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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Hetrick Had NoiIlipr To Say,


Trenton, n. j., Dee. 23.-Geo-
rgeHetrick, alias Frank William S,
was arranged in First preciut Po-
lice Court today and formally
charged with the murder Of John
krause, He was represented by
Counselor John H. Backes, who,
instructing the prisoner to say moth
ing and had nothing to say himself
When he appeared in the dock
Hetrick was dressed in u neat
black suit, which looked compari-
lively new wore patent leather
shoes, and twirlel Il liSht-colored
fedora hat neryously in his hands.
In lis outfit of black he lid not
look unlike IA Clergyman, which he
is sid to have represented him
self to be on numerous occasions.
He was committed to thc comfy
Etll WITHOUT )Iil W AWAIT tllt dtilbll
Of the Grand Jury.
l!rtricks 3 father arrived to-day,
together with former Assistant Dis
trict Attorney John W. Rcnolds,
OF Onondaga County, n. y. They
held u long consultation with
Counselor Backcs and will make II
stubborn fight for the accused. Mr..
Hrtrick said that his SOM, mind
has always been unbalanced, and
he spent some time in an asylum in
Syracuse II few years ago. 1t will
probably he ON this line Of defense
that the case will be tried.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
The Lchigh's Iieavy Damage.

EASTON, Pa. Dec. 2l.-It is esti-
mated that the food of little more than
q week ago damaged property of the
Lehigh Valley Railroad company to
the amount Of $2G0,000; on the Lehigh
division. $lO,G00; Mahanoy and Halle
ton division, $4,000; Pennsylvania and
New York and Auburn divisions. $780,
600, and Wyoming division, $150,OOO.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Visiting WIlminyton

Mr.. B. +, Jackson, OF Indianap.
oils. Ind, is a visitor in our city,
stopping with his son-ln-law, Mr..
Victor {. Pyle. on VanBuren street
above Eighth, Mr.. Jackson has
made wonderful progress with his
brazilian Balm, which has now a
sale all over the country. From a
small! beginning nine years ago he
has built up large sale for his
cough remedy.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

THE death Of Daniel II. Kent re-
moves man who had done more
than any other one man Tor the i'm
provement OF this city AT one
time he was wor til several hundred
thousand dollars and carried on
succe sstully one of the largest iron
business IN Wilmington, giving em-
ployment to large number ol men.
He built numerous dwelling houses
10 different sections OF the city,
aud his last building venture was
the erection Of the six story brick
warehouse. now occupied and own
ed by II. Blumenthal at the foot Of
Orange street. He. like numerous
other pioneers in our city 8 progress
lost his fortune and his business
passed into other hands. He had
fought in the army and received
wounds, which, in the last lew
years, rendered it necessary TO
have an arm amputated. In Ii 8
youth and the vigor Of manhood, lie
was progressive citizen OF VII
mington.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Popular Tours To Washington Via
baltimore and Ohio X. r.

Tho first tour to Washington Of the
series will bo inaugua-ated THURSDAY,
Dec. 90. on which date tickots will be-
good on Royal Blue Lilac traiu leaving
Wilmington l266 r. NJ. nnd will bs
goodto rsturn within ten days including
day OF sale with stop over privilege at
Baltimore, Rate includes two day
board u either the National Metropcii
tan or Regent hotels III Was shinRton
For book Of tours and details in!urma.
tion, write or apply to II. A. Miller
Pussenge: Agent. Wilmington Del,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

indictments, but he said he had no
plans for the future that he would
care to discuss.
Before leaving the chamber the
Jurors entered into an agreement t
not to divulge any details Of their
dcliber ations. Some OF them, how.
ever. said the day was passed in
discussing the evidence, and then
one ballot was taken, resulting 10
the verdict Of guilty"
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
No Agreement With the Briga nds.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 24.-A
correspondent here is Informed at the
American legation that no agreement
mas vet been arrived ut with the brig
ands holding Miss Stone captive con-
rerning the missionarys release and
that 1t is not likely that anything
would be settled in this connection for
another ten days. Advices received
here from Sofa are to the effect that
NJ. Tsilka has heard that Nine. Tsilka,
bis wife, is doing well, but cannot be
moved for another week. The same
advices say that Miss Stone is also
we'll
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
All Aboard for Stanton.

