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when she learned that she was rich,
she looked at first awe struck and then
heart pierced. Forgetting me, or ignor-
ing me, 1t makes no matter which, she
threw herself into Philemon's arms and
wept, while he, poor faithful fellow,
looked as distressed as il he had
brought news Of a failure instead of tri-
umphant success. suppose she thought
of her buried children and what the
money would have been to her if they
had lived; but she did not speak of
them, nor am quite sure they were In
her thoughts when, after the first ex-
citement was over, she drew back and
said quietly, but in tone of strong
feeling to Philemon: 'Yon meant me 81
happy surprise, and it shall be so, Phil
emon. This is heart money. We will
use 1t to make our townsfelk happy /
saw him glance at her dress, which
was a purple calico. l remember 1t be-
cause of that look and because of the
sad smile with which she followed his
glance. Can we not afford now,' he
ventured, a little show of luxury, or
at least ribbon or SO for this beauti-
full throat Of yoursr She did not an
swer him, but her look had a rare COM
passion in It, compassion, strange to
say, that seemed to be expended upon
him rather than upon herself. Phile-
mon swallowed his disappointment.
Agatha is right he said to me. we do
not need luxury. do not know how
so far forgot myself as to mention It,
That was ten years ago, and every day
since then her property has increased.
did not know then, and do not know
now, why they were both so anxious
that all knowledge of their good for
tune should be kept from those about
them, but that 1t was to be SO kept was
made very. evident to me, and, not
withstanding all temptations to the
contrary, have refrained from utter
ing a word likely to give away their
secret. The money, which to all ap-
pearance was the cause of her tragic
and untimely death, was interest mon
ey which l was delegated to deliver to
her. / took it to her day before yes.
terday, and 1t was all in crisp, new
notes, some of them twenties, but most
say there was not such another roll of
fresh money in town." ~
"Warn all shopkeepers to keep a
lookout Of the money they receive"
was DR.. Talbot's comment to the con-
stable. "Fresh $40 and 500 bills are
not any too common In this town.
And now about her will. Did you
draw that up, HarveyT
''No. / did not know she had made
one. l often spoke to her about the
advisability Of her doing so. but she
always put me off. And now 1t seems
that she had 1t drawn up in Boston
Could not trust her old friend with
too many secrets, ! suppose"
$50 you don't know how her money
has been left"
mo more than you do"
Here an interruption occurred. The
door oDcned. and a slim yorns mar
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Burke's Vaudeville Co,

The Burke Vaudeville Co., which
comes to the Grand Opera House this
afternoon and tonight, embraces mum
ber Of the highest salaried people on the
stage. Among them is Lillian Burkhart,
one OF the most pleasing cor,ediennes OF
the day, young actress of superior gilt
and accomplishments. Miss Bnrkhari
will be seen in q captivating one act
sketch entitled ga Passing Fancy" by
Herbert Hal. Winslow. The popular play.
wright.
In the same company are Grant and
Norton, two clever travesty artists,
whose parodies are very amusing; Ell
zeeta, the most wonderful toe dancer
ever seen in this country; Casey and Le-
Clair, the funny Irish team, in their ir-
resistable comedy acts; Lavender Rich
ardson, the years old prodigy, who will
astonish you by his wonderful knowl-
edge; the Rexford Bros, marvellous aero
bats; Deveaux and Deveaux, pleasing
and cultured musical artists, and Miss
Sophie Burnham, whose portfolio OF
songs always delight.
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THE SANTA FL STRIKE
Contradictory Stories Told by the OPP
...,..sa ....,ss;a posing Parties. -issaas
OFFICIALS DEEM 1T OVER.
photographers, ON the other Hand,
Say That Their Prospects
For Victory Are Steadily
Growing Brighter.

