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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-04

AT one time not long ago, TWEEN.
ty-two Republican policemen were
dismissed from the force. There
was not much said at the time in
any Of the newspapers, But what
difference it makes whose OK is
gored? Can any OF our readers see
the difference between equalizing
the police force after the places Of
Republican policemen were filed
by Democrats. tits only right and
proper that the force should be
equally divided and only the best
men appointed. The Chief of Po-
lice should be allowed to reprimand
the men and not made to bring
charges against them before the
Police Commission when they are
derelict in their duties.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-04

If you see it in the REPUBLICAN,,
you know 1t is so.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-04

The opening reception oil the Y.
Nj, C. Association will take place
on Thursday evening. The public
is cordially invited 10 be present
Wilmington can and should support
such an Association, with its 20, 900
inhabitants. The Association is in
need OF funds and should have no
trouble IN getting what they require
10 make this institution ,clf.sup-
porting,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-04

The Darby Suburban Gas Com
pany has made application to the
Media Council to extend its mains
to Media, and furnish gas for fuel
and light, The Darby Company
offers to connect houses with Its gas
mains without charge and to set
up fuel appliances and meters also
free and to furnish gas at 81. Is per
1000 feet for fuel purposes, SITS Tor
light or Hat rate for all purposes
OF 81. 50 per thousand feet. 1t offers
to pay the borough an annual rem
tai tor the use of the streets to be
based upon the number OF mains,
and to reduce the price of gas after
a number OF years. This is some
thing like and VIII give the borough
a revenue Tor the franchise if grant
ed to the company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-04

ADVERTISE in the REpUpLlCAN.
1t is read by the masses. They buy
it and read it because they like its
way of dishing up the news of the
day. The ladies will find the paper
patterns procured through the Re-
pUBLIcAN cheap at the price charg-
ed for them, only readers of this
paper can procure at the price Of
iered. In few days we will offer
lead pencil that viii sell for 10
cents, but only 10 readers of this
paper will they be sold at this
price.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-04

OWING to the interest manifested
in the international boat race yes
terday, the stock market had an
off day and nearly everything else;
stock opened at decline OF one or
more per cent England advanced
its rate of discount to o. per cent.
Cali loans were bid up to 40 per
cent. in New York. But little, if
any gold will come from Europe tor
a while owing to the action of the
Bank of England in advancing the
rate of discount. It is-scertainly.
waiting market with little in it to
encourage investors. Numerous
stocks are down from 40 to per
cent to what they were in the
Spring.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-04

A SURE sign Of the prosperous
times is the filling up OF the empty
stores on Market street aud the
numerous new dwellings being
erected in our city this year.
There is ii demand for small houses
that rent from $40 to SO per month
The demand has not been SO good
Tor the last SIX years and every de-
slrable small house in the city is
rented. This speaks well for our
real estate owners. Considerable
property ischanging hands and the
people are beginning TO make sutti-
Gent to lay by few dollars every
week to buy themselves Il home
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-04
DOES THIS STRIKE YOU

2. O.
The times., 1899-06-18
ONCE A PROMINENT
EENIAN hGIfkTOR
The Career of John Pope
HOdnett.
A Dramatic Incident Of His Life
in New York.
Justice bradley Orders That He BE
Returned 10 His Home in

John Pope Hodnett, who was arrested
several days ago on account of the al
legged unbalanced condition Of his mind.
was given hearing yesterday morning
before Justice Bradley. of the Supreme
Court Of the District, sitting in probate
As result of the Investigation Mr.. Hod-
nett was set at liberty with the under
standing that he would Immediately return
10 his home in New Jersey and in the fu-
ture give the District of Columbia a wide
berth in his wanderings about the coun-
Try. Justice Bradley turned Mr.. Hodnett
over to Sanitary Office Frank with the
instruction that he send him home as
soon as possible.
After hearing the evidence tending to
show AFR. Hodnett's unbalanced mental
condition, he was questioned by Justice
Bradley as TO his past life. The story he
related was as interesting as it was re-
markable. Sir. Hodnett said he came to
Washington 10 see Attorney General
Griggs on business. and incidentally to
call Oh President Mckinley. 1t may be
mentioned here that it Was his persistency
in trying 10 gain an audience with these
Two gentlemen which led 10 his arrest, II
having been charged that he was bolster
Gus and disorderiy, both at the Department
of Justice and al the White House. In re-
ply TO these accusations by the Witnesses
who testified that they believed Mr. Hod-
nett to be of unsound mind and. in fact
insane, he said that If repeating a piece
OF poetry descriptive of the President in
the corridors Of the White House was dis
orderly conduct or a sign of insanity. he
did not know it. In fact. be said that
President Mckinley was SO delighted with
The times., 1899-06-18
George Garner Held in Bends.

