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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
IT PAYS TO
INSURE.
A Beneficial Policy is the
Same as Food to the
Hungry. The Best
in the State.

The most progressive beneficial Associa-
ttOn In the State Is theDelaware Beneficial
Association. chartered under. ,ths laws of
Delaware, on the 2sth day OF January, 1896
The Association Is f-halne c0mpanX as it's
name implies. It's officers. ARE all. well
known Wilmington business men, and it is
: the only Beneficial Association In 6he
State that deposits and invests its funds
in this city, for the security o. its ten
thousand lnembors
All claims arc promptly paid at tho prln.
cipal office No. l East Eighth Street. by
Mr.. Charles Hayward, the General Mana
ger, who has had an experience of "a years
IN the Insurance business. He thoroughly
knows the business from A. to z. He vas
Tor years manager OF the Commonwealth
Company In Philadelphia before assuming
charge Of the home company. Its growth
under his careful management has been
phenomenal. Every claim ha, been
promptly paid on presentation without
haggling over the matter, as soon as tho
company has been presented with the
voucher OF the claim made uppn its Treas
urer.
Last year over IS, GOO was paid out for
sick benefits. Every death claim has been
paid and the company has never had
suit brought against it, which alone speaks
volumes for Its careful management.
The sum Of over $l9. 900 has been paid to
its members aud bCneiciaries during the
past four years.
Persons are eligible to membership in
the Delaware Beneficial Association from
2 to 60 years OF age. In case Of sickness or
disability are eligible to receive from 81 to
$6 per week and a funeral benefit from $s5
to $3.50. Tho dues vary according to age.
Its officers are:
Potter Cooper. President; Col. ID. P. Bar.
nard, Vice. President; Chas. Hayward
Secretary and Treasurer; DR.. P. Cooper
Medical Director; VIM, 4. Lyman, At
torney.
Medical Examiners DR.. j. w. Raslian,
Wilmington; Dr.. J. Is. Stubbs, Whining
ton; DIR. j. w. Martin. Lewe-; Dr.. Thos
G. Moore, Smyrna; Dr. }. W. Marshall,
Milford.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22


The Levy Court yesterday afternoon
elected co',stables, brideetnders and other
county officials to serve for the ensuing
year. There were nc changes made except
that Harry r, Smith, who was turned
down by the court last year, was again
elected constable yesterday.
Tho constables elected follow:
AppcqLinimink. N W. Vanhorn, Christ.
lana, p. J. Began and J. +. Porter; Now
Castle. Moses b. Fleming; Pencnder,
Emile Walther; Red Lion. Daniel W.
Wilmington. D. W. Hughes, ". =. Win.
dish and Harry X. Smith.
Bridgetenders- Market street, George
4. Swan and William T. Green; Third
street, 4. II. Rustell and james McHugh
Eleventh street, David q. Webb; Seventh
street, james T. Devlin; Brandywiue, j.
H. Simpson; Washington, John Carney;
Newport William Lyman; Chris'iana,
W. i. Southgate; Churchmnn. William
William Shaw; Flomings, John Locker
man.
Jail physlcian-Dr. John J. Black.
Jail commi Padberg,
]. Il. White and John Schuharllt.
Special officer for FERRIS Industrial
School--H. e. Haynes.
Tho court accepted Ginn's bridge Oil tho
road from TOWNSEND to Mildletown and
appropriated $500 for its maintenance.
Tie following resolution was adopted:
THAT tho clerk Of the poace notify tho
various officers in charge Of the public Of
fees in the Court House TINT in &C cord
snce with law the Levy Court commits
sioners will supply books and everything
else needed for the public business In said
offices upon request made to them. Any
order made otherwise Is unauthorized anu
will not be recognized by this court"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
A New Party,

Brlagsvillc Del.,. March 21.-There is
a Likelihood OF another Republican faction
in Delaware, antagonist to tho Union and
Regular factions. 1t is proposeu to COM
pletely ignore tho Union and Republican
with their leaders and aspirants for Office,
and nave an entirely new separate party.
Such an organization has for sGme time
been considered. but not until a few days
ago did it assume any shape. There was
O conference Of prominent Republicans at
Dover, when tho matter was considered
and since then the opinion has been OBJ
tanned of prominent persuns irrespective
Of previous factionnl affiliations, and the
project is being encouraged by both Union
and Regular Republicans
1t is believed that such parry would
have in it the majority Of The Republican
voters In the StAte.
1t Is proposed to issue q call for meet
ing at Georgetown of lha Sussex County
Republicans who favor tha now party.
whom an organization will be effected and
plans Of action outlined.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22

