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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Botkin CnSe Nearing the End.

San Francisco, Dec. 2S.--The defense
In the Botkin case closed yesterday, and
the arguments We're begun today. Yes
terday was occupied with the introduc-
tion Of testimony in rebuttal and
gathering up of odds and ends of the
testimony. Several witnesses were re-
called. DR.. Tyrell, who swore on
previous occasion that he had visited
Mrs. Botkin on the afternoon of Sun
day, July 81, was recalled and repeated
his testimony. Miss Maggie Smith. a
domestic employed at the Victoria ho-
tel, said DR.. Tyrell had asked her to
direct him to Mrs. Botkin's room. She
was positive that 1t was not on Sun
day. and substantiatcd her statement
by saying that she Is never left in
charge of the house OH Sunday. The
case will go to the jury on Friday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Death OF q Brave Ensign.

San Francisco. Dec. 2S.-The steamer
China brought word from Shanghai Of
the arrival there on the 18th of last
month Of the gunboat Petrel. There
was a sad incident in connection with
the cruise Of the Petre. Ensign George
I. Fermier, who fought bravely at Man
LA, died on board the vessel Deceased
had suffered with stomach trouble and
the disease finally developed paralysis.
Ensign Fermier was born in Indiana
and was 20 years of age. He graduated
from Annapolis in 1882 He fought at
Cavite, and was mentioned in the dis
patches for gallantry The alumni OF
his college have subscribed for sword
of honor which was to have been pre-
sented to him for his behavior during
the late war.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
General Garcla's Daughter Dead

Thomasville, Ga, Dec. 2S-Mlss Mer-
cedes Garcia, daughter of the late
CaliXto Garcia, the Cuban leader, died
at the Masury hotel, in this city,
last evening Of consumption. Mrs.
Garcia and her two daughters arrived
here the day General Garcia died in
Washington, and while at dinner re =.
ceived the intelligence of his death.
The contents of the telegram were
never revealed to Mercedes, who was
at that time failing rapidly. All the
members Of the Garcia family at pres
ent in this country were at the bedside
of Miss Mercedes when the end came.
The body will be embalmed and taken
to Cuba on the United States steamer
Dolphin, which the United States has
designated to convey the remains of
General Garcia back to his native
country.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

American Laundry. s,e West Front stree,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

ted States senate March 4, 1868. and
was reelected at the close of each
term. He was the colleague for many
years of Senator Edmunds. for whom
he entertained high regard. Mr.. Nor
rill had served continuously In the
senate for more than 81 years, and he
was 88 years old on the 14th of April
last. With the single exception Of
lion. Galusha A. Grow, Of the house of
representatives, he was the only man
in congress whose congressional career
began prior to the beginning of the
civil war, and he had the honor. over
Mr.. Grow in that his congressional
service had been continuous, covering
in the senate and house combined al
most A years. His present term, to
which he was chosen in 1896. would not
have expired until 1903.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
A MiDuesOiu MurdcreSs,

Duluth. Mimi, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. II. l..
Borglund yesterday shot and killed
Peter Hanson, tailor and then cut
her own throat, but was not effective
in her own case and probably will re-
cover. Mrs. Borslund is widow. 40
years of age. She kept a number OF
hoarders. among them Hanson. who is
her cousin. He is so years of age. but
although ten years his senior the widow
was wildly in love with him. Hanson
paid her considerable attention for a
time, but lately had been quite devoted
to a younger and fairer woman.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
More Troops Sail For Cuba.

