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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Reasonable Ideas.

Many persons seem to think that in buy
ing piano a great deal of deception is
practiccd and in thinking so you are in no
way deceiving yourself. Again, 10 mAl o
sure you won't DO cheat ed you look to some
n,i,iori friend teaoiior w ouicup uIio
for yoU. Iu doing this you cheat yourself,
as musical friends, who are so anxious to
help You are usually looking out for them.
selves financially Here is good sug-
fe;tion. Whom you are buying piano GO to
a reliable dealer who knows what n piano
is, how they are made, how they
wear, etc. Ask to see some lilnos,
tako particular notice how he talks
Of pianos, etc. Let him talk all he
wants. and Won will soon find out if he is
honest, as it won't take but few mo.
mepts for him to contradict himself If he
is not,
Ifyou call ut Dearborn and Co., $40 and
S22 Market street you will meet Mr.. A. w.
Davidson, who is a practical piano maker,
tuner and rcpairer. 1t Is q pleasure for
fim to explain pianos in every detail from
tho top to casUors. He believes in honest
dealing so you have no fear OF being
cheated This is his way of doing busi-
ness, as mauy verify who have done busl-
ness with him. II anything ho sells is in
any way misrcpresented, you can got your
money back dollar for dollar.
If YOU are not satisfied with anything
YOU buy you can return the same and be
allowed to select anything else you can
find in their extensive stock which by tho
way is tho largest in Wilmington. and he
will allow you ON it all you paid ON your
first deal. In other words they guarantee
satisfaction. Dearborn & Co. is tho narno.
$40 and s22 Market street, Opera House.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Councils Work.

At the meeting of CityCouncil last night
Mr. Fisher called attention to the fact
that man from another city came to
Wilmington and conducted an auction
room for a week before he took outan auc-
tioneer license He thought that in justice
to the merchants OF this city the offender
should have been punished, instead of al
lowing him TO go free after he had taken
out q license. Mr.. Fisher moved that the
matter be referred to the Law Committee
for investigation to whether or not tho
man was prosecuted, and if not, why he
was not2
Mr.. Leary understood that the offender
had been in the G ty Court and the case
had been settled there. The matter was
referred to the Law Commi tee, and they
will make report at the next meeting.
City Treasurer Curry reported the bal
ance in Union National Bank to account
of current expenses to be $h2, ,6395S in
each of the four depository banks, ,7l6;
total s99, 500 90; special fund for park pur-
poses $23,O95 75
The collections were: Edmund Mitchell
Jr. 500 account OF taxes for 1897; Eugene
NJ. Sayers, s425 account of taxes for 1891
Adjutaut Genelal Hart of tho N. q. D.,
sent IN invitation to council, to inspect the
arnory on tho evening Of December 30
whan battalion drill will be held. The
invitation was accepted.
Tho Law Committee submitted favor
able report on the amendm mt to the ordi-
nance concerning the health Of tho city,
which report was adopted.
Later ths amended ordinance was read u
third time by title, unanimously adopted
and referred to Mayor McLear for his 40
tlon.
An order for $3.50 was ordered drawn in
favor OF the Police Commission, tho
amount to DO taken from the depart.
ment's $1,000 contingent fund.
On each members desk was u handsome
calendar the gift of the Hartmann and
Fehrenbach Company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
THE CHICAGO WHEAT WAR.
Four Million Bushels LOadtd on Yes
soils Within Ten Days.

Four Million Bushels Loadtd on Ves-
scls within Ten Days.
Chicago, Dec. 24.-In the wheat pit
on the board of trade yesterday the
great game being played between the
clique represented by Joseph Letter and
the elevator people under the lead of
P. D. Armour seemed to be shifting
from December to May. There was
more real wheat, 90 pounds to the
bushel, and every pound calling for
money, presented to Mr.. Letters at
tention. Chartering of vessels to take
out large amount of grain was be-
lievcd to indicate that the elevator peo-
pie had some 100000 bushels more
wheat so near that 1t was time to make
room for 1t.
What the clique is to do with all this
wheat has become of vital importance
to elevator men and to the elevators
themselves. On that point 1t was GER
tain that nobody yet knows what is
to become of the accumulation of wheat
after the tap of the bell OH Dec. 81.
Within ten days since the close Of
navigation on the lakes about 100000
bushels of grain have been taken out
of the Chicago elevators and loaded
into vessels. Vesselmen never wit
messed such a rush to get grain into
the winter fleet. Nearly GO boats are
already loaded with grain The aggre-
gate capacity of the winter fleet is not
over u, 900, 900 bushels, and thus before
the last vessel Of the season had reach
cd It's dock at Buffalo a third Of the
fleet here had been taken care of.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
NO FAITH CURE.
ABOUT sTUART'S DYSPEPSIA TAB.
LETS.


