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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
M'KiNLEY DAY FAVORED.
Governor Stone Of Pennsylvania Is-
sues v PrOcla nation.


HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. S-GOv-
ernor Stone has issued the following
proclamation to the people of Pennsyl-
vania.
"The governor of Ohio has by public
proclamation called attention to the
Mckinley National Memorial associa-
ton, organized for the purpose of rails
ing fund for the erection of Il suta-
bic monument at the grave of William
Mckinley. and has recommended that
the people of Ohio be given an opp0r-
tunity 10 contribute to this fund.
"r!lc citizens Of PaEnsy,yai. ala who
have so richly proited by his life work
owe Il great debt to William Mckinley.
and the response to the invitation Of
the Mckinley Monumental association
should be prompt and liberal.
Il therefore heartily Join with the
governor of Ohio in suggesting that
Wednesday. Jan. 20, the fifty ninth an
niversury Of the birth of William Nc
Kinley, be observed by all the schools
of the state as Mckinley day and that
on the Sunday preceding the Goth OF
January special memorial exercises be
held in all our churches also slg-
gest that an opportunity then be given
in both schools and churches to those
who desire to aid this work"
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
Deafness Cannot be curel

by 10 n applications, Ms they cannot
70, th tie diseassd portion Of the ear.
There 10 only one way to cure deafness,
aud tha "a by constitutional remedy. Deat
nsssl. caused by an inflamed condition Of
The mucous iiuing Of the Eustachian
Tube. When this lube gets iutlamsd you
have ruinDling sound or imperfect hear
lug. and when 1t is entirely CLOSED deafness
10 the 70 ,ult, and unless the inflammation
uan b0 taken out and this tube restored
to Its normal con ndition hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine CASES out Of ton
are caused by cutarrh, which Is nothing
bus an inf AIned condition Of the mucous
su-face+
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness Caused by cAtarrh)
that canno' be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Seud for circulars. free
+. j. CHENEY Il CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
aslls Family Pills are tho best.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
DnrlnO Bnnk Theft.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. S.-SiX masked men
entered the National Stockyards bank,
north of East st. Louis. ILL.,. and after
and tagging the two watch
men and firemen ut the plant and
open the vaults with dyna-
mite secured $1,000 in coin and cur
rency. with which they decamped. For
nine hours they were at work on the
vaults without being interfcred with.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION.
First Formal Levee of President and
Mrs. Roosevelt.


WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-President
ana Mrs. Roosevelt gave reception at
the White House last night in honor
of the diplomatic corps. 1t WIS the
first formal evening levee Of the sea-
son and the first at which President
and Mrs. Roosevelt have been the host
and hostess. A full representation Of
the diplomatic corps made the affair
notably brilliant.
The floral decorations were hand
some and elaborate. There was Il deli
cate draping of the immense rhandc-
liers in the east room with a wealth of
smilaX, the immense mirrors were
banked with roses. carnations. hya-
cinths and lilies of the valley, while in
the large reccsses around the room
there were large jars Of variegated
crotons.
The ceiling, pillars and other por-
tiOns of the room were beautifully dec
Grated In the large red. blue and
green parlors the floral displays were
simple in character, being confined to
a few glowing plants and cut flowers.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt receiv-
ed their guests in the blue room. Their
entrance was announced by a fanfare
Of trumpets by members of the United
States engineer band stationed in the
long corridor. Assisting the president
and Mrs. Roosevelt were Mrs. Root,
Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Hitch
cock and Miss Wilson.
The diplomatic corps, accompanied
by til" ladies of the legations, assem-
bled in the red paror and headed by
Sir julian Pauncefote. the dean Of the
corps passed the receiving party, the
introductions being made by Colonel
Theodore Bingham. After them We're
received the higher officials of the ar
my and navy. the members of the SUI
preme court. many senators and repre-
sentativeS In congress and large
number Of resident society folk OF
Washington. President Roosevelt gave
every visitor a hearty handclasp and
cordial welcome.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
Belmont Defeated For Congress.

NEW YORK. Jan. S.-Mr. Perry Bel.
mont has been defeated in the hard
fought election for successor to Mich
Olas Muller in the Seventh congress-
ional district. The vate was very close.
and when the last few Staten Island
districts had been heard from his de-
feat by few less than 200 votes was
conceded. Mr.. Montague LesSler, the
successful nominee, protited by the di.
vision in the Tammany camp He has
conducted IL magnificent canvass, de-
voting most of his energy to the Staten
Island end of the campaign.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
A Light Fingered COIOred Brother.

