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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-03
THE TRADE DOLLAR.
Its Origin and Career-CoIned for Use in
Oriental Countries.
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One of the annoyances of business
men is the "trade dollar" says he
Kansas City Star. A man will come
in hurriedly, make purchase, and
throw down disc of silver that looks
and rings like a dollar" After he i;
gone the merchant finds a "trade
dollar in his till, and it has tendency
to make him irritable.
The trade dollar was a commercial
convenience when first coined, but it
is now commercial nuisance. In 1879
the trade dollar was issued fer purposes
of trade with China and other Asiatic
countries. Before that time Americans
had been buying Mexican dollars and
shipping them to the Orientals IN pay
ment of merchandise. The trade dol
lar was never intended for circulation
in this country, but for expectation
abroad. For five years they were
coined and largely used. The act
authorizing their coinage repealed the
act authorizing the coinage of the
standard dollar coins issued by the
United States. The merchants might
as well have used silver bars for eastern
trade, but it was thought that the stamp
of the government certifying that 42o
grains Of silver geo fine would give
other countries greater confidence than
to use simple bars OF silver unstamped
and uncertified. From 1878 to 1876
they were legal tender, and 5000, 900
of them were coined. From 1876 to
1878 all trade dollars coined were not
legal tender, but it is the opinion OF
eminent lawyers that the $1,000, 900
already coined were legal tender, while
those coined after 1876 were not.
Their coinage was discontinued Feb
ruarY 22, 1878, up to which time there
had been 55,95o,36o coined. The
exact value of trade dollar now is II
cents, although people get as much
more than that for them as they can.
February I9, 1887, an act was passed
by congress authorizing the redemption
of trade dollars for six months, dollar
for dollar. At that time statisticians
estimated that there were about 7.ooo,-
900 in the country. As 7,69o,o36
were redeemed it is probable that there
are not many now in the United States,
altought they do not command a
premium as rarities
Like all the other CONS of value the
trade dollar has been counterfeited,
most OF the counterfeits being made of
type metal and circulated in China,
Japan and the East Indies. The
inhabitants OF the east have learned to
be wary and watchiul when handling
coins that come from the occident.
Most of the trade dollars went to the
eastern countries were melted and re-
coined in the currency of the orient.
The trade dollar contains four more
grains of silver than the standard dol
lar, and has eight one-thousandths the
less of alloy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-03

A bulletin issued by the census office
gives statistics of horses, mules and
asses on farms of three or more acres,
but not including this kild of stock Oh
ranges, kept on holdings of less than
three acres, or in cities and villages.
The figures OF the table show that in
States and Territories there were on
hand June I, 1890. I4,976,o17 horses,
2,249,o36 mules and 4o,1oo asses !;
that in 1880 there were foaIed 1914
4o4 horses, I57,Io5 mules and 1857
asses that there were sold in the same
year, I, 1,3o9,577 horses, 329,995 mules
and 1871 asses, and that there died
from all causes 765,2II horses, mules
and asses during the same period.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-03

returned to her couch with a smile
on her lips
She died one morning about 6
o'clock. AS left the hotel he came
to me, his face distorted he had al
ready heard the news.
| should like to see her for a
second in your presence, he said.
| took his arm and re entered the
house.
When he was by the bedside of
the dead he took her hand and
kissed it, long, long kiss. Then
ne fled like a mad-man.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-03
TWO CLOUDS.

Two little clouds came into the sky,
One in the east and one in the west;
Gently and wisely the soft winds blew;
Nearer and nearer together they drew.
Edge touched edge when the day was done,
And the two clouds tioated forever as one.
Once two hearts came into the world,
One in the east and one in the west:
Wise love guiding, they nearer drew:
Hall unknowing, together grew,
Never in half or in death to part
For both were joined in one great heart.
Juliet WIlbOr TOnlpkinS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-28

