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MAY GET INTO HIGH SCHOOL
Eighteen Boys of School No. Fl Will
be Given Special Examination
by Professor Berlin.

Colonel Daniel Ross brought before
the Board OF Education at it's meeting
last evening the matter of eighteen boys
who are in the sixth grade of grammar
school No. "A, and failed to get promoted
to the High School beceuse they did not
get the required averages. There were
! thirty-six boy in the class.
They are required to have term aver
ages OF as high as 75 in each branch, ex-
cept one, in which the average must be
no less than 20. He thought the rule
was o wrong one.
He said that of the eighteen who failed
two had averages under 20 in but one
branch while ten had nearly 70 in all
branches.
DIR. Frantz said one of the eighteen
had an average, of 100 in spelling and
failed only in language. IIe said this
boy was l6 years of age, and the son OF a
mechanic. Alter great deal of discus
sion, resolution offered by Colonel
Ross that these eighteen boys be given q
special examination by the principal of
the High School and admitted to the
High School if he considers them quali-
he'd, was passed, after motion to refer
it to the teacbers' committee was lost by
vote OF 6 toS
The teachers committee will conduct
an examination to ascertain why 30 per
cent. OF the pupils in that school failed
to get promoted. DIR. Frantz said there
war mistake somewhere.
President Shoitlidge introduced the
following rules for promotion in the
High Scfool, which were adopted:
Section l.-Pupils in the High School
who shall receive an average OF IS in
each branch, except one, in which they
shall have an average OF 20, shall be pro-
NOTED.
Section 2 Pupils who fail in one or
two branches shall be promoted, with
i'll the branch or bran ,hes in
which they have failed
"Section 3 Pupils who shall fail to
obtain promotion may take examinations |
the first week in September, in the |
branch or branches ia which they have
Jailed.
''Section Pupils who fail in more
han two branches shall be assigned to |
The same class.
Section 5.-Pupis must finish all the
branches in the prescribed course before
diplomas shall be granted"
The sun., 1900-02-13
BILLS NOT PAID.
Contractors Bills For Work and Ma
terial For New High School
Were Simply Passed.

AT the meeting of the Board of Educa-
tion last evening the committee on new
buildings reported the bills OF A. S Reed
u Bro. Company paid.
The committee on new buildings and
the finance committee have not yet re-
ported on plan to pay the contractors
bills for December, referred to them,
for " ,42l, and Harry A. Miller for
$l,250. These are for work and material
ON the new High School. These less the
usnai 70 per cent, amount to Sc, 1886. so.
The bills were passed but no attempt
made to order them paid.
The members who are opposed to is
suing certificates of Indebtedness to pay
the bills are keeping tab on the financial
affairs OF the board, and ever ready to
call a halt.
The sun., 1900-02-13
STEERING GEAR BROKE.
German Tanker Reaches Port i'm a
Disabled Condition,

The German tank steamer August
korff, from Nordenham, came into mort
yesterday with her steering gear dis.
abled. All the way hither the vessel had
rough time. She WIS beset by heavy
weather and tremendous seas. Il was
Just about when the Delaware Canes
were sighted that the steering appar atus
broke down.
The, steam er Propeller, which was re-.
ported as having gone ashore Sunday
night inside of Absecom Inlet, WIS 1oat-
ed Yesterday morning and proceeded
When the new Sl0,00 pier is IhuiIt at
Lewes, the Pilots Association for lie
Bay and River Delaware, will have a
c'aling station there not only for their
own tugs, but for those vessels which
frequently pass in the Break water with
almost empty bunkers.
The sun., 1900-02-13
A MISSING CONDUCTOR.
Fred w. Young Has Not Been Seen
Since Last Wednesday.

Frederick w. Young, the 17-year-old
son of John M. Young, of No. 1900 West
Eighth street, conductor on the w. 4
N. railroad, has been missing from home
since last Wednesday, and his parents
are much worried over his absence. The
Young family formerly resided in Coates
vile, Pa, and Mr.. Young is under the
impression that his son has gone to that
CITY. Chief of Police Dolan has been
notified of the young mans disappear
ance, and has communicated with the
Gainesville authorities, but has as vet re-
ceived no reply.
The sun., 1900-02-13
GAME PROSPECTS GOOD.
COL Brison Receives d Another Large
Lot OF Quail Yester day From
Distant Points.

