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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
PlTTSsURG's BIG FIRE.
Property Valued nt II Quarter Of
Million DESTROYED

M1ll10n DestfOyeu.
PITTSBT June 23.-Fire in one
of the principal down town business
blocks yesterday caused loss of $3.50.
600, involving eight buildings containing
many office tenants. The aggregate in.
surance will more than cover this amount
The fire was first discovered in the real
of the Eichbaum company printing es.
tablishment, supposedly caused by spon'
tancous combustion. The Eichbaum
building frontcd on Fifth avenue few
doors below Wood street. was six stories
high and was tcnantcd by many Office
holders, among them being Duff's college,
occupying the two upper floors. and the
Holmes Electric company, on the third
floor.
In an incredibly short time the entire
building was n mass Of flames, and be.
fore the tremen could do much effective
work it had communicated to the Fix.
change National bank building next dool
below and from there to the Hussey
building adjoining.
simultaneously the fire extended to
james Platt's saloon and restaurant and
A. NJ. Murdocks flower store on the up.
per side. The conhagration was one Of
the most threatening seen in this city fol
many years, and for Il time the entire
block bounded by Fifth avenue, Wood,
Diamond and Market streets seemed
doomed to destruction.
The principal losses are the Eichbaun
building, owned by Whitney, Stephenson
Il Co., $4,000; the Hussey building
owned by Mrs. Emma Alsopp, 100000
Kurtz. Langben & Swartz, Artistic Sup.
ply company, $4,000; Duff's college. $15,.
600: Pittsburg Coal company, $500;
Piatt's saloon, $4,000; Paulson Bros,
hatters. $1,000; American Express com.
pany. $1,000 and Holmes Electric com.
pany, $500.
The other losses are distributed among
the office tenants, none of whom suffered
to the extent Of more than $1,000. The
Exchange National bank did not suffer
much damage except by water by reason
of the fact that its building is only
two story structure between the two
big office buildings, and the flames prac,
ticuIly skipped over it.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
A Busy Contractor.

George w. McCaulley has secured q
large contract in Elizabeth, N. J. He will
do the pastsring in the five story build.
ing which will be used BY the Singer Sew.
ing Machine Company. lie bid ou the
contract against Philadelphia plasters and
secured it.
lie also has received the contract for
the new High school building.
to be erected in Chestor, Pa. Like good
many other Wilm!ngtonians he has to 60
outside of Wilmington to gst work to
Keep his men employed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

HONGkONG, June 23.-Li Hung
Chang. who was interviewed in Canton.
said he would leave for Peking on June
n in obedience to an order from the
empress to suppress the Boxers and to
make peace with the powers. He in
dorsed the opinion that lie was the only
man in China capable of coping with the
situation. He said he believed the Box.
els to be ''rabble led away by fanati.
cism and Christian feeling" but he
also declared that the native Christian
leaders were much to blame, inasmuch as
they engendercd litigation in the native
courts. He asserted that he did not re.
gard the Boxers as a political society and
that in his opinion the empress had been
misled and msinformed. His remedy fol-
the situation is to decapitate the leaders
of the Boxers, to send their ignorant fol.
lowers home and to make peace with the
powers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
PREVENTED A TRAGEDY.

Timely information given Mrs George
Long, of Now Straitsville OHIO, prevent
ed a dreadful tragedy and saved two lives
A frightful cough had long kept her
awake every night. She had triod many
remedies and doctors but steadily grew
worse until urged to try Dr. Kings New
Discovery. One bottle wholly cured her
and she writes this marvellous medicine
also cured Mr.. Long Of . severo attack of
Pneumonia such cures are positive proof
OF the matchless merit of this grand rom
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troubles. Only 500 and 90. Every bot
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
CABINET CONSIDERS CHINA.
Additional Troops Will BE Sent IL
Needed.