Chicago, Dec 12.--Officers at the head
quarters of the Santa Fc railroad system
say the strike of the telegraph operators
now amounts to nothing. They declare
that all regular and many special trains
are running on their usual schedules
The railways officers assert that men
have been engaged to fill all the places
vacated by strikers and will begin work
at once.
Striking members in Chicago of the
Order of Railway Telegraphers declare
that their prospects for victory steadily
grow brighter because, they say, the San
ia Fe company cannot find competent
men to take their places The telegra-
pliers assert that other railway organiza-
tions are ready to join in the strike when
ever they are called on to do so. Mem
bers of the Order of Railway Telegra-
pliers say that if their strike fails all
other railway employees will soon suffer
as they have.
Reports received at Santa Fe head
suarters frem all divisions of the system
were Is the effect that trains were run
ming as usual anu no Inconvenience re-
suited from the absence Of telegraph op-
orators at unimportant stations. AT such
stations other employees of the company
were in charge and sold tickets and re-
ceived and delivered freight. New OPP
orators were placed in more than 90 sta
tions during the day, and men to work in
| the remaining stations are on their way
| to them.
II. u. Nudge, general manager of the
Santa Fe proper, has offered reward of
$3.50 for information leading 10 the arrest
and conviction of any person cutting or
obstructing the telegraph wires or instru-
ments Of the company.
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The Rays.

Wilmington fun lovers are at last to
have an opportunity of seeing The Rays
Johnny and Emma-in the greatest of
all musical farces, "a Hot old Time"
which it may be truthfully claimed has
practically made all America laugh.
Manager Bavlis, of the Grand Opera
House, desires to especially impress upon
the minds of his patrons that The Rays
themselves with their big company Of
% people, will present ga Hot Old
Time" giving it precisely the same pro-
duction recently seen at the Auditorium,
Philadelphia, and the Victoria Theatre,
New York.
The present edition of "a Hot Old
Time, the fourth, is by all odds the
most laughable yet presented by The
Rays and the company supporting them
this season the largest and most expen-
sive touring in farce comedy. The Grand
Opera House should and doubtle will
be, packed next Tuesday evening.
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A Decrsion on Trusts.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Judges Tulley, Wa
terman and Dunno Of the circuit court,
sitting en- banc, handed down decision
in the corporation cases involving the
constitutionality OF the antitrust laws of
Illinois, in which the court ruled that cor
porations in Illinois must continue to
make affidavits to the secretary of state
that they are in no way connected with
any trust or combination i'll restraint of
trade. The decision involves the enforce
ment of fines of $50 on nearly 800 Illinois
corporations which refused to file affi-
davits with the secretary of state, as re-
qlired by law.
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Fields MinstreIs.

Fields minstrels come to the Opera
House tomorrow night. In breaking
away from the traditions which have
long dictated minstrel first part, AL. G.
Field has only given another example of
his leadership in all that is original and
best in the minstrel world. The first to
relieve the opening scene of his perform
ance OF all that the eye had SO long tired
of. He was also the first, when his in
noyation was copied by others, to i'm
prove and expand his departure far be-
yond the initiative powers of rival min
strel organizations. This year he has
taken another long stride forward in the
realms of originality and in consequence
comes to us with a first part setting
which for novelty of design and beauty
of execution has never been equalled.
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Learue OF MunicipaIities.

Charleston. Dee. 12.-The fourth an
nual convention Of the League of Ameri-
can Municipalities met in this city. The
attendance at the opening session was
large, among those present being Mayors
johnson of Denver, president of the
league; Maybury of Detroit, Gray of
Minneapolis, HARRISON of Hartford and
Hartenblower of Des Moines. Professor
Bemis, late of the University of Chicago,
was also on the floor. The address of
welcome to South Carolina was delivered
by Governor McSweeney. Mayor Smyth
of this city extended the freedom of
Charleston
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Dr & Il Lambert
FEDERATION OF LABOR,
Details of the Proceedings of the
Convention Mt Louisville.

