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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24

wore NeW ork iOiicc indicted.
New York, bee. "a. The grand jury
Yesterday afternoon returned indict-
mcnts for neglect Of duty against 20
liceman cox ana Detectives Darcy ANA
Schoenich of the West Tnirtieth street
station in connection with the disorder
~ house nj us West Thirty third
street for failure to close which Ward
man tiennon was convicted, All thrc.
testified at Glennon's trial that they
saw no evidences " an improper char
acter about the house. The two detec
tivcs We're made detective scrgeants
while Glennon's trial was in progress
Policeman Cox at District Attorney
Philbin's request was earlier in th'
day suspended without pay.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
No Agreement with The ar,r.na.

constantinople, Dec. PA CORE
sPondent here is informed at the Amer
lean legation that no agreement has
VET been arrived at with the brigands
holding Miss Stone captive concerning
the missionary's release and that it is
not likely that anything would be set
lied in this connection for another ten
tiayS. Advices received here from SO.
flu are to the effect that NJ. Tsilka has
heard that Nine. Tsllka, his wife, is do
ing well, but cannot be moved for an,
other week. The same advices say
that Miss Stone is well.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24

London. Doe. ~ An explosion in u
fuSeboX set fire 10 train on the cleo.
tric overhead railway ut the Dinglp
station yesterday. Several Of the rail
way employees were terribly burned
anu Two We're killed. II appears that
the burning train entered tmnr
stored with stacks Of crcosoted railroad
slrepcrs. These We're also set on fire
ana the tunnel became d blazing fun.
mace. The lire brigade had the great
est difficulty in cxtinguishing tht
flames. The corpscs Of the two nor
killed We're carried from the tunnel
Fortunately the Dingle station Is the
terminus Of i railway running along
the docks, otherwise n terrible disaster
would hive been recorded
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24

New Haven, Conn, Dec. "a Yale
university has received n gift Of $50.
900 from Herbert * Smith, Melissa
f. Smith and Ernest w. Smith Of New
York to carry out the intention Of the
late Rev. Edward A. Smith, Yale, 80
formerly member of the corporation
If the university, 10 establish II fund in
memory of his father, the late Isaac
Il. Smith of New York. The income OF
the fund is TO be applied TO the current
expenses of the academical depart
ment
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Open Tonight
Until II.

Everything a man or boy
wears whether you want a
IS cent tie or a $25 Rain
c. at we will give yon the
best service we can. What
is better than a new suit or
overcoat? A House Coat,
Bath Robe, Macintosh or
the New Rain Coat? Neck
wear, Suspenders, Canes,
and Mems Furnishings OF
all kinds. You will save
money, you will save time
and you will know that you
are getting style and value
by coming here. New styles
in House Coats and Over
coats in today.
Closed tomorrow al. day.
Happy Christmas to Ever,
body.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Beat British to summit.

In the fight at Tafelkop the Beers.
dressed as British yeomanry, engaged
In a splendid race with the British in
the attempt to be first in gaining the
crest of the kopje. The Beers gained
the summit first and opened heavy
fire on the single troop of Damant's
horse which took part i'll the race for
the kopje. These troopers took ad-
vantage of all the small amount of
cover available Immediately below the
Beers and fought until all except four
OF them We're killed or wounded. BY
that time re-enforcements of Damant's
horse came up and charged and cap
tured the kopje.
In the eastern part of the Transvaal
Colony Colonel Mackenzie attacked
Commandment SHIFTS force of Beers at
Lake Banagker Dec. 20 and killed six
and captured sixteen of the enemy.
Commandant Smit escaped.
A force of Beers on the night Of Dec.
10 attacked the British post at Eland.
spruit, but the burghers We're driven
off, leaving eight men killed, including
Commandment Krieze. Field Cornet MAJ
hon, who was wounded. and three 9th
er wounded men We're also left on tn,
field Other wounded Beers We're car
ried off in blankets. The British cas-
ualties We're seven men killed and SiI
officers and eighteen men wounded.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24

faston, Pa, Dec. 24.-It is estimated
that the flood of little more than week
ago damaged property of the Iehigh
Valley Railroad company to the amount
Of S2COO00; the Iehigh division, $40.
900: Mahanoy and Hazleton division
$50,0o0: Pennsylvania and New York
and Auburn divisions, $4,000, and wy.
eming division. $4,000.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
SHAW FOR TREASURY.
enge's Place offered to Governor of
IaNxn.

eaEe's Place offered to Governor of
Iowa,
Washington Dec. PA tender of
the office of secretary of the treasury
to succeed Secretary Gage has been
made to Governor Leslie NJ. Shaw OF
Iowa, but it is understood that no re-
Spouse has been received from Govern
or Shaw TO the inquiries sent him. At
the White House no information on the
subject is obtainahle pending definite
authorization OF the fact that sue
rrssor TO Secretary Gage has been OBJ
tanned.
Mr.. Shaw's term as governor will ex'
pre Jan. /. He is a banker and has
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Colombian Liberals Rob Americans.

