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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
Tenant swlndled children.

A man living in tenement in Bat
tersea, London, told the children Of the
neighborhood that the penny-in-the-
slot gas meter was a new and resplend-
ent bright red money box, specially de-
signed to accommodate the savings OF
economical youngsters. On this as
sumption they cheerfully dropped their
copper savings into the slot, and the
ingenious deceiver burned the gas
which cost him nothing. When the
collector came and cleared away all the
intense.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
FUNSTON ATE AN OCTOPUS.
To His Credit, He Says. Should He Enter
Kansas Poll ties.

10 HIS Sreul', l1e says. Sioulu ne
Kansas Poll tics.
Lawrence, Kan, May 24.-Captain
Adna G.. Clark, who served as captain
of Company II, Of the Twentieth Kan
sas, and as head of the regimental
organization that has been main
tanned since the return of the Kan
sans from the Philippines. sent a
message of congratulation to Gener-
al Frederick Funston on the news of
his capture of Aguinaldo. He re-
ceived the following letter from Fun
ston, containing the following in
formation:
Il did one thing, however, which
want put to my credit in case |
should ever come back to Kansas and
try to break into politics; 1 helped
to eat an octopus. It was tough 1t
was the real thing, a devil fish with
number of arms, each about cigh-
teen inches long. which we were for
tunate enough to get where it had
been left in shallow water at low
tide. l cannot recommend octopus
as steady diet" ~@,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
about it!" Miss Trevanion said: and
then they both laughed.


then they both laughed.
How can you be SO absurd?" Lady
Caroline exclaimed: afterward chang
ing her tone to one Of entreaty, she
said. but, really, you know, darling,
we must be very civil to them, II only
to please your papa. You will prom
Use to be that, Mildred, will you not?"
Il suppose could not go to Aunt
Agnes for the next two months, could
I?' Mildred asked, irrelevantly.
ooh, Mildred" cried poor Lady Ca--
cline, tears coming into her eyes at
the mere idea of being thus deserted
in her need.
Il am selfish wretch" declared
Miss Trevanion, caressing her mothers
hand and becoming penitent on the
spot. "Of course, mamma. / will not
leave you on any account in the hands
of these terrible barbarians. l only
said it half out Of mischief and bad
temper; why, you might be devoured
by the time got back! Have you told
Mabel?"
mo. came to see you first about
it. What rooms shall we give them?
The blue rooms, do you think. or the
rooms In the western wing?"
THE blue rooms; they are the far
thest off," said Miss Trevanfon.
very good. will tell Holland. Do
you know they are coming on Friday,
if-as Mr.. Younge says in his letter
we can conveniently receive them on
that day? Dear me, Mildred, I wonder
what they will be like. and how long
they will stay?"
ooh, as to what they will be like
said Mildred, toasting her pretty feet
comfortably before the fire, and look
ing as wise as Solomon. Il can tell
you that The old man will be like a
Yorkshire farmer, only worse. because
he will have strong dash OF Man
chester mixed with his turnips, and he
will be always using horribly old-fash-
Toned words, and he will be very at
tentive to you, and will probably call
you 3ma'am.' And Mrs. Younge will
be large and fat and red, like the
cook; and Miss Younge will be mine
ing, silly schoolgirl, ready to die with
laughter at everything Mabel says;
and Brigham will be a-boor. OF
course
what will the county say?" ejacu-
lated poor Lady Caroline, elevating
her hands and eyes, perfectly aghast at
the pretty picture her daughter had
drawn. Really, Mildred, shall die
of shame
"That will not do bit of good
returned Miss Trevanion; "and OF
course you must be prepared to hear
the county say all manner of unpleas.
ant things-that they do not know
what Sir George could be thinking OF
to invite such people to his house, and
that the said people are extremely dis
gushing, and so on
But for all that you will be kind
and civil to them-will you not, Mil
bred, my love?" her mother asked
again, anxiously watching the girls
proud. beautiful face.
ooh, yes, I will be civil to them,
Miss Treyanion said; and then sh'
kissed her mother and went out Of thu
room.
(To be continued.)
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
wanta Healer Prosecuted.

Hamilton, O., May 23.-Mrs Sarah
Muhleman, disciple of the Weltner
Mesmeric School of Healing. was cen
sured by the coroner's jury yesterday
for allowing Frederick Mcclure. a
child, to die without receiving medical
attention. The coroner has recon-
mended that criminal prosecution be
instituted against her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
Trust Canses q suicide.