They Cure Stomach Troubles and Indiges-
tlon Anyway, Whether You Have
All physicians agree that the element of
faith has great deal do In the cure OF
disease.
Firm belief and confidence in family
physician or the same confidence and faith
in u patent medicine, have produceu re-
inarkablo cures In all ages.
This is especially true In nervous
troubles and no field offers so prolific
harvest for the quack and cbarlatan,
as the diseases arising from a weak or run
down nervous system.
Nevertheless, most common Of oil dis.
eases, indigestion and stomach troubles,
which in turn causes nervous diseases,
heart troubles, consumption and loss OF
flesh, roqui,es something besides faith to
cure.
Mere faith will not digest your food for
you, will not give you an appetite, willn
increase your flesh and strengthen your
nerves and heart, but Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets will do these things, because they
are composed Of the elements OF digestion,
thoy contain tho juices, acids and pep ones
necessary to tho digestion and assimlla-
tion Of all wholesome food.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will digest
food if placed in jar or bottle in water
heated to 9S degrees, and they will do 1t
much more effectively when taken into
the stomach after meals, whether you have
faith that they will or not
They invigorate the stomach, make pure
blood and strong nerves, in tho only way
that nature can do 1t, and that Is, from
plenty of wholesome food we'll digesied.
1t Is not what we eat but what we digest
that does us good.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by
druggists at 50 cents for full sized pack.
age
Little book on cause and cure of stomach
troubles mailed free by addressing Stuart
Co., Marshall, Mich.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
NAVAL CADETS DISCIPLINED.
Rlotous Students Restricted to Quar-
tiers For InsubordlnntiOn.

RiotOus Students Restricted co guar.
tiers For InsubordlnntiOn.
Annapolis. Md, Dec. A.-Seventy-one
cadets of the third class are restricted
to quarters for INSTRUMENTATION. Last
Sunday morning when the officer in
charge was In the quarters of the third
class q number Of the cadets broke
into loud yelling, in resentment to the
strict rules with which the officer gov
erns the cadets when in charge of them.
The affair reached crisis when the
cadets held a class meeting Monday
night in order to inform the superin-
tendent who were the guilty persons.
No one would tell on himself, and no.
body would tell on the culprits. Then
the class communicated to Captain
Cooper that at their meeting they could
not discover who had done the yelling.
This was all Captain Cooper the su-
perintendent, was waiting for before
he took heroic steps. He issued an
order that because the cadets of the
third class maintained an insubordinate
spirit by refusing to tell who were
guilty of the dlsrespectful conduct
while the officer in charge was in quar-
ters, they would be restricted to quar-
ters, this order to be In force on Christ
mas day except from the hours of 8
O'clock In the morning to $3.50 at night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
A SINGULAR WILL CASE.
Marriage Annulled Four Years After
tho Brides Death.

Marriage Annulled Four Years After
the Brides Death.
Chicago, Dec. 24.-The Illinois su-
preme court has handed down de-
cision in the Orchardsen- -Merrick mar
riage annulment case, affirming the de-
cree of notification granted by the
lower court and giving the property
to the relatives of Mrs. Merrick. The
case is unique in that the marriage is
set aside after one of the contracting
parties has been dead almost four
years In 1893 Charles Orchardsen, an
artist, and at one time Socialistic can
didate for mayor against the late Car
ter Harrison. was married to Mrs. Mer-
rick, of Quincy, Ills Mrs. Merrlck.
who was over so years old, was the
possessor of property worth something
like 100000. Orchardsen, who was 60
years old, met Mrs. Merrick at a
spiritualistic seance at Quincy. con-
Quoted by Vera Ava, better known as
Odelia Dis Debar, and with her help.
it is alleged, prevailed upon the aged
Mrs. Merrick to marry him and make
q will leaving her property to him. Mrs.
Merrick died within a year. Shortly
after her death Mrs. Merrick's rela-
tives brought suit to have the mar
riage set aside The case has been
in the courts for over three years.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Facts About 1893.

