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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Edward Almond, in order to show
that lnure, which no offered to sell at
the corner OF Fourth and Shipley
streets, on Wednesday afternoon,
was very quiet and gentle, stroked
her on the flank with his hand,
when she gave him kick that sent
jured him quite badly. In future hd
may think OF the fate Of Annanlas aud
Sapphire.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Tia C9t1uer's Jury In tho csc Of
li=5:.os J. gBreH. aged - yetrs. g
-. go s. S!U-Jsoh III slreos, wao Tas
E.llaa rear tiAsmyut On Wednesday
taatniAF, u.oHstt In tho folio 4lnR
yfuttHLs
RIOS wed, lha' Thomas J. O'BI4ea
CANE to bis Death by falling irom Z.
VI i =. freight train OF wu,un Ho was
brakeman.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

The repairs of Grace NJ. Il. Church not
bins Viii preach h the Vest Pr6s6yte
tian Church next Sunday morning, IN
ACCORDANCE with the offer Of Rev. a. N
kelgwu WHO tenered him the use of his
pulpit ana his congregation the use Of
pews, Such All act shows liberal feeling
of the age, AS II is IN striking contrast
with the conduct Of ministers In the
eArlY part of the ceMtnrY.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Andrew ]. I!5rssr, the eolorel an d
notorious aul much arrested policy.
hacker, Was released from New Casth,
jail last evening. few miHltp5 after
9 o'clock, and a carriage Mas In wait.
ing driven " prominent pe,n rat
OF this city to bring Ainl over " TlI.
mlngton. Andrew frlynm, went on
bis bond, ami Sheriff simmons al
once released him as sepn as ~ sot
the necessary p4pers ia the u after.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

The visit of the West Chester repre-.
sentatlves 10 our city on Tuesday, ap.
pears to have been very unsatisfactory
as they reported that there is no Eener-
al system of fire alarm in use In our
Q b., but medley oil different ideas. At
Chester there Is no system but reli.
ance on the telephone. The above is
not very complimentary to our city
or our system of fire alarms.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

A regular session of the city Coun.
Gil will ho held tonight, and II all the
members are present some action
may be taken III regard to Clerk Mes
sick's epse. Councilman McKelyey
has teen at Ehnira, N. Y. several days
past attending an associations annual
meeting, and though no is expected
home 1t Is Just possible he may 10 lie.
tained by society business.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Tho citlzens of Upland, DslnWsrs
tho death OF the wife OF Joseph I.aii u
from the neglect of her husband. II
Is said that no divided his affectiou&
with another woman, drank too nhuob
whtSkey, and left his wife and children
in starUn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

A workingman Employed OIL the sew.
er ut Fifth and Monroe streets, had
his head badly cut about noon TO day,
by q barrel rolling from a cart and
striking him on the head. The man,
whose name could not lie learned, waS
taken in the patrol wagon to his rest,
denoe In ltiley's saloon on Front street
near Washington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Rising sun on the 18th
OF September. 1892, Paul son of John
unl Kate Mchenna. in his 10th year.
Relatives AMI friends pf the family are
nvlted 10 attend the funeral from the
residence oil his parents. at ItisinI sun,
III Friday, September 10th. 1891, at 8 O'Clock.
y. IN,
lnterment at st. Josephs ces~tar. I
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

