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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09

Zanzibar. Aug. 9-Great Comoro
Island is in revolt The police COM
missary has been assassinated and the
governors residence la besieged A
gunboat has been ordered to assist the
island authorities in restoring order.
Great Comoro, otherwise Angaziya ISL
and, is the principal island of the
Comoro Isles. In the Mozambique chan
mel, $50 miles from the northwest
coast of Madagascar and 200 miles from
the east coast of Africa. The popula-
tion of the group is estimated at about
$4,000 souls. mostly Mahommedans.
The islands form part of the French
colonial possessions.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09
Nitro.Glycerlne Explosion In Jerse,

Nitro-Glycerlne Explosion In Jersey.
Farmingdale, N. j., Aug. 9.-An ex-
ploson wrecked the nitro-glycerine
building of the Ditman Powder and
Chemical company's works. three miles
from here, yesterday afternoon. Two
men were injured. One. Levi Estell.
was severely hurt and the other
Clark Chamberlain. only slightly. The
superintendent, Richard J. Martin and
five men had just come out Of the
building and were making ready to re-
enter with great can of acid. when
smoke was noticed coming from the
building. Martin shouted to the men
to run for their lives. In moment
the explosion occurred. A larger ex-
plosion followed and completely de-
stroyed the building, two story one.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09
items FROM
NEW CASTLE.
Correspondence of the REPUBLICAN,
August 0. 1892

Captain K. +. Rogers had narrow es-
cape from drowning opposite Harmony
Street yesterday. IIe was sitting on the
side Of his haptha launch W. V. L. when
he suddenly foil baok wards. The crew Of
another yacht nearby won't to bis assis-
tance and Captain Rogers was taken out
satoly. After the sun dried his clothes he
went back to his lauuch.
st. Peters Sunday School went to Au.
gustinePark on yesterday on their annual
excursion. Tho steamer Twilight took
45O persons on the pleasant trip to this
favorite resort
William Myers. colored was found in
an unconscious condition along the tracks
of the railroad. 1t is believed that he
was knocked of by freight car by pass.
ing train. He was reported as improving
last night.
J. L. Prichard of Baltimore Council
Junior Order of American Mechanics ad-
dressed Industry Council last night In the
interest Of the. Orphans Homo at Liffan.
Ohio.
Constable Peterson Of Hockessin placed
Golored man and white man in the jail
yesterday. They were committed in de-
faul, Of bail for their appearance at court.
Mrs. Myers who has been suffering from
paralysis is very low.
Sevoral. parties from Wilmington came
here aud spent the day fishing and CraD-
bing.
The Third STREET bridge WAS out of Or
der yesterday and New Castle people were
considerably unconysnienced. Tho motor
power was number of the faithful r.si-
dentsc CT South Wilmington. Two Lusi-
ress men arrived in Wilmington on the
City Of Chester They boarded IL car for
this city but the bridge was off. The de-
lay WAS snch that when they reached here
the stoamer Twilight had gone from her
wharf ond the result was that thoy wore
obliged 10 hire team in order to get to
Augustine Park.
A rair OF gold glasses wcro found on
Delaware street ard the owner can have
them by applying at the residence Of
Joseph Schultheis.
One Of the excursionists to Angus inc
Park yesterday loft her glasses on one Of
the lunch tables.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09
Indlnna NhllrrnnS RIIaY.

Bloomfield. Ind, Aug. 9.-Monday
night Joseph NJ. Britton was taken
from his home in Newark, this county.
and severely whipped by whitecaps.
Mrs. Britton says she recognized sew
eral of the whitecaps and they are
citizens of the village. Britton, II Is
alleged. has been making unlawful
sales Of intoxicating liquors. and the
citizens have been trying to get rid
OF him on this account.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09

Edward Farley OF No. Si5 Bennett street
is trying to ascertain if Thomas Z arley
who was injured on he steamer Mile, and
taken to the hospital ut Marcus Hook Is
his brother. He has written to hi, sister
who lives at Marcus Hook to investigate
the matter and expects to hear from her.
The name Is that of his brother, who left
his hone in this city when lSyears old II
years ago, and whom he has not seen since
1 han
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09
proposed to decorate the tabernacle with
the Epworth League and Christian En-
deavOr hunting

