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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13
RAILROAD MEETING.
THE FORTY.sEVENTH ANNUAL
MEETING. ELlC1ION OF
DlREC1 ORs. lTC.

The forty seventh annual meeting of
the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Bal
timore Railroad Company was held at
the office of Superintendent II. H.
Carter, in the station in this city, yes
terday. Among the Philadelphia di.
rectors present were Isaac Hinckley,
Samuel NJ FELTON,, Jacob Tome, VIM.
Sellers, George B. Roberts, Frank
Thomson, john Z. Green, Wistar Nor.
ris, Edmund Smith, j. N. DuBarry, b,
+. Newcomer, Edward Lloyd and s.
Wilmer, who were joined here by Col.
Christian Febiger and Charles Warner,
directors from this city.
The old board of directors were re-
elected. AT meeting Of the directors
Isaac Hinckley was re elected President,
Frank Thomson Vice President, and
Robert Craven Secretary and Trea-
surer.
The annual reports were presented
and show the total receipts for the
year ending October 81, 1884, $500.
S23; 90 and expenditures, $3965, 145. 10,
making the net earnings 81, $50, IVA "a,
All increase OF $179, 281. 80 over those OF
the previous year. The gross receipts
were made up as follows:
Passengers, S2,939, 1882 freight,
80, ,566, ,5s3. 80; express, $l7O. .9l6 BE-:
mail, 800, ,446. 81 rents, $34, ,273 s4. OF
the gross earnings, "a, $50, 1873. 9S is
credited to the Philadelphia, Whining
ton q Baltimore Railroad $711 ,8O2 40
to the Philadelphia and Baltimore Cen
trail Railroad S637, ,673.45 to the Della
ware Railroad $29, ,O63.7 to the Queen
Anne and Kent Railroad $74, 1876. .27 to
the Delaware and Chesapeake railroad,
and VI, ,616.69 to the Cambridge and
Seaford Railroad. The three latter
roads were operated at losses, respec.
1885.
The reports also showed that there
has been a steady improvement in the
condition of the road bed, and that dur
ing the year there have been laid 26S,.
766 new ties, 2,248 tons Of steel rails and
1,6S1 tons of iron rails heavier engines
are continually being placed on the
road to take the place of the light ones
formerly in use, and about 100 new box
cars have been placed on the main
line.
1t Is expected that the freight busi-
ness will be largely increased by the
opening of the New York, Philadelphia
q Norfolk line, especially during the
berry season. Last year the shipments
OF berries exceeded those of any pre-
vious year.
or berries and fruits there were ship
ped over Philadelphia, Wilmington &
Baltimore Roads 1861 car loads of
peaches. and ,144 car loads Of berries,
the total revenue therefrom being $685.
6l3. The heaviest peach year was 1875,
when 9,O72 car loads we're transported,
yielding revenue of $3l6, ,52823. The
Philadelphia directors returned home
on the l. "a p. IN. train,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13
The Checker Match.

The match will be finished to day or
this evening. Priest played yesterday
as he never played before, driving
Barker in every game, opening and
playing very irregularly, but at the
same time his games were pronounced
by experts as very fine and the endings
were played in magnificent style, but
Barker, playing solely on the defensive,
a. he took nearly all of his allotted time
made it almost impossible for Priest to
bamboozle him out of another game.
Although Priest may be accidentally
defeated, this match will stamp him
one of the finest match players this
country has yet produced. The score
now stands: Barker 2, Priest l, drawn
43.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13

An exchange very fifty remarks, now
that the Delaware Legislature is In ses-
sion, Let US pray p That kind of
work would not hurt our Wilmington
law makers, for we think they sadly
need little spiritual comfort OF this
kind during the present session. Better
pray than swear of and keep ON swear
ing off from year 10 year.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13
Register YOur Dogs.

