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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
DELAWARE STATE FAIR, DOVER
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania
RaI1rOad

For he benefit of persons visiting the
Delaware State Fair to DO held au Fair
view Park Dover, September 5, g. 7, and
8. tho Pennsylvania Railroad Company
philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore
Rairoad) will sell excursion tickets in
Guiding admission to the grounds. from
principal stations ON the Maryland Dlvis-
on and from all points on the Delaware
Division and Branches at greatly reduced
rates Tickets will be sold from Seutem-
Dor, 8, to s, inclusive, good to return until
September 0 inclusive.
Tho Fair this year promises to exceed
all former years In interest und attract
ions. Large premiums will b, offered in
the bicycle, trotting,and running races and
the display OF cereals and live stock will
prove most interesting and instructive.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

Great slaughter in prices of meats. Call
at r.. P. Garcy's No. ll9 King street, and
lanrn prir
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
CoIored Girl Drowned.

Diphl heria, sore throat, Group. Instant
relief. permanent cure Dr. Thomas Ec-
lectrlc Oh. At any drug store.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

Mrs. Joseph X. Adams No, 2O4 Market
street, present battle ships and fine on.
gines in hor window which dis play 10
quite appropriate and attr active.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

New The pick of
the best New
Fall York an d
Philadelphia
NeCkWear makers. See
our window
for some Of the advance
styles. Is and ~ cents
does wonders nowadays.
Note the big full shapes,
the qualities of the silks
and the handsome coloring
and patterns. New pat
terms in Fall Shirts; fancy
Percales and Madras,
Cuffs separate and
attached; all with white
neck bands for white
Collars. The newest and
best shapes in high stand
ing and lay.down Collars;
all in the 2 for 25 cents
grade. Underwear, Fall
and medium weights; new
Gle YES. Suspendcrs,
Umbrellas, fancy and plain
Hosiery, all in popular
styles and popular prices.
Open Tuesday and Sat.
urday evenings, beginirg
to night.
JAS. 7. MULLIN & SONS,
Sixth and Market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

Powell has on sale on his stall in the
Third Street market buttortsh, sea bass,
founders, mackerel blue lsh and trout
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
An Interesting Display.

Mrs ]. Duncan Of Now Castle died this
after long illness,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

Great slaughter in prices of meats. Call
ut r. =. Garey's, No. 40 King street, und
10 I'm prices.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

So far two men have enlisted at the re-
recently opened in this city by A. w,
Foreman, who has Essn appointed a lieu
tenant In the army from this S:ntc.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05
Look to Your Interest.

Chalk Julcps, the best remedy for diar-
rnJGa and summer complaint,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-05

A lady wishes a partner in the dress"
making business a: No. 40b Delaware ave-
rtiC.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18

one another. From end to end of the
table there used to be continuous firing
of bread pellets, which were perpetual
ly striking princely noses or landing in
royal mouths. Another favorite joke
was to jog your neighbor's elbows
while he was drinking or to baptize
him with glassful of wine" This
"charming picture of home life" as NJ.
Leudet calls it, is proof at any rate that
there are various ways of becoming
fitted for the most polite society. Still,
it must not be supposed from this occa-
sional license that the czar's education
was neglected. He received a very
strict religious traiQing, and the i'm
preston it made on him may be gath
cred from a remark he made on the oc-
casion of the death of Victor Hugo. He
knew that the great poet was a free
thinker, and on reading in the news
paper an account of his public funeral,
he said that he could not understand
how such honors could be paid to man
who had died like dog"
The czar rises at eight, takes tea with
the empress at nine and 9:30 retires to
his study to read the principal Eu-
ropean newspapers. This task accom-
plished, he goes out for short walk,
and at IL is ready to receive his minis
ters and attend to his correspondence.
After lunch he drives out with the en-
press, and on his return shuts himself
up in his study, where he is hard at
work until eight, the imperial dinner
hour. The Importance of this meal is
considerable at the Russian court, as
may be imagined when it is said that
over 200 pc, sons are engaged in prepar-
ing and rving it.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18
WAS A FINANCIAL KING.
Accumulated Millions by Specu-
latiOn in Wall Street.
A GREAT POWER IN POLITICS
Was Associated with samuel j. TildeH
ia Many Political Triumphs and for
Years was Prominent as a Leader in
the Democratic Party.

