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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
S5anlsn War Veterans Meet

The Spanish American War Vet
Grams Camp, No 100 was muster
ed IN last evening in the W. l. Y.
Hall, 3d and Market streets, by
Col. c. NJ. Dillon, with the follow
ing officers elected: Jas. l. Franco
commander; J. H. Kelley. senior
vice commander; A. f. Pyle, junior
vice commander; J. Warren Reed.
adiutant; James Comfy, Jr., quarter
master; Rev. f. NJ. Munson. chap.
lam; Graham H. Jewell, otiic~r of
the guard; John e. Barcus, officer
OF the dav. This camp will hold
its regular meetings III the same
hall every Tuesday evening. The
charter will be held open until
Tuesday. Nov. II.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Good Roads For the south.

WASHINGTON. oct 3O.-'The spe-
cial good roads train carrying road ex-
perts, a competent crew and the para
phernalla for giving practical illustra-
tions in roadmaking left Alexandria.
Va, last night for Its tour of the south
over the Southern railway. The trip
Is under the auspices Of the Southern
railway and the National Good Roads
association, and aboard are officers Of
that organization and also the director
and assistant of the Office of public
road inquiry Of the agricultural de-
partment. The itinerary takes In many
places in the south. Some weeks will
be spent on the trip. The object is to
give a practical illustration of road
making
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Fort Washington Anniversary.

NEW YORK, Oct. 30.-The one hun
drel and twenty-tifth anniversary Of
the battle OF Fort Washington will be
celebrated Nov. li. The Empire State
Society of the Sons Of the American
Revolution, with the cooperation Of
the American Scenic and Historic Pres
ervaton society, will dedicate a memo
rial marking the site Of the old Rrvolu-
tionary fort. This memorial is the gift
of James Gordon Bennett. The site Is
on Fort Washington avenue. in the
line of One Hundred and Thirty third
street, where the avenue cuts through
the native rock, leaving a vertical face
about ten feet high. and the memorial
consists Of wayside seat and step
ahuli, eight feet wide, tlHnked by two
pilasters rising to the top of the rock,
supporting all entahlaturc and embrac-
ing tablet This tablet is suitably in
Srrjhp,l
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
A Long Tro ley Line.

The United Traction Company
which owns the trolley lines of Ches.
ter Wilmington, Reading and Leban-
on has In contemplation continu.
ols route from Wilmington to liar.
ris burg, via Reading.
A new road between Reading and
Boyerstown, distance Of twenty
miles will be put in operation within
two weeks.
There only remains to be construct
ed short stretches Of electric road
from Limerick Square, Montgomery
cotnty, to Boyertown and from Wo.
me!sdorf, Berks county, to Myers.
town, Lebanon county. to give con-
tinuous line from Wilmington to
Palmyra, Lebanon county.
The distance from Palmyra to Har.
risburg is but twenty miles. This
system extends through New Castle
county, Delaware, Chester, Mont.
gomery Berks and Lebanon counties.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
RETURNING TO SPAIN.
Temains of Admiral EiIlamil to Ba
Taken Home.

Eemain, of Admiral ViIlamil to he
Taken Home.
HAVANA, Oct 29.--The remains Of
the Spanish vice admiral Villamil.
commander OF the Spanish torpedo no.
tila, who was killed at the battle OF
Santiago. have been transferred to the
steamer Montserrat to be taken to
Spain. The ceremony of transfer was
In charge Of Captain of the Port Young.
representing the United States navy. A
salute of nine guns was fired at Moro
castle.
Vice Admiral Nillamil was wounded
on board the destroyer Pluton and was
taken ashore by Spanish sailors. dying
shortly after. His body was left in
sitting position in chair in a cave
about four miles west of the entrance
to Santiago harbor. and it remained
there about eight months before 1t was
discovered, when if was transferred TO
the Santiago arsenal.
From an International standpoint the
United States navy was still In charge
Of it, and the Spanish consul requested
a formal transfer. The ceremony was
attended by the Spanish colony and
representatives of the military govern
ment
The body was shipped to Havana
from Santiago Oct. ~ on one OF the
Herrera line steamers under orders
from Governor General Wood. There
was no demonstration in Santiago on
its departure, except by the Spaniards.
who ,raped the casket with Spanish
flags,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
DANGEROUS
CROSSINGS.

