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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
ON THE JERSEY COAST.
Tho Highest Tide In Years Reported
mt MANY Points.

Tho Highest Tide In Years Reported
at Many Points.
Philadelphia. Dec. 5.--A heavy rain
storm, which began here Saturday, con-
tinued all of yesterday with increased
violence and accompanied by winds Of
almost gale velocity. The wind blew
from the northeast the greater portion
of the time, but late last night it veer
ed to the southwest and moderated.
Shortly before midnight there was a
clear sky. At its maximum the wind
blew AZ miles an hour. Telegraph
wires from this city south were rem
dered almost useless on account Of the
heavy winds. Trees, swinging signs
and chimneys were blown down, but
no great damage is known to have re-
suited.
The few dispatches received at the
Maritime Exchange told of a very
heavy northeaster prevailing at the
Delaware breakwater and at other
points along the south New Jersey
coast At many points the tide rose
to the highest point it has reached in
years. No disasters to vessels have yet
been reported. Inland, in southern New
Jersey. there We're heavy winds and a
steady fall of rain, which did much.
but not serious damage
Reports from eastern Pennsylvania
indicate the prevalence of heavy rain
and winds, accompanied in some in
stances by a light fall of snow. AT
Shenandoah. where snow fell, many
small buildings on the outskirts were
blown down. Telegraphic communica-
tion was also crippled.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05

New York, Dec. 5.-Thrty- men
started in u six day bicycle race in
Madison Square at 1906 this morning.
The starters are all in excellent physi-
cal condition, and the plank track, ten
laps to the mile, is in perfect order.
The attendance at the start was not
large, owing to the stormy weather
The referee could find no one who
would take No. IS. Irish, English,
American. French and Russian riders
seeming to be afraid of it. Hence No.
13 will not be represented on the track.
Among the contestants are Charles w.
Miller. American, and winner of last
years six day race. Joseph ii. Rice.
second man in the race of last year
and the previous year; Fred. Schinrr,
German, third in last years race: Ted
dy Hale, Irish. winner Of 1896 race.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
Storm Dama,Fe In Ohio,

Columbus. o.. Dec. 5.-All day yes
terday terrific storms ragged all over
the state, particularly in the northern
part Rain and slect fell here all day,
and the streets were deserted. A spe-
cial from Lima tells of conditions ex-
listing there, saying: The severest
storm in years has prevailed here. do
ing many thousands of dollars worth of
damage to telegraph. telephone and
electric light companies. Poles have
given way under the weight of the wet
snow, and hundreds of wires are down
and crossed. SO as to make them USE
less and dangerous. The city was in
darkness last night. A rear end col
lision between Cincinnati, Hamilton
and Dayton trains resulted on account
of the binding storm. A special from
Findlay says: The heaviest snow
storm known in years ragged all day
yesterday. Street Gar traffic is en-
tircly suspended and all railroad trains
are very late,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
Ship Afiame on the Ocean.

New York, Dec. 5.-The German
steamer Dalecarla, from Rio Janciro,
which arrived yesterday, brought news
of bad weather and of sighting burn
ing ship at sea. Last Friday night the
Dalecaria was in latitude 81 degrees
4G minutes and longitude 1852 and the
glare Of fire was seen. The Dalecar-
liza, altering her course, at $3.50 o'clock
came alongside Of ship ablaze from
the stern to the foremast, while large
yellow tunneled German steamship
was standing in near the flaming.
pitching wreck. Nobody could be seen
on the decks of the burning vessel, nor
were there any boats struggling amid
the waves, so it is probable that the
crew We're rescued by the steamship
which was waiting to note the end.
The steamer by the burning ship was
either the Wcrra or the Fulda, of the
North German Lloyd line.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
Or. pu'l's Cough Syrup Is reliable.
Why try some new mcdicinc when this old
reliable remedy can be had for only %
cents.
Down State News,

From Lew YES comes the news that the
Lrec masted schooner Georgetta Lawrence
from Charleston for New York has arriv-
ed at hat place in leaky condition.
J. II. lInllowell OF Bridgcvile was SER
iously injured Oh Saturday by runaway
horse.
The young people Of Lowes will give q
pa-ade on New Years day.
A hundred convention OF the Dover hun.
dred Sunday schools will bo held on Thurs
day.
Bradford Murphy chief clerk OF the Del.
ware road is at Hot Springs
Gypsies nre telling fortunes Mt Georso-
town, Somo one started tho report that
one Of the fortune tellers said DR.. Layton
would be elected United States Senator to
succeed Senator Grny.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
WRECKS AND STORMS.
Damage by the Elements on Land
and Sea.
SCHOONER CAPTAINS SAD TALE.

