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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
NELLIE SLADE
ARRIVED.
She Brings a aStarving Crew
Ponce Saved All From
Death.

After a series of combats with
wind and wave the long overdue
bark, Nellie M. Slade, from Rosa
rio, Uruguay, arrived in the Dela-
ware river yesterday. Her torn
sails and battered sides tell of the
gales Jury and the many perils
through which she passed.
Captain Montgomery and his crew
of eight men, weak from the strug-
gle to keep their vessel atloat, and
emaciated from lack of food, looked
like spectres when the Slade was
hauled by the tug inside the Break
water. Their limit OF endurance
had been reached when they had
worked their craft within the shell
ter OF the capes.
Captain Montgomery said that
tie Nellie M. Slade, after loading a
full cargo OF bones at Rosario ior
Philadelphia, began her voyage on
November 2i. AS has been the por-
ton of almost every craft similarly
loaded, the bones broughtbad luck.
1t was not until January n that
the Slade beat her way into the
Barbados almost entirely out of
provisions. At that port Captain
Montgomery tookon supply for 80
DAYS. He thought this would be
sufficient, as voyage from Barba-
does to Philadelphia should not oc-
cupy more than Is days for a fast
sailing bark.
The passage to Cape Hatteras
was uneventful, but to pass that
point became problem. Three
times the Nellie M. Slade was driv-
Ell far out to sea. For IA days she
never advanced a league toward
the north. The gale ragged with
fury. One after another, the ships
sails were blown to the four winds
and her decks continually swept by
seas.
Then when the storm abated the
exhausted mariners found they had
exchanged shipwreck for starva.
ton. The food supply, inadequate
Tor the requirements CT a voyage OF
such length had given out. Death
stared the men in the face.
A few oranges were lett on board
and these served to sustain life.
Had it not been for the appearance
of the steamship Ponce, bound from
San Juan, Puerto Rico, tor New
York, on last Saturday, all hands
would have perished.
Captain Dyer, of the Ponce, sup.
piled the famished crew with pro-
vision. He found a distressing con-
dition of affairs on the bark. Dur
ing the storm off Hatteras. Captain
Montgomery had been injured and
several of the crew exhibited bad
bruises, received by being hurled
against the deck houses by the
heavy seas.
When spoken by the Ponce. the
Nellie NJ. Slade was but 100 miles
from the Delaware Capes, and
Captain Montgomery elected to work
his way to port without further as
slstance.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
DoCKSTADER' s.

It has been long time since
Manager Dockstader mas given lis
a bill equal to the one offered this
week. The Cardownie Troupe of
International dancers give what is
probably the finest exhibition of
different dances seen here in a long
time. Charles King, the boy Choir
lister from ''the little church around
the corner" has a very good voice
and appears to excellent advant-
age. The Hebrew jugglers, the
Two Fantas, George Austin, the
clever comedian and wire walker,
has long ago come to be a favorite
at this theatre. Hodgkins and
Lcith in rural comedy give a very
amusing sketch replcte with
new songs and ridiculous situa-
tions. Howe and Edwards, a pair
of comedians but lately returned
from the Transvaal, in comedy
creation entitled "My Uncle's Visit
appear to very good advantage,
and are one of the distinct hits of
the show. Katharyne Letter, the
society woman appears in new
comedy, "Taming Butterfly" and
with the assistance of Mr.. Charles
Edwards gives very clever act.
Taken altogether this weeks bill is
one of the very best that has come
to the theatre in long time and
the large crowds that continue to
rule at both m matinees and evening
performanc es furnish the very best
evidence OF the real excellence of
the bill.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
To Sue Railway COMPANY,

