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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
DISTURBANCE AT PEklNG.
japanese aud Austrian Sentries
CiNsh-Thc EmDcror SncriCccs

Jnpnnese aud Austrian Sentries
tiash--rhc Emperor Sacrifices.
PEFlNG, Jan. 17.-In disturbance
here Wednesday evening between three
Japanese soldiers and an Austrian
sentry one of the Japanese was killed,
ana the sentry was badly bayoneted.
The emperor went from the Forbid
den city to the Temple of Heaven be-
fore daylight yesterday. offered sac
iliees and gave thanks for his safe re-
turn to Feking.
All signs Of the British occupation
OF ihe temple were removed aud the
streets traversed were Illuminated A
military escort surrounded the cnper-
or, and u great body of mobiles and Off
cials followed him in chairs or on
horseback.
The Manchnrian negotiations con-
tinue slowly. Russia. in spite of her
Protestation of tirmness, is disposed to
compromise, The Chinese particularly
oppose giving Russia complete control
OF the mining and gailroad concessions.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Michigan buggy Works Burned.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Jan. 17.-rire
last night destroyed the five story
brick Building occupied by the Nlichi-
gan Buggy company, located here. The
building covered a half square of land,
and aGo men who were employed by
the company are temporarily thrown
out Of employment The loss is esti.
mated at 100000 and the insurance
will only partially cover it. The cause
of the fire is unknown. BY the explo-
sion of varnish during the progress Of
the fire the walls fell. and several fire.
men were almost caught by the falling
debris.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17

FEW properties Ia Wlimiugton
weuld bring to-day what they are
assessed Tor. While the demand
I 10 good At the present time for rea
estate. and numerous sales are
being made by our real estate bro
kers, thsre 10 not the dem aud that
we should like to see. Most Of the
properties changing hands are be.
ing purchased ior homes by those
who have saved a few hundred dol.
lars and do not wish to be bot hered
with moving every year.
Very few Market street proper
ties are changing hands. although
there is not a store tor rent above
Fourth street on Market until you
reach Ninth street. There is but
one store IN the Opera Hous. that
can now be rented. Every desira-
Bile store in the city has been snap.
ped up.
The demand for small sized house Q
is beyond the supply. but there ara
sufficient large houses yet 10 20
around and the rents of which have
not been raised. Small desirable
houses in a good ue,gh borhood are
reuting from 81 to So more than
last year.
The landlords say that the high
assessment means an increase in
the taxes and the tenants will have
to make up the increase. This is
where the high assessment affects
the mechanic aud laborer and
works a hardship upon them they
can i'll afford. 1t means Just that
much less tor clothing and the nee.
essaries of life. We should like to
see Wilmington grow as never be-
lore, but 4 high asses smeut and a
high tax rate will never accomplish
it.
The city has TO have revenue to
run the different departments and
this money has 10 be raised by tax
alton and the only remedy Council
has is 10 levy tax on realty and
make it heavy enough TO raise the
needed funds. There are only two
things certain IN this life. death
and taxes. You can. dodge either
one if you try.
LkoNAkp HElss the tailor. had
the misfortune TO have his gold
watch stolen while in Philadelphia
last Tuesday. The thief must have
seen Mr.. Heiss pull his watch out
and taking aiancy tothc time piece
pinchcd it, There is some prospect
OF MIR. Hcss recovering il.
TnE condition OF the pavement
on the north side of Trout street
between King aud French, should
be looked into by the Street aud
Sewer Directors. It's Il bad piece
OF pavement and in cold weather is
almost impossible.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
TreGanrCr CharucJ WIZ, Eornrr

BOSTON, Jan. lT.-Albert Jennings,
treasurer OF Wellesley. It suburban
town. was arrested yesterday after
noon by II state officer on the charge of
forging the hansS Of the salectinen Of
passing ,hr same on state Treasurer
Bradford en- Dee. 20 last. The select
men of til" town met last night. but
later declined to make Il statement,
The trrasnrrr's hooks are being rXam-
med hy an expert. Jennings was
brought to Boston and locked up. lie
Is a prominent real estate man of Wei
lesley
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
PUBLISHED DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAY
FRIDAY. JANUARY ", teo7.

