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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
NEWS OF
THE STATE.

Laurel, Dbl, April l5:-Friends of DR..
Edward Fowler, the present insurance
commissioner, are urging him MS Il candi-
date to succeed himself In that position
Tne position is important, and there will
probably be lively con est for the p ace.
Milton. Del, April l5.-lt is expected
that john Wilson, of near here, Will send
remarkable calf to Philadelphia wit hin
the next foW days t. ba exhibited The
calf is II year old and has neither eyss nor
tail.
Lewes, Del, April l5.-It is now posi-
lively announced hat work on the new
pier here will begin Oh April "a. 1t
will thon be pushsl rapidly to completion.
to bs ready for the new steamboat
lines which will use 1t. Everything about
he pier will be fr:t-class
foorgetowp, Del, April l5-Geo' go
Nicos stood in the pllory one hour yes
ierday AS part penalty for u vicious as
snult on Willis H Dukes of Caroline
county, Md Hs has yet to servo thirty
days In II jail and pay IL 500 fine
Newark Del, April IL -General com.
plant is helng mAdo by ciiz,ns OF the
mtny worthless dogs running at large.
The number j. believed to be greater than
ever before and they are q nuisance,
Wyoming IAl,, April 10 While work.
Ing down Il well at his home al Magnolia,
Sunday morning, William Feed was
drowned. A brick fell On him from the
surface. thirty feet above striking him on
the head. II made him unconscious, and
he fell into the water.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

not exclude everything except Eng.
lish accent and well-modelled cloth.
ing; that the drawing-room may
contain emotions as strong and sor-
rows as bitter as the hovel or tho
brothel. The thoughtful are in-
formed that brilliant woman may
compel the admiration of theatre
goers as irresistably as does a
beautiful woman; that there ara
actresses whose ability is so domi.
nant and so potent as to force its
possessors past obstacles before
which their more credited rivals
would falter. All this became a
verify beyond the reach of enthusi-
ashland it became an assertiye
certainty that Liebler & Company
had made successful star out OF
Sarah Cowell LeA1oyne.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

TIE GREATEST THING IN THE WORLD
Tomorrow night Mrs. lie Moyne
comes to the Opera House in the
Greatest Thing in the World. :"
Concerning "The Greatest Thing in
the World, in which Sarah Cowell
lie Moyne Is making her first stel-
lar tour under the management OF
Liebler and Company, Claiming l..
Pollock, critic OF the Washing
ton Times said: "Practically there
is no end to the lessons of the play.
The observing are taught that al
most absolute fidelity to nature does
not necessitate faithlessness to art.
and that catering to the intelligence
OF the few, does not mean the inevi-
table disfavor OF the many. One is
shown that the limitations OF social
scenes and OF society creations do
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
In Cecil County.

Ekton, Md, April l5.-Ida the s-year-
Old daughter Of Mr. and Mrs Thomas
Kindall of Rock Hail. had narrow =
cape last evening from death. Tho Ii tie
girl was suffering from u cold and asked
her mo.he: for dose ofscough syrup.
Tho mother. without thinking picked
up a carbo!ic acid bottle, and gavo tho
child a teaspoonful of the acid in mistake.
In an instant the mistake was discovered,
and dose o; liasnsd oil was soon admin
istered and n physician quickly summon
ed. Tho child will recover.
Joseph H. Brooks for many years n
lumber merchant at Chesapeake City,
dicd to-day. aitur lingering Illness aged
Is years. He was ono of the Oldest Odd
Fellows in Maryland, having boon mem.
bcr of Bohemia LOdgo, Chesapeake City.
for over 10 yoars Tho following children
survive him: Mrs. John E. Allen, Mrs.
Alice Price, Miss Fannie Brooks. Of Ches.
apeake City; har!0s Brooks and Joseph
Brooks OF Chicago, H., and Harry G.
Brooks. of Wilmington, Del.
Captain Smith, Of the scow Ella Btr-
nard. discovered last evening tho body Of
William Mccullough. who was drowned
at Conowingo, on March %. The body of
Davis, who was drowned at tho Same time,
has not yet boon found.
Congressman Baker has secured III, ap-
pointment of Lotto A. Settle to DO post
mistress at Providence, Cocil county. TO
succeed her husband, Thomas II Settle,
recently deceased.
Rey. William Schoular, rector of the
Trinity Episcopal Church of Elkton. com,
pletcd to-day his twentieth year of suc-
ccs4fnl ministry in Eikton.
The spring meeting OF tho New Castle
Prosbyiery will be hold Ut Smyrna on
tuesday and Wednesday next. Rev. W.
W.ShaN Of tho Port Deposit Presbyterian
Church, is moderator, and Rcv. !, II.
Millisan Of Wilmington, stated clerk.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
TIE SPAN OF LIFE,

