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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-07
Farmers, National Congress.

MACON, GA, October 6.-President
George L. Flanders and the other mem
bers of the New York delegation, arrived
tonight to attend the Farmers National
Congress, which begins here tomorrow
morning, to last four days.
The delegates will be welcomed to the
State by Governor Allen D. Gambler
President George A. Smith, of the Cham
Der Of Commerce, will welcome them on
the part of the Chamber of Commerce of
Macon.
The inter-oceanic canal will be dis
cussed by Professor T. J. Woofter, of
N1illedgevilie, tomorrow afternoon, and
national irrigation will be discussed by
c. M Heintz, Of Los Angeles, Cal, and
Gilbert NJ. Tucker, of Albany, n. Y.
Arrangements have been made to en-
terrain seven hundred delegates. besides
those who come from the State of Geor-
gia
In front of the Academy Of Music,
where the congress will be held, long
row of tents covers the display of Geor-
gia's agricultural resources. Barbecues,
receptions excursions, ETC., will be the
means of entertaining and instructing the
delegates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-07

StronE-Yohe MnrrinSc Imp0ssfhIe.
BUENOS AYRES, October 6.-Putnam
Bradlee Strong and May Yohe have not
be married here. Their marriage would
be in contravention of the laws Of Ar
gentina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-07

A private dispatch received in New York
last week from Buenos Ayres, reads as
follows: Married the second.
,(Sfgned.) MAY STRONG
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-07

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and your estimate or estlm;
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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Gun shield Teaf Inaf mn IL

BETHLEHEM, r., Jan. 9-All of
til" members of the bureau of ordnance
and fortiiirations Of the United States
army except General Nelson A. Miles
were at the Bethlehem Steel company's
proving grounds yesterday afternoon
to see a test Of newly designed gun
shields. 1t showed very fast, and as
no photographs could be taken tn.
guns were not fired. General Miles tel
egraphrd from Washington to post
pOne the test, which was done. The
shields are of nickel face hardened
steel, three inches thick. They are
made according to designs, Of the com.
pnny's experts. While protecting gun
and gunner they present as little front
as possible for attack and are shaped
so that projecties instead of pcnetrat.
ing will glance eff thcir sides.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
LIBERTY BELL WELCOMED.
The Old Philadelphia Relic. Reaches
Cha rlestOn In Safety.


Charleston In safety.
CHARLESTON, :. c.. Jan. o.
Charlestonians gave the Liberty bell
as warm a welcome today as it has fv-
er received in the south.
The Philadelphia escort and the bell
were met at the station by the presi-
dent of the exposition and the direct.
Ors, Mayor Smyth and the members OF
the city council. the soldiers from the
garrison Oil Sullivans island. naval re-
serves, United States marines from
Camp Haywood at the exposition
grounds. the military companies of the
city, the Citadel and Porter Military
academy cadets. Mayor Ashbridge and
She escort of the bell from Philudel-
phia, In carriages. were followed by
the military in the march to the expo
sition grounds, Where the formal cere-
monies of welcome took place
Among those who spoke were Mayer
Ashlmidge OF Philadelphia. Captain j.
w. Wagner, president Of the exposi.
ti0n: Mayor Smyth and +. q. RaveneI,
a descendant Of one of the South Carroll
la signers of the Declaration Of Inde-
pendence. All Of the schools in the city
were closed.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
German For senator.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. Jan. 9.-Thc Hon.
Arthur L. German and Chairman Muir
ray Vandiver OF the Democratic state
central committee were elected as the
Democratic nominees for United States
senator and state treasurer respective
ly at the Democratic caucus held last
night. Senator Germans selection was
unanimous and enthusiastic. He was
nominated by senatoE Rohrback of
Frederick county and seconded by SEN
ators Bryan Of Baltimore city, Peter OF
Howard county and Louis of Allega-
ny county In eulOglstic speeches.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

MIbb N1hdlNlA 0IANES,
President Of Nurses Association, ,watsrtown, NY.
most distressing cases OF Inflammation
and liberation Of the ovaries and womb.
] have known that doctors used Lydia
Il. Pinkham's Vegetable CONF
pound when everything elsa failed
with their patients. have advised my
patients and friends to use it and have
yet to hear OF its first failure to cure.
-Four years ago l had falling of the
womb from straining in lifting heavy
patient, and knowing Of the value Of
your Compound l began to use it at
once, and In six weeks was we'll once
more, and have had no trouble since.
l am most pleased to have had ON oppor-
tunity to say few words in praise Of
your Vegetable Compound, and shall
take every occasion to recommend IT,
Miss VIRGINIA GRAyEs.-S6oo0 forfeit If
above testimonial Is not genuine.
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has stood the test of
time, and has cured thousands.
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick wO-
men free. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
schoOlbovs In Fierce Battle =

