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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27
Invested Dollar and Realized Mil
Hon.

Brown and his friend Perkins were
talking about Investments.
Once l invested ~, 900 in real es-
tate" said Perkins, and doubled il in
less than six months. That was the
best Investment / ever made. Pretty
good, wasn't it?n
1--WE done better than that" said
Brown. Two years ago was told by
all my friends that | was going into
consumption, and thought they were
right about il. had a dry, hacking
cough, no appetite, my sleep came by
fits and starts, and seemed to do me
no good, and often there was dull,
heavy painln nay chest. / kept grow
ing weaker and weaker, and at last
nlght1sweats set in. thought 1t was
all up with me then. / had consulted
two doctors and taken quarts of their
medicine, and received 10 benefit from
1t. Ono day / happened to read some
thing about DIR. Pierces Golden Medi-
cal Discovery, and made up my mind
to give it a trial, but didn't expect 1t
would help me. invested dollar in
a bottle of IT,, and it helped me from
the first dose. 1t helped and it cured
me, and when | compare my present
good health with tho miserable health
OF two years ago think | am safe in
saying that my investment was much
better one than yours. You can't
reckon health by any measure OF dol
lars and cents; ii you could l should
say that had realized at least a mil
lion from my Sl.00 Investment" The
Golden Medical Discovery is guar
anteed to benefit or cure in alldiseases
for which 1t is recommended OF money
paid for it will be refunded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27
AsrUsEMENrs.


The Academy was crowded last even
ing, to witness the new Irish drama,
Dear Irish Boy" The play has an in
teresting plot, In which all kinds OF
villiany Is planned. Murders are COM
mitted, ghosts appear. and the excite
ment is kept up throughout the entire
production. There Is avein OF comedy
running through the entire drama,
which serves to tighten tho sombre
shades. Gus Reynolds assumes the
role OF McClutchey, and does some ex-
cellent work. The remaining char
acters are all well sustained, and the
company is tirst-elass In every respect.
1t will be presented again tonight and
tomorrow night, and at the matinee
tomorrow afternoon.
On Thursday night, and for the re-
mainder of the week, the sterling play
Woman Against Woman" will be pre-
sented by an excellent company. Dur
ing the action OF the play a special
meal will be prepared and cooked on
the stage, in the presence OF the audi
ence.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

penditures over 300 for labor or ma
terial proposals shall be asked.
Section IL requires that no money
shall BIO paid out except ON orders
drawn by the commissioners, and
oountersigned by the auditors; pro-
vided. however, that interest coupons
on the bonded debt of the county
shall be paid on presentation; and that
orders drawn by the clerk of the
peace and prothonotary for fees Of
witnesses and jurors, shall be paid on
presentation, and, provided, further,
that orders drawn by the clerk OF the
peace concerning the laying out OF
roads, shall be countersigned by
tho auditors before payment; after
the adjournment of each term OF the
court of general sessions OF the peace,
and the superior court, the auditors
shall verify the accounts of the clerk
of the peace aud the prothonotary,
touching witness and juror fees. All
orders for the use, of the trustees of
the poor, shall be drawn by their chair
man, and he countersigned by tho
auditors.
Section Is requires the receiver of
taxes and county treasurer to give
bond In the sum Of $50,000, and the
commissioners and their clerk are also
required to give bond In the sum of
IS, 600 each
Section 10. The county commission
ers shall appoint an attorney, whose
annual salnry shall not exceed --
dollars.
Section 90. The annual salaries of
each of the commissioners shall be
81 800, the salary of their clerk shall
be ut the same rate; the annual salary
OF the receiver OF taxes and county
..,1. 4. ...I
salaries OF each of the auditors shall
he S400; all such salaries shall be paid
quarterly, upon proper orders.
Section 81. The rooms In the county
Court House now occupied by the
Levy Court and county treasurer,
shall, after the 3lst day of March, be
for the use of the county commits
sionels and receiver of taxes.
Section 90. The duties now PER-
formed by the clerk of the peace, con-
cerning the general election, shall
hereafter be performed by the clerk Of
the county commissioners.
Section % abolishes the offices OF
county treasurer, treasurer of the poor,
attorney Of the levy court and collec-
tors of county, poor and road taxes
are hereby abolished from and after
April list, 1891, saving and excepting
the right OF collectors nov, in office TO
collect taxes until the expiration of
their respective warrants. The terms
of Office OF the trustees of the poor,
constables, bridge-keepers and jani-
tors shall not be abridged by this act,
but hereafter, trustees of the poor
shall be appointed by the county com
missioners, subject to the approval of
the associate judge of the Supreme
Court, resident in New Castle county.
pointed shall be subject to the joint
approval of the county commissioners
and auditors.
Section "a. All acts and parts of acts
inconsistent herewith are hereby re-
pealed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

