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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
AN OFTICER'S LAPSUS LINGUE.

Says the Investigators Must Not De.
pend on Divers Testimony Alone.
Havana, March A naval officer
here, in reply to a suggestion that 1t
was a pity such an important decision
as the verdict of the court OF inquiry
into the Maine explosion should rest
solely upon the testimony of divers,
who seemed men Of only average in
tclligence, replied: 1.-THE court of in
quiry has not had to depend upon
divers testimony alone" Then, re-
R!izing that he had said more than he
Intended the officer resumed his habit
nal reserve. 1t Is believed that the tes-
tlmony of Lieutenant Commander
Wainwright was highly important as
bearing on the question OF the exist
lnce Of submarine mines
II the Spanish court of inquiry under
Captain Peral has a definite plan OF
action, which seems doubtful, il has rot
been made public. The Spanish divers
will, of course renort the results Of
heir observations to the Spanish court
of inquiry, but when or where has not
been made known.
Senator Proctor has seen much in
tllit dlll tlltlt 10 Bputl
FOR saying that he will make the re-
suits of his observations known In
Nrong sueech in the senate on his re-
turn to Washington. AT MGt&nZas
Miss Barton and Senator Proctor, un-
der the guidance. of United States Con-
Sui Brice and Mr.. Govas, the British
Vice Consul, saw extremes Of suffer-
Ing they had never conceived possible.
Four persons died in one ward while
the party was there.
Senator Proctor was reticent on the
Gubject, but others of the party de-
Clared that the whole east of the ISL
md was under the control Of General
HaXimo Gomez. Senator Proctor, how
ever. went SO far as to spy to the cor
respondent:
"Certainly a peculiar state of at
fairs exist. A resident Of Matanzas
told me that If I wished to correspond
wits General Gomez he would send my
letter to him and have an answer back
In short time"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
THANKS FOR HANDY.
The Harbor Bill Receives the Endorsement
From the Board OF Trade--Ths Bill may
yet Bear Fruit

The Board of Trade held their annual
meeting last evening" and approved of tht
bill sent to the Legislature authorizing the
city Council to borrow 500 600 to be USED
in harbor improvement, in connection
with the appropriation Of the Federal
Government was read.
Chairman Robinson, OF the River ant
HarbOr Commission, reported favorably in
relation to The bill for an appropriation
before Congress. The thanks Of the board
were extended to Congressman Handy fol
the manner in which he entertained th {
men who went to Washington last week to
have conference with the Riverand Har
Dor Committee. a communication was 10
cclved III relation to the tickets seal ping
bill now before Congress. 1t prohibits
ticket scalping. The board endorsed the
bill.
A communication was received from the
Secretary of the Navy in relation to a let.
ter written him by the secretary of tho
Board of Trade about establishing pow
der and armor.plate factory here. The
Secretary informed the board that if pow.
der mill was erected it would be upon
property owned by the government. The
armOr-plate mill would be located after
conference of officers
The boald will make an effort to secure
good roads in New Castle county, but will
direct its efforts at present toward gotting
a good road between Wilmington and Now
Castle. The matter was brought up by
Or. Smith moving committee Rbs ap.
pointed to draft u Dlii TO Do presan, eu To
the Legislature providing for putting
short term prisoners to work on the roads
IN this county. 1t was passed and Prcsi-
dent Lawton will appoint Is committee.
President Lawton, OF the committee ap-
pointed TO confer with the Board Of Health
in relation to tho Liebig Manufacturing
Company, reported thaG the concern is
not now running ami an inspection OF tho
plant will not bo mado until it starts up
again. George H. Hollis reported having
secured stop-over privileges fer people
travelling on tho Delaware railroad and
holding tickets for points north of Will
mington.
The following were elected members of
the board: p. w. Ycarger, w. L. Medholt,
Jr., Nathan w Byrd I. N. Stayton,
George H. Hollis Porter u Company re-
signed from the board.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04

