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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
What Presidents Cost.

Presidents 'oOme high but we have got
to have them" 1t costs US $114,86 a
year for chief executive.
His salary is $4,000 and found" as
our western neighbors say The president e
finding is rather comprehensive, covering
about every possible requirement of fam
lily His private secretary, the clerks,
doorkeepers messengers and steward and
three other servants cost us $33, s65 year.
Then there is a contingent fund of $4,000
year, which the president may use &C.
Cording to his discretion.
In furniture and repairs to the White
House the sum of SIG, 600 more, to be used
by the direction Of the president, is pro.
vidcd by the nation and is always expend-
ed. For fuel alone 50, 900 is allowed, and
for necessary repairs to the greenhouse
there is $4,000
Altogether the presidential finding
annually amounts to the snug sum of $64,-
500, nearly So 900 q year more than his
salary. The two aggregate STA, s65.-
Boston journal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
1T WAS A NEAT JOB.
The Surgical Operation That Was
Performed by the Skipper.

The Surgical Operation That Was
Performed by the Skipper.
The retired sea captain got reminiscent
with me the other day
was telling him supposed that in
the old days the skipper had to be all
things to his crew.
"That's rightr' said he. "why, you
never knew what was coming up noxt. A
skipper had to be able to preach funeral
sermon. He must also be able in the next
minute to whale the eternal stufflng out
Of sailor that talked back. And, more
than that in case he knocked too much
stuffing ont of the man he had to be able
to put it back again.
THAT is to say, the sea captain that
wanted to be considered as anyways up in
the king row had to he able to do good
job as surgeon or doctor.
"Why, one time I remember sailor
fell clear from the main top to the deck
By good rights the fellow ought to have
been killed. But he struck rope or two
in his fall and got off with broken leg
But that leg was broken worse than q
sailors pledge when he gets shore leave.
"They carried the man down into my
cabin, and l found the bone sticking right
out through the flesh
There was no use talking-the leg had
to come off, And did it. You never
saw better piece Of surgery. l took up
the arteries, made the flaps, sewed the
edges, and the mate, who had been in tho
hospitals more or less and had watched
operations there, said that he didn't sec
how one Of the regulars could possibly do
any better. l took my time about it,
never sighted thing, and felt pretty
proud of the job when the fellow was car
ried down to his bunk"
II don't blame you Bit broke in.
How long was 1t before the man was
able to be around AGAIN."
ooh, said the skipper oarelessly, "the
man was dcader'n spike in Tophet the
next morning. I couldn't help that, Of
course. But did as neat job on his leg
as you ever saw in all your life. Lewis
ton Journal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17

The w. c. I, U, held its regular meet
Ing yesterday afternoon
The finance report sho red receipt for
tho month of $50 Il, nd expenses we're slS
AS the day sthat Is set apart for worship
and rest is desecratcd to an alarming ex-
tent Is was thought each member should
look thoroughly into the department Of
obsrv II C of the Sabbath. Good work was
reported among tho c0lored people, Tho
interest taken by them along all lines of
work Is encouraging to tho union,
Tao success Attending tho di1trbutiOn
Of bouquets nnd'Scripture cards among tho
railroad employees and officials on Derura.
ton day was source Of great comfort to
the superintendent OF railroad work, and
also to the other members Of tho union
Thoie who were engaged in the work will
not soon forget the courtesy of the railroad
officials and the manifestations 0f graft
tudc from the recipients of the flowers and
cnrds So much interest being shown and
the work progressing 80 fl,vorably, it was
decided to hold the regular meetings dur
ing July and August.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
DOTS

The Wilmington 6 Chester Traction Co.
Will inaugurate the summer schedule to.
day. running cars at IN eivnls OF Is minu-
tes during the day and early evening.
Central Presbyterian Church on Monday
evening will hold memorial services f. X.
Crawford and !. II Taylor, who died re :
Gently BOth had been members of the
church since it was founded.
Commander Norcross, Of the Union Vet.
cran Legion, in company with William A.
Reilly, OF this city, will make visit to
the Soldiers Home at Hampton Roads and
to the governor Of the institution this af-
ternOon,
Brandywine Springs Park will open
this afternoon and evening. HOws0n's
Band will give concerts afternoon and
evening and Hartzall's Circus Royal will
appear in tho roof theatre.
The funeral OF William c. Lodge took
place yesterday afternoon from his lato
residence Mt Claymont. Services wero
held at the Church of the Ascension. In
torment was private.
The executive committee CT the Park
Commission has decided to purchase 100
additional benches to be distributed n
mong the parks md also n G0-gallon two
horse steel sprinkler for use Oh the drives
and in the parks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17

