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The age-herald., 1899-01-03
CONFEDERATE GRAVES.
Report of Georgia Legislative Commit
 tee Made Public.

Atlanta, January 2-General Clement A. Evans, of this city, who was chairman of the committee appointed. by the governor in response to a resolution adopted by the last legislature requiring the members to secure informaton as to the location of graves of confederate soldiers who died In military prisons north, have sent copy of the report to General Wright, agent of the war department whose letter to the adjutant general of Georgia has already been made public. This report is by no means complete and it is lacking in essen- tial details, because the work of the com mission was hampered by lack of suita- ble appropriation of funds to meet neces- sary expenses. but it shows that nearly 22,O00 confederate dead are buried in north ern states.
The age-herald., 1899-01-03
INFLUENCE IS ENDED.
Gomez No Longer Leader of the Cuban
 Patriots.

London, January 3-The Havana corre- fusa1 of General Maxine Gomez to sur render his. arms until an independent gov ernment is granted, says:
 "I believe that the influence of General Gomez with the rebels Is completely ended"
 Commenting editorially upon the fore going lettetr its correspondents opinion and the transfer of sovereignty in Cuba from Spain to the United States, the Times says:
 Such a Transfer was the best thing that could have happened to the Cubans. For their own sakes it is to be hoped that their political education will be rapid and com plete, since it is certain that the Americans will not tolerate the impatience of law which a long and demoralizing struggle has engendered"
 Regarding the non-payent of the police, the Ties says:
 "A bankrupt generality manages to pay his servants wages. The completeness of the Spanish downfall is more fully brought home to us by these squalid domestic trag- edies than by the greater events of the war"
 The Times prints letter this morning from "A Distinguished American Naval Oficer,v giving an interesting account of the situation in Havana and expressing sincere pity for "the many gallant Span ish officers." He describes the "fatalistic resignation'' of the spaniards and the riots resulting from the dismissal of the Spanish police without pay.
The age-herald., 1899-01-03
ORDERS HAVE BEEN ISSUED
To Forward Money to Havana at End
 of Each Week.
SERIOUS INJURY WILL BE WORKED
If Enforced in the Province of Santiago, as Public Works Will be Aban- doned and Thousands
 Thrown Out of Work.

Santiago, January 2.-An order has been received from Havana which, if enforced, will mean, in the judgment of the commer cial classes here, serious injury to the pro vince This is a direction to transmit the entire customs receipts each week to Ha- vana. Compliance with such instructions would involve the abandonment of many necessary public Improvements, especially in the matter of roads and water works
 Since the American occupation began these funds have been used for such pur- poses and have been the principal means of meeting the necessary expenditures The Heraldo says that to carry out this order would rob 10000 Cubans of employment, most of whom would probably take to the hills and become bandits, having no other recourse. Robert T. Mason, British consul at Santiago, says it was spains practice of monetary standardization which caused most of her troubles in Cuba.
 Wood Declines ttI Talk
 General Leonard Wood United States military governor of the department, on being asked to express an opinion respecting the order, declined to be interviewed, but it is reported that, without offering any criti- cism of the policy which dictates the order, he has shown his annoyance at the possi- bility of a stop being put to the good work being done in the province. The local taxa tion fund is barely sufficient to meet the ex- penses of the city. There is nothing over for important improvements and the GUS toms receipts are considered by competent judges to be absolutely necessary for the successful management of the province.
 Popular excitement over the order is growing among all classes. The chamber of commerce., the sons of veterans, the su- preme court and the San Carlos club have called mel tings to take action and each organization will cable to Washington an earnest protest against what is described as the "suicidal policy of centralizing money at Havana"
The age-herald., 1899-01-03
ENGINES RAGE FOR
 MAIL CONTRACT Trains Try to Demonstrate Su-
 perlority. TRIP ACROSS THE CONTINENT On Some Good Stretches of Track More Than Eighty Miles an Hour Was Made, While 49.5 Was
 the Lowest.
TRIP ACROSS THE CONTINENT I

