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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

A DEMONSTRATORS SALE.-WILL BE
II sold at public sale on the Common g
farm, near Hare's Corner, lately occupied
by Lewis d. McElwce, on
MONDAY, February 10th, 1891,
At 10 O'Clock, a. m. ......
Eight head of good horses and colts,
Nine head of superior milch cows, 10 head
of fine shoats 50 pairs of chickens, One
Osborn binder grain drill, farm wagons.
horse rake, hay tedder. large roller,
good dearborn. top-buggy, one narrow
tread no-top. Hench cultlvator, single
cultivators, 1 good sleigh, double carriage
harness; heavy dearborn harness car
riage harness, collars brides wagon
harness, ploughs. harrows shovels. forks,
milk cans buckets and many other arti-
Giles. Also, household and Kitchen furni-
ture such as cook stove. extension table,
bedsteads. bedding, carpets, chairs, din
ing-room stoves, large cupbourds, breech
loading gun. nearly new;2 tables, and a
variety OF cooking utensils. About 100
bushels of corn, and 81 acres of wheat in
ground. A credit will be given on pur-
chaser giving bankable note with an
approved endorser.
JOHN II. McELWEE Administrator.
L. w. Stidham a. Son. Auctioneers.
f5-l2-1i-2twt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14
FOR RENT.

L,oR RENT-THE FARM. LATE OF
IT William IIomewood, deceased, stu
alto south of r., W. q Il. Eailroad. near
session given March. Apply to Security
Trust and Safe Deposit Company. No. Die
Market street. i3l-eouSw-tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

T CST-ON TUESDAY NIGHT, FEB.
IL 10, large Maltese Cat with lea
thor collar on Its neck. The finder will
receive a reward on leaving it ut No. 720
Eust Seventh street. fest
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

Anecffonately addressed TO my darling
little friend. Miss Maud Lantz, Thompson
town. Penna.
Sweet little laughing child.
love to see thy face
To feel thy warInt imprisoned kiss
And genial embrace.
Up In thy mountain home.
The cosieet spot on earth,
Sweet little buds of primrose bloom
Amid the smiling hearth.
Oh, love them tenderly, f..
The treasures of thy heart,
BY little kindly acts and words
True bliss to each impart.
To SCHOOL, see thee trip
With joyous. bounding tread,
And DER the page of learning pore
Amid the evening shade.
Sweet memory takes me back
To sunny schoolgirl hours,
When life seemed Ike a summer day
A pathway strewn with flowers.
This life is full of change
And we may meet no more,
TIL with the sainted band we Join
On Eden's healthful shore.
Wilmington, Feb. 18th. 1891.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

N N SALE FOLLOWING pRo-
.H pert,es:
iacs q isiaand lect Pleasant street, 0
nppnral hWth, $t2W
ilDi-a s. oirhufd street. q rooms $l.150.
aioard 81. Crurcl street. O rooms s 400
ash Church street, 0 rooms / ITO.
19f Lincoln st.. q rooms ana bath $3.50.
isOl W. an'l 81, 7 rooms and bath 1850.
10ni w. . h 81, q rooms and bath $1,000
isliI dr Punt sn.f rooms ana hn th 81. 100
a25 .IicEsun st., 0 rooms and bath 81 TO.
4iDJhckson st,u rooms md bath 81, 100
13iT Adams ST.. o rooms and bath 81 500.
,15 Chestnut ST.. 2 ronmsnnd bath 50 100.
111R ". ith ST., rooms and bath s',6i0.
1870 = huius st., rooms ana bath S.,7G0.
707 jackson st . rooms npd bath 81, 500.
TGs-71s-7o0 .jnckson sticet,s rooms and
bath s,,701.
OH W. Seventh street. rooms and
BATH 5000.
soat. Van Barren street. 10 rooms and
bath si,s0l.
1905 lbs I,roome street. 10 rooms and
bath 5000.
s. N. Cor. sth and vanburen strcots, 10
rooms aud bath s5.0C0.
1915 W. sth street, 8 rooms and bath
q, 5O0
i0g2 W. sth street, 0 rooms and bath
fi.0s5.
Apply to JOHN MULyENA.
f13'lm el5 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14
la Bad Cold

II not speedily relieved, may Iced to sefiouf
issues. Where there is difi1culty Of breath
ing, expectoration. or soreness Of the throat
and bronchial Tubes, with constantly irrt
tating cough, the very best remedy is Ayer'f
Cherry Pectorai. 1t removes the phlegm,
soothes Irritation, stops coughing, and in
duces repose. AS an emergency medicine
Ayers Cherry Peotoral should be in every
household.
"Therc Is nothing better for coughs thar
Ayers Cherry Poctoral. use no Other
preparation" -Annie s. Butler. 100 Pond st,
Providence, r. 1.
at suffered severely from bronchitis
but was
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

