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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
EnEIish ARMY Pay.

The father of subaltern in the Eng
lish army says that his son, latter hay.
ing had about $4,000 spent on his edu-
cation at public school and being
crammed for h b examinations by various
tutors and about $3.50 more spent on
his uniform and Indian outfit obtained
second lieutenancy, for which he re-
ceives the munificept pay Of 5s. 3D..
(s1.3O) day, sum scarcely sufficient
to pay for his messing, washing and
servant" In India this is increased to
2O2 rupees month, but his expenses are
at least 240 rupees. A balance is thus left
on the wrong side, which this British
parent has to make good.-Exchange.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
SOCIAL JOlEHGS
AND PERSONALS.
a. Nsiange Of Interesting Notss Picked
Here and Thsrs Of Wllmlnyto niaus
and their Many Friends.

SPENDING THEIR HONEYMOON HERE.
A pretty wedding took place last We'd
nssdAy evening ut the South Baltimore
Station NJ. Il. Church. the couple being
Miss Emily Teresa Wallace. daughter Of
Mrs. Annie T.. Wallace, and Robert w.
BouRhnan, Of St Denis Baltimore coun-
ty, The ceremony was performed by the
pastor.of the church. Rev. DR.. II. 8 France.
The interior Of the church WINS decorated,
and feature Of the ceremony was tho
presence OF nineteen members OF Miss
Wallace's Sunday school GLASS;. dressed In
white. Miss Hattie Ruttar OF Whining
ton, was bridesmaid, aud Clifford Sped
den was best man.
The ushers were Messrs. Brighton Grif-
fth, Albert, Davis, Howard Stewart and
Edgar Wairsloy. The bride VIDE a stesl
oolored trarellln ing suit trimmed with suit
In and ribbon. and cnrriea-A bouquet of
whttc roses Tho bridesninld wore gown
of blue and cnrfled bouquet Of pjnk
roses. Tho couple isfe after che ceremony
for short stay In Wilmington, after
which they will visit places IN New Jersey.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
I. I. Ball, Sec.
DEATHS.

LhEE-In Philadelphia, January I'd, Sarah J
widow of the late Thomas J, Lane, aged ~
years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in.
vited to attend her funeral from the residence
Of her nephew, Wm.H Zane, 400 West Twenty.
min tn street, on Friday afternoon, January
8. att o'clock. 1nterment at Riverview Cem6.
terry. H
RILEY-In this city, on January 5, 1899, james
NJ. Riley, in his 63rd year
Relatives friends and employees of p, W.
~ b. Railroad paint shop, ore respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral on Monday after.
noon at 2 o'clock, from the residence of his
son-in-law, G. W. Baldwin, 405 West B0th
street. lnterment at Lombardy cemetery. +
SPRINGER-On january 6, 1899, ut his late
residence 42l0 Lancaster avenue Philadelpl,ia
Po, Joseph W. Springer, ia the Ted year of
his age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral services on Monday
afternoon, Jany, qth, at o'clock at st. James
Church, Stanton, Del, at ll.80 o'clock. Car.
riages will meet the lilo n. m. train at B. 81 ..
station, Stanton, Del. lnterment at st. james
cemetery.
HOMAN-1n Delaware City, on January 9th,
1899, Mrs. Anna Maria Holman, in her SD
year;
Relatives and friends arc invited to attend
tho funeral from her late residence, Della.
ware City, on Monday afternoon, January .,
at IL o'clock. Services at Christ Church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07

