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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
GAGE AND GOMPERS
The Treasury Chiefs Letter to the
/, Labor Leader. ....s, ,..,,.
THE FEDERATION's REs0LUTIONs
DenOunclng the Gage Financial Bill
Made the subject OF a Communities
tion in Which the Cabinet onicial
Defends HIS Position.


Mnde tho subject or Communica-
tion in Which the Cabinet Official
Defauds HIS Position,
,s
washington Dec. zs.-secretary Gage
mas written the IoiioWihs ietter u
PRESIDENT Goinpers' oI the Peoeral'oh
.of LABOR:
4 nave read with care the resoiu-
lions ADOPTED at NashVlhe ny the coh-
Ventlon OF the Federatioh Oh Lapor'
whlch reclte as follows:
Resolved, Ihat we declare our
selves most posltlVeiy opposeo ~ 'ne
Gage nnanclal Dill, recently ihtrouueeu
IN congress py the secretary OIL lie
treasury. 1t IS measure tha''
adopted as law VIII only the llore
nrmly rlVet the gold stanuaro oii 'ie
people OF the country ana perpetuate
ATS disastrous enects III every ioini,
liesoiVed' ihat we pronounce .ne
Gage Dill an uhdlsguisea eHort 10 ie''re
our sfeehoach currency anu an eot
efnmeht paper money WIN We" "
the substitution Oh natioiial oaih lotes
IN thelr steau' anu mus iaa'eh 'ie
natlohal pahK system lor years upoi'
the American people.
NOW, II 1t be true that the goia
stahdaro--oy "hicn thiIlss nave peel
measured as 10 price lof the iast oo
years IN thls couhtry-lS ihlih'cal " .le
interests OF the iaporlns classes ol .ne
united States' theh l thlnk IL ~ lhliin-
cal 70 all GLASSES. Ill other "orus, l w
not beleve that the e&pioitatlon OF one
class py announcer, eilner throush laise
weights' partial laws or a Dao none
tary SYSTEM can De lhaue 10 "oih ioi
me permanent penellt OIL the eAploi'lns
class tself' or lof the general veal,
even were 1t 1easlble on any Grouhu oi
rlght or justice "hicil IL Is not u'aiil.
ed, therefore, that the permanehce OF
the gold standard 'tor Which arsue)
operates in this eVll direction lheh
your resolutions or condemnation are
well Rounded ana am justly chafse"'
either win an ignorance "hich con
stltutes me a foolish ADVISER OF WIN
u perVerslty or motlVe Whlch hafes
me an EVIL ADVISER
Il nave rlsnt 10 dlsaVoW INC chais
OF nerVerslty or evil purpose, siiice
there is nothing in my whole HE, as
related to my telioW men, anu III "oru
or deed, by winch the possession ny me
Of such characlerlstlcs can De relerfeu'
much less demonstrated
But ignorance o1teh urcohsclouSly
works as deep injury as evil intent
might 90, ana 10 thls SIN OIL lsh"rahce
III IT be s'n) must COMES" 'hsSeil
10 be possible NlctlH. lhls confess
sion however, ought NOT 10 CLASSIFY me
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
The Invasion Il Failure,

Pomcroy, O., Dec. 23.--Thc expected
invasion of the Ohio miners into West
Virginia yesterday to stop the nom
union miners from working at New
Haven mine was failure. The hum
drcd men who did get there were served
with injunctions by United States
deputy marshals restraining them
from going onto the premises of the
Consumers Coal Mining company.
Fifty non-union men worked in the
mines undisturbed. The sheriff and
his deputies left the scene last night
No trouble is anticipaled.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Key West, Fla, Dee. 23.--Schooners
leaving port Tuesday night that were
unaccustomcd to the summary methods
adopted by Uncle Sam in intcrcepting
fiibusters We're treated to surprise.
The battleshp Mainc's launch fired u
shot as a command for them to halt.
Not understanding the signal, they pro-
ceeded on their course, but another
shot bruught them to They were
boarded by the naval officers and thor
oughly searched. but no arms nor am
muniton were foupd, and they were al
lowed to proceed. The Names officers
are unusually alert, and there must
be strong ground for suspicion that a
filibustering expedition is being PLAN
ned.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
q
Rank Burglar WIN Lose His Eve

Kansas city, Mo-, Dec. 23.-William
Saucr, who claims to be a son Of W. G.
Sauer, Detroit publisher, is under ar
rest here. charged with completely in
a bank robbery at Nermillion, Kan.
some time ago. Sauer was found suf-
fering from injuries which will cost
him an eye. and which he said were re-
ceived while preparing tro-glycerine
for others who, he alleges. committed
the robbery. .-Sauer says he Is gradu-
ate of Trinity college, in Michigan.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Entertainment.