Colonel Thomas Brison, station master
at the T., w. & b. French street station.
has received a large amount of game re.
Gently Tor the Delaware State Game AS
sociation.
Yesterday ffty-fonr dozen quail were
received via the United States Express
Company from Wichita, Kan, and six
dozen via the Adams Express Company
from, Rossyille, Ga.
Colonel Brison shipped the birds to
three different points down the State
Dover, Harrington and Milford. They
wlll De distributed from those points and
used in restocking the State.
The sun., 1900-02-13
Money For the Army.

Washington. Feb. 12.-The final draft
of the military appropriation bill, which
was to have been completed by the hous,.
committee on military affairs. was held
up today by the notification of the war
department that an appropriation for ca
ble and telegraph lines to connect the
military posts in Alaska with the head
quarters at st. AIichacl's would be asked.
Estimates for this appropriation are now
being prepared, and it is expected that
the bill will be finished at the meeting
NEXT Tuesday. Some new legislation has
een incorp&ated in the bill. Among the
N ems is provision that the longevity
fly of officers of the regular army hold
4g voluntary rank shall be computed on
se regular rank. Provision is also made
' veterinary surgeons to obtain the al
iances of sergeant majors. and if they
/ not draw these allowances they shall
Il Untitled to the money equivalent at the
of their service. Provision is made
! the return home of the remains of
! an employees of the war department
sde while serving in the insular pos
.,,ns. Provision is also made for the
Va to the States of the Quartermaster
tif taken by state troops during the
.h war; and $55,000 of the general
Tariation for military hospitals is de-
mo the hospital at Hot Springs,
The sun., 1900-02-13
To Preserve Old Books.

I. ]. Outen, of New York, who is the
Inventor of novel method OF rebinding
books for public schools, libraries,
churches and Sunday schools, was given
permission to address the Board OF Edu-
cation last evening in reference to his
method, which he said would save the
board good many dollars in preserving
books which had become partly worn
out. The matter was referred to the
committee on books.
The sun., 1900-02-13
TO MEET AT DOVER.
Union Republican state Committee
Meets Today.

The members OF she Union Republican
State Central Committee will journey to
Dover today, pursuant to Chairman
Allee's call. At the session of the COM
mittee date will be selected for the
holding of State Convention, at which
ak delegates to the National Convention
will be chosen.
1t is expected that all the committee
men will be present at todav'a meeting.
What other business the committee may
transact is not known.
The sun., 1900-02-13
VI. MI. G. A. Indoor sports.

The fourth of series of indoor sports
will be held at the Y. M. G. A. Thursday
night. The events will be pole vanlt
and sack race. The specialties will be
horizontal bar work by Charles Schlee
and special class. There will also be a
game OF basket ball between the Whites,
Jr., and Maroons, Sr.
The sun., 1900-02-13
Apples for Clerks.

Representative James Shallcroes, of St.
Georges hundred, was caller at the
county Court House Yesterday. He
visited friends in Clerk of the Peace
Ford's office. The clerks in that office
are always glad to see him. He decided
to make them present of barrel of
cider, apples, for which they will be duly
thankful.
The sun., 1900-02-13
LNINGTON, DELAWARE. TUESDAY. February IL 1000
SAULSBURY'S ACTIVITY
DOES NOT STIR BIGGS
Combine With Ford Makes No I'm
preston on the Lesson Taught
by George v. Massey.

by George V. Massey.
The Saulsbury-Ford combine shows
itself more apparently every day. 1t is
now stated that with the influence of his
position in railway circles Peter ]. Ford
expects to control the First, Fourth and
Fifth Representative Districts in this
city for Willard Salisbury. With three
Representatives from these districts will
go one State Senator. The SaulsbMy-
Ford combine is not overshadowed by
the many movements in Republican
politics. 1t is the talk of political
circles.
The joining Of forces between Mr..
salisbury and Mr.. Ford has not moved
John Biggs from the even tenor of his
way. Mr.. Biggs learned his lesson we'll
from the Hon. George V. Massey. He
never talks. Another Senatorial candi-
date is spurred to action by Mr.. Saus-
bury's activity. This is +. Irving Handy.
In Democratic politics he is against the
field, and the addition of strength TO the
Salisbury support is not encouraging to
the former Congressman.
The sun., 1900-02-13
Presented a Watch.