MKEESPO4tT, Pa, jan o.-As the
result Of terrible street fight between
the boys of st. Peters Parorhial school
and the lads who attend the public
schools at least one life. that Of little
Annie Cannon, will he sacrificed. She
was struck on the head with brick. A
dozen arrests have already been made.
The boys had prepared for the fight,
many being at the schooIhouscs earlier
than usual with their pockets and hats
filled with stones and brii;hats. The
boys from the parochial school called
the public school boys Protestant
pups and in turn were styled Mick
eys.' The boys lined mp like soldiers in
the street and fought almost half
hour with stones and bricks before the
police arrived. Joseph Egan was hit in
the eye with sharp stick and will lose
the sight of one eve.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
YrsiIey u Sisss. sfAsr.

CLEVELAND, o.. Jah. 6.-If the sui.
tan Of Turkey grants to them the CON
eessfons that are being sought after,
the United States Construction compa-
ny Of Cleveland will construct electric
lines from Cairo, Egypt to Mount 81
mai and along the coast Of the Red sen
to Mecca. with branch from Mount
Sinai to Damascus. These lines are al
ready projected, ana the cofIpany's
chief promoter in the orient says that
Palestine, by reason Of thes Zionistic
movement, is full Of possibilities for
coanecting Jerusalem with surround
ing towns.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Actor Robson HOnOred.

WASHINGTON. jan. D. President
Roosevelt and party occupied n box ut
the Columbia theatpr last night to wit
ness Stuart Robson in "l'he IIenrict-
Ia. A fcatUr" of the performance was
the presentation to Mr.. Robson of an
exquisite floral offering from the pages
of the United States senate, Mr., Rob.
son in lis youth having been page in
the senate, and the presentation of a
loving cup to the veteran actor by his
company III commemorUtion Of the fact
that this week was the fftirth ami.
vcrsary OF the beginning Of his stage
career
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Captain Rnd Six Men Lost.

NAN'bl WEIR. i. G.. Jan. H.-Nnws
of another disaster nj sea was brought
from tn" north last evening by the
steamer city of Seattle from Skas,ay.
The steamer Bristol lies Il wreck on
til" other end Of Green island forty
miles from Port Simpson. and her cap
tain and siE members of the crew
lave gone down With her, The steamer
was on .er way from l.adySmith, Van
couy"r island, 10 the Tr"adwcll mine.
on Douglass island, Alaska, with 2,5OO
tons Of coal when she was wrecked the
night Of Jan, =.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Arbitration Difficulty Settled.

CITY OF MEXICO. Jan. 9-It is
practically assured that the arbitration
difficulty in the pan-American confer
ence has been Strengthened out and
that the final details will be arranged
today, so that both The Hague and
compulsory plans can be presented at
Fridays session. Chairman Davis Of
the United States delegation leaves for
home on Friday night.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
KILLED md Roastea M. VIII.

ST. ETlENNE, France, Jan. GA
pastry cook named Tantale had a
quarrel with his wife and killed her
with a revolver. lie thrust her body
into an oven, under which he lighted a
big fire. He then committed suicide
The cnlcined remains Of the woman
were found in the oven.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Recovered Speech and Hearing

MEsSRs. ELY Bros. Il commcnc.
cd using your Cream Balm about Two
years ago for catarrh. My voice was
somewhat thick and my hearing was
dul!. My hearing has been fully re.
stored and my speech has become
quite clear. ] am teacher In our
town. L. G. Blown. GRANGER, O.
No comment is needed. Trial size
10 cents. Full SIZE SOC. Ask Your
druggist. We mail it. Ely Bros,
IS Warren street, New York.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Fatal Dynamite Explosion.

