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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
tIEr JN THE STAND.
Defendant In Salem's Murder Trlc1
TestiAes In His Own Behalf.

Defendant In Salem's Murder Trlc1
TestiAes In His Own Behalf.
Salem, Mass, March 27.-John G.
Best, the defendant in the murder
trial which has been in progress here
for more than week, has taken the
stand in his own behalf.
Interest centered in his explanation
of the presence of Bailey's watch and
money, which witness had told his
br0ther-in-law, Stiles, was hidden un-
der the barn. Best said that few
days after his partner, Bailey, disap-
peared he found $74 inside a candy
box in the drawer of bureau. Bal
ley's watch was with the money.
Best said he left the articles IN the
drawer until the following Monday
morning, when he placed them in his
pocket. Later he wrapped them in a
paper and hid them under the floor of
the barn, where they We're found by
the officers.
Best said he had had no conversation
with Stiles, but that he dresv plan Of
the barn and told his brother-n-law to
get the watch and conceal it. He said
he never used the words II am lost if
the watch is found" in talking with
Stiles.
Best was the only witness called by
the defense. Several persons were call
ed in rebuttal, but the evidence was all
in before adjournment.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
MORTGAGE REDUCED.
Members of 0livet Presbyterian
Church Raise 1000.

AT n congregational meeting of Olivct
Presbyterian Church last night $1,000
was raised ON the $4,000 mortgage. At
a meeting held several weeks ago $3.50
was promised if the remaining $3.50 to
make $1,000 would be subscribed by the
congregation. The committee who had
the raising of the $3.50 in charge reported
at the meeting last night that they had
been successful in raising that amount,
which with the $3.50 reduces the entire
mortgage on tho church to $1,000.
Tho church is now in Il better financial
condition than it has been in for some
time. Every effort is now to be made to
clear the property in n few years. The
church has been without pastor since
the Rev. J. r. Milligan left several
weeks ago to become pastor Of the st.
Georges Presbyterian Church. Many
members of the church are in favor of
extending call to the Rev. r. A. El-
wood Of Absccon. y. j.. but no steps
have been taken in that direction as
yet. The Rev. Elwood has preached at
the church several times recently and
made favorable impression.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
FAREWELL RECEPTION. ~
Members Of Asbury Church Pres en-
Dr. and Mrs. Grove With Clock.

The Rev. james Grove and Mrs.
Grove were rendered farewell rcccp-
tion last night by their friends and
members of Asbury NJ. Il. Church. The
reception was held ut the church par
sonage and about 200 persons were pres
ent during the evening to wish DIR.
Grove success in his new field.
|, Members of the church presented DIR.
and Mrs. Grove with Il handsome
clock. Dr. Grove responded with Il few
brief remarks of appreciation. Mrs.
Nlilliway presented Mrs. Grove with a
beautiful salad dish and each of her two
children with large Easter egg filled
with choice candies. After an exceed
ingly pleasant evening was passed re-
rreshnents were served.
DR.. Grove goes from Wilmington TO
Chairman. Tenn, where he is TO as
gume the position OF vice-chancclor at
the American University in that city.
DIR. Spence, chancellor Of the American
University. will be in Wilmington to-
day and after consulting him, DIR. Grove
will br able to announce when he Will
leave Wilmington to take up his new
work.
The Rev. II. S. Dulancy will succeed
DIR. Grove as pastor of AShury Church
and will probably move to Wilmington
some time next week,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
BURGLARS
AT WORK.

