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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12

with striking sensations and start.
ling situations. is underlined at the
Opera House on Saturday afterpoo
and night. The piece is from the
pen Of the author Of "a Poor Rel
latlons" and peaceful Valley"
two plays that have made Sol
Smith Russell famous. In it Mr..
kidder portrays an American
tramp, not az a repulsive, ever.to-
be e.shunned outcast. but a. man
who through misfortune, was Com.
pelled to wander upon the face Of
the earth, but whose heart, we'll
knowing his own Distress. still
bleeds for others woes and who OF.
fers even his life to help the wrongs
of others even more unfortunate
than be. The locality OF this drama
is LAID 10 rural New England, and
the motive is greed for gold, a greed
with which he terribly wrongs bis
liles partner. The story is CON.
plex and will be we'll worked by a
cast OF gifted PLAYERS.
Jack Allen, who essays the
role OF Weary Willie in this play,
is the best delineator OF the genus
hobo on the stage. His singing is
said TO be inlm,table. Kitty BIng-
ham. clever ingenue, will play
the oubrette role.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
DESTROYED
BY FIRE.

The farm house on the Naudain
farm, on mile south of Stanton was
total y destroyed by fire this morning
cntaling loss of $4,000 partly GOV.
ered by Insurance. The house was
occupied by Arthur MaClary, who
had all HE goods packed up as he i'm.
tends having a sale tomorrow and
remove to another farm Shortly
after . O'Clock this morning farmeM
who were on their way to the vii.
mlngton market saw the glare and
hastened to the scene Owing to the
TACT that the household goods had
been packed up and in the downstairs
rooms, the crowdsuceeeded in saving
all the furniture. a defective tlue
was the cause of the fire.
The property was owned by Miss
Mandolin and was insured in the Mill
creek Mutual Insurance Company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
INDUSTRIAL
EDITION.

After considerable difficulty, The
Republican Printing and Publishing
Company has consumated negotia
tions with II. d. W. Atwood, of Bos
ton, for the issuance of an f. STR In.
| dustrial Edition Of The DAILY RE.
PUBLICAN.
. Mr.. Atwood is thoroughly conyer-
SAINT with every detail OF special edi-
tion work, and in securing his servi.
ces, the patrons Of The REPUBLICAN
are assured OF an edition that, aside
from the valuable information to be
derived in perusal of its columns,
may be laid aside as continual re.
minder of the industry existingin the
Diamond State in the infant years Of
the Twentieth Century.
No pains will be spared 10 make
this the most interesting special
edition ever issued In Delaware. 1t
will be the aim Of the publishers to
present tu the readers Of The REPUB.
LlCAN compilation, prepared by the
best talent procurable, that will re.
fleet creditably upon all who contrib.
ute to its success.
Especial preparations are being de-
voted to the illustrations, which will
be one of the leading features Of the
edition Each branch of trade repre-
sented in the city and state will be
taken up separately and followed from
the time Of its organization to the
condition Of its affairs in the present
year.
In but few places do the same un.
usual industrial facilities exist as in
Wilmington. Even fewer cities are
favored with the railroad convent.
ences that make Wilmington SO ad-
vantageous to manufacturers. Aside
from this, the value of Wilmington
as commercial centre, is enhanced
by its close proximity to tho Della.
ware River, which presents cxtravr.
dinary barbor facilities.
The possibilities for manufacturing
films. existing in Wilmington, began
to be realized only a few years ago,
Since then, though, the influx Of in
dustry. with Its attending output Of
finished work, has proved the value
Of the metropolis Of the Diamond
State.
In this Easter Edition, particular
attention will be paid to the manu-.
facture Of steel, morocco, ship and
car building and hard fibre, aside
from the many other industries that
make Wilmington the equal of some
and the superior Of many Of the
larger cities.
The industrial articles appearing in
the edition will be interspersed with
interes ting stories appropriate to
Easter, which will be an additional
attraction to the readers.
The industrial supplement will be
issued on Saturday preceding Easter,
with the regular edition Of the RE.
PUBLICAN.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
B0TKIN CASE TO
BE DISMISSED,

