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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
Growth of Our Nails,

Finger nails and toe nails, being
merely fiattened growths of the same
kind of cells that the hairs are made
of, increase in about thessame way,
though their rate of progress has not
been so carefully studied. Some say
that the finger nails grow at the rate
of one-thirtieth of an inch week.
Bean estimates that it takes 20 weeks
to restore thumb nail, and 96 weeks
to restore toe nail. / don't believe
that. Once when I was about 16, and
had less sense than most boys of that
age, bought pair of boots too short
for me. l wore them, though they
hurt me like sixty, and the first thing
! knew the nails of my great toes
came off. Well, / know that it didn't
take any &c weeks to make them good
as new. Why, SO weeks IL two years,
lacking not quite two months. Don't
tell me.-Harvey Sutherland, in Aims
lees.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
Electric Lights for Trains.

Electric train lighting has now
passed the experimental stage and
bids fair to displace other systems for
the illumination of passenger trains,
on account of it's cheapness and safety
1t is the only absolutely safe method
since, In case of wreck, there is no in
fammable material, such as gas OF
oil, to cause fire in the wreckage. AT
the same time, electric lighting from
batteries fed by dynamos driven by
the car axle has proved itself so
cheap that in Austria, where the sys-
tenn has been worked out very fully,
it is found that electric lighting is
cheaper than oil, gas or candles.-
N. Y. Sun.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
The Modest scot.

Love of country is so fine virtue
that 1t seems difficult to carry it to
excess. A resident from small vii
lage in the north Of Scotland paid
business visit to London the other
day. He happened to call on mer-
chant who unknown to him) had
once made a stay in his native place.
In the course of conversation the WIS.,
itor made use. of an expression that
Jed the other to exclaim: Surely, you
came from Glen McLuskie?" The as
sertion, however, was denied. Pres
emily, to the merchants surprise, an
other Glen McLuskie expression was
heard. my dear Mr.. MacTavish,
feel convinced that you are Glen
McLuskie man after ALL" insisted the
merchant.
"Weel," returned the other, "Ill mo-
deny it any longer"
"Then why didn't you say so at
firstP" demanded the Englishman.
"Weel," was the calm response, II
didna like to boast o. it in London"
London Chronicle.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
Packed Houses to See Devonde.

Packed houses greeted Chester De-
Vonde and his stock Company at the
matinee and evening performances al
the Opera House last night. "A Ranch
Hsro" was the afternoon bill, and ''The
DEVILS Advocate" the evening bill, in
both Of these plays Mr.. DeVonde has
ample opportunity to show not only his
own talent, but the strength OF his COM
pany.
This afternoon "Sins and Sinners" q
strong card on the order of ''On the
Stroke of Twelve" will please the audi
ence. "A Qnsen's Defender,' new pro-
duction. Will be presented this evening
Mr.. DeVonde lays special claims to the
new Christian drama, 1.-THE Christian Of
Hawks Roost," which will entertain at
tomorrow's matinee, 1t is an entirely
new production, the result OF his own
efforts, and he feels satisfied that the
Wilmington theatre goers will be well
pleased with it.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
For Other Rensons.

"You amt acquainted around here
much, be your" asked the mountain
eer of the man on horseback,
mo"
ST reckoned not. I don't believe I'd
go down the trail that runs past Abe
Cores shack, il | was you. Abe had
his boss stole last week"
"But this isn't his horse"
''You don't seem to understand.
amt accusin' you of stealth his boss
I'm simply intimatin' to you that at
the present time Abe happens to be
in need of boss purity bad. l would
MT go down that road if was you"
indianapolis Sun.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
Scientific Research

Jester-old squeezit has agreed that
after his death his body shall be
turned over to the university in the
interests of science.
Jimson-Interests Of science?
Eyes, all Squeezit's relations have
insisted that he has no heart; the
doctors are going to find out."-Ohio
State Journal
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
A Commercial Asnect,

Iceland made me feel foolish
when he proposed to me last night"
SCOT on his knees and delivered
prepared oration?"
mo, he went about in such a bust
ness way that. I couldn't tell for
awhile whether he wanted me to be
his wife or his confidential clerk
Denver News.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
BIG Kitchen utensilr.

There is in Paris hotel which has
1000 employees. The smallest kettle in
the kitchen will hold 100 quarts and
the largest 500. Each of so roasting
pans is big enough for 900 outlets,
Every dish for baking potatoes will
hold 1926 pounds. When omelets are on
the bill of fare 1880 eggs are used at
once. For cooking alone 60 cooks and
1C0 assistants are always at the ranges.
IN. Y. Sun.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
Question orInterest in saloons.

