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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-08
A Simple Cold Cure

Krause's Cold Cure, in capsule form,
is easy to take and does not effect the
head or hearing like quinine. Try it
today. Price 25c. Sold By Shuttle
worth Drug Co., and e. j. Eckstein.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-08
Exargeration

Hicks-Billson tells me that he is a
century rider.
Wicks-Yes! 1t would take him a cen.
fury to ride hundred miles.-Louis.
vile Journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-08
Chemical wonders.

"You know beauties are not made to
order" said the sweet girl.
Some blondes are!" retorted the
cruel youth, glancing at the dye bottle.
Chicago Daily News.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-08
Eor Sale.

| A second hand Case threshing ma
chine complete with horse power. 1t
is in good running condition and will
be sold at bargain. Enquire of
26tf d. A. WHEELER, Cresco, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-08
Reasonable Objection

she--And why do you object to won,
en- voting?
He-Because believe in secret bal
lot.-Yopkers Statesman.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-08
pinerent Altogether.

"Kitty, l can't stand your extrav-
agance at school; SIS month for
candy"
But, pa, don't pay for it; l have
the bills sent to you."-Indianapolis
journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-08
The Brute.

She-I do believe I would fall dead
if you were to come home early some
evening.
He-You will have to offer bigger
bride than that.-Indianap Press.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-08
Docflity of Years

MAN is never too old to learn"
"That's SO; but he has to be pretty
old before he will admit it."-Chicago
Record.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-08
JeIl-o. Tho New Dessert.

pleases all the family. Four flavors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Straw
berry. Atty your grocers. 10 cts. Try
to-day. 6w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-08
An EndIesa Chain.

Fen now of four years hence we tall
And soon in phrases pat
The prophets will exert themselves
Upon four years from that.
washington Star.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-08
-pres;dent McK;nIay,s

of his cabinet indicates that he does
not intend to make any change in his
policy whatever that policy MAY be.
philadelphia Record.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-08
wants Too Much.

Prosperity grows inch by inch;
But man is such Ounce
He wastes his breath in grumbling,
For he wants 1t all at once.
Chicago Record.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-08
His Puni.hment.

"Is it true" asked the college pres
ident, chat you painted the door OF
the department of chemistry black?"
II admit it," replied the sophomore,
frankly.
"Then 60. Never darken these doors
again!"--Philadelphia North Ameri-
can
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-08

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New-York tribune., 1901-11-04
MISCELLANEOUS SECURITIES.

STOCKS
FURNISHED by Frederic II. Hatch. No. 30 Broad-st9
New-York tribune., 1901-11-04

in income throughout the year. OF the coal
Western and Reading ought to prove profitable
purchases at the current level In the Industrial
list there were few important movements in the
week, but in some OF the better class of securi-
ties quiet investment buying was reported. Buy
ing of this character noted In American
Car and Foundry preferred. International Paper
preferred and International Pump. The copper
situation showed noteworthy change, and
the fluctuations in the copper shares mer7ly rep
resented the operations Of traders, who were
Influenced by unimportant and unconflrmed
ports regarding the American position of the
copper industry.
Trade reports in the week were encouraging.
Railroad earnings were large, bank clearinss
heavy, and all news from business centres
favored the long side of stock market specula
ton. The market, however. was controlled by
factors of passing Importance. which apparently
suggested the short side of speculation to the
at current prices will doubtless sell many points
higher later in the season. Professional
traders not especially bullish at the moment.
but there is no reason for the short sale Of
the purchase OF securities at current quotations.
In the coming week the movement of values will
doubtless be controlled a great extent by the
money market and by the rumors and reports
regarding the Northwestern railway situation.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-04
MONEY AFFECTS LONDON MARKET