Washington, February 1l.-When
Tue supreme Court iu the United
states reconvencs on February "a, q
stipulation will be filed for the dis.
mlssal OF the case of Mrs. Cornelia
BotKln VS.. the State Of California.
and doubtless the Court, rrting in ao.
cordance with iunyarying precedent.
Will grant the motion.
The plaintiff in this case was In 1898
tried for murder in San Francisco on
the charge Of numbering Mrs, ]. p.
Dunnlng by sending to her box Of
poisoned candy. She was found gull.
ty and sentenced tolife imprisonment
The case comes to the United States
Supreme Court on a writ of error to
the Superior Court of the City OF San
Francisco, on habeus corpus pro.
ce edng in Mrs. Bo.kin's behalf.
The appeal was attacked by tha
State of California on the ground
that the Supreme Court lis without
jurisdiction, and a motion has been
filed with the Court by the state ia
dismiss the case for this and other
reasons.
When the court reconvenes Repre-
sentative Cosmbs, of California, will
appear for Mrs Botkin 's1counsel and
consent, by stipulation on her behalf,
that the case Shall abe dismissed in
order that proceedings for a new trial
may be instituted in California.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
0'R0URKE'S
SECRET OUT.
The Great Trainer Put His
Faith in Nerves.
ENDURANCE lie WANTED f!

The ablest manager Of professional
athletesin the world, Thomas O'Rouke
Of New York City, writing to the pro-
prietors of Paine's Celery Compound
on January IL, said:
"One of the most important feat
ures in the training Of an athlete is
to inyigorate his nervous system, and
nothing ever takes the place ofPaine's
Celery Compound to accomplish this.
1T facilitates getting man in prime
condition. In my experience in
handling athletes have never found
anything equal to it. y
This from man Of whom the most
wonderful champion in the world said
when one of Mr. 0 'Ronke' spupils had
won the wocld's championship: The
secret of Mr.. O'Rouke's success can
not understand. Wonderfulen lendurance
and an inexhaustible supply Of nerve
force force distinguishes the men he
coaches sfrom their opponents in every
battle"
For the past II years Mr. O'Rourke
has been recognized as the greatest
trainer in the world. While he was
coaching George Dixon. that young
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
CASES IN
CITY COURT

| Before Judge Cochran in the Muni
cipal Court this morning Charles
IQuigley and John McCarron were
fined So and costs each for drunken
ness.
OFFICER Ralston charged Arthur
Davis, colored, with being drunk and
disordcr.y. The testimony was that
he used bad language in a saloon. A
fine Of So and coStswaS used.
| Charles Anderson was called but
failed to answer. He was arrested on
January 3. at Eighth and Orange
street for being drunk and disorderly.
Officer Carman DiMare made the ar
rest. The fine was So and costs. An
derson when arrested left Il cash dc.
posit for his appearance.
William SimmS, ,colored. was charged
with disorderly conduct. Lena Trip
let testified that last night he insult
ed her at No. GlO Chrstiana street
and then he drew revolver and
pointed it at her. lie was held in
500 bail for his appearance at the
Court of General Sessions.
Officer Sherry testified he took the
revolver out of Smms' pocket and
was held in 500 for court.
Disorderly conduct was the charge
preferred by Officer Abrams against
Emil Peterson for kicking saloon
door at Fifth and Tatnall. Peterson
claimed there were other men in the
saloon aud he wanted to get in but
was refused admission. The fine was
S3 and costs.
Samuel Pco pleaded not guilty to
the charge of keeping house Of as
signation at No. ia East Sixteenth
street.
Mary Sinnox testified that she went
to Peo shouSc on Monday with a Young
man. When they went to Pco'S
house they went up stairs and her
companion paid 81 to Peo. To Mr.
IIarman she denied they told rcothcy
were married.
Mary Dugan testified she knew Pco
for years. She was at his house on
Monday night with ayoung man. The
Young man paid Pco for the room.
Martha Wright gave similar testi-
mony. She has been going to the
house since last May with different
men. -
Captain Black testified he had
charge Of the raid.
Mr.. lIarman asked that tie case he
dismissed as ii was not proven that
the money paid was lawful money Of
the United States.
Mr. IIarman then raised the point
that il had not been proven that Peo
was the tenant of the house. The
case was continued until tomorrow
During the course Of the trial it de-
vcloped that one Of the men is the
husband of handsome young woman
who was in court with her baby in her
arms.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
Water Commissioners Nee ting,

