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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
The Delaware River Channel.

Washing on, ID. G.. Dec. 7.-The report
OF Lieutenant Colonel q j. Lydecker,
Lieutenant Colonel G w. Raymond and
Major William H. Blxby. Corps Of Enei-
ne rs appointed to examine the Delaware
River, was sent to Congress to-day by the
Secre AIRY of War
The River and Harbor bill approved
March 8, 1899, appropriated $500 900 for
improvement Of the Delaware River from
trenton to Its mouth, II portion of which
sum Is, under the terms OF the law, avail.
able for obtaining channel 800 feet wide
ana 10 feet deeo from Christian street,
Philadelphia, 10 Delaware Bay, The Sec
retary OF War was authorised to enter in-
to contracts for material aud work a, may
be requiI ed for prosecuting such improve
mont. not to exceed in the aggregate
5000 Co.,
The amount Of money required to OBJ.
tain his channel of such dimensions as
mentioned in The act 10 t5,Sl0,oUO, an
amount some S. NO less than the estimate
OF cost presented in the report published
IN the document mentioned in the act
Inero are localities near the shore in the
lower river and upper part of the bay
where a vast amount of d. edged material
could DO deposited without doing any
damage TO the channel or hurting the fish.
ing industry.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

two things~-food ind 81 ter. If BY
this time the gambler has not given
up all hope Of making anything Of
himself that is honorable. the hope
or desire is insufficient to influence
his action. Momentum carries him
downward. The will has lost IFS
power as break to stop him. He
wants but two things--food and
shelter. The game must supply
these. The innocent must suffer
for his guilt. ! was preaching on
one occasion temperance sermon
and woman in the audience said
to FREUD, "Why don't he preach
gambling. 1t has done me more
harm than intoxicating liquor ever
did" inquired for the facts. Her
daughter had married splendid
young man. All thought Of their
prospects. In less than two years
he began to neglect her. She was
left alone night and day. When
she went almost down to the gates
OF death to give life to their first
born he was not to be found. The
home was broken up. The heart!
broken wife and mother had to re-
turn to her fathers home. While
he with no thought for either wife
or child, went on with the game.
He lived in ISOLATION and selfishness,
while those dependent upon him
had lived in want and loneliness,
He like the Dodder was consumer
pure and simple. Injuring himself
and wronging others. The state
has stamped gambling as a crime
by the statutes enacted against 1t. |
The church speaks out agaist it.
The press often uncovers its wick
edness. We have but little concep-
ion of the amount of money involved |
n this blighting business. 1t is
stated that $l7,000,00O are en-
,ezzled in one year. nine-tenths of
which is caused by gambling. $780,
100000 change hands in one day |
n Christendom or some say $l25,-
VOC, 900, 900 in year. With it goes
The bottle, and vices Of every kind.
The murders committed often have
heir origin around the gaming
able. Can a man take fire into. his
BOSOM and not be burned2 There
Is death in the pot
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
CITY |.
COURT CASES.
Many Cases Before Judge
Ball This Morning in
Municipal Court.

George H. Kennedy was the first
prisoner to face Judge Ball in the
city court this morning. He was
picked up at the p, w. u B. depot,
but as it was his 6rst offense, he
was given a chance.
Edward Sewall was fined 81 for
being drunk.
Jesse w. Buntz was found on the
pavement by Officer Tucker and his
nap cost 81 and costs.
Abram Collins, of Brooklyn, N.
Y, was rated at 90 and costs for
being drunk and begging.
Thomas Wood was picked up on
Sycamore street and his jag cost
him 81 and costs.
Michael Kelley, one of the men
who was injured IN the bridge &C.
cident in Canada some time ago.
was charged with drunkenness and
fined IL and costs, He will go to
work tor the Edge Moor Bridge
Works.
Elmer Jones' was charged with
Deing dfunk and disorderly. Oftl'
Ger Lyons testified that Jones at.
tempted toget into an Orange street
house, followed lady that was 60.
ing out Second street and later. he
cursed the officer. He was fined IS
and costs.
VIM. Mccormick took the pledge
to abstain from the use of liquor tor
a year. He was charged by his
wife with acting disorderly while
drunk.
Frank Rogers was fined IS and
costs for acting in a disorderly
manner on Delaware Avenue last
night.
Charles Black, colored, was
charged with assault on James
Brown and was fined $25 and costs.
The court, inpassing sentence said
that Blacks previous good charac.
ter saved him from going to Jail
Brown had bad reputation and
when he went there Black and his
nephew could have elected him from
he house, but Black used a chair
and broke Browns arm.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
BridgetOn Items.