Miss Rumford who conductsthe Kinder
garten School, No. 603 West street. gave
her pupils Christmas entertainment on
Wednesday afternoon. Paul Thomson
acted as Kriss Kingle, and presented each
of candy. and the boys with q wagon and
candy. 1t Is needless to say that all were
delighted with the treat, and wished the
amiable principal might enjoy tie nappi.
ness incident to the holiday season.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
MESSAGES FOR KRlSS.
What the Little Folks Want and How
rluch Happiness Presents viii
Bring.

The little folks continue to send their
letters for Santa Claus to the REPUBLICAN
and as requests for publication come In
almost every letter VIC cannot disregard
them. Following will be found letters
which Old Kriss will certainly see, proyid.
ed the old saint secures copy Of the RE.
PUBLICAN.
Dear Old Kriss:-I thought would drop
you these few lines to let you know what
l want for Christmas. l want gold ring.
and pair of rubbers, q big coach, and 2
heads for my doll, q school bag, and some
candy toys. oranges and some bananas.
l am S years old this Christmas. My name
Is Anna NJ. Serson.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Dear Santa Caus:-I ANA little girl ten
wears old go to No. Is schaol aud my
tcach,r's namu is Miss Blanche Williams.
If you please would like to havc IL pair of
gum boots, gum goIsancr, baby's
trunk, bag with NJ on it. havoa largo
brother and please bring him something:
Don't forget my mother, father and
grandma.
p $ Don't forget to bring mo some
candy. cakcs, nuts and oranges, Good
bye From Margaret Post!cs, 9O5 Wilson
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
The Effort to Save Bartley.

Lincoln. Ncb., Dec. 23.--Most Of the
time in yesterdays session of the SUI
preme court was occupied in oral argu
ments by attorneys for cyTreasurer
Barley in an effort to save him from a
~ year penitentary sentence imposed
by the district court of Douglas county.
A decision is not expected for several
weeks. Bartley's shortage, according
to the report of the expert examiner,
amounts to slightly over 100000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
A SHAKEUP IN CHICAGO.
Supreme Court Upholds the State
Civil Service Law. .rs..-,
MANY APPOINTMENTS INVALID,
The Civil Service Commission VIII
Probably Dust Many of Mayor IInr-
rison's Appointments and Replace

Probably Gust Many oil Mayor llnr-
rison's Appointments and Replace
Them With Men From Their List.
Chicago, Dec. 23.-The supreme court
of Illinois, sitting at Springfield, hand
ed down q decision yesterday upholding
the constitutionality of the civil service
law Of the state. The decision was
rendered in a mandamus proceeding
brought by the attorney general of the
state to compel Chief Ripley, of the
Chicago police force, to make appoint
ments from the classified list furnished
by the civil service commission. The
decision is sweeping and upholds the at
torney general in all the claims he
makes in behalf of the law.
The fight between the chief of police
and the civil service commission arose
over the fact that when the present
municipal administration came into
power the chief Of police made his ap-
pointments without consulting the COM
mission, claiming he had right to do
80. The attorney general at once
brought action to compel Chief Kipley
to abide by the list of the civil service
commission, and this, in accordance
with this decision, he must now do
Hereafter the mayor is privileged to
appoint the head of each city depart
ment and the civil service commission
will control the remainder of the offices.
All Sthe appointments which Mayor
Harrison and Chief of Police Ripley
have made since they entered their
present positions. with the exception
of the heads of departments appointed
by the mayor, are now under this de-
cision rendered Illegal and the chances
are that the commission will in short
time inaugurate Il grand house cleaning,
and will take his position from every
man not appointed by the commission.
Among the positions heretofore filed
by the mayor and affected by the de-
cision and brought under the civil SER
vice are: Assistant chief of police,
four inspectors Of police, 16 police cap
tains, secretary Of police, private sec
retary TO the chief of police. assistant
commissioner of health, secretary of
health department., city electrician SUI
perintendent of water office, chief clerk
Of water office water assessor, deputy
city clerk, chief clerk in city clerks
office, deputy city collector, 12 street
sweeping inspectors, IL street foremen,
secretary department eff water works,
superintendent of streets, superintend-
ent of special assessments, superintend-
ert Of maps, superintendent of sewers
chief engineers of street department
and numerous other positions of less
Importance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Fal! Rivers Threatened Strike.