The employees of the yard at the Har-
ian d Hollingsworth Company's ship.
yard, on Saturday, presented S. b.
Gilkey, who has been the foreman OF the
yard Tor 10 months, with a gold watch
and chain, as q token of respect and es-
TEEN. Mr.. Gilkey has resigned to accept
Philadelphia, S"'o IL
The sun., 1900-02-13
GRAND LODGE, A. o. U. w.
VIII Hold an Interesting Annual Ses.
sion i'm Dover Today.

The Grand Lodge of Delaware, Ancient
Order of United Woikmen. will meet in
annual session this morning in Priscilla
Block, Dover. 1t promises to be an in
teresting and important meeting.
The 81 lodges in the Jurisdiction will
be represented by one or more delegates
each.
This evening, Diamond Lodge Of Dover
will give an entertainment in the Dover
Opera Houee in honor OF the Grand
Lodge. The committee of arrangements
comprises Joseph I. Hoffecker, Ezekiel
Cooper, John S. Collins, James L. Car
roll and G. B. Prettyman.
The sun., 1900-02-13
Retail Grocers' Entertainment,

The Retail Grocers' Excl ange held a
social and musical enter ainment last
nlght IN the New Century Club. Antx.
cellent program had been al ranged and
large audience was present.
The sun., 1900-02-13
johnson Had a Leg Broken.

While at work in the Diamond State
Steel Works yesterday George L. John
son, colored, received broken leg. He
was taken to the Homeopathic ii, spi al
in the Phnaix ambulance.
The sun., 1900-02-13
Met at Mrs. Darlington,s.

A meeting 1.-THE Wilmington Auxiliary
OF the Woman's National Indian Asso-
citation was held yesterday afternoon.
The meeting was held at the home of
Mrs. Darlington, No. 500 Washington
street.
The sun., 1900-02-13
DIED SUDDENLY.
Samuel Hazlett Dies in Lonely
Cabin of II cart Trouble.

Samuel Hazlett, aged 56 years, died
Suddenly yesterday morning in cabin
over the Bfandywine creek at the foot of
Buena Vista street, where he has been
living for some time.
There does not appear to be anything
suspicious in the death of Hazlett, as for
several years past he has been sufferer
from heart trouble, and has been at
tended by Dr.. James II. Morgan. Cor
oner Vaadever was notified and issued
certificate of death from heart trouble.
The sun., 1900-02-13
Janitor's Salary Raised.

The salary of the janitor of public
scho u No Is. J. w. Lowber, has been
raise from $:2,50to $275 ear. He is
an efficient Official.
The sun., 1900-02-13
The Weather Forecast.

Ihe indications for today are thst
Nin, slight to dense fogs, easterly 4
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LANDS WILL NOT Be LEASED.
Committee oIsposes Of All Such Bills
for AwhlIe-other Congressional
Doinas.

Washington, March 10-As som,
uneasiness was caused in the west b,
propositions to revise the public lans
laws, the house committee on publI,
lands today adopted the following res
olution. offered by MendaIl, of wyom
ing:
Resolved, In order to dispose Of
legislative suggestions. Shich at the
present time the committee or con-
gress is not prepared to act upon. and
to facilitate the consideration of other
important matters before the commit.
tee, all bills having for their objects
the general cession of the public do
main to the states or territories or
the general leasing Of public grazing
lands, be disposed of by laying same
upon the table.
The house agreed that a final vote
on Hawaii Territorial bill be taken
up Thursday.
In the senate Allen. OF Nebraska,
introduced a resolution of inquiry
about the number of senate employees.
Cockrell, of Missouri, entered a pro-
test against senatorial juketing trips
at government expense. Hale, of
Maine, called up the diplomatic con.
sular appropriation bill carrying ST..
765, ,76S.
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Police Scandal in New York.

New York, March 1O-Chas. e.
Aclron, proprietor of the Tivoli, no
torious resort, and his head waiter,
Samuel Brown, were arrested this
morning. Police Captain Thomas
said to Ackron: Are you the man
who dared President York and the
police to close our place, and said you
were paying for police protection
Ackron replied that he never made
such a statement, and never paid
cent in his life for police protection
He protested that he ran an orderly
place.
The "Times" says: "The expos
showing that $s.Os5.OOO per year i
paid by gambling house keepers IL
this city to a gambling commission
which affords them protection from
any interference on the part Of tn
police, has stirred the city as no othe
publication in recent years.
The grand jury has taken the ma
ter up.
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1t is very hard to stand idly by and
see our dear ones suffer while await
ing the arrival of the doctor, An
Albany IN. " dairyman called at a
drug store there for doctor to come
and see his child, then very sick with
Group. Not finding the doctor in, he
left word for him to come at once on
his return. He also bought a bottle OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which
he hoped would give some relief until
the doctor should arrive. In few
hours he returned, saying the doctor
need not come. as the child was much
better. The druggist, Mr.. Otto Scholz
says the family has since recommend
ca Chamberlain's Cough Remedy tc
their neighbors and friends until he
has a constant demand for it from
that part of the country. For sale BY
| K. D. Goodall, druggist.
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The o pttc Would Like to See

