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Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

a fDmin eccl,si iistic, in reply TO Whatever
questi III might be propose used to begin by
saying, 81 make distinction" A cardinal hayin.
invited him to dine, proposed TO derive some
amusement for tile company from the we'll
known peculiarly of his guest. Saving to him
that he had an Important question TO propose.
he asked;
sis it nnder any circumstances lawful T.,
baptize in soup"
~ make distinction" said the priest. .uf
YOU ask is Il lawful to baptize in soup, IN gene
raj, L say 'No" ltyou ask, is il lawful bap
TIE in yohrcxcellency' soup, say Yes ior
there is really MP difference between Il and
water
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

WALTER SAVAGE LANpoRused TO trelate
an anecdote Of an English fudge, who being on
circuit, two old men We're brought before him
as witnesses, ard, according to custom, he be-
gan to chat with them, amorg other things,
about their age, for the purpose of giving Il
mora lesson 10 the young bairsters.
"Well, my god mau,' said he TO The first
witness, 'how old may you bc?"
"About eighty-seven, my lord."
"i daresay, now, yo,l have lived very sober
lifv?"
"Ies, my lor!; lehayen't been tipsy for the
last sky years"
"ThereV' erti his lordship, turning To the
gentlemen OF the bar, ''yoli see what a fine
thing sobriety Is! The witness Looks as though
he would live twenty years MORE"
The harriscFs nodded assent. In his turn,
another " itucss came forward, who look ID par
| ticul.,iiy hale and 'obust
"And how did are You, ftiend?' inquired the
/, judge.
"Ninety-i five my lord, was the reply.
"Ninety-fivd Ill answer for it, you have led a
| sober life-haten't you?"
Witness hung his head and answered: 81
don't like To answer aiore all these gentle
men,"
Never mind: speak OUT
"Well, thell, my lord. 1 haven't gone to bed
| sober for the last twenty years"
At this his lordship looked rather blank, and
| the bar smiled The Judge then said; ave will
proceed with the case, gentlemen"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

PRAYERIE Ess CHRISTIANS AND PRAYERLEss
SINNERs.-'llatlie,"a asked Miss II. OF crpupl
'are your loom mates Christians ~
'Botl profess 10 1e," was the reply, "but only
one OF them is"
''Ah, Hattie, how can you judge so surely?"
"By their f"nils. Don't the Bible tell us To
judge so?'
ayes, but what do you mean ?''
"Why, when We have TO keep one hall hour
for prayer, Mary goes TO hers as II she loved it;
she never takes anything but her bible, and She
stays just as long as she can. When she comes
back there Is such look Of peace and joy in
her eyes that always think she must hay, met
II dear friend. think Mary is Christian be-
Cause she loves TO pray and tries To do right"
"Fanny takes her half hour, does she not?"
interrupted Miss Ii.
80 yes," continued Hattie, '.she keeps it
after a fashion, about as | do, guess. Some
times, when the time comes, she says, 80 dear,
as ii it were a task. Ii she is reading an inter
estng book, she is more apt to lake it with her
than her Bible. She comes out rs soon AS pos
sble, and never looks as II she had met any
ono there. l don't believe she ever does meet
any one. She Is crosstr than ever Immediately
after, and breaks rules more than do. Which
do you think IL the Christian, Miss ll,r'
81 had hoped they both weie," said the teach
or. "Do you not wish TO be one?"
"Not such one As Fanny"
"No."
ADO you ever take a book to your closet tC
while away the time''n
"Sometimcs."
! "Does the Saviour meet you there?"
1 mo"
al am afraid, Hattie, That out OF your owl
mouth your ale condrmned.'
I "But / am not u church-memb r."
! "So, but you ought to be there is no excuse
for you. prayerless professor OF religion is
sad sight, prayerless sinner is almost equal,
so. Both are in terrible danger. Live no longer
then, on pocr erring Fannys faults, but entel
your closet, anu when we have shut the door
ask Jesus that you, prayerless, wicked sinner
may become one Of his own true followers
humble, praycrful Chrislian."-S. y. Times.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

rro,,u Having whm,puton, ut 1O.4O A. NJ and $50
p. M con Meet with trains leaving philadelphia at
$50 A. M, and4 p. M ..,s With ,he Della
The 10 A. NJ, train also connects win i,' wy IN
ware r. IT,. and r. w g. b. X. X. trains arriving Ill
Wilmington at 1918 and lo25 a. AM N; AM and 400
p NJ connects with trains FOR Philadeipma leav.hs
wilmington at $40 A. NJ. and go Il NJ, ana y. .nS aS
Delaware train South, leaving Wh"'"s'o" nv '
p. M wv and p w a.
b. Depots and OF Wilmington S,y at SAINTS for
each psssenger and cents for each piece q
ocr 3t-tf n. ". W., ------ :, --,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

