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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

During rush in trade large firm in
Boston employed rs m assistant clerk u
young man who was exceedingly cross
eyed.
The especial duty assigned to him wns to
act as Waterman and prevent the pecula-
ton of all sorts of small fancy articles that
were lying about the counters for eXhibi.
ton Mt that time.
One day half grown boy came into the
store, and after looking around, pricing
first one thing and then another, among
which We're some very nice socks, he final
ly started to go out of the door
At this moment the new clerk touched
him lightly ON the shoulder, and inviting
him to come to the back part of the store
said to him politely, "Oblige me by giving
me at once the socks that you have In your
back pocket.
"llow do you know have any socks in
my back pocketSp demanded the boy in n
bold tone,
~ saw You put them there" said the
clerk, very gently.
The boy looked up in the young mans
face in utter ama2ement. Are you lock
ing at me LowHn he asked earnestly. "Do
you see me this very minuteEp he asked,
still more earnestly.
"of course ! do" replied the clerk.
Good Lord, mister" cried the boy, with
a blanching face; here's your socks y
And with n bound he was ont of the back
door, over the fence ana away, having
learned lesson concerning all seeing eyes
which is to be hoped lie may never forget
Dry Goods Retailer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

A special session of the Street and
Sewer commission was held last night.
The suretie5 OF John y. johnson Tor
the removal of garbage caused con-
siderable talk. The suictio5 not being
considered sufficient the bond was re.
jeeted, and that of Michael Riley ac-
cepted Instead, he being the lowest
bidder ut 5000. Johnson's bid was
s6, 1910. The refusal to accept john
sons bid has caused considerable feel
ing and comment amongst his friends.
Secretary Wiley was instructed TO
get now curb and sewer lien books,
also to notify the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad that the estimated amount Of
dirt to I'LL the approaches 10 the Lam
caster avenue railroad bridge over their
read is 90 200 cubic yards. The de-
parlmcnt has L., 200 cubic yards at It's
disposal, and tho Balance will be fur
niahed by the railroad company.
John JaeDby presented his bond OF
ss010 for keeping tho sewer branches
In order for one year. The bond was
accepted and filed.
At . o'clock this afternoon the COM
missloners will meet executive COM
mittee Of the board of Park Commits
sioners for the purpose of inspecting
the intcrceptlng sewer There Is COM
plaiut that the work is not pushed
more rapidly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

The longer direct taxpayer wllds
remsins In tho city and holds his le-
vees in Register Cooch's Office. the
larger grows the crowd OF applicants
for taxes. The registers office this
forenoon was almost crowded at times
with applicants, and many more paced
up and down the Railways awaiting
their turn.
Many who came went away, prefer.
ring to run the risk at another time,
than to walt SO long now. In the
crowd were number OF ladies, who,
owing to the natural gallantry OF Mr..
Wilds, were given the preference.
Many OF the applicants were the chill
dren Of deceased parents, who In such
cases had to take out certificate OF adj
ministration from the Register of
wills to entitle them to receive the de-
cedent's share.
The great majority OF the applicants
were aged persons who lived through
the troublous times OF the war.
When they got In groups they frequent
~ reverted to the trying times when
their children were away In the army,
and occasionally tear would start
from the eye and roll down over the
sun bronZed cheek, as they referred
to dear one who fell In tile Wilder
ness, at Gettysburg or died in hospital
or rebel prison pen.
Commissioner Wilds expects to close
up his work to-day, though other OPP
portunitles will be given for those to
apply who could not come forward
this week.
When he goes back to Dover the
names will be tabulated md checks will
be sent for the amount due to each.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17
FIFTH EDITION.
Personal.