At the meeting Of the Board Of
Water Commissioners held yester-
day afternoon it was decided 10
charge the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company no rents for its proper.
ties that have not been using water
siLce the first Of the year and
charge three months. rent for build
iugs that are now using water, but
which will be torn down alter
March 25th. II any OF the proper.
ties are still using water after
April lot. an additional three m O tbs
rent will be charged.
Chief Engineer Bond was 10.
structed to put 10 new service at
No. 400 Adams street. The bal.
auce 10 bank 10 $lO6. 1909. The
weekly pay roll Of s6l0.4O was
passed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
INTEREST," Ing Service,

On Thursday evening February IL
there. will be held at the mIss on,
Front and Madison streets, a service
in commcmoraton of years expert
ence Of the SUNDAY School at that
place. All children and parents are
requested to be present. The school
was organized one year ago with per-
haps three teachers and scholars all
told. 1t now numbers over fifty
scholars and nearly score Of teach.
crs. The children will have q song
service until O'Clock. From s to 9
o'clock an old lime love feast and
experience meeting will he held.
Pres iding Elder Tindley will be
present to speak and sing. All are
invited to be present.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
OPPOSITION
TO CONTRACT,

At the last meeting Of the Demo.
cratic League the following was
unanimously adopted
y Whereas, From the investigation
made by the Board OF Directors Of
the Street and Sewer department |
oi Whining ton and the City Solici-
tor IN the awarding Of contracts for
the lighting OF the streets to the
Welsbach Lighting Company Of
America, it appears that IN re-
sponse 10 the proposals ior lighting
the streets with sixteen candle
power lamps that the Wilmington
City Electric Company bid to fur
n,sh The same Tor sl4.S0 per light;
that the Wilmington Coal Gas Com
panv bid to furnish the same for
BIS, 90 rer light, and that the Wells.
bach Lighting Company of America
bid 10 furnish lights at $27 per
light: and that an attempt was
made 10 make the contract for iur-
nishiug such lights 10 said Wells
bach Lighting Company at the
fate OF 70. 10 per year; ana
Whereas. The assessed valua-
tion' Of property in the city Of Will
mington, and the tax rate thereon.
are both exceedingly high. and
the citizens subjected d to great bur.
bens In paying such taxes; and
Whereas. Either said electric
light or said gas lishts furnish a
sufficient light as appears by past
experience, for said streets; there
fore be 1t
Resolved, That it is the senti.
ment Of this meeting that it is un-
Wise 10 put the expense Of those
high priced gas lights upon the
taxpayers oil the city Of Whining ion;
and that the Board Of Directors Of
The Street aud Sewer Department
ought TO repudiate the illegal con.
tract alleged to have been made
with the said Welsbach Company,
and that said board should cause
all lamps aud apparatus Of said
Weisbach Company to be removed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
TRIAL
STILL ON.