=, uo|teOIt ,JUCOT'tJ6
TAD, centers in that famous. fas-
clnatlng game lawn tennis.
But there are women who can
not engage in any pastime. They
are delicate, feeble and easily ex-
hausted. They are sufferers from
weaknesses and disorders peculiar
to females, which are accompanied
by sallow compilations, express
sionless eyes and haggard looks.
For overworked, WORKOUT"
"run down." debilitated teach
ers, milliners, dressmakers, seam
stresses, shop-girls," housekeep-
ers, nursing mothers, and feeble
women generally, DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription is the greatest
earthly boon, being unequaled as
an appetizing cordial and restora-
tive tonic. It's the only medicine
for women, sold by druggists, I'm
der a positive guarantee from the
makers, of satisfaction in every
case, or money refunded. This
guarantee has been faithfully
carried out for years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-28
BRIDEGROOM DoDDss STORY.
Prisoner in q Box Car Whirlin z
Away from the Bride.

From the Toronto Mail
The mysterious disappearance of Police
Constable Robert Dodds of No. 2 precinct
on the eve of his marriage, has been ex-
planned by his temperance after an abb
sence Of several days. during which he suf-
fered intense mental agony, and passed
through an experience so strange and re-
markable as to be almost beyond belief.
Mr. Dodds' story, strange as it lie, will be
readily believed by those who know him, as
be has won for himself, by his steady habits
and strict performance of his dutv, good
name In the city police force.
About two weeks ago he secured leave of
absence for the purpose OF taking unto him
sell wife in the person OF Miss Stewart, an
estimable young lady of Milton, and 1t was
arranged that the ceremony shonld take
place at the East End Presbyterian church
on Wednesday last. The Rev. Mr.. Cameron
was engaged, a license was secured, and in
vltations were duly sent out, and on the
happy day large number of friends Goa
gregated to witness the interesting cere-
mony. The bride looked lovely, in white
gown trimmed with orange blossoms and
lilies, and the bouquets of white roses she
carried in her hand nodded and bent their
heads as if conscious of the joyous event
which was about to take place. The
delights of anticipation were somewhat
marred by the hardness of the groom, and
as minute after minute passed and he came
not the faces of the guests became grave
and feeling OF restless nervousness attacked
the minister. The minutes heightened into
hours, and still the groom failed to put in
an appearance. The feeling Of uneasiness
that pervaded the assemblage changed to
one Of excitement and alarm, and messen-
gers were dispatched in search OF the miss
ing groom. The fainting bride was removed
to the home Of her friends, and one by one
the guests departed. thoroughly mystihed
as to the reason Of Mr.. Dodds inexplicable
absence.
On inquiry 1t was ascertained that the
constable had made most complete arrange
ments for the ceremony, and had already
provided home for his bride Cd Caer How
Gil street. He boarded with his comrade
and "best man." Constable Patton, on Elm
street, and he had been there on Wednes-
day, but removed none of his clothing, even
leaving a large sum of money in bis bureau
drawer. These evidences, coupled with the
Tact that be had paid the rent OF his new
home in advance, satisfied his friends that
MIR. Dodds had met with some mishap, but
until he put in an appearance yesterday,
tnose who were so eagerly searching for him