Il ~ - - ~ W
Tbs thctsiomstsr hess on MondAy morn.
tngrexisterst sIx degrees below ssro.
Mrs, Henry Cobb Ii sick In bad suffer )
Ing with severe cold and the grip.
James Fulton Of Cholsea has secured
position a. coaohmsn with Trevor Dlck-
Jason sunesinteHdant OF Roach ;shipyArd
Z who lives hsro. -
James Henderson who has boon making
his home hcrs for some time has gone 80
Chester to live.
On Monday last. from some unknown
cause the couch 10 the dining room Of A.
8. Ottey caught fire and tho Arst notice OF
1t was when 1t broke ou5 In blaze. NJ
one was In the houss but the women.
Water was soon secured by Mr.. Ottey's
daughter, who In MEASURE pub the fra
out, when her mother assisted her to carry
the couch out.
lion Tuesday last while Charles w. Ottey
was shooting vicious horse, the animal
made jump and struck one Of Charles
feet, cut:iug through his shoe and bruising
his feat seriously, Joseph H. Ottey 10
working In his place.
Misses Ilixzle and FlorencS Nc Comb and
Master Harry AoComb 81 Cornwall Mill!
tary School on the Hudson N. r., oil chill
drsn Of James g. McComb, hayeI been
spending the holidays with their father at
his beautiful home hero
George Culp Of Chester tho we'll known
old tims base ball player Is making his
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
Colin r. Ferguson Dead,

Dover, Jan. 7-Colin X. Ferguson died
at his homo ON Bradford street at o'clock
yesterday morning Agod ~ years.
No man in Dover was better known or
more respected than WIS. Colin r.
Ferguson. For years he had accessibility
conducted business in Dover. and during
all those years he has born q reputation
tor honesty and rcetitude. He stood vel |
among his fellow citizens on all lines and
his death will be sincerely mourned.
Ho leaves widow and four children
Mrs Chambers who resides In Baltimore.
Mrs. James d. Blce, Miss Maggie and
Robert j.. Of Dover, tho latter end his
father having conducted the furniture and
undertaking business in this town for
many years.
Funeral services will baheld OF his late
residence Sunday afternoon and inter-
ment will be made Monday Ut Centre
vile, Md, at noon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
A STAFFORD WEDDING.

Seaford, Del, Jan. 8-Miss Mary Lee
Philips was married last evening TO Mr..
Wright @. Wilson, chief clerk at tho Nor.
folk navy yard.
The ceremony was performed at the
HON. OF the brides parents, MIR. and Mrs.
II. i. Phillips, on High street. by Rev. II.
X. Stephenson. The maid Of honor was
Miss Adele Flshach Of Baltimore. She
wore pink organdy over pink silk and
carried pink carnations.
The ushers were Messrs. Robert Pening.
ton Of Wilmington, and Mr. d. Elmer
Fishach, Of Baltimore. Tho best man WINS
Mr., G. T. .Southgate, paymastcr OF the
gunbont Nashville.
The brids wore q gown Of white organdy
over white taffeta and carried cluster Of
Bride roses She was given away Ly Mr..
John Fishach an intimate friend OF the
family from Baltimore.
After u wedding tour to nothern cities
the couple will reside at Norfolk.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
A Maharajah's Revenge.

The maharanee of Nepaul committed
suicide In horror at the Disagreement
which an attack Of smallpox had caused
in her features. The maharajah, who
was passiopately attached to her, first
wreaked his vengeance on the physi-
clans who had attended her in her i'll.
ness. Then he few at higher game.
Out Of the great temple he brought
the idols, placed loaded cannon before
them and babe gunners fire. In terror
at the proposed blasphemy they refused.
Thereupon the maharajah hanged sew
eral of them. The survivors then sub.
mitted, and the guns were fred and the
idols blown to pieces. -Leipsic Missions
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07

Tho unusually large advance sale for
Monday night is a good indication that
the popular Ideals will he greeted by an
audience that will require the bringing
out Of the s. R. o. sign. On Tuesday
night one Of the strongest scenic produc.
lions in the repertoire will DO presented.
Messrs. Wilson's and Winslow's great
play, entitled "The Great Northwest" In
which tho Ideals have been appearing to
succession Of big houses. A number Of
scenic and mechanical effects. In addition
to bright speclaltles. ETC.. are introduced.
the principal parts being portrayed by
Miss Earle May Prindle and Chester De.
Vonde. Watch for the parade and con-
cert Monday at 1l.80 r. IN. by Howson's
goth Century Band and Orchestra.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07