George Gardner, colored, was held in bond 10
the amount OF 500 bys Judge Kimball in the
Police Court yesterday raofning for future
hearing. Gardner was-errcsted Friday night by
Policeman Sullivan beeauses pf an encounter be
tween the prisoner and Frank J. White and Dan
Tenomly in front OF a saloon in Pennsylvania
Avenue. The encounter was the result of a quar-
rel in the saloon, after With White and Tcnomly
left the place They were, followed by Gardner
who knocked White tognl, and then drew
revolver, with which, he. attempted to shoot
Tenomly. Gardner snapped the hammer of the
weapon twice, bat fortunately the cartridges fail
Policeman sullivan atrivediL and placed Gardner
under arrest When che man was searched al
the station he was found TO have the revolver
in his possession. II was OF large calibre and
fully loaded. When hrraigned yesterday morn
ing he demanded nTy 19ial with the result
that he was held in b0nd as stated.
The times., 1899-06-18

his poetry that he came from his private
room and asked him for the manuscript.
After hearing the testimony, Mr.. Hod-
nett pleaded to the court in his own be-
half. During his remarks he stated that
he contemplated publishing a newspaper
in Jersey City and had come here to con-
suit with President Mckinley concerning
the matter.
Justice Bradley here interrupted the
speaker, saying: Then the President has
his difficulties. too"
And Mr.. Hodnett replied: Don't you
think any man with the Philippines on his
hands would be in trouble?"
This remark caused an outburst of laugh
ter which it took some time to quiet.
When the proceedings opened yesterday
morning Mr.. Hodnett stated that he was
without counsel; that he had asked counsel
TO be present. and was disappointed by
their Absence He then asked the court to
assign him counsel, but this Justice Brad
ley assured him was beyond his province
Mr.. Hcdnett therefore concluded to conduct
his own case. In doing so he lost no op-
portunity to present as much of his
personal history TO the court as pos
sible. He laid much stress on the
statement that he was the proper repre-
sentative of hundreds OF thousands of wage
earners; that he was a lineal descendant
of lords and dukes. and was also related TO
George Washington, the founder of the
American Republic. In substantiation of
this statement he said that the coat OF
arms of Washington and Hodnett were
identical.
He said he is descendant of the Duke
of Buckingham, Lord Pembroke, and also
of Lord Baltimore, and that he is a brother
OF the Rev. Thomas Pope Hodnett, of Chi
cago.
Continuing he said he was endorsed for
Cabinet position during Cleveland's first
Administration by over 200 members OF
Congress, Democrats and Republicans; the
Archbishop OF Chicago. Rev. Dewitt Tai
mage and other dignitaries, both Catholic
and Protestant
Mr.. Hodnett is well known in this city,
where some years ago he was prom
iQently known as labor agitator In fact,
he seemed to believe that bearing the
workingman's burden and championing his
rights was his sole mission in life. Before
he came TO this city he was prominently
connected with the Fenian movement. His
headquarters at that time were in New
York. where nightly he would address peo-
pie in various parts OF the city. One night ii
is said. when he was making very violent
attack upon the English Government to an
immense audience. n Roman Catholic
priest suddenly appeared in the hall. and,
interrupting the speaker. told the audience
to disDerse and go 10 their homes. In
few moments the hall was deserted, except
for few ardent Fenians, who remained to
condole Mr.. Hodnett upon the untimely
ending Of the meeting. For a moment or
two Mr.. Hodnett seemed dumfounded and
then, with all the vehemence of expression
The times., 1899-06-18

stocs, Va, from October to December. Dr..
Dortch states that there was no Army surgeon
medical attention Captain Magruder, Of Com
pany A. excused DR.. Dortch iron duty a
private ard allowed him attend the sick
Later he was put in charge ci all the sick OF
the company with the endorsement OF Colonel
Baker and Major Shanks. For this attendance
DR.. Dortch put in the usual claim for ciyililn
physicians Who may be called in 10 attend
soldiers The account was approved by the Sur
geon General, but was rejected by the Auditor
The Assistant Comptroller holds that there is no
law under which Or. DoTtch could be paid, not
withsterding his services may have been meri-
tOrious. "A an enlisted man, he says, DR.. Dortch
could be ordered wherever required by his su-
perior officers, and the only pay he can receive
Is that OF an enlisted man.
The times., 1899-06-18
THE CoLoRED VOTE.
The Coming Elections in Maryland
and Ohio.

