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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Columbus Day decorations have be-
gun to he profuae, The display excels
that of Independence Day even. The
most elaborate decorated building is
the Washington Steam Fire Company.
The house is almost hid from view by
bunting and ilags. Large streamors
ARE hui g from side to side OF the
building and these are set forth by
tags Of different nations, while an
American flag lloats from the roof OF
the building.
flaywood's restaurant is also beauLi-
fully decorated, bunting hangs from
the roof OF the building TO the second
story and is interspersed with llugs
Adams and Brother Humphrey Broth
ers, and the New York Clothing house
also share in tho decorations, besides
many others,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Mrs. Matilda Jackson, the mother OF
jackson, the Republican
for Coroner fell dead at her
residence. No. 005 Shipley street. this
morning. Dr. Draper was summoned,
but she died In about two hours She
leaves four children. three boys and
ono girl, She was n very estimable
lady, and highly esteemed By large
circle OF friends anG acquaintances.
She was 81 years of age, and a native
of Pennsylvania, but has resided In
this city for 60 years. The funeral
will take place OH Saturday afternoon,
and the iuterment will be in the vii.
mington and Brandywine Cent terry.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

The grand success of the two autumn
eN, nj sions of the Pennsylvania Rail.
rotd TO the Delaware Water Cup, and
tour will he run to this delightful resort,
las induced the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company 20 announce u tour for Sat
urday, October I'D. The route of this
tour lihycrscs one hundred miles Of ;he
Delaware Valley, which abouIds in the
most charming river andmountam sceE-
cry. The special train in charge of ii
tourist agent will leave Philadelphia,
Broad street station. ut 7.3l A. Nj
I3s, and Germantown junction, 7.4O A.
u. Returning, the special will leave the
Water Tap ut ais =. NJ, nffording IL full
days pleasure The round-trip rate is
$50 for adults and SIPS for children
between the ages OF live and twelve
years.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

A large meeting of the Merchants
Association was held last
night. Manager Bants made eneour-
aging reports of the work of the past
year. Two hundred and seven mem.
bers were reported to be in good stand
ing. The DAILY REPUBLICAN, Morning
News, Sunday Star, Every Evening,
Evening journal were elected mem
bers OF the association in consldera.
ton OF their kindly attitude. The fol.
lowing officers were elected: Presi-
dent, William LAYTON; ce-presldent,
IL. w. Brosius; secretary, Daniel w,
Lynch; treasurer. W. ", Bullock; d..
rectors, A. y. Warner. A. Il. Tatnall
and Il. b. Morrow. Another meeting
will he held next Wednesday night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

About / o'clock this morning the
body of an unknown woman was
found dead in lot near Clayton and
Sycamore streets. 1t is supposed that
the woman committed suicide, as a
revolver was found near her. The po-
lice department was notified and later
the coroner, but as he was out of
town, the body had to remain where
found. Some people are of the Opin.
ion that the woman was murdered, but
the suicide theory generally prevails.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

A two year old child, given up by
her doctor, cured. Mr.. Henry Umfre-
relates the following: -Four years
ago l first tried DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup for my little two-year old
daughter. who was given up by the
doctors, and three or four bottles COM
pletely cured her. have two children,
and 70 soon as cold or cough affects
them, down comes the syrupand away
goes the cough or cold"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

After the business OF the co mmittees
of City Council was transa cted last
evening, MIR. McKelvey stated that d
new voter had arrived In his family
but unfortunately no had not been In
the state long enough to entitle him
to u vote. at the next election. In hon.
or OF the new arrival the genial and
pleased father of the young voter In
ylted his fellow members up to the
Hotel Willis. where grand oyster
set out was enjoyed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

A worry enjoyable surprise was given
Ing, at his residence No. 1909 Poplar
street. The evening was spent in play
ing social games. Mr.. Pierson and
his two SONS gave some fine selections
on the guitar and mouth.organ accom-
panied by the violin, which was much
enjoyed. The guests were invited into
the dining room, where ample justice
was done to the lobl things, At an
early hour all returned to their homFs
wishing Mr.. Crossley many more
happy birthdays,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