One of the most popular mclo.
dramatic productions on the road
is "The Span of Life" which will
be seen at the Grand Opera House
on Thursday afternoon and night.
A more remarkable scene than the
human bridge in "The Span of
Life. has never been conceived by
a playwright. and it is probably to
this unique contriyance that "The
Span Of Lie owes its lasting pop
ularity.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
PERSONAL
MENTION
Interesting Paragraphs
About Visitors And
Home Entertain
mentS.
AGREEABLY SURPRISED.

Aftor tho grand programme which was
rendered Easi er Sunday morning at St.
Josephs Church on the Brandywne. Tho
choir assembled il tho hall near the church
anu presented the leading soprano, Mrs.
Eta Conway with II handsome gold brace
let with her name engraved on it, for her
kindness and devoteIness to them. MIR.
Edw. Farmer. n prominent member Of
tho choir made he presentation speech.
of their pastor, Rev. ", j. Dermingham
md presented to him n reclining chair In
honor OF his forty first birthday. Father
Birmingham made a most eloquent speech
in regards to thanking the choir for his
present.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
MI LIONS GIVEN AWAY.

II Is certainly gratifying to the public to
know of one concern in tho land who are
not afraid to bogener0us to the needy aud
suffering. Tho proprietors of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption Coughs.
and Colds havo given away over ton mil
lion trial bottles OF this great medicine;
and hayo tie satisfaction Of knowing it
has absolutely cured thousands of hopeless,
cases. Asthma. Bronchitis, Hoarseness'
and all the diseases OF he Throat, Lungs.
md Ghost nre surely cured by it. Call on
N. Il. Danfortb, druggist and get a FREQ
trial bottle. Regular size 200 and 81.
Every butlle guaranteed, Or price refunded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
TEN NIGHTS IN A BAR ROOM,

Atthe Ope"a House for two per-
formances only, Wednesday. April
Is. matinee aud evening, Will L.
Booths mammoth company in that
famous drama. "Ten Nights in a
Bar Room, consisting of y people
also the greatest novelty band on
the road. Its orchestra is said to
be excellent and the musical pro-
gram receives much deserved ap-
plause. Thecast is competent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
PROPOSALS.

COVE3N ok'.i ISLAND. N. H., MAR, H
~ ~. 10 --feaed proposals. in tripicat.
for furnishing Fuel required IN Dept Of the
Fast during fiscal year ending juno 10, 1901
will be received here and nt posts and sta tions
indicated in Instructions issued hereunder,
until IL M. April 10. 1000. U. s. reserves
right to reject or accept nny or all prop csnls
or any part thereof. Information furnished
on application. Envelopes containing propo.
sails " i'll bo endorsed '''ropcSnls tor Fur, at
JAS. N. MODKl. A. q NC.
m2l-At-AiTlS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

ond and last visit here. which is
announced for tonight, at the Grand
Opera House, will have brilliant
and memorable welcome and one
which will be an incentive, if any
were needed to the famous author,
70 again gladden. us with a succeed.
ing play as perfect and as attract.
i've as this one has proven to be.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
WILMINGTON. DELAWARE MONDAY APRIL IT,
PrOpOs sal.

Sealed proposals will be received at the
u. 5, Court House and Post Office Build
ins. Wilmington Delaware, until 2
O'Clock p. IN. Wednesday. April %, 1900.
for furnishing fuel, lights. walVr, miscol-
laneVus suppios washing, towels. haul.
ing ashes. and sprinkling streets for this
building during the fiscal year ending
Juno 10. 1901, OF such portion Of the year
as may DO deemed advisable. The right
to reject any and all bids is reserved by
the Treasury Department
81 l3.?t cod. HUGH G. BROwNE Custodian.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

A paper entitled "Ratiopalo of Prayer"
was read by Rcv. G, II. De Shields Of
Rockland. at the meeting of the NJ. Il.
preachers this morning, The discussion
was general.
On next Sunday morning the subject
will be Evingelistlc Work by Evangeists
Galloway and Dolbow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
Leased tie Hotel Waldorf Astoria.