Ex-Sheriff Robert L. Armstrong was
In our city this morning.
Miss Florence M. Shellady is visiting
Miss Ida Buck OF Roxborough, Pa.
Mrs. ]. L Black has gone to spend
few weeks with relatives in New York.
Mrs. Henry O. Turner and Joseph NJ.
Turner are visiting Ocean Grove, N. ].
Tho family OF William G.. Penny
packer went to Niagara Falls yester-
day.
Misses Nellie NJ. and Lola E. Nes-
sleln arc visiting friends in Phlladel-
phla, Pa.
Philip Q. Churchman left this morn
Ing for Mlddletown, to attend u sher-
ifi's sale OF property.
John Lynn Of No. 701 East Sixth
street, is stopping for week at Mil
ler's Cottage, Atlantic City.
Miss Mamie Nile of this city, is lying
very Ill at the home OF her aunt, No.
1904 Pennsylvania avenue, city.
Miss Retta Beck and Mr.. Charles
Wilson, Of Delaware City, will DO mar
ried on the Goth Of this month.
Major William Y. swlggett has re-
turned from Berryvllle, Va, where he
has been visiting his daughter
John @. Yates, No. 500 West Fifth
street, Is visiting Oh, ster Heights
Camp, in company with his family.
Miss Alice A. Griffith, having TO-
turned from Atlantic City, went to
Barton Place, Kennett Square, Pa, for
a long visit.
Miss Elsie NJ. Ferguson and Miss
Laura Gotwalls are spending a two
weeks vacation ut the Collonade House.
Atlantic City.
DIR. and Mrs. r. b. Mckee, and Mrs.
Lockwood and son, left Mludletown
Tor RehOboth, ON Wednesday, where
they will occupy cottage for a few
weeks.
David Lindsay, Miss May Lindsay,
Miss jennie Lindsay of Augustine
Mills, Thomas Luke of Rockland, and
David A. Luke Of Piedmont, Alabama,
will sail on Thursday for q three
months trip to Europe.
Miss Lydia Pugh died at the house
of her brother, No. 81 French street,
on Thursday, after a few weeks sick
ness, aged 40 years. Her remains will
be Inferred on Sunday afternoon In
Wilmington ana Brandywide ceme-
terry.
Messrs Harry II. Mari, Morris Wor-
rell, and ]. Harry Steelnan started
this morning fora three days cruise
on tho Chesapeake bay, Delaware rlv-
er and tho canal, on the yacht Volan-
tia. They expect to return Oh Sunday
evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17
FOURTH EDITION


A gang of four strange tramps, no
are supposed to belong in Baltimore
arrived In this city yesterday, and pro-
seeded to make things lively on the
coast. They visited one saloon after
and after getting pretty well
lllled up attacked couple of men on
Front street. They were seen by
sergeant Wigglesworth, who after
calling on ex- Officer Martin and Ser
geant Evans Of the police patrol. pro-
ceeded to arrest them. After a hard
they were locked up in the
cells at police station.
About $50 o'clock the officers In the
station were attracted to tho rear cor
ridor by loud yells, and upon open
ing the cell door ono of the men,
frank Johnson, was found lying on
he floor covered with blood. He
was taken from the cell and an exami-
nation revealed that he had receive
ed bad cut on the left arm near the
shoulder nearly six inches long.
DIR. Baird was summoned, and upon
Finding that the man was seriously in.
iured had him removed to the Delaware
Hospital, where he now lies In u criti-
cal condition.
He said that the wound had been
inflicted by his companion, John Ry-
ian, without any provocation. Ryan
was then brought out, and despite
his struggles was searched, when q
razor covered with blood was found
lin his pocket. He was arraigned be-
ore Judge Ball this morning, and
lccmmitted without bail, to await the
result of Johnsons injuries.
His companions, Thomas King and
Frank King, We're charged with being
drunk and disorderly. Frank was
lined $40 and costs, and 60 days ON the
stone pile, and Thomas who did moi
appear to have taken much part in the
disturbance was fined So and costs,
with 40 days breaking stone.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

had to be returned. To return the
Republicans MS all paid, whit howl
would have arisen amongst the Demo-
Gratis. The collectors thought, no
doubt, that the Republicans having
receipts, would care but little about
their return as delinquents. Then
again knowing that the Republican
members OF the Levy Court were new
in Office, they naturally supposed that
they would not notice the returns, at
least until after the allowances were
made, In which conjecture they were
correct. p"
Then the question Is asked, will
these receipts be used at the election
of 1892?
Most undoubtedly they will, there
is nothing wrong about them. The
men who hold them will register, and
they will vote. Governor Reynolds,
II Is true, has the appointment OF
either the men or the tools to register,
but whether mon or tools they will
not dare to refuse to register them and
run the riskof being prosecuted before
tho United States District Court. The
new registration law may be very curl
ously drawn and wonderfully made,
but II will hardly override the follow
ing plain provision of the Constitution
of the State of Delaware;
Every male citizen, of the age of
twenty-five years or upward, having
resided in the State one year next be-
fore the election, and the last month
thereof in the county wherehe offers
to vote, and having within two years
next before the election paid IL county
tax, which shall have been assessed at
least six months before tho election,
shall enjoy the right Of an election"
Is that not sufficient asked the repre-
sentative of the REPuBLIoAN2
1T is," was the reply.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

