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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-03-18
How They Came BY Their Names,

The study of philology develops
such curious derivations as those be-
low, and proves most Interesting
even fascinating-study.
Blankets, il is said, were named
after their first makers, three brothers
of Bristol, England, named Edward,
Edmund and Thomas Blanket, who
established a large trade i'll this article
of WOODEN goods, and were the earliest
manufacturers of il in the middle of
the fourteenth century.
Cambrics, we are told, came from
Cambray, a town in French Flandei S
famous for lis fine linens, aud damask
originated in Damascus.
Calico is derived from Calicut, on
the Malabar coast, and muslin from
Moussoul, city of A3iatlc Turkey,
giving evidence ihass--~slS.-s--ssss.ss,as..s ~
goods are now sent TO India and the
East. they were originally imported
thence.
Few persons have ever troubled
themselves TO think of the derivation
of the word dollar. It is from the
German thai (vallcy), aud came into
use in this way some three hundred
wears ago. There was n little silver
mining city or district in Northern
Bohemia called Joachims'hal, or
Joachim's Valley. The reigning duke
of The region authorized this city in
the sixteenth century to coin silver
piece which was called "joachims-
lhalcr" The wcrd 'joachim" was
soon dropped and the name 1haler"
only retained. The piece went into
general use in Germany and also in
Denmark, where the orthography was
changed 10 ''dealcr," whence it came
into English, aud was adopted by our
forcfathers with some alterations in
the spelling.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-03-18

Don't you like dollbabies. Bessie?r
asked a pretty young Philadelphia
woman of The small fonr.ycar.ohl
daughter Of one Of her New York
friends.
"Dwacions, nol rso gwowed up,n
was the prompt reply. 'I like doll
ladies with real clothes"
The Philadelphia woman was con.
liderably mystifed.
"What docs she mean?' she asked.
looking up at the pretty, friyolou.
mother.
"Oh, Bessie is a real little woman
# the world, was Tic answer. "sho
insists on having ali ler dolls dressed
ia tho very lntest fashion. Most Of
hem come from Pa is, and really
(with a laugh) believe keeping them
IN the fashion gives me more trouble
than keeping mysolf there,' and she
imilcd in pleased, indulgcnt way.
The fashion in dolies has changed.
Once they were useful in teaching the
roung "mammas' how to sew, but
lowadays little girl who receives a
ioll as gift would be greatly aston.
shed and chagrinej f her bi.que or
waxen ladyship were not attirod in a
liylish visiting dress, and also accom-
tanied by a trunkful of clothes ready
Tor all demands of fashionable occa-
lions. The childrcns doll parties Of
Iodhy are counterpnrts Of grown-up
teople's receptions and the toilets Of
The dolls rival the most elaborate and
Elegant costumes Of "sure enough
ladies'" at swell entertainment.
AT many of the fashionable shops in
'own orders are taken foc dolls dressed
IN all The peasant costumes in Europe,
livery article Of the dress 10 the
lmalles; detail being accurately copied.
The costumes are shown by coorcd
triats, from which selections are
made and the order sent abroad to be
flled. : New York Mail and Express.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-03-18

latter fact was greatly in my favor, as
| could drop directly into the cabin.
/ was told to look for the treasure in
the captains stateroom, but my feet
had no sooner touched the cabin floor
than my ouistretched hands encoun-
tered something which ] knew by the
feel to be dead man. My finding him
! in the situation ] did still further
dcepened the mystery of the Whole
expedition. lie was tied fast and !
had TO cut him loose with my knife.
As soon rs released the body hoatcd
upward, aud the men told me that it
1oaied out TO sea with the tide, riding
on the surface like a cork.
Evening was now drawing near, and
further search was abandoned until
another day. After breakfast next
morning | descended again, and with
in two hours had the treasure out of
the wreck. | found it, not in tho
captains stateroom, but on the floor
of the main cabiu-the diamonds were
in cast-iron box about as large rs n
child's savings bank, and the gold in
stout wooden boxes, and left nothing
behind.
From the treasure being found
where it was | argued that there had
been mutiny bcfJre the storm, and
TINT tho captain had been tied in the
cabin and the crew was making ready
to divide mp the spoils. Perhaps after
driving over the reef aud striking the
rock one had been cast ashore 10 tell
the story, and it was on bis informa-
tioa we acted. If so, however, the
fact was not admitted. learned no
more than have told you. Net one
of the crew knew the value of our
find, and, sailorlike, asked but few
questions.
whom the treasure was safe aboard
VIC returned to Rio. For four days
not man was permitted TO leave the
vessel. Then received the sum
agreed upon, with considerable in
crease, the men were made happy
with snug sum of money counted
down to each, and we were all bundled
aboard a steamer bound for Cuba,
each giving his promise to say nothing
of the wrecking expedition to anyone.
| learned later on that Government
vessels searched for weeks for the
wreck. and that the Rio banker had 10
flee TO England for safety, but that
only added to the strangeness of the
adventure instead of clearing up the
many mysteries.-[M Quad, in St.
Louis Republic.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-03-18
Superstitions of German Miners.