Chief Engineer Bond was instructed by
the Water Commission yesterday to co IL
fer with the city Solicitor in reference to
instituting sui against the City Railway
Company for the recovery of damages for
damage done to the water pipes by electro
lysis.
Several months ago Registrar Grohe
wrote 10 the officials Of the railway COM
pany calling attention to the ravages Of
elec rctty on water pipes in various
places, and asking that the company com.
pensate the department for the damages.
This communication was not acknowledge
ed. and subsequent letters to the railway
company were treated in the game way.
After waiting sufficient time, the COIN
missioners yesterday afternoon decided to
proceed In the courts against the railway
company. 1t is not only the money rop-
resented in damages that tho Water Com.
missioners desire to recover, but to obtain
precedent to govern such cases in the
uture.
The suit promises to be an Interesting
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
Daughters Of American Revolution,

Caesar Rodney Chapter, Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution:
met yesterday afternoon.
3 Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke Churchman,
State regent, read her report for
the year for all the chapters of the
State.
1t was decided to give a card
party at Mrs. S. T. Turner'S resi-
dence. No. So Adams street, April
Is, for the benefit of the Mrs.
Comegys' Memorial Fund of Mt.
Vernon, Va.
About IS members were present
at the meeting. Refreshments we're
served after the business had been
attended to.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
Resolutions of Respect,

At meeting nf the Delaware Firs Com.
pany, held March 6, the following resolu-
lions Of respect were adopted:
Whereas In view of the loss we have
sustained by the deceaso Of our fellow
member aud associate, Hugh Duffy, and
the still heavier los1 sustained by those
who are nearest and dearest to him, there
fore be it
Resolved, That it il but q just tribute
to the memory of our departed fellow
member to say that in regretting his re-
mOval from our midst we mourn for one
who was in every way worthy of respect
and regard,
Resolved, That we sincerely condole
with the family of our deceased member
on the dispensation with which 1t has
pleased Divine Providence to afflct them
and commond them for consolation to
Him who orders all things for the best,
and whose chasUisements are meant in
mercy.
Resolved, That q copy of these resou-
tions be sent to the family of our departed
memhe', and also published in all OF the
daily !, a.s Of tho city, and. as Il further
mark q :o5pect to tho memory of the de-
ceased, zoe apparatus of the company be
drapeH Il, iHuurning for the space of thirty
days.
William Hickman,
James Cannon,
JohU 4. Hendrixson.
Committee,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
Fir. Leeds Airs Him self.

The Philadelphia Ledger this morning
contained the following self explanatory
communication:
Editor Public IIedger'-Sir: The Will
mington correspondent of the public
Ledger" In calling attention to an Incl
dent of visit made by mo to that city on
the 81 inst, Is at fault in saying that no
complaint of the presen tation of the piay
Of 'Sapho" had been made other than my
own, whereas, within an hour after my
call upon the Chief of Police the latter
hailed me on tho street to tell me that the
President Of the Law and Order Society
had called Immediately after l had left
his business being to make complaint
similar to my own. Relative to the as
seyeration Of the Opera House manager
that the notoriou,ly 'Trenchy" produce
tion, mile. Fif," was perfectly proper
play" it may suffice to quote the stage
critic of tho San francisco Call that the
story is morally repulslve, altogether vi
cious, and that the great prodomtnancs of
the male elomcnt at the representation
would itself permit one to "gile.s at the
character of the play"
But Wilmington has third place of
amusement, a sample OF the a!trac ions of
which pictorlally appeared in All indecent
can-can figure displayed On billboard
beside the front entrance of the Office OF
the Mayor and his Chief OF Police, and
which, as property owner in tho place,
asked to have removed. When, therefore,
the latter official states, as reported by
the Ledger" correspondent. that "the
Department Qs) able to handle" any mat
ter giving OCCASION for complaint, 1t pro-
nounces indeed upon its ability. vet JUS
titles the query whether it does pot stand
in need OF somo friendly prodding. Herein
is the occasion for the existence of every
civic reform society, that the municipality
ia rich in ability, but poor; often crimin-
ally poor, in performance.
JOSIAH W. LEEDS.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07

ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

The Huntley-Jackson Company
gave two pleasing performances
yesterday afternoon and evening to
large houses. This afternoon The
Tornado will be given and this
evening. For Liberty and Love.
"For Liberty and Love- is the
title Of a military drama written
especially for Lillian Lewis and
leased this year By Huntley and
Jackson. 1t is great play. Any
play is great which stirs an audi
ehce to trlmultous cheers and that
is the achievement Of this unparal-
leled melo-dranatlc hit. 1t is sup
erbly mounted and presented with
a completeness of detail IN scenic
and mechanical effects ncver be-
fore equaled.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
Pastor KejgwIn Released.

Millville, March ga special meeting
Of the West Jer-ey Presbytery was held
In the First Presby teran Church, of this
city. to-day, Modera or George N. Hertzns
of Cedarvile presiding. The meeting
was called for the purpose OF severing the
pastoral rotations hetween tho Millville
church and Pastor Keg win, and to re-
commend him to the Newark Presbytery.
The request was received and granted,
and romarks Of regret over the severance
of the lies were made by many of the
cargymsn present. Tonight the Boys
Brigade gave Pastor Koigwin q farewell
banquet at the Manse. The Brigade turn
e1 out in full uniform, and pthe guests
mum bered about fifty.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
THE WORLD
OF SPORT.

| The Philadelphia baseball team viii
| practice at Charotte,N. C., again this yea
beginning March IA.
James O'Neiil, president of the Associ
! ated Cycling Clubs OF New York, was Sc
| verely hurt by d trolley car in New 1ofI
Sunday.
Jamie Anderson, father OF w II And
F., erson, one of the best known profe ssiona
| golfers in Scotland, will shortly pay Wis,
| 1t to this country.
Corbett was scheduled to return to Lake.
side yesterday to begin training His
sparrinp partners Will bs "Gus' Rubin
aud stockings" Conroy. -. .
Nichols, of Boston, has begun the coach
ing of the Yale baseball candidates, This
is the first time since 1894 that Yale has
! had a professiona. coach
Warner and Seymour have signed New
York contracts. The only members OF the
team not yet on the roll are Doheny, Ga
roni, Carrlck, and Van Ha!tren.
Secretary Maurice ]. Hertord, of the Eu-
reka Athletic Club. is trying to match the
heavy weights Stockings" Conroy, of
Troy, and Thomas Sharkey, the sailor.
The open handicap cross-country race Of
the Star Athletic Club. Of Long Island
City, run on Sunday, Was protes cd because
OF shortening Of the course from to 81
miles,
Francis Trevellyan Is OF the opinion that
William G. Whitney will buy Flying Fox.
the grandson Of Oronde which sold for SIS
900. Flying Fox will be sold in England
Thursday.
The police have raided cock pit at
Savin Rock, Conn.,, early Sunday morn
ing. A number Of Yale students were
present. They fotght their way out with
chairs. Six cen mon were arrested.
Jack AIoDonough, of Minneapolis, re-
fused to go into the ring with George
Byers Of Boston. tonight. He claimed
that there was not money enough in the
house. The fight was therefore called.
Il. E. McCargo. at the Belmont Driving
Club, Sunday, offered to wagers IS, 900 even
that his new purchase, Pray Tell could
wagons, The match may be made
A draw was the result of the fifth chess
game on Sunday OF the six that are being
played by Philip Richardson and s. Lips
cheuetz in New York. The score now
stands: Richardson l, Lipscheuz /, and
draws
Australian Jimmy" Ryan has been
matched to meet good English middle
weight. who labors under the name of
Dido Plumb. The natch will be before
the National A, q. OF London, next
LnOuUus
Tommy" West and "Jack" Bonnor
have been matched to box 25 rounds at
the Broadway A. c. next month at catch.
weights. The men met last year at the
Lon OK A. G., and West got the verdict on
II foul.
At Dexter Park Monday Stephen NJ.
Van Allen, Of Jamaica. defeated DR.. Blk.
Woods in shoot at 100 pigeons by score
of 81 10 II. The race was for 500 side,
the loser to pay for the birds at 30 cents
each
Tho Harlem Rowing Associations an
nual regatta will DO held June 2 on the
old Harlem river courS will not be used
until the National Ameuter Oarsmen's
Association races to be held late in July.
Betting in New York on the match be-
tween Roober and Olsen is to on Roeber
Olsen Is said to be training hard and to
have reduced his weight 35 pounds since
no camo to this country. He now weighs
s7O pounds.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07