New York May 13.-EN-Gov. Roswell
p. Flower died last night at 1880 at
the Eastport Century club at Eastport.
l.. |. Mr.. Flower was taken i'll early
in the day with a severe attack of acute
indigestion. In the afternoon symp-
toms of heart failure supervened and
he grew steadily worse until the time
of his death.
Il. u. Flower was born in Theresa,
Jefferson county, y. V, August :, 1885.
Roswell was the sixth of nine children
and when his father died he was s
years old. He worked with his broth
ers on two farms his mother owned and
spent his time between schools and the
hardest kind of labor. He became
deputy postmaster of Watertown, \.
Y, in 1858 and kept his place six years.
Then he became partner in the jew
elry firm of Hitchcock d Flower,
bought out his partner at the end of
two years and continued in the bust
ress until 1869. Mr.. Flower came to
New York in that year TO take charge
cf the estate of Henry Keep, whose
widow was Mrs. Flowers sister.
Mr.. Keep owned a great many rail
road and other stocks and before his
death he spent much time instructing
Mr.. Flower about them. Having thus
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18
Ou out of Postage Stamps.

DUR { the year 1898 the United
State bureau of engraving and print
ing sued $500, 100000 of the common
red two-cent stamps-enough to go al
most twice around the earth, says a
Scientific American contributor.
Stacked one upon another they would
pile up $50 miles beyond our atmos-
phere, equal in weight to two of our
big locomotives, and would make a
blanket to keep the frost off the city
Of Washington. IF these stamps worked
II relays by each taking the letter as
far as allowed by thepostal regulations,
the letter would be carried beyond the
most remote star, and, at the tastes:
speed at the disposal of the postal au
thorities, would occupy millions OF
times the age of the earth in transit.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18

gained an insight into Wall street and
its methods, Mr.. Flower formed in 1870
the firm of Benedict, Flower IL Co., in
which he joined r. c. Benedict and II.
ii. Truman. This firm was dissolved
in 1872, when Mr.. Flower Nas i'll for
several months. Not long afterwards
he organized the banking firm of Flow
er d. Co., which has since been power
in Wall street.
Mr.. Flower was a democrat. In the
early 7Os he helped Samuel J. Tilden to
develop the famous organization which
exposed Tweed and enjoyed many
other triumphs. Mr.. Flower was
chosen chairman of the democratic
state committee in 1877 and in 1891 he
defeated w. w. Astor for congress after
hot campaign in the Eleventh district
He refused a denomination. He was
elected governor of the state in 1891.
Mr.. Flower took up Brooklyn Rapid
Transit less than two years ago, buying
from 10000 to 10000 shares at about 2j
when the capital stock was only $25..
100000. He absorbed many subordinate
lines, among them the Nassau Electric
company, and increased the capital
stock to $45,OOO.0OO and by his success.
full manipulation put the price up te
1877. His holdings in Brooklyn Rapid
Transit alone, which cost him two years
ago little more than $5OO,OOO, are worth
At to-day's market price more than $3..
100000. Mr.. Flower was one of THE
founders of the Federal steel trust
Good authorities estimate that Mr.
Mowers profits in the last 1s month:
in Wall street have exceeded 100000 900
He has become in that time the ac
knowIedged speculative leader in the
financial market of the United States
He married Sarah NJ. Woodruff, OF
Watertown, in 1859. Three children
;ere born, of whom only one survives
Emma Gertrude, who is the wife oI
John b. Taylor.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18

signs of an emblematic character, and
they may also be bought of the dealers
in leather and findings who make a
speciality of shOemakers' supplies.
Besides these familiar gilded or paint
ed smaller boots there is occasionally
seen in front of shoe stores giant boot,
with the foot part perhaps three or four
feet in length and the leg in proper
ton, four or five or six feet tall These
great boots. of which the number used
is limited, are made of sheet iron or
tin and painted. The dealer who wants
boot of this kind gets it made to or
der by some skillful worker in sheet
metals.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18
PLANS FOR A NEW TRUST.
4 Proposal to Unite Under One Head
All the stove FOundries Of The Coun-
try seems Likely TO Succeed.

