davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

kept or attempted to keep any OF the
pledges lie gave them2 Not one, nor
does he intend to keep any of them.
His record proves that. Charles b.
Lore, as well rs other veteran workers
in the Democratic party, may as well
accept this-if they can be used, If they
are needed to save the official lives of
this clique, they will be called in tho
name OF the Democratic party to
lip save the Bayard-Gray clique"
from losing their Offices. Viii they
respond again? Well, time will tell
George Gray has had term and q
half in the Senate which he did not
earn. which Char,cs h. Lore, who did
nobiy earn them was cheated out of,
Now, dare Lore and his friends ask Mr.,
LOre's claims be recognized now,
( Would they get any help from the
! Reynolds administration ii they did?
Let them try 10 us belong the
Official honors and emuuments, il
the motto OF this clique now. Help
MS save the Democratic party" (Which
means ts) will be theircr HeXt fall.
1t is a picture TO contemplate; Will
lard, the chancellor, the brain, the beau
IDEAL OF Delaware democracy, gone;
Charles Is. Lore, the peoples choice,
pushed back In II corner and Bayarl,
Gray Reynolds, Wolcolt III the seats
OF honor, le gods -.".
Help us save the Democratic party
is heard in the hiss of tho whip.lash
with which the clique expects to drive
the hewers OF wood and carriers OF
water into the voting booths next fall.
DEMoCIAT.
Dover bel April IA 1892
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

Gloriosa 4G inches wide
in a superb quality, plain
steel and steel stripes are
81. 25 per yard. Cream, tans,
states, blue, pearl, navy,
roseda and black at 81. %,
and everybody knows Clio ii
osa. interchangeable have
Il lot in dress patterns at 1G
cents per yard.
Cotton wash fabrics-over
one hundred and fifty new
styles of standard ginghams
at 12lc per yard. .5
Forty styles cotton warp
wool filings SO inch dress
plaids- initiating the finer
stuifs-regular 25.cent goods
for II cents,
Our Carpet department
goes day and night. With
the approach Of house.cloon
ing you should make your
selection Of carpets now-you
get better selections, better
service, better satisfaction.
We show a splendid line OF
Administer Moqllettes,and no
carpet made is more effect
i've for parlor use. We also
hafe a large lne Of tie best
Body Brussels in LouisNNI.
and other now effects for
%l.25 per yard with hall and
stMf sets to match.
Tapestry Brussels are here
in l3r9n variety and to suit
most any taste at 30, Is and
- cents per yard, all with
hail and Stair sets to match.
Over foar hntared patterns
are shown i'll these three
lines alone i'll our large car.
| pet rooms.
We show over Two hun
bred patterns i'll extra supel
Atwood Ingrains and Kid
dermin5ters very suitable fol
sitting rooms and chambers
from % cents to rs cents
per yard, and a visit OF in
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
- - . - -
A isrOkpu holt.

As David Eeefr of Marshallton, was
passing along the road adjoining the
farm OF Edward Woodward, on We'd
uesday morning, tho shaft bolt OF his
dearborn gave way, which frightened
his horse SO badly that no jumped
over tho hedge, and made an effort
to get away, In the excitment MIR.
Ecoti had one or hIs wrists quite hndly
spll1nel. but luckily no great dam age
was done.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

VIII be given this evening, at
st. Pauls' NJ. l.. Church, by the same
talent who gave the ono that was SO
much enjoyed there about a month
ago. The public will he glad to have
another opportunity Of hearing the
st. Cecilia Female Quartet OF Phila-
delphia, who created so good an i'm.
preston in tho former concert. Tho
talent for tonight consists OF Miss
Marie Il. kunkel, Soprano; Mrs. Mary
Gregory Murray, Pianist; Mr.. l.. NJ.
Zimmerman. Basso; rhos a'Becket Ac-
cempanist;and the st. Cecilia Quartet,
referred to ahoVe,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

Clerk OF the Peace Riggs and his dep.
titles are very busy making out tho
tax duplicates upd expect to have
them all finished by the first OF July,
They ara working on the country
duplicates now, aud as soon as Il du.
pare them with the court records TO
see TINT they are clear VI errors. Mr..
higg5 compared thu duplicate OF
hlaelibird hundred inthis manner and
found that in the total assessment
not Il single name had been dropped
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
Drunkenness
LIQUOR HABIT.