stirring drama of old New York in
Revolutionary times. 1t is a love
story, and though the uniforms of
the military, both British and Con-
tinental are in evidence, there is
none of the turmoil and smell of
powder which is incidental to war
play. The action begins in a deli
cate vein of comedy and as the in
terest grows, the theme becomes
more serious, and the second act
curtain falls on a tremendous eli
max in which the hero "Godfrey,"
an American patriot, hard pressed
by British pursuers escaped
through a secret parel behind the
old clock, and next is seen at the
bramble choked mouth of the secret
passage which leads from the man
sion to the banks of the neighbor-
ing Hudson?
Mr.. Howard Gould, who is the
star of the company was last seen
here as Rudolf in "The-Prisoner of
Zenda,' a character which for
three years he had made. peculiar
ly his own. and bv means of which
he has become accepted as one of
the best romantic actors OF the day.
AS Godfrey Remson, the patriot spy
he has achieved success even great
er than that which he wen in "The
Prisoner of Zenda.
The company is composed Of cap
able actors, specially engaged and
rehcarsed by Mr.. Froman in per-
son, and the scenery, furniture and
properties all carried by the Or
ganization are the same used dur
ing the New York run of the play.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
Sale Of Stock

Frank C.. Stidham sold at public sale
for Mr.. I Lyman, Attorney, near Mem
denhall's Mills. Mill Creek Hundred. on
Monday March 5tb, cows from 50 to $4O
shoats $5. rs. chickens 30 cents pair hay
SIG 75 per ton.
Auctionuer Stidham sold at public sale
for George E Kersey, Mill Creek Hum
dred, on Monday last. horses 800. COWS
from $50 to S62 per head, heifers sic, year
ling bull $l0 chickens 81. Is pair. shoats
IS q head, COWS $25 and $26 each, other
things at satisfactory price,.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
An Old Time Table.

In the Farmers Bank is an old
time table of the p, W. g. b. rail-
road company of 1858. There were
eight trains day between this city
and Philadelphia. Two in the
morning and two in the afternoon
from each city. 1t took an hour
and fifty five minutes to make the
journey, with charge of 81. 50 for
the round trip or 81 one way. Now
there are as many as forty trains
day between the two cities. Then
we had but one line now we have
two trunk linesto that city.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
William Price Arrested,

William Price was arrested yes.
terday afternoon on the charge of
violating the age of consent law.
He was arrested by Constable Smith
and Detective Witsil. He will be
arraigned before Magistrate DAILY.
When his sweetheart learned of the
serious charge preferred against
Price she tainted and was conveyed
to her home in a cab.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
l'uSineSS

Willard Pierson, who is living on the
Limestone road. near the Mermaid, Mill
Creek hundred. will sell his personal
property at public sale, OH Monday tho
10Th inst, ~ he intends 10 remove to our
city, and take situation IN tho carriage
shop of Mr., White on Second street be-
tween Orange and TaLnnll. He will DO
succeeded in he shop at the Mermaid by
Thompson EaSlburn, who is good me-
chanic, and will make an effort to accom-
modate all the farmers in that ncighbor-
hood
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
THE LAWTON TESTIMONIAL.
Widow Of the General Receives sos.
4b2.O7 as the Peoples GIFT.

