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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20
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New CASTLE Dec. 90 1895.
Wilmington, Del. Dec 18th. 1895
am n little boy + years old. / go to
SCHOOL every day and try to be good but
pl1ase come and sec me. live at lI0l
Tatn II street. Francis Ford.
T.. 8. II am asleep when you come,
please blow your horn ard wake me up.
Deas Old Kiias:- As this is my iiret
Christmas / thought l would write you
lina or SO TO ct you know where 1 am
iiring. ! would ike you to bring mo a
ring and o rocking chair and pair OF
leggins nd sofne candy nnd please don't
forget me. Your little friend, Elmer j.
Walling, New. Castle.
Wilmington, Del. Dec. 10. 1875.
Dear Old krlss:-Pleaeo bring me o
dressed doll baby, set OF dlshee. pair OF
rubbers, story book, some nuts and
candies and riease bring my little sister.
Mana, some candy. Jean Seyler, 1886
French street.
Dear Santa:-Please bring me a new
dress. double satchel, piano. candy. nuts.
and orapSes. doll baby and banquet
lamp for mamma. Lydis Chrlsty.
Dear Kriss:.-I want piG with curly tall
a cat. rooster. live on Bull hill am on1
the bull hill sand breakers. John Becker.
Whom a mother. by her actions. re.
nounces womannood and becomes u pur-
ty TO murder OF body and soul, then IL is
and good citizen. TO- take action and
have that man punished who disgracea
tho medical profession in Wilmington by
performing such dlabolicat operations.
Both the doctor and the mother should be
punished.
Joe Clarke. who served a term In New
Castle jail for being concerned In the
DUPONT barn burning cases. was here
yesterday. He spent the greater part of
the day In Wilmington trying to secure
men to take tho places OF the strikers In
Philadelphia. Tneidea is to get men. send
them to Philadelphia and learn them to
run the cara In The depots. He told or
some who went up yesterday morning
and no expsotad to furnish others with
tickets last night.
For years past complaint In summer
time yearly has been made about the foul
smell from the bitches at Knowles Wool
en- Mills. 1t will not occur again as new
severe have been built to carry oil tho dye
water.
Complaint is justly made by the reel-
dents of south Fourth street. concerning
the bad service given by the lamp. Inst
night 1t was out and the people had to
move In darkness.
Tho different churches are pre- pairing
their Christmas programs,
Joseph Bsrtlett received word last
night OF the death OF his brother, Alex.
ander Bartlett In the Baltimore hospital.
Another brother OF MIR. Bartlett died In
Wilmington last Saturday.
A North Second Sire ct girl met with o
painful accident the other night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Dear KrIss Kringle:-I am llltle boy
10 years old. Please bring me pair or
skates, aud q suit OF clothes and q pair OF
boots ndy and nuts. Joseph Boyle,
sos King streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20.-Michnel Dav-
tit, NJ p, founder Of the Irish Land league
and Home Ruler, arrived in this city yes
terdny from Sydney, Australia, on the
steamer Alcmeda. In an interview Mr..
Davitt said: salisbury Is a big bully.
England has been going around the world
for years bullying and imposing upon tho
little countries. 1t Is absolutely necessary
that some powerful nation shall assume
the task of doing police duty, so to speak.
l rejoice to see this country recognize her
own power and dignity and duty. But
there will be no war, II the American
government remains firm Salisbury will
rinrC,,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

The tenth Christmas anniversary oi
Goldey's Wilmington Commercial and
Shorthand College was held last evening
in the Opera House. The building was
crowded. An interesting musical and lit
erary programme was rendered. The Smith
Brothers of Philadelphia gave some humor-
GUS songs and instrumental music. includ-
Ing a bell-rlnglng exhibition. Miss Laura
Marks of Philadelphia played several Sc
lections on the banjo and George W. Went
ling gave some humorous recltations Pro-
fessor II. S. Goldey made a short address
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

WoMELsDoRF, Pa, Dec. 20-Carrie, the
1i-yearold daughter Of Frank Matthews,
of this borough, threw an apronful of nut
shells upon the kitchen fire, when sparks
ignited her clothing. With her dress ablaze
she ran into tho street, followed by her
mother, who tore off the girls clothes and
saved her life. Mrs. Matthews had her
hands badly burned, and her daughter was
seriously burned about the arms and body,
and lost all of her beautiful hair.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

