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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29


The foundation of the Rothamsted
station for agricultural experiments is
earlier than that of any other, with the
single exception of that established in
Alsace. The earliest German station,
that at Meckern, was founded in 1852;
the earliest American station, at Mid
dletown, Conn, in 1915. The earliest
Of the systematic field experiments at
Rothamsted were those with turnips,
commencing in 1913. The continuous
wheat experiments commenced in the
autumn of the same year, the first har-
vest being in 1914.
In the earlier trials made upon turnip5
and wheat tho manures varied a goof
deal from year to year and the same
plot was not always treated in the SAINT
way; a more regular proceeding was,
however, soon adopted and has since
been generally adhered TO. In the later
systematic experiments each plot Re
ceives every year the same manuring
unless change of treatment is needed
to attain some special object. The sub
stances applied are ammonium salts
sodium nitrate, superphosphate mad
from bono ash, potassium sulphate, mag
ncsium sulphate and sodium sulphate
The various constituents Of plant foo
are thus applied in soluble and actiy
form. The weight of each constituel;
applied is also known, so that the IL
suits admit of quantitativc treatment
Wheat has been grown in the cello
brated Broadbalk field every year foi
forty-eight years, and there is at presen
no appearance of any decline in its fer
tility. Our second cut is from photo
graph representing the wheat harvested
in 1878 from seven Of the plots. Plot !:
has received farnyard manure every
year since 1874; plot 3 has been unmas
nured for the same period; plot has re
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

Mr.. Isaac Maskison removed from
North East, Md, and will reside in our
town.
MIR. James Russell has broken
ground on New street and will erect
two dwellings.
Mrs Halsey OF Mt Holly, N. j., Is on
brief visit to Mrs. Jos. Bennett.
Painters are at work ropaintlng the
high b. d y. bridge across Red Clay
Creek.
Sixty-seven excursionists won't from
Kiamen,i to Bay Ridge on Sunday.
MIR. Vim. Clarke, painter is at work
on MIR. George MGDogall's new dwell.
ing High street, near railroad avenue.
Painters are at work on the new
dwellings of j. j. Butler on New street
above High street,
Mr.. Geo. w. Spieer, Jr., grocer, cor
ner State street and Grand avenue, has
sold out his stock. and will open a
first class bakery and ice cream par.
lors.
Mr.. Geo. Spencer. of Providence, r.
l.. hns accepted position as foreman
OF wcayer5 and designer of Klamensi
Wooden Company, and will reside here
In tho future,
Kilmensi Gun Club was defeated on
Saturday by tho Wawaset Gun Club OF
| Wilmington by score OF 1913 to 1856.
Mr.. Neal barber, formerly OF our
town, bat lutely Of Avondale, Pa, has
returned, aud will work at Mr.. Thos.
F. Hunts. barber, on State street.
Burglars entered Kiamensi station
Sunday evening by breaking screeI
and glass out of the waiting room
door and entered office by prying opel
dead-latch. They broke open trunk
| and other things In Oilice but did not
secure any money Or anything o
value.
Great praise and honor should b,
given to our Mayor, town. and stree
and sewer commissioners elected Sine
our town was incorporated. The stree
and side walks are unsurpassed in gran
deur, and no saore magnificent pave
ments can be found In any OF gu
leading cities. N ancient times the,
were called Tint. -cum.fetcher straits
SPORT
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

Asa b. Pointsett. son of Charles W.
Pointsett, OF this city, died at the resi-.
dence of his parents, No. 402 West
Sixth street, at l o'clock yesterday
afternoon, OF Brlght's disease, in the
2lst year OF his age. lie was Young
man OF exceptionally good character,
and before sickness gave promise OF
useful life. He had been employed aa
clerk In the freight Office of tho Is. d
o. Railroad for three years before he
was stricken with disense. For four.
teen months he had not been out OF
the house. and though seasons of i'm.
proyemcnt proved lllusory, he bore all
his sufIerngs with the calmest chris.
tian resignation. Only a month ago
his health had apparently so much i'm.
proved that there were strong hop8s
OF his ultimate recovery, but being
again suddenly FRUSTRATED, his fading
earthly hopes increased the heavenly.
He was attended throughout his e.
ness by DR.. j. Harmer Rlle. He was -
member Of Union NJ. Il. Church and
the services will take place In that
church on Wednesday afternoon at 3
O'Clock. Intcrmont in Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