Brldgeton Is experiencing something Of
an egg famine,
Brldgeton young folks are enjoying tho
first skating of the SEASON.
Bddgeton sportsmen are having rare
luck at duck shooting along the bay
shore.
The cigarmakers Of Bridgston are or.
ganizing union, temporary officers hay
ing been elected.
The Brid2eton Salvation Army will
make distribution Of provisions to tho
poor on ChriGtmas day.
The .teamer Endeavor owned In part
by Captains Jane, and Samuel Denny, of
Pennsgrove. has been sold 10 q steam.
boat Company Of Baltimore, Md.
The masters sale of the Cumberland
Nail and Iron Works, at Bridgeton, will
tasn place Tomorrow afternoon. It is
probable that u Philadelphia syndicate
will hid in The plant and start it in i'm
mediate operation.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
IN SENATE AND HOUSE.


New Committee on Rules to Limit the
Finance Debate.
Washington, Dec. 8.-1he session Of
the house lasted only half an hour
yesterday. Mr.. Overstreet Qnd.), In
charge Of the flnanace bill. attempted
to reach an agreement for its consider
on behalf of the minority, rejected all
proposals on the ground that bill as
important as this should go through
the regular channels. The speaker
thereupon appointed the committee on
rules, which is to include himself,
Messrs. Dalzell (Pa), Grosvenor (OD,
Richardson (Tenn.) and Bailey (Tex.).
They will hold meeting today and
decide upon rule for the limits Of
the debate, which will undoubtedly
consume the whole of next week. Mr..
Roberts, the Mormon representative,
despite the adoption of the Taylor
resolution, which in terms deprives
him Of his seat during the tendency
of his case In committee was in the
hall throughout the session and oc-
cuped the seat he selected Monday.
Mr.. Hepburn (la.) reintroduced in
the house his bill of the last congress
to appropriate Sl40, 900 for the con-
struction of the Nicaragua canal. Mr..
Sherman IN " reintroduced tine anti
scalping bill. Mr.. Sprague (Mass.) in
tr0duced bill to retire army officers
below the rank of brigadier general
who served in the civil war as of the
grade next above that which they held
at the time of retirement.
Routine proceedings of the senate
yesterday were enlivened by col
loquy between MIR. Chandler IN. H.
and Mr.. Yale (Me) over a bill intro
duced by the former to promote ath-
letic sports at Annapolis and West
Point. Both senators became facetious,
and at times sarcastic over the growth
of athletics at American colleges, and
Mr.. Chandler advanced the proposition
that the cultivation of such sports as
football and similar sports at the gov
eminent academies ought to be given
the sanction Of law. The senate will
hold no further sessions until Monday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Kent County Dots.

The program arranged for the Wash.
ington celebration at Dover is IN elabGr-
ate QUE
Diamond Lodge, No. O. A. o U. W. of
Dover, elected officers on wednesday
night.
Tho anniversary of George Washing
tons death will he celebrated In Smyrna.
Asbury Nj. II, Church al smyrna will
hold Its third quarterly conference this
evening. Two sermons will be preached on
Sunday in the church. One will be BY
Presiding elder Corkrun and the other by
Rev. DR.. Cos we'll Of Middlatown.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

author and his wife in the star
parts. The piece deals with do
mestic life in Virginia during war
times, but it is in no sense melo-
drama; indeed, Mr.. Whytal appears
in a comedy character. This play
is now in its fourth successful sea-
son, having been originally produc-
ed more than two years ago at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York,
and has been acted over 900 times.
That attractive child, Mabel Tall
ferro. has an important part. A
handsome scenic equipment is car
ried.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
A Miraculous Escape.