proposed to decorate the tabernacle with
the Epworth League and Christian En-
deavor bunting.
Monisy will be one Of the greatest days
Of camp this year, as the sixth annual con-
vention of the Delaware County Sunday
School Association will be held here
Delegates from every school In the coun-
try are expected, and it is believed it will
be one Of the greatest days the camp ever
had. The programme Is as follows:
Afternoon-Apostle's Greed; assembly;
music: address, "What 10 the Home De-
rartment," John G. Mackay Of Media;
music. Bethlehem school; address, "How
is 1t Organized" William H. Farley Of
Chester; music. Elan school; Practical
illustrations of its " orkings." the Rev.
W. r. Laird of West Chester; solo, Miss
Mabel r. Shaw; address. How is it Main.
tained," the Rev. Elmer w. Powell of
Brandywine Baptist Church; music, Brnn.
dywine Baptist and Talley Mission schools;
nddress, "Of what Benefit Is it to the
Church," the Rev. II b. Baird of Elan;
address, "Of What Benefit is it to the
Home and Comm unity?" the Rev. T. H.
Shirk of Bethlehem n. E. Church; music,
by Beaver Valley and Thornbury schools;
address, "Of What Benefit is to the
School?' the Row. James Pritchs tt Of
Spring Valley A. M. Il. Church.
Evening-Music; assembly; address,
What is meant by Home to Homo Visi-
tations?' John G. Maokay Of Media; mu.
sic. Bethlehem school: address. when
Should 1t be pono?" William H. Farley
Of Chester; music by Brandywine and
Talley Mission schools address, How is
1t Accomplish" Rev. Mr.. Powell; eolo.
Miss Shaw address, ''Of What Benefit is
1t 10 The Church?' by Rev. Mr.. Baird; mu.
Sic Eam school; address, "Of What Ben
eft is 1t to the Homer by Rev. MIR. Shirk
of Bethlehem; music, address, Oh What
Benefit is it to the SCHOOL," Rev. Mr..
Pritchett; Mizpah benetiction.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09

Newport News, Va, Aug. 9.-There
has been no change in the yellow fever
situation at the Hampton Soldiers
Home since Monday afternoon, and 1t
is quite probable that the quarantine
will be raised this week. A feature
of the shotgun quarantine here was the
presence on the line last night of near
ly every minister in the city. each
preacher standing guard in the allotted
section for period Of six hours.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09
Murderous Soldier Promptly Execute d

Murderous Soldier erProinptlyEXecuttd d
Salt Lake City. Aug. 9.-First Ser
geant John Jackson was shot and
killed at Fort Douglas last night by
Private w. H. Carter, and the latter
was then shot and instantly killed
while resisting arrest. Both were col
ored. and belonged to the Ninth United
States cavalry. Jackson had ordered
Carter taken to the guard house for
his inattention to duty. The men both
participated in the battle of San Juan
hill
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09

THE LATE GOVERNOR ATKINSON.
ernor of the state The end came at
8 O'Clock, the bedside of the governor
being surrounded by all the immedi-
ate members of the family. He had
been slowly sinking for several days.
and Monday afternoon his physicians
announced that he could not recover.
His sickness lasted about Is days. The
funeral takes places this afternoon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09

Original pensions intelligently prose-
cuted, rejected pensions re-opened and
successfully completed; dropped aud re-
duced tensions restored ; widows PEN
sions secured In ~ to 90 day, by Col. John
Wainwright. expert pension attorney, 2nd
floor Nr.S West Scvonth strcot, Whining.
ton. Dele
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09
EX-GOVERNOR ATKINSON DEAD.

GeorRia's Former Executive Sue.
cumbs After Fifteen Days Illness.
Newman, Ca, Aug. 9.-Universal sor-
row has been caused throughout
Georgia by the death here yesterday of
Hon. William Y. Atkinson, former gov
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09
Held For Court,

An inque,t was hold by Coroner Vande-
yer last night IN the case of Alfred Col
lins. The testimony WAS that Collins
went after his money to tho Diamond
S;eel Company and while intoxicated
went into tho mill and received injuries,
from which he died. A verdict of accidcn-
tai death while he was under tho influence
OF liquor, WIS rendered.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09

The Anti-Coln bine of the fire depart
ment hopes to defeat tho combine in the
fight for lief Of the Fire Department
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Awny.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic. full Of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To.
Bac, the woHder-w worlSer that makes weak men
strong. All druggists SOC or 81. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09
Sunday Excursion 10 BaItimors. SI.oo
Sunday, August I3th.