London. Nov. 3.-Condtions on the Stock Ex
change last week may fairly be described as
morfound Money the dominant factor Tha
long predicted rise in the Bank of England rata
came "a Just when many had ceased TO expect II but
~ hdd little effect In the sluggish state of tratrp
MOST OF the professionals who had no businass 70
transact made the homecoming of the Duke a. nd
Duchess OF Cornwall and York good excnes ror
pretending not to do business. Consols rontInuad
70 lai with the force of habit ANY recurranna -
the & recent resrettable Incidents In South Africa
would be likely to bring them 81 or lover +. is
interesting to consider what terms th. -
ernment will be able to place the next loan wsicb
is surely due before long One expert has
80 for i2o 9o goo: but the issue when it comes will
certainly be for a much larger amount WIZ
In the time experts are irving , s..
whether the rise In the bank rate will che.hs hsuse th
how Of British gold to Paris. The generai ~, t,,e
pSss,slon is is that It VII thus forcing New-York to
eved to be enormous. by shipping Amercan rs 25 Pc
Some dissent from this view, however mainta & sIu,
that Wall Street Is concealing several trImn iS i
which 1t Will play when the game warrants ChtaS
among these Is the still unsolved Northern Paridc
puzzle Until authoritative announcersnatt ~ ~
New-York tribune., 1901-11-04
GERMAN FINANCE AND TRADE.

Berlin Nov 3-The Boerse last week showed the
same pessmistic phase displayed during seVerai
weeks previous 1T Is nearly lifeless body, says
the "Vossische Zeitung, "and no longer able TO
respond outside influences" Business has grown
SO stagnant that many first class shares could not
be quoted the first makeup list on some days II
significant effort Is being made TO close
the Boerse p. m. daily, the usual hour or sat
urday closing. News from the various industries
continues unfavorable. A number of meetings OF
stockholders of coal and iron companies were held
during the week. and the opinion was expressed
that the depression had not yet reached low water
mark In spite of the discouraging prospects. now
ever quotations fairly well maintained, specu-
aors asserting that the present quota suff1-
ciently discount the situation. -
The only department which showed IRE IVA was
American rails Northern Pacific shares leading
Ocean transportation shares weakened upon the
a of rates and of a continued decllne
in the shipping business. 1t Is asserted that the
harbor of Hamburg is full of idle vessels
While the week brought no news of industrial DIS
aster, the unhealthy condition of the companies IS
stin reflected by the daily publication IN tn the
"Reichsanzeiger' of the names of directors VINO
have resigned from various companies
The monthly settlement has passed easily, money
being abundant and cheap: The advance In the rate
of the Bank of England produced scarcely any
effect here, but the "Frankfurter Zeitung says
that Germany later must reconcile herself
to higher
A Complete cessation of gold imports from London
occurred
New-York tribune., 1901-11-04
OFFERING STREET RAILWAY BONDS

n. w Harris & Co. Of New-York. Chicago and
Boston offer for sale 10000 Schenectady IN W
Railway Company first mortgage AZ per cent gold
oonos. due September l. 1871 These bonds are Sc
cured by first mortgage the entire street rail-
way system. which operates under liberal and ner
petual franchises in Schenectady and It's suburbs
including branch to Albany and one in nrocess
OF construction to Troy. They are also secured by
nrst mortgage on the property of the SCHENECTADY
Illuminating Company, controlling the entire aI.c
tic nsht business in that city, which has been IN
sucSesSIui operation Tor a number Of years The
bankers oHerlng the bonds say: "A strong financial
ana technical management is assured In the oun-
eIsnip oy the General Electric Company OF the an
, .re issue or capital stock Circulars containing
Harris & Co. DS ~ w.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-04
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