Three cases in which local lodges OF
the A. o. U. w. have declined b. pay
deaLh bent fits haye been referred to the
Grand Lodge OF Delaware and will come
no Tor consideration at the newt meeting.
All Of the persons involved were at come
time during their membership interested
in saloons, out in each case 1t is held by
The friends of the deceased that the bene-
fits should be paid.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
Republican InvincibIe Dead.

Hamilton r therford, one Of the or
iginal members Of the Republican In
vincb.es OF Philadelphia, aud who has
been actively identified with the politics
OF the Seventh ward for two ecore Yeas
or more, died at his country home at
Prospect Park, Delaware. He was in his
seventy sixth gear. TINS cause Of death
was general debility due to advancing
Vpara
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
KENNARD & co.
KENNARp & co.
kENNARD s co.
Half Price Sale.

Thursday we take account Of
stock. We find many small
lots Of this seasons goods that
we do not care to inventory,
hence for Wednesday we inaug-
urate this great half-price sale.
Bear in mind every article is
new this season. Economical
buyers will find in this sale OPP
portunities that cannot be dup
Heated.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
In City Court.

Ia city court yesterday, Lewis Redden
colored, charged with assfulting Charles
Anderson, was fined IS, and Laura b
Cornish, colored, was fined $3 for dis
orderly conduct. Catherine, McLaugh-
lin, aged IA years, charged with being
incor.lgibe, is to have ner case inv9sti-
gated by Agent Stout Of the S. z. @. c.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
The Worm Turns.

"Yes,'' said Mr., Henpeq, y, TOO
nave my favorite flowers :.
"And what may they be, pray?
sneered his wife.
"They are the ones that 'shut up
1t night" he bravely managed to ar
ticulate.-Harper' Bazaar.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
lecture on "steyenson in SAMOA

The New-Century Club announces as
it9 comiog attraction lecture by Mrs.
Isabel Strong tomorrow evening Mrs.
S rDng who is the step-daughter OF Rob.
ert Louis Stevenson, was Tor many years
his amanuensis, has chosen for her sub
ject stevenson in Samoa"
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30

Nodd-I've played my last game Of
poker.
Todd-What's the matter? Does
your wife object?
mo; but last night she informed
me that she would like to learn how
to play herself."-Detroit Free Press.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
Letters on Tnree Estates.

Register of Wills Crossan granted the
following letters yesterday: Letters OF
admins ration on the estate of Isabella
Illrons OF this city, to Waiter NJ Fran.
I'll. letters testamentary on the estate OF
May August of Brandywine hundred, to
Herbert X. Watson; letters tastamentary
On Tie estate of Ann g. Finn of Chris.
tiana hundred, to Morris W. and Isaac
] Finn.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
For Example.

~ shall order modest luncheon"
said Tenspot as he scanned the bill of
fare.
what is your idea of modest
luncheon?" asked Bunting.
"Well, for example, ] shall have
dressed tomatoes" Detroit Free
Press.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
,,1n.tr.tIon of the Theme.

yesterday our Literary club dis.
enssed Conversation as Lost Art
"What was the final decisionT
sob. such q hubbub arose that no.
body heard what anybody said."-ln'
dianapolis Journal ...,s
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
Additional Locals.
sold at Trustees sale.

Anctioneer Hukill sold at the Co IT
House Yesterday at trustees sale, the
ioIlowing property belonging to the
estate of William Pierce: Lot Twenty
fourth and Tatnall streets, with front OF
thlrty.eight feet, to VIM. E Hawkins, at
s63j a foot. Lot south side OF Twenty.
tinh street west OF Tatnall, with front OF
!, xteen feet, to VIM. L. Hawkins, at
q 80 foot.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
VIII Make improvements

Building Inspector Cassidy yesterday
granted to j. ID Winslow a permit IT,
make improvements at the residence
John NJ. Rogers, No. 1901 Delaware ave
nue., at COST of $500 Hardwood floors
are to be laid throughout the building.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
To be Married in Philadelphia.

At noon today in the Church OF the
Saviour, Philadelphia, Samuel Wood
ward, member of the Philadelphia
Bar, and MISS Mary Eina Bullock,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs, Isaac p. Bull
lock, will be married. Relatives from
this city will attend.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
Marriage in ndOohfan.

