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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
De.awars's One Term conxressnscn.

Amos J. Cummings, the Washington
correspondent in an article on ono term
congressman has the following to say Of
DsIawareans who have represented thslr
state in the halls of Congress: One of the
remarkable msn that ever represented
Delaware In Congress was Rev. Jonathan
S, Willis Methodist Clergyman. In
manner aud appearance he resembled
Hon. George ID. Tillmsn Of South Caro-
lima His speeches snacked Of honest
conviction and are fully equal to any ever
delivered by Tillmau, which, of itself, Is
the highest enconlum that can be paidsto
them. No one who has ever heard Willis
stand at the mouth OF the main aisle and
address the House will ever forget 1t. The
scene was always dramatic, full Of interest
and the speech attractive. Willis, however,
lasted only one term, and was succeeded BY
Hon. L. Irving Handy whose reputation
as an orator Is national. Mr. Handy how
ever like Mr.. Willis, budded, bloss-
omed, and faded IN one term Preachers
seem to have hard luck In the House.
Their constituents evidently think thas
Congress Is no place In which to serve
God,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
ITEMS from " .
NEW CASTLE.


The funeral of William Perrott tool
place on Saturday afternoon and inter-
ment was made n the Episcopal Csme-
cry. The pail bearers wero Charles Bon
nett William Etchells, Frank White and
George Vantine.
Th, officers of Captain Evan S. Watson
Post, No. 5, G. A. r. were installed on
Saturday night by assistant Post Com
mander Charles Lewis. The new officers
are: Commander, John Sheridan; Senior
VlccCommander, Znchariah W. Gemmiil; /;
Junior Vice Commander John White;
Officer of tho Day, Iva Lunt; Quarter
Muster, Aquila M. HiIzar; Chaplain.
William Lovell Officer OF thv Guard, Vii.
liam PedricE.
The members OF st. Peters T. A. b. So-
ciety turned out In body yesterday morn.
ing at first mass ana received Holy Com.
nunion.
| Tho Society for the Prevention Of cruslty
to childron has bsen ,tied of tho actions
Of number OF boys in New Castle. In all
probability the Ferris Industrial school
will have II few more inmates before many
weeks. There arc n number of lads at pro-
sent allowed to go about tho city at all
times and their parents pay no attention
to them.
Owing to the sickness Of Miss Gcacs
Saunders during the holidays the annual
treat by Miss Rsba Saunders to her Sun
day School class was postponed until last
Saturday night
Thieves broke into the store Of LOWS r.
Hushabsck and took au oysrcoat, gun and
about $40 worth Of shoen lker's tools.
George NJ. Riley and James I. Weldon
who have b.on inIispo'ai with an attack
Of the grip are improving,
Tho funeral Of Ruth Lewis. colored.
took place on Saturday afternoon. Inter-
ment was made in the Ritchio varlt in
tho Episcopal cemetery. Rev. F. NJ. Nun.
son and Rev. II. Irving Watkins preached
iii tie Mt. Sshem NJ u, Church yesterday
afternoon and last evening.
Sheriff Taylor seems to bo still gaining
friends in New Castle The locking up
Of all prisoners Is the best move sheriff
ever made. Ho has no lackeys and wants
none. Tho wholesale carrying Of whisksy
to tile Jail by parolod prisoners is thing
of he past.
Rev Dennis j. Flynn, d. D., delivered
an eloquent and foroble sermon in ST
Peter's church last eYoning OH the eSin Of
Intcmpsranoe' The church Was crowded
by people Of all denominations who wished
/ o hear the eloquent lecturer.
A iianse OF ono OF thu wheels of trolley
car broke last evening causing some little
and delay. The car was
therefore, not on the run thislnorning and
he consequence Was that the other cars
wcre crowded.
The Delaware Iron Works resumed this
operation to-day z z
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
The WuShinrtOu ScnatO,SI,in.

Olympia, Wash, Jan. 9.-The Wash.
ington legislature assembled here to.
day. A United States senator to sue
ceed John Wilson is to be elected. As
the legislature is overwhelmingly Re.
publican, n man from that party will
be chosen. The leading candidates fol
the senatorship are: John Wilson, the
present incumbent; Levi Akeney,
banker of Walla Walla; Addison c.
Foster, large lumber dealer of Ta-
coma, and ]. $. Mcmillan, a lime manu-
facturer of Roche Harbor. Ex-United
States Senator John B. Allen, of Seat
tie. is also mentioned as probable dark
horse
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
To Hon lr the SlxtY.ninth.