Hiram Spence had miraculous escape
Yesterday afternoon at the Lobdell Car
Wheel works. He was engaged In fixing
btt but before he had placed u on the
pulley. the machinery started and no WAS
hurled to the ground He was taken to
his home near Hazel Dell where no was
at ended by DR. Buckmastsr. An exam
ina,ion showed that the man was suffer-
Ing Severely from the shock aud his
right shoulder severely BRUISED. !,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Death Came After Six Years Of Suf ferinp

Frederick W. Taylor diod at his home
No sos Poplar street yesterday afternoon.
Six year, ago while In the employ Of the
p W. and H., railroad Company as n
woodworker, Mr.. Taylor was squeezed b.
tween cars. Paralysis followed and for
several years the unfortunate man had
been unable to leave his bed. For one
year no was allowed to SEQ no one but the
members OF tho household. Dr. Cru M.
baugh was the attending physician.
MIR Taylor was about As years Of age
Ho was q member Of Keokuk Tribe Of
Red Men and several other societies. A
widow survives him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

Ja,nss W. Ponder. representing Eobers
Chambers. the deposed Captain OF Police.
was in conference with members OF City
Council last evening In reference to the
matter. 1t WAS believed that MT. Pondsr
was striving to get the matter. before
Council, but be refused to discuss the mat
tor. Chairman Monaghan Of the poles
committee and Mr.. Smith said the mat
ter had not been brought before the com.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

When the new and successful ro-
mantle play 1.-The Open Door" is
presented at the Opera House next
Saturday evening local play-goers
will be treated to a revelation in
the matter of mechanical illusion
a real waterfall and a mountain
storm with shifting clouds and fall
of rain will be reproduced with ABB
solutely perfect realism.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

aided "NIusketeers' with James
ON eill at the head in the guise of
the dashing D'Artagnan from Gas.
cogny. Last season there was a
very eruption of Dumas on both the
London and New York stages,
where two versions of "The Three
Musketeers, ran neck and neck
race for popularity. With the story
of the novel, everyone, of course, is
familiar, but no one who recalls the
constant succession of stirring in
cidents, the multitude of heroic do
ings, crafty intrigue, reckless adj
ventures, hairbreadth escapes that
crowd Dumas chapters, can hope
to see them all condensed within
the brief limits of an evenings en-
tertainment. From such an APP
palling wealth of material only the
chief incidents can be selected for
presentation, which such new mat
ter of the dramatist's own as will
serve to bind them together and
carry the story along smoothly.
This is precisely what Mr.. Sydney
Grundy is said to have accomplish
ed in his version which Beerbolm
Tree played for eight consecutive
months in London and Mr.. James
O'Ncill presented for nearly Il
whole spring season at the Broad
way Theatre, New York. Mr..
O'Ncill is said to make an ideal
D'Artagnan. His whole career has
been welded to the Interpretation
Of the romantic drama. His mag
netic frame, stately garbage and
wonderfully resonant voice fit him
at once for the portrayal of the
chivalrous lad from Gascogny, who
knows two things. to fight and to
make love. Licbler a. Co.. the man.
ayers. have surrounded Mr. O'Neili
with a cast that is worthy of his
steel.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
CHILD BURNED
TO DEATH.
Four Year Old Albert Mich
olson Threw Paper
On the Stove.

Albert Nicholson, of No. 6O4 But
tonwood street, was terribly burn.
ed yesterday afternoon. lie Is only
years Of age and was about the
stove at his home when his clothing
caught on fire. All his clothes
were burned off him and when he
was removed to the Homeopathic
Hospital. the skin fell off his little
body. He was burned from his
head TO his feet. His cries we're
heart rending.
THE CHILD DIES.
Homeopathic Hospital attendants
this morning reported the death of
Albert. He lost consciousness dur
ing the night and expired at &. 30
O'Clock. His little body was re-
moved to the home Of his parents,
by Deputy Coroner Giles. Coroner
Vandevcr will probably give GER.
titicate of death in accordance with
the facts of the case. The child,
it is said, was throwing paper OH
the stove. He inhaled the flames,
and the fire lett not an unburned
portion on his little body. His par
ents are colored and highly respec.
table. No funeral arrangements
have yet been made.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

APLEAsASIDUTY- "When | know any
thing worthy Of recommendation consider
1t my duty to tell it, says the Rev. James
Murdork of Harrisburg, Pa. "Dr. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder has cured me Of Catarrh
OF five years standing. II Is certainly mag
lcal IN It's effect. The first application ben.
Gifted me in i've MINUTES. l would not lie
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For Sale by 4 James Belt, COL Marke
street and N b. Dantorth, Second and
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
All Druggists.
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