Lewes, Dol, March 3--Hcnry Fisher
Manll died this morning, aged ~ years.
He was tho oldest living member Of tho
large Maull family whose interests have
been idcniifcdwith those of Lewcs for
over two centuries. Mr.. Maull was active
till death. Since Of age he has always been
active in politics, first u Whig and then
Republican. He was n boat builder, and
his boais wcr0 the only ones the pilots
would usc, always declaring that they
were tho best ob,anablo as pilot boat
skiiIs
llew never married, and for many
years has ro-iied with his sister, Miss Lou
Maull, who survicos him. He is an uncle
of x-Roprcsentativo Charles II. Maui,
franklin G, AlaulI, Pilot William Maull,
and Mrs =. b. Norman
The funeral services will occur Satur-
uay att O'CLOCK p ~, tho Row, l.. &,
Wainwright Of tho Presbyterian Church
officiating,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
Ladies' of the Golden Eagle,

A public installation was mado in Ger
man Hall of the officers of the Ladies' Ger.
mau Temple No. 7, Knights Of the Golden
Eagle, last night The following officers
were installed.
Deputy supreme templtr, Mrs. Annie
Miller; supreme master of records, Mrs.
A. 9. Lyttle, of Philadelphia; past temp.
Ter, Mrs. Regina Roller; noble templcr,
Mrs. Frederica Scheclimgcr; vico-templer,
Mrs. Louise Buchenhen; prophet, Mrs.
Bea!e Faskc; priest, Mrs Christiana
Wentzel master of ceremonies Mrs. An
ma Linche; guard Of records Mrs Emma
Kramer; guard of exchequer, Mrs. Anna
Oetto!t; guard of finances, Mrs. Christi
ma fisher; guard of Music, Mrs. Barbara
Maurer; guard of inside portal. Mrs.
Louisa Borteilin; guard OF outside portal,
Mrs. Lena Stetter; trustees, Mrs, William
Rinck, Mrs. Augusta Wintzel, Mrs. Regi-
M Roller
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
A PECULIAR FACT.
Thousands of People Have Dyspepsia In
Its Worst Form and do Not Know it.

A weak stomach Is the cause OF about
nine-tenths of all disease, yet in most
Cases the wrong thing is treated and tho
true cause overlooked.
This Is because weak digestion pro.
ducei symptoms resembling nearly every
disease because it weakens and disturbs
the action of every nerve and organ III ihe
body; poor digestion causes heart trouble,
Kid ney troubles lung weakness and eS-
prostration, tho Leives cannot stand the
wear and tear unless generously fed by
well diges Ell, whOleson food.
Keep tho digestion good ana no one need
fear the approach OF disease.
Mrs. II. NJ Lee of Rochester, N. Y,
writes: For The sake ofsuiferlng humanity
want to say that from IL chlid hui
very weak stomach, threw up my FOOD Very
often after eating and afler a lew Years
nervous dyspepsia resulted anu Tor moro
than twenty years l have suffered mex
presslbly.
ltrird many physicians and ADVERTISED
romcdlo, with only temporary relief for
norv)us dyspepsia and not UNI l co M
mcnced taking Stuarp's Dyspepsia Tablets
last september, six months ago, have /
been tree from suffering caused by the con
dltion OF my nerves apd stomach in short,
chronic nervous dyspepsia.
have recommended Stuart's dyspepsia
Tablets TO many of my friends and now |
want In public way to say they are tho
Safest pleasantest and believe surest cure
for stomach and nervous troubles. write
my honest opinion and l will gladly
answer any le ter Of inquiry at any time
and feel that am, in my small way, help
ing OH good cause.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is not
patent medicine, but they coptain only the
fruit salts, digestive acids and peptones
necessary TO help the weak stomach to
promptly and thoroughly digest food.
~ All druggists sell Stuart's Dyspep.ia
Tablets ut 81 cents for full sizel package
and anyone suffering from nervous dys-
pepsia, sour stomach, headaches, acidty,
gases, belching, etc, will flud them not
only quick relief but q radi cal cure
Send to Stuart Co, Marshall. Mich.
for little book describing cause and cure of
stomach troubles giving symptoms and
treatment Of the various forms of indi-
gestions.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04

There is no use suffering from this dred-
ful malady If you will get the right rene
dy. You are having pain all through your
body. your liver is out of order, have no
cold. in fact are completely used up. Eloc-
trio Bitlcrs are the only remedy that will
give prompt and sure relief. They act di-
recly on your Liver, Stomach and Kid
noys, tono up the whole system and make
you feel like new being They are guar
antoed to cure or price refunded. For sale
NJ N. B. Danforth's Drug Store, only 50
nuulS nCr hnltln
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04

The weary and tired feeling of the dys-
pcptc is soon changed into one of vigor
and health by tho uso of Dr. Bulls Pills.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
a-'-.T