The Tribune has printed the gross earnings of
ffty-four railroads systems for the third week
in October. OF these. ffty-one return gains of
81. 235. l25 cent, and three return losses
of s2S53. is per The whole shows gain
of 81. 1882 1872 per
October
81 companies s1o454 800 Inc 81 3oS 9as 70
8 companies. 1883 ls6.416 Dec 2s5s IL
54 cos s11 946 7ss $40 3o5 $50 -
WISCONSIN CENTRAL.
Number OF miles. 937
Fourth week in October $177000 1856 O9S $40 a9I
July to October 81. 21o7o59 1895 2213 AIS
CHoCTAw. OKLAHOMA AND GULF
Third week in October s11415o s77.sS
october q 10 Nov. L.. 1.797.546 1.139.6IO
COLUMBUS sANDUsKY AND HOOKING
Number OF miles. 273 97o
July to october "a 4os.6i2 ss4S5S sa9 Sas
GRAND TRUNK.
Number of miles 4O36 3707 7o-
Third week in October S597, 126 S575 DOG SsaI 600
January October 21 % O43 T13 900 II 200 9IS
BURLINGTON. CEDAR RAPIDS AND NORTHERN
Month o September
Number OF miles. lilo 1136 Ia6
earnings. S4SI.o6 S46I.l35
Operating expenses 3l2ooo 2e9.62l M
Net earnings. S1T5.0o6 S1G05l4 sl34 400
/ Sept 30
earnings SJ,4Ss9Si sS643
Opera ting expenses- 2,512.oSo 253oS SSi 2.637.
earnings 6 mos. S1.1s7.s9I S9oS IO3 s9O6.
CHICAGO BURLINGTON AND QUINCY.
Month of September
Number of miles 5.s4 5.2i6 5,141
earnings S4.9io334 S4II2OOf
Operating expenses 2.es5.6o2 274i25c $50
Net earninss. 81 o24 1872 s2os7754 $1,000 oo9
New-York tribune., 1901-11-04
BANK EXCHANGES; SALES RECORDED

The bank exchanges OF the New-York Clearing
House and the stocks sold the New York Stock
Exchange last week and the same week of the pre-
ceding two years compare $ follows:
Nov. Nov No,
Exchanges 35s s12 Ola 81 81 2st see Ia,
NJ snafeS soio @'ooo'oo9 lI26o33 3.755 $40
New-York tribune., 1901-11-04
Dipi0ru0 Noflrcs.
DUE SEPTEMBER 1. fs4f.

National Salt Company. - .oO.
New York. " Y. october 81 4T0i'
Preferred stock Dividend No. 10 ,,rt.
NOTICE is hereby given that quarterly nv
~ dend Of ONE AND THREE-QUA AFeTERS IN -.
CENT has been declared payable Nov. 9th 1901 'aT
holders Of Preferred Stock Of record Nov +tl AZ
book Preferred stock VIII cloSc
O'Clock r. NJ Monday. Nov f. 1901. and 's'R
10 O'Clock A NJ. on Monday. November H. 4'Vl'
Common stock Dividend No. D. q
Notice is hereby that quarterly t-
ONE AND ONE-HAI.F dtz PER CESI. CESI.s has Common
cared payable o. 1901 To the holders OF - ths
sock OF record Nov Ith 1901. Transfer books sonsay
Common stock will close at O'Clock p " on ,f1rdsy
Soy 4 1901 and reopen 10 O'Clock 4 NJ on .s-y
Nov Ifth 1901 W T. HUNTER. Asst S~0I-
New-York tribune., 1901-11-04
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD CONF "a 1901
KNHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS has tnls -, -

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS has tniS --r, 90
declared SEMI-ANNUAL D1VIDt;INp DtISp, 81 and also
.ND ON. HALF PER CENT ts125 per snare % c.nts
an EXTRA DIVIDEND Of ONE PER CESI. nv pay-
nrr share upon the Capital stock OF the 1oiisers
aht nr ana after November so 1901. TO -,
rsgstered upon the OF the Company az ,ait
business November 4. 1901 All divieenus WI"
CHEQUE -,-.o,4s-s who have
hieu fEf'"A-'' N ROBT w SMITH Treasai-
New-York tribune., 1901-11-04
RAILROAD AND OTHER STOCKS.

