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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03
INVESTIGATORS REPORT
Guesses as to the Verdict on the
Maine Disaster.
A FLOATING SUBMARINE MINE,

1t Is Believed by Naval Oflcers at
Havana and Key West, Caused the
Awful e-Perhaps tho Re-
suit of Ignorance or Carelessness.
Havana, via Key West. March a.
Without adding unnecessarily to the
ftood Of surmise, conjecture and proph-
ecy concerning the finding of the court
of inquiry. 1t is fair to say that, as a
matter Of fact, most of the naval Of
ficers here and at Ley West incline TO
the opinion that the court will find
that the disaster to the Maine was
caused by the explosion of a floating
submarine mine under the port side
Of the ship, forward of amldships.
Opinions differ as to whether this
mine was made of high explosives,
such as wet and dry gun cotton, or
ordinary gunpowder. Opinions agree,
not only as to the existence of mines
In the harbor, but also that this one
was laid purposely near, the buoy
where foreign war vessels were di-
rected to moor, and was fired by
hash from an electric battery on shore.
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

Tho handsome steam yacht Josephine,
owned by P. A B. Widener of Philadel.
phia, which has been wintering at the
shipyards of the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Co, and during her stay has been
receiving extensive alterations, will be
placed in the dry.dock Of the company at
once to have her hull scraped and painted
outside. She will leave the ocal yards
about tho first of April Tor an extended
cruise.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

The dredge Pacific, owned by Branerd
Brothers of New York, has been taken to
tho yards Of the Jackson and Sharp Com.
pany for repairs. The dreige was run to
by the steamship Malin while she was at
anchor in the Delaware River. She will be
put on the Marine railway and rebuilt. The
owners OF tho MaliD will make settlement
for the damages
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03
Municipal Court.

Before Judge Ball this morning In mu.
nicipal court officer DiMare, charged
Thomas Passwater with having too much
John Barleycorn aboard for the good Of
his health. He was fined 81 and costs.
Frank Mckinley was charged by officer
Maloney with disorderly conduct, but as
there was no evidence tho case was dis
missed.
Neddy Mulvey will retire at 81 and
costs.
The charge of firing a revolver in the
street. against Howard Miller. a colored
lad, was continued until tomorrow morn
Ing.
George Dolan and Thomas Dougherty
Philadelphia lads. who were charged with
stealing bicycle In the Quaker city on
Monday will be turned over to the Phila-
delphia authorities
The case against James O'Neil, who
was arrested by officer Boen, for acting
disorderly at the Logan House, was with
drawn by John D. Kelley and he was al
lowed to go on payment OF co5:.
For Couybs md Thront TroubIo. rso
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03
A PapaI Anniversary.

Rome, March 3.-The goth anniver.
sary of the coronation of the pope,
Leo XIII, and also his Ssth birthday,
was celebrated yesterday. His hol-
ness, who was in excellent health, re-
ceived the congratulation Of the high
prelates in the throne room, replying
In strong voice.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03
Probable Fatal Affair In Elktou,

Elkton, Md March 2.-During fight
last night between James Holland and
George Brown, both coloreh, over gnmo
of cards. Holland hurled lighted lamp
at Brown, striking him in tho face, caus.
ing tho lamp to explode the burning oil
brought to this city for treatment and his
condition Is critical. Holland escaped.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

Thatcher's Inn, at Darby, one Of tho
most famous and selct suburban hostel
RIGS in the immediate vicinity Of Phila-
delphia was completely destroyed early
yesterday by fire Of mysterious origin
causing loss of $2o, 900, covered by insur
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

W. A. Hukill, auctioncer engaged as
follows:
March s. farm, Newark.
March s, furniture, N. W. Corner 18th
and West streets.
March l5, furniture, near st. Georges.
March 18th, furniture, at 2lO West St
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03
Still Alive.