In all the world there is but one cure.
DIR. HAINES' GOLDEN SPECIFIC.
II can be given in n cup of coffee or tea,
or in articles of TO d. without the knowl-
edge OF the patient. If necessary; it Il alb
E lutely harmless and will effect perma-
nent and speedy cure, whether the patient
IL II moderate drinkcr or an alcoholic
wr, ok. IT NEVER FAILS. II operates
80 quietly and with such certainty that
the patient undcrgoes no Inconvenience.
and ere ho il aware, his complete reformn-
ton is Effected. iS-pagc book OF particu-
lars free.
Y JAS. BELT, Druggist Sixth and
Market sts Wilmington Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

The Memorial Mutual Aid Soriety
held their annual meeting on Wednes.
day evening when the following a1i.
cer5 wer9 elected; President, Lewis
Hamilton; Fice president, E.lihu Bren-
ingtoni secretary, jeryis A. Smith:
treasurer, Walter Johns; sergeant Of
arms. William Naylar, directors. Vim.
Harris, Eculann knox George
t.reenleaf. lsIuc Murray, Henry stew
art, John Davis John A, Parker, Perry
Cooper Robert Jenkins, Mm. l.. Wal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

SYMFruNs-Moisture; intense itching
una singing; most at night: worst by
scratching. II allowed TO continue tn
mofs form, which OFTEN hloed undulcer-
ate, becoming very sore, SwAYsE's
ptSINENr stops the Ironing and bleed
ing, heals liberation, and in most cases
removes tue tumor. At druggists. or 10y
mail, for 50 cents. Dr. Swaync * Son.
Philadelphia
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

james 7. Semerteen, who is an cleo.
trtcian at Pussy u Jones Gompany's,
and his wife residing at Third and
Lombard streets were surprised last
evening 10y about 50 young people
mostly identified with Asbury society.
Mr. Semerteen returned at about $50
~. m, In his working clothes from his
work, just after tho party had quietly
entered aid been received. He was
taken completely by surprise. plea
SAINT evening was eUioypd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
THE ACADEMY

Guys Mlnstrels will be the attrac
ton at the Academy on saturday even
ing. This Is said to be strong com
pany, each artist being talented ole
New and Witty sayings and songs
grotesque dances will he introduced
houses this one will no doubt do so.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

Delinquent Collector of Taxes Finck
is at his Office No. sI0% Market sire ct,
from 8 to Il a. IN. and from 2 to ) pm.
to receive taxes.
All persons calling to pay are cour-
on the duplicates they got their re-
Iceip.s without trouble. Let all who
owe taxes call at the hours named.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

That you can get wall paper as low a,
8 cents piece and window shades fol
25 and 40 cents. spring rollers2 PlaiI
hand painted shades, so cents. Fringe
shade, 65 and rs cents. Curtains, poles
&c. For fine work give us a trial
Yeager's, No. 40S King street. Pa Crusta
and L.nspar u speciality.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

Charles f. Smith, barber at Front
and French STREETS. was held in $1,000
tail by squire Sasse last evening,
charged with sending minor boys into
saloons to buy drinks and then cxtOrt-
Ing h3sh money OF the proprietors
II the Law Hnd order Society inter.
view him .lcie viii be II lively time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
New Century IiooniIns.

The New Century Clubs site and
building committees, embracing Mes
DANES Clement b. Smyth, William W
Pusey. Francis Garrett, Elizabeth Men
denhall, Frank Pyle, Linton Smith,
Edith Candy. and the Misses Madge
liilles and Annie 4. Candy, hasIselert.
ell Mr., Thomas McCorkles $1,000 lot.
81 ft.xl4i IT.. on Delaware Avenue near
Nani5ureu street al s:ex1
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS March
parents by the Rev. James 4. Marsha II.
OF Lower Brandywlnc, Mr.. Edward Buff
tinglon of Centreville DOL, ard Miss
Emily l.. Chandler OF Yor1lyn, Del.
ADAMS DAWSON April II, 1879. by
lev H. u. Barrett. MIL. Z. Adams and
Miss c. 4. Davis, both of Wilmington
Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

4 meeting Of prominent Re 1 blicans
WIS hold in tho Young Meas epubIi.
can Club Room, Dover, Del, yesterday
whore arrangements were
made tn instruct tine voters of the sev-
efal election districts in the mysteries
of tho new ballot law. Hugh {.
Brown, Esq. Of Wilmington, who is
well booked up in the working OF the
law WAS present,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

simply Apply NV YNE'a ofxrNrsr -
80 Internal mefiains rrq Ired. cures
teller, re1einn, iteh, all enlpuuns On
tIrn f,ee, tauia. nose, rtc.. le4vin: INC
sl,'u clear white ard actIihy. lts.trtt
he"i'nE and curative iossttt5 urc u 3
-.'i by ~ pt2eTZ rUu.,4tN. AaN YOUR
aEG3'S 1t 1ut= aw4YsHs pInfNESr.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
.
st. Pduls Choir.