German miners have many extra
ordinary supersilIons, which arc
seasssl down by tradition aid ->-srss'..g ->-srss'..s'
believed in. They imagine that the
,ubterranean domains are ruled by
good -naturod and benevolent gods.
There are chiefly two, one being good
and the other bad. The former is
called Nickel and the other Kobold.
To propiliate them their names have
been given to tho metals nickel aud
cobalt, which we're originally discov-
.red in he mines of Saxony They
arc the gnomcs who fill or empty the
'odcs, and who reproduce the orc as
fast as il is removed. They ppowl
about the old galleries or abandoned
working places; they blow upon the
lamps i'll order to pnt them out, and
drag by the nose or hair the miner
whom they encounter alone When he
has greatly displcascd them they cast
spells upon him, throw him down the
ladders or crush him under fragment
of rock. Provision, arc made in the
mines for these formidable goblins,
bread, cake and pieces of money being
placed in inches where they can get
them. = Washington Star.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-03-18
Coin Bangles are I,niaMrnl.

Tie stringing Of small coins 10 form
bangles or bracelets has been decided
TO be a fraudulent muiilation of law
ful money, and even the piercing Of a
coin for use as waicl-chain pend mt
is held 10 be an offence. IL is we'll TO
bear this in mind, because it is in op-
position TO the old country maxim that
there is no offence in cutting coin
unless ii is subsequently offered as
money, and a prima facic case of
fraud thus established, SAYS the St.
Louis Globe Democrat. 1t is not very
likely the government officers will go
around arrcsti'ng all ladies found
wearing ornaments with pierced coins
in them, for, even if there were no other
risk, there would be great danger of
arresting some one who was wearing
a string of foreign coins closely re-
semblng ours at first glance. But the
law is so inconyenient and unreason-
able that il will more than likely be
repealed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-03-18
Ode 10 Spring.

! wakened to the singing OF birdi
| heard the bird Of spring.
And 10!
At his sweet note
The flowers began to grow,
Grass. leaves and everything,
Asif the green world heard
The trumpet Of his tiny throat
From end to end, and winter and despair
Fled at his melody, and passed in air.
heard at dawn the music Of a voice.
. my beloved, then said, the spring
can visit only once the waiting year;
The bird can bring
Only the seasons song, nor bis the choice
10 waken smiles or the remembering tear
But thou dost bring
springtimc to every day, and at thy call
The flowers Of life unfold though leayes Q
autumn fall.
Mrs. James 7. Fields, in tue Century.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-03-18
1 Population of Smugglels and Thieves

SP"A"tiVh Va ''ihhE & III > anu Il Hlehtss
The population of the Manchurian
provinces of China is largely composed
Vt bands of people who live by snug-
cling opium and ginseng and of horse
thieves, who are SO numerous that
they alone form gangs of hundreds
5f mounted banditti. This class of
5eople has been outlawed by The
Chinese Government, and it forms the
'uc'eus about (which discon'cntcd
oaders may organize rebellion
Igainst the imperial authority at any
dme. 1t is junction of these VAR"
bus bands Of outlaws which has
brought the present insurreetion TO
lis formidable proportions, and which
bids fair TO shake the ruling dynasty
10 its foundations. In case this re-
bellion should extend to the adjoining
provinces, the number of resolute
men engaged in it would very prob.
IDLY be enabled to accomplish that
cherished object of every thorough
Chinaman's heart-the overthrow Of
The ruling Manchu line of Empcrors
Ind the establishment of the ancient
Chinese house of Mings upon the
throne of which the Tartars deprived
hem in the 10th century. II New
York Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-03-18
KIND words.

Nothing is cheaper than kind
words there is no excuse, therefore.
for surlness. II civil word or two
will render a man happier, said a
French king, he must be a wretch.
indeed, who would not give them.
Louis Philippe owes his life to his
politeness 1t was by howing to the
people as they cheered him that he
once escaped being shot By an as.
saSsin.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-25
Resolutions OF Respect.