BOSTON, Jan. S.-The mystery Of
the disappearance of small sums Of
money from cash drawers in various
departments at the statelOuse at night
was solved when watchmen saw a
colored porter in the act of rifling the
drawer In the office of the bureau Of
registration in pharmacy. The man
was J. William Henry johnson. He
was arrested. In the municipal court
he admitted his guilt and was sen
fenced to serve six months mprisoE.
ment. Johnson. It is said, is a regu-
larly ordained Baptist minister.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
WATER
DEPARTMENT,

! The annual report OF the Chief En-
glneer OF the Water Department
! was presented.
During the year there was pump
ed from the Brandywine creek ?
. 646, 225. 240 gallons Of water, an in
| crease Of ll6, 902, $50 gallons over
the previous year. The consump
ton OF water through meters was
1,12O, 327 SOC, or about Az pei
cent. Of the total amount pumped.
The domestic consumption per
capita was S3.4 gallons for day
from the Rockford tower and % 3
gallons per day from the Elliott
Avenue tower.
Chief Engineer Bond reports that
all the machinery Of the departmen t
is in good condition and that the in.
stalling OF the new pump at the
Cool Spring station has been agreat
addition to the department.. Dur
ing the year there were ID, $50 feet
OF pipe laid, and the entire pipeage
Of the city is l06. 2 miles. There
were IA fire hydrants installed dur
ing 1901, and 564 lead service pipes
put in. There were 100 meters put
in dwellings as test aud they will
In all probability be a success.
There are now in use Sl2 meters,
an increase OF l+4 during the year.
MIR. Bond also reported that the
daily consumption from the Rod
Dey street reservoir has exceeded
its capacity, pointed out the neces-
slty for another reservoir, and re-
terred to the purchase Of the We'll
din farm. which is still tied up in
court. The flow of water in the
BrandywiDe during the past year
has been more uniform than for
several years. There is grave
necessity for a. new dam, as the
present wood bracing of the third
dam is gradual y weakening, and
il it should give way entirely and
the dam be trJken it would seriously
effect the water supply OF the city.
Chief Engineer Bond adviser the
building OF another dam lower nown
the stream, rather than attempt to
replace the old dam.
The salary Of Meter Inspector
Daniel B. Connor was incre ased
to SIG week, owing TO the large
pumber Of metcrs being put in it is
proba Bile that an assistant inspec-
tor will be appointed. The weekly
payroll Of SOFA. so was ordered
paid The balance in bank is 81,
77019 which is the collections the
has made since the first
of the year.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
CONDENSED DISPATCHES,

Elbridge 8. Brooks, noted as an au-
thor, died at Somerville, Mass.
/, For the first time in the history Of
Ahe United States senate the chaplain
Iprayed for the newspaper men.
/ At Logansport, La., fire burned the
business portion Of the town, consist
dng Of thirty-three buildings; total Oss,
.$12l, 900; insurance, $4,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
New York Markets.

FLOUR-While the wheat decline check.
ed buyers it failed to affect asking prices.
and the undertone remained firm: Mnnes
sofa patents. S3.S5dI42O. winter straightAy
Sc 5;G3.1j; winter extras, s2SO9S.2O; wins
ter patents, 50. 7604
WHEAT = Easier. being Influenced BY
profit taking in response to lower Engs
lsh cables, May, ssSsuSJtsc.; July. Ssas0
RYE-ouiet; state. 7la1oc c. t. f.. New
York, car lots. No western. 1Iiac., I. ..
b.. ahoat.
CORN quiet ana easier on cables
and the wheat decline; May, Il 5-l6q7la.c.
OATS-Ruled "A shade lower with the
other markets: track white, state, $40
69c. track, white western. 54l2q59c.
PORK = Dull, mess SIC, JO4 l,.5O, family,
$l750glS
LARD - Steady; prime western steam.
1O20c
BUTTER : Firm; state dairy 15923c.
creamery. l6q25c,
CHEESE-Firm state. full cream. large,
fall made. fancy, loiaulO44c; state, fun
cream, small. fan made. fancy, l0ia 1l01gc.i
late made. best: large, W4c; late madas
best, small. lOIl0i4c.
EGGS Steady; state and nnsylvania,
33n 34c; western. al mark. "5QSSc.
SUGAR Raw steady: fair refining, 3tsr.s
centrofugal 81 test. 3Ssc. refined steadys
crushed 25c powdered 4S5c
TALLOW-f'irm, city, 6'sc.; country. ~
06Ic.
HAY quiet; shipping. soq65c. good t.
choice S.'nly zoe
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
LOckjaw From Vaccine yirus.

