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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24
WILMINGTON, DEL, TUESDAY FEBRUARY "a, 1891.


MEssRs. EDIToRs:-I saw an article in
your paper some time ago headed
Arbitrary Rules in Our Public
Schools" where the children are not
allowed to congregate at or near the
school buildings before the opening
hour, but this is only one of the many
rules of the same kind that is put in
force in our schools. Children are
often punished for very trliiing Of
fenses. II they happen to drop pen
ell they are kept in. | have little
girl, 8 years old, attending No. 8
school, that was kept in twice in one
day for being little longer in getting
on her coat than her teacher thought
she ought to have been. Some of the
teachers refuse TO allow the little ones
to go to the water closet during school
hours, and they are compelled to re-
main in their seats and suffer-
This Is state of affairs which by no
means should be allowed to exist as
any doctor will say that it is iniuriqus
to the health OF the children. Oar
teachers don't seem to know that they
are paid by the taxpayers to serve as
well as to rule. / was not aware that
the law for the government of our
public schools required child to get
its coat on in limited time, but il the
law does not require this some of the
teachers do. 1t seems that each teacher
makes her own laws, and enforces
them with mercy in some cases, but
we think that some of our school
marms ought to remember that these
little ones are human and should be
treated humanely. A CITIZEN.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24

II is said that Superintendent Mills.
OF the Delaware division of the Penn,
Bylvunia railroad, contemplates retir-
ing from that position, and may hand
In his resignation at any time. II Mr..
Mills should resign he will be retired
on full pay in consideration ,oi his
valuable service he has rendered the
company during the many years he
has been connected with the company.
Mr.. Mills was born in PHILADELPHIA
county, September Is, 1886, and is a
printer by trade. He came to this
State before he Ayas of age, and after
occupying q position as clerk In the
store of j. w. Evans, at Newark, for a
short time, went to work at his trade
in the Office the Cecil Whig at Elkton.
Md. He afterwards went TO the West
where he remained short time, aud
then returned To Delaware and secured
employment as brakeman on the P
w. X B. railroad, His faithful service
caused his rapid promotion, and after
serving IN several subordinate posi-
tions he was In SSl,appointed general
nperintemlent OF the Delaware
division. He resides at Clayton, where
The Offices OF superintendent of the
division are situated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24

There are fewer houses to rent In Viii
mingtOn at tho present writing than
at any other time for the past four
years. All small houses, that rent
from So TO SIS por month, ii located
anywhere within the ciUy's limits and
are tonantable, are nearly all rented
for the coming year. The reporter OF
the REPIBLIcAS- visited more than q
dozen real estate offices yesterday,
and to the inquiry II they had many
houses TO rent, was invariably an
swefed IN the negative. The popula-
uon of Wilmington Is slowly but
steadily increasing, and the number of
houses built last year being small the
demand this year is greater than the
supply There are few large houses
for rent which run up above $50 per
month, There are many stores but
are occupied, or have been rented for
the year. ! think, said very promi-
nent real estate man, that there will
not he store on Market street to be
had after the 25th OF March. Land
lords have been able TO get increased
rants this year. Those having to rent
should stay where they are without
they are able to buy q home.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24
FROM CATARRH TO CONSUMPTION
SYMPTOMS OF CATARRH WHICH
SHOULD BE BEHEEDEDINTIME.
Forerunners of a Fate Which May
Come to You If the Warnings of Dame
Nature Are Not Speedily Needed.

