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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
PASSED FUEL BILLS.
Councilmen to Participate in Memor-
ial Day Parade.

AT the meeting of City Council last
evening the sum of $525 was transferred
from the incidental and miscellaneous
to the fuel account.
This is to pay for the coal furnished
needy families by the counclmen. The
following coal bills were passed: $11.sO,
$3O.97, $71.5O, $4O.35, $57.3O, sS57.35. $3.50.
The balance in bank was $47,417; Il. NJ.
Sayers reported tax collections Of $500
and L. $. Lewis, tax collections of $1,000.
Council accepted an invitation to par
ticipnte in the Memorial Day parade.
The monthly appropriation of $l3,566O1
to The Board Of Education was passed.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10

Or. NJ. +. Downcs, of Magnolia, who
swallowed quantity of laudanum and
lead at the Grand Union Hotel on We'd
ncs,lay morning. died at the Delaware
Hospital about o'clock yesterday after
noon Everything possible was done at
the hospital to revive the physician but
without avail. lie became partly con-
scious for a short time yesterday after
noon but was unable to say why he took
the poison.
The wife of the deceased and his father,
DIR. Downes, Sr., of Wyoming, were tele-
graphed to on Wednesday night and
came to this city yesterday. They were
at the hospital when Dr. Downes died.
The body was taken in charge by Cor
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
BIG PUMP FOUND.
Water Departments Pump Located
at Milton, Pa.

The Water Department yesterday re-
ceived word that the large pump which
had been shipped from the Snow Co.'s
works in Buffalo, \. y, a week ago
was at Milton, Pa, from which point it
was to be shipped to this city. 1t will
likely arrive today. Some concern had
been felt about the pump. For several
days the Water Department people had
no trace Of it although they thought
il should have been here days ago. The
pump is for the Cool Spring pumping
station.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
Motor plant TO be sod,

The manufacturing establishment Of
Arthur T.. Dodge is to he sold by the
sheriff on April IS. Mr.. Dodge is a
Of New York, who is inter-
'strl in the Kcnetic motor cars. The
sale of the plant is to he made at the
mit Of the Pussy & Jones Company
which corporation obtained verdict in
Superior Court against Mr.. Dodge sew
,ral months ago. The amount is $S29,99.
rs Dodge failed to pay the amount the
present action was taken. The plant is
valued Mt $4,000
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
LAUDANUM AND LEAD KILLED
M. E. DOWNES, MAGNOLIA DOCTOR

oners Undertaken Chandler, who had it
removed to his undertaking establish
ment. Dr. Downes. Sr. made arrange
mcnts to have his sons body sent to DO.
yer on the II o'clock train this morning.
From Dover il will he taken to Dir.
Downes. Sr., home at Wyoming.
Dr. Downcs. Sr. stated that his son
left his home last Saturday and had
not been heard from until he was found
unconscious in the room at the Grand
Union Hotel. His father stated yester-
day that he knew of no reason why he
would attempt to take his life. The de-
ceased was about 40 years old and was
well known throughout Kent county,
Coroner Fricli viii hold an inquest.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
Colorcd Men Stop Train.

Three colored men caused n Delaware
railroad freight train to part in several
places on Tuesday evening near Dover,
by putting the brakes on a number of
the cars. The negroes boarded the
freight at Seaford with the intention of
riding to Dover. Finding that the train
would not stop south Of Chcswold. the
negroes put the brakes on about six of
the ears, bringing the train to n stand
still opposite the Dover fair grounds,
with the result rs stated. The train was
running mt the rate Of thirty miles an
hour. The negroes escaped.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
DR.. Mahan,'s Eyes Effected.

Dr. James-R. Mahaffy who was kick
td in the face by horse several weeks
ago, has become troubled with his eyes
Dr. Ellcgood says the trouble is due
10 ruptured optical nerves. the result of
the horses kick. lie is compelled to
wear col0red glasses.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
Third street Bird ee or.

lhird street bridge was off all day yes
'trday on account of the hydraulic dredge
~ work deepening the channel. The
hr"'gr will probably be off today and all
'''FN and traffic over the bridge is
N"pp"d Several men with rowboats
G"Hp"d harvest by taking pedestrians
from one side to the other. A fare of
hN' cents each way was charged.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
Oratari,.aI Contest

The Whittier Literary Society of
Friends School will give an oratorieal
contest in the school room this evening.
Prizes will lc offered for excellence in
competition and delivery. The Hon.
Charles =. Lore. the Rev. w. r. p.
Lewis and William $. Prickctt will serve
aS Judges.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10

John Waters. colored. had his hand
badly cut while at work cleaning the
corridors at the police station. He was
driving whitewash brush on the handle
and used an empty milk bottle. The
bottle broke and some of the glass pene-
trnted his hand,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
steel COMPANY I,uys Enei nes.

