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Daily Republican., 1879-02-01

TEyHE INCEST PILLsON EARTH ARE ,JR. SlMM.
VEGETABLE LIVER Pills. They never
vripe, sicken or weaken in their operation, and
hence they are the best pills ever offered, es-
pecially tor aged peoose. They are splen'
did Liver cure and elegant purgative medi-
cine. They operate ,leasantly and mildly,
but thoroughly and electually. They cure
Headache, BilOusness, Weak Bowels, Di7i'
ness, Vertigo, Weak Nerves, all Liver dtiec
tions, general Aches over the system, the
make better appetite, and in Rheumatism,
Neuralgia and Headache, in connection with
cur Celebrated Pain Searcher, a very speedy
cure is obtained. We have over 1000 rciercn
ces OF these pills. Elegantly sdgar coated u
cents a box, or i've boxes for 81. Sent by mail
Principal Depot Fourth and King streets,
Wilmington Del. Philadelphia Depot 6O1
Arch street, Sold by dea ers and at countr
stores,
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01

FERRIS BROS, Printers.
Police business Is rather dull

FEkhlS BhCS., fTnt0rs.
Police business is rather dull.
Don't fail to attend church tomorrow.
q. ). Humphrey, halter, 2ls Market st.
Cupping and leeching at I'll King street.
Sun rises 100. Sun sets 6.ls.
The paragrapher stood In the corner,
Fills girl had left him alone;
He turned on his heel to scOrner
And fell on his funny bone.
Eight cents line are charged for all sdver
tisements In this column.
The city statement has been published, but
not where the masses expected 1t.
Eggs bring 80 to 35 cents per dozen in our
market.
$1,000 cigars Tor sale at 2l3 King street for
$l.2O, a. 80 and 81. W per 1Oc.
A man cannot be required to serve on
jury more than once year.
There will be Il general moving among our
Market street IN erchants on the 25th OF March.
There is no place so we'll patronized as the
post-office.
LUCKMAN'S STRING MUSIC for balls,
parties, etc. 81 Tatnall street.
Printing of all kinds done neatly and
cheaply at the REPUBLICAN office.
The Mayor Of Rockport, H., has given the
boOt-blacks, of that city, new suits. Mayor
Almond can initiate the example set forth.
Fine large oy ysters at Reynolds, l05 f. End
street, rs and 80 cents per quart.
Now gentlemen, don't stir up Inc cOrrespOn-
dent of the REPUBLICAN from Dover. He does
not want to name every man and the cendi-
| tion he waan at the champagne supper, which
was given at Dover, last Thursday evening If
he is expelled from the floor he will name you
to a man.
"Pinafore," the comic opera, will pay a
visit to Wilmington on Monday evening, the
10th OF February.
! For jewelry repairs. 20 to HOllingswOrth, a
PRACTICAL JEWEl.ER, 3O4 Shipley ST.
Look out for fun ahead, as this is the first
day OF February.
The REPUBLICAN Is the only Republican
paper represented at Dover. with the excep-
ti0n OF the Sentinel
Call at Megratten's dining rooms 54 Mar.
ket street, south side, Philadelphia, to get
good dinners.
Does Wilmington need any more extra po-
lice? VIII 1t do to increase the taxes OF the
city, while they are already too high? Do the
people want legislation for Council to borrow
thousands OF dollars?
The REPUBLICAN has Potter press, which
is named old Reliable" by the news-boys.
Wistars cough lOzenges, safe and reliable
remedy Tor cough and cold, DR.. Cooper, 7th
and Jefferson.
Over one hundred dogs have already been
put out Of the way by our city authorities.
Sam. Townsend don't wish the Legislature
to give away Cherry Island marsh.
James Smith has the best tea in the city,
and will sell it at No. 4O4 Shipley street at
greatly reduced prices.
There are 5000 lawyers in the City of New
Y ork.
The REPUBLICAN is soue ht after, and read
with more interest by our Legislators ut Do
yer, than any other paper.
Notice to the public that will hali.sole and
heel boots and shoes for Land other mending
| in proportion, at 5. W. corner OF Seventh and
Tatnall streets. John Z. Bailey.
The greenback soul IS wrapped in gloom,
Upon his grave the flowers bloom;
Inscribe these words upon his tomb
Il said they never could resume y
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
po,,cr and the Cipher Dispatches