blood, regulates the stomach, liver, bowels
and kidneys, and rejuvenates the tagged
out or diseased nervous system, when
everything else fails Z
Paine's celery compound, upon which
30 much praise has been bestowed, is with
In the reach Of ths humblest family In the
land
Tho inoalculabls amount of good that it
IL doing In making sick aud even despair
ing people we'll should conpcl the atten-
tion Of every judicious person who is out
Of health. 4.
Paine's celery compound invigorates
the norves, makes new blood, ar0uses Q
hearty appetite. regulates the bowels and
brings about a normal action of the liver.
The use Of Paine cslery compound
makes all the difference between impure,
sluggish blood and tired nerves, and
healthy. energetic bodily condition.
between sickness and health. d,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
Spring Openings Of i1iIIlnery Goods q
S, MITCHELL

S. MITCHELL
will have his annual spring open
ing of millinery goods, trimmed and
untrimmed, on Wednesday and
Thursday, the 22d and 23d inst.
He will also display a complete line
of new spring tailor made suits.
Don't forget the number, 219 Mar
kct street.
L. STE1N1cKEN
will have her opening of spring
millinery goods at No. PIT Market
street on Wednesday and Thursday
where the ladies of our city and
vicinity are invited to inspect some
of the handsomest trimmed ladies'
headwear ever offered in this city.
ALICE W. HAYES \
at No. 206 King street, invites the
attention Of the ladies to her large
assortment of spring and summer
hats and bonnets, which are said
10 be perfect gems.
CORA oUIMBY
at No. 2OS King street, is offering
bargains in the best and most
unique assortment of spring head
wear ever placed on sale in her
store. All the very latest styles
shown.
A. & L. JENNY
at No. 210 King street, are Will
mIngtonians and are known from
one end OF the State to the other as
expert mlliners. Their hats and
bonnets have been among the most
admired in the numerous windows.
For the time these young ladies have
been in business, they have built
UP a good paying trade.
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Wolf Goes Free.
There was a strange state of affairs in
tho city court this morning. Clerk Adams
called the name of Tony Wolf. When the
man answered and stoppad to the rail lis
face showed signs OF having been cut by
a knife. There were Il number OF sears
visible, He was charged with drunkenness
aud Ms neither officers Eakin or W. j.
Massey appeared against him he was dis
cnargeI
Than q Pole Informed Captain Cham
bers thai Wolf had cut him with a knife
and attempted 10 kill woman with the
san W >acOn.
These facts were placsd before the court
ana IL warrant was issued for VOLTS ar
rest on the charge Of assault and battery.
There evidently was mistake some where
Tor tho witnesses were oil present In an
swer to subpoenaes served on hem.
Frank Sullivan and Charles Lord were
charged by officer Murphy with acting in
disorderly manner. Thoy broke dan
ger signal exhibited by a contractor and
were fined SA and costs.
Joltp -MctSNttly' was charged with tho
larceny Uf lot Of clothing and n watch
and chain. When arrested he told officer
Hawke that his arm was broken several
weeks ago. Ho denied no took the goods.
Pauline Ladoski testified that Mccarthy
was taken to her house by the officer.
The overcoat and suit of clothes and the
watch and chain were valued at f45. On
Sunday her husband returned from church
and left tho articles on tho table.
Mrs. Lizzie Everett saw MCCARTHY 60
from doJr to door. Shu saw him whom he
came out OF tho house with tho clothes |
on his arm. Tkcn she followed him and
he threw tho clothes away. This hap !
pened about ~ IS o'clock yesterday.
He was held in $.OO rail for court
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
:r1enarial Window.

A Musicale for tho benefit Of the Mem
orinl Window of tho First Presbyterian
Church Sunday school will be held by the
class OF VIM. II. Taylor consisting. Of 10
young ladies, in the parlors Of the Y. NJ. q.
A, on Thursday evening. the e3l inst. A
very fine program has bccu arranged and
this talent will participate:
Tho Misses Helen kiimer Maud Kilmer.
Elsio McGinley, Emma Theilman, Josie
Mahan. Anna Simmons, El zaheth john
Emma McMullen, Messrs. Frank Mason,
Milard Brobst Prof Prosho, lsenschmidt
Grvdnr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
President Mckinley and Speaker Reed

Brunswick, Ca, March 22.-Fresident
Mckinley enjoyed full day of quiet
and rest in the retirement and fine
drives of Jeykl Island, and night fell
without any conference with Speaker
Reed or any difference in the relations
between the two Republican leaders as
a result of their simultaneous presence
on the island. The only thing approach
ing junction was an informal sort Of
reception in the Baker cottage about l
o'clock, at which all the island colony
were presented to the president and Mrs.
Mckinley. This included Speaker Reed,
who called rather late and spent a few
minutes, shaking hands with the presi-
dent and chatting with him and the
othcfa present
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
Decapi tated By an Explo sion.