Engines No. 76 and 20 Of the r., w. &
Il. Railroad have been purchased by the
Diamond State Steel Co. The engines
are too light for railroad work, and will
lie used in tho steel company's yards
for shifting.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
Are Using reIpuhnnes

~" work Of taking up the police and
,r' cable at Third street bridge was
."sHn " yesterday and it was announced
!. ,na' The police and fire alarm boxes in
""h'h Wilmington would he out of SER
wee until 1t is replaced Telephones are
how being used,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
Choosing an Ancestor.

Professor j. Berg EscnWrin of the
i"nhsyl lvania Military College. will ad-
ur''Ss the y. VI. c. \. gospel meeting
sunday afternoon on the subject
' h"oslng An Ancestor. Music will be
,mflllShrl by the Harrison Street NJ. p.
hnrcll choir.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
MEMORIAL CHAPEL.
st. patrick's Church to Erect New
Building.

st. Patrick's r. G. Church will build
1 memorial chapel in short time. The
.lrtailS have not yet been decided upon.
Father Rcrmingham could not be seen
last evening and no one else ut the
church would talk regarding the build
ing.
Architect George I. Lovatt of Philadel-
,lia is preparing the plans.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
Gold Two PrOpertjeS,

Sheriff Mcdaniel yesterday sold the
property of Robert McCaulley, Jr.,
rwcnty-scvcnth and Washington streets
10 Tilghman Johnston for $500 and prop
rty of Hannah T.. Stocksdale. Oak and
Broomc streets to Edgar NJ. Hopes for
$4,000.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
stenorrapher Merrick Resigned.

Frank Mcrrick has resigned his posi-
lion as stcnographer in the Office OF
Assistant Engineer G. p. Macarthur
nj French street station. lie is succeed
al by Charles Howell. who was employed
IN the office Of Master Carpenter J. l..
Smith.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
Power Turned On.

The cars of the Wilmington and
Brandywinc Springs road We're propelled
by power from the powcrhouse of the
Springs Company yesterday Everything
worked to the satisfaction of the Off
cinlS
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
Death Of Harry Miller.

Harry Miller died yesterday at his
home, No 300 Lombard street. aged %
wears. He has spent most of his life
in the hospital for the insane at Farm
hurst aud was brought home Wednesday.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
After Runaway Roy.

The police of this city have been noti-
fled to he on the lookout for 1O-yearold
Robert Atwell of West Chester Tho
10y was last seen here. II is thought
that he has been picked mp by gang of
tlamps ana is in their custody.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
Refunded the Money.

The Board Of Education has refunded
~ Chief Justice Lore and William
=. Bancroft. $4,000 each, which money
thcy advanced the hoard to furnish the
High School.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
New Road Commissioner.

w. J. Rothwell has been appointed
road commissioner in White Clay Creek
hundred in place Of Nathan Dayett, de-
ceased.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10

Continued on Page Four)
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-10
A BUSINESS AXIOM.

From Printers Ink.
Money spenfin continuous adUer-
tising in the daily press drdWs
interest that is compounded daily.
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-12-01
Art Squares

We have just what you want
all wool, all sizes, all prices.
We have made a big reduction
on all prices of these. If prices
are an object with you then call
today and look at them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
DEAD CAPTAIN BLAMED
For the Loss of the Rio de Janciro
by Pilot Il

For the Loss of the Rio de Jancire
by Pilot Jordan.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27.-The cor
oner's in the matter of the wrecking of
the steamship Rio de Janeiro was con-
tinued to-day. Pilot Jordan again
shifted the responsibility for the dis
aster to Captain Ward, who went down
with his vessel. Jordan stated that
it was a rule of this port that all
captains have power supreme to that
OF the pilot, and that Captain Ward
had ordered him to proceed. Jordan
denied the statements of certain eye
witnesses to the effect that the Chinese
crew had acted in a cowardly amer.
He stated that the work of the crew
was systematic and orderly and that the
loss OF life was due to the inability
of the passengers and crew to realize
their great danger in time to make
their escape from the vessel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
MADE EXCELLENT SELECTIONS.

