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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

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soanA u 3sstss1iae aaaiast Tie laAs6t ss>
der Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany In relation to the charging Of A0csnts
psr hundred pounds Ter III newspapers
carried over their roadb. The Government
does better than the railroad company, as
II will carry all newspapers sent to SUBJ
scribers in the county free. The white
paper on which the rapers are printed cost
. cents pound laid dawn In front Of the
printing offices and the Railroad Company
with its usual greed, wants one fourth az
much as the raw material costs, for carry
ing the same printed over their lines. 1t
is hardship that should not have been
put upon the publishers Of the Delaware
papers with their limited circulation.
God knows the Railroad Companies get
their time tables published at such rates
rs are an insult to any publisher, who pre-
tends TO pay his honest debts. The rule is
hardship to the Delaware publishers that
the Railroad Company should look into
and then act accordingly. The down State
circulation Of the one cent papers of Will
mington Is not very lucrative and the ad-
ditional burden Of taxing them 40 cents
per hundred pounds, Is hardship that
will leave no profit in the down State cir.
culation to the publishers. 1t Is pity
the Company has not the & o. Railroad
to compete with down our Peninsula.
The B. g. o. Company should be given
the right to build their road down through
our State, and we think every paper in
the State will Join with tho REPUBLICAN
for the Legislature granting the desired
franchise.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
70 TAzPUjBlSHERs.


The Pennsylvania Railroad COMPANY
has imposed tax on tAwspaper publish
ers, whe use the system for carrying Of
their papers. Wilmington publishers re-
ceived their notification yesterday It
states: that In view of the large amount
Of newspaper presented for Transports
tion in our baggage cars, 1t has become
necessary 10 fix tariff for transportation
OF the same and establish rates and regu-
the entire system Of the Pennsylvania
railroad .........-t..-. ,......
All bundles of newspapers presented for
transpeftation will be weighed, and the
general baggage agent will send bills to
the publishers at the CLOSE Of each month.
The charge will be 40 cents per hundred
pounds for 100 miles or less; 80 cents a
hundred pounds for over 100 miles, and 81
per hundred pounds to points on the Penn
eylvania lines west Of Pittsburg The
bundles will all be weighed q the stations
their papers there earlier @=
The notice 10 signed by George w. Boyd,
assistant general passenger agent. who has
also notified baggage masters and agents
to Keep the necessary accounts. sa
Railroad Officials claim that the action
was made necessary by what was practical.
" an abuse Of privileges. For years It hos
been the custom Of the Pennsylyauia Rail
road Company TO carry newspapers free.
When the start was made the newspapera
had but small Calculations aud the papers
size. As the years went on the ;Ircplp-
lions became larger and the papers won,
from four to eight, ten TO twelve pag8h.
some OF the newspapers In the larger cities
built up immen-e ciroulations in the
suburban towns. al. y.,ga, 4! :
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

PHILADELPHIA had a unique strike on
Monday afternoon, being no more or less
than strike among the scholars at public
school called the Charles s. Close Com
bined School, The pupils, which are boys,
concluded that they should have half n
session owing to the rain, and when the
principal informed them that there would
be school III the afternoon, as usual, the
boys revolted and blocked the entrance to
the school and would not permit any of
the boys to enter the gates They held the
fort until the principal sent for several
police officers, when the boys quickly
scattered. Out Of 800 scholars, some 200
were persuaded to enter the school by the
presence Of the officers, who insured them
from being molested by their comrades.
This Is the first strike we ever heard Of in
the public schools.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
By All Means Help Wilmington.

The REPUBLICAN joins heartily in the
movement to get the Pennsylvania Rail.
road Company to allow the down State
people the stop of privileges in our city,
the same as is now granted persons travel.
ing down our State from Philadelphia
New York or other points. Nothing thus
far has ever been done by the Pennsylva.
mia officials to help the merchants in Will
mington. If reduced rates were allowed
to our city from points down the Peninsu-
la, the same as The cheap excursions the
Company has been running OH Sundays
to points South, it would greatly help to
increase the revenue Of that Company and
help our merchants US well. Such an eff
fort has been made, but came to nought.
Probably somebody can persuade the Rail
road officials to grant lower fares from
points down the Peninsula to Wilmington,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
CHRONIC PAUPERISNi.