The year 1898 will begin and end on
Saturday.
1t will have six eclirses, of which only
two, both of tho moon. takingplace Janu-
airy and december will De visible to
North America.
n Lincon'a birthday will fall on Saturday,
Wrshington's on Tuesday, Decoration
Day ana Fourth Of July on Monday and
h -istmai on sunday.
= Lab Day will he Sepsembcr5. Thanks
giving should be November "a.
First Sunday in Lent, February 27, Palm
Sunday, April'3, Easter Sunday. April 10.
The jewish year $3.50 will begin at sun
set of Friday, September 10
ON ,JuIy / The 12ld year of American in.
dependence will begin.
The four seasons will begin on these
DAYS III 1903: Spring. March 20; summer,
june 2l;nutumn, September -; winter,
DeccmbeI q.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
COlOrnt1OSS Protest,

Denver. Colo, Dec. Ex-Governor
Adams and Secretary Shute, of the
state board of agriculture, are about
to make a demand upon Secretary of
Agriculture Wilson that certain bull
letin recently sent out by the depart
ment of pomology be withdrawn. The
officials mentioned declare that the bull
letin not only libels Colorado, but that
it contains absurdites that the depart
ment should be ashamed Of. Colorado
is credited in the bulletin with a small
range Of capabilities in fruit growing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
State Board OF fleal.h,

Tho State Board of Health ho.d an al
iourncd meeting at the Clayton House
Yesterday afternoon, and reports heard
from thirty physicians on the health con,
ditions Of towns in New Castle, Kent ana
sussex counties. The only dlstasc re-
ported was malaria and typhoid In tho
Vicinity of Harrington. Secretary Frazer
read sky reports concerning school
houses. The greatest Inconvenience Is
from lack Of ventilation and light.
DIR Robert f. Ellcgood, the Oldest mem
Ler of the board, was notified that his fec
had been turned over to the treasurer OF
tho American Pubic Health Association,
and that he was elected member. The
board received au invitation to attend the
next annual convention OF The lleaith AS
socntion, to be held next July IN buffalo,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Alleged Nah Box Robber Caught.

New York. Dec. 24.-itlchard 0. Davis,
said to be a well known forGcr and
thief, was arrested yesterday by II post
office inspector. Davis IL charged with
passing three checks for small amounts
which had been stolen from street mail
boxes at Toledo, O. lie is said to be
member Of Il gang Of letter box
thieves who have Travelled all over the
country and have realized about 5000
on checks stolen from letter boxes
Davis. the postuilce officials say. was
the leader of the gang.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
WILLIAM NJ. sINGERLY.

WILLIAM NJ. SINGERLY.
examiner, it is said, was aware of the
condition of affairs. Wednesday night
q number Of bank officials of the city
had a conference, lasting until nearly
o'clock yesterday morning, considering
the matter Of raising sufficient money
to relieve Mr.. Singerly's banks of their
Z distress. 1t is understood that prop
osition to float $4,000, 900 preferred stock
Of the Philadelphia Record had been
practically agreed to when the discov-
cry was made that, because Of the in
yOlved condition Of the trust company's
finances, this sum would not be within
several hundred thousand dollars Of
the amount required. Negotiations
were, therefore. declared off, and tbs
hanks were forced to the wall.
Now 1t is hoped that the committee
which began last night where the for
hler committee left off will succeed In
satisfactorily adjusting the finances.
and thus permit the banks to pay de-
positors dellar for dollar The net
earnings of The Record last year are
said to have been $249,000, MOI" than
sufficient to pay all of Mr.. Singerly's
Indebtedness to the banks.
The statements of the cause of the
failure current here agree with that
made by Comptroller Eckels at Wash
ington, that it was primarily due to the
loss of much money by Mr.. Singerly
In his unproductive paper mill at Elk
ton, Md, one of the largest in the coun-
try One statement placed the sum
thus involved at nearly sl,OOO,00O. MIR.
Hipua,ly nlcn had much money ipVpSt
ed in other enterprises in this and other
cities. Rumors were current to the
effect that the ownership OF The Rec
prd would pass from Mr.. Singerly but
this he denied, stating positively that
he is In absolute control of the paper
md will continue at its head.
]" On Monday Of this week the Chest
nut Street National bank made the
following report to the Philadelphia
Clearing House: Loans and discounts,
81, ,26I 900; legal reserve. $396,O00; de-
posits, st,7s9, 0O0 due from banks, $685.
DOO due to banks, 1855 coo; circulation,
kd3,000.
The reserve has been below the legal
requirements for several weeks The
Heposits on Oct. r, when tho bank re-
ported to the comptroller of the treas
Gry, amounted to $2,0G5,SJ6. The shrink
Rgc In this item, therefore, has been
more than $500, ,6C0 in little over t. o
months. 1t Is said there have been
Huiet though steady runs on both banks
Tor several days past.
: When the trust company made Its
last report to the ItLte authorities, ON
Nov. IS, the deposits amounted to Sl,-
l9s, 2s3.
:. OF tho deposits in the bank the city
il represented BY $2S9.55i, the state by
k225,OOO and the national government
by a large sum- but all Of these credit
prs are believed to be protected.
" A great number of small accounts
Ecre carried by the trust company, and
apprehension WAS expressed that some
distress might follow the failure. II
Nhe hopes of A quick settlement are
realized, however, all depostors will
bs paid In full within a short time.
That the failure will interfere largely
with Christmas cheer, however, Is very
evident, as many manufacturing estab-
lishnents deposited In the bank and are
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
PaXson For Comm lssioner.

