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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
TWO SUITS
ENTERED,

Marie parello Yesterday entered
suit in Superior Court to recover
damages from the Delaware Gran.
lte and Mining Company for the
death OF her husband, Joseph Par
clio. He was an employe OF the
mining company, and while engag-
ed in drilling a rock in the quar-
ries a few weeks ago, a large bcul-
der tumbed on him, cutting him in
half. Mrs. Parello is represented
by J. Harvey Whiteman and Char
les B Evans, who entered the suit
inner behalf in Prolhonotary Speak
mans office yesterday. Pare,lo
was a witness IN the Giordano dam
age suit recently.
Harry Emmons, has brought SUIT
against the Wilmington City Elec-
trio Company, to recover damages
for the death Of William Boyd,
lad who died as a result OF becom-
ing entaneled in a live wire. He
was walking past Ninth and Scott
streets when he became caught in
the wire, which was hanging lroa
a pole, and he died a few days lat
er.
The amount Of damages claimed
in either case has not been annouu-
ced,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
MISS BOB WHITE.

On Monday night at the Opera
House Willard Spencer's great com.
edy opera miss Bob White will
be presented in this city for the first
time. 1t comes here in the rlpest
time, when our theatregoers are
hungry for it and with Its great
reputation preceding its local ad-
vent, Among the long list of the
atrical attrac ctions before the public
there is none better calculated to
whet the appetites OF amusement
lovers here than "Miss Bob White"
and it will undoubtly he received bv
an outpouring such as has seldom
been seen in this city. 1t will be
presented here with its wealth OF
magnificent scenery and costumes
precisely as in the metropolitan
presentations and without cut or
curtallmcnt of any description and
with its big cast.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Lieutenant for Company X.

Members Of Company X. n. G.
D., met at the mmory last evening
for the election of Il second lieu
tenant. Isaac I. Mills, first ser
geant was chosen, and will shortly
take the examination. Mr.. Mills
became u member of the national
guard on the first Of June, 1896,
when company X. was organized.
Since that time he has been active
in the military affairs Of the state.
He also served in the first Della
ware Regiment during the Spanish
War
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
NINE ENToM D.
NcsNunee Mine Cavein Not as Seri-
GUS as at First Feared.

Ncsaunee Mine Cavein Not as seri-
GUS IN at First Feared.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 9.-Word from
Ncgaunee, Mich, says: "There have
been few developments at the Negau-
nee mines, the scene of Tuesdays cave
in. The work of rescue continues.
Though the work is greatly retarded
by quicksand and water, this difficulty
! is being overcome by the aid of extra
pumps, and from now on the work Of
rescue will proceed more favorably.
Hopes of finding the men alive are
about abandoned.
president Cole and leading officials
Of the Oliver Mining company arrived
here from Duluth and have been at the
scene of the disaster, directing the
work Of rescue. President Cole him
self aided in the work and penetrated
the most dangerous parts of the mine
in the attempt to locate the men.
1T is now thought that three of the
men, supposed to be located near the
cage level. will he reported within a
few hours, while days may be consum.
ed in the search for the others.
1.-THE officials of the Negaunee mine
announce that only nine of the work
men met their fate as a result of the
caveln.
"The drift in which the men lost their
lives Is filled with water, and there Is
large mass of ore and rock to remove
before the bodies can be reached.
"The large mass Of dirt that went
down loOsened the timbers in the shaft
and the drifts adjoining the closed one.
Two extra pumps have been put In,
and one or two more will be added"
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Rel Estate Transfers.

The following real estate trans,
fers were recorded yesterday by
City Register Ten Weeges:
+ James T. Chandler to Prudence
i L. Mcclure, house and lot at Nam
cy and Bird streets.
William c. Keithly to the Ma
tiopal Building, Loan and Provi-
dent Association, house and lot at
lila West Second street.
The Wilmington Savings Fund So
ciety to Lander 7. Jefferson, house
and lot at Sixteenth and Brickle
avenue.
Andrew L. johnson to Walter
S. Smalley house and lot at Six
teenth and West streets.
Patrick Neary to William F.
Lynch, house and lot at Second
and French streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
State Sunday School.

