and not attempt to
play tho part of despots
Bishop Newman may have tried to
please every body, but he failed TO do so,
and more than one party declared that he
did mote to disrupt the Conference than
he could repair IL he should live to be q
hundred years old. Methodism Is too we'll
stablshed on this Peninsula to be great.
ly injured by errors Of commission and
omission, and will continue to flourish as
the Green Bay tree after all enmities and
bitterness of spirit Of the present actors
shall have passed into the tomb.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
Proclamation From the Governor.

Governor Tunnel yesterday issued the
| following proclamation, which explain
| itself:
| "State of Delaware, Executive Depart.
ment: am requested by the officers OF the
| National Volunteer Reserve TO assist In
encouraging the enrolment of volunteer
| Teserves in this state. Such O force, en-
would be of the greatest benefit In
strengthening our military service, and
not only putting us on a war basis, but in
suring peace with other nations.
while 1t Is sincerely to be hoped that
there will be no serious interruption in
the reign of peace which we have so long
enjoyed, yet 1t Is the surest guarantee Of
safety to provide for defence at this time
II would be most gratifying and encourag-
ing to the Federal Government II oil good
citizens who are eligible for military ser
fico would enroll themselves as reserve
FORCE upon which the nation could rely in
case OF emergency.
''The psople of Delaware have always
stood ready to respond to every call Of duty
In tho nations hour of need. and feel that
their attention should be called to the pre-
sent occasion in order to secure ready re-
sponse to tbis request. I request that pa
triotic newspapers in the stats give this call
as wide circulation as Is possible. and in
every was assist In this most important
cause.
persons desiring to be enrolled In the
National Volunteer Reserve can do so BY
filling out certificate in the required
form, and mailing 1t to Headquarters
National Volunteer Reserve, Washington
Building, New York City" Certificates
can he obtained from any newspaper office
IN the state
'Ebe W. Tunnel, Governor"
General John NJ Schofield Is command.
Or of the Reserve and already General
John P. Donahoe has secured about
about 80 volunteers, - told in the REPUB-
LICAN on Wednesday. 1t Is expected by
many that a' soon as the message Of
President Mckinley is sent to Congress.
and action is taken, that theGovernor will
send u special message to the General
Assembly, asking 1t to place the militia
Of the stnte on war footing as described
some time ago, II the Governor sends
the message the Legislature will take
action at once, but the governor will not
act until after the government has acted
and the Legislature in turn will not pass
upon the war bills now before it until re-
quested to do SO by the governor This
Is the situation In Dover at present, and
all will depend upon tho action Of the
governor In the matter.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

The schooner Virginia Rulon was plac-
cd on the marine railway at the yards of
the jackson and Sharp Company to-day
for a general overhauling.
The machinery of Transfer No. 12 Is be-
ing placed in position at the yards Of the
Pusey and Jones Company.
Work on the torpedo Strngham is pro-
gressIng rapidly at the yards OF the Harlan
and Holiingsworth Company and in a
short time, owing to tho extra effort made
by the local company, will be ready for
launching. The men have worked rs late
as 10 clock and sometimes all night in
order that the boat could go into COM
mission before war was declared.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

EThcre will be no extra charge fol
reserved seats in the gallery at the pre-
sentation of Dandy Dick" at the Opcr.
House on next Tuesday evening. 'rh,
seats are going fast, and those who wiSl
to see the play and help along nobl.
cause will do well to secure their seat.
now. Mrs. John A. Logan and Miss
Evangelina Cisncros will be present.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

Senator Gray came up from Washington
yesterday and will remain hero until Mon
day. In an interview he sad
'We are OH the edge of very grave
event. Senators and members of Congress
are waiting as tho people are waiting, with
Intense feeling the Presidents message,
which will undoubtedly como on Monday.
Diplomatic negotiations seem nj stand
still and unless spain modifcs the position
taken by her some days ago there can be
but Ons raslllt ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

D"Dandy Dick" is a high class comedy
of the farclcal order. 1t is presented by
members of the Wilmington Dramatic
Club in delightfully."- clever manner,
Those who see 1t on Tuesday night will
be greatly entertained. and will at the
same time have the satisfaction of know
ing that their enjoyment is helping along
a good cause. Miss Cisneros and Mrs,
Logan will be present
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

In inviting the government not to as
sumo stiff necked attitude. since their
Intervention may be advantageous to
Spain. 1t thinks the key to the situa-
tion is in Senior Sagasta's hand, and
although The Epoca is the paper which
has fought most consistently lately
against peace 1t says that the country
conflict
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

