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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06
EDITHA'S
BURGLAR.

Milwaukee, May g. Milwaukee had a
second edition Of "Editha's Burglar" at an
early hour this morning. with Lillian
Whitcomb. the 1iyear- old daughter of
President Whitcomb OF the Wisconsin
Central Road, In one Of the title roles.
The girl was asleep with her sister Mar
garrett when she was awakened, and look
ing up, saw a man in the room
Miss Margaret wore q camphor bag
around her neck, and thinking it contain.
ed jewels. the burglar removed it. This
awoka Margaret, and she hid her face in
the pillows. Not 80 lillian, who cried 4:
ooh, mister" This called the attention
OF the burglar to the fact that two very
wide open eyes were Watching him. and
he whipped bis revolver into shape for
immediate action Then he camo over
and sat down on the bed, where he had q
short but friendly chat with the chihi.
Lillian told tho man that If he would
promise not to hurt anyone in tho house
she would show him whore tho silver twas
kept The offer was accepted, and he III.
sisted on the child arising and actin & ns
his guide She insisted on his going down
In advance, but when he had gone down
few steps Lillian's curage forsook her
and she ran to the room OF the nurse. who
had heard lhe two talking and asked what
was the matter. The burglar took the
alarm and got out of the house.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06
JACKSONVILLE
ON SUNDAY.

jacksonville, Fla, May 1. There va
no Observance Of Sunday to-day In tht-
city. Everything was wide open In what
romano Of Jacksonville proper. Excur-
s1onists from Georgia and Florida poure /
into the town, :all bant on scouting relic
Of the great fire. A full regiment OF sol.
diers were on duty on the streets OF tb"
burned district. The town has worn OIL
most a festival air.
Wherever possible. men have been o.
work digging for safes in the ruins, an
in every part of the city still standing ar
to be seen piacards announcing that somr
h.m woul d open business to- morrow.
Tho greatest ex element Of the day va
caused by the announcement that Henry
Bonuethal had persisted in the ruins
his house. Mr.. Bonnethal was the agen
for big London real estate syndicate
and was perhaps the best-kn own mai
around the town
A colorsd woman was found dead ir
front of her door, burned almost beyond
recognition. and 1t has been learned tina
number Of persons were drowned VIII
tried to escape by tho river when hemmed
In by the flames A few escaped ant
wers picked: up by steam launch,
but no effort seems to have been made t.
learn their names or those Of their III.
fated companions.
Tho New York banks have wired to
their correspondents hero say Ing that the.
will back up the local banks to any rea :
sonabs extent and this adds much to the
public confidence,
A negro hack driver who covered him
self with glory on Friday aud Saturday.
Tom Murray, who drives No. ". Murray
carried refugees from Friday afternoon g.
Saturday night without asking for a cent
10 pay inent, thereby distinguishing him
self forever from the many rapaClOuS
carriage drivers who exacted evory where
from 100 to 500 per cont. over the lawfu'
fare.
Tho Evening Metropolis was burnoc
ou', but came ont Saturday with littlt
sheet printed on job press. and vii
continue right in business until new
home can bo built. The Relief COMMITTEES
fed over 1000 people to day and Is prepared
to take care OF that or a larger number
for days to como. Many persons have
left town town. but the great majority
will cast in their lot with Jacksonville
and will grow up with the new city &c
be founded ON the site of the old.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06

Rev. A. N. Keigwin. pastor of
West Presbyterian Church, will
commence a series OF Illustrated
sermons next Sunday evening. lie
has secured a lantern and 1t will
cost the church nothing for the
necessary articles. A number OF
other pastors have adopted the
above plan to interest their people
and he can see no reasonable OBJ
lection to it. At any rate he was
willing to try 1t and he hoped the
members will second his efforts.
After the summer Is over he Will
deliver an illustrated lecture every
Friday evening Tor the benefit OF
the young folks. Dr. keigwln is
an earnest worker and the mem.
bers of the church should unite TO
give him the encouragement and aid
he so greatly deserves
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06
{, B, RILEY
A Sale Of Roses
And Foliage.