Sunday August 18th only 81. 90 to Balti-
more ind return via Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. Special train will lcavs Della
ware Avenue Station at S.55 a. IN. Re-
turning leave Baltimore at 6.C0 p. IN.
Tlckeis good for the day OF issue only.
Special coaches for acoommo odatlon OF
Wilmington excursoists will be placed at
Delaware Avenue station.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09
Sunk by a British Battleship.

Torquay. Eng, Aug. 9.-The British
battlcship Sans Pareil, while return
ing from the maneuvers, sank the Brit.
ish ship East Lothien off the Lizard.
One man was drowned. The warship
reported the news to the other ships
by wireless telegraph.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09
WORKING NIGHT AND DAY

WORN1Nu NIOHI AND DAY
Tho busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was mnde Is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill Is a sugar coated
globule OF health, that changes weakness
into strength, listlessuess into energy,
brain-faQ into mental power. They're
wonderful IN building up the health.
Only 25c per box. sold by N. b. Dan
forth,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09

Taylor's Diarrhoea Mixture cures all
bowel troubles. Prepared by W. G. Tay.
lor, 3oa King sreet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09

Pianos on monthly payments at the
Ludwig wurorooms. Sec them. store Old
Shipley street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09
Fell Into the Race.

Fell Into the Race.
Henry w. Wiley rescued n small girl
named Quinn, who fell into the Brandy
wine yesterday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-09
SUMMER RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.

IloTEL CENTRAL
n s. Tennessee Avenue,
Comfortable, home.lil,e; moderate rates; or.
chestra. CHARLES MCGI.ADE.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-05-06

wnIch nad the endorsement or the commit
tee on assessment and collection of taxes
The bill provided for Il license fee of IL,
per cent. on roads whose gross earnings
equal or exceed $1,000 year and I per
cent on roads whose gross earnings are he
tween $4,000 and $1,000 mile. It provided
for Il graded license fee on the smaller
roads. When the bill was introduced ut
the afternoon session Mr.. Hall asked that
rules be suspended and the bill he placed
on its passage. Mr.. Hall said IL was IN
extremely moderate measure II would
hrlhC about Sl2J,tHr additional revenue to
the state. The vote was IS to 81 for sus-
pension or the rules. It requiring ~ af-
hrmatiFe votes. the motion was lost ON
over TIL evening. II WAS late in the even
ing session before the bill was taken up
and the vote 36 to 10 for advancing II
10 eugroSSment. About twenty minutes
later the bill was reported as correctly on
crossed and the question was on its pas
sage. AT this pOiut Mr. FOgo moved a call
OF the house aud the call was sustained
II had been decided Ia shut on all business
thlS settled the fate Of the hill After
a lnilG discussion the Assembly refused to
reconsider the vot" hy which the forestry
mn WAS refused concurrence. Mr.. I.ance led
i Nu''">>tul night ON the night Of the 2d
IN favor of his substitute for No 242A
The bill provides that in the old cStgb.
lShcd counties no lire wardruS shall hc
appointed unless upon request Of the town
boards. Mr.. LauGr said that under the
present law Il had cost Fond In Lac couu-
y considerable" money and that there hau
been No return. There WIS COnSilrr:Ihl.
opposition. hut Mr.. LarEc carried the hiIl
iAf"nHh under suspension II the rules and
It vas immediately coucurrcd i'm - the
Senate.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-05-06
EX-MAYOR AN EXILE.
Peculiar Case of Formerly Promi'
nent Resident of
Oshkosh.

Oshkosh, Wis, May 2.-I Special =
absent from the city for many years, 1t is
said desires to return here that he may
visit his old friends and take up his resi-
dence again, but he dares not do so.
Doc Hcnning was mayor of Oshkosh
IN 1850. Previous to his election and
during his incumbency he was interested
in railroad deals. Even today the cX-
mayor is reported as being immensely
rich and at the head of several wealthy
railroad corporation His railway ven
lures Ill tillS section Of the country, II ap-
pears, were not successful. He. with
other citizens, chief among them being;
Albert Lull now deceased, conceived the
idea of building a railroad from Oshkosh
to Rpon. 1t was commonly known as
the "Ripon" road. The line was never
completed In fact the extent of the con
Structlon work never proceeded beyond
the grading of the rOadbrd for Il part of
the distance. Disaster ovcrcame the On
terpriSe and the members of the com
pany were compelled to defend lawsuits
for the recovery of moneys due contract
ors and others, but without success. The
whole amount involved was about $40
crs was held responsible for a portion.
EX Mayor Hcnnins went to war about
that time and since then has not re
turned. and according to statements OF
his friends to whom he has written, he
Is afraid he will be held responsible for
the amount OF the judgment against him.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-05-06
ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY.
IT is DEWEY DAY.
Just One Year Since He Achieved
His Brilliant Naval
Victory.

