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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15

Chief Consul Budd of the Delaware
Division, i. A. w. has appointed the fol
lowing committee for ho.ensuing year:
Executive and Finance COMMITTEES, by
virtue of Office, William r. Budd, cheI
consul, chairman; Willard Hall Porter
vice-consnl; Walter d. Bush, Jr, sccrc-
thry and treasurer.
Highway Improvement Committee: H.
Hsrbsrt Il. Ward.
Press Committee: Charles e. Gray
chairman, George w. Sparks, T. Henry
Young
Road Book Committee: William Kirk,
Chairman; i. Il. Jelteris, B. II. b. Ennis,
MilerK X. Mcdonnell. l., .. Waller.
Law and Evidence. Caleb NJ. Shew ard.
chairman; EJohn p. Nields, Edgar NJ.
Hopes.
Rights and Privileges: L. c. vandegrift,
chairman; William Beadenkopf, 5. At
wood Stewart, Frank c. Robb, Captain
Peter Bloomsbury.
Rules and Regulations: Joseph B. Sim
mons, chairman; h. b. MacNair, J. II.
Carver, N. z. Watmough, Charles L.
Doughten.
Racing Committees: Frank Turner,
chairman William h. Weir. II. G. Church
man, William Kirk, W. d. Bush, Jr.
The rcguli r We ky entc;t tainment prom.
ised for tho members of the Wilmington
Bicycle Club this evening will be in tho
la! uro Of u debate The question will be
''Should The United States Interfrrr With
Spain in Her Policy Toward Cuba9' A
o. II. Grierunl Joseph lawson will take
the affirmative and Arthur W. Swarts and
Leo Hunley the negative.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
CAGES CURRENCY PLAN.
To Be Submitted in g. Bill to the
House Committee.
EMBODIED IN ONE MEASURE,

The Recommendations VIII Not BE
Bills, Much to the satisfaction o.
Members of Congress-.
| Washington, Dec. 15.-Secretary Gage
| will appear before the house commit.
F., tee on banking and currency tomorrow
| and submit to them, in the form of a
general bill, his recommendations re-
Gently made to congress. The determi-
nation of Secretary Gage to submit
one general financial bill, instead of a
number Of separate bills, brought out
many expressions of satisfaction. 1t
had the effect Of clearing up a situation
which was becoming strained and
gave promise of an early report to con-
sress on financial bills.
The understanding was reached as a
result Of visit to the capitol of the
solicitor of the treasury. Mr.. Connell,
representing Mr.. Gage. He talked with
a number of Republican leaders, and
1t Is understood was advised by Mr.
DiEgley and others that it would be
desirable to embrace financial subjects
in one general bill. Later the solicitor
met Chairman Walker and other mem-
bers of the committee on banking and
currency, and general conference was
held as to what should be done.
1t was made known that Mr.. Gage
preferred to let the subject go over I'M
til after the holiday recess. The COM
mittee urged, however. that it desired
to take the Gage bill and also that sub
mittcd by the monetary conference
under consideration during the holi-
days, in order to be in position to re-
port progress when the house recon-
vened after the recess. 1t was decided,
therefore. that Mr.. Gage should submit
hiS measure on Thursday and appear
in person to explain and argue its
merits and answer questions from the
comnttee 1t was also made clear that
the secretary would cover all his pro-
posals in one general bill, instead of
cutting the subject up.
This arrangement gave general sat
lsfaction, and having accomplished this
much the members of the committee
canvassed the course they would take
as to making an Immediate report to
the house on currency questions. 1t
was decided that the first thing to be
done was to report a bill embodying
the three features recommended by the
president, viz, Il reduction of the tax
on circulation to One-haif Of per cent
the issuance Of circulation up to the
par value Of bonds deposited, and the
establishment OF small banks in rural
communities.
While these will be embodied in the
Gage plan, yet as they We're specially
advised in the presidents message, it
was felt to be advisable to give the
house the opportunity Of acting on
them at once. without waiting for the
report on the Gage bill. For the same
reasons the full committee will be
asked to report on the presidents plans
at once The draft of a bill has been
prepared by Mr. Brosius, of pennsyl-
vania. and this was given to the solic-
itor of the treasury, who is to return
it in time for action by the commit
tee, with such suggestions as the treas
ury authorities may wish to make. As
to the comprehensive Gage bill, this
and the monetary conference bill will
be gone over with care during the
holidays.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
Streets and Sewers.

