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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04
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Schedule In erect Nov. ID. 1891.
TRAINS LEAVE DEL, AVE. DEPOT.
EAST BOUND.
express trains.
New York, week days IS Os, a7l7, 81 10
alejs R.n.. ~ "a ~ so. 1888. q 80. p, IN.
M, 'lf "a, e. 80, s63s, "a 10 n M
Boston, % IS p. M, daily, with Pullman
Buffet sleeping Cars. running through to
sic Bridge, landing passengers in B. L II
Pniladeiphia, week days, g os, 0 90. as.
& T. tG s a. i o. Il IL TO- 81 y: .ls g
Pbiiadelpiia, shndavs, . d. ep. .7l7.
$780, s05, 10 30, lIoa m, 'l2 ~ 90. B. % o.
t Gh SsS W Soss days S 5 r. g. .S g.
.7lO so, IS 20, 900 - 80, 10 co. 30 %, .il 81
a: M, 90, '25.iS95, 40. sos. 'Sss. 6 A.
.2a ss9, 1000. ,io IS p m. en 81, ,,o
eos. 10 s6,,l 10 a. M. 90, - . o5.i io.sjS
e IS, u a., s7Sl, S 80, 10 w. .l0 g. u. IN.
Atlantic City. week DAYS. ~ Il a. M.
.l2 "a $3.50 pm. Sunday, 1l1 o. ln.'
.zoo p III. WEST BOUND.
Baltimore and Washington, s454, To2
80, 10 " g: m, az lO.'a0 o.. SO, '440. 1914
Baltimore and way stations, 7oa a. N.
| Q 10 p. m. daily.
Baltimore and principal stations on
ct
Newark, Del, .454, Z o., IS Il, so Oh u. M.
2lO. , SIS "a 10 .c24,7 IS, 81 81, IL 10 p. III.
| daily.
Chicago. IS a IL. M, u 40 p. IN. daily.
Cincinnati and St. Louis, sl2I0 d, Ia.
| and q 5' u. M. both daily.
Singeriy accommodation OF q. NJ, .. 81
| 735 and II 10 y. NJ, daily.
Lnndenberg accommodation, weok
/ days ! o., II Goa. m, e55 and 4So p. M
sundays. Q 80 II. N. and 70 r: IN: ,,,,, 49,,
STATION.
For PAtladelphia, weak days. IS. 63l
y "A, 's %, ~ 35, al 10 q. M, II q. 24h, ~
gii =. IN. Sundays. 80 n M, 10 a, 4
For Baltimore. week days.5 IS, o 50, g Is.
1913, I'll % a. M. 40. p. m. sun days ana
baltimore and principal stations or
| Philadelphia Division, sS3 a. m. daily
except Sunday. Sundays . % a. N.
For Landenberg and way. stations
Sundays, 925 a. m. gid 500 p. IN.
Chicago and Pittsbrrg. IS % q. III. daily
except Sunday, e hs 2. IN. daily,
Cincinnati and 81. Louis. .lls5 q M.
| daily except Sunday.
LEAVE filIl.ApLLPRtA Foa VIII
10 p oS 40 0f0, 7ss 90 sis soa s.0. 3
81 O., 90, y s.. 4s5. H3,, KS, SO, ISL, ! 81.
u -. sio. 10 10 II ~ p. in.
snnday,4 IS, 70. SIS, g, 'oss, 5000,
Telephone No. 1888.
ts-kRtes 10 Western points lower thar
'" j. 7. oDBi.Ls CO. sCULI.
! General Manager. Genl Pass. Agent
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04