DUILpING LOTS CHEhP-BUY A
ID lot for little money. whore 1t will
grow more valuable every year. Lots
bave sold in the immediate Vicinity for
SIC and $9O per foot this year. 1 have
several lots that Will sell at 81 per foot
on easy payments. Can build frame
house costing FROM 800 20 81 900 on some.
These lots are ut Mnplowood terminus
of the eloetric line. Apply to W. SCOTT
VERNON.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

We hnye speedy and positive cure
for catarrh diphtheria, caniier mouth
and headache, III sStllLOH'S CATAbl;H
REMEDY. A nasal injector free with
each bottle. Use il ii you desire health
and sweet breath. Price soc. N. b.
Danfor;h, wholesale and retail agent,
Second and Market ST.. Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

Hon sALE-THE TOOLS, STOVES.
a. heaters aud range and roofing bust
ness of the PICKELS' Stove and Heater
Co, No, So ohipley street, Wilmington.
Del. This IL IL ilrst class opening for IN
onerg etic young man to step into good
established busipess. Will be sold u bar
gaiu. building can be rented to suit.
Present employees can be retained
Good reasons for selling. jl0-tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14
A New WAY 10 TaI,e Him.


There she sat, with sweet surprise
Mixed with mischief in her eyes;
While before her he stood calm.
Holding In his outstretched palm,
A tiny clrclet, made of gold,
Chased with figures quaint and old,
Twas my grandma'a ring he said,
Then quito low; with face grown red
"rhls Offering now TO you l bring
Plead with you 10 take this ring
From her face the laughter died,
AS ahe turned her face aside,
Slowly took the proffered band,
Slipped it on her bare white handi
"Thnt IL right, for don't you see.
can now your grandma be-"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

A TTENTIoN--ALL PERSONS DE-
IN string drugs pure and chemicals, On
wishing their prescriptions or private seccilt1
carefully compounded with pure matef ~.
= uRST, No. sH Market street, Tilu In -t1n.
Del. new ,7-tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

INoR SALE-THREE OF THE IL
il ruomed houses. now being hnished.
81 tile handsome block on Adams street
above Eighth. These houses are built In
. ilrsf -clilss manner and arc offered vt ~
very reusonable price; have front ANA
pnck porches, shnde trees. rendy grown.
large lots t2txlG2) with front lawns. For
further particulars inquire at the
houses, or of JOHN u. or A. L. JOHN
BON. i@-ir
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

1t will pay you to examine our
variety of valentine novelties. Adams
y Bro, No. 504 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14
DR.. WORTH'S COUGH CURE

Is the most speedy and certain euro for
all diseases of the throat. lungs and
chest such as coughs Group, whoopinx
blood, pains in the chest. etc. IL docs
not only ury UP cough, but loosens tho
phlcgIn and allays the inflaminntinn.
thereby, permitting nature 20 heal tic
diseased parts. For sore throat. bron-
chitis and honrseness, this remedy Is un-
eqnallod, also for coughs after measles
For long standing and consumpttrp
coughs this is the remedy. Price IS Ia
For sale by n. Is. Dnnforth. Second au't
Market SITS. Duworth g. GRANT. secon4
and jefferson SITS. K. 4. Dilwortli, Tenth
and Market SITS. i3-4taw-tt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

l7oR SALE HOUSE NO. 200 JACKSON
IL ST.. s rooms aud hath. It. porch open
stairs alXlss, No. s0i Jackson ST.. rooms
and bath, H. porch, opep stairs. 1TXiil, No.
1000 Adams, 6roonls and bath. #. porch
open stnirs. N. Il. corner Thirteenth and
Tatnpll. q rooms and bath. Lombard and
MoCatilley. q rooms with store. Nos. IDOL
30 lombard, o rooms. No. 1905 kirkwood 6
rooIne. Nos St0-i2 Church, six rooms.
Price $500 30 &l5D0. CHAs. II. TINDAhi.
al East Seventh street. jlI-36ts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

A UCTIoNEER's cARD.-Those who
n are in want of an auctionecr, should
see LANk, the Practical Farmer Aue-
tioneer. d2i-lmwI
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

A superior quality OF four-ply Gun
for 15c., ut Wyatt q Co.'s, COS Market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14
COME At ONCE
Fifth and Market
IF YOU WANT
BARGAINS
CL07 H
as we have but eight weeks
more to serve you. And
while the time grows shorter
the bargains become even
greater, as everything must
be sold and at prices
that make them go fast to
close business by 25th of
March. 80
OVERCOATS!