Tho St, Paul's Catholic Choir we'll
known and celebrated for its musical
attachments Will give IL Musical Calls
lthenic and Dramatic entertainments in
the Academy Of AIttsic on Easter Mon
day evening, April 18th, tickets 80
cents. A full house should be assured
TO LeNr this gTnnd ehOir.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

4 special 5rsslon II tho Street and
Sewer DepaFlIn, Mt last evening elect
ell L. Il. T. Miller, assistant secretary
and William White engineer OF steam
roller. Bids are wtlita'i for iron sewer
pipe TO be laid Oh King street near the
BraIld NMine
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
VIM. 3. SHARP & COMPANY,
FOURTH AND MARKET SITS.

This is prominently a
Silk and fine dress goods
season. We have accumu.
lated from the importers and
manufacturers a stock Of
these goods far surprising
anything we have heretofore
shown.
The outgoing and long
liked Satteens are replaced
in magnificent assortment
by stylish and beautifully
designed imported Shanghai
India Silks and the most
exhaustive efforts of home
manufacturers in China Silk
effects.
We have the real India
figured silks soft as satin
and of exquisite quality
worth S1,25 per yard-part
Of the balance of an import.
or's stock who is quitting
business-which we shall
sell for 81 cents per yard
and 3O-inch wide China
silks in large and small fig
ures for rs cents per yard.
Twenty-Five inches wide
China Silks in figures and
very desirable polka
dots are 80 and 80 cents pei
yard, and a remarkable bar
gain. All these India anC
China Silks appear in low
toned combinations of the
foIlnvinr oploriOuc
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
THE
ATT, al .
OPENING DAYS.
THURSDAY and Il iisy,Aptil!4 md i
OPEHll IG DAYS.:

On which occnsion we will show one
oil the largest aud finest asso"lments
OF ready-maie Dresses, Suits and
Glohlis for Ladies, Misses and children
and Infants. We also carry full limo
OF staples, notions, trimmings, under.
wear, dry goods, jewelry and novel
ties.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
Dover. bel. April ID. 1859.

Deserving Confidence. There is no nrtl-
Gle which so richly deserves the entire
confidence Of the community MS BROWNS
Bronchial Troches. Thuau suffering from
Asthmatic aud bronchial Diseases
Coughs. and Colds, should Try them.
PRICE, .5 cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

Steward ~ Chandler have n flno
stock Of fresh lawn grass seed, and
the hest lawn mower at reduced price
call on them a. tho northwest corner
oil Fourth ard King. Phone HOS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

Lots OF people in decline are being re-
stored by WELLS HEALTn HENEWER. Ii
goes direct to weak spots, Try ii. $l.OO III
Drugg lst5.
Rough ON curns. Salve aud Plusters
, I'm box. lOca
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

Seriously, and without Joking. John
L. irEey Is reported to 10 at Dover,
helping Governor Reynolds through
with his appointment OF election
registrars.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

4 musicalanl literary entertainment
will he given by the pak Leaf society.
in odd Fellows Hall Thursday, April
18th, 1872. Admission Is cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
At st. MnttIlrM.s Mi-sfnn.

To morrow Good Friday, n three
hours service will he held In st. Mat
thsN Mission from T. 10 o'cluck,
lteY. Mr.. Speakmln officiating. The
public Is cordially invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
N.Y.Cl0tlil g House
wILAINGroS. Thursday. April II. 1892
MEETINGS roR 1,mIs EyENINa.

kndosh Commandcrv knights OF Malta.
Wilmington Lodge, Older of tonti.
Clayton l.odne Knights OF Pythias.
Asylum Lodge. |. %. q. 4.
Jefferson Lodge, !. o %. L.
Eden Lodge. !. q. O. n.
St.Johu's Commandcry. Knights Templai
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
VIM, n. sH 4 RIP 8 CO.

spection to our carpet rooms
will be pro6tabl lie and inter-
esting to C contemplating
buyers.
VIM. B. SHARP & CO.,
FOURTH AND MARKET SITS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
1904