Made Heroic Efforts to Save the Crew
OF DIsmantled Schooner. But the
Latter Were Evidently Lost While
Trying to Escape in n Small Boat.
New York. Dec. 5.-The Nova Scotian
schooner Waleda arrived yesterday
from Gonaves, and reports that during
the height of the hurricane on Nov. 28
she sighted dismantlcd schooner of
about 100 tons flying signals of distress.
1t was not dark at the time, and her.
crew could be seen on the decks. ges-
ticulating frantically for assistance.
The WalIeda bore down on the stranger
and got close under his lee and hailed
him. They shouted that the vessel was
sinking and asked to be taken off.
Captain Kempt told them that his boats
were stove and useless. They said they
would come to the Waleda in their
own boats.
During this time the Walleda lay to.
but found that she was rapidly drift
ing to the lecward. then went about the
other tack and after several tacks
managed to cross the bow of the wreck
and drift down to a leeward position.
The Walleda hailed again, but go no
answer. In the meantime another
three masted schooner came to her as
sistance and assumed a position to the
windward Of the wreck Both of them
stood by until daylight. When morn
ing broke the wreck was seen to be de-
serted and the boats gone. 1t is sup
posed that the unfortunate men had
made an attempt to launch their boat
during the night, which capsized with
all hands. 1t was impossible to get to
the wrecked schooner to wlndward,
owing to the terrible seas and squally
wind. The wreck was very low in the
water, and could not be distinguished.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
Atlantic City In Darkness.

Atlantic City. Dec. 5.-A terrific wind
storm struck this city yesterday. caus-
ing great damage to electric light and
telephone wires. and as result left
the city in comparative darkness.
Many of the large hotels which have
not their own plants We're forced to
use lamps and candles for iIumina-
tion. The wind reached a maximum
velocity at 10 O'Clock last night of about
60 miles, stirring up high sea both
on the beach and meadows. Several
private residences on the meadows
We're completely surrounded by water,
compelling the occupants to use boats
in going to and from their buildings.
Owing to the tangled condition of wires
the city shut off the electric lights.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05

Paris, Dee. 5.-Thc United States ard
Spanish peace commissioners held pri-
vate sessions yesterday. AfterWard
representatives of both bodies pre-
dicted confidently that the treaty would
be signed within a week, unless un-
forseen complications arose. The
American commissioners assert that
there is no foundation for the reports,
circulated in the United States and
cabled back here, that President Nc
kinlcy has forwarded to the Amerl-
can commissioners fresh instructions to
insist unyieldingly upon coaling base
in the Caroines, and that the Spaniards
are endeavoring to renew their oppo-
sitiOn to cession of the Philippines.
Both commissions recognize thar the
latter question Is settled.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE NANCY HANKS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

"Tho Nancy Hanks will be the attrac.
ton at tho Opera House tonight. The
Washington Post, in mentioning it, says:
1T was the best attraction Of the season, "
and when one takes into consideration
how hard Washington ID. c. audience
is to please, "The Nancy Hanks must
have fulfilled all promises. The cast is
mostly the origina! one that has delighted
the whole country from the Atlantic to
tho Pacific, the past three years. The
musical portion OF the entertainment l.,
quite an attractive feature, there being
some twenty musical numbers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
GILLETT IN MEXICO.
The Absconder Not Yet Arrested, Bus
Shadowed by Detectives,

Inc Absconuer Not Yet Arrested, Bus
Shadowed by Detectives.
Chihauhau, Mex, Dec. 5.-Grant ID.
Gillett the missing Kansas cattle
pluneer, whose sudden disappearance
startled the financial world. arrived in
Chihauhau on Nov. 90 and left on the
morning of the cath for Durango, where
it is stated that he deposited large
sum Of money in the bank. He re-
manned only a short time in Durango,
when he bought return ticket to
Chihauhau. At Jimlnez he was met by
his attorney, c. II. Troxel, and the two
remained together until they reached
Chihauhau. They arrived here last
Monday. Troxel left Thursday on the
stage for the west. Gillett is still in
the city, but his whereabouts are un-
known except to the detectives who are
closely shadowing him. Gillett will be
arrested Immediately upon the arriva,
of the authorities from the states.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
Eight ShipwrecLed Mariners.

