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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

piece entitled "An Old Fashion
Iluskin Il, was given IN the presence
OF an nppreciatve audience Thursday
evening, in Olivet Presbyterian Church.
Notwithstanding tine unfavorahle
weather the room was crowded to its
utmost capacity. and grent credit is
due those who participated in the ex-
ercisc5. Theacting host of the occa-
sion, Mr. james Z. Wrightington as
Mcbride rs Aunt Peggy" received
many congratulations upon the man
ncr in which they filled their charac.
ters. Inc affair WAS very successful.
They will Ivy SPECIAL request repeat the
same ut Stanton in the near future.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21
DIED.

GRAVES-On the 10Th Inst, Josiah j.
Graves, aged 60 years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend his funeral services at the residence
of his son-in-law, J. Milton Bullock, near
thadd's Ford. to meet at the house at :
O'Clock on Sunday, without further no.
tlcc. lntermcnt at Center Burying
Ground.
.GUSTUS-On May 10Th. Annie Gustus
aged 81 years.
Relatives aud friends are invited to at
tend the funeral at the residence of
Jamos Thomas. No. 90i West tenth street,
on Sunday afternoon at | O'Clock. Ser
vices at the house. lnterment at St. Pc
tors Cemetery.
RlGHTER--On tho Goth inst, John d.
RICHTER aged so years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral seryicea at
his late residence, No sci West seventh
street, ON Monday afternoon at o'clock
lnterment prvete.
JONES-On the 10Th inst. Mary. wife oil
Il. W. jones. aged 81 years,
Relatives aud friends are respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral from the
residence OF her parents, David and An
ME Mctyanev. corner Of y and Claymon,
streets, on Sunday the 22nd inst, at
O'Clock. lntornent at Rivcrvlew Gene
tory. I
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

ON Thursday, May the 10Th, tine
will have their grand opening at the
new track, Wayerly Hall farm, near
Stanton.
Quite number OF New Castle Coun.
ty horses are already entered In the
different ce., which ara as followst
Three minute trotting, two thirty.seveu
ttottiag and free for all trotting
race, also u pacing and running race:
III grounds are open to the public
free OF charge, and all lovers OF the
sport are invited to be present.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

This is beyond question tho NEST
successful Cough Medicine We have
ever sold. Il few doses Invariably cure
the worst eases OF Cough, Croup
and Bronchitis, while its wonderful
success In the cure Of Consumption Is
without parallel IN the history uf
\medicine. Since its first discovery it
has been sold on Il guarantee, u test
which no other medicine can stand
II you have II cough, We earnestly ask
you to try it. Prise soc. AMI 81. Ii
your lungs are sore. chest. or back
lame. use Shiloh'5 puru5 Plaster. y.
Is. DaufOrth, wholesale AMI retail
agents I'd and Market streets, Viii
mingtOn, Del. ....
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

Peter Kelley, a morocco worker re.
siding at No 3l4 Monroe street, was
run over by an east-bound Baltimore
aud Ohio freight train, at the Scott
street crossing, about I O'Clock last
evening, Kelley in company with
schooner Long undertook to board II
freight car and slipping he fell under
the cars, when his left leg was crushed
and his skull lractuted. He was re.
moved to the Delaware Hospital
where lie died, The Coroner will hold
an inquest over he body, which was
removed to tho home OF Ills parents
He WAS unmarried and worked In |. L
tuiglsy'S morocco factory, at Fourtl
and Monroe streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

sell good footwear for less money
than many stores is easily told. The
best buying and selling advantages
make it easy for us to give low prices.
We are talking about the right Kind OF
shoes of course, good leather, right
shoomaking. The very cheap, trlshy
for us to buy or sell it when we can
handle reliable goods as cheap as the
commoner grades are sold for at some
stores Perhaps low prices for good
shoe leather may interest you; we have
both Formans, No. 10 East Fourth
street between Market and King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

On Thursday and Friday evenings
Omega Court, No. So. OF the Knights
of Pythias. had grand entertainment
at Turner's hall, Fifth and Walnut
streets. Revs. L. b. Parker. d. D..
Cook and b. s. Moore made speeches.
There was choral singing, and Prof.
AshbrOok presided at the organ. Mise
Sadie 1ilden and David Wright sang q
comic dhett. Miss Peterson sang a
solo.
There was a uniform drill OF the
Knights, and altogether they had an
interesting and pleasant evening.
Chester division gave O splendid drill
last night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

