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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Report ofthe Commissioners Expected
in a Few Days,

In q Few Days.
Washington, Dec. 27.-Admiral Walk
er, chairman of the Nicaragua canal
commission, when questioned as to the
time when the report Of the commits
sion would be sent to congress, said
that the time could not be stated
definitely, as the report had not been
signed nor entirely completed. He pre-
sumed, however. that it would be ready
within the next very few days. In
Enswer to further inquiries the admiral
said that there were no differences Of
opinion among the members of the
commission, except possibly on the
question of cost, and that difference
might be adjusted so that the report
; would be unanimous on all points.
,sSome months ago. Admiral Walker
:, stated to n committee of congress that
In his Judgment the canal would not
cost more than $125, 100000. Another
member of the commission fixed the
maximum at $14O.0OO,OOO but stated
that 1t might cost considerably less.
and 1t had been the opinion of the third
member of the commission that the
canal would not cost more than $780,
100000. All were agreed, however, that
those figures were and could be only
approximations. There were too many
considerations and contingencies that
might change the result materially. All
members OF the commission are agreed
that the construction of the canal OH
the route proposed is entirely feasible
and should be prosecuted with all rea-
sonable expedition.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
THE FILIPINO CONGRESS-
AdJourns without Formulating Cons
stitutlOn-Cabinet Resigns.


Manila, Dec. 27.-The so-called con-
gress of the revolutionary government
OF the Fllipinos. which has been in
session for some time at Malolos, has
unexpectedly adjourned, owing to the
difficulty of formulating constitution.
The cabinet of President Aguinaldo.
appointed at Bacoor on July Is last and
named in the Bacoor proclamation is-
sued that day. has resigned.
General Aguinaldo. who has been at
Malolos. came from there to Santa
Anna. suburb of Manila. He then
visited Paterno, and now, it Is report
ed, he has gone to Cavite Viejo, the
old town Of Cavite.
Reliable advices say that while he
was at Paterno he was indefatigable
In his efforts to overcome the policy Of
TO the Americans. 1t is probable that
his influence will avail to avert trouble.
The Filipino cabinet, proclaimed at
Bacoor on July Is, in conformity with
a decree issued by the revolutionary
government on June "a, was made up Of
the following personnel: President of
the council of ministers, with the ad
interim portfolios of foreign affairs,
marine and commerce, General Emilio
Aguinaldo Y Fanny; secretary of war
and Of public works, Senior Don Balda-
moro Aguinaldo, nephew of General
Aguinaldo; secretary of the interior,
Senior Don Leandro Ibarra; secretary of
agriculture, Senior Don Mariana Trias.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
BANK ROBBERS BIG HAUL.
The Thieves Left No Chew For L
tectfyeS tO Work On

The Thieves Left No Chew For Do
tectfves to Work On.
Lima. O., Dec. 27-The American Ma
tional bank, of this city, was robbed
Sunday night of sls,162. The money
was taken from the big vault. The
robbery was sklllfully done, no damage
being done to the vault. The bank Is
located on the corner of Main and High
streets. The money stolen was In cur
rency and gold. No silver was taken.
The robbery was discovered yesterday
morning by the banks janitor, who
found the vault door open. A deposit
of $4,000 made on Saturday night was
gone.
The directors Of the bank held a
meeting at once, at which an assess
ment was made to meet the deficiency,
and other banks In the city offered as
sistance.
The manner of entrance to the bank
of the robbers is mystery, as all VIM
dows were protected with heavy iron
screens. The front door was found
locked yesterday, as usual There Is
not the slightest clew for detectives to
work upon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
Alleged Military Plot In France

London, Dec. 27.-The Paris corre-
spondent of The Daily Chronicle says:
1t Is asserted that the French police
have seized several bundles of letters,
whose contents prove that a military
plot is already in thorough working
order. The Paris correspondent of The
Weekly Sun, Of London, telegraphs his
paper that he has knowledge of a. mill
tary coup planned for tomorrow. though
he gives no details Of the plot. The
Paris correspondent of The Sunday
Special, of London. hinted at similar
knowledge, adding that the court of
cessation would give judgment against
Dreyfus on Thursday, yielding to the
governments plea of state necessity
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
Deadly Duel with Robbers.

b., Tacoma, Dec. 27--Three masked rob
bers burst open Peter Pepe's saloon
door, at Twelfth and X streets, calling
him to throw up his hands. Without
further warning the men began firing
at him. Pepe seized his revolver from
a shelf and replied. Policeman Brown
heard the shooting and rushed to the
scene About a dozen shots were ex
changed before one of the robbers was
dropped with bullet through his chest.
His name is James Garrett, of San
Francisco. He has been in Tacoma for
about three weeks. Patroman Brown
was wounded in the chin. The other
two men ran out and disappeared. The
wounded highwayman is dying.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
Atlanta,s Christmas Tragedies.

