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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29
FOURTH EDITION
Extending City Railways.

The Street and Sewer Commission
held q special meeting last night to
Consider the proposition of the Will
mington City Railway Company to
continue their line down Ninth street
to Church, along Church to Eleventh,
up Eleventh to Walnut, and along that
street back to Ninth.
The Railroad Company was repre-
scented by President Preston Lea, and
Vice President Willard salisbury, Jr.
The Commissioners thought that the
railroad company should pay for the
paving already laid In the space be-
tween the rails and for the two feet on
each side wherever puvements were
laid. The pavement on Ninth street
is nearly now and cost 81 25 per square
yard. To put down this kind of pave.
ment would cost the railway company
,56,O75.
Commissioners Gawtbrop nnd Cham
iberS thought twould be but right that
that the railroad company should pay
"a, $50, that being the actual cost OF
the blocks for the . 100 square yards
of pavement included between tho
tracks and for two ieet on each side
of the track.
Messrs. Lea and Salisbury were
willing to pay for paving when they
occupy street where no paving is
laid, but say they are not compelled
under their charter TO pay for paving
that is already laid.
The commissioners declined to grant
tho permission asked Tor, and The mat.
ter was deferred until some necessary
agreement between the two corpora
ito Is ismrived at.
An order Tor Sl023 % was drawn in
favor OF sewer contractor 10 n Me-
Eurland, for work DONE and, after the
transaction Of routine business, tho
board adjourned.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29
An Aged Lady Hurt.

Ex-City Solicitor Henry G. Turner's
mother, about 70 years OF age,a bright
AMI active Old lady, while going up
stairs to retire, at her home with John
G. N;chaeller's family at Delaware ave-
nuo anil Union street, about o'clock
last evening, fell from the top Of tho
stairs TO tbs first floor, with tho result
OF cutting her tongue with her teeth,
spraining her right wrist and left an
kle, and other bruises from which she
was unconscious several hours.
This morning she talked only n little.
as her tongue was cut. She did not
take light when she went W. TO bed
last night according TO her usual Gus.
tom, She was born In Tyronne, Ire
land. but lived 10 years as cook with
the family OK Richard Gibbons, then 16
years as ooit at tho Delaware Hou5a,
and rnr tha last eight years she has en-
joyed her home With tie Schaelfers.
She Is u remarkable woman to help
others. Hence when, to crafty her,
she was allowed to tread the hay In the
hay NOV while ii was being stored
away about IL months ngo She got n
fall. So this is her second mishap OF
the kind,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29
FIFTH EDITION.


There Is sneak thief, with q pal.
who goes from store to store on Mar.
ket street victimlZlus .eaders. Both he
and his pal look like Italians. lie is
nearly six feet tall, with black hair,
mustache and eyes. Ills complexion
is dark. His pal Is about five feet four
inches, with dark hair and rather light
er mustache. Both wear blue.benyer
oYercoatS, black derby hats and dark
pants, but little Italy is more shabbily
dressed than big Italy. Both speak
with an Italian brogue.
Big Italy wears gold ring on the
forellnger Of his left hand. He is the
same contemplate sneak thief who
played his $50 gold piece and $50 bill
trick on Gilbert Barrett. at Tenth and
Market streets. and when it WAS not
convenient to give him the change on
u purchase OF two pounds Of mixtures
at 70 cents pcr pound, said lie had q
brother at Eighth and Market streets,
by whom he would send tho fifty
cents.
As heretofore reported, half an hour
later of the same evening at about 6.i5
O'Clock, he entered Miss Strang's store
and asked for u lady's umbrella. He
was particular about tho quality of the
goods, but finally selected one sold at
S9.e5. lie offered a go bill but tho
clerk asked him il no had something
smaller, Whereunon he laid $50
gold piece on the counter, saying that
was all he had.
She broke the twonty dollar bill and
gave him 5l175 change. He demurred
at tho price OF tho umbrella saying no
thought it was Sl.25 Instead OF 50 25
and asked IL he could not have 1t for
less.
Just at that timo another Italian
came in and asked for needles, Just
then the large Italian decided no did
not want the umbrella, and asked to
have the $50 bill back.
While big Italy talked and quibbled
over tho money, the amount OF change
due him and the umbrella, little Italy
im patiently and almost angrily
quick, he was in hurry. Big Italy
disputed tho price agreed upon, de-
elaring it was Sl.25.
He changed his mind back and forth
no less than three times rs to whether
he would trade or not. and two times
the twenty dollar bill passed into the
clerks hand and back into big Italys
While little Italy was badgering her
for needless, saying, Tn in hurry.
I've got no time to fool. want some
needles"
dig lluly lluaily COnCIuueu 10 Urdu0
and handed her back the bill, which
she putin the cash drawer, and he
went out taking the umbrella and say
Ing goodbye. Little Italy bought
needles and paid for them. When the
clerk asked him: WAS that man an
ltallan". lie said gruilly: Don't
know"
He also said goodbye when he went
out.
When tho clerk next went to the
money drawer she found it was one
dollar bill and not a twenty that big
Italy handed her the last time So no
got away with a s2,25 umbrella and
Sl7.Ij, less one dollar, all belonging
to Miss Strang.
All persons who see two Italians
who answer the above description
| should notify Chief Blackburn at the
City Hall.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