George A. Elliott took to Dover with
him yesterday u corporation act which has
tho commentator Of the Board Of Trade
of this city. Said Mr.. Elliott speaking of
Tho act which he had carefully prepared,
the State of Delaware has lost thousands
OF dollars by not having liberal corpor-
alton act. Look ut New Jersey. its State
Treasury has a surplus the greater part Of
the revenue having been received from
corporations that have been granted char.
tiers by that State Delaware should have
received thousands of dollars which have
b en- diverted from our State owing to its
not having n liberal corporation act. He
hopes to have the measure passed Mt an
early day aud will give it his attention un.
I'll 1t has been acted upon by our legisla-
tors.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07

Mr., md Mrs. L. ]. Buckley, Of this olty,
hns returned from New York, where they
spent the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. 7. Hodgmaa, OF New
York city, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace g. Knowles.
George Henry, who held the office Of
First Lieutenant In Company L. First
Delaware Regiment has returned to his
former duties In tho Newark National
Bank.
George NJ. Biddle, Of No 500 jefferson
street. who fell on the steps Of his homo
one day last week and broke his leg, 10 i'm.
proving.
Mrs. A. b. Toy, Of No. els West Eighth
street, Is just recovering from badly
sprainod arm and several bruises, which
she received at tho concert which was
given by ct. Patrick's Church three
mouths ago ut 5hellpot Park.
John Evans and family of this city, at-
tended the fifiieth wedding anniversary
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas p. Evans mt
Swarthmore on Wednesday,.
Mr. and Mrs. William H Brown, of
Cccilton, Nd, have been visiting friends
In this city.
Mrs Henry Grant has been visiting her
father George G. Knowles at Glonolden.
Rev. J. franklin. OF this city, Will preach
at the Glsnolden Presby terian Church to-
morrow.
Florio Barlow Of Marcus Hook, has
leen tho guest of friends IN this city.
Mise, Mary and Reba Hoffecker have
boon the guests Of Miss Margaret Camp
bell at Iron Hill.
Alfred Simpler has returned to George
town, from pleasant visit to friends In
this city.
Miss Hattie and Edward Goslee OF
Stockley. have been visiting friends In
this city and Philadelphia.
Charles Fl. Williams Jr., assistant sup
erintendont of the National H. b. Beam
Co.os hicago is the guest Of his aunt Mrs
w Sasse.
Frank C. Hlldreth. formerly with we'll.
known sewing machine company in this
city, but who for some time has been con-
nected with the Office In Philadelphia has
been placed in charge Of district com.
prising Delaware, New Jersey ard par5 Of
Pennsylvania, and will have his hoad-
quarters In New York.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
Reprieves ami Pardons.

: Attached 10 tho Governors messag, was
appended the list of parslons aud rcprievss.
They were:
january 12-Willlam II. Crowley and
Richard Mahan. larceny, laslies remit ed.
/ March 8-Nora Brinkley, forgery, sem
fenced to one year.
> Same date-Morrls Gooding, larceny.
June 8-James Cavannugh, larceny.
l4asles and pillory romitted
september 22-William Fishers sen tence
OF doath changed to life imprisonment
Adju'an General Garrett J. Hart of he
National Guard OF Delaware presented his
report.
Tho acknowledgement in his report calls
attention to the service Of tho Nat ional
Guard 10 the recent war, and the changes
made in the guard On thnt account Tho
total expenditures were s22, 275 So.
1t Is recommended that tue state armory
be kept In repair; that complete military
records of the state DO secured; that the
regiment DO mndo to consist Of twelve
companies instead Of ten.
The number OF people subject 10 enroll
ment Is ~ 1873 In The state, and p, 0SJ sub
ject 10 military duty. One thousand copies
were ordered priutJi.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
Fame Hose Officers,

