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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Killed ON the Railroad.

Mrs. Mary Ann Burns, aged about
4S years, wife Of track-walker Burns
from Ruthby station to Stanton, on
the p, w. a D. railroad was run over
by north bound train No. ~, William
o. HulSill, engineer, at Harmony cross
Ing and instantly killed about 6.4S
O'Clock last evening, the schedule time
of the train. Mrs. Burns had been on
an errand to nelghbor, Mr.. Connell.
across the railroad and returning for
some unaccountable reason she tried
to hurry across the road In front Of
the engine as IL to beat 1t.
Coroner Sparks being notified, went
down to Harmony station, at 10 O'Clock
this forenoon and he'd an inquest.
The evidence was that she ran so sud
denly across the road in front OF the
engine that 1t was impossible to put
down breaks and stop In time to save
her life. A verdict OF accidental death
was rendered. The deceased leaves a
husband and several children.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Ground For Hope.

A few days ago we were conversing
with gentleman, when John Guthrie,
who has been employed as proof read
er on the REPUBLICAN for over 10 years,
passed through the Office. The gentle
man. after making some remark In re-
gard to his appearance, asked IL he
managed to keep sober2 We replied
thst SO far as our knowledge extended
he had not partaken OF any intoxicat-
ing liquor for 10 years, and WAS living
strictly abStemious and honorable
life. That is wonderful, really won
derful. replied tho gentleman. In.
stances OF that kind lead me TO hope
thst my boy may yet reform and be,
come Il useful citizen. Mr.. Guthrie
has proven, AS many others have done,
that tho appetite, may he controlled
and moral and upright life may fol
low youthful dissipation. A certain
amount of wlll-power, however, must
be expected to control the appetite.
and lead the Individual To keep out of
bad company and not to taste II single
drop OF intoXicants, as blr. Guthrie
says Ii he should take ono drink he
would want dozen,
Tho young man in question does
mot yet possess sufficient power OF
noli-denial, or has not yet made up his
AnAAu W lulplHl' hlbtI pdSSlilE hOIle
% days lu breukinig stone in the jail
yard, lie came to his father pro
tossing repentance and determine.
Zion to reform when he was en-.
trusted with books valued at So These
he sold and instead of returning the
money, he spent 1t for Intoxicating
llqBor. As a result he was arrested in
\ few days afterwards. and being
brought before Judge Bali, poor
, EliOn was sentenced to pass another
term in breaking stone in the !, IL yard
ut New Castle. 10 parents, sharper
than a serpents tooth ls tho ingrati
tuae OF a thnnkless child. Is 1t pussl
BILE that there Is no balm In Gilead bS
which the appetite can be destroyed
end the unfortunate be clothed in theil
right mind and nnde blessing in
Htead OF curse to their relatives ant
friends.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
lold swede,s Anniyersnry.

The esd anniversary OF the found
ing of Trinity parish and the 193d OF the
dedication of Old Swede's Church will
take place tomorrow. In the Old
Swede's the holy communion will be
at a. M, morning prayer
sermon and holy communion at 1890
a. M, by Rev. John A. Crockett OF
New York city. Children. 8 services at
5 p m. and evening prayer and SER
mon at 7.30 p, IN.
The music at Trinity Church to-mor-
row evening win consist of magnliicat
and nunedimlttls In L by Tours, Mo-
ARTS Gloria, and a soprano solo,
Hear Ye, Israel, from Elijah" The
services In the morning will be held at
the Old Swede's Church.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
An ola soldIer's peatb.

John W. Draper, who resided for q
number OF years in our city, died at
Elkton, Md, last Sunday, In the 18th
year of his age, from paralysis. He
was born at Dover, where he lived for
several years, and afterwards removed
to our city and engaged in the boot
and shoe business. On the breaking
out of the Rebellion he enlisted in Co,
@, Second Delaware Regiment. He
was severely hurt at Petersburk, Va,
by an accident. He then resided for
several years In our city, but after
wards removed to Elkton, where he
resided with one of his daughters.
Mr.. Draper was married three times,
and was the father of 10 children, and
had II grand -childron; his third wife,
who WIS Miss Margaret c. Milburn,
with two daughters and three SONS sur
wives him. His remains were inferred
In the Elkton cemetery on Wednesday.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
To Please Customers
We Must Profit Them,
iat's our way OF doing business.