Dover, Del, Jan. 8.-The ex-
ecutive committee of the State Sun
day Schools Association, an inter-
denominational organization, of
which William F. Crosby is pres
ident, and Charles H. Cantwell,
secretary, began its meeting here
to-day to plan important Sunday
school work throughout the state.
Among the well-known Dela-
ware Sunday school workers are
President Crosby, Professor H.
5. Goldey DR., Frank W. Lang, Mr..
Cantwell Of Wilmington; James B.
Gilchrist Of Milford; q. J. Chand-
ler Of Centreville: Daniel B. Ma
loney Of Townsend; J. A. Ellegood
Of Glendale, and several ministers.
A public meeting was held tonight
at Dover Presbyterian Chunch,
when the organization of a Dover
Hundred Sunday School Associ;.-
tion was effected.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
D0lNCS OF CONGRESS
Private Pension Legislation
Considered by Senate.
HOUSE DEBATES The CANAL BILL.
A Strong Sentiment Develops In Fa-
vOr Of Considering the Recent
Oner of Panama Company to
Sell For S4O,OOO,OOO.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-During con-
sideration by the senate yesterday Of
private pension legislation some impor-
tant statements were made by Mr.. Gal
linger, chairman of the committee on
pensions, in respect to regulations
adopted by the committee to govern it
in consideration Of private pension
bills. He announced that none but alb
solutely meritorious cases would be
presented to the senate for its consid-
Grafton and the closest scrutiny would
be given by the committee to every bill
introduced. lie said that no pension
exceeding $50 month would be rec
commended by the committee for the
widow of a general officer and that
pensions for the widows of other otti-
GERS would be scaled down proportion
ately.
The interesting case of DR.. Lazeare,
who at the instance of Johns Hopkins
university and Of the government went
to Cuba and submitted himself to in
oculation with yellow fever through
mosquito bites and died from the dis
ease thus contracted, was brought to
the senate's attention by Mr.. McComas,
who inquired whether DR.. Lazeare's
widow would be entitled to Il pension.
No decision was reached. but it was
the opinion of Senators Gallinger and
Cockrell that the case had no pension
able status.
The debate OH the Nicaraguan canal
bill in the house developed sentiment
in favor of giving consideration to the
recent offer Of the Panama company
to sell its franchises and property for
$4OUOO.O0O, this sentiment taking the
form Of advocating the Morris amend
ment to empower the president to Sc
lect the latter route If the canal COM
mission, upon considering the compa-
ny's offer, recommends it and the re-
quircd concessions can be obtained
from Colombia. OF sixteen members
who spoke during the day nine favored
the Morris amendment. 1t was agreed
that general debate should close today
at 2O'clOck, after which the bill will be
open TO amendment under the five min
ute rule. The final vote probably will
be taken late today.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Afternoon Bible Readings,

Yesterday afternoon in the Central
Presbyterian Chbrcll. Ferdinand Sch,-
yerea, the Presbyterian eyengrist,
began a series of afternoon Bible
readings.
Mr.. Schiverea will continue tn ese
afternoon Bible readings as long as
he is in the city. This afternoon
and tomorrow afternoon at 3 O clock
the meeting will be in Central Church
King. below Eighth. Christians Of
all denominations are invited to these
meetings, Mr.. Schiverea s Bible e.
positions are strong, practical and very
helpful. Mr.. Schiverea's noon day
meetings in Pusey & Jones shops ere
meeting with great success, and
great interest is manifested: and the
services in the evening in Olivet Pres.
byterian Church are developing great
power
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
SAN TOY.

Coming almost direct v from its
long run at Daly's Theatre the
presentation at the Opera House on
Saturday January 1lth Of beautl-
full brilliant, buoy ant, ''San Toy
the musical gem OF the season, will
afford rare enjoyment 10 lovers Of
bright, jingly. catchy melodies in
terspersed with unique, witty gentle
humor and many graceful dances.
This fascinating musical comedy
will be given in it's entirety by the
Augustn DAILY Musical Company,
in the same manner as seen ior
nearly three years at Daly's The
atre, London. and durlug it's run
just finished at Days Theatre in
New York, where it was unques-
tion ably the big musical hit OF the
season. The story is interesting
and entertaining, consisting chiefly
OF the trials and tribulatons OF the
mandarin, Yen Now. who had re.
ceived the Emperor by declaring
that his (Yens daughter was
boy, and then compelling her to
act as ore from childhood.
All oil which results in highly
amusing series OF complications
that carry us through two acts Of
most entertaining nature. The
scene is laid in China, which per-
mits gorgeous staging and the
costumes. of which most we're I'M
ported directly from China, are
really beautiful in texture, color
and variety. The company has
been carefully selected and is rich
in names we'll and lavorably known
upon the light opera stage.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Trolley Notes

The work Of grading this end of the
Kennel Wilmington trolley road is
expected to commence in Il few days
WickerSham < Slater have the con-
tract,
Work on the Brandywinc Springs
end has already been commenced and
about one half mile of grading done.
The Oxford and kcnnctt Electric
Railway company on Monday turned
over their charcrlo the Nandcgrift
Construction company, Of rhladcl-
phia. who gave 4 $4,000 bond to
have the road built up by Jan |.
1904. II is the plan of the company
to commence work on building the
road as soon as the Wilmington line
is cUmr r'ctcd.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Diseased Fruit Trees.