The annual meeting OF the Fame Hose
Fire Company was held last night whsn
these officers wero elected; r. l.. Brand,
president; E 4. Crockett. vlce-rrcsldent;
WI. Lutz secretary; J. j. Koop, treas
urer; Albert BAar and j. j. Koop
trustees; Clayton Hoffecker, j. Shunaer
md b. w. Smith, auditing committee;
George Neidemaeir John Carr and Louis
Sheu, Jacob Hoop, Henry Koop w. J.
Lutz, George Crockett, John Carr. John
McClnfferty and J. Wilkinson, directors:
jacob Koop, w j. Lutz. George Crockett
Julius Shunder, reception committee; +.
L. Brand, engineer; John Mcguire, driver.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
Sensible Delaware Democrats,

The Philadelphia Times says: 1.-THE
Democrats Of the Delaware House of Rep
sontatives took the sensible way to break
tho DEADLOCK IN the organization Of that
body yesterday by voting for the candidate
of tho Regular or Antl-Addioks Republic
cans for Speaker, and the latter had the
good sense to accept Democratic mid and
permit the House to DO organized. The
coalition between the Democrats and the
Regular Republican fac ion extended to
tho election OF Speaker Clerk, Sergeant
ut arms and chaplain, SO that tho Della
ware House is organized to all intents and
purposes for TIE regular transaction Of
legislative business.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
Left Large Esta o.

Solomon Levy who died in this city Al
tho homo Of his BIO her NJ Levy was
widower. He leaves several brothers and
sisters in Rochester, N. Y. and vicinity
where his family resided. He left m .es-
tate footing up to hundred thousand dol.
lars aud prior to his death Lawyer VIII
linn II. Lyman drew up his will for him.
Sol VILE, anephew Of Rochester, N Y,
took out letters on his unclo's estate at bis
former home. Tho will has not
yet been read but will DO early noxt week
md offered for probate in Register Of
Wills office at tho Court House.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07

Ashton r. Tatnall will lead the meet.
lug this evening of the Sunday Breakfast
Association, at No. III Shiplcy street.
John j Hayes will have charge of tho
Sunday morning meeting ut 8 80 O'clock.
Albert Sergeant will lead Sunday after.
noon at Bo'clock; Geo NJ. Dopoghey will
speak at 81 p. III. A full lunch will DO
served mornin and evening.
Tho annual meeting Of the As ociation
will be held on Monday evening ut 10
O'Clock at which time officers Will be clcc.
ei. A full attendance of the menbu ~
requested.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07

Brnndywlns NJ. Il. Church will be re.
opened tomorrow, after being renovated
and improved Spscial sorvicos will ba
held all day. In tho morning ct 1890
o'clock. Rev. James Grove of Asbury
Church will proach. In tho evening Miss
Lizzin Boyd Of West Virginia will preach.
There will BE- music By largo choir I'M.
der the direc ion Of w. Bayard Gem. A
quar;ette. consisting Of Miss Nettio L,wis
Miss Lizzie Davis, Choyney Lumis, and
Harry Taylor also sing. Miss Hattie Pierce
Is organist. During tho week there will be
special evaugelistio services every even.
inn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
Delinquent TaxabIes.

County Tax Receiver Rettew il sending
out his last notice to delinquent tnxables:
Il desire 10 inform you thai your county
taxes for 1897 still remain unpaid. Tho
Levy Court insists that close out all 1877
taxes.
Please take notice that in accordance
with thu!r demands, ! will be obliged to
sue for settlement and get Judgment for
the amount of your bill.
All charges Of suit will be added to the
bill.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
Superior Court Blu 5iness.