Prospect Park, Pa, March 27.--
"Pollce, help, thieves!" Such wer'
the cries coming excitedly from the
lips of Rev. Jacob Jordan at an early
hour this morning that threw this
pretty little hamlet into spasm o
excitement. Calm has not yet beer
fully res torcd. At first everybody
thought that at least part of Rev.
Jordan's family had been murdered,
and the interest aroused by this
thought was but little lessened wher
it became known that the excited
clergyman's home had been looted
by thieves during the night.
Although adjoining towns, such as
Norwood, have been troubled by
thieves during the past twelve
months resulting in the formation OF
stern vigilance committees. up to the
present time Moore had been left I'M
disturbed and it was no wonder that
within an hour after the alarm had
been given the county authorities
and the police of Philadelphia had
been asked to aid in search for the
daring thieves.
A conservative cs innate places the
valuation of the stolen goods, if
they had been sold at forced sale, at
about 5000. Every room on the
ground floor of the dwelling had been
looted. About all that remained was
the piano and heavy furniture.
When Mr.. Jordan started for his
Office at 907 Walnut street, Philadel.
phia, where he has been IN the con-
tracing and bricklaying business for
twenty years past in addition to full
filling his ministerial duties he car
ried list of stolen articles to pre-
sent to the police as follows:
Two iron clocks, one pair gold
sleeve buttons, four overcoats, four
ackintoshes, three undercoats and
waistcoats, one golf cape, two pair
gum boots, three umbrellas, three
hats, half dozen silver table spoons,
one shawl, one carving set, one silver
ladle, one ham, two pounds of butter,
bread, pickles and other edibes.
Just after the alarm had been giv-
en- it was found that the highwaymen
had also stolen good part of the
town wash of Moore, which had been
left hanging on the clothes line of
Mrs. Alexander Welsh, who attends
to most Of the laundry work in Moore
Among those who suffered the most
from the last act was John Newman,
the baker.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
Heir to Big Fortune.

Rochester, n. Y, March 27.-Mrs.
Emma Robinson, widow with -four
children living at ls Brighton street
this city, has received from a Was H.
ington lawyer that her name appears
among the list of heirs to vast prop
erty situated in central Pennsylvania.
In speaking of the matter to-day,
Mrs. Robinson said:
"The property in question was
bought in the year 1900 by Mr.. Hen
dy, who was my great-grandfather or
great-great-grandfather. lie pur-
chased an enormous tract of land in
central Pennsylvania for small fig
ure. Some years afterward Mr.. Hen.
dy went to England and died there,
leaving children, from whom am de-
Scended.
81 came to America from England
twelve years ago. The estate was
valued at S22, 900, 900, Of which my
share is estimated at 5000, 900.
There are twenty other heirs besides
myself. but | am the most directly
des cended. | expect to go to Wash
ington in few days to meet the law
yer there and sign papers necessary
to prosecute my ciaim.'
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
Elects OFFICERS.

The Wilmington Horse Show Assocla.
ton organized under its new charter last
night in the Office Of w. s. Tanguy. The
directors are James s. Dobb, w. b.
Austin, Joseph II. Could, Samuel Muir
ply, Jr., ScvcrSon B. Cooling, DR., H. r.
Ewes, James p. Winchester, Henry NJ.
Love, Joseph Davidson and William
Lawton. James $. Dobb was elected
president, W. b. Austin, vice-presidcnt,
and Joseph Ii. Gould, secretary and
treasurer.
The association starts out with mem
bership of 40 and the prospects are en-
cournging.
A committee to form plans and make
suggestions was appointed and will make
4 report on Monday night.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
Poisoned by Beans,

A mysterious poisoning case came to
1.-THE notice of the police yesterday after
noon. Rachael Elligood, colored, who
keeps boarding house at No. Me-
chanic street and her son, Amos Eli
good, and two boarders, William Dennis
and William Gibbs. also colored, were
poisoned by eating baked beans at noon
yesterday.
DIR. Ostro was summoned and found
that Dennis and Gibbs were in such a
serious condition that he ordered them
removed to the Delaware Hospital.
| They were taken there in the Phoenix
Ambulance.
The condition of Mrs. Elligood and her
son was not serious and they were soon
pronounced out of danger by DIR. Ostro.
! The two men suffered considerably hut
/ last night We're reported by the hos
! pital authorities to he resting easy.
| Captain Kane, acting under instruc-
tion of Chief Massey, had some of the
beans turned over to DR.. Frank Roop
Smith for analysis.
The beans were cooked with ham
bone. A portion of the beans had been
eaten at supper the day before but no
i'll effects followed.
DIR. Ostro last night declined to give any
opinion as to what had poisoned the
parties.
Quite a number of rumOrs were aHoat
about the case last night and it was
the opinion of some that poison had been
placed in the pot containing the beans
by some one having grudge against
the family.
An investigation made by the police
showed that man by the name of
Ernest Dutton, colorcd. who had been
boarding at the house, had some trouble
with the inmates and so left. His friends
say that he had no i'll feeling toward the
family.
The report Of DIR. Smith as TO his
analysis is anxiously awaited. Should
il show that the beans had been poison
ed by some one, prompt action will he
taken by the police and charge will
likely be placed against Dutton.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
THE SPANISH CLAIMS.
Damages Asked of Americans AE
gregate the Sum of sac, 100000.