Louisville, Dec. 12.--At the session Of
the American Federation of Labor con-
vent0ns invitations from Washington,
Scranton. Pa, and Niagara Falls fol
the convention next year were read. No
action was taken.
\ telegram was read from the Tile
LAYERS union of Philadelphia, saying
thnt organization could not send Il rep
rcScntatiye To the convention, as re-
qnpsted. The telegram suggested that
the dispute between the tile layers and
the mosaic workers be submitted to az
bitration.
The first matter of Importance taken
VII at the morning session was the third
clause of the resolutions with reference
to the labor unions of Porto Rico. Upon
this matter the convention adopted Il
declaration recommending to all affiliated
unions whose trade or calling is pursued
in Porto Rico that they take prompt ac-
tion for the purpose of disseminating in
formation in Porto Rico necessary to
give the Porto lsicans opportunity TO
become allied with national or interna-
tional trade associations in America.
It, was also recommended that the
American national unions have their con-
stitutiOns translated into the Spanish
language and that the incoming execu-
tive council of the American Federation
of Labor take action promptly to carry
out the plans and purposes Of the Amer
lean labor movement in Porto Rico. An
appropriation of $4,000 was made to
carry this resolution into effect.
The convention concurredin resolutions,
previously presented, declaring unaltera-
BILE opposition to the antiscalping bill
now before the committee on foreign
and interstate. commerce in both houses
of congress.
An animated discussion arose over a
resolution for labor portfolio in the
cabinet, upon which the committee re-
ported adversely.
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Democrat parties have sufficient votes to
go on the next election ticket without a
petition.
Five cities went Democratic - New
York. Niagara Falls, Dunkirk, Elmira
and Oswego.
Following are the state totals for pres
ident:
Republican. for Mckinley, S21 1892;
Democratic, Bryan, 67S,3S6; Social-La-
Dor, Malloney, 12,G22; Prohibition, Wool
ley, 22,043; Social-Democrat, Debs, 12,-
SG9; McKinley's plurality, 143,606.
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CHASING DE WET. z= =
Boer Leader Reported to he Moving
Toward Reddersburg.

London, Dec. 12.-Lord Kitchener ca
bles the war office from Pretoria, under
date of Dec. II, that General Knox reports
from Helvetia that he is engaged in a
running fight with General DE Wet and
that the enemy is moving toward Red
dersburg, where there is Il column ready
10 cooperate with General Knox.
Lord Kitchener in another dispatch re-
ports that the Beers attacked the post
near Barberton. The British casualties
were killed, 3 wounded and 13 taken
prisoners. The captured men have since
been released.
General kitchener's message indicates
that DE Wet has again eyaded Knox.
After the latter had foiled the Boer gem
eral ut Kumassi drift the Beers seemed
to have doubled back, crossed the Caledon
river elsewhere and turned thence north
west in the direction of Reddersburg, the
memorable scene of the British disaster
in April, when the same commander cap
tured the Irish rifles.
The Beers raided the Riverton Road
station on Dec. IL. They are being fol
!. lowed up.
Considerable irritation was aroused
during the debate in the house of COM
mons on supply. Sir Robert Il. Reid, Q.
O., Liberal, painted n gloomy picture of
the conditions in South Africa. He said
that after IA months war, costing Co.
100000 per month, anarchy was preva-
lent and famine threatened, and this
might be followed by native rising. An
attempt to place the colonies under mill
| tary rule, he added, would imperil the
very existence of the empire He thought
the time had arrived for offering the
Beers terms not inconsistent with British
dominion. All ideas of unconditional sur
render should be discarded.
Mr.. James Bryce, Liberal member for
South Aberdeen, followed on similar lines.
| Mr.. William st. John Brodrick, the sec
retary for war; hotly challenged the
statements. Sir Robert Reid's speech,
| Mr.. Brodrick asserted, was impractical
ble, llnwisc and mischievous. He went
ont of his way to crafty the queens en-
emies. The government was perfectly
willing to offer terms for surrender so
long as it could not be interpreted as
proof of weakness and thereby cause a
prolongation of the guerrilla warfare.
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President piaz.s Rerort.

City of Mexico, Dec. 12.-In present.
ing his report of the past four years ad-
ministration President Diaz says Mexi-
cos aim has been to develop public
wealth, diffuse education and preserve
peace. Concerning Nlexico's relations
with the United States, President Diaz
says: "With regard to the claims that
have arisen during the course of the past
four years between our republic and the
American Union, it is gratifying to me
to inform this nation that in each one
of such cases Mexico has been enabled
to acquire new proofs of the good will
and spirit of justice which animate the
northern republic in respect to Mexico"
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The Nationalist Convention.

Dublin, Dec. 1.-THE Nationalist con-
vention resumed it's sessions, Mr.. John
Redmond presiding. After resolutions
had been adopted amending the consti-
tuition of the United Irish league and
making the Nationalist convention an an
nual fixture Mr.. William O'Brien made
himself more popular with the delegates
by moving strongly worded resolution
in favor of the abolition of landlordism in
Ireland and the transfer of the soil to the
occupying proprietary.
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Tod sloane az a Shot.