The next number of the PUBLICATIONS
OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PoLITICAI.
AND Social SCIENCE will contain val
liable document ON the Recent reform
in Railway Rates in Austria.
1t presents clear and satisfactory
exposition of the startling changes in
railway management by which from
one of the dearest countries in the
world to travel In, Austria has become
the cheapest. American Railway
Managers In these days of shrinking
dividends on the one hand, and the
Farmers Alliances on the other, should
go to Austria and learn how TO make
large profits on low rates.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

The tenth anniversary of J. NJ. Col
lins and wife was celebrated last even
ing at their home near Red Lion. The
evening was passed very pleasantly
until late hour, when the guests
were invited to partake of n grand
supper. Among those present were;
Rey. Mr.. Gardner, II. NJ. Silver and
wife, Mrs. W. f. Silver, Miss Sallie
Silver, II. Mulbury and wife, S. p.
Armstrong and wife, q. A. Brown and
wife, A. q. Brown and wife, J. 4.
Cough and wife, J. +. Hayes and wife,
S. II. Wiley, j. AIaloney, d. b. Ma
loney, Miss Lizzie Maloney, William
Dawson, wife and son, Thomas Slack
and wife, j. Dickson and wife, NJ.
Garrison and wife, NJ McFarlan and
wife, J. II, Ewing, Miss L. j. Adams
OF Philadelphia; Miss Fannie Collins,
of Dover, and L. Savin, of Whining
ton.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

Was ever more hopelessly stranded
thana wrecked constitution, whether
its disaster he the product OF some for
mldable malady or that slow pre-
mature decay that seems to fasten
upon some constitutions without
apparent adequate cause.
An excellent means of checking this
Stomach Bitters, which promotes di-
gestion, eniiches the blood and gives
substance as we'll as stamina to an
enfeebied frame. Constipation feeble
ness of the kidneys and bladder, fever
and ague and rheumatism, are among
the bodily ailments which II remedies
promptly and thoroughly. Persistence
in its use is well merited by 1t.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

of DIR. Simms' White Pulmonic Balsam:
Said lady, ii cured cases In my family
which We're marvellous cures. She says
it is the best lung medicine ever made.
Said gentleman, it saved my wife
from dying from consumption ten
years ago. So we can give them right
along for coughs, colds, sore throat,
and the cough in the grippe IL is
splendid. Soc. and a. Sold by drug
gists, Depot, Fourth and king.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

Do you suffer from Dyspepsia, Indl.
gestlon, Sour Stomach, Liver Com
plant, Nervousness, Lost Appetite,
Biliousness, Exhaustion or Tired Feel
ing, Pains in Chest or Lungs, Dry
Cough, Nightsweats, Nervous Debility
or any form of Consumption? II SO,
send to Prof. Hart, IS Warren street,
New York, who will send you free, by
mail, bottle of medicine which is a
sure cure. Send to-day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