Superior Court will finish its November
term of business this afternoon. In the
case Of Mullen vs.. Islumenlhal, arguments
oil demurrer the court this morning, over
ruled the demurrer and ordered judgment
entered respondent custer,
In the case of Baker vs.. Carroll and
Ennis, Martin II Burrls moved to havs
the security for costs removed, but the
mott IN was refused.
In the case OF the Fidelity Mutual Fire
Insurance Co. VS.. John A. Lengel and
Simmons aud Brother, the Court ordered
security for costs, the plaintiff being non.
residents.
This afternoon the court will hear ar
gument on the exceptions III the divorce
case Of johnson vs.. Johnson and tho ex-
captions to referees return in thu case Of
Mention vs. Mayor and Council.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07

Notice IL hereby given that red spar
buoy, not numbered mas been placed In AZ
feet OF water off the southern end OF the
breakwater OF the llnrbor OF Refuge, Del
aware Bay, to mark tho end Of all stone
under water.
Bearings Of prominent objects from the
buoy are:
Cape Henlopen Light House s. " II.
Delaware Breakwater Front Light
House s. W. rs.
6Delaware Breakwater Rear Light House
W, S. w. W.
BY order Of tho L'Hht House Board:
) a. Mnris, Lieut., Comdr.. U. S. n.
! Inspector Fourth Light HOUSE District
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07

At Union M. f.. Church illustrated SER
mons every, evening next week with new
and beautiful pictures.
Subjects Monday, 1.-The Sermon
on the Mount" Tuesday, Temptation.
Fall, Victorv;" Wednesday, "The Sim
nor's Fate" Thursday, How to Come 10
.lesus;" Friday. "The Saints Home"
Meetings free to all Sunday School at o 10
n. m, and 2p. IN. Epworth League at G, 3d.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07

Tho following officers of Brandywine
Conc!ave No. 4, Heptnsophs or Seven Wise
Men were installed January oh, 1899, by
the grand officers as follows: Chancellor,
George Grubb; Archon, George Rue; Pro-
vost. +. Maeuire; Prelalo, Win. Smith:
r. Scribe, John Winthrup; Fin. Scribe,
I. N Holland; Treasurer, Y. Connor In.
Spec, Gen II Futon; Sentinel, Jnmes
Mckeown; Herald, H. A. Spoerl; War
den. s. i. Stewart. Initiated fourteen now
man hara
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07

Mrs. James G. Jemison. of Washington,
d. C, aud former resident of New Gas.
'tle. had n very narrow escape from death.
In strikinga match the head few off and
ignited hor clothing and II 1t had not been
for the timely assistance Of friends, she
would undoubtedly havo mot most hor.
rible death. Mrs. Jemison was very much
shaken up by the accident and suffered
greatly from nervous shock from which
she has not emit rely recovered.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07


For grocsriss 60 to wslsb. Nosie King.
The ilrst 9rapa bAll Of the Knights Of
Al. joan aud Malta, g. AR. will take
place In German Hall ON lhursdny even.
Ing, 18th The grand march will take place
st y O'clock.
DR. Layton and j. N. Allee. say they are
not dsmayod and expect to fight " out on
the line II 1t takes Mp tho balance OF tho
session. From present indications their
will be no Senator elected flom delaware
this session Of the Legislature.
Representative Conway Is improving and
hopes IRE entertaine Of ultimate recovery
Should he, however, again be attacked
with hiccOughs II would undoubtedly re-
suit like the case OF Hills In 'death.
A rumor that Messrs. Foard and Lofland
have given up the Wilmington Hotel Ia
denied by the hotel managers.
Tho annual meeting OF the Sunday
Breakfast Mission will be held Monday
evening, AT W hich time the officers will ba
elected All the members OF the associa-
ton are requested to DO present.
: At Rodney Street Presbyterian Chupeh
Rev. W. Frederick Lewis will preach In
the morning by requests on pThs Two
)
Lessons From Andrews Char acter.
MIRA Rachael J. Steele. 0years old, Of
No. 1915 Delaware avenue, died suddenly
yesterday morning About O'clock she
aroused The other members Of her family,
saying she could not get her breath In
few minutes She was dead.
Lilburn Chandler has brought suit
against Joseph b. Foster to compel him
to vucate the premiseS, No 1903 Orange
street. The cass will be henrd before refer
ees III Magistrate Kcllsy's court some time
next week.
There will DO special services at East
Lake Presbyterian church. Twenty seventh
and MRrket streets, tomorrow, when thopas.
tor will he assisted by Rev. H. D. Brase-
field, late field secretary Of the nnti Saloon
League of California, but now sta:e su-
perln,cndent of the league III New Jsr.
eey. -. .
A slight fire was caused at No. 304 Head
street yesterday afternoon by o pan Of
grease upsetting, The blaze was put out
by bucket Of water.
Their. will be an all day meeting held al
tie Sunday Breakfast Mission, No. III
Sh;pley street, once q month.
A meeting Of the fair committee Of the
Wilmington Bicycle Club will be held to-
morrow afternoon alta o'clock. This mect.
ing IL for the purpose Of dociding on time
and place 10 hold the fair.
At Grace NJ H. Church, Sunday. Rev.
j. d. Rigg, will preach In the morning
and Rev Arthur A. Win OF will deliver
the evening discourse. At the Sunday
school du.ing the afternoon, n midwnier
rally will be held and in the evening. at
8 45 o'clock.
Eew.students are now entering the day
and evening sessions Of Goldey College
every day.
A. Il. Ross Of Chester, Pa. has ANNOUNCE
cd himself as an independent candidate
for Mayor Of that city. He /. q member OF
Common Council lie is a brother Of Dan.
lei NJ. Ross of this city.
John c. Ringgold is confined to his home
by an attack Of tho grip.
Grip weather here again. Mnrray's
pure old rye, physicians claim. is the best
preventive. Get 1t today at 10i East Front.
The postponed Christmas Music will be
rendered in ST. Stcphen's Lutheran church
Sunday evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07