James c. Morrow, No. 1884 French
street, Hour merchant. tells about q
sharp cSiored boy who came into his
Store one day the beginning of this
week. The boy was about II years Of
age and asked Mr.. Morrow to change
him quarter Of course Mr.. Morrow
could do it and WAS willing to do II.
He handed out two ten cent pieces and
ono live cent piece, and threw the quar-
into hts box. With thanks the hoy
startod for the door, Mpen turning
around quickly he said. "Oh see hero
mister this Is throo cent piece oh
i reckon not" said Mi. Morrow.
"Oh, indeed it Is, look" said tho
boy.
MI Morrow looked and sure enough
there Ns1B three cent piece. Think
Ing Ee might possibly have made q
mistake, ho handed out ton cent
piece and took the three cent piece.
The boy was about leaving, whom
fumyling in h $ pocket he brought out
another coin, When, IA I III great sur.
prise lie said; why look here. mister,
here's another three cent piece you
gave me- ..-== ..
Mr. Morrow, thinking that II he
made mistake In changing one ten
cent piece no might us readily make u
mistake with the other, and desiring
to 30 Oh the honest side handed the
boy another ten cent piece aud took
his three cent plece. The boy then de-
parted and Mr.. Morrow, sitting down,
began to wonder ii no had not been
viclimized and the more no thought
about IL the more no was convinced
that lie was tho victim OF sharp
trick. Starting out to SEQ what had
become of tho boy he found HIM COM
ing out OF John II. Grunli5li'J grocery
store, Hal WAlnat street.
Accusing him, tho boy denied that
lie had tHkcn advantage of him and
perlnltted him to search his pockets OK
cept his pants pockets, which he said
werc full OF holes and would hold
nothing. DO you think | would do
thing like that said the hoy, why
my namc IS Harry Harris and live at
No. Sl2 French street; everybody
knows mr."
Mr.. Morrow however hainy inclined
to make closer Investigation than
the boy cared about, the latter started
and ran and Mr.. Morrow ran alter
him, but the latter Winded Mr. Morrow
and got away.
Mr.. Morrow found that the boy had
got lis Two ten cent pieces and his
live cant p!ore changed back to quar-
ter IN Cruullsh's store, and WAS pro-
pared To 10 out and try his three cent
game on some other unsuspeeting
merchant and mako Ii cents clear by
every operation. Investigation showed
that there was no Harry Hulris ut No.
Sl2 French street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29
"John Anderson, my joe"

down tho declvity of life with his aged
wife. How IL would have smoothed the
rough p'acosfor the respected John and his
venerable spouse could they have eaeed
their growing iniirmlties with 1iostettcr IS
stomach W.ters that ,nign help TO the
aged. the weak and those recovering but
slowly from eShaustiny diseases. " hen
the lamp of life is on the wane man spec
Tally requires medicinal aid. sustaining
tonic. u wholesome corrective. The aged
and the feeble are particular susccpti-
BILE to influences which produce disease,
cOnval, scencc Is too often interrupted by
relapse. This standard American in
vignrant Is emlnently adapted to the needs
of such persons, and IL always "flils the
bill" Dyspepsia, constipation, rheuma-
tism. kidney troubles and la grippe are
among the troubles that it oyeroomcs
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29
pot..,
Bush's, French street wharf, ie the
place to buy your coal.