Council is to Zoe sincerely congratu-
lated upon the selections made at yes
terday mornings joint session for the
various city Offices within it's gift. Po-
l~itioally there was an e%minently fair
division, with some slight but unim-
portant advantage to the Republicans.
Individually, the gentlemen are thor
oughly representative citizens, of high
character many of them experienced in
public affairs, and from them the pub
lie may confidently expect an admins
tration of the most satisfactory ma
ture.
Mr.. John J. Coniff, the new City So
%licitor, is a man standing in the first
rank of his profession, learned in the
law, of sound and mature judgment,
anu quite fmiliar with the conduct of
such municipal affairs as will devolve
upon him. Hon. John C~orcoran the City
Collector, served his constituency we'll
in the Legislature of the State some
years ago, and Is among the best
known and popular of our citizens, and
is in every way fitted to discharge his
responsible duties. The personnel of
the Board of Public Works and Water
Board is admirable, both bodies being
made up of gentlemen having the con-
fidence and esteem of all, and as much
can be said for the other offcers-elect
on down the line. The judgment of
both the Independent Republicans and
the Democrats who worked In harmony
with them was good from first to last,
and their choice has been heartily ap-
proved of by that preponderating mass
of voters who have for a long time past
believed that a sweeping official change
would be conducive to the public well
fare and who voted at the late election
and lent their influence since to &C
complish that end.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
LEGISLATIVE BEAR GARDEN.
The Austrian Reichsrath the Scene o
Violent Fistfc

The Austrian Reichsrath the Scene Of
Violent Fistic Encounters.
VIENNA, Feb. 27.-The Reichsrath
session opened to-day with a promise
of storms. Herr Schoenerer was espe-
cially prominent in creating disturb
ance. Later, the Czechs resorted to
obstruction, making speeches in their
own tongue. The pan-Germans protest.
ed against the abuse of freedom of
speech and a party of them invaded the
Czech benches. The result was a fierce
fisticuffs fight. A pan-German named
Stimm attempted to chastise a Czech
named Fresl, whereupon the radical
Czechs surrounded him. Stimm's
friends rushed to his rescue and the
various groups became mixed up in a
free fight, during which the Presidents
bell and voice were drowned in the up
roar. Eventually the President sue
ceeded in making it known that the
session was suspended. Before the
house could he cleared, however, the
rival members again clinched and fierce
blows were exchanged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
CUDAKY K~IDNAPPERS

willing to Return $4,000 OF the
Money IL the Pursuit IL Dropped.
OMAHA, Neb., February 27.-Ed-
ward A. Cudahy has received a letter
from the men who kidnapped his son.
Offering to return $50. 900 OF the ran
some money on condition that all de-
tectives be Withdrawn and that no at
tempt be made to prosecute the abduc-
tors, should their identity be discov-
cred. 1t is understood the letter was
mailed at Council Bluffs.
E. A. Cudahy, ST., was out OF the
city when the announcement was made
that a letter had been received pur-
porting to have come from the kid
nappers. After considerable delay he
was reached by a telephone and ad-
mitted having received the letter in
question. He had no proof. he said,
that the letter was genuine and II
should make no difference at any rate.
The reward, he declared, will not he
Withdrawn and the %kidnappers viii be
vigorously prosecuted should they ever
be a~pprehended.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
PART II.
Impeach Them.

