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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28
IT MAKES the DEAF HEAR
SUCCESS OF A NOVEL INSTRUMENT.
The Mysterious Restoration of Deaf
ness by an Unseen Device-Old
Theories Successfully Applied.

During the past few years there have
been many rumors OF the restoration,
In some mysterious way, OF the hear
ing OF those who were Known to have
been deaf for many years. This has
led to an Investigation by those inter-
ested, and 1t has been found that this
happy change has been made by the
use OF most simple. yet ingenious
device, which was invented by gem
tleman in Bridgeport, Conn.,, named
N. A. Wales. This device Is the same
to the ears, as are glasses to the eyes,
and is simply a soft rubber disc, ar
ranged on a rubber spring. and 80
shaped that when inserted in tho ear.
1t Will focus the waves of sound on
the natural drum. thus increasing tho
vibration of the latter.
The possibilities OF device Of this
nature have long been known, but the
many attempts to use this knowledge
have Teen such utter failures that 1t
was considered beyond our present
knowledge OF the ear to make Il prac-
tical instrument Of tho kind. Conse-
queutly when this device was first In
vented. not much attention was given
the same, as it was thought to be mere
ly an old enemy In a new dress; but
gradually this slight prejudice was
dispolled, until, ut the present time.
most physicians and aurists look kind
ly upon the instrument, and seem
pleased at the success II is meeting.
AT recent Interview, Mr.. Wales
made the remarkable statement. that
to his knowledge, the device which he
calls Sound Disc, had never failed
where relief was afterward obtained
by any medical, surgical or mechanic'
al means, excepting powerful cal
trumpet, which he says Is more pow
erful than his device. II would seem
to DO an ideal device for tho deaf, as
1t Is worn in the ear, out of sight, fol
months at time, and as far as we car
learn, is pronounced sufe and com
Portable for the patient. Many times
it has proven itself to be an advance
ment In the science of acoustics, by
relieving the most obstinate case:
which had deiied medical treatment
| for years.
| What may be the ul timate result o.
the uso OF this device whether tn,
results thus far obtained will warrant
its use in such variety OF cases, thu
it will stop the progress CT deafness
in the near future, to such an extern
that il will nvoid tho use of car trump
cts. we cannot say; but the desira
hillty OF a device of this nature Us re
CARDS its safety, its benefit. and genor
al comfort to the user, mono will fai
| TO admit
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

Delinquent Collector OF Taxes, Geo.
J. Nnck. declined tho offer Of the
Levy Court to give him an Office In
the court house this forenoon, and in
stead has leased the two ground floor
Offices OF the building No $40 Market
street. Until the present, the offices
were occupied by Lilburne Chan Her,
Esq. and by M. L. Poole, real estate
agent.
The entrance door to the Offices Is
numbered Sl0%, and Is up three gran
lite steps. Mr.. Finck wanted TO occupy
the old County Treasurer's Office In the
court house, now occupied by Mr..
Stats, the County Comptroller, and
farther wanted hole cut through the
wall to the main hallway, through
which he could take taxes and hand
out receipts.
The Levy Court was willing to ao-
comniodate Mr.. Finck but disliked the
idea OF cutting hole through the wall.
They offered him their committee
room and were willing to furnish wire
screens and whatever other protect
ion or convenience that might be need.
ed, Mr. Finck thought that would
not be ready for oocupacy as soon as
he desired, and thought it would DO
better to get an office elsewhere.
Mr. Finck has not stated when he
will be ready to receive taxes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

Z Bush Freurh 7tr ct wtarf. IS the
place to buy your coal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

The Levy Court met this morning at
10 o'clock, all the the members being
present. The Court proceeded direct-
ly with the assessments and by u
O'Clock had placed 0! names upon the
lists, being tho highest number yet as
sessed in any half day during the
March sitting.
Twosthlrds of those assessed were
mechanics from the work shops. As.
SCISSOR O'Hara was present In response
to Il summons from the Court and corr
rccted the mutilated names on his as.
sessment, and was willing to place the
names Nouched for but omitted upon
his lists, had the decision of the courts
attorney that it would not be lawful
for him TO do so prevented him.
Those whose numes have been drop
ped will now have to appear in person
to he re-assessed or be DISTINGUISHED.
At l2 O'Clock the court took recess
until l.3O p. In.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

St Matthew'S Home and Day Nursery
Is about to be removed to its new
quarters, 90j Shipley street. and next
Wednesday hus been named us a special
donation day. All contributions,
whether of money, clothing. furniture
or provisions will DO very gratefully
received. Tie Nursery cares for tho
children OF celored parentago OF this
city whose parent5are compelled to be
absent from home during the day. All
children left at the Nursery ARE caie.
fully provided for and taken care Of.
This is n most worthy institution and
a generous response should be made
to the associations appeal for aid 10
carry on the good woIk.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

