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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
READY FOR CANAL.
President and People of Nicaragua
 Enthusiastic.

WASHINGTON, Nov 16.-When seen at the Nicaraguan legation yesterday and asked as to Nicaraguan canal affairs, MT. Corea, who has just returned from Cen tral America, said:
 T spent some time in conference with the president and members of the cabi- net at Managua, and 1 am happy to say that President Zelaya and his associates and in fact, the whole country are en thUsiastic on the future of the great wa terway. They are awaiting with interest the developments at Washington and are hopeful and confident that congress will pass the bill authorizing the opening of negotiations with the countries interested in the canal and the actual beginning of the important work of construction. In that connection l have the necessary in structions to facilitate in every deSlra ble way the cooperation between the gov ornuents. It can be said generally that Nicaragua stands ready to do her full share in carrying forward this great prof ect. Our president, MT. Zelaya, is a very progressive man and is enthusiastic in promoting all measures contributing to the benefit of the country and of general commerce, and he is surrounded by strong and influential advisers, all inspired by the same progressive spirit. All of them see in the canal work the great develop 3lent of Central America and~a beneficial contribution to the worlds progress, and .hey will do everything in their power and within the dignity of the republic to see that the work is realized"
 When inquiry was made as to the long pending misunderstanding between Nica- ragua and Costa Rica in connection with the canal, MT. Corea said that by for funate arrangement this had been en- tirely removed.
 There never has been a time" said ne, when the relations between the two countries have been more close and cor dial. On July 24 there was celebrated the conclusion of boundary line which had been for years the cause of misuD- derstanding, and from that time both countries proceeded in mutual co-opera- ton in the development of interests which will contribute to both of them. Presi- dent Zelaya is anxious to sustain at any cost the peace of Central America, and as far as l know President Iglesias of Costa Rica is animated by the same pur- pose. I feel assured that peace cannot be interrupted between any of the Gen. tral American states, least of all among these two, who have such mutual inter ests. This means much, not only for the canal, but for the permanent tranquility of Central America
 Concerning the Eyre-Cragin canal con cession, MT. Corea said the Nieara2uan government had declared officially tkat this concession was nullifed in accord ance with the provisions of the contract The old concession, he said, had ceased tc attract attention.
 "So that" he added in conclusion, q am happy to say Nicaragua is free to ne. gotiate with any one ready to negotiate concerning the canal and especially the government of the United States"
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
TIMELY TOPICS

A bargain in girls shoes at 75c is ad- vertised to-day by J. G. Jackie X Sons. 13 to 15 Bank street. Look up their ad about them.
 Blankets and comfortablGg. You won't suffer with the cold after you see the prices Turnbull & Co have placed on these goods.
 A good opportunity. is offered to buy building lots cheap at Highland park. See R. w. HamDson about them.
 J. B. Mullings has something in un- derwear for men and boys that will keep out the wintry blasts The prices are reasonable.
 Exquisite line of furniture for Thanksgiving at Haase's. Get some thing new in carpets, rugs or lace cur tains
 See Professor Coulter, the optician and specialist, if you have any trouble with your eyes. Free examination. Young mems suits with the new vest styles. ages II to 19 years, come from S6 to $20 at Jones & Morgan's.
 Chickens. See the stock that Ham, ilton will show tomorrow. Good stock and as low as they can be sold.
 Read about mems underwear for to- morrow at Reid 6 Hughes's. Ladies underwear marked down from 5Oc to 39c
 The rush is on for rubbers. Dodge does so much trade in the rubber line that he has annexed a rubber cellar. Cloaks. suits and waists. Every garment made in the best possible man. ner at Miller & Peck's Lined coats from S3.9S.
 | Buy your own home See that house Seeley & Upham has on North l Willow street for two or three fami- l lies
 Prime rib roasts. round or sirloin steak or leg lamb, at Castles for 12c a pound. Three pounds sausage 25c
 The stock of meats and poultry at | the Public market is just as good as at markets where you will have to | pay a bigger price.
 A Mailhiot has something to say about mems and boys gloves and nit tens to-day. A large stock on hand.
 Buy your millinery from Freedman. Hats trimmed tastily ind on short mo- tice. Prices are very low. | If you use a chafing dish let Zig ki-Marks furnish you with the best and cheapest fuel, wood alcohol, 60c a quart.
 f1ne kerSey cloth jackets at Cur ran's, lined throughout, in several diff ferent' colors, going tomorrow for $49S.
 The Outlet Clothing company have a big ad to-day to tell of the many good things in stock. See prices on suits and overcoats f@ l Electric light combination fixtures and shades; electric light bell or tele- phone wiring done by the New Eng land Engineering company Gillmor. the natter. can show you a | fine line of fancy bosom shirts as well as the latest in hats. Moriarty advertises truthfullv, that is the reason his clerks are always on the move filling his many big orders,
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
MARK TNAIN'S IIUMOR.
He Tells the Banqueters That He
 Must Be an Excellent Person.