That's our way OF doing business.
We make it pay to trade with US!
We talk business In dollars and cents.
Lot Of misses kid spring heel, but
ton, worth 5l.50 only 95 cents.
Lot OF misses kid heel worth S1.75
only S1.00.
Lot of misses kid spring heel button
worth $500 only ssl.25.
Lot OF ladies' kid button opera or
square toe, plain and patent tip worth
$l.50 only Csc. "
Lot OF ladies' kid button, square too
worth $500 now only SLIPS.
Lot OF ladies' plain lasting button
worth Sl.75 now only $1.25.
Lot OF children's kid patent tip spring
heel button worth S5c. now only 65c,
sizes to ~.
Lot OF children's spring heel button
only soc.
Lots of childrens spring heel button,
sizes to l0Is, worth Csc. now only
Csc.
Lot Of boys fine cali hook lace, sizes
to 5tI worth 800 now only $l.25.
Lot of boys calf button, sizes II to
1877, worth SLID now only $l.25.
Lot OF mems calf congress tip, worth
$1.T5 now only SIPS.
Lot of mems calf hook lace, worth
s2.T5 now only sl.75.
| Lot of ladies' dongola patent tip OK
| ford ties only so cents.
Lot of ladies' kid opera slippers only
SO cents.
| II you want a pair Of shoes. no mat
ter what style. size or price, call in and
| give us trial.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Funeral Ceremonies.

Tho funeral of Mrs. Charles Gaino
took place ON Thursday afternoon, at
ST. Joseph's, on the Brandywine. The
cOrtege was conducted by C.B. Dough-
erty and the obsequies were dlscharg-
ed by Father Donaghy according to
the solemR ritual OF the Catholic
Church. Mrs. Gaino emigrated from
Italy about 10 years ago. residing on
the Rrandywine. She was highly re-
spected by her neighbors and lived In
the affections of her family, which
were deeply manifested In their sorrow
vented at her grave. She leaves five
children to mourn her loss. Her hus,
band publicly thanks tho neighbors
for their sympathy and assistance in
his severe trial, and the people for the
respectable turnout at her funeral.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23

Ruth G. Darlington, widow of the
late Ziba Darlington, OF West Chester.
died on Thursday evening, at the resi-
dence in New Garden of Elwood
Michiner, whose wife was her niece.
The deceased, whose maiden name was
Gilpen, was W years old.
Senator Donahoe has settled his bill
for paving in front OF his property in
Broad street, Kennett Sduare, Pa, and
legal proceedings have been discon'
tinued.
Mary Heald, of Hockession. q high.
ly esteemed minister in the Society
OF Friends and William Way, OF Oxford
have passed meeting and will he mar
ried soon.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Refreshing Showers.

Grateful and refreshing showers OF
accompanied by considerable thunder
and lightning, but by no damage so
kar as heard from. The earth being
very dry the rain was speedily at,
eorbed as il fell. and vegetation al.
most Immediately put on rresher tinge
Of green. AT no time did tho rain fill
the street cutters. IL remained cloudy
during the night and this morning
AboutS O'Clock The showers rscommeneed
again and gentle showers kept up un-
I'll noon. The market people usually
afraid OF rain, were glad to see it this
morning, They knew how dry and
phFched the earth was in the country,
knd they hoped the rain would con
tinue until the ground would become
thoroughly saturated.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
VIII Attend nIrinn serxics.

All the members OF the G. A. II. in
accordarce with long established
custom will attend divine service to-
morrow. In the morning Smyth and
Grant Posts will attend Wesley NJ. Il.
Church. at Elm and jackson streets,
where a sermon will be preached by
and In the afternoon impressive ser
vices will be held Mt the Opera House,
to which the public are invited. The
services at the Opera House should be
well attended, US several eminent
speakers will be present.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
A Pleasant Evening.

David McHenry. the well known
merchant tailor at No. 106 West Second
street, Is one Of the most earnest work
ers of Ollyet Presbyterian Church. and
has a class In the morning and also in
the afternoon Sunday school. Some
time ago, one of the members of his
morning class left this city to reside
In Altoona, Pa, and as he is now on a
visit to his former home, Mr.. McEIenry
determined to have a reunion Of the
entire morning class. The affair came
OFF at his residence last evening, and
was thoroughly enjoyed. An abun-
dance OF choice Refreshments, consist
ing of ice-cream, cake. strawberries and
lemonade were served, and all present
spent very pleasant evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Poncs csmmis.ionsr.
IoosfMu&roA1rpl

The names Of several prominent Re-
pnblicans have been mentioned as
proper persQns To be appointed Police
Commissi6 6hefend amongst them Mes
srs. Fralme, Qulgley, Pyle, stidham and
Baynard. The appointment Of the last
named under the circumstances
would have been eminently proper
and satisfactory, but see by a card
In the News, OF this morning, that he
positively declines, and now IL seems
to me that Mr.. f. O. Stldham's name
would be equally acceptable. He was
district in this city, and promptly
bonded In heavy amount for the
faithful performance Of his duty. but
by an act of the Legislature the office
WAS subsequently abolished. g.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
An Interesting Lecture.