The result of Potter's persistent hunt
for Republican cipher dispatches is the
unmaskine of a desperate conspiracy
on the part of Republican managers to
sxnend SO 900 for stump speakers and
torch-light PROFESSIONS and brass bands
in Ind;ana. Now that these hideous
facts have been brought to light, how
wonld it do for Potter to begin to look
into Tilden's attempt to expend $l00,'
600 for the bribery Of a Louisiana cleo
tor
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
Suffering for u Life Time.

Persons afflicted with rheumatism often sui.
fer for IL lie time, their tortures being almost
without remission The joints and muscles OF
such unfOrtunateS are in most cases shocking
~ contorted and drawn out OF shape. To at.
ford them even temporary relief, the ordinary
remedies often prove utterly useless. Hostel
ter's Stomach Btters, on the other hand, Is
avouched by persons who have used it, to be a
genuine source OF relief. 1t keeps the blood
cool by promoting regular habit of body, and
removes from it impurities which, in the opin-
ion OF all rational pathOlogists, originate this
agonizing complaint and its kindred malady,
the gout. Besides this the Bitters remedy
disorders of the stomach, liver and nerves,
prevent and eradicate intermittent and remit
tent levers, promote appetite and sleep, and
are highly recommended by physicians as
desirable medicinal stimulant and tonic.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
To BE Hung.

The coming Spring, 10000 pieces of
wall paper and 2, 600 pairs OF window
shades, all from the reliable Wall Pa
per House of J. R. Holt, 223 Market
street. MIR. Holt is selling l5c. paper
for l24c. l2!c. for loc. l., Zoe. tor &C.,
and Sc. for &c. per piece. These goods
are of the very best make, and guaran-
teed full length. Mr.. Holt will sell
you enough paper and border to paper
a room II #. by y #. for the small
sum of 7j cents. So, you see, papering
is cheaper than whitewashing. The
spring designs are stylish and beauti-
frl. Good oil shading lSc. per ward.
Window shades and fixtures, hung
complete, sl.7j per pair. Gilt papers
and Dado work 80 per cent. lower
than ever Give us call ana be
convinced that the above is no hum
bugging advertisement, but facts. 'o"S
X. HoLr. 223 Market street. 7
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
"Her tiny shOeS
Anlusements.

Diplomacy will be played at the
Opera House, on Monday evening, Feb
ruary 3rd. ,n.,
The second presentation of "Diplo-
macy" at the Academy OF Music last
evening was marked by the same ex-
cellent character. acting and the same
thrilling wrought scenes, and was re
c.ivpd with enthusiastic approval as on
the previous evening. This troupe has
afforded our amusement goersa genuine
dramatic treat that will ever ba held
in grateful remembrance. - Redd'ng
UiSDp,rh,
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
FIRST EDITION.
For the Republican.
Mr.. butcher In Rhiiedeaphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. q, lo7'

fHILADELrHiA, S"h' S't 'N'''
MrssRs. EpIroRs: the meeting
ust night Mr.. butcher organized a re-
,rm club one thousand strong amid great
Enthusiasm. Every member of the club
ave signed the pledge at these meet
ngs, men, women and children. BY a
Unanimous vote it was decided to call 1t
he "George NJ. butcher reform club
No. ! Of Philadelphia" Officers Of the
klub were then elected and as they
|ook their seats in front OF the vast as
smblage the scene was very affecting
h some of them a few weeks ago were
Victims of the Intoxicating cup, but
the instruinentality OF Mr..
butcher they have been made men in
every sense Of the word. The officers
elected are:
President.-Harry Roberts.
Vice Presidents.-H. Dilks, d. h..
sutton and T. Fields.
Secretary.-Clement Smith.
Treasurer.-Wm r. Green.
Chaplain.-John Welsh.
Marshal.-W. II. Mullen.
Assistant Marshall.-Chas. ID. Ash
men.
Assistant Secretary.-H. c. Smith.
Executive Committee.-D. II. Bowen,
Chairman. :,
Soliciting Committee.-T. Cockerili'
Chairman.
The pledge has increased to thirty
feet in length, and new names are being
added every night. At the close OF the
meeting last night the President Of the
club introduced Master q. NJ. butcher,
Jr., and he WAS warmly received. Mr.
butcher stated that this wonld be his
last week at Ebenezer az he had Other
work and needed rest before opening
elsewhere. This statement caused al
uproar. But tn. George NJ. butcher
club will continue the work as long as
there is a man to be rescued.
Yours, &C., IL. X.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
An Ingenious Surgical Operation.