He Tells the Banqueters That He
 Must Be an Excellent Person.
 New York, Nov 1G,-As the guest, last night, of the Society of American Authors, Mark Twain conYulSed company of POO men and women gath cred at a reception iii his honor at Del monico's Mir Clement was accom- panied by his wife and daughter, and was presented to everyone pres ent. He was introduced by ex-Surrogate R. s. Ransom. president of the society.
 AIr Clemens said in part:
 Tt seems q most difficult thing for any man. however well prepared, to say anything about me which is not complimentary. l don't know what the charm is about me which makes it impossible for person to say d de- tracting thing and say it heartily. Sometimes experiences like this al most persuade me that l am as excel lent person as these chairmen make me out to be-
 Letters of regret were read from Sec retary of State John Hay, Governor Roosevelt. Bishop Potter. the Rev Dr Lyman Abbott E. C. Stedman. Joel Chandler Harris. Seth Low, Richard Harding Davis. Thomas Bailey Aid rich. Brander Matthews, Donald c. Mitchell, General Miles and Mrs Amel- ia Barr.
 John Hay, secretary of state, in his letter of regret, wrote:
 Tt gives me the greatest pleasure to join in the tribute of affection and re- gard to one of our greatest writers and the best man I know. His genius has made his countrymen proud of him. and nothing We can do will settle the debt we owe him."
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
DEATHS IN THE STATE.
Health Board Reports 1,20S For The
 Month Of October


 The state board of health has issued it's report for the month of October. It shows that there were 1,20S deaths during the month, which was 62 less than in September, and TIP more than in October of last year, and no more than the average number of deaths in October for the five years preceding. The death rate was 1855 for the large towns, 176 for the small towns and 15.9 for the whole. state The deaths reported from infectious diseases were 223, being 1S.5 per cent of the total mortality. The number of deaths oc curing from the following diseases were: Measles, 3; scarlet fever, 6; grip, 3; cerebro-spinal fever, ,; dlph- theria and croup, %; whooping cough, 10; erysipelas, 4; typhoid fever, 40; ma lariar and puerperal levers, 12; diarrhOea, Ill; consumption, 119; pneu- mOnia, 52; bronchitis, 36; diseases of nervous system, 134; heart disease, 105; accidents and violence, 01, and of all other diseases. 4S2.
 The mortality in public institutions of the state was: Bridgeport, IL; Hartford. Il; Middletown, 15; New Haven, p. Twenty-seven towns, as follows, report no deaths in October: Eridgewatcr, Chester, ColeDroOk, Eastford, East Granby, Franklin, Goshen, Hampton, Hartland, Hebron, killingWorth Marlborough, Middle bury, Monroe, Morris, Newington, OK ford, Prospect, Bedding, RoXbury, Saybrook, SimsbuTy, Holland, Warren, Weston. Wolcott and Woodbridge. The registrar of Willington made no report for October
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
UNEARTHED ANCIENT RECORDS
Showing That Chinese Discovered
 America 1,5OO Years Ago.

Showing That Chinese Discovered
 America 1,50O Years Ago.
 Monterey. Mexico. Nov 16.-The re- port that American officers have un- earthed ancient records in Pekin show ing that the Chinese discovered Amer ica 1,000s years ago, and erected tem- pies in Mexico, has aroused the great est interest among the scientific men of Monterey and throughout this coun- try. The Chinese temples alluded to are in the state of Sonora on the Pacific coast. The ruin of one of the temples was discovered near the town of Ures in that state, about two years ago. One of the large stone tablets found in the ruins was covered with carved Chinese characters. which was partly deciphered by learned Chinamen who visited the ruins at the request of the Mexican government. This time that the ruins We're those of a temple which had been erected many centuries ago by Chinese. but his statement was not received with credence.
 It has long been claimed that the Indians of thess state of Sonora are de- scendants of these early Chinese set tiers. They possess many traditions and characteristics of the Chinese. If the report of the finding of the records in Pekin shall be verified an eXpedi- ton will go from here to explore fur ther the ancient ruins of Sonora.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
HARDIuC'S Boston ooc Store
 72-74 SOUTH MAIN ST. Oil Heaters