New York, Dec. 5-The British
steamer Anglers arrived in port yester
day in distress, having encountered ter"
rife gales on the Atlantic. She also
brought eight shipwrecked mariners
who were taken from the dismasted
and water logged American schooner
Harry B. Ritter in mid-ocean. The
Anglers left Norfolk on Nov. 26 for
London with a cargo Of -four. Three
tlnys later the dismasted hull of the
sr.:Goner was sighted and eight men
couli be seen on her decks. The un-
fortunate men were transferred from
the wreck. The Ritter, commanded
by CAPTAIN Clark, was bound from
Fernandina for New York with full
cargo Of yellow pine lumber. The ves
sci had met the terrific hurricane of
Nov. q. and became a total wreck,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
Colonel Picquart's Appeal.

Paris, Dec. 5.--Colonel Picquart, now
in custody and waiting trial on Il
charge Of having communicated to his
counsel documents that had come into
possession of the military department
of the secret service, has applied to the
court of cessation, now engaged with
the Dreyfus affair, to declare whether
he Is amenable to military or civil
jurisdiction. His application is based
upon various articles in the code Of
criminal proc cedure
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05

Good looks arc roalv moro than skin
drop, depending entirely on healthy con-
dition of all the vital organs. II tho liver
be inactive. you have bilious look if yous
stomach be disord,rcd, you have n lys'
pep,ic look, If your kidneys bo affected
you have pinched look. Secure good
health and you will surely have good
looks. "Elcctrio Bittars' is a good Altera-
tive and tonic. Acts directly on the
stomach, liver and kidneys. Puriflss the
blood, cures pmples. blotches and bolls,
and gives good complexion Every bottle
guaranteed. Sold at n b. Danforth's $
drug store, Corner Second and Market
streets. 80 cents per bottle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
Consumption Positively Cured,

Mr.. h. b. Greevc. merchant of Chill.
howie. Va. corifles that ho had consnmp.
ton, was givon up to die, sought ali mcdi-
cal treatment that money ctuld Lrccure,
tried AL cough remotlies ho could hear of,
hut got no relief; spent many nights sit.
ling up in n chair; wa, induced to try DR.,
Kings New Discovery, and was cu"od by
usJ Of two bottles For past t!cee years
has been attending to business and says
DR.. Kings New Discovery is tho grandcst
romoly ever made rs it has done so much
for him and also for others in his com.
sumption. 1t don'G fail. Tiinl bottle ire,
at n. b. Danforih's drug store, Coruor
Second und Market stroet:.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05

Gloucester, Mass, Dec. S. - The
schooner Procyon, Captain Stanley. ar
rived yesterday from the Georges with
the crew of the Buffalo barge Porter,
rescued Tuesday night, two days after
the barge had parted from the steamer
Aragen, which was towing her, with
two other bargcs. to New York. The
barge being light rode out Sundays
gale, and setting her two small sails
endeavored to run for some port. The
Procyon was sighted Tuesday morn
ing and stood by until night, when the
barges crew was taken off.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
. Train Crashed Into Fallen Pole.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 5.-Last nights
heavy wind storm blew down a signal
pole on the New York. Ontario and
Western railroad at PeckvilIe. A few
minutes later a passenger train that
was hurrying to this city through the
binding snow storm crashed into the
pole and the engine and tender left the
track and rolled down an embankment,
killing the fireman, David Davis, of
Carbonate. The engineer. Reuben
Lewis. of this city, escaped The pas
sengers escaped with slight bruises.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
wyoming valley,storin swepts

Wilkesbarre. Pa. Dec. 5.-The wy
oming valley was visited by terrific
rain and wind storm last evening. Be-
tween and o'clock the wind blew a
gale. Very few people ventured out,
and services in many churches We're
cut short or not held at all. At st.
Stephens Episcopal church the electric
lights went out in the midst of the
services. In the rural districts out
buildings were demolished, trees up
rooted and fences blown down.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
SHORE ACRES.

