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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23
The TRADING STAMP CRAZE
I~-,.t>. Tay I"ns, h-- 49," -i----A- r.
Que stiou Remains Can They Stand the
Demand Iadc Upon Their Bank
Accounts.

A representative of tho X REPUBLICAN in.
terviewel several store keepers ON Satur-
day afternoon in relation to whether it
paid them for tho outlay thay had gone
into each week in purchasing trading
stamps which they give away with every
ten cents worth Of goods sold. The stamps
represent half cont nnd with every dol.
lars worth uf purchases you receive ten
stamps,
When you have accumulated nine hun
dred and niuety-nine stamps iD u book
you can receive any thing in the store
supposed to be worth 49, Tho public is
wild to recetvo something for nothing aud
they arc responsible for the tax which the
store keepers now find will in the end run
thom in debt at tho end OF the year il somc.
thing is not done to come to their relief
and do away with tho giving ur trading
stamps,
Tho scheme Is within the law, but mum
erous merchants have exrle essati them
selves as desiruus Of tho EesJ Legislature
passing such u law that will do away with
the trading stamps business and thus re.
licve the business men from such nm octo-
puI that will eventually drivh dohens OF
them into bankruptcy.
Said well known, wide awake business
man to the writer OF this altlcle: 10 you
know what five per cent. means which the
merchant is compelled to pay away for
trading stamps 1t means the wtping
away Of his profits AT the end of tho year.
Why every merchant In the city would be
rcjoiced TO clear five per cent. Ut his gross
business after his expenses were paid.
dou business Of over fifty thousand dol
lars year, and am content after paying
my rent, clerk hire, ADVERTISING and other
incidental EXPENSES, to clear per cent at
tho end of tho year as my wages and inter-
est on the capital invested.
The idea is all wrong and the sooner 1t Is
prohibited by law the better 1t will 10 for
ihe people Tho customer in the end II
every merchant 90 into these COUPON
schemes viii have TO foot the i've per cent
charged for the stamps by tbs stamp Goni-
pnnius. l..
But whero only few merchants arc In
the scheme the five per cent comes from
the merchants as they are coinrel!ed 20
sell us close as Others who have not yct
gone into giving trading stamps away,
The trading stamp Guiuphntes were
forced to 70 out of business in Syracuse,
\. T.tntil within week our city had but
one company. Last week another conf
pany started up and their stamps which
arc blue in culur are beins given out by
several stores who have signed Il contract
with them Tho me1 chants do not slcak
kindly of the scheme and say they wish
something was done to break up the prac'
tice NJ giving away five per cent. OF lLeir
profits It's an evil that tho Legislature
will he called upon to deal with
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23
Cnptnin Farley Was Murdered. :.

' Flemington, N. j., Nov. 23.--The coro-
ner's jury that Investigated the death
of Captain George Farley, of Wood
glen who was found dead on the road
side near here two weeks ago. return
ed a verdict that Farley was murdered
by an unknown person. 1t was at first
thought that the captain was the victim
of an accident. but 1t was shown that
the crushing Of the skull was not the
result of fall, but Of blow from
club Arrests are expected.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

New York Now William c. Wood
ward, also known as Big Hawley. was
found guilty yesterday Of attempting
to extort blackmail from Samuel w.
BrIdgham. Woodward has an inter
national reputation as an accomplish
ed swindler, and boasted on the witness
stand that as "the Hon. Lionel Mus
grove" he had obtained sl,O0O0O0 from
wealthy Englishmen in London at cards
and other means. He also said that he
had been arrested 81 times in the 81
years OF his life.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

The incorporators of the Brandywinc
Springs Railway appear to mHan buslness.
A numbor Of men and some fifty horses
an carts have boon employed and it. is
proroscd to push the work ton speedy
completion Years ago the Springs were
celebrated rs II summer re, ort, and there
Is no good roason that with proper inci!i
tio+, they may not become equally popular
before many moons wax and wnnc. We
hopo tho projectors Of thi enterprise may
realize their moHt Mnguine ations
and every ono inl erastsl in the prosperity
of our city, a. we'll ~ ia the country adj
] ,Cent, will hnc6 10 reason to complain Of
any uiminutOn of business.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

saltwater O. r., Nov. %. Attorney
Van Martin, former prominent law
yer and politician, committed suicide
by poison in Jail here while awaiting
trial for embezzlement and forgery.
Several months ago Martin was ar
rested for embezzling funds and forg-
ing the signatures of county officials
to lot of blank county warrants,
which he sold in large quantities to
Chicago and Iowa bankers He was
finally let out Oh bail. but rearrested
Sunday. charged with tanpering with
the jury list from which II men to try
him were to be selected
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

