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General Sherman rarely epens his mouth in
 public without saying something, snd his re-
 teresting and sensible. "There is," said he
 among other things "a good deal of nonsense talked about this Academy. but the nsnsense about it's aristocracy is the greatest of all. You should not listen to this You should personally bear testimony that you are simply fair representatives, of American youth. Don't
 look down on citizens for they have paid to
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Danbury News Items.

FallVillage saves the expense of vacciua. tion by inaugurating another brass band. Like Hope many Connecticut people poin, heavenward. At least they have sore arms
 A sewing machine agent in Litchfield proudly filings the following sign to the breeze:
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-06-23

A curious feature of a fashionable horse race, as involved with the human race, is that if you bet with young lady, and she loses. you don't win Her betting is merely nomi. nal. It'sa matter of for.l. No gentleman likes to scoop in the contents of young la dy's purse. Yet, as rule, she has no such scfuples for the young mans bill bag She will rake in the entire total of his pile if she wins.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
Another RchobOrh Improvement,

In the Improvements referred 10 in Il
local about Rchoboth Beach last week,
/ he Improvement Of Lorenzo ID. Martin
was oVcriuol<rd. Mr.. Martin is the old
pioneer settler n Rchohoth from whom
the properly was bought, it contains
somewhere ahOat 800 or 400 acres and
Mr. Martin when young man bought
II for $50 and sold il to the Methodist
colony for 5000 1t exercises him con-
siderably pow when he finds how valua-
bic the property has become, to think
that he did not ask more for II, though
had it not been for the wild cranberries
that grew upon ii aud which he gath
cred and marketed in Lewe> he could
scarcely have ekrd Uutam existence. It
was considered nothing more than q
barren waste, IT ub.el ny the rcsky
waves which came dLshiu- in from the
sea. Mr. Martin still lives upon a small
| lot rcrrrvr'. Tor himself upon which he
| raises NOR" corn now than Ae used 10
raisc on the whole farm. Mr.. Martin
| however tired ot "fDtiuL' his corn
acro>, ~ Miii,b0~O mills some 20 mile,
distant 10 be ground, has impruri~rd a
mill Of his own OH the "murlar' priuci-
pie, and he now gTiuls hi, own corn,
using the finest for family u1e and the
coar,cst for chIckcuS and hogs. Even
Mr.. Martin has concluded that "rhr
world dO movr," and he has made an
effort to move with it.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
No CONFINEMENT.
Few Facts Relative to Mr.. and
Mrs, NOwcIl'S school

Mr.. and Mrs. Novel;, who bOugh
last summer the school formerly KEEP
at Tenth and Market streets by proteS
sOr and Mrs Hardness, have decided t.
abandon the so-callcd commencement
that so often proves costly to pupils
and pretentious and tedious, or titrciaI
and ridiculous to auditors, The patrons
of the school are specially invited to
| the school bui,ding during each Of the
school sessions of Tuesday, We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday when
examinations and such work aS usually
occupy those days of the week will be
going on for their inspection,
The work OF the school this year has
extended to fill preparations for Prince
ton, Harvard, Yale, and next year there
will be p"pils engaged in preparatory
studies OF III stages and in the work
CT the Freshman Year at Harvard;
while instruction will be provided, if
desired, in the studies Of any college
class. II is tine intention OF the new
Principals, McSsrS. NOVEL; and Me-
Nair, to oileral advantages orthe great
preparatory schools of New England,
and with large and efficient corps of
teachers, 10 render it wholly mneceS-
Sary for our Young men and women to
20 away from Wilmington to get the
higher education which they crave and
which their generation will demand of
them.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
The Calf I,kObleIn.