Chicago, January 2-Steel and steam fought steel and steam in the great fast mail contest tonight. How the race from Chicago to Omaha in the great trip across the continent ended cannot be told until morning, for the Northwestern and Burling- ton trains do not reach Omaha until then. But when last heard from, both fast mail trains were in Central Iowa. flying west ward at a better rate than a mile minute.
 The Burlington's fast mail left Chicago at 93O The new flyer of the Northwestern road left Chicago one half an hour later. The Burlington is due in Omaha at 7:55, and the Northwestern at S:15 tomorrow morn ing.
 As the government makes no mail con- tracts with the railroads for any stated pe- riod, under the rules and regulations the Northwestern has only to give faster ser vice to Omaha for seven days than does the Burlington to demonstrate that it is entitled to half the mail contract, if not all of it. But if, in the seven days the Burling- ton maintains its fast schedule and does better than the Northwestern, then the lat ter has no right to demand a change
 In order to get the mail for the Pacific coast to Omaha within the time planned both trains ran at various times at speed equaling eighty miles an hour, while the lowest rate of speed was 49.5 miles an hour
 The load behind the engines was not heavy one. Only mail cars were attached and the entire equipment was for speed making. The Northwestern had 1925 miles to run and the Burlington 500 miles. The mail which the Burlington carries and which the Northwestern desires left New York city and Boston simultaneously Sun day night at 9 o'clock entering Chicago Chicago at s:30 tonight over the Lake Shore.
The age-herald., 1899-01-03
REDEMPTION OF DEBT.
Imperial Decree Issued by the Czar Ap-
 propriating 75, 100000 Roubles.

St. Petersburg. January 2.-An imperial decree just issued directs the payment of 75,000000 roubes out of the free cash re- serves in the imperial treasury for the re- demption of a large portion of the state debt to the imperial bank.
 The issuance of the ukase is regarded as disproving the reports spread abroad of Russia's embarrassment and of her efforts to contract loan.
 It is declared on trustworthy authority that the question of loan in no way en- gages the governments attention and that the suggestions to the contrary emanate from representatives of the financial dYork who unceasingly address loan proposals to Russia.
The age-herald., 1899-01-03
LETTER FROM DEWEY.
The Famous Admiral Writes to a Little
 Kentucky Girl.

Louisville, Ky, January 2.-The little daughter of John Cardwell, of New AL bany, has received the following character istic letter from Admiral Dewey:
 Flagship Olmypia.
 Manila, P. l., November II, 1898. My Dear Little Friend:-I have received and enjoyed your letter so much. I am very much obliged to you for your picture, and it is the very incest present you could have sent me.
 q am very sorry that I have nothing to send you, for I would like to very much. So many people have already asked for buttons and pictures that I have long time ago given them all away. I have not enough buttons left now even to button my coat. Believe me your sincere friend,
 GEORGE DEWEY" -
The age-herald., 1899-01-03
Nebraska Legislature

Lincoln, Neb., January 2.-The twenty sixth biennial session of the Nebraska leSis- lature convenes at noon. tomorrow. The re- publicans have majority of on joint bal lot, in the senate and 2 in the house, as- surfing the party in all probability sue cessor to Senator Allen. The first ballot for seantor will be two weeks from tomor- row, and while the fusonists' minority will give its solid support to Senator Allen the republican strength will be divided among eleven active and passive aspirants.
The age-herald., 1899-01-03
EriYatn Dare Iias

Huntsville. January 2.-Private Starr Dare, Company E, First Infantry, whose home is in San Francisco, died at the Sec ond division hospital today from gunshot wound received Christmas night Mack Lightfoot, Dare's murderer has been com- committed to jail without bond
The age-herald., 1899-01-03
Meeting of Assignees

Boston, January 2.--A meeting of the assignees of the Assebet Manufacturing company, which failed last week, was held in this city today. The affairs of the com pany were carefully considered and the announcement was made by one of the as- signees that the mills at Maynard would keep in full operation pending arrange ments with the creditors.
The age-herald., 1899-01-03

the advice Of the immortal Washington To avoid entangling alliances is less potent to- day than when tae words were first written. The American citizen has a right to go wherever trade and enterprise may legiti- matize an outlet for the product of Ameri- can thrift and industry, and there must follow if needs be the overshado wing pro- lection of the flag"
 Reference to Mckinley
 Referring to President Mckinley, Judge Day said:
 ''The bar has a just pride in the fact that we carry on our rolls the name of one whose entire professional career was with us and of us, the president of the United States I would not encroach on the field of my distinguished friend who is to re- spond to the sentiment in his honor, but I cannot forbear an expression of satisfae- tion that the verdict of his countrymen no less than the approving judgment of the world gives him the first place among tho great men who have filled that high office. History can never adequately tell the story of the devotion with which he has given his days and nights to the service of his country With war clouds gathering and
 