James Long private of one of the
Maryland regiments received Il ball
through the right hip joint, causing the
limb to grow stiff and solid. He was
attended by DR.. Charles Green of Phil
adelphia. The bone was sawed through
with a watch spring saw, and not al
lowed to grow together. 1t has now
been three months since the operation
was performed and Mr.. Long can walk
his two and half or three miles an
hour with cane as easily as the time
before he went on crutches.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
Phantom Party.

Prof. A. $. Webster's select phantom
party will take place in his rooms in
the Masonic Hail. on next Thursday
evening, February 9Th. The lights
arranged for the Phantom will make a
grand display. This will be the last
party of the season given by the Pro-
fessor. Audience tickets 70 cents can
be had at Robelen & Bros music store "r
at the Academy on the night OF the
Marty
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01

To morrow morning at the League
room at 1890 o'clock.
The president Of the League will en-
deavor to show from the New Testa-
ment that Jesus Christ and his dlsci-
pies taught Communism" the prin-
ciple that is so much despised by
Christians. Directors invited, with
the right to state objections. Seats
free.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
WcsIeSan College.

The exercises in the society tonight
will be as follows: ! Music. MISS
Mcgee and RUSSELL; 2 Essay, by Miss
Anna Davis; 3 Vocal Music, Miss Cad
die shelp; 4 Reading, Miss l.. Johnson;
s Wesleyan, Mis- Mary Irons, editor; D
Music, Miss Caldwell; Scientific qurs-
tions, Misses Johnson AMI Kendall.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
Cottage Prayer Mec ting.

The members of the Reformed Epis-
copal Church of the Covenant, will
hold a cottage Prayer meeting this eve
ming at the residence Of Charles Ii.
Weston, corner of Beach and Harrison
etreets. Those who desire to go will
Meet at the house of Mr.. Cooks on JEFF
fetson street below Third, at 7 o'clock.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01

Having more fine blankets than they
think wise to carry over, Kennard Il
Co. will offer the choice of all of their
$l2, $l4 and SIS blankets at $500 per
pair. These goods are extra large size
and very fine.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01

Bv notice elsewhere it will be seen
that the agency which existed between
the American Sewing Machine Company
and Mr.. Joseph Primrose has been dis
solved and the agency placed in the
hands of Mr.. J. A. Shaunahan. The
business of the company will be carried
on at the old.ofice us Market street,
where all payments must be made.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
How the Dogs are Killed.

This morning three dogs were await
ing the arrival Of their owners at the
police station, otherwise they will be
dispensed OF by the new process. The
man in charge Of the CANNES has con
sructed large wooden box which is
capable of holding at least dozen dogs
at time. On the side of the box is a
furnace, containing charcoal and car
bolic acid. A pipe is connected TO the
furnace and runs up into the box. The
dogs are placed in the box which is
air-tight, the lid closes on them the
fire is started and pair of bellows is
used to blow the charcoal and acid into
the box. Immediately the dogs without
a particle of noise, save the sound Of
their falling, drop down and die. The
only thing lacking now is to do away
with the gas after the animals are kill.
ed, and this arrangement will in all
probability be made to-day.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
[for the REPuBLIcAN.l
sunday school Anniversary Pre-.
eemao.
WILMINGTON, DEL, Jan. 81.