The play last evening "What
Happened to Jones" was one of the
most enjoy able plays that has been
given at the Opera House this sea-
son. 1t was hearty laugh every
second of the play. It is clean
play and one Of the best on the road
to drive away fit of the blues. The
company was a first class one.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Wood VIII Probably Succeed Brooke

Washington. Dec. S.-General Leon
ard Wood had a conference with the
secretary of war yesterday respecting
his future. While neither OF the prin-
cipals had anything to say for publ
cation as to the conclusion reached, it
is gathered that General Wood Is to
be the next governor of Cuba, succeed
ing General Brooke. who will return
to the United States.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Runaway lean STONED.

A pair coiored man attempted to stop he
horses attached to ono OF no Whining
ton Steamboat Co,npanys wagons had nm
intero. ting experience, The horses wore
dashing along Tenth street when tho
mnu attempted to stop tham. H was
dragged for half square before tho
horses were brought to u standstill,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
New Letter Registry.

Postmaster General Charles Emory
Smith has Issued general order annOunc
luz that The public will be given new
letter registry system. Letter CARRIERS
will register valuable packages and letters
while on their routes. The Postmaster
General also gives notice that letter CARL
ore who advise the public not TO- send NJ
tieiss by registered package Will be dis
missed from the force.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Camp I, p. o. s. A.
Philf Celtic Society.
Csmp3 .. +. .. $. A.
Emmett Association.
Stoneinason's Union.
Logan Camp, S.Of v.
DUPONT Lodge, A +. A. NJ.
Laurel Council. U. +. Of A,
Wilmington Court, F. OLA.
America Lodge, A. o. U. W.
Guardian Loan Association.
Immaculate Conception, b. b.
Excelsior Lodge, X. Of P.
Hyatt's Military Band.
Fidelity Lodge, X. OF II.
Fairfax Lodge, |. o. ..
St. George Castle, X. g. y.
Friendship Lodge, X. Of T.:
Liberty Lodge, A. .. U. W.
Columbia Lodge, |. .. o. y.
Temple Council, l.. o. r. z.
Brandywine Castle, X. u. Q.
Brandywine Lodge, s. Of II.
Telegraph Council. Jr. q. U. A. N.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
IHB DAILY REPUBLICAN,
i. Coz. THIRD AND xsNo srRssrs
'Ihs Republican Printing
and Publishing Co
srsl,snsD DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAYS
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 8 800.

At a meeting held last evening.
( BY the Board Of Trade, the Rosseli
city charter was discussed. The
committee appointed by the Board
Of Trade to attend the conferen ce
for good city government, held by
the National Municipal League at
Columbus, Ohio. OH the 18th, 10th
and 18th Of November, con sisting
Of John $, Rossell, Merris Taylor
and William p. Bancroft, made
report, which was accepted aud
q vote Of thanks rendered the COM
mittee. Even Patrick Neary is in
favor of the Rossell city charter
and spoke intavor Of itlast evening.
A. S. Reed favored it. and VIM.
Bancroft thought that the city of
Wilmington needed reformation
The people favor new city char
ter, but not one cut and slashed so
that 1t will will favor any one party
to the detriment of the other. The
people favor a charter that will
give the voters the right to choose
who shall rule them and the city
affairs controlled by the people and
hot by the politicians.
Mr.. Rossell showed his fairness
in the matter by advocating further
consideration Of the bill that bears
his name, and in urging the APP
pointment Of special committee to
examine the bill and report any al
terations that it might be thought
best tomake. Mr.. Rossell's efforts
are evidently directed toward for
mulating charter bill that will
not be open to objection and that
will receive the practically unani.
nous support Of the people. The
people most interested in the char
ter question are those upon whom
the burden Of taxation falls the
heaviest, and they are generally
the owners of small properties,
who have secured their humble
homes after long years of hard Ia
Dor and rigid economy in living.
The masses of the people should
take the livcliest interest in the
charter discussion tor this reason,
among other important considera-
tons. Now that the Board of
Trade has again taken up the sub
ject, let all citizens interest them
selves and show by their presence
at the Board $ meetings and by
taking part in the discussion that
they are determined to have 4
change in the methods of conducting
city affairs. The city should be
run tor the benefit OF all and not
for the profit Of lew individuals.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

Chicago. Dec 3.-Mrs Marion La
Tcuchen was yesterday bound over
to the criminal court on two warrants
charging her with keeping a bucket
shop at 1877 Dearborn street. All the
witnesses in the case are women.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
FOR FAIR VIRGINIA.