 great office, he bent all of his energies to the amelioration of the condition of the people of the Gem of the Antilles" Seek ing not to avoid responsibility, hoping to accomplish his ends by peaceful measures and resolved that only as a last resort should his country again open the purple tentament of bleeding war When war be- came inevitable, bending every energy to it's vigorous prosecution by land and sea the commander-in-chief, in fact as in name, of an army and a navy whose deeds are unparalleled in the history of warfare and have made the fact of American eiti- zenship passport to the respect if not the affection of all the peoples of the world.
 Presidents Guiding Hand
 His guiding hand was in the proceedings which led up and through the negotiations which eliminated in the treaty sgned-in Paris on the 10th of December.
 "Under our constitution and policy, com resentatyes of the executive. Modern fa- cilities of communication made 1t possible to keep the president constantly advised of the proceedings and deliberations of the commission. Intelligence of the signing of the treaty of Ghent did not reach Washing ton until after the bloody battle of New Orleans had been fought n the Sth of January, two weeks aftr the signing of the treaty which should have ended the strife. The ink was scarcely dry upon the last
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strikers Attack Laborers

Ashland. Ky, January 2-Seven men were seriously Injured at the Armour company's ice plant at Memphis today, in clash be- tween strikers and men on duty. Eighty members of the night force struck yester- day for increased wages. and when the day force refused to join the strike vicious hand to hand fight resulted. An unknown striker from Lincoln was struck on the
The age-herald., 1899-01-03
The Oriental Mail

Chicago January 2.-The Oriental Mail by the new schedule of the post office de- partment is to cross the continent in thir- teen hours less time than was occupied by the trains under the old system, passed through Chicago this evening on time At exactly S:28 o'clock two minutes ahead of the schedule, the Lake Shore fast mail drew into the station at VanBuren street and scarcely had the wheels ceased to re- volve when the mail pouches began flying out of the car doors to the waiting trucks. Eighteen wagons were waiting at the curb and in sixteen minutes they were all load ed and on their way to the Union depot. Forty minutes from the time the Lake Shore train drew into Chicago the poaehes were in the cars of the Burlington train.
 We will repair your burst pipe promptly.
The age-herald., 1899-01-03
GaIe in Irish Channel

London, January "A fearful gale is sweeping the Irish channel and the seas are terrific. The Holy Head harbor is full of shipping and some of the vessels have drag ged their anchors and gone ashore. There are numerous wrecks along the coast.
The age-herald., 1899-01-03
The Republicans

Harrisburg, Pa, January 2-The caucus of the republican members-elect Of the house of representatives tonight was an ex- tremely harmonious affair. John F. Farr. of Lackawanna, was the choice for speaker.
 Resolutions were adopted to the effect that the present session of the legislature should be marked by close attention to business, a carefuness in enacting new laws, an economy of administration and final adjournment at an early date (not later than Thursday April 20 nexO, as may be compatible with the true interests of the commonwealth, and notice shall be given to every institution soliciting state aid that the appropriat ton bills in their behalf must be, presented to the legislature not later Gsn the date mentioned.
 A conference of the republicans of the seSate was also held tonight and William P. Snyder, of Chester, was unanimously nominated for president pro tenn.
The age-herald., 1899-01-03
Tn Arrest. Emile znla

London, January S.-The Daily News says this morning: "In a roundabout way we hear that the British authorities at the re- quest of the French government have is- sued a warrant for the arrest of Emile Zola, now known to be in England"
The age-herald., 1899-01-03

head and is reported dying tonight. The at taeking party was defeated, and several of the men have been arrested.
The age-herald., 1899-01-03

We will repair your burst pipe promptly. Alabama Gas Fixture an6 Plumbing Co.,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-08
HENLEY REGATTA ENDED.