The Enoch Moore shipyard, on the
Christiana, foot OF Fourth street, has
been sold to Samuel X. Smith, Of the
iHarlag eHd HolllngsYorth polnpahy,
f@r nany me rhe EhmgsSh poe S sSaaSoaT and G9RB Bc
Increase in the business of The COM
pany necessltated the purchase. There
are about two acres of land In the
tract, with a desirable front on tho
river 1t will afford the company room
to erect large warehouses for their
rapidly increasing freight business,
and also eommodious waiting rooms
for their patrons.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

Now Is the time to get ready for
him by laying in your coal for the
winter Order it from A. Sergeant,
No. 108 Maryland avenue, or Seventh
and King streets. Our coal Is under
cover and screened under our own
supervision. Kindling wood in large
loads. Western oats a speciality, baled
hay and STRAW by the ton. Yard, 106
Maryland avenue. Telephone, 545.
Central Office, Seventh and King SITS.
Telephone. 5S7. Open in the evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

For the next 90 days we will sell all
Of our stock Of wall papers and win
dow shades at a great reduction, as we
have to make room for our new goods.
This compels us to sell our present
stock at a great sacrifice. These are
all the latest designs and richest color
ings. Call and examine and be con-
vinced for yourself.
G. W. EVANS & Co.,
- 2O9 West Second st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

Flora Batson, who is pronounced
"the greatest colored singer in the
world,n will give concert at Bethel
Church, Walnut street above Sixth,
this evening. This Indy comes
highly recommended by the press Of
other cities,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

The fourth entertainment of the
Stanly Course will be given tomorrow
evening, when H. NJ. Stanley, the
great explorer, will lecture at the Opera
House on "The Rescue of EInin.'
The Indications are that the house will
be crowded, rs there are but few who
are not interested in his explorations
in the dark, and almost unknown re-
gions of Africa.
Mr.. Stanley tells tho story in a graphic
and interesting manner, which holds
the attention of his auditors from the
commencement to the close.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

John B. Allen, the well-known huck-
ster, having opened the store at the At
lantlc Garden, No. 222H King street,
will keep live and dressed poultry,
fish, oysters, sweet and white potatoes,
butter, eggs &c, at lowest market
prices. Give him call.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

Pension Agent Wainright has Just
been Notified from the pension depart
nent that Mrs. Eliza Woodall of
Odessa, widow of the late General
Daniel Woodall, has been granted the
pension applied for through hiS
agency.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

Is II not worth the small price of 75c.
to free yourself of every symptom of
these distressing complaints2 II you
think so call at our store and get O
bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer; every bot
tie has printed guarantee on it; use
accordingly, and il 1t does you no
good 1t will cost you nothing. N. B.
Danforth, Wholesale and retail agent,
Second and Market sts.. Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

The three county assessors COM
meneed their sittings at the Levy
Court room to-day for tho purpose Of
placing names on the assessment lists.
The sessions will continue every day
this week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

A word to young mothers. Do not
dose your darlings with every old
grandmother's receipt, (no disrespect,
but use that invaluable preventive OF
children's diseases Bulls Baby
Syrup.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

Tomorrow promises to be from
slightly cloudy to fair with but little
change OF temperature. On Thurs
day, fresh, variable winds and from
cloudy TO fair, preceded in the lake
region with rain or snow and rather
colder.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27
SELLING OFF.

We are now offering our en-
tire winter stock below cost, to
make room for our spring goods.
Silk Plush Caps for 800; re-
duced from 75c. The Nellie BLY,
hat reduced from soc to $50.
Infants hand-knit sack leggings,
one-halt the former price.
Everything must be sold by
Feb. IS. Come, see the wonder
iul bargains.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

The revolution in Brazil was no
grea er surprise to Dom Pedro ii than
is an application or two of Old Sauls
Gatarrh Cure to severe case of nasal
eatarrh. 1t leaves quickly, that's all.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27
For Sale.

