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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
CASHIER STEELE'S SENTENCE.

Singerly's Dupe Gets Six and a Halt
Years. Imprisonment.
Philadelphia, Dec. N.-Wllliam Steele,
the cashier of the defunct Chestnut
Street National bank was sentenced
yesterday by Judge Butler to pay the
costs of the prosecution, fine of $500
and to undergo an Imprisonment of six
years and six months in the Eastern
penitentiary. For good behavior Steele
will get Communication of one year
and a month from this sentence. Steele
heard the announcement of his sentence
with calmness, watching with eager
ness, however. the face of the Judge
during the latter's remarks leading up
to the pronouncing of the sentence.
There was no outward manifestation OF
the former cashiers feeling, but among
his friends who followed him from the
court room to the United States mar
shals office, where he enjoyed few
hours of freedom prior to being incar-
cerated in cell in the states penal in
stitution, there were many expressions
of satisfaction. The majority of them
had evidently feared that the judge
would regard the case in much the
same light as he did that of Gideon W.
Marsh, and would decide on sentence
as nearly equal to the latter's IL years
as possible.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
Streets and SeWer0.

The Street and Sewer directors last
night received q report from Engineer
Hutton that he had examined Silverbrook,
Foreman's Run and the Market street
sewers and recommended that they bo
finally accepted and tho bouds released
which was done.
George A. Elliot, trustee. asked to. have
a sewer built to accommodate six houses
that are to bs builtAti tho mort beast corner
of Lapcas ter nxenle sOnd Broomo street.
Nh, pettlion -raa reserred to Engineer
alton. A report was presented Stating
that the trunk unGJr tho causewny be.
tween d and II streets had fallen In and
needs to be rebuilt. Tho board Will SEQ
whether or not tho trunk 10 private prop
erty and used to drain ,p.iyate lnnds be-
fora taking any action.
Engineer Boughman reported thnt Linz
coin street between Second and Fourth 10
owned by the city. A precept was Issued
curb and lay u sidewalk along the east
side Of Scott street between Fourth and
Sixth. -,
The weekly payroll Of $3.50 93 was order.
ed paid. Secretary Wiley reported collect.
ing s4ss69, and tho balance in bank 10
s5l. .44S56.
Tho board discussed the advlsability OF
putting on the city plan Q proposition to
open Monroe street from Tenth through to
Delaware avenue. Action on the matter
was postponed and In tho meantime the
depart men1 will endeayor to get tho viows
of the public relative to such q soheme.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
THE PRODUCE MARKETS
As Reflected by Dealings in Philadel.
phin and Baltimore.


Philadelphia, Dec. 20.-Flour quiet; win
ter superfine $2.2592.50. Rye flour quiet
and steady at $40 per barrel for choice
Pennsylvania. Wheat quiet; No. 2 red
December 72AG72lac. Corn firm; No.
mixed, old. December 39s46l4Oc.; do. do.
new, 3sA@39c.; No. 2 yellow, new, for
local trade. S9c. Hay steady; choice tim
othy, s1l.50 for large bales. Beef steady
= beef hams, $1SG1s.50. Pork steady; family
S12. Lard easy: western steamed, $532ls
Butter firm; western creamery. 15421c.
do factory, 12414l4c: Elgins. 21c. imi.
tation creamery. 1SG17c.; New York dairy,
15GlSc.; do. creamery; 15dl91ac.; fancy
Pennsylvania prints jobbing at 25Izsr.
do. wholesale, 2ic. Cheese firm; large,
white and colored. 10A@1olsc.; small do.
1O&@11c.; light SKINS 71sQSAc.; part do,
6la47c.: full do, 2IsG3hc. EGGS firm;
New York and Pennsylvania. 26G27c.
western, fresh, &c.,; southern, 22d25c. Po-
tatoes steady; Jersey, Sl.25I1.50; New
York. $l25Gi1.62a; Long Island, sl.5Og
1.S7k; Jersey sweets, $l25Q2.50; southern
do, 50I75c. Tallow steady: city, 8 9-16c. I;
country, 31sl35sc. Cottonseed oil stead
Ter; prime crude, 17ts@1Sc.; do. yellow, q
@22Ac. Rosin steady: strained, common
to good, $1.40@1.42h Turpentine firm at
42ikta43c. Cabbage firm at $2.25a4 per lOO
Baltimore Dec. 2O.-Flour dull and un-
changed. Wheat easy; spot and month
72%9723sc.; January. 72as@72nsc. steamer
No. 2 red, 69Ac.; southern by sample.
6sd7Sc.; do. on grade, e9h@72,sc. Corn
firm; spot and month. 4Ols@4OSc.; Decem-
ber. new or old, 3s9sI39hc.; January, S91.
G39&c. February. S9s4@397sc.; steamer
mixed, 36BGS7isc.; southern. white, 36&
i14Oc.; do. yellow. 376940c. Oats firm; No. 2
white, 32Iac.; No. mixed, 31lsg32c. Rye
easier; No. 2 nearby. 5IAc.; No. 2 west
efn, 5sTc. Hay quiet: No. 1 timothy.
s10.5Od11. Lettuce at s1.2591.5O per bushcl
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
IN SENATE AND HOUSE.
The Lower Body Listens to an Anti.
Annexation SDcecll,