West Chester, Pa, February II.
Bitter feeling over the Pratt mur-
der trial manifested itself in court
today in demonstration OF disap-
proval OF the nature OF the testi-
mony given by witnesses for the
defense.
When Maurice P. Pratt, brother
OF the accused. expressed the be.
lief that the bloody finger prints on
the wall Of the stairway we're made
by Mrs. Pratt, heads wagged ueg.
atively.
"That's lie," declared ormer
District Attorney McElree.
Lawyer Pierce stepped over to
where he sat and sought to quietly
restrain him but he repeated the
words.
Smiles and mods expressing dis
approval Of the answers made to
questions by witnesses continued
iot time. and resulted in a sharp
rebuke from Judge Butler.
In proof Of it's claim that Mrs.
Pratt talked Of taking her own life
the defense called Miss Priscilla
p. Pratt. an aunt Of the defendant.
u first noticed change in
emma. she said. "in August. Sep
tember and October Of 1899. She
had a wild, vacant stare in her
eyes,
"She was at our house Christmas
Day and SAID: Nights and nights
! have walked the house. Some.
times ! have felt like making way
with myself,
Last night the att acks $ returned.
] saw her In bed week before her
death. | asked il she would like
to have some one stay with her.
She replied that Will had suggested
the same thing but she declined.
Miss Bertha L. Patt, a cousin OF
William Fl. Pratt, told of taking
Mira. Pratt 10 an afternoon tea at
tended by 300 women but she mani.
tested no interest.
Maurice B. Pratt, a bookkeeper
in the National bank of Chester
county, is a brother Of the defend.
ant. He attended the same school
with Mrs, Pratt in her girlhood
days and had an opportunity to OBJ
serve her hand there and again at
times alter her marriage TO his
brother. He stuck 10 the belief
that it was he. slender hand which
made'the blood prints on the wall
and not the hand Of a man.
DR.. Mobiles Of Philadelphia, was
on the stand the greater part OF
the day as an expert. lie referred
10 the suicide Of the artist in Phil.
adelphla last week, in support Of
his statement that persons intend
ing to commit suicide are most de.
termined.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
May Open Night School.

It is expected that through the
efforts Of Herbert N. Fell the
Board Of Education will be in.
duced to open night schools in this
city. The board 10 understood to
to be willing If there is a demand
and Mr.. Fell is interesting those
who want such schools 10 the pro.
ject.
10 one shop iD this city Mr.. Fell
found thirty young men willing 10
attend night school If one was
started and from manufacturers
aud others he hasreceived much en-.
couragement It is expected that.
he will receive additional auswers
in few days aud then the entire
matter will be laiu before the Boa I'd
II ..,.sUt non.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12

As is well.known Mr.. Goodwin
was born 10 Boston, and is now in
his 45th year. He made his first
appearance upon the stage at the
Boston Museum and later went to
Niblo's Garden, New York. He
next appeared 10 sketches, then
ventured into Tony Pasto's after
which in 1875, he entered the bur-
lesque field. His most famous bur-
lesques were acted at the Boston
Museum and IN the cast were many
names OF those who have since be.
come famous. Next he essayed
comedy and appeared as the first
Grave Digger in "Hamlet, at the
Cincinnati Dramatic Festival. He
also played Marc Antony in Julius
Caesar at a benefit in New York.
or his later and best remember
cd successes "a Gold Nine" 1.-THE
Bookmaker, THE Nominee and
IA Gilded Fool" are best remem-
bered. His David Garrlck' and
his starring tour in "The Rivals"
left excellent impressions. In his
later plays "Nathan Hale" "Au
American Citizen" and "When We
Were Twenty-one, lie had the sup
port of Miss Elliott, who became
his wife, the two having been joint
stars in these productions.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
ITEMS FROM
CHRlSTlANA,