meeting of a number OF the proml-
nent colored men of the city was held
recently at the office of Nathan Sprague
to discuss the political situation in Ohio
and Maryland and 10 try and arrive at
some conclusion as to the result of the
coming campaign in those States.
After hearing expressions of opinion
from many of those present, 1t was de-
cided to make vigorous fight against the
Republican candidates for State and ma
tional offices in those States and also
against the National Administration be-
cause of its sins of commission and umis-
sion respecting the coiored mans rights
1t was also decided to attack the Admins
tration's foreign policy in the Philippines
and also call the attention to its failure
to make suitable Acknowledgement of the
services of the colored soldiers during the
war in Cuba, especially in the battle of
San Juan Hill.
Attorney Thomas |. Jones, a Virginian,
who ran for Congress in the Fourth dis
trict. in that State during the last general
election. said it was his intention to make
campaign tour of Ohio during the fall.
together with William H. Merchant and
Daniel Butler, of Lynchburg Butler was
a candidate for Congress in the Sixth Vir-
ginian district.
Mr.. Jones and his followers maintained
that the Republican party is fast unload
ing its colored brothers, and unless these
brothers soon learn that it is TO their in
terest to get aboard in some other politi-
cal band-wagon, they will soon be in
formed that there is not standing room
for them on the Republican platform 1t
was also decided at the meeting that
vigorous campaign would be made in
Maryland
1t is claimed that the Republicans can
not afford to divide places with the Demo-
Gratis in caucus. but the colored man is
now in position TO extend the right hand
of fellowship to the Democratic brothers.
not only in Maryland but in other States.
The times., 1899-06-18
Roof Garden ut Glen sIiuo.

The opening of the old Red Mill roof garden
at Glen Sligo will take place today. The old mill
built in the last century and still remains one
OF the quaint old landmarks Of the days of our
ancestors. The architect has made a very at
traetiye place. yet still retaining the old colonial
atmosphere that clings 10 the ancient building
The old Red Mill roof garden will be a novelty
and to excursionists and bicyclsts the quaint
tavern will be- a grateful retreat. The hest grades
OF bottled beers and refreshments will be served
The picturesque Romany GYPSY camp with Queen
Deborah and other amusements will furnish at
traction TO pleasure seekers. Prof. Pistorio's
Orchestra will discourse a choice musical pro
grammc. Seven new and a ten-minute SEIZED.
ule will make the transportation rapid and ire
quont on Sunday.
The times., 1899-06-18
FREE TO SUFFERERS.
The New Cure for Kidney. bladder.
and Uric Acid Troubles

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know of the wonderful
cures made by DR.. Kiimer's Swamp-Root.
the great kidney remedy.
1t is the great medical triumph OF the
nineteenth century; discovered after years
of scientific research by DIR. Kumer. the
eminent kidney and bladder specialist. and
is wonderfully successful in promptly cur
ing kidney. liver, bladder, and uric aciI
troubles.
swamp Root has been teSLdd in 81 many
ways, in hospital work. in private practice
among the helpless too poor to purchase
relief, and has proved so successful in
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers OF
The Times who have not already tried il.
may have 4 sample bottle sent free By
mail. also a book telling more about
Swamp Root and how to find out ii you
have kidney or bladder trouble. When
writing mention reading this generous Of
fer in The Washington Sunday Times and
send your address TO DR.. Kilmer & Co.
Binghamtou, y. Y. The regular fifty cent
and one dollar sizes are sold by all drst
class druggists.
The times., 1899-06-18
Armor for nattIcships.