The most wonderful Pills of the ago.
Positively no gripping anunCNer sictcnins
in their operation. Undoubtedly the best
Pills ever made for Liver Complaint and
kindred troubles. A quick relief and
sure euro for sick headache. In fnct, Il
perfect antidote Tor any kind of head
ache. a splendid relief In all troubles OF
the kidpeys, bacKAchc. &c. A spicNlid
remedy for ladies suffering with ailmcnt,
of the stomach, liver. kidneys, or womb
These Pills remove hlotchcs, slecpinesI
heaviness, bad and tired feeli g., cOSlivG
ness and liver complaint. Thcy arc surt
and certain. The most popular Pills OF
the day, One box worth q half dozen OF
more of amy other kind. They have beer
proving their superiority over all other
Tor the last 30 years. Good Rppettics
healthy liverF. elegant ligest i've stomachs
and correct strong kidneys, are the SUR
medical effect OF thrir usc. THOUSAND
will testify that thoy are he true and rea
Liver Pills Of the times fheEcnuinc ar,
sold only In 25-cent ami 81 boxes six 1t
one). Sold by regular druggist and sen
by mail
Depot Fourth and King
Streets, Wilmington, Del.
Smith, Kline and French Co., Phila.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04
DIR. D. WoRTH'S SPECIFIC
COUCH SYRUP

Is the most speedy and certain cure for
all diseases of the Throat Lungs aud
Chest. Such as Coughs. Group, Sore
Throat, Whooping Cough, Asthma, Brons
| In the Chest, etc.
1t does not only dry up a Cough bur
loosens the PhleSm and allays the fnfiams
nation. thereby permitting nature TO
heal the di- eased parts.
For Sore Throat, Bronchitis and Hoareey
ness, this remedy Is unequalled. also for
Coughs during La Grippe.
For long standing and consumpttve
Coughs this has no equal. Price Is cents.
For sale by, L. 7. pfLWoRTH, 10th AND
Market etreets. N. II. DANF0RTH, sud
and Market streets, STANDARD PHAtt
MACY, End and jefferson streets. 1-3seo1
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04
The Fourth Victim.

NEWARK, N, J., Feb. 4.-The name of
the plumber who was killed in the ex-
plosion at Rummelfs hat factory was
Daniel O'Keefe, of Ncwburg, N. Y.
Another body was found yesterday. 1t
was that of William Duffy, halter,
who was in the room at the time of the
explosion, aud was burned beyond recog-
milton,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04
NOTICE.
DRoPosALs.-

P"ofo'AhS
q. 8. Treasury Department, Once Ma
rine Hospital Service, Lewes Delaware,
Janua y 30th, 1892.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
Office until noon of Thursday. February
18th. 1892. to furnish staunch, seaworthy
schooner about the following dimensions:
Tonnage rs; length over all, 95 IT. beam,
~ IT.; depth of hold, 8 IT.; draught, 5 IT. o,
for the use of the Marine Hospital Ser
Lewcs, Del.
Information may be obtained upon mp
plication to the Undersigned. The right
Is reserved to waive informallties, and to
reject any or all proposals.
VIM p. ORR. A. A, Surgeon, M. II. s.
In command of Station. FIST
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04
DefauIters in 100000.

MEMPHIS, Feb. 4.-Nothing has been
learned of the whereabouts of Walter
r. Jones and r. j. Jones, the cotton
factors, who suddenly left the city Tues
day evening. The nature of their trans
actions has just become known, and it
was learned that they mad defrauded
foreign creditors to the amount of $780,
600. The firm has been doing extensive
buying and dealing heavily in futures.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04
WATER DEPARTMENT

8. W. Corner Sixth and King SITS.
Water rents are due and payable in
advance in January. paid on or be-
fore January 81 the face OF bill; in Feb.
per cent. will be added; In March II
per cent. After March 81 forrules may
bo drawn. Accounts for january will
be closed on the 3lst.
Property owners are charged With the
water rent.
All persons are warned not TO supply
additional fixtures. or any premises with
city water without II written or printed
permit from this department. d."
Office open from II. m. to4 p. m.
5-eodlm JOHN s. GROHE Registrar
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04
Five safr,cated to Death,

BERLIN, Feb. "A huckster named
Gossroski and his two children and two
laborers named Kurs and Schultz were
found dead in the room which they all
occupied at Elbing. They had been
suflocated by the fumes escaping from a
stove IN the apartment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