If you would see them
you would buy one, as you
could not help it at the
price. Mems Youths Boys
and Children's Suits at half
price. Pants at your own
price. Open every evening
until 8 o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

dor sALE-AT A BARGAIN THREE
~ story brick house, containg 8
rooms and bath. Lot IS feet by 100. Con-
trial location. Only $500 cash required.
Mortgage ON balance. Apply this week
to-GEo. II. TOWNSEND & CO., els Mar
ket street. t9-6t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14
CURED BY

Ayers Cherry Pectoral. 1t saved my life.,
Geo. B. Hunter, Goose River, N. s.
about year ago took the worst cole
that ever a man had, followed by a terrible
cough. The best medical aid was of nc
avail. AT last l began to spit blood, wher
It was supposed to be all over with me
Every remedy failed, till a neiehbor recon
mended Ayers Cherry Pectoral. / took
half teaspoonful OF this medicine, three
times a day, regularly, and very soon
began to improve. My cough left me, my
sleep was undsturbcd, my appetite re
turned, my emaciated limbs gained flesh and
strength and, to-day, thanks to the Pectoral
am well man." II. A. Bean, 2s Winter
st. Lawrence, Mass,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

EoR sALE-FoUR SHARES IN THE
u swift pleasure yacht Barbara. APP
ply to EMIL BECK, Thirteenth and
Henld streets, fil6teodA
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

Cough candy at Ferguson's. II E. "a.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

LloR sALE-A GOOD COMMISSION
u house doing a good business. we'll
located, good reason for selling. Ad-
dress G. q. this office. fl06tt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

ELEcTRIcITYs i A SURE e, cy "a
Lnmo Back, Headache, Chilblafns,
Frosted Feet, Chronic, Muscular. and in-
fiammatory Rheumatism, Kidney ma
Liver Trouble, Nervous Prostfsition.
Paralysis, aud nil Aches and Paius nhoiit
the body. Call and consult DIR. y. q.
pickles, No. 1o5 I-2 Market Street.
Consultation free aud confidential.
dcclJ-1in
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

I,oR SALE-A FIRST GLASS MEAT
u market. doing II good business on a
business street. Good reasons for SELL
ing. Address l. this Office. f9-6tt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

ISoR BALE-oNE GOOD SECOND
u hand square piano, $50. Agent for
Behning piano. For tone and durability
Il cannot be excellod. WILLIAM ZoL-
PER. 603 King street, practical timer
and maker of pianos and organs. j29-26t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

ToR sALE-THE FIXTURks AND
10 good will ola meat store. doing a
good business. Address Meat Store this
1fiiue. n2-3tt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

IJ1oR sALN-CoLEs' BOX OR W ARD
~ kOBE LOUNGE is n perfect lounge
by day and a perfect bed by night, md
tou can put AWAY US much clothIng or
piher articles rs in the average ward
rob-. lor get three articles Tor tile
price OF one, Nocxtra charge for pack
N. ar skipping.
Mrs. nr. Talungc, wife of tie cele-
rrntcd preacher, says these lounges arc
very nice
PRICE in creton, $40, sl2.
Rninr, S,2, sii.
INV Silk So, saa.
SILK Brucaielip, SEA, $50,
Tenns-lo prr cent, discount cash with
order or one ...if with order; balance 20
days. ALFRED coi'ES,
Grand ard Myrtle Ayes, Brooklyn.
js0-d%w-ly
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

ToR sALE-GRoCERY STORE, DE-
u ing good business, Good reasons
Tor selling. First class stand for one
who understands cutting fresh meats.
Address Grocer this office. fl2-9tt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14
Drunkenness
LIQUOR HABIT.