Marriages i'll Hindoostan are very
simple and IRE usually arranged by
the parents of the principals. When
an alliance is agreed upon the bride
and groom are brought together and
perhaps see each other for the first
time. The bride playfully slips to-
ward him and seats herself beside
him. The priest ties corner of the
BRIDES veil to the groom's shawl and
this simple proceeding makes them
man and wife,-Chicago Chronicle.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
COrSetS

The following well. known
makes at soc. from Sl.00, r. &
G., Cresco, Armorside, w. B.,
Sonnette, all high-grade goods.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
Dress Goods

Balance Of Black and Color
ed Dress Goods Remnants at
half-price; quantities sufficient
for waists and skirts.
A few pieces OF fancy black
weaves at halfprice.
2 pieces Oxford Mixtures at
soc from $1.OO.
One piece Of plaid back Ok
ford Shifting at 75c from $3.50.
Lo5 ot remnants OF fancy silks
suitable for Innings, trimmings,
&c, all at half-price.
Lot of Misses * id Gloves at
SOC from $1.00.
Several lines of Women's
White and Natural Wool Pants
at soc from 100.
Printed Cashmeres for waists
and wrappers at Sc from loo;
beautiful styles
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
Flannel Waists
KENNARD & co.

Beautifully made, correct in
everyway, Sc styles SO; $3.50
styles 1926.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
The Newer
oilet Waters

an fine quality, delicate, true to nam
Old very popular are
FRENCH CARNATIONS,
PINK BLOSSOMS,
LILY OF VALLEY,
in bottles of various sizes and in bulk.
The Standard
FINE FARINA COLOGNE,
long and widely known as a superior
toilet requisite; also choice
FRENCH VIOLET WATER,
FLORIDA WATER,
IMPORTED BAY RUM
and al the desirable varieties of SUPE
RIOR HANDKERCHIEF EXTRACTS
IN bottles and in bulk together with
HAIR BRUSHES COMBS, INFANT
BRUSHES, TOOTH, NAIL, HAND,
COMPLEXION, LATHER anu other
BRUSHES FINE TOILET SOAPS,
HAND MIRRORS, etc., at reasonable
prices of
L. JAMES BELT.
Pharmacist,
Cor. Sixth and Market SITS,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30

First Convict-Did the new arrival
explain how he looted the 'Steenth
national?
Second Convict-oh. yes! 1t is
plain that the art of eliminating a
banks surplus has made great strides
since we were in the business.-Puck.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-30
F. P. Turner's
THREE SPECIALS ARE:
Fine Coffee.
Fine Mackerel.
Fine Dried r rui'ts.

In Coffee we would ask you to try GU
Special Blend at lSc. or 10 Tor ooc
There's nc comparison in this with 80
mauy on the msrket called extras L
YOU'RE now using Coffee that cost az
much as 25c. l ask that you try as
sample only one pound Of this you'll
then know its good.
Mackerel? T..here's none better'i
'ourn.n Just opened some beautifn
Norways and offer them at lSc. ID, WI
weigh II Id each. This is &c. Id les
han other dealers will ask you fur a
good. Try one.
For California Prunes the season Is
here go are tie Prunes. We challenge
comparison OF our lb for 25c.
Elegant New Evaporated Peaches lie.
Id, 5 Id SOC. Not equaled in this market.
Evening star., 1901-06-20

Col Michael, chief clerk of the State De-
partment, who has been in charge of the
exhibit of that department at the pam
American exposition at Buffalo for several
weeks past, resumed his official duties at
the department this morning
DIR. w. NJ. Longsmith is at Salem, w. Va.
DR. G. L. Magruder has returned from at
tendance upon the meeting of the American
Medical Association at st. Paul and trip
to the Yellowstone National Park.
Mr.. Clarence w. De Knight has returned
from a visit to the Pacific coast and the
Yellowstone Park
The following Washingtonians sailed for
Europe on the steamer St. Paul, which
left New York yesterday morning: Miss
A NJ. Cary, Baron Cashellf, Horace Hague
VIM. Dulaney Hunter, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Mauro and Captain Algernon Sartoris.
These sailed yesterday on the Southwark:
Mrs. and Miss Fontaine, Miss H. B. Of
fey, Miss H. b. Reynolds, Mr.. c. H
Syme and Miss M. b. Weyman.
Mr.. ]. 1. Jacocks, recently ticket agent of
the Southern railway at Memphis, Tenn
has been appointed chief clerk to General
Agent Brown for the same company in this
city. and has entered upon his duties.
Evening star., 1901-06-20
COAL AND ICE CONTRACTS.
Awards Made by the Board Having
Jurisdiction.