The follow lnE are names ui tho officers
and he districts to which they will ho
changed;
Officer Brown from tho 4th to Sd; Lyons,
from the .hl to ,hn ith; Tucker and Rhine
holtz from the 3th to tho 9Th; McT.nugh-
lin. from the 9Th TO nth; liawley from The
nth to to Jth; Gum, from the 9th to the
llih; Taylor. from the Gth to Tho 7th;
re,rrson. from the ilh tp Giil; Ford, from
hn,se,ne:l 10 lhc Gth; Quinn, ironl 7lh 10
hUf4etneIi.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23
Death of II Noted Surgeon,

Brooklyn. Nov. 23. - DR.. julius A..
Skiltun Is dead at his home in this city,
aged "a years. He performed distin-
suished service as a surgeon during the
wal. later as war correspondent and
as consul general in Mexico. 1t was
DR.. skilton who exhumed the body of
the unfortunate Emperor MaXmillian
and sent it TO Austria at the request
Of the ruler of that country. and it was
he who obtained the release OF Max.
in.llian's former prime minister.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

hMEIIIt oN al lIItaIS I'D 4 "A IN.
the revolt of the Shinwarries and other
tribes against me shortly after my ac-
cession. inquired into his antecedents
and failed to discover his tribe, caste
or birthplace.
when my governor at Jellallahad
stopped the Haddah Mullah's follow
ers from leaving Afghanistan they said
they had he right to fight the English.
for their leaders had told them | hau
given them permission to do SO. MY
governor thereupon arrested several Of
the leaders, who were carrying green
jehad (holy war) flags. He sent them
to Cabul, where they are now in prison.
and | know how to deal with them
They are the worst scoundrels / ever
have known, for they have not hesi-
tatAd to use my name to try and bring
discredit upon me. l have much to do
in ruling, teaching and civilzing my
people. without being trouble by such
scOundres'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23
MIR. Bryafi's Trip to Mexico.

Kansas City, Nov. 23.-Ex- Governor
Crittcnden, of Missouri. who was con-
sui general to Mexico under the last
Cleveland administration. announces
that he will leave the city next week
for San Antonio. Tex. where he will
be joined by Hon. William j. Bryan
and Mrs. Bryan, and that the three
will depart from San Antonio on a
four weeks tour of Mexico. Aided by
the ex-consuls knowledge OF the people
and the country. Mr.. Bryan will make
Il careful study Of Mcxco's financial
system.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

Gouverneur. N. Y, Nov. 23.-The
United States grand jury at Auburn
has indicted Luke Usher. president OF
the National bank of Potsdan, which
failed on Jan. 25 last There are II
counts In the Indictment The alegn-
tions charge Usher with misapproprIa-
ting several hundred thousand dullura.
Usher has for years been regarded as
one of the leading business men Of
ST. Lawrence county. He has not yet
been arre:;te ted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

Montpelier. Vt, Nov. 23.--ln TIN pre-
liminaries Of the trial of Mildred Brew
ster for the murder of Annie Wheeler
a point was raised which sends the de
termination of the case over until the
March term Of the county court. Coun-
sci for the defense raised the point that
the indictment was invalidated by the
fact that the court stenugrapher was
present when the grand jury had tie
charge against Miss Brewster under
consideration. The court recommended
that counsel go before the supreme
court with the question, which WAS
agreed to- 1t Is rot likely that a de-
cision will be given so that the case can
be tried before the March term.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23
From hfiluence to EeGcnry.

st. Louis, Mo, Nov. 23.--Ton Small
once famous jockey was tried in po-
lice court yesterday on the charge OF
begging, and directed TO leave town.
He was the Oldest jockey on the turf.
and some years ago was worth $4,000.
and was a familiar figure at Latonia,
Shcepshead Bay and Gravescnd. He is
GO wears old
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

DR. Sinms' voget nblo liver pills leol
thc vorld as tho famous euro for sick
headache, liver complaint, kidney dis
cases stomach trouble, custvencss, dys-
pepsia, sudden colds etc. NJ gripping or
sickning yet they operate surely and
grandly. - cents. Six boxes Il. Sold whole.
sale and retail AZ Cos King street, Will
iDiugiuu. Del,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23
Killed By atIra:,..