oes'a
Bush's, French street wharf, is the
place to buy your coal.
Good slightly used pianos OF some
Of the best makers, such as Steinway,
Chickering, Emerson and others from
$ls6 upwards, on easy monthly pay
ments. III. +. RoBELEN, No. ITO Mar
ket street.
3 pound packages prepared Buck
wheat, pure Buckwheat only 10 cents,
at J. J. Smiths, Fourth and Shipley
streets.
Tomatoes only7 cents a quart nj
Lank IL Co. Fourth and Harrison
streets.
Those who wish fine set of carriage
harness should see w. G. Draper, No.
l0l W. Sth street.
Alfred ID. Vandever, of this city, Is o
candidate for Republican nomination
Tor the office Of coroner, New Ca5tl c
county.
]. Willis Lysle, who purchased at
sherills sale the stock of boots and
shoes at No. All King street, oilers u
sell the same at low rates.
DR.. Simms' vegetable liver pills,
sugar coated, non .slckening anil pain
less, are undoubtedly the finest and
best liver medicines In our great c0un
try.
Tho lecture OF Row. NJ. Y. Fallon II
Brownson Hall Inst evening on uni
verslty Extension and the Middle
Ages" with the musical programme
thlt followed We're much enjoyed by n
largo audience.
Jacob NJ. August dled at his home,
No 81 Lobdell street, on Thursday
morning, after long illness. aged II
years. His remains will be inferred
tomorrow morning IN Cathedral Gem
stery after mass in st. Mury's Church
Thomas II. Cornell has been awarded
the contract to erect the bridge for the
Ii. Il o. IL. X at the Lnncanter avenue
crossing and the work OF filling up
will DO commenced as soon as the
weather Will permit.
Samuel j. HON, paying teller of vii.
mington Savings Fund Society, is
gradually recovering from an attack
OF sickness and no hopes to resume his
duties in few dayS.
John Montgomery. son OF John
Montgomery. No. 1913 Shallcro5s ave.
nue.. died on Thursday morning, from
typhoid fever, aged Il years.
Robert J. Rentoul, who occupied the
Wesley Weldin farm on Penny llill,
Brandywine hundred, Offers for sale a
line young COW with calf by her side,
at seasonable price.
Tho Transcript says that consiiera-
Bile excitement was created in Middle.
town on Wednesday by the arrival Of
n dealer with two horses, blind mule
and lot OF pigs.
William Anderson and William +
Vail are among tn candidates thus fal
mentioned for romlI ation or Hsscssol
on the Republican ticket in Red Liol
Hundred.
Contractor A. b. Cook and force o.
carpenters from leiaware City, art
erecting new barn on the iarm o
Joseph tleaver, near Mt. Pleasant.
The Presbyterian manse at Delaware
City is Icing renovated and put il
readiness for their pastor, Rev. Luthel
Oates who will soon occupy it.
L. Thomas Cochran returned from
New York, to his home at Middletown
suffering from u severe attack of grip
1t IS reported that citizens OF Elitor
and vicinity lost 100000 by the recen
failure of the bank ut sun Diego, Call
iornia.
!. Newton Derlckson, who resides
near Elslnere, Is recuv ering from an
attack of grip, which kept him con
fined to his house for four weeks. liz
visited our city this morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

FAuLKLAND, Jan. 29-The Falkland
Lyceum met In regular session last
evening and before a large audience
rendered very entertaining program
as follows: Music, RevJohn S. Blake,
Frank Yearsley, Leslie Derrick anu
Ferris Yearsley; reading, John L. Mul.
Inns; recitation, Miss Mary McElwee.
Lyceum Journal, Miss Amy II. Piser;
dialogue, Miss Amy II. Plser, DR.. l..
ii. Ball, William McElwee and Harvey
Ball. debate, question, Should tho
Present System OF Repairing Public
Roads be AbolishedT affirmative, Row.
John d. Blake, Joseph Derlickson;
negative, Dr.. l.. IL. Ball Chas. Demp-
soy. The question was ably discussed
and the opinions OF the audience was
about equally divided.
There Is quite rivalry between tho
Falkland Lyceam and tho Forest Oak
Literary and Debating society, an org.
nizution recently established in school
district No, IS, or to be exact at MIL
town. Tho latter should come out on
top II the length of the name has any
thing to do with the battles, but MS to
experience, ths former would on all oc.
casions be the VictOrs. The rivalry
has led to challenge being issued by
the infant society to It's opponents,
stating that they desire to tcst their
abilities as debaters and that the de-
bnte take place at Midtown on Satur-
day evening, Jan. 80. and II stormy
the following Monday evening.
A special meeting OF the Falkland
Lyceum was called for last Friday
evening to which n number of NOM
bers responded, and decided not to
show the white feather, but teach the
Infants something for their future
benefit. Tho question for debate was
solocted, which is, resolved, that wrong
Legislation Is 1.-The cause of our agIi-
cultural depression" The debaters
chosen for the joint debate were: Rev.
John d. Blake, Dr. J.. II. Ball. Alex.
Guthrie; alternates, Isaac Finn, O.C.
Magargle, Falkland Lyceum and Or.
George Boughman, Joseph Derrick
son. Charles Dempsey; alternates
james Brown, John Ball, A..
Bedford, for the Forest Oak literary
and debating society,
The question Is one that will not
only he interesting to farmers, but
tho public in general. The debaters arc
able and well informed speakers, and
with those combinations large alton
dance Is asked. In addition to the do
bate selected programme will he
rendered, including music by talent
of each of the lyceums. We hope that
our representatives may carry the
feather and prove that they are the
ablest debaters.
U. Q. Mugargle Is Ill with the grip,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29
some PRICES while They last