Colon, Colombia, Dee. "a. During
the absence of the government soldiers
the Liberals returned to Nombre de
Dios and looted the commssariat of
the Manganese Mining company, an
American concern. They also threat
ened the life Of the custodian Of the
stores, who was forced TO surrender
his keys. The company is presenting
claim to the government for the loss
sustained. On the arrival at Nomhre
dc Dios of the United States gunboat
Marietta the Liberals disappeared.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Rocking Chairs

A description of the stock
could not be at,empted-tht
pieces range from peat Oak
Rocker with cobbler seat, or
upwards to SIS. 90 for Turkish
Rocker upholstered in leather.
Six special Chri tmas Rockers
that will interest you are sI.45,
81 IS, 81, 81 IS, IS, 1915, thai
show a saving Of twenty-five pei
cent. Buy early, as many of the
reduced rockers are being sold
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Morris Chairs

Shoppers say they never saw
such values in Morris Chairs be-
fore-they show the courage Of
their convictions by buying
them-the better grades only are
to be found here-the woods are
Mahogany and oak-the cush
ior are v. lour, filled with hair
no calico or denim cushions are
in stock.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Like Abraham ana sarah.

Trenton. n. j. Dec. "a. Mrs. Peter
Klein Of 229 Rushing street, who is
sixty five years Of age, has given birth
to child. Her husband, who Is a
farmer, is seventy years of age. The
couple have been married for forty
years. and this is their first child.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24

London. Dee. - Emperor William
probably will visit London Jan. 20 and
hr the guest Of King Edward until JAN.
u. The purpose of his visit is to at
tend the memorial service for the late
Onren Victoria at Erogmore.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Returned From Vacation.

After n five weeks visit through Mex
iro nnd Texas, Fred. l., Mrgaw, pri-
waite secretary to w. W. Dimock Of the
Harlan aud lIollingSwnrth Company, and
David i. Ferris returned to work ycster-
day.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Brass Beds

The best bed made it's pat
ent bed With a spring attached
we'll soon show you where it is
superior to any other make to
say nothing of the designs.
All brass, $50. 90 to 500. 90
Iron enameled, IS. rs to $32.oo
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Chairs are 81. rs to SIS.
Cushions are 50 to SO.

Three special chairs are in
quartered oak, complete with
the best cushions, at &c. 50,
$II..5 and $I3. so.
Morris Rockers that give you
the advantage of reclining
chair and rocker, also to be
found in stock.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Fox Hunt Tomorrow.

4 grand fox hunt viii take place TO-
morrow morning from III" Practical
Farmer Hotel. Everybody welcome.
All darby ears pass the hunting ground
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
1915 to $3.50
Clothes Trees

Clothes trees or costumers in a
great variety, a special one is
extrt heavy and we'll finished
usual price 81, so; this lot to 60
at 81 .oo; another with revolving
top at the same price. Others
from
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Slipper Chairs

Chairs and Rockers, high
grade goods, for use in the cham
ber-handy affairs that any lady
would appreciate; they sit low to
the flo and are in all woods;
prices,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
So. SO to $500
Lace Bed Sets

A specially good one for the
Christmas trade is marked at
$3.50; they would bring sI1.oo
as we'll, others at
$II.oo, $I3. SO and $500
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24

Piano Stools
Oak and mahogany finish at a
good saving to you.
81 rs to s.. 50
Pedestals
Pay special attention to the
peoestsls you find generally and
you'll readily see the great
values of these we offer.
So. 50 to 5000
III polished quartered oak and
mahogany.
Chiffoniers
A great showing Of them in
all woods.
S3.85 to $500
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Ladies' Desks

Our special is made Of quar-
tered oak and mahogany, has full
French legs and finely polished /;
regular value, 5000, but this lot
AIS
You'll find. pretty line Of
them here at other prices.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Couch Covers

Bagdad, Persian and Roman
stripe effects. Our assortment is
complete. The kind you want
is here. The prices are from
sI.75 to ". so
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
HOT FIGHTING IN AFRICA
Kitchener Reports Three Stiff
Engag ements. Ass
DE WET ATTACKS LANGBERG.