The side armor for the battleship5 Alabama.
Illinois. and Wisconsin, amounting to 2.27I tons.
Is now ready for delivery, and the representa-
tiyes OF The Carnegie and Bethlehem armor plate
concerns are now in the city arranging for ths.
Government tests Of the amor before it Is nc
ccptcd- The tests heretofore have been two
shots, one ~ high, and the other at low velocity
but the department officials hold that under th.
contract better arrnor is 10 BE- furnished and the
tests this time 20 be two shots at high
velocity. No objection has been made to thi,
by either c0mnlny
The times., 1899-06-18

The residents Of Georgetown are beginning TO
ask pertinent questions OF the District Commis-
sioners to why their section OF the city is not
provided with the new engine and track house
which provided FOR at the last session Of
Congress 1t was generally reported two months
ago that site had been selected the north
side OF 5 Street, between Thirty-tourth and
Thirty With Streets but record has been made
OF the transfer Of the property. 1t Is claimed
that the recent FIRE on the Heights OF George
town has demonstrated the necessity VI further
fire extinguishing facilities. and tie residents
feel that as long as the appropriation has been
made there should he no further delay in proyid-
ing the slme-
The times., 1899-06-18
The Work of Removal.

Specifications for bids for the removal of the
Postofice Department and the office Of the audi
tor for that department, to the new po1ofIice
building. have been prepared The specifications.
ON which bids will be asked in a few DAYS pro-
vide that the moving shall begin September I.
and shall be completed within twelve working
days. For time past Assistant Postmaster
General Heath has been in receipt OF upwards OF
200 applications daily for positions in the de-
partment when it is installed in the new build
ing. No proyi---n has been clade. however, for
increasing the force. and no additional help will
he taken on until after the next session of Con
gress, when additional force. will be asked for
The times., 1899-06-18
onter MnIIs to DC CIennel.

The Sl5,OoO appropriated at the last session @:
Congress Tor the purpose OF cleaning the outside
of the State, War, and Navy Building. is to lie
utilized for that pYrpose iust Is soon IA the
street work on :hc east front has heen com
plcted. Asphalt pavement IS TO I've laid. and the
work OF removing the yellow dirt. which h1s
for wears sftcd into tie cracks and crevices of
the building, giving it aingy and dirty sp-
The times., 1899-06-18

Subscriptions for the Dewey Home Fund will
hereafter be received by banks. Treasurer Rob
erts has made such arrangements with several OF
the large banks. and is now in communication
with others which have siguified a willingness
to aid in the collection OF this fund. In this
way it is thought that the necessary amount can
be raised in Il short time The total received up
to last night was IS. 800 500 being received YES
teydly. This amount does not include the receipts
Of the entertainment given al the Grand Opera
House Friday evening
The times., 1899-06-18

1t is understood that both the prohibitionsts
and saloOnkeepcrs have organized for the purpose
OF aboishing the army canteen when that matter
comes before Congress next session. In the mean
time the War Department is collecting evidence
from officers in the field rs to the effect on the
men Of the post exchange Many Of these re-
ports have been received, and it is found almost
without exception that the post exchange is re
garded by army officers feature almost in-
i.sspensabe Tor the morality. comfort. and con
Eminent Of the enlisted men. Only among
few OF the volunteer commands has the system
proved failure, and there is was due il IS
ClhImed. to nislnanaVCment md rlrelr.snnss
The times., 1899-06-18

In reply to an enquiry from the City Waste
Disposal Company, OF New York. the Commits
sioncrs have stated that the prices paid for Dis
trict street cleaning at the present time are
25.'5 cents per 1000 square yards. for machine
sweeping; and 81 cents per 600 aq,iare yards ior
hand cleaning, and that the prices TO be paid
during the coming fiscal year, beginning July /
next, are 10 cents per 1900 square yards, for
machine cleaning, and 23.25 cents per 600 square
yards for hand cleaning.
The times., 1899-06-18
In AND ABOUT THE CITY.
The Mortality Record.