THE annual Turufeat Of which
Wilmington 10 included in the cir
cult, will hold their festivities in
our city on June 7th aud continue
them for three days. Last year the
funniest took place in Philadel-
phia and several thousand persons
attended. 1t is to be hoped that
our merchants and business men
will give their aid ia making the
festivities a big success. The ad-
vent will be the means OF bringing
at least ten Thousand strangers to
our city, which is putting it at a
very low estimate. Philadelphia
Turnsrs alone should send the
above number. The Turner's will
be represented from all over this
section OF the country aud it is in
tended to show the visitors that
Delaware can give them royal
welcome and make their stay pleas
ant indeed, while here. An effort
will be made to get the railroads
entering our city to make special
rates from points nearby. The
festivities will take place at Bran.
dywine Springs where ample &C
commodations will be made for the
Turner'S.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Worlds Cycling Records Broken,

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 17.-World's
records are being broken every hour at
the six day bicycle race on the Twelve
lap track at the Second regiment armo.
ry. Records began to 70 by the board
at the eighteenth hour, and at the close
Of the nights riding the four leading
teams were seventeen and three II fth
miles ahead Of the worlds best figures
for thirty-two hours on a twelve lap in
door track McEachern and Monroe.
Freeman and Mayo, Gougoltz and vii.
son and Leander and RutE continue In
the lead and the other three teams are
within easy striking distance. The
wonder Of the contest Is Gougoltz.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
CROSBY
{. HILL
900, COZ and 0O9 Market Street

Special opportunity to buy
Silks and Dress Goods very
cheap. Commencing tomorrow
and continuing until February
1st, we will give a discount of
10 per cent. on all of our dress
goods, silks and velyets, except
remnants and goods already
marked down in price, and
trading stamps as well. This
we do to reduce stock previous
to inventory.
We call special attention to
Il lot of remnants of dress goods
which we are offering at money
saving prices. We quote a few
yards N ,vclty dress goods
worth $l.6j for $1.OO.
5 yards Plaid dress goods
worth $l.95 for $1.OO.
& yards Habit cloth worth
$500 for $4.OO.
6 yards Cheyiot worth $500
for $2.25
> yards IIom%pun worth
$50 for $1.6J.
10 yards French flannel
worth $500 for 10.
5 yards Zibeline worth &2 so
for $l.95.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
TrQUApOrt Sails For Muut1.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. IT, The
transport Fitzpatrick has sailed for Ma
Mia with n full passenger list, made
up chiefly Of recruits for the army and
men Of the United States marine corps
and their officers. The 100 recruits and
casuals from the Preside left IN six
companies The enlisted men Of the
marine corps numbered hundred.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
A State Din.Apr

WASHINGTON, Jan 1.-THE presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt last night
gave another OF The state dinners cl,s-
tomar! at this season of each year. the
guests being invited TO meet the JUS
ticcs Of the supreme court The table
was Of crescent shape and was laid in
the east room. The floral decorations
were very elaborate.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
New Jersey lndustpfes-

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE pre.
liminary census report on the manu.
featuring industries Of New Jsrsoy
shows total capital Of $500, 1924, ,Os2,
an increase Of almost l01 per cent, and
value of products in 1900 of $G11, ,72S,-
O33, All increase Of almost 73 per cent,
There are 15.4s1 establishments, an in.
crease of 6S per cent.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Convicted of Murder.

CAMDEN. n. j., Jan. 17.-Samuel
Van @avern. an oilc!oth printer WHO
has been on trial here for the murder
Of his wife Katherine on Nov. 80 last.
was convicted Of murder in the first
degree Van Stavern had been sep
nrateh for some time from his wife
and On he night of Nov 30 met her ON
thc street and shot her dead The de-
fcnse claimed that Van Stavcrn was
addicted to the liquor habit and that
bis mind was diseased from the use Of
liquor
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Destructive CNle at Vienna,

VIENNA, Jan. 17.-Over 100 persons
were injured, many Of them severely.
by terrific windstorm which swept
over Vienna yesterday. Houses were
unroofed. chimncys were blown down,
and the streets were SO filed with de-
bris as to seriously impede traffic. Peo-
pie were blown down while on the
street, and number Of horses were
killed. A freight train was blown of
its tracks, and passenger traffic has
been tied I'm,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Governor shaw's Pardons.

DES MONIES, Ia, Jan. 17.-As one
Of the last acts of his administrat ton
Governor Shaw made public the names
Of 473 prisoners to whom he had ex-
tended executive clemency within the
last two years. The governors record
IN this respect has never been equaled
IN Iowa. To the majority Of Iowans the
release of more than 80 per &C at of the
prisonas came as Il complete surprise,
and in many quarters a strong protest
Is henrd
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Burglars shot man at Dobbs Ferry.
N. Y.
The nominees Of the United Irish
league We're defeated in the Cork mu.
nicipal elections.
The cor0ncr's inquest over the seven.
teen victims Of the Fark avenue tunnel
disaster was begun In New York city.
BY the collapse Of bridge ut Indlan-
upolis, Ind, a trolley car containing
twelve passengers was thrown into the
river No lives were lost.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
A Fieht For Statehood.