The Lower Body Listens to an Anti.
Annexation Speech.
Washington. Dec. 2l.-The house yes
terday listened to the first speech on
the annexation of the Philippines. Mr..
Williams, Of Mississippi, Democratic
member of the foreign affairs COM
mittee. in all hours speech, stated his
opposition to policy which would
bring the islands under the sphere of
United States influence. He contended
that II would be hostile to the spirit of
our institutions to assume control over
100000 unwilling subjects; that an
nexation would cost us $140000,0 900 a
year; that the annexation of the ISL
ands met none of the tests which ap-
piled to our past acquisitions of ter
ritory. and would be mistake from a
social, political and material stand
point. Mr.. Williams remarks received
universal attention, and several times
drew applause from his Democratic
colleagues. The agricultural appropria-
tion bill was passed without material
amendment. 1t carried 5000. 1922, OF
$1S7,120 more than the current law.
Senator Teller occupied the first halt
hour Of yesterdays session of the SELL
ate with speech in advocacy of the
theory that there are no restrictions
upon the right of the United States to
expand its borders SO as to include far
distant territory. He went quite thor.
oughly into the legal points bearing
upon the question, and also incidentally
discussed the form of government for
the Filipinos, saying that he would
encourage self government among the
islanders. but that he would not take
down the American flag Where once
planted. The remainder of the session
was given up to the Nicaragua canal
hill
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
TO PENSION Ex.CONFiDERATES.


Senator ButIerWill Present anAmend.
ment With That Proviso.
Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Butler,
of North Carolina, yesterday gave no
tice of an amendment he will intro
duce to the pension appropriation bill
pensioning ex-Confederate soldiers. The
amendment follows:
THAT from and after the passage OF
this bill every pension law now on the
statute books shall apply to every In
valid soldier, widow. minor child, de-
pendent relative, the army nurses and
all other pensioners who may be able
to prove their claim under the present
pension laws, without regard tc
whether said soldier was enlisted In the
federal or Confederate service of the
civil war of 1S81-5. provided that those
enlisted in the Confederate service shall
not draw any back pensions prior to the
passage of this bill. but their claim
under existing laws shall begin and
become operative with the passage OF
this bill"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
A KELLEY MOTOR SECRET,
1t Is Not Revealed, But Is Said to Ds
"EncourHging."


"Encouraglng."
Philadelphia, Dec. 21.-The first meet
ing of the stockholders Of the Keely
Motor company since the death of John
W. Keely, the inventor, was held in
this city yesterday, at which Charles
S. Hill, attorney for the inventors
widow, made the statement that Mr..
Keely's secret does not exist in manu-
script, but that Keely had made re-
quest before his death that T. b. Kin
raid, of Boston, was the one man who
could successfully carry out his idea.
AS a result of this statement LONG
and at times spirited discussion en-
sued as to what course should be pur-
sued. 1t was finally agreed to leave
the entire matter in the hands Of the
board Of directors.
After Mr.. Hill had made his state
ment he announced that he had se-
cret which he would impart to one man.
This communication, he said, was of q
nature to encourage the stockholders
and to induce them to leave 1t In Kin
raids hands for one ayear. John J.
Smith, one of the directors of the COM
pany, was appointed to confer with the
lawyer. The two went into another
room and in about ten minutes Mr..
Smith returned and made this an
nouncement: "I have been intrusted
with weighty matters. Not willing to
decide hastily l must ask an adjourn
ment for three hours" This was
agreed to.
The stockholders met again last
NJ tad L,ot ha
was not yet thoroughly satisfied as to
what would be best to advise, but that
the secret impaired to him by Mr.. Hill
afforded great announcement to the
stockholders. Mr.. Smith could not
be induced to make public any Of the
information given him. After discus
sion of the matter for several hours
the meeting adjourned.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
City Court Cases.