WASHINGTON, Feb. AIN the senate Mr..
Vest urged his bill calling for postofice
building, not TO exceed S@5,000, In all towns
where the receipts exceed sl0)0 per annum.
he said the number of buildings would be
about 800 and the total cost about 5000, 100.
The bill went over. The house spent the day
in discussing the rules
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

TANTED-A good girl. at No. 107 West
w Fourth street. f2-3t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

ENOR RENT.-Brick dwelling No. SlS f.
II 9Th street. front yard and garden.
Apply to John Il. Hartman. 4L5 East 4th
street. fS-3t'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

Judge Green for the Supreme Court.
NEW YORK, Feb A Washington
special to today,s New York Advertiser
says that it learns, on trustworthy au-
thority, that President Harrison with APP
point Judge Green. of the United States
district court of New Jersey, to succeed
the late Associate Justice Bradley, of
the United States supreme court.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

SYMProNs-Moisture intense itching
and singing; most at night; worse by
II allowed to continue tn
mors form, which often bleed and ulcer
ate, becoming very sore. swAYEE'i
OINTMEET stops the itching and bleed
ing, heals liberation. and in most caset
removes the tumor. AT druggists, OF by
mail, for so cents. Dr. Swayne & Sor
philadelphia
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

THOR SALE OR EXCHANG E-houses on
u Harrison street between Sixth and
Seventh, in one of the best locations and
good view that cannot be INSTRUCTED
have all modern improvements and front
porch. VIII sell cheap on moderate terms
or exchange for good lots or small houses
in good locations, Charles ii. Tindall, III
East Seventh street. j-U-lm
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

Hot SPRINGS, Ark, Feb. 1.-TWO
families named Watkins and McGufry,
who started to Oklahoma from Cedar
Glades, were frozen to death in the re-
cent blizzard. Their bodies were found
ON the prairie near the Arkansas line.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

In long standing cases of piles,
where The mucous mnmbrane Is re
Taxed, one must have patience, as i
may take whole hoN o. Old Saufs
lie Ointment to effect cure. pric,
% cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

This powerful scrofulons disease ol
the head and HOSE 10 successfully treat
ed In every case botn x owG people ana
children, by Dr. Simms. 4th and King
and Az Market street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
Closing Quotations of the Stock and
Produce Exchanges,

PHILADELPHIA. Feb 3.-The stock market
was Irregular. The leading stocks were only
slightly changed. There was some activity in
several of the specialties. but otherwise the
market was dull and featureess. A buying
movement in Philadelphia and Erie attracted
some attention. United Gas was active
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

INoR SAI.E-THAT NEW AND DEslR.
10 able dwelling house, late of DR.. Buck
deceased, situated at N. E. corner of Rod
Dey and Thirteenth ST., the lot having
90 II. front on Rodney. This dwelling has
ali of the modern improvements and con-
yeniences. with complete system OF drain.
age. Apply to BENJAMIN NIELDS, $40
Market street, nl3-tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

ISoR RENT--A l0o.acre farm, known MS
II the Courtney farm. near Newark.
Address. NJ. Richenberger. Box 30, stan
ton. Del. fad-w-tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

TOR RENT.--Auditorium of Odd Fell
II lows Hall will rent for light manu-
featuring purposes. Apply TO c. T. Ma
runey, 300 hhipley street. f2-e6t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

INOR RENT-Storo md dwelling. No. 10
Il last Seventh street betweea Market
snd King, only three doors from King; an
excellent location for a light business;
low rent Apply 10 Morris. Seventh
and Market streets. fa.-1m
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

TARM FoR RENr-69 acres, miles
II from Wilmington. Apply to Henry
Barlow. Custom House. 29-4tw-itd'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

contractor for hauling by the day or
hour. Safes and pianos moved and set
with care. Furniture cars at short
notice. HOSTING and rigging done.
\ Office, No. 123 French street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