Joseph Cooper who was severly soalded
Dy falling in vat of hot water at Laurel
is still alive. He suffers Intensely as his
skin peeled of his body when his clothing
was removed,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03
OA.&TSRYE


Rev. Walter E. Avery, late of the Will
mington Conference, Salisbury District,
bu6 who resigned owing to his impaired
health, is fast recovering, and will likely
accept an appointment at the coming con-
ference.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

Little Carrie Bradley whose parents
were killed by being struck by train at
stanton will shortly be able to leave tho
Delaware Hospital. She does not know
that her parents are dead.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

Tho Young Mems Republican Club bowl
ing team will meet the Century Wheel
men, of Philadelphia on next Saturday
night. At the end of the game the visitors
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03
Chicken Thieves.

Newark is badly bothered Ivy chicken
thieves. Several attempts to rob hen
roosts have been frustrated by farner
who rendered tho intruders warm recep'
tion with cold lead. .,.n.s
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03
Preached at T:IktOn.

Bishop Coleman preached m interest
ing and impressive sermon in Trinity
Protestant Episcopal church at Elkton,
Md, last night to q good sized congrega.
finn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03
Bishop Curtis PrcaChes.

Rt. Rey. A. A. Curtis preached last eve
ming in st. Peters Pro Cathedral on Temp.
tation". The large church was we'll filled
at tbe, service last evening when tho Bishop
preached.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

Rev W. NJ. Schall has accepted tho call
to become pastor OF the First Prcsby trra1
church this city. As soon as Prosbrtery
ii .es tho date he will be installed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

Revival Service Is now in progress at
Salem church nenr CoOch's Bridge.
Sunday at the NJ. H. church hero at Sa.
lem church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

"a dose in time saves lives" DR.. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup; natures remedy for
coughs, colds, pulmonary diseases Of
every sort.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

II owe my whole life to Burdock Blood
Bittors Scrofulous sores covered my
body. I seemed beyond cure. b. B. B.
Mrs. Chas. Hutton, Borville, Mich.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

J. H. Porter g. Sons wholesale and re.
tail milk dealers S +. Cor Seventh and
Madison streets. Roth Phones 64l.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

The Rev. DR.. Munscn will preach this
evening at 80 In Calvary Church, Third
md Washington streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

To quickly remove headache and the dis.
comfort Of Indigestion, use Dr. Bulls Pills.
They promptly relieve and etfoct cure.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

L find Salvation Oh the best cure for
rheumatism have ever known. Joshua
Zimmerman. Wethsryille, Md.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03

For Coughs md Thront Trnnbias use
Browns Bronchial Troohes. They relieve all
Throat lrritations caused by Cold or use OF
the voice
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-03
At League Island,

The verdict Of the people is that DR..
Bulls Cough Syrupls the best remedy for
coughs. colds. sore throat, asthma. etc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-13
BELLAIRE.
Harvey Bryant, the Colored Man Who
Shot His Brother on July Fourth,
Captured Last Night in Bellaire.
Other Bellaire Notes.

Officer Frank Mason last night cap
tured Harvey Bryant, the colored man
who shot his brother in a Bridgeport
saloon on July 4th. Bryant has been
In hiding since the affair, and has kept
away from his home here. He lives
on Forty-ffth street. Officer Mason
found him last night in church, where
he was participating in the services.
He was placed in the lookup and will
be taken to Bridgeport to-day by the
Bridgeport officers.
The Uniformed Rank of Knights OF
Pythias will give lawn fete Thursday
evening. July 18th, at the home of
James Anderson, on Gravel Hill. The
X. of P. band will play and the
knights will give an exhibition drill.
Refreshments are to be served.
Squire Mason has secured a monthly
pension OF So, commencing March 8,
1898, for Sampson Scott, of Bridge
port
James Byrd was given a trial before
Squire Morrell yesterday and sentenced
to jail for ten days for stealing a
watch from the home of Michael Dean,
at Indian Run.
The following officers were installed
at a meeting Of the Jr. o. U. A. M.
Monday night: Councillor, William A
Neal; vice councillor, Carl Fletcher;
recording secretary, Menemy List; as
sistant secretary, Nathaniel Thomas;
financial secretary, John Thurn; treas
urer, Albert Grafton; conductor, John
Bloom; warden, Dora Ogle; inside SEN
tinel, George Gibbons; outside sentinel,
Ham Heatherington; chaplain, Harry
Oliver; junior past councillor, Charles
Leach; trustees, J. Wilkinson and W..
Neal
C. H. Over and wife, of Muncie, Ind,
left to visit friends in GAINESVILLE.
Miss Maggie Burrows writes home
that she has arrived safely in Eng
land.
Miss Anna Warnock, of Warnock,
and Miss Myrtle Clifford, of Centreville,
are visiting friends in Bellaire.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Linard went to
Bethesda last evening to visit friends
for a few days.
Mrs Samuel Parks, of Marion, Ind,
is visiting the family of John Parks.
Mrs. John Schick and Miss Kate
Brewing have returned from McMech-
en-, where they were visiting Mrs. G..
D. Lewis.
Harry Lazure and Bert Lancaster
are home from Gas City, Ind, visiting
their parents in the Fifth ward.
Rev. r. s. Coffey has accepted the
pastorate of the First Presbyterian
church for another year.
Attorney Fl G. McGaughey died
Monday at his home on Rose Hill. His
death was due to consumption.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-13
in SOCIETY.