A Republican OF Sussex County
makes the following predictions OF
maiorlties in Sussex County, Cedar
Creek will give 2lh Republican maiori.
t.; Broadkin. rs Democratic; George
town, 100 Democratic; NantIcoke, SO
Republican; North West Fork. IFS Re-
publican; Seaford. 1870 Democratic;
Little Creek, 200 Democratic; Broad
Democratic; Dagshoro, IS Democratic;
baltimore, 200 Republican; Indian
River, 100 Republican; Loves and Re-
hoboth, rs Republican. Republican
majority In the county 205.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Mechanics cannot afford to be with
out Salvation Oil.-Mr. Frank Stuben-
hayer, 1887 Elm street, Dubuque, Iowa,
tells us OF the good results obtained
from 1t as follows: Il used Salvation
Oil on sprnined elbow, which threat.
eued TO prevent me from working and
with several thorough rubbings l a.
woke next morning so much relieved.
to be able to go to work. Had not
used Salvation OIL, Iwould have lost a
week 8 work.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Acrohats, whose feats OF leaving and
vaultlng so interest the crowd and
charm the children at the circus, ought
to take with them from town to town
h supply OF Salvation oil. They will
find 1t n tlrst-class liniment. Just the
thing they need for soreness of the
muscles accustomed by too violent
exercise, for stiffness In the back and
neck. or for any abnormal strain
which they may be subjected to. Price
15 CENTS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Jacob Austin. colored, was before
the Municipal Court this morning for
keeping a disorderly house beyond
Third street bridge. Christopher
Brooks was the principal witness. and
he testified thut the house was very
disorderly, and no saw young girls
thera for iinnoi al purposes.
The Judge fined Austin $50 and costs.
Carrie Crisden. one of Austin's wit
nesses, was assaulted by Christopher
Brooks on Tuesday night. and beat
her shamefully. As soon as the Mu.
niclpal Court was adjourned, Brooks
passed through the rear door and run
ming through the buck yard. escaped.
Constable Barnes, followed by o
crowd OF pedestrians, pursued the ilee-
ing darky, but he has not yet been
captured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Contractor Dillon has secured per
NIT for the erection or eight new two,
story brick dwelling houses to be
erected OIL Pleasant street between
Tenth and Eleventh, at cost OF ~,
300 each. Contractor George II. lin,
dali will build six new two.story
dwellings on Pine street between Elev
enth and Twelfth streets, valued al
$4,000 each,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

At the United States District Court
yesterday afternoon the grand jury
found two true bills against Robert Il
Morrison. registrar Of the northern
district of New Castle. One indict.
ment against John A. Cleaver was
ignored. A true bill was found against
George w. Currinder. They ignored
three others against him aud one
against Cleaver. This makes Cleaver
free from ali Of the charges.
The dnmage suit was then taken up.
After hearing few witnesses the
court adjourned to meet ut 10 O'Clock
this morning, John S. Runnell OF
Chicago represented the car com,
DanV
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20
a Free Trip to Marvellous Marion, In
diana

The Inter. State Trust Company will
run Its second excursion from VIII
mington to Marvellous Marion on Tues
day. October, %, 1899.
lie Interstate Trust Company Of
fers free land. fuel and switching fa-
cilltles to manufacturers and to inves-
tors property that Is doubling in value
each year.
Cali on or address A. La Belle, Clay
ton House. Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

j. II. Green's horse Saladin OF tina
city was entered In the ais class &C
Belmont Driving Park. In field of six
yesterday, when he lowered his record
10 2.l4 aud won the heat. The race
WIS left unfinished on account Of
darkness, and two more heats will be
paced this afternoon. The purse is
q M
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20
A Free Trip to Marvellous Marion, In

The Interstate Trust Company will
run its second excursion from vii
mington to Marvellous Marion OF
Tuesday, October %, 1899.
The Interstate Trust Company of
fers flee land, fuel and switching ia.
Icilitles to manufacturers and to lnves
tors property that is doubling In value
each year.
Call on or address A. La Belle, Clay
ton House, Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Miss Nettie, daughter of Mrs. Mar
garet Meredith, OF Clayton. and Rich
ard Rowland, OF this city, were mar
ried ut the home OF the brides mother,
Tuesday afternoon, by Rev. X. X.
Stephenson. Miss Annie Meredith
was bridesmaid, and William Clement
was best man.
Among tho Wilm!ngtonians who
witnessed tho ceremony were Mrs
Isaac Rowland, Mrs. Austin Brown
and Mrs. Elias Rhuuds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

John d. Huntsman. residing at 1909
Lowering avouue. was attacked with
something like cholera, after he had
gone to bed last Tuesday night, and
died in less than two hours time. He
was engaged In the milk business and
was stout, hearty man. His sudden
decease is n severe blow to his wife and
children, who have the sympathy OF
their neighbors in their allllctlon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20
A Free Trip to Marvellous Mario n. In
Aiana

The Interstate Trust Company Will
run its second excursion from Will
mington to MurvelousM arion on Tues
day, October %. 1892.
The Interstate Trust Company Of
fers free land, fuel and switching IA
cilitles to manufacturers and to inves.
tors property that is doubling in value
each year.
Call on or address A. La Belle, Clay
ton House, Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