ESIf you want to see "Dandy Dick" al
the Opera House on Tuesday evening. il
would be well to have your seats reserved
now. The sale of seats began yesterday
and opened with rush. The show
promises TO be one of the most altrac.
tive this season, and the fact that the
proceeds are for the benefit of Cub, is
another reason for its popularity. Miss
Cisncros and Mrs. John A. Logan will be
present.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
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ChaDpeR In RenJ

The property OF Mrs. r. p. Head, No.
5O3 Delaware Avenue has been sold to DR.
]. M. Finn for $1,000, ana tho lots on
Franklin street, between Sixth and Sew.
enth, belonging to the Jar es q. johnson
estate, have been sold to Calvin l. Swayne
for about $4,000, Mr. Swhyne proposing
TO build about dozen houses there,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
Union Christian nethodist Episcopal Mis-.
sion, Front and Jefferson Streets

Mlss Louetta Sillitoe, the Gospel Singer
of Newport, Delaware, will conduct spe-
cal evangelistic services in tho above Mis-
sion room every evening this week com
menclng Monday, April 18th. Services to
commence 73O p m. All are invited to
attend. and will continue the coming
week
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

In presenting the laughing success fun
aboard Tho Pacific Mail" the brilliant
comedy from the pen of Paul NJ. Potter,
the celebrated adapter Of "Trilby," Mana.
ger Duncan B. Harris. has spared no ex-
tpense tmake the production a trump in
every particular, and the engagement of
the comedy for next Thursday night ut
the Grand Opera House
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

This Is the thirty.third anniversary of
Lees surrender to General Grant a. AID.
pomattox and the day Is being approprl-
ately celebrated In Philadelphia by vet er-
ans of tho war. Many Wilmington SOL
diers arc participating. They went up
early and will roman until evening.
John p. Donahoe is Marshal of the pa
rade
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
Second Degree I'iurder.

Denton, Md. April S.-The jury In the
case of Alexis Veascy for the murder of
Michael Donovan Mt Etkton on March II
last, returned verdict late this af Icrnoon
Of murder in the second degree. The trial
began on Wednesday. The testimony
was closed at last evenings session and
counsel took the greater part of to-day in
arguiug tho case The sentence will like.
ly be pronounced Saturday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
Ohio rIale Quartet at Harrison st.

A Pentecostal Meeting and service Of
Song will be held at Harrison ST. NJ. n.
Church Monday afternoon and evening,
$50 and $50 by the well known Ohio Male
Quartet, Rev ID. w. Mylanl, Edwin
Boyer J. NJ. Kirk and Rev. d. W. Kerr.
Messrs. d. W. Myland and j. NJ Kirk are
the authors of many familiar hymns. aud
will no doubt be highly appreciated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

The Rev. &. V. Peterson, Of Whining
ton, Del. will deliver one of his famous lee.
lures At Chippey's A. L. Church, Hoc.
kcssin, Del, Thursday evening, April a.
Subject, The -Four Beasts and Their Sy M
bolism. A cordial invitation is extended
to the general pUblic. Admission adults
10 cents; children D cents Rev. J. w.
Gibson, pastor. u...s
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
PATRIOTIC EAGLES.

last night by ST. Georges Castle No, s
Knights of the Golden Eagle:
"Resolyed, That in tho event of war be
tween the United States and Spain, this
castle will keep watchful care over the
families of any of its sir knights who shall
enter tho service of this country, and will
keep such sir knights in good financial
standing during such service"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

Building In ,pecior Lewis T. Grubb has
made an efficient officer. His term will
shortly expire, but whether any person
will be elected to succeed him Is II mater
which City Council alone can toll There
Is large number of applicants for tho
position.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
"Ebe W. Tunnel, Governor. "
Shad. oh ShaO.

We have fine shad; arrive daily direct
from the nets and wo always sell as low as
the lowest. Oysters 25, 80 and 40 cents per
quart Goods delivered. Delmaryla
Phone $40. McClure's, corner of Fifth and
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
Good Prices.

Charles Zig gbfleld. auctoneer sold for
Robert Merrick, on Thursday. at the Red
Lion, Chester County Pa. 81 head of
milch COWS which averaged si3 head. Ho
Will have another sale IN three weeks,
which will be announced in the RErUE-
LICAN
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

H. 7. Sergeant, dealer in coal, wood,
grain. hay and straw, moved from 1O8
Maryland avenue to 1903 and 1O9 Maryland
avenue, opposite w. g. N. r. r. office.
Delmarvia phone 5i5. Central office Sew
enth and King streets, Delmaryia phone
5S7. All orders attended promptly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
A Stamp or Check

Given with every purchase; and 81 20
worth of them good for II G lass Of soua
water. at Danlorth's unriva!ed Drug store,
Market s. Second streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

The yacht Niagara was given a rating
at the Harlan and Holiingsworth Com.
pany by deputy Collector Of Customs p.
B. Ayers yesterday. The measurements
showed the yacht to be 26S7 feet Ions
over all, and 24j feet OH the water line,
Her gross tonnage is 1444.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
Chatting, Eczema. etc, 35 cents.--51.


