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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
A Pleasant Trip.

Rev. John France, of this CITY,
made Il very pleasant visit 10 Cecil
county, Md, on Wednesday, where
he was called to unite Miss Mary
r., daughter of Mr.. James II. Smith
and Mr.. Leon c. Garrett in matri.
monial bonds. Rev. B. Il. Price, Of
Elkton, and Rev. Mr.. Compton, Of
Strickersyille, Pa, were also press
ent and assisted in the ceremony,
Over one hundred guests were presa
ent, more than half Of whom were
named Smith, beng DESCENDANTS Of
the late VIM. Smith, who was tt
leading man in White Clay Creek
HID, 40 years ago, and represented
this county in the Legislature, on
two or three occasions. While MI,
France was stationed at McClell~
andsville in the early days of his
career, the Smith family attended
the church and Miss Mary, when a
little tot, was christened by HIM.
Hence he was called upon to officiate
in this more important ceremony in
her life. We have known Mr..
France for 40 years and we have no
hesitation in saying he would not
object to performing similar cere.
mony every week. The preseatA
were numerous and costly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
SMALL BOYS
STEAL BRASS.
A Newspaper Boy Caught
in the Act of Purloin=
ing a Paper.

J. Albert Curry who has charge Of the
distribution Of the Philadelphia pagers
has had several complaints lodged by GUS
toners that they do not get their papers
regularly. Things are getting serious in
Wilmington. During the past couple of
weeks at least fifty small boys have been
arrested on tho charge Of larceny.
An effort will be mado to break up the
thieving
Before Judge Ball In the City Court this
morning two small boys Frank and Cash
mer Porter, were charged with the larceny
of ~ 81 worth OF brass mountinQs from q
Pullman car. Fred Beck testified le miss
ed the rods on Tuesday. About O'Clock he
recovered them aud heard boys argue about
who 1t was stole the fixtures.
John Mangel aged ysars deposed that
on Tuesday Frank took the brass and sold
it for Ave cents. They were breaking it
up whom Mr.. Beck appeared. Two small
pieces were sold for u cent He was with
number Of boys at Lanlith station.
Beck stated the cars were two squares
away from tho 81 alton.
Black, c0lorsd, testified he bought n
pound Of brass from one OF tho boys Oh
Tuesday for flyo cents.
Officer Brown deposed that part of the
a boy that got it off Mangel. MAngel ac-
cused n Polish boy and he accused Mangel
Thon thav accused tho Porter bOye.
The case was continued in order to get
more witnesses.
The court said 1t was time to step this
business
Agent Stout said young Mangel was one
Of the worst boys in town.
Harry Donohoe was chHrged with tho
larceny Of news paper. j. Alfred Curry
testified that be has charge Of the distri-
button of the Philadelphia Press. 1t has
disappeared for week from the door
knob of No. 507 Market street. lie watch
ed this morning and saw Donohoe take
the paper. He followed him and as he
saw Curry he dropped the paper He all
mi!ted he had taken the paper for TWO
mornings. He was held in $500 bail for
court,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
All Exciting Runaway,

There was an exciting runaway at
Seventh and Morkots shortly before noon
today tfat attracted large crowd. A.
horse belonging to George Fl. Huber that
had been hitcheh ut Seventh and Shiploy
street. became frightened
Having broken the bitllo tho animal
made mad dash. The spirited horse was
attached to u no-top buggy. Az the cor
ner OF Seventh and Markes street, n col-
lision took place between the buggy and
one of Turner'S grocery wagons.
In crossing Market street the buggy
struck dearborn and opposite SnelleIt
burg's store on Seventh street Gollided
wi h u wagon belonging to Thco loro Ha,It
merer. Tho latter wagon was upset and
cane within couple Of inches Of striking
tho large plate glass window.
The horse vas stopped here The buggy
had II shaft broken aud tbs hind wheels
wrecked. Tho other wagons were onlj
slightly damaged.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
District Stewards.

