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The Wilmingtonian., 1888-07-28
LUXURY AND FAST TIME.

The First and only Line Running Festt-
BuIe Express Trains between Chicago
and Council Bluffs.
Magnificent Vestibule Expire Trains
built expressly for this service with all the
latest mprovements-now run daily each
way between Chicago and Council Bluffs,
over the Great Rock Island Route time 16
hours. This is a'splendidly appointed series
of continuous parlors on wheels, including
elegant Dining and Palace Sleeping cars.
No noise no DUST no swaying of coaches,
no cold draughts of air, no slamming Of
doors, but restful comfort the entire jour-
ney. No poteutate o the old world travels
in more prncey style, or commands
greater Injuries or more of Il EN-, than those
going west can now enjoy, il ticketed to or
from Council Bluffs via the Great Rock
Island Route. This train also connects at
Omaha with the "Overlaud Flyer" going
through to and from Chicago aud San Fran
cisco, Portland, Ore., and Los Angeles, in
81 hours. Tickets and rates by the Rock
Island Yestlbule no higher than are charged
by lines having greatly inferior accommoda-
tiOpc
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A Colorado Colony

1t is proposed to organize colony of So
ber and industrious young men and men
with families, to settle upon some fertile
lands in southern Colorado, for the purpose
of building town, planting vineyards and
orchards and establishing contented and
prosperous community.
All who desire to join with this object in
view are invited to send their names and
residence to either of the undersigned,
stating number in family, amount of means,
profession, or trade; to the end that we may
enlist all the elements necessar! for the sue
cess of the enterprise.
The lands we propose to settle upon are
fertile in the extreme, with a climate suited
to the growth of all kinds of vegetables and
cereals, also all small and standard fruits,
including the nectarine, apricot and peach
There will be an abundance of water for ir-
rigation, thus insuring successful sol! cul-
ture.
town will be laid out with lots for bus
iness and residence purposes, these last in
creasing in size as they recede from the bus
iness center, upon the plan adopted by the
Greedy Colony. Wide streets will be made
special feature of the town and suitable
reservations will be made for churches,
schools, public buildings and parks.
No saloons will be allowed within the
town limits or on the adjoining lands.
Temperance is the basis of contentment,
happiness, prosperity, the sure safeguard of
virtue and the shield of the weak. A strict
pr0hibitory clause will be inserted in the
deeds to lots and lands in order to secure
these desired ends.
| Those with some means are enlisted in
this work, as the first year of colony life is
of necessity one in which the work of estab-
fishing the home and preparing garden, or
chard and farm lands must be done aud but
lit lie in the way Of crops. save for home sub
sistence, can be counted upon.
A membership of five dollars is required,
which is to be used for the incidental ex-
penses OF organization, location of lands
ETC., which will be fully accounted for to
the colony officers. AS soon as sufficient
number of members is secured, active steps
will be taken to complete the organization
1t may not be out of place to state here
that the Colorado gentleman whose name ii
appended to this call and who has agreed tC
join this enterprise, was connected with thu
settlement of the now prosperous towns o
Greeley, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs
and has had an experience of seventeen
years in the building of towns, irrigatinl
anals aud the development of agriculture
and fruit growing in Colorado.
It is desirable that settlement in the new
town be made as early as possible. Write
US at once of your intention concerning thi
promising enterprise.
WILLIAM E. PABoR, Fruita, Colo,
II. c. SNIToHER, Wilmington, Del
ALBERT c. SMITH, Wilmington, Del
w.N.McCoRMIcK, Wilmington, Del
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Senator CuIlom's story


This reminded Senator Cullom Of the posi-
tion In which an old Texas pioneer found
himself once He was fond in his latter days
of boasting of the ''good old times" refer
ring to the days of the old colonists.
"Why, sir" exclaimed the pioneer to some
friends. 81 was once offered a league Of land
for pair of old bootsln
"Didn't you take it1" he was asked.
''No, sir; didn't"
"Poor land, reckon"
"Why, bless your heart, sir, it was hebest
piece Of land outdoors-grass five feet high,
clear stream of water running through it,
and an nndeveloped silver mine in one COR
nerl'
"And why in thunder didn't you make the
trader
"Because," said the old man in regretful
tone of voice-"because IL didn't have the
boots. ts."-Washington Cor. New York Trib-
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Luxurious Travel.