New York, June 18.-Beeves active; or
binary to choice steers, A7b96.5o: bulls
s3@410; cows, $2H4l5. Calves active ant
strong: fair to choice veals. 1607: but
termilks 81; mixed calves. $5.5o@6l0
Sheep a shade higher; lambs in good de
mand, but lower; common to good sheep
$3a4so; common to prime lambs. $500
It's: one car choice, $3.50. Hogs firm, but
nothing doing; two cars good western
hogs sold at A.12h.
East Liberty. Pa. June 16.-Cattls
steady; extra. s5.46G5.55; prime. $5.35Q5. As
common, $3.6O1425. Hogs steady; prime
heavy. $390q3s21a; best mediums, $500
392Ia; good Workers, $3.50; common to fair
Workers, 33.SOa3.Sb; pigs $ss5a3.sO; good
roushs, $325ds.5O; stays and piggy sows,
$25Oq3 Sheep barely steady; choice
wethers, s4.soG4.s5 common. 32a3: choice
yearlings $5.25Q5.4O spring lambs. S5Q7;
veal calves, $s.5007.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
Train Robbers Small HauI

Mena, Ark, June 17.-Yesterday a
train on the Kansas City, Pittsburg
and Gulf road was held up by three
masked men near Shady, l. T. The
engineer was signaled to stop, and on
bringing the train to standstill guns
were leveled at him, and the fireman
was commanded to 60 back and cut
Off the express car. Then they all en-
tered the cab Of the engine and ran
the cars down the track a couple of
miles, where they went through the
express and mail cars. They did not
go through the passenger coaches.
Officials of the road say the robbers
got only IS and a registered letter.
Joe Tate, John Burns and John Peter
son, the robbers, have been arrested
after running fight at Poteau, I. T.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
Arbitration Prospects Hopefi1l,

The Hague, June 1.-THE drafting
committee for the arbitration tribunal
scheme. which should have met yes
terday, adjourned its sitting to Monday
next. The ostensible reason for the
adjournment was the absence of Baron
Estournelles de Constant, of the
French delegation, who drew up the
minutes. 1t is possible, however, that
the delegates had not received sufIi-
cient instructions from their respective
governments to make further progress.
The difficulty now chiefly consists in
reconciing a scheme OF the other
powers with the views of Germany,
but the prospect Is more hopeful
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17

Washington, June ia reciprocity
treaty between the United States and
Great Britain in relation to trade be-
tween this country and the British
colony of Barbados was signed at the
department of state yesterday by the
representatives of the two govern
ments. 1t is the hrst series of treaties
which the British colonies to the south
of this country are seeking to effect.
Mr.. John A. Kasson, special reciprocity
plenipotentiary, signed for the United
States and the British charge, Mr..
Tower, for Great Britain. The treaty
is made for the term of five years,
with provision for an extension unless
either party should denounce 1t in the
meantime,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
Collier's) Weekly.

The front page of Golfers Weekly for
June IA is n spirited drawing by Max KEEP
pler-"The water jump" There Is an
illustrated article on Puerto Rico By Ma
jor- General Guy V. Henry, recently Cover.
nor General of the Island, There are two
solid pages of photographs, illustrating the
Cars disarment Conference at the Hague
The great Coney Island Fire OF May rs Is
pictured; and the Cruiser Nashville at st.
Louis. the first ship of war in the upper
reaches of the Mississippi since the tinciad
flotilla OF the Civil War. Two pages arc
given to Nashvile's recent FloralI Pageant
Tennessee's beautiful women and tho
roughbrcd horses arc very much In evidence
Tho double-page Is by Andre Castalgne
and is picture of New York at nighifall
as seon from tho vicinity of Brooklyn
Bridge, above which hpverI the spirit of
the young republic. An interesting ar
ticle from Frederick Palmer in the Philip.
pines Is illustrated by photographs Of the
troops and General Lawton. There Ia A
special article on Cricket, fully illustrated
and other sporting and dramatic photo
graphs. There are pictures of the late
Rosa Bonheur, Mr., Frederick Palmer,
the war correspondent. and General p. j.
Joubert, commander-in chief Of the Boer
army in the Transvaal. WHARF England is
now having trouble. 1t Is nm exceedingly
we'll prepared number of an always bright
and entertaining Weekly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
SPANS GREATEST NEED.