lfthe city is too poor to advertise in
all the papers the fact that all owners
OF purps are required to come forward
and pay their yearly dog tax, we will
give the information TO our readers as
matter OF news, and hope they will
see that the law is complied with, or
else off will 60 the can ines heads.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13
The 81. John Safe.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 12.-The editorial in
to-day's Globe-Democrat, referred to In
these dispatches last night, in connec-
ton with James +. Legate's letter, says
that St. John early in the campaign
secured from Senator Plumb a letter
introducing Legate to the National Re-
publican Committee as person author
lied to set and speak for him, and that
Legate stated to the Republican Com
mittee that ST. Johns original idea was
that he ought to get S25, 200. The article
further says that Legate explained to
the committee how St. John could be of
service to the Republicans, stating that
be est. john was to say in his speech
that 1t was evident the choice was be-
tween Blaine and Cleveland, and that,
as Blaine represented "whisky and 10y
atty" and as Cleveland represented
whisky and disloyalty," he was for
Blaine, and that he was to be accom-
panied in his canvass by Mr.. Legaie rs
q prominent politician from Kansas,
who was to verify all St. John said, and
state that the PrOhibitionists of Kansas
would ali vote for Blaine. After q good
deal of discussion, 1t was agreed to pay
st. John $25,O 900.
The editorial also states that the SEN
tence in Legate's letter reading, am
little guilty because you don't respond
to Johnson's = call for aid for his coun-
try" is a cipher phrase, and that
johnson 3 call for aid for his country"
means Legate's despatch for st. Johns
money. The Globe. Democrat claims
that it has made out one side of its case
against st. John, viz !: That he sought
and failed TO get money from the Re-
publicans, and that ST. John directed
his campaign in the interest of the
Democrats and was literally rewarded,
AZ will be shown in good time. 1t
futher says there are several gentlemen
who could help prove this, and mentions
the editor of the Chicago News as one,
and Senator German, of Maryland, as
another.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13
ling in Their Treason.

correspondent OF
|slphia Press says: Southern
re very enthusiastic In CON-
I of Senator LAmar's reply 70
herman. Senator Colquitt, Of
1 lifelong friend Of the Missis-
\or. when the Senate nd tourn
ed himself ~ delighted with
OF the speech and confident
esome effect, both North and
al Senstor Colquit!: " The
Ieople arc no longer interest
pp Southern mon, even Mr..
ri traitors and conspiratOrs,
nm men will thank Lamar
4 to contribute something To
Stion of u historical question
erity and not our own time
settle" The Senator con-
think that the country
Qree in the judgment that
erIpan has failed to make
Arpe against Mr.. Davis.
Amar expressed himself To
correspondent ~ satisfied
III the debate Of to-day.
rhe good namo OF Mr.. Davis
10 Missi-sippians. with
Is In the Mexican War his
brilliantly associated, and
honorably served here In
es OF Congress. They ars
jeff Davis OF Buena Vista,
ayis Of Senatorial fame,
D. Cay, Calhoun and
& Senators, and OF the Sec.
Ar of Pierce, whose ad
Of the War Department
W able" Continued Sena.
We do not expect North =
mire MIR. Davis In his
acter as President Of the
but we do not want them
y ississippi's most dis
gizen as any more a 'trai.
lrator than the rest OF us
Il service we had to give
led"
Ne Senators apdlmembers
plieve that the relations
her Confederate leaders
le ant To command d isc us.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13
Fire Alarm Tests

Superintendent j. W. Aydon in
form us that the following alarms
will be struck on Thurday for the pur-
pose of testing the same Box So at
o.o5 p. M, box % at $40 p. IN. and box
IL at 5.35 p. IN.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13
Notice..

The gentleman who was given gold
watch and chain, and $l3 in money on
Saturday night, to keep for young
man, will confer favor by leaving the
same at the REPUBLICAN office.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13

Come get one of those elegant ID
carat gold-case Elgin OF WA an
watches for 10000 by joining %
new watch club. Drawing Wee sday,
January 28th.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13

Come join Clark's watch club re-
memb ber only one dollar a week re-
quired; first drawing Wednesday
January 2Sth. 407 Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13

If you wish a musical instrument of
the best make and at prices that defy
competition, why, call at Baynard's.
Fifth and Market streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13

s. Browns bronchial Troct....
excellent for the relief o. hoarseness ul sore
Eat; Snroat; They are exceedingly ettectiye.-
christian World, London, Eng.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13
We Exers Ourselves

To accomn odate you. Our drugs are SO
Iected prices low. We try to satisfy. Pre-
scriptions a speciality. Beaton Smith, 7th
and Pine streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13

city to select from, ''-o
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13