VI 1NCVelVc9 %SSsA
4t2O7 as the Peoples Gift.
Washington. March AN interest
ing scene occurred at the Riggs Ma
tional bank yesterday when the fund
raised by grateful people In recogni-
tion of the services of the late Major
General Lawton was formally transfer
red to his widow. The parties to the
transactions were Mrs. Mary c. Law
ton, Adjutant General Corbin, Acting
Commissary General Weston and Mr.
c. c. Glover, the last named represent
ing the bank. General Corbin as treas
urer of the fund, drew check for $685.
407.07 In favor of Mary c. Lawton, and
saw that it was transferred to her
credit on the books of the bank At
the same time his account as treasurer
Of the fund was closed. On his return
to his Office General Corbin received
check for $25 from Mr.. James c. Car
ter, of New York. which the sender
asked to be added to the Lawton fund,
explaining that he would have sent II
earlier, but he had been out of the
country. 1t will be turned over to Mrs.
Lawton. and will make the total fund
$9S4S201.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07

FOR RENT-A sK STORY BRICK
! house. 7rooms, front and side porches,
good dry cellar; good we'll Of water in the
acres of ground; all kinds Of fruit trees
and small fruit.
For sale, cheap. also 800 feet building
front, from 50 TO 1870 feet depth, suitable
for dwelling houses orbnsiness site. High,
healthy, elevated ground. No grading or
filling up required. Good demand for
dwelling hou es In neighborhood With
In five minutes walk Of Maryland avenue
street car.
Apply at 1905 Coleman street
feb3- VISIT Elevanth ward.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
Thomas ] Giles Dead,

Thomas J. Giles aged 6l years, died last
evening at his home, No. 60i Poplar street.
Mr.. Giles at ono time was one CT Will
mington's loading undertakers but of lato
years had been employed In the cabinet
department Of the Harlan and Holings-
worth Company. Mr. Giles was born at
Newark and when 16 years OF age came to
Samuel Murphy and learned cabinet maxi
ing and undertaking.
Mr.. Giles is survived by a widow and
three children, Deputy Coroner Ferris
Giles, Mrs. J. j. Walker and Mrs. Mabel
X, Medhold,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
Another "Beat,n

The Morning News scores de.
cided beat on the papers this MORN
ing. "A Bridgeville Especial says:
candidates for representative to
the General Assembly are cropping
up thick in this section. John e.
Davis, John Green and G. B. Graef,
all Union Republicans, have an
nounced themselves as candidates. "
This article was published in the
REPUBLICAN five weeks ago.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
LIST OF PUBLIC SALES.

Iarch
ls-Estate of A. H. Davidson, New Cas-.
S-Estete of Henry Il. Durnall. Mill
Greek HID.
S-2tley Evans, White Clay Creek
HID.
s-Mrs. L. A, Mahoney. sl4 W. Ninth
street.
9-Salc Of good furniture at Stidham's 5
Auction room.
9-.Alfred Brooks, White Clay Creek
Hid.
la-John H. Kavanaugh, Christians
Hid.
12-Household goods, city.
IL. d. Thompson, Mill Crees Hi,
l2-G. w. Gray, New Castle Hid.
l2.-W. $. Goodloy. Booths Corner.
13-Personal property OF John Il. Tay-
lor, Now Castle Hundred.
13-Mrs. r. II. Rob- nson, Christiana Hid.
14-Thos. II. Day, Brandywtne Hid.
ld-Johu Il. Lyman, near Newport.
Ia A. H. Tyson AIT, sale Of horses,
Eleventh and Tatnall streets.
l5-Linda Armstrong, New Castle Hid.
10 Mrs H, 2. Bullen, Common Farm
I5-Mrs. Miller, Furniture, lOlO West
Eighth street.
!5-W. &. Walker, Christiana Hid.
l6-W.G. Betty, Brandywne Hid.
l6---Robt. j. Morrison, Newark. Del.
1D-John Frederick. Christiana lid.
l0-E. X Thompson, New Castle Hd.
El-Willard Piorson, Mill Creek Hid.
2O-Furnture, 5ll West street.
20-Satc of Bank Stocks at Stidham's.
2l-Snle Of furniture, los West Seven til
street.
s2-Sale Of furniture, l5 E. Fourth st.
23-Special sale Of furniture.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
Sale of Cows,

