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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
DOTS.

An enterprising shoe merchant for
mcrly located at No. 7 East Third
street moved out between two DAYS
last week Lack of business was the
cause Of removal.
The adjourned annual meeting of
the stock holders of Eden Hall com.
pany, will he held in Eden Hall, on
Friday evening, January l7th at 40
O'Clock.
Numerous Wilmingtonians will at
tend the wedding of Harry j. Stocckle
this evening which event takes place
in Philadelphia.
The Opera House orchestra render
ed some excellent music on Saturday
and Monday evenings, at the perfor-
nance of San Toy and Bob White.
James Toman says he will not be a
candidate for State Senator from the
Fifth Senatorial district, all reports
of the contrary not withstanding.
A farewell meeting will be held by
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. A. Forrest. at their
home, No.3j Ivy road, tonight at :, 4j
O'Clock. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest expect
to leave tomorrow for Orlando, Flor
ida, where they are to engage in
Christian work.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
He Who i:nter. Leave Hope Behind,

The first thing male prisoner is
requested to do on entering the New
Castle County Workhouse is to step
down to the basement of that insti-
tuition where he is given Il shower
bath. after which the clothing in
which he enters are taken from him
and piled on the floor. Each hprisoncr
after taking the customary bath, is
handed suit of clothes known as
the prison garb being dark blue.
Then the unfortunate is assigned
to a cell which is his sleeping quarters
as well as his home while an inmate
Of the w0rkuOlsc.
Every Saturday the prisoners are
given shower bath and a change Of
clean underwear, being marched from
their cell to the basement and back
walking with a lock step. Every male
prisoners hands beingon the shoulder
of the man in front of him.
Each prisoner on leaving the work
house ispresented with a new suit Of
clothes costing t5.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
ONECENT
An Erterprising Merchant.

John Morrison has bought out
the property of Isaac c. Haines
at Christiana, Del, and also pur-
chased the stock and fixtures of
Alfred J, Clough. Mr.. Morrison
will carry on the general merchan-
disc business and wishes the trade
OF the farmers in his vicinity. He
will carry Il large stock and those
patronizing him will find that the
prices are right and his goods
worth the money paid for them.
He says he will endeavor to carry
on the business as Mr.. Clough
always carried it on making a
customer of all who call at his
store.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
RONANA' S CLAIM.

1t is rarely the fortune OF a man
ager to be able to present to audi.
ences, two such strong and thor
oughly sound artists as Mr.. los. ].
DowI'ng and Mis- Myra L. Davis,
who appear in new tour act melo-
drama "Roxanas Claim at the
Opera House next Friday mig hit.
Not only is their acting startling
and retreshingly vivid. but the aud
fences are treated 10 the unique op-
portunltv of seeing Mr.. bowling in
his exceptional feat Of shooting an
apple from the head Of Miss DAVIS.
with his back turned to her, and
using a mirror as an aid to his aim.
The play which they present,
deals with life and characters in
Color ado during the exciting days
ol the picturesque placers aud
boomers. and is invested with
complete outfit Of scenery. The
audiences are also thrilled by the
daring use of a Calling gun, which
fires 900 shots minute, broncho
horses, cowboys and United States
Troops.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
BOARD OF
EDUCATION.