DR. J. II, Simms wishes to let every.
body know that he has removed from
Fourth and king streets TO II. Market
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

We do not claim to give n 5000 shoe
for .,l.as, but YOU will get Syour mo-
neys worth every time. Have you ten
der ioets An iil.lltting shoe is what
will give you trouble. If you want
good HONEST, comfortable footwear
try ". I. Hickman in his new store,
No. IA King street, Just opposite old
stand. you Will be treated right.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

are Of no uTait If the moss is rcd, com
plaNipn etoHIr. skin vUHi>e# grained 81
dotted with fimplC4. iIiotrhcSur Frcctle4
EEArREEfst OlI BAtM, the Errut hcatitt-
htr VIII Etnauih and clear tue most annoy.
Ing * M u complexion gives a rosy tinge,
huhltaid glow ana rcsh:tess. pIcveni4
ieltd"ucS 10 WriIasles. NRnlHs or wither.
az pt tAe 4lS'u, dryiug up Of thr nt5sh.
dc aud fi.ig Al nruggi ats, IaIEr size pre-
putl ~ express fDr Hoo.
L. Wells. Jersey city. Nj.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

The will of the Martha C. MeComb
estate OF 5000 is Icing payed 10y
Charles Il. Lore and robert c. iIar-
mon, in favor against Williams. Hilles,
opposed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

A fine selection of sugar cured hams
(for Eastern at Works meat store, Ais
Madison street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

The finest lloal makes tho best and
sweetest bread Jones Hungarian
Boiler III, 76per barrel at JJ, Smiths,
Fourth and ShipleY streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
Be a season oil
TWILL light suits and

III q S$o1SAA vi
TWILL light suits and
homespuns,
cheviots and Whipcords-
light in color-will hold
sway. To see our mems
department you might
think light suits were all we
have; but they are not
We're only catering to
fashions whims. $40 is
the first grade, and it, as
well as many other grades,
is "Mullin-made." Tn c
patterns at these prices are
numerous, and their equal
you can't find at S. more.
$3.50, SI4, SIS, St6. 50
to S25 are the successive
grades.
The best patterns are broken
hlst and if you want TO see
them all no time'now is toe
early.
In Easter neckwear our
furnishing department has
the patterns, shapes and
shades good drcsscrs wear
JAS L. MULLIN & Son.
Tailors. 9th & Market
Clothiers, Wilmington
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

Why pay big prices for dresses to
have them made when you can obtain
lust what YOU want in u dress from
tho cheapest calico to the finest sill,
male In tho latest Parisian style FOR
about the cost of material. III in the
rush of liking uJi we have overlooked
anything We will take your order and
make 1t up in short notice.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
Tho Rrgister vi WIFE.

After a night with the boys-Your s
for clear hcud-lromo.S Settler.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

Edward G.. Bradford, ESQ, has taken
out letters of administration c. t. a..
on the estate of Frank Little, late OIL
BrandyWine hundred.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

Z. S. r. Butler & Sons new white
and gold signs were put up to-day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14
blowing colorings

Plain China and Floron,
tine, % and 30 inches wide,
we have in % shades from
so to So cents per yard.
The new weave Of Crystal
Bengaline black silks we
have in magnificent qualities
for $l.25 and $3.50 per
yard. ............ ....... .
French Dress Novelties
and Spring Suitings in all
wool and silk and wool,
woven and interviewer,
twisted and intertwisted, be
bewildcring, beautiful and
incomprehenslble, are all
made to greet The coming
spring. Our line is i'm.
mense and our sales rapid
of these desirable fabrics
they appear in
PlaMs Checks Stripes
. Serpcntines Jacquards
Il. 4 !
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

has 20 -EIertor. II you want parfae-
non bus it, j G. Johnson y ~Oa l25
Aarke' ssrect, aEnut-.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

The regular monthly meeting Of the
W. @. Il. U. will be held at their head
quarters, No. 100 West Eighth St., on
tomorrow. (Friday) afternoon. at
n'slppk
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

NTANTED-A man to go tn the sea
w shore about the Isl OF July, to de-
liver goods and take orders for dyeing
and saonring establishment. GAll at once
to make arrangements ut l0S East Fifth
ST. Get. al4-3t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

A good rulured pan is wanted for
water a No, So Adams stleet. by
Mira. 5. T. Turner.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