Cumberland. Nd, March 2l-The saw
mil! boiler at the plant of Hudson Shuss.
near Matte, IL miles from hero, exploded
der, Jr,, engineer, aud Sawyer Shuse, and
wounding John Snyder, Harry Sigle and
Anthony Whitfield.
The fly wheel, weighing about a ton,
was thrown great distance and the steel
saw was broken into bite.
SNYDER was horribly crushed and blown
about 100 feet and Wink's head was blown
of. His feet were entangeled In the car
riage, with his shoulders hanging in q
creek. .
A Pin was driven through Whitfolds
neck from the back The mill was almost
obliterated,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
IT heartily recommend it, and am glad

IT heartily recommend it, and am glad
to give my highest endorsement.
So writes Miss NJ. A. Armstrong, the
government microscopist, after making a
painstaking examination Of Paine's celery
compound, the one remedy that has with
stood every conceivable test since it was
first discovered by Dartmouth's great ply
slcian professor and its formula submitted
TO the scrutiny OF the abest practitioners
in the world.
Thousands Of lottcrs have bsen received
by The propriators of the remedy from men
and women III every community. oil tell.
ing one experence--the immediate rolief
and perfect cure effected by this remedy.
The best physicians openly endorse and
recommend 1t, authorizing the public use
of their statements that Paine's celery
compound, in case after case, cures 1hsu-
matisin and kindred diseases, puridss the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
Open to the Public,

The first car to run over the new Will
mington and Chester Trolley line for the
accommodation OF the public. left tho Phia-
delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail-
road station at 5.45 clock this morning,
and during the day one left overy 45 min
utes. Cnrs wore run from Chester on tho
same tlme and three cars were placed upon
the line.
q In addition to the fares already announce
ed thero will DO what are known rs "lap
over fares. The explanation Of this is
that person who gots on in the middle
OF one section and rides to he middle Of
another will be charged but one fare for
the trip. some attention being paid 10 the
distance travelled. To find out about
these fares the patrons of tho road will
have to ask the conduotorttor information
as 1t would be impossible to explain all Of
the combinations without printed sched-
ule.
A number Of Chester peoplelhave asked
that the fare from Chester to Shellpot Parl,
be made 10 cents, SO that tho people OF
Chester may Visit thaS pleasant resort In
the summer time. 1t is thought that
thousands OF Chester people would wilt
the park during the summer time IL such
fare was established.
It's assorted that Wilmington can get
considerable Of the trade of Chester away
from Philadelphia II the effort Is lnadc.
So far but two Wilmington concerns have
mado the attempt anil both of them sue
csedsd. The Diamond State Brewery, Of
which H. J. Stoeckle: is the manager, and
tho Bavarian Brewery have captured the
trade Of Chester and have been able to
meet competition from. Philadelphia and
conquer 1t without difficulty. It is claim.
oil that If the brewsrles Gun compete with
Philadelphia that other lines of business
can do tho same thing and can capture
considerable Of the Chester trado.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
Trouble at tho Academy.

C.F. Murphy, Of Pennington, or STU
dent ut tho WiliningtonsCon eorence Acad-
envy Dover has been expelled. Professor
BurGette had been accused Of breaking up
tho social hour and the door Of his room
was battered down. The Professor con-
sidercd this as only college prank bnt
Principal Collins thought otherwise. IAN
inyc stiputlon followed with tho above IT,
suit. Murphy disc!ainsd oil connection
with the occurrence, But discipline was
Que thing that must DO maintained at tho
Academy and Murphy was expelled.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
Charged with En- bezzlment.