Needed.
WASHINGTON, June 23.-Thc only
news from China laid before the cabinet
meeting yesterday was n telegram to
the secretary of the navy giving the
movements Of vessels in Chinese waters.
The text of the message, however, was
not made public That the president and
the members Of the cabinet regard the sit,
uation In China rs extremely critical is
shown by the fact that the preliminary
preparations are being made to send for
ward additional troops in case of need
A telegram will be sent to Genera,
Macarthur at Manila this afternoon
asking him how large Il force he can
spare should it become necessary to send
them to China
1t is regarded as an expression of the
confidence reposcd by Europe in the cor.
rect intentions of the United States gov.
ernment which by its prompt action at
the beginning of the demonstration at
Taku has managed to make the relief
movement impersonal. so to speak, as be-
tween the nations. The French govern.
ment, in addition to those already re,
corded, has now signiiied its accession to
Tue lht movement III
China is to be conducted in the common
interest for the protection of the lives
and interests Of foreigners in China and
not for any national gain.
1t turned out during the day that the
warships which have arrived at Shang
hal are three Chinese Armstrong built
cruisers. Not much apprehension is felt
on account of the appearance. of these
vessels Mt Shanghai, for the officials be.
lieve that there is no doubt as to this
good intentions of the Chinese navy. II
is only as to the Chinese army that doubt
exists, and the administration officials
are exasperated at the peculiar omission
from every official message Of any state.
ment which world clear up the doubt a.
to whether or not the Chinese army as
well as the Boxers are opposing the re.
lief column, and If the former then
whether the troops are rebels or are act.
ing under orders from the Chinese gov
ernment. This point is Of the utmost i'm
portance, for upon 1t depends the atti.
tude to be assumed by the United State.
toward China and by that test must bs
determined the question, "Are we at war
with ChnaY The state department still
holds to a negative view, and it has re-
ceived recently a powerful support in its
position by the attitude assumed by the
various European chancellories.
Just at the close of the day a long
message was dispatched by the navy de.
partment to Admiral Remey at Manila,
supposed to be in execution Of the cabl.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
COler Wanted For Governor.

NEW YORK, June 23.-When Comp.
troler Bird s. Coler was asked last night
il there was any truth in the current talk
that the Democratic leaders of the state
were going to nominate him for governor
of New York and were determined to
force him to take the nomination in spite
of any opinions he may have expressed
in the matter previously, he said that it
was substantially correct. He would not
say. however, that he would accept the
nomination. The comptroller would say
nothing further concerning the situation.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

ROCHESTER,. June 23.-Captain W.
Fl. Oliver of the coal barge +. Ii. Bur.
ton. a Canadian boat. loading coal at the
A. G. Yates Coal company's docks at
Charlotte for Kingston. was struck and
instantly killed by an empty coal car yes
terday afternoon. Captain Oliver was
standing on the shoots watching the coal
shoot into the vessel. One of the empty
cars was let loose to go down the grade,
and before the captain had time to get
out of the way it struck him. passing
over his body. cutting it in half at the
waist. An inquest will be held.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
DEER PARK HOTEL.

Swept by mountain breezes, $500 feet +,
above soa level. A Absolutely free from MAJ
laria. hay fever and mosquitoes. Ga Main
Line of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Ho-
tel and Cottages Every modern conveD-
ience. Rooms Oh suite with bath. Elec.
trc Lights, Elevator, Turkish Baths, two
large Swimming Pools. Golf Links Ten
mis- Courts, Bowling Alleys. Magnificent
Drives, Complete Livery Service, Anna
polls Naval Cadet Band. Delightful Cot.
ages FURNISHED for housekeeping II -desir-
cd ready for occupancy June 1st. Eiatel
open from June sSrd to September SOth,N>
For rates and information address w.
f. Burwell, Manager, B. a. o, Building
Baltimore Md, until June 10. After thas
time, Deer Park, Garrett County, Nd. 4
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
To Have New Oil Refinery,