Fal! River, Mass, Dec. 23.-The cot
ton manufacturers are confronted with
the prospect Of Il strike. as many of the
operatives are determined to oppose a
reduction of wages A section of the
union officials and members favor a
strike at seven leading mills on Jan, 3.
These mills employ about 1l,0Qe opcr-
atives. Another plan of action pro-
poses strike at all of the mills on
March l.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

TIE Kings Daughters of West rresby-
ter,an Church are arranging to give tie at
tlEdauts OF tho Mission sunday and Sew
ing schools Oh Front street near Orange, u
diMnar on Wednesday, the Goth inst lhH
muthers Of the young folks are al inc!ul-
81 The program, Preparations are he.
In made to accOInmodn l1', and the
20 i things provided viii be ann le to
o. rfy that nuplber. A pleasant time Is
aut oipated by the little folks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Wilmington, Del, Dec. 23, 1897

Dear Santa ClauS:-king of delight!
What are you doing these long Ter
nights; iilling your budgets with trinkets
and toys, wonderful gifts for the
lovs and the girls? While you are
planning for everything nice, don't
lake it hard il say in yonr car, Santa, I
think you wero partial last year; loading
the rich folks with everything gay, snub-
hing the poor ones who came in your way.
Now of all the times in the year, l am
sur.,, this Is the time to remember tho
poor Your friend, Willie Burke, 1918
Linden street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Made Good q stolen Money Package.

New York. Dec. 23-The Southern
Express company yesterday paid to the
National Park bank, of this city. SlO.-
900 in settlement for the loss of that
amount of money by the robbery of the
express companys safe at Columbia,
). C., last Monday. The National Park
bank was the shipper of the stolen
package, which was for bank at
Newbcrry S. G. The officials have
learned nothing new tending to clear
m the mystery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Pittsburg, Dec. ga shocking acci-
dent occurred at the machine shop OF
Mcintosh, Hemphll g. Co. john Clark,
q laborer, had been washing windows,
and in descending a ladder his blouse
was caught by shaft revolving at the
rate of 100 revolutions per minute. His
body vas whirled about, striking a
brick wall at every revolution. When
tho machinery was stopped nearly
every bone in his body was crushed.
Hhe neck was broken and the skull lit
orally reduced to a mass of pulp. He
was killed by the first revolution.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
An Attempt at Robbery.

Burglars attempted to enter the resi-
dence of William Lodge at Clavmont
Tuesday night. Mr.. Lodge heard a noise
and upon an inves igation discovered that
a burglar was endcavoring to break into
his residence through the li5"nry window
His son, George Lodge, of the Now Ca ,tle
bar, was aroused and got his gun. Hear
ing the sound of retreating footsteps he
fired, but this morning there was no blood
or other evidence that ho had struck his
man. The people up in that section are
thoroughly aroused, and the State detoc-
tivcs are already at work upon the various
cases, but thus far their efforts to appro.
hend the burglars have been fruitless.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Convicted OF Receiving Stolon Goods.

Convicted OF Receiving stolon Goods.
New York, DEG. 23.-Leon Russell was
yesterday convicted of grand larceny
in the second degree for having re-
ceived $1,000 worth of jewelry belonging
to Miss Susan De Forrest Day. The
robbery occurred on Sept. 25 last. The
jewelry was stolen from the steam
yacht Cynthia, Of which Miss Day is
owner and master, and which was lying
off Whitestune l.. l. Itienne Casti!lon
a mess boy on the yacht, Is now await
ing trial on the charge Ct taking the
ia1NnllNL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Reciprocity Negotiations suspended.

