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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27
Hindoo Legend of Adam and Evs.
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The Hindoo legend of Adam and Eve
in substance is as follows:
In the beginning God created Adima,
the first man, and Heva, the first wom-
an, which completed life. He placed
them on the Island of Ceylon and com
them never to quit their place
of abode, but to remain and propagate
their kind. In the course of time in
wandering over the island they saw a
most beautiful land connected with
theirs by lofty peaks and ragged rocks.
Tho land beyond was most beauteous to
behold, being covered with stately trees
whose branches hung with fruits of
every variety. Many colored birds fit
ted from bough to bough and made a
perfect din Of ever changing music.
Adima mote that this is directly oppo-
site to our Biblical accounD tempted
and induced Heva 10 violate the com
mand of the Creator and accompany
him to the paradise across the rocky
peaks.
When they had crossed the narrow
neck of land which connected their is.
land heaven with the mainland, they
heard a loud, cracking noise and looked
around just in time to see the isthmu'
break in two and sink beneath the
waters of the ocean. When it was plair
| that their way back to their island para
disc had been cut off they turned thei
attention to their new home and fount
it land of sand, thorns, rocks ant
brambles, Its supposed beauty having
been but mirage raised by Ralokasos
the spirit OF evil, TO tempt them to disc
bedience. For this act they were doomed
to perpetual labor and final death.-St
Louis Republic.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

The well known epicuroan taste of
the French people seems to have driven
some Of them to their Wits end in order
to satisfy the appetite in an inexpensive
manner. In 1862 Frenchman invented
and obtained patent on process for
making sparkling wine or champagne
at price bringing it within tie reach
Of all His process is to take bottle of
ordinary still wine and pour into it a
certain quantity of Dutch bronze
powder The waiter then is instructed
to shake the bottle violently before serv-
ing 1t to the customer. This, the in
ventor says, twill disturb the brilliant
particles Of powder, oauoing them TO cir
culate through the wine, giving it tho
appearance of high grade sparkling
Wine" Dutch bronze is chemically
known as binuriate Of stannan, and is
poisonous, 1t is that substance in lnnuve
ink which so quickly eats away steel
pss.-New York News.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

At the poles, where all meridians con-
verge. there can be no natural standard
time, for 1t is every hour of the day at
once; but the regulation of time at these
singular points has not yet become a
burning question. Were the system of
time reckoning recommended by the
prime meridian conference carried out
In its entirety, the minutes indicated on
all well regulated clock dtals through
out the world would be the same at a
given instant, but the hours would diff
fer at each IS dogs. of longitude by steps
Of one, twenty-four standards encircling
the globe. Thus, for example. at twenty
five minutes past noon of the prime Tor
rather the zero meridian, clocks 90 dogs.
g. would show twenty-five minutes past
0 p. IN. Qeh. 25m.); those 80 dogs. W.,
twenty-five minutes past Q q. m. g..
25m.), and those at $50 degs., twenty
five minutes past midnight.
The zero meridian adopted by the
prime meridian conference is that Of
Greenwich, and definite time stand
ards based on hourly intervals from this
starting line have been used since 1889
on the railways of North America. The
continent is divided into strips Of 10
dogs. in width, in each of which a sep.
arate time standard prevails from the
Gulf of Mexico to Hudson bay. Allan.
tic time in the eastern province of Can
ada and in Newfoundland shows a
m. at Greenwich noon; eastern time IN
the Atlantic states of the Union marks
II u. m. at the same moment, while cen
trail, mountain and Pacific time indicate
respectively 8, and A a. m. The merid
ians which set the clocks across
America are those of so, rs, 90, 105 ant
100 dogs. W.-London Nature.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

In her castle at Craig-y-Nos Nine.
Patti has a $4,000 parrot, which she
cherishes and pets as if it were child.
One day there went to interview Patti a
young man who had Travelled long and
far to view the beautiful Crsig-y-Nos
palace. "Mme. Patti will be here in u
moment" said the door attendant.
just then there was a rustic of skirts
and Nine. Patti swept into room ad-
joining. In a minute the most beauti-
full, birdlike notes rose upon the air, un-
mistakably from PATHS throat.
"She is singing to me-" said the de.
lighted listener to himself, land she Is
too modest to come in and sing directly
before me. She wants me to hear her
as she sings at home. Oh, what joy to
have this privilege"
At this moment the heavy draperles
were pulled aside and the attendant
said:
"You may wait upon Mime. Patti
now. She has been giving short les
son to her parrot. She teaches him
every day. This way, sir, if you please.
Chicago Post.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27
v NJ. B. SHARP eco
Fourth and Market Sis.