DIANoS AND ORGANS = NEW,
il plano and organ warcrt oins, under RED
MEMS Hall, No. SIS Shipley street. Pisnos
and Organs for cash. or easy monthly pay-
ments. Pianos by CuHse. Math ushek, schubert.
Jacobs Brns., Nose Son Bradbury. Organs by
A. n. Chase, Peloubet, Ray stats and Others
satisfaction guaranteed. Old pianos and
orEars taken In exchange. Tuning ana
repAirln Edene. spcslsl bargains IN slightly
used and second haAd pianos. GE0 r.
DEARBORN. No. 5l5 shipley street. Wiz
miAEton DEL. under Red Mans Hls-tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

nOR SALE.--AN ESTA DLISfIED DUsI-
IT nels in one OF the most desirable and
best localities In tho city of Wilmington,
Dei. Ii IL offered TO any person who In
tends 80 go into business. or desires TO
mako change The property ami place
"a especially adapted for Wholesale Or re-
tail trade. Inquire at flour and feed store
nj northwest corner OF 18th and King Sta,
Wllniiaytou DCl. We are selling the best
brands OF family flour ut low ilgurcs Hay,
straw and NIL feed always on hand; also
have an extra quality. prime lot OF
western cafs. Farmers would do well to
secure their seed. Il. p. JANVIElG cor.
9TH and King, Wilmington Del. rest
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

IIaoR RENT-HoUsG A y u sTolE
IL No. 4ltS Market street. Possession
immediately. Also house and store No.
Az Tatnull street Apply TO john
FULLMEk, 2l0 West 9Th street.
fIl-l2t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

-NoT1UE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
In l. Saliie Il. Martin, of Wilmington,
In tho County OF Now Castle and State
Of Delaware, will prefer To tho General
Assembly OF the State OF Delaware, now
holding at Dover, n petition for divorce
from my husband, William X. Martin.
Jan 23.ln sALLIE n. MARTIN.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14
MEDICAL.
cRATEFUL-coMFoRTinc
EPPS' COCOA
BREAKFAST,

"By q thorough knowledge OF tie
tions OF digestion and nutrition. and ~
a careful application of the fino propcf~
ties OF well-sciectcd Cocoa. Mr.. Epps has
provided our breakfast tables with ~
save us many heavy doctors bills. IL IL
BIZ the judicious use Of such articles Of
diet that n constitution may be grnttunz-
ly built up until strong enough to resist
ready to attack wherever there is u weak
point. Wc may escape many a fatal
shnft by keeping ourselves well fortified
cd frame. "-Civil Service Gazette.
Made simply with boiling water or
milB. Sold only in half pound tins BY
grocers, labelled thus.
JAMES EPPS & co., HompopAthio
Chemists, London. Eng. j3-s.t,th-w
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

Wy ANTED-BoARD AND LODGING
Wv by q young man, between Eighth
and Tenth and King and Tatnall streets;
gus and bath. Address business with
terms. this office. fl2-2t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

WY ANTED. -BoABDERs, MAN AND
w wife. Second story front room.
Also gentlemen boarderS So Washing
ton street. fl3-l2tE
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

VIVIAN TEp-ToURISTs PERSONS
w contemplating u European tour
can travel under sroAt advantage by
joining II party leaving n. \. July LIST
or sth. For programme aud all particu-
lars. address Rev, JAMES n. MAR
SHALL, Greenyille Del. fl0-6t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

DUBLlC SALE or HOUSEHOLD &
i Kitchen furniture AT 18th and Bran
uywine streets, on THURSDAY teU. u
1891. at O'Clock p. M, consisting OF lie l.
steads. Beds, Bed Covering, Chairs, Ia
bles, Sofa, Pictures, etc. Sale positive.
& SON. il0-ts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

WASSoT,Esipe.gs,oe55; {EA ,G P Ss. s'ns
bottles Ammonia, do. do. Guam psgnc
and Appellants, do. Pale Ale and
brown Stout. J, L. BUCKINGHAM, 18th
and FTonch streets. INSIST
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

CTABLE FOR Rent. INQUIRE AT
- this ofiro. f7-tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

NTANTED-HoUs CONTAINING 8
w rooms with bath wnterclosut and
front porch, Western part uf City. Ad-
dress House this office. dot
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

ITANTED-A oSITIoN by A
w young man who understands the
Grocery md Commission business.
willing to do any kind OF work. Al
dress l.. l., =. this office. flO.6t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

GUR sALE-SEVERAL TONS OF
u timothy hay. Apply TO W. ]. LANK
Mont ohanin Del, or TO WM. WAY at
Fairville, Pa. f7-3td-ltw
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

EOR RENT.-FARM OF ABOUT 100
II acres cleared land, near New Castle.
Apply TO ELIZABETH Il. MCt'0MB VIII
mington. Del. j9D-d&w-tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

ToR sALE.-A NUMBER OF DEsIRA-
Ii BILE houses, in good locations, also a
corner store. Get list from WIN. @. TIN
DALI, Gil West Ninth street. fl2-98t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

NOR sALE-THE TWO HOUSES NOS
III 1923 and l95 e. Eleventh street. For
aet twS room TooSs Dri xpp nS"s e. IL
u. ERNON ihis office. j2-tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

