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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
Theft In lrAal lnYllRht.

NEW YORK, Jan. lO.-A robbery cf-
fected in broad daylight on Sixth ave.
nue. and in Il sensational manner star
tied the crowds passing along that
thorourhfarc in the vicinity of Twen-
ty-thih street at > O'Clock Yesterday
afternoon. a tall young man. with
small bundle under his arm. was seen
to step in front of the Globe Loan
company at i6O Suddenly he raised
his bundle, which was paving stone
wrapped in Il newspaper. and hurled it
through tho plate glass show window.
Then as the passersby turned quickly
ut the noise of the crashing glass he
thrust his head and hands through the
opening, grabbed all the jewplry he
could reach, about $1,000 worth. and
made good his escape.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
No DIvesse In Delaware County.

| Media, Pa, Jan. 9.-Anotller
Delaware County jury went on
record to-day as being opposed
to granting divorces, the record to
the present time being that- mo-
jury in Delaware County has
ever granted q divorce. The
case in which the verdict was
rendered to-day was that of Talbot
Hibberd, Of Lansdowne, who was
seeking to be separated from his
wife, Elizabeth Hibberd, who lives
with her mother, on South Broad
street, Philadelphia. Mr.. Hibberd
asked for the divorce on the ground
Of desertion, testifying that his
wife left him OH May 10, 1898,
and had never returned to his
home at Lansdowne. He knew
of no reason for her leaving. Mrs.
Hibberd opposed the granting oi
the divorce on the ground that bf
husband had used bad language
her, and made her life miserabs
all of which he denied. The jurl'
refused a divorce.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
Governor Shaw HOnOred.

DES MONIES, Ia, Jan. 1O.-C;oyern.
or Leslie VI. Shaw was given Il public
reception last evening by the Grant
club in honor of his elevation to the
secretaryship of the United States
Treasury. The reception was followed
by a banquet at which covers were laid
for 800 guests. who included nearly all
the leading Republicans in the state
and city Governor Elect A. B. Cum.
minis presided and delivered an elo.
uucnt address in honor of his distin.
guiShcd predecessor. Senators Allison
and Dolliver We're unable to be pres
emf
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
CR0Sb BY
& HILL
605, COZ and COY Market Street
Coat Sale

Mark well the prices that
we qnote. No such bargains
have been offered in any sea-
son. All well made, fine ma
terial; well lined, silk sewed,
every coat perfect.
5 children's Coats reduced
from $1.75 to 75c.
II children's Coats reduced
from $3.50 to $1.OO.
32 ladies' Coats reduced
from $500 and 500 to $3.50.
10 ladies' Coats reduced
from $1,000 to $500.
8 ladies' Coats reduced from
$500 to $50.
12 misses cape Mackin-
toshes reduced from $1.5O to
zoe.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
FRIDAY. JANUARY 10. 1909.

MAYOR FISHER Yesterday ap.
pointed Thomas H. Melvin and Al.
fred l.. johnson, Street and Sewer
Commissioners in the places OF Pa
trick Fahey and A. S. Webster re.
signed. MIR. Fahey's term would
have expired IN 1905 and Mr.. Web
s;crs in 1908. Mayor Fisher would
have had the appointing Of Mr..
Webster 'ssuccessor next year if he
had not resigned.
The new Directors are both we'll
known builders and their selection
Is considered a first class one in
every particular.
MIR. Johnson has been before the
public before. having been a men,
Der OF the Constitutional Conven-
tion, Decides having represe ted
his district in the Legislature. be-
ing elected as Democrat. He is
IN his 5Oth year and stands we'll in
the community where he has resid-
ed Tor the past 80 years or more.
The position came to him unsolc-
lied and twas only upon the urgent
sntreaties of his many friends that
he accepted the office.
Mr.. Thomas II. Melvin is also
well known iu this city, where he
has built large number of houses.
Hels what you might term selt-
made man, rising rapidly in his
business calling in the last fifteen
years. He Is IN his :1lst yea, and,
like his colleague was no. an appll.
cant for the Office. but had it ter
dered 10 him without any soliclta-
ton on his part. He has never be-
lore held office, but has voted the
Republican ticket. Both gentle
u,en were members OF the Commit.
tee Of Fifty.
, The Commission viii be rc-organ.
lied with Mr.. Carter as President.
he being the Oldest member and
better acquainted with The work.
'ngs OF that body. There will not
be any changes ior the present il
The officers OF the Commission. The
commission is supposed to be non.
partisan, the several positions un-
DER that body being held by kepUb.
leans and Democrats.
We believe all four OF the super
vIsors are Democrats. The Super
'ntendent OF Streets is a young and
well known Republican. who has
very accep'ably filed the position
now for several years. The Plumb
ing Inspector is Democrat who
has held his position through three
changes 10 the political com plexion
"t the department. He is very
competent man and has made a
good official.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
Coal MIuers StriL.

