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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

Our Fall invoices of Dress
Fabrics are arriving and
opening every day. Many
beautiful things are here, and
early customers are availing
of the first Sc
lections. "
Our importation of Vel
vets for dresses and trimming
are here in magnificent as,
sortment. Sixty-four shades
being represented in our
stock at 81, $1.25, and ST.
80 per yard.
Our new Carpets for Fall
are now displayed in
Mouquette,
Velvet,
Body Brussels,
Tapestry Brussels,
Ingrains,
Damasks,
in splendid variety from SO
cents per yard to $3.50. You
should see our Carpets for
your Fall buying.
We show also q full line
of Corticenes, Linoleums
and Oil Cloths, l yard to 4
yards wide, from Is cents tc
81 per yard.
VIM. B. SHARP & Co.,
FOURTH AND MARKET STREETS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

.THE STATE oP BELAWARE, D.
To the Sheriff OF New Castle County
Greeting:
WHEREAS, ANNIE F. POOLE, by
- her petition to the Judges Of our
seal superior court llled in tho Office
- OF the Prothonotary Dfsail court
in and Tor the County OF New Cnstlc, for
the cause OF complaint therein has made
application To our said Judges thata de-
vlga may be pronounced dissolying tho
marriage existing between tho petition
cr and SiImucl EuguI.C Poole.
We, therefore, command you, rs We
heretofore commanded youth You
summon samuel Eugene Poole that he
be mud appear before the Judges of our
said Court ut tile next term thereof, to
be held TT Wilmington, ON Monday, tho
twenty first dry OF September next, to
answer the allegations OF the petitioner,
Annie +, Poole, according To the Act of
Assembly in such ease made and pro
yitcd, and also to do nEd receive what
the Court shall then and there consi-
der concerning her In this behalf as to
the Court shall seem meet and consistent
with tile provisions of the said Act OF
Assembly, and cave you then there this
Witness the Honorable Joseph r.
Cumagys, Esq.. Mt Wilmington, the
18th day OF March, A. D., eighteen
hundred and ninuty-onc.
Issued August TO- 1891
PETER a IIoRTY, Pro'y.
Aug l04twltd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

A. b. Campbell, OF Cochranville,
farmer and florist, sends us nicely bot
tied and tied with the straw the pro-
nuct of one grain OF wheat of the
Fultz variety, with the following state
ment: The grain of wheat Of which
this is tho product was planted on the
goth OF last september. The weight Of
this bulk of wheat Is little fraction
over 2% ounces and contains 1853
grains; the number Of stalks was ~.
My report to you last year was 2,2U7
grains from one grain planted, weigh
Ing nearly " ounces, number of heads
80. All shallow planted. Wheat
should be planted early, shallow and
t In on ground. My experience is that
wheat planted deep will winter kill.
from the ground freezing and thBwing.
find when the roots OF the wheat
plant are shallow they will raise and
settle with the surface OF the soil
while freezing and thawing and the
roots OF the plant are not injured. But
II too deep the main roots will be
broken and the plant will produce but
little wheat | will try and report to
you again next year.-Oxford Press.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

CAFE MAY POINT, N. j., Sept. 2-See-
retai y of the Navy Tracy arrived here
tonight, and was met at the Grand
Street station by the President, and
taken to Point Cottage In General
Harrlson's carriage. The secretary
will remain until tomorrow.
General Jewell called upon the
President this afternoon and had @
talk with him.
The date of the Presidents reed
bird shooting trip to Maurice river
meadows is fixed for next Friday.
A special train bearing Mrs. Harrison,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Robert Mckee, Mrs.
Dimmick, Mrs, Saunders, Mrs. Russell
Harrison's mother, George w. Boyd
and wife arrived at Cape May to night
Mt Hos. The train was Immediately
taken over to Cape May Point over the
Delaware Railroad. Secretary Halford
and Lieutenant Parker Joined the
party here and proceeded with them
to the Point.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03
Third EDITION.