Damages Asked of Americans Ag-
gregate the Sum of S30,O0O,O0O.
Washington, March 27.-The Spanish
war claims commission, of which for
mer Senator William E. Chandler Of
New Hampshire is president. has re-
ceived from the state department full
list Of the claims against Spain grow
ing out Of the lnsurrecton in Cuba
which were filed in the department up
to the 18th Of the present month.
These claims are all those of Ameri-
can citizens, for under the treaty of
Paris the governments Of the United
States and Spain undertook to adjust
the claims of their own citizens.
The grand total of these claims is
about $30,OO0,OOO, and included in the
list are five claims in excess of $1,000.
GOO. Mrs. Ruiz, widow of the dentist
who was killed In Havana prison, is
a claimant for $4,000.
The largest single claim is that Of
John w. Brook. on account of property
losses estimated at 50, 1854.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
FOR THE SOUTH.

DELAWARE DIVISION.
For New Castle, 8.l3 a. m, 3.U3, 4.3, ana
SIS p. m, week days.
For Lewes, Sl3 a. m, .4A p. m, week.
days. Z
For Dover, Harrington, and Delmaf1
sl3 llOS a, m, 434. IS and iii p. m
Sundays, 1911 p m.
For wyoming and way stations 500 ..
m. weekdays.
Express for Cape Charles, Old Poins
Comfort, and Norfolk. 1l.OS a. M. week.
days and l2il night daily. /
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
THE RATHBONE CASE.
Former Postal Official VIII Have
Chance to Secure New Bondsman.

Former Postal Omcial VIII Have
Chance to Secure New Bondsman.
Havana, March 27. Mr.. Estes G.
Rathbone, former director general Of
posts in Cuba, who is now out on bail
under charges of fraudulent practices
and whose rearrest has been ordered
because his bondsmen refused to con-
tinue his guarantee, will be given an
opportunity to secure another bonds.
man before the order for his rearrest
is carried out.
His attorneys are hopeful Of getting
new bail, but the large amount requir-
ed and the difficulties experienced up
on the last occasion that bail was OBJ
tanned make the result doubtful.
In any event, the attorneys will ask
for an immediate trial
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREE1
STATION. PHILADELPHIA.

FOR RTFFALO.
vla Emporium Junction, $50 a. m. and
via Cannnda!gua S 30 a IN. week DAYS.
$50 p m. except Saturday, and ll.N p.
IN daily.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
COMBINE DID
NOT REPLY