West and Rsynor's Minstres closed
a fairly successful engagement at the
Academy of Music last evening This
organization Is very strong and tho
performance given Is an excellent
one. 1t is hoped that they may return
before the season closes.
Richard Anderson will 10 seen at the
Academy OF Music, next Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings OF
next week, In the sensational melo
drama, Tho Indian Hero.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Coroner Sparks was notified this
morning of the death OF child nam.
ed Leo GarensliLa aged two years. whose
parents reside at No. GA Chrlstlana
street, A physician had not been in
attendance, and consequently an In.
quest will be held over the body to as.
certain the cause OF death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Have already been mado to Prlnci.
pal Goldey at the Wilmington Com
merelal College, since the re.opening
for his graduates. One young ma n
to take entire charge of o business
Office; another youth in the line OF
promotion; tho third II young man
stenographer as Il supply in one Of
the finest Offices in the city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Sam leI c. BlddIe oIsis rert:i az
ei5 for the recovery Of a l.4a4O!,i ing
that was taken HON h hunsa, ~.
1874 Washington street the letsetiyas
should DO on tho LOCK- out as finding Il
Would pIoye profitable,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Mr., Charles Moll and Mrs. John
Moreland went TO tie Aiieghenias yes,
terday to remain three weeks. They
WllI also visit Wilkesbarre aud vii.
Transport.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Rev. DIR, w. l.. S. Murray OF Dover
will lecture hetore the students OF
Goldey Wilmington Commercial Col
lege on Monday, the 18th inst. ut =
o'clock, p. IN. Subject: Wanted a
Nan," special invitation Is given
the clergy Of Wilmington. All invited
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Mrs, Herman larb, vita OF Mr.. Her.
man Erb. head brewer for Joseph
Stoeclilo & Son. with ner sister arrived
home yesterday from visit to hci
home III Germany.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

2si6 lbs. Quick delivery by cslgsisg
men. Shswsld i Gland Ter, Eourta
ana KlEs, aud south siGo. Phone sus
and 10.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Tomorrow promises to be fall
with stationary temperature. Similar
conditions will probably prevail OF
Friday,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15
hats
OPEN
TO-DAY


ing ever since they have
been coming In. Our.
intention is to have a.
complete Quitting es-
tablishment for Men
and Boys, and when our
Shoe Department opens
in a week or ten days
we WILDE able to fit
them out from head to
foot. Having no EXTRA
RENT OR EXPENSE except
help and light we can
give you as low prices
as you can find any
where. YOUNG MEN
especially are invited to
inspect the new Fall
styles in Hats, noting
carefully the qualities
and prices with the as
surance that the de
partment will be alive
and ready to cater tc
their wants and tastes
in every way.
JAS. L. MULLIN & Son
Mems and Boys 9th and Market
Outftters. Wilmington
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

IL. 4. THOMAS & Co, JEWELLERS
1OO MARKET STREET. REPAIRING
a SPECIALLY,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15
tlA.Ihra.

Oysters 80, 35 and % cents per quart
aL isanua's, No. o5l JeIIursOn street.
Telephone, 4Jt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Palma poro, first quality, 9 for S
Durstein. No. 8 East Second.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Oysters 80, 50 ard As csnts per qusxs
ct HHnha's, No. ISL Jefferson street.
Telephone, 4Sa. ...
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

any one l%;.I.s spare room saita
lie Tor 4. pAJ5telda's o1ice may find a
sstpTcr by sGafesGinE Doctor,
thio oh,Gs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Marker. =
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15
Wanannaker & Brown
OAK HALL,
SIXTH AND MARKET STREETS,
Philadelphia.

LNOUND-A piece Of money which tho
IL owner car haYe by proving property
and paylng for this advertisement sl4.ltt
NHTANrED-A first class steam litter or
NM plumber. i-te dy lob. Leave name
al this oitiee. Stream hi ter. Sis q
.NOu SAIL, MOL work horse, years
IL llhl pounds, price tlg5, 81 DAYS cred
II. Address Horse. this Office. sl5-!j
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

The eleapast AMI beet plan 10 order
y0@r low suit Is AZ ~ Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

Our Hat De,
p q r t IN e II |
makes its bow
t O. d a y, al,
though we
havn Iloap coll.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

w ANTED-A situation as driver, un-
w stnnGstlecara II h0 scs thorough
~, References. Call or address No. SJi
King sire q, sl5.lts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

l0o'clock; 10 o'clock; 2o'clocl
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

hTANTEit-A capable cnIored woman
w for look; must come well rfc1m-
mended. Apply to j. e. smith. 1855 let
fcI son street. al5g,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

alaOO oytra0at to oraor. Gel Malke.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

LNpR ihNr Three rooms with isr o.
y hattL TO paute: without children
Npp6 ~ liht slrcrt. sl.-it'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

w fSfED-A first class mntlliui.t
" Apply al W, 9th street. sii-lt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-15

NArANTF1.-A guol W. ropor. ".
w You 9 uni must know ne city.
Apply aims uIue. sis
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-17
Permanent school Fund.