The sudden death of Miss Mary II
Lotand, daughter of Mr.. Alfred ant
Mrs. Cynthia Lotiand, at her hom
near Christiana, ON last Friday after
noon, was a great shock TO the famil,
and their many friends. Miss Mar,
was only Ill about two hours, and TIN
attack that resulted In her demis'
came without the slightest warning
MIA Lofiand the mother was in vii
mington, and one of the sisters, Mis-
Cynthia, was in Philadelphia, at th'
time, and their coming home to tint
the beloved girl il corpse was yer!
sad.
The funeral service took place ol
Monday afternoon at O'Clock ant
were In charge of Rev. Fred Il. Me
Kinsey pastor of the NJ. T.. church
The Methodist choir sang, Jesus Loyel
of my Soul and Abide with me, ant
Miss Vinie Lynch sang as solo, PAS
Under the Rod.
The floral offerings were beautiful.
Burial took place in the Chr5tiana
Presbyterian cemetery The funeral
was largely attended and much sym
pathy is felt by the entirecommunity
for the family.
An enjoyable play party was held
at farmer See S last Friday evening.
Quite large company was in attend.
anCe.
Doctor and Mrs. Benjamin Peters
accompanied by their daughter Eta
spent several days In Norristown'
IA.
Mrs. Washington Currinder has re.
turned from Wilmington, where she
has been an attendant at the bedside
of her son in law, Mr.. Barrett.
Miss Susie Appleby, whois teaching
near Middletown, spent last Saturday
and Sunday at home.
Mrs, Mary Hawthorne, of Ogle:on
) spent last week with relatives in Will
mington.
Mr.. Harry Toni in, who is clerking
at Moore Pa, spent last Sunday at
home.
Miss Burris Of near Red Lion has
been the guest of her sister, Mrs. IT.
win Leech, for several days.
A meeting is called for all the mem
bers Of the NJ. Il. church for Wedncs-
day evening, the 18th. to meet at the
church: for the purpose Of an election
OF Trustee, TO fiji vacancy.
We are sorry to lose from our midst
Mr.. Lusby and his family. They
moved last Saturday to a farm near
North East, Md.
Detective Ratledge, who recently
discontinued farming, will take
house at Cooch's Bridge.
Mrs. Clara Lucas, of Wilmington is
tlie guest Of her friends. Mrs. Smalcy
and Wayne.
The Rev. Fred L. McKmsey, of the
Methodist church will take as his
subject next Sunday morning: The
Free Slave". All are welcome TO at.
tend.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12

FLOCR-State and western firm and
unchanged. Minnesota patents, S595q IS:
winter straghts, s3.7On$&; winter extras.
SSdi3.oI: winter patents. S3tJuA25.
WHEAT Frmer on light offerings. and
the strength OF coarse grains. May s3i.V
Si24c.
York. car lots; No. western, bJa,c., +. o.
b.. ailoat.
CORN Advanced moderately on cover
Ing, inspired by the upturn in oats; May.
tGtsDS6rsc.; July. 66taI 916c
OATS-Rehected squeeze of May
shorts and rose half "A cent in the first
hour; track, white, state. 50d155c track,
white western. 5Um 5oc
PORk-TAm mess, sl6ul7 family. $l10
LARD Steady, prime western steam,
BUTTER Strong state dairy, l5a25c;
CHEEsE- Firm state full cream, small,
early made, fancy coored. il%dl2c state,
full cream. small, early made, fancy,
white, 1IaGl2c large, early made col.
ored. l0a4c.; large. early made. white. lVs4c,
EGGS-Steady; state and Pennsy ylvAnla,
2s159c western, at mark. 2sleS1,c.
SUGAR - Raw steady fair refining,
. 3-lSc: centrifugal &c test. 3 ll-l8c. rs.
fined steady; crushed. 525c, powdered,
Tt.RPEETlNE-rlrm at 4a.a asc.
MOLAssEs- Steady; New Orleans 40
RICE Steady; domestic, assasi2e,; ia.
'1TtALf6W| Steady; city, sI.c; country.
Sn6hc
,HAY-Steady: shipping, sOa65c, good to
choice. siiph90c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
ARE YOU A MASON?