Washington, n. G., May 1.-On May /,
1898, Admiral Dewey, in command of the
gallant American fleet, entered the har-
bor of Manila, and in a conflict to be
famed in modern naval history, complete
ly destroyed the hostile Spanish fleet,
thereby manifcsting the prowess of
America upon the sea and earning the
everlasting gratitude of the American
people.
To-day hcing the first anniversary of
the famous engagement, the nation Is
manifeSting its gratitude by holding
Dewey day" celebrations from one end
of the country to the other.
The celebrations take various forms,
but the main feature of them all, it goes
without saying, is the cheering of the
name of Dewey to the echo. IN two
s-Fcnnsylvania and California -
the day has been specially designated by
legislative enactment or by the proclama-
tiou of the governor as n day of celehra-
tion, while the cities and towns which
have arranged to commemorate the ami
yrrsary with public celebrations and eX-
crcscS are hy far too numerous to men
tion. In New York, Chicago, Cincinnati
and San Francisco the celebrations will
be on an elaborate scale.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-05-06
NAVAL PARADE ON DELAWARE
\ Capt. CoghIan Reviews Procession
from bridge of the Raleigh.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. May 1-Dewcy day
was celebrated in this city with imposing
pomp and ceremony. Gov. Stone, by
proclamation, made The occasion a h0li-
day in this state on the recommendation
of the Legislature. He is not invested
with the power to make the event con-
tinuouS, 50 greater efforts were extended
to render the exercises the more auspi-
cious. Public institutions were open for
business as usual
The most important event was the ma
val parade on the Delaware river, which
was reviewed 10y naval and civic dgni-
taries The harhor presented hcauti-
ful spectacle, innumcrahlc flags and red,
white and blue bunting cntwincd with
the city coIorS blue and gold -helng dis
played in profuSIou on hundreds ot YES
sells The buildings along the river front
and throughout the city were galIy deco
rated.
The cruiser Raleigh was the chief OBJ
icct Of interest. The warShip was an
chorcd at the extreme turning point of
the line of the naval parade. Next to
her was the revenue cutter Algonquin
ana then came all the available craft
now assembled at League island.
All the vessels to participate in the
pageant started at a signal from the
navy-yard from a point a short distance
below League island. The parade pro-
,cefIed up the east side Of the river, pass
ing the Raleigh. Capt. CoChlan review
ing the procession from tn" bridge Of the
warship. As the head Of the procession
reached the Raleigh, the cruiser fired the
national salute, and then until the last
vessel in the parade had repassod her on
the west of the river tn" saluteS from
the Raleigh were almost continuous.
The Russian naval officers who arc
here experimenting the construction of
the now Russian warShipS at Cramps
participated in the ceremonies, reviewing
the parade with Capt. Coghlan.
Throughout the state local celebrations
are being held in the honor ot the hero
of Manila bay.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-05-06
BECOMES A COUNTESS.
Great -Grand-dauGhter of James
Fennimore Cooper to Wed
Count WaChtmeistor.