Play-goers may look forward to
a delightful entertainment at the
Opera House tonight, when Russ
Whytal's drama, "For Fair Vir-
ginia," will be presented, with the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

While playing in tn1 yard of Nc. =
School yesterday 10 year old William
Husbands OF Blue Ball foil and broke hi.
left arm above tho wis. DIR. Joncs st
the broken bone, after which tho un iortu.
nate lad was removed to his home.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

North Adams Mass, Dec. S.-Notices
have been posted in nearly all the cot
ton mills in this section announcing
an advance Of 10 per cent in wages, to
take effect Dec II. About $500 hands
are affected by the new schedule.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
JAMES o NELL IN THE MUSKETEERS

On Monday evening Mr.. James
O'Neill and his company comes to
the Opera House. The focus Of the
attention Of the social, literary and
theatrical circles for some time to
come is the rapidly approaching
appearance here of the much her.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
YOUNG MOTHERS.

Group is the terror Of thousands Of young
mothers because It's GU break Is SO agonizng
and frequently fatal. Shiloh'i Cough and Con
sumption Cures like magic in cases of Group
1t has never been known to fail. The worst
cases relieved immediately Price ljc 5Oc, 81.
Sold by N. b Dantorth Second and Market
streets,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

The United States Court session on
next Tuesday Is expected to take up
the case OF DeLucca vs.. Hughes Bros.
and Bangs a case for damages for injuries
received. Arguments on questions raised
before the COmmis toner's is being hoard
iu Philadelphia to-day by Judge Dallas
In the case of Edwards ct. al. vs. tho Bay
State Gas Company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

James Stroup, has been elected captain
Of the Maroon basket ball team Of the Y.
NJ. c. A. tn succeed Harry Smith resigned.
The first game will bs on Decem Der 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

An effort is said to be made to
have the Democratic members OF
City Council TO review the Chambers
case. whereby the Captain was dis
missed from the police force 1t
would be just as well to let well
enough alone in this case.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
A Fox Hunt,

A fox will be released ut 10 o'clock on
Saturday at the Practical Farmer Hotel
on the Philadelphia turnpike. The fox
was bagged Ia Pennsylvania and 10 q long
AMI swift runner.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Schi||ing's, 314 Market St.
Holiday Buying:

Christmas Shopping has begun in earnest store crowded
with happy buyers who recognise the value and low prices Of
stock CHRISTMAS PRESENTS before making your
purchases pay visit look at goods and prices and then
decide.
Good, sensible, practical presents for men wo-
men and children.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

! THE Every Evening believes in
civil service rules as far as the con-
troll Of the Federal appointments is
concerned, but civil service cuts no
ice with that paper as far as ap-
pointments under a Democratic ad-
ADMINISTRATION are concerned. 1t be-
lieves civil service will weaken the
power now in control with the peo-
pie. II no offices are TO be gwen
out, and then only to a chosen few,
thsfe will be a falling off in the Re-
publican vote. What is the use of
voting on election day if the Demo-
Gratis are to be retained in office,
when Republicans just as capable
are given the stony heart and told
that owing to the positions being
under civil service, IT is impossible
to remove the very men who, feeling
secure in their positions, voted
against the Administration. The
idea with some men is 10 build up
privileged class against the masses
and keep men in Office the balance
OF their lives. Such a policy is
sure to weaken the party that
adopts it and eventually turn them
out of power and elect President
who is in favor OF turning the "ras-
Gals out The people should gov
ern themselves.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

The contract for lighting Delaware
State Hospital for the Insane ut Farm
hurst has not been awarded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Christmas Dress Goods

What's nicer for Christmas gift for
Ladies' than pretty dress pattern, put up
in holiday fashion.
10 yards of best prints in choicest pat
terms at Zoe.
IIcmospun--A 5i-inch oll-wool Home-
spun brown and gray, extra quality, re.
duced from Zoe to SOC.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

Take Laxative Bromo QUINN, Tabi cts
All druggists refund the mcHI II 1t fails
TO cure, E. W. Gr0yes's 81 .ture Is on
each box 25c