Is Driven on With Loss of Twenty
Men - Boers at Tnfeli<op Were
Dressed, 1t Is said, as British Yeo-
many.
London, Dec. 24.-Lord Kitchener Ia
q dispatch from Johannesburg, dated
Dec. 81, sends reports Of sharp fight
ing in the Orange River and Trans
vaal colonies. The engagements took
place Dec. IS, 10 and 20 at points wide
ly apart.
The casualties, so far as known, ag-
gregate about 100, equally divided, but
heavy British losses, the total of which
has not yet been reported, have &C.
cured in the Transvaal. In that colo
ny 200 mounted infantry in the neigh
borhood of Beginderyn were divided
into parties and were searching farms
when they were attacked by 300 Beers
and forty armed natives under Com
mandant Britt The Beers charged de-
terminedly in overwhelming numbers.
The British casualties were severe, but
no details have been received.
Charged Brayely.
Lord Kitchener also reports that In
General DE Vets attack on the British
force commanded by Generals Dart
nell and Campbell in Langberg on Dec.
is the Beers charged bravely and
fought desperately for several hours
De Wet was driven off with the loss
of twenty men. There We're twelve
casualties Oh the side of the British.
On Dec. 20 Botha, with 800 Beers
surprised Colonel Damant's advance
guard at Tafelkop, Orange River Colo
ny. The Beers rushed kopie com
handing the main body and the guns
but Damant rallied his men and drove
the Beers from the kopje. The British
casualties We're heavy. Damant wa
dangerously wounded, two officers an'
twenty men were killed, and three Off
GERS and seventeen men We're wounded
The Beers left six dead on the fielt
and dispersed. The British pursued
the enemy and captured several pris
oners, including Commandant Keytel
The Beers admitted having burie
twenty-seyen men.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Sideboards

It's we'll this new line got here
in time for the Christmas selling.
We wanted them because they
were all under value, and this
shows the way the prices run:
$II.oo from sI3.5o
5000 from $r25.oo
And the in-belween priced
ones at like values.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Lace Curtains

An assortment here that is
complete and each one is OF this
seasons patterns:
Brussels, 81 50 TO $500
Irish Point, 1915 to $500
Arabian, $4.2S to $500
Nottingham, 75c. to $500
Ruffied, soc. to $500
And in the Renaissance a few
of the special lot yet remains.
"a co from $3.50
1915 from 5000
$4,25 from $500
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Drapery Department.

This department offers many
novel and useful articles as
Christmas gifts which you'll do
we'll to see.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Portieres

We have them in all styles and
effects, some FIRING ed, others with
cord edge in the popular fabrics
silk, mercerized and cotton,
armoure, ottoman, tapestry and
silk damask-the prices range
from
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24

wstes 90 o
70 broken expected at
made them quickly The will be evening until
rdma andw be a
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
China Closets

We start them at $1,000 for a
full size, round end closet in
golden oak, and end at 500. 90
with glass back and glass shelves.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
T able Covers

In tapestry and damask, all
sizes, in numerous effects and
colorings.
$i.oo to S. so
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-24
Children's Chairs

All sorts of chairs for all sorts
Of children.
Rockers, 42c. to $4.75
High Chairs, ooc. to IS so
Morris Chairs, $500 to 50 as
The Morris Chairs are exact
miniatures of the large reclining
chairs with velour cushions and
brass rods. We are also show
ing some very good children's
furniture in imported bent wood.
$2.25 to IS. 90 each.
Roll Top Desks
For the man of the house, for
Office or house use; you'll find
them in plenty here.
$I8 90 TO $o5.co
Revolving Chairs
In all woods at a good range
of prices.
". so to $500
New-York tribune., 1901-05-26
AN INTERPRETATION OF TOLsToI.
HE is THE CHAMPION OF WOMEN, SAYS
THIS CORRESPONDENT

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Some time ago The Sunday Tribune brought
out an article headed. Women and Civilization"
IN which the assertion was made that Count Leo
TolstoI. the rightly celebrated Russian novelist.
like the Apostle Paul. and later on Tertullian was
giving the women in the world a position inferior
to that Of men, and contendng that they were in
his CTostoTs) estimation in certain way a draw
BACK to civilization. In thu "KreutZer Sonatar
the writer of the article said, intimation of that
Kind could be found. In conclusion the writer
said that such being the case, the fault-that is,
the drawback to civiliza tion-rested with TolstoTs
conception of reform. but not with the
This is about the worst injustice which could
possibly be done to the Rus sian novelist. He
would certainly be grieved about it than
knew that there intelligent. thinking people
abroad who say that he. TolstoT the foremost
champion of ideal. Independent womanhood. of
that infinitely sinned against, could for
woman TO an inferior position in the world in
gard to anything that is affixed intelligence
industry or fairness of mind. TolstoI. the
contrary, would have occupy absolutely
the same position in the world as men. would
nave no distinction between both whatsoever, for
the same reason that he would have Christs re-
iEgin ngion only, and only Christ's teaching, in all
things; and II cannot be successfully disputed
that He never made any allusions in regard to
Of morals and iRrenseiy egot,sicai teSdencies
our deplorabe principles OF education. which. TAX
Paul's teachings. and later on in Tertuian have
slowly from generation to generation. fostered by
finally have completely degenerated-whch alone
are s,c acc9untabe for the present position women
AND this is what TolstoI is trying to demonstrate
of the article, named above intimates, that the
women are blocking the wheels of civilization
the exalted position they should Occupy IN this
world than TolstoI women never had;
Hobokcn. n. J.. May %. 1901
New-York tribune., 1901-05-26