Howell, theAmericsn studentAbroad,
Retains tho Diamond SOULS.
Henley-on-Thames, July s.-The
Henley royal regatta came to an end
yesterday under the most favorable
conditions. The racing contained no
surprises and no close finishes. There
was feeling Of relief, however, when
for the stewards challenge cup the
Magdalen crew disposed so easily Of
the German crew that many had pre-
dicted would win. The cheers which
greeted. the winners were much heart.
Ter than those given to any other vic
tors and emphasized the general Joy
that the trophy was not to be taken
abroad.
There was much enthusiasm when
the young Etonians fairly rowed down
their strong opponents, Pembroke col
lege, In the4ladies' challenge plate, and
re-established their claim as the hold
ers of this trophy.
Howells victory In the diamond
challenge sculls was also immensely
popular. Howell Ia an American oars
man, a student OF Trinity Hall, Cam
bridge. He beat Blackstaffe, of the
Vesta Rowing club. Howell was the
present holder of the diamond SOULS
When Lady Esther Smith presented
the prizes after the races Colonel Will
Ian, the umpire, made a brief speech,
in which he welcomed the foreign
crews to Henley. He said:
I'VE are especially glad to renew ac-
quafntance with the Argonauts. who
made such favorable impression when
they were here two years ago. We
like to see that they made a bold bid
for the grand, and although we should
be extremely sorry to part with the
cup, there is no place where we would
rather see it 60 than to Canada"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-08
EX.KlN0 MILAN'S ASSAILANT.
When Arraigned He Denounced Sew
eral Influential Radical Lenders.

Whom ArraiRned He Denounced Sew
eral Influential Radical Leaders.
Belgrade, July 8.-Major Lukitch,
who was driving with ex-King Milan
at the time of the attack on Thurs
day, and who was wounded in the
hand, has been promoted to lieuten-
ant colonelcy and has been made the
recipient Of high order for defending
his majesty
When Knezevic, the would-be assas-
sin, was arraigned he denounced sew
eral influential Radicals, including
Lieutenant Colonel Nicolies, Editor
Zauschamovics, of the Radical organ
Odjek Alta, M. Stanoyevics and Pas
tor Grurics. The last two were sem
fenced to death in 1888, but pardoned
by King Milan.
Knezeyic is fireman employed by
the municipality. 1t is supposed he
was hired by an enemy Of Milan. He
is Bosnian, and it is said he had ac-
completes. During his flight he en-
deavored to shoot himself, and when
he failed he jumped into the River
Save, which joins the Danube at Bel
grade, but he was dragged out by the
police.
Fourteen members of the former
Radical central committee, including
ex-Premier Tauchanovics, were ar
rested on suspicion of being connected
with the affair. Another ex-premier,
Pasics, has been placed under police
supervision.
The health of his majesty is excel
lent, and he yesterday attended
thanksgiving service in the cathedral.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-08
ON "WEDNESDAY.
THE 18th DAY OF JULY, 1899,
at o'clock .. m,

the following described real estate. viz:
All that certain lot, piece or parcel Of land
with twostory brick house erected thereon.
situate in the city Of Wilmington aforesaid,
bounded mud described as follows, 70 wit:
Beginning ut q point on this westerly side Of
Van Buren, streetbetween Chestnut and Reed
Streets and at tho distance Of ~ feet from the
northerly tide Of Chestnut street; thence ives.
terly and through the middle Of the division
wall between this aud the house adjUiuidg on
the south and parallel with Chestnut street SO
feet End inches to the easterly side Of an alley
2 feet and inches wide running from Chest
nut to Reed street; thence northerly along said
alley side parallel with Van Buren, street 10
feet to corner thence essterly parallel with
Ches tnut street and through the middle Of the
party wall dividing this from the house adjoiu.
Ing on the north 62 feet and Q inches to the
said westerly side Of Van Jturen street, and
thence thereby southerly 10 feet 10 the place
Of beginning, be the contents thereof what they
may. With the free use and privilege Of the
above mentioned feet 8 inches wide alley In
common with others entitled thereto, forever.
Seized and taken In execution as the prop
erty of Frances A. Grant and Charles W.
Grant, her husband, and tits and to be sold
by
JOHN n TAYLOR, sheriff.
sheriff's Office, Wilmington, Delaware
June "a. 1890.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-08