ne pttc would Like to See.
Several good showers set in.
The Las Vegas. Mora & Taos rail-
road under construction.
A trolley line between the two
towns and the hot springs.
More sprinkling carts on the east
side to hold down the dust
by Attic ali the aef66 sc6oolss.i lsida shaw
One or two more buildings like the
Crockett" built this coming century
year.
On both sides of every residence
street, shade trees in full leaf, when
in season.
A good department, modernly
built building in place of the old. un-
safe academy.
Better walks and better electric
lights, between East Las Vegas and
West Las Vegas.
All church properties and denomi
national schools taxed for the bene
fit of our public SchooI runds.
The postoffice question settled a
once for the best interests of the pull
lic-not individual property holders.
| A permanent agricultural fai
grounds built upon and annual show
held, each year, for northern Ne
. Mexico.
4 More hitching posts along sid
walks to prevent horses runnin
away; some police regulation" mui
cover this suggestion.
A consumptive resort, built out
town, and all tuberculose pafien
ony permitted: thereby relieving OF
homes from contagion.
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Joubert Takes the Helm at Pre-
torIa TO Direct Preparations
For SIeee.
ROBERTS PUSHING FORWARD
French Credited With the Design
to Capture Both
Presidents.
MAFEKlNG RELIEF EXPECTED

!
London, March 1O-The only i'm.
portant change in the general situa
ton in South Africa, indicated b,
news received up to noon, today. /,
that General Butler is again on tn,
move A dispatch from the Boel
camp at Biggarsberg. dated Marcel
Sth, says:
Twelve thousand British are
threatening the Boer positions from
the direction of Helpmakaar. while
party of British scouts was encoun.
tered at Wasch Bank, March Sth."
This force was probably General
Hunters division. 1t is considered
possible that an attempt may be made
TO traverse the neck Of Zululand into
the Transvaal. thus effecting the
double purpose of outfiankine the
Beers at Biggarsberg, and threaten
ing Vryheid and strecht The Beers
are reported to be at Biggarsberg in
considerable numbers, but it is said
they are already sending stores to the
rear.
General Joubert appears to have
left active service to take charge Of
the war Office at Pretoria. Lorenzo
Marques stories attribute his action
partly to the alleged fact that he had
lost control and confidence In the
Burghers. and partly to his wish to |
push preparations for seige which |
u is supposed are being made at the |
capital
Lord Roberts has not reported nm to
his hour, today. but military authori-
les are of the opinion that Genera,
rench must be nearing Bioemfon
elm. In some quarters. French ;s
redited with a design to corral both
residents, whose exact whereabouts
owever, are difficult to ascertain a,
Re ftinf0Fss10 10r rrre 1e1ror - -.-.s--4s
,ut service clubs trend Of belief is
hat relief will be effected within a
ew days. Possibly this belief is the
outcome of recent revelations indi
Eating that if relief column is to
accomplish anything it must arrive
without delay
Pretoria, March 10 President |
Kruger has returned from Bloemfon'
tein. General Joubert is expected
here shortly. Fighting commenced
in the direction of Helpmakaar, this
morning.
Boer Headquarters, Biggarsberg.
March 9-Shots were exchanged this
morning near Helpmakaar with a
small body of British who retired has
tily. Scouts report a British main ad-
vance coming from Ladysmith to4
wards Sundays river.
Carnarvon, Cape Colony.-General
Kitchener arrived at Victoria West to
organize various columns for the pur.
pose of suppressing the rebellion
which is spreading in this district.
Minor fighting occurred in several di-
rections.
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General Wheeler Has RESIGNED.

Washington. March 1O-It appear,
that General Wheeler did tender hi,
resignation from the U. s. army las
fall. 1t was dated Nov. 2sth, Paniqui
Luzon. and was mailed to the presi-
dent. The resignation win be accept.
ed here, the effect being to allow the
general his mileage and expenses to
Washington.
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HONEST ABE's REMAINS.
Temporarily Disturbed Preparatory
to the Construction of a Great
Monument.