Of
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E p in he
New-York tribune., 1901-11-04

ADVERTISEMENTS and subscriptions ior 10 IESraadvsy
"A received at their Uptown ONCE No II advertise
81 door north OF slst-st until O'Clock M eSaar
ments received following branch eA S,bavs E.
ofc- rates unit, O'Clock D. m. viz: 294 stE ssn-avs
cor asdst i5s 6th-ave cor 12th-st Macy = ct 100
and I4th-st: Coiumbus-sve. near 81 Wsss
West aod-.t near 6rh-ave: o. East 1ftn q
42d-st between 7th and Sth aves: 15s East ~
New-York tribune., 1901-11-04

made no one here will be able to estimate now
Americas Continental borrowings compare WIFI ne
immense trade balance Thus speculation, "itllouI
the main facts though interesting, is useless
New-York tribune., 1901-11-04
GOVERNMENT BONDS.

Government bond quotations compare follows
with those OF q week ago:
New-York tribune., 1901-11-04
THE FINANCIAL MARKETS.
IRREGULAR STOCK VALUES.

MONEY AND GOLD EXPORTS-RAILROAD
EARNINGS.
The movements of the chief active stocks and
bonds in the week shown in the following
taLies:
STOCKS
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
Odd Fellows Castle.

The third contest by the Grand
United Order of odd Fellows was
held in Turn Hall last evening.
For having the most men iu line on
the grand march, Wilmington Lodge,
No. 1859; received a prize of a fine
American flag, which win be hoisted
over the new hall now in course Of
erection on Orange, above Tenth.
In the voting contest for a name
for the new hall, 2673 votes were
cast. Odd Fellows Castle was the
name selected. An address was made
by James ii. Cook of Lodge, No. 1859
Musical selections were sung by L. L.
Jones, Miss Bessie Seeney, Miss
Bertha Richardson, II. Edwin Carol,
Miss Lena Hill was accompanist and
NJ. L. Sterling and James II. Price,
JE, were the musical directors.
John Fl. Woodlin was master of
ceremonies: Harry Anderson, master
of reception; Samuel Black, Benjamin
Laws, Charles Morris, Richard Ander-
son, Thomas Price and Charles Robin
son, committee on order; Charles II.
Sullivan, William Dembyand Fletcher
Washington, floor managers; Edward
Gumby and Miss Louisa Dennison
had charge of tho young mems and
young women's auxillarics respective
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
Young People Wed.

Laurel, DEL. December 19.-Eight
years ago Florence James, years old
daughter Of Harvey James, a pros.
porous farmer and merchant near
Laurel. and Harris Wooten. aged II,
brother of Justice Elijah Wooten, OF
Laurel, began their education in a lit
tie red schoolhouse near their homes.
Three years ago, when the one was
still in knickerbockers, the other in
short dresses they plighted their
troth.
Six months ago the young couple
decided to wed.
The BRIDES parents consented, but
the Wootens were indignant. The
prospective bridegroom was the only
one left at home with a widowed
mother Her prayers and tears were
fruitless.
Sterner measures were adopted,
which.resulted in the young man GO.
ng to the home Of his prospe ctive
father in law, leaving theaged mother
alone and heart broken.
Three weeks ago young W0oten
asked his brother for license, which
was refused.
Justice Wooten Immediately mott.
fed his brother officers not to issue
the license.
After several vain attempts to Sc.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
COMPANIES
MAY COMBINE.

The Res cue Fire Company with 90
active members wants the three COM
pa MES In the Ninth Ward to COM
bine.
At the meeting Of City Council last
evening delegation Of the Rescue
Fire Company headed by William #.
Kurtz presented petition asking
that an appropriation be granted the
company.
The communication was refer red.
Mr.. Zebley congratulated the pub
lie building committee on the i'm
provements In the Council Chamber.
City Treasurer Feasterreported the
balance In First National Bank to be
$50, $50. 46; in each of the four deposi.
tory banks, $S, 900; received Of Eu-
gene M. Sayers, 1880; Thomas s.
Lewis, $1,000; John lBoughman,
$52 so.
On recommendation Of the finance
comittee S15. 60 was returned to Will
liam j. Fisher, tax on property con-
demned and torn down by order Of
the building inspector.
President Blaine announced that
the new fire and milk ordinances had
been approved by the Mayor and
were now laws Of the city
Complimentary tickets to thePhcenix
ball and the celebration Of the Grand
United Order Of Odd Fellows were &C.
cepted with thanks.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
10 enssrsssy issslI u