FELL On the @th inst, Lewis Fell, aged
81 years II months and IS days.
Relatives aud friends are respectfully
,nvlt. d to nttond his funeral from
Friends Meeting House. Fourth and West
streets, on third day, third month, goth, to
meet at IL o'clock. lntermont private.
GRUBB-on March 20 1892. John E.Grubb
in his roth year.
Relatives and friends are invited to Mt
tend his funeral from his late residence.
No, 81 Fast seventh street, on Tuesday
morning ut 10 clock. lnterment at
Bethel NJ. u. Cemetery, Brandywlno Hid. +
PEARCE,-Near Elkton. Coo County
Md. on 10Th inst, Marietta. wife OF
Joshua u. Pearce. in her B5th year.
Relatives aud friends are invited to at,
tend the neral tr9p lgesidence Of her
Third street, Wilmington. Del, Tuesday.
March goth, ut 10 O'CLOCK Il. IN. Services
ut the house. lntermcnt ut Irol Ilill
Cemetery. ....
IIAELCROFT- Suddenly. on the e5th In.
stunt, Joseph I, IlallcrOrt. aged 80 years.
Relatives and friends ars respectfully
invited TO attehd the funeral on Tues lay
the residence OF his mother. Sarah j.
Gcale 1876 Cedar street W est " ilmington
lnterment ut Mount Salem.
It's hard to bronx the tender cord.
When love has bound the heart;
It's hard. 50 h .rd to speak the words,
Must we forever partt
Dearest loved one, wa have laid thee
In the peaceful graves embrace;
But the memory wi be cherished,
Til We s,e thy heavenly face.
PARRY. OD March Goth. 1902 Aaron b.
Parry. in the 5ith year of his nge
Tie relative. and friends OF the family
also Warwick Castle No. 8. X. q. II. and
tine order in general, also Auxiliary AIl!-
unca of Kingswoo1 NJ. T.. Church, are re.
s,ccttully invited to attend his funeral
from his late residence 1925 Clnymont
street. Oh rue5idf mornln g. tho lJt inst.
at l0.51 o'clock. Services at Kingsw God
NJ. e. Church 70 proceed to Bethel Ceme-
terry Brandywine hundred.
GALLAGHER. On the 9Gth of March
Thomas Gallagher, aged 4G years.
Relatives and friends and members OF
PHI. tlicrldun Poet No ~ q. 4. K, are
Invited 10 attend the tuneralisery ices. al
No. 81 i'a1i ski Il street on Tuesday after
nU0n at 8 o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28
FIFTH EDITION.


A delegation, consisting OF President
George +. Meyer. Foreman John w.
Adds, Harry kaufman, Charles Eh-
man and Ritter Brown of the Mover.
sink Fire Company OF Reading, Pa,
visited Wilmington on Saturday even-
ing and were met by committee OF
the Delaware Truck and Ladder Com
pany, which entertained them on the
occasion OF the great iiremens' parade
In this city last October. The visitors
were first escorted to the Delawars's
headquarters, and from thence to
.'Blshopstead, "the residence Of Bishop
Coleman, where they were received
with the utmost cordiality by the
Bishop and his family.
President Meyer then presented the
bishop with framed set of resoiu-
tons, which expressed their regard
and appreciation of the kind manner
In which they were received by Bishop
Coleman last October, when he pre-
eented them with copy OF the Holy
Bible. After replying to this mark OF
respect, tho bishop invited the tiremen
to a light lunch. The visitors were
House, where President Meyer pre-
sented another set of resolutions for
the ho5pitable treatment when the
NeverSinkladdiesr received while here in
tho great parade and drew the LIST prize
70: best marching. Ex-City Solicitor
Turner accepted the resolutions on
behalf of the Wilmington Company in
an eloquent address, after which
another luncheon followed. The visit.
ors returned to their homes last even
ing, pleased with the reception they
met with, though the weather was 50
inclement yesterday that they could
not be taken around the city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