y German paper contains a reply from A
clergyman who was travelling, and who stop
ped at hotel much frequented by what are
termed ''drummers." The host not bain~ useJ
to have clergymen at his table, looked nj lin
with surprise; tho clerks used ali their artillery
OF wit upon him, without elic:ing remark in
self defence.
The worthy clergyman ate his dinner aiiet
ly, apparently without observing the gibe
and sneers of His neighbors. One of them
at last, in despair at his forbearn,s said 10
him;
swell, | wonder at your patience, HIVE
You not heard all that has been said against
you?"
"Oh, yes, but | am used to it. Do you not
know who am9"
"No, SIR"
"Well, | will inform you. | am clap,aiu of
a lunatic asylum: such remarks have no effect
upon me-"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

Not so bad of thd japanese student. who
wiote home TO his ma that in Boston they had
been trying for years to raise the grade Of the
Common by cartins On ice, and bad spent ye,v
much cash that way, furgeliul that the com,n1
spring would every year ,educe the masses
piled up there 10 tlieiI former level.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

ONCE careless man went TO tLe cellar and
stuck the candle In what he thought was :, kcr,
ofback sand. lie sat near 1t drinking wine untii
tiie candle burned low; nearer and nearer it got
to the black sand nearer and nearer. unil NJ
last the blaze reached the black sand. and-as
1t was nothing else but black sand, nothing
happened. can never think of this without a
thrill Of horror.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

A well knowl merchant who p,id A dollar
for stand up seat in the top gallery al the
opera house the other night, was very Inucl,
edited at seeing several young men who had
owed him many months occupying four dollar
seats in the paiquette, with fashionably atired
young ladies at theiI side s,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

A San Francisco paper tells of a gentleman
who gave his. Chinese servant five hours leave
OF absence the other day and was somewhat
amused by seeing him walk out of the cate will
twelve pound clocl, under lis arm. which he
took with him to kee the run of The time and
be back in season,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

"Mr. speaker" said a member of the Wis
consin Legislature, in discussing a bill for The
regi'ation OF the timber trade" these timber
ueaiefs , are bad lot; they re eggregious scoun-
drels know EN-; was in the timber line nv
self more'n twelve wears"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31
CARRIAGES.
WILmINeTON WAGON WORKS.

w A@U"
Constantly on hand and made to ORDER
Express, Market, Truck, Farm
Germantown.
~
sNEATH'S PATENT TILTIEG WAGoNs'
CARTS, PUSHrCAhls
BAnROwS-
Also, - ! L.
AaRlCULTURAL IMPLEMESra'
which are being Iold at cost, Including
pIOws. HARRows AND GuETivATORs,
An Nos ef the Moore, Wiley, Peacock, and heckch
dorm Piow, with Or without centre DRAFT
Repairiug Neatly and Promptly Exse"'o1'
eLACKSM MITHIN
In alt IA ,,anehes. Particular attention gwen to
HORSES SHOE Il N Il.
An diseases Of the Foot and cases Of lsmsness Incl
dental 10 Shoeing or fast driving treated under the
DUNBAR SYSTEM,
success,i uss,i;,a invariably cured In once shoeng
Kndckiins and Knee-sprung horses mmeuau,gy M 1nstng
bdheited aud left in condition by tue aa VI "'''
nature soon effects psrma,ssatlty pc ina removed
imineiate relief given in cases VI accute ,
Diseases of the above nature ann ,p hn,etoore
tanning to the leg and foot u me ,s,, Teteri.
cnnsiJared incurable by the 'oid schoo urn :
narians are, by a judicions application o' eho Do'
Ban SYSTEM, relieved and ouleu .,,,,,e n thorough
Having been at great expense " ac1u ~ a,', h,
nnSiedse of tie subject, and being the only snitn ~
the state to whom MIR. Dunbar mar proI npa ~, ,rsat
nable method Of Of rea,%sn ,nlIc sa, bring forward
Anatomcai specimens exhibited ut tho place. H"o"
ing cause and effect. , .,l ,.rsoualiy
I employ only competeni ino"' "'' P'
super yse ali operations ome"
Nos. III nnd Il3 Orange street,
DAVID wooLMAN.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