Tho street and Sewer director, last owe
ming passed the regular pay roll and re-
ported n balance in bank of $ll3, .9j 81.
Chief Engineer Wilson's suggestion that
Eleventh street between Union reot and
Woullawn Avenue be closed to travel so
that all the ashes can he dumped on Wool.
lawn avenue and Ninth street was upprov.
oil, Permission was granted to tho pusey
4 Jones Company to lay driveway into
their yard.
The Wilmington and Northern Railroad
Company pctitioncu to hayo II pavement
on Clayton street between Beach ana
Front Tho board will invcs igate the
condition Of the street before any repairs
arc made to it,
Tho L1vy Court notified the board that
the New Castle carlsoway within the city
limits was il bad condition, and n, that
rat Of he runA now belongs to thu city
he depart tmr,t should tnisc care Of it. and
have the rohl repaired. The nattr was
referred to the city solicitor for an opinion
whether tho cause"ay does belong to tho
city, and II Tho transfer recently made hy
the Levy Court is legal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
ELEGANT APPROPRIATE.

busy mercantile house is tho piano
and organ store of tho Ludwig Piano Co..
established in this city since Sept. 18th
and located at 80 Ship.ey street. T'hoy
have to hustle to ill their orders quickly
enough. This is because OF attractive
goods and winning prices Persons who
prefer elegant and valuable Christmas
gifts should SEQ tho stock and learn the
prices Of this new, ambitious and enter.
prising house Visitors have pleasant and
enjoyable visits there whether they incline
to purchase or not. They carry full lines
of Grand and Square pianos and cottage
orgaus OF every description.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
THE DEMOCRATS CAUCUS
Minority Members Of the National
House Define Party Policy.
REPUBLICAN FINANCIAL PLANS

VIII Meet With Determined Oppose
70 Unanimously Decides TO Favor Gu
ban Recognition Resolution.
Washington. Dec. 15.-The caucus of
Democratic members of the house of
representatives last night resulted in
the adoption of resolutions defining the
Carty policy on the questions of Cuba,
finance and bankruptcy. The caucus
Was largely attended, 101 of the 125
Democratic members being present, de-
Spite the stormy weather. Represent
htive Richardson. of Tennessee, acted
as chairman, and Representatives Cum
snngs of New York and Cowherd of
Missouri as secretaries.
Representative Bailey, of Texas, took
the initiative by presenting the follow
Ing series Of resolutions:
Resolved, THAT in the sense of this
caucus that the Democratic members
Of the house of representatives ought to
resist all efforts, direct or indirect, to
Setire the greenbacks and treasury
notes.
Resolved, That we are opposed to
and will resist all attempts to extend
The privileges Of the national banks.
or to reduce the taxes which they now
pay.
Resolved, That we favor the early
consideration and passage of the SEN
ate resolution recognizing that a con-
dition of war exists in the Island of
Cuba between the government of Spain
and the Cuban people.
. Resolved, That we favor the early
enactment of a just and wise bank
ruptcy law.
The first three features of the reso-
iutions. on finance and Cuba were con-
sidered separately, the discussion being
vigorous and unanimously favorable.
Mr.. Bailey made the main speech, urg-
ing that Democratic members should
take their position promptly against
those financial movements now assum-
Ing formidable dimensions owing to the
recommendations given to them by the
president and secretary Of the treas
ury. He also spoke for a clear cut po-
Bition in favor of the recognition Of
Cuban belligerency, as embodied in the
Morgan resolution, which passed the
senate during the extra session. There
was not dissenting voice to Mr..
Bailey's propositions, and the first three
resolutions were carried by unani-
NOUS vote, the result being received
with hearty cheers.
The fourth feature of the resolutions,
declaring for just and wise bank
ruptcy law, met with some opposition.
Mr.. De Armond, of Missouri, argued
that 1t was not expedient for the party
to take position favorable to bank
ruptcy bill at this time. The resolu-
tion finally prevailed by large MAJOR
ity
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
QUIET DAY IN CONGRESS.
Both Houses Adjourn Out OF Respect
to Mother Mckinley.