Larger and better than
ever before.
We thank our many pa.
irons for their splendid re.
ponso to our holiday efforts.
Many Of our special Of.
.ferings for the holiday trade
remain in uneven lots, size1
and kinds. We shall com
.mcnco immediately to dis
tribute them at sacrifice
prices.
Odd assorjmcnts Of hand
kerchiefs
( Odd assoruuents Of um
brellas.
| Odd sizes Of chilrens an
ladies' coats and cape gM
'ments.
! Broken cases of blankets
! Everything used in stor
decorations will be price
and detailed later on at YER
I low prices.
For the quick and di.
eliminating buyer the eleal
ing time will offer man
opportunities.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

Connections Produced by Electricity.
Many effects have been attributed to
electrical connections, but for some of
these it would be hazardous to vouch.
There are wells and springs which are
thrown into state of apparent ebulli-
ton on the approach of storm. Fount-
aims are said to pour out copious streams,
even in times of drought, Uhen Jupiter
media nimborum in noete, corusea full
nina malitur dextra." Subterranean
Ithunders have occasionally been heard
preparatory to an aerial eisption. The
sea has cast up volumes of water, as if
volcanoes were exploding below. The
ground has burst open, and floods of
water have gushed forth from the sides
of hills or from assures In the rocks.
Taking another class Of effects, cures
have been performed by lightning; equity
men have been enabled to walk freely
epileptic persons have been healed
amaurosis has been removed and rheu
matism dispelled by flash. But ons
dare not look too closely into the sub
liect of medical electricity, nor venture
TO recommend any one to tempt light
ming in the hope Of experiencing it's cur
ative powers, for its action Is >arbitrar,
and oftener than not hurtful. Thre,
hundred persons were once struck il
:, Charleston prison and clean robbed o
| their muscular strength.
, Journal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

Action was Grocian painter of about
the time of Alexander, and he won a
wife by his great work. He painted q
picture called THE Nuptials of Alex.
ander and Roxane," which was exhibit
ed at the Olympic games. It created
such stir that one OF the judges cried
i'll admiration, II reserve crowns for the
victorious athletes, but l give my
daughter in marriage to the painter Ac-
ton as a recompense for his picture. ="
Action was one of the artists who ex-
celled in the art of mixing his colors; be
could not go to the nearest store and
purchase them as artists do today
Harper's Young People.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

At the close of the early service al
tho people wore invited L.
remain tor Z lew minutes when dale
CATION cume in with IL frame 50 by i.
Inches. containing So cabinet photos
ana line crayon OF the pastor, Rev, ii.
5. pulanY, in tile center. This, Will,
an easel was presented to tho pastDI
by Auxiliary Alliance" Of the church.
IhiB was followed by the presentation
OF II magnificent silver service TO the
pastor and wiio from the church, The
gilt speceheS were made by A. Iron.
Held. Esq. and responded TO by the
receiver, II. 5. Dulany.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

DR.. j. B. wclcl removed a cancey
on Monday evening from the lcfb
cheek of Mrs. Nelson, No. 1i09 TatnRll
street. after treatment of about two
weeks. He also removed a cancer q
few days ago from the nose OF Mrs.
of Allentown. Pa. who passed
two weeks in our city for the purpose
Iof being treated by DR.. WEIGH.
A short time previous to her visit TO
our city, sho called ut the University
Iof Pennsylvania, when one Of the phys
Isiclans said he could cut OF her nose
and put a cap over the aperture to hide
the same. She was pleased that she
refused to submit TO such barbarlsm.
The lady from England he treated sue
lcessiully returned homo on the City
OF Paris. Tho Doctor Is EXPECTING q
visit from Lacrosse, Wisconsin. and
also from gentleman OF Washington,
ID. O., in day or tWo.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

IL is an established fact and one to
be regretted that even among the repu-
table managers, the advertisements
sused to herald the attractions they
fepresent In many cases contain glar-
ing announcements and pictorial lith,
ngxaphs OF sensational effects which
arelnever produced on the stage. A
nautical melodrama, entitled Held In
Slavery is an exceptional case. 1t is
positively stated by critics and theatre.
Roers who have seen tho play that all
OF the elaborate scenery aud dramatic
Incidents shown on the advance print.
Ing and contained in tho newspaper
notices are presented on the stnge OK
setly as advertised Manager Brown
OF the Academy OF Music has becn as
pured that the company ia worthy oil
patronage and under the clrcum
STANCES ''Held In slavery" will be- wei
received in this city this and to-mur
row evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27
THIRD EDITION.