Chicago Dee -TodsSloane, jockey,
took part in the events of the opening
day of the annual live bird shoot at Burn
side. Phil DAILY, Jr., Sloane's rival in
shooting events in the east, was also one
of the field. and as between the two
young Daily carried off the honors, max.
ing straight scores in two of the events.
In point of attendance the shoot was the
best ever held nj the park. Heikes. DAILY,
Daniels, Neal, Rolls, Linderman, Mackie
and O'Brien made best scores.
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The Boox Affair.

Washington, Dec. 12.-It is said at the
wSr department that, Notwithstanding
the nquiry which the house has directed
to be made into the ease of Cadet Booz
through its special committee, the de-
partment will prosecute its own investi-
CATION through the board, headed by
Major General Brooke. Confident in the
vindication of the Military academy at
every point, the authorities at the war
department feel that they have every
thing to gain by the fullest publicity Of
the conditions ut West Point and the
methods pursued there. So the two
inquiries will proceed side by side, though
on Independent lines.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
A.sAsSesN
EST8Xsss
Who is Who.

Where the "Who is Who' company
appeared last season it lett behind a
name second to none in the fun making
line, and it is safe to say that "Who is
Who" is coming to the Opera House on
Saturday afternoon and night and the
announcement will be received by the
atre goers with genuine pleasure. Farce
comedies too seldom. possess any merit
and when an attraction of this class
really merits the attention of the theatre
loving public, it must be an exception
ally strong organization. u..s.,.
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Nnnuninn NInn Shot.

Denver, Dec. PA nonunion oper-
ator, giving his name as j. b. Com
stock, who, with companion, has been
in charge Of the Santa Fe station at
Sedalia, % miles south of Denver, was
brought to this city with Il bullet wound
in his arm. He reported that seven
men appeared at the station and ordered
him and his companion 10 leave at once
As they left the station several shots
were fired, one striking Comstock in the
arm. His companion escaped.
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An Excellent Bill.

The attendance at both afternoon and
evening performances at Dockstader's
this week has been large, and there is
good reason for it. The bill is one of the
best of the season. Charles Harris and
Nellie Walters in comedy sketch, con-
tribute one of the. most pleasing features
on the program. Miss Agnes Herndon
& Co., in spicy bit of farce comedy
made hit at the opening matinee and
have continued in good favor since. The
other features are all good.
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Work ON New Harbor stops.

Philadelphia, Dec. 12.-Work has been
discontinued on the new government har-
Dor of refuge ut the mouth of Delaware
bay, and the contractors will store their
plant for the winter. Because of the
mild weather that has prevailed opera
tions were continued much later than had
been expected. When completed, the
harbor will be the finest and largest in
the world, amply capable of taking care
of all ships forced to seek refuge during
storms at sea.
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Yoting MACHINE COMPANY.

Albany, Dec. 12.-The United States
Voting Machine company of Rochester,
with II capital of $1,o00,000, has filed ar
ticles of incorporation with the secretary
of state. The company will manufacture
and sell voting machines. The directors
are Henry A. Strong, Edward Bausch,
Gustav Erbe, Carl f. Lomb, Daniel B.
Platt, Charles Van Voorhis of Rochester,
Frank Il. Clifford, Arthur C. Wade of
jamestown and Alfred J. Gillespie of At
lantic, Ia,
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The Gertrude sighted.

San Francisco, Dec. 12.-The German
ship Gertrude, which put to sea last week
from Astoria on her way to the United
Kingdom and later was reported as hav-
ing foundered off the Washington coast,
with all on board, has been sighted off
this port.
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Cernany,s New Arm.

Berlin, Dec. 12-In the reichstag, re.
ferring to the reports that division OF
the German army had been recently
armed with new rifle, the minister OF
war, General Won Gossler, admitted that
in order to keep abreast with modern re-
quirements the war office was negotiat
ing with a Scandinavian inventor for the
pattern of an automatic breechloader
The pattern, however, had not yet been
sut,,lipd
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Miss Helen Baird Dead,

St. Paul. Dec. 12.-AIiss Helen Bald,
leading lady in THE Man From Mex.
ico," is dead from typhoid pneumonia.
Miss Baird was known in private life as
Miss Lena Schoonmaker. She was a ma
tive of New York and formerly appeared
in the Rehan company.
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Liouor Dealer In TroubIe.

