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RESULTS oDsvAR
NNSULIS OD0fWAW.
Eject Of DeclaratidA q HOstilities
on Raflvny@sFAIAe.

0Hect Oh DecAofot1O1 q AO0tA2ttte0
on RaflwaysTt6Ae.
The railway companies. az Ahe country. It
II claimed. In common Wixhthe generality
OF the American people, ars opposed to q
declaration of war, n6tWnhstanding the
increase Of revenues wAie1f would result.
unless the national honoe 60 only be main
tanned by war.
Referring to the added ilnsiness to rail-
road which q national scenlaict would in
sure, . vice president o. one Of the pfinct-
pal lines running into washington said to .
Star reporter:
To the Southern railrsxd war would
mean stimulated traffic, and the increased
business has already been felt. Such sys-
TENS as the Southern railway. the Louis
vile and Nashville, the Illinois Central and
the Plant system would probably be called
OH to move great quantities of munitions
OF war and coal, as well as troops. The
Central Of Georgia and the Atlantic Coast
Line would play important parts and the
Seaboard Air Line would probably come
In for share.
all supplies and products. The people will
continue to be consumers, while the army
ana navy Will become abnormal consumers,
ana about everything that is consumed and
Carried now would be continued to be con-
stunned and carried in case Of war and GER
tain items would show a very large in
crease in these particulars -.
During the war between the states the
railroads OF the country enjoyed a pros
perity they had never dreamed Of before,
and that was an internal war, where our
lives and property were often in danger Of
destruction. In war with Spain there
would be no fear of the paralysis OF
great internal lines of traffice and travel
as there was then. The increase of freight
and passenger trafice would probably be
enormous, and the movement from the
west to the seacoast would doubtless be
unprecedented, while the profits Of the road
would be swelled correspondingly.'
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Declines to Prosecute,

William II. Williams. who recently dis
charged pistol shot at Charles g. Shreve.
the real estate dealer. as fully reported at
the time. has been released on his personal
recoRnizance- Williams withdrew his plea
OF not guilty to the indictment, charging
assault TO kill, and pleaded guilty. Chief
Justice Bingham suspended sentence dur
Ing good behavior.
This action was taken at the instance of
tae district attorney, who explained that
Mr.. Shreye did not care to prosecute VIII
iams 49,
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Evangelist Smith Returns.

Rev. ]. Manton Smith, the London even
gelist, who conducted meetings at the Ana
costa Baptist Church last month. has re-
turned to Washington from Wilmington,
Del, and opened a mission at the Fourth
Street Baptist Church, Rev. E. Hez. Sven,
pastor
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Policemen Cautioned.

The District Commissioners have direct
ed that Policemen Martin Brown and M.
q. OBrien, recently charged with being
under the influence of LIQUOR be Cautioned
against taking drinks Of liquor in a public
way. If" say the Commissioners. at is
proper for them to have it, ii will be given
them at the station or at the hospital
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DR.. e. Farquhar will read paper on
Rants criticism of the theological argu-
ment at the regular meeting of the Society
for Philosophical Inquiry to be held to-
morrow at 4:30 pm, at the Columbian
University, 18th and H streets northwest.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
A Pastors Welcome.


A most cordial welcome was rendered
Rev. John H. Griffin, pastor of Ebenezer
n. E. Church, corner 4th and d streets
southeast, upon his return to the charge.
Rev NJ W. Claire. Phi. B., presiding elder,
served as chairman. The reception was
Under the direct supervision of a club of
ladies Of the church, known THE Lilies
of the Valley" of which Mrs. Carrie Dade
Ia president. Among the invited guests
present were Dr. Heart of Israel c. NJ. E.
Church. DR.. i. L. Thomas of Asbury NJ.
E. Church. DIR. E. w. S. Peck of Mount
Zion NJ. E. Church, Rev. Alexander Den
mis-, ex-pastor: Rev. Hodges. pastor of Cen
trail NJ. E. Church: Rev. Reed. pastor of
Nash Memorial; Drs. Wilder and Mitchell,
Prof. T. w. Fowler.
The congregation assembled in the main
auditorium. where the address of welcome
was delivered by Mrs. Ida E. Duckett
Brown At the close of her address she
called upon DIR. Thomas to present the
souvenir. a Masonic trinket. in behalf of
the club. The pastor responded apprO-
priateiy- Addresses were delivered by DR..
Heart and Rev. Alexander Dennis. Choice
music was rendered. Mrs Martha Steward,
assisted by Mrs. Mamie Ware, presided at
the piano.
AT the close of the literary program the
audience was invited to the pariors above,
where a collation. was served.
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For Disposal of 4rsst Funds.