Mr.. r. p. Olivia of Barcelona, Spain,
pnas his winters at Aiken, S G. Weak
nerves had caused sevare pains in the
back of his head. On ing Electric Bit
'ers, Americas greatest Blood and Nerve
remedy, all pain som left him. He saws
this grand medicine is what his country
needs. All America knows that it cures
liver and stomach trouble, purlties the
blood, 'ones up he stomach, strengthens
tho nerves, puts vim. vigor and ne life
into every muscle, nerve and organ of the
body. II weak. tired or ailing you need II.
Every bottle guaranteed, only 50 cents.
Sold by n, b. Danforth. druggist.
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To Fight the Tin Plate Trust.

Chicago, June Ex-senator w. A.
Clark of Montana, Charles Edwin
Miller Of New York and J. e. Shawhan
Of San Francisco had a consultation at
the Auditorium Annex yesterday look
ing to the formation of combine to
fight the tin plate trust. 1t Is proposed
to establish plant at Joliet, Ills,
with capital of 81 100000. This cap
ital, however, does not represent the
full strength Of the proposed anti
trust plant
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17

Marlboro, Md, June 17---John Berry
colored, was hanged here yesterday
Berry, who was but little more than II
years of age, brutally murdered Miss
Amanda Clark and attempted to muir
der her sister Annie by beating them
with heavy club, at Bowie, Md, on
March 16 of this year. After commit.
ting the crime he went for a physician
and a clergyman, having first made
Miss Annie Clark swear on crucifx
that she would not betray him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
Cuba's Flag Under Old GIory

Washington, June 1.-THE order of
President Mckinley relative to the
flags on Cuban vessels directs that Of
ficers of the customs in Cuba may
authorize the clearances, under a per-
NIT, for foreign ports or ports in the
United States, of vessels owned prior
to Jan. |, 1899, by residents of Cuba,
and owned at the time of clearance
by citizens of Cuba, under distinctive
signal and coasting permit of Cuba.
Such vessels may fly the American
flag above the distinctive signal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17

Chicago, June 1.-THE police an
nounceed today that they had become
convinced that the murderers of Mar
tin Meters, the old miser found stran-
gled In his home ten days since, secured
about $4,000 as the result of their
crime. The most careful search has
failed to reveal more than $4,000 of
property. Meters told friends some
time ago that he was worth $4,000,
and the police believe the murderers
secured the difference.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17

San Antonio, Tex, June 17.-Advices
from Laredo, on the border between
Mexico and Texas, say the Rio Grande
river is the highest in 40 years on ac-
count of the excessive rains. All kinds
Of debris, including houses. cattle and
sheep, is coming down the river. Part
of the great tramway bridge at Eagle
Pass foated by Thursday night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
AN ARTISTIC MIX UP.


= photographer Mistake.
A we'll known attnche Of the Holiender
hotel has o maid servant in his household
whose complexion would make Erebus
look like early twilight. Some time ago
this dusky maid determined she would
have her picture taken She wanted a
number Of copies to send to Rastus and
her other friends, and she had personal
desire to SEQ how her looks had improved
> since the last photograph
Nothing would do but she must patron
ize leading photographer. So one day,
attirod in her Sunday go to campmeeting
clothes she visited the studio, looked pleas
ant and was assured that the photographs
when finished would be promptly mailed
to her address.
In due course Of time the package ar.
rived, and the delighted girl hurried back
to the kitchen to open 1t.
A few moments later one of the other
members of the household heard q duh
thud, accompanied by wild cracking.
She hurried back to the kitchen, and there
was the maid sitting flat on the floor, hav-
ing evidently tumbled from the coal box,
grasping photograph in either hand and
wearing smile of ecstatic delight.
"Looky dat, missy" she cried, ''looky
datl Did yo' evan see anythin mo- beau
tiful in all yo' bon daysp Wonder what
Rastus'll say to his baby nowf But, oh,
missy, Use mos fraid dat iobumgrapher
has done got mo jes' ill might too paler
Sho held up the photographs.
They were Enthusiastically the likeness Of
white girl
AT about the same time Euclid avenue
belle was opening q similar package
There was smile of delightful anticipa.
ton on her face an she drew forth the con-
tents Of the envelope Then she gave .
wild shrek and toppled back in her chair.
The face that smiled up at her was blackl
1T must be the effect of some dreadful
chemical change" suggested the horror
stricken mother
Chemical rubbish" cried the daugh-
ter, "those are not my pictures.
OF course you see how 1t was. The pic
lures were mixed up by the Buttercup
whose business it was to package them
ups-Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Chicago Over Two Millions Biz,