An acquaintance meeting" will be
held at S.45 O'Clock next Wednesday In
Central Presbyterian Church, following
the usual congregational prayer meets
ing. New members and officers OF
auxiliary organizations are especially
invited and all are welcome.
Rev. w. j. Birmingham has so fas.
recovered as to preach yesterday.
Special praise services will be held
in West Presbyterian Church next
Sunday. ...
j. X. Kiimer and Peter B. Ayars will
give stereOptlcon exhibition In Har-
rison Street NJ. l.. Church tonight.
The board of trustees Of the church
will organize to morrow night.
The Young Peoples Missionary As
ISOLATION and the Brainerd Missionary
Society OF West Presbyterian Church
will give q ''Freedmans Fireside" in
the Sunday school room to night. A
musical and literary programme has
been prepared.
The sermons recently preached by
Rev. William II. Swartz pastor OF Gem
trail Presbyterian Church. on 1.-The
Trustworthlnes OF tho Bible" have
been printed in pamphlet form and
Will be sold for25 cents each. They
may be had OF any member Of the
Young Mems Mission Club, and of Por-
ter a. Co, publishers, Market street.
The entire net proceeds OF the edition
will be given to the treasury of the
| Young Mems Mission Club, to assist
them in work at East Lake Park. The
| young men propose to construct o
new steeple and modern ventilation
in East Lake Park Mission Chapel.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

In Grace NJ. E. Church on Sunday,
DR.. Dobbins in the course of his SCR
mon said:
"The work the American watch does
is enormous. The main wheel re.
wolves 4 times in day, 1850 times In q
year; second wheel "a times day,
$3.50 u year; third wheel, l03 day, &c..
$50 a year; fourth wh9el, 244o d day,
escape wheel, IL 100 day, ATS COO a
year. The watch ticks $50 500 day l41, :
Si2, 900 n year. lilo body is as wonderful
as the watch, Tho he art keeps beat
ing sometimes hundred years day
and night, without a vacation. The
mind Is still more wonderful than the
body; all inventions and achievements
are the work of the mind.
The watch WIS made to keep accu.
rate time. SO we are made TO praise
God by doing what He wants us do
All creatures. except man, do as
they were made to do. If man made
n thousand mI chimes, and enc of them
u watch, was ho good. he would de.
stroy it, but God is merciiul to us and
saves u.s.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

Rev. j. Simpson Trotter read his
ablo paper on - he Dark Continent, y
ut the Ministers Union Meeting to-
day and it was discussed by the mem
bers. A committee consisting OF Chas.
Baird, President J. Taylor Cause.
Harry Fmmons, Joseph Pyle and MIR.
Lee, of the y. NJ G. A., waited on tho
Union with the request OF their CO.
operation in the Y. NJ. q. AS anniver-
sury which was granted.
Rev. Louis r. Barrett claimed his
duties as Presiding Elder nccessltnted
his resignation as secretary. which was
accepted. and Rev. Charles F. Hem
bricks elected to till that Office.
The executive committee, Rev. VIM.
7. SWaltH chairman, named Rev. VIM.
b, Cook to present next meeting, "lhe
Colored People OF Wilmington, and
Their Claims Upon the Christian
Churches"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28
THIRD EDITION.


The act Of Judge Ball In allowing
the o9se Of James Leonard, of Phila-
pclphla, to be settled, ia more worthy
OF eommendatlon than censure Leon
ard came to this city about one week
ogo, and visited several families to
whom he represented himself as the
agent OF large instnllment house,
who were selling coal at ~, to sl.50
per tor, and -four ut $3.50 to 35 a bar
rel. He said the goods were sold at 81
gown, when the order was given, and
30 cents week afterwards until the
i1ull amount was paid. Some few
FAMILIES aYailed themselves Of this Of
4er and paid the dollar, for which he
gave a receipt and that was the last
stiley ever heard Of the matter until he
was arrested on warrant sworn out
by one of his victims. He was ar
raigned before Judge Ball on Friday
morning, and as he said that he WIS
not ready for hearing, the case was
continued until Saturday morning
On Friday afternoon Judge Ball was
Visited by woman, who introduced
herself as the wife of the accused. HoI
SAGE bore the unmistakabe lines oil
rrouble and premature old age.
She stated that they had d family oil
(. emall children. and that previous to
2hst December, her husband was an In
MYSTERIOUS, hard working man, aud
made comfortable living for his fam
9ly. During that month he was at
a&ke6 with the grippe, which was fol
by complications that affected
Ind to degree that caused him
agine very strange things. Add
this. he became addicted to drinA
his caused his malady to become
worse. For the past four month.
Wife has earned the living, by tax
h sewing. but she still hopes anC
ives that the day is not far distant
u her husband will be himsel
n. After hearing her story, Judg'
sent for the man who had swori
the warrant, and he readily con
I'D to withdraw the charge, II hi
pey was returned. This was don
he wife, out of her hard earning
her husband was allowed to return
N her to Philadelphia. Had he beel
limited to jail il would probabl.
We resulted in his becoming ravinI
lniac, and, while general pructic
settling cases out OF court shoult
deprecated. this certainly was on
there 1t was right and proper to tom
Or justice with mercy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