Through courtesy of the management of
the Chicago and North Western Railway
Company the writer has had opportunity to
make thorough inspection of the new equip
ment placed in regular service between
Chicago, st. Paul and Minneapolis upon
their limited EXPRESS
These trains are TINTED only in the time
consumed between terminal stations. In
other respects they are available to all pas
sengers who pay the usual railway ard sleep
ing car fares.
The equipment of each train consists Of
new first class coaches built by the Chicago
and North Western Company, handsomely
upholstered in crimson and old gold, with
all conveniences of toilet high back, luxu-
rious seats; the smoker a model of practical
convenience, upholstered with leather; the
dining cars newly equipped and furnished
upon the regular North Western standard.
New palace sleeping cars built expressly
for these trains by the Wagner and Pullman
companies, each company seeking TO outvit
the other in excellence Of construction,
venience and luxury, resulting in securing
to the patrons of the North Western un
rivaled safety and comfort.
In addition to the foregoing features o
attraction these new trains are OsStibulet
throughout.
The cestibuls feature in modern railway
travel has ceased to be novelty or expert
ment; its adoption by the Chicago and Nortl
Western management fixes its status as
practical, everyday adjunct to thorough!
first class travel, ii being well known tina
the North Western managers. after deliberate
study and careful investigation, adopt sucl
appliances as will promote in the highest de
gree the comforts of first-class travel. Con
sequently by process of natural selection
that class of travellers who demand the bes
service and do not hesitate to pay for it, ar
concentrating upon the trains of the Chicag
and North Western Railway.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-07-28
Bill Nye's Autograph


Eyes" said Bill Nye, "the autograph peo-
pie pursue me with some avidity, but I've
just got the best of one of them in rather q
remarkable way. While at Omaha I re-
ceived a registered letter, inclosed with o
letter from my wife When 1 opened the
registered letter found it read somethinA
like this: My Dear Sir-I have very much
desired your autograph, but feel that you
have so many applications of the kind that
you would not comply with my request if put
In the ordinary way. have therefore reg
istered this letter, knowing that you will re-
seivs it, and that you will be forced before
seceiving it to sign the receipt, which will
be forwarded TO me. Thanking you in ad-
vance for your kindness in furnishing me
the desired autograph, am, etc. wonder
what that man said, when, instead of my
signature, he found that Of Mrs. Nyep'-
Omaha World
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Weekly Press
OF PHILADELPHIA, PA.
81 90 Sui icript n per Year. slO0
THE BEs~ HOME PAPER IN AMERICA

This is no brag.
1t is a pain statement Of an honest fact.
Ordinarily the weekly issue Of daily pa
per is esteemed to be merely digest of the
weeks news, suited atone for rural readers.
This is not true in reference to the WEEK.
LY PRESS
II is specially edited by trained corps
writers selected for the purpose of making
the best paper.
1t is adapted to the improvement and en-
jyment Of both sexes, of all ages, of every
family whether a resident of the city, village
or country.
Not word-of crime or impure suggestion
in any Part Of the paper.
1t is an old paper and carries its age and
reputation ,qualy well.
Now we are seeking new and larger
Gle Of readers. AS an inducement to this
end the WEEKLY PRESS in connection with
any four dollar magazine in America will be
seat for the sirgle subscription price of such
magazine.
Or, ION application, we will make speoia
combination OF any two or more periodical
published in America, either weekly or
monlhly, in conjunction with the WEEKLY
Press at such low rate as will be equivalent
to years subscription to the WE'LL,
Press free for one year.
We make this exceptional proposition in
order that the WEEKLY PRESS may go on
trial in million houst holds an entire
year
Sample copies furnished free on app'ics
tion.
Address,
THE PRESS COMPANY, United,
PHILADELPHIA. Pa
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-07-28
That Celebrated ..Cook Book"

A NEW AND REVISED EDITION ISSUED ny THE
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILWAY.
A choice selection of valuable recipes,
with much other useful information pertain
ing to the culinary art, including many for
mulas contributed by noted cooks and cat
erers.
An elegant volume of 1875 pages in illus
trated cover, one department (l05 pages)
devoted to the cooking of meats, fish, oys-
ters, entrees, vegetables, baking, frying,
roasting etc., another to medical prescrip-
tions and a chapter to laundry work. House.
keepers are delighted with it and find it in
dispensible for frequent household reference.
copies sent at ten cent s (for postage) to any
applicant Address E. A. HoLBRooK, Cen
ersl ii cketand Pa sseuger Agent, Chicago.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-07-28
A Story Of Jo Jefferson.

