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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
TIE DELAWARE DEADLOCK.
Fight Against Addicks May Result II

Fight Against AGdicks May Result In
Senator Gray's no-c:cction. -,
Dover, Del, Feb. 4.-The regular Re-
publicans, who have bean voting for
Colonel Hen"y A. DUPONT to succeed
Senator George Gray in the fight
against j. Edward Adiicks. went into
a conference last evening with Stale
Chairman Browne, state Secretary
Heald and other Dupont representa-
tiyes The conference was adjourned
until this afternoon, when a proposition
to take up some Republican upon whom
the regulars can bend their entire
strength will be considered.
The claims of Addicks' chairman.
Alice. that Addicks would positively
be elected at this session have unques-
tionably agitated the regulars. One
rumo. is that they will take up some
independent Republican and give the
ALlicks men ten days in which to de-
scrt their man. at the expiration of
which time enough regulars will vote
with the Democrats to re-elect George
Gray. Nearly all the confer-ees deny
this story. Representative Hitchens.
however wnen besieged by an Ad-
dicks udhercnt. declared: you fell
lows will drive US to vote for Gray"
Another assemblyman said after the
conference: Il am opposed to dealing
with Democrats, but we are sent here
to beat this man Addicks.'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
MEMORIA.
On the Death Of Mrs. Weber,

Ono moro railroad victim has passed
from this world,
Closed her eyes for the last on our shore
From life unto Death sho was instantly
hurled
And hvr time Oh this earth is no moro.
She little had dreamed how near was hel
doom
Not thought but sweet hcmc en- her
mind,
To her children she promised she would re-.
turn soon
And sweet smiles on their faces she
wou.G find
But sorrow with death had driven to the
door,
And had told the sad end Of her day,
When tears from the grief stricken hus.
band fell down
On her cold silent face where II lay.
Those childrcn's loud cries for their meth.
or just killed,
1t bad brought somo strong hearts into
tears
For q mothers kind love she always lui!-
filed,
Was their guide in their young tender
years.
Mrs Weber's sad death may warn some
with fear,
Wien they drive or lass Gu that way,
And watch that tho fying. express is not
pear
Or they may NEE, some sad iata! dny.
A. NC.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
OUR SOLDIERS IN CUBA.
Most Of Them, Says Mr.. Porter,
,s,. Should Be Withdrawn.
LET CUBANS DO THE POLICING.

Presidents ommissiOner Declares
That the Cubans Have Already Shown
ThcirAbility to Maintain Order-Our
Soldiers Guarding Each Other.
Havana, Feb. 4-Mr. Robert p. Por-
ter, before sailing for liiami, made the
following statement to the press:
"Whie the situation here has been
improved and simpitltl by the dec
laration of General Gomez that he will
Immediately take part Ia the pacifica-
tion of Cuba, the advantage thus gain"
ed should be followed up by the Amer
lean authorities. The entire policing
Of the island should be done by the
Cubans themselves. The real police
work is in fact now in the hands of
Cuban soldiers, and law and order are
well maintained. There should not be
a. moments delay in the organization
and equipment Of these civil guards.
"The bulk OF American soldiers must
be taken out of Cuba by April. There
is really no necessity for more than
two regiments in each province, to
serve as background of support for
the Cuban police In giving the best
of these people employment all the
more will be left of the relief fund for
those who must he helped back to the
land.
'The feeling of distrust between the
Cubans and the Americans has been
temporarily checked by the message of
General Gomez to president Mckinley
and the presidents reply. IF the
younger military elements of both
armies will now get together and COM
plete the several schemes for policing
the provinces, which at this moment
are awaiting crystallzation, the prob
lem will be solved. Delay in this WORT.
will be fatal. If such men as General
Gomez, General Monteaguedo, Of Santa
Clara province General Mayia ROdri-
guez, of the province of Pinar del Rio.
General Pedro BetancCurt, of Matanzas
province, and others whom l know per-
sonally will assure President McKin-
ley and Governor General Brooke that
law and order will be maintained their
pledge will be carried out at any cost.
There is too much disposition to dis
cuss minor details. There is too much
hcsitancy in bringing matters TO
head In the province of Santa Cara
Monteaguedo's admirable policing plan
has been already put in operation. and
it Is one as General Leonard Wood
told me yesterday, which is along right
lines. The entire police work in that
province, so Major Logan, provost
marshal, Informed me- has been done
by Cubans since the evacuation.
"Why not take up at olcc and dis
nose Of this matter? Things must be
Ecpt moving in Cuba or "ummer will
ovcrtakr us with too many troops here.
Our soldiers themselves fully realize
the situation. They frankly say that
their chief occupation Is TO guard each
other, while their chiefs in Washington
Havana and Remedies are exchanging
condolences. The younger officers On
both sides should come together and
evolve preliminary policing plans and
get these into working order without
delay. Once this is well done, matters
will take care of themselves in Cuba.
At least that Is my opinion"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
WHEELER OUT OF CONGRESS-
If the National House Sustains Its
Judiciary Committees Report.