The Item that was in the REPUBLICAN
few days since, stating that Night
Warden Burleigl, at New Castle jail,
had been discharged on account OF the
escape of two prisoners was incorrect,
as he is still on duty. and was not
even censurod by the sheriff for their
escape. Had their cells been properly
inspected during the day, it is possible
that tools might have been found and
the work OF breaking through tho
walls discovered. Officer Burleigh
made one Of tho most efficient police
officers this city ever had, and as no Is
an old soldier, he knows nothing be-
You'd obeying orders
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

We need every inch OF
space we have to display our
good made clothing and
have decided not to handle
any more gum coats. A few
more than q hundred OF
mems and boys gum coats
at one-third former price.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

A Russian Jew, named Mayer Fettil
man, working at the II. and II. shops,
engaged In u quarrel this morning
with 10y named Martin Mealey. and
struck him In the back with a carpen-
ter's chlsel, making q very ugly wound.
He wns brought to police headquarters
and Will have a herring this evening
before Judge Ball
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

On Thursday the name of John
Lloyd was used us IA witness in the
case OF the state vs. Martha Blizzard,
alias DAVIS, instead Of John Floyd.
Consequently communication has
been received from John NJ. Floyd
No. 40 East Seventh street, asking
that q correction be male, which is
gladly lone. Mr. Floyd states that he
WAS not - witness and has nuacq ,iuiut
mve whatever with Mis-. Blizzard Oh
| Clarn BArher
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21
Our offerings Bear Inspections
OF THE
MOST CRITICAL KIND.

4No liidltSl nv" SllSd' lIS
bargains we advertise, they will
stand the closest investigation
every time. An article is not a
bargain simply because it's
cheap, it must be worth more
than is asked Tor it and that
makes it a bargain. Indeed
that's the kind Of bargains we
are offering just at present
to the people of Wilmington
and surrounding country. BY
this we mean we have built up
such a large trade in such a
very short time and by the
quick sales and small profits
route We purpose travelling
Special values offered from now
until the end Of the season.
G. A. RS Attention = You
can get an elegant G. A. r.
suit at the Diamond State Tail
oring and Clothing Cos store,
guaranteed all wool, Pure Indi-
go dye, in double or single
breasted Coats, at the small
sum oil $3.50, that will cost you
in any store in or out Of Will
mington Sl2 md all other
goods sold by us are dirt cheap.
Just stop in and examine Tor
yourselves. Every gentleman
i'll Wilmington should sec our
immense assortment of Mems,
Youths. Boys, and Childrens' suits
and single pantaloons before making
their purchase. Words fail TO convoy
anything like conception of the sile
and variety Of the stock. We are Of
fering a choice collection OF the best
in style and quality ut prices that
breaches practical sermon to all
those who study economy When you
como into the diamond State Mer-
chant Tailoring and Clothing Co.'S
store, S. L. corner Sth and Market
streets, just ask to see those suits that
we are selling for IS, 80 and 40 and
be convinced OF the mistake yoa have
made In not coming sooner and II you
have Children or Boys that you will
have to buy clothes for before many
days, just look through our Boys and
Chlldren's department and see what
bargains We are Offering. Our styles
in all our better grades have been de.
signed by our Artist. Mr.. Chas. Con.
| way, who has such an enviable repu.
tation as u cutter, and still we are
selling such perfectly fitting clothes
cheaper than you can buy the same
quality of goods anywhere else. A
word to the wise IS sufficient.
Gents furnishing goods department
In this department We have full
line Of furnishing goods, Shirts, Col
lars, Cuffs, Neckties, Hosiery, Gloves,
Underwear, Overals, ETC.. and a beau
tful line OF Hats and everything at
rock bottom prices. All goods marked
in plein figures and absolutely one
price to all.
Our Merchant Tailoring department
| Is we'll supplied witha nice, we'll select
cd stock of piece goods in all OF the
fashionable shades and colors. You
may search the world over AMI we
do not hesitate to say that You will
not find anywhere more perfectly tit.
ting or mora stylishly gotton-uE
clothes than those we dress our Gus
TONERS with. When you soe we'll
dressed man on the street rest assur-
ed that he had his clothes cut and
made by Chas. Conway.the Artist Tail
or of the Diamond State Clothing Co..
S. L. corner Sth and Market streets.
All our work guaranteed to fit to per
lection or money refunded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

Srappcrs are scar c and hard to be
obtained hut II sCems that Harry
telttineier OF the FELTON, House, Sec.
ond and Walnut streets, is dctermin
I'd To have them. lie hns gathered
some line ones and this evening Will
serve them AZ lunch to his pu rous.
Harry hns tho numn OF being he best
ga erer OF snapper IN this state. and
t9o-e who patrunlH" him this even
iug Will no duuJt say that lhls is a
tact.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