Springfield. ILL.,, March 10-The re-
mains of Abraham Lincoln we're this
morning transferred from the Cript
National Lincoln monument to a tenn
porary vault. The removal was
made necessary by the demolition of
the monument preparatory to it's en-
tire reconstruction on different
plan for which 100000 was appro-
priated by the legislature. The cere-
monies attending the transfer were
very informal.
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Berne, Switzerland. March 10
The bund announces that arbitration
tribunal has pronounced Judgment in
the Delagoa Bay arbitration, but on
the principal points only The oues-
ton Of indemnity to be paid by For.
tugal remains and win shortly be de-
cided. The judgment win then be
communicated to the parties con.
cerned.
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Philadelphia on a peace Mission.

Philadelphia on Peace Mission.
New York, March 1O-A special to
the Herald" from Washington, says:
Orders have been telegraphed Rear
Admiral Kautz, commander in chief
of the Asiatic squadron, directing him
to proceed with the philadelphia, =
to the Pacific coast of Central Ameri-
ca, for the purpose of protecting
American interests and endeavor to
prevent hostilities among the repub-
lies there. Admiral Kautz will not
start until next week.
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Washington, March 10--Vicecon.
sui Morrison reports that nineteen ex-
peditions have left Dawson for Cape
Nome since December 9Th. and when
the weather has moderated many
more viii start. The population of
Dawson is 5000 less than last year.
Late news from Nome confirms the
reports of the richness of the dis
trict. Typhoid fever has appeared
with increasing mortality.
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Ger. MccOok Goes to philippines.

Napa. Calf. March 1o-General
Edward Moody McCook, who has been
ut the Yountville Veterans Home for
the past week. suffering from inham-
matory rheumatism. has 50 fal I'M
proved as to feel able to continue his
Journey to Philippine commission.
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Sale Tuesday, in fact every day un
til we close out our entire Line OF fur
niture. We are positively going tt
sell every piece of furniture at abso
lutte cost. 1t will be no trouble for vi
to show goods or quote prices. Ever
If you don't buy, call anyway. L. H
Manlxo & Co., next to west side post
once 1905
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ENGLAND win Not Aeeant channe

Washington, March 1O--Lord Paun.
cefote, the British ambassador, was
in conference with Secretary Hay to-
day Officials believe that the British
viii reject the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
If it be changed, and the Clayton-Bul.
wer treaty will prevail again, It's
force having been recognized.
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was released today after a searching
Investigation. There were three
deaths occurred but two were from
Beri-BerI. Thirty days have elapsed
since the deaths. and no new cases
developed.
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WeesIy Bank statement.

New York, March 10-Bank state
ment shows following changes: Sur
plus reserve, decrease $7,965. IT'S;
leans, increase $s,127. 600; specie de-
crease $5.44s.s0o; legal tenders, de-
.s5s o caa canss .a.s..s.s4-
coo. Banks now hold $5,676,S75 In
excess of legal requirements.
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Euneral Of Ex.Mlnlster Phelps

New Haven, Conn, March 1O-The
funeral of Edward J. Phelps, ex-min-
ister to England, who died yesterday,
will be held at Battell Chapel, Yale
at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The
body will be taken to Burlington, Vt.
for interment.
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strlke caualnn disorder.

Chicago, March 10-Renewed dis
order which one time threatened to
develop into riot, attended the at
tempts today of the contractors to
place non-union men at work on the
new Ogdensburg dock. The crowd
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"omaha KldV Knocked one

New York, March 1O-Terry Nc
Govern. of Brooklyn, knocked out
Oscar Gardner, the Omaha Kid" in
the third round of what was to have
been a twenty-five round bout at the
Broadway Athletic club, last night.
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EAsT las VEGAS MExI0o sAfukDAY EVENING aAno77 =

closed in on the oficsrs hurting ice
and snow at them. The officers fred
a few shots in the air which scattered
the crowd in a hurry.
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sIx More eooles Reeoxered.

Charleston, W. Va, March 1O-six
more bodies were recovered from the
Red Ash" mine today. The total
number so far is thirtv-saven.
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70 Cure a Cold IN One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. 25c. The genuine
has L. B. Q. on each tablet s's sn
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PorE aNasena. Wash March 10
yapans steamer Nanyo Maru, on
which plague symptoms were found.