New York. Jan. 9.-The Sixty-nintl
New York regiment Of volunteers will
be mustered out of the service of the
United States in New York, in accord
ance with decision reached by Secre-
tary Alger yesterday. This action is
taken In response to the requests of
the citizens of New York and Governor
Roosevelt, who were anxious that the
men should return in body and be
accorded the honors due them. The
regiment is now at Huntsville, Ala,
and will leave for home as soon as the
rolls can be completed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
Murder With Hammer and Chisel,

Chicago, Jan. "a cold chisel and a
hammer were the instruments used yes
terday In an assault upon John senke,
a laborer, by his step brother. George
Senke, and John Bonka The victim
will die OF his injuries. During a quar-
rel Senke was knocked senseless with
a hammer Bonka then held a chlsel
to the PROSTATE mans head, while the
step brother struck 1t several times
with a hammer infiicting horrible
wounds. The men then barricaded the
house, and were only overcome after "A
hard struggle with the police.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
The Per Diem PensOu BIZ.

Columbus, o., Jan. 9.-The committee
appointed by the National Encamp-
ment of the Union Veterans Legion to
pass on the merits of the pension meas
ure known az the per diem bill'' has
completed Its report and forwarded it
to Adjutant General Hay. The com.
mttee reaches the conclusion, after an
extended and exhaustive examination
of the bill, that an annual saving to
the government of s3l. 100000 can be
accomplished under its operation, ard
an additional saving Of over Sl2 900, ,0oC
in the event examining boards are
abolished. Tie bill Is not framed so
that the Union Veterans Legion alone
Will enjoy its benefits, but every Union
soldier can come under its provisions.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
Tic Greatest Discovery Yet.

w. NJ. Repine editor Tiskiiwa, ILL.,,
"Chief," says: "We won't Keep homes
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Con umption, Coughs and Colds. Expert.
mented with many others. but never get
tho true remedy until we used Dr. Kings
take its place in our home, as In Ii We
have certain and sure cure for Coughs,
Colds, Whooping Cough. otc." 1t Is Idle
to expeslment with o.her remedies even If
they nre urged Oh you as just as good as
DR.. Kings Now Discovery They nre not
us good, because this remedy has u record
OF cures nnl besides Is guaranteed. 1t
never fails to satisfy. Trial bo,tio free at
n. b. Danforths drug store, Corner Sec
ond ana Market streots,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
The Flower of the American Army


Chicago, Jan. 9.--Major General H.
w. Lawton, who was recently assigned
to the command of the military forces
> In the Philippines, arrived in Chicago
yesterday on tour of inspection of
the troops that have been ordered to
Manila. A rigid examination of the
Fourth infantry at Fort Sheridan was
made during the day. with the result
that 40 or 80 of the soldiers were dis
approved and will not accompany theil
regiment to the Orient. General Law
ton said his command would be made
OF the flower O, the American army.
"The United States" he said, Twill be
on exhibition before the powers of
Europe, and it is important that we
have the finest type Of American man
hood represented III our army"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
Spanish Flags in Havana,

Havana. Jan. s.-This morning two
large Spanish flags appeared over the
Clerks and the Asturianos clubs. fac.
ing the principal plaza. Their appear,
ance created considerable adverse
comment among the Cubans. who, II
is said, requested Governor General
Brooke to have the flags removed. No
action was taken in the matter at head.
quarters. where 1t is generally conceded
that Spanish flags may float as well
as those of other natlonalities.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
His Head Burned Off.

New York Jan. 9.-As John Ferris,
Waterman at lime kiln in Williams
burg, was making his early rounds yes
terday, he noticed man who appeared
10 be sleeping at the edge of the kiln.
Stepping closer to get better view Of
the stranger Ferris was Mortified to see
that the man had no head. 1t having
been burned off completely He had
evidently wandered TO the kiln to get
warm, and the gases rising from the
furnace overcame him. He probably
was dead before the fire reached his
head. The man was unidentified.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
Death of Miss SoDhia DolIos.