The Board OF Education, ac.
cordlng to its finance committee, is
running short, and there will. have
to be strict economy for the balance
ol the year, or there will be def
cit to face.
! According to a comparative state
ment prepared by Treasurer Bar
tram, the expenses oil the Board
tor the past six months have been
Sl3. 1910, in excess Of what they
were for the CO. responding period
Of tho preyions year. The greatest
Increase has occurred in repairs 10
The schools. this one account being
about twice as much as 1t was ior
The first six months Of 1900.
\ So far this year the increase in
the cost of repairs has been
u, l94.38 more than for the CORES.
bonding period OF 1900. There
have been decreases in some of the
expenses. but the general expense
bf running schools has increased,
The incre ase 10. salaries alone be-
Ing $6,112.1l.
Several members OF the Mckinley
Memorial Association made ad-
dresses and asked that the aid of
The public schools be given in cele-
brating the anniversary OF the birth
pf the dead president on January
b.
\ Upon motion Of Nj. Adair it was
decided to appoint committee ol
ive to cooperate with the Menor
ial Association Committee in ar
Ranging for the exercises. TIE
committee is as follows: President
Shortlidge, Messrs. Adair, Frantz,
Horn and Fraim, aud Superlnlen.
dent Twitmyer will act in con juno.
lion with them.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
A NEW DEPARTMENT
Bill to Establish Commerce
Secretaryship Considered.
HOUSE DISCUSSES PENSION BILL
&iHey of Virginia Causes a Sen.a.
tion by Proposing to Open Ma
tlOnal Soldiers Homes to
EX-CUnfe de ratea

WASHINGTON, Jan II. - In the
senate yesterday Mr.. Nelson of Mime
sofa called up the bill providing for
the establishment Of department of
commerce. He explained the necessity
which, he said, existed for the passage
or such measure and was piled with
questions by several senators, who id
that sufficient time had not been al
lowed for looking into the merits Of
the measure.
Mr.. Teller criticised that feature re-
lating to the transfer of the geological
survey. while Mr.. Hale said that the
bill provided for department which
ultimately would be one of the largest
III the government. The bill finally
went ovtH', subject to call by Mr.. Mel.
son. The senate was in executive ses-
sion for an hour and half
The house of representatives spent
the day in general discussion of the
pension appropriation bill, the first Of
the annual budgets. The debate took Il
wide range. Mr. Grosvenor of Ohio
and Mr.. Hepburn of Iowa denounced
a report presented to the last &. A. II.
encampment criticising the course Of
themselves and other members of con.
gress on the veteran ''preference' bill,
which was defeated at the last session.
They explained that their opposition
to the bill was due to the incorporation
in the bill of u clause which had not
been indOrsed by the &. A. r. placing
veterans of the Spanish war in the pref
erentia class. Mr.. Rixey Of Virginia
caused something Of stir on the Dem
ocratc side by advancing IL proposition
to open the doors Of national soldiers
homes to ex-Confederates and to fur
nish government aid to state Confeder-
ate homes.
MIR. Richardson of Alabama was the |
only Democrat who Joined Mr.. Rixey
i'll support of it.
Hearings on the electromagnetic |
bills were begun by the house commit
tee on agriculture. The bills under con-
sideration are similar to the so called
GrOut bill and place tax Of 10 cents
per pound on substances colored to i'm
itate butter.
The Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill
was received by the senate from the
house and referred to the committee on
interOceanc canals
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
A Little Late With New Year Resolu
tiOnS.
DOTS.

A peculiar black fish has been found 10
Ene nquariam at the Ciry MIL Pumping
btRtion. No one has indentiiiul thv fish.
John s. Rosssll will lecture before St.
9Oseph's School at Eleven h and French
btreets, on Thursday evening. on Rome"
At the meeting of The Whining on M.
.. Preachers Association yesterday morn
ing the Rev. II Is. Short read Il paper Oh
s'Somo Essential in Christianity"
There was sllaht fire in shed at No.
Boa Walnut street ye terdau afternoon,
paused by an overlooked stove. 1t was OK
slnguishel without much d.mage.
| Albert Schall, for sometime foreman
Rt the works OF the Pullman Palace Car
COMPANY, has accepted n position rs ST.
perrin enden of the Niles Car aud Manu-
featuring Company Of Niles, o.
! Will II. franklin OF the musical team
rThe Two Frankins," well known In Uhe
large vaudeville houses throughout the
country, returned to his homs In this city
Sunday. from Chicago, whore no has
been i'll.
! Clerk Of Council Hamann has received
, colnmunica Ion from John Mcdowell of
Dublin. asking Information of u man
hamed Moran, who once held high Of
1ce here. No Information concerning
him has beon secured.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
Ma, stones BrOtncr Talks.