Cincinnati, May IA consolidation
of the stove manufacturing interests of
the country may result from the meet
ing of manufacturers now being held
here. The occasion is the 2Sth annual
convention of the National Association
of Stove Makers and there are repre-
sented about 600 firms, who control
90 per cent. of the business of the coun-
try in that line. These manufactur-
erS, listening to a proposition by John
w, Baker, an attorney of Philadelphia,
representing eastern and foreign capi.
tai, decided to appoint a committee Of
seven leading manufacturers to gather
data from the stove men as to
the amount of capital invest
ed, the number Of plants that
could be secured, etc This committee
is authorized to confer with Mr.. Baker
and his associates and to agree upon a
joint proposition, when option blanks
and papers will be sent to all the stove
makers of the country.
This action was taken at Il confer
cnce which followed the regular meet
ing of the association. Mr.. Baker ap-
peared not only as a promoter but as
the representative of capitalists who
were abundantly able to finance the
proposed consolidation of the stove
manufactures of the country if the
proprietors so desire. II, was ascer-
taine5 that of the 200 large stove foun-
dries in this country only four of them
were west of the Mississippi river.
Mr.. Baker outlined a plan for the
stove manufacturers, first to cooperate
mutually and then prepare a PROPOSE
tion for the consideration of the parties
he represents. He held that the
economy in operation thus effected
would enable the manufacturers to re-
duce prices and that there could be no
popular feeling against the combna-
tion when prices were reduced. He in
sisted that the reduction of prices was
necessity in the operation of such a
combination. The plan was so favor
ably received thas the appointment of
committee to cooperate with him
was decided upon Immediately.
Boston, May 11.-An attempt is being
made to effect a combination of the
various glue companies in the country,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18

common egg, chosen for its likeness in
size and shape to the one desired, but
when that is impossible gypsum is used,
this, when properly colored, being in
distinguishable from natures handi-
work. The coloring process is not cost
ly, but a very lengthy and tedious op-
GRAFTON, for each variety of egg has it's
distinctive marks and spot.
Nightingales' eggs, which are finely
marked, are worth good prices, and
knowing this the dealer finds no diff
Guilty in obtaining larks' eggs and col
oring them to resemble the genuine
article.
Specimens of this undoubted but mis-
placed skill have found their way to
collectors in all parts of the world
and yet so completely and carefully has
the work been done not one of the buy
ers has ever discovered them to be
manufactured
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18
CZAR'S DAILY LIFE.
Personal Details About Nicholas by
French Author.
He Speaks Many Languages VITA
Ease and Quickness and Is
student of Newspapers-
The Imperial Dinner.

A volume dealing with the private
life and mode of existence of Nicholas
ii. has been issued in Paris. The author
is NJ. Maurice Leudet, distinguished
member of the staff of the Figaro, who
some time back published a successful
book dealing on similar lines with the
German emperor.
Nicholas II. Intime," as the present
work is called, is quite unpretentious
production. With the exception of the
preface, which discusses the disarma-
ment proposals, and one or two chap
ters devoted to the present condition
and destines of Russia, its pages are oc-
cupied exclusively by minor details re-
lating to the personality of the czar,
and by well-informed and entertaining
gossip. The most varied aspects of the
czars life are touched upon. A chapter
is devoted, for instance, to his eduCa-
ton, and a chapter TO his marriage, a
chapter to the imperial stables and an
other to the imperial table. The court
fetes, the grand dukes, the royal palaces
and the cars journey to the east are
few more of the many subjects dealt
with.
The czar, it appears, has an excellent
memory, and acquired the numerous
languages he speaks with remarkable
ease and quiclSness. NJ. Leudet assures
us that he talks English without an ac-
cent, but it is noteworthy that he does
not venture to say as much with regard
to French. Mr.. Heath, his English mas
ter, is credited with a cordial dislike for
Mr.. Gladstone, and a pronounced fond
ness for boxing, but whether he trans
mitted these tastes to hig pupil is not
recorded. The young princes were
brought up with as little ceremony as
possible. On Sundays they entertained
at dinner the small boys and girls who
were admitted to the honor of their
friendship. These parties seem to have
been exceedingly lively functions.
There was no end to the tricks the
hosts and their small guests played on
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18
THE SIGN OF THE BOOT.
A Familiar Emblem That UsuaIly
Hangs over the Door of the
ShoemnLer's shop.