II Cn0 NhI1Onal HOUSE SuSCalnS It3
Judiciary Committees Report.
Washington, Feb. 4-.The inquiry or.
dered by the house of representatives
as to what members should forfeit their
seats by reason of accepting other
offices ended yesterday with a finding
by the judiciary committee that Major
General Wheeler. a member from Ala
bama. Colonel James II. Campbell of
Illinois, Colonel David G. Coson of
kentucky and Major Edward Il. Rob-
bins of Pennsylvania had vacated their
seats in the house by accepting COM
missions in the army. At the same
time the committee determined that
none Of the members of congress serv-
ing on civil commissions had thereby
vacated their seats in the house.
The judiciary committee has been
conducting the inquiry for several days.
and after an arduous session, ending at
1880 p. m. yesterday, the injunction of
secrecy was removed and General Hem
derson, chairman. of the committee,
made a statement giving the above de-
clsiOn.
General Wheeler was seen after the
finding was announced, but asked to he
excused from commenting on the de-
cision, as it was in the nature of s.
judicial proceeding II Is said General
Wheeler and his associates will take nc
action for the present, as the finding
of the committee Is vet to be passed.
upon by the house. The fact that Mr..
Jenkins voted against unseating Cen
eral Wheeler and the others may lead
to e minority report although no no
tice of such was given.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
THE GEISHA..

"The GelshR' will be ut Opera House
next Saturday night. A most important
feature of the entertainment is the de-
ligbtfu scenery and the beautiful dresses
The Fl rst scene of The Geisha" represen-
tative Of o ten house. is extremely pretty
but it is outshone by the lonely and rich
chrysanthemum blooms in tho palace
garden which harmonize in the most
charming manner with tho dresses of the
Geisha The chorus effects are partiou-
larly good and the singing is Of the high
est class. As 80 Mimosa SAM the chief
gcisha. Miss Helen Royton sings, dances
and acts brilliantly when entertaining the
English officers when pleading for release
from the governor and when bidding fare
we'll 10 her lover she is especially interest.
ing and clevor Miss Minnie Ashley ns
"MollIs Seamore" can scarcely be excell-
cd. She has an exquisite voice. acts in
riquant and willing manner and danses
gracefully.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
Hotel Guests Guaranteed.

Omaha. Neh.. Feb. 4.-Three well de-
fined eases If smallpox were discovered
at the Vendome hotel. located in the
center OF the city. The health de-
partment was notified and plans We're
quickly decided upon for quarantining
the place. A squad Of armed police
men raced to the scene, and when the
guests started on their accustomed du-
ties they were driven back into the
house by force. Several daring fell
lows slipped through the skylight.
scaled the adjoining roofs and, making
their way through the snow and ice
over the housetops, managed to reach
the ground in safety, after many mar
row pSCare5
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE MOTH AND THE FLAME.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.