Chicago, June 17-Chicago's popu-
lation, according to Chief of Police
Ripley has finally passed the two
million mark, being now 2,0SS, O43. The
figures are the result of census taken
by the police force. Each year the de-
partment takes a census on which to
base the apportionment of officers and
patrolmen by precincts and to regulate
the estimate of the number Of men
needed to properly police the territory
within its jurisdiction.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
EGlSTER's ORDER,
" REGIsrER's OFFiCR.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Dgt..

NAV 10. Is,o
Upon the application of Security Trust and
Safe Deg,osit Company. administrator Of
Hundred, in said county deceased II is nr
dered aud directed by the Register. that
the Admin istrat0r aforesaid glvo notloo
OF granting OF Letters Of Administration up
Onthe estate OF TIE deceased. with the date OF
granting thoreof, by causing advertisements
tob posted within forty days from tine data
cfsuoh letters in six Of the most public plaous
Of the county Of Now Castle. requiring ali
persons having demands against tho estate
10 present tho samo. or abide by All act O:
AgsemE;y In such cac6 made and pro Vi cd;
ana also Cause the Same tn be inserted with.
IN the same period In the DAILY REpUeLt.
CAN, a newspaper published IN Wilmington,
Del, and t9 b. continued therein tarsi
-, Given under the hani and see, Of
RS ! office OF the Register aforesaid AZ
- Wilmington. in New Castle County
aforesaid, the day and year Ab0ye written.
CALVIN v. tROSSAN. Register.
NOTICE-Notioe 10 horsby given that 10 tters
OF Administration were In due form OF
law granted unto tho undeFsignsd. on tho
18th day Of May, A. D. 1899, aud that all per.
sOns having claims against tha estate OF the
deceased must present tho same, auiy attest.
ed 10 the said Administrator OIL or before
the 18th day Of May 1900 or abide the Act
OF assembly tnsuch case made Andprovided.
SECURITY TRUST q hArE DEPOSIT CO.
Address, Wilmington, Dol. ma
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
An Alleged Swedish EmbezZler.


Chicago, June 17.-Word was recelv-
ed by the Chicago police yesterday
from Vienna that the case against
Bartholomae Kost has been completed
by the absolute Identification of the
corpse of Mary Voedecka. The cloth
ing has been finally traced, every gar
ment being recognized as part of the
bridal trosseua made by the young
woman before she left Duestche Brod
Already extradition papers have been
started from Wanna
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

United States Consul Johnson, at
Annoy reports that the plague has
broken out there.
A general strike in the buildings
trade of Belin threatens to spread all
over the empire.
Serious charges are made against the
management of the Girls Industrial
school at Adrain, Mich.
A motorman. crazed by the heat, en-.
on Staten Island.
Congressman Bland, 1t is stated, died
comparatively poor. Colonel Bryan
will attend the silver adrvcGt.'r Elr
neral.
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the Radicals, but they wanted, he says,
to have everything in their own hands.
He declares he has enough Of cabinSt
making and will not be in hurry to
return to the task.
After M. Poincare had left the presl-
dent summoned M. Delcasse, who de-
clined to attempt the formation of a
ministry. Then Senator Waldeck"
Rousseau was summoned, and he &C.
cepted the task.
1t is believed that strong pressure
was brought to bear upon M. Waldeck-
Rosseau, but as the Socialists and
Radicals virtually dominate the situa-
ton, no combination is likely to be
long lived.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
kentucky'S Reign of Terror

London, KY. June ia state Of
terror exists in Clay county owing to
the preparations for warfare now 60
ing on among the Towards, Bakers
and Whites. No Baker could enter
Manchester unless the whole clan rode
in, and that is what is expected, IN
which event there will be serious
hloodShpd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
improvements at Restaurant.