Bishop Coleman is very busy the present
week. On Tuesday he oiilcated at Elk
ton, Nd; on Wednesday AZ Annapolis; on
Thursday morning, he made an address ut
St. John College and in the evening at
delaware City. This morning he went to
North East and after officiating he went
to Poughkeepsie, New York where he will
hold service on Sunday morning. On
Monday he visited New York City and
lecturel before the faculty and students
of the General Theological Seminary. The
Bishop is advancing in years but he still
possesses the strength and endurance Of a
crusader and is ready to uphold the Cross
of Christ in season and out Of season.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04

In Superior Court this morning the suit
of Frank Torrey VS.. j. Edward Addicks
FOR S705 due the plaintiff for wages as cap.
tain of Mr.. Addlcks' yacht the Now Then,
was called Walter Hayes appeared for
the defendant and stated that bis client
was willing to settle the case and judg-
ment was given for the full amount. j.
w. Ponder represented the plaintiff.
:, The case of Wilcox VS.. Wilmington City
Railway Company was next called. Will
lard salisbury appeared for the defendant
and asked for continuance of the case.
The suit Is based on the death of Mrs. vii.
COX, who was run into by trolley car Of
the Riveryiuw linein Brandywine.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
Benefit Tonight.

There will be benefit given at the
Grand Opera House, this evening, for tho
benefit of the actors aud actresses who
lost their warirobes at the Wonderland
Theatre fire which took place on Wudnes-
day evening at Seventh and Shipley
streets Besides the talent from the Worder
land tho min,tcrl show OF tine Junior Or
der of American Mechanics will assist.
1t is worthy object and our people could
not show any more Charity than by turn.
ing out in such numbers us to fill the
Opera House to overlooking this evening.
Tie Prices will be 10, 20, and 30 cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
THAT CITY CHARTER,
Il has Arrived and VIII Receive Careful
Ate 1tion From the 1embers Of the
legislature

Dover March 4th-The Wilmington
City charter bill arrived at Dover to-day
IL was placed in the bands of Senator
Pyle and will be given attention by the
Senators generally Immediately. The bill
will be Scru;inzed before being presented
before the Legislature 1t is salI that
there is disposition on tho part of some
of the members to name the first heads of
departments whose offices will ba created
by the bill 1t is believed, however, that
there is MS yet no slate, but rather an hon
est desire to select the very best mon in
both tho Swallow Tail and regular Rcpub.
licans. Senator Stewart it Is said is not
averso to voting for the new charter II it
liberal enough in its provisions,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04

Tho DoCtur-Mrs. Brown has sent for
me to go and sec her boy, and must 60 at
once.
His Wifo-What Is the matter with the
boy?
The Doctor-I don't know, but Mrs
Brown has book OH "What to Do Before
the Doctor Comes" and must hurry up
before she does it. Medical Record.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
Phoenix Ambulance Calls,

Last evening call was sent in'o The
Phoenix Engine House, and the nmbul-
ance promptly responded. 1t was for Jchn
Mahoney, of Philadelphia. who had been
taken with fit at No 502 Delaware Ave-
nuo. He was ir such serious condition
that he was taken to the Homeopathic
Hospital. Inquiry this morning at the
Hospital brought the answer that the
patient was no better
cramps at the Pussy & Jones Company
works this morning was taken in tho
Phoenix Ambulance to his home, No. a2O
Van Buren street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
Home and Foreign rlissious

The annual thanks Offering of the Home
and Foreign Missionary Societies of West
Presbyterian Church was held in the Sun.
day school room yesterday afternoon, Mrs.
A. N. Keigwin presiding. Mrs. William
K. Crosby read u paper ON the benefit Of
homo missionary sociel les and was follow
ed by Miss Alice McLGar on foreign mis-.
sons. Scripture was quoted by each MEM
Der of tho Macedonian Circle OF Kings
Daughters
Mrs. White and Mrs. Warden Humphrey
rendered few vocal selections, after which
u dainty 'ca was served in the lecture
room. sum of sos was raised to be dt-
viuou between the two missions,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
lnqnests Held.