u,,uov M, Io, a1
''
MkssRs. EDITORS ;-lour eai'orial OF
Jan. lsth, on the apo'e suoJecl' Gull
tained sediments that VIII douo1iess
ne Missed az py some OF our prolhinSn'
Msthodists, YET, IN my opihlon' tney
cannot be 100 highiy commented aiter
all 'hat can be said IN iavor OF the Gus
toms you depreoate' ~ cannot pe de-
hied that the MODERN tendencies OF our
anniversaries or 70 come 10 tne polh''
OF the .: .. anniversaries, that nave
Deen held IN TINS city OF iate years. are
aemoraiizhg, evil VICIOUS ana so lar
from accomplishing their origlhai oo-
Ject, they nave pesh degraded INTO
meetings ior 'ne promo''oh OF mutual
admlniratioh, ior the eAhio,t'on o'
the grace or awkwarnnesS ol the aeco.
ratloh committer' ioI inc parade cl 'hat
gauuy SUN caiieu hhely' III which I'll
the ansuroi'ies oi iemaie NONSENSE are
oro"gh' ih'o re4uisl'lol,ih III Tue a''e'np'
10 make their chiidreh 'he central ny
ure' ana las'' ou' py no means ieas'' q
shaheiess manifestation oi 'he Polnp ..
1ne 'nooerh tiea're. Leu .,ie ha'ne VI
these sa'herihss 'i'o'ca'e 'he'i ''iaf"o-
yer, tn
me eV'i Vi costiy "" nah'hs uoes
u not lul,y appear On ,ne suriAoe: a anu
d are sunday ochool !eachers III d GER
tain sciiooi' anu n's GLASS nave llois :
o' 'nis "ollu soous .han 'ne other, anu
w ~, 80
hssr of II and mot wiling n ba ont
dons nrssent that which tbav can in
.gord nsrb.ns a, III. sxnsnss of other
ohlioatipns "A class nrovoked at h.
inc eoualIsd 90 N fnrtbsr exnanss
nsxt @ var. and tbns from vaar IN wear
has tLis av;I grown nntil il has as
snn.d fo,midahI. nrorort;ons. II will
readily hs s.en IN a. both classss ar. at
fault IN. ons for stnnbl;ng and the
nthnr for m,k;no tb.msalvps N. occa.
sion of il. and th. officers of tbe school
th.t .ro,rron. !, .r. M ba,,ar. r. IN.
ci.ss @ whn ars rnahls ~ do lit.w;sa
and a.. bonor,bl. .nouob NOT 70 do il
an ssnanialv wor,hv teacher fasls
sl;obtaJ Gins nurcbased from such
motives and nrssantad a. toksns Of a..
.asm ara snralu hut .mntv comnl;-
msnts and Tho cbeansst kind Of aatterv
n saw moth inc of thl falls. nretense in.
voIvsd II vii mo-, do n answer This
witb N. falls. assartion that il ia the
nroduct of a d;sanointpd tea cher for if
r mot
e, .
ouoh pr,hclples a. 'ie i1fsso'ns' az. a..
100 oiteh 'he RUE ny which Tue oos' n
Oh tne decorations decorations are lieasureu' "nion Sn
cos' 10 my certain hno" ieose' in so;ie
cases. nave peeii pau out vi .ne III, .,
s,onafy iaoney - 'nia 10 "ny y". s :, ,s 10,
.han ueineu nishones'y, "na .;.;n 20 ~,
anu asa'h' 'ne % rais'ns y. t o"npetis,v 's.;ana
,. 'e'"eeh Tue '.aeses, =; SUN 4a os;,ns %
Die means as the oher'hs Vi Pii~e' "
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
Special Mention.

To make money all ought to know
that 10 per cent. can be saved by buy
ing cheap tea, coffee and spices at
Smiths tea and coffee store, 4O4 Ship
ley streets,
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01

"Angel of Night is what DR.. Bulls
cough syrup has been termed by pa
rents, whose worrying and coughing
children have been soothed and cured,
and have secured sweet slumber by
using thisI excellent remedy. Price only
81 cents a bottle.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
Public Sales.