ID chilrons suits plated back and front, were $780,
now go for Soc
10 childrens suits were 1925 and $780, go now for
1925.
About 1875 chldren's suits were $780, $500 and $500,
go now for $l.75 and $500.
All our finer &c. 81 and SO suits so at just low
rate
As all cheap boys suits have gone all our Sc, 81
and IS so for 50 and 81.
All our fine SUITS Imported goods" which were 50,
SO and S12, go now from IS to ST.
Mems suits that have been selling for SO and Sl2
so now for $3.50 All fine imported &18 and 800
suits, take your pick for SO and s12.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

Large crowds continued to throng
the county assessors room ut the
court house yesterday afternoon,
When the books closed Mt 5 o'clock In
the evening Assessor O'lIara had put
on 107 names for the day, Assessor
Conway ll3, and Assessor Whann s.
making 2S3 for the day, and total for
three days of 7l5. II tho same ratio
continues until tomorrow evening
over 1900 names will have been added
Huring the week. When the books
closed last night some halfdoZen per-
sons were In waiting and were shut
out. Tomorrow will be the last day
cf The assessment. The books viii
( open at . a. III. and close at II, open at
2 p. m. and close att
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

We, tho undersigned committee Of
public school No. Is, desire to return
ON thanks to Chief Engineer Robin
son and his assistants, also to the
yYeceacoe steam fire engine company,
for the valuable service rendered in
battling tho flames and saving the
school from destruction. We also de-
Rlre to return our thanks to the fire
department In general by responding
TO the fire, and you Will ohll5e Ta5s
". O'DoNNELL, AnTnug w. Briefly, Com
mittee.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

On your footwear today II not, and
your wants should run our way, we can
meet you with right stock and money
saving prices. There seems to be agood
many people finding out the fact that
our store Is pretty good place
to leave their shoe money. We
are glad OF 1t. We are careful OF the quail
ity of our goods. and also see that
prices arc always as low, and often lower
than you can buy the same quality
for al other stores. Drop In and sos our
stock. Formans. No. 10 East Fourth
street, between Market and King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

Y a meeting OF the directors OF the
Delaware railroad was held at the OF.
flce In this city yesterday
morning tor purpose OF electlng
. SUCCESSOR to the late Col. Christian
EBbiger, president of the road Those
present were: E. T. Warner, John z.
Green, r. T. Walsh, j. n. DuBarry,
Thomas Currey and W. L. Records.
II. II. Warner was unanimously elected
president and William T. Porter was
eleoted a director to ill the vacancy
IN the board caused by the death OF
Colonel Febiger.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

Rev. ThomGs J. Tasker dfed IN Vel.
nesdAy evening at his residence In
Rhiladei!shia aged tinets er Yetus
Els death was cane d by nruuehltIs
Nnd pneumonia tic was horn in Ing
land and came to this country Ia 3Si0.
de was leading memlter u! he II. T.
Church, an,l the Aalf If his long HE n
local minister Tie deaaa 5nG Was n
lnrge manufacturer Of gas and otasr
pipes in Philadelphia, and also hi. u
lfrge branch manut9 tory in New
Castle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

understand that Jaha=I= Sullivan
has said that he could stop uS nEtnur
pounds. Now ! wish tozstpJc tlfat ug
cannot stop me- IN Grounds Iot ltIore
IN four, and the public knuwa II. !
have defeated stCh men aa Chtllrs
Gonyers, Bob Martin, IRamus LAWS.
David Iteader Joe Goddard, Jll4 sIaitu
PATSY Hogan ara also iat5y CTHin.
remain vusta
GEoRGI HpusisiAs, Eegser ku3BA as
She Big Blacksmith
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