ing plant in the South receipts being quite in line with
Iast nights estimates and reports anordng no
special opportunities in either direction The English
market was closed and New-Oreans looked to US Tor
incentive Shorts quick defensive attitude
despite claims that the been over
great and that but little remained TO be
protected There was sign Of support from the In
erests said 10 be behind the position and one
seemed to have clearly in mind just who 1t was that
owned the July cotton bought time The gen
era! oeef that between bales was
he!d by moneyed people of Chicago Wall Street who
cn might The action Of the July position toward the
ose gave rise TO fears OF liquidation by
Iarge holders Again the abnormal expansion IN
e5 between July and August matter OF some
po-Hts as against 80 early in the week, served 70
Ilre our warnings from careful the market.
e-ea oeing that July had been overbulled and COW
and tb tor his early day in the while August
tne laeer months had been unjustifaby depressed
IN In. tact nearly every short OF Au
moi. On ne idea that the dumping point in the year
ouIu ne IN mat month The outlook marked
rove,nent in the crop positions and TO
oeLsEe puylng OF August by people week
fs indi o1 What may deveoPe in July. Too much rain
huIcateu IN parts of the and belt,
t @ more predcted over Sunday. The spot
het was onlet and &c higher. SIZE nniddltng
land and SIC for middling Gulf " ~ -
The range Of contract prices the local market to-day
follows: $50 '~o' ''4a'fNe' ~ 49,
New-York tribune., 1901-05-26

sse Picked shoulders dull quoted 7lac Picked hams
s1saay quoted. 9& TALLow-Firm city.
eify 1 oounry 5q5Ac LARD-Easy; quoted. s,35c:
y ara quiet; quoted 7s0c lard dull; quoted
!" as america 9l5c: Continent. s.45c; kegs.
In,Iie compound firm quoted. 6%c..... .STEARINE-
9%Ge1sc. 0' 0'e' noninai' city !ard stearine'
r,nsr- sE--Ihe market for rice quiet to-day.
ouatady was very light and prices ruled
SSair y, quotations follow Domestic common
SSq4c; fair 10 good. 37sQ4lsc; prime 10 choice
sc, neao o42q61sc Patna, 4ssd5i4c: Japan 4%q
" SfIS a. -. q4fsc; Rangoon in bond. 2Q21zc.
"a very small volume Of business
IN tne market for refined to-day
enough 10 supply immediate wants and this old
noes quotations follow Cut loaf crushed and donli
aaoee, oooc; mould A. $500; cubes $500: xxx pow
derd' 2n0e; powdered coarse powdered and fruit
ceaTs Eagle confectiones granuated 5s0c Eagle
and extra fine granulated. 565c Eagle N
Eagle hne granulaed standard diamond
a oooc; confectioners A, $3.50: No 52Oc:
.. ol5c; No T. 5 10c; No s. 5.o5c g. &C. No T. 4sOc :
no g. 4stc: No 8. 415c; No 410c: IL. 465c;
~ and 13 T. e0c Nos IA. Is and 55c advces
from London indicated loss Of I'D in the
market at that point. closing prices
or Us Cd for the May and June delivery. with
OUT change and quiet The local market for sugar
retains its strength of undertone but nothing important
was developed There continue ready burgers
rates 932c for centrifugal 3%c for muscovado and
312c for moasses
TEALrhe market for tea futures ruled feless to-day
with prices unchanged from the close Friday.
We're nil Quotations follow: May June, i2G IOc
October. 1890 4oc; November and December. 13 4O@
New-York tribune., 1901-05-26