Chester, Pa, Juno 23. The Staudaru
OifCompany will have opposition In the
Line Company have closed deal for a
large tract of land in Marcus Hook.
where the terminus of the pipe line is to
bs located.
1t is tho purpose of the company to erect
a large relnlry and work Is to be started
at once. The oil is to be pumped from
Bradford to Fremansdurg and thence to
the works In this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
AMONG THE LOCALS,

AMONG THE LOCALS
All the news under this head Is printed
free Of any cost.
Send in your challenges to this office.
The Brownson base bail club will play
a game this afterno Don on the Union street
grounds'with the Linlay team of Philadel.
phia. The game will begin $50.
Support the Brownson.
Brownson represents the city of Will
mington.
The Brandvwine Clubs base ball team
has got to gether again and will go to New.
ark to-tlay and play the team of hat place
The Newark's will have young Willis in
the box, and they expect to give the
Brandywine boys hard game. The
Brandywine has several new players to
try, which they expect will materially
steeDgt hen the team. Fish cr Sayers will
do the heavy artillery act for Bl andywine
club,
Patronize and encourage home sports.
Boys Let the other clubs know what
you are doing it costs you nothing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

NEW YORK, June 23.-With about
$50 passengers on board the steamboat
Magenta, freight and passenger boat
plying between New York and Keyport,
n j., collided with lighter eff the Bat
tory near the public baths yesterday aft.
Groom. There was wild excitement on
board the steamer, and it was with great
difficulty that several of the passengers
were restrained from jumping overheard
Several tugs went alongside and made
fast to the sinking steamer. She was
quickly towed over to the Jersey flats,
where she was beached.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

CHICAGO, June 23.-Thc Times Her.
aid today publishes a crop report pre-.
pared by Snow, the crop expert, who has
just completed two weeks trip through
the states of Minnesota and North and
South Dakota. He declares the situation
national calamity and claims the wheat
failure the worst ever known. He esti.
mates the Dakotas as. promising only 90,
100000 bushels each and Minnesota 35.'
100000 bushels, total of 75,000,OOO
bushels, against 200,0O0,00O bushels last
year and 225,000,O00 bushels in 1898.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

NEW YORK, June Thomas Riley,
one of tho two men arrested in April,
charged with having in their possession
$4,7OO of internal revenue beer stamps
which had been stolen while in transit
from the treasury department in Wash
ington to the postofice, has been found
guilty in the criminal branch Of the
United States circuit court.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
recognized Merit,

Alfred H. Hartman, graduate OF the
High School of this city, class Of "96' and
who received his degree as Bachelor OF
CivilEngi ideering at Delaware College on
sition with ihs Central Railroad of New
Jersey.
He reported for duty at the office of the
comp any in New York City yesterday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
PERSONAL
MENTION.
Interesting Paragraphs
About Visitors And
Home Entertain
mentS.

At the residence of Rev. DE-. K. L, Work,
pastor of the Ludlow Street resbyterian
Church, Dayton, Ohio. Sadie |. Barrats
and Frank NJ Burson were quiet)y mar
ried Wednesday evening, June Goth, at
7.l5 o'clock. They left Immediately after
at Eaton, Ohio.
The bride WAS born at Newport, Dsl,
and is the eldest lighter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. r Barratt who are we'll remem-
bersd here. The groom isa prominent
young business man of Eaton, Ohio.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

BERLIN, June 23.-The commander
of the German squadron at Taku has
wired as follows to the government: "a
French officer who has arrived here from
n-tsin, which he left June 20, reports
that for three days the city had been
bombarded by the Chinese and that the
troops of the foreign detachment were
short of ammunition. The German cruis.
er Irene has arrived here with 240 ma
rines. who, with $50 English and 1.50C
Russians, proceeded to the relief of Tien.
tsin. The railway is working from Taku
to within Is kiometers of Ticn-tsin"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