Washington, Dec. 24.-It is believed
that the president has decided to ap-
point Judge Paxson, of Pennsylvania,
as q member of the interstate COM
merce commission to succeed Colonel
William r. Morrison whose term will
expire in expire in January. The pres
idcnt yesterday Informed Senator De-
Doe, of Kentucky, who called upon him
in the interest of Mayor Todd of Louis
vile, that the place was promised, and
1t is thought that Judge PaXson is the
man slated for the place.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Acui,;ttcd of q Murder Charge

Emira, N. y, Dec. 2i.-'Gcorge A. c.
Orre, indicted for murder in the first
degree, was acquitted yesterday. Ormc
shot James Punzo at Horscheads on
July 8 last, at the home of Mis-. Ormc.
Mrs. Orme was also shot, but recover
ed Punzo died month after the
shooting. Physicians used X-rays TO
locate tho bullet. and the defense MAIN
lnined that this was the main cause Of
death. Orinc was then charged with
assault in the first degree and released
on bail.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
STANTON.

Christmas Is coming very near,
We wish one and all happy New Year.
Tho children all say
That time Is passing away
And tho good things arc coming
On the great Christmas day,
Aud Old krlSs will appear
At the NJ. r. Church here
And give the children sandy
II ever 50 den.
On the e5h day
He will giyeit away =.
To the Sunday School scholars.
The turkeys arc fat and fine,
Ana the oystors aro prime.
II you want good measure,
L Ike q few minutes leisure.
And stop at W. s. Richards Oyster Parlor.
Where You will fad good supply.
On Christmas day,
At ten O'Clock the pretty fox will flee away
From VIM. Lsgg's Hoiel at Stanton Del.
All are invited and q good hunt Is prOmis.
cd,
= So come ono and all and enjoy tho sport.
A STANTON LAD.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Suicided In His Cell.

Philadelphia, Dec. 24.-John ]. Burns,
who was sent to Moyamensing prison
Wednesday in default of $4,000 bail,
charged with perjury in connection
with a bogus bail case, committed sui
eide some time during the night by
hanging himself to the grating Of the
cell door. Burns wife had obtained bail
for her husband during the night, and
was at the city hall preparing to OBJ
tain his release when the news of his
death reached her. Burns left note
saying that whole affair was a put up
job on him, and he hoped his death
would satisfy the court.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
CHARGED with Diumond Smuggling

New York, Dec. 2i.-Emanuel j.
Lasar and Max J. Iasar the Maiden
Lane diamond dealers, an1 idrG Email
uel j. Lasar, wife Of one of the prison.
ers, were before United States Commits
sioner Shields yesterday charged with
smuggling diamonds to the amount Of
nearly $4,000 One Witness Is still in
Canada, and the hearing in the case
was continued until Jan. s, the prison.
crs being allowed out Oh bail.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Charles IIclmbOld Insane.

London, Dec. 24.-On the advice of
police surgeons Charles Helmbold, son
of the late DIR. Helmbold, formerly of
Philadelphia. who was arrested here
on Tuesday last charged with having
threatened to kill United States Consul
General Osborne, has been taken to an
asylum for the insane. Helmbold was
confined for six weeks in an asylum
under the name of F, C. Evans.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
The Dog Show,

A warm local interest is shown In the
inaugural dog show Of thu Wilmington
Kennel Club which begins on January
9th and will last for the remainder OF the
week. Monday night will bo the las
time when entries can bo made. Some o
the best kennels in the country will be rep
resented.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
4 Big BANK FAILURE
EWill Interfere Largely With An
ticipated Christmas Cheer.
VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION PLAN.
Chestnut Street National. OF Phila-
.delpbia, Goes to the Wall, Carrying
with 1t the saving Fund-Deposltors
Y May be Paid In Full.