The board of awards which makes con-
tracts for supplying the government with
necessaries during the next fiscal year has
awarded contracts for coal and ice For
bituminous coal nearly all the contracts
go to w. ]. Zeh. The reduction in the bids
average from 80 to co cents a ton, and the
saving to the government will be over
81 800, compared with this year.
On anthracite furnace coal there was also
a reduction in the bids, and the government
will save on this about ST. 762. There is an
increase in the price of egg, stove and nut
coal, the bids ranging from to 55 cents
ton higher than last year. On the whole
the government will save probably 600
In it's coal bill next year.
For ice the government will pay about
the same as this year. The treasury will
get it's ice cheaper than any of the other
departments. Its contract with the Amer
lean Ice Company calls for II cents a 100
pounds for artificial ice and 10 cents for
natural. The District government has to
pay 3S cents 100 pounds for it's Ice The
greater cost is due, 1t is claimed, to the
fact that the ice for the District of Column
bia Is delivered in small quantities to all
parts OF the city.
Evening star., 1901-06-20
ADVANCE IN ITALIAN TARIFF.

Members Of the Embassy Here Not
Cognfzant of Recent Changes.
The new Italian minister to Japan, Mr..
Melejari, has just arrived In this country
on his way to his new post, and through
inadvertence his name has been given in
press dispatches AS the new ambassador to
the United States. The successor to Baron
Fava Is Marquis Malaspina, late Italian
minister at Buenos Ayres. The marquis
arrived in Rome from Buenos Ayres few
days ago and is now In conference with
the Italian authorities preparatory to COM
ing to Washington
The Italian officials here have not had
cognizance of any of the recent tariff
questions, first growing out of 1taly's rails
ing the rate on American plows, and more
recently in America S laying the differential
rate on Italian sugar The latest move in
any way connected with this subject was
taken by Baron Fava in seeking to negoti-
ate a reciprocity treaty, which was com
pleted, but not signed, owing to the Sem
ate's inacton on the French and other
reciprocity treaties already before them
The terms of this treaty have not been
made known, but 1t is understood that
American plows formed one of the items on
which this country was to receive recipro-
cal reductions. The fact that the Italian
authorities have not heard of the subject
for some months is taken to indicate that
theBe is no general movement adverse 10
American products.
The Italian charge d'affaires. Mr.. Carig-
mani, had talk with Secretary Hay today,
during which tariff matters were infor-
mally discussed. In connection with the
differential duty now levied on Italian su-
gar the Italian authorities state that their
official returns to imports show that
no Italian sugar was brought IN last year.
1t Is said that Mr.. Carignani has heard
nothing regarding the action of this gov
ernment except what he has read in the
NO uSno
Evening star., 1901-06-20
ANOTHER WALL STREET VICTIM,
Emil Tredelfus, DespOndent Over
Losses, Commits Suicide.

NEW YORK, June 20-Emil Tredelius,
formerly a prosperous dealer in mineral
waters, shot himself in the head three
times while sitting a bench IN Central
Park today. He was taken to a hospital
where it was said he would die. He left a
sealed letter addressed to Max Oppenhei-
mer, who said the mans dependency was
due to losses in speculation
'Mr. Tredelius is about fifty-fve years
old" said Mr.. Oppenheimer, "and comes Of
good family. He inherited about $3.50, 600
from his fathers estate, which he lost in
speculation on the Berlin boerse twenty
years ago. His wife died about that time,
and Tredelius came to this country with
five sons. For several years he was in the
mineral water business, with an office on
Broad street. He had passion for specu-
lation, against which he struggled but last
fall he entered the market again. For a
time he was successful, and in December
he sold his business to devote his entire
time to Wall street. He lost his little com
petence in the wild furry in stocks. and
has since lived at cheap hotels and board
ing houses instead Of in the style to which
he was accustomed"
Evening star., 1901-06-20
THE UPSET PRICE OBTAINED.
Governments Claim. Against Sioux
City and Pacific Railway Sold.