The new Emergency Hospital q,
Esgnhurst Yesterday afternoon.
City Council in all probability will
make an appropriation for defraying
the expenses Of the buildings erec'
tion.
The entire body Of councilmen had
been invited by the trustees of the
poor to inspect the hospital. Mem.
bers of that body and others assembl.
ed In council chamber about 2 pollock
and included President Blaine, Coun.
cilmen Willis, Postles, Morris, Nc.
Caflerty, Smith, Zebley, Clerk, Ham.
ann, Bailif, MeNabb, Treasurer
Feaster, Mayor Fisher, Coal OH In.
spector Ryan and Solicitor Reinhardt,
and trustees Of the poor, George r.
Roberts, Patrick Fahey. f. L. Itice,
John w. Lawson and Matthew d.
Murphy.
From the city hall the party pro.
ceeded to Fourth and Market Streets
where they went aboard one Of the
Wilmington and New Castle cars.
Transportation was furnished by
the poor trustees as far as the road
leading from the hospital. The par.
ty alIghted, then they were taken In
carriages to the hospital The poor
trustees made the journey from the
car to the hospital on foot. The par
ty was met by Superintendent Nc.
Coy.
George r. Roberts, on the Fart Of
the poor trustees, escorted the party
through the almsllouse,
The emergency hospital was closely
inspected, and the trustees told the
couacilmen that money was needed
to complete. the work.
Patrick Fahey said that the old
council had promised between $l7OO
and $500 toward the erection of such
a building and Mr.. Roberts stated
that tho poor trustees would be sat
isfed with $500 or $500.
Superintendent Mccoy served din.
ner to the visitors.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20

cure the necessary papers the lovers
west u Dover, 6fty miisS distant and
got them. They resolved 70, return
homo and bs married In style.
Invitations were sent out and Wed,
nesday afternoon scores Of neIghbors
congregated at the james home.
The ceremony was to be perform
ed at 2 O'Clock. Tho time dragged
slowly, but no minister came. At Q
o clock the couplestarted FOX Delmar.
Each of the four ministers were call
ed up, but each refused to perform
the ceremony. Justice Wooten had
notified them that he would prose.
cute the one who did,
Nothing daunted, the couple came
to Laurel, with the same result.
They then drove to Bethel, where
they were married by the Rev. Mr..
Willis, who had been overlooked by
the irate family Of the bridegroom.
Justice Wooten has employed coun-
sci and intends to prosecute the min
lister and the father Of tho bride.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
INVESTIGATION
is ORDERED.

The request for an investigation by
the Police Commission into the ru-
mors afoat concerning Chief Of Police
Massey has been ordered.
At q meeting Of the Commission
held last night, it was stated that
charges Of conduct unbecoming an
officer had been preferred against
Chief Massey.
The first witnesses in the investi-
gatiVn will be examined at a session
on Monday or Tuesday.
The investigation will be held be-
hind closed doors and a stenogr apher
will take notes of the testimony.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
An AnpeaI to the Qenerous.

The Associated Charities will Dc
glad to receive donations OF money,
clothing, provisions, books, toys or
any other articles that will bring
Christmas cheer to the homes of the
deserving poor of the city. The COM
mittee asks that donations will be
sent to the charities Office, No 6O2
West street, on or before Monday.
December %. Distribution will be
made on Tuesday, December "a.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
Found Dead in a Kitchen.