We have received from the publishers.
James A. Hcarn Il Co., The remln.
lseences of a 10Th Century Gladiator, "
written by John J.. Sullivan. The
prize fighter says: .5
Tho lirst timU ! ever put boxing
glove on WAS at u variety entertain
ment a. Dudley Street Opera House.
Boston Highlands, and when went to
the entertainment did not expect to
be called upon to do that; but at that
entertainment there was a strong
young fellow nulued SrRnueil, who
stated TO tho audience that he was
anxious to meet me ur any one in the
audience. ned the reputation of be.
ing able to hold my own with any
young man, and alter considerable
talking one way and the other. they
asked INC to put OH the gloves with
Scnnnell. did not want to do SO. but
finally consented. and | finally knock
ed him over the piano, which was OF
the stage. The book Is roploto with
"Reminiscences OF the prize Fighter
which is entertaining rea!lng t,
sports.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

The George Washington Fishing
Club left King straht wharf at an early
hour this morning on their Sixth all
uual fishing excursion down tho Della
ware bay.
The following are the prizes for this
trip:
Special prize OF very fine fishing
rod ard reel, presented to the club by
Edward Mrlchior. The conditions un
der which this prize will lie awarded
Will DO determined upon tho boat this
morning at Il special meeting of ttC
exc utive COMMITTEES.
The great "kahloir' diamond values
at Sl1 00). to the member in GOO
standing, or invited guest, catching
the most fish, euls toad fish, skates
dog sharks, sea spiders and mud roll
lers, no count.
Tho grent "Antiuphf" diamond ring
value ~, $50. to the member In good
standing. or invitoi guest. catching
tho largest fish. Tho report of the
grand keeper Of records and scales
will be accepted as final
Tho ''StItf of Life" in red and white
value unknown, TO the person catch
ing the first hog fish.
Solid silver reel. tonce the propert,
Of ] saac Walton, now deud,) to the
person making the second catch.
/ No Two prizss awarded to tho SAINT
person.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

The camp opened on Sunday morn.
Ing with love rea7 at 9 o'clock. Rev.
John D. IlJg preached at 1880 on Isa
Mi: 3. with Joy shall he draw water,
cut OF the well OF salvaiion.' His
theme was Advancement in Holy
Lie The joy of the Christian is his
advancement in holy HE
1t was grand sermon and a strong
Ono. Children's meeting at 100 p. m.
was also addressed by Mr.. RigG.
At 8 o'clock John Simins, NJ. D.,
preached On the Holy Unity OF the
Church obtained by baptism of the
Holy Ghost Acts II: Ia Tho doctor
preached on the Inspiration of the
moment.
Vt 80 p. m wa lively song ser
vice OF entertaining hymns. At s
O'Clock there was preaching 10y DR..
Siums on John IN, 1: lie must needs
- through SaInaria" The need OF the
world ia Christ and the need OF Chris
Ia the world.
There wis an altar seryieo and foul
conversions. lhsra were some 500,
people there IN the afternoon Tn,
, light oil the torches ON the trca foliage
, in tue evening was beautiful. All TIL
meetings AFRO well attended. Tn
camp will continue lhtuYs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