Since Saturday'we have received tht
following answers to the calf problem
"Nitram" says 36I.
"Honis or Heohns" says: "If you
start on sight with a calf, the total mum
ber will be 106, and the cow will make
107." 1fyOu wait one year for the first
calf the total would be 93 and with the
COW "a.
"Joe" says 4O5.
"E. H. W." onSaturday also said 405
SD. f. P" says 1856.
&c. L. G." says 21O.
81. W" says 5S5.
IS. of Dover, Del, Is.
''Eiie N" 406.
"Lula b." i0I.
IS. F." St Georges, 165.
GA subscriber" ST, Georges, 326.
81. A. b." 1743.
In Saturdays REPUBLICAN, we were
misled into saying that all the answers
published on that day were incorrect,
wi er, as l. is deserved Justice for us now
to say that AZ. II. W." was correct,
and "Jce" reported to-day is also cor
rect and entitled to equal credit.
"Joe's" solution is full and convincing.
He shows by illustrations which carry
1ru h with them, the first calfhad l29 of
a progeny, the I'd, SO; the I'd, 60; the 4th,
II; the 9TH, %; the 9th, 10; the eth, 13;
the Sth, 9; the 10th, 8; the 18th, 3: the
18th, .; and the remaining three had
none but themselves TO count in the
grand total of 405.
Calf sends 12S cows and 217 calves
total 40j, correct.
"R. H. G." sends A0l, but says this
does not include the cows.
"a. d. H." Odessa, Del, 59j.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
short Measure.

The sealer of weights and measures
is a very important Office, and the per
son who is appointed to fill it should be
compelled to do his duty. A gentleman
in the grocery business i'll this city in
formed us yesterday that he had been
in business five years, and he had never
yet had visit from that officer, nor had
he seen notice published in any shape
or manner as required by law of his
sitting at any place in Wilmington
Hundred for the purpose OF testing
weights and measures, and tie gentle
man we refer to we know TO be close
reader of the papers and close observer
of all that is going on. We have tried
but have utterly failed to find out who
this sealer of weights and measures is,
but we are informed that he lives in
Middletown where there is the least
need of such an officer. Whoever he
is he should be located in Wilmington,
where three-fourrhS of the business of
the county is transacted. 1t is true
that his salary is small-only one hun
lred and Seventy-hve dollars, hut that
is sufficient to pay him for making at
least two tours of the county each year
including Whining and two visits or
even one vista year would have a won
ierful effect in keeping the weights and |
measures all straight. 1t is no wonder
the people are cheated cut of their hard
by short measure, when the
officer appointed to adjust the measures
does nothing but pocket his salary.
Every opportunity is given that could |
be desired to encourage dishonesty on
the part of dealers if they are inclined |
to be Il little tricky. They know that
the Sealer Of weights and measures
never comes around and 50 they ply
heir dishonesty without impunity, and
flourish their short measures
II the face of their customers.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
Improvement aI KIamensI.

The kiam"nSi Wooicn Company are
making extensive improvements 70 their
Woollcn Mills at kiamcnsi They have
under course Of erection an addition IL
'hcir already very large woolIcn mills
~ feet inches by - feet 10inchaS, twc
stories high Of brick and with mau.
Sard roof. fhey have also bought u
piece OF ground containing some eight
or ten acres from Vincent G. Finn
upon which they propose to erect a
number Of handsome and pleasant cot.
tages for thcir employees. The Kia.
mensi Woolien Company is composed
ot such "ntrrpriaing and pullic-spirited
citizens is William Dean, Hon. TnoIpa,
Nayard, jc'In PiIliug, Thomas piIliYg
and hnoS l.. Wool. EEtrn<irr improve,
mentS would naturally lie expected
from such a solid company.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
NOTICES.
REUBEN SATTERTHWAIT'
Trustee, &C.,
FREDERICK KLAlR,
Tr,ctaa NJ al