Lewes, Del, Dec. 19.-John Ross
was found by his wife lying dead on
the kitchen floor early this morning.
Mr.. Ross was a victim of insomnia,
and it is the opinion of the family
that his death was due to heart
trouble.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
Brown Arrested,

About three years ago q colored
man named Harry Madison brutally
assaulted a farmer and his wife at
Centreville. He has been recently
captured and under the name of
Madison Brown occupies a cell at the
Chester County Prison awaiting trial
on the charge of shooting three per.
sons assaulting two others, carrying
concealed deadly weapons and of
various other crimes has according
to the police, record Of genuine
"Wild Vest character
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
S. H. STATS.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

In our large and attractive
stock numerous articles can be
found which will make very
acceptable and at the same
time very useful presents for
aIl.
Handkcrchiefs, Aprons,
Dolls, Pin Cushions, Fans,
Fancy and Staple Hosiery,
Kid, Mocha and wooden gloves
Sole Agent for the ccntemere Gloves
Sateen, Morccn and
Woolen Skirts,
Cardigan Jackets,
Pocketbooks, Purses
and Cardcascs,
Ladies' Silk Bags,
Ladies' Neckwcar,
Liberty Silk Rutls,
Combs, Brushes and
Hand Glasses,
Knit Slippers,
Fascinators,
Infants Knit and
Cashmere Sacques.
4O5 MARKET Street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
r1eats of All Kind,

Mr.. John d. Thompson successor
to Fred Kienle, will have on his stalls
90, 81, 80, and As, City Market, beef,
mutton, veal and lamb, daily, whole.
sale and retail. Hotel and vessels
supplied at short notice. Both
phones.
Prize beef from stock that took the
first prize at the Buffalo Exposition
will be on sale all this week. Those
desiring first class meats should not
fail to visit the stalls. Prices as low
as anv,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
Underwear,

A Good assortment of mems
fleece lined Shirts and Drawers the
regular soc grade will be sold for
31ac per garment.
Ladies' heeced lined Vests and
Pants special value for 25c per
garment.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
PRIVATE SALE

Of Farm. A valuable real estate Ct 95 acres
situate in Christana fld,. New Castle Co.
Del, ON b. s. q. branch station on lnrT. Mt.
Cuba +. o. Sacres of tlnoHr, ,Jb acres Of mead.
OW; improvements consist OF large stone
house. new barn aud nil necessary outside
building; al"o blacksmith and whselwrlght
ahops; 8 tenement houses; Will exchange Tor
house or smal farm: tnis is considered ons
OF tie tnsst farms on Red Clay Creek; terms
easv. D'NE\. BROS.
nl0 I'm +. @. Mt. Cuba, Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
The Mint Not Sold.

The attompt so sell yesterday at public
auction the old United States Mint build
Ing. Chestnut aud Juniper streets, proved
O failure. The Government had fixed o
minimum price of two million dollars for
the property. and consequently the high :
est bid received, 81 50o,OO0. was not even
entertained Secretsry OF the Treasury
Lyman ]. Gage was present to represent
the Government at the auction which was
conducted by samuel I. Freeman in the
building. Only two bids were made be-
sides few farcical ones of ton cents, one
Of a million dollars by a man who refused
to give his name and one OF a million aud
half BY George l.. Parker, rspresen ing
G. l.. R0thohild.
During the auct!oneer's futile calls for
adequate bids q bystander made an audi.
Bile romark rejecting upon Secretary
Gage. which so angerod that member OF
Roosevelt, Cabinet that he shouted out
tho quick denial. You arc lIarr'
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
-. ~ A.

Harvey j WsAmAn, the six year
old son o. HsK. Na6msn, Of No
;l123 West B6cend street. will pass Ills
Christmas HOLIDAYS with bis arm In q
sling.
The little fellow was standing on .
chair last night when he lost his bal.
ance and fell breaking bis arm below
the elbow. Dr. C0rkran was called
and reduced the fracture.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-12-20
SECRETARY GAGEIN CHARGE.

The sale was held In the old adjustinR
room, on tho second floor of the Mint.
BY o'clock tn room was crowded to the
doors 60 that Secretary Gage and Super.
intendent Of the Mint Boyer had much
difficulty in getting to the platform.
Of FRESHMAN g. Co. read the order OF the
Secretary giving the terms Of tho sale,
the most important item beingthat fixing
the minimum bid at two million dollars.
Samuel 7. Freeman. who acted in person
as auctionosr, then called for offers,