When Jefferson was playing his famous
part of Rip Van Winkle during an engage
ment at ST. Louis he one night went to the
theatre tired by a long days journey. The
curtain rose on the third act and disclosed
him deep in his twenty years. nap. Five,
ten minutes elapsed, but he did not awake
The audience grew impatient. At length the
gallery waxed uproarious and yelled their
delight at one of them inquiring ''if there
was going to be nineteen years more of this
sleeping business" Still jefferson slept on
and actually snored. Opening a small trap
door beneath the stage, the prompter prodded
Rip from below, only to zee him tumble in
his pocket for an imaginary railway ticket
and hear him mutter, "Going clear through,
conductorp OF course this brought down
the ehousa-Philadelphi News
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Snecial Mention.

The attention of our read, is called to the
advertisement of E. L. Barton, No. q E. 7th
street, he is practical mechanic in his line
and ha an experience in this city that
should command him good tradn--giVe
him a call.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-07-28
The Boston Masas
apIya - T-u vI-r1n

soNe - THE vlRr1
wnzg out the cid, wiring out the now,
Wiring out the black, wiring out the gray,
Wiring out the white, wiring out the blue
And thus wiring my life away.
CONTRAST.
Whose coat Is thin doth sigh and groan,
When through the air the snow flakes Goat,
He laughs who weareth fur upon
The cuffs and collars Of his coat.
INFANT PRopIGIEs
Said Peter, you're in luck, seei
Come in my friend, look sharp,
And hear the infant prodigy
Performing on the harp.
THE REFoRMER.
Good-by, my wife,
My love, my life,
Stay home and do your sewing,
And pray for me,
For I-you see
Must keep the earth a-going.
AFTER THE BALL
The blush that Redeemed her cheeks last night
When she laid her head on my breast,
This morning I'll warrant has taken its flight,
For iud it right here on my vest.
DIDN'T KNOW.
With jaunty step he walked along,
And proud and manly bearing;
He seemed while minging with che throng
Just out to take an airing.
The snow slide came as suddenly
As comes a clap of thunder,
And came just at the moment he
Alone was passing under.
Twas with fierce, a savage air
He rose and thus exploded:
~ knew, by jinks, the roof was there,
But didn't know twas loadedn
s6n LEAP YEAR.
Leap year is here,
To mHdens dear,
Who're waited on by bashful beaux
That Emile and sigh
And eft come nigh
TO popping, but who ne'er propose
Proceed with skill,
And thus you will
Proposals from your lovers draw;
They'll take the cue:
Say, how would you
like mother for mother-in.laws
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son Sunday only arrive Chester (B & o)e.a5a
1905 am "
A. @. MoCAUsLAND, BoWNEsS BRIGGS,
superintendent Gen. Pas Agent.
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BOT alas for him, poor chap, he appears TO be
happy, for he little knew the trap he
Sprung when
His pen
Led him to the door on tse Journalistic floor,
Where he found an editt 'al lion Gagged.
He thought the sketch was witty, but look on him
with pity, for this happened in the city,
Oh. dearl
How queer,
A long long time ago-a century or So
For even then this joke was very aged.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-07-28
WILMINGTON & NORTHERN RAIL
w ROAD SCHEDULE. JULY Sth 1885
GOING NORTH,

tOn Sunday .only leave Philadelphia (B. & o.
nsunday only leave Chester (B. & o. Sslpm
Additional Trains,
r, Gaily, except Saturday and Sunday, leave (B.&o.
pm. Wilmington 6,l5 p M, b. 4 o. Junction 6.%
m. Newbridge 6.39 pm. Arrive at Dupont 8. 81 m
On Saturday only. will leave Wilmington 500
M Leave Wilmington II. l5 m, Newbridge IL 35
pm, arrive at DUPONT IL .55 M Leave Birdsboro
II0pm, Arrive Reading / .46 D m.
On Sunday only, will leave st. Peters 10 90 m
warwick lib a IN, Springfield 1924 a IN, Arrive
Reading ll.24 m, Leave st Peters 800 p M War
wick Sl5p ms arrive Springfield $50 p m,
GOING SOUTH,
Daily sunday
Daily ex Sund only
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ognisant of tn. purpose and fully sanction. d