The following preamble and resolu-
lions have been adopted by Smyth Cir
Gle No. l, Ladies' of the G. A. r.:
Whereas, In view OF the loss we have
sustained by the decease OF our friend
and sister, Mary L. Mcdowell, and of
the still heavier loss sustained by those
who were nearest and dearest to her;
therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That IL is but a Just tribute
TO the memory of the departed to say
that in regrettingherre removal from our
midst, we mourn for one who was In
every way worthy Of our respect and
regard.
Resolved, That we sincerely con-
dole with the family of the deceased
on the dispensatlon of Divine Provi-
dence to aillict them, and commend
them for consolation to Him who or
ders all things for the best, and whose
chastisements are meant In mercy.
Resolved, That these resolutions he
spread upon the records of our circle,
and a copy thereof be transmitted to
the family of our deceased sister, and
to the newspapers of Wilmington, Del
Mrs. NRT1IE GARRIaEN,
Mus. LYDIA A, HERITAGE,
Miss EVA McDowELL
Committee.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-25
Testing an Engine,

James Teller, of Seneca Falls, New
York, the engineer for the makers,
tested the new Silsby steam fire en-
glne of the Reliance company last
Saturday afternoon. The first test
was at the sluice over Market street
bridge through 90 feet OF hose and u
inch nozzle, when the engine with 10
pounds Of steam, threw stream SIG
feet A stream was also thrown 24l. s
feet through 1000 feet of hose
The second test was ut the City Mills
pumping station, when two streams
We're easily thrown over tho 204 feet
stack Zach of these streams was
through i inch nozzle. and single
stream which was thrown far above
the stack through T.. inch nozzle.
The test was satisfactory in every
respect ana the new engine Will be ac-
cepted by the company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-25
GAS STOVES.


Are Invaluable and should be investl-
gated by careful housekeeper5.
About 200 are in use In this city and
the number would be greatly Increased
II their merits were fully understood.
As Cookers" they are unrivalled and
are far superior to coal or wood stoves
In cooking meats or vegetables.
As Water Heaters" and "Ironers''
they are most useful. especially when
the weather is too warm to uso the
ordinary stove or range.
AS heating apparatus that can be
moved from room to room in u few
minutes by the houSekeeper they are
most convenient.
As assistant heaters In rooms where
furnace or steam heat will not ascend
on the windward side they have given
great satisfaction.
AS permanent heaters in rooms that
cannot be reached by heating ilues they
have given much comfort.
As intermittent heaters, where heat
ls wanted only an hour or two at q
time. they ere economical.
For offices and stores, when the
weather is rather warm for furnace
Tires, they may prevent sickness.
For spring and autumn use, when
mild days make furnace fires oppres
sive, troublesome and expensive, they
are comfortable and economical.
AS lires that can he started in min
ute and extinguished i'll less time, they
are most satisfactory.
As heaters that avoid ASHES. COAL
GAS and DUST they are valued by pru-
dent housekeepcrs.
Modern Gas Stoves are not only use
ful. but are ornamental.
The gas, the stoves. the fixtures and
the putting III arc quito Inexpensive.
Samples ana descriptions can be
seen at the Gas Office.
mr3-9t "a W t-tF
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-25

on last Thursday night. april ei7t.
~ in i'ataUn from X uhulS lribe, NJ.
4. lmlroSed ORDER Eul Alien. the team
O ,He.aEae lrite No / assembled al
ITO wlrwaia Of tie keokEa',, No. aI5
Ship,"S street, to eNe'uUlifF Tho adap-
ton ceremony oftna urdEr uiYefaal
COMMUNICATION was showerel upon
lie urrekro t1be for TIC magnificent
sPcctniiie II presented In their rev
rarlrhTnalia to n large aaidiruce. at
tie mUlEcr in which tho work was
performed II Is impossible to aJ#I.,
without using nnstintod praise.
lie herukec triha was universally
ekrpwte5igcd tabe the banner ffii
81 hrlawair. signed, Hik,E BlsR.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-25
DEGIsTER'S ORDER.
IN REGISTERS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE Co., DEL

Upon the application of Eleanor l.. Tay-
lor, Exceutrix OF Frank A. TAYLOR.
late of Wilmington Hundred, in
said county, deceased. II is ordered and
directedby the Register that theiGxccutrix
aforesaid give notice OF granting of let
tiers of Tcstamcntary upon the estate of
tho deceased. with tho date OF granting
thereof. by causing advertisements to be
posted within forty days from the date of
such Letters In six of the most public
places OF the county of New Castle, re-
quiring all persons having demands
against the estate 10 present the same or
abide by an act OF Assembly in such case
made and provided; and also cause tho
same to be inserted within the sane per-
iod in tho Daily Republican. a newspaper
published in Wilmington, bel. and to DO
continued therein three weeks. @. q. d.
~ Given under the hand and seal
Is. g. of office of the Register aforesaid
at Wilmington. in New Castle
county aforesaid, the day and year above
written.
j. WILKINS COoCH. Register.
NOTlCE.-All persons having claims
against the estate OF the dpCcused must
present the same. duly nttcstcd to the
ENccliiriX OH or before March 18th lsH3 or
abide tho. Act Of Assembly in such case
made and provided.
ELM AMOR l.. IA NIOR, Executrtx.
Address. Wilmington, Del. mr3J
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-25