While at work In Donohoe's quarry yes.
l tarday Andrew ]. Neely or No. 1904 Ford
street had nils left leg badly injured by a
rock rolling on it.
Arthur B. Cullen and Miss Susie b. vii.
klnFon wore married by the Iley. Robert
Watt on Wednesday evening.
Edward Il. MeCully of this city and
Miss Almeda r, aresg OF MeGlslia ndvliic
were married by the Rev. @ a. Budding.
ton at No. 40a eouth franklin stteet on
Wednesday evening.
The Rev. Robert Watt of Scott nj n
qhnIeh will address the mems meeting Of
fhe x. NJ u A. on sund ay afternoon His
GpR1aot Will be. "Ihe Great 6earon.n
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

MOUNT VERNON, o., Dec. 20.-At the
hamlet Of Bradon, five miles south Of this
city, Douglas Bricher shot at his nephew,
Postmaster Jesse Hartsoek. The bali
missed Its intended victim and struck the
postniaster's is-year-oldson, killing him In
stantly The quarrel arose over Hartsoclk' 8
from his uncle. Bricher was arrested.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20
oklahoma omcIals IudIcted.

GUTHRIE, o. T., Dec. 2o-A sensation
has been caused by the grand jury finding
indictments against Sheriff Atherton for
allowing prisoners to escape; Probate
Judge Basil, for falsifying records; OK
Police Judge Whiles, for malfeasance In
office, and Henry E. Afford, ex-presidept,
and Amos Ewing, ex-treasurer of the
Agricultural college, both for embezzle.
ment of government funds. Other in
hictmcnts still more sensational are looked
fsr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

PoueHKEEPstE, N. Y.,. Dec. 2o.--John
Brown, the keeper of the Mattenwan asy-
lnm for insane criminals, who is under ar
rest for alleged completely in the plot of
conyicts TO escape from that institution,
was arraigned before Judge Brown in the
supreme court yesterday. He pleaded not
guilty and was remanded to Jail to await
trial at the January circuit court Brown
Is still In jail.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20
usxz Seeking Freedom for Hanniran.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Dec 2o.-Dayid
F. Hannigan, of New York, who was ao-
quilted on the ground of insanity Of the
murder of Solomon H. Mann, the betrayer
of his sister, was brought before Judge
Barnard on a writ of habeas corpus to se-
cure his release from the Hudson River
State hospital. The contention was that
he had recovered his mental equilibrium
during his short period of confinement
Testimony III the case will be taken to-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Superior Court was In session only teu
minutes yesterday AFTERNOON. Ex-Mann.
ger Hayward OF the Commonwealth Bene-
tlcihl Association, who was unable to be
present at the morning session, was stlll
unable to be examined. 60 the examinR.
ton was continued uptil this morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

iihe 700 geese were killed and picked
aesnfdihg TO proaiam me on the Jester &
done by twelve strong country women.
There was . largo numbsr OF visitors
present and much interest was shown.
The geess vera shipped to New York this
morning,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20
THE VOTE

DIR. Slmms' White Pulmonic Baisan. the
famous throat and lung specilic cures
hoarseness, sore throat. Group. etc. For
consumption 1t is splendid preventing
and curing even hopeless cases. For sale
at COG King st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20
EXPLANATORY.

The fire engine will be on exhibition in
the window OF the jewelry store OF Chas.
M. Banks. No. els Market street.
Each FIRE company contesting for the
prize to have representative present al
the count every Monday, Wednesday ani
Friday evenings.
Each ballot to be placed in the box In
Mr. Banks's 1eweiry store, No. els Market
street.
Direct all coupons Engine Contest.
The name Of the company must be writ
ten plainly on each coupon.
All coupons must be voted within one
week OF date thereon.
Contest ends February 1st. 1896.
The engine which is being contested for
will be given by Mr.. Banks and not by
the REPUBLICAN,.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Has found that her littlo ones are improv.
ed m ore by the pleasant laxative. Syrup
of Figs, when in need OF tho laxative effect
OF gentle remedy than by any other. and
that 1t Is more acceptable to them. Chill
dren enjoy 1t and it benefits them. The
turod by the California Fig Syrup Go.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20
eRAsTus wIMAN FREE.
The Court OF East Resort sustains th.
Supreme Court Opinion.