"Thc Moth and the Flame" was pre-
scnted at the Opera House last evening 10
representative Wilmington audience
1t was without doubt the best company
that hasever stepped the boards in our
city. Tho play was IL satire on high life
and was such that was mirth provoking
ut times with n pathos at the close that
brought tears to the eyes of the audience.
1t was one Of the most realistic pieces ever
presented in tho Opera House and was the
treat Of tho season. Mr.. Kelley, Miss
Shannon, Mr.. Whiting, Mr. McRac and
Miss Abbott with the whole company
took their several characters as natural us
life Interest never Jagged in the piece
from the ring Of the curtain III tho first
act until the dropping Of the curtain in
tho third act whore honest love had Its re-
ward, and the wrongs Of the discarded
woman and her offspring are riehted by
the giving OF the wrong doers name to her
child. Mr.. Baylis the management Of the
Opera House is to be congratulated on
presenting four of the best shows on the
road to our theatre going citizens this
week
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
THE COLOMBIA STRIKE
Prccipitates q Request For Brft,sl
Wnr Vessel

Prccipftates a Request For II British
War Vessel.
Colon, Colombia, Feb. 4-The British
consul here, it is reported, has cabled
the sovernor-in-c and captain gen.
eral of Jamaica. Sir Augustus Hem
ming. requesting that British man.
of-war be dispatched to Colon to pro-
tect British subjects and property here.
This appeal tends to confirm previous
advices that the lives of inOffensive for
eign residents are endangered through
the indiscrminate attempts of the CO.
lombian soldiery to suppress the strik-
ers and through the threatened retail
atory efforts of the dockmen and rail-
way employees, which on Thursday
threatened to precipi:ate sanguinary
crisis
At Panama the steamship strikers,
who We're enso ged by the month. have
petti3ncd the governor to enforce the
payment of their wages up to the date
of the beginning of the strike, these
having been withheld on the plea Of
breach of contract. A conference was
held at the governors palace on
Thursday attended by agents Of the
steamship company and the Panama
railroad, and 1t was agreed to increase
the wages 25 cents in silver per day,
as well as TO make the payment OF
arrears asked for in the petition.
Nevertheless the strife continues, the
strikers demanding a dollar in gold.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
IN SENATE AND HOUSE.
Senator Daniels Eloquent Speec

Senator Daniels Eloquent Speech
Against Ratifyius Peace Treaty.
Washington, Feb. 4.--For more than
five hours yesterday the senate listen
cd to argument in opposition to expan-
sion and In opposition to the ratifica-
tiUn Of the treaty of peace. The speak
ers were Mr. Money (Miss.) and Mr.
Daniel lVa). The former vigorously
RntaGon!2cd the ratification of the
treaty, holding that by such action the
Fiiipinos would be admitted to the
Union as citizens. and that If they were
not capable Of self government we did
not wait them. Mr. Daniels picture
of the situation in the Philippines and
his peroraiiCn, in which he appealed to
his colleagues not to depart from III,
history and traditions Of the American
nation, were beautiful specimens of
eloquent English.
Most of the time of the house during
the three hours session yesterday was
consumed in fiibusteIing against relief
bills on the private calendar. The fill
buster was finally successful, and the
house adjourned without taking up the
bills. The conference report on the dip
lomatic appropriation bill was adopted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
Philadelphia Exposition Assured.

Philadelphia. Feb. 4.-Mayor War
wick yesterday signed the ordinance
authorizing temporary loan Of $780,
0t0 for the erection of buildings for the
Philadelphia Museums exposition OF
manufactured goods of the United
States, to be held in this city next fall.
This viii enable the exposition man
uGcment to comply with the conditions
attached TO the congressional appro-
priation. sanctioning and aiding the
exposition. The congressional appro-
pliation provides that the 100000 ap-
propriated shall not be available until
an equal sum shall have been raised
for the purposes of the exposition from
other sources This is now practically
secured. Thn state of Pennsylvania
has given $4,000 and the balance is be-
Ing raised by subscriptions.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04

high pitch OF enthusiasm by this play.
Stirring incidents and thrilling situations
follow each Other in rapid succession.
leading up to climaxes of such dramatic
power that auditors give vent to their
feelings in clamorous outbursts of ap-
plause.
The company. which fully meets the re-
quirements Of the play, has been selected
by Manager w. J. Fielding. An cffective
and picturesque scenic investiture has
been provided, making "A Grip OF Stsel'
one Of the most capable and enjoyable
productions OF the year. A popular prico
matinee will be given on Friday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04


Iauea''o"a' society oi Wilmington.
MIX EDITOR: III mas recently peeh pro-
po'eo 10 organize an hducation ooc'ety III
wilmington anu ihahy pupilc spirieeo
'i'i"sns' 'hc'"oin9 'he'hperS ot She Doaru
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nc anu pr!'ate SCHOOLS, nave SHOWN inter-
est III tne mater. Associations similar to
the ono proposed arc comparatively new.
nut w!shih the last two or three years.
many n"Vc peeh eSeaoiished ana are Deing
successfully conducted I'M the principal
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
Ornamental Pennanship.