The salo Of COWS ON the Passmore farm
Brandywine Hundred, was quite we'll at
tended by the farmers residing In the
neighborhood and price, ranged from
s25 to $53 90, making an average for the
twenty six head Of s3S. The cows were
selected by Mr.. Nevln Dlehl who is the
owner Of u large farm In Bedford County,
Pa, and II the demand for cows increases
he will offer an otherlot in the early part Of
the season. Mr.. Passmore says judging
from those disposed OF on Monday, tho
farmers will find them first class superior
to those selected by Uncle Billy Slni h
who had the name of standing at the
head Of the list among cattle dealers.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
Good Collection.

Thero were large congregations In Mt.
Lebanon NJ. E. Church. at Rockland, on
Sunday. Tbe pastor Rev. Mr. Dashiel,
preached in tho morning, and Rev. Nc
Coursey In the afternoon. Tho cost of re-
novating the church reached $4OO, and the
collections amounted to that sum to the
qualification of the PASTOR the trustees,
and congregation. We congratulate them
on their present and prospective prosperity
The church is in good condition and tho
members are working cheorsully together
for The promotion of faith. hope and char
ity, these three, but tho greatest of all is
charity.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07

EOR RENT-TO MAN ON MONEY
! rent or shares the eighty farm known
as the Gray farm, about 8 miles from
Greenbank. Delaware, on creek road lead
ing to Hockessn. the land is In good con-
dition and has been used for sometime US
truck and dairy farm and has q never
falling apple orchard; the building, are
good. Apply to J. Ocheltree, Room 4O5
Equi table Building. f2S m3.7-1O
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
Sale on the Day Farm

Frank G. Stidham, aucticneer, sold for
the estats OF John W. Day, Brnndywine
Hundred, on Tuesday. March 8, horse
$40, cows from SEQ to t45 per head, bull
s34, shoats, 81 each, chickens 81. O5 q pair,
turkeys $3.50 each. harness IS q set, hay
Sl6.50 per tol. corn 81 cents bushel,
wheat In the ground sS per acre. Sale was
we'll attended, and prices satisfactory.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
Levy Court.

The Levy Court yesterday after
noon did not undertake to elect a
Trustee of the Poor to succeed
Lewis Dickey. Instead the court
devoted its time reducing assess
ments. Clerk of the Peace Foard
has had certified copies of the as
sessment lists made and the as
SCISSORS books will now be hung up
for examination by taxables. Those
who have complaints to make have
the privilege of appearing before
the court this month.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
Little Roy Injured.

William Bowers nged years. son Of
James J. Bowers Of No. 70l West Sixth
street was injured about the head six
weeks ago. The little lad had fallen into
o cellar and part of u load Of coal was
dumped IN him.
The child has had numerous spasins
since thu en- and little hopes IRE entertained
OF bis recovery.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07
A Pardon For Dumpson,

George W. Dumpson. oolored, will be
pardoned by Governor Tunnel tomorrow.
At m Getting OF the Board of Pardons
yesterday his case was taken up Dump.
son was sentenced in the Municipal Court
to serve year in jail 70. committing an as
sault OH another colorsd man. Dumpson
is growing blind and Ia also in declining
health. DR.. Black recon- mended tho par.
dom
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-07

A man named +, Presson, Of Prosson-
vile, Kans., wrote letter the ther day,
saying the opinion of every bndy in his
town who has used FoIey's Honey and
Tar is. that 1t Is the very best medicine
for la grippe, colds, coughs, eto All drug.
0iata.