The town of Stanton and Winning
ton is now connected by trolley cars
Of the Wilmington City Railway Com
pany began running to Stanton yes
tcrday.
They are unable to 60 into the
town proper but reach Red Clay Creek
bridge They run every hour between
the towns leaving Fourth and Mar
ket at $50, $50 and SO on during the
day. The travel over the line today
was heay - ..,.,.ss ,.s
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

THE public should know what is
taking place in police circles. For
this reason if NO other, the report
ers of the press should be allowed
to attend the meeting Of the Police
Commi ssioners. We have no desire
10 iujure any police officer on the
force and have no enemies 10 pun.
ish or friends TO reward. but il one
half the reports are true, then 1t is
time indeed that bearing should
be given those whom the gosslps
have named as not doing their
sworn duty. If these charges are
untrue, then the sooner the officers
are yindicated and their detractors 8
routed, the better. We don't ex.
pect perfection in any Of the police
officers. put they should be above
suspicion.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Alkaline AbiaZe.

Paul Bielman, a paicter employ
ed at the Pennsylvania Raj road
Third street shops, had his arm
severely burned Yesterday. He
was cleaning of some carved wood
work with ak aline when his lamp
fell into it. The alkaline blazed
up and his arm was burned,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Turkey Bars sealed Letters.

LONDON. Dec. PA dispatch from
Constantinople states that the Turkish
postoffice there has issued n notice that
hencpforth no closed letters will he ac.
ccpted for distribution and that all cor
respondence within the precincts of the
city must be conducted by means Of
most cards,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
A Mother ut SIXty-f1ye,

TRENTON, n. D., Dec. 24.-tlrs. Pc.
ter Klein of 100 Rushing street, who is
siXty-iive years of age. has given birth
to n child. Her husband, who is II
farmer, is seventy years Of age. The
couple have been married for forty
years, and this is their first child.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

Two Things in the reatme.t of
nasal catarrh are now fully under
stood. First: the drying process is IL
delusion tcat produces more mischief
than benefit Second: science, cont
mon sense and experience proclaim
Eivs Crca n Balm to be instant re.
lief, and final. certain cure. 1t
clcanses the diseased membranes and
never makes the patient sncrAc.
Price 30 cents. Sold by druggists
and by Ely Brothers, % Warren
street. New York.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
NEW CASTLE

new castle, Dec 24.-Inat the
present joyous season may be hap.
py one for the readers OF the New
Castle letter Is the wish of tho writer
During the past year as in former
years the aim has been TO furnish all
the news. A happy Christmas TO all
is,the wishlcurdially and heartily cx'
tended 10 all today.
The main top.c of conversation In
New Castle last evening was tho con.
viction Of Levy CourL Commissioner
John Lynn. Many persons claimed
that the verdict wal Il general sur
prise and was total J unexpected
Mrs. William BuId OF Petersburg,
Va, is spending the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. anl AIRS. Alexander
B. Cooper. %.
Children had radiant smiles on
their faces today as Lney went to
school carrying little souvenirs to
their teaches. The teachers in turn
tendercda t.eat to the pupils In their
rooms.
James W. Massey is spending a
few days in Newcastle,
Dr. John j. Black will be one Of
the Delawareans who will attic nd the
bl-state convention of the HOrticul-
tural Society to he held at Berlin, Md
There will be a dance given in the
X. of p. hall tomorrow evening.
Sheriff Mcdaniel unlike the Sheriffs
who preceded him at the jail will not
have TO buy large quantities Of poul
try for the prisoners rs there is only
one prisoner in the jail.
A broken wire near the residence
of H. X. Borie last evening caused
, the electric lights to be out for
short time.
James W. Marcy of Red Lion,
has a cat that he is willing to back
against all comers as catcher OF
rats and mice. During the past sew
en- weeks the cat has brought in nc
less than III rats and S4 mice being
an average of fou: each night. She
always brings them in after night
and persists in each member OF the
family seeing her captured prey.
The Christmastide cc,ebrat tion il
the class room Of Miss Anna NJ. Rcb
er today was an enjoyable affair. A
feature was the grab bag which fur
nished great amount Of fun. The
scholars supplied articles for the bae
and each in their turn drew an arti
Gle from the bag. A neat literary
program preceded the pleasure.
! Those taking part were Mary Nor
rison, Anna Win,low, Lucy Morrison
/ Lena Cannon, Edna Hammill, Katie
! Sullivan, Katie Madden. Helena Ma
1 honey, Olivia Lank, Helen Hauce
Anna Whittock in recitations; Henry
Tav'or, lrma Mcdaniel, Lille
Montgomery, Elsie Stewart reao Sc
leclions. Miss Kate Mahoncy hat
charge OF the affair in the absence o
Miss Reber who is visiting relatives
in Pennsylvania.
The Christmas celebration IN the
First Presby terian Sunday scho)
last evening was a pleasant treat.
The room was well filled. The Rev
Dr.. Russell invoked the blessing
The Rev. S. Bcattle Wylie, pastor o
the church, was in charge Of the eX
ercises. The program printed ii
Saturdays issue was given in full
Candy and oranges were distributed
to scholars ana all others present
The school was tasteGuliy decorate,
with laurel AID cvcrgrccns.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
n;nnsr for pr;Snnerx