Philadelphia, Jan. 9.-Miss Sophia
Dallas, daughter of George NJ Dallas,
who was vice president of the United
States under President Polk, Is dead,
in her 10Th year. Miss Dallas had been
suffering for some time from heart
trouble, and her death occurred at the
residence of her widowed sister, Mrs.
Carl Morrell. who is now the only sur
viving member Of the former vice presi.
dents family.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
|C(LVARlNC'SWARNINC
"a Concise Report on the Reeking
Filth Of Havana.
NECESSITY FOR PROMPT ACTION.
The Investigator Who Sacrificed His
Life While Serving the War Departs
inent Completed IN Exhaustive 1se-
port Before His Death.

The Investigator Who Sacrificed His
Life While Serving the War Departs
ment Completed an Exhaustive Ise-
port Before His Death.
Washington. Jan. 9.-The war depart
ment, division Of customs and insular
affairs, makes public very full synop-
ISIS Of the late Colonel George A. War
hng's report of his visit to Havana un-
der the special INSTRUCTIONS OF the war
department given him early last au-
tumn, to thoroughly inspect the sani-
tary condition Of the city and to make
such recommendations for the future
Improvement of the town as might be
suggested by said inspection. Colonel
Warnings investigation was most thor
Ough, and in pursuing 1t he contracted
an illness which resulted in his death
a few days after hisffeturn to his home
in New York.
| Colonel Waring says he found the
street cleaning without an adequate
organization or funds and the markets
offensive and dangerously filthy for the
distribution Of American food with the
exception of two, Tacon and Colon
used for sweeping the streets ineffect-
i've, the garbage being thrown into the
streets In entire disregard of the Or
dinance requiring 1t to be set in proper
receptacles. The work of the contrac-
tor was all done in the latter part of
the night, and absolutely in the dark.
/ Foul pools We're found in the streets
in>whch rubbish and filth had been de-
posted. which the contractor was not
required to clean. This filth was turn
ed over to the buzzards. Some of the
streets in the compact part of the city
are paved with large stone blocks,
others with Belgian blocks and the re-
mainder are uGpaved. These streets
are filled with dirty holes, which in turn
are filled up with house garbage. There
lis practically no sewerage. In many
eases households connect their private
vaults with loose brick or stone drains
Dust und6 the pavement along their
frontage. These allow the liquid filth
to leach out into the ground close to the
surface, enabling the householder to
get out of much hiring of night scav-
engers to bail out and carry away ac-
cumulations
Strengthening pens, while superficially
clean, are brutally disgusting while the
work is going on. Blood and offal are
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
Wind Blew Ninety Miles an Hour

Savannah, Ca, Jan. "a severe cy-
clone is reported to have passed over
a section of Liberty county, some 20
miles south Of this city, Saturday af-
ternoon. The wind attained velocity
of not less than IS to so miles an hour.
At Johnston Station, between here and
Waycross, 1t is estimated the wind
blew 80 miles an hour for ten minutes.
In the village considerable damage was
done. The storm swept through
turpentine country, and the trees were
leveled in the path of the wind for
miles. The path, however was for
tunately narrow, being not more than
one or two hundred yards wide.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
Schoolhouse Destroyed, Three Killed,

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. "a heavy
wind storm swept over the remote sec
tion of Scott county last Friday. At
Boles a schoolhouse was blown down
and three pupils killed. another fatally
wounded and dozen or more sus-
tanned more or less serious injuries
Those killed were the children of
Joseph Lawrence, Mr.. Frost and Mrs
Rutege, respectively A child of Jo-
seph Lawrence was fatally wounded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09

Topeka. Jan. Seth Roscbrook and
Chad Stowell IS years of age, who We're
arrested last September for holding up
a farmer and who were sent to the
Hutchinson reformatory, are said to be
responsible for the Missouri Pacific
holdup and express robbery near Leeds,
Mo, Sept. 2S last. This is the robbery
for which Jesse James. Jr., is now un.
der indiCt tment
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
Count Castellane's Suit For Libel.