The following persons were present
from this city, ON Thursday evening
last, at u surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Il Nipple. Blandywine SUBMITS: Mr..
and Mrs Frank Sweoten, Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Il. Davis, Miss Nellie Todd, Mr..
and Mrs. L. Laurence Husbands, b.
Frank Mcdaniel, W, J. W. Hance. Mr..
and Mrs. William Chandler Centre.
willie; and Mr.. ard Mrs. Lewis Hus.
band $, Rockland.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20
FOURTH AND MARKET SITS

We have given unusual to the selection Of styles
and qualities for our Fall offerings, and confidently
say that no such aggregation of goods shown in our
various departments has been displayed in our CITY,
Our Main Building and Annex, comprising between six
teen and seventeen thousand square feet Of floor space
filled with the most desirable fabrics which are consumed
in every household and visit of inspection will be oil in
terest to contemplating buyers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20
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l3cer WaRou Run Into,

An electric car on the Eighth streHt
line ran into one OF Hartmann IL Fell
renbach's heer wagons this mOrning a
few minutes after o'clock. ut the cor
ner OF Eighth and Tatnall streets,
breaking nearly every light of glass
out OF the car, but luckily doing no
injury to the beer wagon. The motor
man said his break slipped on him and
he done oil In his power to stop the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

The ticket OF the Independent
Colored Republican party Is still kept
ip the dark, although A, WorthingtOn
Brincklcy is said to he on 1t for the
Presidential elector from New Castle
County and Henry q. Robinson for
sheriff. The congressional nominee
is said to be William Hubert OF Sum
NIT Bridge. James W. Potter is said
TO be for coroner.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

The season for large pumpkins hay-
ing come large one Weighing about
s. pounds has been left in PennoJk's
clothing store. No. 406 Market street
1t was Deposited by George A, lleuder,
son, No. 52S Claymunt street, but ht
declines to state the farm on which II
was grown 1t Is a large pumpkin
but nothing like up to the big pump
kin5 grown last year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

The horse attached to the delivery
wagon of Frank Smith, the grocer, ran
away while standing at Third and
Madison streets yesterday morning.
The horse ran up Madison street, where
1t colllded with an awning post. The
wagon was broken and the horse
sllshtlY cut.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Frederick Taylor of New York will
address the Republicans in the Opera
House to night. Mr.. Taylor Is bank
or and thoroughly understands all the
tinan oial questions now before the
country, and he will give a plain bust
mess talk. There will bo seats reserved
ing,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

William d. Sparks, of No. 720 East
Seventh street. has lost an account
book with his tax receipt and go d
spectacles In it. lie is willing to D y
a reward OF 81 to any one who will re-
turn 1t to him,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Building Inspector Dohl this morn.
ing condemned the old frame dwelling
house at No. 32l West Front street,
owned by George Lober. us it is very
rickety ami may fail ut any time. 1t
was ordered to DO removed In so d avs
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

At the sale of Robert Merrirk at
Adams Station, Christina Hundred.
on Monday cows sold from $50 to $50.
making very satisfactory average.
l.. w. SttdhHm ~ Son viii sell at
public sale III front OF their auction
rooms on saturday morning, very
tn0 mare
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

At 1905 o'clock this morning an
alarm of fire was caused by the straw
on the manure pile In the rear of Solo
mons coal yard, and threatened with
destruction the stable adjoining. The
Reliance Company responded and had
the blaze extinguished before the
other companies arrived. The cause
lof the lire was spontaneous combus
ltion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20
To.morrow Sigb,,s nee,in.

AT the rink tomorrow night tho
meeting promises to be equal in size to
the one which was addressed by Major
Mckinley. Branch X Bruce. the ex-
Senator OF Mississippi will be- the
chief speaker. Milton NJ. Holland. OF
Washington, will also make an address.
Senator Higgins aud Rev. Jonath an s.
Willis will also speak.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Annther MnetInr ut NliIfnrh-

Hugh Q. Browne and George A.
Elliott will address the Republicans at
Milford Oh Saturday night on tho is
sues OF the day. Milford promises to
give a larger majority this year thar
ever before, so says we'll known poll
tician from there.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Tue Keystone flulAg nj Drum Eaud
OF Chester will tuInt- h the musl1 Tor
the Wilmington High School In the
parade tomorrow lilo High seAooT
boys Will march six hundred strong
and vii be in the lirst division u tie
pRrade.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Rachael L. Mason, eolored. aged 0
years of No. 703 Locust street, was
shot in the neck last night. aud badly
wounded by George Cummings who
was showing another girl how they
shot people in theatres. when the pi5.
tol exploded. Officers arc looking for
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

About O'Clock yesterday afternoon
m employee of the Siedel n Hastings
Iron Company was badly cut on the
wrist by u piece of steel. One OF the ar
teries was severed, and he Vas taken to
Dir. AIanship's office at Ninth and Pine
streets. whore his injuries were attend.
ell to-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Eugene Meyer of Seaford. who wrs
thrown from train on the Delawmo
railroad at Farnhurst, about three
weeks ago, died at the almshouse this
accident. At 1.30 o'clock the physi-
clans decided TINT Meyers death was
caused by fractured skull which no
received by being throw from train.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