p'E Eols. Pa. Jan. 10.-Elght hun.
dred men employed at Adrian and Gn
men employed at The Florence mjnes
or the Rochester and Pittsburg Coal
ana IRON company are OH strike. The
'erl"Val'r" or the men is that they are
required TO push cars left on the main
track at the headings to and from the
rooms in which they work. They claim
this work should be done by mules
and 1t IL on this account that they
have struck.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
CANAL BILL PASSED
House Almost Unanimous For
Hepburn Measure.
ONLY TWO NEGATIVE VOTES CAST.
Opposition Tried In Vain to Secure
Amendments FavOrlng Pana-
ma Company's Forty Mil
lion Offer.

| WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O.-The Hep
burn Nicaraguan canal bill passed the
house late yesterday afternoon by prac
tically a unanimous vote. Only two
members out of $40 voted against 1t
Messrs Fletcher Rep., Mimi and
i'assiter Dem., Va were the two yOt-
Ing in the negative. The opposition to
committing the government to the Nj
caraguan route attempted to secure
amendments to lodge with the presi-
dent the discretionary power to pur-
chase and complete the Panama canal
II it could be purchased for SAC, 900, 900.
The debate which preceded the TAX
ing of the final vote was made memora.
bic by a clash between Mr.. Hepburn,
the author of the bill, and Mr.. Cannon,
chairman Of the appropriations COM
mttee. On several previous occasions
they have measured swords over canal
legislation. Two years ago similar
bill was passed by Il vote of 224 to 3G.
The bill as passed authorizes the
president to secure from the states of
Costa Rica and Nicaragua in behalf OF
the United States control Of such Il por-
ton of the territory belonging to said
states as may be dearu BILE and neces-
sary Oh which to cxcavate, construct
and protect II canal suitable to the
wants of modern navigation and conf
merce and npprOpriates such sum as
may be necessary TO secure the con-
troll of said territory.
Section . authorizes the president
after securing control of the needed
territory, to direct the secretary of war
to construct such canal from the Ca
ribbean sea at Il point near Grcytown,
IN Nicaragua. by way Of Lake Nicara.
qua, to point on the Pacific ocean |
near Brito and also to construct prop.
er harbors at the terlnini of said canal |
and to make necessary provisions for
the defense Of the canal and harbors.
Sections 3 and / authorize the prcsi.
dent to make such surveys as may be
necessary and to employ such persons
in constructing the canal as may to
him seem wise and directs that in the
of the canal the river San
Juan and Lake Nicaragua shall be
used as far as they are available.
Section 8 authorizes the president to
guarantee to the governments of Costa
lsica and Nicaragua the use of the ca
nal and harbors upon terms to be
agreed upon for all vessels owned by
said states and by citizens thereof.
The last section makes 4 present an
preparation of $1,000. 900 to carry on
his work and authorizes the secretary
IF war to enter into proper contracts
or material and work as may be deem.
I'd necessary therefor, such work and
TO be paid for as appropria.
ions may be made from time to time.
l'he section fixes the aggregate cost at
to he drawn from the
reasury on warrants of the president.
The open session Of the senate was
levoted to routine busi1Sss. After an
'Xecutvc session the senate at 1:5O
djonrned until Monday.
The senate in executive session con
rmcd the nominations of Hon. l.. NJ.
haw to be secretary of the treasury
nd of Hon. Henry C. Payne to be-
OStnlastcr general.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
Hearing at Kansas City DIsuppOtnt.
Ing to the Com ~ ission.