We haven't a millinery de-
partment but We have great
many goods suitable for hat
trimmings. By q lucky pur-
chase we are able to offer thou.
sands of rose punches and
sprays at less than half the
regular prices.
ATT cents, q bunch CT roses
and buds, regular price l5c.
At 7 cents, a spray OF roses,
regular price 20 cents.
At 8 cents a bunch OF eleven
daisies, regular price % cepts.,
At II cents, a large buncfef
roses, regular price 25 cents.
At TIA cents, a large bunch
of foliage, regular price 80
cents.
At IA cents, q large bunch
of foliage and buds, regular
price 81 cents.
At II cents, q bunch OF
lilies of the valley, regular
price 50 cents.
At Is cents, a bunch OF 8
roses, regular price 3S cents.
At Is cents, a bunch OF B
black roses, regular price 80
cents.
At Is cents, a large bunch OF
white blossoms, regular price
30 cents.
At2l cents, q large bunch OF
foliage, regular price 40 cents.
At % cents, a large bunch
CT roses, regular price so cents.
At2l cents, a fine 40 cent
bunch of foliage.
At Is cents, a large bunch
Of roses, regular price 81 cents.
At 81 cents, a wreath OF
daisies, regular price Is cents.
At 81 cents, a foliage wreath
regular price, 81 cents.
At 81 cents, a large bunch
Of Marguentes, white, yellow
and black, regular price IS
cents.
At 40 cents,a bunch OF roses,
regular price Sl.0O.
We have many others to
select from, all at half price.
22S-23) KING ST.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06

Rev. A. n. Kcigwln will deliver
his lecture, "Around the World in
Eighty Minutes" In West Presby'
terian Church tomorrow evening, al
7.45 o'clock. lie will be SISTED by
Thomas McCorckle who Will use his
steriopticon to show the various
places of interest they will pass IN
the tour around the globe. Miss EN-.
ma Jack will rccite several selections.
and Prof. l.. Wilson will preside at
the organ. The entertainment will
he under the auspices of Mrs. Grants
class, and the proceeds will be for the
benefit of the Sunday school. A SILL
YER offering is expected and on. such
reasonable terms the church should
he filled,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06
Our Soldiers say doo ibye to Pekin.

Pckin, May 5.-The United States
cavalry and artillery left Pekin this
morning on their way to Tcin Tsin.
Imposing farewell ceremonies attend
cd their departure. Sir Alfred
Gaselee and the other British gcncr-
ais, with their stalls, were present
and the British commander sent a
detachmens OF Balchuis, who escort
ed the Americans outside the city
wall.
General Chatlce publicly thanked
the cavalry and artillery for their
services in the international relief
expedition and for their behavior
since, which has been, he said a
credit to themselves and their ma
ton. The infantry headquarters
staff will leave by rail as soon a, The
transports arrive at TaAu,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06