John ]. Fahsy, alias Fitch was
brought here yesterday by Detectives
McNey and WlJsil from Philadelphia
aud was given preliminary hearing
before Squire Smith, and in default OF
$1,000 bail for the Upper Court, he was
committed to New Castle Jail, where he
was taken this morning. He was the
burglar who broke into the house Of
Mrs. Sarah l.. Hilles, Tenth and King
streets, few weeks ago. His general
appearance is that Of a slick rogue.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

Two hours OF training in the saddle
under Captain Z. j.. Flee was ENJOYED
by u squad of Troop Bs mounted
horsemen at llDirarmory last evening.
AT the bugle's signal Gull tu boots and
saddles" l6 athletic men le4ped Into
their respective saddles They march.
cd single and double and sometimes
four aureast-the commands Icing
oheyed with commeudublo prompt.
tnde. There was turnout OF 30 mill.
tia men ut last evenings drill.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29
HaIllbIIrggerS'
at AID IN MARKET II,
Dissolution.

We're going to make a
change, the firm of Max
Ephraim q Co. will be dis
solved on March 25th next.
Max Ephraim will continue
after that date; nowswc don't
want to divide u whole lot Of
Clothing, the retiring part
Nor would rather have cash
and we're going to sacrifice
in order to get the cash.
Almost every man wants
Trousers to patch out his
heavy suit. We have hun.
dreds of them in Blacks,
mixed, Cassimores, Worsteds,
etc. Marked down to less
than cost Of material.
we SOlt more ONGrc0atS
this week than IN any one
week since Christmas; price
and weather vie with each
other to induce you to buy.
Look at the Black Broad
Wales with Silk Sleeve Lin
ing, reduced from SIS to
$3.50.
Look at the Cheyiots, silk
Sleeve Innings and inlaid
Velvet Collars, reduced from
81 1 to 81. Look at every
IOyorc9at III thc building; see
Its price and then You'll
know why we're busy; same
with the Mems Suits, same
with Children Suits, same
witIleyerything.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

Thomas j. LLAMA who was attacked
Eith paralysis few days ago, died at
ms Ia=5i lcuc3 N newport, OH Wedues-
day, aEe ~ years. Funeral services
Will he hrld in tho NJ. T. Church mt one
y. III. OH Sunday, after which lis re-
nains viii lac inferred in St. james
cemetery. lie leaves wife ana three
suns. and many friends 10 deplore his
sudden uugease.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

The Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company, administrator OF William
Homewood, docea sod sold at put lie
sale at Newark yesterday the read es.
fate of the deceased, emblWHHg as
acres, to James Morrow, Of ths city
for $4,000, and SO shares OF the capital
stock of the Newark Exchange Bald
Ing Association owned ~ the deeaas.
ed, were sold 10 feler ii Sherwood.
Tor se25, L. W, Stidham y son were the
anctioneers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

The Eighth Ward Republicans held a
large and enthusiastic meeting In their
club room, Seventh,and Spruce streets
last night. The business of the club
Was suspended while 5 Ierscy, ul the
REPUBLICAN, made half hour address.
A special meeting OF the cub viii he
held on Wednesday evening, February
10th, which will be- addressed 10y Wm.
III Winston. The club is doing Il good
work for the Republican eausc.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

Willie Steward, residing at No, Go3
Poplar street. broke through the les
white skating Oh Shellpot Creek, on
Wednesday evening and it was onlJ.
through tho efforts OF edward Arm.
strong and Willie l}0azauth, who nc.
eonipaniod him. that ho VIA saved
from drowning. Warm blankets were
placed around hiul and ho was brought
TO his home in a street car. When he
arrived his clothing was frozen still.
lie how ever Boou recovered and yes
terduy was aboMt as usuNI.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

The county assessors had another
rush of voters this forenoon. When
the books closed at IL o'clock Assessor
Whann had put on "a names, Assessor
Conway I'll, and Assessor O'Hara So, to-
tai l4D. The reason why Assessor
Whann docs not assess as many as the
others, Is because he took especial
pains to assess his district as close as
possible before the sitting at the court
house
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

Mr. and Mrs. L. ii, brennan went to
New York this afternoon, Mrs Bren-
nan for recreation and to see the
sights i'll that world city,
and Mr.. brennan to purchase large
and select stock of goods for his store,
500 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-01-29

Fred Balbach who had one of his feet
so badly injured at Edgemoor, gone
three weeks ago. 90 as TO render am.
putation necessary, Is at the Delaware
Hospital, and Is gradually recovering,
having hecn able to sit up Yesterday
Tor the first time since the accident