Paris, Jan. 9.-Count Boni de Castel-
laine, member of the chamber OF depu-
ties for the Castellane district of the
Lower Alps, who married Miss Anna
Gould. will institute proceedings
against Les Droits De L'Home for as
serting that In consequence of quar-
rel regarding an actress he recently
fought duel with NJ. Paul Deroulede,
founder Of the Patriotic League and
member of the chamber of deputies.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
A Clever Trick.

It certainly looks like 1t, but there Is
really no trick about It, Anybody can try
it who has Lame Back and Weak Kidneys
Malaria or nervous troubles We mean he
can cure himself right away by taking
Eloctrlc Bitters. This medicine tones up
the whole system, acts as stimulant to
tina Liver and Kidneys, is blood purifier
and nerve tonic 1t cures Constipation,
Headache, Painting Spells, Sleeplcssness
and Melancholy. 1t is purely vegetable, a
Its natural vigor. Try Electric Bitters
and be convinced that they nre a miracle
worker. Every bottlo guaranteed. Only
80 cents bottle at N. b Danforth's drug
store, Corner Second and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
NOticeI

George s. Mattingley will be home rep.
resenting the old and reliable Chase Nur-
series two or three weeks. All persons
wanting first class shade, fruit, and crna.
mental trees, hardy, freu and continuous
blooming roses-olimbing. bush, or tree
form-siunll fruits grape vines, and any
thing grown by experienced hands in q
we'll kept nursery ofsevernl hundred acres
can get it by calling, or addressing Mr..
Matlingley. at SIS Jackson street, this
iiIX
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
Filipinos Dcny Charges Of Massacre

Hong Kong. Jan. 9.-Acccrding to. the
statements of people who have just ar
rived here from the Island of Balbac,
south of the Island of Palawan, there
Is no truth in the report that the Span
ish there have been massacred by the
Fiiipinos. They say that the story is
an invention Of the priests to prejudice
the Filipino cause, declaring also that
there are not more than half a dozen
Spaniards in the island, and that all
who have been killed fell in warfare.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09

Philadelphia, Jan. 9.-The supreme
court on Saturday heard the appeal OF
Senator Quay and others to have ths
indictments charging them with un.
lawful use of state money removed
from the quarter sessions court. David
T. Watson. of Pittsburg, made the
principal argument for Senator Quay,
and ex-District Attorney Graham spoke
for the commonwealth. Decision was
reserved.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09

tx Congressman Pennington, joshua
ID. Drnney. Thomas NJ. Gcodcn. Misses
Josephine Bateman, Ethel Millington ana
Leila Deane, witnesses returned to their
Dover homes OH Saturday from their long
journey to testify against Mrs. Cortlelia
Botkin at San Francisco. The witnesses
suffered some personal losses by wreck of
the Sunset Limited train, and these losses
have boon made good by the Southern Pa.
cilc Railroad company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
r1rs. Botkin not Convicted.

san Franciso. Call, Jan. Mrs.
Cordela Botkin, convicted Of the mur-
dor Of Mrs. John P. Dunning, Of Dover.
Del, was to havo appeared for sentence
tC.day, but did not do so, her attorneys
giving rs the reason the sickness of their
since the jury returned the verdict.
The attorneys q ked for three weeks to
prepare batch of exceptions to tt Q verdict
but, ON the protest of the District Attorney,
Judge Cook granted u stay Of proceedings
for one week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
A DISPATCH FROM OTIS.
II Indicates That There Has Been No
Fighting at IloiiO,

II Indicates That There Has Been No
Fighting at Iloiio,
Washington, Jan. 9.-The war de-
partment received another dispatch
yesterday from Major General Otis,
commanding the United States troops
In the Philippines. The officials observe
unusual reticence with respect to its
contents, but 1t is understood that the
information contained is not of an un-
favorable character, or such as to give
undue concern to the administration.
So far as the officials are willing to
admit the dispatch shows no material
change In thS conditions existing at the
time of previous advices. One cabinet
officer said II contained nothing of
character alarming serious or exclt-
ing. There had been no collision with
the insurgents, he added, and not
shot had been fired. The dispatch.
however, Is believed to have been of
sufficient Importance to bring to the
immediate attention of the president,
and the latter Secretary Alger, Secre-
tary Long and Adjutant General Cor
bin were in conference for some time
at the White House during the after
noon, presumably on that matter. The
presidents proclamation to the Fill
piros had been published in Manila.
but General Otis did not say to what
extent it had been made known to the
inhabitapts in the other parts of the
group of islands, nor whether 1t had
been published at Iloilo At the latter
place General Miller has been directed
TO land the troops under his command
now on the transports there, but the
dispatch from General Otis did not in
dicate whether this had been done or
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09