Yesterday morning at the Vance
Memorial church, at Altenheim, Mr.. j..
Nelson Vance, Jr., gave an organ re-
cital to number of his friends. The
organ at the Vance Memorial church
is said to be one of the finest about
this section of the country, and natural
ly lovers of organ music were more
than anxious to hear the recital. Mr.
Vance is finished organist and his
selections had been carefully prepared.
Among those who attended were
Misses Martha Caldwell, Elsie Whit
aker, Mary Moffat, Harriet Dalzell,
Sarah Dalzell, Sue Caldwell, Mamie
Grub, Katherine Clark, of Louisville,
Ky; Miss Mccoy, Of Bryn, Mass; Mrs.
George Wise, Mrs. J. N. Vance, Mrs
Gibson Lamb, Mrs. John Moffat, Mrs
R. c. Dalzell, Mrs. N. E. Whitaker,
Mrs B. w. Peterson, Mrs c. Ed Men
del, Virginia Moffat, Mrs Will Heis-
kcll, Mrs. Ben Hildreth, Mrs Frank ].
Hearne, Mrs. D. Garth Hearne.
~
AT the home Of the brides parents on
the South Side, very pretty wedding
ceremony was solemnized last evening
in the presence of large number of in
vtted guests. The bride was Miss Mary
Solden, winsome and popular young
lady. The groom was Mr.. William
Fette, proprietor of the Harvest Home,
an exceedingly popular young man who
occupies a prominent position in bowl
ing circles. The officiating clergyman
was the Rev. P. J. Hob, pastor of the
Zion German Lutheran congregation
The groom's best man was Mr. Beis-
wenger, and the brides maid was Miss
Carrie Fette, a sister of the groom
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Fette
were overwhelmed with congratula-
tons. They were driven to the Harry
est Home, where the happy union was
celebrated in fitting style by the friends
of the newly welded pair. They have
the sincere best wishes of a host of
friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-13

Yesterday evening about six O'Clock q
girl about fifteen years Of age entered
Seanor's shoe parlor, on Market, below
Twelfth street, and called for pair OF
shoes. Mr.. Seanor was the ons< per-
SON in the store at the time. He
showed the girl pair Of No. 6 russell
shoes. The miss said they were too
large and Mr.. Senior went to the back
of the room to get smaller size, and
when he started forward again the girl
bad left the store.
A Mcclure House porter saw her
leave Seanor's walking very peculiarly
and holding her hand to her hip. He
watched her as she walked up street
and saw her enter the doorway that
leads to Tolbert's billiard saloon.
Surprising something was wrong with
the girl, he ran UP to the door and
saw her trying on a pair of shoes. He
Immediately notified Mr.. Senior, who
recovered the property. Mr.. Senior did
rot attempt to detain the girl, who took
to her heels up the street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-13
ARRESTED FOR ROBBERY.
Two Men Committed to the Marshall
County Jail, Last Evening.