The Rev. RuOoro Arthur EIwood, the
new minister Of Olivet Presbyterian
church preached hi. first sermon as pas
tor OF the church " d .arsu congregation
yesterday.
The preacher selected for bis text, st.
ia,ko -, ~ am among YOU rs he that
s5ryeth. HIS sermon III part WAS as iol'
lows.
'Iesu. Christ cou'd speak these words
more Truly than any Uthnr man. Ho WAS
The woslds be-a example Of unstllshness.
Before He came jhcre was philosophy
bat Il WA barren OF any resurrection
there wasnn art, but 1t was void of
GrDsa thers wl-n literature, but II WAS
without L0anili udos; there wa II religion
bAt 1t WAS withnnta good samaritan. sell
was the suhstanye OF all living before
Christ came, Jesus taught in word and
deed ne principle Of living for others. Iho
legacy ,ie.us left TO the church was tho
principle contained In hIs words, Him
thnt comcth after me let him takc up his
cross anu follow me -
'Ihe true spl it Of the gospel messenger
nhch means Tho true spirit Of the church
fDt rvory bGlicYuri s.a gospc! messenger,
Is follow this principal which Jesus laid
down. The Apostle Paul sums 1t up in
bis vpi,tie 10 he Philippians, whore be
say: let this spirit DO in you which was
also in Jl,us Christ
Mr.. EwoOd continued his sermon on the
points that the spirit OF Christ was the
BplUt OF humility, the spirit oil courage
eta spirit Of forgiveness, the spirit OF sym.
pAthv, thr spirit OF service, The crown-
lag point IN tho spirit OF Christ was his
wonderful love 1t HHs IoSU that prompt
oil His birth. 1t was love that made HIM
BuTer. 1t was Iowa that made Him die
that He might show men that ho wa,
their friend. jesus could say truly Be-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06
DInY nEruprIUKN WILMINGTON MAS 1901
CASES IN
CITY COURT.

1t was another May day party
in the Municipal Court today. Big
burly policemen appeared against
boys, charging them with being a
general nuisance on the street cor
ners. They were not the knicker-
booker lads but "young men I'M
der 10 years, who ought to know
better than use curtstone Ian.
guage that digusts the ears Of
those who hear it.
James Mcdonnell, Willard Chal-
FAINT, William Williams, Harry
schrade. John Flanagan and Allen
Harris were charged with acting
in a disor derby manner.
Officer Carmen Di Mare testified
that the deienuants are part OF a
gang that has caused general dis
order around the corner .ol Sixth
and Madison streets. Some Of them
have been before the count.
Officer Cornish testified that the
youths were making loud noises
and using bad language at Seventh
and Morrow streets last evening.
Joseph Bierman testified that the
lads created general rumpus last
night at Seventh and Madison
streets. They are in the habit of
lounging around that neighbor-
hood and the language used bv
them IS very bad. He has asked
them 10 leave the corner time and
time again and they only curse
him when he demonstrates with
them. His father was very sick
and the noise was so great that he
telephoned Tor the police to come
out There were about thirty OF
the youths on the corner.
Mrs. Katie Phalen testified that
Flanagan has been working
steadily OF late. lie has been be-
having himself. Iu his case a fine
of IS and costs was imposed, as
we'll as in the case OF Mcdonnell
and Williams. The others we're
dismissed with reprilnaud.
Raymond Finley and Harry
Travis and James Duncan were
charged with the larceny OF old
iron. Agent Stout SAID that the
lads had made good record. The
IRON they took was old scrap. The
case was held up for the present.
If they come back again aud the
evidence warrants it they will be
sent 10 the Ferris Industrial School.
The charge of keeping a house OF
lll.fame against May Patterson
was dismissed upon her promise
to leave Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06
GOULDS
BUCHRED

Wheeling. W. Va. May 6.-Yesterday
the story came out of how the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company blocked plan
OF the Goulds TO secure an entrance into
Pittsburg and on Eat for their Western
roads. The Gould plan would have sue.
ceeded had not one stockholder IN tho
Wheeling Terminal Company became
su piclous. He asked the Pennsylvania
paopls wig the Goulds were after his
stock, aud then began battle which end
cd in victory for the "Pennsy'
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
bought the Wheeling Bridge & Terminal
Railway Company's property ut receiver
sac a year ago. and until now tho reason
for the purchase has ibeen mystery to
railroad men and financiers. Before tho
purchase the Pennsylvania had two IN lets
to Wheeling, and facilities for reach Ing
every large Misunderstanding estabiiShme Mt
and shipper In the district.
At first 1t was thought it was move to
give tho Baltimore 4 Ohio better outlet
West, or maybe, to bring all the roads In
the city to union station but ono by
one, all these Theories were abandoned.
To-day the secret was made known by
one OF the prime pal factors Of the Wheel
Ing L. I.akeI,Erie maGagomout, (which Is
now part of the Gould system, and that
information shows that the plan Of the
Gould interests TO get to Pittsbur. and
on East is rot Il recent conception but ono
that had its Inception at least three years
ago.
When 1t became apparent that tho
Wheeling Bridge aud Terminal Railway,
which include, ono of the finest terminal
systems il the country, with bridge over
TIE Ohio and tracks Leading not only
through the city aud around 1t, but to-
ward both eastern and western OH les,
could never pull itself out of tho recelv-
ore hands without sale the Goulds be-
gar figuring on what use could b. maba
| oft.
The Wheeling 4 Lake Erie was already
| connected with 1t and entering thu city.
! It was tho natural opportunity for the
| Wabash to reach Pittsburg and thu Ohio
| River 70 secure the hoclng Il Lake
1 Erie and the Torminal system were all
| that wouln be necessary to get within 6o
mi les of liltsburg, and az the Same time
| within a few miles of the splendid coal
and coke fields of Wost Virginia.
| Oysters by the quart at Becketts testau
rant. seventh and Shiplev ,Jroost
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06