HenrinE Rt Kansas City DlsuppOint-
. Ing to the Com mmi ission.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan 1O.-The
Interstate commerce commissioners ex-
hmined seven witnesses here regarding
grain rates from western points to the
Atlantic seaboard and other eastern
destinations. They returned to Chica-
30 ut night after announcing that the
Investigation would be resumed in that
city Jan. "a, when. it is believed. sew
eral big railway officials will be called.
The expected rush OF railroad Off
cia's and grain shippers to confess
they had made and received freight
rebates or cut rates did not occur. In
fnct, what information was elected
was obtained only after persistent
Questioning on the part Of the commits.
siOnprs,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
Two KILLED at u CrOssinr.

WATSONTOWN. Pa. Jan. 10
James 'romley. II farmer. aged thirty.
seven. and his son. David, aged eight
years, of Limestone township, MO,to,lr
county, were struck and instantly kill
cd by an eastbound fler on the Penn.
svlvanin railroad while crossing the
Trucks in a wagon. The horses were
killed and the wagon demolished,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
Dinner For EmbnhhHs2Or ('hoata q

NEW YORK. Jan. Emhassudor
Joseph II. thoatc. who is in this cu,ln-
try ON leave of absence. was given a
reception and luncheon yesterday by
the New York chamber of commerce..
The affair was entirely informal. most
of those present being personal friends
Of the ambassador. No speeches were
made. Embassador Chuatr will return
TO his post at London by the steamer
st. Louis, sailing on Wednesday next.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
Had been Stealing Three venr.

UTICA, y, Y. Jan. 1O-Georgc ID.
Stratton a collector for the Equitable
Gas and Electric company. is in Jail on
charge Of grand larceny, his dpfal'a-
ton from the company amounting TO
$G.Oa@.35, according to his own admis.
sion. Investigation of the books will
continue, as StrattOn's prculations
have been going on for three years.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
German SteeIninkerA to COMl,yn ~ q

BERLIN, Jan. 10-The foremost
financial authority in Germany, the
F'Ihnkfurter Ieitung. announces that
the great st"rmakers of the empire are
forming a combination to include all
branches Of the steel industry. The
Frankfurter Ieitung also says that
German concerns have received orders
for 25.WO tons Of spicge ciSen through
London for American account.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
Declines tn Ohserye IN. n,

BOSTON, Jan. Massachusetts
will not officially recognize the birth
day of President William Mckinley
on Jan. 20. On the request of the ma
tionn' Mckinley memorial committee
the state memorial committee has de-
cidcd that 1t is not advisable that
such an observance OF the day be
made this year.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
An Anti-Brltish DemOnat rat,n.

VIENNA. Jan. 1O.--A r,otus anti.
British demonstration was provoked
ut the town of Sal. in Hungary on the
occasion Of the presentation Of Wilson
Bnrrett's play, THE Sign Of the Cross"
The police were forced to stop the play
and clear the building. The papers
heartily approve of the demonstration
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
X ln2 Edward to Return to the Turf,

LONDON. Jan. 1O.-King Edward
has entered in his own name several
horses for the spring handicaps, the
entries for which were issued ycstpr
nay afternoon. Nlcssrs. Whitney.
keene, Croker and other Americans
will he represented in the leading
events, all of which are well filled.
Sportsmcn anticipate that the return
of the king to the turf will give the
sport an impetus which it lacked last
wear,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
Santos-Dumont VIII Cun,pet..