The members Of the Fire and Law
Committees of City Council, to whom
was referred the ordinance directing that
the fire chief and assistant engineers be
elected in rotation from all the fire COM
panies, gave hearing to representatives
of both the anti-cOmbine and combine
fire companies in the City Council cham
ber last evening. A large delegation Of
tircmen was present
Mr.. Oberly, chairman of the Law Com
mittee, presided and seated with him Mt
the presidents desk were Mr.. MOusley,
chairman of the Fire Committee and
President Alexander. Other councilmen
present were Messrs. Picrson, Cannon,
Smith, Monaghan, Ilcaly, Johnston,
Willis and Stewart. Chief Welsh was
an interested spectator.
The proposed ordinance was first read
On motion of Mr.. Monaghan it was de-
cided to limit each side to one hour.
Mr.. Obcrly decided to hear the anti
combine representatives first.
Frank Brand was the first speaker for
the anti-combine. lie said he spoke for
the young inactive men who were denied
the right to advance above that of IL
hoscman. He declared that there was
combine which had been in existence
for 10 years. That it was a trust which
produces and distributes fire chiefs. He
held that while the sealing was not done
for ten years ii was done for only two
years at Il time, but it was renewed
every two years.
Edward II. Kane spoke next for the
anti-combine, declaring that it was not
square DEAL that they all met OH the
fire ground and never said they would
not obey the chief and assistants. He
praised the combine companies for stick
ing to their seals. He declared that they
were willing to let the matter go with
out argument if it was found that the
ordinance could not legally be adopted
the ant-combine companies were willing
to go OH just as they have. Perhaps
the combine companies might see the
justice of it and again be willing to 60
into conventions and nominate officers.
Ex-Chief Dennis S. Shields, repre-
senting the combine companies, said that
it was the first time they had heard the
ordinance and resolutions read and he
was unable to say how they stood. He
said they desired to have copy of it
and have time to act on it and make
reply.
On motion of Mr.. Alexander the COM
bne companies were given one weeks
time in which to frame reply.
Some of the combine members after
the meeting declared that the ordinance
was in conflict with the act of 1891 and
would not be accepted by the combine
companies even if passed by Council.
bnt the matter would be taken to court.
The Law Committee considered the
ordinance authorizing the borrowing Of
money and decided TO report it favor
ably. About 100000 will be required.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
MANDO-DUOATs MUST DIE.
Macarthur Approves Sentence In tbs
Philippine Malta Case.

Manila, March 27.-General MacAr-
thur has approved the sentence of the
military commission which tried the
leaders of the Philippine secret society
known as the Mando- Ducats who
murdered Quisimbimg, native presi-
dent of the town of Calamba, on Bay
lake, and took his head to the head
quarters of the insurgent general Of
that district.
Five Of the ringleaders of the Mando-
Ducats were sentenced to be hanged at
Calamba April 5, one to Imprisonment
for life and four others to imprison-
ment for 20 years.
Captain Augustus Macmanus of the
Thirty ninth volunteer infantry, who
effected the arrest and conviction Of
these Mando-Ducat leaders, has been
highly complimented for his work.
Affairs in the Laguna province Gre
assuming better shape since the in
habitants have been largely relieved
of the terrorism exercised by the in
surgents.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
A, cs.s,au. str.s, Theatre.

The great event Of Spring the at
ricals 10 Philadelphia will be the
first production by Messrs. Nixon
and Zimmerman at the Chestnut
Street Theatre, April 18th of Mr..
Willard Spensers new comedy
opera "Miss Bob White. The re-
mark able success Of Mr.. Spenser's
other two operas "The Little ry-
coon" and "Princess Bonnie" will
bring wide interest to the produ uc-
ton of the new work. Mr.. Spenser
operas always have a particular
charm in the refinement of the CON-
edy, the wholesomeness of the
story and the char acterlstic bright
ness of the melodies, "Aliss Bob
White which has been in rehear-
sal in New York for the past four
weeks is said by those who have
heard it to he Mr.. Spenser 9 most
attractive opera. An uncommonly
strong cast has been secured in-
cluding Raymond Hitchcock, John
Slavln. George Honey, Wm. Philip,
Thomas Whlffen, Ethel Jackson,
Alice Campbell, and Jennie Hawley.
The costumes are made from de-
signs by the famous artist +. X.
Andel son. who desie the cos
tunes in "Ben Hur" and the seen
cry is by the famous artists Ernest
Gros, Moses and Hamilton and Err
nest Albert. Mr.. J. Fred thinner
man Jr.. Manager of the Chestnut
Street Theatre is associated with
Messrs, Nixon and Zlmmerm an in
the selection of the company and
all details Of the production, Orders
Tor seats for the first week OF Miss
Bob White may be sent now to the
Chestnut Street Theatre so that
those from a distance will know
that by early application by mail
their orders will receive the best
attention,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
STORY OF; A SLAVE