MENTION
CARD BASKET.

Harvey II. Vernon left this city
this morning for n weeks TRIP 10
Bridgeton, n. J. to visit his grand
parents.
Michael and Alexander Schultz,
from Greenvllle, N. J. paid their cous-
ms on Adams Street a visit over Sun
day. Mr.. Michael Schultz is in the
gold beating business in New York.
Mr.. Charles Z. Griffith accompanied
by her son Charles is visiting her par
ents at Bridgeton, N. j..
Mr.. and Mrs. Noss celebrated their
18th wedding anniversary No. l020
Adams StrcaU on Saturday.
Mr.. Charles Voss returned home to-
New York this morning after 4 pleas
ant visit to bis parents.
Mr.. Wardell Ellis of Media, accom-
panied by his wife paid relatives in
our city visit on Sunday. His wife
was q Miss Strickland of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Austin of
Camden. N. j., visited Wilmington
yesterday.
Mr.. Harry A. Alscntzcr and family
of Philadelphia, visited relatives here
yesterday.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Betz of Philadel-
phia, visited relatives here yesterday.
DR.. Il. L. Mcdaniel and family Of
Dunbar, Pa, visited relatives here
yesterday.
Mrs. Jas. NJ. Bryan is soiourning at
Atlantic City, n. j. stopping at Had.
don Hall.
Mr.. Joseph i. Began left on Satur-
day for visit to his mother who is
stopping at IIaddon Hall, Atlantic
City, n. j.
Sylvester Townsend, Jr.. spent yes
tcrday with friends in Delaware City.
Robert Willis Of Pennsgrove visited
relatives in this city yesterday.
Joha f. Dolan and Herman First
of Washington, d. G. were in our
city to-day.
Letter Carrier Louis Finger, who was
Ill for five weeks, has returned 10 duty.
! William ID. Alexander. Of West Chca-
ter is now employed in this city.
Bishop Kelly Of Savannah, t'a for
!mcrly yical-gcnrral of this diocese, is
the guest of Mr.. ]. Smith Brennan.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. W. Ellis, of Mills
loru Del. have returned home after a
short visit here. Mr.. Ellis is II pronis-
ing Young man of the lower county.
Mr.. Lee Mcl<rnucy who has been sick
for the past month is able 10 be about
again.
| Miss Helen s. Hrioton il visiting
friends in McrchautNiiIr. y. j.
| Mrs. William Householder and daugh-
ter, of Delaware City,. spent Saturday
! II Wilmington with friends.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06
A FRENCH
MAN-O-WAR.