When catarrh has existed in the head
and the upper part of the throat for any
length OF time and the disease has been
left uncured, the cntarrh Invariably,
windpipc and into the bronchial tubes,
which tubes convey the air into the
different parts OF the lungs. The
tubes become affected from the
swelling and the mucns arising
from catarrh. and in some instances be-
come plugged up, so that the air cannot
get in as freely as it should. Shortness
Of breath follows and tho patient breath
with labor and difficulty.
The pain which accompanies this con-
dition is OF y duh character fell in the
chest behind the brenst bone or undcr
the shoulder blade. TIE pain may
come and go-last a few days and then
be absent for several others. The cough
that occurs In the tii st stage of bronchii ii
oatarrh is dry, comes at intervals, is
moktng in character, and usually most
troublesome in the morning on arising
or going TO bed at night, and IL may be
the nrst evidence OF the disease extend
ing In the lungs.
At first there may be nothing brought
up by The cough then tlore 10 little
tough tenacious mncus, which the pa
tient nnds great difficulty IN bringing
up.
Sometimes there are fits of coughing
induced Dy the tough mucus-so violent
ns to cause vomiting. Later on the
mucus that is raised is found to contain
small pal tlcles of yellow matter which
indicates that the small tubes in the
lungs are now affected with this there
are ofton streaks OF blood mixed with
tie mucus.
In somo cases small masses of cheesy
substance nre spit up. which when press
cd between the fingers, emit bad odor.
In other cases particles OF n hard chalk
ey pnture are spit up. The rRising OF
cheesy or chalkey Jumps indicates ser
ious mischief at work In the lungs.
A weak stomach and dislike for food
which seems to have lost its taste causes
the patient to think he has disease of
the stomach instead OF the lungs. In
bronchial catnrrh the voice often be-
comes weak, husky and hoarsc. There
is a burning pain in the thl oat with
difficulty in swallowing.
This is II disease which has been and Is
still being treated with fiattering sue
cess by Drs. Mccoy and Wtldmnn.
Copyright 1889. by Dir. J. q. McCoy.)
Drs. Mccoy and Wildmnn furnish all
medicines free, and their charges for
treatment are 80 reasonable that they
are within the reach oil all.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24

HAVANA. Feb 23.--rhe Chamber of
Commerce met to-day in General As
sembly with the Planters Association,
the Cigar Manufacturers Association,
the Importers League and the other
organizations that were represented in
the delegation sent to Spain to de-
mand revision of the present system
of taxation and the negotiation of a
treaty of reciprocity with the United
States. The delegate of the Chamber
OF Commerce recounted his efforts to
obtain the desired concessions. The
Chamber then voted TO approve all
that had been done in the matter, ap-
pointed him and his Acknowledgements
honorary members of that body, and
resolved to form propagandist com
mittee, composed OF representatives
of all the associations.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24

COtfeSpOnuenCeO OF tne tEPUbtslCAN.
BETHEL, Feb. 2O.--Our farmers are be-
coming uneasy about the fruit, especi-
ally peaches. The weather has been
80 warm that the buds are beginning
to swell. We hnve day or two OF
and then the wind gets to the South
again and there Is change. There
has bcen great deal Of rain. About
every second day it rains, and the
ground is overflowing. with water.
This is remarkable winter, almost
like last, with very little cold weather.
III 1t continues warm little longer,
and then gets cold in March like last
year, the peaches will be ruined and
the farmers will become bankrupt. It
Is very serious to think of such re-
suit, after having two or three years of
failures caused by excess "ot rain and
warm winter.
Sickness prevails to an alarming ex-
tent here. There are twenty families
that are afflicted with La Grippe, pneu-
monia, typhoid fever, etc. No doubt
it is caused by the dull, wet weather,
producing severe colds, followed by a
severe cough. pain in the head, back
and lungs, accompanied with fever.
We are hoping for cold, frosty
weather, which no doubt would coun-
teraot tho disease and give us health.
There Is d great deal of work on the
railway, but the wet weather retards
its progress aud keeps the captains
very uneasy, as they are anxious to
get OFF with their vessels. Many OF
the captains are gone whose vessels
were anchored in different harbors.
Captain VIM. ]. Quillin came up to
Seaford yesterday with Edgar Ross,
loaded with South Carolina rock for
Mr.. Ross factory. His vessel carries
six hundred tons.
Mrs. Eleanor Wheatley, the Oldest
person in this neighborhood,d deceased,
being over 81 years old. She left four
children, II sister, forty grandchildren,
stxty-two great grandchildren, and
four great gnsat grandchildren. She
was member of the church seventy
four years, and distinguished for her
p.ety, urbanity and hospitality.
Her house was the home of the
weary itinerant for many years.
and some of the old ministers
would remember her with joy. No
doubt she would have lived to be over
oAe hundred years, but a cancer in
the side OF her face, and on one ear,
caused her much pain; the hitter one
had eaten about half her ear off, and
oiic iOi ihSi plOuutllib a. lump ho lsi X &c
as u hens egg. Her funeral was large
ly attended, the sermon being preach
ed by Rev. w. b. Gregg, at Bethel
from Job IL, IA.
Conference is near at hand and the
members of Bethel charge are anxious
about their preachers for next year.
The church is in deep spiritual CON
dition, and they want man wholly
devoted to God. who Is not habituated
to tho use of tobacco in any form.
OCCASIONAL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24