Mlddlotown Del. April 49, The district
stewards OF tho Wilmington district met
at Middle'own this morning and number
of lAymcn had an opportunity to welcome
the new presiding E!dor. the Rev. {. A.
Tindley. An estimating committee con-
sistng Of w. II Grinnage, j. Il. Cook, A.
p. Bell, Thomes Neal, W. j. Brown, Thos.
Gould. and j. g. Manutf, was appointed,
and after consultation recommended the
same amount rs last year for presiding
elders salary 1t Is said that in answer to
proposition to increase the amount by
$780, Mr.. Tindey said he would prefer
that no such change he made.
On motion by j. w. Landlord a COM
mitlee was appointed to prepare resolu-
tions OF respect and esteem referring ex-
Presiding Elder J. Il. Waters who has beon
transferred to tho Salisbury district.
Tho Hov. Mr.. 1iudley in brief address
outlined his work for the coming year and
giving us his objsc tive point COO converts
on tho district. Ito urged the preachers
and people to begin tho year with rev-
val.
The monthly preachers meeinE will be
continued and the next session will be held
at Dover on Monday, May1.
There will be an examination for the
co'ored teachers Of kont County hsld at
the state College near Dover on Friday,
April 2lst beginning at . o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
A Perm Ill l. AtinX Rrenk fart,

The perambulating breakfast yender is
Il feature in Havana. Men are seen about
! / o'clock IN tho forenoon traversing COR
tain portions Of Havana with breakfast
buckets made after tho fashion of tho
American laborer's apartment bucket, in
which are carried to the door fish, ono
kind of meat, potatoes, bread and butter,
coffee and perhaps eggs or some other ad
ditional article. By this practice many
families avoid tho necessity of cooking
the midday meal. Tho breakfast vendor
is not always All inviting looking charac-
ter, but this matters little with those peO-
pie II no soils fairly decent meal and If
they can avoid having to cook for them
selves In very hot weather the practice is
said to be much in vogue. Havana Lot
ter to Chicago Record
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20

At Smyrna yesterday afternoon John
Caldwell was arrested on tho charge Of
bribery. He WAS taken before Magistrate
Hutton, of Dover Charles H. Walls, q
colored preacher, sworo that Caldwell on
the last dry Of registration gave him a
dollar to get registered. Wells was nj
ready registered, but accepted tho dollar
Notwithstanding. Caldwell contended he
had offered Wells the money to buy pro-
visions for his house, knowing that he
had registered and had used up all his
money. Caldwell was held in 81, 900 bail,
which he is trying to get.
IL is expected that more arrests will
be lnuda today at Smyrna.
Attorney General WI ito was at Dover
yesterday and examined number OF wit
nesses. Tho witnesses examined were AL
fred Gregory, William II. Ryan, John
seaney, Charles Il, Willis. Wesley Cooper,
Lewis 9. Burrls. Joseph A Boyles, George
Blown, George w Cooke, John Wilmer,
James Whey, Ree.e HILL William Heath,
K. Wilson, j. Rldgeway, |. Young, W. H..
Jones, Harry II. Wells, John Roberts, e.
sidney, Frank Royst, VIM. +. Corhett,
Oscar j. Counsellor, Trustin Lewis Hor-
ace Pryor, john W. Waite, John W. Bar
kor, Joshua Whey Alfred Johnson, Alb
raham Jenkins William Luat, Daniel
Miller George Thorn, benjamin Turner
and George H. Ncwson.
Attorney General White stated that he
feels confident lie had the case Of the state
in good trim
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
BraniywIne Summit,

Mrs. Thos. Johnson, of Brandy
wine Summit visited our city to-day
and from her We learn that great
improvements are being made in the
lilns at the Kaolin quarres adjoin-
ing the camp grounds. A new COM
pany has leased the quarries and
it is said they will expend $50, 600
in charging and improving the
Eilns. All the laborcrs in the vicin-
ity are employed and there is even
demand for others, The company
: expects to have capacity for 70, 600
bricks daily and orders have been
received from New York, which will
probably come i'll faster than they
can be filled, As houses built Of this
material will present Il very bril-
liant appearance. The citizens in
this vicinity hope the enterprise will
lead to others, among which is the
construction of a new trolley line
this city to West Chester. The
prospect will be great advantage
to the citizens on the line even if it
should not pay large dividends on
the money invested.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
GUARANTEE
COMPANY FAILS.
DR.. Hogelsberg's Financial
Company Shuts Its,
Doors in New York,