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa, Jan. O.
The explosion Of big charge of dy-
Mantle brought death and destruction
to bluestone quarries In the mountains
II mile from here last evening. Three
uuarrymen We're killed and buried deep
in the great avalanche Of earth that
followed the explosion. Another man
was hurled $50 feet through the air
down the steep elf of the quarry. He
still lives. Late at night the bodies of
two of the men were recovered. Search
for the other will be continued.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
New York N1HrLets

FLIOtR-State and western we'll sus-
'ain"d aud moderately aciv"; Minnesota
patents. $3,AnI2O. winter strnigh;s :" ;.5Tt
80, winter extras, $2'Nn32O; winter pat
tnts s. IlUi.
WHEhT-Open"d firm and advanced on
better cables than expected ana bulls,
news from the southwest; toward noon,
however. il broke under general realizing
May IS i-lb0 M'sc.: July, SNiUSS T-i6c
Rff-Stcady, state. la re, G. t. f., New
York, car lots; No, western 11l'sc, f. o.
h.. ailuat.
CORN Advanced early with wbca, and
then yielded to local unloading; May, ll,s
&Il'.c
In Chicago; track, white, state, ji,aatSec
track, white, western, tAlgm50c.
=, FORK Steady, mess, sis.ion1L5O; fam
LARD : Dul; prime western steam,
10 lQc
BUTTER Firm; state dairy, l5a2sc.
creamery, lGN25c
CHEESE Firm, state. full cream, large,
fail made. fancy l0iamlOa.c. state full
cream, small, fan made, fancy l0ANtiOIsc.;
late made. best, large oiic; late made
best, small, lOfl1oAc
No EGGS strong; state and Pennsylvania,
Su'iAR-Raw easy: fair refining, 3isc.;
centrifugal. 9G test. 3,sc. refined steady:
crushed. 5.2bc. powdered, 4.shc.
,MoLAsSES Steady; New Orleans, 37fp
RICE Steady; domestic. taste; Japan.
fA1Low Firm; city, s'sc.; country. ~
Hay HAY 9nic,; shipping. soasse: good to
WHAT liars eOnle men arcb
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
For a Permanent Census Bureau.

FOF I'cFmHHPHt ehNHs HuFeRU.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 9.-Chairman
Hopkins of the house census committee
has presented the report favOring n
permanent census bureau. 1t point.
nut the disadvantages of suddenly
1sbanding Il large office force engaged
In technical work and states that the
permanent bureau would be reduced TO
h skeleton organization soon after July
400
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
FEBRUARY
JURORS.

Clerk Of The Peace Quig,ey and
Prothonotary Frank l.. Spealsman
yesterday drew the panel of petit
jurors, to SIT during the February
term .! county courts, which opens
on the first Monday in February.
The panel was drawn from names
deposited in the jury box by the
judges OF the court several months
ago, whc n the names placed in the
boxes Nv the Levy Court were
squashed.
Prothonotary Speakman has
made up the trial list Tor the Feb
rnary term, which will be printed
in lew days. There will be as
large list Of causes for trial and
argument as there IS at the prescnt
term. The Jurors drawn yester-
day were:
Wllmington-Edgar G. Pierce,
George W. Bright, Daniel W. Tay-
lor, Enoch Moore.
Brandy wine Thomas II. Dav,
William Pennington, George W.
NeOStef.
ChrIstiana-Millard T.. Dar, VIII
liam j. Armstrong, James lIcndcr-
son
Mill Creek Joseph c. Eastburn.
Louis Derrlcksen, E!wood Wood
ward.
New Castle William B. Ratledgc.
Robert sutton, James NJ. Hurst.
PcncIder Henry Russell. Beu-
lamin Il. Lee.
Red Licn--Frank L. Cleaver.
Clayton NJ. Riley.
ST. Georges G. Vande-
grlft, Jr., Andrew $. ElIason, Sam
uel Carpenter.
White Clay Creek David Apple
by. Daniel Thompson. Caleb Baker.
AppoqulnimInk - Harry Whit
'ocH. Danle. A. Maionev.
BlackbIrd James Webster, A.
Oert X. Donovan.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Freight RRtc Investigation Begun.

KANSAS ClTN. No. Jan. 9-Thr in.
tcrSlatc commerce commission began
its investigation here today, consider
Ing freight rates On grain and grain
products from western points TO the
Atlantic srabOard and Othcr eastern
destinations. The commission has sub.
uf til" Kansas city roads, besides Il
number of grain dealers
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Tried to tly. With Bad RpsuIts.