The following committee was ap-
pointed last evening, at an adjourned
session of the Grand Lodge, Shield OF
Honor, to act with committees from
other organizations in opposing any
legislation which may be injurious To
their interests. Anthony Reybold, Jr.,
Charles 4. Mnrtin, Albert b. Cross.
grove and Clarence Williamson.
An adjourned session of the Grand
Conclaye, Heptasophs, or s. W. NJ,
Will be held tomorrow evening, when
1t Is probable similar action will be
taken
:, Steps TO combat any legislation of
this nature will also be taken by other
beneficial and cooperative organl2a-
HONS in this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24
We will commence
tomorrow our re-
moval sale and
ly everything in the
store will be ereduced

so Corsets reduced to 35c.
Balls Corsets reduced from
$1.00 to SOC.
Thompson's Glove-fitting
Corsets from $3.50 to $1.25.
Circle Hip FROM S1.O0 to
zoe.
Ladies' Unbleached Fleece
lined Hose from 25c. to 22c.
Boys Long Black Stock
ings reduced from 374c. to
SOC.
Mems LinenHandkerchiefs
with Fancy Borders, from
15c. to Zoe.
Ladies' and Mems White
Merino Underwear reduced
from SOC. to 44c.
Mems Heavy White Me
rino Underwear reduced from
75c. to 69c.
14-inch Linen Stair Crash
reduced from 14c. to Zoe.
Turkey Red Table Cover
ing, 60 inches wide, reduced
from soc. to 44c.
54-inch Table Linen (dice
PATTERN reduced from 25c. to
21c.
54.inch Table Damask
from 40c. to 35c.
G0-inch Table Damask
from 65c. to 55c.
Heavy Kentucky jean
from 25c. to zoe.
$3.50 White Blankets re-
duced to $500.
$500 White Blankets re-
duced to $3.50.
Comfortables reduced from
S1.50 to S1.00.
French Sateens reduced
from 25c. to 16c.
Double Blanket ShawIs re.
duced from $3.50 to 5000.
Double Blanket Shawls
from $500 to $4.00.
Single Shawls from $3.50
to $500. Z
All of our Gossamers re-
duced.
Ladies' and Misses Coats
reduced nearly one-half in
price. None to be carried
over.
All of our Dress Goods re-.
duced.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24

One of the finest boxing entertain
ments that has ever been given in viii
mington will take place at the Academy
next Wednesday evening, February rs,
under the auspices of Mr.. John Stan
nard, who has large following among
among the Wilmington sporting fra
ternity. The exhibition will be opened
by fine bout between Fred Wood and
Jack Williams of Philadelphia, who
will be followed on the program by
such well-known artists as Patty Nc
Bride and Young Walton, Philadel-
phia; Patty Carol and Billy Peterson,
New York; Mike Welsh and Pete Nc
Grath. Wilmington; Tommy Kelly ami
Jimmie Moore, Washington; Steve
Cunningham and Frank Gibson, the
former of this city and the latter Phila-
delphia. Jonn Dooley of this city will
entertain the audience in his cele-
brated stump speech, and the per-
formance will close with grand wind
up between John Stannard, Whining
toms favorite, and Jack Hopper of
New York. The regular prices will
prevail during this engagement.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24
ADJUSTMENTS.