Lewis Il. Perkins, No Il 3. Harrison
street, has several flne specimens Of orna-
mental penmanship which SHOW that he
is not ottsn equaled In that kind OF work.
Indeed wo have never soon anything more
artistically executed than tho likeness Of
the little steamer which piled between Bal
timcre and tho Eastern Shore, on which
ho was employed for five years, and tho
and the likoucss Of large American eagle
with wings extended, sweeping through
the sky. The latter lie has had fralnud,
aud placed in the show window Of Hiram
Yerger, No. II f. Third street, where II
viii remain for some time. Admirers OF
beautiful pen painting should call and 1t.
Wo are surprised that Mr. Perkins should
bury his talent in u grocery store instead
Of placing it where it might Lead to fame
and fortune.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
New York's Striking Cloakmakers.

New York, Feb. 4.-The strike season
among the East Side garment workers
began yesterday. when $500 cloak
makers quit work in the shops of four
contractors. II the plans formulated
by the executive committee of the
United Brotherhood Of Cloakmakers do
not miscarry it is probable that fully
5000 operators will Join the strikers to-
morrow in protest against the long
hours Of toll and reduction OF 30 per
cent in the regular weekly wage scale.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04

phjlpdplphln's Disastrous Fire

p. Philadelphia, Feb. 4.--The most dis
astrous fire that has occurred in this
city since Jan. &C. 1897, when So. 2.0O0. 900
worth of property was destroyed in the
block bounded by Market. Juniper. Fill
bert. Thirteenth street. broke out yes
terday at the northwest corner of
Thirteenth and Hamilton streets, and
spread north, south and west until two
thirds of the block bounded by Button
wood, Thirteenth, Broad, and Noble
streets was smoking expanse Of ruins.
When, after four hours battle, the
fire was under control. 1t was est-
mated that the losses would reach no.
less than $3.50, 900.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
Spain'S Greatest Need,

Mr.. r. p. Olivia, Of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken. $. q. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains In the back
of his head. On using Electric Btters,
Americas greatest Blood and Ncrve Rem.
edy, all pains soon lof' him. He says this
grand medicine Is what his country needs.
All America knows that 1t cures liver aud
kidney trouble, purifies tho blood tones
up tho stomach, strengthens il,s nerves,
puts vim, vigor and new life into every
muscle nerve and organ Of the body. ii
weak, tired or ailing you need IT Every
bo tic guaran tecd, only 80 cents Scld by
N. B. Danfortb, second and Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
Mr.. WOODFORD EXPLAINS
His Words Of Praise Were Distorted
Into Harsh Criticism.

His Words of Praise Were Distorted
Into Harsh Criticism.
New York, Feb. 4.-Hon. Stewart L.
Woodford. eX-minister to Spain, has
replied to Secretary Longs letter with
reference to Mr.. Woodford's speech
before the Army and Navy club. in
which, 1t was said, he declared that "on
Feb. 18 there was not on American
ships on in the ordnance depots or in
the United States two rounds of powder
per gun" After saying that his. re-
marks were evidently garbled by news
paper reporters Mr.. Woodford pro-
ceeds:
what intended to say was that
/ had been informed during February.
1898, that on the 18th of February OF
that year there were not more than
two, rounds of ammunition per gun
and per man in the ordnance depots
and arsenals: of the United States, and
that I did not then believe that we
were then ready for offensive opera
tions or could be before the 18th OF
April. That this was not true with re-
gard to the navy is the boast of that
department and the pride of all our
people. IL l. conveyed any otueI lued
in my remark to the Army and Navy
club l regret 1t.
"My remarks with regard to the ship
ment of ammunition across the con-
tnert 10 San Francisco and thence to
Honolulu and Hong Kong related to
: the reserve supplies of ammunition.
ventured the statement with regard to
the ammunition train across the con-
tinent because it seemed to me demon
otrative of the marvellous foresight of
your department and of the energy OF
the ordnance department that the re-
serve ammunition required by Admiral
Dewey for all the possible contingencies
of his services in the Philippines should
have been sent so promptly and have
reached Hong Kong so opportunely.
II meant no criticism on Captain,
O'Neill nor the ordnance bureau nor the
navy, but said what I did in inten-
tional and hearty praise of yourself
and your department"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
THE PENNSYLVANIA DEADLOCK.
House Favors the Election OF sena-
tors by Popular Vote.