Des Moincs, Ia., May "a number of
prominent society people of Chicago,
Washington, Kansas City and other
cities are here for the wedding OF Miss
Beulah Cooper Uubhell and Count Carl
AXel Wachtmcister, which will take
place this evening at Terrace hill, the res.
idcnce of the brides parents. The wed
ding will be an elaborate affair and will
be followed by reception for which sew
eral thousand invitations have been is
sued
The marriage Of Miss Hubbel and
Count Wachtmeister will unite one of the
oldest and most distinguished families III
America and one of the oldest families
of Sweden. The bride to-he is the daugh
ter of the multi-millonaire and railroad
magnate. +. NJ. Hubhell of this city, and
the great grand daughter of James Fen
nimore Cooper. Americas first great nov
eiiSt. Miss Huhbcll has travelled cxten-
Sively in Europe, and last year was pre-
sented at court hy Mrs. Hay.
The count belongs To one of the oldest
of the noble families of Sweden and Ger
many, the Wachtmeisters also being
counts in the elder branches of the fami
| ly of the German empire. He was edu-
Gated i'll Sweden ana elsewhere i'll Eu
rope and has held diplomatic posts In
Hamburg and London. Since his ar
rival i'll America five years ago he has
occupied the position of secretary to the
Swedish Norwegian consulate i'll Chicago
The wedding will be attended by fifty
Of the relatives and intimate friends of
the family. The ceremony will take
place at 80, and at : o'clock Il rCcep
tion will he held, to which several hun
dred DcS MoinCs friends have been in
vitcd.
At the first strains of the "Lohen-
grin wedding march the bridal party
will appear ON the stairs. Raymond
Windsor and Harry prOuth will lead the
party. extending white satin ribbons to
make an avenue 80 the altar in the draw
ing room.
Rev. ]. Evcrist Cathcll of st. Paul's
Episcopal church will come next and will
he followed by Count WachtmeiSter, ac-
companicd Icy Herman GAdC of ChiCa 60
Miss Mary Wilson Of Chicago, the maid
of honor, comes next
Miss IIuhhell will descend the staircase
after Miss Wilson, and will he mat-
tended She will wear her court toilet
of ivory satin, trimmed with silver and
crystal. The train. drapcd from the
shoulders. will be borne by Master Fred
Windsor, y nephew of the bride Her
veil will he held in place by tiara OF
diamonds and pearls. the gift of the
brides father and mother. She will
wear on her CorSagc CnrOnet of pearls
and diamonds. the gift of the groom.
After Dr Cathcll has read the mar
riagc service of the Episcopal church and
the hcnediction has been pronounced. the
orchestra will play a Swedish wedding
march
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-05-06
SHOOTING AT BUFFALO
Two Men Seriously Injured as a
Result OF the Grainshovei-
erS' Strike.

Buffalo. \. Y. May Shortly after
o'clock this afternoon Il fight, the result
of Il quarrel between a boss SCooper and
one Of his men began on the docks at
Main and ONO streets. A general fight
followed. during which man named
George Skinner opened an indiSCrimnate
fire with 4 revolver.
William Kennedy 4 relative of James
Kennedy. one of the men holding the con
tract for unloading grain at this port.
was shot in the groin and seriously in
iured. and James HenneSSey. a fireman.
was struck on the thumb, the hall grazing
his abdomen.
Kennedy and H"nne>>ey were removed
- the hospital where their wounds were
attended 10. skinner fred i've shots bn
fore h. was arrested and with twenty
others taken II the station house Quiet
was restored by the police
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-05-06
MANY FISH IN WINNEBAGO.
Plenty of Sport for Anglers This
Summer in the Inland Lake

Nernah Wis, May q Special /
When the season for bass and pike opens
on Lake Ninnehngo, it is expected that
these fish VIII he more numerous than
ever before. This is shown by ne
catches of perch that are daily made an,
which exceed in numbers the supplies of
former years. While there has been
some net fishing going on, it has not been
done openly. and the fish laws are direct
ly responsible for the plentiful supply of
fish in the lake. Owners of small yachts
who take ont fishing parties in the sum
mer time expect busy season this wear
and an increase in the number of visitors
from Chicago and other cities who enjoy
this sport is also looked for. The big
regatta 10 he held at Oshkosh will also
tend to draw outsiders to the excellent
opportunities for fishing on this lake
While the fish laws have been disastrous
TO numerous fishermen they have Ger
tainly been benefit to the community
at large
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-05-06
CAM BON VIOLATES LAW.
Allows Photograph to be Made OF
One of the Government
Drafts

Cincinnati. O., May "a dispatch
from Washington says: "Inadvertently
VI. Cambon, the French ambassador at
Washington, became Il party this after
noon to Il violation of the nited States
statutes relating to Counterfeiting. In
cldcntaliN. too, woman newspaper
writer laid herself liable 10 punitive
measures ut the hands of the govern
m"nt. The affair has created something
of Il stir in the treasury department.
though nothing serious will result.
Soon after NJ. Cambon. as the agent
of the Spanish government, received from
Secretary Hay the four drafts which rep
resent our payment of S2o,oOo,WU to
Spain the newspaper writer referred 10
called 1T the French embassy to request
that she be permitted to take a photo
graph of the famous slips OF paper. Con.
sent was given and one of the warrants
was snapped by the amateur photogra-
pbcr. Though not aware of ii the par
ties to this seemingly innocent proceed
ing violated the COunterfciting laws of
the United States. which make it an Of
fcnSc to initiate United States money in
any way
Assistant Secretary Nanderlip OF the
treasury department sent n hurry order
to the newspaper writer To surrender the
Photographic plate containing the fac
simile of the SIOO0,ooO warrant