LNOR RENILTIIRFE STORY HOUSE
IT No. SIS Madison street, containing s
rooms and bath. Apply to W. ;. & IL.
Vernon. this office. ill
INOR RENT-Deslrable rooms at 1928
Il Market street. j26-tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

DEMOVAL--JohnR II. C. Gorrell has re
~ from s1O1 Market street to the n
W. corner OF 9Th and Shipley streets
where he win hn found by all who wish
to buy or rent real estate. lie attends to
selling and renting real estate. Money
loaned at fair rates. dlA-tt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

DEMOVAI.THE OFFICES OF CLARK
Al Il MctcHr Mccormick Bros, and thu
Portland Paving Company have been re.
moved to No. FL Market street. Their
friends Rnd customers are cordially inVit-
ed to call. lS-lu
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

TOR sALE-s farm of III acres, adloin'
It., good buildings fine fruit land. young
peach orchard In bearing. VIII be sold
cheap. Apply TO Geo. Il. Townsend "
Co., GA Market street. 1l3-lln
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

Call and examine our limo OF dress
goods; you will get some bargains.
L. A. shannon. 7l9 Market and 40
Shipley.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

TIoR sALE-A NEW . STORY HOUSE,
and painted. underdrained with cementod
cellar, and heated with tho latest Inn
proved Florida Steam Heater; u model
house throughout. and good location at
No. 1898 w. 4th street. Apply at No. goo
W. 9TH street, city. dl9-tr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

ToR SALE OR EXCHANGE-A farm
u of 40 acres, on the Kennett pike,
within eight miles OF this city. The build
inRs are all in good repair. Plenty. OF
taken in part payment. have also me
small houses for SALE which pay 9 per cent
clear of everything. u. ID. GROVES.
f2tf No. E. sth street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

TOR SALE OR RENT-best located new
10 houses OH eastern side containing
rooms and bath. will increase in value
rapidly, complete sewerage system.
Prices moderate and terms easy. Pos
session at once. Geo. ii. Tlndall. Jr.,
1026 Spruce street. jlS-2bt'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

The best place to got your carriage
repaired ia al Naither j Cos, oyel
Market street bridge.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04
on THURSDAY
THE llru DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1892


~ II y ClOCh u. m',
The following described real estate, viz:
All that certain piece or parcel of land
situate in the town of Townsend. Apo
qulnimink hundred, New Castle county,
aud state of l1eluware. bounded and de-
scrihed HIS follows, TO wit:
I'ning lots Nos, II, IL end 10 on plot OF
town lots Of the heirs of Samuel Town
send, deceased bounded on the east hy
Walnut street, Oh the west by land OF the
delaware Railroad Company, on the south
ihy lands OF Mary @. Wells, on the north
by lands OF Samuel Townsend; the Inetes
and bounds are as follows:
BEGINNING AT a stake In line OF lands of
the Delaware Railroad Tom .nny, IL cOrnc:
Tor these and lands of Iary G. v ellis
thence herewith north ION degrees. east
III feet to u stake in line vi Walnu; street
thence herewith north l0h degrees. W -si
I'll feet TO stake in line of Samuel
lnwnscnd; thence Herewith south 20 81
degrees west Il feat s inches 10 stake
In line oil lands OF the Delaware Iiaiiroal
& ompauy; thence Herewith lGl feet and
40 inches to the place of beginning. con.
tuiming within these lncteS and bounds
IL. $50 square feet of land, be the same
more or less.
4 Seized and taken in execution as the
prcpcrty OF the Townsend Creamery Com
pauy, and to he sold by
WILLIAM SIMMONS. Sheriff.
SheriG's Office, Wilmington Del, Janu
larry. 22d, 1892. j3
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