The Every Evening appears to
think that the three electoral votes
of Delaware may possibly decide
the next Presidential contest. If
such a supposition should prove
correct, it is highly important that
the two wings of the Republican
party should unite, SO that these
three votes may be given to the Re-
publican candidates. Tocast them
for Bryan or any other Democrat
would be calamity The Repub-
1ican leaders should therefore cease
their struggle for precedence and
unite to promote the interests of the
country. If Bryan should be elect
ed the offices will be filled by Demo-
Gratis and the Republicans would
have only themselves to blame.
Remember the old adage united
we stand, divided We fall. "
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-08
woaaA laADsss AMP pc QUEEN



l1rs. sswslls aaA NM Aathony Pre-
ssnssd To lRsr 41i5sstS.
London, July "a number of Amer
lean, colonial and continental guests
Of the International Congress Of Wo-
men having expressed desire to pay
their respects to the queen. Lady Aber-
deem arranged trip to Windsor yes
terday afternoon, when her majesty as
sented to the suggestion that she
should drive slowly through the quad
rangle of the castle and receive few
Of the more prominent delegates.
Miss Susan B. Anthony, who, with
Mrs. May Wright Sewall, the newly
elected president of the congress, en-.
joyed the privilege of presentation,
said to a correspondent: Il had never
seen the queen before and could not
but feel thrill when, looking into her
wonderful face, saw her. as her life
Ii going out, welcoming the woman's
movement, which is the precursor of
the Twentieth century. What pleased
me most was when her majesty said:
Now. l cannot have these ladies who
are visiting me return without giving
them cup of tea
"Sir Arthur Bigge. the queens pri-
vate secretary, replied: But, your
majesty. they are here In hundreds.
I do not care, said the queen, If
they are here in thousands. They
must all have cup Of tea when they
come to see me-
And we had 1t in the queens pal
ace, as q RECOGNITION of the great WO-
manhood Of our country"
Mrs. Sewall said: THE queen look
ed ten years younger than when
saw her ten years ago. Every line in
her face displayed serenety, sweetness
and pleasure. She looked us each full
In the eyes with a quick keen glance.
Her voice is melodious, and there is
a total absence of certain lines of the
mouth shown in most photographs of
her indicating disdain."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-08

John Cunno Sh,r Unittd state, Mar
shat for the Dsrioy # Delaware. was a
prisoner AZ the Federal building yesterday
Two vul NJ women whom the marshal
know Q me 20 the building to call OF him
and in ,ool: them about the structure
showing thcm the various Offices. Finally
the parry went to tho towor to get u view
Of the cit, A out tn IT tima 10 .tor John
Dennison cane along tn c,,rrdor aud SEQ.
ing the tow oor open locked 1t.
When the mar hal and his guests de-
sCendca the stairs they found tho door
locked and it dawned upon them that
they were p.i Oners. The girls
laughed II. the joke, while tho marshal
pounded the door to attract attention.
Engineer Mcintyre heard the noise and
released the Marshal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-08
Phllade iphia and Reading Route to the
SeashOre.

The 90 minute train has been placed in
service between Philadelphia and Allan
tic City by tho Philadelphia Il Roading
Route aud the train service generally in
creased to Atlantic City, Cape May,
Ocean City and Sea Isle City, with its
new Terminals at tho foot OF Chestnut
Etrcn and South Street and with six STA
tom t Atlantic City the Philadelphia ~
K aa ig offers extraordinary facilities Tor
.ummer travel to tho Ocean Kesort3. Its
,unuu )tivcs burn hard coal, thus avoiding
suuG,. Its double track to Atlantic City
.s pg. ected with Hall signals and ballast
H " III anthracite cindors For rates on
vommutation and other tickets or copy Of
Peasant Places" on the Philadoiphis ~
Reading Railway address Edison J. Weeks,
Gen, raj Passenger Agent, Philadelphia
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-08

New York, July Sin the formal
examination before Collector Bidwell
yesterday afternoon into the case of
Mrs. Phyllis e. Dodge, who is alleged
to have struggled jewelry into this
country, Edward Lauterbach, counsel
for Mrs. Dodge, raised a decidedly
novel point. He admitted that the
tewelry was purchased abroad, but de-
clared that it was given to Mrs. Dodge,
not purchased by her, so that the tariff
law in NO way applies to it. Nothing
whatever is said in the law about
dutiable goods purchased abroad and
given outright to another person. Col
lector Bidwell reversed his decision.