Mr.. Thomas who opened a restaurant at
No East Fourth street, Is being very lib.
orally p4trOnized. his cheap dinner prov
ing popular. He has had now screen doors
put Ia and also four electric fans and
lights, the fixtures for which came from
Lawton's No. 81 Market street. While the
screens keep out the flies, the fans cool the
atmosphere and render tho place comfort
able and attractive even In tho hottest
weather. The snterprising deserve sue
cess.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17

"Tod" Sloan Charged with Rowdyism
London, June lit is asserted that
TOD" Sloan. the American jockey,
made brutal assault on a waiter at
the Sports club on Thursday, and there
was talk of having him arrested.
Sloan denies the charge, but says the
assault was made by one of his
(SIOan's) friends. The Times, which
accuses Sloan of the assault says the
matter was settled by paying the
waiter 5000
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
Duels Over the Dreyfus Affair,

Brost, France. June 17-As to the
outcome of quarrels over the Drey-
fus affair two duels were fought here
yesterday between two officers, naval
and artillery, and professors at the
public schools. One of each profession
was wounded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17

and has caused a
fall in temperature
from the lower
lake region, the
Ohio and Lower
Missouri valleys to
the Atlantic coast.
Forecast for this
section until 8 p.
m. today: Fair
and continued cool
weather; light to
frngh anrt h nrIy
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
Tho CleveIands OF For Buzzard,s Ba

Tho Clevelands of For Buzzard's Bay
Princeton. N j., June 17.--Former
President Cleveland and family left
Princeton yesterday on a special car
for Indian Harbor, Conn, where they
Will be the guests of Hon. E. c. Bene-
Aict. On Monday they will go on to
Buzzard's Bay, where Mr.. Cleveland
will remain during the summer season,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
Chat makers Get a Second Increas

Chain makers Get a Second Increase.
Lebanon, Pa, June 1.-THE second
voluntary increase in wages within q
year was made yesterday by the man
agement OF the Lebanon chain works.
The employees were notified that begin
ming July wages will be increased 10
per cent, making the scale the highest
paid in many years. About 60 chain
makers are effected.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
A New Station For SAMPSON

Boston, June ia Newport special
to The Journal says it is reported that
Rear Admiral Sampson is to be de-
tached from the North Atlantic fleet
and assigned to the naval station at
Newport, the scope Of which ia to be
greatly broadened.
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Pensions Quickly Secured.

Original pensions intelligen,ly prose
cuted rejected pensions re opened and sue.
ccssfully completed; dropped and reduced
pensions restored widow pensions seour-
ed In 40 to 30 days by Col. John VAIN
wright. expert pension attorney, end floor,
No, West Seventh street. Wilmington,
Del
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17

Ysstsrday's baseball Games.
National League: At Boston-Phil
adelphia, 4; Boston, 3. At Washington,
Baltimore, 6; Washington, s. A.
Louisville no innings)-Louisville, IL
Ct. Louis, IL. At New York-Ney
York team refused to abide by umpire
decision In tho second inning, and the
game was forfeited to Brooklyn, . to o
Atlantic League: At Reading
Reading, 2; Wilkssbarre, /. At New
ark-Rtchmond, 10; Newark, 1. At
Lancaster-Scrantsn, 8; Lancaster, s..
At Paterson-Paterson, 8; Allen.
town, g..
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M POINCARE DSCUS7BD
He Gives Up the Attempt to Form
q French Cabinet.
N. wALDEoK-RoUssEAU TRIES IT

M. Delcasse, Who Was Called After
the Failure Of Poincare, Declined to
Make Radical Demands
We're Too Much For Poincare.
Paris, June I'm. Poincare yester-
day went to the Elysee palace and in
formed President Loubet that he would
make no further effort to form a min
istry. M. Poincare's decision was
reached after long conference with
MN. Brisson. Sarrien and Mougeot,
Radicals. who finally refused to agree
to the conditions ON which M. Poin-
care offered them representation In the
cabinet.
M. Poincare complains bitterly that
he offered every possible concession to
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-17
A Hint,

Bargains IN clothing may be obtained
at THE Lcader' No. 22s Market street
Parties who wish to save or make money
should keep their eyes open The adver.
tisements arc the guides which lead In tho
right direction Read and DO wise