Lexington, KY, May 23.-Because
che Tobacco trust was driving him out
of business as tobacco buyer in Cen
trail Kentucky, Horace Means COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself
through the heart. The trust cut his
salary in two this year, and said that
the next year they would dispense with
rifQrY. = -
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n. p. New short Line Deal.

Omaha, Neb.. May IA. F. Nc
Arthur. a Chicago railroad contractor,
is here to figure on the Union Pacific's
Salt Lake-Los Angeles "short line"
President Burt wants the road con-
structed hurriedly to beat out Senator
Clark's line between the same points
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
PAN-AMERICAN SHOW OPENS.
Vice-President Roosevelt ID elivers the
PRINCIPAL Address.

Buffalo, \. =, May 21.-Lowering
clouds that threatened rain, and a
wind that blew in fitful gusts marked
the opening hours of the dedication
day at the Pan-American exposition.
The military parade formed at the
city hall and the streets leading from
it, and the foreign state commission
ers and distinguished visitors were
received ut the main entrance to the
municipal hall building. They were
welcomed by representatives of the
exposition commission and later es-
corted to their carriages. After the
parade had proceeded to the grounds
the formal opening services took place
in front of the administration build
ing. Vice President Roosevelt was
the principal speaker of the day and
he was followed by Senator Lodge Of
Ma SSac h llSettS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
Ran on Snake Eaters.

Topeka, Kan, May 23.-Department
Commander w. w. Martin has issued
an order that no snake-eaters be al
lowed to exhibit their attachments in
that line at the encampment Of the g.
A. R. in Junction City in June
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
Yates' First Proclama tIon.

Springfield, Ill.,, May 23.-Governor
Richard Yates issued his first Memo
rial day proclamation calling upon tho
people OF the state to remember tho
soldier dead with appropriate ceremo-
MES May 80.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
Boy Acid Thrower.

looking for Morris Pringle, sixteen
years old, of No. GO Sheriff street. He
is accused of throwing acid on Max
Furst fourteen years old .a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
:1ud~, G,bbons, Danger Past.

Denver, May 24.-Dr. Carlin has is
sued a bulletin predicting the dis
charge of Judge Gibbons from st. Jo-
seph's Hospital not later than the LIST
of June. The physician adds that
there is no further cause for alarm.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
THE FIRE RECORD.
Hair a civ Blocx Burnel.

Denver, Col, May 24.--The factory
and warehouse of the Eaton-Ritchel
company, manufacturers of tinware.
occupying nearly half block at the
corner OF Fifteenth and Wynkoop
streets, was destroyed by fire this
morning
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
$4,000 Fire in Clnclnnatl.

Cincinnati, o.. May 24.-Fire in the
carriage trimming works of Buob &
Scheu, 40S, 40 and 412 East Concord
street, destroyed 100000 worth OF
stock and damaged the building to the
extent of $4,000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
II. 8. Cruiser Topeka Sails,

Norfolk, Va, May 23.-The United
States cruiser Topeka, formerly the
Brazilian cruiser Diogennes, sailed
from Norfolk navy yards yesterday for
Port Royal, S. c., where she goes to
remain as astatiOn ship.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
NI,ners..Have: Narrow Escape.

=. jacksonville. KY, May ga
boarding house, in which there were
eight non-union miners, was blown
up by dynamite last night, but none OF
the occupants was killed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
wanamaker Home Burns.

Philadelphia, May 20.-The coun-
try home of Thomas b. Wanamaker
at Meadowbrook, Montgomery coun-
ty, was struck by lightning and de-
stroyed. The loss is estima ted at
100000 The house was adorned
with valuable paintings and bric-a-
brac, all of which was destroyed. Mr..
Wanamaker and his family were at
their Philadelphia home. at the time
A woman care taker and her. chil.l and
a man servant, who were sleeping in
the house, narrowly escaped being
burned to death. Es
No previous prince of Wales has
CO..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24
Phillips Closes May Deal.