philadelphia, May promptly
at 4 O'Clock yes terday afternoon the
French cruiser D'Estrees dropped
anchor in the Delaware River oppo-
site Race street wharf, making the
first arrival Of 4 French warship at
the port OF Philadelphia since 1896.
4. AS the vessel steamed slowly up
the river with the tri-color floating at
her stern. she was saluted by the sun
day strollers along the river front Win
loud cheers and waving OF handker-
chiefs and hats,
As soon as the D'Estrces had made
her anchorage the first officers gig
was lowered and captain &c Sugnys
went shore to the office OF the flehch
Consul. Signor Pesoli, to officially re-
port the arrival Of the ship.
With the exception OF captain de
Sugny and one sailor, there is no Ill
ness aboard the vessel. Captain dc
Sugney's i'll ness, while said not 10 DC
of a serious nature. is such as to con-
fine him to his Stateroom andto heces-
state the utmost qulel. EMU ic'l'
weather has been experienced through
out the voyage ana no mishaps met
with.
I On April 23 the D 'Estrees left Mar
Unique, and, after touching al sever
al points arrived at Nassau, W. l., ON
Wednes day last. On Thursday the
ship left Nassau, and at I-45 yesler'
day morning reached the Delaware
Breakwater, where she was boarded
by Pilot Harry &. Bennett.
The d 'Estrees has Il speed or t"eh-
ty one knots. The breakwater was
left at $50, Reedy Island passed at
noon. Marcus Hook at O'Clock. ana
she arrived at her anchorage at four
O'Clock.
The ship is an armorcd third class
cruiser and was built in 1898 in the
government dockyard at Rochefort,
where she was launched at the same
time as the big commerce destroyer
FuIchen, aud is sister ship OF tie
iafernet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06
DOTS.

The wurkmcn of many OF the industrial
plants in this city began to take Satur-
day half holiday last Saturday ana win
weather.
Secretary Cahll Of tho Board OF
Health reports that 90 deaths, 20 births
aud Al marriages were recorded during
the past week For the week last year
there We're 20 deaths, 40 births and So
marriages.
T., w. & B. railroad employees will
don their summer uniforms this morn
ing.
Amos Sharplcss and wife OF Ken
nett Square, Pa, are enjoying life
in Bermuda having sailed for that
place two weeks ago. The passage
out was a little rough. but they
stood the trip we'll aud are doing
nicely.
On Tuesday evening April 80,
in ST, Marks Protestant Episcopal
Church Rev. Mr.. Starr willmarry
Elmer II. Pierce OF San Antonio.
Texas and Miss Besee Swan OF
Delaware City, Del.
Teams b, and c. will bowl on the
y. NJ, {. A. alley this evening,
They are both first class teams
and close game ia expected.
VIM. Harrison had his ankle bad
ly crushed by a Baltimore and Ohio
freight train this morning. lie was
taken to the Delaware hospital.
The barge Manayunk built at
Moore's shipyard for the p. II. X.
was dOcumcntcd to-day
The DUPONT Orchestra played at
the st PatrickS fair on Saturday
evening. Leader Alfred DUPONT was
presented with large bouquet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06
Itaa a Lively lus sic,

A warrant was handed 10 Officer
Payne today for William b. Oak.
lev. lie is wanted for assaulting
his wife. The officer saw Oakley
at Fourth and King streets. Then
began a race which ended in Sweat
man 3 Court He ran Into his sis.
ter's house and a general tussle
ensued. Everything except the
stove was upset. Finally Officer
Peterson arrived on the scene aud
went to the assistance Of the other
blue coat and Oakley was landsd
at the police station.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06
OLDEST WAR
VETERAN.