Sheriff Frank Kcedy, OF Kent
county will furnish the prisoners
with turkey dinner.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

NO1ICE-J, ANNA NJ. WINKLER, OWN.
~ er aud occupant OF the iouye, si !.
nated at No. l4l9 French street. in The
,ix.h ward, in the city Of Wilmington
County OF New Castle, Sxse Of Della ware.
IN compliance with tho requirements Of the
acts OF the General Assembly In such OsBo
made aud provided. do hereby give notice
That Is hall apply IN writing TO the court oe
general seEsions OF tho state OF delaware,
in ana Tor New Castle Co.. 10 bs hold at Wi.
nlington. on Monday. tho 3rd day OF
Feb, A. D. l9:2a. being tho next term Of
snid court, fora license for said house ss an
nm or tnvern. for tho sale therein OF intoxt.
eating liquors. In less quan Titles than one
quart. TO be drunk OH tho premises and
Inc following named respectable citl-
zel's Of said ward, at least Il Of whom
arc snbstnntiai rreeholders. recommend ths
said application. viz:
John hook Emm ct Morrow
\ schweinlart Elijah Tonliuson
Wilson Adams Christian Spoerl
Clinton Johnson August Hamucl
George Young James Lewis
heinrjch Ernst Vim II Palmer
Geo spath Frank Schneider
John II Fshey Chas Oppeniandcr
Chss Wei,lman John J Gallagher
Logn McknRney Fr,d w Hess
tiso W Pierce VIM Springer
VIM Kirk leonhard Heiss
jas Barr John v klejnstuber
" Manchester Harry Mcconnell
d2l st ANNA NJ. WINRLER.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
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The Police Investigation.

For tive hours last night the Police
commission held an investigation into
the charges preferred against chief Of
Police Massey. City solicitor Rein.
hardt was present and John Z. Niclds
counsel for the chief. James Brady
took notes Of the proceedings. Former
Commissioner Pyle, Evan Morrison,
Detective Theodore Francis. Screcante
Bay!ry, Tucker. Lyons. KclIchcr.
Evaus were the witnesses examined
last night.
Seven patro!mcn Captain Black and
some Others will be beforc the com,
mission on Thursday night. The hnt
of evidence being that gambling Wi:
on the districts and that when reports
were made by Id" S'ergcaulS no artiof
WAS taken and warrants were refused
The testimony OF former Commission
erl'ylc was rather interesting showing
how chief Massey shifted orders.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
Remember Widows.

The Members Of Star Of Bethlehem
Grange Lodge Of this city at their
meeting last Saturday evening in
structcd the Widows and Orphans
committee to provide each Widow of
a deceased member with a Christmas
turkey and such other things as they
may deem advisable. Other donations
Of a similar character were also
made.
sThe Lower Brandywiuo Preshy erian
Church will hold their regular Christmas
entertainment Thursday Ducen ber s6.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

Tho swcetusa tone and finest looking
monthly payments' We charge you moth
ing for The nanio you simply pay for the
piano. Ludwig Piano GO. Sl5 shipey
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
1ak kbE SIN oa0
'ilYslsu Elixir Of Life DisceYstsd
! BY Famols Doctor Scientist that :
Cafss Elsly Known Nlmsnt !:
Wonderful Cures Ire Effected That
Seem Like Miracles Performed
Tho Secret Of Long Life OF
0lden Times Revived.
The Remedy 10 Free to All Who Send
Name and Address.