Chicago, May 1S.-lt was reported
in the corn pit yesterday that George
II. Phillips had practically closed out
his deal on May corn. On top of re-
cent heavy sales for current month
delivery he sold 100000 bushels yes
terday and the price dropped from
tifty-four cents at which the market
closed Thursday to fifty cents.
Mr.. Phillips refused to say posi-
lively that he was out of his May
deal, although he did say: ut looks
as though it was all off" Brokers
in close touch with Phillips said they
thought he had sold out practically
all of his May corn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-24

No previous prince of Wales has
been a grandfather.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-06-25
HOTEL ESMOND.

r New York Avenue and Beach.
All conveniences. including steam heat.
bot and cold buths, elevator from street
level. Rates t2 to S. per day. Special
Rates until July 10th. SO W and sl5
weekly. T. j. fEALh'
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-06-25
GLASS NIGHT EXERCISES.
CLASS NIGHT EXERCISES.
Graduates Of the High School Sung
Farewell Song.
Pleasing Evening Spent in the Audi
torium of the New
Building.

Glass night exercises were held last
night by the graduates of the High
School in the school auditorium. The
room and the balcony were crowded by
the class members, their teachers, rcla-
tiyes and friends. Cherry and white, the
school coors, fcStooncd and cntwined
about brilliant electric lights made elfcc-
tive decorations.
About o'clock the graduates marched
down the aisle and upon the platform
where they became seated. Their APP
pearance was greeted with an outburst of
applause.
The exercises which were opened with
an overture by st. Johns Orchestra,
We're presided over by Gerald l.. Dough
rrty and Harvey IL. Vernon, the class
presidents.
Mr.. Vernon extended the presidents
greeting TO all. Class history. "a For
tune Teller" written by Maud Il.
Swayne, was read by Irene Fulton
Then more class history on the other side
of the question was given by Solomon
ID. Henkel. Gerald L. Dougherty of this
years class presented the class banner
to John A. kienle of the 1902 class.
'iaNS prophecy. Written ny Nf. l'oNsh-
erty. was read by William T. Bcvan
Elizabeth &. Bunker read the girl grad
uatcS' prophecy. which was written by
Stella Slessingcr. Gerald Dougherty
styled "DemoSthencs' on the program,
made the presidents address.
With the class song sung by the class
the exercises concluded. This was the
prettirSt and most effective feature Of
the program. Lined up in scmi-circular
shape the class. led by Miss Josephine
Fletcher, sang their farewell song.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-06-25
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
Supply of Tickets Was Exhausted
Yesterday Morning,

The High School commencement eXer-
riScs will be held in the school audi
torium on Wednesday evening. The SO
graduates have each been allowed 25
tickets. The members of the board were
allowed two tickets each, some took
none. Tickets were on sale at Butler X
Sons bookstore yesterday. BY lO.3o
o'clock the supply was exhausted. Each
graduate was allowed to reserve ten
tickets before the sale started. There
ure about 1861 seats in the auditorium
after deductng about 200 which are
taken up by the platform. A member Of
the board said yesterday that next years
commencement will be held in the after
noon when the girls can wear shirt
waists. following the customs of other
institutions.
In speaking Of the result Of the years
work Principal Berlin said so per cent
of the 700 students passed on their term
average and large number Of those ex-
ar,incd made the required average. The
number left to continue in their present
classes is very small.
A report that boys at the High School
had stolen examination papers: that
when they came up for examination
they received different papers and failed
to pass. was mentioned to Principal Bcr
lin who said he thought it was an i'm
possibility to have stolen any this term
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-06-25
DOG COMFORTS
AT A SALE.

Westville. N. j., June 24.-Tha curious
and costly collection OF luxures provided
for her pet dogs by Mrs. Birdsall, the NIB.
sconding bookkeepsr of Bernstein, kanff-
man a. Co, of Philadelphia. went under
the banner OF Sheriff Springer this af-
ternoon. The sale was made 10 satisfy
The claims Of the woman's employers who
had sworn out warrant for her arrest on
a charge of EN- bezzlement, and some OF
the goods brought ridiculously high
prices, The sale attracted people from
ovsry direction 10 the cozy home OF the
missing woman in Nawbold.
The first hiEcb was when the Sheriff
was confronted with u clsim Of Miss Ozella
Weems for $500 az wages duo and con.
siderable OF the furniture. Miss Weems,
who was the woman's companion, says
Mrs, Birasall gave her IN uch of the furnit-
ure-on May 10 last, and the Sheriff would
not proceed with the sale until he cum
plaiDant's lawyer, Henry Budd. arrived.
Finally at 5. 10 be sale began at the rssr
of the huuse and things went Off OF live
ly rate. Over dozen cage, for the pets,
lS oil stoves. which were used keeping the
dogs warm in The winter time, kitchen
furniture and odds and ends were sold
first. The prices were ridiculously low for
those but when the fine furniture was put
up the prices Increased. Most Of the fur
niture was of excellent quality and the
bidding was lively. especially among the
women. Beds, bureaus. chitfoners, bod.
steads, carpets and everything in the fur
nishin: line sold readily
Chairs worth u dollar brought double
their vaius; stands, the same and Pic.
lures, especially those OF tho dogs we're
In demand. The dogs cages brought
from 81 TO 81, The la ter was q sort Of
merry .gO round for the CANNES.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-06-25
Paymaster Rerrimanded d