There will be q lecture this even
ing undor the auspices OF the ladies' OF
the @. A. r. at Smyth Post headquart-
1rs. Third and King streets, by the
Rev. ], ID. G, Hanna, OF Asbury NJ. L.
Chnrch. on "rhe Nations Struggle and
Victory" the proceeds OF which will be
Ineed for Memorial Day
The lecture should be well attended i,
e. the Rev. Mr.. Hanna Is an able and
Eloquent speaker. The tickets are
only 25 cents, and those who attend
will not only he interested but will
also contribute to a good cause.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Talk About Tax-CoIleotors.

The action OF the sureties OF Collec-
be n leading topic of conversation. Are
the suretie5 released from their obli-
cations or are they not is the question
freely discussed with the general ldea
that no matter IL the Five Commits
sioner bill does do away with tho old
tax collectors and their offices it does
not release the sureties Of the collec-
fnTS
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Important IL True.

The most precious wine in the world
Is that contained In cask named the
Rose, in the Bremen Towu Hall cell
lars. 1t Is Rudesheim Rhine wine from
the year 1858, and the cash la replenish-
ed by degrees, whenever wine Is drawn,
with carefully washed and dried gray
ell. 1t is never sold, but destined exclu
siyely for the sick of Bremen, who re-
Iceive q verysmall quantity on produc-
tion OF doctors certificate. At present
the supposed value OF this unique wine
has 30 increased that q bottle contain
ing eight glasses would cost 5000, 900
marks, a glassful 100000, and drop
2346 marks.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Opening.

7. A. Shannon has opened his new
store, 7l9 Market street and 720 Ship.
Icy street, with a full line Of dry goods,
Himmlngs and gents furnishing goods
At the lowest prices. Call and examine
pur fine line OF dress glnghams and
Pongee silks and sntins. We have a
case of challies we are selling at &c. q
yard, worth &c. We have about 10 doz.
mems cheviot shirts selling now at Soc,
are worth 75c. At T. A. Shannon's, 7lt
Market and 720 Shipley streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
1ianlrinr

A good deal OF value for little money
that's making our store known as a
good place to buy footwear. We arc
well fixed on 0xiords, reliabls, stylish
goods that look we'll and wear we'll, a
very cheap Oxford Is usually pretty
worthless article. We don't keep that
style II we know it. Our prices on the
right kind will surprise you for low
ness, Forman's 10 L. 4th street between
Market and King.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Should Be Attended to.

The gutter-plate at Seventhand Wal
nut streets needs the attention OF the
proper authorities. The gutter under
meath is filled with filth, which is not
only disagreeable to those residing in
the vicinity. but also preiudiciaI to
health. The plates should be taken up
something that has not been done for
months, and the cart loads of filth re-
moved.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
To Sue the City,

It Is said that a number OF police
officers who have been fined various
amounts during their incumbency,
will sue the city for such sums as soon
as their terms OF office expire. They
claim that 1t was illegal to fine them
and then deduct the fines from the
payroll at the end of the month, but
that the fines should be paid like any
other fines. II could not be ascertained
who Of the officers Intended to bring
suit,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23

Cards have been Issued for the mar
rlage OF Mr.. Maurice q. Ruthraun and
Miss Bertha Susan. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ferdinand Chairs, No S3l Mar
etstreet, on Tuesday evening, the End
OF June.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Tal,lng a Lnrre Grn,el I.oof on.

James p. Wood & Co. .the well known
tin and iron roufeis, Front and Orange
streets, have receiyed the contract for
taking the gravel and tar roof off the
large machine shop OF the Hilles &
Jones Co., ana resiace with tin. The
Messrs. Wood Il Co. seem always busy,
as they have a great variety of work.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Pile. Plies, Itching Pie.

SYMProMs-Moisture; intense itching
nnd stinginH; most Mt night; worse by
mors form, which often bleed and ulcer
ate, becoming very sore. SwArNK's
oINTAEsr stops the Itching and bleed
ing, henls uicerntton, and in most cases
mail, for SO centk. De. SWayne a Son,
Philadelphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
viii Attend church.

Brandywine Commandery, No 81,
Ancient and lllustrious Order Knights
OF Malta, will attend divine service at
OliYet Presbyterian Church tomorrow
nornlng, and an invitation Is extend
"a to the Sir Knights OF Kadosh Com
Ihandery, No 25, to accompany them.
Nhe sermon will be preached by the
Pastor the Rev. George 4, Thompson,
who 10 well kRoYn as a talented and
eloquent speaker.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Lost or Stolen.