Hundreds OF our citizens remember DR..
Hogelsberger, who conducted an optical
establishment for several years In tho
Opera House store. lilo sold out his busi-
ness and left for New York several
months ago and became President Of tho
Investors Guarantee and Trust Company,
with Offices In tho Lords Court Building
In Exchange place He procured charter
for his company from the 81 ate OF Vir~
ginia, and promised big profits for all who
invested In tho stock Of his new business
enterprise. According to tho advertise.
mcnts SGT forth in tho papers when he
launched his company before the public,
1t had u capital OF 100000. Dr.. Ho2els.
berger was elected President, md r. 9.
Lungren, treasurer, Tho prospectus
promised per cont per month paid on
tho preferred stock of the company, and In
addition speculative earnings" from II
to 80 per cent. u month, making total
profits pnid Jne Stockholders during tho
yaar OF 1888, 25l per cent. Of the amoune
invested.
The Doctor issued circular to his cus~
toners saying that he had lost in the panic
which had struck tho market last Friday
week and then sold short to rocuperate-
when he was caught on the ri e. thus rem.
dering him penni'ess. He sny4 he consti.
tutel the whole company, the other par
ties being only figure heads.
Whom lie left Wilmington he was In
high spirits predicting that In few years
he would DO rich man, Alas his hopes
have not been verified;
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
He Was A Long Sleeper.

Tho authorities of White Clay Creek
Hundred are looking for Charles Smith
colored, who several days ago broke Mrs.
Mary Riders collar bone with T. broom
handle.
1t appear. that Smith one day last week
called on Mrs Rider to engage board
which GRAND was successful. He slept
longer tho following morning than was
conducive to the proper management OF
tho house, so going to Smiths sleeping
apartments Mrs. Rider dragged the sleep
ing individual out. A fight ensued dur
advantage, but Smith finally dealt his
dis'urber blow which fractured her
shoulder blade AMI which onded hostilities.
Smith fled the community and has. since
bacE unhNNrl of.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
POLITICAL
GOSSIP.
The Democrats Are Ger.
tain of Winning Every
thing In Sight at
the City Election.
Mr.. Jesse X. Baylis boom Is In goot

Mr.. Jesse X. Baylis boom Is In good
working order.
George A. willis who was q candidate
for Coroner is candidate for City Conn
ell In the First Ward Oh the Democratic
ticket. He has strong backing.
A. j. Kinney, was yesterday appointed
post postmaster at Harrington. This ap.
pointment Is attributed to Colonel du
Pont.
Governor Tunnel will DO called upon
in August TO appoint Thomas G. Doud's
successor in the Department Of Elections.
The election department Is still transfer
ring the na,nes of registered voters who
have changed their residence.
For this purpose the office Of the depart
IHent Is open from 2 to 8 p. M, each day
and will DO kept open until April ~, So
far over 200 names have been transferred,
but 1t is expected thut the rush will come
next week, which will be the last chance
to DO transferred.
The following Democrats were present
yesterday afternoon ut the Young Mems
Democratic Club:
Patrick Neary Thomas .Reardon and
William B. Norton; Brandywino, George
Lodge; Christiana, George w. Spicer Jr.
Will Creek, Henry Durnall; White Clay
Creek, John Morrison; Pencader Charles
H. Salmon: New Castle, John H. Rodney;
Red Lion, L. Eaynrd Heisel; st. Georges.
Il, r.. Cochran, Jr., secretary; Appoquini'.
mink, Colrn Ferguson; Blackbird, George
c. Rothwel.
The meeting appeared to be most har-
monious one and those present came out
from The meeting wearing regular IL to l
smiles on their facos
Who will get the four now positions to
be created in the Street and Sewer De.
partment.
Robert ID. Hoffecker has returned home
from Bermuda greatly benefited in health
and is now ready to attend to his fathers
business, holding the position rs private
secretary to his father The position is
worth 81, 500
There is fun ahead before tho Democrat
ic ticket Is nominated.
Tho next Mayor OF this city will have
Incorporating Of q Water Commissioner
and IL Street and Sewer Commissioner
besides no will draw salary Of 81, 500 for ?
years.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
THE uNrRAceAsLe POISON. w
a Famous Chemist Not Allowed to
Name II In Court. ~