After years Of patient indy. and delv.
ing into the dusty record OF the past; AZ
.mN weli Ia. a. lol'o owing modern expsrilHents In
w Kidd 1915 First National Bank, build.
Ing, Fort Wayus. Lad, a,s.sxes tho start.
ling announcement that he has surely
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

Itching hemorrhoils, were tho plague
OF my life. Was almost wild. Doan's
Ointment cured me quickly aud rcrna
nentlr, atter doctors had failed. G. h
uornwul! Valley Street. Saugertics,
n. Y
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

IT is to be hoped that when the
new copper cornlce is put on the
city hall that the Improvement vii!
justify the expense. Any change
or improvement Will lie welcomed
that shall make a change IN the
looks ot the exterior OF this ancieut
land mark.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT was Il
brave soldier and his dash and
pluck won !cr h m the Goyernorshi p
Of New York State. tnen the Vice
Presidency and death made him
President. lie has big Job on
hand 10 get suitable material !or
his cabinet, which he is now build
IDg.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24
constr Psted Old Age
too bad that people, they get
ana mean and don't feel right toward themselves

,."CaseaFets make me feel 20 lieht. .hearted and
lively, that though have seen three score
james d. Hiiisr. viiis Park. Cal.
"yor many years / have been troubled with
sonltipation. ] used one 25c and two 60c boxes
Of Cascarsts, and they have. effected por.
army In 1885,. have never before found .
lastfne remedy - H. j. Mc1wern, 9le Chap.
line Street. Wheeling, W. Va
~ VA. troubled with somethlng that baflied
holes Of Cascarets and am In better hoaith
than ever bsfors."
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-24

4tipstion contracted, during The War Of the
vise oil old soldiers 70 IN. them"
jas. Putnam. late Capt. Rrd ILL.,. Hansy, Wis.
IL was feeling bad. losing flesh, had dull
hesdtchs: d cold feet, and couldn't sleep well:
pounds. Am feeling Ane nov."-A. b. Etory, !,
veteran Nexican and Civil Wars, EpworSh, u.
~ have been using Cascsrets for some tins|
has been to cure me Of asthma. / am 10 NY
ssth w year year and had been suffering with asthma
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-17
Catholic knight. and Ladies.

The st. Louis Advisory Board of the {. K. L
of A. at its last regular meeting had repre-
sentatives from branches 80. s.. e. So. 80. 11s. ~.
49,. 137 end IS1. Great enthusiasm was mani
tested REGARDING their participation IN the
parade. The carriages will meet at Sixteenth
street and Clark avenue Sunday at p m. Mhsrs
Board made preliminary arrangements for .
grand ball, to be given at jefferson Club Hall.
Weo1 esday evening. April "a.
Branch 80 at its last meeting initiated three
candidates and received four applications. Ar.
engagements were made to give a complimentary
progressive euchre to celebrate the anniversary
of the branch April 8. in the new parish hall.
Admission by card only.
The open meeting and entertainment which
was to have been given by Branch 70 Sunday
date on account Of other engagements
Branch 15 is making arrangements for q
picnic or public entertainment.
Branch 1871 at Its last meeting initiated one
candidate and received four applications. It
has arranged for q large representation In the
parade.
Branch 1871 will have an open meeting next
Monday evening. at its hall. Jefferson avenue
and stoddard street. The members Of the Ad-
visory Board will attend the meeting. The
brarches which have no decorations for their
carriages will receive them Sunday at 81. Johns
School hall. Sixteenth and Clark avenue. Those
who cannot be present at I p. m. will assemble
on Olive street between Broadway and Sixth
street.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-17
Lerfan of Honor.