William Noble, q young man, was
before Judge Ball this IN rruing charged
with being drunk and disorderly. The
prosecutor Mathew Gosiln, testified
that he with his wife resides ut No. III
Poplar street and Ia 8s years old. lie
has been married s years, and his wife
Is much younger than him. He testi-
fled TINT US Noble came In drunk. and
he thought that he and his wife were
too Intimate he ordered him TO leave
the house when his vito interfercd and
said that U anybody had to go It would
he him. He then swore out the war
rant.
The wife testified that she Is Obliged
to keep boarders, as her husband does
not work or support the family. She
also said that the accused was nice
young man, and that all tina fault was
with her husband who will not even
try TO work, but depends ON small
pension. Judge Ball dismissed the
case, with warning to tho accused to
stay away from tho house. The ''old
man." as the wife termed him IN her
testimony, seemed rojolced, but from
the scoring she gave him after she
took hear seat, II appeared that Ii
would be better for him to take a
long walk, before going home to meet
his irate spouse.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

IMCBRIDE-on Wednesday, 18th instant,
William Mcbride aged about ".
The relatives and friends are requested
to attend the funeral of the deceased, AT
his late residence, No. d03 West Third
street on Friday, 18th instant, to leave
the house at IL O'Clock, a. m. Services at
IChristiana NJ. Il. Church. at / O'Clock, and
lnterment In the cemetery adjoining.
IFINLEY-On July 18th. 1891, Mary A, wife
of Edgar A. Finley. ngcd 40 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from the residence of
her husband. 1901 Madison street, on FRI
day nth Inst, ut o'clockp p. IN. Inter
ment private.
ECARPENTIER-On the 18th inst, Edw.
heCarpentier Jr. aged IS years.
Nelatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral OH Friday
next mt p. m. from the residence of his
brothers, at Rockland. lnterment at Low
Ter Brandywino Cemetery,
Chester, Pa, papers please copy.
lCOLLlNS-On July H. 1891, Sarah A. Col
Inns, wife OF Levcn Henry Collins, aged
Relatives and friends are requested 10
attend the funeral OF the deceased from
the residence of her husband, No. 1880
West Sixth street on Sunday 18th. inst, to
leave the house Mt l.30 Services at Haven
NJ. Il. Church, West Third street, at D. m.
lnterment at Egion Cemetery.
IFREESTON.-On July is, 1891, Ellen ",
| Mlle OF Henry Preston, aged 80 years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO Mt
tend the funeral Services TO be held AT
the Church of the Covenant, Saturday, at
a.jO O'Clock. lntermont private,
GEisENDEoRFER- July II, 81 George
A.. son of George A. and Emma Il. Gels
endeorier. aged months and 3 weeks.
| Relatives and friends arc invited TO at
tend the funeral, from the residence No.
Ip23 West Seventh street, on Sunday after
moon, at 2o'clock. lnterment at VIII
mington and Brandywine cemetery.
PuGH.--on July 16. 1891. Lydia Pugh.
aged 80 years
I Relatives and friends are invited to at.
tend her funeral from the residence OF
her brother, No. sli French street, on Sun.
lay afternoon. interment at Wilmington
ana Brandywine Cemetery.
lWlLSON.-On July Id, 1891. Alfred Thomp
/ son Wilson, youngest son of Alfred and
| Mary Il. Wilson. aged IL months and 81
days
The relatives and friends of the family
lare respectfully invited TO attend the
Funeral from his late resid nee, No. l2g
'lClaymont street, on Saturday afternoon
Iat I'D O'Clock. Services ut Klngswood
Church. lnterncnt at Old Swccd's Gene
ltefy. /
lPlTTARD.-on July 49, 1891, Mary A.,
Wife OF Alfred u. Pittard.
Funeral private.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

The regular business meeting OF the
ipwuith League OF Scott NJ. +. Church
Nas held last evening. After routine
business, remarks Tor the good of the
League were in order This feature
proved to DO very beneficial. as IL
brought out just the points desired,
,elatlng to the different departments
If the work. Arrangements were
made to take trip to Philadelphia
1 thursday, July goth, by way of boat
'ach member having the privilege Of
INVITING their friends. Quite an en-
oyable time is anticipated visiting The
,arious points of interest. Tie party
will return by late boat The meet
ing last evening was one of the most
Enjoyable and beneficial the League
nas ever held. "a special meeting viii
'e called to complete the arrange
.nents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