Washington. u. o., June 24.-Secretary
Long today administer cd reprimand 10
Paymaster John II. Martin, OF the navy,
who recently was convicted by Court
martial at the Philadelphia Navy Yard of
u violation of the statute in regard to the
use OF Government funds for private pur.
poses.
Mr.. Longs letter makes some general
statements rs to the need of scrupulous
care iu handling Government fuIds. "
says:
The sentence does not appear to be ade-
quate to the nature of the offsnse which
is plain and tlagrant violation of very
salutary provision of law with which
every officer Is assumed to be familiar. The
Court has, In disregard OF regulation
article 1910. paragraph L. made in pursu-
ance OF the authority conferred upon the
Secretary of the Navy by statute, stricken
from tho charge the words that character
ready, pleaded guilty of scandalous con :
duct.
The Department cannot understan
how any paymaster with u proper sense
Of his du y can thus put to his own use
the money OF the Government II 500
be misapplied. then 5000; and the next
step Is sembezzleme ut, which indeed, might
have been charged in this case.
Your previous good character and repu.
ta,ion cannot for moment be regarded
as a justification OF your misconduct. 1t
may be, and Is, considered by the Depart
ment In judging of your motive, but In
its condemnation of your offense.
The accused officer is released from ar.
rest and restored to duty, the Court hav-
lug recommended only Il reprimand.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-06-25
ELABORATE CELEBRATION.
Broome Street Heights Association
Getting Ready for the Fourth.
Enough Money Secured to Mako
the Display a Great
Success,

The Broome Street Heights Associa-
ton which was recently organized for the
purpose of holding an elaborate Fourth
of July celebration, held another meet
ing last night The committee reported
progress and from present indications the
association will give a big display of fire..
works. The celebration will be held on
the lot bounded by Broome, Rodney.
Fourth and Fifth streets. The work OF
erecting stands on the lot has been
started. i&
The association has already secured
enough money 10 give the finest display
ever seen in his city. Contributions are
still being received. Governor Hum and
other State, county and city officials have
been invited TO attend and tL.re will be
addresses by prominent speakers.
The exercises will start at $50 o'clock.
After a few short addresses the Declara-
Iion of Independence will be read. The
band will give concert until it is dark
when the fireworks will be set off by an
expert.
Another meeting will be held on Thurs
day evening. They are always interest
ing. Chairman Bradley who presides.
stands on II rock under a large oak
tree and addresses the assembled people
who come from all the nearby streets to
hear what progress is being made about
the celebration.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-06-25
Grand Concert

There will be grand charitable
concert given at the Opera House,
Friday night, June 2Sth. 1901, by
some OF the best known and efficient
talent of the negro race, such as Mrs.
Flora Batson. the recognized Queen
of Songs. General Mellin, Get thenk
on lass: Samuel Godan, the pianist;
The Dinwiddie Quartctte, the pride
of Philadelphia and other cities; the
cultured taleut of Wilmington; the
Willmore band, assisted by the Will
mineton band, for the benefit OF the
John A. Dix Industrial School Of NIr-
gina and some of the home charities
of this city.
As guaranteed satisfaction is assur-
ed, the public is cordially invited to
attend and assist in making this con-
cert one of the best financial gather
ingS of the season.
Admission %. So and 80 cents. En-
erciscs commencing at s 30 O'Clock.
Those wishing further enjoyment,
can accompany the different bands to
the park, when there will be given
grand reception by the Monday Club
of this city, in demonstration of their
appreciation towards the occasion.
Those falling to attend will miss a
great treat, which may not be pre-
scnted to them again. There will al.
so lie an excursion from Philadelphia,
and ais from Chester on Friday even
ing
Ticket can he obtained by calling
on c. l.. Davis and Charles B. CHS
hini, at No. $40 French Street, this
city, and at the Opera House on the
night Of the entertainment.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-06-25
Held for Murder,