what htnerenco IN tuo morning.
The prisoners in the dock at the
Municipal Court this morning were
packed like sardinos in q box. HE'D
eve had caused their appearance, aud
It was dear Mhlskey, too. Those who
received fines OF 81 and costs were
Patrick O,Brlen, Isaac Miller, Adam
Garb, Joseph Smetzer, Michael Connel,
Henry Macy, Nathan Moore, Samuel
Flood. Michael Graney Nathan Gross,
Abraham Calls John ii. Williams and
Andrew Peterson.
The 50 and cost prisoners were Den.
mis- Daily, Robert Williams, Samuel
Emory, John Donneliy, Andrew Speak
man and Jamues Mcguire.
Harry Collins, Jonas Heck, and Ben.
ianiu Walker were eueh fined SO and
costs. Emory Cook was fined IS and
costs for being drunk and disorderly,
Joseph Dugan and Eugene Conway,
two small hops, were charged with
stealing SIS worth OF tobacco from n
freight car in the p. W. X d. freight
house. AS City Solicitor Curtis was
not present the cases were continued
until tomorrow morning. George
Wright was charged with disorderly
conduct against John Dugan. Ihia
case, as we'll as the ones against Jas.
and Charles Harkins, Patrick Connel
and Charles Nelson, Were continued
until tomorrow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

Notwithstanding the fact TINT this
city has four detectives, II is Infested
method OF working is for one to ring
the front door bell, and keep tho Indy
OF the house at the door on some
triiling pretex, while his confederate
enters by the rear, and snatches what.
ever vuluables that can be found.
Three houses on the eastern eide OF
the city were robbed IN this way last
Friday and saturday, and au attempt
to rob another house was only frus
trated by the scamp who entered TIC
back gate being given the grand
bounce. All persons should DO care
full before answering a call at the front
door to SEQ TINT the rear purL OF The
house is securely fastened
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27


The foe OF natural grace and beauty
en- zeal is allowed annually to remove
the grass which socks to soften the dusty
outline of the road along its untrodden
borders and cutters. This is an expen-
sive process and wholly unnecessary,
since adding to the dust capacity of the
street is the only service it accomplishes,
the short, thick turf affording no OBJ
struction to carriage wheels, This is
called "cleaning up" the street, when,
as a matter of fact, it only adds to its
dirt.
But worse phase of the cleaning up
mania is apparent when the Jealous
commissioner proceeds to remove from
he banks of the highway what he terms
weeds-namely, the graceful mantle of
gegetution with which nature ever
ieeks to conceal the wounds which man
ms made. 1t is interesting to watch
The process by which the devastations Of
the road cutter are tempered to the eye
by the beautiful natural screen Of vines
and heritage, which, IL let alone, will
soon cover the rough unsightly place
with drapery of verdure when the
reckless workman has left behind him a
shorn and barren waste.
After his inroads banks OF sand and
gravel are left on each side OF the wide
road, from which every spear of grass
has been banished, the fences stand VI
stiff and stark, the rocks protrude from
he soil, the trees which cannot be felleC
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27
FIT TIL EDITION.
II you want iirst.class dyeing and
curing done, no to No. olO king 81.