The following described real estate, viz:
All that CERTAIN lot or parcel OF land
with the buildings thereon erected, sit
uatr HIlh lying in they ilagu OF Port Penn,
i'll st, Georges hundred New Castle coun-
~, Del.
Beginning nj the northeast corner of
the tavern house porch and running
theme" suuihwardiy by CONGRESS street
about 20 feet; thence wcstwardly running
hy the board fence which separates this
lot from property HOW occupied by Ite-
beeea e ii uhout $50 ipet 10 "a lot now The
property Of william EleaV,r; thence by
suid lot nurthward y about effect 10 Mrr-
chant street, and thence rustwdrdly down
Merchant street about lSl feet to place OF
teflnning, be The same more Or less with
lrdinc huasc, harn and other buildings
thercon erected.
Eelaed pnd taken in execution ms the
property OF Exam Page and Esther Page
and I. s. and to he sold by
WILLIAM SIMMONS. sheriff.
Sheriirs Office, Wilmington, Del, April
o, h. 1857. all
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-25
DEGlSTERS ORDER,
IL REGlSTER'S OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL,
Auiil = 1SlI

Upon the Application OF Ezra Fell. Elk
ecutor Of Lewis Fell. late of W iluingIou
II ndryd. in said county, deceased II IL
ordered and directed ny the Register
That the Executor aforesaid give fiuiice
OF granting OF Letters 'rcsiaInuntaly upon
the estate of tn" deceased. with the date
OF prnnting thereof 10y causing ndN rtisc-
nrniS 20 be- posted Within forty days from
the date nj such letters in six OF the most
public places Uf the comfy Of New Castle
requiring all persons having demands
against tie rslaiCiO present the same, or
abide hN IN nrt OF Assembly in HuCh ease
made aud provided; ami also he
shinc to lie inserted within the same pcr.
tud IN the DAILY RrruHICAN. II news
piper puhiishoiiu Wilmington bel, and
70 be continued therein three weeks, TO- o.
d.
l- Given under me bend aud seal
l.. :. of office ct the Register aforesaid
- at Wilmington. Ia Sew castle
tountN aforesaid tine day and year above
written,
j. WILKINS CuUCH, Rcaistcr.
NOTICE All person having claims
against the estate of the Deceased must
present the same duly attcst titu the ia
rvuiur on or before AR 8. 1893. or
abide the Act OF Assembly In such case
made Hud provided.
l.ZRA FELL. Executor.
Address Wilmington, Del. a1-lw-cOd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-25

That at last a cure has been found for
Bronchitis Consumption, weak. sensitive
or sore lungs For these complaints in
Vulnerable remedies have been tried, but
The unrivalled success which attends the
use OF RouGH ON IoUGHs places Il at the
head of the front rank of Pulmonary
remedies. Though new remedy cures
have already been effected OF cases
thought beyond reach of any possible
remedy. Reports OF absolute cure of
cases believed utterly hopeless are re-
ceivcd daily. soc. and 81.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-25
ON FRIDAY,
THE GTu DAY OF MAY. 1892,
At 3o'clook, p. m.


Tho following described real estate. viz:
All tnat certain lot, piece or parcel of
land situate in tie town of Middlotown.
in 81. Georges hundred, New Castle coun-
~, state .ot Delaware. bounded and de-
ecribCd rs follows, TO wit: lightning at II
point IN the curb liLe on the south side
Of Washington and Lake street, a corner
Tor this lot and for lands of Il. IL. Arm
strong, and thence with said Armstrong
southwardly rs feet to Il corner for sal Il
Armstrong and in the line Of lands of the
Miduletown Academy, and thence there
with west wardly 80 feet TO Il corner for
lands OF Mary Il. Gray, aud thence there
with northwardly l25 feet to the curb line
OF Lake street, aforesaid, aud thence with
said curb line eastwardly 20 feet to the
place OF beginning, containing six thou
sand two hundred and titty square feet OF
lands hy the came more or less, with two
story franc house and kitchen thereon
erected.
seized and taken in execution as the
properly of Lewis Miller, and to he sold by
WILLIAM SIMMONS, Shcrif1.
Sherin's Office, Wilmington, Del, April
o. ls1s. a2O.ts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-25