The sign of the boot seen hanging out
in front of the shoemakers shop may
be made of wood or zinc or of copper.
OF these three the wooden boot is the
cheapest, the copper the dearest. Such
boots, says the New York Sun, have
been made also of chalk and of iron.
Sign boots are made in two or three
standard sizes and of other sizes to or
der. They are most commonly seen
gilded, but sign boots are occasionally
finished in some bright color, as, for
instance, a brilliant red. The boot
signs may be bought in the establish
ment of the dealer in emblem signs,
where there are also to be found the
gIded fishes for the dealer in fishing
tackle, the great gilded paddock for the
hardware dealer, and a variety of other
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18
MANUFACTURED EGGS.
common Shell of Gypsum Is Used,
Which Is Carefully CoIored
and Marked.

From recent observations of an ex-
pert collector of birds eggs it became
apparent that there was in existence
a person who made living by imitat-
ing nature in the production and col
BRING of birds eggs, says the London
Penny.
1t was traced to a Partisan dealer,
and some interesting details as to the
methods used have come to light. The
INSCRIPTIONS but ingenious French
man was at one time an assistant in
large museum, and here he learned
the value of many rare eggs. Being of
an enterprising nature he started busi-
ness on his own account and made nu-
merous experiments before he came to
perfection.
He generally uses the shell of some
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18

Pana, Ill.,. May 13.-Representatives
of the Pana mine owners. including
Banker Schuyler and Operator Penwell,
who returned Friday from Chicago,
where a meeting was had with members
of the state arbitration board and rep
rcsentative miners of the southern IIli-
nois district, confirmed reports that an
agreement had practically been
reached. Under the agreement no men
now employed are to be discharged, but
the union will be recognized, all union
miners will be put to work as fast as
possible and when non-union men drop
out their places will be filled by union
Ttlp
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18
AN ASSAULT REPULSED.
Rebels Made an Unsuccessful Attempt
te Capture san Fernando-FiIipinOs
Are Massed i'm the Trenches near


Manila, May 11.--Reports received
from the insurgent Line, which, how
ever. have not been confirmed, say a
meeting of the Filipino congress has
been held at San Isidoro. There was
no quorum present, but in spite of this
fact some business was transacted. The
reports add that although those who
attended were mostly partisans OF
Aouinaldo. a strong desire for peace
was expressed.
Filipino r1emen to the number of g.
600 are intrenched on three sides of
Bacolor. The Americans, however,
are fully able to hold the city if Mon
days attack was a specimen of the
enemy's fighting ability.
The Filipino general Mascario's
army, inspired by wine taken from the
store houses of BacOlor and by the
generals oratory, on Monday evening
attacked San Fernando. There was
tremendous yelling and great eXpen-
diture of cartridges by the rebels, but
very little result. Gen. Mascardo
holds the outskirts of BacolAr west of
the railroad. In front of his positions
are the Kansas and Montana regiments,
which occupy trenches that the Fill
sinOs built in anticipation OF an at
tack from the direction of the sea. Dur
ing Monday Gen. Mascardo, with
large retinue of officers. rode along the
lines, frequently stopping to harangue
his warriors. AT dusk a detachment of
rebels rushed towards the outposts of
the Montana regiment, but were met
by a hot fire from the Montana regi-
ment. The insurgents, from trenches
nearly three miles long. responded.
After an hours firing, during which
one private soldier of the Montana regi-
ment was wounded, the insurgents sub
sided.
Prisoners who were brought into the
American lines said that Gen. Mascardo
distributed barrels of wine among his
soldiers, telling them that he expect
cd to capture the city of San Fernan-
do. The trenches undoubtedly saved
the Americans from heavy loss, the bull
lets falling thick about them during
the engagement. Gen. Luna is mass
ing his army east Of the railway, bring
ING troops by train loads in sight of
the American lines.
The United States Philippine commits
sion has been considering a conStitu-
tion for the island of NegrOS. which
was framed by Col Smith and leading
natives. 1t is largely modelled after
the constitution of California. While
it has many good points, the commits
sion will probably recommend a uni
form government sOr all the provinces.
This constitution it is intended will
give the natives self-government. CO.
,Dppra+inU wit n the military rapi me
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18
A Great strike Expected.