KINGSTON. ont. Jan. g. At Il re-
lgio,lS meeting in Verona one of the
brethren declared that he could fly and
proceeded 10 demonstrate his power.
lie launched into space, and his head
came IN contact with II large coal oil
lamp. The lamp fell on the floor. and
the oil ignited. Five men and three wo-
men had their clothes on fire. and five
ont Of the righ, were seriously burned.
The flames spread and caused STAN.
pede, in which many We're injured.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Chile Argentina Trouble Settle,

VhIc-AFRent1nh TFOub1e Settled.
SANTIAGO, Chile, Jan. 9.-The last
incident between Argentina and Chfle
has been settled. The protocol between
the two countries which was signed
Dec 25 remains unaltered. Both Ar
gentna and Chile have made decIara.
tions which bring about a perfect mu.
tual understanding.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
MISS VIRGINIA CRANES
Tells How Hospital Physicians
Use and Rely upon Lydia 3.
Pinkham's Veeetshle Com.
pound. ..7

DEAR MRs. PrNKaAA Twelve
years continuous service at the sick
bed In some OF our prominent hospi.
tails, - well as at private homes, has
given me varied experiences with tho
diseases Of women. / have nursed some
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

COMMISSIONER ARMSTRONG called
attention to the fact that Whining
ton City Electric Light Company
were charging the county more per
light than the city. The poselDll-
ties are that the contract was made
some time ago by tie county, while
the city is about TO m axe its con
tract now. The county could when
The contract was made, have re-
lccted it il they thought they were
paying too much per light. lnves-
legations appear to he on top all
around and the Levy Court has
awakened to the fact that the Sun
docs move.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
President Gives a Dinner

WASHINGTON. Jan. 9.-The presi.
dent gave a small dinner party at the
White House last night, the guests in
cludng all the members of the cabinet
and Senators Lodge and Hanna.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

THE people of Wilmington con-
sumed and used together :. 6+j, 225.-
40 gallons Of water during the
year 1901. That is the amount
pumped into the reservoirs. There
was an increase OF 10. 9O2, $50 gal
Ions over the preceding year. The
Chief engineer called attention to
the tact tnat additional facilities
are greatly needed to supply the
steady Increase OF water in our
city. For that reason the Weldln
farm Was purchased. which is now
tel up III the courts tn. comInIs.
sloners awaiting dcrislon.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
IInrccIOniI strike Ended.

BARt RtELONA. Jan. .. The metal
workers have arrived at an arrange
ment with their employers, and the
strike is consequently ended.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
OIL Strnck In Florida.

PENSACOLA. Fla. Jan. 9.-At a
depth OF 10 feet borers have struck a
pocket of oil which flowed freely. The
grade is pronounced fine.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Little Late With New Year Resolu
tons.

Put we have resolved to do our beat 10 serve
You during 1909. We thank our many patrons
for past tavora, and can accommodate new
ones and make terms 10 suit responsible buy.
crs Our solicitors will call for orders If de
sired. We give trading stamps I.ynchl
Stores. Headquarters N. W. Cor. Madison
ana:Fourth stscets. Branch store :. w Cor.
King and Eighth street All telephone or.
ders prompt ly attended to.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

PERRY BELMONT, the millionaire
was defeated Tor Congress by
poor young man atthol,n lie ran in
Il Democratic district in New York.
Evidently the Democrats 7otcd for
the puOi.can.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

The Governor appreciates good
official. lie hasl asked James l..
Shalleross to accept a ie-appoint.
ment on the State Board OF Agrl-
culture Tor term OF ) years.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

IT is to be hoped that if any more
privileges are granted bv the Street
aud Sewer Directors 10 corporations
taat the city will realize something
tor the privilege that will be In
good negotiable paper with Uncle
SANS guarantee of its value.
There have been sevcra! very valu-
able franchises granted within the
last two years that would have
brought several thousand dollars ii
sold 10 the hig hest bidder.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

EARLY Wednesday morning it
looked as if we were going to have
4 heavy fall oI snow. But bv night
Il had nearly all disappeared. thus
knocking out he calculations OF the
small boy who had counted 90 gong
sleddin. on he morrow.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

lLvEN the homes 0. the Police
commissioners are not held sacred
by the profession whom the blue
coats are always on the look Jut
tor. The police department will
try its hand now IN running dowa
the person who rausackcd Police
commissioner jones residence and
borrowed several dollars worth OF
jeweiry on Tuesday. What
nerve
WHAT can the matter be- All
OF the reporters, lnclcdIrg the city
editor Of the sun have handed N
their designations TO take effect
Saturday la Fred Eden Bach to
take control as stated IN a local ar
ticlc in the RMrUELICAN sever a.
days ago:
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

INNGlNEERS JlCENSE-MECHAN MICS
d Engineers. fircmsn. Electricians, etc
W page pumphlat coutaning questions asked
by Axumining Board Of engineers; sent free;
Cleo A. Zslier. Publisher, Room 65. Is South
4th street, st. LouI Nc. dlSJus.SSJ
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