Harry Bothman, proprietor oI
the Clayton House, has leased the
Hotel Waldorf Astoria, one OF the
best appointed hotels at Atlartic
CITY. The building is five stories
high and built Of buff brick aud
contains $50 rooms.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
Aid for An lnyaIid

The North End Athletic Club will
have graphophone and musical
entertainment in It's rooms at Fiji
tcenth aud French streets. on
Tuesday evening, the oath instant,
Tor the benefit OF Harry S. Smith,
who is seriously i'll and in rather
limited circumstances. Those who
contribute to aid the suffering lay
up treasure in that kingdom where
moth and rust do not corrupt, nor
thieves break in and steal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
HOW IS YOUR WIFE!

Iias -hnlo-t her BEATTY Ifs), ConSti patton
indigestion, sick Heplauh, are the prlnilpt
Causes. karl's Clover RooG Tea has cara
these ills for half a century. Price 2Ic AnI ID
Money "etlludud II results arc nov saJlstactnry
foi SAFE by N. 4. D4utortIi, sucvnU ali .r.:
ktt stl,ctS,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

Tho new automobile for y. NJ. lIoopcs
arrived from Inrfytown, New York, on
Friday. lie gavo 1t n trial ou Sunday,
and ii Is said it worked admirably. 1t
cost 1850. This Is cheaper than pur-
chasing ho!se and carriage, when we
consider tho weokly charge for boarding,
if fcOllisionJ can ue ayDilipd,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
BUSINESS CHANCE.

WANTED-A BRIGHT YOUNG MAN
w can secure the agency for most
moritorous Mexican product that has an
enormous demand and absolutely no COM
petition ia tho United states.
UEOn receipt OF 81 % in t. S Currency,
within 10 days from lato Of this paper wo
will mai TO any address In the L, 8. or
Canada, postage prepaid 5 Ee-poun1
sacks of Our chemical product with
agency contract. which secures him 10 per
cent. commission.
Address with reference. stain. state de-
sired, II! National Orc l. iteuucilu Co.,
Durango Mexico. ul.l?t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

eMrs. Martha McElvain Of No 17al Rod
ney rect, was severely burned about tho
sho was going down tho cellar sjcps il
lamp she carried cxplodod and sho was
wrapped in flames
Her husband, james Mciilvain and
George A b lllng,ley ran to her assistance
ana had their hands severely burned. DR..
Palmer wis summoned and drcS1ou their
injuries, Mr-. McElvain's injuries arc
not DANGEROUS,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

Tc-mnrrow promises to be partly clollTy
with little change of temperature. Wpu-
nesday fair and rather warmer.
Tho thermometer at w. c. Taylor's
drug store, 393 King street. to-day regis.
tered MS follows:
7o'clock 10O'clock 1o'clock
t2 IL "a
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
Broke Ills Shoulder i'lal.,

Michael Burns, aged ) years, son of Of
tlccr Burns, was ptay M in his bad this
morning whom he fell over tho head board
and broke his shoulder blado.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

A LFRED DOWNWARD, THE pRAC-
hticnl contractor and builder, has moyed
from No 600 to ZIG Ship;sy street. E,,i.
ma es furnished for all kinds Of building
work. Jobbtng promptly attended TO-
Delmnrvia phono 7sl. nl0-l 1874
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

Delaware Sbad wcrc moro plentiful In
the market his morning, and sold from
s5 to 90 cents each. Whole ale from 10 to
25 per hundred. Herring sold for Is cents
q hundred
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

Our store is not only headquarters for
prescription work but for urinary analys-
Is as well, W. q. Taylor's Pharmacy,
10? King Street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

A. II. Bass Of Mo'gantown. Ind. had to
got ny ton or twelve tlmes In the night.
aud had severe bsckache and pains In tho
kidnays Was CURED by FOiey's Kidney
Cure. lt's guaranteed. All druggists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
Notice.