The Bridge Committee of Lovy
Court yestelday morning met on the
bridge sito and decided TO change the
location Of the south side abutmeut
OF the new Washington street bridge
SO US not tointerfere with the proposed
park drive.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20
- . -
Elhg RnisInr Nrsirrtiny-

At schools Nos :, ., and 10 yestar.
day, flags We're raised over the tutld,
ings, and at schools Nos. 3, 10, 94and
% iiags Were presented to them by the
Christopher Columbus Society No J.
George ~. Roberts made tho presenta,
ton speech at No. school. At all
the schools appropriate exercises were
held
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

a large delegation headed by Hy-
ats Military Band, went to Dover Thu
morning TO attend the Republican
meeting which is being held there this
afternoon. Honorable John WaHama,
ker will be the principal speaker. Hon.
Asa W. Tenney, Of New York, ard
eharles Emory Smith Of Philadelphia
will also speak.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

The 1rotsc Alelt 'lss, Of Inc Nat .onal
Dredgil : Company, i. fsIg Hg III tins
Ghristtana crgak at lron7L street.
Three scew5 loa led with mud were
taken "ut OF the creek Ills morning as
her work.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

A game OF foot ball will DO played
OH the Rlverview grounds, on Friday
Mt 1880 IL, M, by the Warren Athletic
CLUB ana tho Athletic Club OF the
Schuylkill Navy, Philadelphia. Ad.
mission rs cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Tho members of the Il. L. V. G. will
please mest ut No. $50 Market street.
this evening, at 7.30 O'Clock sharp. A
band will be III attendance and short
st rect parade VIII he made rrepara-
tory TO attending meeting ut Opera
House in body.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20
Hurt MT the Diamond SIR. NJ.

" U. Gibbons. who resides at No.
l0S East Sixth street, had tho misfor.
tune last evening to get caught il the
cog wheels OF a machine at the Dia
mond State Rolling Mills. making 9
severe wound on his hip, which re.
quired several stitches to close up
Dr.. II. G. Mann attended to his In
iuries
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

George Cox this morning had the 10
on the eastern side OF Harrison street
between Second and Third streets
to Elizabeth J. Guthrie.
The lot Is 6lxl6 feet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Tho Italians Of this city will hold
Columbian Day celebrations to-mor-
row.. In the evening they will have
IA grand parade which will la led by
the Italian Band OF Phila lelphia. The
line will be formed at Fifth and Du.
|Pont streets,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Sarah Jane Handy, Patrick uorty,
LOWS Negandank, Jonathan l.. Worral,
David Crawford, William j. Boyer,
Eliza klnnard, Lewis Wilcox, Catha.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

The Backus Patent radiator and heat.
er. utilities every unit OF heat IN fuel,
no waste, no odor, no smoke, no ilues
nor chimneys. JESSE k. BAYLIs, Agtt
for Delaware, No. us Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

About 1.20 o'clock last night, a car
rlage in which were two men broke
down on Fourth street near French.
The names of the parties could not ba
ascertained aud what was left of tho
vehicle was taken away this morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Mrs, Mary Ann Jenkins was buried
from her late home, No, $40 Tatnall
street, this afternoon. Interment WAS
made in the Union American Church
b trying ground.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

On Tuesday Bishop Coleman attend
ed the meeting OF the brotherhood of
st, andrew, which mot In the Church
OF the holy Trinity, West Chester. The
Delaware Bishop nado Il lengthy ad-
lrrSS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

II you can't stand up or sit down,
you have to lie down. This Is not al
ways agreeable or convenient. Cure
your piles with Old Sauls Pile Oint
ment before they reach this stage
% cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

David Anderson, OF Chester. the we'll
known ball player. and who pitched
so effectively for the Wilmington club
in 1890, has accepted the position of
bartender at the Pennsylvania House
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

The ser vice to he held tonight at st.
Andrews Church will be very Interest.
my. All the choirs OF the Episcopal
churches will take part In the service
and addresses relating to the discovery
Of America will be made by Bishop
Perry of Iowa aud Bishop Sessums OF
l. louisiana. The service will begin at s
p'rlo ek
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Wear slippers. PADDOCK has the lar
gest assortment in town of the ordi
uary house sud fancy slippers. Prices
are low too. 208 Market street, east
side above Second.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Day. or even after Columbus Day. the
place to buy footwear for yourself and
family Is ut Babcock's, 2O6 Market
street, above Second.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-10-20

Try thu Columbian Fx ra Lager.
Now on sale by the Ii. d L. brewing
Company. ..