BELVIDERE, N. j.. Jan. S.-Dr.
Frank P. Haggerty, the leading physi-
clan Of Vienna, township seven or
eight miles from here, Is suffering from
lockjaw. and his jaws have become
rigid. DR.. Haggerty has had two
smallpox cases during the last two
weeks, and. fearful that the disease
might become epidemic, he had vac
cinuted himself. This was several
days ago. and DR.. Hagserty felt no
serious results until Monday morning,
when signs Of tetanus appeared.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
The Markcta

Riggs were selling from 80 to SIC.
butter. 26o to 800 :pnund; pork 12 TO $780,; q
lb.nrnngea, 10 cents to 40c dozen; mutton
&c to l2c . pound; potatoes, .$l.10 . bu 'hel
cabbage 90 to 30 head; chickens, 4Oc to rs.
each; beef from 60 to 800 pound; veal Sc
to Is cents do; calfs liver, % cent':pine
apple, 10c each; turkeys 10 to 30 cents q
pound ;apples IS and 20 cents a u of a peck,
sweet potatoes l0c a quarter Of a peck;
Rr!asas 80 to 40 cents each; ducks 60 to 75
Arn a oach
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
Creditors Extend More Time.

CLEVELAND, o.. Jan. S.-Still more
signatures have been received to the
agreement extending the time for the
payment of the obligations Of the Ev-
Crett Moore interests. A committee of
outsidc-creditors met with the commit
tee Of bankers who have the matter in
charge, and all showed their willing
ness 10 hold their securities and grant
the extension of eighteen months.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
LONGS SUCCESSOR.
Former Governor LOwndes of Mary
land May be Naval Secretary.

WASHINGTON, Ian. S.-Naval cir.
cles are greatly agitated by the report
that former Governor Lowndes of Ma
ryland is to succeed John d. Long as
secretary Of the navy.
officials in the navy department are
in a flutter Of excitement over the an
nOuncement. Just where the report
originated is difficult to determine.
At the White House somewhat
equivocal denial Of the story is given
out, but 1t Is said that a change in the
navy department may occur whenever
it suits Secretary Longs convenience
to retire.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
DOTS.

\ missionary PRAYER meeting
will be held in Union Church
Thursday afternoon at 2.3O
o'clock.
The Rev John France will have
charge of the PRAYER meeting at
Harrison Street NJ. f. Church
this evening.
This evening a union service in
connection with the week of pray
er will be held in First Presby-
terian Church. The preacher will
be the Rev, A. n. Keigwin, pass
tor of West Presbyterian Church
and an interesting address is ex-
pected.
There was a general overhaul.
ing of the large piles of rubbish in
the yards of the P, W. & B. repair
shops opposite French Street sta
ton yesterday, and as a result
several carloads of dirt and other
waste material were hauled away.
Plumbers Of the p, W. 4 B.
railroad were put to work yester-
day afternoon to repair a steam
pipe which had broken under the
station platform and which was
causing passengers much incon-
vcnicnce. In, order to reach the
break many of the boards had to
be torn up and several feet Of earth
removed.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
MerEer EiRlt HeUun.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. Attorney
General Wallace H. Douglas of Mime
sofa has filed in the United States su-
prone court the bill of complaint in the
case of the state of Minnesota. COM
plainant, against the Northern Securi-
ties company. defendants. 1t is long
document. about 10000 words, cover
ing thirty-two pages of printed matter.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
Austrian Dreyrus on Trial,

VIENNA, Jan. S.-The trial has COM
meMced here behind closed doors OF
Captain Carina Of the Austrian caval-
ry, who has been dubbed the "Austri-
an Dreyfus," on the charge of divulg-
ing military secrets to the French gov
ernment, from which he is alleged to
have received $4,000. The captain
pleaded not guilty and declared he had
never possessed or had access to the
Information which he was charged
with selling TO France.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
Pay For Confederate Soldiers.