Remember l am still ut tho same old
atand. Milk md cream constantly on
hand. John A. Porter. Southeast corncr
seventh aud Madison streets, Phone GIL.
adv.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

Thos. w Carter Of Ashhoro, N. G, had
kidney trouble and ono bottle Of FOley's
Kidney Cure effected u perfect cure, and
he says there is no other rolncdy that will
compare with 1t. Accept no substitute.
All druggists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
FOR Rem.
DWELLING HOUSES:

DWELLING HOUSES:
SOP Delaware avenue 10 rooms and bath:
G23 Delaware avenue ii rooms and bath.
1l0S Jefferson street. 9rooms, bath
Ni Jackson street, 8 rooms, bath
1912 Pennsy lvania Ave. 9rooms, bath
34th and Market SITS. 10 rooms bath
1915 W. Ninth stre3t 10 rooms, bath
2O3 w. Twenty.third St. 0rooms, bath
FURNISHED DWELLlNG:
72O West Ninth street 10 rooms, bath
STORES
2l6 W. Eighth stroot room
800 Lombard street room
OFFICES:
0!6 Market St., "a floor, bay window room
'!j Market St, I'd floor. wing room
n. II. Cor. Third and Market Sts..
Sd floor, rear room
BUSINESS PROPERTIES:
lOG Shipley S. I'd and 81 floors
TO Sbipley ST. arooms
STABLE:
5?l jefferson s.. stalls
HAWKINS & CO.. M,rte: sls St.
alm.w.f'tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

Dr. Swi,hin Chandler is about to os-
tablsh u private hospital on Clayton
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

J'Ok SALE--I HAVE TWO VERY DE>i
u rabo houses on Broplno street, which
can l's PIT rchaseu AZ 4 bargain. unG of the
dwellings i, iuca,ri On tho cast side of
Bro2 81, eel near Ninth containing ~ rooms
AKA : bath ROOMS. | also have bar gains in
other sect ion, of the city which can be pur.
mortgages IN sum. 10 suit. apply to W.
Scott vernon, iUl Wt-' Seyelih street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

OST-ON WEDNESDAY,. APRIL II, IN
~ King street. pocket book contain ing
81. 4 rov.rd of $40 viii be paid the finder
Oh leaving same at this Office. Abs"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
NOTICE.
CITY ASSESSMENT

CITY ASSESSMENT.
Notice is hereby given that tho city as-
scs'mont has been completed and tho
books placed in tho Office of he clerk of
tho City Council at the City Hall. whcro
thoy can be examined hy taxab!os from
Monday. April >, 1900, to Monday, April
10th. 1900. betwocD tho hours of 0 o'clock
a. m, and |? m and 3to 8 p. III.
Tho Board OF Assessment Lewiston and
Appeals will sit to hear appeals from the
assessment from April >. 10 April 80, 1900,
Mt tho City Hall, Mayors office, botwecn
tho hours Of 9and 4 O'clock 10 The after.
noon and ! to 0 O'Clock IN The ovoning.
WM, p. MORRISON,
a2-l3t Clerk Uf City Council.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

nR. DEnAHDI
- PhGNYROYAL PILLS.
ARE tho only genuine Pennyroyal P.lls mails
Twenty nye years experience. sold by drug
niEil or at home, il "; ADVICE fres. lIadiuy b,
NHIe Il m.ia'tun,. tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16
NOTED HEALER IN TOWN,

The greatest hea.sr Of modern tiuos Is
Banner Salye for cuts wounds. sores.
piles and uli skin diseases, Guaranteed.
All druggistI
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-16

INOR RENT-.A STABLE Az SEVENTH
II and v OllaSton streets AplIy 10 g. r.
Vernon, this office.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-18

precious Puerto Rlcos OF our own. We did
not shoot away our tariff schedule as
wadding for our guns. There Is no more
violent heresy than that our tariff Is
elastic by the tension Of uniformity" to
new possessions which indeed are not TIM
Der in the ship OF state, but timbsf In
tow. The Constitution is not a tarplulln,
10 be thrown over any dump % Imports m
der exposure to duties which are he rights
OF our labor. Amputation from Spain by
cession is not incorporation here. Sliail
aliens leap with both feet into statehood
to share our privileges before one egg A.
tempts trousers? TO extend sovereignty
over them Is like opening iour umbrella
over a friend whose prot sctioR infers
neither his hold upon tho handle nor his
title to rib OF It; and what rib Of sover-
eighty is more essential to our shell
ter than firm maintenance OF our
imposis Some appear to dream that the
Constitution is sort OF aerial wheelbar-
row, at whose handles some invisible ghost
impels II to unload wherever cannon
ball plant our trade mark on dependency.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-18