Yesterday G. W. Roy, who lives at
Woodlands, Marshall county, below
Moundsville, came up to the county seat
In pursuit of two men whom he claimed
had robbed him. Warrants were issued
by Justice Mann, and Marshal Steele ar
rested the parties, who gave the names
of Charles Taylor, white. and Edward
Wallace, colored. They had a part of
the stolen property, including some
clothing, with them at the time of their
arrest. They were committed to jail,
in default of $500 bail. for the grand jury
The two men arrived at Moundsville in
a buggy, drawn by a white horse, and
gave a bill of sale for the rig to two at
torneys to defend them. The town off,
Gals think that it will eventually turn
out that the horse and buggy were also
stolen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-13
BRIDGEPORT.

Mrs. Kinsey, son and daughter of
Toledo, O., are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. E. Trueman
Commissioner Wise was in town yes
terday on business.
Roy Coss and Samuel Phillips will go
to Washington, Pa, this morning on
their bicycles.
Deputy Sheriff Foreman was in town
yesterday on business.
Charles Howell returned last even
ing from a business trip to Pittsburg.
Two catfish weighing $50 pounds
each were received by j. L. Higgins
yesterday from the Dewey Fishing
Club, camped at Brushy Fork.
A soldier on his way home from
Camp Alger in Virginia to see his sick
mother, passed through town yester-
day. He says the boys are very tired
of camp life.
The property of Gabriel Newly was
sold at sheriff's sale yesterday to R. j..
Alexander for s333.5O.
The funeral of Mrs. Lucinda V. Hor-
rah took place yesterday afternoon at
o'clock from the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Van Wagner The services
which were largely attended, were con-
Quoted by Rev. ]. A. Donahey Inter-
ment was made at Greenwood GEM
etery.
Marshal Wilkinson, of Cambridge,
was il town yesterday.
The action on the part of the man
agement of the B., B. & M. F. street
car company in attempting to wiring
ten cents from each passenger who at
tended the Gardner-Bezenah fight is
not very commendable.
Council meets tonight to further the
action on the street paving ordinance.
James Norris arrived yesterday from
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-13
Reantifnl Uprirht Piano for Sale.

We have an Upright Piano. almost
new, which belongs TO a gentleman in
this city, who, having met with re-
verses, is obliged to sell it.
In order TO dispose Of it at once, we
have been instructed to accept any
reasonable offer.
This is a rare chance for any one
wanting a nice Upright Piano.
For further particulars call at our
store, 1910 Market street, where Piano
may be seen. F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-13
Locke

ULrichsville, on account of the serious
illness of his father.
Ralph Turner left yesterday for a
two weeks tour of the lakes.
Oswald Schick left yesterday even
ing for Ravenna, O., where he will visit
friends.
Mrs. John Shane of Lorain, who
has been visiting her father, Mr.. Jesse
Gill, at his residence on Pike street
for about week, returned home yes
terday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-13

-
The marks On the landing at mid
night showed feet s inches and fall
ing slowly
The T. M. Bayne left for down the
river yesterday afternoon to go into
the docks at Parkersburg.
The Argand pulled out yesterday
evening at 4 o'clock being heavily
loaded both in and out.
The Ruth and Leroy made the trip
yesterday, but unless the river rises it
will be their last trips.
The Lexington is laid up at Mata-
moras on account of low water.
Capt Goodwin, who first took the
ferryboat Climax from Martinsburg to
Middleport, and then brought the Duff
fy from Middleport to Marietta, piloted
the T. NJ Bayne to Parkersburg yes
terday.
The Kanawha ony got as far as Nor
rill's on the last trip. She left yester-
day. a day ahead of schedule time. for
Gallipolis to lay up.
Major Charles F. Powell said yes
terday that dredging crew had be-
gun work on the bar at the mouth of
Turtle Creek, near Port Perry. This
bar has been annoying the river men
for some time.
Alonzo Inkeep and others. trading
as John Shoup & Co. have brought an
equity suit against Charles Hook ask
ing for the appointment of receiver
and the sale of the steamer Charley
Hook. They claim to own an interest
in the boat.
A number of Pittsburg craft are to
be overhauled and repaired during the
low water. All the repairing shops and
marine ways on the Mqnongahela
river are looking for several months
of hard work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-13


