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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11
CHASED HER AssAILAAT.
Mrs. Samuels Was Unable to Over.
take the Fugitive.
CHASED

Armed with a hatchet, Mrs. Louisa Sam
uels of No. 1225 North Seventeenth street
chased an unidentified man. who had at
tackled her while alone at her home. along
Ncrth Seventeenth street yesterday after
noon, hut the fugitive eluded her.
Mrs. Samuels says the fellow. who was
we'll dressed, represented that he was an
employe Of the Laclede Gas Light AMI
Power Company and forced his way icto
her house He gave her 10-year-old daugh-
ter money to buy rolls and in the child's
uhsence he attacked Mrs. Samuels Seiz-
Ing hatchet, Mrs. Samuels struck her as
Sailant several times and forced him 20 re-
lease his hold. Meantime, the chilli re-
turned and made an outcry. The man, be-
ccning frightened. dashed from the house.
with Mrs Samuels in pursuit. Failing to
she abandoned the attempt at the corner
OF Seventeenth street and Cass avenue
The police Of the Fourth District were
notified Of the assault.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11
PRESIDENT TO OUTLINE PLAN.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. Dec. 10-President Roose-
velt officially announced to the Cabinet to-
day Mr.. Andrew Carnegies offer of $lQ-
100 for a national university.
Mr.. Curnegie's letter to the President was
read and discussed. and Mr.. Roosevelt told
the members Of the Cabinet that he pro-
posed to talk with members Of Congress
concerning the matter and then send Q
communication to the Senate and House
suggesting a general plan by which the
Government might accept the trusteeship of
the institution which the philanthropist
intends to found.
The President hopes to prepare the way
for prompt action by Congress on the legis-
lative feature of the case, and to secure
progress at once along the lines suggested
in Mr.. Carnegie's letter.
The full details of Mr.. Carnegie's plans
are not yet known. as the President Is not
ready to give out the letter for publication.
but a general understanding may be had
from a statement made this evening by
Carroll D. Wright. Commissioner Of Labor
who has been associated with Mr.. Carnegie
in many Of his plans for educational ad-
vancement. Mr.. Wright said:
Mr.. wrisAt's statenent.
1.-The general discussion. which has been
in relation to the establishment Of q ma
tional university in Washington. has cul-
minated in a magnificent plan and endow-
ment by Mr.. Andrew Carnesie.
For a number of years the university
idea held sway. but about two years ago
the matter was taken up by the Washing
a.
cooperation with the George Washington
Memorial Association. formulated . definite
plan. which differed radically from the uni
versity plan contemplated in the earlier
years.
publish. in the organization Of the Wash
ington Memorial Institute. The plan was.
in brief. as follows:
81. A private foundation independent
Of Government support or control.
.2 To facilitate the use Of the scfen-
tif1c and other resources OF Government TOR
research.
..3. To cooperate with universities. col
leges and individuals in searching toproper-
ly qualified persons opportunities Tor ad-
vanced study and research.
Doctor Daniel c. Gilman. ultimately
president o. Johns Hopkins University. was
elected director Of the institution.
For ReseareA and TRalning.
when MIR. Carnegie came to consider
the question of endowins a national unavef-
sity at Washington. he investigated the
whole subject with his usual throughness.
and found that an institution devoted to
research and the training OF capable per-
sons was more in accord with his c0ncep-
tions than the establishment Of q univer-
sity that would be q rival Of the already
existing universities Of the country.
How far he was led to this conclusion
by the work that had been done by the or
ganixations in Washington Is unknown. but
his action indicates that he had faith in
the general plan that had been developed
and crystallixed in this city.
1T Is probable that the Washington Ne
mortal Institution viii suspend It's opefa-
ton, for Il II understood that Mr.. Came
s16o plan not enly enheaeoo a1l ~ Wo.
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Hoods Jdrsdpdiik0

ton. Judge Francis E Baker seemed to the
President to combine more qualifications
than any other one name. and he will be
rendered the place.
Judge Baker is Associate Justice of the
State Supreme Court of Indiana. He has
been consistently advocated by Senator
Beveridge. 1t is said that Senator Fair
banks did not want Judge Baker. but il is
presumed that there must have been some
agreement on the selection before the Presi-
dent reached a decision. The case has been
one of absorbing interest here and in In
diana and the outcome has been eagerly
watched for.
National Committeeman New Of Indiana,
who was at the White House this afternoon
said that his understanding of the Indiana
judgship race was that the two Senators
had submitted to the President a number
of names from which to choose: that Judge
Bakers was among them. ard that he was
selected by the President himself.
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Presise.s's Appoi.tne.ts.