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 27.-Henry Perry,
well known citizen Of Atlanta. was
shot and almost instantly killed yes
terday in a house on Madison street
by John A. Milan. The men had a
desperate fight for revolver, which
Milan finally secured. Mike Day, II
years old, a cripple, shot and instantly
killed Frank Fleury. Day says he dis
charged the weapon without looking.
Harry Fleury, brother of the dead boy,
says Day pointed the pistol directly at
the child. Levi Paterson shot and kill
ed Tom Foster, who was intoxicated
and trying to pick quarrel. Special
officer A. j, Cavander, Of the Fulton
bag and cotton mills, was shot and
perhaps fatally wounded by Jesse
Owen, an employe of the cotton mills,
whom he was trying to arrest.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27

Accidents come with distressing fre-
uuency on The farm. Cuts, bruises. sting,
sprains. DR.. Thomas Electric. Oil relieves
the pain instantly. Nevers safe without 1t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
A WARNING TO CUBANS.
Proclamation Ordering Them to
L, Treat Spanish Courteously-
DISORDERS WILL BE SUPPRESSED.

At Present Havana Is tho Scene Of
Many Violations OF the Law A
Spanish Merchant Who Refused to
kiss the Cuban Flag Macheted.
! Havana, Dec. 27.-The American
y evacuation commissioners today issue
a proclamation The inhabitants Of
the Island of Cuba, giving in detail the
program agreed upon for the evacua-
tien by the spani@ troops on Sunday
next. The proclamation. which Is sign
ed by Major Generals Wade and But
Ter and Brigader General Clous, then
proceeds:
1.-THE undersigned desire, In this pub
lie manner, to impress and enjoin upon
all the people of the island the necessity
for strict compliance with the terms of
this agreement, to the end that public
order and duo respect for the gravity
of the occasion may prevail, and es-
peolally to admonish all classes of peo-
pie to exercise self restraint and mod
GRAFTON and refrain from giving cause
of oftense or irritation and from the
exhibition of excitement. undue mani
fsstation of feeling, or from doing any
Act calculated to produce irritation or
had feeling.
For nearly four months this COM
mission and other officials of the Uni
ted States have been under the protec-
tion Of the Spanish authority. They
have extended to us the most scrupu-
lous courtesy and consideration, and
mot one unpleasant Incident has marred'
our sojourn In their midst, and now
that our positions are soon to be re-,
yersed and they are to become our
guests and entitled to our protection,
we must see to 1t that they enjoy the
same immunity and consideration. The
best interests Of all classes, Cubans,
Spaniards and Americans. will be
thereby subserved Any violation of
the terms and provisions of this agree
ment will be resented, and offenders
brought promptly to justice. The pre-
servation of peace. the surety to per-
sons and property and the establish
ment and maintenance of government
are indispensable to the welfare and
happiness Of the people. We, therefore,
confidently invoke the aid and CO.
operation Of the inhabitants in ac-
c0mplishing these ends"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
Christmas at rlInquldale.

Tho Kings Daughters Of St. Paul's NJ. r.
church, presented the inmates of the Old
Mems Homo at,Mniqnidale. on Christmas
Eve. with box of candy. The managers
OF the Home alse made each inmate nice
present, and the Superintendent and his
family were remembered. Eadh and all
OF the party return their thanks for the
good things received and trust that they
will bave happy year.
A number Of fine turkeys were served
for dinner on Monday. and as the inmates
were all enjoying good health and few
fragments were left. They seem to form
very happy family and enjoy their COM
forts as well as the most favored in our
land. The institution Is n good one and
should be generously remembered by our
citizens go additions can be made as the
years pass by.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
SENATOR FRYE TALKS.
Returning Peace Commissioner on
the Philippines Question.
WILL BE SETTLED BY CONGRESS-.