Dover, Del. Jan. S.-Professor
Wesley Webb, entomologist Of the
State Board Of Agriculture, has
been given authority by the board
to insist upon the removal of all
fruit trees affected with San Jose
scale. When the entomologist
discovers the existence of the scale
he will inform the owner of the
trees, who are allowed until Janu-
airy 81, 1902, to treat the affected
trees.
Should the treatment fail, and
Che owners refuse to remove the
trees, the board, through its Off
cial, may take action in the mat
ter and remove the diseased trees.
The board is determined to take
vigorous action toward removing
the trees affected by the "yellows"
and has adopted this resolution
concerning prompt removal of the
diseased fruit, Which was intro
duced to the board by Mr.. Shall
cross, one of the most successful
fruit-growers in the state.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
STILL A
MYSTERY,

Chester. Pa, Jan. 6.--Coroner FRY
held an inquest tonight to investi-
gate the mysterious death of Sam ell
Nenable, whose body was found in a
!! held at Essington on Sunday last.
SIX witnesses were examined and the
Jury returned verdict "that death
was caused by gunshot wound, in.
fictcd ln some manner unknown to
the Jury on or about December 4,
1901.
William Presser testified that he
did not go out with Venable and his
brother. Charles Presser, on the
morning Of December 4, because be
was sick, but about TO-. 80 O'Clock ne
met his brother coming back and
asked him what had become Of Ven
able. His answer was that he had
lost him, and the two searched all
over the field, but could find no trace
OF him. 1t was his opinion that Ven
ab'ehad committed suicide over fam
lily troubles.
Charns presser corroborated his
SA = q 'lilOtly diu Sd u IIe W..
came separated from Nenable on ac-
count OF his dog, which had a habit
OF wandering of, and he did not
want to ltse him. Witness said he
had been informed that Mrs. Wood
had seen Nenable get on a train.
Charles Wilcox and his brother and
George Loud en- testified to finding
the body laying on its back, the gun
across the abdomen, and the left
hand across the butt, clasplng stick
while the right hand lay across bis
breast.
DR.. W. r. Lehman, who mace the
autopsy said the gun was close to
Venable when discharged, and the
wound was similar to that made by
bullet, as the shot did not spread.
lie said that the charge entered be-
#.nd the left ear, making hole
three.quarters of an inch in diameter
Dr. Lehman was inclined to the
suicide theory,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Gas Found Instead Of Salt.

PORT HURON. Mich. Jan. 9.-Gas
was struck in Il well which was being
bored for salt at the Cleveland and
Sarllia Sawmill company's plant in
Sarnia, Ont, just across the st. Clair
river. 1t was Immediately ignited by
stove in II building adjoining the
well, and the company's plant and sur
rounding buildings are now in great
danger from the flames. The ma
chinery In the well. which was de-
stroyed. was worth $4,000. The gas
is coming from the solid rock and may
burn for several weeks. The flames
are shooting up fifty feet into the air.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
CREDITORS LENIENT,
Seventy Per Cent Favor Time Exten
sion For Evsret Moore Syndicate.

Seventy Per Cent Favor Time Exten.
sion For Evsrett-M0Ore Syndicate.
, CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 9.-Seventy
per cent Of all the creditors Of the
Everett Moore syndicate have now
given their consent to the asked fol
extension Of time. This includes botl
traction and telephone interests and II
regarded as very encouraging. The
main committee of seven has decided
to divide itself into subcommittee
each Of which will be allotted certain
portions of the interests to investigate
thoroughly, and when the work ID
completed the several subcommittees
will then report as Il committee of the
whole. This work will take at least
one week. perhaps two. At the com
pletion of the investigation a general
statement will be issued to the press.
Henry A. Everett will so to New
York city to confer with creditors of
the syndicate in that city. He hopes
to secure their consent to the desired
extension of time.
A statement from the bankers com
mittee may be given out today cover
ing the work already done and which
will include The seven or eight traction
companies. Reports have also been
made concerning seven of the constit-
uent telephone companies out of the
twenty forming the Federal companys
system, Six of these show q surplus
over fixed charges and operating ex-
penses, the seventh being the only one
not showing surplus, and this is ac-
counted for because Of its being a
new company and but recently having
begun operation.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Revival at Union.