Miss Emma Tantum, of Ocean Grove,
1e visiting Mrs. b. II. Yeasey.
Colonel Henry A. DUPONT has return
cd from a visit to Egg Harbor.
Miss Alice Griffin, of Chester Pa, Is
visiting friends in New Castle, Del.
Mise Pauline L. Nichols of Washing
ton, ID. O., is visiting Mrs. j. L. V.
Blocksom.
Miss Mamie r. Maloney and Miss
Ella Crossley have gone to Sea Isle
city to spend few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank d. Carpenter
have returned from Rehoboth, where
they have been since June.
DR.. r. G. Richie and family have re-
turned from a three weeks trip to the
Green Mountains and Saratoga.
Mayor and Mrs. Wiley went to Po-
land Springs, Me-, last evening, for a
po1ourn OF two or three weeks.
Miss Matte Evans has Just returned
home after a 10 days visit among her
friends in Stanton and Christiana.
Frank II. Bradbury, one OF our prom
tnent llverymen, has returned home
from short visit to West Chester.
Mrs, Alfred L. Schaefner has Just re.
turned from q two weeks vacatioa in
Bucks county, Pa, well pleased with
his visit.
The young lady who wished her
mother to write to her. will find two
letters addressed to her at the Will
mington post office.
Miss Sallle Chandler returned to hei
home in Kenneth, Pa, Tuesday even.
ing. from five weeks visit among
friends in st. Georges, Delaware.
Hon. Thomas F, Bayard is visiting
his daughter Mrs. Samuel ID. War
rem, at Mattapolsett, Mass. He will
return the latter part OF this week.
The Right Rev. Bishop Coleman ex,
poets to leave home tomorrow oven.
ing for three weeks pedestrian tour
snong the mountains OF Virginia.
William j. Mearns, who was married
IN Tuesday evening, was serenadeu
o. Mcarns Cornet Band last evening
AT his home Gilpin avenue and Lin
coin street.
c. Wesley Pyle, of Hamburg ers' Shoe
House, took his grip and umbrella this
morning and left the city for parts un,
Known to any one. He intends to be
gone week or ten days,
Mrs. Bayard Taylor and DR.. Otto
kiliani and family left Kennett, Pa,
I Monday morning, for New York city
where the doctor will practice his pro
session OF surgery specialist.
Rev. Philip b. Cabell, who has beer
passing his vacation in Virginia, will
return home In time to fill his pulpit
next Sunday, when he will proclaim
The Word OF Life with renewed
yigor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

LONDON, Sept. 2.-The price OF bread
10 rising In London, and the working
classes are already beginning to feel
the pinch OF the distress consequent
on deficient harvests. The advance
30 far Is a-half penny on the quarter
loaf. People are talking of dear bread
during the coming winter, and with
the throngs from Russia and Germa-
ny that have crowded into the city
during the season, 1t Ii apparent that
charity will be heavily taxed to sup
ply the needs OF the London poor.
The Salvation Army is increasing
Its lodging and food accommodation
In preparation for the demands OF
winter, and, Notwithstanding the OPP
position OF the church and the Times,
money is flowing in literally from va
rlous quarters to the army exchequer.
There is public sentiment that how
ever. crude the army methods, they
reach the right spot, and that the poor
are assisted without red tape that In
wolves so many OF the London chari-
ties.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

The real estate OF the late DR.. JOS
eph A. Goodwin was sold at public
sale at KentoiI, on Thursday last. as
follows:
No. /, farm ono mile from Kentop,
on the roud to Dover, Tcontaining 3l7
acres, 10 Gamaliel Garrison, one or the
heirs. Tor sl3,DO2, Mr.. G.. purposes
making this his futars home.
No. 2, farm on the road from Pier
sons Corner to Hazletville, containing
eSDA acres to Ephraim $. Garrison, for
e8. 225.
No. 3. tho homestead in Kenton con.
tanning five acres to DR.. L. Il. Good.
win.
No, 4, tract of land in Kenton Hun.
dred containing 55 acres to Thomas
Pratt for slp5.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

The police Rscertained at an early
hour this morning that a sensational
duel took place last night in the par
lors of one OF tho most exclusive
clubs in the city. One of the princi-
pals In n wealthy young artlst. His
opponent is said to DO the son of a
railroad president. One OF the com
batants lies ut his home attended by
several physicians. The other has es-
capped. II Is rumored that very beau
tiful young girl Is the cause OF tho
trouble. Full particulars can be
found in "Estella's Husband" by NAV
Agnes Fleming, issued to-day, PI Ice
20 cents. Ask your newsman to show
you copy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