EOR SALE-S0ME OF THE INCEST
II arranged houses In the city. on Wash
inaton street, between 18th and 14th. They
are of medium cost, and can lie bought oii
easy terms. Call and look at them,
gepa.tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

yTANTED--ALL THE LADIES OF
w Wilmington and county to have
their sewing machines put in first class
running order. from Is cents upward. As
shop in Wilmington, you will. save money
by leaving your order. or send postal. All
makes OF machines for rent by week or
month. All makes of machines, new or
old, sold on weekly or monthly payments.
or cheap Tor cash. The White and the Do
nestle machines speciality. W. r. FOR
WOOD, No. 100 West Seventh street, back
of Gardeners. ocD
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04
ylR. DE HARDTs
IL fENNrROYAL FILLS
Arc the only genuine Pen5yroyai l,ilis ~ ade'
twenty ave years' experience. Sold ~ Drug.
eistp. ONCE, aOS N. Ninth street. Phiia. Bl
nail or Al cnicc, 81. Advice tree. Ladies be
ware OF limitations i-.o
-----s7---~r~a
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE-STORES.

10 and 1e n. Front street.
". w. Cor. jackson and Maple streets.
sei0 II. 5th street.
BsS L. 9TH street.
cog i. End street.
n. W. Cor. Taylor and Kirkwood streets
&. II. Cor. end ana Franklin streets.
N. W. Cor. Sth and Buttonwood streets.
For list OF larger stores and dwellings
apply at GEO. Il. TOWNSEND d CO.,
M GA Market street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04
W. c.. D. R. {.

We have opened an establishment for
the purpose of cleaning. dycing and re-
pairing ladies and gentlenlen's wearing
APPAREL at moderate prio and by Skill-
ed worknen. Drop us n rostal. The work
viii be called for ond d,HS rod. " Q clean
and dye gentleinen'e clOtning. ladies'
dresses and centA Children's dresses and
o. ats, lace curtains rugs, blankets, rib.
bona athers. kid gloves, etc. Repairing
of clothing Speciality. Satisfaction
receive prompt attention. Whining ton
tIeaniH1, DysinE ami Repairing Esih u
iiShn,snt, SI1 Market street. PERSON
s. BURKE. dl-eod-1
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

TOR SALE A COLLECTION WELL
u made dearbors. wagons and cnrri-
ages Mt fair prices. Vim. Hammond, md
and French streets. o2o-3mN
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

r OSr OR MIsLAID THE DEPOSIT
u book No. es03s in the Wilmington
Savings Fund Society. Ninth and Market
streets, and notice is hereby given that
application has been made for a new
book. DAVID X. JACKSON.
j26-Std- itaws
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

TOR SALE-Stock, good will and
II fixtures of grocery. doing cash husi-
ness Apply at this Office, $. T., fl-Gt'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

The person wishing a second hand
Office deck may possItlly he suited ON
calling ON W. A. Aukill. No. Tao Market
street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

N-oI can buy large lot in MuskeEon.
! Mich. four blooks from - Immense
factories, for tlb5. Only s. cash. send
your name aud get lats and Views free.
Write c. NJ. Steele Sons Muskegon,
Mich. il9
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

COR 600 To loan on bond and
- AO,OOO mortgage in sums 10 SUIT.
]. j. Pelrce. No. 0 W est seventh street
f3-it
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-02-04

A DJoURNED SHERIFFS SALE. by
"a virtue of writ of Venditioni Ex-
ponas, to me directed. will be exposed to
public sale at the hotel of James l.. Dick
inson, ia town of Townsend. Appoquini-
mink Hundred. New Castle county, Del,
on THURSDAY,
Milford chronicle., 1892-08-12