The revival at Union will continue
through the week. The Rev. Aloysius
Green OF Newport will preach this
evening and the Rev. W. G.. k0Ons
is expected to preach Friday evening.
Presiding Elder Rev. Robert Watt
preached most impressive sermon
last evening to an attentive audience
A special offering will be made un
Friday evening as an expression Of
appreciation for the extra labor en-
tailed upon the sexton during tie
meetings.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Well Known Financler Dead,

NEW YORK, Jan. o. Marcellus
Hartley, the we'll known tinancier, died
suddenly yesterday afternoon while at
tending directors meeting in the
American Surety company's building
at 100 Broadway. Mr.. Hartley had
long been a prominent figure in iinan-
clal circles. He was head of the well
known gun firm Of Hartley Il Graham
and was a director In the Manhattan
Elevated Railway company and many
other companies.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
County News

Miss Emma Choate teacher in the
public schools of Newark, was taken
i'll while OH her way to Church and
since has been confined to the
house.
The annual twelfth night forty
was held IN the parish house Of the
Episcopal Church at Delaware City
on Monday night.
Mr.. James d, Hickman, eftyestcr.
day on tri p for the benefit OF his
health. He has been in poor health
for some time and he thought trip
South would help him to recuperate.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Gets Damages For False Arrest,

LONDON, Jan. 0.--Charles Lilly
White, the naturalized American citi-
zen who was arrested in New Zealand
in November, 1900, charged with being
Arthur Blatch, accused Of murder, rob-
berry and arson at Colchester in 1893
and who was brought to England in
June, 1901, where he was subsequent
ly released, all the witnesses failing to
identify him, has received through the
American embassy the sum of 1900 rs
indemnity and passage to New Xea-
land,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
One Too Much For seven,

LAREDO, Tex, Jan. 9.-News reach
ed this city of desperate fight be-
tween Jose Garcia. a hide merchant
Mex. Garcia, In resisting arrest, frac-
tured the skull of policeman by 4
blow with sword. Later seven police.
men were detailed to arrest him. Gar
cia barricaded himself in his house,
and when the officers attempted to mr.
rest him he attacked them with
sword, fatally injuring three of them
and making his escape by rear en-
trance. Garcia is still at large.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
r1agiStrAte ExD:aius,

A magistrate hasexplained why the
county has not received any of the
money received for fines. 1t Is simple
enough when you are familiar with
the law, for 1t prescribes that all fines
collected shall be turned over to the
State Treasurer.
Tile account for County Treasurer
Kettew receiving SO smalla sum Us SIS
IN the last five years and it is hard to
tell how he got that much.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Havann's Mayor suspended,

HAVANA, Jan. 9.-Pending an in
vestigation which is now being insti-
tutcd by Senor NuneZ the civil govern
or of Havana, General Wood has sus-
pended Miguel Gener tle mayor of
Havana. Twenty-three out of the
twenty-eight councilmen of Havana
have petAioned General Wood to re-
move Mayor Gener.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
THE FRANKIE STOCK co.

Notwithstanding the inclemency
Of the weather the frankie Stock
Company had two good houses yes
terday at the Opera House. To-
day will be the last chance to see
this company this season, as they
close their engagement this evening
presenting the good old play OF
"Fortv.Nine" this afternoon, and
this evening the comedy drama,
1.-The Child ol Fate. The matinee
prices are 10 a nd 20 cents. Even
ing, 10, 20 and 80 sents.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Two Children Burned to Death

FRANKLIN, Pa, Jan. 9.-Two small
children of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Nc
house destroyed by fire near Coal City,
ten miles south of this city. The moth.
er of the children had gone to visit a
neighbOr, and in her absence the house
caught fire. Five years ago the Mckim
house was destroyed by fire, and three
Of their children were burned to death.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Personally Conducted Tours To Washing
ton via Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