The city market cigar is one of the fnest
cent cigars in the city. Manufactured by
c. A. Bolrdon, S. w. cor. I'd and Shiplev
streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
TO lombard HAVANA.
That Is the Ambition of the Fleet
Under Captain Sampson.

That Is the Ambition of the Fleet
Under Captain Sampson.
Key West. April 9.-The steamer De-
troit steamed out for patrol duty last
night with deck rails swung down, net
ting spread to catch splinters. and
everything bare for leaden hail to be
poured from leaden colored hull. The
precautions In watching the incoming
vessels were redoubed. Men stood at
magazine posts ready, in moment. to
pass along the deadly shell to be used
on friend or foe alike that failed sat
isfactorily to disclose Identity. The
Puritan-her hull down and her frown-
ing guns seeming almost to cut the
dark waters-passed the Detroit as she
proceeded to her station at the Ha-
vana entrance to the harbor. The
usual courtesies were exchanged.
There was not a naval officer but
breathed easier when the monitor join
ed her smaller sisters, the Terror and
the Amphitrite. A navigation lieuten-
ant on board one Of the larger ships, as
he looked through his glasses at these
formidable craft, said to the corre-
spondent: "Those three floating forts
could by themselves whip the whole
Spanish navy"
When knowledge Of the plan of
blockade Of Havana-as reported In
these ispatches-spread through the
fleet no end of discussion ensued. The
general impression is that the men on
the torpedo boats would stand but lit
tie chance of ever coming out of an
engagement alive. This view was
thoroughly confirmed by the torpedo
boat men themselves. and the matter
of fact way in which they discussed
their chances was striking ilustra-
tion of American pluck and of indiffer-
ence to death in their country's cause
Intense enthusiasm reigns among Of
ficers and men alike. The movement
upon Havana Is eagerly looked forward
to, and Is thought to be certain to oc-
cur beginning next week, unless Spain
backs down completely. In spirit and
in preparation Captain Simpsons
squadron is ready to fight, and on all
sides the complaint is heard that the
expected opposition is of such poor
caliDer,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
A Musicale.

Grace Orchestra under the director ship
OF h. A. Brill will give musicale in Grace
Sunday School hall on Wednesday even-
ing April l3 h. at 5 O'Clock. It will be
for the benefit of Ramona Circle. Kings
Daughters Tickets % cents.
American I.pldrv BlB West lcr,nt Sr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

Dr. Bulls Pills are simple but efficient
means for com batting liver disease, dyspep.
sia and stomach troubles. 10 and 25 canta.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
To Consult the Bishop.

We are not surprised that people will
Hot take new cough remedy, when they
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

Philadelphia, April 9.-Five officers Of
the New York Naval Reserve and q
number of engineers and machinists
arrived at League Island navy yard
yesterday and were assigned to quar-
ters on the old Monitor Nahant, which
is to be taken to New York. The Of
ficers are Captain Duncan, Ensign
Griffith. Surgeon MCGOWAN, Paymaster
Chandler and Chief Steward Frye Re-
pairs to the Nahant have been prac-
tically completed and today stores are
being taken aboard. She will depart
Monday If possible. The departure of
the Miantonomoh for Key West has
been still further delayed, as her ma
chinery it not in perfect condition yet.
The auxiliary cruiser Vixen, formerly
the yacht Josephine, Is being rapidly
nut in ShaDS for active service
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
AW1LSSULeHLS.

0Oldey College Spring Session.
Enrolling new students. Circulars free
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
Piles-Itching, Blind and Bleeding

Piles-Itching, Blind and Bleeding
Cured In three to six nights. DR.. Ag-
news Ointment is peerless in curing. One
application gives instant relief. 1t cures
all itching and irritating skin diseases,
Chafing, Eczema, etc, 35 cents--51.
For sale at z, James Bolt, COL Market st.
and N. b. Danforth, Second and Matket
streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

Why throw away your money for every
new cough syrup, when you can buy that
standard remedy DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

Cut glass buying is an Important
transaction. If yout want the r..
best see that every piece bears Es{ {jb6eJ
trade mark. An absolute as w.
surancc of quality.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09
GOOD FRIDAY STOCK GAMBLING.
New Y0rk's Stock Exchange in Full
Blast on tho Religious HOLIDAY,