Toms River. n. j.. June 24- Coroner
W. l.. johnson at West Greek today held
tho inquest In the death of Caleb Eithian
the young clammer, of Parkertown, who
was shot down in his beat by Jacob Stiles
the aged oysterman and watchman, on
Friday last. The inquiry lasted but an
hour, and was confined to hearing the
evidence Of Fithian's fellow clammers as
10 tho shooting; The jury brought in a
verdict to.lh effect that Jacob Stiles "wil
fully and feioniously murdered Caleb
Fithian.'
The funeral OF Fithian occurred this
afternoon. from the West Creek bI. Fl.
Church, and was attended by largo
crowd of the county and Ba yshore peo-
pie, who have Eeen greatly wrou ght up
by the tragedy
The aged prisoner In the county Jail is
beginning to feel the effects of contne-
ment. He Is nervous. restless and broods
great deal In his lonesome cell. He
Insists that he did what was right and
that no matter what the consequences to
himself may be If he had 1t to go through
with again ho should do as he had done,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-06-25
Two Boys Drowned.

Philadelphia, June 26.-Two opular
young members Of St. Michael's Catholic
parish were yesterday drowned in Me-
shaminy Creek while on the excursion of
the temperance society of the church to
Nesbaminy Falls. Two Of their colnpan.
ions narrowly escaped the same fate. The
victims were: Thomas A. Duffy, aged II,
of No. 1923 North American street, aud
John V, Byrns, aged IL, Of No. 1917 North
Second street.
The two unfortunate young men, who
had only gone up on the afternoon train.
started in company with three companions
Maurice A. Nugent, No, 1908 North
Fourth street; John c. Dunlevy, No.
2l29 North Fourth street, and Walter
Zehren, northeast corner Of Fourth and
Master streets, all about the same age
They started up the creek to a shady spot
where they went In swimming, although
none of the five knew very mucn Of the
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-06-25
STREET AND SEWER WORK.
Fourteenth Annual Report Recsived
From the Printer

Part of the isSu" of the fourteenth an
nual statement of the Street and Sewer
Department from the John M. Rogers
press has been delivered at the office of
the department. The report is neatly
printed and bound and is illustrated with
six street scenes from snapshots taken
by Assistant Secretary Leslie " Christy.
The book contains the reports Of Secre-
tary Harvey J. Wiley. Street Commis-
si0ncr Frank IT.. Person, engineer In
charge of sewers, Il. Chalkley Hatton
and Plumbing Inspector Edward II.
Kane. 1t Is an exhaustive and compre-
hensiyc statement of the work OF the de-
partmcnt for the year ending January 81,
1901.
The illustrations are view on Della
ware avcnue showing the High School
and a corner of Trinity Church; a market
scene at the corner of Sixth and King
streets, Il residence section Of Rodney
street: Adams street north from Tenth;
Eleventh street recently opened; and
where Ninth street should be opened
showing where the street is blocked by
the old Rowland property at Ninth and
Bt0nme streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-06-25

I'OR sALE-DM Filling sl4 VAN BUkEN
l. street. Apply on premises or At this or
fee j8O-tf
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-06-25
MUSIC IN
BUFFALO,.
Exposition Chorus by 5000
II Members of the Saen.
gerbund.

Buffalo, N. Y, June 24.-More
than 5000 singers of the North Amer
ican Saengerbund are here and rela
tives and friends make as many more.
Tonight kommers was given at the
Armory. in which 5000 persons par.
ticipated and u male chorus of 800
voices was heard. Tomorrow after
noon and evening concerts will be Civ
en- with a chorus Of 5000 voices. An
orchestra OF 80 pieces, under John
Lund and Henry jacobson, arrived
from New York tonight for perform
ances tomorrow. Final rehearsal of
the chorus of 5000 children took place
this afternoon.
Nine. Schumann-IEeink is here for
the festival on Thursday at the Sta
dium, when all the bands in Buffalo
under the leadership Of Sousa, will
play number of selections.
OUR OFFER.
To the two persons receiving the
greater number of coupons cut from
the columns of the DAILY REPuBLI-
CAN, we will give a free trip to the
Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo,
N. V, on July Sth.
Winners will have quarters in the
New Continental Hotel, which is one
of the leading houses in Buffalo. One
week at the Exposition, with tie op-
portunity of taking Il trip to Niagara
Falls, which is within II short dis
tance. Who will be the winners.
The two who have the greater num-
Der Of votes to their credit.