ST. PETERSBURG, June 23.-The
view expressed by both the press and
politicians here is that Russia should
make common cause with the other pow
ers in meeting the common danger in
China. 1t is pointed out, however, that
when once the time arrives to settle the
Chinese question Russia must regulate
her true interests, which differ greatly
from those of the other powers. and pre-.
vent her more particularly from definite.
ly embarking in hostilities against the
vast Chinese empire, her neighbor. This
is also understood to be the government
view of the situation,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

L'oR RsALE-HOUSE Sl4 VAN BUREN, ST
II Apply TOD. Wesley Vernon, this Office.
mlS.tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

ners declsIon to strengthen tine Unlte0
States forces at Taku. Nothing was made
public respecting the communication re.
ceived earlier in the day from the east,
but in view of the reported arrival of the
gunboat Nashville at Chefu it is assumed
that the message relates to the move.
ments of that vessel.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

or IL will develop into Chronic Catarrh.
DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder stops Geld
in the head in ten minutes and relieves
most acute and deep seated Catarrh after q,
ono application. Cures quickly and per-
manently Il have used DR.. Agnew's
Catarih Powder with bost results, 1t is
great remedy, and l never coase recon-
mending it,
Sold by Il. j. Belt, 6)l Market street aud
n. B. DanfOlth 2nd and Murkct street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
BlSMARK'S IRON NERVE.

Was the result OF bis splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found whore Stomach, Liver, Kid.
neys and Bowels are out Of order. II you
want these qualities and the success they
bring, use DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They develop every power OF brain and
body. Only a5e at N. B. Danfor his drug
store
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

EATAL mistakes are made by those who
! do not heed the earlier symptoms OF
kidney or bladder trouble that often end
In Brights disease or diabetes. When
we'll. how foolish it IL to DELAY All
druggists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

CARACAS, Venezuela, June 23--The
Colombian revolutionists have occupied
Bucaramanga, on the Venezuelan from
tier Cucuta, town in the department
of Santander, also on the Venezuelan
frontier, continues in possession of the
revolutiOnists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

3 L'OR SAtE-A LADY'S 1893 HARTFORD
~ bicycle i'll good condition; will sall for
e!3, cost $s5, when new, used only short
time. Address aliliard +, Vernon, this office.
r j1.tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

.J'OR SALE-UNE CARLOAD OF HUN.
IL tington Co, fresh cows and clio &c spring.
ers will arrive at my farm, on tho Concord
pike. Brandywine Hundred, on Wedn eaday.
Jun".7. when they will remain at private
bal. until all are disposed Of.
II. G. PASSNIORE,
i!2.tf Brnndywine 2. o. Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
YOUNG MOTHERS.

Ctrup is the terror of Thousands OF yOun ,
mothers because its outbreak Is 50 a,ouiziu Z
and frequently fatal Shiloh5 Cough and Coa
sumption Cures like mnsic in cases of Group
1t has never been known to fail. The worst
cases relieved Immediately. Price 2jc, 8 Jc, 81.
Sold by n. L, Danforth Second and MarA.t
a treptS,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

PRAHSU, June 23.--Therc is no fresh
news to hand from Kumassi, but the 10
cal authorities think that the relief ol
the town may now be effected any day
The casualties Of the relieving force, al
ranks, aggregate 300 already.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
Six Inch Foundation. ,

The Smith building on Market Street
below Seventh is resting on six in ch
foundation. This made j. necessary for
the contractor Mr.. G. l. Swayne Of the
new Snellenburg building to exercise
necessary precaution in putting in the
foundation in tho Snellenburg building
which Is in the corusa of erection
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

The Elks Carnival will come to close
this (Saturday) evening. The Carnival
hos been grand success and our citizsns
have been greatly pleased with it, The
attendance up to-day has been nearly A.
much as the entire population Of the city
over 70, 900.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
Killed by lightning.