could not find single clew. OF all his
friends, his fair young bride was the only
one who felt confident Of his return
and that this mysterious absence
would be satisfactorily accounted for, and
her trust was not BETRAYED. Early yester-
uay no returned to his home with haggard
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MEDICAL.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
CouS7Y EEofNKrR's OEFrez. June "a. 1891.
REALED BIDS ere solicited Tor constructing
= a0-foot Hood gate at the mouth Of Duadea
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county Kpg'nearY
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sHE--when is q honeymoon supposed to end :
He-wksh thu last quarter Is gone, guess
INDIANAPOLIS Journal. -.
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nEVILED CRABS, best in the world. SA-
~ VANNAH DINING ROOMS AND RES
TAURANT, 20 Broushton street
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FAMILIES visiting New York can be accom-
II modated with good board and handsomely
furnished rooms, en- suite or single, on second
or third floors, 100 Madison avenue. The loca-
ton is one OF tho best in the city, near the Now
Madison Square Garden and all the principal
hotelss theaters, etc.
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DOoMS. with first class b1ard, near Central
III Park References. +. g., 81 e. Goth
street. New York
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MATTRESS MAKING a speciality. When
WI you have mattresses to renovate uphol-
steering or furniture repairing to do you will
save money by calling and getting prices.
Whitaker and Hull streets.
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ENLOwERs-A fresh supply ct Strong's drug
II store daily. Floral deeigns at short notice.
GEORGE WAGNER, telephone 496.
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A FEW boarders wanted; also rooms for rent.
n furnished and unfurnished, in one OF the
most pleasant houses in the city. l69 Nc
DOnough street.
RoARDERs WANTED, for elegant, large.
I'D cool rooms. with good taols Il West
Broad street, opposite South Broad street.
ID MANNING Is now prepared to receive
l. table boarders b. the week or month ct
reasonable terms. No. IS Aberoorn street.
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ID oSaIGNOL is spoken Of as the most remark.
III able man who has ever entered the real
estate business In Savannah.
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GUNNER board In New York. lady having
- house on Murray Hill will rent rooms
with board to southern families visiting New
horhood and board frst-class Terms moder-
ate. Best reference given. Address MRS. s.
EAMES n West 37th street, New York
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LOST.
--~--~~~4~--~~~--~---
DETER DOG lost Return to es CASTOR
- street, and a reward viii be paid. Dr.. g.
Q. SCHLEY.
II OST, double string OF amber beads. Please
u return to i46 Harris street.
Il OsT, Saturday morning, bunch Of keys.
IL Finder will be rewarded hy leaving them
at this Office.
T OST. on Wednesday. the oath inst. pocket
IL book containing money aad some papers.
Finder will be literally rewarded By leaving
same ct ibf Brougtton street,
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rTNTIE commissions that others receive for sell.
Il ing property do not worry me; do your talks
ing. gentlemen. it but adveitises. CHARLES
p ROSSIGNOI.
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HOUSES AND STORES FOR RENT