The Signing Of the Peace Treaty VIII
Have No Eject in Determining tho
Future of the Islands-Spain VIII
Wish to Resume Friendly Relations.
Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Frye
talked to reporter today with respect
to the conditions attending and result
ing from the peace negotiations. With
respect to the frequently repeated
statement in press dispatches that the
sentiment Of the powers, with the ex-
ception Of England, was opposed to the
United States, and looked with dlsfavor
upon the attitude Of this government
in dealing with Spain, Senator Frye
said:
Il saw no evidence of such sentiment
existing outside of France. and in
France that sentiment appeared to be
confined to the press, which does not
reflect the sentiment of the nation nor
of the people generally"
do you think there will be an early
restoration of cordial relations between
Spain and the United States?"
II think that very soon after the rati-
f1cation of the peace treaty and the
restoration of diplomatic relations there
will be no difficulty about negotiating
commercial treaties and treaty for
the release of prisoners, and such other
matters directed toward the perfect
restoration of friendly relations be-
tween the two governments. l do not
believe that the Spanish government
will be at all disposed, to keep up un-
friendly feeling between the two gov
ernments" 80 -F-
What has been published with re-
speot to the treaty of peace seems to
indicate, does it not. that this govern
ment is not committed by these nego-
tiarions with respect to the future dis
position of the territory the Spanish
sovereignty over which has been re-
linquished?"
1T indicates very strongly that this
government is not committed in any
way whatever with respect to the dis
position and government of these ISL
ands. If we are insane enough to do
so we might give them all back to
Spain after the ratification of the
treaty. If we We're fools we might
divide them up among the other for
eign powers. The whole matter is lef!
in the hands Of congress. Congress can
make any disposition of the islands
it sees fit The ratification of the
treaty will not in any way curtail our
privileges in this direction.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
Arsenic in tho Milk.

Paterson. N. j., Dec. 27.-Adolph
Neaf, n bartender, employed by Mrs.
Marie Fischer, who keeps small hotel
in this city, died yesterday after suf-
fering reat agony. 1t Is thought his
death was caused by arsenical poison.
and that the poison was placed in the
milk used bv the household of Mrs.
Fischer. Mrs. Fischer. Mary Doty. a
Servant. Fritz Hagerman. an employe,
and Fritz Seffen were also poisoned.
but will probably recover. The milk
will be analyzed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
Avoncillo,S Mission,

New York. Dec. 27.-Felipe Agon-
clio, personal representative of Aguin-
aldo, leader of the Philippine patriots,
left this city last night for Washington.
In Washington Agoncillo will await the
arrival of three eminent Filiplnos who
are en- route with additional instruc-
tion from Aguinaldo. Since his ar
rival in this city from Paris Saturday
evening Agoncillo has been almost con-
stantly in conference with visitors. He
said that there was no change in the
situation, and probably would be none
until after the arrival Of his three fell
low cOuntrymen.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
PANA'S CHRISTMAS RIOTS.
Many Serious ARRAYS Between Unlor
and Non-I1nIon Miners.

Many Serious ARRAYS Between Union
and Nom Union Miners.
Pana. Ills, Dec, 21.-The Christmas
festivities resulted in innumerable
drunken bra wlsssand encounters be-
tween union and negro non-unlon min
ers. Eleven of the latter are in jail,
and as many more are nursing serious
wounds Two negroes fought a duel
with knives in West Para, and both
were badly cut up. James Meyers, a
non-union miner, was assaulted last
night by unidentified persons, and his
injuries are reported to be fatal. A
negro miner named Snyder attempted
to shoot his wife yesterday afternoon.
A bystander turned the gun and the
charge entered Snyder's right lung.
making a fatal woGnd The provost
guard yesterday arrested 20 persons,
among them CITY Treasurer Corwin,
Mine Operator Ovcrholt ex-Deputy
Sheriffs Buckley and Hyburger and
Secretary Treasurer Ellison, of the
local miners union, who were found
with arms upon their pit rsOn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27

Binghampton. N. Y. Dec. 27.-Vice
President w. F. Hallstead. of the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western rail-
road. who was said to be slated for the
presidency of the road on the resigna-
tion of Samuel Sloan next February.
announces that he will not accept the
position. The acceptance of the office
would require Mr.. Hallstead's removal
to New York. and he says he proposes
to pass the remainder Of his life in
Scranton, where he has lived for 40
years,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
Miss Clara Sutro Welded.