a Fam0us Chemist Not Allowed to
Name II In Court.
There was famous poisoning case In
England many years ago In which tho
strong point of tho defense was to show
that the accused, who was an expert chom-
ist, would not have used poison which
could be SO easily found after 1t had been
taken into the human system Sir Robert
Christeson, professor In Edinburgh uni
versity, famous expert on toxicology,
whose works are still standard ON that
subject, was put on tho stand to prove
this point. When he declared that chem
list would certainly use some poison which
would leave no trace, tho prosecuting at
torncy asked him II he meant to say that
there were such poisons.
Sir Robert replied in the affirmative.
The prosecutor asked, "Namo them!''
mol" shouted the Judge. II forbid
you to answer that question:"
In spite of tho protests Of the prosecutor
the judge would not allow the expert pub
iioly to give tho name Of poison which
would leave no trace, and the question
remained unanswered.
Now comes the curious part Of tho story.
During the next two years Sir Robert re-
ceived more than 1000 letters from all
parts of the world asking, begging, offering
to buy, the name of the untraceable poison
alluded to in his testimony. Many of these
he kept as ouriosities, showing them to
his friends as evidence of the deprayity Of
human nature. Some Of the excuses for
wanting the name of tho poison were very
ingenious. Ono man was writing u novel
based on q poison plot and wanted to
make use Of the untraceable poison idea.
He did not want to give the name Of tho
poison In his book, but just wanted to
have 1t by him In case any scientific critic
should deny the possibility Of such poisons,
when he could send him the name in
private letter and quote the distinguished
authority from whom 1t came, etc. Sew
eral persons professed to be studying chem
istry and asked for the information on
the ground of professional courtesy. 10
all such Sir Robert would send the advice
to pursue their studies and they would
soon know as much about it as he did.
Many offered large sums of money for tho
secret, usually pretending they had bet
still larger amounts that they could find
1t ont in a given time, and were willing
to share their profits literally with Sir
Robert.
The thing which most impressed Sir
Robert was the number Of persons all over
the world who seemed DESTROYS of possess
ing the secret of an agent that would kill
but leave no trace, and the amazing false.
hoods to which they would subscribe their
names in order to obtain the information.
1t Is said that whatever poison Sir Robert
had In mind at the trial he never NEIL
toned it, not even to his classes, so strong
ly was he impressed with the danger of
letting such thing become matter Of pub
lio knowledge.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
A DOctOr'a Strange Fees.

A correspondent has sent us an extract
from letter received from his brother a
medical missionary In seechuen, one of tho
inland provinces Of China. II had" he
writes, "a very distinguished patient this
afternoon. She is tho wife of Sal Tai of
Tien 'tsin, in Chlh-Li province, a man
who governs an area probably equal to
half a dozen English counties. She brought
her fee with her--a fowl, duck, 60 eggs,
two pounds Of cakes and u leg Of mutton!
last time she came she brought not quite
so much, but since then she has sont over
eight stocks Of beautiful chrysanthe-
NUNS. British Medical journal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
SOCIAL J0TIINGs
! and PERSONALS
sHAKEsPEREAN PROGRAM.

The Senior Literary Society of the Will
mipgton High School have arranged u
pleasing entertainment for the weekly
ineeting tomorrow afternoon. A Shakes.
.persan program will be given aud this
president, Paul Jones, announces the fol-
lowing participants: Recitation, IA Con-
ISOLATION" Kate Pernet; quotations from
''Ths Knocking at the Gate in Macbeth"
Helen Carter; Cleopatra on the Cydnuo,'
Cecilia Tierney; "Scene between Prince
Henry w, and His Father" Leon Lof-
man and Esan LOOMS; Senior AS Trih-
ute to Shakespeare" High School Review,
Part I. Abbis Todd, editor; contributors,
Minnie Palmer. Josie Murphy. Pauline
Ward, Rosa Smiley. Mabclle Winner.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
A. 2. A. Sprlng Bazaar.

Last night was gentlsman's night at the
American Protestant Association Bazaar
aud one OF the finest entertainments Of
the season. Tho hall was crowded to It's
utmost capasity aud all present EXPIRE ssd
time.
Although it was unpleasantly crowded
all were good nalured and pressed their
way through from booth to booth and
made great many purchases. The Ice
cream stand did rushing business and
the ladies Of that department GongrGtula.
tod themselves on being on the lead,
The contest closed last Night wi h tho
following results: Columbian Band. 81;
Court No. q 9S; Court No. !. lO2; Risi q
Sun Lodge, 10; Wrighl's Military Banu,
ira will be in alton lance
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20

II is probable that the National Guard
OF Delaware will elccG n colonel 10
succeed Colonel l. Pusey Wickevsham
at The Monday night meeting.
Among the possibilities for IL coionelcy
are Lieutenant Colonel Charles NJ. Steven.
son, Major Theodore Townsend, Captain
Harry b. Carter and Captain A. F. Mat
lack. A conference of non commissiuned
officers of Company X was held with tho
commanding officers last evening and the
assembling of the company on Wednesday
evening was talked over.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
President For n DIV.