MONTE CARLO, Jan. ION. San-
tOs-pumont the neronaut, was asked
whether he contemplated entering the
aerial competition at the st. Louis ex-
position. TO this question NJ. Santos
Dumont replied. "Of course. hut as vet
] do not know the conditions"
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
Wireless Ocean Messnue. In Jam.

OTTAWA, Ont. Jan. TO- -. Slynor
Mhrroni has left for New York. The
pans for his new station at Gilace bay,
cape Hrrton will be prepared at once,
ana his expectation is that the station
Will he ready for communication across
the Atlantic by the beginning of June.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
sunday Opening Opposed.

ALBANY. NJ y. Jan. 10. Every men,
her Of the senate and the assembly has
received from the state W. {. r. T.. Of
which Mrs. Fila A. Boolc Of Brooklyn
is president and Frances W. Graham
of Lockport is secretary, memorial
against the Sunday opening of saloons,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
Ordered to Plattsburs Barracks.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O.-Orders
have been issued to have the First hat.
TALON Of the Twenty-thiu infantry,
how temporarily stationed at Fort
Ethan Allen, VT. proceed to platts.
burg barracks, New York, for duty at
that post.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
Louisiana SuGar GrOwers pr,,s,.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan 10. - MANY
Louisiana cane sugar growers in ses
sion here unanimously adopted n pro.
test TO congress against the proposed
concessions to the producers of cane
sugar in the island Of Cuba.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
Sale Of
Sample Underwear

100 children's Vests worth
225c for 1jc.
80 childrcn's Vests worth
soc for 2jc.
Is children's Vests worth
S1.OO for soc.
100 ladies' Vests worth soc.
for 25c.
GO ladies' Vests worth $1.OO
for soc.
- ladies Vests worth $1.50
for Sl.OO.
13O mems Vests worth soc.
for 2:Ic.
so mems Vests worth $1.OO
for SOC.
4G mems Vests worth $1.25
for 7jc.
80 mems Vests worth 80
for S1.OO.
On Saturday we will have
on sale Il large lot of mems
and ladies sample Hosiery at
about lt'price
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
A Little Late With New Year Resolu.
tiOnS,

but we have rev Olved To do our best to serve
You during 19Oa We thank our many patrons
for na5t iavors and can acco mmoda;e new
ones aud make terms to suit responsible buy.
eis. Our solicitors will call for orders II dr.
sired We give trudin, stamps Lyrch',
Stores. Headquarters N. W. Cor. Madison
Rnus Fourth stseets. Branch store :. W. Cor.
King and Eighth st-ert. Al telephone or.
ders prompt ly attended to.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
McCrenry For senator.

FRANKFORT, Ky. Jan. 10. - Ex-
Governor James r. MrCreary has re.
ceircd the Democratic caucus nomina.
ton for United States senator by a
vote of G2 to 81. This nomination in
practically equivalent to an election,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
Free

the life Of Mckinley tine paper, good
print, beautifully illustrated over five
hundred pages. No canvassing. Call
ut lOll Market street,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
More Aien For south Afrfco.

LONDON, Jan. 1U.-rhe war office
has issued a call for 1896 infantry vol.
untcers to replace gradually those now
serving IN South Africa.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
Fs,i o. 10 psvis,a.st.