Interesting Report From New ork's
Charity Organization Society.
New York, Dec IA report that Is
probably the only one Of the kind made
In this country was completed yesterday
by the committee on statistics of the
Charity Organization society. The re-
port consists of a careful analysis of
the records of 500 families from the
time they applied for aid in 1890 until
Sept. of this year. In referring to
the repetition of applications for relief
the report says:
There Is a disclosure Of chronic
pauperism. This pauperism exists to
large degree because of the incapacity
Of men and women to support them
selves. Their condition is due, investi-
CATION shows, to a lack Of mental and
moral development"
OF the persons who applied for aid the
largest number were married men and
women. Widows with children came
next. OF the 500 applicants no were
Irish and 1872 were natives of the Uni
ted States. Many of the latter were
persons who had lived in this city less
than year. The list includes 1872 men
of good character and 231 women of
good character. The remainder were
professional beggars, criminals and
chronic paupers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
ITEMS FROM HEE ClSTLR
Cerrespoudshos o. the RRPulLIoAA
NEW CASTLE. December !. 1891


On last Wednesday AFTERNOON Simon
Cohen Of WILMINGTON hired team from
r. II. Watts to 20 to Dover VI sell spec
tacles and jewelry. He was to return the
team on Saturday afternoon. He failed to
do 80. Watts felt that owing to Friday
being wet day Cohen was using the
horse gently. On Monday morning be
received postal card from Harrisburg to
tho effect that his team was ut Gum Tree,
Chester County, Pa. Watts went there
yesterday and discovered that Cohen had
drove into that town with the team and
left it at the hotel. The proprietor Of the
hotel treated Watts very gentlemanly. He
Is eiated that he was SO fortunate as to
secure his team.
At the meeting OF tho Board OF Educar
tion held last evening the following mem
bers were present. Messrs Stewart, Car
rick, Frazer, Manlove, Deakyne and Elia-
son.
Bills amounting to 't5461 were ordered
paid. The visiting committees reported
that all the schools were working nicely
The matter OF the one session Tor Two
sets Of children was discussed. The chair
man of the finance committee reported
fa,2S5 on hand.
The following pupils were reported Is
having obtained q roll OF honor average:
No. 7, Christopher Grier, Elsie stewart,
Au"ay AuoAAAoohi A.SAto SASa' ~ ~
Ia Turner, ROxie McCabe. mary stewart,
Lena Hidings, Alma Dyer, Vera straw
hecker, Harry Wezgenman, -
A communication was received from
George Wolf, engraver, In reference to the
issuance of the prospectus OF Ideal New
Castle, s. A. Boothe appeared before the
board and stated that IN the DOCK 70 Dc
issued would be half.tone cuts OF the three
school buildings.
Preside Mt Stewart was IN hearty sym
pathy with the matter. Inc question
was, has the Board the right to make
an appropriations Mr.. Deakyne and MT.
Frazer stated that 1t was o case Of go II
alone.
Mr.. Boothe further more remarked that
the book would be issued by the first OF
February. He submitted number of OK.
cellent views Of Wilmington which VIII
appear in the Board of Health book of that
city
Mr.. Eliason said that II by small ap.
preparation an Ideal New Castle could be
brought forth he was IN favor OF an appro'
priation. ..,,.... ......
He therefore moved to make pledge OF
SIS. Mr.. Frazer moved an amendmelit
that the sum be $40. Mr.. Eliason would
not accept the amendment. He was will
ing hat the expense of the cuts be covered
by the Board. Mr.. Frazer withdrew the
amendment and tho motion prevailed.
Professor Andrew stated that che In.
stitute was advertised to convene at 9S0
O'Clock oil tuesday morning. he felt that
it would be II wise move to allow the
teachers to attend the Institute and make
it up in May week. There is no question
but that those who attend the Institute
will derive Il large amount OF good,
Mr.. Deakyne moved that the schools be
closed Decembe Z. 8, 9, and 10, and that
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
lRzrA DH tALBs ORDEAL.