r. Ross Perry. trustees has filed a bill in
equity, naming as Defendants John Walter
and twenty others, aslcingrahat some suit
able person be appointed Trustee in lieu of
the plaintiff. to whom the latter may be
directed to turn over a certain trust fund.
amounting to $22,97O.
Mr. Perry explains that At is by reason
of lack Of time that he desires to resign
his trusteeship
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-11

Judge Hagner. presiding in the Probate
Court, appointed Guy Rye administrator
of the estate Of the late George N. Rye.
The latter is the man for whose murder,
March Is, Dennis ]. Canty is under indict-
ment.
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A Punetare-Proof Bicycle Tire.

We have heard of puncture-proof war
ships. but a puncture-proof bicycle tire
which has the resi,iency OF tires now In use
is something new under the sun. Bicycle
riders who need new tires this season will
do we'll to rite the Puncture-Proof Tire
Co., +. o. Box 81, Quincy, Ill, for q cata-
logue. This tire Is well recommended by
those who have used 1t. No repair outfits
necessary. No punctures to repair-Advt.
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The majority cont go wrong 5-Ib. boxes
best creamery butter at 81 10 caused the
rush. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa ayc-Adyt
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The Star Oat OF Town.
The Evening Star will be sent daily by
n all for 80 cents Per month In advances.
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Thousands Use Bromo-Peps;n for head
ache. indigestion and brain-fag. because II
cures at once and Is absolutely harmless
AL druggists. loo. and &c. per bot.-Advt.
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Bible Teachers. Cln.. Mt Y. NJ. c. A.

Mr.. Ralph Wells of New York, one OF the
most distinguished Sunday school workers
in our country, has taken charge of the
Sunday school teachers Bible class at the
Young Mems Christian Association parlors
1ieJ New York avenue. The class meets
every Saturday evening at G:39 O'Clock. All
Sunday school teachers. offio ers and work.
ers are welcomed to the meetings. Col.
Charles Bird it is explained, was compelled
to give up the leadership of the class be-
cause of pressing extra duties In the War
Department
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All believed to he In..ne.

Lunacy proceedings have been Instituted
by the District Commissioners against
twenty-four individuals. said to be former
enlisted men in the United States army.
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SPRING LAMB.

Gas Globes. Come quick. 13c. each
12O4 q. c. A. Muddiman & Co., GIG 18th
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SPfSlNG LAMB
Canada Mutton New York Roast Beef and
Delmon:co Steak JOHN r. KELLY. 9th st.
wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef specially.
KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES.
Highest quality. lowest prices. Pure
sugars sold at cost; city stores.
c. D. KENNY.
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GUIDE Stands the strain.
In spite Of the big Easter rush he can III
all orders for spring flowers. 1224 F.-Adyt.
What Royal Glue sticks stayp stuck. 100.
advertisement. $50 q 8 $780,
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FINEST SPRING LAMB

shown in Center Market is to be found at
T. t. keane's Stands (S5 to SD. Also eX-
ira fine quality Beef in the way of Roasts,
Sirloins, &c. Lowest market prices quail
.ty considered).
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For Arlington, Fort flyer
and Fails Church--Talse

the + s.. Or Penn. ave. cars and
the electric cars It Aqueduct bridge.
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Then onto Puerto Rico

LONDON, June "A Madrid CORES
pondent of the Morning Post says;
Senor Leon y Castillo, Spanish Am
5assador to France, at recent confer
ences with the Qnesn Regent and Senor
Ssgasta was officially charged to ask
the powers to intervene to obtain peace
on such terms as would protect the
amour propre lself-lovs or vanity OF
Spain. The Ambassador will urge as
a reason for such intervention the dan
ger OF loss of trade to the powers them
selves, in the event of the continuance
of the war. Political and diplomatic
circles believe that Castillo will sue
ceed
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Pennsylvania, Republicans.