ARDMORE. I. r.. Jan. 1.-THE sin.
gle statehood delegates elected at the
Muskogee convention departed yestcr.
day for Washington to urge congress
to enact speedy legislation In behalf
Of autonomy. The delegation goes unit
ed for single statehood with Oklahoma
and will make strong fight in that di.
rection. The senate committee on III
dian affairs will give the delegates a
public hearing OH Jan. %.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17

Dover, Del, Jan. 16.-Membera
of the State Board Of Medical Elk,
aminers for two years were appoint.
ed to-day by Governor HUM as
follows: Dr. Edwin s. Anderson! :!
Dover; DR.. Frank L. Springer,1
Newport; DR.. A. Frantz, Whining
ton; and Dr. L. W. Cooper, Of Cams
den.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17

mur~Vs ~ss -sv<ps s'rssv- .-sOsssS0D. 4
GUTHRIE, Okla.s Ian. 1T.-Waren
Bennett, deputy United States mar
shal for the Usage Nation, states that
the men who killed Sheriffs Smith and
Beck near Anadarko are two Of the fu.
gitives from the federal prison at Fort
I.cavenworth, five of whom are still at
large. Governor Ferguson has offered
a reward Of $500 each for the arrest Of
the neu,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
More Horses For south Afries

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 1.-THE Ed.
er-Dempster steamship Monterey has
cleared from this port for Cape Town
with a thousand horses for use in the
British military service in South At.
rica.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17

SMALLPOX has broken out N the
Trenton Peniten,lary aud the
prison has been Guarant,ned, The
present spell oi weather IS against
the spread OF the dread disease.
ltis to be hoped ,nat il Will not be-
come epidemic ~ our city.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
A LenG strike Settled.

L0nE Strike Settled.
COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 1.-THE coal
miners strike in COlumbiana county,
involving over 800 mel, who have been
out for more than eight months, has
been settled, and work will be resumed
soon. Under the settlement the miners
are paid for lincal work, which has
heretofore been the bone of contention.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17

Miners Raise Omcers' salaries.
PITTSBURG, Jan. 1.-THE miners
convention here decided to increase
the salaries Of the president and Sec
retary from s75 to ss5 per month and
alIaw SO per day for expenses while
travelling on district business.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17

EDWARD KERN. the valet who
robbed his employer, Fred &. The
baud, OF New York. OF gems and
jewelrv valued at more than 500,
900. 10 believed 10 be under ARE Il
at Gretna. La. His arrest was ef-
tected in New Orleans.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17

cummin" Inassurated as Governor.
DIES MONIES, Ia, Ian. 1.-THE In.
auguration Of Governor A. 3. Cummins
took place yesterday with imposing
ceremonies at the Auditorium in thu
presence Of 5000 people.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17

AT Que time 1t was not necessary
10 do anything but count the bal
lots deposited a. an election held III
the Tenth ward. 1t is a fortunate
thing that the committee OF fifty
was not then in existence and the
county wornhouse built. The good
old days when the machine ran
the elections and nominations have
all passed away. We are some
times inclined to think that
the world is getting better as much
cleaner methods are now adopted
than ten years ago. We expect to
see the Republican party revolu-
tionize the country and place every
Federal office holder on the civil
service list That Is what The
country is drifting to and If you
wish TO be in the swim now ls your
time to take advantage OF the op.
portunitv as ln a Jews wears it Will
be too late.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
sch0ln rshiPs For COlpatc,

HAMILTON, N. Y. Ian. H. by tho
will Of Mrs. Il. A. Taylor of Troy, N.
Y, two scholarships Of $1,000 each are
left to Colgate university
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17

SINCE New tastis county has
such an admirable county inst,u.
lion as the workhous., there is no
!, reason why Cnt.l States prisoners
should be sent 10 the Trenton pcnl
Tertiary. The Government at one
time sent their prisoners to Ne W
Castle Jail. but for good and sutii.
Cient reasons United States prison
ers have been sent to Trenton, y
j., from Delaware. All Delaware
Lnlted States prisoners should now
be sent to the county workhouse.
The Government would save money
in the car fare alone, which is re.
CURED to take all prisoners to the
Trenton jail, We should think
with a proper effort Judges Gray
ind Bradford could have the neces-
gary transfer made
THE pawnbroker business IS
fairly ,remunerative in our city.
During this month Mr.. n. Levy
purch sed Il $4,000 building and
Mr.. Harris an $ll, 900 building,
where both gentlemen will conduct
their business after March 18th.
A lew years ago the pawn broker
business was not allowed in Will
mins!on, but during the last -
years it has teen recognized by the
law. The business pays a bly iu-
tercst to those carrying it on
Their rates are all the way from
80 10 TO per cent. Don't believe IL
Ask me.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17