rRFRnEsST H2a.tas &! ktIAlR' Il qSgaty Ps4styIen
And now, to wit, this twenty day of
February, A. d., 1881, it appearing to the
Chancellor by the affidavit of Philip X. Clark,
Sheriff of New Castle county, that Of the de-
PENDANTS in this cause the following have no
known place of abode within New Castle
summons in partition, TO wit: James Hay
| lett. Emily Robinson, Christopher Robinson,
Mary Southgate, Robert Southgate, Robert
Haylett, William Haylett, John Hayett,
Henry Haylett, Ann Platten, william Plat
ten, Rosetta Francis, John Francis, Emily
Oswick, George Oswick, Elizabeth Blanch
and George Blanch; that the said defendants
James Haylett and William Haylett reside
! in the State of Pennsylvania; and that NE
said defendants Emily Robinson, Christopher
Robinson, Mary SOuthgate, Robert South.
gate, Robert Haylttt, John Haylett, Henry
Haylett, Ann Plattcn, William Plattcn.
Rosetta Francis, John Francis, emily Oswick,
George Oswick. Elizabeth Blanch and George
Rlanch reside in Eng gland; and no appearance
for the said defendants named In the order
having been entered at the return OF the sum
mons issued for them. II il thereupOn on mo-
tion of Anthony Higgins, Esq Solicitor for
the Petitioner, ordered by the Chancellor
that the said defendants, James Hnylctt, |
Emily Robinson, Christopher Robinson. Mary
Southgate, Robert S0uthgate, Robert Hay |
lett, William Haylett, John Haylett Henry |
Haylett, Ann Platrcn, William Platten, |
Rosetta Francis, John Francis, Emily t,swick, |
George Oswick, Elizabeth Blanch and George |
RIanch do appear before the Chancellor at
his Chambers in DoTer. on or before the sixth |
day Of June, A. d.. 1881. and show cause, If
any thoy have, why partition of the premises
in the petition described, should not be made
according to the prayer thereof or that tie
petition be taken pro ConfesSo rs to the above
named defendants. And the Register in
Chancery is ordered to cause copies ot this
order to he published by hand hill at the
Court House door and in the office Of the
Register in Chanccry for the period Of thirty
days next preceding the said sixth day ofl
June. A. d., 1881, aud also in the Daily RE-
n newspaper published in the "ity
)f Wilmington.
Attest: j. NJ. HOUSEN AN,
my6 Rcs. .. G.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
Sunday School Excursion,

The A>bury NJ. +. Sunday School will
excursion to Andainsin Park on the
Delaware abov" ph!ial"Ip,ia,o on Thurs
day next. I'll" steamer Fclton viii ha
used and will leave French street wharf
at o'clock.
The Union NJ. L. Sunday School will
excursion the same day to Woodland
Beach down the Bay, on the steamer
Thomas Clyde, leaving Fourth street
wharf at 7o'clock. I Tickets for either
excursion 30 cents, children 25 cents.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
NJ. EHaUR"y ESpurSEn,s.

If the Union and Ashury Sunday
School excursions come week too sOol
for some people, st paul'H excursion Il
CrrrdnoOr Park on 'i.hursdLy,June 9th
viii just suit thcm The commodiou,
steamer John \. Warner, has been
chartered for the occasion and the First
Regiment Band Of % pieces will be ON,
of the tcanlre Of the occasion. Th,
tickets will br 30 cents for adults, p
cents for children.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
More New school Houses.

! The Board of Education last night
decided upon three sites for new school
| houses in different parts of the city
where most needed. One Of these school
houses is to be located at the corner of
Oak and Harrison streets, and is intend
ed to accommodate the children from
the BroWntown part of the Eleventh
Ward. The lot purchased is cligihly
located and as il is quite large one we
would suggest that shade trees he plen-
tilnlly supplied, and if Il part Of the lot
could be fenced off and planted in flow.
crS so much the better. Another of the
school houses is to BE- located at Tenth
and Spruce streets in fast growing
section of the city, on u lot 100 by 60
feet. This will not leave much room
for yards. !, has been but few years
since No. J was huilt at nth aud Wal |
nut streets when many opposed ii be-
cause there We're not children enough 10 |
fill it, bat it is now not only full but 4 !
new one has to be built to relieve
ii and NO. $. This is a Strikingcyidcncc
Of the rapid growth Of our city The
third and last of the trio is for the col
ored people on the south side, and is
much needed. The colored population,
is increasing faster on the south side
than in any other section of the city
and it is creditahleto the Board of Edu-
cation that they recognize the necessity
of educating the colcrcd people tha,
they may brcomemore enlightened and
better citizens. Another school for go,
ored children is still needed in the west
cr part Of the city, aud one over
Eleventh street bridge.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
LtccnSing Delaware Pilots.