Jerry James, colored man, went
Into Potter Bradley's saloon, Water and
Market streets, this morning and sue
ceeded in soon getting into row with
the proprietor. James was finally
hustled out OF the saloon when he re-
tallated by cutting Bradley's head with
q stone, making painful Gash. Officer
Galnor being In the vicinity arrested
james and called for the patrol wagon
When James was put in the wagon,
the officer saw him slip something in
to his stocking which he found was a
50 roll of notes. James declined to
tell whore he got the notes. He will
have hearing tomorrow morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

Yesterday the REPUBLICAN, stated
THAT distributing clerk Stevenson had
left the post-of1iCc, but could not tell
whether he had resigned or not. Since
then 1t has been ascertaincd that Mr.
bteyensondidr resign. and his place has
been filled by the appointment OF VIM.
J. Moreland. who has been night dis,
trihuting clcrk. William IL Sineox has
been promoted TO ill Moleland's place
and George q. Person, sub.earrler,
has been promoted to Sincoxs place.
Mr.. Persons successor has not yet
been appointed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

About 40 O'Clock this morning,
Reba A. Gooding, the daughter oi
Frank NJ. and Emma V. Cooling, no.
siding at Taylor and Poplar streets,
died after an illness o. about five
weeks, during which she suffered
severely. The deceased was most es.
UNABLE young girl, aud by her sweet
and gentle disposition made hosts OF
friends, She was born In Millinyton,
Md, but has resided in this city for
some time. The Lereaved father and
mother have the sincere syInpathies OF
their many friends 10 this city, in this
the hour OF their suffering.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

William II. Edwards, who resided
with his nephew, W. Il. Edwards, No.
OH Adams street, was taken sick on
Sunday, with hemoI1hage OF tho
stomach, from the effects of which no
died ON Wednesday evening. He was
a we'll known cigar maker, being u
member OF the X. q. H., and Cigar
Makers Union, and was employed by
Samuel Hawkins for long lime, and
ton Fire Company. His funeral will
the house at 2 p. nj. Intermentat Rly-
eryiew Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

Sheriff Amos Colo, of Kent county,
sold the following real estate few
days ago; Farm of Joshua NJ. Mill, in
hlispillion Hundred, consisting OF 81
ceres, TO Paris l. Carlisle, for $1,000;
farm of Vim. II, Sapp, deceased, con-
slSling of 50 acres. to Robert W, Rey-
holds, for 81 ,05J; farm OF Dennis Con-
nor, situated la Milford Hundred, con-
Stating of 65 acres, dwelling and lot to
Jos. L. Perkins, for $1,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

Yesterday, while Clarence Schurmer,
aged 10 years, was working on clrcu-
lar saw at the Delaware Car Works. hs
hand slipped and his third finger of
the left hand came in contact with tho
saw. and was cut on He was taken
To the Delaware Hospital. whore The
wound was dressed, after which hs was
removed to his home.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

The old Lurntablo at Eleventh and
Church streets, which was used when
that was tho end Of the eastern branch
OF the Wilmington City Passenger
Railway, but is OF no use now, Is u
nuisance and the sooner IL Is removed
the better. People living in the vicln.
ity complain that whenever car
crosses 1t at night it wakes them up.
One gentleman, who has been quito
sick, Gays that during his illness he
was annoyed very much with it. and
US IL Is now Of no use the company
should, for the convenience OF the resi-
dents, remove it.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

candy Taylor, a well known farm CIR
of Pocopsou, Chester County, Pa,
was the victim OF dastar,lly outrage
on Tuesday. Some inhuman person
sprinkled through 40 bushels of chop
ped feed ready for his stock q lot OF
Paris green with the intention OF kill
ling his stock. Fortunately the poison
was discovered in time to prevent any
serious results. We understand n
rigid investigation will be made in the
hope of getting at the bottom OF the
NATTER
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

About O'Clock yesterday afternoon
an alarm took tho Washington, the
Reliance and the Delaware truck and
ladder, out to the residence Of Samuel
Nice No. l05 West Seuenth street,
where q slight fire had been discover.
ed. The companies were called out by
a telephone message. The fire was
put out before the engines got TO the
house. The damage was very slight.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