Deputy Coroner Oh .ndler A verdict Of
accidental death was rendered IN both
oncs Tho inquests wero ON George i,
Smith, who was drowned on the Ericsson
steamer, and James Hcskins, colored,
who was killed on the B. 81 0. Rail.
road.
Deputy Coroner Chandler gave GER
tifcaie IN tho case OF tho cOlored man who
died Mt Chris lana. His body was buried
in Pottur's Field.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
Completed the Contract.

The Harlan and Hollingsworth Com.
pany last evening made the last shipment
Of the lot OF six passenger coaches and
two guard cars for South American
railway.
Tho cars were shipped to Philadelphia,
whore they will be loaded on the steam.
ship Amali, which will clear for Rio
Janeiro, Brazil. More cars will be shipped
to South America later.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04

Sherman Rhydcr and Miss Kat harine
Calmcr were married on Wednesday even
ing at tho home Of his father in Linwood.
The ceremony was conducted by Rev. G.
G. Bird, of st. Martins p. L. Church, of
Marcus Hook. Robert Zebley, of Linwood,
acted as bost man, while Miss Elsie Grubb,
of Booths Corner, oliciated as bridesmaid
Only few of tho most intimate friends.
of tho young couple witnessed the ccre-
mOuy,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04

Cholly-Too bad, dcah hoy Can't you
do anything foah it:
Reggy Suffering with toothache)
ing, old chap made me man have u
tooth pulled, but it didn't easy mine e bit
New York Journal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
LIBELLED A TUG
Its Owner Paid no Attention to Demands
rlade for Supply Bill.

Deputy Marshal James H. Clark libel
led the tug Philadelphia last night Mt Del.
aware CIV. The libel was to satisfy the
claims Of Clark and Dennison and Jerry
Bradley for provisions furnished
Several weeks ago the parties in tho case
wrote to the owner of the tug to settle the
bills No attention was paid to the demand
Proceedings were accordingly instituted.
After the tug was libelled the captain call.
ell at the stores to settle the claims They
were satisfied to day and tho tug releas-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
ITEMS FROM new CASTLE.
Correspondence OF the REPUBLICAN,.
NEW CASTLE. March 4, 1893

Tho insurgents will make an attempt
Tomorrow to rout Weyler and his follow
ors from their Notifications. Az the elec
tion for three members Of the Board Of
Education to succeed William j. Ferris,
William A Vickoy and Dr. IL X. ly-
boutsthere will be u lively time Prncip !
Andrew Il the line on which tho hgnG
will be made. Since his advent into the
schools there has been trouble among
boz b teachers and pupils.
William j. Ferris John MahUncy and
j. Earnest Phillips will head tie insur-
gents, while the Andrew forces will bc
commanded by w. A. Vickery, John Nc
farlin and James H. l!ggs. Mr.. Muhoncy
stated last evening hat no has no axo TO
grind. H. may not be possessed OF much
clerical ability but he aattcrs himself on
being possessed of executive ability.
This scholars have been neglected, taxes
ARE high and property owners must make
hmUvc. So IL Is safe to say hat there will
bo II figh, royal with ballots Mt tho polls
Edward Challenger and John MUntgum-
cry are the inspectors.
There was all Interesting case triei lass
night before Magistrate Janvier in the
Mayors Office Wesley Cook, colored,
charged John Manlove and JaLez Archie,
colored,with having commits ed an assault
and bat cry on his wife.
.
irhday accompanied by her husband she
attended MIR. William Ncwlove's sale.
While returning home sho stopped at
Manloves house to see his mother Before
she left Manlove kissed her and Archie
caught hold of hor. Her husband objected
and tho two young men cursed him and
made threats.
Ida works for Mrs. Davis near Farm
hurst and was returning home the next
lnt NJ
men. Her husband was in her company.
Manlove had knife and club He
threatened to cut Cook heart out; prom.
iSed to leave d dead colorod man In tho
neighborhood; would leave work for the
coroner and their would 60 to parts TN
known. On last Saturday night the two
young men met Ida once more and cursed
AID threatoned her until sho was So scared
that she lost her wages.
Cook deemed it advisable to stop such
desperate work and accordingly sought
redress in the arrest Of the two men. Con.
stable Fleming made the arrests. After
hoayinS tho evidence in the case he onsider-
cd thet tho best thing to do was W hold
tho Y tung men in 500 bail for cout.
Mrs. A. Whitelock, of Philadelphia, is
the guest of MIR. and Mrs james Bacon.
Bacon went to Wilmington last evening
and attended an evening social given by
Miss Flora Haubur.
Several Of the weavers who left the
woolen mills some time ago have returned
to work.
Vote for the best men tomorrow for
members Of tho Board of Education.
Mrs Truss is very i'll with an attack Of
pneumonia.
The C1ionian Literary Society will hold
apleasing entertainment this afternoon.
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Tho weary and tired feeling Of the dYs-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04