Washington, Dec. 15.-The house yes
terday, after brief session of about
two hours, adjourned out of sympathy
for the president, whose mother was
buried at Canton in the afternoon. The
time Of the session was devoted to the
consideration of the legislative, execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill. 1t
was decided to postpone the consider
alton of the item providing for the
maintenance of the civil service COM
mission until after the other features
of the bill had been concluded. There
Is seemingly no disposition to curtail
the discussion, and it probably will not
be concluded before the holiday recess.
Almost the entire time yesterday, de-
spite the fact that the consideration
of the question had been technically
postponed, was consumed in debate
upon it.
The senate was in session just Is
minutes, adjournment being taken until
today out of respect to President Nc
kinley, in attendance upon the funeral
Of his mother. No business beyond the
introduction of bills and resolutions
was transacted. Among the bills in
troduced was one by Mr.. Kyle, of
South Dakota, to change the immi-
grafton laws Of the United States. This
bill provides that all immigrants shall
have the test of education made by the
United States consuls at the points
nearest to their homes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
Fatal Fire at Duryea, Pa,

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 15.-Fire at Dur
yea destroyed 10 buildings and caused
a loss Of $4,000 worth of property and
probably two lives. William H. Law,
mine superintendent Of the Edgcrton
colliery of Simpson G. Watkins, en-
tered the store building to save some
books and papers and was burned to
death. His body was recovered. John
Pleasantine, township clerk, and a
member of the fire department. is miss
ing, and there can be but little doubt
but that he perished in the flames. The
company store Of Simpson & Watkins
was looted by Huns and Poles, who
carried off hams. dried meats and
fruits, dry goods and even barrels of
fIollr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
THE GREAT HUXLEY.
What Huxley, the Great English
- Scientist, Considered the Best
Start In Life

Tho great English scientist Huxley
said the best start In life is sound
stomach Weak stomachs fail to digest
food properly because they lack he proper
quantity of digestive acids Qactic and
hydrochloric) and peptogenic products;
the most sensible remedy in all cases of
indigestion, Is to take after each meal one
or two of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets he
cause they supply in u pleasant, harmless
form, All the clements that weak stolnachs
lack.
Tho regular use of Stuart's Dyspspsia
Tablets will euro every form OF stomach
trouble except cancer of the stomach.
They increase flesh, insure puro blood.
strong nerves, n bright eye and clear COM
plexion, because all these result only from
wholesome food well digested
Nearly all druggists sell Stuart's VS.
pepsia Tablets at 90 cents full sized pack
age.
Send for FREQ book on Stomach Troubles
to Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
Letters to Santa Claus.

wilmington, Dol, DEC. 70, lS37.
Dear Old Santa Claus: lam little boy,
years old. l want you to bring mo train
of cars, n Noah Ark, an express wagon, il
dy. don't think i Want anything else.
Hoping you will bring them, l remain
your loving friend, Freddy Woodbridge,
34S Claym0nt street. {.
Please don't forget my little brother ho
wants wheel barrow, u box of blocks and
some candy. His name Is Harvey and he
Is 2 years old.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
Printers, Strike PoStponed. !.

New York Dec. 15.-,The printers
strike, scheduled for today to enforce
a nine hour worliday, has been post
poned. This action was taken at a
conference composed of representa-
tives of Typographical Union No. 6
and seven members of the Typothetae
held in this city last night The con-
ference lasted late into the night, and
It was decided that if a settlement
shall not have been reached the strike
Will take place tomorrow. There was
no disposition to yield on the part of
the representatives of the union, and
the employers were said to be equally
obdurate so far as the granting of the
desired concession was concerned.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
Seven Prisoners Break jail.

Chambersburg, Pa, Dec. 15.-Seven
prisoners escaped from the Franklin
county Jail last evening by saving
through the roof. An underkeeper dis
covered their fight. He notified the
sheriff, who in turn summoned the
town constabulary. The officials are
securing the borough and surrounding
country, but the search is discouraging.
The escaped prisoners are Albert Alter,
Albert Staley, Thomas Grant, Thomas
bchnson, William Winters, William
Burgess and Dancing Kid" Tolson.
Four of them were to have been taken
to the Eastern penitentiary next week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
An Attractive Window,

OF tho King street window displays
there is none, perhaps, which surpasses
that of H. b. Riley, of 22S King street.
Tho decorations shown are in white, taste
fully arranged by tho deft hands of Miss
Lille Rinker and Miss Adde Eiason,
who have been in the employ of the house
for years. Tho window is certainly tho
most attractive of the down town displays
thereby rejecting much credit on tho fair
decorators, Mr.. Rilcy's stock of Christmas
goods Is up to the standard and at prices
that arc Us low as the lowest
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15