Washington, Dec. 1o.-The President to-
day sent the following nominations to the
Senate:
Charles n. Darling Of Vermont to Be Assist
ant Secretary Of the Navy. vice Frank ". Hack.
Customs for the District OF Bath, Ne
Army-Cavalry: Lieutenant Colonel William
c. Fofbush, to be Colonel; Major NJ B. Hughes
to be Lieutenant Colonel: Captain George Fl. G.
Gale. to be Major. ARTILLERY: Captain John p.
ant Colonel Henry II Adams. to be a member
Of the Mississippi River Commission: First Lieu
tenant Robert r. Johnston to be member OF
the California Debris Commission: Lieutenant
Colonel David p. Heap. to be member Of the
California Debris Commission.
The President also sent to the Senate the re-
cess appointments OF Colonel Henry n Robert,
to be Chief OF Engineers (sfnce retired; Colonel
John ". Barlow. to be Chief of Engineers (snce
retired). and Colonel George g. Gillespie, to be
Chief OF Engineers.
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HARD PROBLEM FOR HITCHCOCK.
Usage Indian Traders Claims Di6cult
to Settle.

to Settle.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, Dec. 10.-Secretary Hitch
cock Of the Interior finds the problem Of
settling the claims of the Usage Indian
traders 4 difficult one to solve.
He has had this matter under considera-
ton for several weeks. and after several
conferences with Indian Commissioner
yores and Special Agent McComas. he con-
fesses that he is unable to adjust the mat
ter without further consideration. The Sec
retary decided to-day to refer the whole
matter to committee of the officials of
the Interior Department. which committee
Will give hearing to the traders.
The Secretary and Indian Commissioner
Jones have made a partial examination of
the accounts Of the traders with Special
Agent McComas. who made an investiga-
ton of tbs matter on the ground.
1t Is stated at the department that, with
out formally expressing his views on the
subject. the Secretary is Of the opinion
that Special Agent McComas makes too
deep cut in the claims Of the traders.
Secretary Hitchcock will base his report
TO Congress on the findings of the COM
Mtttee appointed to-day
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11
FLYNN LOSES DESIRABLE PLACE.

Oklahoma Delegate Dep0sel From
CO2Alttee On InaiaA ARairs,
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. Dec 1o.-As q result of a
disagreement among the congressional
Delegates from the Southwestern Terri
tories Delegate Dennis Flynn Of Oklaho-
ma has lost his assignment on the COM
mittee on Indian Affairs and Delegate Mark
Smith OF Arizona secures this most desir-
able assignment.
Speaker Henderson called Delegates
Flynn. Smith and Rodey in conference this
morning. and informed them that II they
could reach an agreement as to the COM
mitteeS they desired, he would endeavor
to satisfy them. A controversy followed
between Flynn and Smith. in which Rodey
refused to take sides and, as a result, the
place on the committee, of which he has
been q member for several years.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11
TWO LOCATIONS OFFERED FOR DAM.
Texas and New Mexico Want to Far.
nish the Site.

REPU BI-lC SPECIAL.
Washington, Dec. 10.-The Texas deleRa-
tion will again agitate at this session the
proposition for the construction of an inter-
national dam across the Rio Grande at Ell
Paso.
The construction of this dam Is proposed
for the purpose of irrigating the arid
regions Of Southwestern Texas. and the bill
introduced on the subject by Congressman
Stephens provides that the Government OF
Mexico shall bear part of the expense Thi.
matter was introduced in the last Congress
and was defeated after vigorous contest.
Delegate Rodey of New Mexico is op-
posed to constructing the dam at Ell Paso
urging that it should be located at Ele-
phant Buttes in order that the arid regions
Of the Territory may derive benefit from
such a project.
1t is represented here that the formation
OF the country along the Rio Grande is
such that the dam must either be construed
at Ei Paso or 150 miles above, at Elephant
Buttes. The people of New Mexico faver
the latter point. while the Texans insist
that the dam shall be placed at Ell Paso.
A contest equally as interesting as that
precipitated over this measure at the last
session is expected this winter
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11
FAIR ASSOCIATION ELECTION.
Officers Chosen and Old Board of
Directors Will Serve Again.
REPuRLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Dallas. Tex. Dec. 10.-The annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the Texas State
Fair and Dallas Exposition was held to-
day. The reports of the officers were re-
ce;ved and financial conditions found to be
prosperous, but no statement for the pub
lie was prepared. The following officers
were elected: President, W. H. CASTOR:
vice president, ]. T. Trezevant; treasurer.
]. B. Adoue: secretary. Sydney Smith.
The old Board of Directors was re-elect-
90. The matter of holding a fair next year
was left fer future determination. 1t Is de-
sired to have some important conferences
before final action shall be taken.
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JUDGE r. e. BAKER SELECTED.