When people set about getting rid OF en-
tire species OF animals by systematic per-
secution they usually find II difficult
Job. Set price on the head Of the wolf or
the woodohuck and the cIcaiNii seems to
realize the Importance Of Its life, A bounty
on crows must he viewed as pleasant Joke
by those shrewd observers OF saen and
things. The case of the wolf in Europe is
a historical one. A price has been set on
the creatures head for centuries, and yet
there 10 but small portion of the CONT
nent from which the animal has been ex-
terminated. The Netherlands Is free Of
wolves from the character OF the country
The whole land furnishes not a single
rocky den suitable for a VOLTS lair; neither
is there forest for the creatures shelter.
1t is true that the wolf has been exter-
minated from Great Britain and Ireland.
This result has been reached, however. by
Indirect means rather than by direct at
tack. The clearing off Of the forest left
the wolf no place in which to hide from
pursuit. The islands were too far from
the continent for their thinned ranks to be
recruited from the main land.
In Spain and France the wolf has at no
time been unknown, although price has
been set on its head for hundreds of years.
The animal has developed cunning In pro
portion as the pursuit has become closer.
Like the crow, it has learned to take care
of itself.
On the other hand, species receive very
little help toward their continuance from
the well meant efforts Of man to that end
In proof OF this we are told that there is an
ancient act of parliament still in force in
England and Wales Drohibitinu the talt.
ing of the eggs of certain birds, Of which
six kinds are expressly named. In spite Of
this protecting law, four of the six species
have ceased to breed in those countries.
The indirect ways in which such results
are brought about are shown in the de
struction of the quail of New Zealand
The birds were once numerous; no one
wished to destroy them But the land was
burned over for other purposes at seasons
when the eggs and young of the quail were
exposed to destruction, and n few years
brought the species to an end.-Youth's
Companion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

On the evening Of the fourteenth, at
their residence. eI2 Klrkwood street,
Mr., and Mrs. William HUM celebrated
their eleventh wedding anniversary.
Among the invited guests were Mr.,
qpd Mrs. James ii. Porter, Mr.. and
Mrs, Wipslow Hurford, Mr.. and Mrs.
8. Hall, Mrs, HUM, Mrs. Garrison, Mr..
and Mrs. 8. Rettew. Mr.. Wilbur Dan
lels, MIR. Frank j. Daniels, Mrs. William
Morgan and son, Mrs. Richard Moody
and son, Mr.. Griffee, Mr.. and Mrs.
Pugh, Mrs. Higgins and son, Miss Mar
ion HUM Of Philadelphia. Mr.. Alex
ander HUM OF Philadelphia, Mr.. G..
Alexander Of Philadelphia, Mr.. and
Mrs. Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. p. OAR
rell OF Chestertown, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Mannering, Mr.. Carter. Mr.. and Mrs.
". Mannerlng, Miss Dollie Mannering,
Mrs johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Cloud,
MIR. and Mrs. Cambacher, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Weldin, Miss Eta Mannering, Miss
Ida Rulings, Misses Florence and
Mamie Scheon, and many others not
mentioned At IL o'clock they were
ushered out to the dining room, to q
table well ladened with the dellcacies
of the season. At | o'clock the friends
for their homes, wishing MIR.
and Mrs. HUM many years of happi-
ness. They received many handso me
and useful presents. ID. p.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

A witness was testifying that he met til,
defendant at breakfast, and the latter
called the waiter and saian-
zone moment" exclaimed the counse
for the defense, 81 object to what he said ,
Then followed legal argument of aban
an hour ard a half on the objection
which was overrulcd, and the court de
ciled that the witness mir hit state VIVA
was said.
"Well 90 on and state what was said t,
the waiter" remarked the winning coun
sell flushed with his legal victory.
We'll" replied the witness, che said
Bring me a beefsteak and fried potatoes. y
Exchange
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

Chancellor Salisbury has not rem
dered u decision in the Injunction case
to restrain tho Levy Court from put
ting additional names upon the tax
duplicates before they arc o!fored to
Tax Receiver John T. Diekey. Willard
Salisbury, il, ESQ. representing those
asking for the injunction, and Edward
@. Bradford, Esq, representing the
Levy Court were both notified TO come
to Dover yesterday to talk with the
Chancellor
Mr.. Salisbury went down at noon
yesterday, but owing to Bradford mob
getting the notice In season, he did
not go down until this morning. A
report from Dover this forenoon,
states that the chancellor is unwell,
and that no decision will be rendered
for some time yet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17
To Bay Ridge on the Chesapeake vii
b. g. o. X. II. July 10Th,