The presentation OF Gus Thomas
successful play, "The Burglar" drew a
large audience at the Academy OF
Music last evening, and 1t Is evident
that the author has achieved for him
self an abiding name in dramatic liter
ature. There is need, and a g reat
need, for just such plays as this, as
the public taste is being educated to
look upon the stage, not only as
source of amusement, but also as an
educator In every sense, and an eleva-
tor OF morality. Such play Is '9The
Burglar" which in the entire plot ap-
peals very strongly to those who hive
not entirely abandoned the idea that
the stage is source of instruction rs
well as amusement. AS was to be ex-
pected, the play has become 80 thor
oughly the artistic property of the
cast that It's presentation from first to
last Is one unbroken delight. No
doubt the strongest human interest
and the entire ability OF the playwright
and his interpreters are centered in
the scene OF the burglary, but it is
nevertheless fact that while the act
in question is whole scene in itself
The Burglar is as far removed from
being one scene or single incident
play as 1t is possible for it to be. The
company Is 80 well balanced. the whole
performance moves 80 smoothly, the
interest in each successive scene Is so
easily sustained, that an evening spent
In witnessing it Is sure to leave the
mind OF the spectator the rare and
comfortable satisfaction OF time profit
ably passed.. The closing performance
will be given this evening, and the
house should be crowded.
OPERA HOUSE,
+
Colored Mlnstrels will give grand
performance at the Opera House,
which will no doubt draw large
audience. The Birmingham Courier, In
speaking of them says;
THE show is as good as has ever
been seen in Birmingham, bar none,
and every act every song Is up to the
usual standard. The jokes are all
fresh and the work of the endnlen very
fine. McCabe Il Young's speciality Is
par excellence, but the features OF the
show are John Brewers song: ."NYhat
/ would do II had my way" and Billy
Young's controversy with McCabe
about Americas superiority to Eng
land.
Tomorrow night the celebrated Nc
Caull Opera Company will appear, and
present the great comic opera success
Glover" The company is well known
in this city, and needs no commenda-
ton.
Every member is an artist of ac-
knowledged ability and the fact that
this is the two hundredth time this
company has presented this opera, in
sures perfect production. The sale
OF seats is now open, and those who
wish choice should secure them
without delay, as this will be the ope-
ratio event OF the season.
The Rentz-Santley Company which
appears at the Opera House on Friday
night, is said TO be this season better
and stronger than ever, il being the
greatest steller attraction seen since
Hiparchus numbered the stars. The
program throughout is a shower OF
novelties from cornucopia full of
novelties.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24

The Edison Phonograph Company
has some Is machines placed around
our city in the different eating houses
and saloons, which take in from 5S to
sig per week in ilye-cent pieces. Tho
company allows 10 per cont. of the
sum collected to those in whose place
the phonoglaph Is located. The soarce
OF revenue Is thereby considerable to
the company, running all the way
from $50 to sl50 per week, and ali this
sum is made up of liye-eent pieces,
Mr.. Gardiner has charge of the vii
mington machines.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24