Pittsburg, Kan, May 1.-THE confer
ence between roal operators of south
eastern Kansas and the executive com
mittees of Districts No. and p, Uni.
ted Mine Workers, has adjourned with,
out arriving at a settlement. President
Mitchell. of the national organization,
has been wired the result and the ex-
ecutive committees are now awaiting
his orders, which will undoubtedly be
for a suspension of work in all the
mines in this district whose operators
have mines in Indian Territory and
Arkansas. 1t is estimated that 1000
men Ill be involved.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18

rifle in the hands of Private Stuteville,
of the Abilene company, in the Twen-
tieth Kansas. Stuteville had JUS fired
his piece and still had it at his shoul-
der when the insurgent bullet passed
in at its muzzle. The bullet proceeded
the whole length of the barrel, break
ing the breechlock and forcing the
empty cartridge shell into the upper
part of its chamber. Gen. Otis heard
of the occurrence and sent for the rifle,
which he intends to send to the war de-
Dartment as a curiO
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18

of his fine residence, perfectly naked,
except for a loin cloth, turban and
sandals. The turban and sandals blaze
with jewels. He prostrates himself be-
fore a little pagoda, wherein squats an
ugly idol with diamond eyes. There is
always Il crowd to watch these devo-
tions. If one questions the old gentle
man he answers, testify: What am |
doing, eh? I'm praying for the conver-
sion of this benighted land to Bud
dhism. That's what I'm doing"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18

Chicago, May 11.-Notices Were post
ed Yesterday at the South Chicago and
Joliet mills of the Illinois Steel Co. an
nouncng an increase in wages of fhe
men. Common laSor Will be raised
from 1917 to Is cents an hour and all
the hands. except the tonnage men, will
be increased in proportion. The in-
crease, which is the second within the
wear. will 90 into effect on MAY 15.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18
Mixed Emotions.

How did you feel when they read
your letters in court?" asked the friend
whose intimacy was great enough to
warrant impudence.
WELL" said the young man who had
just emerged from breach of promise
suit, II was divided betwosn chagrin at
the asininity of the ideas and admira-
ton for the literary style.
oils Journal.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18
MnryeIou. Musical Record.

The record of the greatest number OF
notes struck by a musician in - hours
is said to have been made by Pader-
ewsli, who struck 100000 notes. The
remarkable tact about this statement
is not that the great pianist should have
so diligently pounded the piano, bat
that anyone should have wasted his
brain tissue in compiling such ridieu-
lous calculation.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18
Island Treasurers Appointed.

Washington, May 13.-Orders issued
by the war department yesterday an.
nounce the appointment of Eugene f
Ladd (captain Ninth United States cav.
alry) as treasurer of the island Of Cuba
ard the appointment of Capt. James 4
Buchanan, Eleventh infantry, as treas.
urer of Porto Rico. These offices are
created by an executive order of May
3 which creates a system for the man.
agement of the finances of the islands
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18
Harvard VanguIshcs Yale.

Cambridge, Mass, May 13.-After q
series of three defeats Harvard re.
trieved its position in debate by a VIC
tory over Yale in the contest held in
Sanders theater last night The de-
bate was closely contested and the
judges were absent from the room 4G
minutes before coming to a decision.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-05-18

At the worlds fair there were exhib-
tied from Tennessee two bullets which
had met each other in midair, and also
a muzzlc-loading Springfield rifle into
the barrel of which a rebel bullet had
found its way. This remarkable cir
cumstance was duplicated at the battle
of Caloocan, an insurgent bullet having
passed the whole interior length of the