At the inquest held in Chester on Mon
day evening, over The Italian laborer NIL
I'd on the Pennsylvania railruad, Ralph
Hughe the engineer OF the train that
sti uck the map said:
was suru hat something wa. going tn
happen that day I've been on the railroad
for many years but l have never had 20
many exciting experiences showed into tho
same spaco of time. Earlier In the morn
ing l brought an expires, train up the line
and passing through Wilmington l came
within I'M nee OF killing Two men ht differ
rEt times, und after had passed Chester
l almost struck II lit 10 girl further up ihe
line, said . my frcI0an thai There wns
something sure to happen before tho day
WAS over, and then hero Wa struck ms
man on tho rai!ruuu and killed HIM.
The inquest was held IN the Otlics OF
Coroner rry. ut Third und jeffrey streets,
and tho wi nessp, called were Falph Hew
cs, the engineer Of tho train which Killed
the man; y. !. Warren. ii:emep; Michael
Leah. foreman Of hu work gang, and
Mike Amb oslo, first laborer of he HHng.
Zach OF them told how tl.s nn!or una Q
kicco hrd been at work and steppca out
OF the road of q rorthhuund fraigh6 only
to get in tho road Of the southbound pas
se!lger
Tho verdict OF the jury was that R'coo
WINS accidently killed whliu ut w0 on
In tracks Of the p. W. s. H. r"ilrond
rear Thuriow station on Saturday, OcG
ober 2j
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
A Move tn Free MOJjOeUx,

NEW YORK, Oct. 3O.-EX Governor
Black will appear before Judge McAla-
hon in general session today and ask
MolnruX charging him with murder
be dismissed. District Attorney philbin
will oppose the motion. He will ask for
a postponcmrnt Of the hearing. In case
Judge Mcmahon should decline to dis
miss the indictment then former Gov
ernor Black will ask that he be given
permission to Inspect the minutes Of
the grand jury which indicted Moli
nnllX
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
A DANDY AuCtiOneer,

Thomas & Son, auctioners of Phil
adelphia. are daisies in CRYING a
sale. Mr.. Thomas Judging from
his gray hairs was the senoir men,
Der ut the firm, and was the auc-
tionccr selling the cffeets o! the
Sunshine Printing establishment,
Race street. Philadelphia. Monday.
The auctioneer began The sale at
10 O clock aud by o'clock he had
put up over five hundred articles
and sold every one OF them II you
wanted anything put you had to
be lively ior il. There was no long
waits or dwelling fer a fifty cent or
dollar bdr Some ten thousand
dollars was realized from the sale.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Boarke Cochran Badly Hurt

Long Island City, N. Y. Get
o. w. BourNe Cochran was
thrown from q runaway horse
near his home LAY. lie lay
UNCONSCIOUS and the villagers
improvlsel a 81, eIcher and csr.
.iel him TO his home
Mr. Cochran remained un-
conscious for several hours aud
was in too seri us q condition
10 answer questions. Late to-
night it was stated that Mr..
ockran was suffering from
conclusion Of the b,ain aud
that he had possibly sustained
Il fracture OF the skull
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
CarncEie's Offer Accepted.

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico, Oct 3O.--Ed-
ucation Commissioner Brumbaugh has
sent letter to Andrew Carnegie ac-
conditions, of 100000 to build free
public library for San Juan. Definite
plans for the erection of the building
will be formulated in November when
Mr.. Brlmbaugh is in New York city.
suar funds have been opened. includ-
ing normal and an agricultural
school. Heretofore there were no
school buildings OH the island.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
DOTS.