To Baltimore by rail and thence by
Palatial Steamer Columbia, 80 miles
sail down the Patapsco River and
Chesapeake Bay. New special attrac-
lions, all free. Boating, fishing, bath.
ing, grabbing; soft-crab dinner.
Special train via b. Il o. II. R., will
leave Wilmington (Market street) at
7.20 A. NJ, and Delaware Avenue at
$50, arriving Mt Bay Ridge at 11.45 A.
NJ. Returning Gall rail) train will
leave Bay Ridge at $50 Z. NJ, and ar.
rive Mt Market street, Wilmington, at
S.l5 p. Nj. Round trip $l.O0.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

Next Thursday Encampment No. "a,
Union Veteran LEGION, will have
their second annual excursion to Cape
May, OH tie steamer Republic, and the
indications are that 1t will he one of
+ he largest al d most enjoyable Of the
eason. The members OF the encamp-
Huent will stop nj Cape May Point, and
ngrch in a body to President liarri
.ons cottage, TO pay their respects.
The President leraue member OF
lie order some two weeks ago, end is
lso an active mrHber Of the GIsnd
Army OF the Republic,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

The colored gentry OF Sixth avenue form
a curious and interesting feature Of the
cosmopolitan crowd that makes upthe sum
total of New York's population. The dark
tide flows into Broadway ut Twenty third
street at certain hours of the day, us the
turbid waters of the Missouri flow into the
broader and grander Mississippi, and go
ing with it but not of it.. This tide is dis.
tinctly colored, but Is not wholly of the
negro race.
In no other city of the United States can
be seen the real colored gentleman in all
his glory us he can be seen in this section
of the tenlerloin precinct. The dandy
negro cannot be found in the south. On
Sixth avenue he outswells the swells OF
swelldom. For the most part the negro
dandy is loud" in his attire, and II that
style of dress can be said to become any.
body it is most becoming to the colored
dude. But the Sixth avenue handles are
not necessarily Of that stamp. You can
see many of them dressed in good taste and
in style creditable to any white exquisite
The distinRue air with which they carry
this personal magnifccnce is that of the
born and bred aristocrat No amount OF
"guying" disturbs their outward calm.
And they stand enough open comment and
running satire to kill white dude with
modification. While the colored dandy is q
good dresser his opposite sex are, as rule
absolutely chaotic in taste. The atterspend
"A good deal of money on their personal
adornment, but usually with result akin
to the horrible-purples heliotropes, lilacs
blues, greens and almost anything made
up almost any way except the most be
coming. A dressmaker says taat the col
ored ladies are obstinate with their own
ideas but liberal with their money Il
you want to see them in all their gorgeous
ness try Sixth avenue some Sunday even
ing-NeH York Herald
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

Miss Ortum-Papa, you know, gave me a
large cake on my birthday, and studded il
with gold dollars-one for each birthday oil
my life.
Miss Quzz-IIow NIGEL And have you
spent them nil YETI
Miss Ortum-Yes bought this new
cloak with them
Miss Quizz-oh, isn't it just lovelyl But
you must have paid big price for it,
Harper's Bazaar.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

Mrs. Newberry grandmother of the
three children Of G. 4. Newberry, who
were murdered, Tuesday at Joshua
Texas. has been arrested on the charge
Of numbering the children.
Mrs. Newberry was flightfuily cut,
being, as she alleges. tied tn post
while the frightful work was in pro-
gress. Tho truth OF the old woman's
story was doubted almost from the
first. The only theory advanced is
that sho was demented.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

One of the greatest tricks Of the
day was the theft of purse contain
ing IS 10 from officer Beale, by Q
prisoner he was conveying to New Gas
tie, on Wednesday last. When officers
can thus be robbed 1t is not surprisi ng
TINT private citizens are occasionally
victimlzed by the light-iingersd gen
try When In such q crowd the eyes
and ears should both be kept open.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

Mrs. HaHett. nee Miss Nina Bel,s,
vas driven to West Chester, Ia, yes
erday und some time latlr found out
bat her land sntchel, containing MI.
nervous valuable pieces of jewelry,
iad not been taken ont OF tile car
'laEe. She Immediately autographed
Le facts To Tan uny's Stale and the
iliyer oil the vehicle returned the
ulUables ali safe to Mrs. liuliett.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-17

Garfield Camp No2, Sons Of Veterans
,Ud a very enjoyable moonlight exeur
SION on the steamer claNare 1usi
cening. They went To SilSergroNe
md all WHO attended enjoy ed item
ialyes. There We're nearly three hun,
lred on board, aud the excursion was
success in every respect. Excellent
siring music was provided. aud dane
~ Was INDUCED In during the entire
RID,