Before Judge Ball In the city court this
morning John Boliski was charged with
being drunk. He was fned 81 and COSTS
Charles Faulkner was charged by spec
ial officer Gordy with being drunk at p.
W. & b. depot. He was rated ut 81 and
cos g.
James F. Connolly was In the same boat
and was rated at III.
James LenEy was also drunk and went
into tho 81 class.
John LAWN was in care Of officer Hurley.
He was charged with being drunk and
disordcrly.
John G. Cartwright testified thnt Levin
threw two bricks through his window.
Three lights were broken. Six or seven
men were standing inside his bar room
when the bricks were thrown. He was
fined 80 and costs.
John NJ. Fox appeared In the dock on
crutches. He was charged bp officer
Hawke with being drunk aud using in.
decent language. He was retired for forty
days.
Martin Cronin and Martin Baler were
charged by officer Mnguire with vaRrancy.
They were begging OH Maryland avenue
They were fined ~ and costs.
Patrick Fitzgerald Of New Castle, was
charged with being drunk and was allowed
to 40. He was mustered out on Monday
anu was robbed Of s40.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21

Washington. Dec. 1.--several vest
ern senator's, including Wolcott Of Col
orado. Spooner of Wisconsin and War
ren of Wyoming, yesterday urged Sec
retary Bliss to remain in the cabinet.
but the secretary replied that he would
not reconsider his determination. and
hoped the president would determine
on his successor very soon, as he hoped
to be able to- retire on Jan. 1. He
stated that IL the president should be
unable to fix upon his successor mean.
time he might remain week or so
longer, though he was anxious the
new year should mark his return to
private life. He indicated that no one
had yet been determined on to succeed
him, ..- I
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
THE FIRST PROTEST.
Against Our Government Caring For
the Graves of Confederates.

Against Our Government Caring For
the Graves Of Confederates.
Somerville, Mass, Dec. H.--Mayor A.
A. Perry, member of Willard G. Kins-
ley post. No. 13s, G. A. R., has written
o letter to the post severely con9emning
that portion OF President McKinley's
address at Atlanta suggesting that 1t
would be proper for the government to
assist in the care and preservation of
Confederate cemeteries. The letter says:
Perhaps it is better for me to stay
away from Grand Army gatherings for
a little time, at least until I recover
from the shock of the statements late
ly made by President Mckinley at At
lanta. love the south and her people,
and no one rejoiees more than at
the splendid spectacle Of reunited
country presented during the recent
war with Spain. But cannot yet be-
Neve that 1t is the duty of the nation
to eEg,thesam attention to the graves
Of the men WHO sought to destroy 1t as
to the resting places Of those who died
for its preservation. Let us extend the
warm hand of fellowship to our south
ern brothers. But let us not do any
act or approve any policy from which
future generations may infer that the
great American republic in the closing
years of the Nineteenth century had
become SO blind that she could not
distinguish between her saviors and
her WouH-be destroyers."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
Vysa STOCK Markets,

New York, Dec. 20.-Beeves steady;
cable quoted London and Liverpool mar
kets for live cattle depressed owing to
bad weather; refrigerator beef unchang-
ed. Calves steady; veals. $ddS; fed calves.
AG4.5O. Sheep and lambs steady; cars
unsold; bunch of Christmas wethers sold
late yesterday at S.; good lambs. s5,5og
s6o. Hogs slow, but firmly held. nominal
quotations, }S50a3.7O; choice heavy hold
Ing at 1915.
East Buffalo, N. T., Dec 2o-Cattle
very dull. Hogs fairly active; good to
choice Workers., $S.4O1345; roughs, $500
s1O; pigs, fair to choice. S3.25G33o. Sheep
and lambs .flrmer; choice to extra lambs,
$5.30@5 45, oul]s' ard oonsnon. $S7515;
choice 10 selected wethers. N.AoQA50; culls
and common, $1.S0S.2A
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
Confirmed by the Senate.