To be bound hand and foot for years by
Chains of diseaso is the worst form Of
slavery. George b. Williams of MAN.
che ter, Mich. tolls how such a slave was
made FREQ He says: My wife hal been
so helpless for tivevtars that she could not
turn over in beu alone. After using two
bottles of Electric Buffers, she is wonder
fully improved and able to do her own
work" This snpremn remedy for female
diseases quickly cures nervousness, sleep
lessness, melancholy headache, fuinting
and dizzy spells This miracle working
medicine is n aodsend to weak. sickly. run
down people. Every battle guaranteed.
Only 30 cents. Sold by N. B. Danforth.
druggist.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
Automatic Safety Gate.

The Levy Court has instructed the
Edge Moor Bridge Co. to furnish and
install automatic safety gates Mt Third
street bridge. They will probably be set
up and ready for use next Sunday.
The gates are to be attached to the
approaches. When not in use they will
rest below the floor. and will raise
when the draw is opened,
dropping in the same manner when the
draw is closed.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
MIR. MEHAFFEY RESIGNS.
Was Manager of Delaware & Allan.
tic Telephone Co. Twenty Years.

]. H. Mehaffey, manager OF the Della.
ware and Atlantic Telephone and Tele-
graph COMPANY Of this city, has accepted
a position with thu Bell Telephone Com
pany Of Philadelphia, of which the Della.
ware and Atlantic is branch. Mr.. Me.
haffey has been manager of the local
company ,or twenty years and it has
been principally through his efforts that
such an excellent system has been estab.
lished in this city.
Mr.. Mehaffey is a prominent member
OF number Of clubs and lodges in this
city and has host of friends who are
sorry to see him leave. Mr.. Mehaffey
will remove his family to Philadelphia
and start on his new duties some time
the first of next month.
lie will be succeeded by G. D. Mont
gomery OF New York.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
Thrown Into Spanish Dungeon,

Vancouver, March 27.-Charles Spen-
Ger, an Englishman, is here to present
claim for damages against the Unit
ed States government for five months
Imprisonment in dungeon at Malate,
in the Philippines, without charges or
civil or military trial. He served in
the First Tennessee regiment and with
the hospital corps of the First Colora-
do. While temporarily separated from
his corps, he says, he was arrested and
thrown into an unhealthy Spanish
nriSnn
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
womnn's skeleton In a Cellar,

Poultney, Vt, March 27.-Workmen
removing cellar wall Of an old build
ing here found heap of bones at the
foot of an iron post. Among the bones
were pair of handouts attached to an
iron chain. The skeleton Is declared 10
be that of Mrs. Perry Borden, who, it
is said, was murdered by her husband
70 years ago 1t is believed she was
chained in the cellar and left to die.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
S RAILROAD.