b. Donahoe, city,. February
Theodore Estlin, &. Hd........... -
Atwood Lyman. Newport, ....... I
Robert Reed, Pen. Hd., s. Y
John McCaiierty, b. Hd....... Il
Bush 4 Griffith, w. G. C. Hd.... Il
II. II. McMullen, N. q. Hd....... q
Stidham X Son, eity,............. u
Rylott & Stotsenberg, W. 9. G. HID 2,
Patrick Dillon, N. G. Hd......... - u
Joseph K. Lyman, NJ. G. HID. g y
Joseph Waterhouse, N. q. Hd.... Y
Mr.. Engle, near Port'Penn,...... y
Albert COmlnins, g. I'D. ......... March
W. Atwood Weldin, N. c. Hd....
William Lyman. deed, N. CID
Mrs, Hendrickson, &. HID. ...... I
George Goodley, Del. Co., Pa. - !,
Thomas Hall, q. Hd..,........... :. y
John Crabb. G. Hd..,,........... !:
W. A. Weldin, N. G. hd......... !,
Newport. >,.".....
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01

Handkerchief Extracts, by the bottle
or in any quantity, at Mclnalls, Ind
and Market streets.
Use Eagle Troohes, for dyspepsia, for
sale by Taylor & Fullerton, 3o2 King
street.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01

A CAKD.-To all VINO are "-'terlng fren
n the indiscretiOns OF youth, ner YOU
weakness, early decay, loss a' manhood. ETC.
will send you receipt tnat will cure YOU
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary IN Soath
America. Send a self addressed envelope to
Rev. Joseph T. lnman, Station d. Bible
House. New York CITY
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
Fish.

Powell has a splendid variety of fish
on his stall in the Third street market,
and is already beginning to make ar
rangements for the first shad OF the
season. Call and take a look at his
stall.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01

AIRS. GEN. SHERMAN, wife OF the great
M soldier, says: 81 have frequently
purchased Durang's Rheumatic Remedy TOR
friends suffering with rheumatism, and IN
every instance 1t worked like magic" Sold
by all druggists. Send tor circular to H. X.
HELPHENSTlNE, Druggist, Washington,
DC.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01

The revelations of corruption among
Russian military officials that have been
made by the Odessa Commission are
interesting. About $4,000, 900 were
stolen in the contracts for a supply of
commissarat carts which were never
produced. In 1877 one contractor was
ordered to find 1000 wagons. The Bes-
sarabian peasants offered to furnish
them at two roubles-almost 81 5O-a
day, but the army officials wanted wag-
ons with iron axles, which the peasants
agreed to provide at five ronbles a day.
The staff declared this eXorbitant, and
Immediately let the contract to Rus
sian to furnish 1000 wagons with
wooden axles at six and quarter rou.
bes per diem. He sublet to the peas
ants at two roubles, and pocketed four
and quarter day, or nearly $780,
900 a month on the lot.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
NEW CASTLE ITEMS.
The WOOlIen Mills and Rolling
MiiIs-The River Banks-dsiaAs
Rail HhOOtlmgs.

Correspondence OF the Republican.
New CASTLE, Jan. 81.
How is this for winter weather ! Our
harbor Is about clear of ice. Business
pres poets look brighter around town.
The w0olleu mills OF James Knowles,
which were burned on the 9th of Octo-
Der last, are about ready to commence
operations again. 1t is expected they
will start next week, giving employ
ment to a great number of our unem
ployed.
The work of repairing the rolling
mills is progressing rapidly, and it is
expected they will be in operation in
week or two.
The banks along the river, from the
city to Tasker's works, are still broken,
causing the marshes around town to bs
ov v~rtlowed up as far as the railroad,
near the Depot.
Our sporting fraternity are much ex.
cited over glass ball shooting. They
were out practicing this afternoon, the
following being the score made: VIM.
Herbert, 10 balls; J. Rulings, 0; D..
Boulden, ST. Mason, .; VIM. KINNEY,
6; q. Deakyne, 7. Each had Is shots,
and this is doing somewhat better than
when they were out last.
notice by the Morning Florida
Herald, that a crowd from Shawtown
had been out practicing shooting on the
Goth. would just say that there
we're more from that town than from
Shawtown, and they nearly came up to
the professionals, on the day before,
the latter breaking from 2 to glass
balls out of 20 shots each, instead OF J
to Q as stated. The scrubs broke from
2 to 7 ont Of 90 each when the profes,
sionals tried their luck again breaking
from to out of ~ each, so | dc
not see so much to brag about, as 1t was
the first time for the scrubs and the
professionals ar. at 1t every day or two
The scrubs are somewhat offended q,
the report in the Florida news and say
If the reporter thinks he can do better
than them he has only to let them know
his time and place. W. j.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01