ed 1t. n
non, 80 that 1t might be worthy OF the visits
OF the pilgrim and the traveller from alllands.
The desire for the establishment OF this coll
ment, but was the outcome OF a long settled
purpose Mr.. Clemson did not even know
personally, any Of the trustees he had named
In the will, and had only heard Of them
with the desire for the established OF an agr!-
cultural college. He had sent for Mr.. Tillman
and as the result Of a conversation with him
Mr.. Benet then referred to the fact that al.
though Miss Lee had been brought into this
matter In Jorznd pdupe'1s she was, In reality
eraSs her and beSe
daughter Of very wealthy man.
AS soon as the General Assembly accepted.
the bequest, 1t wonld instantly give $4,000 TO
the State, on which Miss Lee had no claim
State being in a majority on the board, Mr..
Benet admitted thati 1t was strong objection,
but this had been obviateed by the require
ment that two-thlrds vote would be neces-
any expenditure. This gave the State full
financial control, and II the College was not
conducted properly, the State could withdraw
its appropriation. ls
object to an agricultural college, but did not
want this bequest accepted. Such course
was certainly strange, and II would be difficult
to explain to the people Of South Carolina
why the State should neither accept tht be-
quest nor build the college. -
Mr.. Benet closed his argument by an appeal
to the friends OF education TO pass this bill
and allay all excitement on the subject
There would then be In Columbia University,
in Charleston Citadel Academy and In
Oconee an agricultural college; three great In
stitutions in which the whole State: would
take q just pride. Sectional feeling would be
at an end and all would be dwelling together.
In peace and amity.
Mr.. Benets advocacy Of the bill was earnest
and impressive. He commanded the close
attention Of the House. The championship
of the bill ia 30 far in able hands. ~
The House voted to accept the bequest
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1t Will Pay You to cad What Have
to Saw About Low Prices.

100 pairs Of women shoes for SOC. worth Sl.25
This Is q heavy winter shoe and l offer them
at this low price to close the lot out. w. E.
Bell.
12o pairs Of children's shoes for SOC: This is
also q heavy winter shoe, and l got 75c. pair
for them. but have no trade for this class OF
goods, and offer them for less than cost. w.
z. Bell.
2 pieces of striped Manchester flannels for
o,c worth SIC These goods are suitable for
children g wraps. This is the best bargain OF
the season. w. E. Bell.
8 pieces of plaid dress flannel at 35c. worth
6Oc and GOc. Thia is wonderful bargain at
the price. w. E. Bell.
dozen children's hose In assortea col0rs mH
and sizes for SOC. pair worth lOc. ana ioc. Ine
sizes are broken and offer them at THIS price
in order to close the lot out. w. E. Bell.
Ono lot Of walking jackets at greatly re-
duced prices. w. +. Bell.
Special bargains in ladies undervests. Splen'
did article at 25c. each. w. E. Bell.
Wonderful bargains in children's Jersey
Jackets in pure all wool goods. w. E. Bell.
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TIE RIPoRMERs IN THE HOUSE.
Representative Waller Makes u Good
Showing...He ~ Wide Awake, and
Fearless i'm Doing His Duty.
COLUMBIA, s. c., Dec. II, ls


As erroneous Impressions will be made
from the statement OF the papers In regard to
actions OF the reformers in the House Satur-
day on the main 0 and
cate bill was placed on our desks Friday, and
called for that day and went over on my OBJ
lection. We had only two hours In which 70
study 1t, half OF which was after twelve that
nivht. Hence we had no we'll matured plans
upon which TO base unity OF action. We had
determined to cOncede everything that COM
mon sense would suggest for the best interests
of our constituents. and endearor to throw of
ali Unnecessary burdens. or course. we had
TO 90 into an unequal combat. Every pet
measure had one or more anxious ana war
like champions, ready ana longing ior an &C.
casion TO enter the lists. This was especially
evidenced by the little episode in defence OF
the 5000 appropriation to q 1umigating and
disinfecting plant In the Port OF Charieston 70
prevent the spread OF infectious diseases; rh q
had asked q question concerning IL. Inc
Chairman Of the Committee OF ways ana ana
Means had scarcely replied and taken ms
seat before We were regaied oy an outouLst oi
eloquence against an invisible zoe. anu Sas vne
made and unanimously voted down. we
had succeeded in all Of our efforts 70 grsaIt
extent, but not to our entir satlsiactloh VIII
derice Of extravaganza on page % OF a little
book of SO pages which 1 enclose you, made
q motion TO reduce the appropriation IRON,
two to one thousand dollars for the Board ol
Health. S339.5S for 300 copies of such paper.
back book was more than could keep. quiet
under. honestly believe you would have
done the work for fifty-three dollars or much
less. And the page was full of such. Please
publish that page. Owing to insttention o.
several parties, and the sacred and preserving
shiboIeth Of name lost O motion which
am assured would prevail, If another oppor
tunity offered in which to move 1t.
We obtained reduction Of S5S ,OOO In the ag
grexate. Good feeling prevailed throughout
The papers misrepresent me (un1ntentional
Iy. OF course, because no one knows all that u
Going on } In several instances. Col. Haskell
cheerfully gave me all the concessions l IN
sisted on, and promised to make the salary
Reductions Of 1t become law. l did not move
70 them then but only called atten th,
State House appropriations and the Lunati'
Asyium, and we got only small compromises
We are satisfied that we will be able TO re
dnee State tax TO mills. which will be done
perSaps, before this reaches you: We have II II
The house small majority on the side OF tn, Tn
rsformers. but those whose names you VII
and in the call OF ayes and noes most uni
formly against us are alert and united. 1 an
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pIATH OF MRS. SARAH 3. PARKS.
Her Christian Faith and Exemplary
e. Life...A Completed Work.