The first drawing in Clark's second
series will take place Wednesday,
January 18th. Come join at once.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13

White fulinOnIc
palsam,
remedy Of Whining
De best lung aud sore
lon earth. For coughs,
sness, Group. etc. Sold
cents and 81. Main
q X ing ; Philadelphia,
pay & Co.. 602 Arch
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13
INDUCEMENTS
|EK{EPERS

d cut for CASH
nents for a New
sion House. we
fler very unusual
to considclate
Who, at this season
Pnerally ,eplenisn
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13

The place to purchase jewelry and
il at Baynard's
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-13

There was young lad Of Lompoc,
Who thought he would play good joke
So he pointed a gun
At his sister, for fun,
1t exploded and caused her to croak.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-02-06
DEADLY VlPERS.

Creatures Which Even the Gentlest Of
Persons Are Glad to Kill.
Popular opinion is tolerably unanimous
that vipers ought to be killed. for there
is no snake which is so decidedly CON-
demned as the enemy of mankind.
Even the gentle poet Cowper, who tes-
titled that he would not number on his
list of friends any person who needless
ly set foot upon a worm, relates with
mild exulation. both in prose and in
verse, his exploit of 1.-The Colubriad,"
and how he dealt with the dangerous
reptile that had frightened the little kit
tens and puzzled the elder cat.
with Outstretchcd hoe I'slew him at the
And taught him Never to come there no
more.
1t is true that the viper does not vol
unfairly, of pure malice or Satanic sug-
gestion, attack hum beings; but if it
be accidentally trodden upon or sat up
on it will turn and bite. Its head is
furnished with large gland at each
side, which produces a yellowish oily
substance conveyed by ducts to the base
of two sharp fang, in the upper jaw;
these two fangs are set in a grove.
apart from the ordinary teeth, and can
be raised or depressed by voluntary
muscular action when the viper draws
back its head and opens its mouth to
strike a deadly blow. The effect of the
venom is much dreaded, but has seldom
proved mortal to healthy adult persons,
and is not to be compared to that of the
rattlesnakc or the cobra. The viper
may always be distinguished from every
other snake, by having a zi~1ag chain
of black marks running along the
spine, while the general color of its
body may vary, and by having large
black mark, in the shape of V, on the
top of its head, which is short and
broad. The common snake of this
country. which grows to a much larger
size and differs materially from the
viper. is perfectly harmless. N. Y
Herald.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-02-06
The First "Blue Stocking"

1t will probably surprise those not
already aware of the fact to learn that
the first person to whom the opprobri-
Gus epithet at the head of this paper
was applied was man. He earned
the title, not by a studious life, nor by
stores of knowledge he professed. but
simply by his partiality for hose of this
celestial hue. The story, as usually
told, is thus: In the year IVA this gem
tleman was a constant attendant at
the receptions given by Mrs. Montague.
and invariably wore blue stockings.
which the quaint dress of the time dis
played to advantage, and which won
for him at the time the soubriquet of
"Blue Stockings" BY degrees the
other frequentcrs of Mrs. Montague $
receptions began to be associated with
him in the title. and the "Blue-Stock-
ing Club" as it was called, became
widely known as the haunt of all the
wit and learning of the day. Had Mr..
Benjamin Stillingtleet known that by his
fatal fondness for blue stockings he
was founding Il term of reproach for
inoflensive students in ages to come,
and that accomplished women-the
very race whose society he so much
appreciated-would be the objects of
the nickname, he would undoubtedly
have stitled his cravings after that i'll
fated color. and worn hose of pink,
green or yellow; he would have en-
cased his neither limbs in parti-colorcd
garments; nay, his generous nature
would no doubt have cheerfully con-
sented to go without any hose at all.
rather than work the fell deed of which
he was unconsciously guilty.--Ameri-
can OUpeU
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-02-06
UNCLAIMED WEALTH.
Four Hundred Millions of Dollars In En-
gland Awaiting Claimants.