The report of the Committee on Petit
tons and "Reminiscences against the
granting of license to August Matthews,
and recommending that the application be
refused, coming up, motion to nom
concur was adopted in the Second Branch
and the license was granted, ayes s; noes
I, the latter Beckett, Fair, McFadden,
Megrail, Meyer, Nesbitt and PAUL. The
First Branch concurred.
Jacob Degarmo petitioned for the return
of 50 so, deposited by him as fees in an
appeal from Police Court 1t was granted.
Citizens of the Fifth ward petitioned for
an electric light at Alley B and Alley 20.
1t was sent to the Gas Board, with in
structions to place the light.
At 800 Council adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-13
NEGOTIATIONS CONCLUDED.

Monday the negotiations which have
been in progress for some time between
the Wheeling & Elm Grove Railway Com
pany and Mr.. 0. c. Dewey, for a strip of
land at Echo Point, were concluded and
the company has secured the necessary
land. Work upon this portion of the
new electric line will now be rapidly
pushed forward.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-13
HAD A LONG TRAMP.

Yesterday Messrs. Frew Meyers. Robert
Luke. w. J. Nesbitt and Peter Seybold,
all over sixty-four years Of age, took a
long tramp over the hills east of the city.
and enroute paid very pleasant call at
the hilltop residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Anton Reymann.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-13

Defeated in Council, at Last Nights
Meeting.
TFTE MEASURE PASSED THE SEC
OND BRANCH BY A CLOSE VOTE,
BUT CAME TO GRIEF IN THE
FTRST-AUGUST MATTHEWS GOT
HIS LIQUOR LICENSE ALL RIGHT.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Curfew will not ring tonight.

Curfew will not ring tonight.
The ordinance came up In the Second
Branch of Council last evening for Sec
ond majority VOTE it having failed to re-
ceive the required two-thirds at the last
meeting. 1t won by one vote, but came
to grief in the First Branch. Public
sentiment in Wheeling is not quite ready
for this particular sort of legislation.
There was a good deal of trouble in
securing enough members to hold a ses-
sion, particularly in the Second Branch.
At eight O'Clock there were not enough
members in sight in either body to make
a quorum, and the gentlemen formed an
impromptu Board of Strategy on the
front steps and discussed the conduct of
the war, solving number of knotty
questions in a comparatively short time.
At $40 both Branches were called to
order, the Mayor presiding in the First
Branch, with just a quorum, afterwards
increased to eleven. In the Second, Mr.
Hoe was called to the chair, and made a
fine presiding officer. But fourteen mem
bers answered to their names, but word
was brought that DR.. Mcgrail was COM
ing, and the minutes were read. The
doctor appeared as the reading was con-
cluded, and business was proceeded with
In the First Branch, Mr. Baird offered
a resolution making it unlawful for any
owner of real estate to permit noxious
weds to grow, and it was referred to
Ordinances.
At S:27 DR.. Megrai appeared in the Sec
ond Branch, completing the quorum.
The regular report Of the City Clerk
showed total appropriations of S42S, $50 "a;
total expenditures of s195,9S 81, and total
balances of 1922 1863 q. Collector Hall has
paid to Receiver Forgey s21, 2S3 50 on &C
count of fifty cent levy, and 1892 q on
account of ten cent levy.
The "curfew" ordinance came up in the
Second Branch for another majority vote,
it having received majority at the last
session. The vote stood, ayes s: noes T.
and the measure went to the First
Branch. There the vote was: ayes 5; noes
6, and the ordinance was dead.
The report of the Committee on Petit
lions and "Reminiscences, recommending
liquor licenses: Transfer, w. H. Sherry
coffee house, to an ordinary, Wilkie &
Tyson, changing coffee house license to
ordinary, oJs Monette to Monette &
Fitzgerald, and John Finnegan to W.
Hearne, was agreed to.
Bills were ordered paid as follows
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-13

Oil City, Pa, July 12.-Credit balan-
ces 94c; certificates opened 94c bid for
cash; highest 94Hc; sales, 1000 bar
rels of cash at 941ac. No bid at the
close. Shipments, 1851 barrels; runs.
104 .2S4 barrels.