EoR RENT, desirable new house. near Park
IL Extension. i5i Duffy; modern improve
ments. Inquire SSS Barnard.
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A LWAYS ON THE RUSH AT BARIE'S
"A DRUG STORE; no time to sleep. live
kept In first class Drug Store TO be found
there.
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THERE is everything 90 Interest," you IN the
i Sunday MoRHrHa NEWS. For sale al
YoNGE'S DRUG STORE. Whitaker and Duty
ktrsotSi
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OF Os FOR twenty-five feet rubber hose,
al. JO with nozzle and couplings. NEID-
LINGER & RABUN.
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sUMNfRR RESORTS.

TATSKIlL Mountains. Chichester House.
" Accommodations for fifty guests, beautifully
located in the midst OF the Catskil Mountains
lawn tennis and base ball grounds bowling
three minutes walk from house, firstciass
table, piano, etc. Special rates for the season.
References, r, X. Black, with 9. Eeksten q
Co. Savannah, Ca, j. g. Nelson, manager
estate s. W. Branch, Savannah. Ca. or address
4. B. Chichester, Freehold. Greene county,
NY.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

TULY SERIES OF the National Assured" il
81 nov open. Send in your subscriptions c.
P. MILLER, secretary.
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40 NORTH. go south, go east go west,
VI trades made with RosSIGNOL are always
the best,
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WANTED TO RENT, fiat Of three or more
w rooms. by desirable tenants. Address
ROOMS, this office.
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DEFINED CAMPHOR Csc. pound: Poars'
IL Soap two for 25c.; Household Ammonia
large bottles, 10c.: closing ont Moth Wax. Tar.
Camphor and Camphorene at Sc. pound. I1y-
INaSTON,S PHARMACY.
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NEW YORK SUMNER BOARD. Comfort.
~ aba, rooms; central location; near eie-
waited and ell street cars: excellent table; sum
mer prices; southern family. Mrs W., 80 East
9th. near fifth avenue
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DLoOMlNGDALE AND PooLER lots are
ID going fast because they are desirable and
cheap G. p MILLER. real estate.
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ENOR SALE, a horse and village cart A lady
x can either ride or drive. Apply to A. W.
HARMON.
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TNoR SALE, a fine, heavy draft horse, cheap
4 for cash. Apply Monday at No. 1877 Brough-
ton street 8
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DRIvATE INSTRUCTION in Latin and
higher English branches given at home of
pupils; eighteen years experience; terms mod
crate H, 1853 Gordon street.
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WANTED. a furnished room. with use OF bath.
w References given. Address ROOM, p. o.
Boy @
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~ RATTANS Irish Ginger Ale. Crown Soda.
VI Bass Ale and Guinness Stout; Read
Bros. bottlinS are acknowledged standards of
sd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-03
Gases Heard Last Evening.

Judge Ball held a special session OF
the Municipal Court last evening, at
which the following cases were dispos-
ed of:
Several additional witnesses were
heard in the case of Frederick Beck
man, charged with breaking into the
house of Mrs, Mary McComb, after
which City Solicitor Lyman asked that
the case be held up until Wednesday
evening, to allow him an opportunity
to confer with tho Attorney General.
The request was granted.
William I'll. Quinn was charged with
committing an assault and battery on
his wife, but at the request of City So
lieitor Lyman, the hearing was con-
tinded until tomorrow evening, to
allow him an opportunity to secure
witnesses. Bail was required to the
amount of $500, which was furnished
by Emil Beck.
Joseph Spildock and Washington
Kelley, charged with peddling without
license, were held until "Wednesday
evening to give the court q chance to
look into tho law ON the case.
George Fisher, colored, was held
until this morning to answer charge
OF assault and battery on George c.
Whltcman.
Isaac Nickerson and Henry Lewis,
two colored men, wero chnrg ed with
assault and battery, but after hearing
the testimony Judge Ball discharged
Nickerson and held Lewis in 800 bail
for further hearing this morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-03
Death of a Hotel Keeper.

Last Thursday John A. Beers, the
well-known proprietor Of the Opera
House Hotel, contracted severe cold,
which resulted in an attack of erysipe-
las. He was confined to his bed, but
yesterday was so much better that he
felt certain he would be able to be
down stairs attending to his business
in day or so. Last evening he became
much worse, and continled to sink
until his death at l.35 o'clock this
morning.
The deceased was 46 years of age.
and some eighteen years ago was en-
gagged in the barber business. He
afterwards opened saloon at No. 726
Market street. About ten years ago he
purchased the dwelling at No. s2l Mar
ket street. He tore down the old
dwelling and erected in It's stead a
hotel four stories in height, and did
such large transient trade that he
was compelled to enlarge his hotel.
Only two years ago he purchased the
adjoining store, No. Sl9 Market street
and erected an addition TO the already
large building, making it ono OF the
most popular hotels with the theatri-
cal profession in this city.
He has recently made number of
improvements, and had splendid
bar-room fitted up in the new addition
to the building. He leaves wife and
three children, two girls and a boy,
the eldest of which is II years old.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-03

Frank Sparks, grand master of Della.
ware, Shield OF Honor, has appointed
the following committees for the en-
suing year: Credentials Il. Cleaves
of Lodge No. 4, L. l.. Pierce of No. 3,
and W. 4. lioupt of No. 3. Finance
Samuel Q. Penrose OF Lodge No. 5, NJ.
$. Kenton OF No. /, and William Me
Cracken OF No. 4. Law-C. L. Martin
Of Lodge No. 9, Harry Hollis OF No. /,
and Il. A. Taylor Of No. 8. Printing =
4, B: Crossgrove OF Lodge No. 3, q.
NJ. Horn of No. 2 and L. W. Ewing OF
II, Hammitt of Lodge No. l, G. il,
Riley OF No. =, and q. S. Williamson of
No. 4.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-03