Out OF the 5000 children in the pub
lie schools OF our city 1872 are reported
to have been In Attendance at every
session for the five months ending
the 18th inst, and entitled to rolls OF
honor as follows:
School No. I, Miss +. J. Butler, prin-
pal: Irene Redlnger Madge Forrest,
Cora Daniels, Fanny Thomas, Reba
Gurwood, Essie Weyl, Bertha Pennell,
Rosa Thompson, Anna Elmer, Helen
Ewing, Anna Grantland and Elsie Hy-
sore.
School No. Q. Miss l.. p. d. Ford,
principal: Ethel Buckingham, Oscar
Hampel, Herbert Ainsworth, Harry
Doyle and Elsie Benson.
School No. ., Miss Il. j.. Butler prin-
clpal: Jennie Gillespie, Jennie Keisel,
John Walls, Nellie Patton, Carrie Rob-
erts Ola Cahill, Frank Leanby, Randall
Carpenter, Samuel Shady. Charles
Lutz, Charles Moore, Louisa Krapf,
Oscar Moulton, Laura Derry, Mabel
Walters, John ReImhart, Anna High
field, Louis Rapf, Edna Bummis, Ed
gar ,sinex, Lilly Guenther, Anna
Glacken.
School No. 4, Miss Mary J. Francis
principal; Willie Mckee, Frank Davis,
Lilinn Nanaegrlft, Walter Coylo Mary
Housell, Richard II. Lummis, Carrie
Cooper, John Bennett, Katie Stevens
Thomas w. Curlett, Leroy Simmons,
Eleanor Regan. Minnie Erickson,
Ethel Goalt and Annie Il. Edwards.
School No. o, Miss NJ A. Guthrie
principal: Maud Alexander and Walter
Green.
School No. Z, Miss s. A. Wells prin.
clpal: Harry b. Ridgeway Frederick
Shuster and John A. Peoples.
School No. 3, Miss s. s. Pugh princi-
pal: Verna LusSey, Herbert HALFWAY,
Clarence Ingram, Eddie Bouldon,
Annie Greiner Marion l.. Quinn, John
i. Halliday and Bessie Jones.
School No. 0, Miss Mary Q. I. Wilson
principal: Mabel Winner Willard Reese,
Edward Woods, Catherine Sayers and
Elizabeth Morrow.
School No. 10, Miss 4. j. Black prin-
cipnl: Marshal hicElroy, Ella Christy,
Lizzie Boney and Lizzie Swain.
School No. II Mrs. Kate Thatcher,
principal; Letitia Cathcart and Ruth
loft.
school No. is Miss L. G. Van Trump,
principals: Richard Palmer, Harry
Gem, Mary Monck, Bessie Jackson,
Henry Kitselman, Charles Wnkler,
George Talt and Lottie Crockett.
School No. l3 Miss Sallie 9. Bye,
principal: Willie Bell, Wilmer Stout,
George Barnett, Edna Smith, Bessie
McVey, Charles Mcbride, Elsie Rich
Agnes Forrest, Thomas Mum, Edna
Le Carpenter and Agnes McAteer
School No. IA Miss Anna II. Fuller
ton, principal; Leonard Thomas.
School No. 10 Miss Il. j. Sayers, prin-
cinal: James Armstrong, David COnly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24

of DIR. Simms' White Pulmonic Balsam:
Said a lady, it cured cases in my fnmily
which were marvellous cures. She says
it Is the best lung medicine ever made.
Said gentleman, il saved my wifo
from dying from consumption ten
years ago. SO we can give them right
along for coughs, colds, sore throat,
and the cough In the grippe it is
splendid. soc. and 81. Sold by drug
gists, Depot, Fourth and King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24