Washington, Dec. 2l.-The senate yes
terday confirmed number of nomina-
tions, among them the following: A.
w. Ferrin, of Salamanca, N. Y. In
dian agent for the Indians of New
York; C. H. Sensensy, surveyor Of GUS
toms, Wheeling, w. Va; J. Il. Finney,
assistant treasurer, Philadelphia; T..
Allen, District attorney for the East
ern district Of Virginia; J. Freeman.
postmaster at Arlington. N. ]; w. H.
Pennell, postmaster at Duncannon, Pa.
and NJ. R. Rouse. postmaster at Titus.
willie, Pa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21

Pile Terrors Swept Away. - DR.. Ag-
news Ointment stands at the head as a
reliever, healer, and sure cure for Piles
In all forms. One application will give
CON fort in few minutes, and three to
six days application according to direc-
tions will cure chronic cases. 1t relieves
all itching and burning skin diseases In
a day. 35 cents,-G7.
For sale by r. James Belt, Sixth and
Market and N. B. Denforth Second and
Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
Admiral Buncc's Retirement.

Washington, Dec. 21.--Rear Admiral
Francis NJ. Bunce. commander of the
New York navy yard. will retire for age
next Sunday. Promotions will result ali
along the line. from the highest to tn.
lowest grade. In case 1t is decided tc
relieve Admiral Bunce from further ac-
tive service on his retirement (there be.
ing q possibility he may retain com:
mand of the yard) 1t will become
necessary to select some other officer OF
high rank at once to replace him as
commandant of the New York yard.
1t Is expected that the president will
act upon the matter during the present
week
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
1895
His swinulins Game Checked.

Terre Haute, Ind. Dec. 21.-W. H.
.Koopman. accused of securing mer-
chandise from wholesale dealers end
manufacturers in many cities through
a fictitious concern which he called the
"Terre Haute Mil Supply company" is
under arrest here. Koopman is MEM
ber of one Of the best known families
in this section of the state. 1t is estl-
mated that the value of the goods
stored In this city, together with mer-
chandise on the way, will amount to
something over s15O,OOO. The greater
part of the goods can be recovered
Koopman's scheme was exposed by M.
F. Hoberg, his brother-in-law. Terre
Haute merchant whose name had been
used by Koopman In securing credit.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21

London, Dec. 21.-Yesterday bal
loon which ascended at the Crystal
Palace, Sydenham, London, crossed the
English channel to Fecamp, France,
about 27 miles northwest of Havre. The
Daily Chronicle, who had a man on
board, claims to have successfully used
Professor Andres idea Of steering
. halioor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
Presidents Return to washington.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The presden-
tial party, after an absence of seven
days in the south, arrived at the PENN
sylvania station over the Southern
railroad at 1880 O'Clock yesterday, ex-
actly on schedule time. With the ex-
ception of Mrs. Mckinley, who was
slightly indisposed at Atlanta. every
member of the party has been in the
best of health, and all pronounced the
trip most enjoyable, and a splendid
success in every way. Everywhere a
stop was made the president was re-
ceived with greetings and demonstra-
tions of an enthusiastic character, and
during the entire week there was not
disturbing incident
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
Fears For Missing Lake steamer.

TVtlrs Il OF Il l0iIss1Hg '1stkc Seefr1tef'
Milwaukee. Dec. l-Fears are en-
tertained for the safety Of the steamer
w. p. Ketcham, Captain w. J. Carter.
Of Milwaukee, bound for Chicago from
a lake point with cargo Of coal.
Nothing has been heard of the vessel
since she passed the Straits of Mack
inaw on Saturday morning. She has
a crew of seven men on board, and is
now overdue IS hours
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
Denth of a Retired Naval (aptain

Wilmington. Del, Dec. 21.-Captaib
Charles Il. Hawley, United States navy,
retired, died at his home in this city
Monday night. He was born in Con-
necticut, and was G5 years old. He
was appointed from Connecticut in
184s. He served on various vessels, and
was made lieutenant in 1866 and lieu
tenant commander In 1867. Although
retired in 1854 he continued on special
duty until 1s70.S' The last IA years he
had spent abroad in the hope Of
beneflting his health. He took up his
home in this city in October.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
r1cCIure's January Number.

= Stephen Bons al will contribute to Nc.
CLURE's Magagazine for January Some
'storles gathered in the field on the day Of
battle" striking personal incidents of tho
battle Of Caney and San Juan In tho
same number, Mr.. Hamlin Garland will
contribute a true story of Rising Wolf,
the "Ghost Dancer"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
BuckJen's Arnjca SaIye,

Tho Best Salve in the world foi Cuts
Bruises, sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, Tettor, ChapIet Hands, Chilbla ins
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, aud posi-.
tiyoly cures Piles or no pay required. 1t
Is euaran iced to give perfect satisfao tlon
Vi money refunded. Price 20 cents per
box. For sale by N. B. Dunforth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
Officers Elected.