William II. Williamson, general
secretary OF the Y. NJ Z. A, will
accompany The deleg gates from this
city 10 the Junior Convent ion which
mee!s in Annapolis on November l.
and 3.
1t was expected that Postm aster
William ii. Heald will 60 on duty
on December |.
Rumors are that Thomas Nc.
Hugh will build a large hotel at
Frort aud Market streets.
The Presbvterv of New Castle
met at Newark yesterday. The
programme already, printed was
followed.
The fourth annual supper for the
beretit OF the Florence Crittentoa
Home will be held at the y. W. G..
A. Hall this evening.
George Saunders Of the Delaware
Electric and Supply Company,
walked from Rising Sun 10 West
Chester on Sunday last.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Tn ROYcOtt Rrttiah Shin

BERLIN, Oct. S0.-The delegation Of
Dutch longshoremen which is visiting
Hamburg for the purpose of getting
the cooperation of the German long
shoremen in boJcotting English ships
as protest against the Boer war has
met with the warmest reception there.
The lonsshoremen Of Hamburg have
decided to cooperate to q man in tho
movement. The newspapers here,
however, believe that the plan Is i'm.
practicable and warn the longshore-
men against 1t as being calculated to
damage German trade more than 1t
would injure British trade.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
UNCLE JOSH SPRUCEBY,

"Uncle Josh Spruceby,' comes
to the Opera House this afternoon
and night. and is composed of people
of ability and merit. The play is
a story OF New England life. and
while written for laughing purpos-
es. has serious vein running
through it. A number Of special
tiles are introduced and special
scenery 10 used TO show off the
wonderful scenic effects. The rea
listic saw mill scene is striking
illustration OF stagecra!t. The band
and orchestra accompanying the
troupe is composed oil high-cl lass
musicians. The parade Ia kes place
at noon.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
THE SIEGE OF TUMAcO.
Colombian Government Trunks In-
surgents Cannot Long Hold Out.

surHents Cannot Long Hold Out.
COLON, Colombia. Oct. O.--'rhe Co
lOmhian government Ii confident that
the insurgents will not be able to main.
tain the blockade at Tumaco The in.
surgents secured their position there
during the temporary absence of the
Colombian gunboat Boyaca and the
government is hopeful Of being able to
raise the siege very soon.
The gunhoat General Pinzon sailed
for Bocas del Toro hst week. Having
found everything quiet there, she re.
turned to Colon Sunday, towing large
steam launch which Is destined for
Panama. The General Pnzon anchors
nightly at the mouth of the canal.
which is the best vantage point for oh.
serving possible movements Of the in
surgpnts At this end.
There is no clinnge in the situation on
the lsthmus. The foreign warshlps
maintain n strict watch and study the
course of events
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Mitchell Day Celebrated.

HAZLETON. Pa, Oct 30-~Mitchcll
day, named in honor of the president
of the United Mine Workers OF Ameri.
ca and which marks the first anniver.
sary Of the ending Of the great coal
strike last fall in which the mine work.
ers of the anthracite field won a 10 pep
cent increase In wages and other con.
cesslons, was celebrated here A parade,
in which $4,000 mine workers particl.
pacd, was held and II proved to be
one of the biggest demonstrations In
the history of HaZleton.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Woman's SUFFRAGE Convention,

OSWEGO, N. Y. Oct. 3o.-The thirty
third annual convention Of the State
Woman's Suffrage association opened
yesterday There was public reccp-
ton Of the delegates last night. The
business sessions began today and will
continue until Friday Susan B. Antho.
ny, the Rev. Anna Shaw, Julia X. Jen-
ney and other leaders are present
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Norway L T. l.. Nee ting