Charleston, s. c., Dec. 2S-Briga dier
General Sanger. with headquarters force
of so men, the Second brigade hospital,
40 attendants and 81 nurses, and the
Twelfth New York regiment of volun-
teers. 1,150 laen, arrived here from Co.
lumbus, Ca, last night. General San.
ger and the men who accompany him
embarked today OH the transport Mani
toba for Matanzas, Cuba. General
Bates, his headquarters and the Sixth
Ohio regiment of volunteers, arrived
here this morning from Knoxville.
Tenn. They will take the transport
MlnneMaska, now here, for CienfueEos.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Tx-Army Offlccr'S Suicide,

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 2S.-Captain
John NJ Tobin, until recently quarter.
master of the First brigade of the di :
vision at Camp Poland, committed sui
eide yesterday by firing a pistol ball
into his mouth The bullet passed
through his spinal column, killing him
instantly. Captain Tobin was formerly
Boston man, but he is believed to
have come here from Washington. He
has been morbid for some time. pre-
sumably on account Of his discharge
from the volunteer army when 1t war
being reorganized.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
AppOinted Postmaster

Harry ~ Eenner, has been appointed
post,nast ters al Uentfsvill., vice Mr.. Dali
ton whose tstsn had expired 10 accomo.
date tho residents in the vicinity there
should bo an evening as we'll as morn
ing mail. The place being off n line OF
railroad renders the mail delivery rather
expensive 1t bong necessary to have 1t Car :.
ried by messenger from Greenyile When
the trolley road Is built up the pik5
this inconvenience will be beremedied.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

Madrid, Dec. 2S.-General Rios. the
Spanish commander of the Visayas ISL
ands. has telegraphed to the govern
ment from Iloilo, capital Of the Island
of Panay, as follows: Am preparing to
embark on the steamer Leo XIII for
Zamboanga, Island of Mindanao, hav-
ing formally surrendered Iloilo. Have
charged German consul with the pro-
lection of Spanish interests. Shall ar
rive at Manila by the end of this
month" Though the dispatch is am
bguous, 1t is assumed here that the
surrender Of Iloilo was to the Ameri-
cans
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
State Loans

st. Paul, Dec. 2S.-The supreme court,
by Judge Canty. filed decision declar-
Ing that the act of the legislature ap-
propriating state funds for seed grain
loans are unconstitutional, because
they appropriate public money for
private purpose. The court, however,
does not release borrowers from obll-
cations already incurred through these
loans. Many thousands Of dollars have
been loaned by the state in this man
npr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Moore Gets Nineteen y ears.

New YORK, Dec. 2S.-W. A. Il. Moore,
convicted of robbing Martin Mahon, a
hotelkeeper of this city, by the badger"
game, was yesterday sentenced by Re-
corder Goff to 10 years in Sing Sing
prison. Justice DAILY in the supreme
court, on the application of counsel for
Moore, granted a stay of execution of
the sentence until motion could be
argued for the granting Of certificate
Of reasonable doubt to enable ar ap-
peal to be taken.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Count Goluchowskl.to Resign,

London, Dec. 2S.-The Vienna corre-
spondent OF The Daily Chronicle says
he learns on the best authority that
Count Goluchowsli is about to resign
the portfolio of Austro Hungarian for
eign minister. Count Goluchowski's
resolution is the outcome of the recent
policy of the Prussian government in
eXpelling Austrian subjects from the
northern provinces of Prussia and of
the speech made in the Austrian reichs-
rath regarding these expulsions by
Count Thun- Hohenstein, the Austrian
prcmieE threatening retaliation.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Club Officers,

The German Library Association and
the Delaware Saengerbund IN joint annu-
al session last night elected officers US
follows Charles Yetter; vico-
president. Ludwig Melchior; secretary,
Frederick w. Heiss; financial secretary,
DR.. E. III. Hortel; treasurer, Daniel Dohl;
building committee Frederick Heiss, Louis
Koerner and Charles Yetter. The joint
teenth member OF their body. which gives
him the deciding vote In case of tie. A.
ter the meeting supper was served by Cut
erer Zimmerman, and speeches were made
by Charles Yetter, Ludwig Melchior, Fred
erick W. Hei,s, Daniel Dohl, Gotthold
Ysager and DR.. K. NJ. Hertel and othors.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Spanish Concessions Revoked

San Juan, Dec. 2S.-General Guy v.
Henry, the American military COM
mander here. has ordered the revoca.
tion of all the concessions and fran
chises heretofore granted by the Span
ish authorities, supplementing the order
of the war department prohibiting the
granting of new franchises. The gen.
erals order is under consideration on
account of the legal questions raised.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Who Are They?