port. which is to be submitted at IL
O'Clock this morning.
] One OF the nardest workingmen ana
greatest hustlers at the Congress IA MIR.
Jake Seligman OF Cripple Creek, and he
is putting In some good work for his
town. Mr.. Seligman is In the mining bus
| mess.
Hon. A. J. burke. ex-mayor Of Hous-
ton ana one OF Houston's Oldest citizens,
was conspicuous figure upon the stage
during the forenoon proceedings.
| Hon. Presley X. Ewing received a
shower OF congratulations upon his mag
nihcent address OF welcome.
Inc Texas delegation is naturally the
largest In attendance upon the Congress
ana this delegation had quite lively
discussion in selecting It's committees
| men.
| The attendance OF the home people az
the opening session of the Congress was
not as large as was expected There Is
ample room at the Auditorium and all
citizens are invited to attend the sessions
| OF the Congress.
From the enthusiasm displayed by the
ladies at the reception at Turner hall
last night 1t is reasonable to expect that
the remainder of the sessions OF the Con-
gress will be more literally graced by
their presence
Ex-Governor Hubbard OF Texas was a
conspicuous figure among the Texas dele
CATION yesterday. He was honored by be-
ing placed upon the committee on perma-
Inent organization.
Hon. Jake Selgman, with the Cripple
Creek delegates to the Transmlssissippl
Congress, an appo,ntee OF the governor
or Colorado. Is better known to that Jolly
set as Little Jake" He had little
trouble with the Pullman car people COM
Ing down on account OF the berths being
so short. The boys say Jake had the por-
ter make his bed down In the aisle.
The Cripple Creek delegation enjoyed a
trolley ride yesterday. They wore big,
white hats as compliment to Texas and
yellow leggins.
The fight is now fairly on between
Cripple Creek. Colo, and New Orleans
for the next session OF the Congress
The No-Tsu-oh parade on Friday night
VIII be the most attractive entertain
ment that Houston has in store for the
visitors.
The Louisiana delegation is distributing
a finely printed booklet. entitled, "Tns
Resources, Possibilities. Offerings and Ad-
vantages of the Queen of Southern States"
On the front cover are the words: Louis
iana's invitation to the Transmississippl
Commercial Congress-" These booklets
are being handed to the delegates under
the direction of Mr.. Rolsrt C. Morris az
New Orleans, who is working untrinsly
to capture the next meeting of the Con-
gress for his city. The book is a choice
production of the printers art and
very comprehensive story of Louisianas
possibilities and offerings
Major z. w. Cave OF Houston was NOM
mated by the Texas delegation as one OF
the vice presidents from Texas, but very
gracefully declined the honor in favor OF
some delegate from the interior of the
State and the honor went to Frank Hol-
land of Dallas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-18

centiyes which are moral fertility-our
merchandise is thus like pollen blown
across leagues OF air, 10 impregnate othei
areas with the same yigor OF which Il is 4
product Sir, country never exhibits so
impressive dignity as when Its soil and
labor furnish sinews, breath and burdene
to its merch snt-fleet under commission
across the grand roadway OF waters 10
convert the world TO more responsive
brotherhood. Then may the oath OF VIII
liam the Conquerer be our own--"By the
splendor OF Cod"
Active commerce is diplomacy to fore
stall most international affronts and bears
no flag that ticks blood for foothoId II Is
fun time Mars were sweating In the hold
as stevedore.
Why should the West arrest tho suction
seward OF her volume OF commodities, out
OF which must come a freight rate that
should remain in American hands TO re-
turn in diverse ways to her. Only from
her freight dollar in foreign hands is the
string strapped
How much longer shan we leave vast
measure OF abandoned sovereignty idle
like a broken spar on the broad waters?
To Europe's s45O0,00O OF subsidy in Asian
waters. We oppose 100000. Is It a battle
of bludgeoD or toothpicky
II may be that the Philippine archl-
peiAkO is an arm thAi uplllt5 from thds
vast sea a destined excalibar OF power fo7
our service OF pace to the Orient. de-
voutly wish 70 feel So but every below
OF cannon is not voice from heaven. and
the hand OF God is not in every gauntlet or
war We can not invoke the Almighty by
tap Of drum. Men who. nnmindful OF moral
zones. indulge IN large mouthfuls Of
grsndiicqueni phrases asto destiny. should
remember that an iceberg sailing down
the Atlantic. however grand in dimensions
snd lusters, swests away as II drifts. As
herald to Asia Of aAfrank. generous civil