NSrANTEp-By= youu stnly pusitl Il
w as book '9pqr Ocst references. A 4
EOyhkecE I. this Office. mast
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

On Friday evening about O'Clock q
fire Of very threatening character
broke out in the coal house at the up
per yards OF E, l. DUPONT de Nemours
b Company and burned so savagely
that large number of men battled
hard with 1t before 1t was got under
control. The building is used for
powder and is about 300 feet long and
was within 800 yards OF large powder
magazine.
Just outside the coal house 1000
cords of wood were piled, but for
tunately the fire was stopped before
the wood was reached, or the destruc-
tlon might have been very great. The
building was PARTIALLY destroyed,
and a large quantity of coal was con-
sumed. Everybody was glad when
the fire was got under control, ns other.
visit the destruction of pro perty and
possibly lives might have been i'm
mense.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28
DEGI~TEHsS ORDER,
N ElGi,1 lsR'S Or FLEE,
INV CAbILELO., Dat,

Ma, eli, i2lh. lsa2
lron The application 81 John W itiiunls
Admin -Tntot ot frtcr ) .enre " ilaeius
ln1e Cl w ilmngLon Hundred. IA -iliu
toHntE.teeeuseh. n T. ordered and direct.
ell by the Ntgistcr tlEd the AdmiuistiG.-
tor al orcsald give notice al graut.
ing et letttrsQ' admin tuition upon he
e7tutu ot the deceased, with the
dnte of granting thereof. by causing
advertisements To lie posted within
forty lays from Tue late ut saeh letters
IN stA of tue moot public places OF the
county oi Ae@ & t-tl" Ind state OF Della
Ndle, requiring nj pFrsun- having dc.
minds against tile estate to present. the
same, or Ahttle laE ia act of AssVmoly
III Nitci riIsr mIie ANA PROV Diet; and al
81 ci,u-r llus sumo TO 1T inserted with
IN lie SAINT ileriud III thn Daily kephb-
Ncan, Il newspaper published ia WE
iuihEtuH, Del, aud IA b, continued thure-
IL three Wcek 80. u,
- tttvrn lm,leI tive hand and seal
-. OF onie@ al IIr Register aforesaid.
- At WHuunltu ton, in New Castle
CpG4ty aforesaid, the day aud car
above Written,
J. w lLklNS CDOCH. REGISTER.
MOI GE.-hll prr-un, Uayiug claims
HsA4t the 5g-tlte2 ut t4u dcccasud must
present thr =mur. dGlT Ittestcl TO tine
A}nlnE. IHtpr o. bciaIW March l4te.
lSlt, al ubtde the Act OF Assembly in
SUCH Casr made and PROV tiI 1,
JtaI% WILLIAMS,
Administrator.
Sa1,ire~s. Wilmington, Del, marli
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

About one-half of the counties in
Pennsylvania have elected delegates
to the Democratic State Convention,
which will elect delegates to the Demo
cratic National Convention. Nearly
every county that has declared for the
nomination of Mr.. Cleveland. Despite
the activity of Senator Hills friends.
but one county, and that one just
across the line from ElmirI, the Sena-
tors home, has declared for him.
The Indications are that the State
convention will be composed very
largely of tho friends of Mr. Cleveland,
A considerable amount OF the snap
will lie taken out OF the New York
delegation when their u votes are cast
for Mr.. Hi because of their know
ledge OF the fact that in few seconds
the voice OF Pennsylvania, with her ~
votes for Grover Cleveland, will be
heard.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28
Personal,

Mrs. Elizabeth Blcknell, OF York
county, Pa, Is visiting relatives In our
city.
Miss Ida Clifford, OF Bay View, Nd,
spent Saturday with relatives In our
city.
Mr.. Rankin Armstrong, OF Newark,
Is In this city this morning.
Mr.. Charles Courtney, son OF the
Western Hotel, Fourth and Orange
streets. Mr.. nj. Rlchenberger. OF
Stanton, has leased tho stables and ex-
poets to carry on the business in that
line.
The Rev. +. L. Hoifeckor, OF the East
ern Shore OF MARYLAND, has accepted a
call to the Church OF our Saviour, New
York CITY, at a salary of $500, with
q furnished parsonage free.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