Most every home In this town and
community Is pro.trated by III, grlp to .
greater or loss degree.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Apploby hayc 70.
turned from visit to thc!r son George
and friends In CHESTER.
Frs. Aupio Brntten reached her 67th
birthday last Wednesday. &th inst.
Special meetings are>iD progress at the
Methodist Church,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
Hope.

sit seems to me-" said the chronic
misanthrope, that haven't friend in
the wide world"
"Well," said the cold blooded ac-
quaintance, "cheer up. You know the
earth is cooling and cold contracts.
Mebbe the world'll seem narrower after
awhile. Wash ington Star.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
Surprise Prices

On Mems Fine Shoes. Winter
vici kid box calf and Winter Rus
set, newest styles, nickel eyelcts,
broad toe, extension solcs and En-
glish buckstay, really better than
many $3.50 Shoes, and you will
say so when you see them. This
special lot, SI.o7. Great buying
OH Boys fine box calf and winter
Russell Shoes, heavy, stylish, man
nish; just the kind of Shoes boys
should wear,SI.47 in place Of SI.75
Girls viscola calf Shoes, the new
winter Shoe; strong, durable and
yet neat; the ide,l winter Shoe,
sI,22 n place of $50. A little
lot OF Boys Shoes, sizes 3 to 81,
96c. A special purchase Of Girls
Shoes, II to 2, 69c.
oN'AFA' ~ Shoe House.
No 10 East Fourth street
Between Market and King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
Increased Revenue.

At tho Internal Revenue Office to-day
tt was learned that the receipts for 1858
surpassed those Of the previous yJar by
the receipts woro iB9 220.1l. From Juno IL
to December 81. they were sl1l,74 SO max.
ing q total Of $3.50. 0G0 81 for the year Just
closed while the receipts for 1897 were s9s,
Sl226 .-..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-07
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
CHATTANOOGA,

A stirring war drama, entitled "Chatta.
nooga,' was presented to fair sized au-
dience at tho Opera House last night, and
will be repeated this afternoon and oven
ing. The play Is interesting In everJ de-
tall. the scenes being laid just before tho
baltic Of Lookout Mountain. Tho oll-
makes are striking and the interest is held
from the beginning to end. The play Is
in the hands OF capable company. Those
deserving Of special mention are Horace
V. Noble, Francis Cambcllo, Francis
Justice, Miss Lorose Weyman and Miss
Willie Simms.