ChestuuC street NatiOuais oi FHia.
! .delpbia, Goes to the wall, Carrying
Y with 1t the saving Fund-Deposltors
May Be Paid In Full.
! Philadelphia, Dec. 24.-A sensation
was created in this city yesterday by
The announcement of the suspension of
the Chestnut Street National bank. re-
Earded as one of the strongest finan-
cial institutions in the city. The sus-
pension carried with it the closing of
the Chestnut Street Trust and Saving
Fund company, doing business under
the state banking laws. William M.
Eingerly, publisher of the Philadelphia
Record, Is president Of both compa-
nies, and the same men, with one ex-
reption, act as officers and directors.
No statement of assets and liabilities
ls available. but 1t is stated that the
deposits of the Chestnut Street bank
amounted to $1,700,000 and Of the trust
company $l,30O,000.
: President Singerly gave out brief
statement last night, in which he said:
I'VE are working to secure the In
aebtedness Of the two banks. so that
They can go into voluntary liquidation.
Ind thus avoid receivership.' In this
connection Deputy Controller of the
Treasury George M. Coffin, who was
sent here from Washington by Comp
troller Eckels, said: "The matter of
putting the Chestnut Street National
bank into voluntary liquidation has
been taken up by Philadelphia men of
great financial ability. The first step
will be to ascertain the value of the
lssets of the bank. They must first be
satisfied that they have value suffi-
rient to warrant them in assuming the
Indebtedness" Mr.. Coffin has had great
experience in resuscitating troubled
banks, and he will remain here sew
eral days aiding the men who have
taken upon themselves the task of ex-
lricating Mr.. Singerly from his tinan-
nial difficulties. The belief is strong
that they will provide the funds neces-
Bary for voluntary liquidation OF the
Two banks.
4 1t was known for some time in bank
Ing circles that Mr.. Singerlys banks
were in trouble, and the national bank
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

The Wilmington Bicycle Club has
large quantity OF of provisions, which VIII
be distributed to the poor tonight Every
member of the club donated
Rev. W. A. Wnlling has accepted an In
yita.ion to make an address to the club on
Jan. II. There will be musical onter-
tain,nent and fruit lunch. Mr.. Walling
is 4. member of the club.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24

Dear Old Kriss:-I have been in the war
and know what it is to cross the mount
aims. Iwnnt high chair for the City
Court 50 that the Arabs cannot overturn
it. Bging Inc n jumping jack for Sergeant
Black. n bnt and ball for John II. Welsh,
alung tester for Sam Adams, n nursing
bottle for Walter McEyilly, II fishing rod
for Officer Scott, little rabbit dog for
Louis Hcinholz n fast rcttcr for Dan Col
lins, an air rifle for Detective McVey,
baseball mask for Eakin, apaper Of safety
pins fer Ralston, kettle of minnoes fer
Frank Kane. u Warren Club for Captain
Kane, a stuffed rabbit for BobChambers,a
devil in the band box for Harkins, n file
engine for Tom Bailey, bouquet for Harry
Taylor, a spy glass for Wi'sil, a horse and
wagon for the Chief. II set of quolts for Joe
Howga.e q railiCad pC$ TO Mcdin fer
Ch.is Shields, IL trolley car for simon
Moran, a sweater for Payne II pound cake
for Wallace, I'm iron led for Bill Ward
catching glove for Lucas, u patrol wagon
fer Purcell, box IF pencils for the snocz-
ers pt the reporters table, II new gavel for
The Judge and candy for the turnkeys and
nations Yours us ever, Billy Heal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-24
Sale Of Personal Property.

Snles OF personal property will take
place as follows:
December 80, N. L!ebermnn, Christiaua
hundred.
January 10, Aaron Taylor, Mill Crock
hundred.
January IS, John II, McVey, Guyeu-
court.
February 8, II. II. McMnlleD, Now Cas-.
tlo hundred
February II, Albert Wolnston, Mil
Creek hundred
February -, VIM. Nowlove, New Castle
hundred.
Parties intendinf. to have gale; thnCom.
ing spring should cngNg" M suctlooccr TIT
an early dav. 81 t!Ht there may DO Ell con
fusion IN rc&,"' !'tHs.