The following cases were disposed
OF by Judge Ball this morning:
John Hickey, who was Just released
yesterday morning, was again charged
with drunkenness and sentenced to
pay fine Of $8 and costs. or break
stone for 80 days.
William Kyle was charged with be-
ing drunk and dlsorderly. and the tes.
timony showed TINT lie went into n
drug store at Second and Monroe
streets, and instead of going out when
ordered by the proprietor, commenced
to undresS, when an officer WIS called
and he was arrested. The Judge I'm
posed line of IS and costs, or 40 days
on the stone pile.
Edwin Hooper, colored was arrnign-
ed foi the larceny OF puir of shoes
with the lasts In them. from John
Brady. cobbler on Shipley street
near Front, The evidence showed
that he had taken the shoes and sold
them, but as the man who bought
them was not present, an attachment
was issued for him and tho further
hearing WIS continued until to-mor-
row morning. $780,. ...[- ..5...
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

Some genius In Syria, named Mousa
Ruouri, has discovered the secret by
which the silk.worn makes silk, He
can make tile silk Ivy mnchiuery, with
out the aid OF the silk-woim. In this
way the cost of making silk can be re-
dured onehalf. A mandatory is to
be started in Georgia soon by a Syrian
colony. 70 manufacture silk In this
way II large tract of land has been &c.
cured on which to plant mulberrles,
and the emigrants expect soon to make
their fortunes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

Opposite the Franklin. Rroome-
Eighth Street Park, ]. X. d. Seeds Il
Son will build on the north side of
Eighth street several houses of uni
que and original designs. They will
be worth $3.50 to $4,000. They are
three stories. the top being mansard.
The walls are OF pressed brick and
stone trimmings, the roofs slated.
Every modern convenience and the
best OF everything in workmanship
and material will be provided. They
will have towers from which their oe-
cupants can To- k out of Delaware in, o
Pennsylvania, Maryland and N w Jer-
sey. There will be large fro 1t ard
rear yards with piazlas and la comics.
The lots are each 25 feet by l40 feet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

Aaron Il. Parry died on Saturday
evening at his residence, No 1855 Clay
mont street. of consumption, in tho
5ilh year of his ago. His wife died
only three months before him OF the
same disease. Four children are left
orphans, the eldest Is years old and
the youngest IA months. MIR. Parry
WIS war veteran, member of War
wick Castle No. $, X. of q. T., and Of
the Auxiliary Alliance of Kingswood
NJ. +. Church, He will be buried to-
morrow, funeral services at Kings
wood NJ l.. Church at 1880 O'Clock.
Intorment at Bethel NJ l.. Cemetery,
/ raudywine hundred
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

Areporter OF the REPUBLICAN was
one OF select few that were favored
tbs morning by hearing Professor
nkimnihurn, the ccl9lraie1 guitarist,
perform several selections on the
magnificent tn5tlum mi presented To
hln y the Dston tub of l'hIladei-
phia. The professor is master must
elan, and it is doubtful II he can be OK
celled. The guitar presented to him
Is one Of the finest in the world, and
under his shIllful interpolation ron
defs the sweetest IN Isle imaglnaolo
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

Wy ANTED.-A boy In barber shop at
w Fourth and Jefferson streets. One
who hns had some experience preferred.
nr2s-st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

There was Zinc attendance at the
now Second Baptist Church. corner OF
Ninth and trankiin streets, last night
he meetings are being conducted by
lioy. II NJ Wharton OF 3 ltmora The
subjrct last night was. -. hrist Recciy-
ing sinners" The services wero very
interesting, and many protested
faith Dr. Wharton will preach again
to night. 90 early, get a good seat,
and Join in the service of song. lr
Huoh, the PASTOR went to lniti-
more last night TO ill DR.. Whlrton's
pulpit. He viii return this evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

This morning John Peoples, cashier
of the Central National Bank W; s
tnken suddenly III while attending to
his duties ut tic tanking house. A
~ rrjage was summonss and he was
take to his home, No. Ga West street,
accompanied by one Of the directors
Of tho bunk. A physician who was
called in, sud thut his Illness was
caused 10y a check Of circulation, which
is y years .! age his friends, upon
learning OF lis illness, were very much
alarm
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-03-28

On Saturday evening Ienape Tribe,
No. ., Imp. y, Il, NJ, elected the follow.
ing officers:
Prophet, William A. Mackey; sachem,
William Meehan; senior sycamore, l.,
L. Preston; junior sagaiuure Charles
Barber; first saunap, l. Percy; second
sqnnap William L, Love; first warrior,
Clarence |. Muslin; second warrior, H..
Beatty; third warrior, n. Newell,
fourth warrior, William J. stevens
L. Neutle; third brave j. Sanderson
fourth brave. j. A. Barnes; inside
guard, j. Cropper; outside guard. j.
Cornell; chief OF records, II, Bothem
keeper OF wampu1n, NJ. II. Kramer
trustees j. jackson. Clarence j. Mus.
tin r. Wolff.