MILK wANTED-4o to 60 quarts of
W milk wanted daily. Apply or ad-
dress Milk, 24J7 west End street. al4-3t'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

NNAN iED-A Bushclman. steady work
w to good man. Apply to pierson
and burke, No. 81 Market street. u1I-3t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

Rough q, Ioothaehc. Gives instant re.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

NJ ANTED-A white man and wife
w without children To work in the
country, II few miles from this city. Man
t. make him elf generally useful, and wa.
man TO COOK, Apply 10 duncan Brothers,
al4 Market street. ulI-!t.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

INOlt RENT - Lodge room on Market
IL street. i'll central location. with heat
light and janitor flIrn ished. Hawkins 4
Co, az Market street aii-6teo
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

II CORRESPONDING Brown No.
IL lO5 East Fifth street. has opened u
new branch shop NJ No. e.9 orange St,
whore he intends TO do all light and
innoy Understanding. PATRICK TONER,
manager. ul3-4'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

TOR SALE-Six secondhand counters.
IL asEood as new. Apply TO simmons
* Brother, Front and Tulnali streets,
at II
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

E10R RENT One large seeond-story
II front room, nnd rooms for storage.
address this once, II. ali-3t'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-14

w ANTED-A good cook at No, los L,
w Fourth street. al4-3t
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-09-11
TWAS ONLY A BLUFF.
Mayor Wright Countermands a
Rash Order to Custodian
Bigue.
Nj. A. Smith Will Maintain His
Stand Until He Is Legally
Elected.

The orders issued by Mayor Wright
Friday commanding Custodian Bigue
to throw the cigar stand and fixtures
owned by NJ. A. Smith out of the court
house unless removed in twenty-fOur
hours were countermauded yesterday.
Mr.. Smith was called to the mayors
office in the morning. and, in the pres
ence of his honor, Aid. Copeland, Zim-
norman and several others, the matter
was discussed. Mr.. Smith said he had
been given until Monday to get out.
He understood the mayor had called OH
the county attorney for an opinion as to
the best legal steps to take in removing
him and his stand from the building.
Smith said he had been given permits
sion to put up the stand and occupy it
for two years, which time would expire
in November next. He thought the
least the officials could do would be TO
let him serve his time out. He was
willing, however, to go at once if An
derson, who had been promised the
place. would pay him fair price for
the stand and fixtures. In case Ander-
son did not do this, he would not get out
until he were put out in legal manner.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-09-11
SOME SONS OF GUNS.
An Interesting Arsenal of Old
Style B1underbusses.
Some Offensive Weapons of Va
riOus Styles Now De-
ceased.

"Old Guns? Yes; we have some very
rare specimens" said r. S. Kennedy. of
Kennedy Bros. 10 a GLOBE reporter
yesterday.
Let me show you some of them" he
pursued, and, going up to repository,
he brought out one of the most gro
tesque and yet ornate ''instruments of
torture" that one can easily conceive. 1t
was Persian carbine, 800 years old,
and no one knows what sad havoc it
played in the hands of the barbarian
who probably handled 1t in maraudings
Of in tribal StrifeS among the indegeneS
and against usurpers.
1t was fantastic gun. 1t had the old
bell muZZle, and an involuntary cold
chill crept up the spinal column of the
reporter when it was presented for in
spectlon. 1t was fashioned after the old
blunderbusS, flint locked, and a recur-
renee to Persian history reminds one
that this carblne was doubtless often in
absence of more modern ammunition,
with pebble stones, Cd nails and other
DutlandiSh missiles. 1t was inlaid with
gold and silver. The barrel, however,
was only fourteen inches in length and
This fact leads to the conclusion that it
was employed concluSively in the cav
Airy service. But it showed use. 1t was
worn in such parts where friction were
possible, and it had general appear
ance of warfare and strife in medieval
times.
A Kurdish carbine is no less a curl
osity.
This is over 800 years DID," explained
Mr.. Kennedy as he placed the tirearm
into the trembling hand of the reporter.
1t had a decidedly uncanny appear
ance-a sort of nightmare, as it were.
The barrel was only ten inches in
length, and yet was mounted on stock
similar to the more modern rifle. This
stock is curiosity in itself. The wood
is denominated wine root. and is mattled
and striped. The general color differs
little from black oak, but there are
darker streaks through it resembling
black walnut, and again lighter streaks
not so different from sugar maple.
THE barrel is pure Damascus" OBJ
served MIR. Kennedy, land you observe
1t has the old-time bell-shaped muzzle.