A rather good. looking man stopped
Miss Finn, residing at No. $40 w.
Ninth street this morning, and asked
her where certain person resided, and
on her answering that she did not
know anyone by that name the fellow
grabbed her pocket book, containing
$40, and ran down the street. making
his escape. Detective Hdtton is look
ing the matter up.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. W. Davies were
given Il surprise party Mt their resi-
dence, 30l Poplar street, last evening.
The occasion was the birthday ami.
versary of Mr.. Davies He received
humorous res ,nt5, Dancing was liz
dulged In and L. " Robinson's orches-
ira furnished the music. About IS
couples were present.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21
Released From Jail.

Charles Smith, tho barber on French
street. above Fourth, who pleaded
guilty to charge OF attempting to
blackrnail saloon keepers, and was
fined $50 and costs, was released from
custody yesterday. on the application
OF his counsel, George Elliot, who pre-
scented an affidavit stating that he was
unable to pay the .ilue and costs
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

About ~ o'clock this morning, tlae
horst s. | p'd and lell on the asphalt
pavement on Market street between
Ninth ant tenth streets 1t rould,uot
be aScertaiued who was tho owner,
h1t the animal seemed to be badly
hurt,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

For the purpose of giving all who
wish to become members of the An
Client and Illustrious Order OF the
Knights OF Malta chance, the char
tiers of tho two old Communicates,
Kadosh No. %, and Brandywine No.
81, have been re-opened and those who
wish can join for six dollars. This Is
an exclusively Protestant order, and
numbers about 500 members In this
city. 1t pays 81 week sick benefits,
and the dues arc but 50.cents month.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

Ain-row, at No. loj last Fourth
street, Is daily receiving large sup
ply Of spleald salt oysters, clans.
lard and soft shell crabs rhe salt
oysters are now IN their prime. and
even better than they wrre during the
winter, wpile the Lest kinds OF crabs
are now coming in.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

First Presbyterian Church. Rev. G. NJ.
Hickman. pastor. Services at 1880 n, IN.
and p. IN Morning subject. "For-
titude." Evening "'rhe browning Trag
edy In the Delaware last Sundar-A
Warning to Sabbath. bre kcrs.' tund y
school atap IN. 7,i5 y. IN. Endeuvor
meeting. All invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21
LEON ALE.

l. ...|. .....
@fa--ii Iutnall street. rooms nmi bath.
~ .Iutu1ll street. 10 1, O1.a and huth.
u = MGrkcl street. l. rooms ant hat T.
l6@ West Frplt s. r'ct rooms and bat n
ISIS ls.l West front street. roo ns aul
bath
I95 Delaware avenue, rooms aml
bath.
ttajl EUdHcy street, 10 rooms aud bath.
1915 rlterspu street = looms and bNth.
IL Wrst Fourteenth street. 10 rooms
ana hath.
~ West Eighth 81 eel. = rooms and bath.
81 Nini'urrn strct.t ~ rooms aul bath
Southwest roraer lhrd and West SIS.
I=iu,,iit- ana Saith.
IA : uth Clayton street. Il rooms and
laGu.
fl4Wcst second street. g rogins aud bath.
- colt street r ruums.
IN rrluklin street, rbCInS aid iath.
- Madison aireCt. rooms aud i4uh.
To- Lincoln street rooms and bath.
~ " est thiri street, luuns Dul bath
III Luvariug lVrtIunr l ROOMS.
ti Ncs' Fuu I'll siroct. r rooms.
Gnurch Isa1r, Highlands 10 rpaWs
u loi3 EiNr'h STR ct brOass nj huth
Siu kjug strrtt !, rooms Ritl bath.
$50 King -frout, Arbuns lnt BATH.
II East third renl rooms and haih
Ar;iy TO liEALD ~ CO.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

Bishop Coleman went to Georgetown
yesterday afternoon, and last evening
conducted services In the Episcopal
Church at Georgetown. He re-
turned to our city this morning.
Tomorrow no will oiflciate ut st.
James Church at Stanton at 1890 q.
m. and at Newport at 7.30 p. m.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21
Promotion of Holiness.

The meeting ior the promotion of
holiness will be held this evening in
the tabernacle on Walnut street, be-
tween Eleventh and Twelfth streets,
commencing at I A. The Rev. G.. Il.
ron,pkins is expected to lie present and
have charge.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21
DAVIS a Co.sli NsrRet .tlerr.