Harrisburg, March %. - Ex-Sheriff
William Sheesly yesterday caused the ar
rest Of Isaac w. Guiles, delinquent city
tax collector from 1885 to 1893, inclusive
on a charge of embezzlement of city
taxes Of 1893. He was taken before Al
derman Nicholas, who held him in 81 900
bail for u hearing next Tuesday. Mr..
Sheesly was one of the defendants
bondsmen in 1891. The court some time
ago found that the bondsmen were liable
for the amount of Guiles' shortage.
,Guiles took an appeal to the supreme
court, but as yet there has been NO dc.
cjciOn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
KIDNAPPED BOY RESCUED.
Was Stolen From His Chicago Home
len Months Ago,

len Months Ago. ...s.
Paincsvilc, o., March GA startling
sequel to the abduction of Gerald Lap
iner. the 3-year-olI son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Lapiner, which occurred in Chi
cago May 20, 1893, developed here yes
terday in the recovery and restoration
Of the child to his mother and the ar
rest of Mrs. Ann Ingersoll and John o.
Collins, who live about mile west Of
Paincsyille, at whose place the child was
found and where he had been kept since
last June. The boy was abducted by
mysterious woman from in front Of his
parents home in Chicago. The woman
and child were traced for a short time
and then all track Of them was lost A
large reward was offered for the recov-
cry of tho child. and although the Chi
cago police made every effort to bring the
kiInapers to justice nothing further
could be learned
A newspaper account Of the abduction
and the reward offered came under the
notice Of Mr.. +. II. Ferris and his sister,
Miss o. g. Ferris, neighbors of the In
gersolls.. ..and they entered into .corre-
spondence with the Chicago police. Mrs,
Lapiner was notified and she arrived
here yesterday to identify the little one.
She was taken in Il closed carriage to the
Ingersoll place, while Sheriff st. John
went on ahead to prevent the escape Of
the abductors. Access to the house was
gained through the rear door, and there.
tied in Il high chair. half dressed. the
boy was found. Both Mrs. Ingersoll and
Collins were placed under arrest. Mrs.
Ingersol denies the charge of abduction.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
The Pope's IIealtI.

Rome. March 22.-'l'he pOp's physi-
clans, DR.. Lapponi and Professor MAJ
zoni, visited his holiness at 3 o'clock yes
tcrday afternoon and found bis general
health good and the seat Of the recent
operation in excellent condition. While
conversing with them the pope express
cd deep grief at the false stories circu-
lated az to his health. especially the re-
ports about second operation. which
had so disturbed Catholics deeply inter
ested in his welfare. After the visit the
physicians declared that his condition OF
health, all things considered, could not
he better
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22

The Sunday school Superinten dents As.
ISOLATION held q ln,esting last evening. in
the FIRST Unitarian Church on West
above Eighth street. O. N. Bowers intro
ducsd discussion on "Dropouts and How
to Retain Old Scholars He also made
MI interesting and eloquent address on
tho subject Tbs n0xb meeting will be
held In Central Presby teriau Church. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
FROM
new CASTLE.
01fsspondence of the REPUBLICAN,
March ~, 1850.

Miss Hattie King, daughter Of Mr.. ant
Mrs John King of this city, and Mr.. Johu
T.. Stovey, were married yesterday by the
Rev. J. D. c. Hanna. Miss Maggie Coz
was bridesmaid and George McNitt was
bost man. Mr.. and Mrs. Stovsy will re-
side in Stanton. the home Of the groom.
The present cold snap has intsrlered
cabins have bean towed down the river.
From Now Castle there are number Of
men who will go to Smyrna Creek AMI stay
therc until the shad become plentiful off
New Castle.
Among those who will go will be John
Foster and Joseph Lsviek Lawrence
O'Connor and L. Cornish, John Shearer
and John Bartlett Il. I. Rogers and Viii
liam Norris, Charles Lancaster AMI Harry
Jones. William BARTLETT and George New
sance, William Pustill and George Dun
can. They will 60 to Smyrna creek aud
will live in cabins. The shad season
promises to bs u good one 1t cannot be
any better than the fishermen deserve.
They have to be out in all kinds of wealth
er and go out both carly and late.
There was lively runaway bore yester-
day Afternoon. Buckshot Briscos was
driving a team belonging to Il. Ebon
Watts.
The horse started on a runaway and as
the wagon turned the corner of Fourth
and Delaware the carriage Of DR.. Stewart
and it colided. The Watts wagon was
loaded with furniture. The carriage and
harness Of DR.. Stewards team was badly
damaged. The Watts horse kept on to
Harmany street where 1t was caught. Mono
Of the furniture was injured.
But "Buckshot' was thrown from the
wagon and landed on the pavement in
such a manner that ho saw stars. lie says
that no never knew that the gravity. was
so strong as 1t Is in New Castle. He re-
ceived several severe bruises.
New Castle churches had the assistance
of singers from other churches OH Sunday
last. In this Methodist church Mr. John
Miller of Po.tsville delighted those present
with his sweet voice. In the Catholic
CuuFCu UuJu uiOTIllux anu ofcDlHS JOAH
McGranary Of ST. Mary's Choir, Whining
ton sang.
L If any man wonld say that the people
at SIKH and Delaware streets should pay
taxes bo should bn summarily doalt with.
The street is u disgrace to the city The
bed of both streets is covered with half a
foot of water this morning. The three
mem bers Of City Council who go out this
time have monument to their misman-
agement at that corner. The electric
railroad Company and council should and
will be well remembered. Tho property in
that section of the city is depreciating and
the menLers Of City Council aro account
able for it. Thore is not business man
in the country who would locate here If he
cast his eyes on New Garlic 3 streets. Only
a fcw more weeks until the majority Of
Council goes ont OF Office. Thon the fa-
vorites will bs dumped.
DR.. Bulrs Cough Syrup is the STANDARD
for throat and lung troubles. 1t
ia Il RDeciflG for nriDDe and brOnchItis
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
Predicts Rebel Success in Bolivis.