A parlor meeting under the aus
plces of the Norway {. Il, l.. was
held at the home of Joseph May on
ths evening OF Oct. 25, 1901. The
program consisted of a very able
address on "Cbristian Citizen ship
bv Rev. Elmer W. Powell; a reci.
tation by Lillian Cloud; music by
League and the Misses Lizzie and
Lulu swaync. Eighty members
and friends were in attendance.
Refreshments we're served and an
hour Of social converse was enjoy
ed Uy all
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
SCHLEY UNDER FIRE
Cross Examination of the Ad.
miral Continued.
PROGRESS OF TUE COURT IS SLOW
10 Mach 0ronnd Remnims to he Gone
Over That the End Of the
Trial IL Not In
Sight.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30. The cross
eexan,ination of Admiral Schley was
~continued throughout the session Of
the court Of inquiry yesterday. The
progress made WAS exceedingly SLOW
Practically the whole duy was con.
sumed in questioning the admiral
about the cruise from Clenfuegos to
Santiago and the motives and intl'
ences that governed him In turning
back after his squadron had arrived
in the vicinity of the latter port. This
latter branch of tho cross examination
had not been concluded when the court
adjourned.
The blockade at Santiago the recon-
noissance on May 81 and the battle ot
J':ly 3 still remain to be covered. 1t
is hardly probable that the judge advo'
IT. .a can conclude before adjournment
tG ny. After he finishes quite u num-
blr Of questions prepared by the mem
hess Of the court will be submitted.
~, judge advocate in conducting the
cigx examination used carefully
~ Jared typew ritten list Of questions.
T@}y called for comparison Of state
Ms>':ts AGmiral Schley had made ei-
4liei' in his direct testimony in his
CoL! tnunication to the senate or in his
dispatches to Admiral Sampson or the
nay department. with the testimony
Of witnesses WHO have preceded him
md the logs and signal books of the
pther vessels of the fleet.
The main points to which the cross
examination was directed were the
ability of the ships to coal off Cienfue-
kos and the reasons for what is known
~ the "retrograde movement"
II eter point was dwclt upon with
Demphasis and detail and had not
En- disposed of fully when the court
adjourned. The admiral gave three rea'
sons for turning back-tlrst. the state.
ment of Captain Sigsbec, who com
manded the scoutshlp st. Paul. that the
enemy was not in Santiago; second, the
opinion Of Nunez the pilot, that the ell
trance was too narrow and shallow fot
the Spanish ships to enter, and, third,
the ambiguity of the departments telc..
gram. In the course Of the cross exam
4nation the admiral said he regarded
the department dispatch rather us a
suggestion than as al explicit order, n
suggestion which he carried out after
the sea had abated and the coal supply
Of the ships had been rplenished.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Croker Has bought Mont Houac.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3O.--When Rich
ard Croker first occupied Moat House,
Vantage. Berks, he leased the prem.
isss. 1t Is now known that Mr.. Croker
has purchased Noat House, evidently
Intending 1t the proper time to take up
AiS permanent abode among the coun-
= families who are fond Of recalling
that King Alfred the Great was born
in Vantage and burned his fingers
toasting biscuits not far from that site.
Mr.. Croker, 1t Is stated, paid $4,000
for the place and is now making exten.
sivs improvements which will bring ths
cost up to $4,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Railroad Men Returning.

LONDON. Oct. 3O.-Messrs. August
Belmont, Mcdonald, Bryan, Deyo. Van
Week and Stillwell. having completed
their survey of the underground rail
roads of Europe. started on their re-
turn to New York today on board the
White Star line steamer Oceanic from
Liverpool with much useful informa-
tion for the benefit of New York citys
underground road.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
FAUST.