Go to reeds new instaiment store
Tor cheap Furniture and Carpets. 5U5
Simply street, n. Il. Reed, manager.
An entertainment Will DO held in the
lhrstaua Presbyterian Church, on
thursday evening, May l., 49,.
Mrs. $, L, Conner has returned from
a ten weeks Visit To jacksonville,
Hampton and the principal cities OF
Florida.
Removed, SO go 10 No. 429 Market
street Tor l1r, Slutns White Eulmanir
Balsam and other medicines, and not
to Fourth and King streets. Elegant
private olltcc for consultation. Su,d
10y drug slsts.
Cedarcroft.the homo of the late Eav.
ard Taylor, north Of hcnnett square,
i advertised to he sold at tho lhiH-
delphla Exchange, May 18th. by tho
heigs OF the late Dr. Il. j, Lcyls.
Division No. ], Uniform Rank.
knights Of Pythius. have secured the
First Regiment hand and will parade
on Decoration Day.
AT $50 o'clock yesterday morning
lire was discovered in tho chimney OF
the house No. los East Twelfth street,
!. sun alarm was sent 10 tho Phoenix
Fire Company and they eXtnguisAed
the Nla without general alarm
At a meeting OF the Board OF Con-
ttol Of the Delaware Field Club on sat
uraay morning fifteen active members
were elected. }. Z. 1urtuu. who has
tended to tbs clubs grOuuds for eey
elhl years, was re.englged for this
season,
A stereopticon exhibition and lecture
Will DC gwen under the auspices of HE
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-25

American Laundry Nv! West Front <
tupphtS mud lceuhins. l-3 h. second 81
EiUztital liUlIucgrrs ,uasts, r,lrAri#t.ttc
Iupping aud teaching by Geo. Is. Metz
nCr NO.lga Last lhird sireet.
Burpee's bushlima beans, the only
true AID large Lima For sale unlv
lere. Is per package at j, j. Smith 5,
Fourth and Shlpley streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-25
CHERlFFrS SALE-BY VIRTUE OF A
~ writ of Levnri Facias to me directed
Will be exposed to public sale at the Hotel
Of Charles Lloyd at Odessa, in ST Georye's
Hundred, New Castle County Delaware
ON FRIDAY, MAY 6. 1892,
AT . o'clock, p. M.


the following scribed real estate, viz:
All thar certain lot of land situate in
the village of Odessa. i'll st. Georges hum
drcd beginning at II stake In line of
land of Daniel Corbit, and corner for
the Friends Meeting House lot, thence
with said lot north SaAl degrees west Clio
ncrcllcs TO II stake corner Tor said Meeting
House lot and Herewith north ~ degrees
east 10 u 10 perchcs TO II stake IN the south
erly side of Main street, thence with said
street south aga degrees east pcrches to
stake on the said side of said street, cor
ner for land OF Daniel Corbit and from
thence With said Corblt south sax degrees
west II $40 perchcs to tho place OF begin
ming, containing thirty-nine and Il half
perchcs of land more or less. with
church and other buildings thereon erect
ed.
Seized and taken III execution as the
property OF John Ponzo. Allison d. Col
lins, llcwett Parker, Jacob Shockly, Ahra-
ham Virgins, Jr.. A, noldshoro. Richari
Ponzo, and \. Henry. Trustees OF Zour
Nj. Il. Church, and o he sold by
WILLIAM SIMMONS, Sherif.
Sheriff .OIhee. W llmington. Del. April
~, 1872. s2U-Is
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-25
DUBLIC SALE OF PERSON IL PROP
L : ERTYl IN CH EsTElt. Pa,
&
TUESDAY. APRIL corn. 1892


Including the entire stock OF Roberts &
Hannun. livcrymen, consisting oil "A
horses, mules. coaches / no-top Sur
rey, double phaetons. jump seat, = doe
tors phaetons, : spindle wagons, / drag.
by Calfrey); IL buggics . Frazer road
carts. sleighs. sets of coach harness. .
sets OF light double harness 10 sets of sin
gle harness; hay, straw. feed, head matters
and stable blankets. forks, curry cont 5
aud brushes Lot OF summer and winter
blankets , desks. 2 stoves, aud Barnes
SAFE, aud numerous other articlespertain-
ing 10 the livery business.
and months credltby giving bank
able note with approved endorser
ROBERTS Il HANNUM.
Stidham & Son Auc. aa0-5t