HARRISBURG, Penn. June 2.-The
only ssmblancs Of contest in teday's
Republican State convention was ovsr
the head of the ticket. Colonel William
A. Stone, member of Congress from
Allegheny, won on the first ballot, for
governor. John Wanamaker, of Phil
adelphia, was a good second, and Con
gresham Charles w. Stone, of Warren,
brought up the rear. 1'hs fight was
practically closed yesterday, whsn Sen
ator Quay advised his friends that Col.
Stone was his choice. Gen. Wana-
maker was the anti-Quay candidate.
The other nominations are Senator j.
p. s. Gobln, ,of Lebanon, Commanded
in.Chief of the G. A. r., lieutenant
governor; James W. Lattice, Philadel-
phia, secretary of internal affairs; Ga
lusha A. Grow, Susqushanna and Lem
uel A. Davenport, Erie, Congress al
large; VIM. Porter, Philadelphia, su-
preme court judge.
Wanamaker sent letter Withdrawing
as candidate, and asked hi, delegates
to vote for Charles w. Stone. The
vote for governor was: w. A. Stone,
1893; Q. w. Stone, 1852; absent or not
voting, 2.
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morning on tbs part of the Spanish
feet to get out Of the hArbor. The
United States cruiser New Orleans
arrived this afternoon and joined the
squadron, and the collier Sterling also
came along.
ONLY INCIDENTAL PHASES.
WARRINGTON June 2.-It was stated
authoritatively at the Navy Depart-
ment today, that no WORD had been o
csived from Commodore Schley as 10
the engagement at Santiago. There
are intimations that the press reports
cover only the first features Of Schlsy's
movements, and until the results in
view are actually achieved, reports will
be made on incidental phases Of tbs
great movement.
SHIPS AND GOAL.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 2.-(Copyr
right. )-Advices received here from
Port Antenio, today. say Commodore
Schley has been notified by the Nsyy
Department that the battleship Oregon,
the first class armored cruiser, New
York, another cruiser, and two csliIsrs
have been sent to Santiago de Cuba.
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Urgent Deficiency BIZ.

WASHINGTON, June2.-( (House)-Mr.
Cannon, from the committee on ap-
propriations, presented the Urgency
Deficiency Bill to supply deficiencies in
appropriations for the Army and Navy
establishments for the present fiscal
year, appropriations to be available
until December 3lst, 1898. Mr. Cannan
said there we're 100000 called for by
the bill, absolutely necessary to be put
into 2slesha9ds of the ctIicisls within a
day or two. The House passed the
bill.
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High, But Must HAVEN.

WASHINGTON, Juno 2.-The Secre
tary Of War today sent to Congress q
request for appropriations amounting
to $53879,358. These appropriations
are to be used for the equipment and
maintenance until January ist 1899, of
the $4,000 volunteers recently called
for by the President.
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Kansas c,;y Stock.

KANSAS Crry. .j:ns CATTLE Re.
ceipts, AGO; steady To 10 cents lower
native etears. 81 0314 .S5: Texas
steers, S3.aeers4c0: Texas cows,
SO. .50@4C0; native cows and heifers,
S2.00@41l: ttockets ana feeders, $500
Q525; bulls; &3. l024.20.
USheep- -Receipts. 1900; Arm: lambs,
$350@6.25; muttons, SO 25@4.
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The Cargo condsmnsd.

KEY WEST, June 2.-In the United
States District Court, today, judge
Locke rendered decision condemnlng
the cargo of coal of the British steamer
Restromel, seized Monday, as she was
trying to run the blockade of Santiago.
Judge Locke's decision releases the
RestrOmel herself.
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Chicago Grain.

CHICAGO. June Wheat, juno,
81. 90; July, 914 to 90.
Corn.-June, 325S; July, 332s.
Osts.-June, 25; July, 25ss.
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CBcAeo. June .-Cattle-fsecsipts
il.511 stead tow wsaker; ;beeves. 4.00G5.25
cowzand heifers, ,S2.90G 4.65; Texas steers
So 7sa94s0; stockers aud feeders, 81 90
G5.t0.
Sheep --l2e-eip!s, 1900; steady native
sheen, SO 4s'3s 4g5; westerns. Si.i00 460;
lambs. Ss s5uG.25.
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Uncle sam Bought It.

KEY WrsT, June 2.-The United
States Marshal sold the prize steamer
Pedro to the United States government
for 100000. She is to be used as q
collier.
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Money Market.

New YORK. June Mooney on call
nominally at IL per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper, S04 per cent. 4,
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Metal Market.

NEW YORK, June 2.-Sllver. 5sX;
Lead. $3.50.
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Blockade All Quiet.

KEY WEST, Fla, June 2-Reperts
from the blockade show all quiet there.
ashore and aficat.
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BEFORE THE FIGHT.