Duluth, Mimi, Jan. l3.-Perley
A. Stone, oi Boston, brother Of Ellen
NJ. Stone, tho American missionary
held for ransom by Bulgarian bri.
gands, was in the CITY last night, and
of his S ister's predicament said:
''My sisters capture is not the re
suit Of brigandage, but Of carefully
laid plot, conceived months before by
some Of the principal actors in the
political drama now being played be-
hind the scenes in Bulgaria and
Macedonia.
''ller capture was not because sh,
was missionary, but because she
was an American citizen. Had she
been the subject of any other great
nation 1t never wouldhave happened.
Her rescue or abandonment will de-
termne for manv years to come the
standing of Americans in the Or
lent, -
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
DDCkST \ DI,RS.

Frank Bush. the favorite mono.
lo9ue, was warmly greeted upon
his annual appearance at.Docksiad.
er = yesterday afternoon and last
night, He developed many new
witticisms and proved one OF the
star features OF the program.
Charles Il. Ellis a. Company
play a return engagement this week
offering an entire new act and scv.
eral new songs. One of these
"Sunshine Will Come Again" is not
unknown bv any means but Mr..
Ellis has not been singing it regu-
larry. At matinee performances
during the week Mr., Ellis will sing
his toy and present to the children
in the audience. The -Four Mus..
cal Millions were enthasiasticallyre.
ceived snd offered a thoroughly de.
lightiul sketch. MIR. and Mrs
Litchtield in some rich ana enter
tanning rural comedy provoked un-
usual meriment. Panleb, the clay
modeler; Post g. Clinton, a comedy
duo; Mr.. and Mrs. Bcby Mack ia
medley of singing, dancins = and
comedy and McCune &Grant, aero.
batic comlques make up the pro.
gram
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
ADJUSTMENTS,
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
TREASURE ISLAND,

Elmer e, Vance's dramatlzation
OF Robert l. Stevensons great
novel, "Treasure Island, will
hold the boards or Thursday even
ing at the Opera House Those who
are familiar with Stevenson s book
VIII reogniZe IT immediately, as
the is scarcely a change OF name or
incident throughout piece, the only
additions being daughter TO Squire
Ireiawney to supply the necessary
romance and negro servant 10
provide the proper modicum OF low
comedy. rhe production is proving
satisfactory to the mammoth audi
ence witnessing 1t throus hout the
country, and "Beatrlc. as Jim
Hawkins. the sem-cornic cabin.boy
is proving even u gre ater iavorite
10 the role than when portrayinp
former weli-known characters. She
IS supported by an excellent cast.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
Thought HI Owned the House.

Last Saturday evening during
the performance ol the comic opera
OF San Toy, three young men oecu-
pied the front row of chairs, One
ol the young men became So familiar
that he insisted in putting his feet
in the lap OF the man who PLAYED
the bass fiddle in the orche stra.
When demonstrated with the fellow
Insisted that he paid Tor the pr;vi-
lege OF putting his feet where he
pleased. 1.-THE manager h ad known
OF the occurrence at the time that
young man would have had an op.
portunity to explain TO Judge
Churchman why he had left his
good manners at hope.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
{, B, RILEY