Four Hundred Millions of Dollars In En-
gland Awaiting Claimants.
There is an astonishing amount of un-
claimed money in England. Ii seems
almost incredible to people who are
continually on the hunt for fortune that
there should be heirs. heiresScS. and
lcgatcc> in this world by the hundred
who are blissfully unaware that riches
merely await their claim. but reports
show that there are millions of pounds
of unclaimed moneys. These unclaimed
moneys are mainly from unclaimed divi-
dends on Government stock; dormant
funds in chanccry; army and navy prize
money; soldiers unclaimed balances;
estates rcvcrting to the Crown; I'M
claimed dividends in bankruptcy; sur
plus assets of companies. and unclaimed
bank deposits. Under the first head
the causes may be numerous where there
are 80. 600 stockholders, aud one means
of surplus accumulation is the non-pay-
ment of fractions of penny. the amount
in one case having reached a total Of
fl43,00o.
The dormant funds in chanccry
amount to about $50. .OnO, 600. increasing
mt the rate of ijU0.O00 wear. II is
exceedingly difficult to ret any specific
infol .hation relative To these funds.
Possibly they are too valuable to the
Government. which has borrowed as high
as $40. 0.0Oo.o 900 from them for public
purposes. Great complaint is made
that there is not the proper effort mad,
to give these various unclaimed moneys
publicity. the soldiers unclaimed
balances. for example. being published
only in an obscure gazette of very
| limited circulation.
\ mere honest attempt To find the
| persons TO whom these moneys lawfully
belong would no doubt very cun,idcra-
bly, diminish the several fInd>. and II j,
pity. if it is not Il crime, IT. earnest
proceedings are not had To give fire.
qucnt and real publicity of the claim.
that might be made. Such matter
would be speedily remcdici in thi-
country. .- Chj"ayo inter Occda.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-02-06
A Dog That Eats Sponges.

Nassau dogs are the most fearful and
wonderful productions of nature. They
have wistful. hungry look about the
eyes. and an all-gone thin appearance
about the fanks that gives them al air
of feeding on wind and the air in a
dead calm. But we have dog here on
the place that goes a little ahead of
anything in the dog line | ever saw.
He belongs to the cook, and the boys
say they are never sure whether he is Il
snake or n dog, he is SO thin. lie is 4
cur of the currcst kind. black and gray,
but an alfectionate little rascal, and i
good Watchdog, for he barks at night
on the smallest provocatiOn. Ills name
is Jack. You know down here sponge,
are as plenty rs apples at home. They
wash dishes with them, and Use them
for every imaginable purpose. so there
are always bits of old sponge lying
about. You might 90 out in my b ok
yard and pick up Il half bushcl of thcm
in ten minutes. Well, Jack eat
sponges. OF course you will laugh ut
this; but pledge my solemn word that
went out into the yard one day and
saw Jack eating sponge, and he
seemed to enjoy it. No doubt his idea
was TO cram himself full of sponge,
then 90 of somewhere and take a BIG
drink of water. and thus swell himself
out to n respectable well-fcd size.
have respected Jack more ever since. -
". \. Times.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-02-06

and for answer she pointed up to
Heaven. oh" exclaimed my friend.
"dead, ! do not Ike to photograph
dead bodies; but still as monsieur
brought YOU here | will make an eXcep-
ion: when did your little boy die?'
When the grapes ripen he will have
been cone a year., replied the grand
mother.
But. my dear, began the photo
graphcr. perplcxed, When | interrupted
him, and taking him aside told him the
old woman's story and how she had
walked fifty miles on her old legs to
procure likeness of her dead grand
child.
But, my dear fellow, what can l
do? | am grieved, upon my word l
am; but what would you have me do?
can't photograph angels!'
A noise of romping children was now
heard and two boys, about eight and
ten years old, came running into the
atelicr, crying at the top of their
voices: "Oh. papa, voici"'
'Ilush, children" said the parent,
ego away; l am busy" and the happy
boys disappeared laughing in the next
room. y sudden idea struck me, and
turning to the old woman, who looked
wistfully at the door through which the
boys escaped, l asked her if she had
kept any of her little boys clothes.
Indeed l have, Monsieur!" she
answered. IL have kept everything
belonging to the little dear" and open
ing a bundle she carried with her she
continued: "lIcre is his best dress find
(hc- voice sunk to whisper) the last |
ever saw him wear"
l now took the photographer aside
and made him acquainted with my
plan for ''photographing angels" and
after obtaining his promise of carrying
out my instructions l persuaded the
grandmother to leave her grandson's 5
clothing in the atelicr and follow me
to an inn. where | left her to the care
of the buxOm hostess.
Two days after the photographer
her picture, at sight of which the old
woman began crying freely. My
boy! my own darling boy! 1t is the
clothes | spun every thread of myself
and his pretty curly hair-but why does
he cover his face so? Won't he look
at me?' she asked. suddenly. looking
up from the picture that represented a
little boy kneelng in a chair with his
folded hands before his face.
"Oh!" remarked the photo ographer.
che is saying his prayers.
"Ycs. yes, know he is rraying for
his poor old grandmere. Oh. my dar-
ling boy!' and the great tears rolled
down her wrinklcd cheeks. ''God and
our lady bless you, messieurs!" said
she, when she grew calmer. II am
now going to pray by my boys grave
until follow him." and refusing all
aid for her trip home. but pressing her
newly found treasure fast to her brave
old heart, ''Grandmere Jeanneton"
left us.
As to the picture, the intelligent read
ers of the Free Press have of course all
guessed that the photographer dressed
his oldest boy in the poor peasant boy S
clothes; and who would not practice
such a deception to see the tears that
rolled down Grandmere Jeanneton' $
aged cheeks. s.-DetroH Free Press.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-02-06
The Sealskin Saoque Mus, Go.