BY the clearest possible intention ex-
pressed in the constitution the people have
declared that the public free schools shall
be maintained for a period of not less than
six months of each year. Though the con-
Stitution is mandatory in this respect, 1t
has never been obeyed. The attention of
your honorable bodies was called to this at
the last session.
Analysing the sources of revenue for the
support of the free schools will demonstrate
that this constitutional mandate could not
be complied with except by increased taxa
ton. For the revenues derived from the
leases of land, interest on land sales and
the interest on the investment of the per-
manent school fund, added to the taxes col
lected, were inadequate for this purpose,
and the legislature therefore submitted an
amendment to the constitution, which was
adopted by the people last August, provid-
ing that in addition to the available fund
named in the constitution, the legislature
''may add not exceeding per cent annually
Of the total value of the permanent school
fund.- as q means by which the public free
schools shall be annually maintained. The
question therefore confronting your honor
able bodies is. by what rule shall this per
cent be deducted from the permanent school
fund.- The constitution provides that this
fund shall be composed of all funds, lands
and other property set apart and appropr1-
ated for the support of the public free
schools, and all lands set apart for that pur-
pose, together with all sums of money that
may come to the state from the sale of any
portion of said public domain. The fund,
therefore, consists of 19,S00,000 acres of
land, S14. $50, 906 worth of land notes, 81, 1872,
600 in state bonds, $S,7S4 1863 in county
bonds and 81, 75S, 317 IN railroad bonds,
making in the aggregate S22, 0S0, 992 in tan
gible securities, or total when added to
the land at the minimum price fixed by law
of SOL, CSC, 992
Should the per cent be deducted from
this aggregate amount, the available school
fund viii be increased S616, 500 90 per an
nun. This viii very much augment the
present available school fund and tend to
enable the legislature to comply with the
schools shall be efficiently maintained for
six months of each year.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-17
Local option.

For many years the constitution has re-
quired the legislature to enact a law
whereby ''the qualified voters of any
county, Justices precinct, town or city, by
majority vote, from time to time may de-
termine whether the sale OF Intoxicating IL
quors shall be prohibited within the pre-
scribed limits" In all respects the constitu-
ton has been obeyed, but it seems that
much disturbance has grown out of the op-
Grafton of the law. In some instances the
rural populations, desiring to enforce the
provisions of the law on local option, have
carried the measure against town people ;
and in some instances the population of ru-
raj precincts have been strong enough TO
carry local option over the will of the ma
jority of the voters within corporate limits.
Differences and disturbances in the attempt
to enforce the local option laws have pro-
duced much embarrassment and bitter feel
ing in some sections of the state The last
legislature therefore submitted, aud the
people adopted, an amendment to the con-
stitution authorizing the passage of a law
so that any subdivision of a county that
may be designated by the commissioners
court thereof can. by majority vote, have
local option at pleasure. 1t is made posi-
BILE for educational institutions and suodi-
visions of precincts to exercise the privi-
lege in this respect without imposing on
the rights Of their neighbors or involving
whole counties and towns in vexatious, dis
turbing contests.
In yielding obedience to the will OF the
people in this particular, it is well to pass
laws that can be enforced when they shall
have been adopted. They should be plain,
simple and unambiguous, giving to the
people of any neighborhood within the
county the privilege of local control in such
matters.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-17
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