January reduced prices is
the rule here this month.
! All of our blankets and
quilts are reduced. They are
selling fast.
Hill muslin 7c. yard.
lSc. quality plaid muslin
1jc.
12!c. Turkish towels 1Oc.
lOc. quality hannelette for
house dresses, reduced to 7c.
Apron gingham reduced to
4 cents.
12t Aannclette reduced to &c.
Remnants of table linen re-
duced.
Three sizes of safety pins
reduced to Sc. a dozen.
30 lbs. of Saxony and Ger
mantown wool reduced to sc.
an ounce.
Zoe. dress shields now DC.
% inch wide black pebble
chcviot reduced from IS cents
to 80 cents .or Wednesdays
selling.
81 inch wide black pebble
chevlot reduced from $1.2J to
% cents for Wednesday.
Our so cent camel's hair
dress goods reduced to 80 cts.
Fur neck pieces reduced to
$500. $1,000 fur neck pieces
reduced to $500.
\ great mark down sale of
Ladies Wrappers for We'd
nesday. If you want a wrap
per for this winter or next
spring, this is the time to buy.
Wrappers at half price.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
N 0rway 6 T. L..

| A very spirited meeting of the
NORWAY c. Il. l.. convened at the
home of Joseph and Anna May, Jan.
uary IL, 1902. Twenty-four mem.
bers were present
| Devotional exercises were conduct
ed by the president, Jane Marshall.
Minutes were read by the secretary,
which we're listened to with close ut.
tention and were full in every point
of last meetings proceedings
Mrs. William Maxwell presided in
the absence OF the music superinten-
| dent.
A few changes were made in our
! constitution, previous to our regular
routine of business
The Corresponding secretary read
two monthly letters which are always
helpful in many ways
Superintendent Of Young Women S
Wark, though somewhat dis couraged
had a letter Of encouragement from
Mrs. Cobientz, the State Superinten-
dent, aud was informed by sister
co-worker she had pasted three scrap
books an 1 sent to hospitals.
Twoof the School committee spoke
of having been nicely entertained by
the pupils Of Fairvew School.
One Of the committee of the anti
Tobacco Law, reported favorably,
having interviewed two merchants Of
the ncighborhood.
Press superintendent had sent a
club Of ten subscribers for the Tenn
perance Tribune and will send more
names later.
Cora Marshall reported only few
pupils in kennett Township, willing
to take up the essay work because Of
their school work consuming so much
tine.
a hymn was sung and reading
by Helen Pennington, entitled "The
Awful Fate Of Billy" caused some
merriment. Roland Pennington re.
cited very nicely and was followed by
a short but very Instructive reading
by Elizabeth Dilworth
Mrs. Annie Sharpless and Sara ].
Stern gave several encouraging items
One name was nen!i:,ned for mem.
bershlp
Appointments were made fer next
meeting aud Martha D,Iworth and
Annie J. May were appointed dele
gates for the coming convention;
Alice Pyle and Cora Marshall, alter
mates.
Afterroll clll We aliolrnc1 to meet
with Hammond and Jennie Griffith.
ALL WHO USE AToMIzERS in treat
ing nasal catarrh will get the, best
results from EIy's Liquid Balm.
Price, including spraying tube, 75cts.
Sold by druggists or mailed by Ely
Bros, rs Warren street, N. Y. I
New Orleans, Sept. !, 1900.
MEssRs. ELY BROs:-I sold two
bottles of your Liquid Cream Balm to
Il customer, William Lamberton, No.
14l5 Delachaise street, New Orleans:
he has used the two bottles, giving |
him wonderful ard most satisfactory
results. GEO. W. MCDUFF,
Pharmaci
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
DIRECTOR IS
BONDED.

When the Municipal Court opened
this morning Andrew l.. Johnson,
one Of The Directors OF the Street
and Sewer Department appeared
with Lindley G. Kent and e. Tat
nall Warner.
Mr.. Johnson S commission from
Mayor Fisher was read as well as
the bond tor 100000. Mr.. Warner
and Mr.. Kent stated they were
worth over $l5. 600 each in real es-
tate. above all liens.
Director Melvin was expected TO
be present but he failed TO present
his bond.
Judge Churchman filed the bond
with City Treasurer Feaster. 1t
was remarked in court how com.
pIImentarv it was to have two
wealthy Republican $ on Mr.. John
son 8 bond.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
Phoenix COmpany's Officers.