Work on Kingswood NJ. L, Church ia
very satisfactorily, and
tho walls are now up to the first story.
The corner stone will he lilled ON Sat
urdiy afternoon ut $50 O'Clock, when
several preachers are expected to be
present and make addresses. The citi-
IONS generally are invited, us the ser.
vices will prove very entertaining.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

We have about one-half a
case of Elder Down Quilts
in satteen which are a trifle
imperfect. Nothing is nicer
for a light and warm cover
ing, ard everybody can have
one of these for a couch or
bed covering. ...
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03


We have two remarkable
bargains in Towels-one a
fine unbleached Turkish
Towel, "a inches wide and
4S inches long; one of the
most pleasant bath towels
Imade-the other a fine
Barnsley damask with fancy
border and knotted fringe.
They are worth 374 cents.
We shall sell this lot for Is
cents. @.s $751;. {. .
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

Thomas NJ. Montgomery. who re-
Sides with his parents, No. 40B Madison
street, had the thumb OF his left hand
cut OIL this morning while at work in
the morocco factory OF Mr., Qulgley,
on Fourth street above Madison street
Dr. Pyle was called and dressed tho
wound.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

The report of Registrar Colquhoun
for tho past month shows that during
that time there were 30 births, % mar
liagcs and lll denths reported rs haV-
ing occurred III this city, against SO
births, 81 marriages and 103 deaths for
the corresponding week OF last year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

Tomorrow promises to DO from
cloudy to fair, preceded by local show
ers and rather cooler. Saturday fair
with cooler tendencies.
The minimum temperature yester-
day was 50 degrees ut Fort Assinibuine
Mont; the chief maximum, 92 degrees
at Winnemucca. New.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03
land ten min


There was a large audience at the
Opera House last evening, to witness
the new farce comedy, "a. VOLTS
Wedding" The play is first-class in
every respect, and Is presented by an
excellent company. 1t will be given
again this evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

The Young Peoples Christian Asso-
citation OF Olivet Presbyterian Church
will open peach and Ice cream festl-
val this evening, that will be continu-
ed the remainder of the week. All are
Invited to attend and not only enjoy
themselves but also assist the church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

For some time j. ]. McMullen, the
well known. express agent, has been
suffering from cancer on the lip,
which recently has been spreading
rapidly. lie has had 1t taken out by
Philadelphia physicians, and is now
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03
Tho Best of All.

II you would have strictly reliable
drugs and medicines, you should 20
TO Fells drug store, Filth and poniar
streets. Everything the best and no
fancy prices charged.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Annie II. Stevenson
daughter OF Mr.. Edwin Nj. Stevenson
Of Dover Del, TO Mr.. Winfield s.,
Thomas, of salisbury, ln the Metho.
dist Episcopal Church, In Dover on
Tuesday afternoon. the 10th inst.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03
VIEW YORK CLOTHING HOUSE,
3l6 MARKET STREET.
Max Ephrairn & Co.
d BOOSTERS ORDER,
IN IsEGilSTERiS OFFICE,
Ntstp ~. uspN a. 90 nHr

IL tEGlSTER'S OFFICE,
SHw CASTLE Co., DEL,
August lth, 1891.
Upon the application OF Aaron X
Woodward, administrator of Sarah G.
Stidham, late OF Ghristinnu Hundred, in
said county, deceased, IL is ordered ana
directed by the Register TINT tile
Administrator aforesaid give notice of
granting of letters OF administration
upon the estate of the deceased
with the date Of granting thereof, by
causing advertisements to be posted
WITHIN forty days from tile dntn Of such
letters In six Of the most public places
of tho county OF New Castle, recurring
all persons having demands against the
estate to present the same or abide by
an Act OF Assembly in such case made
md provided; and also causo the same
to be inserted within tho same period i'm
the Daily Republican, II newspaper
published in Wilmington, Del. and to be
continued therein three week C. u. Il,
- Given under the lnnu and 9cnl
s. S. oil office OF the Register afnre-
- said. at Wilmington, in New
Castle County, aforesaid, the day and
year above written.
J. WILKINS COOCH. Register.
Notiee.-All persons having claims
against the estate of the deceased must
present tho same, duly attcsted Ia the
Administrator on rr before August An,
.sO!, or abide the Act of Assembly
in such case made aud provided.
AARON Il. WOODWARD,
Administrator.
Address. Wilmington. Del. ul-sw
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

