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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-16
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
DEVOTED TO THE ENTERTAINER MT
or GIRL AND BOY READERS
A Brief Chapter in the History of Two
Royal Children, Prince, Oscar aud
Kari of sweden, who Go to Grand
fathers Visiting.

Prince Oscar and Prince Karl of Sweden
are loving brothers. Royal children have
generally long names, and the elder of the
two is really Oscar Frederick William Olaf
Gustavus Adolphus. There have been
some famous kings Of Sweden named Gus
tavus, and if this little prince ever becomes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-16
i\crosene in The LauudrN.

Some laundresses consider Kerosene "A
great help in washing, as it lessons the
amount of rubbing required. Ia u.iug it
cut one pound of soap line in suilicieut
water TO form thick suds; add 10 this two
aud one-half tablespoonfuls of kerosene.
70 every gallon Of water stir in pint Of
the solution. If aay oil appears on the top
add more soap AID water, then boil the
clothes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-16

The ArgonauIs were heror, oi Greeh an
tiqulty, who were ~ named from their
ship Argu They accompanied Jason IN
his search for the Golden Fleece, which
after many peri'nu- adventures was OBJ
tanned. The tabled crew OF the ArGp in
ciudel all the famous heroes Of Greek
legend. IT, Hercules, Castor and poiluN,
onILr of .INnllcr ttL-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-16
The zodiacal Considerations.

The lodiacai consultations may be easily
remembered 10y repeating the old rhyM.
which runs as follows:
The ram, the bull, the heavenly twins;
Then next the crab, the lion shines,
The virgin aIli the scales,
The scorpion, archer aud the goat.
The nau who holds the watering, Iot.
The fish with gIitteriug tails
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-16
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
Topics SURE TO INTEREST WIDE
AWAKE MEN AND WOMEN.
a Tap which Permits the Gradual Re-
lease OF the Liquid without Any ~
the sudden Rush SO Common to tho
Ordinary BuuE.

The tap shown in the accompanying cut
is the invention of Frenchman who
claims that it is not only cheap but very
useful. 1t permits the gradual release of
the liquid without any of the sudden rush
which ordinary taps or bungs are apt to IL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-16

The following is told of the mu !cisn
Lully and Louis NV. The king asked
Lully what he Thought Of his performance
ON the violin. Luily replied. y our maj
csty, there are three stages in violin play
Ing. In the first a man cannot play at ALL
ia the second he plays badly. Ina the bird
he PLAYS perfectly Your majesty ha~ made
great progress in hc suooud stage
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-16

The arrangement shown in the cut is in
tended to keep parasols, umbrellas, etc,
free from dust in the dressing room. The
foundation is made either in coutil or stout
crctonne, with three pockets, slightly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-16
\ Sewing song.

\ Sewing song.
| have a it'll" servant
With a single eye:
She always does my bidding
Very faithfully;
But she eats me no meat,
And She drinks NE no drink.
A very clever servant rs you well may think.
Another little servant
on my finger sits:
She the on"-ryed nttle servant
Very neatly fits
But eh" eats mo no meat,
And she drink, me no drink,
= very clever servant. ~ yoI we'd may think
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-16

-to,AIcr.ud tmn.sher
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
A Monument for Moncl,ton.

TRENTON, June 23.-At recent meet
ing of the New Jersey Historical So
ciety Rev. John Miller, of Princeton,
stated that the grave of General Monck-
ton, of the British army, who was killed
at the battle Of Monmouth, was not
marked. As result Of correspondence
the secretary received letter from
representative of the family, announc-
ing that it was his purpose to erect a
monument over the grave of General
Monckton at his own expense, request
ing the society TO cooperate with him
by overseeing its erection.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Railroad Niagnates on Trial.

New YORK, June 23.-The trial Of
New Haven railroad officials for vio-
lating the state law against heating cars
by stoves began yesterday. Those on
trial are: Charles p. Clark, Ezekiel H.
Trowbridge, William D. Bishop, Ma
thaniel Wheeler, Henry G. Robinson,
Edward NJ. Reed. Joseph Park, Chaun-
cey NJ. Depew, Henry $. Lee, William
noon. One of the men in the Jury box,
q Washington market provision dealer,
who had lived all his life in New York,
declared that he had never heard of @.
NJ. Depew or Do Lancey Nicoll. Testi-
mony is being taken today.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
No Insult to Mexico.