Pfe1fdent E1nally F'ills the Sevenfh
Circult Vacancy.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, Dec. 10.-At the conclusion Of
the Cabinet meeting to-day Attorney Cen
eral Knox made the following announcement
regarding the selection Of a Circuit Judge
for the Seventh Circuit in which the Indiana
people have been interested:
The only thing that made this dinicllt
case to decide was the large number of ex-
cellent men to choose from whose names
had been presented. The Senators gave the
President their Views upon the merits of
several whose dtneag for the place they
conceded. Aftoe the most careful considGrar
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11
RPORTTNQ.

Enloch people ara very much dissatisfied
With their share OF racing dafes - given
them By the Western Jockey Club.
Ths Western Jockey Club apportIons dates
among the various tracks under its control
for tie coming season. A number OF rein-
otataments are made. and several other Pc
sdtlons are denied
TsEzy McGovsrn declares that he win
Aght everybody who has challenged Young
iO0fbeet IN the hope Of beating them and
ka3E1y earning . return engagement with
The I'D who defeated him on Thanksgivtng
Day. He also declares that Corbett did not
ksep his word Corbett says Terry viii not
set the first match with him when he de-
sddao q 6gat again.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11
1o.oAYs NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

Yesterdays bank clearings were $.6ls.s
balances N.I.1S Local discount rates
were from between ~ and 81 per cent
Domestic exchange was quoted as follows:
New York SC discount bid. SC peremidm; |;
asked: Chicago &c premium bid. 4oc premi-
um asked: Cincinnati. Louisville and New
Orleans l5c discount tdd. par asked.
Wheat closed lower at SIC asked May:
seaS74c No. red. Corn closed lower at
seG7Oaxc May: eeaid7Dc No. mixed. Oats
closed at zSjSc asked Nay. E155QSSc No.
Northern.
The local market for got cotton was
steady and unchanged.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, Dec. 10-Fr;ends OF the Hay
Pauncefote treaty began to express fear to-
day lest movement be gathering headway
in the Senate to delay 1t unnecessarily. 1t
had been expected that the treaty would be
ratified this week. There Is now no prob
ability Of this. 1t is evident that the Senate
is going very slowly.
The treaty reached the Senate one week
ago. but it was not brought up for discus
sion in secret session until to-day. Then
Senator Lodge made a brief speech, ex-
planning the convention, and the Senate ad-
journed. 1t had been announced that the
programme" would be to force the discus
sion OF the treaty until the Senate was tired
out. and then have a vote. The Senate in
its mysterious way has so far succeeded
in dodging discussion and 3snator Lodge
Is powerleSS to make headway.
The Importance Of this Is that there are
in the Senate large number Of men who
are secretly opposed to the Nicaragua
Canal. They would not dare to fight the
canal in the open. and will use every sub
terfuge to delay ratification Of the treaty
because by so-doing they are delaying the
progress of canal legislation.
1t is almost impossible to fix individual
responsibility for this delay. and 1t can
only be disclosed clearly when vote Is
taken on the question.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11
local AND SUBURBAN.

Friends Of the Won Phul family viii pre-
sent to the Missouri Historical Society q
portrait OF Henry Won Phul-
George F. Beebe, an alleged defaulter.
vfu return from Connecticut without reaui-
eition.
Burglars rob Mrs. R II. Benedicts nat
Of $50 worth OF 1ewelry.
A futile attempt to escape from a cage
was made by several prisoners In Judge
Eideners courtroom.
The body Of q suicide at morgue may be
that of Jacob Ruppenthal, Jr.. who Is
missing from his home
Lewis E Snow is elected president OK
the st, Louis Fire Prevention Bureau
Mandamus proceedings to compel the
State Board OF Equalization to increase tna
Srancbise tar will be brought by the city
ana Board OF Education
Ell Daniels. the man with the sewed-up
heart, II rapidly convalescing.
Contracts for the Worlds Fair sewer
sr.tem. 70 cost $4,000. will be let Decem-
her 16
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11
FOR DREDGING ST. LOUIS HARB0R.
Representative J. J. Butler Introduces
q Bill In House.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, Dec. 10.-Repreaentative
James ]. Butler to-day introduced a bill
providing that The Secretary Of War be
directed to cause a survey to be made and
an estimate submitted of the cost of dredg-
ing and otherwise improving the harbo4 Of
st. Louis. Mo-. below Eads bridge, COM
mencing at point on the Illinois side Of
the Mississippi River opposite Soulard street
in the City Of st. Louis. No., and exending
10 point on the same side Of the river
opposite to the United States Arsenal in
said city. to the end that a sand bar at
that locality may be removed and a sur
ficient depth of water obtained between the
eastern and western banks OF the said Mis-
sisSippi River"
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ron PTinx