A $500 first mortgage, paying per
cent, on a property sold for 81, 900.
Apply to Geo. f. Vernon, this office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

I will have smoked Nova Scotia her.
ring and white fish on sale at Sis
King street, next to City Hall yard,
Saturday morning and night.
HENRY q. SAvIIIE.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

One dozen cabinet photographs, any
style, babies included, for ~ a dozen,
at Hollands Gallery. 307 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

sHmoRs CATARRH REMEDY. A
marvellous cure for Caterrh, piphtheria,
Capker Mouth and Headache. With
e&ch bottle there is an Ingenious nasal
injector for the more successful treat
ment Of these complaints without ex-
ira charge. Price 500. N. d. Danforth,
wholesale and retail agent. Second and
Market streets, Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

Great reduction in butter Mt Gar.
tons, Third street market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

and examine our line OF fancy goods.
We have a complete assortment at the
lowest prices. L. A. Shannon, No. 305
West Second street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

No American wine has received the
endorsements that has been accorded
to Speer's Port Grape Wine. Inquire
at druggists for the Port as well as
the unfermented grape juice.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

You should call at Mrs. MI. Weyl's
for loaf of mush bread.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27
"Imnortant Notice."

superior quality of four.piy cuff
for 15c., at Wyatt x Co.'s, 603 Market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

You should call at Mrs. NJ. ]. Weyl's
for loaf of mush bread
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-27

For good cabinet photographs try
Cummings, 303 Market street.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-06
TEXAS NEWS AND NOTES.

The Missouri, Kansas and Texas tank a.
Whiterock, just south of town. says the
Milford Courier. is N ammoth affair. l.
is said il holds 100000 gallons OF water.
and is now completed and is being used by
the company. What fine sport our people
Will have fishing in il in summer and shoot
ing ducks of it in winter.
AMARILLO, April 5.-At meeting of the
chamber of commerce last Tuesday night il
WAS unanimously decided 10 place on the
road an exhibit car filed with the products
OF the Amarillo country ana start it out to
visit the Eastern states. Just when 1t vii!
be ready is not yet known, but it is an as
sured fact that no time will be lost in get
ting il up.
JEwETr, April fl think the low price
Of cotton and the high price of corn should
cause the farmers to take reckoning and
see which way they are steering, and plant
more corn and less cotton this year. There
have been five cars of bacon and seven or
eight cars Of corn sold in this little town
this year, and yet the farmers beat the
hog law" at the recent election by small
majority, which means more cotton and less
corn and home-raised bacon this year.
VEAL STATION, April 4.-Professor A. r.
Harris, the language teacher in Parsons
high school. retired to his home 1T Wealth
erford last Tuesday.
Miss Sallie Harris Of Lebanon, Tenn,
who has been here for some time, went to
Weatherford last Tuesday, where she will
enter school.
The Parsonian literary society will have
a special meeting on the 18th of this month
for the purpose OF celebrating the birthday
OF Thomas Jefferson.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-06
TEXAS IN TYPE.
TEXAS CROPS AND WEATHER.