Thursday, Jan. IL, tho Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad Company will run Per-
sonaIly conducted Tour to Washington,
leaving Wilmington, Del. Avo static u nj
1a.66 +. NJ. The rata will be 80 .0l which
will include railroad fare, transfer to Ho-
tel, and two days board at either tho Ma.
tionul, Metropolitan or Regent Hotels in
Wash!n Z on. For eco additional board
at the Ebbitt House Will bo included.
Tickets will be good Cor ton days and
s'op.oyer will be permitted at Bal imore.
The advantage Of a Personally Conducted
Tour ia hat all arrangements are made
for patrons, and an experS $yed Tourist
Agent win accompany tho @Jarty, acting
). ulc to all important points OF in err
est In Washing on. For copy OF book
containing full intorma lou, write or ap.
ply to H. A. Miller, Pass. Ast Delaware
Avenue Station. Wilmington, Dol
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Mr., Bryan ut New Haven,

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 9.--The
Bryan as guest and chief speaker, was
held by the New Haven Democratic
club last evening at the T0ntine hotel
and at Music hall. More than hun-
dred guests attended the banquet. Or.
c. i. Fuller presided. Many prominent
Democratic leaders from number of
towns in this state Were present.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
To INSPECT DISPUTED Terr,torv

LONDON, Jan. 9.-Colonel Sir Thorn.
as lIoldich and Il staff of engineers
have been authorized to proceed imne-
diatrly to South America to inspect the
territory in dispute between Chile and
Argentina on behalf of the arbitration
tribunal formed in 1898 with the object
Of facilitating the decision of this tri-
bunal in the matter
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Canadian Editors Sightseeing,

DENVER. Jan. 8. - Seventy -four
members of the Western Canadian
Press association who are making Il
tour of the western half of the United
States spent the day in Denver as
guests of the chamber of commerce.
They resumed their journey at night,
going by the Santa Fe route to Los
Angeles. Several stops will be made
for sightseeing.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Death of John Craig.

John Craig, aged about 10 years,
father Of Walter J. Craig, the tailor
at No. 72O King street, died last
evening of pneumonia, after long
ana severe ilnesa Mr.. Craig was
formerly in tile bIacksmithing bust
ness. but has been retired for some.
time. lie had large circle Of friends.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
kansns Farmers Hold Their Wheat,

WICHITA, Kan. Jun. 9.-With 40
100000 bushels OF wheat in the twenty
counties surrounding Wichita the mills
of this city are idle The farmers will
not sell their wheat at any price and
are determined to keep it for six weeks
longer or until the prospects of the
growing crop shall he better dctermin-
ed. Offers of II cents per bushel were
made in vain.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Killed In iIunnYYaY Chr

CITY OF MENICO, Jan. 9.-Ten peo.
pie were descending hill in street
car OH the Hacienda Guadalupe, near
Puebln, when brake failed to work,
and the car ran down the declivity
with tremendous speed. Manuel Diaz,
manager of the Hacienda, leaped from
the car and was killed. All the other
occupants of the car were badly in
{,,p
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Miners on strike,

WILKESRARRE, Pa, Jan. 9.-Sey.
en- hundred miners employed at the
Buttonwood collery of the Parish Coal
company are out on strike. They de.
manded the discharge of some lloll-
union men. The company refused and
the strike followed.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Miss Julia Foraker was married to
Francis King Wainwright in Washing
ton.
General Santos J. Zclaya was unani-
mously reelected president of Nicara.
qua.
The British captured Rocr laager
and many cattle which were guarded
only by women.
A speech from the throne read at the
opening of the Prussiln diet took q
gloomy view Of the economic situation.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Increased Aid For Common Schools.

ALBANY, N. T., Jan. 9.-The assem-
bly, ways and means committee, after
comforting with the governor, has de-
cided to increase the appropriation for
the support of the common schools by
$250,OOO. The scheme Of distribution
Of the gross appropriation of $3.50, 900
will be that the weak districts whose
assessed valuation is $4,000 or under
are to receive $3.50 per district instead
of 500 as heretofore.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
new Mayor For SAN Fraucl.co.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 9.-Mayor
Phelan retired and Mayor Elect
Schlnltz assumed the office of mayor
yesterday. The other elective city Off
cials also assumed their duties. The
principal patronage offices are filled
by Republicans.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-09
Good Roads NpNrODriRtIOu I'nyorc.l

ALBANY. n. T.. Jan. a.-Thc lcgisln
tive committee of the good roads con.
ventiOn which will be held in this city
on Jan. % and 20, will recommend to
the convention that the legislature he
requested TO appropriate 100000 for
good roads improvement and pass a
wide tire bill.