The workmen Of a new line Of electric
lights IN a western city began to dig q
posthole "a front of q Dutchmaus dwell
ing, when the master Of the house came
out and forbadethem to continne the work.
After good deal st wrangling the men
announced siat they could not waste their
time in talking and prepared to set %
work, Thereup8n the Dutchnan called
bis Wife. aud with q dexterogs and unex
pected movement succeeded in linging
over the hole the men were digging Arge
Hat slate, upon which he established the
Lady.
aNow, Gretchen he said, dat sh Where
Won shtands till / comes back NIT Elm en-
Junction
With many charges to his wife not 70
stir from thaN .s5sAnntil his return, he de-
parted to ~ junction which should
force the . atl,Sd to cease ther lahors
and the 81 EDutch frau stood Ike a
statue OF 4lsimobilty her hands on her
hips and delisnce painted upon her face
No sooner had the husband disaplefed
than The lender OF the gang directed his
men to taAe che slate with tie frsu on Il
and lit il from its place. ltwas g pretty
severe tax but it was accomplished. and
with perfect rolitenoss the eorpulelt lady
WIS set 20 one SIDE as y she hao leen q iflt
teapot on g salYer
The work 81 digging then went merrily
forward and while tie Dutch wife held ~
the letter Of herhushand's orders with 81
lent fidelity the men set up the tail pole.
Il was well 10 its place when The house
holder was seen returning in bieathless
haste viewing So bis hand the coveted in-
junction
Z When he carrie painting u and s7iv Whist
bad been done. he was overcome first WIKI
astonshment and Chen with wrath,
vas you not stool on dat hplefN At
demanded pfliis vif
'lt vas GA dis stone dat you eas puts
ME. She answered.
lie locked az Lel in helpless Indignation
q moment and then cricd
"a vas not mean dat you shtand "a lla1
stone ven dat hole vas carfnl aTay
Youths Companioa
Milford chronicle., 1892-08-12

Once, when ] was still in deacon's or
ders the clerk of a neighhoring perish
came over to inform me that the par.un
had been taken suddenly and seriously 81,
and that he would be greatly obliged %
me it ! would take bis service for him on
the following Sunday morning, Tito man
was much delighted atmy eousen.ing, and
was profuse ia his thanks Justas De was
leaving the raom he casually remarked.
"0h by the way, it is sacrament sunday
then explained 20 him that was un-
able to DO what he wanted, Tor I was only
in deacon's orders, and that he rust get
some one else lie seemed much DISTRESSED
at the failure Of his efforts, and at last
like one trying his last chance, hc turned
to me with most insiuunting smile and
said, "Couldnt you do it, sir, just for
oncem- Cornhill Magazine
Milford chronicle., 1892-08-12

"Ihe masters of strategy are not the
men who wear the title Of general before
their names and ride at the head of mill
tary professions. but the untitled insna.
gers of peripatetic amusement companies,
said Alvin G. Price 1T requires higher
order Of genius TO steera company % burn.
stormers clear OF the sheriff chan 10 con
duct the retreat Of Xenophonis ten thou.
sand. One winter I was piltaing q second
class company through Virginia Our
repertory was Shakesperean, and at Rieh.
mOnd our baggage was attached So the
same time we got out Of paper Tie treas.
ury wGs empty and our ease looked des-
perate indeed I resolved 20 make one
herculean effort 20 get out Of tile hole
II ransacsed the plumber room 81 she
Richmond theater and secured lot 81
left over paper Of dozen different eompa,
nies, ranging from burlesque opera 90 his.
torical tragedy. got Monographs Of Ed
win Booth and the Swiss Bell Ringers
Alexander Salvini and Patti Rosa, Clara
Morris ard Dan Rice. ! had one stand for
a minstrel show and another for Richi
lieu one for the Spider and Fly and
another for Queen Elizabeth ! struck
out and billed town for Julias Cesar
and Camille Cal NRgner's minstrels
and 4 grand opera, Jim the penmau and
a Hole IN the Ground, to occur simnlta
neously 80 the same hall and Tor one price
Of admission,
we played 0ehello, Ia street costume
The Moor wore striped pants and a sack
coat, and Desdemona showed up in q gray
travelling suit and a sunshnde Aftci
Othello' we gave them an Irish farce,
Othello appearing as jig dancelFithnut
changing his costume on makeup, The
ball WAS packed and everybody was pleased
We expected to sneak ont Of town on The
night train but remained by request and
played to big business Those Nlrginians
were simply charmed with our polite and
elegant gall. st Louis Glohe-Dcmocrat