II you want flrst.class dyeing and
securing done. 40 to No, 2l0 King st.
The Water Department will put In a
new church air-lift pump to force
water into the stand-pipe being erectA
ed ut Rodney street reservoir. One
pump is already In operation to force
water to Elliott avenue and Jefferson
street.
Tie choir Of colored boys which sang
at the Delaware hospital Oh Saturday
might were the boys from st. Mat.
lthew's Mission and not from the Col.
.ored Catholic Orphanage as first stat
ed. On Sunday the services were con-
Quoted under the Iausplces of Trinity
Chapter, Brotherhood OF st. Andrew.
In the Unitarian Church on Sunday
a collection amounting to S3l.55 was
taken for the Associated Charities.
Other churches have been asked to
take up similar collections. None
have yet reported to the Associated
Charities except the Unitarian.
On Saturday evening the boys OF st.
Matthews Sunday school went to
Bishopstead and sang the Christmas
carols for Bishop Coleman, who lis
confined to his home by Illness. Tha
bishop sent the kindest messages of
his appreciation to the carolers.
Goodman M. u, Sunday School will
give very fine Christmas cantpta and
Entertainment In the Democratic wigI
wan, on Scott street, near Delaware
avenue. this evening.
The Third Quarterly Conference OF
Goodman NJ. Il. Church was held last
Ievening. The spiritual and financial
interests OF the church are in good
condition.
Tho Heavenly Recruits Mission, s1i
WALNUT street, will treat their Sabbath
school this evening. All arc welcome.
VIM. Lawrence the old steamboat
Waterman who Is now In the, SD year
and resident OF Middletown, is pass-
, ing few days with his nephew. Geo.
! Cooper, the we'll known pilot, who Ia
now employed as Waterman by tho
: Wilmington Steamboat Company.
Vim. Peters, who was for several
: years employed as baggage master AT
the T., W. & Il. depot. died last ever.
Ing at No. 500 West Thirteenth street.
lie had not eaten anything since eloU'
ton day. He was AZ years Of age.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

In consequence OF the Flut In this
market in former years, which forced
the price Of poultry down below cost
the supply OF Western poultry was
scarce for Christmas, as the greater
part was seEt to the large cities. Con
eequently there WIS not many fowls
in market. and Tie prices wore higa
StayteH, the commission IHerthuut at
No. S07 King street, who Is an author
tty In such matters, says that no could
haye sold several tons OF good poultry
had he received them, but unfortunate
ly for him and lis many customers
they did not como. lI0 viii, however
have large consignment OF wildducks
and other game this afternoon. which
he hopes will take lHe place Of tile
poultry which he failed to receive.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

Every one who has used 1t speaks
the same regarding it. 1t Is purely
vegetable and harmless, and can be oo-
tanned Of your druggist for Sl.00.
DIR, Greene, the successful specialist
in curing all forms of nervous and
chronic diseusc. IS w. 18th Street,
Now York, can be consulted free, per.
sonally or by letter. Cali or write MIN
about your case or send for symptom
blank to I'LL out. and letter fully ex-
planning your disease. giving advice.
etc, will he returned free.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

Yesterday afternoon a middle aged
man was seen vending his way up
Market street accompanied with the
regular gorgeous Jag" When ha
reached Ninth street his body came in
contact with the pavement, he having
stepped on a piece OF ice with the
above result. After he had viewed q
number Of stare, among which was
that long looked for comet, he
himself up and started
up Market street again. Seeing a
number of pedestrians on the opposite
side OF the street enjoying laugh at
his expense, he remarked, well, I'm
not the only person who has fallen
this winter. 1t was 30 slippery yestsr,
day that even the snow fell.' And he
reached home lust in time to faint
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

Throat diseases commence with a
cough, cold or sore tnrout. DR..
White pulmonlc Balsam not
only gives immediate relief but Is pos
itlyelya never failing cure. The great
lung healerand neNerfalling preNenter
oil consumption. see. and 81. Sold by
druggists and at country stores, Med.
toiue pallor, 49, Market st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

John Turner aged ia years, Hes al
his homo at No. III Poplar street in u
serious condition from wounds said
to have been inflicted by John PARKER.
MI. Turner IL employed Us CATO
Keeper at Ito T., w. D. RatiToud, Par
her Is a Waterman for the same cont
pauy. Inst night Parker bad sour
trouble With Mi Turner over Tho turn
ing OF switch, when hs struck the
aged mnN over the head with a lantern
Bwitciiinul followed this with II bru.
tai assault Mr. Turner was badly
injured and was removed 10 his home,
where Dr FrlutH WA summoned HIS
injuries we're found to consist ut "A
badly cut head beside numerous
bruises about tho hody.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27
TOYS

and Rubber Goods in endless
variety. ..... ="
rubber loysand Dolls. he; worth
BE.
Rubber Toys and Dolls. larger size,
sc: worth soc.
kubi.er TOYS and Dolls, largest size,
Use: worth 6Oc.
lin Iiurns Sc; worth re.
Tin Horns. extra large. finely enam.
eied, 10 cents; worth he.
Tin Toys oil all descriptions, a5c
worth SIC.
School Companions, with pencil, pen
holder AMI rule, 95c worth ACE,
Good size Work Boxes, scissors
tElmble, etc, 25c; worth IUt.
Fine Whiting Desks in dtltnran
sizes, running from Zoe up.
Fine Iisqpe Figures, Sc; worth lie.
Elmo iisqne Figures, trimmed II
geld. 2ae, worth 40e
Good size Bisquo Figures, 5Ociworth
-,
Larger size Bisque Figures, 81 /
allits ihpN arm baBttttaa. wont IA ( IA
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