Alpha Council held It's first meeting in Doric
Hall. Masonic Temple. on Tuesday evening last.
Three applications were received. five applicants
elected and the following three candidates initi-
ated: W..B. ki7ealy. c. II: Reuter- and a. A.;
Evans. The members seemed very much pleased
with their new meeting place, and the officers
In the future. Under the head of good Of the
Legion" a short but interesting musical pro.
Alpha the supreme officers and members Of the
Supreme Council will be entertained.
Supreme Chancellor W: G: Teasdale. with :he
will officially visit Lafayette Council to-mor-
row night. An elaborate programme has been
p PTe assuTed py T hnlays Ttfii b bsa several sss Is eand fiaa s'i ie
Unity Council held its regular meeting on last
ton was filed. Tfhe supreme chancellor. Officers
and representatives of the Supreme Council. ac-
companied by a large delegation with their band
". c. Teasdale. Brothers steinbiss. Mcshane.
rendered by Brothers Chas. F. Heckel and j.
Kirk Wells, after which an elegant lunch and
cigars were served.
Of its old members. Nicholas Berg. Brother
Berg was one of the charter members and a late
member of Lafayette Council.
last evening. transacted routine business. ar
ranged for offering prizes for the four councils
showing the largest increase during the present
loss unpaid. The board has changed its regular
monthly meetings to the third Saturday in each
The three games BOWED between the six clubs
which compose the Legion OF Honor League
proved very interesting and at times exciting.
The attendance of Legion members on each oc-
casion was very large.
Irving Council met in regular session on
Wednesday evening last and initiated one can
Iafayerte Council met on last Monday evening
and received two applications and arranged for
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-17

me entertainment Committee promises an en-
tertainment soon. When good Of the order was
call: Brother Conway in a song. Brother Holmes
IN funny sayings. brother Cosgyove in his new
sHns' rmaks Up" President Mullen with stir
N 81; Louis Lodge. No. 50. held an open. meeting
most capacity. The Members had evidently turned
pointed. Most Of the talent was professional and
Of the best. Brother Percy Walden, acting as
pT0glamms was set fo ati.:As Solos aao on me the ,en pisno.
Violin. banjo. flute and guitar. There were also
and sleixht-of-hand performance. Refreshments
evsn,ns served in abundance. All together. the
North End Lodge No. 100. had a lively meeting
We're sss"e songs n bs the deNso orth fas w easntrt. T s5ns
an, dance by Brother E. ,Giesecke. plano solo
ii. .Wiebiock. Jr. Esff rs nj, we're sgre served Sy sLo''es
M Meetinss for the coming week are: Tuesday.
Phoenix. No. Iii. and Plymouth. No. s..
Odd Fellows.
iolden Scepter Lodge had First degree. Wildey
degree stan did the work.
Laelsde Lodge will have six candidates for the
First degree next Tuesday night.
Carondelet Lodge had two candidates for the
p First tam, and one for the Second degree; Two ap-
for the lnitiatory degree, after which a fine
Alpha Lodge Entertainment mi will
give a progressive euchre party at Buehier's
Hall. Easton and Taylor avenues, Saturday
evening: March o.. AT the meeting Of Alpha
Lodge Thursday night one candidate was in
itiated. three applications for membership were
received and several candidates balloted upon
for Initiation at the next meeting. Mrs. ]. H.
Prophet of Hartville. Mo-. Mrs. Lydia Brown,
Mrs. j. W. Black and Mrs. Blanche Shuey OF
Martha Washington Lodge and Miss Margaret
Shaefer of Alpha Lodge made remarks. Miss
Lena Kroeper offciated as organist.
Mound City "Encampment had work in the
Patriarchal and Golden Rule degrees.
The committee OF one from each city lodge to
devise ways and means to sustain headquarters
had a good meeting and agreed to continue the
headquarters and adjourned to meet Thursday
night at the Laclede Hotel for permanent or
ganization.
Universal Friends Of America.
Garfield Council, No. 4. had a well-attended
meeting Tuesday evening. March s. at South
st. Louis Turner Hall. corner of Tenth and
Carroll. streets. Large delegations were present
from Adams; Lincoln and Jefferson councils.
Two candidates were initiated and one arplica-
tion for membership, was presented. Short ad-
". H.: Johannes. Supreme Prelate Auguste
John Stuetemann and several others, After
meeting closed Refreshments were served.
jefferson Council. No. 3. held it's regular meet
ing Wednesday evening. March s. with a very
good attendance Of members and visitors. Two
for membership presented. A committee was