About o'clock this afternoon some
thing got wrong with the Wilmington
City Electric Railway current and the
cars stopped instantly wherever they
were. The stoppage lasted some .iif-
teen minutes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

Utica Sheeting, 10-4 wide,
rs cents per yard, and all
other standard makes at the
lowest prices.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

A FREQ clam balio and oyster roast at
Rochester Beach, on tho Chesapeake
Bay, will be the feature of TIE day sun
day next, tho eth, Tho special train
leaves Wilmington via p u b. road
at S.45 a. III. Kound trip rate Sl.00.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

About 10 O'Clock this morning, an
alarm OF fire was sounded from box ll5
at Eighth and Lombard streets, which
was caused by the workmen repairing
IL where 1t was broken about ten days
ago.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

and get the best finished cabinet like
ness photographs, be sure and go to
Beecher's Gallary, 315 Market street.
Also takes tln-types, and all sizes and
all kinds of photographs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03
WOOD
BROWN
Is going to
be just as
Dopl1lar a

WOOD Is going to
BROWN be just as
---) popular a
color this Fall as it was
in the Spring. 1t is
the most serviceable
color obtainable.
Of this color and diff
ferent shades Of similar
material, we have open
ed a lot of ''Mullin"-
made Suits, both in
mems and youths
sizes. This make of
goods needs no intro
duction to you. If it is
"Mullin"- made it is
right and our name and
reputation are back OF it
as a guarantee.
$12 to $40 are the
limits of the prices and
of each Suit; the value
is 'Good Value"
If you want to patch
out your Summer
clothes you can find
what you want here.
We are not in the habit
of carrying anything
over, and we are send
ing them out rapidly
cuts in prices are help.
ing us,
JAS. L. MULLIN & Son,
Tailors, 9th & Market,
Clothiers, Wilmington
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

The Colchester Excursion Sunday Next
The 9th, is the day to enjoy free
oyster roast and clam bake. Take the
p, w. Il i. special train leaving vii.
mington for COLCHESTER Beach. Round
trip rate Sl.UO.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03
The PeerIess steam cool,er

will enable you to cook a whole meal
over one burner. on gasoline. oil gus,
or common cook stove. 1t will pay
FOR Itself In ono season In canning
fruit. W. L. Nichols, agent, 707 Pine
street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

September at Deer Park and Oakland.
For the accommodation OF these de-
string to spend few days in tho
mountains the Baltimore and Ohio
II. II. Co. will sell first. class round trip
tickets from Wilmington to Deer Park
aud Oakland, for oil regular trains of
Thursday, September Sd, at rate Of
$500, for the round trip, The tickets
will be valid for return passage until
Sept, 14th inclusive, and will also en-.
title the purchaser to one days board
at either of these famous hotels.
Trains run as follows.
Lv.Wilm'on s.4ea. IN. Ar. DeerParlf g. SOP m
-" 1a.10pm. I" 9si
BOO g 25la.in,
7.s5 t.56 +"
All trains arrive ut Oakland ten min
utes later.
Parlor cars on SAT a. m. train, and
sleeping cars on all other trains. For
Information in detail call at b. d o.
ticket offices.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03
HARRY SCHLICE,

Stalls Nos. 10 to l13 Eighth st Market.
Butter. Eggs and Poultry.
Fruit and GouniryProduco
Game in Season.
Goods Delivered Free
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

Go to Wyle'3 ipr boston brown
bread. No. East Second street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

A Free Oyster Roast and Clam HIKE
On The F.. W. & b., TolchesierE xeur-
sion next Sunday tho 9TH. Round trip
rate $i.00. Special train leaves VIII
mington S.45 a. III.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

Nov ID the time to buy cheap piano
Or organ at Rcd Mems Hall Piano
Narcfoom.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-09-03

lyon SALE-i NEW 2-sToRY HOUSES
4 at 7th aud il otsDn. The houses have
been built with tho View OF giving to
man OF smaller meani the comfort and
convenience OF tiie Richer one. rooms
on first iluor . bed rooms store room
and bath on second floor, Undprdrnined
and connected with sewer Heater In
cellar Sec the houses at once. For
prices inquire on Premises or of A. l..
JOHNSON, Sth and shipluy streets.
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