Los Angeles, CAL. Dec. 27.-Miss Clara
Sutro, daughter Of the late Adolph
Sutro, the famous San Francisco min
ing man. mayor and millionaire, and
William ]. English. of Chicago, We're
quietly married Sunday afternoon at
the residence of Right Rev. Bishop
Montgomery, who officiated. The broth
er of the bride was the only witness to
the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. English
contemplate trip to Spain, and upon
their return to this country they will
take UP their residence in Chicago, the
home of the groom. Mr.. English is a
widely known attorney,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27

Mrs Ida Gray of Lower Oxford, Pa,
has sued Constable W. Fl. Weaver of thas
place. Mrs. Gray is the wife OF W. H.
voved in financial difficulties. The sher-
if seized what was Believed to be his goods
but when Mrs. Gray Informed tho execu-
tive that 1t was her property, he released
1t. Then Mrs. Gray prepared the furnf-
ture for shipment hero, but Constable
Weaver levied on 1t when sho had it on the
train, whereup9D Mrs Gray entered suit
against tho man for molesting her prop
erty
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
How Zola Escaped to England.

London, Dec. 27.--The Paris corre-
spondent of The Times gives an inter-
esting account of the way in which
Emile Zola escaped to London after
the sentence imposed upon him last
July In the trial on the charge of libel
brought against him and M. Perroux,
managing editor of The Aurore, by the
officers of the Esterhazy court martial.
M. Zola has lived at various country
places in England quietly ever since. 1t
appears that his Paris friends had the
greatest difficulty to persuade him to
seek refuge in England. the course
they considered best for the interests
of DreyfuS revision,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27

Texarkana. Tex, Dec. 27.-Two per-
sons were killed and another seriously
injured yesterday in a shooting affray
near Fouke, Ark, town Is miles
from, here o2 the Texarkana and
Shreveport railroad. Two men named
Mcknight and Firquin quarreled and
!. fought over a wagon trade, Mcknight
drew revolver and fired at Firquin.
but shot wildly and mortally wounded
White Easley, young man, who stood
nearby. Easley died within a few
minutes but while life lasted he drew
a revolver and shot into Meningitis
house. killing an 1s-year-old daughter
of Mcknight and seriously injuring 4
younger daughter. Mcknight is under
arrest
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
About Boats.

Owing to the many tug bonts tislug up
so AZ to allow their crews to properly oele-
brate Christmas, there has been very lit
tie navigation OH the Christiana river
since Saturday. Tie tue Amanda Powell
which lost her propeller recently in the
ice in the Delaware river went into SER
vice yesterday afternoon after having been
repaired. The steamer Ulrica being tied
up at her wharf. the tug Fred Jansen Is
now plying between this city a1d Penns-
grove
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
New York Police Captain Dead

New York, Dec. 27.-Police Captain
Robert Young, of the Grand Central
station. died yesterday at his home in
this city of Bright's disease and heart
trouble. aged 81 years. He was ap-
pointed to the police force in 1860, and
during the draft riots he was seriously
injured by being struck in the head
with stone. Three other captains OF
the New York police force, O'Keefe.
present year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27

Vincennes, Ind. Dec. 27-A bad
wreck occurred yesterday at Emison
on the Evansville and Terre Haute
railroad, in which three trainmen were
seriously hurt and a score or more
passengers bruised and scratched. The
Nashville limited express going north
crashed into a freight train. demolish-
ing both engines and wrecking several
cars. The iajured.sare: Conductor Lew,
Stinson. sEyansville, INTERNALLY; En-
gineer Henry OFT. Evansville. ankle
sprained. The freight. In taxing the
siding, failed to clear the main track.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. H.-At Har-
rson, Ark, Frank Pace. representing
attorney, and his brother Henry met
M. l.. Aderholtz, prominent stock
man. on the street and a duel ensued.
in which Aderholtz was mortally
wounded. The trouble grew out of a
difficulty few days ago between Ader-
holtz and Captain Pace, father of the
brothers. in which Captain Pace was
dangerously shot and bystander kill
ed by stray bullet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
3 DISORDERS IN HAVANA.
Spanish Merchant Macheted For Rt
4 ll.r.