Monday, May 30th:-The Ameri-
can feet this morning re-
tanned its position off Santiago and no
attempt was made during the night or
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In sIi NJ rsnsrsus sad a.
verse branches dsns - II
shsuId Be- ct THE OPTIC Jsb
Rosns.
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TIVE WORD TO FIRE.

But the Commodore decided not to
waste ammunitiod on the batteries, and
tho men were disappointed for the time
being. However, there was much quiet
jubilstion among the men over the
prospects of a fight, Schley showed his
evenness ef temperament by ordering
the Massachusetts, to take coal from
the collier within view of the forts aud
warships of Spain. On the Texas, Cap
tain Phillips went through with the
days routine, including church service,
at which the men. with refreshing di-
rsctnsss Of suggestion, sang
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
BONG May She WAVE.

1T begins to look now as II the much
lowed to rest for some time to come. Tho
matter had been all arranged to pass tho
charter Senator Daniel Stewart was to
10 allowed to name two of the heads Of
the different city departments for which
no was to vote to pass the charter. Every.
thing was lovely for the bill to become
operative, but then the House insisted on
naming two of the remaining five COM
inissioners. This Senator Pyle would not
consent to and the bill then was pigeon
holed, and that Is its prospect for this sos
sion Of the Legislature, at least. John L.
Dickey showed his mastery hand in tho
matter when be had tho House insist on
naming two of the Commissioners, which
would have knocked the whole thing in
cooked hat for Senator Pyle and his
friends. This was more than the Senator
could stand and lie would not listen to
the overtures mado to him to got him to
vote for the passage of the charter. Sen
ator Stewart would have been tho only
warm baby in the bunch, If the Hou:e
could have persuaded Senator Pyle to their
way of thinking Tho present office hold.
ars don't want to be turned out, and they
and their friends have held numerous con
situations with the members of the Lor-
islature, with the ono idea to kill the bill,
but the friend of the bill has undoubtedly
killed it and given it decent burial, which
Is more than he and his Republican col
leagues did to the bill passed. by the House
prohibiting the giving away of Trading
Stamps by our merchants.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
WEST END ENTERTAINME~

A very pleasant party and dnncc was
given In the West End Reading Room last
evening. Tho time was spent in PLAYING
games and a social time was held. < dane,
was given at u late hour, and Ice cream
and cake were served. The hall was dec
GRATED with flags aud bunting. Among
those present were: The Misses Anne
Biddlr Name Bildle, Kittie THOMPSON.
Maggie Donovan. Rebecca Elliott Annie
Kccly, Lizzie Reed, Mamie Forrest, Sadie
Stevenson, Annie McCafferty, Lizzie.Beck.
sarah Ward, Maggie Ward, lille Wilde
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
Slow Progress.

1t may be that all things are working
together for good, but it seems to us that
great deal of time was passed by Com
modore Sampsop'5 squadron noar Cuba
forvery little purpose. BY proper effort,
Handing could have been effected In three
days after war was declared and food
arms and ammunition been furnished the
Insurgents and by this time the Spanish
army forced to surrender, or ut least have
been REDUCED g. very 3traightened circum-
stances. There would have been no great
risk in pursuing this course, unless the
Spanish squadron should have proved SUI
perior to ours, and Commodore Sampson
become the hunted party, instead of tho
hunter. Our tardy movements in Cuba
are very much like the Mcclellan tactics
In the early days of the Rebellion, yet we
do not Ike to question the acumeu of our
military authorities. A Grant or Sher.
man would have made more hcadway and
closed this war before under tho present
management. u L--s f,siliy iuuao u UugIn.
ming. IL is said we intend to send troops
Into Cuba, but the danger Of doing so is
increasing every day and our hesitation
may endanger many lives The true poll.
ny is to act hastily and having driven the
Spanish out Of Cuba, 20 OCCUPY the forts
and Withdraw tho greaser portion Of our
troops, as our squadron can afford all the
protection required.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