"OUR MASCOT'-10 inch wick, alum mum steel oil tank, will heat a room 15 feet square. Our price $2.75. Regular price $4.
 LITTLE GIANT'-S-incn wick, cast iron foot rest; will easily heat a room 10 feet square. Our price $3.65. Regular price $450. THE LIGHTHOUSE'-1 inch wick, aluminium steel oil tank; will heat a room 20 feet square. Our price $4.2O. Regular price $550. THE BANNER' - No 3; made by Plume Sc Atwood no better stove can be bought for the money. Our price $4.OO. Regular price $45O- There is no dust. no smoke, no smell, to these Stoves. and the cost of run ming them is about 1c an hour.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
FRANK w. AMMAN DEAD.
Founder of the Connecticut Press As


 sociation.
 New Haven. Nov 16.-Frank w. Hin man, one of the best known newspa- per men in Connecticut at one time, principally from being founder of the Connecticut Associated Press, g. state newspaper press association, died at his home on Howe street, last night, from typhoid fever. He leaves a wid- ow. The deceased was one of the most skilful yachtsmen in New Eng land. was a member of the New York Yacht club. ex-commodore Of the Pc quot Yacht club and a member of the New Haven Yacht club. Of late he had been connected with the Southern New England Telephone company in an official capacity. and also the Cape well Horse Nail company of Hartford, as private secretary to Aaron w c. Williams. treasurer and general man. ager of the company.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
Nebraska,s L.gisl.t.re.

]. WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn last night wired from Omaha as follows: Official count of Omaha and Douglas county has just closed, showing one Republican senator and seven representatives elect ed. This gives us the organization of the house and senate, 72 votes on joint ballot. constitutional ma jority of i've"
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
Bengali1les

In small, neat effects, very handsome figured, at $1 per yard
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16

1.-THE STURGIs WAGER. Is the Title of an exciting story. The nrst insta1Iment of the story will be commenced to-n1orrow. ,-3-
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tered in 1888 by Act of the Delaware
Legislature, and its doors were opened
to students in May Of the following
year.
The buildings consist OF the dormi-
tory, large brick structure, originally
the sole college building and still occu-
pied in part by laboratories. the old
library, the literary societies and recita-
tion rooms; Recitation Hall, a handsome
brick building erected by she State in
1891; the woodworking shop and the
machine shop, where are housed ma
chinary and apparatus for thorough
practical course Of instruction in the me-
chanic arts; the gymnasium and drill
hall, which is amply equipped for indoor
physical exercise.
The experiment station occupies, a
building on the college grounds, which
contains offices, libraries and laboratories
of the station workers. The station has
also green house, with laboratory ad-
joining, in the rear campus, and several
buildings used for storage and other pur-
poses in the conduct OF the various lines
OF experimental work.
A considerable part Of theflear campus
is occupied as an athletic fl II which af-
fords excellent facilities t1or outdoor
sports and games.
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NEWS FROM NOME.
Two Steamers Arrive ut Seattle From
the GOIdiieids.

Seattle, Wash. July 9.-Two steam
Frs, the Charles Nelson and the Centen-
NAL have arrived in Seattle from Nome,
and two, the Senator and Aberdeen, have
sailed for that destination.
The Nelson brought the latest news
from Nome, having left there June 26.
She brought three passengers, Il. L.
Fielder. DIR. \. IL. Smith and man
named Ward. Fielder, who is a resident
Of Telrc Haute, Ind, says he came down
to purchase machinery and supplies.
The Centennial reports that the barge
Skoolum made the trip in good shape.
The Centennial had nine passengers.
The Centennial's passengers report that
four or five miles up and down the water
front at Nome it is impossible to mine
on account of baggage being piled up
down to the waters edge.
DIR. Smith, who returned on the Mel
son, was one of the charterers of the
bark Northern Light, which went north.
At Cape York the crew deserted, and In
dians were substituted in their places.
The latter got drunk, tried to loot the
ship and with difficulty were elected.
The ship was towed to Nome, where her
cargo was disposed of at a handsome
profit
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HAPPENINGS
THROUGHOUT
THE STATE
o-o-O-o-o
DELAWARE COLLEGE.
Prospectus Says 1t is in a
FlOurishing Condition.
Its Course of Study is Equal TO
Many Of the Leading Col
leges of the United
States.
DELAWARE COLLEGE.
speaial to The sun.