To the Editor of the Register:
Sir:-Is it not about time that this
miserable farce being performed by the
obstinate Republican Councilman be
ended? 1t is nauseating, disgusting
and idiotic. Where, we ask, could such
conduct be expected other than from a
lunatic asylum? Have these people no
sense of their sworn duty-no sense of
shame-or, are they obvious to all
these things.
1t would seem right and fitting that
they should be soundly spanked and
put in knickerbockers, for such child
ish obstinacy seems to indicate that
the weaving bottle is a thing of but a
few days past.
1t seems that the time has come
when effective measures should be
used-hence, we would suggest the
prompt and immediate impeachment of
these members In order that their
places may be filled by members who
will not violate their sworn and natur-
al obligations.
Inv oiASic NHdI &c VI STOSS neglect OF
duty, which is already proven by their
OWL conduct, is sufficient, notwith-
standing the further charge Of ~conspir-
acy to defraud the city Of legislative
government, might also be included.
Therefore we say, impeach them at
once, and replace them with conscien-
tious and honest men; men who are too
honorable to stoop to the contemplate
methods now being followed.
By strange freaks OF the elective
franchise, persons often get into office
who are in no manner qualified for the
positions they are supposed to occupy.
men with deadened sense of honor, who
are drags and membranes upon leg
islation. The sooner such persons are
gotten rid Of and driven into an obliv-
tous retirement, so much better will it
be for the community at large.
ORDINANCE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28

into the Congressional Record because,
forsooth. it attacked Boss Hanna and
showed up the shady methods by which
he had been elected to the United
States Senate. On the plea that it
violated the privileges of the House,
Speaker Henderson took it out of the
hands of the public printer and turn
ed it over to Hanna's lieutenant, the
representative of the administration on
the floor of the House, Mr.. Grosvenor,
of Ohio, presumably for blue pencil
ling SO that it might contain nothing
to hurt the feelings of Boss Hanna!
Gar Reed, in the palmy days OF his
autocratic rule, never attempted any
thing quite so Czar-like and altogether
unprecedented. AS showing how thor
oughly the Republican members of the
House are under COW and completely
subservient to the crack of the boss's
whip, the Speaker was actually sup
ported by a strict party vote in this
high-handed outrage.
1t establishes a new rule for the gov
eminent of debate in Congress. Any
utterance hereafter that may be a re-
Election on the big administration boss
is ito be barred from the record as
Pa violation Of the privileges Of the
House.
Seriously, do not those foolish Re
publican members Of Congress, who
supported the Speaker in this revolu-
tionary proceedings, realize that they
the forging shackles for their own
limbs? Every act that tends to cur
tail the rights of the representatives of
the people, every act abridging the
freedom of speech in Congress means
fewer rights and a curtailment of
privileges not only for Democrats but
for Republicans. 1t is not for the
time being and simply to tide over a
partisan emergency that such rulings
operate. They establish precedents
which will be the rule of the future
and which tyrants will be only too glad
to avail themselves of and add to until
Congress, which already has left few
of the attributes of a deliberative body,
will have none at all.
Speaker Henderson's revolutionary
action is a long step in that direction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28

Sampson said ne was opposed to APP
pointing warrant officers to the grade
Of ensign because they had not en-
joyed the social advantages which Ad-
miral Sampson held a commissioned
officer Of the navy should have en-
joyed in order that he might repre-
sent properly his country in foreign
countries, particularly. 1t expressed
the hope that the Secretary of the
Navy would not find it necessary to
recommend the promotion of warrant
officers of the navy to the rank Of
commissioned officers.
"a snobbish aristocracy is in the
navy that is detrimental to the our
try, and a disgrace to the country rep
resented by this officer and other like
officers" said Senator Allen. IF Will
liam T. Sampson is the author of those
Endorsements he is a conceited ass, and
he ought to be marked down as such.
We are not bringing UP in this
try a race Of snobs. II I am correctly
informed, there was a time when
Sampson was no better than Charles
Morgan, the gunner. He came from
no better stock. I am glad to repeat
that we are not raising in the United
States a class of jeweled ~aristocrats.
If this rank and arrant coward is to be
believed, the time may neve come IN
this country when a poor boy may
attain to such a position as his ablli-
ties warrant him in holding"
This is a hot arraignment, but who
will say it is not deserved by this
snobbish administration pet, who holds
that a man who is good enough TO
serve his country behind the gun IS
not good enough to represent his
country in naval society abroad be-
cause he may not have been born with
a silver spoon.
1t is to be hoped that the admins
tration will now put its pet under
cover and that the country has hearo
the last of this mar Sampson.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
A LARGE FUNERAL.
Many Friends Attended the ~Obseauies
of Mrs. Nancy kinney, a Centen-