Governments Claim. Against Sioux
City and Pacific Railway Sold.
Acting under the authority OF the act OF
Congress, approved June Q, 1900, and a
notice issued jointly by the Secretary OF
the Treasury, the acting attorney general
and the Secretary Of the Interior the gov
ernment's interest in the Sioux City and
Pacific Railroad Company was sold at auc-
tion today to the Chicago and Northwest
ern Railway Company for S2.112,OOO, this
being the upset price fixed by the govern
ment and including a credit of S25o,oOo due
the company for mail transportation, etc.
Some time ago the commission appointed
to estimate the value of the road fixed the
amount at So, 100000. OF this total there
were prior liens amounting to $l,62S,oOo,
which would leave the value of the govern
ment's claim, $1S72, 600, which, with the
credit of 100000 makes the amount real
lied today.
The total amount Of the government
claim, however, was 81 ,62s, ,320 in principal
and So, SOC, ,269 in interest, making a total or
81 1S4 $50. According to the value OF the
road. as estimated by experts, no amount
greater than the price brought today could
be realized. hence the upset price was Fix
ed at that figure. The Indebtedness grew
out Of the issuance of bonds by the United
States to the railroad company under the
acts of July l. 1862, and July =, 1864.
The Chicago and Northwestern railway,
which has been operating the Sioux City
and Pacific road for some time, was rep
resented by David P. Kimball. director;
Marion Hughitt, president; e. E. Ocburn of
New York, vice president, and Lloyd w.
Bowers of Chicago, general counsel.
Evening star., 1901-06-20
BONDS SOLD BY CUBAN s.JUNTA.
Efforts Being Made to Find Out How
Many Were DispOsed OF.

AS an incident to the consideration by
the Cuban constitutional convention Of the
proposition to redeem through the govern
ment to be established the bonds which
were issued by the insurrectionary party
in Cuba before the Intervention Of the
United States the government here has
been making some effort to ascertain just
how much Of this Indebtedness is outstand
ing The results are SO far disappointing,
for it has been found impossible to learn
just how many bonds were issued by the
revolutionary government of Cuba social
ed, and it is not even known how many
bonds were issued by the leaders of the
former revolution, which terminated with
the peace of ~Zanjon. The inquiry has dis
closed the undertaking by certain New
York interests to supply the Cuban junta
with several hundred thousand dollars in
cash at the rate of 81 in cash for about $40
in bonds to be issued by the Cuban insur-
rectionists but it is not known how many
of these bonds were issued, or into whose
hands they drifted.
Such information as has been obtained
shows that efforts were made in 1896, while
the war between Spain and Cuba was pro-
crossing, to float loan by the provisional
Cuban government. During the ten years
war preceding, from 1868 to 1873. there
were two issues Of bonds. They amount
in the aggregate to a large sum, and it is
said that If Cuba Is forced to pay them
In whole or in part, they will constitute
heavy drain upon the islands resources.
Evening star., 1901-06-20
SHOT AT A. II. SHEPHERD.
Mexican Attempts to Assassinate the
Ex-Governor in Mexico

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
Ell PASO, Texas, June 20.-A desperate
attempt was made to assassinate A r.
shepherd formerly governor of the Dis
trict of Columbia, at his mines at Bato-
pilas, Mexico, last week, and the most in
tense excitement prevailed there for sew
eral days as result
George w. Brittingham, a large manufac-
turer of Chihuahua, told the story here
last night. 1t seems that the governor
was some distance from his palace near
the mines, when a Mexican fired at him
from the brush. The governor ran toward
his house, and the Mexican followed firing
rapidly. AS the governor reached the
house the Mexican fired a final shot and
fled
A posse started out in search of the
would-be assassin. and the next day caught
him in the vicinity. The Judge of letters
started detachment of soldiers, who took
the Mexican to Chihuahua, but they have
not yet arrived.
MIR Brittingham SAYS it is believed that
he will be shot before he reaches Chihua-
hua. as 1t has been rumored that orders
to that effect were issued to the men be-
fore leaving Batopilas.
Nothing that ever happened in that dis
trict created much excitement as that
affair, said Mr.. Birmingham. The town,
or camp, was wild within an hour and
every hiding place in that section was
searched before the next morning The
people turned out in body and swept the
country and finally succeeded in finding
the proper man.
Nothing is known of the reasons for the
attempted assassination, as Gov Shepherd
had been a popular man in that district
If he had ever been in trouble with the
Mexican nothing could be learned of It, and
1t Is said that Gov. Shepherd denies having
ever had anything to do with the Mexican
before or after leaving Washington.