The following cases were disposed
OF this mc-uing before Judge Ball:
Henry thompson, drunk, fined 81
and costs.
1fllie Hamilton, n damsel as dark as
night, was charged with being drunk
on Front street. She was fined - and
costs.
Robert and Mary Lindsay, arrested
at Fourth and Market streets for being
drunk, were fined 81 and costs each
james II. Fowler and William stew
art, for drunkenness, were fined 81
and costs each.
Elias Williams, colored. rrested
at Eleventh and French streets at
o'clock this morning driving a team
containing some forty pair of chick
ems, was held in $500 bail for further
hearing.
Henry White was arraigned for TAX
ing the horse and carriage OF Dl. Potter
Cooper from Fourth and French
streets sometime ago. He was re-
manted in tAa sum OF $500 for trial to-
morrow.
James phillock and Washington Kel.
ley We're ulreoted for peddling flowers
and balloons. They were ordered to
leave the city.
Henry Lewis, colored, charged with
committing an assault and battery on
Isaac Sickerson, on February 2Sth
was fined so and costs.
George G.. Fischer, colorcd was ar
raigned, charged with creating dis
turbanee at Whiteman's stables, on
Shipley street near Ninth. He was
lined IS and costs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-03

SHAMoKIN, March 2.-Albert Sober, n
student at Bucknell University, was
taken i'll short time since with ty-
phoid fever. He was brought to his
home in Irish Valley, about eight
miles from this place, and after a
short illness died. His funeral took
place yesterday.
About an hour before his DEATH IL Is
said, the young man began praying
for strength. His words we're tbsH
svuTGSS,y auolpl6, bat IN tfla TwinkllnR
Of an sFQ his voice became Strong, a11
he told those al his bedside that he
wanted TO be dressed. He was told
that he was too weak to sit up, but in
sisted that he was not. He said he
wanted to warn those around him. He
was. therefore, dressed and seated in a
chair beside the bed. He Immediately
u-srcn to preach, and spoke with such
vigor and warmth tno ,e.nily were
astounded at his eloquenc6.
When he finished his sermon he
SSsked TO he taken to the window that
he night look out upon the fieids
where he bad passed so many haDpy
days. His iequCs. was granted, and
he was then placed In bed and expired
In few minutes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-03

NoHmsTowN. March 2.-,rhe some
what unusual case OF a man being
brought TO trial for making threats
twenty-five years ago was seen in
courts to-day. The defendant was
John George Shelp, an old man. His
wife was the prosecutrix. As husband
and wife they have not lived together.
He quilted her at their home in Potts
town quarter of century ago.
The Shelp family life was not par
ticularly feficiUous on account of the
husbands repeated threats to kill his
wife. Recently he turned up in Potts
town, and, seeking his wife, said he
wanted to become reconciled. Mem
ories of the old threats were awakened
and she had him arrested.
Judge Swartz dismissed the case ON
account of the antiquity of the offense
and put the costs on tho prosecutrix.
They We're subsequently relnitted, be-
cause she Is charge on the county.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-03-03

Martin Joice, of Browntown, was
inglQrlously drunk yesterday and
amused himself by chasing the school
children, both before and after school.
He caught one little boy, Kicked him
and threw him down in the mud.
He chased another little boy into Mr.
Porters house and said he wanted the
boy so he could whip him.
Porter refused him admission to the
house and stood for the protection of
his house, family aud the little boy.
Joiee -romn,,..,ed assault and battery
: Barter, who pf6tertoa nia--Sslf az.
house win !, -tott stick, which ne dse1
VigoroTslV, iiISs Ts thus nsa'"G ns,'l"G the hat Of
Jolce and drawing blood. Aftel
elected from the promises Joice went
down the street, and soon returned
with a revolver. which he loaded in
front of PorteT's house.
Mr.. Porter's son procured a double
barreled shotgun and stood guard at
the kitchen door in defense OF his
fathers house and family.
A great and excited crowd gathered
who voted Joice a public nuisance and
gave him n reputation for former rows
and City Court "reminiscences.