6 Bremen, Dec. M.-Art4ved: Kfon Prinx
Wilhelm. New York.
Plymouth, Dec. M-Arrived: Graf WAL
s6ee1oe. from New York. for Hamburg.
:. Liverpool, Dec. 10-Arrived: Cambro-
nan, from Portland
Movins. Dec. 1o-Arrived: Astoria. from
: New Yofk. Tor Glaagow.
! New York, Dec. NeArrfved: Nanitou,
ffpm London: Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse,
1rum Bremen. Sailed: Cymtac. Liverpool:
/. Columbia. Naples-
!, d. Vincent. c. ", Dec. 10.-AfT1ved: Sera.
phaa, 6an Erancisco. GuayQuil. etc, for
Hamburg.
LonAon, DEC. N-AIrived: Hayerford, New
Yoek, VIA Southampton for Antwerp.
ROtterdam, Dec. 10-Arrtved: Ryndam,
New York
- Caesbourx. Dso. lo-sailed: Barbarossa
,<Cefu0 Bremen), New York.
Boston. Dec. 1a-Arffved: Lvonian. Glas-
s-gUw.
Chefbourv. Dec. 1A-Arrived: Steamer
: sCsaS Waldersee, New York, via Plymouth
Goe Hamburg (and proceededD.
Phnadelphia, Dec. lG-Arrived: Steames
OEegonian. San Francisco. Honolulu, etc.
u LDc4A
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xIssOURIAxs WELL CARED FOR.

Speaker HendersOn Announces Full
Menbefship Of House COmmittees.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. Dec. 10-Speaker Henderson
to-day announced the full membership of
House committees. The Missouri Congress-
men are well care for
De Armond again goes on judiciary and
Education; Champ Clark Foreign Affairs
and Patents; Bartholdt is made chairman of
Levees and Improvements Of the Missis-
stppi: Joy gets his old place on Accounts,
Interstate Commerce and Improvements of
the Mississippi; Butler goes on Mileage and
expenditures OF Navy; Robb on Immigra-
tton and Expenditures OF Post Office De-
partment: Cochran on Coinage and E1-
penditures OF Department Of Justice;
Rucker, Immigration and Election Of Pres
ident and Vice President: Vandiver, Naval
Affairs and Education; Cowherd, Post Of
nces and Post Roads and District Of Column
bia: Dougherty. Indian Affairs; Cooney,
Agriculture: Lloyd. Territories: Shackle-
ford. Interstate and Foreign Affairs.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11
WASHINGTON.

Judge Francis E. Baker has been selected
by the President for the Seventh Circuit
vacancy.
The Republicans Of the Ways and Means
Committee have framed Philippine tartn
measure calculated to beneht America
President Roosevelt has officially an
uounced to his Cabinet Andrew Carnegie's
ofYer of 80 oO0. 900 for National University.
The President and his official family dis
cusaed the proposition.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11
FACED THE PERILs IN CHINA.
Miss Josephine Bixby Will Tell of
Her Missionary Experiences.

The perils of American missionaries in
China during the recent outbreak will be
the subject Of an address by Miss Joseph
inc Bixby at the Lafayette Park Baptist
Church this afternoon ana evening.
Miss Bixby was one Of the many mission-
aries who had to fee for their lives from
the muunOus soldfery and insurrectionists
who last year were intent upon Kidding
their country Of all aliens. Miss B1xby
was engaged In missionary work in the
Province Of Kit-Yang. the scene Of some
o3 the &reateSt out11keA
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RAuLROADa

~ >ssUuhotnntially the same charter provisions as
: sRho Northern Securities Company. has fled
sAnoogpoea&ioo papers. q.
ri. Ihs London and Brighton Electric RAN
0ny plans 70 make great speed.
TtunDconttnsntal Pssssngvr Association
neots IN St Louis.
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omeials join the Ellks.