tors by Popular Vote.
Harrisburg. Feb 4.-There Is still no
change in the senatorial situation.
Senator Quay was IA votes short yes
terday of the number necessary to
elect This is due to the absence of
two of his friends without pair There
are no signs of an immediate break Of
the deadlock, and certainly not before
next Tuesday, the Democrats and anti
Quay Republicans having agreed to re-
main away from the joint assembly to-
day and Monday. which means no
quorum. The result Of the voting yes
terday was as follows: Quay. 50; jerks.
53: Dalzell. 12; Stewart, 7; c. W. Stone.
S: Huff, Z: Irwin. 3: Tubbs, 2: Rice. /;
Grow, l.: Widener 2: Ritter. 2. Total,
1884, Necessary to a choice on this bal
bot, So.
In the house yesterday Mr.. Palm, Of
Crawford. offered resolution that it
is the sense of the house that the presi-
dent vice president and United States
senators be elected by direct vote of
the people. The resolution was adopt
ed by vote Of 63 to 81.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04

Pitlsburg. Feb. A two horse wa
gon loaded with furniture, and on
which six persons, five men and a
young woman, were riding, was struck
yesterday by fast Baltimore and Ohio
freight train at the crossing at River
ton Station, just above Mckeesport
Four Of the men were killed outright
and the other man and the young wo-
man were so badly injured that they
died few hours later. The dead ar.
Hudson Elder, Vest Wilson. George
Dawson, Sylvester Wilson and Mrs.
Richard Shaughnessy. The sixth vic.
tim is a one legged man, whose namt
Is unknown,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
The snloonists, Bluff "CalIea." !"

Columbus o.. Feb 4.-The threat Of
the Akron saloon keepers to close all
the saloons of that city has called forth
a challenge from the Ohio Anti-Sa!oon
league, which says: I'VE recognize
this as an old bluff of the liquor league,
often threatened, but never carried out.
believing if Akron were really to have
two years of no saloons she would
never permit their return" The league
agrees If the sulooists make good their
threat to raise one-half the money to
indemnify the idle saloon keepers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
To Ruild steel HALLWAY Car;

Pittsburg, Feb. 4.--The Carnegie Steel
company. limited, commenced to book
contracts yesterday for steel cars to
be manufactured at the big works to
be built at West Homestead. The con-
tracts aggregate between $1,000 900 and
s6,000 00O including n contract from the
receivers of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad for 1000 steel hopper and
gondola cars. worth about 81 100000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
A LErepci Protest to Turley.

Berlin, Feb. A dispatch to the
Frankfort Zeitung from Constantinoplh
says the French embassy has formally
and strongly protested to the porte
against the concession to Germany Of
port and dock at Hiadar Pasha.
nearly opposite to Constantinople, on
the south side of the Sea of Mar
mora, to be used as terminus of the
Anatolian railway
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-04
Organ Opening

Tho handsome ppe organ presented to
Riddle Memorial II. Il. Chapel bv Mr. and
Mrs. VIM. Field Will be opened Sunday az
ternoon, Feby 9TH at g 30 o'clock.
Mr. Geo. n. Mnris, orgunist OF Grace M.
z Church will rivo several instrumental
numbers; Mr.. Geo. W. Powick. organisu
Of Christ 7. +. Church will accompany
the Chapel Choir in special music for this
oCcasion,