The once fashionable scalskin sncqua
has too many rival, in the field H. sus
tain it, position ~ coveted pns-csSipn
much longer. Very few women who
can afford To- dress richly aud elegantly
huy scal,kns. aud perhaps onr In a
thousand may own hong wrap made
of the lovely fur. which she wears oc,
ca>ionally in the coldrst weather and
then always in her carriage The hc-
comingnr~s 81 seal fur has never been
disputed. but in an evil hour the mnk
cr, Of fashions in furs ordained that II
must hc treated ! h. some heavy trNii,u
fabric. aud with awkward and ungrace.
ful results. The natiy jacket length.
cncd until it enyclopcd the iigurc in q
tight-iiiting tunnel. without the posi-.
bility Of symmetry. and became weight
which "A delicate frame could scarcely
support. When the tim" comes. ~. Il
must. and the powers that hc eat oh
fifteen inches from the skirt of ihi,
Fashionable scal~kn sacquc. thor,
will bc general rejoicing. and ever, bod,
will wonder why silly custom over go
iolcd one into believing scalskir
must be foriy-iivc inches long Bostoi
Beacon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-02-06
TAUGHT HIM poliTGNGss.
How tei.esi NeCeskey. seheot Trustee
tast.tsd tpsa lseiag Addressed.

How teieesi NcCsskey. sehest Trustee.
ia.,.,sa uvsa tse,ss Addressed.
The pay train stopped nj Willow Bcnd
Ia pay the railroad hands. and 10 liqui-
date claims fur cattle on the track In
tina, section. A gaunt hungry.looking
granger stepped up 10 the smart young
man who was dispensing the cash in the
rear end ~ the ear
Go, my name on your books. Mis-
tcrp"
How should I know unless YOU tell
me Your namep'
"kcrrcct YOU Aro. You have got tho
edge On me there. Well. my name Is
Rufus McConkey."
Yes" said the Young man. referring
io his books. mir. McConkey. I have
got you down Tor hog"
Have me down for n hog. have youP
Well. III have YOU down for halt an
hour. aud u be ON top II You. maxim
Il sortrr eNctin' to YOU. u you don't re-
wise that expression. Now. say after
me. Colonel McConkey. sehool Trustee,
Fourth District Your name, SIR. n ON
this here li-t. ~ boney iider creditor
IL tho J. a. q. n. Railroad; which the
amount are ten dollars. the vslly of one
spoticd berkshire hog; said amount
II ten dollars. II do me proud 10 hand
to YOU Won't YOU have cigar. Col
/ nclp"
The smart young assistant. Tsaymastcr
repeated after MIR Mcs'onkey word for
word. handed Mr. McCoukey the ten
dollars. and then gave him cigar
COLONEL Mc,onkcy put the hammer OF
his siS.s shooter back to half-cock. and
then strpdc ont, mu,tering ''some city
chaps think they're smart. bu, they II
find they has 10 come out ON the pcra
rics 10 learn perli,eness AN grammar. y
-- T,Tas SJi1ags