ReciprOcity NEGOTIATIONS snspendrd.
Washington, Dec. 22.-Thn reciprocity
negotiations between the United States
and Germany are practically suspend
ed They never got beyond the initi1l
stage. There appears to have been
n willingness on the part Of bath gov
ernments to look into the subject. but
the inquiry did not develop any pros
pect of material concessions on either
side. The negotiations with France
are similarly at a standstill. owing to
the course Of the French government
In raising the duties on lard and other
American produCts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Ono Man Captured Four Burglars.

Canaan, Conn, Dec. 23.--Four burg
lars of a gang Of five were captured hy
Martin Reed in Jackson & EGgleston'5 >
store here early In the morning Reed.
who sleeps in the store, was awakened
by the movements of the men, and
by prompt use Of his revolver wounded
two of the burglars and marched three
of them. including one of those whom
he had shot. into a room and locked the
door. The other wounded man was
helpless. The fifth member of the gang
escaped Reed fired his revolver until
reinforcements came, and his covey
were conducted to the lookup The men
are supposed to be tramps. rather than
professional criminals.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

+ Yesterday afternoon the Y w. G.. Il L.
went over to Fhrnhurst and distributed
presents among The inmates of The aims
house The poor creatures were delighted
with the tokens of remembrance given,
and th ~ were several affecting scenes dur.
ing the afternoons ceremonies. Superin-
tendont Mccoy and his estimable wife did
everything in their power to help the
visitors in their good work.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Utica, N. Y, Dec. 23.-Burts Scraf-
ford, of Westberne, Albany county, and
Charles Clifford, Woodsman, were
blown to fragments by an explosion Of
rs pounds of dynamite yesterday. They
were employed in the construction of a
branch railroad at Clearwater. and
were warming the dynamite before
fire, when it exploded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
: Old Woman Sntrocated In a Fire,

New York. Dec. 2o.-Mrs. Freda
schintz, aged and crippled, was over
come by smoke and died when within
q few feet Of safety during a fire which
broke out in the house in which she
lived on East Ninety-ffth street. A
score Of people had narrow escapes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Dear Santa Claus:-I am little boy
seven years old. go to school and my
teacfrr's name ia Miss Miller. ! want
wagon, iam-o shantcr pair of gum boots
IL sweater and Christmas tree.
p S. ] want some candy and oranges
and snmn nuts. Sister wants rubber doll
and if we are not asking 100 much bring
hera coat and cap. Herbert Bradley, 2l4
l. 9th sire It.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Thirteen Killed In prussian Mine

ThfrteCn k1IIcu III TTuss1an MID @.
Dortmund, Prussia, Dec. 23,-An eX-
plosion Of fire damp took place yes
terday at the Kaiser Stuhlzwei pit. with
terrible results. Eight corpses have
been brought to the surface and seven
men living. but seriously injured.
There are five still missing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Busy Morocco Ten.

Tho shavers in the big factory Of Blu.
menthal & Company are working extra
hours in order to ssPply the demand for
morocco by dealers in that article New
machines are being put in and new men
employed almost daily. The other morocco
e-tab]i. hments are also very busy, and the
outlook for trade is very encouraging.
The prices continue rather low, aud tho
margin of prof is Light. Similar reports
also come frOHi a 10 .Uie1 and the outloOi
for the trude h. .-." ,.NIr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Dear Old Kriss:-I am little boy, Z
years old and thought would wrio you
lntter and tell you what want yui to
bring me. l want u box of tools, drum
and some candy. l have little brother
who is four years old and he wants you to
bring him drum, horn. u train of cars
and u fire engine, and need some candy.
have stopped talking baby talk SO you
will be sure and come to our house on
Christmas eve Do not forget to send us
nice big tree / remain your little
friends, Gilbert and LYbran Pyle, lSlQ
West street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Evans Wants Pension List Published