While Mrs. Kitselman No. 2205 Carter
street; Ninth ward, was marketing in
King street this morning, she either
lost or some one stole her pocketbook
containing 81. II any one found the
porketbook and money they will be
literally rewarded by sending 1t to the
owner.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
How to cure All sam pisea sss.

Simply apply "swAYsk's OINTMENT"
letter, eczema, itch, all eruptions on the
face, hands. nose. etc., leaving the skin
clear. white and healthy. Its great
healing and curative powers are pos
lsessed by no other remedy. Ask your
druggist for swAyNE's OINTMENT.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Pocket Ilooks stolen.

Two ladies' lost their pocket books In
the King street market this morning
through the operations of n petty thief
or thieves. 1t is hoped that the scoun-
drels may be caught and properly
punished. Tho ladies should be on
their guard II they wish to escape loss
by pilferers.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23

4 temperance meeting, under the
euepices OF the W. @. t. u, Will be
ksld at Union u. z, Church Sunday
afternoon at 4 O'Clock. There will be
singing by Union choir, and addresses
~ BONE Of the ministers of the city.
An interesting meeting is expected; all
are welcome and especially the young
people.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23

Asbury NJ. E, Church, 3D. and Walnut
streets the Rev. John d. c. Hanna pas
tor. n. m. early prayer meeting IN
church parlor; i0.iD a. m. preaching by
the pastor. to the Phil. Sheridan Post. g.
Our Country's Foes and How 10 Neet
Them" Al 730p. M. preaching by the
Rev. David Dodd. followed by revival ser,
vices Sunday school at Q a. m. and 3 p. m
Christian Endeavor prayer meeting at Q
p. IN. Topic The Christians Riches.
Leader, Mrs. NJ. Il, Lincoln, You are in.
Nited. SeNls FREQ.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
DOCTORS Mccoy AND WILDMAN
Late of Bellevue Hospital, NY.
Office, No. 935 Market street,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE,

Where all Durable Diseases are Treated
with Success. If You Lire at Distance
Write for a symptom Blank.
Consultation at Office or by Mail FREQ.
ONCE IIours-9 TO II a. M. 2to4 p. M, :
to . p. m, daily. Sundays. o to I2 p. m. IL
you write enclose four cents In stamps.
m23-lt
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Miles, Norye and Liver Pills.

Act on new prInoiple-reguiating tpe
liver, stomach and bowels through fhf
nerves. A new discovery. Dir. Miles PilnR
speedily cure biliousness. bad taste, torpid
liver, piles, constipation. Unequaied hor
men, women. children. Smallest, milqs
est, surest. 80 doses % Gems. Samples
free at z. JAMES BELT.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
gaslglvELy TIE LAST MONTH
That Drs. Mccoy and WlIdman
viii Treat Patients for Five
Dollars.

UNTIL JUNE isr THEx WILL TREAT ALL
GASES OF cATARRH FOR IS A MONTH
AND FURNISH ALL NECESSARY MEDI-
oINEs FREE. Those TAKING TREATMENT
BEFORE JUNE lsT WILL BE TREATED AT
THE SAME Low FEE UNTIL CURED.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
state of the rhernn,nster
Tho Weather.

To morrow promises to be from
cloudy to clearing and rather cooler.
Monday fair TO partly cloudy with u
slight rise of temperature.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
SIS A MONTH I'LL JUNE |.

Until June l. Drs Mccoy and wtdman
will treat all cases for s. a month and FUR
nish all medicine free. Those beginning
treatment before Juno |, will be treated
for the same low fee until cured.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23

Now Is tho time to order your $500
cIayon portrait at Cummings gallery,
9C2 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
MARRIED.

zANE-BARRAS.-on May 18th. 1891, at
No. 2I04 Ridge avenue. by Rev. Robert
Graham. George william Zane and Miss
Anna Gertrude Barras both of PhllA-
delphla
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
L.ndies,

KID Oxford Ties, patent tip, so cents.
Kid Opera Slippers, so cents, at Bah
cocks, No. 206 Market street, east side,
above Second.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
We Can Please You

II you can be pleased, by saving
money on first class footwear. We
studied to please in practical school
and learned that
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Infants, outfit

ready made and to order; also under
wear OF all kind at Huklll i Poist
Second and Tatnan streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
Dor,, Eorr., So, MES

Don't Forget Scott NJ. Il. s. 3.
Excursion on June IL to Woodland
street wharf at a. m. HyattS band
will accompany us.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23