NHAI IWINV VUUIW HHTUIy
move in my bed; had terrible pains
In my hip aud back; my food would
not digest and would bloat me up
very much. took DIR. Greeues Ner-
vura blood and nerve remedy and am
now perfectly well man. have been
foreman In the turning shop for "a
years and everybody knowns me-"
II had pain In my right side for
four months" said Mrs. j. L. Cum.
mlngs OF 1908 Loran Street, Cleveland,
Ohio, land was nervous and could not
sleep nights. | got no relief until |
took DR. Greeues Nervura blood and
nerve remedy. The pain has loft me,
entirely and now sleep much better.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27
At saint o1nn,I.

A beggar armed with q cornet
stopped in front of terrace ON which a
large number OF persons were dining.
One of their number asked him to give
them tune. The beggar humbly CON
fesaed that he could not play.
what! You don't know how 10 play2
Then what good is your instrument TO
your
With noble franl;ness, cit is only
tlmeatw-Gaul0is.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

Robert Tucker IS enjoying Christ
mas lie WAS born ut Warren rlGin5,
n. Cs,and WIS owned bv IrUuk Fucker
until General Shcrnans mtHljuu
set him flas at 70 ycIIs Of uge
and look Lin 10 Washington,
thence lie was sent 10 Vermont
ami educated. lie says he mas been u
eailor siues 49, and nus bcoi In Lon
don England. through the SHcl canal
at Hong Kong, thence bach to Boston
Mass. In ISIS lie has been coast NJ
before the mast moot Of tie time
since. 10 has smuttcl!ng Of several
la gaaEe5. lie says he lives at gls
wilson stisehani wants a juy as Aotei
por.e..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

James Welsh, OF No. sos VanBuren
street, yesterday was struck by o train
baltimore railroad, at the Twelfth
street crossing, and had his right leg
crossing the track and ala not see the
approaching train. The injured man
was removed to the hospital room Of
the station and attended by Doctor
Draper, who amputated the crushed
leg. He was afterward removed to
the Delaware Hospital, whore he now
ls. On inquiry there this afternoon II
was learned that Mr.. Welsh was very
weak from tho loss OF blood, but could
not say whether his injuries would
terminate fatal or not.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

Elwoop, Ind, Dec 97.-S1rs. Million,
Il widow, left her three children alone III
line house for a short time while she
itepped across to Il neighbours house.
During her absence the youngest son lii
4 match and set his littlo sisters clothes
on fire. Before the mother returned the
little one had been fatally burned. This
heard the shrlcleing child and
succeeded in eXiinguishing The flames
The child died after suffering terribly
for four hours.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

AL. Hagard SEaiialy was engaged
In sharpna.ag carving Knife ia lie
carriage factory III Jones Gutmto y
Co, Iaa, Saturday afternoon u cma.
Bile Nj tiatIn!a to properly carve the
Chr istnas turkey, thu hnIle =iippnd
on the eItadstHHe nlpl ntary severed
Tho end u tie middle finger at IA,
left ii1ni He replaced he piece. fast
suod il Town with rlns'0r ana tho
Indications are llwt i. will soon DO al
risI4t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27

Friday night, Dec 25d Brandywlne
NJ. l.. Parsonage was invaded during
Tho weekly prayer meeting bNa num-
Der Of friends who brought with them
the materials OF a bounltful feast Al.
tor service tho pastor, ltev. !. L, Otls
was escorted homo ty stu another
company The evening was spent
very pleasantly In the course OF the
evening A. N. Pierce, Esq, in tho
name Of "a large number of friends
presented the paator with an elegant
study chair, fnt turkey, etc.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-12-27
DOLLS.

in quantity, quality and price
predominant in equal shares.
Dressed Dolls at l9c, 15c, 500, SIZES
up to Sc.
Kid body dolls at soc G1r. T5e, gSc
sl.25, ft50.
1Ointcd Dolls Mt Pc, 500, 7ln, 49,, M
TO sl.9s. which are extra large an,
beautiful. ......
An extra bargain in I'rnuGh dolls l.
tile beautiful sleeping doll with natu
raj lair at al,0s, .... ..... 49,.