The following deaths were recorded at the
Health Office yesterday: Martha 4. Sherry, 50
years; Peirce Crosby. IS years; Sarah Elizabeth
Stewart, - years. William Lawrence Spedden, Is
years; James sullivan, % years; Fannie Ellen
Vessels. p years: Harry Grimes, 10 years Flor
Wise, II years; Irene Madeline cambridge,
year; Wilson z. Mastcrson. II months; Helen
Kaufman, II months; John F.. Wilson, s months;
HELEN L. Garner, 5 months.
The times., 1899-06-18

he could command he exclaimed: 81 put
my curse on that priest!" This was too
much for Hodnett's supporters to endorse,
and they very quietly turned and left the
hall.
Mr.. Hodnett then apparently realized the
horror Of his expression, and, bursting into
tears, said: ''0h. what would my dear old
mother in her grave say If she heard me
calling down the curses from heaven on a
PRIEST" He then left the hall. and. it is
said, that night his career as an agitator
among the Fenians ended.
The times., 1899-06-18

The Commissioners have written to the United
States Electric Lighting Company. stating that
they desire to obtain 4 lower rate than il M
present charged Tor the electric lighting current
at the District Fire Alarm HEADQUARTERS for
charging storage batteries and for operating.
motor generators and fan generators. in view u
the fact that the current Is now used con-
tinuously throughout the day for twenty-four
hours.
The times., 1899-06-18

At recent meeting of the newly appointed
Nicaragua Canal Commission. it was decided to
divide the work TO be done into several divisions
and place a subcommittee in charge of each
Chairman Walker authorized to appoint com
mittees 10 investigate the Nicaragua Canal the
Panama Canal, exploration of new lines COM
mcrce, rights, and franchises. \ preliminary re-
port will he required of each committee after its
selection, and before the actual work OF investi-
CATION begins. in order that the full Commission
may approve the plans OF each. The next reg
uar meeting of the Commission will be held on
the Eth nj .Inlr
The times., 1899-06-18

The recent ruling made by the Census Bureau
officials that ali applicants for positions must
have their applications endorsed bv sonic senator
or Representative in Congress who was willing
to have them credited to his quota. does not
apply To residents of the District Of Columbia
Director Merriam holds that there is no in
tiviIual in the District whp can be charged with
the appointments, no endorsement OF that charae-
tor IL Dpc,.s5ary
The times., 1899-06-18
The Use of Parking.

Messrs. Daniel and Armat, 1IO5 + Street,
have been told by the Commissioners in reply to
a complaint against the OF the parking ON
Rhode Island Avenue northeast, by the City and
Suburban Railway Company, that it is believed
that tile railway company viii take steps TO
remove the cause OF complaint as early Us pos
sbc.
The times., 1899-06-18
VIII of Augntt THUG.

The will OF August Thue. dated at Fort Meade.
$ D.. January |. 1898, was filed yesterday for
probate. According 10 its terms the deceased
leaves his property, consisting Of iewelry valued
at SlOj TO his son, Fred A. Thue.
The times., 1899-06-18

The claim OF DIR. Allen W. Dortch, of Virginia
for services as a civilian physician for attend
ing sick soldiers, has been rejected by Assistant
Comptroller of the Treasury Mitchell. Dr.
Dortch enlisted private in the Serond Vir-
ginia Regiment, which was stationed at Wood
The times., 1899-06-18
No Change Conten,nI.,.a

The Commissioners have informed A. T. Brit
ton relative to his request that Joseph Paris
be retained Is Chief of the District Fire DEPART
meut, that no change is contemplated in the
office OF Chief Engineer OF the Fire Department
The times., 1899-06-18

pelrance, will be washed avav. I, ;s szt;,,,,s4
that it will take several months to eomnIet.
the work OF cleaning the outer walls OF the build
ing. '''''-'
The times., 1899-06-18
Russct shoes for so,,iicr.

contract has been awarded by the Quarter
master General to T. Il. Wanamaker Of Phila.
delphil, for 5000 rllsset shoes for the use of
the Army
The times., 1899-06-18

At II O'Clock this morning Bishop Il. :. vii
llms will preach at Israel c. NJ. L. Church.
corner First and Streets southwest.
The times., 1899-06-18
CrinkIy all-silk mousselines, 121c.

Thousands of yards of this beautiful and stylish silk stuff
in blue cese light blue medium dark blue and
with large white polka dots figures which until recently sold
for soc yard will be put sale morning II 2c
a
The times., 1899-06-18

Spain, ss6; Eliza L. smoot, $l2; Harriet R
Elliot, Sl7.
The times., 1899-06-18
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"HeChfS' Greater Stores"
Wash suits by the 1,OOO's.

Mhen prceadyantage is possible by buying
ots cts never falter The thousands of
tea cloth and linen crash suits which been arriving the
past lew days the outcome of largest deal ever made
In the two lots which can that Won
are getting the advantage.