Memsers OF the Phoenix Fire
Company met last evening for the
election Of officers and the follow
ing named were chosen for the
coming year: President. David +.
McCullin; vice president. {. c. Hic.
mutt; secretary, William E. Gala.
han; treasurer, l.. G. Wledcnman;
trustee, John Zebley; directors,
William Thompson. chairman: G.
f. Munden, William f. Slillev,
Edel Maloney, G. W. d. Darrell;
engineer, J. }. Patterson; first as
sistant engineer, George W. Pat
terson; second assistant, Emmel
Morrow; engine driver. J. j. Pat
terson; ambulance driver, William
Donnelly; truck driver, William S.
WALKER; tiIIerman. j. j. Mulyev;
aud tire recorder. William Il. Gala.
han.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
Woman Lawyer Is Admitted.

Scranton. Pa, Jan, 13.-Thc Su.
perior Court opened its January ses.
sion to-day with all Judges present
except Mitchell, who is sick at his
home In Wells sboro. Fifteen attorneys
from Luzerne, Wyoming, Columbia,
Monroe and Lackawanna Counties
were admitted to practice, among
tncm heing Miss Edith A. BulIard Of
Wilkesbarre, who Will argue her own
case for damages against the Della.
ware. Laclawanna & Western kali
road Company.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
St.cet and Sewer Commits sioner

The two Street and Sewer Com.
missioners Messrs johnson and Car.
ter were present this morning at the
regular meeting Of the directors. Mr..
Carter presided and the regular
routine business Of the department
was gone through with. The week.
ly pa!.:oll was passed, sewer permit
granted and plumber licenses
granted, after which the Board ad.
journed.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
STIR OYER
TWO BILLS.
Board OF Education Mem q
bers Treated to Lively
Debate.

The peace and quiet in which the
Board OF Education generally con
ducts its meeting was greatly dis
turbed last night by a wraugle be.
tween Dr. A. Il. Frantz and Thos.
II. o O'Donuel.
AS Secretary Bartram was reading
the bills he came across one or two
from Alfred ID. Peoples Tor furnish
ing two Biounl door checks at the
staple price Of ~. They had scarce
ly been read before Mr.. O'Dounell
was on his feet and inquired Of the
amount. when informed. he exclaim.
ed; IL denand-that those bills be
held up understand that those
l'lount door Checks can be pur-
chased for $500, and it is extraya-
sance TO pay more for them.'
The checks had been purchased
through the new building commit
tee, ol which DR.. Frantz is chai..
man. and Mr. O'Donncll had scarce
Y finished his demand that the bill
he held up before Dr. Frantz arose
and said:
'.Those bills should not be held
up. They are just bills. There is
staple price ior the Blouut door
checks and when there is such
prIle ! dom propose, as chairman
of the committee. to run around this
town and "Jcw" down s,orekeep.
ers. | doh t do il for my own pri.
vate business. and | don't propose
to do 1t Tor any organization may
represent "
Mr. O'Donnel was back to the
tray again imam mat ant and loud
Iy exclaimed: al asked that the
bills b. held up in the interest CT
economy. We were told tonight
that our expenses are Increasing
aud we should save where We can.
| think If We can save nonev on the
door checks We should do it as an
economical measure
DR.. Frantz was ready to repI
aud he said;
"AS tar as economy is considered
| thnk the gentleman from the
Tenth ward shou!t practice ii him
sell In his own district. AS far as
Tommy o Donnell is concerned he
runs the most expensive school it
this city. don't PROPOSE"
Before DR.. trantz finished speak
ing Mr.. O DonneIl Jumped IN his
seat aud with something that
sounded like whoor. loudly de-
;iared. drowning Dr. Frantzs
voice: The seLliemans remarks
are false. lie las no ,sht--'
AT this pom, Mr.. y Donneil's re-
marks were interrupted by presl-
lent Shor,liLge, who pounded loud
y Tor order with his savei at The
'lne time informing Mr.. O'Doune.l
hat sach language was out ol or
Ter.
Leaving DR.. Frantz, Mr.. O'Don-
|cll turned loose oil President
'hor;lidse aud informed him that
&c should not allow Dr. Frantz to
peak as he did, aud then coptlnu-
ls Mr.. O'DonneIi explained that
Xpenses OF his school, were great
ecause When he took charge OF
hen. they were bad Ill need OF
spairs. He closed by insisting
hat tine two bills tor the door
hechs should be investigated.
Iii, molion. however, was not
ecoa!. II and The bins passed their
.Sul"r first reading.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
Indian Association Meets,