6. Co.
PUBLIC SALE.

| pCB'. &c sALE-THE SUBSCRIBERS WILL
! ii at public sale al their stable, No. III
West ront street, Wilmington, Del, on SAT.
| uRDAq May It'll, 1895 at II o'clock, sharp
! 10 head Of northwestern Missouri and lows
horses, rain or shine.
No. !-Dapplc Gray mare, 8 yrs old, 10 hands
high 1850 pounds, smooth made and a great
mare, work in any kind Of harness.
IN, No 2Dapple gray horse years old 10 hand,
good actor, I'll extra nice horse.
NO 3-Bluo roam mare, years old, 10 hands
high, weighs 1910 pounds, an extra good draft
mare.
No. 4-Dark dapple gray horse years old,ll
hands high. weighs 1870 pountiss u fine moverI
viii make ag9od coach or family horse.
borss "nn " d ight gIays mare 5 snd
pounds, well broken single and double, will
make nice coach team or suitable for ehild'i
hearse.
No. Gray mare, years old, l5A hands
high. weighs HOO pounds, drive well single and
will make Il great road mare.
No. Slight gray horse, years old 1914
hands in hiEh En-, weighs lSSG pounds This horse
single or double and goes high.
No 0-Gray horse, years. 10 hands high
weighs l4o9 pounds. This is Norman horse
No. lO-Gray horse, years DID, IS hand.
high weighs 400 pounds big boned, good per.
rect rect, would make great shafter.
No. ll-Dapple brown mare. 8 years old, 10
hands high, weighs 1900 pounds. good smooth
mare, good bone and feet, lots Of hair ON legs,
this is u shire mare and q good one
No. l2- Bay mare, years old, Is hands high
weighs 400 pounds a good big chunk. This Is
Ciydesdale stock and good one
No. 13-Bay mare, 1875 hands high, & wears
old; weighs l,4OO pounds; II great chunk with
foal probably will have colt by day OF sale:
fine, broke single
No. 14-Chestnut S0rrel mare, s years old,
lT$, high weighs 100 pounds, long brre,iy
neck tinr mover We'll broke single, has two
white, i,us bphua striur in fnrr and !, nice
name.
No. 15-Chestuut sorreL mare s year. old,
- . high, weighs /, 100 pounds will make go,J
business mare
No lB-Dark bay mare, 5 years old, 10 h. Ii.
weighs An mounds rOD,h bred and ts fine al
a man ever looked at: wei. broke single u
double fearless of electric ears and all obic, Is
No. II and Is-CAcstnrt 3lrre horses ANA
@ Years old weigh 2,I,JV pounds, l5L hiuh ;t,Dt.
ting bred but not broke the making Of y .ice
tenin.
No, lp-Light sorrrll mare with nux mauo
and tail; years old, 81, high; weighs 200
bounds, smooth made wen broke, Single and
double; as fine rs any man ever owned; cX,ra
hnr
No. 2o-Dark bay horse, years old, lG high,
weighs l,;RO pounds; very Greedy. I'M r%trs
fin" horse, but not broke,
No. al-Back horse ) year. old, 10 high;
weighs 1855 pound; well broke, single or
double with lots Of b5nc and a good worker.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
EXAMINING THE VOLUNTEERS.
Twenty-One Men Were Rejected In
= Two Pennsylyailia Batteries,

Twenty-One Men Were Rejected in
Two Pennsylvaihis Batteries.
Mount Gretna. Pa, May "a driz.
cling rain fell yesterday at Camp Hast
ings, and beyond the final work pre-
paratory to transferring the state
soldiers into United States volunteers
nothing was done. The reglmental sur
geons began the physical examination
of the enlisted men and ltnutenants of
their respective regiments. Captains
and officers of higher rank will be ex.
amined personally by Major Hall,
U. s. A. Battery A.. Captain Warbur-
ton, and Battery b., Captain Waters,
were examined. Only seven men were
rejected in the former and IA in the
latter. Recruits made up the de-
ficiency. Both batteries were MUSTER
ed In today and will be ready to move
by nightfall.
Last night the volunteer surgeons be-
gan their examination of the men. 1t
is rigid and will be completed within
five days. After the exact number of
men physically competent In each COM
pany has ben ascertained, any de-
ficiency will be made up with the best
men on the waiting list until each COM
pany has the required rs efficers and
men. The volunteers will be mustered
in by regiments The work will most
probably be finished In ten days, and
the entire division will move in a body
to Washington or some point further
south.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
Three Killed in a Mine Shaft

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May 6-The Hal
stead mine of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western company, at Dur
yea, was the scene of an accident last
evening which cost three men their
lives. The victims were John Mono
han, Stephen Jenkins and John Titus,
The three men were engaged in re-
pairing the lining Of the shaft which
had been damaged by the cavein last
week. Some heavy timbers were being
lowered into the shaft, when the rope
which was attached to them slipped
off and the timbers struck the platform
upon which the three workmen were
standing, demolishing 1t and precipi-
tating them to the bottom Of the shaft.
a distance of 300 feet. The bodies were
horribly mangled.