An old bachelor said ssthere,s a ,larncd sisbt
more jeweliy worn nowadays than when | was
young. But there $ One piece that always al-
mired which don't often see now.n
'What is thot?" asked a Young lady.
"a thimble,' was the reply.
lie was regarded with contempt and scorn
by every lady in the room for the rest of the
evening"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

A drunken fellow wandered into a Sunday
school and took q seat with the prmmey
scholars, when the teacher thus accostad linn:
"Why, James, do you know wh,, c,ndi,i. n
You az" i'm
"l"s, ~ min llir .,ali of BIZ hes, an,honds
OF iil'lily. Ask me some hard Iuesh ns.'
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

Rev. DIR. Prime, of the New York Observer
in an article OH typographical blunders. states
that in report OF h trial at which The lac
Chief Justice lIornblower had been presi5iug
the newspapers made it read:
'rhe Chief Just ice gave an order TO souasb
the inlictmen."
squash cried the old chief, in wrath,
squash put In pumpkin; pumpkin the indiet-
ment."
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

The President of Typographical Union No.
@, of New York city, states ihu contributions
TO the Greeley Monument fund arc coming in
rapidly from the printers throughout the
country, and that there is every prospect of
success
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

An Arab was asked by atrayeler how lie knew
there was a God. Fixing his dark eye on The
man, who seemed 10 be doubiing the being of
God, he met nis question with another: GLOW
40 KNOW that 1t was IA man or Il camel that
passed my tent last night? And are not the
footprints of the Creator the footprints of God?r
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

"Goo1 morning, gehtlemen.n saws a bool,
peddler, enteringa raihoai car. No one respond
ed. "Beg pardon if 1 have said too much.
withdraw the last expression
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

A city missionary was asked the cause of his
poverty. "Principaly,' said he, with twinkle
Of the eye, "because i have preached so much
ri'hom notes."
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

You can buy gents furnishing goods, trunks
va'ises, umbrellas &C., cheap at j. Wesley CT
nary's, 4O6 Market st. 21
The highest price paid for all kinds of second
hand furniture by l.. w. Stidham Il Son, auc-
tionecrs, Ill L. 4th street, Wilmington, Della
ware. Also all kinds of second hand furniture
Tor sale at their auction room. 3mo.
In,merSe.-Thc stock of wall paper and win
dow shade just received by j. X. Holt, Third
and Market Street. Those in want can't help be-
ing suited from such u large ASSOC tnrni. His
men are all practical and will put your paper
OH in the best manner. Call aud see him and
learn his prices.
Ernybody Inritcd TO an inspection of the
largest and most complete assortment Of the
best class ready made clothing for gents, youths
and boys in tn, state, at j. Wesley Ctnlry's
.l0j NJ trlSet st. Giva him 4 call. lie is attn
young man to deal with.
Adair IL Woodward is prepared to manufac-
ture plrlor, chamber, dining and kitchen fur
niturc; also furniture for offices, schools and
guarantee their work. Their factory is at 103
Market street, and ware rooms ll0 King st. be-
low 2nd.
For pure drugs and medicines, choice per-
fumery, elrcant toilet soaps and powders, hair
brushes, tooth brushes, riddng infants and fine
| tootl, combs, hair preparations, and everything
usually sold by druggists, go to Huffman 5
! Drug Store, 4Oj Lombard street, near corner Of
| Fourth.
| Adair II Woodward have the largest stock OF
! furniture in the Stale, they have twenty-fiyet
different .tyles of btIrUtlis twenty-five diiftIt
eut s'Nl.s Of bodslea,ls, twenty different style
| of wash stands and all other goods in propois
tion. Give them call at No. ll6 King st. be-
End.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

A matrimonlally inclined coLenpornrv savs.
that girl with three thousand wear. or more
Is always an object of interest, because she bas
so much principal.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

Il ynn want to talk lpavv science. say pro-
toxyd Of hydrogen" ,stead of ice. II sounds
bigger, and not one man in a thousand will
know what You mean
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

George L. Salmon, aged 81, committed sui
eide In Petersburg, Va, on Tuesday evening
He Is supposed TO have been insane.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

What would pig do who wished to build
hmselfa habitation? Tie knot in his tail aud
call II pig's-tie.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

1t has been found that in nearly every
civilized country the tree that bears the most
fruit for the market b the axle-tree.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