ALBASy, Dec. eo.--The court OF appeals
yesterday handed down a adeclsion In the
case OF Erastus Wimnn, charged by the
mercantile agency OF r.. G. Dun & Co,
with forgery. The court sustained the
opinion OF the general term of The supreme
court reversing the Judgment of conviction
and sentence Of Eve and half years, and
Mr., Wiman Is therefore a free man.
The conviction of Mr.. Wiman before
Judge Ingrahnm year ago, when he was
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

remember our stockings will be hanging
near the chimney. Goodbye old man.
q. Il. III.
Dec. il. 1895.
Dear Kriss:-I am little girl o years
old. i've three miles In tho country. 1
TO walk: have threo sisters. 1 would
ike you to please bring me q doll, Q sled
and some candy. Clara IL. Roothoose,
New Castle Go. Del.
WILMINGTON. Del, Deo I6, 1895,
Dear Old Kriss-As Christmas IL now
drawing near want TO tell you what
want. am 10 years old and Christ mas
eve want you TO send me O nite beau.
Send htm down the chimney and IL you
the mantelpiece so 1 may see him frat
when get up: want one bot ween the
ages OF 10 and 25. tall. dark haired and
nice looking. II you can't send me q
beau. Will hang ID my stockings and let
you NIL them. Goodbye. hoping to see
my Christmas beau, remain your friend
Dear Old Sandy Claws:-I am q good
boy. want liddle toy balloon. q liddle
perty pikchur book. some handy. come
nuts. and little rocking horse. But
Sandy como early. will take the stove.
pipe out OF the chimley and look out for
the dog. stephen r. Sollaway,
1913 Front street.
Wilmington. Del. Dec. IL. 1895
Dear Krlss-I am little boy five years
old. I.wouid like to have bicycle.
jun per with white goose heads ON It, and
a pair OF gum boots. black board, a horse
and wagon. and please put some candy
and nuts In my etocking. and dear Kriss,
don't forget my little brother Georgie. he
wants a ooach and doll and a big horse on
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20
Highest of all in Leavening Report
R>:a!l! q! Bskasg;! BBa,;iIeg
ABSOLUTELY pURE

wheels. and don't forget my little friend
inlnce pie on the dining room table FOR
you Ariss. for guess you win be hungry
wen you get out our way Your friend.
Orie Whitman. 1903 W. Third street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

ID year old woman walked 40 miles Co
get some OF Stansbury Murray, Jr's., No.
iO4 e. Front street. frssh Delaware chIts
ians' which he will have for sale all win
laughed and said there was no better oure
Tor The grip than his pure old rye.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

BuENos AYREs, Dec 20.-A portion of
the barracks here collapsed yesterday with
disastrous results, Two soldiers who were
In the building at the time were killed
and sixty were injured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

1000 lbs Havana Shorts for sale at 8.
W. corner Second and Shlpley streets. at
90 cents pound. City Market Cigar Fac.
tory. ii. +. BouRDoN, prop.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

No Ifs no ands. no thinks no guesees,
but wa positively do lead in prices. quail
ity and prizes. Galendurs week com
mencing Dec. 10. Call sea our Christmas
goods, Grand Union Tea Co., No. GOO
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

sentenced to sing Sing for tive and q half
years, was reversed by the supreme court
at its general term last February, and It
was against this decision that the district
attorney Of New York appealed. The
points involved related mainly to whether
participation in profits constitutes par
tnership. The defense of Mr.. Wiman was
that he was erroneously convicted of tho
crime Of forgery. In form the Indictment
was for forgery, but tho trial abundantly
disclosed that tho defendant was tried and
convicted, not for forgery, but for over
drawing his account with r. G. Dun s.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Persons who desire to secure beauti.
full little canary. should leave their orders
with Mrs Parker, los Z. end street. at an
garly date. and thus make a suitable so
lection. The bird can be delivered on
Christmas morning. Remember, 1rst
come, firet served.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Dnncs Mt shsiipot.
There will be grand dance at Shsiipos
on Christmas Day both afternoon and
charge OF the affair.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

1t is oil bosh wnen advertisers OF Liquids
say pills are OF no account In constipation
and headache. just try Simms' vegetable
liver pills and you will at onee know they
will beat all the liquids made. COG King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20
Carriers, armlets, and garter and az mi lot
bucklea Wright $50 King street.