IL Is not often we can visit we'll
regulated military cncampment COM
posed OF boys ranging from . to IL
years of age. But such camp was In
progress at birmingham Park for the
three last days of the preceding week,
The soldier boys pitched their tents
last Wednesday, and are truly proud
of their camp experience Of the ensu-
ing three days.
The ZouaVes were the admiration OF
all visitors to the park. Their drill
was received with wonder and praise,
and some OF the difficult evolutions
brought forth hearty applause. The
dill on Saturday was particularly line
and was witnessed by four or five hun
dred people OF the surl ounding coun-
tty, who said they had never seen any
thing more pleasing or beautiful us
coming from boys SO young.
Tho 10, put III their time fishing,
boating, and with football An enjoy
liable time was had. A picked nine OF
West Chester laos challenged tho
lZouavcs 10 meet at baseball. Tie
challenge was accepted, ana II ever a
game OF brl. was played on its mer-
Its, this ono was. Both slde5 did
lcreditable work urged and encourage
ed by the vel and G. GERS from the
friends of cit Ter side The umpire's
lot was not IA happy one, as each and
lsvery boy was an umpire IN himself,
always ready to hurl his displeasure
lot the man of nerve for amy decision
not In keeping with his personal views.
The game resulted In victory for the
Wesley Zouaves. Score, IS TO 10.
Tho victorious niner now filled with
pride and cOntldence,no satisfied with
. one hard battle, sought for more
worlds (nlnes) to conquer. They
played nine composed OF boys from
iDuwningtown,w which resulted IN a We
tory for the latter. Saturday came
around only too soon, tents were
struck and everything lpacked ready
ltor departure on the evening train
Three hearty cheers were given fol
those who added very much to the
pleasure If the camp. Among then
the meiry-go-rOund proprietor, MIR
Nm. Neal, the boys especially thanked
ls he had done all lie could to increnst
, their pleasure. With banner up ans
our flag flying. the Iouaycs headed
for the station, ench ono heartily sorry
to leave Camp Birmingham behind.
The pleasures of the camp hay'
prompted the yourg soldiers to b.
even row thinking Of n weeks en-
! cnmpuent for next summer Mra
IfiZZio Gusser, Miss Eva Crossan
3 Miss ida Dewsnop and Miss Nuon
IGFsser looked out for the comforts 0
, tile company, and did all that faithfu
, women could do for tho young. HI
/ Irompany's commander, Rev. LOU
/ 1ewsnop, is justly proud OF his charge
e md desires to say to any societies o
5 organizations who may bs making III
/, rangements for entertainments, tina
i the Xouaves' work would add much a
IN attraction to tin success of tn
same. The company desires to pun
. chGse new uniforms, and take thi
, method earn them. Address tn
,o r;ev Lnuis j. Dswsnop, col Alarylan
q avenue, for terms.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

Mr. and Mrs. Davett. of Glasgow.
with a party OF friends, visited Wash
ington the pest week ard had most
enjoyable trip. They wero especially
Impressed Ivy tho maRuiiiccnce of the
Capitol ana public buildings, and tic
elegance of tho private and diplomatic
residences. BY special courtesy Of tho
official at the Nh!te House, they were
made acquainted With many interest.
ing features Of that memorable strac.
ture, notably, the fnvortte room Of the
Immortal Lincoln and the recent i'm.
provenlents introduced BY AITs. liar
risOn, After All extended tour Of the
city and glimpse at the beluttfuI
Botanical gardens and the imposing
Washington monument. they went L
Mt. Vernon and were deeply interested
and affected by the many points oI
historic interest and "Reminiscences con
necLcd with Tho grounds ana the Won
cradle an rhvOlnl home OF the Faihe
ef the Republic.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

Inst Friday, William r. Long, who
wishes to have an excursion to the
fishing banks on Wednesday night,
went to Washington and had q con,
ference wirh General Dumont, Chief
u. $. Inspector of Steamboats,, in re-
ference TO securing permit for the
steam tug Oceanic to extend hor trips
ten miles outside tho delaware Capes.
and carry fishing parties for tho next
thirty days. His application was
signed by some of tho most promi-
|uenl ana influential men in this city.
! General Dumout gave it his earnest
attention, but said thut us he did not
wish to interfere with tho local inspec-
tor Of this district, he would endorse
1t. and refer it to him, but In the event
of his not granting the permit, to de-
Inland his reasons in writing and refer
them to him. Mr.. Long took the APP
IpliCatiOn to Philadelphia to-day, and
will publish tomorrow tho result OF
his visit.
II the permit is granted the excursion
will take place ON Wednesday evening,
and those who have handed in theil
names will be supplied with tickets al
81 50 each, which Includes everything
except wines and liquors.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29
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Mn I;nma fnr Iinrkfnrh.