William Baker Of Elliot Avenue,
this city, is the oldest living member
Of the Grand Army of the Republic.
On Wednesday next he will be %
years old. -Four generations will
gather IA the Whitcwashed log house
to offer congratulations.
Baker was born Oh the morning OF
May s, 1902 ut Snow Hill Maryland,
When only two years OF age his moth
err died aud three years later he was
bound out. When IS years old he
crossed the Delaware rejoicing at
getting away from a life Of slavery
because a bound boy in those days
was treated no better than colorcd
ones. A few wears Of sea life and he
returned to Milton, Sussex County
and siXty-tiyc years ago he came TO
this city. He was then married to
Mary Palmer of Milton, by whom he
was the father Of IS children.
When the call came for volunteers
nthc war for the pres ervation OF the
Union, Baker responded aud enlist
ed in the Third Delaware. He saw
active service and being member OF
| Sheridan Post, No, %. G. \. r., Of
tni, city. he i, thereby the oldest
living member Of the organization or
veterans in the country. lie is
| pcnsloner Of Uncle sam but the pit
! iaucc allowed, $50 quarter, IS
wholly inadequate.
When 4 reporter Of the REruHIl-
| CAN visited him this morning he
| found Baker to be a remarkably well
! preserved man for one of his age,
| For some months past he has been
confined to hrs bed but this morning
lie had succeeded in walking to All
armchair where his faithful wife
washed his hands and face. He still
has luXniaut head Of hair ana
wears chin wins kcrs, His voice is
strong, his upper teeth in excellent
condition and his memory as bright
as a boy. About Six years ago be
lost the use Of his eycsight.
In answer to questions Baker said
! at 7o'clock on Wednesday morning
| will he 90 years Of age. My memo.
nv is perfect and the things that
happened when boy | can rcmcm-
Der as easily as the happenings OF
yesterday. When lad | had t
battle for myself. out in the woods
at night with nothing hut leaves for
my Led while every moment meant
my last for that part was wild and
beasts were plentiful. The bound
boys Of that day got no education
"'I t'''"N ' '.',, " ,,,'.,I r,.,d
WEI! ana 'I'c ''i'l'u'tS ''c"'N ie",
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-06
A WAY
THEY HAVE
What This Wilmington
Citizen Says Only Cor
robOrates the Story
of Thousands.

The particulars related by this rep
resentaliye citizen Of Wilmngton-arc
similar to hundreds Of Others in this
city. When there are scores of peo-
pie all anxious to tell about the BEN
efits received from the use Of Doan s
Kidney Pills, the greatest skeptic in
Wilmington must be convinced.
Read this.
Mr.. j. S. Mcrcland, No. 720 King
street, says: "For some time SUI
forcd with a distressing pain across
my back and occasionally with pains
through my limbs. STOPPING or be
ing much on my feet aggravated the
trouble. used different kinds of
kidney remedies and doctored more
or less all the time but got nothing
like permanent relief. | happened
to notice IN our paper one day an ac-
count Of a case similar to NINE be-
ing cured by Doan's Kidney Pills. 1
made up my mind then and there
that | would try them and got a box
at n. b. Danforth's drug store The
pain disappeared from my back anu
the trouble in my limbs was greatly
benefited. =
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster Mi.buln Co., Buffalo,
n. Y, sole agents for the U. s.
Remember the name DOans and
take 10 other.
4 Commute ,tton =!
Washington, D. c., May 4, '01.
Mr.. EDITOR: As lega. resident
OF Wilmington, I am much pleased
with the action taken by the COM
mittee in charge Of the Republican
campaign, in that they have requir.
cd each candidate for Council to
swear or affirm that he will enter
the catfcus OF his party and vote
| for its nominees and also that all
candidates for Office. if elected,
shall pledge themselves to appoint
only true party men.
Let that good work go on. A
political party can only be harmo'
NOUS when that line Of action is
pursued and trust that in futura
all candidates for the Legislature
shall be compelled to take the same
| pledge and then we shall not wit.
ness the discord that has prevailed
for years in our Legislature.
A Republican has no right to
canvass for party nomln alton I'M
less he is willing to abide by its
caucuses. If such had been tho
case six years ago, Hon, Anthony
Higgins would have been elected
u. S. Senator and would have been
reelected last winter in connection
with j. Edward Addicks.
The Republican party In Nation
al Convention always abldes by ito
caucus decision and SO does the
Congress of the United States.
| Why not the State Legislature!
The "Big Six" are certainly getting
down topractlcai business.
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