Tie lioii.' If Henry Pete S, at Grass Point
near DelrioiI, WAS burned on Tuesday night,
while Peters AMI his wife were absent. -Four
children were in the house, and the eldest, u
girl OF fourteen, escaped. but ran back to rescue
her younger sister, In attempting to carry
them out she was overcome by the flames and
smoke. Her cries brought neighbors to the
spot, and she was saved, though badly burned.
The other children pershed. The fire is sup
posed to have been caused by the explosion OF
coal oil lamp.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31

1t will be remembered that short time since,
an old lady, named Langston, and u little girl,
named Mary Eastern, were found murdered In
bed, near Paradise, Illinois. VIM. l.. Lancs-
ton, son OF the murdered woman, has confess
cd that he committed the crime, AMI accused
his wife as an accessory. lie assigns no mo-
tive, except 'Hhc instigation and persuasion OF
his wife, who never had pleasant feelings to-
wards the old lady" 1t is thought, however,
that Langston and his wife were also sctiiated
by a desire to get possession Of the old laiy's
property. Had not Langston been quickly
taken 10 jall by the authorities, he would pre-
badly have been lynched by the excited people.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31
ENGLISlIS
PATENT
TERRA GOTTA
CHIMNEY TOP,

For preventing Smoke and gas
and securing a good draft.
kEFERkNcEs --Messrs. Harry
Grant, David Woolman, q. w.
Vernon, VIM. II. England, Geo.
q. I.obdell, VIM. q. Pierce, W.
Ii. Quinn, =. q. West. II. Bid
die, John Hanna, j. W. Ilaw-
kil,s, Michael & Bro, Perry
mansville, Md, Z. NJ. Mitchell,
Hizar & Lee, Samuel Murphey,
Rev. A. j. Snyder, Rt. Rev,
Thomas A. Becker, ID $ h o y
Scott, Odessa, James NJ. Wise
New Castle, Jacob Moore, Ge
| others HENRY ENGIISH !
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-31
HUM0| 0|R0uS,
Excuse haste and had pen" as the pig said
when he broke out.

The man who wrote sI'm saddest when |
sing" was fool to sing much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-06-24

Two BRAVE WOMEN AND A BURGLAR
About O'Clock last night Amelia Seer, Ger
man domestic, aged 10, in the family OF Mrs.
Mary Wyman, of as sth avenue, went to a
room on the third floor to get something for ner
mistress Entering the room she saw the part
ly concealed form Of man In corner. Startled
she turned to give the alarm. Just as she
reached the door the burglar sprang upon her,
and clutching her throat threw her 70 the floor
and attempted to gag her, but she threw him
of and screamed for help. Mrs. wyman ran up
stairs as Amelia had reached the hall, aud fell
upon the burglar, who, himself alarmed, was
trying to escape. They pushed him back into
the room and locked him in, and Mre. wyman
stood on guard while Amelia sought police
man. She found Officer Michael Daley, Of the
AID street police, who arrested the fellow. He
described himself as Patrick Freeuen, aged p,
blacksmith, Of SD street and 10th avenue
NJ y .Sno
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-06-24
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR
This ACterno0n's Dispatches.
ASSOCIATED PRESS RFP0RTs.


RING ARRESTS.
NEW YORK, june A-Wsrrsnts for the
were placed in the hands Of Superintendent
Matsell, and Thomas Cowan, an ex-AIder-
man, appeared at the District ATTORNEYS
Office in custody of Captain ID. Irving. He was
taken into the court of Oyer and Terminer to
give bail. Besides Thomas Cowan arrested
this morning for frauds upon the city, are
Phineas L. Kingslad and two minor politicians
named Roe and Monast. In the General Ses-
sions Court Frank O'Neill was sentenced to
ten years imprisonment for highway robbery.
THE BOARD OF HEALTH
is busy providing against visit of the cholera.
The streets are being disinfected, residents in
damp cellars are compelled to find less I'M
healthy houses, and the owners of houses occu-
pied by the poorer classes are instructed 20
abate existing nuisances, and take precautions
against the occurrence Of others.
PACIFIC STEAMERS.
Thomas Russell, commissioner from Austria
liza and New Zealand in this country for some
time, has sailed for Europe, having accom-
plished his mission, which was TO contract for
the establishment of a line of hrst-class steam
ers between San Francisco, Honolulu, New
Zealand and other South Pacific Islands.
THE TRAFFIC. IN ITALIAN CHILDREN.
At a special meeting of the association Dom
narumma, an Italian society, last evening,
resolutions were passed calling upon the
American government to stop the inhuman
traffic in Italian children. The other Italian
societies are expected to unite in this call upon
THE wALwoRrH MURDER TRIAL
opened this morning. The court was crowded.
Young Walworth's mother and two of his
younger brothers sat near him: also, Rev. Mr..
Backhouse, Presbyterian minister, and the
husband of Mrs. Walworth's sister. Several
friends of the family were also in the court
room. The work OF getting jury has been
commenced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-06-24
s. APPLETON
THE COURrS