Attorney General White arrived home
from San Francisco early yesterday morn
ing.
DIR. J. B. Wnp'es who IL attending Rep.
rescntativc james c. Conway has mn noun
eed that he mny bo able to attend the
Legislature next week.
John Eagcn is locked up In Dover JUL
on the charge of wife desertion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
Declares Dreyf,1s Justly Condemned

Paris, Jan. 9.-Le Soir says it learns
from an indisputable source that the
court of cessation Is convinced that
Dreyfus was justly condemned. M,
Quesnay de Beaurepaire, president of
the section of the court of cessation,
has resigned his position in consequence
Of disagreement regarding the Drey-
fuS lnulliry
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09

Beverly, Mass, Jan. 9.-Wil!am
Endicott, aged 100 years, died yester-
day. He was an eye witness to the en-
gagcment between the frlgates Chesa-
peake and Shannon, June /, 1918 and
was of the sixth generation from Gov
ernor Endicott, Of Massachusetts Bay
colony.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09

Dnv'd A. Mcclure at Fift an 5iIs s*"rnts
has the best and cheapest i h In ..ty, al %
the incest oysters. That i, ha .rl
says who trys them i.avid a. .s,g1ntt tn
and King streets Dunurvia yAoa 3lu
Goods delivered
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09

Ruby Lips - And clear complexion,
the pride OF woman--IInve you lost these
charms through Torpid Liver, Constipa-
tion, Biliousness or Nervousness? Dr.
Agnew's Liver Pills will restore them
to you-4O Little "Rubies" in a vial-10
cents. Act like charm. Never gripe.
Il.
For sale by Y. James Belt. Sixth and
Market and N. B. Danforth Second and
Mar ket streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
For County Reform

President LAwton OF the Board of Trade
has appointed Patrick Ncary. William b.
Clerk. W. d. Mullen. Jr., j. Newlin Cav.
throp and George w. Bush, as committee
to investigate The question Of reform in
Coun,y Government
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
70 YOU KNOW

Consumption Is preventablep Science has
proven TINT, and also that neglect is suicidal
The worst cold or cough eau he cured with Shi-
loh's Cough and Consumption Cure. Sold on
positive guarantee for over 90 years.
For Sale by N. h. Danforth, Second and Mar.
ket 7treets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09

The stores have just what you W ontfor
mince meat making, raisins. curra n,s. Gil
r0D, pure spices, wines and liz uors Every
thing clean and fresh. Northwest corn
of Madison and Fourth streets, and south
west corner OF King and Eighth streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09

Mrs. Frederick Sturgeon of Newport,
died yesterday after undergoing an oper-
alton. Mrs. Sturgeon was y Miss Hirzell,
Of this city, and was popular in several
circles. A husband and ono small child
survives hur.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09

Thirty six Pullman cars have been over.
hauled and rebuilt and will leave tho local
shops on Wednesday and Thursday OF
this week. They will DO used Oh the
Florida Limited trains,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09

John Bro Sn has signed contract for
large organ &c b, presented TO Allegheny
Avonuc Mothodist Episcopal Church, Phil
adsiphia, by Mrs Eva j. Purtor In mem
ory Of her late husband, Isaac Porter.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09
Trolley Cars Collide

Cars No eco md Al crashed into each
other nt Delaware avenue and Adams
street. A deftc Two brake o. No. Al caused
tho car to go slowly to the barn when 20
came along and struck No. Al.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09

The Wilmington Bicycle Club will hold
! euch-c tournament. 1t will begin at Its
parlors on Tuesday evening January II.
Two prizes will be given to the contest
ants
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09

Powell has on his stalls In tho Third
street market fine lot OF butter Ash, cod.
fsh, catfish, white fish. founders, trout
and other varieties Of the flnny tribe
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-09

Bids for the new High School Will be
opened by the Board Of Edncation ut its
meeting thi evening. Each bid Is accom-
panied by certificate check for $1,000.