Pricss and quality. wiiltsll. Is why our
etcfs 10 paoaed full from morning tlll
aiaht hlllard y. Davis. sewslsr.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

By the use Of Shiloh's Ouro. This great
Cough Cure is the only known remedy
for that terrible dsease, N. D: Dan
FORTH cor. End and Market
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Simms the first among pills for the
ladies'. made of pure material stand high
in their recon m endation for the iufirmi.
ties OF ladies'. 81, also sent by mall. 616
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

complete line OF dolls. BIN cushions,
down pillows. china silks, iniants' capz
and bonnets. elosks and sacques hosiery.
gloves and handkerchlefs can bo seen AZ
AIts. II. DiIlon,s 608 King Street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

General verdict, largest and most vaiu :
able finger ring stock In State. Wrlght'a
220 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20
YInyi 90.

Mrs. Bessie Starr Keefer will remair
with Mrs. Bachelor, IS Market street
durilg the week and will be pleased tC
meet all who desire to see her.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Extra strong. $50 per To-. fancy orange
and lemon pselI3c and frying tom atoes.
l3e. j. O. Singles. jackson and Linden
streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Do not forget that our Emulsion of God
Liver OIL. with Hypophosphites is highly
recommended for coughs, colds and lung
troubles. Made by ". y. Taylor. Phar.
macist, 500 King etreat
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

DR.. Slmms' White Pulmonic Bslsam. the
famous sore throat and lung cure, is sold
by the proprietor. at 500 and sl, at 6oa
King street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Silver novelties Yes. In abundaaca
Wright. 220 King street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Baby gown and bib pine. Wright. 22I
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Delphi and Dresden clocks and othera
Wrlghts. 220 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20
NotIcn,

boat load OF oysters daily, and seiiinr
them wholesale and retail at No. sO2 Mar.
ket street. and 100 East Fourth street.
CaiI phone 651 or 073, aud have your oys.
ters delivered Tree. A. L. Ainsovw & 90.
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Christmas gifts, inexpensive pens and
pencils. WriGhts. 220 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20
Bracelets. all the 90. a2o King. wrieht's

No catch penny scheme; full value fo
money Invested. 220 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20
MIImInRton, Dell. Dec.

WIImInRton, DeI.. Dec. TO, ISy5.
Dear Old kriss-I don't want anything
Xmas but sweetheart. Ihave never had
one yet and am 18 years old. tall and
have dark hair. blue eyes and tair com
plexion. l want my lover to be older
than L tall anu dark complexion. He
must be Christian aud not chew. swe ar,
drink nor belong to TOO many clubs. My
sister Is writing for ono also and II we
are asking too much dear old man. please
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

For iirst-olass dyolng and securing 20
to the Delaware Dye Works 2i0 King
etreet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Nssslein. slgn painter. 7oi West Eighth
etreet. Phone 29i.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Fres-Calendars-Br
Week Dooomber 18Th to purchasers. 600
King,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Thimbles in thousands. wrlghps, 2eo
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Dear Krlss;--WiIl you plea o send me n
knife, fork q epooD. a pair of of mitts and
q uecktle and please don't forget my lit
tie brother. Your frlond. John w. King.
593 East Fifth Street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20
FIRE ENGINE
CONTEST.
Another Contest Tnaugurated
by the Repu blican.
FIRE ENGINE
COUPON
Dscambar 20

The Fire Engine Company
in Delaware receiving the
most votes cut from the col
umns of the Daily Republi-
can will receive a handsome
niclsel-plated miniature fire
engine. All votes to be de-
|Iposited at Chas. M. Banks
Dewelry Store. 6I5 Market
lIstreet.
NAME
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Harry Yerger's. No. 4i9 Shlpley street. 10
frames made to order for tho holidays.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Neck and lorxnerte chains, wrjght's.
geo King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

MORT Ar Eeady.mixed tor all par
M poses In any quantity. John NJ
SOLOMON oifias. No. West Third stres
Pines l5 and alS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Cut prices on finest diamonds. 2eo King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-20

Diamond rings. wedding rings. ladies'
rings girls rings. boys rings. in endless
variety at Millard F. Davis o +. and NJ.
Evening journal., 1895-05-16
PHELAN THREATENED.
Father OF an Endeavor Girl Says He WIN
whip the rrirst.