DAVIS " to#"A' MARKET atiert.
We deliver all the Aasly, weekly and
Sunday papers promptly tMr3HE
the city; In other words you Igse=s the
button and VIZ do the rest I5spur,s
men See the daily edition Of WHgo1
Spirit OF tie Times, on sale every
morning at a III
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

Free Methodist Mission, Rev. y. w.
Hart. pastor. Services in the tabernacle
on Walnut street. between nth nni l9th
streets. Preaching NJ 1914 a. M. and 80
p. III. lev. q. X. Tumpiiins is expected
t. he present. Communion in morning.
Sunday school alta IN. Love feast al 3
n. M.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

Plans and Specifications OF tho Della
ware building to be erected at Chicago.
are now on exhibition and ready for
bids at the office Of L. L. Rice Jr., No.
pl3 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

Tomorrow promises to be clear
ing and cool, followed by rising TEN
pcrature. Monday clearing and rather
warmer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

contractor Tor hauling by the day or
hour. Safes and pianos novel and set
with care. Furniture cars at short no.
tice. Hosting and rigging done.
Office, No. l23 French street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

Jennie Morgan agent vii, sell al
auction on VI lHday, tue 3;,d iWst, at ,
p m, at No. Gil Market street the
balance oil the stock Of Morgan &
'baWdon
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

Howard Harris ami Horace Manrluy.
charged by las. Polk with us.tg
threatening language aud DOING ma
bodily harm. They wore dis A.l rrd
with a rpprimaud
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21
I HAVE
NOT LEFT TOWN

AS asked almost every day
by customers who come
from other stores saying
they were told | had left
town, had gone out of bust
ness and such like. But no,
we are in it and with an ele-
CANT assortment of goods at
popular prices to suit every
one. We opened this week
a line Of Serge Suits for $40
and $l2, in blue, black and
steel, Their equal is not
shown at the price any
where.
For Boys and Children we
have an immense assortment
at Rock Bottom Prices.
One price TO all.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

The l,omd o! H. llh is liz deriug
thu -uuJeGt OF having ihr . L
pl c > make a tlouse AID house ~
7pUCLlOn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

Received three timcs day, fresh from
first class dair!es at Pur;ers 18th and
Madison streets. Telsphens GAL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21

at the REPUBLICAN office to-day. In tho
shade: ....
10 oclock: 12 o'clock: 2o'clock
So 5S IS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21
Y.CIOthing House
MEETINGS FOR THIS EVENING.

wILMlNdroS. Saturday. May 81. 1909
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21
LII TIE
BOYS

y 49,
which we are pleased we
did not buy 6 weeks
ago. We Just bought
them this week because
the maker wanted the
cash and we had the
chance to accommodate
him and you buy get
ting such prices as en-.
ables us to offer them
at less than the original
wholesale prices. At
s. we have several
STYLES and the sooner
you see thom the better
selection you will have,
as tie quantities and
sizes are limited. There
are also some regular
short pant suits for boys
from S to Is years III
sane lot and we think
yon will save money i'll
looking at them.
JAS L. MULIdN g. Son
Tajlofs, 9th & Market
Ciotlaer5. Wilmington
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-05-21
Security Trust and
Safe Deposit CO..
fso. SIG Market Street
CAPITAL S5UO,0oo
Allows Interest ON deposits Money
~ tniioMa.

AIIUNs THItIteI Ofl I'VpONIta MONEY
IL totiOMe.
DEPOSITS ftN'rptc on ticmauh per cent
deposits PAYABLE alter " laya' nptlca. ~
per cent.
pepg5its rayEo!c lfteri dly4 notice, per
cent
Active busiurss account, IRE MT taken.
ltlr company 'ct5 a. fNE, f9H, ADAlfaiS.
TiATrE, IUu~itk, hrhEniAS, H., ~ EI.it
slIH ArEsG, AMI refsts smAI 5AA.s Ia tre aud
bufElIt- prtbl Etu.iz.
PFNi NllLDs, Iryr lIeRt,
n a. RtIIiI S-.ttS, s iCU-t 'rssl''l.
jas. i. tI.ARkaoN. frsI,irot,
2-l-c-u td.S.t tu-thu
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-14
4 Lender.