BnS IN - - MAQS " ~ HQ440 VI Hn0
49, xalsef Mufasr.
Noriistown. Pa. Dec. l--There were
no sensational developments yesterday
In the Ciemmer- Kaiser murder
story. The alleged confession of Miss
Lizzie DeKalb, which District Attorney
StrasbuTger said would be given out
for publication within "a hours, has
not vet materialized. Counsel for Miss
DeKaib said last evening that the lat
ter had told the district attorney all
she knew about the murder. He said
as an accessory.
Yesterday afternoon Miss DeKalb
was taken from the Jail for a drive
over the scene Of the murder. She was
accompanied by District Attorney
Strasburger, ex-District Attorney Hol-
land, her counsel, Mr.. Jenkins, and
Chief of Pole Dodenbaugh. No stop
was made until the place where Mrs.
Kaisers watch was found was reached.
The next stop was made near where
the murder Of Mrs. Kaiser is supposed
to have been committed. Miss DeKalb
showed no trace Of nervousness during
the trip.
Word was received from Newark
yesterday to the effect that William
Leblanc, personal friend Of Glenn
mer's, had made the statement that
Clemmer told him in confidence facts
which, when repeated in court and
backed up by witnesses to be produced
by the defense, will prove beyond a
doubt that Clemmer was long dis
lance from the scene Of the murder on
the night It occurred.
When Clemmer was told that Miss
DeKalb had made a confession he said:
IF she tells the truth I have nothing
to fear. She cannot say anything that
will In any way injure my case"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

J WEDNESDAY, DEcHMBER i. 1907.


In order to show great improvement in
business since the enactment Of the Ding
ley bill, we need only refer to tho increased
business in the different workshops of our
city. When neA, a.e employed they can
afford to pay better prices for every thing
they buy. When idle they cannot buy no
matter how low articles may be sold. For
instance tho Pullman Car works in our
city are now employing about 700 men,
against half that number year ago, and
the pay roll this month will amount 10
over 10000, being more than for any
month in its history with one Or two ex.
eeptions
The circulation of the above amount
among the business men Of our city will
do q good deal to stimulate trade and
many dealers as well as many families
will be made to feel happy. The prospect
Of continuance of work during the winter
Is encouraging, and it is more likely the
number of hands will be increased rather
than diminished until after the first Of
June. The prospect Of increased bust
ness in all the shops of our city is encour.
aging, and yet the Democrats are not
happy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
A HIRED GIRL

The engagement Of Chas. e. Blsney's
latest musical comedy success "A Hired
Girl" which comes to Grand Opera House
next Monday Eight. This is one # the
few farces that are doing what the mana
gers term IA record breaking business"
standing room has been ut u premium thus
far this season wherever they have played.
The comedy has been termed by the
Press and general public as being one Of
the most gigantic and colossal ever per-
petrated upon the people, The company
Il composed Of the best known farce COM
edy and vaudeville artists on the stage.
The following are just few OF the PEG.
pie: Jas Il. Kelley. who plays the part of
the Hired Girl, Willis P. Sweaton, the
original in monologue, fairy McFaydden,
Miss Fannie Fields, Miss Trixie Wade.
Miss Stella Bonhur, Miss Alma Hallen
aud a number of others.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
THE GIRL LEFT BEHIND NE.

The Grand Opera House will have for Its
attraction next Tuesday night "The Girl
l Left Behind Me-" And popular at
traction it will prove there, too, no doubt,
for 1t has a love story with sentiment Of
the true ring and spectacular military fea-
lures that will please the theatre goers
whose heart must be reached by dazzling
his eyes. This will be 1.-THE Girls" lest
visit to New York. 1t ran for $50 nights
at tho Empire Theatre and whom ell
largei and treated to several liberal in
jections Of realism it had second long
and prosperous run at the Academy Of
Music. There will be 100 soldiers in the
thrilling scene when the 18th dasiies into
Post Kennion In time to rescue the in
mates from an Indian massacre, and the
massacre, and the hero who leads the
troopers charge arrives III tho. nick. Of
time to savo his sMeelheart's life as her
father had u revolver at her head to shoot
her to save her from falling into the hands
of the savages. This scene WAS done grand.
~ At the Academy and it will be us we II
done here. The same strong cast is still
presenting the drama.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
DEFENDS HER HUSBAND.
Comtesse Esterhazy Denounces Pub.
locations Malipninn the (,ount.