WASHINGTON. Jan. S-A bill Of
much interest to ex-Confederate sol.
dlers has been favorably acted upon
by the house committee OH war claims
1t provides for paying former Confed.
crate soldiers Tor horses, brldies sad.
dies and side arms taken from them
in violation of the terms of surrender
made by Generals Lee and Johnston
with Generals Grant and Sherman.
The bill was introduced by Representa-.
tive Pudgetl of Tennessee.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
TrOOnS k0lded.

Chief Tucker of the B. & O. de-
tective force and squad arrested
five trnmps on the railroad near
this city. They were fined S. and
costs each by Magistrate Hollis
and in default were committed to
the workhouse.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08

French syndicate to Invade Mexico.
CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. SIT is re.
ported that $4,000 900 has been SUBJ
scribe In Paris for building and
equipping new system Of electric
street railways here and introducing
low fares. The French syndicate IL
believed to have the cooperation Of
prominent people here.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
Indictment Awaits Fitchan m.

BALLSTON SPA, N. Y. Jan. S.-W.
A. Mason, special examiner of the de-
partment of justice. has completed the
work Of reviewing the evidence of Tell
or l'itcham's embezzlemcnt from the
First National bank. lie finds sutti.
cient evidence from the books of the
hank dcpostors to warrant Indictment.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
An Indian Territory Oil Denl.

GUTHRIE. Okla, Jan. S.A deal
has been consl,mmNted between the In.
dian Territory Illuminating company,
composed of Jersey City capitalists,
and a party Of Rhode Island bankers
by which the latter turn over all their
oil wells In the Indian Territory and
other properties, including the oil
rights of the entire Usage nation, to
the New Jersey company. The wells
now in operation produced 10000 bar.
rels Of oil during 1901.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
Serious Railway Wreck.

riOus wreck occurred on the western
Maryland cutoff line at Culbertson,
caused by Il Reading freight train side
wiping a western Maryland train
standing on siding. The Reading en-.
gine was upset down IL thirty foot EN-.
bankmcnt and the fireman seriously
injured. The engineer escaped with
slight injuries. Conductor Robert Sho-
Der of the Reading train was badly in
iured. Both engines and number Of
cars were smashed.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
GOrmnn Has a Sure Thing.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. Jan. S.--The Ma.
ryland general assembly reussembIed
last night with the understanding that
but little business Is to be transacted
pending the election of Il United States
senator. 1t has been decided that the
Democrats viii hold their caucus for
this office tonight, and there appears to
be no doubt that former Senator Ar.
thur T.. German will be the nominee.
In fact no other name has been men.
toned for the place OIL the Democratic
side
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
4 Head ON COllisiOu,

ROANOKE, Va. Jan. Sin a head
end collision on the Kcnova division of
the Norfolk and Western railroad
Hugh Smith, an express messenger and
baggage master of this city and Flag
man John Turner Of Bluetield, w. Va,
were killed,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
Work Begun at St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS. Jan. S.-The first con.
struction work on the twelve hundred
acre site Of the Louisiana Purchase
Centennial exposition began yesterday
when the building of new channel
and slIiceway 10 contine the riveR
Des Peres was commenced. This work
will cost Sl2O.OOU.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
Fatal Explosion Of Gas Machine.

MIDDLETOWN, N. Y, Jan. S.
While Harry Dusenberry and II. A.
Lord of Wnshingtonyille were repair
ing a gas machine at Little Britain
the machine exploded. Dusenberry re-
csived injuries from which he died.
Lord was hurled many feet. but was
uninjured.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
AFTER THE
MAGISTRATES.