The constitution requires the legislature
at the first session after the publication OF
each decennial census of the United states
70 apportion the state into senatorial and
representative districts. Such census was
published pending the last regular session,
but the reapportionment was not then
made. It is necessary that the work be
now performed in consideration OF public
interests ana in obedience to constitutional
demand so that the people from every sec
ton may have fair and just representation
IN the next legislature.
The membership of the senate can not be
increased beyond its present number Of
thirty-one, but If after mature thought the
conclusion should be reached that public
interests demand an increase of the
membership of the house from its present
number of 106, this can be done upon the
ratio of not more than one representative
to every 10, 900 inhabitants, so that the rep
reseutatives may be increased not TO ex-
coed $50 members, the full number permit
ted by the constitution. By all means pro-
vision should be made for the ample and
satisfactory representation of the people in
the lower house of the legislature from
every section Of the state.
Under the reapportionment OF the last
congress Texas is entitled TO two additional
congressman. This VIII necessitate re.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-17
SUFFRAGE.

As population increases the necessity of
safeguards to detect, prevent and punish
fraud and preserve the purity of the ballot
box becomes more apparent to everyone.
The constitution is mandatory in this re-
spect on the legislature in its declaration
that laws shall be passed to preserve the
purity of the ballot. There can be no more
important obligation resting upon the rep
resentatives of the people. If they
are not protected by wholesome
laws from corruption at the
fountain source of their liberties, they
cannot expect to maintain them long. Per-
ceiving the necessity for additional laws on
the subject, the people on August II last
adopted an amendment to the constitution,
which gives the legislature the power to
provide by law for the egistration of voters
in cities containing population of 1000
inhabitants or more. EXigencies familiar
to the most casual observer have caused the
adoption of this constitutional amendment.
Congregated in the cities are many ire
sponsible parties who become busiest when
balloting begins. The amendment authorizes
law requiring regiStrationlof voters within
those cities under prescribed regulations
before they can be eligible to suffrage. The
requirement of registration as qualifica-
ton to the exercise of this right would be
to some extent restraint upon the liberty
of the voter. 1t is an obstruction, though
justlfable perhaps, to the free exercise of
the people have, by the adoption of this pro-
vision'of the constitution, emphasized their
willingness that such restrictions may be
placed around the voter, it would be of
doubtful eXpediency, If not unnecessarily
onerous, in government of liberty
like that of Texas. The least restriction on
the voter in the free exercise OF his fran
chise would be more consistent with our
theory of government. You are admon-
ished that registration imposes cost and re-
quires time; many voters may not have the
money TO defray the expenses incident
thereto; others may not have the time to
spare; while others, who are thoroughly
capable of exercising the franchise, may
neglect to register and therefore forfeit the
sacred right For many reasons reg
istration should not be made an i'm
pediment to the free exercise Of
the highest privilege OF the citizen.
Would IT not be more just and eficacious to
place greater safeguards around the ballot
box itself2 To render it impossible for any
one to obstruct the freedom of election, to
prostitute the high privilege of suffrage
for evil considerations, or to repeat his
ballot is an important legislative duty; but
nothing should be done to impede the hon
est, capable citizen in the enjoyment of his
constitutional right, or to impose expense
on him for its free exercise.
Keeping in view the intention of the con-
stitution and the will of the people that all
necessary measures shall be taken to de-
tect and punish fraud and preserve the
purity of the ballot box, it. is well to con-
slider maturely and devise carefully the
simplest and least costly system consist
ent with the freedom of the ballot and its
just protection.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-17