"Are You A Mason" a new com.
cdy with a catchy title will be pre-
sentcd at the Grand Opera House
on Friday night ran all summer at
Powers Theatre, Chicago, to crowd
ed houses. The theme is new, the
action spirited, one leaves feeling
that the performance "Are You A
Mason was everything they had
anticipated. If there was laugh
trust in exIstance to-day. this play
would have zs Of the preferred
stock.
Amos Bloodgood OF Rockford, ill.,.
prior to entering wedlock was in
clined to be wild. During the hon
ey-moon Mrs. b receives a letter
intended for Mr.. B. 1t is from an
old flame, as he has married another
the writer proposes TO end her ex.
istauce. To atone for this wrong
and as a barrier against future
straylng from the path of rectitude
Mrs. B. stipulates that he join the
Masons. He procrastinates, but
readily pursuades he has. For
many years after he dialates on his
wonderful success in the Masonic
circles. To cap it all he gives her
a highly adorned tale OF his ulti-
mate election TO the extremely post
of "Worshipful Grand Master" as
an evidence OF the great esteem he
is held in by his brother Masons.
She is SO impressed with the Ma
sonic idea as a check or inclined to.
be frivalous husbands. that she
suggests the samc medium for a
Mr.. Frank Perry. oI New York,
son.inlaw 10 prospective Of the
Bloodgoods.
Mr.. Perry being astute accepts
and joins the same "lodge' All
sorts Of unconvention al actions lat.
er by Mr.. Perry are explained to
his wife as ceremonies that usually
belong TO Masonic limitations, and
that he. was rehearsiug them so 10
spead. Enter later, a Mr.. llalton
a mutual friend, then a young ar.
chitect Ernest Morris, (who by the !
way) is a real Mason. Halton is
pursuaded 10 become a Mason by
the ladies', Bloodgood aud Perry are
10 propose to him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
Old Point Comfort. Richmond
And Washington. d, L,

Leave Wilmington Saturdays. March !.
10 and 20 at ll.Ol A. NJ. Rate s3l 90 for
round trip Including railroad fare, trans
fors. Statsroom berth Washington 10 Old
Point Comfort one and ono half days
board at Hygela Hotel, Old Point Com
fort one and one quarter days board at
the Lexington Hotel. Richmond. and two
and one half days board at tho EbGitt or
Riggs House. Washington. For itinerary
and full particulars, write or apply to II.
A. Miller 2. A. Wilmington, Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
List OF Public Sales.

February
li-Andrew Hickey near Ash land,
l4-W. II. klair. horses and cows Centre.
vile.
IA, Franki sh Iear Brick chul CHI Chris.
tiana HID.
l7-Jackson & wilkins New Castle Hi.
49, Edmund WoliiSou farm stock Mil
Greek HID.
l9Alonzo Fairbanks. Brandywine Hd,
.O--John +, Richards, New castle HI..
Rodney farm
H-Snle o! good furniture at St.dhan 3
auction room.
2s-Nr. Graudhomma near aresnviie
Christiaua Hd
25-Samuel Akin near Corner ketch
Min Creek nd
90 Abram Palmsr near Corner ketch Mil
Greek I'D.
FIJI NJ. White. Nsw Castle HID
2s-Law library Wilmington city.
March
&-F. H Buckingham, Nal Creek Hi.
t-Eichard Robinson, Hockessln Dol
b-Woodard & Fennimore, New Road.
Christlana HID
6-James Tibb!tt near Ogleto~n Del
t-AL White, rear Fares Corner.
Sale Of good furniture at Stidham y
Sons suction room.
10, W. Walker near Hockessin
ll-Benny kothwsll near Stanton. Del
li-Oiuff b Holm, near Practical Farmer,
Brandy wine Hid
ls-Wm H. Highfed Min Creek Hid
l9-McCailister Bros Latimer farm,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-12
Female Bible Society

The board of Managers OF the
Wilmington Female Bible Society
held II meeting recently at the
home of Mrs. Gregg Chandler
The reports of theBible readers
were unusually interesting and the
managers much desire the Coop
Grafton Of larger number of chris
tian women; as the increasing pop
OF the city demands more
attention. With the present sub
scriptlon list the the society can
not do more.