James A. Herne's comedy.drama Shore
Acres, has won success only equalled to
that of "The Old Homestead Both these
plays treat Of New England farm life, and
both aim to treat in a dramatic way the
daily hum.drum incidents that go to
make up life's daily turmoil. Mr.. Herne,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05

New York, Dec. 5.-President Igle-
sias, of Costa Rica, arrived here last
night from Washington. He will re-
main here until next Saturday before
sailing for Paris. He was accompanied
by his suite and by Colonel Carter. of
the army, the personal representative
of the president.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05

Muskogee, I. r., Dec. 5.-Ellis Child
ers, ex-treasurer OF the Greek nation
was convicted in the United State:
court at Wagner yesterday in the cele
bra ted fraudulent warrant case, ant
was brought to Muskogee and PLACED
In Jail. The issuing of $685. 70i of fraud
ulent warrants Of the nation was
charged against Childers and his asso.
ciates.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
MIR, White EntertainS ROYALTY

London, Dec. Six Empress Fred
erick Of Germany drove from Windsor
Castle yesterday to Wilton Park, nea,
Beacons Field. where she lunched witt
Mr.. Henry White, United States chargs
d'affaires, and Mrs. White. Mr.. anG
Mrs. Whites guests included. in addi-
tion, Lord and Lady Curzon, General
shire
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
Dropped Dead In n Boxing Match.

Ashland, Pa, Dec. 5.-During a
friendly contest at Mahanoy City Sat
urday night between John Gull aged
90, and William Faust, aged "a, the
former sank to the floor and died in
few minutes. None of the blows ex-
changed was Of very great force, and
1t is believed that over eXertion was
the cause of Cull's death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05

Madrid, Dec. 5.-The censorship is
so severe that the Spanish newspapers
are prohibited even from contradicting
Carlist news puSlished abroad. There
have been numerous arrests of Car
lists at Barcelona and elsewhere in
Catalonia. The Carlist General Isasi
and several colleagues have dsap-
peared
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
RochefOrt Lied ABOUT Our m bass or

Paris, Dec. 5.--Henri Rochefort, editor
of The Intransigeant, having declared
in that paper that General Horace Por-
ter, United States ambassador to
France, recently said England had
financed the Dreyfus syndicate with a
view of dividing and weakening France.
General Porter, on being shown the
paper replied that Rochefort's state
ment Was fabrication. pure and sim
pie. =
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05

in 1891, when others Of it's officers were
also indicted. convicted and sentenced
to the punishment that Marsh has thus
far escaped. The returned fugitive
pleaded guilty and threw himself on
the mercy Of the court. He was taken
back to Moyamcnsing prison to await
sentence.
Cashier Steele. of the Chestnut Street
bank. also charged with misappropria-
tion of bank funds, was brought to the
bar to plead on the indictments against
him. Steele pleaded not guilty, and
his trial is expected to begin tomorrow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
Fears of a Snow Blockade.

Hazleton, Pa, Dec. "a terrific snow
storm set in here yesterday, continuing
all day long. Snow to the depth Of
six inches had fallen up to 8 o'clock
in the afternoon and at midnight there
were no signs of abatement. Indca-
tions point to severe storm all
through this region. Traffic has been
interfered with on the local and steam
railroads. and If the storm continues
much longer everything will be blocked.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05

Mr.. Hall Caine will return to Europe
early in December by which time he will
have concluded his leoturing tour. He
will resume work on his new novel,
which will be published in August 1900,
and on play which he had In hand for
several months. The statement has been
made that Mr. Caine's next book will be
called ''1h, Drupkard" This report Is
an error, as Mr.. Caine has never contem-
plated making use Of such title.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
Bucklen'S ArnIca Salye

The Best Salvo in tho world fol Cut,
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Sores. Tettor, ChapEe4 Hands. Chilblu ins
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is guaranj oed to give perfect satisfac tlon
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
President Zelaya's New Cabinet,

Managua, Nicarauga, Dec. 5.-Presi-
sdent Zelayas new cabinet. which took
the oath of office today. Is made up as
follows: Minister of foreign affairs.
Joaquin Samson; interior, Fernand
AbaunZa; public works, Ramirez Mai
rena; war, Jose Estrada; finance. Felix
Zelaya.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
Heavy Storm onLake Erie.