Tho Best Salvc in tho world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fover
Sores, letter, Chappcd Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For snle by n. b. Dantorih.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
THE GUY BROTHERS MINsTRELS,

The Portland Press says: 1hc perform.
nnce was excellent from bcginn.n ing to end
Six Of the company belong to the Guy
family and thoy are iirsL-rate artists,
Arthur Guy pleasing especially in hi Go.
b and cuenet SOLO" The oihe. members
of the troaee'wcro fully equal to all de-
lnands maae upon them EI. Kea'ing has
splendid bass voice. and sang Commit
ted 10 the Deep" admirably, Receiving
three oncorcs, which were all good. We
should particularly refer to Morris and
LoRoy on tho horizontal bars; Charles,
Albert and Edwin Guy as tho marble
atuci will appear at the Opera Hou o
tomorrow night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04

"All the evidence goes to show that you
were scorching, declared the court "Any.
thing to say for YOURSELF"
eyes, your honor That woman with n
rollin pin In her hand ridin after me ns
hard as she could peg was my wife. -
Detroit Free Press
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
Anti-SaIoon League,

A great temperance meeting, under the
auspices of the AntiSaloon League will be
held at Union NJ Church, cor. 5th ana
Washington Streets, this evening at 10
O'clock, An attractive program has been
prepared for tonight. H. H McDanel will
be in :charge of. the music, and Miss Hill Q
Irons will render orc of her charmin.;
recitations. Tho pastor will tell thai
touching story entitled Buy yJur own
Cherries" with magnificent sGereoptic,
pictures. The main address will be made
by the Ray, q. A. Lindley the eloquent
pastor of Zion NJ. II. Church All persons
of every denomination and shade Of ten.
pcranCe thought, are invited,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04

w. A. Hukill, auctioncer, engaged as
follows.
March s. farm, Newark.
March =, furniture, N. W. Corner 18th
and West streets.
Magca 10. furniturQ, near ST. Georges,
March i7th turnlure, at go VI ssJ ST.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04

Cordele, Ga, March 3-Shep Wood a
prominent young farmer here, to-dav shot
and killed his brother, Thomas. On seeing
the result of his shot. tho brother turned
tho gun upon himself and sont bullet
through his brain. The brothers quarroled
over business matters.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
Aimed at the PaWnbrOkers.

A bill has been introduced into the city
council of Philadelphia, providing that
the rate of interest charged on loans shall
bc = % month instead of %. In New
York the pawnbrokors charge 80 for the
first sixth months and 2 70 for tho next six
mnpths
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04
STATE ITEMS.
Items OF Interest That Have Taken Pllco
Down the Peninsula-News in Con-
densed Form.

The sloop yacht Louise. built by Henry
Wiley & Bro. at Milford for Amos Std.
ham, was launched on Monday. The boat
Is ~ feet long. 10 feet beam and feet
deep. Her cabin ID finished in hard wood,
and is handsomely upholstered.
George Hall at Milford has purchased
James Handy's grocery store.
Jack Juhnson's cannery at Milford will
give employment to 400 persons next sea-
son
Tho New Century Club which meets in
Middletown Tonight will give very
interesting program. Bishop Colemau.
williconduct confirmation services in st,
Anne'5 Church during the month Of May.
/ Archdeacoa Hall of Wilmington preachs
ed in St Anne's Church Middletown. a
"Wednesday evening
During runaway, at Laurel, Benjamin
smith wGs severely bruised and his vo.
hicle demolished
The young men Of Hockessin will or
ganiae base ball club this season.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04

Captain j. I. Robinson died at his homc,
No, 5l7 East sixth street, yesterday aged
II years. Captain Robinson had been in
poor health for about TWO weeks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04

The Trustees of the Delaware Hospital
for tho Insane held its regular meeting
yesterday. The population of the asylum
Is 21J
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-04

The WumGn's Cuban Aid Society will
give New England Supper at Eden Hall
this evening. Come and take supper with
them, a fine menu. including hot bis.
cults only 25 cents,