WASHINGTON, June 23.-The Mexican
government has informed Senior Romero
that the Mexican consul at POrt-au-
Prince reported the breaking into his
house of an armed force under orders
from President Hippolyte, of Hayti, to
capture four political refugees, and
their immediate shooting. While it
was not true that President Diaz, of
Mexico, should have authorized, di-
rectly or indirectly, such step as Presi-
dent Hippolyte is reported to have
taken, the Mexican government took
sentatives enjoy, no insult had been
made to Mexico by such action, although
it was otherwise hardly excusable.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Knocked the Murder ont of Him

HAzLEToN, Pa, June 23.-Frederick
Ellets came home drunk and with a
large butcher knife attempted to carve
his wife. She escaped his clutches and
ran to the house of John Connors. Ell
let's followed, burst in the door, and
sprang towards his wife with the knife
in deadly attitude. Mr.. Connors
caught Ellets and struggle took place,
during which Connors had his hand
badly cut. Mrs. Ellets escaped. and her
screams brought neighbors to the scene.
Three men pitched in and walloped FL
let's go badly thet he could not stand on
his feet. Then they secured wheel
barrow and wheeled him to the lookup,
covered with blood and presenting a
horrible sight.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
A Delaware Tornado.

GEORGETOWN, Del, June 29.-While
John Lambden was driving to Cokes-
bury church he was overtaken by tor
nado and q tree was blown upon his
team, killing his horse, totally demolish-
ing his carriage and breaking the young
mans thigh. At the church and along
the road several carriages were blown
over by the wind. The public roads in
some sections were blocked by trees that
had blown down across them. No fur
ther particulars of the storm can be
learned, but there is no doubt that the
roads and bridges are badly damaged by
the heavy rain.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
KEYSTONE COMMISSIONERS.
Men Who Will Represent the State
at the Worlds Fair.

HARRISBURG, June 23.-The Worlds
fair bill was approved at midnight by
the governor. and the following COM
missioners were appointed:
A. X. Mcclure, Philadelphia; Luther
E. Bent, Dauphin; Robert Pitcairn, Al
legheny; Benjamin Whitman, Erie;
George Burnham, Philadelphia; A. B.
Farquhar, York; E. A. Bigler, Clear
field L. limerick, Jr.. Mexican; John
Mundell, Philadelphia; Charles s. Wolfe,
Union; John l. Carter, Chester; James
Cuffey, Allegheny; Robert E. Wright,
Lehigh; T. v. Powderly, Lackawannai
Robert Purvis, Philadelphia; J. X. p.
Hall, Elk; Herbert Welsh, Philadelphia;
A. p Parr, Allegheny; j A Horr, Chester;
A. G.. Noenick, Allegheny; L. c. Davis,
Philadelphia; r. A. Mercur, Bradford |;
Simon Muir, Philadelphia p. Foley,
Allegheny; R. L. Brownfield, Philadel-
phia J. G. Walker, La-sSaster; Thomas
Bradley, Philadelphia N. E. Clenden-
ming, Lawrence; George W. Riley, AL
legheny r. s. Searle, Susquehanna.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Celebrating a New Railroad.

SEA Isle CITY. N. j.. June 23.-The
formal opening of the Philadelphia and
Seashore railroad to this place was made
the occasion of public celebration in
which all the residents and cottagers
participated. The passengers were re-
ceiyed with the firing of cannon and an
ovation from the mayor, council and
citizens committee. A display of fire.
works on the beach followed. An en-
thu can puDc Sss %seRs Was hy Rdd Msro
Thomas Ludlam, at which Charles X.
Lands, the founder of Sea Isle City,
was the principal speaker.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
BLOWN UP BY DYNAMITE.
A Blaster, Trown Head First Into .
Pond, Dies From His Injuries.

k-Onu, bttb FROM his AhJufttSs
CHESTER, Pa, June 23.-A terrible
explosion of dynamite occurred at
Leiper's quarries, located on the Darby
road Mt Leiperville, near this city. Peter
Mclaughlin and John Poker, the latter
n naturalized Italian, were working on
n large rock. Mclaughlin put in
quantity Of dynamite and was tamping
it, when the stuff exploded. McLaugh-
lin was hurled high in the air in cloud
of smoke, dust and flying stones.
The workmen near by saw Poker
running out of the storm with his
hands to his face and shrieking with
agony. In his frenzy he made for
pond in the quarry, but he was seized.
Mclaughlin had disappeared, but a
search revealed one foot projecting out
of the pond. The body was pulled out,
and to the general surprise it gave signs
of life. Physicians were sent for, but
Mclaughlin lived only an hour. Poker
will live. Deputy Coroner lotteries ar
rived and held an inquest. The verdict
was accidental death. Mclaughlin was
/, a widower and leaves family Of three
ssehildren
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
The Earl of CIonmel Dead.