ToR sALE-A COLLECTION OF
10 well-made dearborns, wagons and
Mortgages =. fair prices. WM. HAM
M0ND, End and French streets. d5-3ms
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

TJtoR SALE CHEAP-A STANDING
p desk, suitable for placing against II
wall. Apply 1t this office. j2o-4
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-02-14

WANTED-CARPETs, FEATHERS
w and rrrriIure thoroukhly cleaned and
renovated nj the " iimir ston tarpst Cleaning
Works, Eleventh aud Jackson strtets EGtAb-
IL htu over twenty years. Il. FERRY, PrV-
prietor. Telephone No. B5.. novl5-gIn
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INDEX TO NBW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEErINGs-Alpha Lodge No. l, A. and A. S.
r. F.; Workingmens Benevolent Association;
B. P. o. E.; Branch Az, o. l. H.; Workingmen's
Union Association; The Hiberniau Society; Ex-
celsior Lodge No. s, X. P; Savannah Castle No.
s, K. G. E.
MILITARY ORDERs-Order No IL, Irish Jasper
Greens.
SPECIAL NorIcEs-Japanese Bug Killer, Row
Iinski 'Pharamacist; The Title Guarantee and
Loan Company; Special Meeting, Estate S. w.
Branch; For Reliable Drugs, Etc, Heidts.
RAILROAD ScHEDULE-Central Railroad OF
Georgia.
FRENCH PEAs-A NJ. & wv. West.
AUCTION sALEs-Postponed Sale of Valuable
Property: Meats, by /. d. LaRoche & Son.
BIDS FOR ANNUAL ENcAMPMENT-John Mcln-
tosh Kell, Adjutant and Inspector General.
New SPRING BUTTER-J S. Tyson, Jr., & Co.
AMusEMENTs-Grand Amateur Boxing Enter
tainment March 20 at Theater.
CHEAP CoLUaN ADvERTIsEaENTs-HelpW Want
ed: Employment Wanted; For Rent; For Sale
Lost; Personal. Miscellaneous.
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Stop squabbling and Save the Seals.
Discussing that familiar subject known
to all the world as the "Bering sea contro-
versy," a writer in Hdrper'S Weekly
who is apparently well acquainted with the
full details of the whole history of the ques-
ton. gives the most succinct
and intelligent as well as
impartial account of thu origin and
developments of the dispute that has ever
been placed before the public from the time
that Russia claimed jurisdiction Of the Ber-
ing sea down to the present day.
This writer declares that throughout the
protracted negotiations neither ex-Secretary
Bayard nor Secretary Blaine has mani
Tested a disposition TO maintain that the sea
is mare ctdusen. Both secretaries have en-
deavored 20 protect the seals from destruc-
ton during the propagation season, when
they are swimming to the Pribyloff islands,
where they breed. Under an amicable adjust
ment of the conflicting claims by arbitra-
ton that could be done.
Female seals. on their way to these islands,
are generally the ones that fall into the
hands of those alleged poachers of British
Columbia. Whom killed, those seals are
generally about to give birth to their young,
and that is what is chiefly Objectionable
about the matter. Such warfare upon
them is not only somewhat barbarous, but
it has q tendency to wholly exterminate one
of the most valuable species of water ami
mails known. 1t is simply wantonly reck-
less. At all events it should be stopped
On that point the governments should man
age TO agree without difficulty. Other
points can be adjusted afterwarl.
Only for the crafty obduracy of Canada
Secretary Bayard and Lord Salisbury
would have arrived at satisfactory UNDER
standing when they were negotiating. They
came very near an agreement. But Canada
was far more selfish than humane
Had Secretary Bayard remained in charge
Of the state department this writer thinks
that an equitable adjustment would ulti-
mately have been reached. According to
the opinions Of those who are in a position
to know Secretary Blaine's frequent aud
irrelevant arguments favoring his pet
scheme of making 1t a closed sea has greatly
retarded progress in the negotiations, and to
that extent he is responsible for the unset
tied condition of the question.
Meanwhile the seal poachers are going
| right ahead killing whatever they find that
suits them, and the seals are rapidly disap-
| pearing from Alaska waters
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-17

In order that the state may have fair
show among other states of the union Gov.
Northen seems to think that Georgia should
show something of her resources at the Chi
cago fair. That is eminently proper, and
there Is no time to be lost if we are to make
an exhibit that shall be worthy of the EN-
pire state of the south. But without an
adequate appropriation no exhibit, how
ever varied and complete, can be so ar
ranged and maintained as to do credit to
this great commonwealth.