Simm's Comp. Pennyroyal Pills the ex
tra ordinary ladies' remedy, Tho original
and absolutely the only genuine. COG King
stIeet. Price Il 10. Seut by mail.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

THE two water towers at Creston
and tn. Highlands cos. the Water
Commissioners about $1,000. The
new water tower at Rockford cost
nearly 100000. Some OF our citi-
zens consider this waste of money
as a tower good enough could have
been erected at cost that would
not have exceeded $25,000 There
is one thing certain and that is
that the tower is substantially built.
But the tax payers are debating if
the necessity Of such a tower war
rantcd the expenditure. We have
no desire to hud fault with the Wa
ter Commission, but was not the
money expended on the Rockford
tower rather a piece OF extraya.
gance!
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

We have it froa the most reliable
source that Mr.. Samuel II. Bay.
nard, Thomas H. Melvin, Andrew
L. Johason and several others nam
ed have not asked or limited 10
Mayor Fisher that they would like
to be appointed Street and Sewer
Director. Such false statements are
unjust to the men mentioned, any
one OF whom, would make a credi-
table Street and Sewer Director, If
the Mayor is looking for material
to select from. We call this kind
OF journalism sensational and the
worst kind of yellow journalism.
A mean contemplate lie is the low
est kind of journalism when put in
print. These gentlemen could cas-.
lily have been communicated with
and the charges disproved with a
little bit of trouble on the part OF
the man who penned the article.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

BASKET ball when we'll played
appears to be a iavorita sport now
in our city with the young as we'll
is old. The crowd which attended
The game at Pyle's Cycle Academy
on Tuesday evening, shows that
lall nearly twice as large could
have been filled ry those wanting
to witness the game between the
Wilmington and st. James teams.
Wilmington should have larger
hall where basket hall could be
played or political meetings held.
THE Evening journal in last
evening $ issue informs its readers
that the Park Commiss sioners officers
were reelected by the Wate, Com
mlssloners. We don t know what
the Water Commiss toner's have to
do with the Park Commiss soners.
1t s only another "Uuli' that is
made every day.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

THERE are few men in New Cas-
tie county who are better acqualn,-
ed and posted on horticulture,
than DR.. Black. He has two or
more farms which take a great
deal oil his time and attention and
he raises on onc of these farms
near Hares Corner, hundreds OF
bushels OF small fruits OF numerous
varieties. lie is an enthusiast Oh
small fruit.
The damage suit OF Samuel f.
Belts against this Wilfiington CITY
Railway Company, is now goin. on
IN the Superior Court. Mr. Belts,
who is well up 10 years, received
severe INJURIES on August 10Th.
1900 As he wass,eopins off oI one
the trolley cars at Eleventh and
Market streets, the car suddenly
started, throwing him tothc street
:" lr begins to look as II the dav OF
the large verdiots in our courts had
gone by. Frances kerzewskl yes
terday was given verdict OF 300
against the Wilmington City Rail.
way COMPANY.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09

THE Street and Sewer Directors
have to give bond thousands of
dollars in excess of that of auv OF
the other commissioners. There
10 no bond required of either the
Police or Water Commissioners and
the Water Comm issi oners handle
more money than the Street aud
Sewer Directors. We should think
that a Surety Company would be
better and safer to give bond for
The Street and Sewer Directors than
individuals and amply protect the
city against any loss. should such
a" occasion arise. There was an
effort made 20 have a clause put
In the new constitution, to allow
officials to bond through the Surety
Companies. but it failed TO be
adopted. EN
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-12-19

There's a story of a farmer and his
son driving a load to market. OF
the team they were driT ring. one was
a steady, reliable old gray mare, the
other attractions, balky black horse.
On the way the wagon was stalled
and the black horse sulked and re-
fused TO pull. 'What'il we do
father, I guess well have to lay the
CAD ON the old gray That.homely
compliment to women: 1.-The gray
mares the better horse suggests
how-often when there's IAN extra
strain TO be borne it is laid ON the
woman's back. How often she breaks
down at last under the added weight
Of some last straw :" Women who
are dragging along YEARLY through
life can gain real strength by the use
OF Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. 1t puts back in concentrated
form the strength making material
which working women use up more
rapidly than it can be restored by
nature in the ordinary processes of
nourishment and rest. Dr.. Pierce,s
Pleasant Pellets-.are universal fav-
orites with women because they are
easy to take and thoroughly effective
in curing..the consequences of consti-
patton.