Joseph Galatians "Faust' with
the electrical garden, the weird
"Brocken and the beautiful "Apoth.
costs" scenes painted by Artist Frank
Platter of the Academy Of Music, New
York City, and wealth of bewjder.
ing elecarical and calcium effects com.
bined with gorgeous and correct cos
TUNES, Is a strong attraction.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
NegOtintlonA Opcncd,

LONDON. Oct. 30.--"It is officially
stated that the United States legation
in CoDstantinoplc has opened direct me-
gotlations with Miss Stones captors,'
says dispatch from Sofia to The Daily
Telegraph. "'rhc Bulgarian government
has allowed the celebrated RilO klOster
southwest of Samakov) to be search
ed and two suspected monks to BE- ar
rested"
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
INrKeAt Plate Glass.

KOKOMO, Ind, Oct 30.-The largest
piece Of plate glass in the world has
been successfully finished at the Koko.
mo plant of the Pittsburg Plate Glass
company. 1t weighed in the rough
$500 pounds. When ground and polish.
cd, the weight was 1900 pounds. The
plate is Is feet 1 inch in length and Ia
feet inch IN width.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
GIFT tO n Kansas College.

TOPEKA, Kan, Oct. Washburn
college has received gift of $4,000
from Boston man, who gave the
money on condition that his name be
absolutely withheld. He specifies that
the money shall be used for building an
astronomical observatory. The trustees
OF the college have accepted the gift
and its condition.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Cridler Accepts Exposition Post.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 80. - Thomas
w. Cridler, third assistant secretary of
state has accepted the tender from the
Louisiana Purchase exposition man
agement of the post of European agent
of the exposition. His connection with
the state department consequently will
terminate just as soon as he has learn
cd from the exposition management its
wishes In the matter Of his future en-
DlOyment
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
A cruxcd MINIS Terrible Crime,

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3O.-Henry Schroe-
der, an employee of local stove COM
pany, shot and killed his stepdaughter,
Katie Klrst, aged seven, made an I'M
successful attempt to shoot her brother
aged eleven. and then killed himself
with his pistol after swallowing dose
of carbolc acid. 1t is supposed that
sudden attack of insanity caused
Schroeder to commit the crime.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
is MISS STONE pEAD3
guch IN Impression Prevails at So.
Ra-Search Continued.

ST. PETERSBURG. Oct. 3O.-Ths
Russian foreign Office is still coop.
Grating heartily with the United States
officials In the efforts to obtain the
release of Miss Ellen NJ. Stone. the
American missionary, and her COM
panion Nine. X. s. Tslka, who were
captured by brigands Sept. 3.
NJ. Bakhmeteff, the Russian repre-.
sentative at Sofia, who Is married tc
all American, is displaying much en-.
ergy in cooperating with United
States Consul General Dickinson Of
Constantinople.
In government circles at Sofia the
impression appears to be that Miss
Stone Is dead. Measures are being TAX
Ell by Mr.. Dickinson and NJ. Bakhme-
tieT to learn definitely whether she Is
alive or not.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Henry b. Harrison, a former govern.
or Of Connecticut, died at New Haven.
King Edward personally conferred
orders upon 300 persons ut st. james
palace.
The constabulary violently dispersed
United Irish league demonstration at
Kilmalne, County Mayo.
Two persons lost their lives, three
were injured and score were over
come by smoke In fire in a Chicago
fat
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Sold to Clear Titles.

Sheriff Mcdaniel Yesterday after
noon sold the property Of the Mar
shallton Iron Company and John
II. Brlnghurst to George Brown,
attorney, for Il, 50O A property
owned by II. L. Evans, at No, 1913
Washington street, also was sold
to Mr.. brown, attorney, for sl. 100.
Thess properties were sold merely
10 give a clear title,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Information Is Cnantisfnctory.

-CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 3O.-Snn.
cor Eddy secretary of the United
States legation here, and ". W. Peet,
Constantinoplr, had Il long conference
on the subject of Miss Stone yester-
day. Tho information from the mis-
Si0narles who are near the -brigands'
retreat is far from satisfactory.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
steel Plant Sold.