Club expect to get the roney to build
good roads from. They don't contribute
one tlsllar themselves towards the keeping
mp Of these roads outside the city. have
often thought the men had monum entail
cheek in their slogan Of "better roads"
when they hever contribute penny to-
wards their betterment, Not that l am
not heartily in favor Of good roads for that
10 what tho County Of Now Castle needs.
A PROPERTY OWNER.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

London, Dec. 2S.-The Madrid corre-
spondent Of The Daily Mail says: The
dangerous symptoms of Senor Sagas-
ta's illness are passing away. In the
course of conversation with his in.
Inmates before the malady became seri-
GUS he spoke bitterly of the anxiety
which the peace negotiations and the
lack of generosity on the part Of the
Americans had caused him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Fatality at q Funeral.

Negaunee Mich, Dec. 2s.-At the
funeral of Mrs. William Martin yester-
day team drawing a hack carrying
mourners ran away. William Kevern,
pallbearer, who was walking beside
the hearse, was run over and almost in
stantly killed. Frank Sheron, livery
man, who was driving the hearse, was
thrown frOm-it~ aRd injured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Travelled 1900 Miles In an Open Boat

San Francisco, Dec. 2S.-Captain Nc
Donald. of the burned bark c. D. Bry-
ant accompanied by his wife and chill
dren, arrived here yesterday from Hon
olulu on the steamer China. The Bry-
ant which was bound from Puget
Sound for Africa with load Of lum-
ber, burned at sea on Nov. s, and the
survivors Travelled 1900 miles in an
open boat, when they reached one of
the Hawaiian group.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

Middletown. Del, Dec. 2S.-The death
Is announced. at his home near Mid
dletown, of John p. Cochran, former
governor of Delaware, in the 90th year
OF his age. Mr.. Cochran was elected
governor in November, 1874, on the
Democratic ticket. and served for four
years. Since the expiration of his term
he has been living in retirement.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

Ralph Stone who has been appointed
private secretary 10 Governor Plngree Of
Michigan, Is n Delaware boy who gradI
ntcd from the Michigan University In 1892
and subsequently, entered upon the prac-
tice of law at Grand Rapids. He booame
young and since did valuable work. The
position pays Mr.. Stone $3.50 IL year, and
also makes him major Of the state troops
with salary.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Mother Drowned With Her Children


Washington, Dec. 2S. - Ambassador
Romero, of Mexico, is seriously ill with
appendicitis at his residence here. A
consultation of physicians was held
last night, but it was decided to await
the developments Of the next IL hours
before determining whether or not an
operation is necessary. Considerable
anxiety is felt as to the outcome of the
Ambassadors illness because of his ad-
vanced age, So years, and his frail con-
stitution.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
A Brutal Negro Murderer,

Raleigh, N. c., Dec. 2S.-Last night
Thomas Smith, colored. was brought
here and Jailed to save him from lynch
ing. He lives near Smithfed. Yester-
day three white boys passing his house
threw In some fire crackers. Smith ran
out, and with pocleetknife cut the
throat of one boy named Cawthorne.
The boy fell dead. Smith then cut the
throat of another but missed the jugu-
lar vein
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

Washington, Dec. 2S.--AdmIral Dewey
is now the senior officer of the Ameri-
can navy, having reached that position
without congressional action through
the retirement on Sunday last of Ad-
miral Bunee. He will continue to hold
that distinction until the 26th Of De-
cember Of next year. when he will go
upon the retired list. unless congress
excerpts him from the operation of the
law, and after making him admiral of
the navy provides that he may hold
that office in active service without age
limitation,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
IIOllinger Sentenced to Dcnth

Harrisburg, Dec. 2S.-Joseph Hollin-
ger, of Hummelstown, was sentenced to
be hanged yesterday for wife murder
by Judge Simonton. The record of tha
case will be certified to Governor Hast
ings, by whom the date of execution
will be fixed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Thieves Loot a baggage Room

Delaware o., Dec. 2S-Thieves looted
every piece of baggage in the Hooking
Valley depot yesterday morning. When
Baggage Master William Ulery ap-
peared on the scene three men who
were doing the work leveled guns at
him and compelled him to retreat. The
loss will reach $1,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Robbers Get $1,000.