We have just performed the solemn duty OF
LAYING in the grave the mortal remains of
Mrs. Sarah E Parks OF Greenwood.
she was born ON the 5th day OF July, 1880,
and died on tho 1lth day Of December, lSsS.
being In the fifty-ninth year OF her age. She
WAS born In the neighborhood Of Liberty Hill,
Edgefield County, famous for It's social cul-
ture, morally, and high Christian character,
and, che was educated at the old Moravian
cd the Baptist Church Of her neighborhood,
and shortly afterwards became an active and
useful member Of the church and society. On
the 5th OF December. 1S4S, she was married TO
Mr.. J. 8. Talbert, and from that time to the
breaking out of the Confederate War she pre-
sided over O most affectlonate and loving
family. But her husband having entered the
army in Virginia, like thousands OF others,
was lost on that ensanguined field.
In 1878 having married DR.. +. 6. Parks OF
Greenwood, she rendered invaluable services
TO the Greenwood Church then but recently
organized, and in much need of her vigorous
and intelligent management. But last, July
Or. Parks died, and Mrs. Parks at once began
in Greenwood. Soon she had arranged every
thing In perfect order, and last week returned
To the home OF her childhood near Liberty
Hill. But her work was done. From 1S4S To
1888 she dispensed more cheer, advised more
discreetly, labored more etfectually than any
woman In our community. Her work Is be.
fore uR In Its completeness, and to-day, in all
upper Edgetield and lower Abbeville, bleed.
ing hearts deplore her death but thank God
for her generous life, her conservation and her
piety. She died OF paralysis, and without
pain. ~ II. Y. ..
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pieces OF dress silks at S5c: worth 6oc. This
ey ask for them, but put them OF this low
price to close out the lot. w. +. Bell.
pieces dress silks in blue. brown, green
and goblin at Soc. worth 75c. This Is q grand
bargain. The goods has IL beautiful lustre and
will make up a handsome suit. W. E. Bell.
w. +. Bell will offer bargains every week
during this month. Don't overlook the bar
gains he offered in last weeks Press ana Ban
ner.
Persons wishing to buy children's shoes
either in fine or heavy shoes, can save from 10
10 20 per cent. by buying them from w. E.
Bell.
Dress goods at less than heir value. w. f.
Bell offers some wonderful bargains In %, 81.
and 38-lnch dress goods this week. II you
can't get them this week he VIII have some
thing In his next weeks sale for you.
Short wraps, new markets and walking
Jackets ut reduced prices to close the lot.
have some handsome fur trimmed short wraps
that will be sold this week at greatly reduced
prices. w. E. Bell.
Trunks, valises sc. White Brothers have
Just purchased a second stock OF trunks, and
any one In need of an article in this line
would do we'll to look at their assortment be-
fore making purchase.
Ready-made clothing. hats and shoes. The
attention Of the public is called particularly
te the extensive and complete lines Of the
above which are always to be found at the
store OF White Brothers. ~
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The w. l.. Douglas advertised shoes are
widely known everywhere as the best value
for the money of any yet introduced. HIS Gel
ebrated $500 calf seamless shoe Is perfectly
smooth inside, no tacks or wax thread to hurt
the feet, and as easy as hand-sewed shoes. 1t
is O pleasure to wear them. Read his adver-
tisement appearing in this paper from time to
time. Jcrvey & Co. sole agents for Greenwood
Always 60 to headquarters Tor clothing. P.
Rosenberg & Co.
We can save you money by buying your
shoes from us. P. Rosenberg & Co.
Buy your little boy and your big boy nice
suit from p. Rosenberg & Co.
Go to R. NJ. Haddon G. Co. for millinery.
Go to r. NJ. Haddon e. Co. for winter wraps.
Go to R. NJ. Haddon G. Co. for dress goods.
Brown homespun in the Piedmont goods
have large stock and have reduced the price
in order to reduce my stock. w. E. Bell.
ALL persons indebted to Seal & McIlwain
are requested to settle their notes and ac.
counts. u-Zoot
The attention of ladies is called TO the large
stock of cloaks, jackets and jerseys OF White
Brothers.
Rain! rain rain! Christmas weather has
already.