Lima, Peru, March CDR. Zoilo
Flores, who has just arrived Here from
Bolivia, said in the course of an in
terview that Senor Cevere AlonEc, pres:
dent Of Bolivia, who. with the govern
ment troops, is now within the walls OF
Oruro. besieged by the Fcderalists OF
insurgents, cannot much longer main
tain the position. TIE insurgent army,
i'll the opinion Of DR.. Flores. is every
way superior, and existing conditions
cannot be- prolonged beyond the first
fortnight in April. DR.. Flores believes
implicitly in the triumph of the rcvolu-
tionary movement.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22

row to Joy almost staggered Mrs. Miles.
and with tears in her eyes she thanked
the reporter for the good news, saying
that Mr.. Sherman had been q father to
her for years.
In the meantime General Miles stood
the test Of hours of handshaking at the
Algonquin club previous to the banquet
in the same club house. In the midst
of the festivities the corrected dispatch
was shown him,an he at once expressed
his great joy at the good news and beg
ged that the dispatch be sent at once
to Mrs. Miles. This had already been
done. and he again gave his attention
to the numerous speeches. In his own
speech, already delivered, he had de-
clared his belief that Mr.. Sherman was
still alive.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
Death OF q Philadelphia Ex-AIayor.

Deatn or . fhlladelpnla EA-MayOf.
Philadelphia, March 22.-Samuel G.
King, former mayor Of Philadelphia,
died yesterday. aged SO years. He was
revenue inspector in 1854 and member
of select council from 1860 until his elec-
tion as mayor in 1881. He originated
the idea of the board Of revision of taxes.
was a prime mover in the Centennial
exposition and Paramount park projects
and secured the million dollar school
house building loan.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
RED HOT FROM THE GUN

Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadmnn, Of
Newark. Mich, In the Civil War 1t
cauSel horrible Ulcers that no treatment
helped for 20 years. Then Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salye cured him. Cures Cuts, Bruises,
Burns, Boils, Felons, Corns, Skin Erup-
tlons. Best Pile cure on enrth. Only 20
OTIS q box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by N.
3. Danfcrths druggist.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22

Dr. AEncT . Si.i:.rrHai FOWGer.--
The Rev. W. II. Main, pastor of the Baptist
Emanuel Church, Buffalo, gives strong tes-
timony for and Is 1rm believer In DR.. Ag-
news Catarrhal Powder Ha had tried
many kinds Of remedies without avail "Af-
ter usln. Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder
was benefited at once" are his words. 1t
relieves instantly.-70.
For sale by q. James Belt, Sixth and
Market and N. B. Danforth Second and
Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22

Analo-French Convention Signed.
London, March 22.-The convention
between Great Britain and France, de-
limiting their respective frontiers in the
Valley Of the Nile, was signed last night
by tie Marquis Of Salisbury and the
French ambassador, NJ. Paul Cambon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
Reliable Groceries at Lyuch',.

Good goods at consistently low price4.
Families supplied with Bnttial Beers,
Wines and Liquors Telephone No. 70o'
Main store Northwest corner Madison und
Fourth streets. New York Grocery. South
west corner King and Eighth streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-22
TELLYOUR SISTER

A Beautiful Complexion Is an impossbility
without good pure blood, that only exists IN
liver and bowels. karl's Clover Root Tea net,
directly OIL the bowels, liver and kidneys keen
ing them in perfect health. Price .5c and 5Dc.
For Sale by N. b Danforth, Second and Mar.
ket strcats.