Blast on tho Religious Holiday.
New York, April 9.-The Stock Ex-
change was open yesterday for the
first time on Good Friday in over 80
years. When it was decided on Tues
day evening, in response to q motion
put on the board, to forego the usual
holiday it was expected that the presi-
dents message would be presented to
congress on Wednesday, and that by
Friday the shock Of war might have
come. The resembling of the motion
was discussed when the postponement
OF the presidents message was an
nounced, but no action was taken. As
the event has proved, there was no
disposition to trade even Thursday, all
elements preferring to wait for the de-
velopment of the situation. AS for yes
terday's market. business was trivial
In amount and fluctuations were totally
without significance. AS foreign ex-
changes were all closed, 1t was sup
posed that there might be some busi-
ness. A large number of brokers shut
up their Offices and went home when
they perceived the condition of affairs.
Those who were left on the floor de-
voted their principal energies to sport
i've devices and tricks of hazing upon
the board member whose motion was
responsible for depriving them of the
usual holiday. Prices drifted amlessly
all day below Thursday nights close
and closed above the lowest, but at
fractional net losses,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-09

American Laudrv. GIG West Front So
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-01
DAMAGE SUIT AFFIRMED
The Western Union Company Failed to
Deliver Il Message.

The Western Union Company Failed to
Deliver Mesa &c.
The Supreme court has affirmed the
decision of the lower court i'll the case
OF Lyme VS.. Telegraph company, sent up
from this county.
The court holds in its decision that
manages may be recovered of a tele-
graph company on account of mental
anguish and suffering, upon its negi-
gent failure to deliver a message notify
ing one of the serious illness OF re-
lation. whether the telegram discloses
the relation of the parties or not-affirm-
ing the eases Of Young, 107 \. c.;
Thompson, 107 n. c., and Sheriff., 1913
n. G.. The plaintiff in this case was
wired from Richmond Va, to Raleigh.
Gregory met accident-not live more
than twenty-four, twentysiX hours.
Gregory was husband of plaintiff, AMI
died before she could have reached
Richmond. by reason of the alleged negli-
gence of defendant in delivering the mes
sage. of which it is held there is some
evidence. and the court are bound by the
verdict as to damages.
The amount Of damages awarded in
this case is 5000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-01
SPANS GREATEST NEED.

Mr.. X. +. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, 5. c.
Weak nerves had caused severe pains in
the back of his head. On using Elec-
trio Bitters. Americas greatest Blood
and Nerve Remedy, all pain soon left
him He says this grand medicine is
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knows that it cures liver and kidney
trouble purifies the blood, tones up the
stomach, strengthens the nerves, puts
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weak, tired or ailing you need it. Every
bottle guaranteed; only 80 cents. Sold
by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-01
SOLDIERS SLEEPING UNDER
FIRE.

Il suppose some people will shrug their
shoulders said soldier who was in the
three days battle of San Juan Hill
when / say that it is a common thing
for soldiers to go sound asleep under
fire, when they are not permitted TO re-
turn the fire, but must lie quiet. 1t isn't
bravery or recklessness. but the result
of intense excitement on the BRAIN" In
the same way many men appear utterly
Indifferent to dangerous disorders of the
stomach that Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters would promptly cure. This remedy
will make them sleep like a top" as the
saying goes 1t will give them nerves of
iron. 1t will overcome distressing stom-
ach and bowel disorders, give tone and
strength to the kidneys.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-01
WILL COME BACK TO DURHAM
Forepaugh-Sells Circus Will Close It's
Season at Danyille.

The circus left here last night at mid
night for Charlotte, where it gives per-
Torrance to-day. 1t took three special
trains to carry it-sixty- four cars in all,
or nearly a half mile of solid train. These
trains. including locomotives, are owned
by the Forepaugh and Sells Brothers
Show, and are said to be the finest rail
road equipment owned by any circus in
the world. With this aggregation there
are $50 men. not including the 125 men
with ten special cars ahead of the show
advertising it. There are 80 horses, 100
parade wagons and cages, and 100 spe-
cies of wild animals and birds. 1t would
take $1,0O0,OO0 to purchase this show
from its present owners. Its daily ex-
penses while on the road are about
81. 900.
Their winter headquarters are near Co
lumbus, Ohio, where they have several
fine farms and other valuable property.
From Charlotte they make their way
South, as far as Jacksonville. There
they double back, making on their return
Durham and Danville. At the latter
place they close the season, on Novem-
Der 9th.