Just after the war the Federal govern
ment, by direct taxation, collected from
many citizens of this state sums Of money
under an act of congress approved August
5, 1861, and acts amendatory thereto.
On March 2, 1891, congress passed law
providing for the return of the money so
collected to the citizens. 1t requires that
the legislature shall, Us a condition prece-
dent TO return OF the money, accept by
resolution the sums so appropriated, equal
to the amount of taxes so collected, and to
authorize the governor to receive the money
in trust for the use and purposes expressed
in the bill.
There is no way now by which the citi-
zens can prove their claims and receive the
amount due them from the Federal govern
ment, for want Of law authorizing the
state TO receive and accept the total sum
appropriated for that purpose.
II would be well, therefore, to adopt
resolution accepting, in the name of the state
in trust for the citizens, the amount Of
money so appropriated, and TO provide reg
ulations by which it may be appropriately
paid 10 the citizens who are entitled TO il.
The money will be received in bulk and de-
posted in the state treasury. Those citi-
zens who are entitled to it must make their
proof of the payment of the taxes and the
amount so due and be capable of executing
receipts to the state therefor. Doubtless it
would be wise and safe in authorizing the
accordance of this money 20 create a board
composed of the comptroller, the treasurer
and secretary OF state, and make it their
duty to pass on all claims presented, TO
guard the fund against fraud, and 20 pay it
out to those 70 whom it may be legally due
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-17

apportionment of the congressional districts
so that the different sections may get their
due proportion of representatives in the
Fed eral congress. The ratio on which the
representation IS fixed is one representa-
tive for every 10 goo Inhabitants,
In redistricting the representative, sena-
torial and congressional districts it would
comport more with public interests and the
convenience Of the people TO make them of
contiguous territory according to the num-
Der of qualified voters as compactly as
practicable.
Your attention is called also to the neces-
sity of a reorganization of the judicial dis
tricts, the most difficult task of all. but in
the just performance Of which great refor-
nation and economy are possible. Many of
the Judges are overworked and their dock
cts are crowded, while others have much
spare time and little to do. 1t would be
difficult to reform the judicial districts upon
formed. In some districts the Judges
have but little or no travelling to
do. In others it is known that to perform
their duties and hold their courts they
have TO travel several thousand miles dur
ing the year and submit to many hardships
and onerous expenses. The excessively
large districts should be reduced without
special reference to the amount of work to
be performed, while the others should be
increased by adding 20 them To so appor-
ton the work among the district judges as
to equalize their labors is fraught with
many difficulties. A strong stimulus to act
i've and diligent performance of duty
might be afforded by fixing a mini
mum salary for them and gradual
ing their pay above that to affixed maximum
in proportion to the number of cases they
finally dispose of by trial A Just reward
for diligence and ability. based upon grad
uated pay, will reduce the districts, elevate
the bench to higher standard and decrease
the expenses of courts to the lowest mini
mum consistent with public interests.
There are now too many judicial districts
in this state, and they should be reduced,
the labor and salaries of the judges equal
lied. and court expenses economical at the
earliest practicable time.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-17
Cooperate Bonds and Stocks.

The credit Of Texas is more or less in
Volved in the execution and circulation of
every bond, obligation or certificate by any
corporation deriving its franchise from the
state. That both private and municipal
corporations have violated their obligations
to the public in many instances to the dis
credit Of our state cannot be questioned
The time has arrived In the progress of
civilization when the government itself
should be careful and Just enough to pre-
vent its corporate creatures abusing their
privileges 10 the injury OF any citizen.
There IS no greater franchise committed to
her private and municipal corporations than
the power TO gaise revenVe- All these Of q
public or quasi public nature must resaEtzto
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-03-17
Usury.

In August last the people adopted an
amendment to the constitution providing
''that all contracts for greater rate Of in
terest than 10 per cent shall be deemed
usarious, aud the first legislature after this
amendment is adopted shall provide ap-
propriate pains and penalties to pre-
vent the same and that when no rate of
interest is agreed upon the rate shall not
exceed per centum per annum." This
simply prohibits conventional rate of in
terest beyond that of 10 per cent and re-
duces the legal rate from 8 to per cent
The constitutional provision is self-execut-
ing as to the rate of interest, but is lacking
in pains and penalties to have its provisions
enforced.
In prescribing pains and penalties it IS
well for the legislature to be cautious so
that it will not discriminate in favor of ma
tioual banks against state banks and citi-
zens. It is quite possible that no higher
penalty can be imposed on natiSnal bank
h state authority than the one- prescribed