Special to the Register.
CADIZ, Ohio, February IA large
crowd assembled to-day at the NJ. Il.
church TO pay the last sad tribute to Mrs.
Nancy Nj. Kinney, who lived TO be almost
one hundred and one years of age. She
was born in Brownsville, Pa, August 10,
1900, and came to Ohio in 1914. Her maiden
name was Campbell, and she has many
relatives throughout southern Pennsyl-
vania and West Virginia, who are noted
for their longevity. She was married
when nineteen years old, and her husband
died half a century ago. She outliyed al
her children. She has eleven grand-chiI-
dren, twenty-one great grandchildren, and
one great great grandchild.
She helped to clear the forests from
Harrison county, and when in her younger
days the wolves were plentiful in the Still
water hillS> she and her husband had 10
keep great fires burning TO protect them
selves and their domestic animals. ON
one occasion a panther attacked the cabin
one night when she was left alone and
did not leave until daylight
On the occasion of her one hundredth
birthday celebration, last August, she was
in good spirits and greeted over one thou
sand of her relatives and friends, and de-
lighted in relating incidents Of her early
life, and told interesting stories Of the
Indians, who frequently visited the sec
ton where she lived.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
ANTI-AlfERICAN FEELING


Displayed BY Gexnan Nevvspaperp,
American Tar1R Dlamed.
BERLIN, February 27.-The Co
logne Volks zeitung, the leading Cen
trist organ, argues to-day in favor OF
Germany maintaining a good under
standing with England in order to
have a freer hand against the United
States" adding:
we have hitherto shown the gen.
tlemen in washington too much readi-
ness to yield. We can only make
them feel the full weight OF our
power when England does not stand
in the way. OF course, nobody in
Germany intends to provoke q war
with the United States from which we
would have nothing to gain; but the
interests of our agriculture absolute
~ demand a more energetic assertion
in Washington through the imperial
government than they have hitherto
had.
The United States surround them-
selves with a tariff wall ever growing
higher. Nevertheless they continually
demand easier conditions for agricul-
tural exports to Germany"
The paper explains the yielding
attitude of the imperial government
toward the Yankees" as due to con-
sideration for England; and 1t hopes
that Count Won Buelow will use the
present opportunity to test the hon
esty OF England's new friendship for
Germany"
The Vorwaerts, Socialist, denounces
the present rapprochement with Eng
land, declaring that 1t is leading
Germany deeper and deeper into a
useless welt-politik of adventure"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
TOO MUCH WIND
Eve Though It Has Been LiquiAed,
IL Not Good for Banks.

Even VnOugh II Has Been L1QUi10d,
Ii Not Good for Banks.
CHICAGO, February Richmond
Palmer, whose banks at Desplaines
and Ashley, ILL.,, and Ellettsyille. Ind,
have closed with liabilities estimated
at more than $50, 900, was arrested to-
day at his home in Desplaines, a vii
lage twelve miles from Chicago.
No formal charge was preferred
against Palmer, the arrest having been
made on the request of the authorities
of Ashley.
Claims against the Ashley bank are
said to aggregate $40. 1000, at Elects
vile $4,000 and at Desplaines $12, 900.
1t is not believed any action will be
taken by the Desplaines authorities.
Palmer. who was graduated from the
University Of Minnesota in 1884, prac-
ticed law for a time in Minneapolis
and later became high school teacher
in this city.
After organizing the string of banks
which have now been closed, he became
interested in the development of liquid
air and travelled extensively lectur-
ing On the subject. He said to-day
that inability to realize on his secur-
tiles in liquid air projects was the
cause of the closing Of the banks. He
asserted, if allowed to carry out his
plans, he would have been able to pay
all claims in full.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-28
WELL KNOWN CHARACTER
Passed Away Yesterday at the In
Urinary of Washington County.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, Pa, February IL
Alexander Valentine, one Of the best
known characters in Washington
county and sections of the Pan-Han-
die died at the county infirmary this
evening in the 10th year OF his age.
He was born in the northern part Of
ireland and came to this country in
1871 and located in Washington
ty. He was a peddler and almost
every inhabitant of the county must
have known him. Mr.. Valentine was
a veteran Of the Crimean war and
took part in the engagements at In
herman and Balaklava. He was sup
posed to be very wealthy, but IL he
had wealth 1t has been secreted in
some unknown hiding place. He is
survived by one brother, a millionaire
in New York City. An effort is being
made at this place to raise a sufficient
amount to cover the expenses Of the
funeral.