James Ford was nnA Of II party of gun.
nrrs who went on - hunting trip in the
lower part of Kent county,n few days ago
In tho party WAS also Jacob Taylor Mr..
Taylor accidentally fired his gun. tho load
taking effect in one of Mr.. F0rd's legs and
nearly tealing it off. Tho wound hled
proiusely and before medical assistance
could be summoned Mr.. Ford died
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23
THE AMER INDIGNANT.
Knows How to Deal With Rebels
Who Used His Name.

London, Nov. ga well Informed
correspondent at Cabul, capital Of At
ghanistan. gives an account Of an inter-
view which he had with the ameer of
Afghanistan, in which the ameer, refer
ring to the rising of the tribes on ths
frontier Of British India, said:
Il cannot imagine how any one car
think me responsible for the actions
of the Haddah Mullah, who instigated
the troubles, for 1t was he who raised
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

For eastern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey: Rain; slightly cooler; north
eriy winds, becoming easterly. For
Delaware and Maryland: Threatening
weather. with rain; northeasterly winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

ir. Siinms' vegetable liver pulls are vary
easy to taHe, vc:y easy ANA painless to
operate perfectly cuiab.u in liver com.
pla!nt, kidney troubh ), dysre .,sia, head,
ache, &C only pills " uau will CIR
White pulInonic Bula4!n, bluud purilcc
and ami di slepsla powders. DvpoI, Glj
King st4GrL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23
Michael and Chase Not Matched

New York, Nov. 23.-Dlve Shater,
manager Of Jimmy Michael, the Welsh
racing bicyclist says that Michael Is
not matched AGAINST Chase. tie En-
Glishman, nor are negotiations under
way to match the pair with a fabulous
sum at stake. Michael. he gnii, had
earned $4,000 since coming to America.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23
Gone to West Virginia.

DR.. J. II. Chandler Of CcntrevilIe, Dola.
ware has not been feeling well for long
lmo'and has gone to West Virginia, to
visit his daughter, Mrs Jas. l.. Luke, for
lest and recuperation. Er. John Ball, for
mtrly of Horkcssin has taken DR.. thand-
lers Office, and will conduct his practice
during the duc;Ur'S absence.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

Or Simms vegetable LiverPills. Rev
i. II. Waddell, D. d., Of the Wilmington
Conference, says they are tho best pills he
ever usod. Nice. easy, no gripping, no sick.
eniug purgative. Elegant for the liver
kidneys and stomach. Depot Go5 King
street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

Memphis, Nov. 23.-J. A. Thomas,
alias Thurman, alias Lutz. we'll known
all over the country as a clever forger
and Jail breaker, has been recaptured,
and is for the third time behind the
bars Of the Memphis jail. Thomas was
captured yesterday at Guthrie, KY, by
Citv Marshal Garrett
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

Exploding Lamp Causes Heavy Loss.
Streator. Ills, Nov. 23.-The large de-
partment store of D. Heenan G. Co, and
several adjoining buildings. were de-
stroyed by fire last night. entailing
loss Of about $2JG,000. The fire was
caused by the explosion of lamp.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

The ladies of Made'cy NJ. n. Cam.eh,
South Wilmington, will give snppe7 on
Thanksgiving evening, composed of tur.
keys and other good things for the low
price Of 25 cents for adults, and children
under II years Of age, Ii cents The PRO
ceeds ior the henetit Of the trustees.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23
NARROWLY ESCAPED LYNCHING.
Married Man who Eloped With q
Sixteen. YCnr-Old Girl.