Comtesse Esterhazy Denounces Pub
locations Maligning the Count.
Paris, Dec. 1.-Comtesse Esterhazy,
wife of Comte Walsin Esterhazy, who
is charged with having written the
letter which led to the Imprisonment
on the Isle of Devils of former Captain
Alfred Dreyfus on the charge Of be-
traying French military secrets to
foreign power, and copies of whose al
legged letters rejecting upon the honor
of high French military officials have
recently been published by Figaro, has
written to that journal upbraiding it
for laying bare the 'recesses and hu-
man weaknesses" Of her husbands pri-
vate life, regardless of the fact that
it may break wife's and mothers
heart" The comtesse concludes her
letter with the statement: "All this is
my concern alone, but, confident that
my husbands honor will emerge in
tact, forgive and forget ALL"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Asbury Church Services.

The afternoon and evening services at
Asbury Church Yesterday were largely at.
tended. Evangelist Crittenden desires to
interest the people of this city in the Same
work in which he is engaged, so that it
may be successfully pushed forward after
the Door Of Hope in this city has become Il
Crittendcn mission and he has left the
city.
Yesterday afternoon Charles S Morton
and Mr., Barrett, who arc assistants to Mr.
Crittenden, spoke in Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church to IL large audience This
afternoon they will speak at Harrison
Street NJ. L. Church
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

Vienna, Dec. 1.-The new Austrian
cabinet has been completed. The as
signment of portfolios is as follows:
Baron Won Gautsch, premier and min
lister Of the interior; Count Wofser-
sheimb, minister of national defense;
DR.. Won Wittek, railways Count
Won Baillet-Latour public instruction;
Herr Boehmbaweck. finance: Herr
Koerher. commerce: DR.. J. Won Ruber,
justice. Count Bylandthroidt, agricul-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Talk of n Chfna-German War.

London, Dec. IA special dispatch
from Shanghai says that the Japanese
newspapers are discussing the proba-
bility OF war between Germany and
China as the result of the occupation
of kiaochau and Kiaochau bay by the
Germans. and assert that the German
minister to China. Baron Won Heyking,
is preparing to leave Pekin.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Good | r.ceS.

Robert Merrick sold TO head OF cat lie at
the Red Lion hotel, Chester county. Pu.,
on Monday. at prices ranging from a. to
$50, making an average for so cows, of
S45 the other twenty five head being feed
ers, bulls and young stuck. He will have
another sale on Monday, the 18th inst, rs
he knows where he may find cows, not
only forthis sale but for another early in
por.unity to repiehish their herds before
the farmers. Sales commence in Febru.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Illness OF Judge Butler,

Hon. VIM. Butler Of West Chester, is
reported to bc quite seriously ill and a ply
stefan is daily in attendance at his house
As consequence the U. S, Court has been
closed this week. If he is not able to pre-
side to-day, another Judge will be selected.
Judge Butler is In his 10Th year. but still
his faculties are uninpaired, aud we hope
his health may improve so that he may be
able to discharge the duties on the bench
with the same ability TINT has distinguish
ed his rulings for many years.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

GRAND OPERA HousA
rHs CAMERON oLnnsrs COMPANY.

Two large audiences attended the per-
formances given BY this clever Cameron
Clemens Company yesterday. For the
matinee bill they presented George r.
Siinms's melo.drama, "The Lights o.
London" Mr.. Clemens was particularly
clever in the leading role Of Harold Armi-
tage, while his support was above the
standard. "All the Comforts of Home"
aspresented BY this company, was better
this rollioking comedy. This afternoons
bill Is Lady OF Lyons' and this evening
Augustus Pitoriss American drama,
THE Power OF the Press" will be pre-.
sented with the scenery and effects that
characterized the original production.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Magnificent COilectinn of Oriental Rugs
and CARPETS

One Of the most comprehensive as well
az magnificent collections of Persian,
Turkish and Indian Rugs and Carpets is
now on exhibition at NJ. Thomas and
Sons Art Gallery, 1919 and 1921 Chestnut
street, to which Philadelphia has ever been
treated and is to be sold, without reserve
next wees, commencing on Wednesday,
December End, and continuing until ali
are disposed Of
Mr., Harry Bare, who for so many years
has been intimately associated with the
art contres Of Philadelphia New York,
and the New England States, who is well.
known to art connoisscurs III this and ad-
Jacent counties, and who is manager of
this sale, personally assures the REPUBLI-
CAN and its reader- that this opening sale
Of the Messrs Thomas and Sons will EN-
BRACE some Of the finest specimens of art
gems to be found in Oriental coloring to
suit every cultivated taste. There will
also be offered achoice assortment Of long
hail strips, Kelim and Bagdad portleres,
etc.
Messrs Thomas and Sons Art Gallery
has for generations been famous for its
art collections, but the present collection
bids fair to outdo all former efforts in this
line, and all lovers of the beautiful in
antique or modern floor coverings of the
highest skill of Oriental looms should not
fail TO sec this superb collection now on
exhibition at Thomas and Sons Art Gal
lrry. Fuller particulars may be found
elsewhere advertised
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