KENT, Conn. June 23.-During an I'm.
usually severe electric storm here Waite,
Hall, a farmer. aged so. was struck by
lightning and instantly killed. Mr.. Hal,
was sitting at the dinner table in bis
home at the time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

ATLANTIC CITY. June 23-W. G..
Bartlett has received a telegram from the
secretary of state to the effect that Lew.
is H. Bartlett of this place and j. Nj,
Babrcgc of Tottenville, on Staten Island,
were killed recently in Peruambuco. Bra
yil
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
Secretary Root Leaves Washington

WASHINGTON. June 23--Secretary
Root left last evening to attend the grad
uating exercises of Hamilton college at
Clinton. N. Y. of which his son is Il stu
dent After that he is going with his
family to his summer home in South
ampton, on Long Island, to spend II few
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

NEW YORK, June 23.-Joe Bernstein
of this city met Soly Smith of Los An
geles at the Broadway Athletic club.
and after fighting IA rounds Smith was
DISQUALIFIED for fouling.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

L'OR SALE OR REM CHEAP-TENT NO.
~ ll9 summit Avenue, at Brandywine
Summit Camp Ground. Apply sos W. 9TH st.
sid-tp
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
. 10 YOU KNOW

Consumption Is preventabla, Scten,s has
proven that, and also that neglect is suicile
The worst cold or cough can becurel with 3h q
loh's Cough and ConsumprionCure. Sold Oh
positlveguarantesforo over 30 years.
For SAlsby N. b, Duntortn. second AMI Mar
ktt streets,
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Weather Probabilities.
Cooler; fair: brisk n0rtheastcrly winds.
ACard.

The Board of Managers Of the Homeo-
pathic Hospital desires to return thanks
to Frank q. Bostock Company for their
generous donation of S4B.06, paid to the
treasurer from the receipt on Wednesday,
being Children's and H osp;tal day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

Tie Methodist Episcopal Sabbath School
at Christians, Delaware will have next
Sunday. the 24inst., as their Children's
Day. Programe for both morning and
evenings The pastor Rev. Fred E. Mo-
Kinsey will make an address at each SER
vice. All are cordially invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
Cutting v heat.

The Messrs Du Pont have commenced
cutting wheat. ThOre Is a heavy growth
of straw, and the heads are fairly we'll
filed. indicating good yiold.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23
YOT]TRY TT,

n Shiloh's Cough and Consum ion Cure
which is sold for the small price OF, $50. ID
ard 81 does not cure take the bottle baok an d
We will refund your money. Sold for ovsr -
years on this guarantee. Price aj and 50 ct
Sold by N. B. Danforth. second and Market
Dtrect%
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

Cures Group. sore throat. pulm onary
troqbles-Monaroh over pain Of every sort
DR. Thomas Electric OIL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

ZOE SALE CHEAP-rENT At BRANDY.
4 wine Summit. Del Apply to A. B. Ver-
non, this flee. m24tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

Toyou know what 1t isi The best per-
fume that is made. Come to my ct ore
and sample 1t-free. Tho price 10 30 cents
pr. OF. N. B. Danforth, druggist
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

~ ton Lodge. No | A. .. U, W, and the
order in general, are requested to meet at
the Lodge rooms Sunday afternoon June
~ 1900, at 2e'clock, for the purpose Of attend.
ing the funeral OF our late brother, John B.
Price. By order of John N. Ulmer, Master
Workman. Attest, Chas NJ Murch, Recorder.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

Taylor-Fullerton's Blood purifier. for
all diseases OF the blood. Prepared by II.
O. Taylor, No. 800 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-23

L'OH SALE-FAKM OF a8J ACRES AID
Il joining Glasgow. Del, known as tho
bQuire Black farm. Apply to Artisans Sav.
Engs Bank, 80! Market street, Wilmington,
Del nl-W-s.tf
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FOR SALE.

ITU2 SALE-TWO FRESH cows NSrl
L Apply TO James McKeown. Marsh -E.aSS1
and LuPont Roads, Delaware Junction.
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