Married Man who EIoped With a
Slxteep-Ycnr-OldG GIRL.
Elk Point, S. D., Nov. pa lynch
ing was narrowly averted here last
evening. Ed Stroud. who eloped with Il
16-year-old girl. leaving his family in
destitute circumstances, was discharg-
ed by Justice Smythc, owing to lack Of
evidence, and when the fact became
known Ed Garter, father of the girl,
procured rope and started IN search
Of Stroud. When he found him he pro-
ceeded to beat him, and in short time
the streets were thronged with excited
people, yelling Lynch him!" Stroud
managed to break away, but was soon
overtaken and again pounded and kick
ed. Officers finally arrived on the scene
and rescued the victim. He was taken
to the county Jail and a physician sent
for who pronounced him badly injured,
though not fatally. The mob gathered
in front of the Jail and made threats,
but no further trouble was caused.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23
Mother and ChI,a Killed,

Warsaw, Ind, Nov 23.--Mr. and Mrs.
John Borseman and their young child,
who resided at Burkctt, this county,
were driving across the Nickel Plate
railway near Claypool, when they were
run down by a train. Mira. Borsemun
and the child were Instantly killed and
Borseman was fatally injured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23
TrGtting Races.

Thcr, Was II beautiful raca at Ha7cl
Dell q ursa on Monday afternoon, he,
tween II, Mar,ins A. J Dr.. Ewes Linda
H., Dr. ;-huw's Tom, II. Lynchs Matte,
q lluhers Sallic. G. Jnhnson's Cecil, Il.
Browns y. q and W. StNfOrA's Trlxov
'lhv nrst heat was taNea 10y Il Downs
II 4 ad the second hy Slai)ld,s Tr!xay
Timo &3l ana : l.. On Thursday alter
Icon the same h1rses will have An 0xhlbi-
ton race when Mr.. stafford will award n
tine blanket to the horse that makes tho
mile nearest to three minutes.
-.-----
If YOU want y good and refreshing drink
ask Tor Sruetkes lager beer. H. VIII
ntisiy tho lnlrst
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

For Cartmell's Vinegar of Tar, the greatest
remedy for coughs and colds. II he will
not supply it, send 25c for half pint
bottle TO N. W. cor. sixth and Madison
streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

Great excitement, Crowds unparalleled
The police force unable to check the mad
lush or the thirsty lErong to secure IL glass
Of St0ccklc's prr> beer. On tap at all lEc
leading saloons.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23
H0O2EN'S ANOOYAE 'i: ;::::::; ::::::; 3
DiaTrhea'

Great eXcItenenO Crowds unparalleled
Fhr puicc force ,lunb TO check the mad
tA'h OF the thirsty Ibrong to secure n glass
"a = na ";t' plIis 1eGr. On tap AT all the
h'n ms -tiOon5.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

All tho leading saloons in the city and
State have Stueckle's lager beer on tap.
Ask for it.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

For first class dyelny and occurring go
s, the Delaware Dyo WORKS. .lJ sing
. rect.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

AN the leading snoons in the city and
STATE have Storckle, lager beer on tap.
ASK for II
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23
Death From Diphti1eria.

Hclon Floskcnsi aged IS month died on
Sunday Of diphthera at her home, No.
Is Marshall street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

The unprecedented salo of DR.. Bulls
Cough Sy,up provokes competition; but
the people cling to DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

Cupping and leerhlng l0} E. Second 81
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-31

Dan Wingfeld and Mary Kidd were
married recently by Judge Landrum at
Atlanta. The groom gave in his age as
9S and the bride as l04. They certainly
presented the appearance Of great age,
and both were known at Atlanta as
grown people by even the Oldest inhab.
itants.
"Do you love that woman. Dan?"
asked the magistrate as he looked at
the license the old man had taken out
of his pocket and then turned and faced
the bride.
II does, sar," was the quiet reply as
he Strengthened himself up to his full
height, still holding the arm of Mary
Kidd.
"And, Mary, do you love DanT" in
quired the Judge.
"Oh, yes, sirv said the old woman,
and she looked at her aged lover and
smiled. Exchange.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-31
A BLOW RESTORED HIM.
A Deaf Muto Eegajns Speech and Hearing
While Sparring.