Mr.. Homer Barry, Secretary of the
Board Of Pilot Commissioners, is lying
very i'll pneuronia, and no meeting
will BE- held uuti! he is able to he about
again, At the last meeting o! thc Board
the first. aud only pilot up 10 this time
licensed is John r. Nirden, one Of the
sons Of Captain Henry 5. Nirdcn Of the
Board.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
Cause and Effect.

digestion, and that is caused by weak
ness of the stomach. No one can have
sound nerves and good health without
using Hop Btters to strengthen the
stomach, purify The blood, and keep the
liver and kidneys active, to carry Off all
the poisonous aud waste matter of the
system. See Othrr column.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31

WE HAD expected to lay before our
readers yesterday an expose Of the tricks
practiced by strawberry and vegetable
hucksters on King street, but owing to
the rush of matter consequent upon the
Decoration ceremonies of the day our
article was crowded over, and appears
in our columns to-day. We hope that
il will make our people reflect upon the
manner in which they have been cheat :
ed, and will induce them to be sure that
they are dealing with honest huclssters
when they go to market.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31

The poetry of babyhood is turned into
the blankest kind Of prose when one
has to walk the floor all nj hit to the
ceaSeless music ola coIic-suffering baby.
DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup prevents all such
scenes and troubles by its unfailing in
t1upnce
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
Ii. J.. 4. Tonight.

The Il want Literary Society Of Rug
by Academy will entertain its many
friends this evening i'll the Grand Opera
House The programme consists ot
recitationS, essays and instructive a.
well as amusing dialogues. Tickets OF
Invitation can be exchanged for re,
served seat tickets to-day at c. F.
Thomas q Co.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
SURPRISING CLOTHES.
SURPRISING CLOTHES

Let nobody make the mistake of supposinp
that one out of ten Of the good things we make
gets into the papers We wish we could put them
all there. You wouldn't read. We don't dare
Only here and there one.
Nothing is more surprising than good clothes
for SO little as $40 suit We actually have them
1t isn't best to make great variety of such. We
have Just seven sorts One is a light-gray dag
onal, one is bronzsh, two are mixed plads of red
blue and black one is a small check of gray and
brown, one of gray and black, and one of blue
flannel. The latter with white vest makes
c. A. r. suit at So.25)
Now, you know, these can't be of fine wool,
nor luXuriously made. Not one cent is put into
them for show They are serviceable, and that is
saying good deal. You shall judge whether
they are neat.
Whatever you buy, look it over carefully and
bring it back, if you've not chosen wisely; bring
it back before it's WORN
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31

IT WOULD pay persons who buy
many berries in market to provide Il
standard quart measure of their own to
take with them when they golnarlcting.
This would be q complete protection
against strawberry "sharps, and if it
is legally stamped 10 honest dealer
would object to its use
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
He Feels Like n New Man.

MessrS. Boyer & Campbell, of Water
loo, Ind, writes: Mr.. j. Walker ofthis
town, suffered with rheumatism for til-
teen years. After trying IA great many
remedies without experiencing even re-
lief, he was induced to use st. Jacobs
Oil, which completely cured him. He
states that he feels like new man.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
A Figure that Deceived.

The position Of characters very often
alters cases especially if that character
be the figure & turned upside down.
This figure turned on Saturday in the
REPUBLICAN made the fare for children
on the Hope LodgeI. o. o f. excursion
August 18th, % cents instead of 65 as 1t
should have been.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31

Its f1rst apparent erIect IL to increase tho
appetite. 1t assists digestion, and causes the
food to assimilate pToperly-thus the system
is nOurished. 1t also, by its tonic action Oh
the digestive organs, induces more copioui
and regular excavations. The rnpidity with
which patients take on flesh while under the
influence Of the Syrup. Of itself indicates that
no other pref aration can be better adapted
help and nOurish the constitution. and hence
be more efiicacious in all depression OfSpiriE,
shaking or trembling Of the hands or body
cough, ,hortncss of breath, or consUmptiTe
habit. The nerves and mu-cles become
strengthened, and the blood purhcd.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
A Nuisance.

The citizen4 on Seventh street bet ween
Monroe and Adams are complaining of
an alley between Sixth and Seventh
streets, which has become very dis.
gusting nuisance that will be delete.
rious to health, if not soon looked after
by the Board of Health.
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31
SMALLPOX i'm Reading.

Reading apparently rejoiced when
the smallpox, which has now died out,
was ravasing Wilmington. Now that
city is unfortunate. Yesterday four
new cases came to light
Daily Republican., 1881-05-31

81 LIKE TO 60 to church, and would
like 10 he Il christian ," said lady to II
reporter of the REpr'BLICAN this morn
ing, "but when find loud professors Of
Christianity sell me strawberries for
three quarts that only measure Il little
over two qu&ts honest measure, it
Staggers me- We reckon it does.