Father Of an Endeavor Girl Says He WIN
whip the Priest.
ST.. Louis, May l6--1'he Christian En-
doayorors will now look To Archbishop
Kahn Of this city to punish Rey Father
y. $. Phelan for his editorial comment on
their annual convention. Mgr Satoli, the
papal delegate, whom the hndeavnrers Of
Ashury Park, N. J., petitionod 20 remove
Father Pholan. hns written TO Rev. .. T..
Dawson, the sender Of tho memorial, that
the mattor belongs to Archbishop Kahn.
Archbishop kain is in the rural parts Of
his diocese administering confirmation
and could not BIO seen.
A reporter called ON Father Phelan who
said he had no comments to make either
on Mgr. Satolli's action or ms TO what
Archbishop Kahn may or can do He has
received many letters denounoing him for
his utterances. Tho latest Is from Dir John
II. Soitfert Of Washington. Ho calls Father
Pheans article a hell born insult, and
declares that he Is indignant at the state
mont made because his daughter Is an En-
doayorer. Speaking Of his daughter, no
says;
She is a sincere and humble Christian
and does not go to the Christian Endeav-
or meetings TO see and be with men. Your
bhsc, hellsh insult is entirely uncalled for,
and II l over get in reach Of you I'll lot
you feel my presence quito sensibly. may
be in St. Louis next fall
Evening journal., 1895-05-16
Baseball Notes .

On Saturday May % the Rockford will
play the Montgomery A A OF PhiIadel-
lhis This club Is well and favoiably
known by the bsseba | public OF
Wilmington.
Phillips the new catcher Of the
Rockford Club, is fast player from the
North End Club OF Philadelphia
It IS rep jrtsd that the Lsiperyllle
Club will disband in compile OF weeks
The poor fnanclal support given the
club is said to be the cause
The Puritan Baseball Club, juvenile
organization Of this city, and the Sham
rock Club. Of New Castle will cross bats
At Washington street bridge on Decora.
ton Day.
II this afternoon game with Goldey
Commercial C9lleee the Y NJ G A will
play IS follows: MEG n'gle. c. BiRls.
Foulk, e.s Seho6eld, 10; Starr. 90;
sdlley, 30; @. Williams, CT; Courtney u. 1;
Prentiss, IT.
After an exciting contest OF slugging
and ran getting on the grounds beyond
Washington street bridge yesterday
the High School baseball team was
defeated By the Sunshine Club bv a
score Of "a TO 20 The batteries were
Sigh School, Fshsy. Tsggart and Little
Sunshine, Gossert. Harris and Dim4 ow
The High School will play the Hickor.
les next Saturday afterooon aud on Nay
% the High School will play the Cooley
Commercial College team
Evening journal., 1895-05-16
LOTS OF TRlPLETs.
All Named After the Presidents childre,
In Mopes Of = Chrck.

In Hopes Of Cheek.
WAsHiNGToN, May Private Score
tar3 Ihurher was busy with very larq
mail when % correspondent called on lin
and remarked that he was probably 10,
busy to 10 interviewed.
No, I'm not exclaimed Mr. Thurber
just want 10 DO interviewed, I wan
to stop this nonsense Of people who ar
blessed with twins triplots and quadrup
lets writing to tho president that they havt
named their youngsters aftor his family
and asking for money ] have had - let
tiers Of that kind today have denied owe
and over again that story that $500 WA
sent to the father Of triplets in Indiana
but the story seems TO be still believed, ant
We are bong dcluged with begging let
tiers from all over Tho country. No atten
tion will be paid to them
And Mr. Thurhor began vigorously tt
tear up two sco.o or moro cpistes announo
ing hat the population OF certain states
was increasing by leaps and bounds.
That $500 story, continued the pr
vate secretary, has led one man to an
nounce that he is the father of aundrup
lets Ihere are any quantity Of twins anc
triplets mentioned in those X lottors, but
only ono case OF faurs The father has
selected throo names from tho presidents
family, but Is little at loss TO get the
fourth as the quadruplots are sirls
After some persuasion MIR Thurhor raad
aloud the letter from the man to whom
tours were dealt. 1t ran as follows:
10 His Exoellenoy, Grover Cleveland
DEAR Silt see by tile papers that you
inst gave $500 to triplets We Just Ind
four q kind. They was an queens. We
l4.nas u -.