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Indian Associ ation was held
al the home Of Mrs. "A. b. Gillespie,
No. 400 Washington street yester-
day afternoon. Several reports
were read. During the month some
little work which will aid in main
tanning the Indian schools will be
done by the members and the next
meeting will be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Henderson, at Tenth
and King streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
VIII Sweep The State.

Mr.. Editor: Allow me to state
through your paper that while
the Republicans are getting the
credit of being reformcrs that the
Democrats will sweep the State
at the coming election. We never
knew the Republicans to do any
thing but what they put their
foot in it. Look at the fight be-
tween Horace Greeley Knowles
which often shows which way the
wind blows.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
Returned Home

Will II. Franklin (IVhiteslde) OF
the musical team, well known In
the large vaudeville theatres as
The Two Franklius, returned to
his home here yesterday from Chi.
cago, where he has been very i'll for
several weeks We are glad to say
he is much better now and will be
able to 60 to work soon. III the
meant,me his partner. j. Mac.
FrankIIa, has accepted a position
10 the presidents Office OF the Ma.
son City and Fort Dodge Il. II. ia
Iowa. They will ioin hands again
10 the fall.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
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Services Al St. Paul 6 Church

Interesting revival meetings are
bow being held at st. Paul's M. L.
Church each evening. This eve
hing there will be a sermon by
Presiding Elder Robert Watt Of
this district and the music will be
In charge Of W. W. Vansant.
A large attendance is expected.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
Fire at Qrubb's Landing

Grubb's Landing, DEL, Jan. 49,
The sparks from passing locomo.
tive tonight started blaze at the en-.
trance of the Prosperity Club house,
and for a time threatened its dcstruc-
tion and that OF theGrindstone Club.
The efforts Of an official Of the Classi-
ged Farmers Society, who discovered
the blaze, saved the buildings al.
though ! his arms we're painfully
The loss will amount to less than
5000, fully covered by insurance.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
Sheriff Sales.

Sheriff Nc Daniel will sell at
sheriff sale at the Court House the
following properties;
All that certain lot. piece or par
Gel OF land with two story brick
dwelling house thereon erected on
Madison street near Morrow street.
Seized and taken in execution of
John Nj. Klrknan.
The residence and and stable OF
Joseph e. Martin, situated on Van
Buren street near Eighth street.
Several lots be longing to Robert
Adair.
The Sheriff will sell The farm OF
John b. Cats ia tho village of
Glasgow. on Wednesday, January
10Th.
Two tracts Of land situated in
Mill Creek hundred, belonging 10
Thomas l., Baldwin.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
EX, rlaY0r StOkleY Strl.ken.

Lingering at deaths door, ex.
Mayor William S. StokIey lies at his
home, No, 2OlO North Broad street,
Philadelphia, surrounded by the
members of his family. He was
stricken with paralysis during Satur.
day night. and on account Of his ad-
vanced age-79 years-there Is prac-
tlcally NO hope for bis recovery.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-14
German For Senator,

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Jan. Former
United States Senator German arrived
here last night and was the guest Of
Governor Smith ut the executive man.
sion. At noon today he witnessed his
reelection to the United States senate
to succeed Senator George l.. Yelling
ton, whose term will expire in March,
1903. No other name than that of Mr..
German was even thought Of in this
connection, and not single Democrat
in either branch voted against him.