Baltimore, Dec. 2S.-The dry goods
store of Henry Vessels, at Hamburg
and Charles streets, this city, was en-
tered by burglars during the night and
robbed of money and checks aggre-
eating $1,000. The valuables were In
the safe in the counting room, the door
of which was blown off by dynamite.
The police say the robbery was the
work of professional safe blowers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

Washington Dec. 2S.-Admiral w. II.
Sampson, who arrived here Monday
from New York, is confined to his room
with slight attack Of the grip. His
physicians think he will recover in a
few DAYS,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Death of Andrew A. Bonner.

New York, Dec. 2s.--Andrew Allen
Bonner, the eldest son Of Robert Bon.
ner, proprietor of the New York Ledger.
died yesterday Of pneumonia at his
residence In this city. The younger
Mr.. Bonner was associated with his
father in the publication of The Ledger.
He was AZ years old.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

New York, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Isabel NAL
lon. best known by her mons de plume
of "Bab" and Ruth Ashmore," died
at her home in this city yesterday, aged
80. Mrs. Mallon was born in Baltimore.
Her husband died soon after their mar
riage. leaving her dependent upon her
own exertions. She at once came to
New York and began literary work.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Delightful Concert.

The Junior choir of Scott NJ f. Church
gavo Il delightful concert last evening.
Tho largo audience showed its apprcciu-
lion OF those who took part In tho rsndi :
tlgA,sflths varied program. Miss Mabel
..ttSttos ths leader and to her much cred.
lt1a 66pS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

There was total eclipse Of the moon
last night and to-day 1t is bitter cold. The
cause for such alarming instances is that
Attorney General White is addressing tho
BOtkin jury in San Francisco.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

Marietta, O., Dec. 2S-The Granite
Oil company struck another more than
2O,000.O0O gasser three-quarters of
mile from the Big Panther, and on the
Alderman tract. between Cornwalls
and Whisky Run fields, West Virginia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

The Masonic Hall Company last night
eleated those officers:
President. W. y. Quigley; vioe-presi-
dent J, Parkc Postlos; secretary, Thomas
J. Lawson; treasurer, l. q. Pyle; direc-
tors, r: Lewis Armstrong. William Egxs-
man, Thomas E. Young, George I.shaSES
@. Il. Dubell and J, ID. Winslow, sS4sl
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

= Grip continues to spread throug ghout the
city, carrying illness aud death into many
homes The health authorities and physi.
clans know of no means to check tho dis
case, or minimizing tho ,liz,us against
H.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

For eastern Pennsylvania, New Jer-
Fey, Delaware and Maryland: Fair:
cold wave; temperature will fall 16 to
20 degrees by tonight; brisk to high
northwesterly winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

Commodore Philips New Command.
New York, Dec est was said at
the navy yard today that Commodore
J. w. Philip will succeed Rear Admiral
Francis M. Bunce, retired, as COM
mandant Of the Brooklyn navy yard on
Jan. Is.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