Newark, Del, July 9.-The prospectus
Of Delaware College just issued shows
the institution to be in a flourlshing
condition, and offering a course of study
equal to many Of the leading colleges.
The following courses of study leading to
a degree are offered:
The classical course, for B. A. degree;
the Latin scientific course, for B. A. de-
gree; the agricultural course, for B. S. de.
gree; the general science course, for B. S.
degree the civil engineering course, Tor
B. G. Z. degree; the mechanical engineer
ing course, for B. M. E. degree, and the
electrical engineering course for B. E. f..
degree. The new term begins Septem ber
IL, when the entrance examinations are
held in the college.
This town, here Delaware College is
located, is a town of l. 500 inhabitants
and is connected with Philadelphia by
the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and
Ohio Railroads. The college was char
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Brighton Beach Races Yesterday.
Special to The sun

First-1M. Watercufe (Littlefeld0
even, 1st; Commander Miller (Richards)
even, 2nd; Harry McCoun (Mitchell) .
to 5, 3rd. Time, | IL 8. Alske and
Armor scratched.
second-54F. Malster (O'Connor) 4,
lst; Janice R. Murphy 3, End; The
Rhymer (Clawson) l to 2, 3rd. Time,
l.079. Rolling Boer, Moor, Mognetic,
Maximus and Ginki scratched.
Third-SlF. Brigadier hncCue) 2 to
8, let; Plucky (Mitchel) 2, End; Queen
OF Song (O'Connor) no third money.
Time, 1.46 3.5.
Fourth-5F. Albula (Maher) %, 1st;
Scurry (Mitchell) to 10, End; Himself
Walsh 2 to 5, 3rd. Time, 1.01 2.5.
Balloon scratched.
Fifth-6F. Heliobas (O'Connor) to
8, lst; Fmearm (Spencer) no second
money; Maribert (Maher) no third
money. Time, l.l22 5. Others scratched.
Sixth-14M. Rare Perfume (Mitchell)
even, let; Bangor (McCue) to 10, ID;
Lindula (Slack) no third money. Time
l.53 5. Precursor and Posthaste
scratch.
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of local Elks are already at Atlantic

ber of local Elks are already at Atlantic
City.
The party going. this afternoon will
include George E. Frizzel, H. C. Sim
mons, Horace G. Knowles, A. w. Cum
minis, Robert S. Baird, Charles G..
Brown, William Barr, ]. Paul Brown
and the Temple Male Quartette composed
OF Frank Fl. Mason, A. II. Mulhausen,
J. Frand Ayres and James V. Harbert.
The party will be quartered at the Wal
dorf Astoria.
Wilmington Lodge of Elks will parti-
cipate in the honors OF the Grand Lodge.
Past Exalted Ruler, Horace G. Knowles,
will place the name Of Judge John IL.
Fort, of Camden Lodge, in nomination
for the office OF Grand Exalted Ruler.
The Temple Quartette will render sew.
eral selections at the opening exercises
in the Atlantic City Academy of Music
tonight.
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nis1cx Meettng oncna.

london. July 9.-The prospects for
the annual meeting Of the National Rife
association Mt Bisley, which has just
Opened, are not of tho brightest. The
absence in South Africa of many of the
5eenest shots, together with the vexa
tious rules forced on the competitors by
the council of the National Rifle associa'
tion, have combined to cause diminu
tion in the number OF entries, amounting
to nearly 80 per cent. Canada is the
only British dependency in any way wei
ranrpSpntp1
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VIII Try TO settle Strikes.

Pittston, Pa, July 9.-Delegates rep
resenting 104 local lodges of the United
Mine Workers, with a membership of
about 10000, have begun a series of So
crot sessions here at which will be con
sidered number of questions of interest
to the miners Of the anthracite coal re-
gion The chief matter will be the
strikes at present existing in the district.
There are about dozen Of them, and
most of them have been going ON for
some time. The delegates will devise
some means Of bringing the operators
and men togother.
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Mnr unre nIg naIIway strike

NIauch Chunk, Pa, lJuly Y.---Condir
tions have developed Samong the e1if-
ployees of the Central RSAfeals Of. New
Jersey which threaten a. Strike OH
the entire system. The railway brother
hoods have polled the employees from
Jersey City to Scranton, and it is said
nearly all the men favor general tie up
of the lines The federated brotherhoods
held a largely attended meeting here, and
a member Of the general grievance COM
mittee said it would not be over two
weeks before the entire system would be
tied un.
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Trouble For Baseball Manager.

Rochester, July 9.-It cost Edward
Barrows, manager of the Toronto Base
ball club, Eastern league, the sum of So
for the assault upon Manager Al Bucken-
burger, of the home club, ON the Fourth of
July. Besides this, which was the Grim
inal end of the affair, Barrows, through
his lawyer, John +. Kinney, has been
made defendant in civil action for
$1,000 damages, Manager Buckenburger
is the plaintiff, and the grounds on which
the damages are demanded are assault
and battery.
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Diphtheria at New Castle.
sneclal to The sun.