Peter Matthews of the New
Castle County Hospital fell on the
icy pavement on Fourth near
French streets yesterday and
sprained his ankle.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10

II 10 ceatendsA that City Council
has no right to make any chsases
by ordinances or other wise 10 the
election Of the chief and his two as.
sistants in the Gre department. It
10 to be hoped that some happy So
iat'on OF the existing difficulties
among the fire companies of our
city. Wilmington has one of the
best volunteer fire companies in the
United States aud we should not
like to'ses anything to occur that
would mar its efficiency. The trou-
BILE appears to be the same otti
trouble which has been going on
for some eight years in the manner
IA which the ehiet and his two as
sistauts have been selected. There
is no doubt that if the chief was Sc
lected 10 rotation from each OF the
companies that the difficulty would
be adjusted and all further conten-
tion cease. As it is now arranged
the companies comprising the com
bine are five 10 number and elect
She fire officials. The antis are out
ol the combine and they are k,ck-
ing at the unjustness of the ar
We should like to see the differ
ences patched up and removed from
any interference by City Councl.
1t looks as II the remedy lay with
Inc hre companies and they cannot
agree on an amicable solution of
the difficulties. probably the Legis-
lature could remedy the muddle
aud set the department straight.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
ENHUMP MPHREYs.
&CE1EkiiARY SPEci1cs

A a.: FEvERs. Consestlons. lnflamus.
u! i; Y: srRAlNg. Lamensss. lsjusies,
-: sQRE THROAT. Quinsy. Epszootic.
CURES D1stempeP,
cUhss Ti ~ WORMS. Bots. Grubs.
y: u. C0UGH9, C0lls, Influenza, Inllamel
CURES Lnngs. PfeurO.P .PneumOnio. '-
y: u. COLlC. Bellyache, Wind Blown.
CURES DiArrhea, Dyseniery.
0.G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
SUnr; KIDNEY 4 BLADDER DISORDERS
IL. lEkIN DlsEAsEs. Msnse, Erup,lou..
cunHs Ulcers. Grease. Farcy.
J.; Il. BAD CONDITION. staring Cost.
CURES Indigestion, Stomach staggers,
&C. each; stable Case, Ten Specifcn, Book, &C.. A.
a. drlgsists Or sent prepaid on receipt OF price,
a. humphreys' Medicine Co., Cor. William 4 John
nts, New YORK. VETERINARY MANUAL SENT FREE
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10

Taylor AID Fuilertons Worm Svr,n
Will expel worms from children. safe
ahd reliable. W. L. Taylor. 80. King
Street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10

For Strong Cough Candy. 20 to Fsrgu
ou'S, l3 East SycJal Strost
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10

H. H. Moore Is still In the butter egg
and cheese business at ell King street
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
DEBILITY.
VITAL WEAKNESS

and Prostration from Over
work or other causes.
Humphreys Homeopathic Specific
No. SO, in use over 40 years, the o:liv
successful remedy.
81 per vfai or special paokags with powder for ~
Sold y. prnsSi'H Or sent rostpsid receipt price,
"IAFh"EiSSED. CO.. Tor. wlia. ssAn Sts.. New gsrs
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10


MISUNDERSTANDING all of the mod
ern safety appliances which have
been adopted by the railroads
hardly a dav passes that some aw-
ful horror is not recorded Of where
"a large number OF pcrsons are
mn1ned or killed. The railroad
men have never as yet been able to
run two trains oil care on the same
track III opposite directions. The
New York Central Railroad enyi-
neers have tried the experim: ut
repeatedly in the tunueI OF that
road in New York. Tie last ex-
pertinent cost Is lives and 80 per
sons badly cut, bruised and ma med,
nesldcs destroying several thous-
ana dollars worth OF railroad prop
erty. Double tracks are what is
now warted to reduce accidents on
the railroads 10 a minimum.
WILLIAM LAwToN. President of
the Board OF Trade, is more than
ANXIOUS tha there should be large
delegation from our city visit Wash
inston on Wednesday, January IS.
The Wilmington ans will have a
hearing before the River and Har-
Dor Committee of Congress, in the
interest Of Wilmington harbvr
apprpriation. II is desired that as
favorable impression as possible
ssou'd be made upon the commit
tee, urging the necessity OF a gen
eral approprl alton to deepen the
channel.
AN automobile line was Istarted
several weeks ago between Bridge
ton. n. j., and Salem distance Of
Is miles. Three autos were pur-
chased and made several trips be-
tween the two points. Then the
rain made the roads so muddy that
they could notrun. 70 cap the eli.
max tlre destroyed the three autos
on Wednesday evening aud the ex.
pertinent ended 10 smoke. Loss to
the promoters. IS, 900 with expert
ence thrown in.
John WALLsMlTH has been leader
OF the First Regiment band Tor four
teen years, beIng manager for -
years He has brought the band
up to high proficiency and it has
been for years cons dered one OF
our crack bands. It's with a great
deal OF regret that the mem bers
heard OF his decision to resign as
leader.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10