Toledo, O., Dec. 5.--The worst storm
on Lake Erie this season is in prog
ress. A heavy snow has nearly cut
this city from the outside world. Wires
are now down in every direction. Doz-
ems of boats are in the bay and fears
for the safety of many OF them are
entertained. The wind is blowing a
gale over the lake.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
MARSH PLEADS GUILTY.
Tho Ex-Bnnker Throws Himself on
the Mercy OF the Court.

The Mercy OF IHe COURT.
Philadelphia. Dec. BY the United
States district court today Gideon W.
Marsh. former president or the Key
stone National bank, who voluntarily
returned to Philadelphia after seven
years of wanderngs as n fugitive from
JUSTICE. was arraigned to plead to the
indictments for misrepresentation of the
banks funds that were found against
him soon after the failure of the bank,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05


unlike Mr.. Thompson, has aimed to con-
fine his scenes to siugls locality, and ne
has avoided the Introduction of all variety
elements. believing that such intrcduc-
tlons are hurtful to the drama. The story
he has elected 10 set forth in ''Shore
Acres is full OF human interest, aud one
cannot help being moved by the simplicity
naturalnsss and truthfulness Of 1t all.
Anyone who can sit through perform
ance of Mr.. Herne's masterpiece ami not
be pleased with 1t, should avoid the thea
trc for to him or her tho drama and its
messages will over remain sealed book.
A complete new scenic production of
''Shore Acres" will be given at the Opera
House next Saturday night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
SGypu Burned to Death.

Berlin. Dec. 5.-Seven persons wer
burned to death yesterday in fir
which broke out in the small hamle
sof EXenthala, near SOnneberg, SAKE
McininGen, about Il miles northeast o
Coburg.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
SICK HEADACHES,

ly and surely en-. ed by Kari's Clover Root Tea
tac great blood purifier and tissue builder
Money refunded il not satisfactory. Price @Jc
and bUr.
sold By y. b. Danforth. Second and Market
streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05

Col. John Wainwright has secured n
pension of sl6 n month commencing Apr.
81, 1891, for the minor children of Thomas
Dounoly latcCo. "A" Sth Regt. Del 1nft,
residing in Wilmington, Del. ss.ssss
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
Ex-COngrcSSnan Lindsey Dead

Kingston N. Y. Dec. 5.--James G
Lindsey. who represented the Seven.
taenth New York district in the Forty
ninth Congress, died yesterday at Ii!
home here, aged 70 years
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
Good as Show Beef.

Vim. NJ. ennis is tho place to get your
choics iCast beef. Ho has all kinds OF
meats, lamb, veal. pork. sausage, sorapplc.
His prices are all right ana no is yoty
obliglng. Goods delivered p, orlptiy. Cor
Firth and King streets. Delmarvla 80
Give him u call.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05

Sim.ns Blood Purifier makes pure
blood and forti!ics Tho system against
fevers, Cruptive diseases, diphtheria,
cIofula. &c 1t is Americas best blood
cure. Depot 6O5 King street, Whining.
ton, Del. JobGers wholesale it. Retail
by druggist,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05

That yellow color together with blotchos
OH the skin and constipation are nicely
cured by DR.. Sinus famous Vegetable
Liycr Pills. Depot 6O6 King street.
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Xmns is near ut hand now order your
Christmas photographs at Cummings, the
Photographer, 800 Market street. Open in
tho evenings.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
The Fish Market.

Powell has on his stalls in the Third
street marko! II fine tot OF butter Il h, cod
fish. catfish, white fish, founders, trout
and other Varieties OF The flnny tribe.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05

Taylor & Fullcrton's Horse and Cattle
Powder, as n condition powder it can't be
heat Prepared by WilmerC. Taylor, No.
30! King street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-05
For Ladies' Only,

Simms Compound Pcnnroyyal Pills
The ladies remedy. By all druggists 81 .
box by mail. Depot 6J6 king street.