The LveTpool was closed to-dsy and will not
reopen until Tuesday ONhitsuntide) " ~
FLOUR AND MEAL-The local flour market was a
tone bu anar reyeang moderate steadness Of
FG ted @ 3? g. the
ri25sF 2o Rasa!' Rne $ s. 1Ss sss so 'e4s e1ns
no 51ifs sls se9is Fsr SPOT r:od aah
y soqSS Is; choice fancy. So SOGss so 49, corn
brand & SHss is as and %
sls ss 5"ss so SPRING bran bulk sSaso coarse winter
sske s SIS corn ocaKe s1a hony chop sin Se1 Smea
GRsAdM,W5EAT-Too much cold weather in the
seh r sna n winter States
H1hongh A many traders seriously questioned the
influence the bear nevertheless checked bv
6 5ne S5t erSP Ga a9tPn ia lon from making further
definite na s1 h to @ adjust @ and wait t9r more
frost' appear in Of che sectons but they
SATURDAY night e m bea DakGn and Minnesota for
Of cold weather in Its present condition
makes reasonabIe unless cold weather
VIII suffer materially Last prices Of the day were
a r hs qnGnensed from the previous night and on the
July lea leaTns on at Istc at o'clock Primary receipts
han estimated worIds shipments at sooooS bush and
ana nd0n DO as IN 6e @ on Ii
higher Perrin u mark lower and budapest points down
closed At s!a.c No Northern Duluth s4lsc and No
very little trade in the corn market on satur-
al nTs no ne IN P' S S' Ta99r Gs on
equally indifferent. with the o'clock price for July
4I&c. Cold weather in the West regarded
thing OF detriment 10 prospects but OF the
improvement probably a Of sympathy with
wheat. Chicago receipts T35 cars OF which 3O2
contract Seaboar6 ciearances 262 300
bush. No corn closed at 4eAsc; No white. 5iRc:
No yellow, 4asc The business amounted IL
loads oATS-The local market for oats dull and
about in sympathy with Seaboard clear
only 20 300 bush No . closed 33c;
No B. 324c: No white 33'sc: No white. &c: track
mixed 32i4d34c: track white 33d3T1c; No white clips
S4c. .RYE-Niarket dull No Western closed At 6lo
and 30 Wf5n q cGG both of sns S5se wa:
quoted 46Qisisc mailing 627Toc. both c Z
New-York.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-26
NEED OF STREET SIGNS.

To the Editor of The Tribune ,
.ect -, -, .tcns and n is TO be hoped that soon
the resident as well as the stranger may kno" nus
whereabouts day and night in Manhattan an.
Brooklyn BY the means Of an improved me'hou o'
signs. 80,
1t would De a great help to the "aNr "aNe'''..e o.
-e,nectaIlv AZ nseht-if II was obligatory for
streetcar conductors TO call out audioiy ana ois-
unetly the name or number OF each street passeu
Recently, riding uptown on a seVereis s'oifns
night the car windows were blurred py the ia."
without and the heat within, making IL impossipie
70 distinguish a street sign even when displayed
ine car crowded to sunocat.on, ano wlsneu ~
10 get the door I approached my corner.
70 be able TO signal the conductor and SO prevent
New-York tribune., 1901-05-26
A FREAK OF THE TYPES.

The Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In to-day's issue OF The Tribune IS a report
OF sermon illustrated by experiments with wire
less telegraphy. in which the Rev DR.. TyndaIl of
Mount Vernon, is quoted using the expression
electrical osculations.' This application of cleo
tricity must be quite new. l. at least, have never
heard Of IL before. 1 presume that the current is
supposed to have antiseptic effect-to destroy
the germs OF disease which said TO be trans
mitted quite frequently. through this time honor,d
practice And il is also probable that the current
especially employed for this purpose is generated
by sparkling coil. But II any effort is being
made TO introduce osculation by wireless telegraph
fear II Will not meet with very general approval
and acceptance even in this enlightened twentieth
century T. NJ. THOMAS
Englewood. y. j.. May 20. 1901.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-26
EXPORTS RO-nAY
GENERAL MARKET REPORT.

NewYork, May %
COFFEE-No actual business trans ed in coffee
futures to-day. The market opened dull with prices
without single sale occurring. Final bids net
points higher 10 points lower and
Foreign market ami crop about as expected.
There change in Havre; Hamburg lost Aah
pfenpig The latter market closed next Monday
In observance Of holiday Rio reported Of
275 reis and Santos 300 reis while exchange
sf LIED TO IL lo-l6d. Receipts stu maintain their
bearsh size. to-day's movement
normal for this the aggregatng 1900
and the interior II 500 BuIsh
wa deliveries at Is 776
bags The spot ruled inactive nominal with
quotations based Rio No at 5-16c No
at 75sc, invoice lots.
The prices In the local market
wet