The following officers of the BrickIayers
International Uninn No. /, OF Delaware,
were elected at The meeting held last night:
President Wilson Oaks; y.ca-presltiont
Harris Botsford treasurer, Fred II Martin;
financial secretary, F,anks Sparks: record.
ing secretary, w. A. Ruth; deputy, Joseph
II. Dem; sergeant -at-arms, John NJ. Cor
don.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
Court Has the Dreyfus DossIer.

Paris, Dec. 21.-The Courier Du Soir
says: THE Dreyfus secret dosser was
handed to the court of cessation last
evening. under the pledge that 1t should
not be communicated to the counsel for
the defense or to any one outside the
court"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
President IIeureaux Not Assassinated

President IIeureaux Not Assassinated
Port au Prince. Dec. H.-There Is no
ground whatever for the rumor that
President Heureaux, of the republic of
San Domingo, has been assassinated.
General Heureaux arrived yesterday at
Jacmel, about 80 miles southwest Of
Port au Prince. and Is In excellent
health.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
Foul Play Suspected.

Harrisburg. Dec. 21.-Mary McNair.
aged 20 years, daughter of prominent
resident of Middletown, left home Mon
day evening to do some Christmas
shopping. She left store at 8 o'clock
for home, and since then has not been
seen. Foul play is suspected.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
WHAT is sHILOHp

grand old remedy 70: Cough, Colds and
Consumption; used through the world for half
q century. has cured innumerable cases OF In
cipient consumption and relieved many In ad'
yanced stages n you are not satisfied with
the results we wilirefund your money. Price
25c, 50c and 81.
Sold by N. B. Danforth, Second and Market
streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21

For eastern Pennsylvania. New Jer-
sey, Delaware and Maryland: Clear
ing light variable winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
lIn0nT Wn 9N1I1vVE ror Ch oler
AIIlIpkA\ kNHIIVNk Infant um
nGuI LII u HMUuIVG Teethiny
Diarrhooa
The Fish Market.

Powell has On his stalls In the. Third
street market fine lot OF butter fish, cud-
fish, catfish. white fish, founders, trout
nd other varieties Of the inny tribe
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
Pictures, II 4. Bird street, Yergcr's.

Ifyou want to mako your little ono q
present 20 to Adairs', 207 Market street
and look at tho doll carriages, shoe flys.
express wagons, and rockers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
Lunch Tonight.

Cosmos Soup s. musi, tonight at Peter
A, Fagun.s Saloon, lC4 Wost Front Street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21

Spectaclcs Sold on Instalments.
We sell gold, silver and aluminium
spectacles on weekly payments. Eyes ex-
unined free. Prof. We'll, 3l3 Market St
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21
For Ladies' Only.

simms Compound pennroyynl Pill
The ladies remedy. by all druggists. VI
box by mail. Depot 8U6 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21

American Laundry. sle West Front stree,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-21

For Morris chairs you should go to
Adams, 2O7 Market street.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-11
oINOR POLO BERNABH

Senior Bernabe, when seen at Quaran.
tine. answered questions pleasantly.
saying that he had been 10 days with
out news and was ready to receive
rather than to impart information.
Minister Bernsbe did not have much
to say for publication but he declared
that he vas glad to return to America
where he has many friends.
II had q pleasant voyage and If my
stay in this country is as pleasant I
shall be satisfied. For the present I
must follow the example Of your minis.
lister in Spain, General Woodford."
When asked what General Woodford
was doing in Spain tho minister placed
the index finger Of his hand over his
lips and said nothing.
He declined to discuss the Cuban
question or to say anything whatever
on the present relations between this
and Spain.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-11
WOULD HAVE DOUBLED IT.

Mr.. Bryan Discuases the Fifty Million
Appropriation Bill.
ATLANTA, Ga, March 1O.-William
J. Bryan spent few hours in Atlanta
during the day. When asked his op,n-
ion as regards the action of congress in
placing $5O, 10000 at the presidents
disposal Tor the national defense Mr..
Bryan said:
Il am glad the house acted promptly
and unanimously. In tact, it might
Lave been better to have made it hun.
dred millions TO show the world that
congress and the American people,
without regard to political differences,
are ready to support the administration
in any action necessary for the protec.
ton of the honor and welfare of the
nation"