Mr. JOSEPH l.. CARPENrER, JR..
said Yesterday the p, W. Il b.
Railroad COMPANY did not want
any Of the property on the north
side Of Front street. as far as he
knew Aud he thought tha. he
would know If the company had
any idea OF making any purchase
Of properties.
Henry BIouth says the report
about him being offered $50 900 for
his property, was lie. He will
take considerable less than the
price which he is rcportei to have
refused. Thus two reputa u BILE gen
tleman deny the report aud the
public are left as much 10 the dark
as ever in regard 10 where the
Pennsy intends to locate Its new
depot. Some people sav that the
new depot will be los ated here the
Did building now stards. Others
say that it will be erected al Water
and Market streets. But from the
best Information obtained nobody
but the Pennsylvania officials know
WHARF it will be loc atcd.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Kid Gloves

$50 pair colorrd and black
Kid Gloves; this lot must hc
gotten ont before stock taking.
$l.oO and Sl.25 kid gloves for
- cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
One-i1alf the Former PriC,

and keep the other half in your pocket Our loss of from IS
to 4j per cent below these desirable goods which we
now regardless of your gain Come early, before
your sizes closed out.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
OvercOats for Men,

Medium length coats with Vel
vet Collars, in Blues, Blacks
Browns and light colors, all sizes
81 to AZ.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Saturday

We will sell the following
800 yards mo . of that 40 inch wiuv
Leayy shee ing mpslin ut nc. pr
yard
Yard wide unbleachsd muslin, 4c per
yard.
So. white shaker fannels ut Sc. per
yard,
sljO Cotton Comfortables. 81. co.
sl.O0 y hite spreads, 75c
Zoe. Outing Flame q. ne,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17

Weather Probabilities.
Fair; light to fresh northerly windA
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17

WILLIAM Loeb, JR. President
Roosevelt 5 secretary, is said TO be
a seli-made man. Beginning life
as poor boy, beng thrown on his
own resources when bu, l. years
OF age. he has (oughthis way along
the stony path oi hardshIps anI
prlyations until now he commands
a good salary as the Presidents
private secretary, He is the one
man who knows the Chief Masls-
trate's secrets OF State affairs.
WE are pleased 10 learn that the
emergency hospital at tarnhurst,
is getting in better shape aad that
the walls are drying out nicely
II is a pity that the building was
not erected without having the
notoriety attached to i, aud the
suspicious manner Of its con nstruc-
ton. 1t paws TO be far and do ev.
erything above board.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17

nR pEHARDwS : pitNNiEOS An PILLS
~ The only peuuine prnryroyal pills; at
iruggisty nr by Isaii 81 ~ tiltiue 2Jj N. NintA
street, PhilL -
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Sheets

and Pillow Cases, all sizes in
the celebrated Utica brand. All
special prices. Saturday we will
sell 100 bleached sheets, p yards
wide by 2. yards long; worth 59c,
for 45c, and 100 pillow cases extra
value at 10 cents each.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
OverCOats for Youths.

Medium length coats, with Vel
vet Collars, in Oxford Grays, blues
and light colors, all sizes, IA to
10 years. {,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Mems Suits.

With Sack Goats, single and
double breasted vests, in Cheviots,
Cassimeres and Worsteds, all
sizes, 35 to ~.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
(.;iCeS

An elegant new line of Laces
has just been opened and placed
on sale are here for your inspection
You are invited to compare quail
ties and pricea. Specialfor Satur
day, 1900 yards wide Torchon lace
aud inserting, sc per yard, soc per
dozen.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Dressing Sacques.
Millinery

Every winter hat and every out
ing hat will be sold during this
sale at just half price, also all
fancy feathers and breasts at half
price. Special for Saturday, about
so fancy feathers will be sold for
l5c each, worth soc.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
R. H. SCOTT.
R. h, SCOTT,
314 Market. st.
Our January Sale

OF reduced desirable merchan-
disc has been appreciated by the
people OF Wilmington and vicinity.
The bargains we have offered day
after day have snapped with
avidity.
This Sale
will continue throughout this
month. Every day new bargains
will be unearthed and sold to make
room for onr new stock of spring
goods for February l.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Patterns. :
:
New Patterns.
New Designers.