WILLIAM j. GIBBONS, who was
tried, convicted and sentenced 10
ten years for barn burning, will
receive a pardon. The crime for
which he was convicted was The
burning Of several barns on the
tsrms OF the duPonts IN BRANDY
wine and Chr!stiana hundreds
The triaf raeher Il sensational
one and three others were convict
ed at the same term OF court for be-
ing accessories 10 thccrimc. Gibbons
always contendcd that be was the
VICTIM OF circumstances and tried
10 impress upon those who talked
with him that he was innocent of
the crime fastened upon him. But
Inc evidence was so positive and
conclusive that lie was convicted
by the jury which were out bat
lew hours. He will be the first
prisoner to be pardoned under the
new WOrkilonsc law. 1t means the
restoration OF the rights OF city citl-
Henship in .he Stale OF Delaware,
including suffrage and the right 10
bear testimony ard hold property.
HE earnings ot the Delaware
Railroad Company has not been so
good as last year owing no doubt
TO the partial failure of the peach
crop. The gross earnings Of the
road Tor the year 1901. were II. .6Oh,-
500. ~. showing decrease Tor the
year of $50. 9.pop.SO. The net earn
ings showed decrease OF SS3.7pl.3S
less than that CT 1900. The par
value OF Delaware Railroad stock
is S1o share. which is now se.,inr
Tor SSo share and has paid divi.
nends reg gular' y for years equal TO
per cent OF the par value. This
road has always been considered n
good revenue producer and It's
stock IS looked upon as one Of the
gut edge securities amongst Della.
ware investors
IN Philadelphia yesterday man
rushing the duck pat kettle o!
lager bcer 20 a good use While
walking along Eighth street, he
noticed smoke coming from a man
hole ia the pavement 1t is said
That with great presence of mind
he droppedthe beer down the open.
ing, thus checking i. and putting
out the flames. This is a another
new use to which beer can he put
to, but we should think water was
a good deal cheaper as fire ex-
!ingusher, But stlll every dav
brings something new.
The politicians in our city are
nnable TO account for the why's and
wheretoreS in which President
Roosevelt rc.appoluted u. :. Mar.
snail }. Cannon ~nort. There ap.
pears to have been some other fel.
low who got the ear oil the presi.
dent and bu2zed N it what a valu-
able official that Sussex comfy DO.
Iitician had been in years gone by
when that county never tailed to 20
Democratic. As a vote maker the
sffice is nil.
IN Superior Court Yesterday
morning the Jury in the case OF
samuel F, Belts vs. The Whining.
ton City Railway Company. rave
a verdict for the railway company,
mus wing the costs OF the case
III Mr Belts. Levi e, Bird was the
ttto'ney Ior Mr.. Belts. Walter II.
1aves represented the railway
ompanY.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-10
$. E. COR. Third AND KING STREETS

PUBLISHED DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAY
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17
che bumps of GameIs.

The humps of camels are mere
Jumps of fat and not provided for
in the framework of the skeleton
When the animal is in good con-
dition, the humps are full and
plump. On long journey where
food is scarce the humps are en-
tirely absorbed, the skin covering
them hanging over the flank like
an empty box.-Ex.