Florida has produced 100000 barrels
more oranges this season, by natural
increase and not by superior yield,
than she did last season.
The Second Term Of the Wilmington
Academy will commence on Monday.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01

BepiS J. Partlett, ST w. Lombard
St., Balti Nmore, says: 81 have used kel'
lers Rom,tan Liniment in my family for
Neuralgia sand have also seen its bene-
fetal eff.ctsS when used by one OF my
neighbors fos,r the same complaint. 1t
has cured NJ romptly in each instance
and is the hast remedy know:of."
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01

Fresh opened oysters at West End,
Third and Monroe streets, at 2j cents
per quart.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01

All arrangements have been compile
ted for tho grand levees al the Institute
Hall on Monday afternoon and evening
and Throughout the week. These very
wonderful little people are thus spoken
of by an exchange:
"When contemplating the vivacity
of the little ones, as they indulge in
their pranks upon the miniature stage,
one almost mistrusts his eyes, and be-
comes lost in doubt whether such IN
tinitesimal atoms Of humanity are real
flesh and blood. The tiny Mexican
maiden, little Lucia Iarate, seems more
lik. an estray from fairyland. who has
wandered away to earth and become
lost among us mortals, from whom she
50 much differs.
"Her tiny shoes
Scarce bigger than an acorn cup.
And dress OF rose leaves fresh cut ny.
"Near her, and ever watchful OF hei
every movement, We find the urbant
General Mite, a most digniied, hand
some little elf, who seems like pic
ture of the Lilliputian king of dulllver's
travels, just stepping out from one Of
its most interesting pages. such
pair of human miracles have never ex
isied. even in romance, and it il said
that diligent search OF volume atteI
volume fails to discover record OF any
one even so small as both OF these com
bined.'
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
Leg gislatiOn Against the City Treas.
uFer.

The bill in behalf Of the City Council
to be presented before the Legislature
is as follows:
"An act to amend Chap. 73 of the Rerised
Statutes of the State Of Delaware.
"Section 2. That section 4S of the
said chapter be and the same is hereby
amended by adding at the bottom OF
said section the words following to wit:
The City Treasurer shall in addition to
the duties prescribed by this chapter
perform such other duties as the City
Council shall by ordinance from time
to time prescribe and which are not in
consistent with the provisions Of this
chapter, the City Council may enforce
suitable penalties and duties enJoined
by this chapter or by such ordinance
as aforesaid. ,"
Mr.. Vincent proposes to protest
against its adoption on the ground that
he was elected for the performance OF
specific duties, and that in the passage
OF this act the City Council will force
him against his will into measures
Numerically in opposition to the law
that should govern his actions. The
City Treasurer is under heavy security
binding him to a strict adherence to the
spirit Of the law, and the passage OF
such an act would necessarily place him
in a very embarrassing situation.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
Carpets.
], Partlett, SIT w. Lombar

W. NJ. Kennard & Go. are opening
their ipring stock of carpets.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-01
An Old stager's Golden Wedding


John R. Reed, the veteran captain OF
the supers at the Walnut Street Thea
tire, Philadelphia, which lie has been
connected with for the past "a years
and never missed performance, cele-
brated the iiftieth anniversary of his
marriage on Thursday night. Among
the presents received, which were valu-
ed at $500,w gold medal from John
5. Clarke, the comedian. Among the
supers Reed had in his service in his
early days were John L. Ovens and W.
J. Florence. The old stager has EN-
bodied in his will the following curious
provision: my head shall be severed
from my body, and my body shall be
place in vault, but the head shall be
brought to the Walnut Street Theatre,
there to be used a, the skull in Ham
let, and | do bequeath my head to the
said Walnut Street Theatre for that
PURPOSE" Old John being asked his
reason for making such bequest, says:
"Wrll, love the theatre, and when
the bad Ilamlets come around III
prompt the grave scene. But, serious
", want my head to stay on this
stage, where it has, with my hands,
done service for over half Il century"