Dover, Eng, Dec. 15---lIistoric Dover
Castle was a victim to the flames yes
tertiay. The offices were completely
gutted soon after the fire started, and
in a short time the main block was at
tucked. For a time the powder maga-
zine was in great danger. The eastern
portion Of the castle was entirely de-
stroyed. and the flames spread toward
the western portion. The fire did not
reach the interesting historical portions
of the castle. The property loss was
small
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
Fifteen Years For Forgery,

Stroudsburg Pa, Dec. 1T. c.
Beatty, nephew of General Beatty, of
Ohio, and at one time a we'll known
attorney in a Michigan town, yester-
day pleaded guilty to forgery together
with Harry Otis, alias Howard. The
men passed forged draft at the Fast
Stroudsburg National bank on the Hide
and Leather bank, of New York. Judge
Craig sentenced The men to Is yearss'
Imprisonment in the Eastern peniten-
tiary. Beatty, It is said, is wanted in
some Of the southern states to answer
similar charges.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15

A flno collection Of SIuart'- Paintings
can be seen At r. 3. Ca, tmcll's drug and
paint stores, n. ". corner 9Th and Mudi-
son streets, that be is selling at popular
prices What is as nice for Il Christmas
present? lo has selected 3 beautiful
paintings TO bo given away on Dec. ~,
1897. Every 10 cents worth you huy at his
store givos you chance to get ,ho5c
paintings, He has n nice limo of Nmas
goods as we'll aS drugs and paints which
lie is ssllingat very cheap pricea
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
Wilmington, Del. )! Dec Is, 1897.

Dear Old Santa Claus:-I am nice
little boy, and don't want you to forget
to come and see me this year | want IN
express wagon, drum, street, car little
horse, balloon, toul-chest,a really gun, one
that can xiii cats | mean, II sled, pair Of
boots SO l can clean The snow off my
grandmom Smiths pavement, some candy
and nuts, and don't forget my lit;!e sister
ard uncle Bayard. Good bye, Old krss,
Your little boy, Georgia Smith, No. 7u3
Poplar street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15

Baltimore, Md, Doc. 1i--Jacllson D.
Seaman, n we!l.tIdo grocer of the city,
has been released on El0O0 bail for cour, to
answer the charge of obtaining $l51O By
fal-o proenscs from Mrs. Celes Thorn
hill, II widow with several grown children
She says she met Seaman several years
ago. and they became engaged She gave
him $1,000 to invest in business in Phil
ndclphia, and she now charges him with
converting it to his own use Mrs ThDrn.
hill has obtained civil judgment against
Seaman for $l55S %
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
OfIicial Changes in Bohemia.

Vienna, Dec. 15.--It is said here that
Count Won Coudenhove, governor of
Bohemia, will be dismissed and be re-
placed by David Won Rhenfeld, gov
ernor Of Dalmatia. The count is
charged with having characterized the
Germans in Prague as ''aliens." The
police president and burgomaster of
Prague will be removed, it is said, and
the town council dissolved. The ad-
mnistration of the city will be en-
trusted to an imperial commissioner.
Among the persons under arrest for
pillasinS there is a son of a millionaire
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
Robbed ana Murdered In Her S

Mobile. Ala, Dec. 15.-Yesterday the
dead body of Mrs. Margaret Hogan
was found in her store on Congress
street. Her hands were tied behind
her back and piece of braid was
wrapped tightly around her throat. An
investigation showed the place had
been robbed of money and some goods.
The robbers probably had forced the
woman, who was G5 years of age, to
give up her small hoard, which she
kept in her room back of the store
They then strangled her with the
braid, but finding her slow in dying
Drained her with some blunt instru-
ment. Her brains had oozcd out upon
the floor. There Is no ceW.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15

Wilmington, Dol, Dec. 18Th, 1897.
Dear santa Claus:-I am a little girl
somewhere between 15 and 20 years OF nge.
l am very good girl (near Christmas.)
don't want anything much but little
beau; because had II fight with my other
one. He seen dog coming along, so he
got back Of me, and wouldn't stand that
SO wo had n fuss
P. S. Please publish this in tho paper
for the benefit of others.
You friend, M. k j.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
Chile's MANY Cabinets.