LONDON, June 23.-John Henry Regin-
aid Scott, earl of Clonmel, died yester-
day. The earldom of Clonmel was Gre
ated in 1793, and the peer whose death
is here reported was the fourth holder
of the title. He was born at Bert
House, Kildare, in 1889, being the eldest
cornet and sub-lieutenant in the First
Life Guards in 1857, retired from the
army in 1867, when he succeeded his
father in the earldom, and was elected a
representative peer for Ireland in 1874.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Sheepshead Bay Races.

SHEEPsHEAD BAY, June %. - First race,
Futurity course,0 furlongs-Kingston, |; Po-
tentate, 2; Nellie BLY,, 8. Time, LOS NEW
record).
Second race, 5h furlongs-zorling, l; ott-
mar, 2; Delusion, g. Time, Ill.
Third race, 51S furlongs-Fidelio, /; Bitten.
q Picallilly, o. Time, l.l0.
Fourth race 3l6 miles-Tammany, /, CAL
clum, .; Mountain Deer, 8. Time, 2.04.
Fifth race ll6 miles Rambler, ]; Rico, 2;
Atlantic, 3. Time, l.55l-5
Sixth race-Walkover for Sir John.
Seventh race, lM miles-Master Lode, l;
Come to Taw, 2; ST. Luke, 3. Time, AGO l-5.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
WILMINGTON, DEL, TUESDAY, JUNE %, 1891.
PATTIsoN vEToES.
Tho Governor Cuts on AppropriH
tions Aggrcgating $500, ,s6S.

The Governor Cuts on Approprin
tions Aggrcgating $360, ,S6S.
HARRISBURG, June 22.--Seven more
vetoes left the Governors hands yester-
day. Several of them disapprove of ap-
preparation bills otherwise approved
The appropriation of s64, ,OO0for the State
hospital for injured persons of the an
thracite coal regions is approved, but
the item for repairs to wash and waiting
rooms for flooring and plastering the
cellar, ETC., amounting in all to 81, 500,
are vetoed because they are not recon-
mended by the state board of charities.
An appropriation Of 100000 for the
erection of hospital at Rochester, Bea-
yer county is disapproved because the
proposed site is not central.
The item of $4,000 for the improve
ment and furnishing of u building for
the Gynecean hospital, Philadelphia, is
vetoed because it was not approved by
the board of charities. The governor
has approved the other two items of
$40, 900 for this institution.
An item of $32 900 for a deficit in the
medical and surgical department of the
Western Pennsylvania hospital at Pitts
burg is withheld.
An item of $4,000 is withheld from
the appropriation of the Woman's
Homeopathic association of Pennsyl-
vania for the completion of certain
buildings, because the board of chari-
ties did not recommend it. Two items
OF So, 900 and $3.50 respectively for the
Lackawanna hospital at Scranton are
vetoed because the recommendations Of
the board of charities were disregarded.
An item of 81, 900 for the completion Of
the hospital buildings of the Medico-
Chirurgical hospital at Philadelphia is
disapproved, because it is not a state in
stitution, nor under state control.
The veto ax has also been applied to
the act appropriating 500, 900 to be paid
to counties to maintain their chronic in
sane, for the reason that the state ought
to have their care.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
HIS LIFE FOR OTHERS.
Sad Triple Drowning Accident ut
Washington, Pa.

WASHINGTON, Pa, June 23.--John
McKeown, aged 10; L. Harry Shoultis,
aged 10, and Walter Jones, aged IA,
were drowned in the Doak's park pond
here yesterday afternoon. Harry and
John Shoultis and John McKeown were
playing on raft in the pond when the
rope which held the raft to the shore
broke. Walter Jones, who was bathing
near by, attempted to get the raft back
to shore. Tho raft overturned, and four
boys were thrown in the water.
Jones swan to shore with the younger
Shoultis and returned for the other boys.
He was swimming to shore with ono of
them when the other dragged him un-
der the water, and all three were
drowned. John McKeown was son of
the late millionaire oil king McKcown,
and the Shoultis boys were Mr.. Nc
Keown's grandsons. Jones was a son Of
Presiding Elder Jones. of the Methodist
Episcopal church. Their bodies were
recovered
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
The Produce Market.