Jefferson City. Mo-, Dec. D-The follow
ing prominent Missourians were introduced
into the mysteries Of the Elks at the State
capital tonight: Secretary of State Sam
B. Cook. State Treasurer r. p. Williams.
Representative Frederick Lombar Of Miller
County, r. 8. Harvey Of Hdon and Colonel
Jim Wells Of this city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11
REPUBLICAN MEMBERS AGREED.
MAJ Oat TariR to Favor America in
the Phllippines.

Washington, Dec. lO.-The Republican
members Of the Ways and Means Commit
tee to-day agreed upon Philippine tariff
measure, and later the entire membership
OF the committee. Democrats and Repub-
Mcans, was called together for the first
time. At an early meeting Of the Repub-
Lean members Colonel Edwards, Chief OF
the Insular Division of the War Depart
inert. was further heard as to the meth
DDS employed in framing the schedule of
rates on imports to the Philippines. In
particular he brought out the fact that
care was taken to consult with the inter-
ested industries whenever a delicate Ques-
ton of adjustment arose.
The War Department showing brought
out the fact that in effect the United
States enjoy a preference under the pres
ent Philippine rates. for, although no pref
erence Is expressed, yet articles are So de-
scrtbed as to prefer the American products.
Canned goods are specified as marked in
stance Of this, the description being such
as to ft the American product and give 1t
a decided advantage over foreign canned
goods.
The Democratic members Of the Ways
and Means Committee held a meeting to-
day in anticipation of the committee dis
cussion ON the Philippine tariff bill. with a
view of formulating some line of action
Considerable difference CT opinion pre-
vailed, and after two hours Of general dis
ccsston the meeting adjourned without an
agreement as to the course to be pursued.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11

Houseeirls. cooks, laundresses. etc. may
be secured through Republic Want Ad'
Twenty-one words or less. &c. Any drug
eist will take il.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11

Stops the Cough
and works OF the Cold.
Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets q cold N
cne day. No Cure. No Pay. Price = cents.
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DOwNs-TUCKER.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Paducah. Ky, Dec. 10.-Mr. ]. g. Downs
and Mrs. NJ. A. Tucker were married this
morning by the Reverend w. E Cave. Mr.
Downs is connected with the Paducah
Monumental Works They left for ST. Louis
ON a bridal trip.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11

When passing behind a street car, look
out Tor the car approaching from opposite
direction
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KERx's BILL AFFECTS ILLINOIS.
Provides for Three Jadlclal Districts,
One ut East st. Louis.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Dec. 10-Representative
Kern Of East st. Louis to-day introduced
In the House a bill to provide for three
judicial districts in the State Of Illinois.
with terms Of court held at Chicago. SPRING
field and East st. Louis. Mr.. Kern says
the Illinois delegation will support the
measure.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11
AARONS-RILEY. A

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Ridgway. Ill. Dec. 10.-Mr. W. NJ. Aaron9
Of Paducah. KY. and Miss Pearl Riley Of
this place were married here last night by
the Reverend A. G. Beecham.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11

sDoeo-Eosnnlln" Efmef Z Amend, used
- toOth ana mouth wash in the morning
61hs0 1DutA sweet and puEe N ~.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-11
FOREIGN.

Argentina and Chile are said to be on
The verge q war. Relations existing be-
tween the two counties are said to be
p strained to . critical point
p Il . reported from Chffstiana that J
z Pterpont Iorgan Il buying iron mines At
u 0alten.
!. Ssnor Mendoza. brilliant Colombian law
yer and Liberal, ID dead. One report Il
!, chat he died OF typhoid fever: another Is
that he was shot By order Of General Vic
fpe1an0 LorenSo.
0enor PeEiera. delegate from Brazil to
he Pan,AmeT1can Congress, died At the
CITY Of Mexico Of pneumonia
~ Canadian oficial declares that Klondike
01nezS are unearthing valuable platinum
deposits and are sending them along with
thstr gold shipments without an idea OF
a th6ar valuA
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APPRAISER ASKED TO RESIGN.

+. Wakeman Must Go.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, Dec. 10.-Secretary Gage has
decided that Wilbur F. Wakeman's connec-
tion with the customs service as Appraiser
at the Port of New York shall cease on
January l. and after an agreement with the
President. requested Mr.. Wakeman to re-
sign. II he refuses, which he is expected to
do the President will terminate his Con-
nection by the appointment of his sue