In learning tho list of presidents from
Washington to Mckinley one name is al
ways omitted, David Rice Atchison was
at the head of the government between tho
terms of Polk and Taylor. Atchison was
president of the senate, and when Polk s
term expired, March 4, 1919, 1t was Sum
day noon. Zachary Taylor did not like to
begin business on Sunday, so there wero
"a hours to DO taken care Of by somebody.
Mr., Atchison did it,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20

A crank came running into the office
and said that man swallowed a two foot
rule and died by inches. The editor start
cd out at once to learn further particulars
of the death and, meeting Dr. Martin, told
him about the case. Ho said that's moth
ing; that he had patient once who swal-
lowed n Thermometer and died by degrees
A couple of bystanders just then Clipped
In. One of them said 1t reminded him of
fellow down in Kansas who swallowed q
pistol and went off easy. The other ono
said he had friend In Lacon who took
quart Of applejack and died in good spirits.
--Lacon Oils Journal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20

Wilmington, Del, April 10, 1890.
10 the President and Directors Of the
Economic Insurance Company.
N uenslsmea: nina ascept nv nCa aont
settlement OF the claim on the life Of my
late child, Bertha N, Wright. l did MT
have to leave my home to receive the claim.
Suoh kindness will surely bring results.
It has boon struggle with me as to
whether should stay in the Prudential
or Economic, rs The Prudential agents
told me all kinds of tales about the Econ
omic, but now thank God that l listen
Su to your SUPP rintendent. remain, =
Very respectfully,
E Julia A. Wright.
No 7E 22c ST.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
Phoenix Company VII; Get Money.

Chancellor Nicholson having dissolved
the Injunction which has prevented tho
PbocHix Fire Company from receiving
$500 from tho city. Tho finance committee
OF City Council tonight will recommend
that tho money be paid tho company.
The company some time ago asked for
An advance of n portion Of Its regular M
preparation, but In Wow of the dissolution
of the injunction tho loan will not be
grrntea. This arrangement is satisfactory
both 10 the Company and to Council.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
DEATHS.

WRIGHT In this city, on April Il, Bertha May
youngest daughter Of Thomas }. aud Juila
A. Wright, in her 9th year.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral from hHl Inrnnts residence
East Twenty second street. on thursday af.
tcrnoon at 2 O'clock. lnterment in Lonbardy
Cemetery,
bud the gardner gavcus,
a pure and lovely child,
He gave il to cur keeping,
4 cherish and detile.
But just ash was opening,
To the glory of each day,
Down came the heavenly gardner,
And took our bud away.
WOOD1NGIONI this city on The 10th inst,
Jos PHI ". Woo1inston. aged 40 years.
elativcs aud friends, also employees OF
Vulcauizcd iibrc Works, are invited to attend
the funeral services at his late residence,
4DT Sherman street, ON Friday evening, 2lst
n j., saturday morning
nO"NEs-ln this city, on April 10, Hannah B
Downes aged 81 years.
Tse,ntivca and friends t ny view the remains
o. he rcsidn!.co of her husband, Er. Bennett
,wnes No. gl2 " est Ninth street, Oh FIidaj
afternoon April2 Il. between $50 and $50 O'Clock.
i ue services will be held in the NJ. ~ Church
= Magnolia on Saturday morning at ii O'Clock
In mcnt at Eurratts Chapcl Kent COUNT jel
ain leaves + W. a. b. depot ut s.l3 am. Sat.
urIay.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20

Frank B. RYAN, who was killed in the
collision on the railroad at Chester last
saturday night, was memlor Of a lodge
Of tho Ancient O!dJr Of United WorEimun
and yesterday tho Rector Of that lodge I'd.
iusted the claim for thDspnyment of s., COB
benefit to his widow. tho Coroner paid
avisit to the mans homo yesterday and
found n distressing state Of affair. the
wife and two Of the children being sick,
the latter is ip A worry serious condition.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
A Historical Violin.

A violin that was owned by Commodore
McDonough and that was carried Oh the
flagship during tho famous battle of Lake
Champlain, is now in tho possession Of b.
b. AllOn. 1T was made in Germany in
1884.
1t Is vol preserved and musicians pro-
nUnnco 1t as being n fine instrument. 1t
was obtained through MI Aliens grand
father who was q SEA captain.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-04-20
They Like New Castle,

Sheriff Taylor has soma fasclnation
which the prisoners cannot overcome. "
must be his big heart in giving them OK
cellent food In large nuaLtities. This 3
demonstrated daily for tho prts .ers rs
soon as they nrs released ara soen to ca Il d
longing eye at the Jail. Thirty-six hours
absence Is tLo usual outcome.
John McC!u5kay and William Xloglcr
we're in the city court this morning on y
charge OF drunkenness. They went o, r
this afternoon to partake Of shaa cru
quets for 30 days