Lima, Peru, Dec. 15.--The entire Chill
can cabinet has resigned. The event
has caused sensation The cabinet
which has just resigned was appointed
last August to succeed the ministry
formed on Aug. 0, under the premier
ship Of Orrego HUGO, which, In turn,
succeeded the Antunez cabinet that
retired on June 23 last after an ex-
istenCe Of about eight months.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
Federation Opposes Annexation.


! Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 15.-.At yester-
nRy's session of the American Feder-
lt.on Of Labor resolutions were adopted
lrging congress to reject the proposed
annexation of Hawaii. The resolutions
hcciare that 'anncXation would be
tantamount to the admission Of slave
state. the representatives of which
would necessarily work and vote for
HE cnslavement Of labor in general"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
Cotton Growers to Organize.

Atlanta, Dec. 15.-By unanimous ac-
lion the cotton growers, at their meet
Ing here last night, decided in favor
Of reduced acreage, against trusts and
speculation in cotton, endorsed the
meeting of the American Cotton Grow
hrs' association in Memphis next week,
decided in favor of complete organiza-
lion in every county and state in the
south, self sustaining farms and in
formation bureaus.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15

Everett Iolingsworth is applying q
dressing Of lime TO several of his fields. A
low years ago the Practice of lining
was far more general, and we believe good
results followed. For somo reason, how
ever the practice has been generally aban-
doned since tho uSo Of phosphatos has be-
como 80 general. We should like to hear
thc result of tho experiment being made
with this material
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
H0O?tXS ANOOyEE 'i; ;;:;:::: $:::::


H. l.. Fuivnwidnr and T., l.. Kurt2 of
the Wilmington Whist Club won the fair
tournament and carried off. the PhiIaAo.
phla Press trophy az the tourney. of the
Atlantic Whist Association of Philadcl-
phia. Mes rs Fnlenwlder and Kurt with
j. H. Smith and W. l.. Scot led for fourth
place in the play on Monday night. win.
ming l21l matches to II for the winners.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
Wilminptnn Dal Dec. 1h. 1907

W tUr1 H57.i DtV' To- ooI
Dear Kriss: | am littlo boy, 7year old.
I would like you to bring me u cornet,
school-5; G pair OF gum be OTIS, violin,
gossamer, some candy md nuts. Don't
forget my brothers Frank and Ralph.
Frank wants drum, violin, II pair of
gumboots and the Wilmington gunboat
Without tho punch-bowl.
Raj phi wants drum. q horn. a doll baby
and can, y car o Yours truly. Alfred
Willing, 4lU Walnut street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
Diamond Counsel c. B.L Officers

Tho election IF officers Of the Diamond
Council Of the G. B, l.. last light at Man
ming Hall, resulted as follows: President
Henry B Doughcrty; vice-presihent. Pet,r
G. Lendoff; orator. John Y. Doughorty;
collector, James B. Gihncy; secretary,
Thomas Lynch; treasurer, John Fluni-
gan; marshal, James Taylor; guard,
Stephen Malonoy; chancellor Frank jean
doll; medical examiper, Dr.. Edward c.
joyce.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15

Baltimore Council, Knights of Column
bus last night conferred tho third degree
on number Of candidates at Lehmann's
Hall. Visiting delegations were present
from Washington, ID. c., Wilmington
Philadelphia. Pa New York City, Bos-
erciscs. Tn, knights of Columbus Is u
Ca holic organization, with social, iratcr.
na! Il nj beneficial features
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
For a Washington Memorial Building

Washington, Dec. 15.--There was q
meeting Of prominent American women
ri the Hotel Raleigh yesterday to dis
russ plans for a George Washington
memorial building in connection with
the proposed National University in
This city. 1t is reported that the ladies'
expect to raise $3.50, 900 for memorial
building, to be devoted to the admin
lstrative officers Of the university.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15

Wilmington, Del, Dec Il, 1897.
My Dear Santa Claus:-I will tell you
what wish: would like to have Il hat
and coat for my Christmas present, Tor
Dear Old Santa Claus you know I ncol
them. or course l would receive any
present ut all and would be very happy. l
am eight years old and my name is Lottie
Broalhart, 81. Walnut street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-15
NJ Observation-Disclosures Death Sentence.

Newark, N. j., Dec. 15-Andreas
Malinak, who, on July %, killed Mrs.
Anna Kmetz, was yesterday sentenced
to be hanged on jan 27, 1898. Malnak
killed Mrs. Kmetz because she had cast
him off after they hod sustained I'M
proper relations with each other for a
long time. The woman was killed Wkile
she slept