SSy KAElROAD.
Schedule in effect November 25 1900
All trains illuminated with Pintsch
light.
CD EXPRESS TRANS.
Trains leave Wilmington, Delaware Avns
nue. Station. for
NEW YORK, week days, sol saM
ro52 a. m, .i21s, .2.s4. :55s. sis CRoyl
.%:':s S sso I'll lis 80 y n'1 m ss B m .sss gsHdayi I'd
tRoyal Limitcdl. '74a. '1o52 p, m.
.PIIILADELPHIA. week days. sol.
r2is, '2.3i. 900, IS IS, '5lS (Royal Limit
ed) '525, '627 635, "7i2. 'l052 p. m. SAN
days. '5.Ol, $50, $50, 1898. 1888 ills a, m;
,2s4, :oo. ass SIS Noyal Limited; G.3s.
Chester. Week wee days. W $50, $50, $50, $50.
1888, 'l0s2. ll.0S a m: '2S4, 400 '5.25, sas,
'742, '1o52 .. m. Sundays, 40, $50, -s.2S
M5S 'll,s5 a. m; '?.24. 800, 68i. T42, sOs,
s10.52 p. m.
Atlantic City,weeh days.'s5 30 a, m ~ 10.
Cape May, Ocean City. week days,
$50 a m; '23i p m Sundays, 73O a. m.
Sea Isle City. week days. $3.50 a, mt
Baltimore and Washington, week days.
AIS, 655. 800 'llOl a. m; 'l25G, .20s.
CIV. .'3iO, +57, $50 tRoyal Limited 's.oA
lo,ls p. m sunday ais, 500, sos.
IL. ~lHOO, z Vs. so, y " Nitoyhs LllIlts
nr), 6+3, 's04, 'lO,l6 p IN.
Baltimore ana way stations, SIS a. m.s
el9 p M, daily except Sunday: 9G a. m;
ai3 p. m, Sunday only.
Newark. week days. MIS- 6b, 800,
s1l0l a. m: H2& 3ls. fI 8.5, %N
.. M Sundays, AIS. 'SG+ Dos a, MI
tl2 o6. A57, 6.tS 7.32. 'so4 p. m.
Pittsburg, week days, 'SA a. m; 40.
sl0l5 D. m. Sundays, Bp a, m; '%s1.
I0.l6 p, m.
Cincinnati ard st Louis, AIS a. m.y
~ SO and 40 IL p. m, daily.
SInRerly accommodation. week days.
Sbs a M; sl9 IS p. m Sundays, nos a.
m; 643. 7S2 p, m.
Landenberg. accommodation, week days,
Sls A57 p m Sundays 6A3 p. m.
LEAVE MARKET ST. STATION FOR
Baltimore, week days $40 p. m.
Iandenberg, week days, $40 a. m; 80
500 p. m Sundays. . 40 a, m: 6@ p, m:
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA for VII.
mington. week days, ssS5, $50. $780, '10gSs
III % a, m; st92 20, sl37, Els. '3.01, 4eo, 40,
$40, 'sIS Royal Limited, SIS. $50: TS.
% 40 III IS y. m Sundays. SB 70. Sv
and II 90 a. M; '12 40, r.S7, | Is, 80, 6Sy.
s5R tRoyal Limited. $50. $50 $40, lo'@
peimarvla Telephone No. lss
Rates to Western pointe lower than vIs
any other line. F. D. uNpERWooD..
n. A. Miller. Passenger Agent. Wie
mington, Del. 5
- .. AARZlN. MaA sf pesA yza9iA 4
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28

ing out for assistance. The cry should
be needed in time. Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound was pre-
pared to meet the needs Of woman's
system at this trying period Of her life.
1t builds up the weakened nervous
system, and enables woman to pass
that grand change triumphantly.
81 was very sick woman, caused
by Change OF Life. suffered with hot
fushes, and fainting spells. I was
afraid to go on the street, my head
and back troubled me so. was en-
tirely cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, y Mrs. JENNIE
NOBLE, 5OlO Keyser ST., Germantown,
Pa.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
THE CHANGE OF LIFE

Is the most important period in wo-
mans existence. Owing to modern
methods of living. not one woman in
a thousand approaches this perfectly
natural change without experiencing
a train of very annoying and SONG
times painful symptoms.
Those dreadful hot flashes. sending
the blood surging to the heart until it
seems ready to burst, and the faint
feeling that follows, sometimes with
chills, as if the heart were going to
stop for good are symptoms of a dan
gerous, nervous trouble. Those hot
flashes are just 50 many calls from
nature for help. The nerves are cry
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-03-28
Praise For Our ShipbuiIdcrs,

London. March II. - At the spring
meeting of the Institute of Naval Ar,
chitects in this city, the Earl of Glas.
gov presiding. the principal paper read
was that of Professor j. H.: Biles, en-
titled Ten Years of Naval Construc-
tion In the United States" 1t was al
most wholly statistical, but compli-
mentary to American ship designers
and builders and their continual i'm
provement in the construction Of armor
and armament,