PHuA JELpHIA. June %. State and western
-four, supcr S3.75lI3s0 do.do., extras, $40 t.jo;
No 2wintcr family, s4.35I4.GO; Pennsylvania
roller process, S4.75le5; western winter. clear,
S475Q5; do. do, straight, s5it5.25i winter
patent, s52J35.5O; Minnesota, clear, S4.75D
5, do straight, sJll5.2j; do. patent, $3.50
g. 90; do. fayorite brands, 1913. Rye -four
$3.50 per barrel for choice Pennsylvania.
Whcat-wcaker, with sl04la bid and sl,05
asked for June; sl.O51s bid and $l.o4 asked
for July; 81 bid and Sl.COIa asked for
August; 90c. bid and 99IEc asked for Sep
tember.
Corn - Easier. with C4Ipc. bid and G5c.
asked for June; 64c. bid and C4i5c. asked
for July; 6li<c. bid and &c asked for August;
sic. bid and &c. asked tor September.
Oats-Easier, with 42lac. bid and 43lfe.
asked for June; 4lI5c. bid and 42c. asked for
July; 38c bid and BIC. asked for August; 35c
bid and aoc. asked for September.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Shot Dead with Nails.

Fort WORTH, Tex, June 23.-Bill
Pinkerton shot and killed Colonel Bert
Pembrook at Benite. Pinkerton loaded
a double barrel shotgun with nails, and
stated to a boy that he had settlement
to make with parties and might need it.
He entered Pembrcok's kitchen and in
suited Mrs. Pembrook, and on her re-
sisting him he went and got the shot
gun and fired at Mr.. Pembrook, the
slugs entering his neck, killing him in
stantly. Pembrook was Prominent
citizen, and there is much Indignation
over the affair.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Racing at Gloucester.

GLOUCESTER, N. j., June 23.-First race, 4t1
furlongs-Hydra, !; Kitty Glover, 2; Grape
shot, B. Time, 1.0lA.
Second race, 7I6 furlongs-Landseer, 1;
Question, 2; Gilmor, 3. Time, 1.46,l.
Third race, VI mile-Ecstacy, /; Raymond,
2; James Al Time, 1.Ois4.
Fourth race, mile-Now or Never. l. Syra-
cuse 2; Pearl Set, 3. Time, l.5l94.
Fifth race, 81 furlongs-Ilawkstono, /; Bill
Barnes, 2; Ida Girl. 3. Time, l.2Gl4.
Sixth race, Ss mile-Ascot, l; II. ]. H., 2;
Lizzie Fonso, 8. Time, l.0Slh.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
sullivan's Money Put Up.

New York, June 22.-Charles II.
johnson and James Wakely, according
to their announcement, called at the
office of the Illustrated News to meet
the hackers of Slavin and endeavor to
arrange fight between Slavin and Sui
livan. Slavin's friends, however, did
not put in an appearance. johnson and
Wakely, after waiting an hour for them,
decided to allow the $1,000 forfeit to re-
main with The News, so that Slavin's
ready
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
For tho Chronic Insane.

HARRISBURG. June 23.-The governor
has approved the bill providing for the
selection of site for hospital for the
chronic insane, to be called the State
asylum, and appropriating $500, 900
therefor, and appointed the following
commission to select the site and build
the hospital: DR.. John Curwen Warren,
Wharton Barker. Philadelphia; Hon.
John B. Storm, Monroe county; Hon.
John M. Reynolds, Bedford, and Henry
M. Dechert.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Cheering Crop Prospects.

AMITYvILLE, Pa, June 23.-Hcavy
showers during the past few days have
been of great benefit to the crops in this
county, especially corn, potatoes, tobacco
and vegetables. Potates were never in
better condition, and owing to the large
acreage the indications are that they
will again be sold at twenty-five cents
per bushel in the fall. There will be an
abundance of fruits of all kinds, and the
crop of raspberries, blackberrics and
other late small fruits will be simply
inmnnGa
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Death of a Veteran Cashier.

MT. HOLLY, N. j., June 23.-Jona-
than Oliphant. said to be the Oldest bank
cashier in point of continuous service in
the state, died at his residence here.
after a long illness. Mr.. Oliphant was
the first cashier of the Burlington
County National bank, of Meiford and
held the position until year or two
ago, when advancing years compelled
him to resign.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
A plshop's sudden Deatb.