New Castle, Dell, July 9.-Diphtheria
has broken out in this city. There is
but one case, however, as several other
children are suffering with affections Of
the throat parents have placed their
little ones under the care of physicians,
hoping thereby to prevent an outbreak
Of the dreaded disease here.
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The Hoboken Disaster.

New York, July 9.-Two more bodies
of persons killed in the North German
Lloyd fire have been recovered. Divers
are still at work on the Main, Saale and
Bremen, and it is expected that more
bodies will be recovered when those
wrecks are pumped out, which will be il
day or two. The coroner has not fixed
any date yet for beginning the investiga
ton into the cause Of the disaster.
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superintendent Harlan Seriously Ill.

Ex-Superintendent of Public Schools
David w. Harlan is in a serious condi-
tion. He has been confined to bed for
se several days s.
for him in his iii health and eulogizing
him for his excellent work as superin-
tendent were passed by the Board of
Education last night.
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Fifth race-l3M. Hurdle.
Sixth race-6F. Selling,
Early Morning Raid.

Sergeant Kelleher aud squad made a
raid early this morning on the house
kept by Maria Brown, at Third and
Tatnall streets, and arrested the proprie-
tress and three inmates. A charge of
keeping house OF ill fame was placed
against her. ~
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KNOWLES WILL NOMINATE
Local, Elk to Place John III. Forts
Name Before the Grand Lodge
at Atlantic City.

A large delegation from Wilmington
Lodge of Elks will leave this afternoon
for Atlantic City, where they will attend
the fourteenth annual reunion of the
Order of Elks and the meeting of the
Grand Lodge Of the order. Quite num-
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we'll known prohibitionist pead.

San Francisco, July o. Henry d.
Cogswell is dead Saged so years. He
was the founder of@ polytechnic college
in this city, but will BE remembered chief.
ly by the drinking fountains which he
presented to many cities throughout the
Union. He was an ardent prohibitionisi
and was well known as philantbropist
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Dir. Black,s New Book.

DIR. John j. Black Of New Castle, who
is we'll known in Wilmington, has written
book entitled Forty Years in the
Medical Profession" which has been
favorably received III both professional
and literary circles,
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speecn by rtaIy's King.

Rome, July 9.-King Humbert, reply
ing to deputations from the senate and
chamber of deputies who presented him
with an address in response to the kings
speech, expressed keen satisfaction at the
calm restored to parliamentary debates
His majesty also said country like Italy
had the right and it was her duty to hope
for not only prosperity, but greatness. He
looked to the future with hope and con.
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Washington Park Races.
Special to The Sun


First-1M. Florizar, Livadia, Anthra-
cite. Time l.4l.
second-5F, yitelius, Ella Dernham,
Shut Up Time l.024.
Third-1lM. Russell R., Limerick,
The Bobby. Time 2.0S.
Fourth 6F. Headwater, Modrine,
John Yerkes. Time 1.l3l.
Fifth-1M SOY. Wax, Erwin, Norford.
Time l.. Al.
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0-O-O-O-O

Batteries-Taylor and Donohue; Mer-
Ger and Bowerman. mpire-O'Day.
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RECEPTION TO THE PUBLIC.
Many Visited the y. NJ. c. a. Last
Night. John HUM Was
Present.

The y. NJ. c. 4. gave a public re-
ception last night and many young men
called at the Association building during
the evening. y reception committee
composed OF fifty members was present.
and received the visitors and showed
them around the building.
The rooms were again beautifully
decorated with palms and refreshments
We're served during the afternoon and
evening. Music was furnished in the
evening by Riggs orchestra. Addresses
were made by Alfred Gawthrop, Prof.
George Twitmayer and George Elliott.
The speakers thanked those who had
assisted the association and spoke of the
excellent inducements which it now
offers the young men of this city.
John Hum. nominee for governor on
the Republican ticket, who was present
at the reception Thursday evening, stop
ped ut the building again for a few min
utes last night. Mr.. Hum attracted
much attention and at once became popu-
lar with the young folks.
1oday will be another big day at the
association. The building will be open
for inspection from : Il. m to 10 =. III.
The Junior Department will receive
from to o'clock and have arranged an
interesting program. The gymnasium
class will go on the floor for the first
time this season at o'clock, Rev. John
Snape. pastor Of Delaware Avenue Bap-
tist Church, will address the gospel meet
ing tomorrow afternoon On What Il
Youug Man Saw" Music will be fur
lnished by the Brandywimc Quartettc.