Since its first introduction, Electric
Bitters has gained rapidly in popular
favor, until now it is clearly in the
lead among pure medicinal tonics and
Notwithstanding nothing which
permits its use as a beverage or intox-
icant, it is recognized as the purest
and best medicine for all ailments OF
the stomach, liver and kidneys. 1t
will cure sick headache. indigestion,
constipation, and drive malaria from
the system. Satisfaction guaranteed
with each bottle or money will be re-
funded. Price only so cents bottle
at Smith Drug Store.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-14
Heart Dlsrasn Unrnhie

The truth Of this statement may be
doubled by many, but when DR..
FRANKLIN Miles, the eminent Indiana
specialist says that heart disease is
durable, and proves it by thousands of
testimonials Of wonderful cures by his
New Heart Cure, II attracts the atten-
tion of the millions suffering with
short breath, palpitation, irregular
pulse, wind in stomach, pain in side
or shoulder. smothcring spells, faint
ing, dropsy, etc. A. i. Davis, Silver
Creek. Neb., by using four bottles of
Dr. Miles New Heart Cure, was com
pletely cured after suffering for IL
years from heart disease. This won
derful remedy is sold by Smith Drug
Company. Books Free.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-14
Guarantred Cr

We authorize our advertised drug
gists to sell DR.. Kings New Nlaeoy-
cry, for consumption, coughs and
colds, upon this condition: If you
are troubled with cough, cold or
any throat, lung or chest trouble, and
will use this remedy as directed, Civ
ing il fair trial, aud experience no
benefit, you may return the bottle and
have your money refunded. We
could not make this offer, did we not
know that DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry could be relied on. Ii never dis
appoints. Trial bottles free at Smith
Drug Store.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-14
REMoNsrRANoE WITH RUSSIA.

Sec II. This country has always been
the refuge of the oppressed from every land
--exiles tor conscience sake--and the spirit
of the founders of our Government, we con-
demn the oppression practiced by the Rus
sian Government upon It's Lutheran and
Jewish subjects, and we C IL upon our Ma
tional Government, in the interest of justice
ard humanity by all just and proper means
TO use its prompt and best efforts to bring
abouta cessation Of these cruel prosecutions
in the dominion of the Gar and to secure to
.Ae oppressed equal rights.
We tender our profound and earnest SYM
pathy to those lovers Of fre dom vino are
struggling for home rule and the great cause
of self government in Ireland.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-14

Cholly; My brother is In luck. He's
got place as floor-walkah in a dry
goods store. lie is there 16 hours a
day. Awther: eawn't see the lack.
Cholly: You cawn't? Why, his
pawnts can nevah bag at the knees
New York Weekly.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-14

Mistress; Oh, Mary, see this mir
ror nave broken, and think of the
bad luck shall now have for seven
yearsl Maid; What, that little bit
of mirror But think of mel
have just broken the big mirror in the
parlor.- rFliegende Batter
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-14
IMMIGRATION.

Sec, IL. We heartily approve all legiti.
mate efforts to prevent the United States
from being used as the dumping ground for
the known criminals and paupers of Europe;
and we demand the rigid enforcement of the
laws against Chinese mml, ration and the
importation Of for ign workmen under con
tract to degrade American labor snd les on
its wages, but we condemn and denounce
any and ali att mpts TO restrict the immi-
grafton Of the industrious and worthy Of
foreign lands.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-14
PENSIONS

Sec 10. This convention hereby renews
the expression of o precation of the atr-
otism OF the soIIi RS and sailors cf the I'm
ion in the war of its praservat on, and we
favor ju-t and liberal pension, to all disa-
bled Union soldiers their widows and de-
pendents but we demand that the wo k
Of tbs rersi II Office shall be done industrl-
ously, impartially and honestly. We de-
nounce the present administration of that
office $ incompetent, corrupt, dlsgracefll
and dishonest.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-14

A one legged political orator named
Jones, who was pretty successful in
bantering an Irishman, was asked by
the later chow he had come to lose his
leg" "Well," said Jones, "on examin-
ing my pedigree and looking up my
descent, found there was some Irish
blood in me, and becoming convinced
that 1t had all settled in that left leg,
| had it cut off at once" "Bc the pow
ers,' said Pat ait 'ud ev been deuced
good thing eff it had only settled in
yer hcad.n-[ -[Drake's Magazine.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-14
WATERWAY IMPROVEMENTS.

Sec IA. The Federal Government should
care fo- and improve the Mississippi River,
nd OH great waterways Of the Republic,
so ss 10 secure ter the interior States easy
and che p transportation to tdewater.
When any waterway of the Republic is of
suthcirnt importance to demand aid of the
Government, such aid should be extended
upon definite plan Of continuous work un-
til permanent improvement is secured.