Washington, Dec. 23.-- Commissioner
Evans. Of the pension bureau. is a
strong advocate Of the policy Of pub
fishing the entire list of persons who
draw pensions from the government.
He expects that bill for this pur-
pose will be introduced in congress
when 1t reassembles in January.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Mrs VIM r. Tull has so far recovered
that she Is able to return to her home. Dr.
j. B. Roberts and the attend ng phys-
clans regard her case as one of the most
successful operations in the history Of
medical surgery. Her many friends well
come her homo.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Dear Old Kriss:-I am little boy, s
years old. want you to bring ME II Noah's
Ark, u ring, bank and some big story
books, pair of fur topped kid gloves. and
horse and wagon THAI will run alope. My
brother Raymond is years old: H wants
drum, u horn, and F. flag Noah's Ark,
same books and q trolley car that will run
alone have little cousin whose name
Is LIE Roy; he has never seen Christmas yet.
He wants a pair of rocking horses, a boy
baby II set of gold buttons, breastpln, an
engine. We all three want plenty Of nuts,
candy and fruit. l still remain yonr little
friend, Robert Lilley, 1Ol1 BiSt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Dear Santa Claus:-I am little boy six
years old and would like you TO bring
mo sled, express wagon, gum boots bat
and ball and some books. Please don't
forget some candy and nuts and my little
sister Dorothy would like some play
things. Your little friend John G. Nc
Elwniu, 1921 Rodney street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Stanford University, Cal, Dec, "a
DR.. Noah Fields Drake, n graduate in
geology, has accepted a position in
'ths Tien-Tsln university, China. He
will be major professor of mining, en-
eincerinG and geology.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Dear Santa Claus:-I will write you n
letter to let you know / am u little girl
eleven years old want you to bring mo
na hat for my doll and story book and
Il set Of dishes and some candy and
nuts and bananas. don't forget my little
sist aud don't forget my nephew for his
papa Is dead. Minnie Heiss. 1861 Adams
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Uoar Santa Claus:-I am II little boy. l
would like you to bring mea new suit of
clolheS, n derby. nah pair Of shoes and
some candy. wish my aunts and unclos
would please see krlss for me. My mother
can't ge' them for mo and my father Is
deutl, live at $50 Market street..
Frank Filar
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
A New Cycling Record

Milwaukee, Dec. 23.-WaIter c. Sanger
yesterday afternoon broke his own
worlds indoor record for half a mile
unpaced, riding the distance in ana
minute fiat.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Dear Santa Claus:-1 am little boy =
wears old Iwould like you to brtng me
ngt7 suit. IN uvcr2uat, pair OF kiu gloves
n macintosh, un umbrella, slivar watch,
IA pair Of lubbn,s, II gold ring with set
in II, II nice story Book some candy anu
nuts, Please d0n't forget my cousin
Don't forget my tree. Yours freely,
Willard Rood, 1929 French street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Dear Santa Claus:--I am little girl
only sevon years old. l am trying to be II
good little girl. 1 want n doll baby, a
double slate, u new hat, a new cont, q pair
of shoes, pair of kid gloves, pair of nit.
tens, and want some oranges, and lots OF
candy and nuts. l go to Sacred Heart
school. Yours truly, Helen Posting.
Si6 Pine st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Dear Old Kriss:-I thought would tell
you am IA good little girl and go to school.
want doll, some candy and astory book.
That is all. My namo is Laura Wiser; l
live at 1925 w. Front streets. Old hriss,
don't forget my sisters and brother.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23
Sale of Toys.

Auction sale of all kinds of toys, babies
and fnncy goods and Christmas presents
ntSIidham and Sons auction room, Ill
East 4th street, this evening and io-mor-
low afternoon and evening at 7.30 O'Clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

1fr. lea.c X. E,y.~ urged and foil hi
S-iyth and Mulkut = this noon, but
ulkilj oscaled 1n rt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Mr.. Robertson, he old peach man, who
has been at Fourth and Market streets for
years is now selling Christmas green's on
tho su:ne corner and everybody who
favors him with patronage will be sure Of
Obtaining the boit greens for the least
money. Give him u call.
No Sa;er Hsmedy caa I've ha for Coughs
nnd Col Is or any trouble OF tho thr0at. than
"Rrown's bronchial Ir0cbes Price CSC Sod
only in boxes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

Dear Old Kriss:--I am little boy, 8
Years old want yOu to bring lne an
eypres, wagon, q Whcell-hartnW, horn,
some candy aud nuts. Goodbye, Old
KRIS will he II good littl" boy, MY
name is GeorEio Sehorr, / live w NO. "
First avenue.
=. S.-Oll Krss don't forget my sisters
and brothers,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-23

lIll Christmas. ono barrel Of finest
spring WHEAT ilcur sand 10 lhs. Of tho
choicest Buckwhcat for 81 csth at J. }.
Smiths iih and .-hipley strNel:.