A Deaf Muto EeGajns Speech and Hearing
While Sparring.
In a friendly boxing bout at Van
Meter, Ia, recently Sam Pyers dealt
Tom Brassfield, deaf mute, so violent
q blow under the ear that the latter in
stantly recovered his hearing and the
power Of speech.
Brassfield was formerly resident Of
Sioux City. Last November he under
took to ride bucking horse. The ami
NAL Jared the rider SO seriously that
when he dismounted he first bled freely
from his nose, mouth and ears and then
lost both speech and hearing. Though
he suffered considerably from pains in
the head, he was in tolerably good
health, and on the occasion referred to
put on the gloves with Pyers for little
exercise.
Presently Pyers' arm shot out. and
Brassfeld went to the grass. When he
sat up, blood was streaming from his
mouth and nose. Pyers was much
alarmed and ran for assistance. On his
return Brassfield was able to speak for
the first time since last November. He
hears well, and no signs are shown Of q
return Of his infirmity. .-Pittsburg Dis
match
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-31

It looks rs If the present Dominion
government has in prospect the selec-
tion of a new Canadian national flag.
A sample flag has been received by the
admiral of the fleet at Halifax from
Ottawa for bis opinion. 1t is British
flag with the union in the usual place
and a white diamond in the field, with
a green maple leaf in the diamond.
II is contended that the Dominion
blue ensign is incomplete, inasmuch as
it does not contain the arms Of the new
provinces, while, on the other hand, it
would be illegal to add the emblem OF
any but tho original four provinces Of
the confederacy.
We know Hon Btters are above and beyond
"A fri f<.tto toni a.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-31
THE GAME HE PLAYED.
How o Swindler Secured q Bicycle II
Washington.

HOW SWindler secured Blcycie In
Washington.
A well dressed young man called at
the Raleigh hotel, Washington, the 9th
er morning and registered Nv. 9. How
ell and wife, Atlanta, Ca" After tell
ing the clerk his wife would arrive later
the young man left the hotel. Shortly
afterward man giving the name men
toned and saying be was stopping at
the Raleigh calleti ut the bicycle estab-
lishment OF Burr & Jones and ordered
tandem sent to the hotel for use. He
was particular that the wheel should be
q good one, and a wheel in first class
condition was sent.
Later in the day the bicycle firm re-
ceived letter saying that the man who
had rented the wheel had met with a
serious accident and had been picked mp
in an unconscious condition. In the let
ter the dealers were assured that, al
though the wheel had been wrecked. the
damages would be paid and that the
machine could be found ut the address
given.
But the writer had failed to mention
the address. When this letter was re-
ceivcd, the police were notified, and De-
fectiyc Roa-dman went ia search Of the
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-31
HELEN GOULD'S GIFT.
Gives $1,000 to Chautauqua Memorial
Temple.

Gives $1,000 to Chautauqua Memorial
Temple.
Miss Helen M. Gould, who recently
was spending several days at Chautau-
qua. made donation of $4,000 to the
proposed memorial temple, the Hall Of
the Christ, about to be erected there.
This building has been one of Chancel-
1or Vincent's most cherished dreams for
the past three years, and i'll quiet way
he has been raising funds by voluntary
subscription for its erection. Last year
on Recognition day. Aug. IS, the build
ing site was ccnsecrated with most i'm
pressive ceremonies. participated in by
bishops, doctors of divinity and distin-
guished men of letters. The plot of
ground set aside for the edifice en-
braces Academy park, the most central
and choicest location on the grounds.
The design and purpose Of the building
are unique. 1t is to be memorial hall.
dedicated to the life and works of the
Christ. The plans submitted by PAUL..
Pelse, the architect who designed the
Congressional library in Washington,
are now in the hands Of the Chautauqua
trustees.
The first donation to the Hall of the
Christ was the sum Of $40, 900 from the
late Hart A. Massey, the well known
wealthy manufacturer Of Toronto. and
brother r-in-law Of Chancellor Vincent
This was three years ago, and since
then the fund has been steadily grow
ing by contributions ranging from 81
up. Miss Lillian Massey supplemented
the gift Of her father by sending check
for 81, 900 OH her wedding day as a gift
to the proposed hall. The fund has now
reached $25, 900, sufficient sum to
warrant the beginning of the work. -
New York Sun.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-31

man anu wneeT. lie FAILED TO nnd the
former, but learned that tandem an
swering the description of the missing
one had been shipped to Philadelphia.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-31

We know Hon Btters are above and beyond
III rs o nutritious tonic and curative.