The ola France" Shoes
give great satisfaction. No
neater, no better wearer for
$500.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Youths Suits

With Sack Coats, single and
double breasted vests, in Cheviots
Cassimeres and Worsteds, all sizeA
II to - years.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Dress Goods

The knife has reached the better
qualities of Melrose, Granite,
Cheviot and Homespun Dress
Goods and cut the prices of these
desirable goods from S5c and
Sl,OO to G9c per yard.
Also
A few Of the 25 and soc goods
left at lie per yard, and about 200
yards Of the Wool Hopsacking in
liShtand dark brown at l0lc per
yard, worth Zoe.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Boys Suits.

Double Breasted coats and vests
in two and three piece suits, in
Cheviots and Worsteds, all sizes,
10 to Is wears.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17

TnE condition OF the pavement
on the north side of Trout street
between King aud French, should
be looked into by the Stree. aud
Sewer Directors It's Il bad piece
OF pavement and in cold weather is
almost impassabe.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
PrpErtm'nt Hf t0;a.ncrcc Discussed.
scrinu. objections Raised.

IN ..r- e..-.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Ribbons

Our reduced ribbons at &c, Be
and Sc per yard have had large
sale and only few left, for Satur-
day we have the following bargains
Fancy stripe TaIeta in No. so width
special p.ice, l5c. psr yard.
Plnin shades OF wash Tatfsta in No GO
width special price lyc. per yard.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Also
Blankets

Every pair of blankets in our
stock has been reduced in price for
this sale, they are priced from 25c
to $3.50 This is chance to pre-
pare for the coming cold snap.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
EMbr0ideries

Only 81 pieces left of the ole
stock which we will sell Saturday
at lc, &c, Be and Sc per yard.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-17
Children'S Russ an Blouse Suits.-

Cheviots and Serges, Blues. Ok
ford Greys, Garnets, Greens and
light colors, all sizes, 4 to s years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-28
WIT AND WISDOM.

Ever notice how particularly noisy
everyone is when you happen TO say
some thing bright ?-Atchison Globe.
A man seldom realizes how few Of
his remarks are worth repeating until
he has conversed with deaf person.
Chicago Daily News.
"If her husband abuses her, why does
she not go back 60 her father? "She
would, but her house is so elegantly
furnished" ed."--Indianapolis News.
you should love your neighbor as
yourself" "of course; but there are
times when fellow is considerably
disgusted with himself" - Chicago
Post.
Discreet.-Jay--"Yes, sir, when / was
in New York sharper robbed me of
$50" IIay-"Why didn't you caH a
policeman" Joy--"Well, | thought
$50 was enough to lose. se."-Philadelphia
Press.
Many from One.-Tess--"So you're
really engaged?' Jess-"Yes. and TO
think ! Should do IT after rejecting
nearly so proposals" Tess-r'F Fifty?
Wen, we'll what persistent young
man he mus be. .'-phiaGeiphia Press.
Up to Papa.-"Chiiaren, said the fa-
ther, facing the ordea! manfuMy, this
is your new pamma.' 'Was that the
best you could do papa" asked the
youngest, casting critical eye on The
new member OF the family.-Chicago
Tribune
y friend o! q Goa! dealer greeted him
chceriiy during a co.d snap and asked
him how business was. well" said
the coal dealer you nigh just us well
asl; that same question Of all under
taker during an epidemic OF cholera!'
indianapolis News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-28
There are matinees at Burts every day in tn,
week. Best balcony seats only 10c aud best re
served seats down stairs zoe.
Andrew Maol, nt the valentine.

Andrew Mack since he began starring in HI
beTnau roles. has tried % get play where the
hero was not "a poor, ignorant irish lad your
honor" DramatistS tried, and his plays were of
a higher class than had previously been present
ed, notably An Irish Gentleman, The Ragged
Earl and The Last OF the Rahans but they did
not suit the young actors fancy. OF all the
characters in Irish history, none pleased his
fancy more than Tom Moore, the Irish poet the
friend Of Sheridan Byron and Garrck, the
sohoolma of Robert Emmett, poet, music
ian, Il patriot, a man. His thoughts were given
birth by the young and clever dramatist, Thee
d)re Burt Sayre, and theatre-goers will have an
opportunity to witness 1t on Saturday afternoon
and night at the Valentine Theatre.