Spanish Merchant Macheted For Re-
=. fusing to Kiss the Cuban Flag.
Havana, Dec. 27.-Francisco Qun-
tero. a Spanish guerilla, while walking
along Genious street yesterday, was
fired at from the roof of a house and
seriously wounded. During the last "a
hours one man has been killed and ~
have been wounded in affrays In diff
ferent parts of the city and II burglar
les have been committed. The city is in
state of unrest.
!, Yesterday a Cuban mob threatened
10 attack the residence of Marquis De
Nontoro, secretary of the treasury in
the Autonomist cabinet and a member
of the Spanish evacuation commission.
The house is 1913 Neptune street, in
part of the city already evacuated. On
the matter being brought to the atten-
tion of the United States evacuation
commissioners guard of regulars was
sent toward the residence until further
orders.
Some disturbances having occurred
IN San Lazare street. and Spanish
store there having been sacked by the
Cubans, the United States commission
ers have sent staff officer, with de-
tachment of troops, to the scene OF
disorder. The Eighth and Tenth regu-
lar infantry regiments. are encamped
0ear the Hotel Trocha. the headquar-
tars Of the Americans at Ell Vedado.
u A party of colored Cubans yesterday
m0rning entered the wholesale grocery
establishment at 11S San Jose street,
xwned blythe Spanish firm of Mestro g.
tMata. and ordered Senor Mestro to
Kiss the Cuban flag and to cry viva
Cuba Libre." He refused to obey,
svhereupon one of the Cubans cut his
head badly with a machete.
The Spanish troops are evacuating
the city so rapidly tina. it is almost i'm
possible for the Americans to provide
promptly for the preservation of peace.
. Rioting began at Monserrate last
night. A battalion of Spanish troops
hurried to Galiano street. the dividing
line between Cuban and Spanish terri
tory, and order was restored, but in the
firing before the troops arrived an g.
gear old Cuban child was killed by
stray bullet.
Spanish territory in the new world is
now limited to a narrow strip of land
between Havana harbor and Galiano
street. The flags Of Cuba and the United
Htates are waving within two blocks of
the Prado, a great boulevard which runs
through the center of Havana.
Monserrate having been evacuated,
the place was alive yesterday with
Cubans and people from the United
States The scenes enacted at Cerro and
Hedado last week and at Jesus Del
Monte Sunday were repeated at Monser-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
Soldiers Souvenirs Held Up.

St. Paul, Dec. 27.-Something over
100 packages of mail from Manila, sup
posed to contain souvenirs of the Phil
ippines from the Thirteenth Minnesota
volunteers, sent probably as Christmas
presents for friends and relatives in
this city, are being held at the local
postofflce for a ruling by the treasury
department as to whecler duty must
be collected. The packages have just
arrived. and were held at the request
of Collector of Customs Peterson,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27

Harry NJ. r. Moore, formerly of this city
and son Of Howard o. Moore Of No. 17l4
Scott street, suicided In the keystone Ho-
tel. at Philadelphia Saturday afternoon
by inhalIng Illuminating gas. Moore was
of rowing disposition, having not been
In communication with his parents for
year. For ton years 10 followed the sea, and
in letter left to his father he spoke of a
fortune which he earned during tho war
but lost at Santiago. He was soldier,
however, but had gone to Cuba OH press
boat. His parents believe the fortune story
myth, and can attribute no other cause
than insanity for the commission of the
rash uct. He was 28 years old and leaves q
wife and child at Portsmouth, Va
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27
Bryan's Regiment For Cuba,

Savannah. Ga. Dec. 27.-The trans
port Chester arrived off Tybee from
Havana last evening. Her captain and
quartermaster came ashore, and the
quartermaster telephoned to the city
that the steamer had suffered an ac-
cident. and that 1t might be necessary
to send her to the drydock. The ac-
cident was caused by the smashing of
a propeller blade. If temporary repairs
can be made here in time the ship will
sail for Havana with the Third Me-
braska. formerly Colonel Bryan's regi-
ment, on Friday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-27

Victoria, B. c.. Dec. 27.-Artcles of
agreement have been signed here for a
boxing match for $4,000 a side be-
tween Denver Ed Smith and Jim
Jeffries, champion heavyweights of the
Pacific coast. They will meet before
the Olympia club. at San Francisco, to-
ward the end of January. Smith has
been training hard for the past six
weeks, and says he will enter the ring
In better condition than ever before.