Oswego, N. ", Dec. 12.--J. NJ. Caffrey.
a hotel keeper, was convicted in the coun.
ty court for selling liquor in Fulton,
no license town, and received a sentence
of 60 days in Jail and to pay $100 fine
Fifteen other Fulton saloon men
charged with the same offense.
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niyarce In Canada.

Ottawa. Dec. 12.-During the last yeai
bills ot divorce were granted as follows in
Canada: Ontario, 3; Quebec, j.; Mani
toba, 0; Northwest Territories, 1; Nova
Scotia. 8; New Brunswick, D; Prince Ed.
ward Island, 0; British Columbia, .. In
the 81 years since confederation there
have been granted by parliament and the
courts 271 divorces in the whole Domin
ion of Canada.
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New Director For Lick.

San Francisco, Dec. 12.-The regents
of the University of California have form
ally appointed Professor w. w. Camp
bell director of the Lick observatory.
Professor Campbell has been acting as
director since the death of Professor
Keeler. The regents voted Mrs. Keeler
the salary which would have been due to
her husband to June l, amounting to
81 537
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EMPIRE STATES VOTE.
Four Counties Cast Majority of
Votes For w. j. Bryan.

Albany, Dec. 12.-The state board of
canvassers met and canvassed the state
vote. The vote shows that but four of
the 61 counties cast majority of votes
for Bryan. They were New York, Queens,
Richmond and Schoharic. 0nondaga
county gave the largest plurality for the
Republican ticket, 1898; St. Lawrence
second, 1885; Chautauqua third with
$500 and Oneida fourth with 6,393. The
p~'h'h'''"" S""ialist-r 7 6 har rn.l Socialist
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oxford Defeats Cambridge.

London, Dec. 12.-The annual Rugby
football match between Oxford and Cam
bridge took place at the Queens club. A
magnificent game was won by Oxford by
two goals to goal and try. There was
a large and fashionable attendance.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Quotations of the New York
Stock Exchange.
New York, Dec. l2,

New YOrk, Dec. II.
Money on call nominslly at 4Aa5 per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 4ka5 per cent. Sterling
exchange easier, with actual business in bankers
bills at $4.s414a4.s41a for demand and at si.8OA
for 60 days. Posted rates, $4.sliaa4.s2 and
$4.s51kaIs0 Commercial bills, $4sOa4. .sO1a. Sill
yer certificates, 64s65c. Bar silver, 64lsc Mex
ican dollars, 50kc Government bonds steady.
State bonds inactive. Railroad bonds irregular.
rrinn
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Secretary Bates Resigns.

Albany, Dec. 12.-Mr. Harry Bates,
who for the past three years has been
private secretary to Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff, has resigned the position TO
take charge of several large business in
-. which he controls. He will be
klhy John q. Smith, Brooklyn
"a. Mr.. Bates will estab-
York city and in AL
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SAN Francisco, Sept 7 Tommy
Ryan, the Syracuse middleweipht, and
Jack Moffatt, the Western cyclone,
will meet before the National Sporting
Club of this tonight in a bout Of twent
rounds for a purse Of 5000. Moifatt
is a universal iavorite in this city and
his friends predict great things for him.
He has fallen before both Ryan Root.
but since then has improved in style
and ring work. Ryan always draws
big crowds in Frisco. lie is held as
straight and fair a ilghtea as any in the
ring.
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Callfofula Celebrates.

SAN FRANsIsco. Cal, Sept. S.-Caliior.
mia started in TO celebrate her fitieth
anniversary Of Statehood with a boom.
Vait crowds OF people are assembled and
the city is outdoing herself 10 entertain
and house them. The various head
quarters Of the reception committee are
full 10 oyerllowing, This evening the
biggest event OF the celebration will take
place. This is the naval parade and
battle, and will be at once startling and
unique. All the larger vessels in port
and all the larger yachts and sailing
craft, as we'll as a number Of government
vessels, will take part. Fireworks will
be set OFF from barges scattered about
the bay All the vessels will be profuse
ly illuminated aud the spectacular effect
will be great. simultaneously with the
water exhibitions will be given concerts
and fireworks at various points in the
interior Of the city. Tomorrow ther,
will be several sacred concerts and row
ing aud sailing regatta.