AKRON, O., Oct. 30.-The Hartman
Steel company of Newcastle, Pa, has
closed negotiations for the purchase Of
the plant of the Cuyahoga Steel and
Wire company at Cuyahoga Falls. The
price was $5O0,OO0, the par value Of the
companys capital stock. The plant,
which now employs 25O men, Is to be
enlarged at once.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Transport Warren En Route.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2O.-Gcneral
Chatfee has notified the war depart.
ment that the transport Warren left
Manila on the 26th inst. for San Eran.
cisco. She will stop at Nagasaki to take
on the sick from the transport Sheri.
dan. awaiting repairs at that port He
also announced the arrival Of the Han
cock at Manila on the 25th inst
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Arms for Guards.

The Trustees OF the Workhouse
have purchased rifles and revolve ers
with which to arm the ward ems
and guards. Mrs. George L.
Flounders. vile Of Hall Guard
Founders has been chosen 10 be
assist ant matron.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
VIII Purchase Lot.

Arrangements for the purch ase
chase Of the lot owned BY the Houns.
field estate. have been made BY the
Board Of Education. The lot will
be paid for when the proper author.
tiles certify that the title is Gle ar
and the deed 10 placed on record.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
To Manila to Wed,

NEW YORK, Oct. 3O~NIiss Gather.
inc Gum, well known young society
woman Of Staten Island and only
daughter Of Mrs. Charles Gum, n wild.
ow living on Tompkins avenue, Tomp
klnsville, has left her home to go tc
Manila, where she Is to wed John T.
Sanford, first lieutenant of the Twen-
ty-third infantry.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
WILMINGTON THEATRE.
THE GREAT WHITE DIAMOND.

Eos ssler's popular melodrama The
Great White Diamond" continues to
prove big attraction at the VIII.
mington Theatre, and those who hava
not already seen the production will
doubtless take advantage Of the op-
portunity left afternoon or tonight.
1t combines every feature Of the mod
ern melodrama and offers much good
comedy in every act The piece will
be seen this afternoon and night for
the last time.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Donation Day.

Thursday, October 3lst. will be
donation day at the Homeopathic
Hospital, Van Buren and Shall
cross avenue, The following Mana
gers will be In attendance: Mrs. e.
". Men dinhall, Mrs. Helen N.
Trump, Mrs. Martha H. Grubb,
Mrs. Mary Pyle, Mrs. Sarah p.
Savcry. Mrs. Ellen G. Cause, Miss
Mary D. Sisson, Mrs. Emma G.
Oulgley, Mrs. Sarah d. H. Derrick.
son. Mrs. Auna II. Pusey, Mrs.
Caroline Rudolph.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Weather Probabilities.
Fair; warmer; light variable windAL
becoming fresh southerly.
Grocery News at Lynch'a.

Busy selling butter 20o lb. Deer Park
Creamery 35c lb. Pure coffee l2c III Good
mixed tea $50 lb. Apricots Ice lb, Jslly
glasses 800 dozeu, 20c dozen. New tomato
catsup 800 gallon. Mixed mustard l0c quart
Best -four S0c sack. ood brooms Zoe. large
stock. Right prices Prompt service. All
phones. Stores Fourth and Madison streets;
Eighth and King stresta slltt
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
The VIII mlnRton Business School,

rcopens its night school NJ ondany evening
SepteIn ber 8Oth. 1t HIS no free tuition to
Ter Its plan to give instt uction In all
Its departments that Is worth something.
The charge will be 10 per month first
last and always. No Letter instruction
st ans price. The first month will be
worth Az much as the lat.
BEACON 4 DCT7oN. PEoPRIRToRs.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
ONECEN,'I

"faust" will be presented at the
Wilmington Theatre Thursday night,
Halloween, and in order to give the
paraders chance to attend, the cur.
tain VIII raise at q. Is O'Clock, The
engagement will continue the remain.
der OF the week, with the usual matt.
nces.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-10-30
Pet Cat Dead .

: The large pet cat Tom. died at the
home of William Eutriken q few days
ngO. The cat was nearly IL years old.