At the meeting of the Levy Court
yesterday afternoon several subjects
were discussed that may result in the
saving OF much money to the tax pay
.erS.
/ One of the most important matters
brought before the court was that of
The disposition of the fines collected
by magistrates in the county. After
the bills for magistrates and consta-
bles had been passed. Commissioner
armstrong inquired if any of the fines
pollected from the magistrates ever
found their way into thecounty treas
lry.
! County Treasurer Rettcw was ask
ed If he had ever received any fines
from magistrates, he remarked that
during the last five years he might
possibly have received SO or SIS. This
was a surprise to the courtmen, for to
their knowledge many fines have been
Imposed by the justices of the
peace.
+ Tt is likely that the Levy Court
will inquire into the matter,and learn
what has become of these moneys that
Should belong to the county.
On motion Of Mr.. Chandler, chair
man of the special committee to su-
peryise the repairs to Washington
btreet bridge. William II. Foulk was
AYarded the contract to remove the
bld planking on the bridge and to lay
the new planking. His bid was $3.50
thousand feet.
/; Mr.. Ewart called attention to the
POST Of printing the notices of the as
Sessors In the newspaper under the
present system, He moved that
bommittee of three be appointed TO
yet estimates from the Wilmington
newspapers for printing the notices,
Ind that the notices be inserted in the
Two Republican newspapers and one
Democratic paper that will prin, them
Tor the lowest figure.
President Willettsappointed Messrs
Ewart, Chandler and Elliott II COM
mittee for this purpose, and on motion
Of Mr.. Megginson, the committee was
given power to act.
i Bills of magistrates and constablcs
were passed as follows: Constable
Mari, $50. .95 Magistrate We'll, $43.jo
Constable Jones, $l05.74; Constable
mclaughlin, Sis. l6;Magistratc lIol-
lis, $3.50. Is constable Buckley, SGS.S9;
Magistrate Pritchctt, $l37.3O.
Commissioner Chandler called at
tention to a necessity for change in
Bome of the rulcsand regulations and
the names of committees of the court
and suggested that II committee be
appointed to make these changes.
President Wlllltts appointed Messrs.
phandler, Ewalt and Mealey for this
purpose.
Mr.. Armstrong drew attention to
Inference in the charges made of the
tity and of the county by the Viii
mington City Electric Company for
electrice lights lie said the cost per
light for the county was much great
'or than the lights for the city. He
buggested that the matter he inycSti-
gated, and an effort be made toget IA
more economical lighting service. No
action was taken however.
! Several bills,aggrcgating 1895 were
presented by the Delaware and At
lantic Telegraph and Telephone com
pany for telephone contracts from
January, 1902, to January, 1903. The
bills were held up, and at the suggcs-
tiOn Of Mr. Ewart the matter will be
inquired into. IT the cost of tcle-
phones can be reduced new contracts
NAV be made.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
Westinghouse Capital Increased.

PITTSBURG. Jan. Sat special
meeting Of the stockholders OF the
Westinghouse Machine company held
here the capital stock was increased
from $3,OO0,00O to $5,000,O0O. The in.
crease was made to provide additional
working capital
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
Painful Acc1den mt.

William Greenwalt yesterday met
with a painful accident while working
at ElSmere. He was driving nails
when one Of them flew striking him in
the eye cutting it so badly that it re-
quired three stitches to close it up. 1t
made very painful wound.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
City Court.

Before Judge Churchman in the
Municipal Court thismorning William
Dorsey was fined s. and costs for he.
ing drunk.
Martin f. Carey charged with dis
orderly conduct was held in 5000 for
his appearance on Saturday morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
Gift For New York Hospital.

NEW YORK, Jan. San anonymous
friend Of the Postgraduate hospital
of this city has offered to donate $780,.
900 to the institution providing an ad.
ditional sum of $200,OOO is raised.
Since Saturday $4,000 Of the last
mentioned sum has been pledged.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
l Michigan Treasurer Arrested.

MANISTIQtE, Mich. Jan. S.-V. p,
Chapel. former treasurer, has been ar
rested on the charge Of embezzing
county funds. An examination of the
books has revealed shortage Of ST.
300. Chappci says that poor bookkeep-
Ing is responsible.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
HuiIaOn Ice HAryeat Acxun

CATSKILL, n. u, Jan. S.--The first
Ice Of the Hudson river crop this win.
ter was cut here yesterday. 1t is ten
inches thick and Of good quality. Sew
eral hundred thousand tons of last win.
ter's ice was carried over and in con-
sequence the harvest will be short.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08

Simm's Comp. Pennyroyal Pills the OK
ira Ordinary ladies remedy. The original
and absolutely the only genuine, tO6 King
street Pricotl.00 Sent by mail.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08

Taylor aud Fullerton's Worm Syrup
will expe! worms from children. Safe
and reliable, W. e. Taylor. 30s King
Street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08

Brnzi tn Balm kills evorv grin germ
E"vo' .ur.a u I'll k dnsy|. sos. and Sl.00.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
Stops the Cough

and works off the Cold.
in vative Bromo-Q -Qlinine Tablets curaa
c"d Ia ono day. No euro, No Pay. Price
o. cents. VS.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08
The devotions of the Holy Hour
will be held in st. Patrick's Church
this evening at 7.45 o'clock

George B. Townsend is still on
the sick list.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1902-01-08

Weather PrObRbilities.
Partly cloudy; light to fresh north.
eriy to northeasterly winds.