CAMDEN, N. j., June 23.- Bishop
Howell B. Price, of the Nazareth Meth
odist Episcopal church, died suddenly
Buren, street, below Van Hook. He was
born fifty years ago, and was conse-
Grated bishop of the Nazarene Bishops
of Canada twelve years ago. Last Sum
day he preached at Doylestown, and
overexertion on that occasion is sup
posed to have hastened his death.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
TWO Doys Drowned,

WASHINGTON, June 23.-Two sad cases
of drowning occurred here yesterday of
boys about 15 years of age. One of
them, Charles Davis, while carrying a
milk can on board a steamboat slipped
off the gangway, and went down within
sight OF his frantic and heartbroken
mother, who stood on the wharf. The
other, Roger Connell, colored boy,
while bathing got beyond his depth and
lost his life,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
English Behring Sea Arbitcrs.

LONDON, June 22.-Sir George Baden-
Powell, X. G. NJ. NJ, member of Par
liarment for the Kirkdale division of
Liverpool, and Sir W. Dawson, of the
Canadian survey department, have been
appointed arbiters in the Behring sea
reference decided upon between the gov
ernment of the United States and the
government of Great Britain. 1t is ex-
pectei that the first meeting of the
board of arbitration will take place in
Oct Der next.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Was siavin a Contract Laborcr p"

WASHINGTON, June 90. = Assistant
Secretary Nettleton has received pro-
test stating that the admission to this
country of Slavin, the prize fighter, was
a violation of the contract labor law.
The protest states that be came to this
country under contract with Philadel-
phia party. The matter is being con-
sidered with view to enforcing the law
II it has been violated.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Chicago Raccs.

CHICAGO, June 23.-F'irst race. Y mile
Miss Dixie, l. Miss Bulevarn, .; Sunbeam, 3.
Time. $50
Second race, l mile-Estelle, /; Corinne
Kenney, 2; Silver Lake, 3. Time, LA.
Third race two starters), III miles-Joe
Blackburn, !; Los Angeles, . Time, 2A.
Fourth race, Lilo miles-Balgowan, l; Joe
Cartor, 2; Hipatica, 8. Time, 1.5l34
Fifth race, " milc-Frank Kenny, |; Terra
Firma, 2: Tom Elliott, g. Time, 0.49h.
sixth race, mile-Portlaw, /; Bob For
sythe. =; Rosemont, B. Time, l.434.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Ex-senator McDonaId's Funeral.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 90. - Arrange
ments for the funerrl of ex-senator Nc
Donald are perfected. Tho services will
be held at his late residence tomorrow
afternoon, and the interment will be
at Crown Hill. Tho funeral will be
public
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Back to Duty.

CAPE MAY, June 23-The president
did not accept the invitation rendered
by the homeopathic doctors to attend
their banquet at Atlantic City last night.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Governor Abbot. with the Doctors

ATLANTIC City, June 23.-The Ameri-
can Institute of Homeopathy and the
homeopathic convention ended their
congress at the United States hotel late
yesterday afternoon. The next conven-
lion will be held in England in 1896.
Governor Leon Albeit was present at
the banquet held last night.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Cullnm a ProsilcnfinI Candidate.

CHICAGO, June Ex-senator Cullon.
of Illinois, admits himself candidate
for the Republican presidential nolnina-
ton in 1892. He says the tariff will be
the predominant issue and that McKin-
ley will surely win in Ohio.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
Churohcs Growing i'm Readinp,

READING, Pa, June 23.-n the First
Baptist church the sum of SEQ, 500 was
subscribed towards the erection of a
new church, to cost probably twice that
chapel projected or in course Of erection
in Raadina this vaar-
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
Closing Quotations of the Stock and
Produce Exchanges.

PHILADELPHIA. June 22.-Steadiness and
dullness characterized the market up to the
close, and the whole list remained firm except
North American company, which developed a
sudden weakness from source not fully un-
derstood. Under the influence OF the selling
movement in North American the rest OF the
list seemed TO be affected more Or less, and
prices shaded of to a lower fractional range
before the transactions of the day ended.
knllnuinIr ANar,. iha rlnsinr hilS.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-23
What a strfkx.Iosts the State.

hARRIsBURG, June 23.-The amount
of expenses for the coke region riots has
been certified to by the adjutant general.
The total is $35, ,029. %.