= big harvest may be expected In Burle
son county this year. \ great deal OF new
land is being put in cultivation and the sea
son begins most auspiciously.
Fisher County Cali: The late rains will
insure good crops and large immigration
the present year. Fisher offers as man!
Inducements as any county in the west
lightful climate and cheap land, nearly
every foot of which is tilldble.
Corn is most all planted and cotton land
prepared. says the Nacogdoches Star. The
fine weather has given farmers splendid
opportunity for keeping up with theiI
work.
From the present outlook Montague
county will be blessed with tho finest wheat
and oat crop this season that she has ever
had. Since the recent rains wheat. oats
and all other small grain crops are looking
as fine as heart could wish. Farmers are
very iubilant over the prospects.
Eastland Chronicle: Crop prospects, un-
der the influence of the copious rains in
March Notwithstanding the cold weather
attending, are good. Farmers are feeling
encouraged and will be busy in their work
from now on.
NEVADA, April 3.-Corn planting is over,
cotton planting is commencing. The gem
eral remark is that the spring Is very
backward. There was some frost last night
and heavy rains last week, but very dry
winds this week.
DAISGERrIELD, April 5.-A freeze struck
this place last night. All early gardens,
corn and fruits are killed.
WHIrEsBoRo, April quite cold
norther has been blowing for Two or three
days here and this morning there was con-
siderable ice. The peaches are in full
bloom, and as the weather is dry hopes are
entertained that the fruit is not hurt
CARRoLLToN, April 3.-Jack Frost Wis
tied US last night. doing considerable dam
age. Potatoes, beans and other vegetables
are badly damaged. Wheat, corn and oats
are all right so far. To-day at noon the
eter registers OF deg. Look for another
frost tonight.
BAIRD, April st is now well known
that the late cold snaps have not injured
the peach crop in this section OF the country.
Wheat and oats are looking well, and the
farmers are buoyant and expect fine yields.
JEwETT. April 4-There has been
norther blowing here for three days and it
has put ddmper on young corn and garden
truck. The thermometer has ranged from
IS TO so degrees with a good prospect for
frost tonight The farmers are well up
with their work, corn is all planted and
most of it up, but looking sick on account
OF cold weather If the sun would shine
warm few days it would soon come out
and look all right Some cotton is planted,
but the prospect is that it will have TO be
planted over again.
New Boston, April 4-Our farmers are
backward in getting in crops. The weather
Is fearfully cold and the ground is too wet.
CENTREvILLE. April 4.-Weather fine and
farmers hard at work with crops Our
merchants wear smiles and everybody
seems happy.
CoLLINsvIL1H, April 4-Some ice formed
here last night but still the freezing did
not damage the fruit or early vegetables.
Everything in this line is safe thus far and
bids fair for large crop.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-06
HIS BLUFF.
He Wanted to Get Ahead of the Man
with the Mortgage.

he Wanted to Get Ahead of the Man
with the Mortgage.
At about noon, as was iourneying on
horseback through North Dakota, | came
along TO IL farm house which looked very
dilapidated. but which might furnish
comfortable dinner, nevertheless. 1t seemed
ct first to be deserted, but after a while
bare headed, coatless man answered my
knocks and asked what was wanted. When
told him he replied:
Stranger, I'm sorry, but | can't ac-
commodate you. Ny wife is down with
the chils."
Too bad"
"And my oldest gal has got the jumping
toothache. Just jumped her clean over
chair"
That's hard lines"
And the other gal has bin in bed three
weeks with Il thorn in her foot"
I'm sorry"
And I've get my every-other-day ager
shake on, or would cook something for
You myself"
Things seem TO be going hard with
YOU" suggested.
You've Lit it, stranger" he said, as be
sat down On the doorstep and INDUCED in
long SILVER.
ne lauu &l0C WDaL thought II Was.
Mop
And I've had three crops fail on me-"
Yes"
"And some OF Us have been sick every
day since we came into the state. Barn
burned up last month"
Did, ehT'
"And some one run off my horses aud
wagon last week"
Il declare"
And I'm dead broke, and nothing in the
house to eat except corn meal"
well, well! Weren't you discouraged"
"Teetotally."
And why don't you pull up stakes and
leave?"
That's It, stranger. why don't II l
know I ortcr, and the old woman says /
orteg, but TEn haugin' on for bluff"
"Iow's thatf"
Eastern man got n mortgage for $500 on
this outfit, which hain't worth 5000, and
I'm hangin' on to bluff him into giving
HE SO more TO vacate and travel. I've
writ him if lie wont DO it we'll all die in
the house and haunt the ranch forever
more, but he's slow in making up his
mind Ever see felier shake worse than
do, stranger? It's seven miles to the next
house, and the old woman is Lollering for
water, and that jumping gal is jumping
with another spell of toothache Excuse
haste, stranger, and keep straight on, and
you'll fetch up at Browns. New York
sun.