T oST.-A WHITE FEMALE POODLE
Il short hair. Reward IL returned TO
1915 West 9TH street In232tI
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23

Wy ANTRD-A MIDDLE AGED W O.
w man Us no . .eepcr, must bo q good
cook. Reference required. Apply, May
ntin & Browne, 831 Market street. M s3-ett
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-05-23
HOSIERY AND GLOVES

Fine BaIbriggan Hose at 12ac. A fast black boot
fancy top hose full regular made, at &c., worth 37ac
very fine Silk Lise Hose at 50c, reduced from 72c A
fine Silk Taeta Glove, fast black guaranteed at &c.,
reduced from 3bc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01
WARM RAN on ITS WAY HERE.

10 udcc hy a.. latest Indications the NC~ Years
O..tA.- /. lAoy 10 De usherad under the most do
messing and cherries cond tois The old ended
in fr.t end snow. The wear promises to begin in
tsu mud and general UiicAinc-s and Fog. Sergeant
J,-.ud,hy YESTERDAY told rrhun" reporter heart.
h. aSinx tory o; cold and that is
l.tu,d Eastern Canada, aud Of huge storm of rain
,r.t.,dNy centred over Cuol9Go That rain storm
va.h dominating tn whole Mississippi Nall,r,"
h., lid '.Woul have been ~ Ncw.York yesterday but
for ara ~ high atmospheric pressure north OF
IN" l-h' trst have fallen thi, mornng
D.. Simply part Of tn western storm, "a" rain being
io.cn by the loV tomrfsturc- this district II he
h.-h pressure ,hlrs shall have period Of warm
and wcltn,I sGd under any circumstances the ton
J.. furc J., NA"ly t. rise. LG say passing that
a. tpliy ~" ninth cold tlst has fallen 10
cLy ftom canada without touching the West Up IN
IN ~ Lawreuco Valley thc:" 4, intcnsc Geld wave
and At Quebec the temperature 70 degrees below zero
A. Mon.ral II degrees below zero. Even at East
pot Nod Portland u i respectively degrees and DC.
So, blow the kc.O stage"
Referring 70 tn pIopccts foy continued skating Ser.
ec,nt JcsunoSky sac II think that seven inches OF
me loves; limit should be n4ed BY tho
authorizes IN tho interest Of the public safety Tho
present. l!nit-nYc nchcss Yro)ably low when You
have ee % the i1 TIA: the thickness OF ice varies 70
charming oNte.t. Thus. whec I've inches OF ico NAV
be found IA one SPOT there win perhaps only two or
three .hche' N smother Bat & the limit is nxed at
inches feel tocrIoly sure that there viii
not b. los than four ard half inches OF Tee in
~ I@:t oi the Ceniia! Park or Van COuruandt lakes"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-01

Chicago Dec 81 (Speciall.-The wheat crowd To-
day WAS not half as much amazed at the advance "hch
cheat enioycd A. il at tho volume OF Orders Inc
last day OF the year is usually at least half gwen up
IN torfoolerv To-day business was pursued WIFI
oven more than the usual energy up to within one
half hour OF The regular close. and was then aban-
doned by the majority with great reluctance. Music
and flour balng and creased pig chaseS and other
ridiculous antics arc all right usually on tho last day
~ The wear: but to-day there great many com.
missions to earn, and this froicknG although delayed
until the last monient did certainly interfere with
incomes The news apparently was very little ac-
countable for 1t. Cables were very strOag; there
were some other circumstances to encourage wheat.
There was fair export and there were some other
circumstances to encourage wheat purchases. But
there were certainly many other circumstances 10
encourage sales BIadstrect's made an increase cast
Of The Rockies Of 005, 900 bushels. There rain
in the southwest, where drouth has been long
complained Of The rise was The result of orre Of
those sudden moves on the part of the speculative
public which come In January hardly ever In the
holiday week May wheat opened at 81 80, sold at
90 IL and closed at O5 cents; July opened at 03,
sold at o3 10 and closed at % SIS cents \ private
French cable received contained order for small
lot OF choice spring wheat The cable added that the
sample was intended for seed, leading 10 the natural
inference that the recent messages about the
trcmely poor French prospects for future crop
now being realized. Corn shorts did not like the
weather condition. OF the 207 cars received only
fourteen were up to contract grade. The estimates
for Thursday 100 cars. Only increased their uneasi-
ness NAV opened at o. :ss sold at 81 10 and
closed al - 81 cents. No. White oats were up
to-day over cent Tor cash. The sample market for
tinued the advance begun earlier in the week PORK
at the clo9e showed an advance of is cents