TIE big iron steamer Gienochil, from
Hull, England, ran into sharp nor'ea
yesterday morning and was blown with
terrific force upon the rocks at the new
Delaware Breakwater. 1t is. feared the
vessel will be total wreck. She Is an iron
screw steamer and was bound for this port
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
Thanks Returned.

To the President and officers OF the Eco
monte Mutual Life Association.
Gentlemcn:-1 thank you kindly for
your kindness and prompt settlement of
claims on the live, Of my late children,
Margaret and Irwin Bogia. Both claims
were paid by your manager, ThOs. +. Nc
Evily, two hours after reporting at office.
Believe me gentlemen always your
friend; my prayers shall always be for the
welfare Of your Association. l remain
very respectfully yours,
MARGARET BoGIA,
1913 Chestnut street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
A DEADLY INTOXICANT.
Seven Dend, Seventeen Dying From
bringing Wood Alcohol.

Seven Dehd, Seventeen Dying From
bringing Wood Alcohol.
Maplesvile, Ala, Dec. 1.-Seven men
are dead and II more are not expected
to live from the result Of drinking a
mixture Of wood alcohol and cheap
whisky. The drink was bought in Sell
ma by Bill Anderson and another far
mer, and brought here by them and re-
tailed to farmers and laborers on the
Mobile and Ohio extension. which is in
process of construction through this
place. A great number of farmers and
railroad hands purchased some of the
mixture, and Immediately after drink
ing the connection were taken violently
ILL., No physician was at hand, and
many Of them died before attention
could be given them. The alcohol was
labeled, For mixing paint" The at
fair has created great sensation. An
derson and his partner are among the
dead
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

Mr.. Burge, of Townsend, Dol, who has
II stand iniMadison street. had narrow
escape yesterday afternoon. As sho was
driving up Madison street near Second,
her horses became frightened at the dirt
pile in the stree, and ran up Madison
street. As they started up Third street
the wagon broke and the animals became
unmanagcable. Tho excited horses were
stopped by Mr. Mcknee, Mrs. Burg e's son.
iD.laW,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01
The NEWARK TEAM,
Tom Curns Purchases the Franchise and
Expects to Make His Club q pen-
nant Winner

Newark, n. J., Nov. 30 = Deacon"
George G Ellis. Of the Atlantic League,
severed his connection with that urgantza-
ton tonight by selling the Newark Club,
OF which be was the sole owner, to Thomas
=; Burns. the old National League Player
who last season managed the Hartford
Club. The consideration was lnrge and
strictly cash, but the price Is secret.
The sale includes everything In connec.
tion with the club including contract and
reserve rights OF the players of last season,
also several Western League men which
Ellis signed since The close Of the season
The only exception being that in case
"Rasty' Wright purchases an interest in
any professional base ball club he is to be
released.
Ellis object in selling was that he may
60 to his home in Grand Rapids where he
has other enterprises. Burns, although a
native Phila1elphian, has made Newark
his home for many years and in 1898 man
aged and captainea the team in this city
which won the Atlantic League pennant.
He has been practically a Newarker since
1856, when ho WINS u member of the famous
Little Giants" most of whom went to
baltimore before the close of the season.
Ills wide acquaintance here and his great
popularity will enable him to make his
new venture most profitable one. In
future old Good Eye will be known as
the playing owner. manager and captain
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-01

: 1T is said that less thnn $1,000 has been
collected up TO the present time by the
county taz.collect"'s of the letestablo poll
lax. This tax should never have been ad.
aed as perquisite to allow the privilege
Of voting. Dozens Of property owners
have said that they would see the county
TAX collectors further away than Hedge.
vile before they will give up any more of
their good money to the county.