lhc ioiIoWilg Is u list OF sales OF per-
sonal property;
February.
% Wall Papes, GIO Market city.
70 J. Z. Morrison. near Stanton
81 Wall pr per, 6lO Market st., city.
q, w. Il. King. poncader IId
" Ihoiths lIntcken. PcncHder lid.
% ., Jester horses, Middletown
% VIM. Jester. Mil creek Hundred.
=, w II. Lyman. Chris tiana Niilnge.
-. Duncan iiuwttt. Mill OK. lid.
% ROBBERS 4 liannun, nOrses Chester
% Snlo Rrnl Estate. Court House.
%, James r. McAullin, Pencader.
%, C.. Lodge, BInn1ywinc, Id.
". Estute rs. Cunningham,
q. estate John A. Graves, i:rIndy lid
~ Witse1,s Estate Court House,
"a james Stafford Pcncadcr lid.
~ Household goods, ll3 East 4th st
March.
2Horses. Wilson Hotel, Nuwcrk.
= Wm. Coming, Christiuna lid.
., JAS; X, Lyman, White G'y OK lid,
3. w. II. johnson, Pencnder.
5, Howard Wilson. Brandywine lid.
5, Hannah Chandler. Mt. Cuba.
Hammond Eslnto, near Stanton,
I A. ii. Tyson. Chester. Pa.
.. Mrs. Peters. New Castle lid.
Paul Giles, aBt., Pencader, Hid.
. u. j.. hmmerman at Black Horse
. Miller 4 AtweIl, Brandywine lId.
0, W. II. Jones, Mill Creek
10 W., B. Shakespeare, Mill Creek
Hundred.
10. Abner lIollingsworth, Chris Id.
10 w. Is. shakespeare, Mill Creek lid,
u estate Jo.in A. Graves, Bran. Hd
Y q. w. Shakespeare, Mill Creek.
u, Peoples \ Sheldon, Chris. lid.
-. ID. Foote. Mill Creek Hd
John Logue, Ninth ward, city.
u, Mrs. Armor, Christiilna lid.
~, Lyman & Banks. Chrlstiana Id
Is q. W. Palmer. White Glny Creek.
Il NJ. Macklom, Western Hotel.
y. Lattimer & Eglinton, Chris. Hid.
~. Sterling y Stewart. near Newark
- Mr., Howell. White Clay Creek.
20, Z; G: Webster 4 Bro. Bfandywine
% w. +. Sutton New Castle lid,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-24
SUPERIOR COURT.

The Case Of BlalSciy W.. ti.c lsstgemoor
Bridge Company still ON Trial-wit-
nesses for tho Plaintif Stiil Being
Heard.
When court convened yesterday af-
terdny afternoon the cas-, of Thomas
i. Blakely vs.. the Edgemoor Bridge
Company was again resumed, and the
examination of witnesses continued.
DIR. William p. Miller testified that
he attended the plaintiff June 10, 1890,
and found him suffering from hemorr
hnges, which could have been caused
by being crushed between two heavy
bodies He was not in condition to
work, and the witness did not consider
him in much better condition at
present.
Jonathan Lowe was sworn and testi-
fled that he has been employed at the
Edgemoor Works for number of
years. He described the condition of
the doors and said that he had known
Blakely since he was boy, and that
previous to the accident he was u
strong, healthy man.
He called ON him after the accident
and found That he was II very sick
INN.
Alfred Iveniield testified that he
commenced work with the Edgemoor
Iron Company one year before this
accident happened. There were fasten-
ings on the doors to keep them shut,
but none to keep them open. He did
not consider them safe when they were
open. and they were open every day
during the warm weather. The doors
would have been much safer had they
been on rollers. He knew Blakely be-
fore the accident, and he was q strong,
hnNlfhU IN hitt nfiaI 1 hn M piflnttt ba
was much different man. When he
caine back to work, about two weeks
after the accident, he was unable to do
anything, and had to quit. In the fol-
lowing July the witness visited him
and found that he was u very sick
man,
Thomas Kennedy testified that he
knows Thomas L. Blalely, and has
known him for number OF years. He
has worked with him at Edgemoor,
and at the time of the accident the
plaintiff was working with him as u
helper He was strong healthy man
until after the accident. Some time
alter he was hurt he came back to
work in his old position as boss Of the
shifting gang, but YaS unable to stand
the work. lie was given lighter job,
but could not stand tho work, and was
obliged to quit. On the day OF the
acclucnt the witness assisted In taking
Blnkely out. He was janmed In be-
tween the door and tho iron posts, and
II took the witness and another man
to push the door back against the
wind, SO that lle could be taken out
Blakely seemed very sick and faint,
and the witness gave him glass of
w1ter
The doors were used for ventilation
to allow the air 10 pass through the
shops. On the day of the accident
there was high wind blowing, which
caused tho doors to move with con-
siderable force. There We're no fasten-
ings provided to keep the doors open,
and previous TO the accident they had
been Opon for several months.
just us the crOss-exa nination com
menccd the Chief Justice discharged
the Jury until 10 O'Clock this morning,
and adjourned the court until the
same hour.