TIE LATE SENATOR MORRILL,.
IN The senate chamber but Just when
cannot be now stated. The remains Of
Mrs. Morrill,, who died during the pres
ent year, are now in a vault at Rock
Creek cemetery, near this city, and it
may he that the senator's body will be
depoeited there pending removal to
Etraaord. VT, where mausoleum is
now in course of construction.
For many years prior TO his death
Justin Smith Morrill, had been known
as The Father of the Senate" His
public life, though long, eventful and
creditabe one. was in no wise brilliant.
His fame must rest upon the fact that
his work was always marked by con-
scicniousncss. Senator Morrill, was
consistent rather than meteoric
etatt sman and his name in conse-
Nuenrr appeared in the newspapers
raurh less frequently than those of
many men Of inferior ability who Were
anxious to advertise themselves and
hesi,atrd at few things which would
accomplish their purpose.
Justin Smith Morrill, was born in
Etrafford, Crang" county, VT. April IA,
1870 lie received an ordinary educa-
tion in the schools Of the neighborhood.
When he Was young lad he went to
Portland. Me, and entered the employ
Of the Messrs. Fox, who owned a line
of vessels in which they sent American
products to the West indies and
brought back the staples Of the tropics.
1t was while with this firm that young
Morrill, first observed the workings of
the protective tariff, with which his
name became SO closely associated
few years later.
Before he had attained his majority
Mr.. Morrill, returned to Vermont. where
he was appointed the trustee of large
general country store which had been
ordered sold out. He bought the es-
tablishment. made money with it, es-
tablished branches in other towns be-
came prosperous merchant and in
1NS retired after an active service Of
sGScut II ycars.5 II. the meantime Mr..
Morrill, had acquired other business in
terests. He was a bank director and
was largely interested In agricultural
pursuits
MI. Morrill, had acquired such a rep
utation as a broad minded and able
authority on political matters that the
people of his district selected him in
1856 TO represent them In the national
house Of representatives. He served
in congress continuously until March
7. 1858. During his term he was prom
ineutly identified with tariff legislation
and was the author Of the famous Nor
rill tariff bill. lie acted as chairman
of the ways and means committee In
18S4-5. and his work there gave him a
national reputation.
Mr.. Morrill, took his seat In the Uni
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Durstejn's rleerscbaum ard Brlar Pine,

We sold q large lot but still have nice
assortment for presents for Now Year
Small lot OF Sen Aubcn cigars, 25 In a
box. Durstein. East Second street and
Mccall store, Second and Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
Rene m bered by his Erie ends,

William Eiiason Of the Court House re-
csived several gifts from admiring friends
Monday, but as they arc more uitablo for
younger people be will present them to
aome one who will appreciate them more.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28

To Cure Cold In Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund tho money II they
fail to cure Paris Medical Company
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-28
IA VETERAN
STATESMAN.
Death Of Senator Justin S. Morrill,
OF Vermont.
FATHER OF THE SENATE"
lle Quickly Succumbed 10 au Attack o'
Pneumonia. T.
Ills LONG SERVICE IN CONGRESS.

had Served in the National Legislature For
Forty-four Years, Over Thirty-ons Of
Which Were Spent as Member Of the
Upper House--His Present Term Would
Not Have Expired Until 1oo3-The Ven.
erable Senator Was Confined to His
Home Only Seven Days by Ills Final
Illness.
morrill,, the senior senator from Ver-
gnont died at 1:25 o'clock this morning.
lin the seth year of his age, after an
illness of less than q week. With him
when the end came were his sster-in-
law, Miss Louise Swan, his son James,
MIR. Benjamin Durfee, for long time
: associated with the senator in the
finance committee work at the Cap
ttol. and Colonel S. Il. Chamberlain, an
intimate friend. Senator Proctor was
in the house at the time, as were also
several other friends. The senator
never recovered from the unconscious
state ikto which he Nlapsed early in the
% day. and his death was calm and peace
fuI.
) The immediate cause Of death was
pneumonia, which developed from an
attack of grip contracted about week
ago. The venerable senator was con-
fined to his home but seven days De-
spite his advanced age, he attended
to his senatorial duties faithfully, and
regularly went to the Capitol. About
ten days ago the weather here was
cold. raw and fogsy and his physician
thinks that exposure to its rigors
brought on the attack of grip. The day
before congress adjourned ,for the
Christmas holidays the senator was
unable to leave his residence. He grew
no better as the days went on, his low
vitality, due to advanced age, being
unable to resist the disease. On Christ
mas night it developed into pneumonia.
and from that time until the end he
sank steadily.
No definite funeral arrangements
have yet been made. 1t is altogether
likely that public services will he held