CIRCUIT COURT ysdgs Hugiphrsvs--Ya-ter-
Gay, the case OF klmbro AZ. he First afiar Al
bank Was concluded BY q verdict for plaintiff {
for l2472 and interest. PHILLIPS ans RisfIs -.
gilbert and judd verdict for plf.intf Cor Se.s.i
sherman agt. Allen; verdict Tor defendant for : ss 81
and Interest. Davis and Walker AIT Hayeuper auf
Shern an; Judgment by default.
POLICE COURT. Jsdge SaeL-To-day sauneF
Lloyd, charged with maint aiming nuisance at his
livery stable, corner OF 9th and streets mort hwe-t
60. Mary Burke, assault on Margaret A. Williams,
who testified that she net May on b street, aud
ssmething out Of her, and {" MARY didn't 'pracisSs
a., but took MP stone and beat her with n, hold
ing n in one hand and complai nant in the other
So. Margaret Jones, assault and battery on Cors
nella Parker. The testimony was that in q scrim<
mage which grew out Of the case II MARY Burke,
Margaret bit the srm of Cornela severely above
the elbow. The latter also testified that had il not
smashed ont against q board fence near where they
were standing by brick thrown by the defendant,
IS. Ben Bolt, cOlored, charged with stealing q
push cart from John Kelley. Ben said he rented tko
gO-cart nom big tat be depot and while
doing Job OF work with t Kelley arrested him with
the cart; continued: Clsrisea Jackson, threats q
violence % Julia Bell, who testified that Louisa
Jackson, dsug liter Of Clarissa Jackson, had bsIy
and che Julia washed II and dressed il for her,
and the mother If Louisa got mad with her for
something she hal said about it, and thresenea 10
" bile water and scald her 70 death whenever sho
passed the do, and Louisa threatened e. mash her
black brains out; hoods IN ESQ each TO keep tha
peace. Mary Smith, threats % II lester Long; bonds
S2o 20 keep the peace. GeorgiaDs Taylor, charged
with stealing sfMe lawful mosey OF the United
States from Mary Hall, living In Virginia; commit
ted for action Of the grand Jury,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-06-24
From Europe To-day.


LONDON, June A.-The dispatch from Oar
diff yesterday announcing that the Butte docks
were burning was incorrect. The fire was in
the immediate vicinity of the docks.
HALF SEAS OVER.
LONDON, June A.-The following dispatch
has been received here:
Steamship Great Eastern, lat. $40, So long.
800, 40, June q, nOon.-Up to this hour ,2ll
nautical miles of cable have been paid out.'
CARLIsT DEFEAT.
MADRID, June 24--It is officially announced
this morning that the republican troops in the
north, under Gen. Nouvillas, defeated force
of Carlists on Friday last, infcting a severe
loss.
TROUBLE AT BARCELONA.
BARCELONA, June 4.-There are serious dis
turbances in BaTceloneta, a suburb OF this city.
Yesterday some men of the garrison, to the
number of IS or 30, being drunk In the streets,
interposed with the townspeople, occasoning a
conflict, In which weapons were drawn on either
side. Some of the drunken soldiers were ar
rested. Their comrades threatened to rescue
them, and further riOting is feared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-06-24

TIE Arctic RELIEF EXPEDITION has been
lao1 Stt WIN ndable dispatch, and the
sSa y, ene secret -ry of the Navy has been ably
1.oUnueu py IT. commander Of the Brooklyn
nnnS,t sHio' The Juniata is already In sailing
N, and the Tigress will get her outfit as
Idly as possible. Although the former OF
these vessels has made some preparations for
an encounter with the ice, her voyage is not
likely to be either long or perilous 1t is, in fact,
little more than repetition Of the service per-
formed by the frigate Congress, which carried
stores for the Pelars to Disco in 1871, under
command Of the late Captain Davenport. She
may possibly be compelled to winter in Green
Of the Tigress, however, will have to face Sc
rious dangers and hardships, unless the Juuiata
should get such tidings Of the Polaris at Disco
or Upernavik as 10 render further search nnne-
ceseary-N Y. Tribune.