The KenslnEton club Of Philadelphia
failed to come to Wilmington Satur-
Aay, therefore tho RockfOrds had no
game. but with their little manager
Mack they took In the BroHnson and
Bradfords game aud saw the Brown
son win by the score Of TO 3. The
Rockfords would have had winning
team FOR Saturday. How is this for a
record FOR Ferguson the great second
b0seman OF the Rockford? He played
IT games. batting average i37, fielding
average a05. He Will not be seen on
the Rockford team next year as he has
enc or two offers for next seRspus
Comfy has made great record slnce
be joined tho Rockferds, ho may be
pmoug tile missing next year Also
Law Manuel, their crack pitcher, thcy
will have to keep their top eyo on
him or lie will be- among thu missing
Browu5on and Rockford on Sept
10th. Great game, buys. 50.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

John @. Kelley, residing at No. l7oI
Rodney street, attended Goodman M.
II. Church yesterday forenoon, and
when the services weIo over, he starts
cd to call on friend In the western
part OF the city. Will lie crossing lot
near Clayton street and Pennsylvania
avenue, where there arc several clumpa
Of brlars and underbrush, snake
about two feet long flow at him and
caug ht him by his pantaloons leg above
he shoe. Mr.. Kelley gave kick but
failed to unloosen tho snake. A sec.
ond kick, however, throw II from him.
Tho reptile prepared for another
spring, but by this time Mr.. Kelley
had gathered up a club, which no threw
ut tho snake, striking IL near tho tall.
Instead OF continuing the attack on
MIR Kelley, the snake ran into large
copse OF hrlars, and though Mr.. Kelley
looked diligently for it he failed to
find II.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29
Strictly O1a prIs), anil il dis
satisfied with your pafsnasa We
will return your mOnay,
.Y.CIOthilg House
3I6 MARKET STREET.
MAX EPHRAIM.
DRoPOS AIS

Delaware State Hospital at Farnhurst
Sealed proposals viii be received by the
trustees FOR the following supplies for the
months OF September, October and De-
cembcr, viz: Groceries vegetables. broa d.
beef. veal, mutton. fresh pork, dry goods
winter clothing, shoes, Croctery. drugs
bids for beet will be on fore and hind
quarters out of cattle well fatted, aud
dressing not less than 500 pounds. The
kidney fat TO be excluded In the bid on
hint quarters.
Bids for venl to be on the whole animal
the calves to be well fatteu and dressing
not loss than ninety pounds.
Bids for mutton to he on the whole ami
mai ana on iOre-nlIartcTs, the sheep TO be
well fatted and dressing not loss than
/ thirty-iiYe pound5e
| Hank forms Of proposals and envelopes
/ will be furnished TO those who address
4 Dir. ID. ID. Richardson Farnhurst, Della
| ware. No bid Will be considered unless
made on aid blanks and in the manner
! there designated.
The BIDS will lie opened AZ the hospital
| AT lao o'clock. Thursday, September list,
1899. Contracts will lie awarded to the
| best bidders.
The trustees reserve the right to reject
bids not deemed TO the Interest OF the in.
| stitutlon.
sam rlcs can be seen by applying at the
| hospital.
Claims against the hospital must be pre-
sentcl saturday, August 81. ls93
ID. ID. RICHARDSON, Superintendent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

The Glorious Fishermens Club had
grand excursion to the fishing banks
last Saturday night and yesterday.
The party left the Kennebeo Ice house
at 3 o'clock Saturday evening on the
one hundred-ton schooner L. b. Tray
ors, Captain X. Ruscoat In tow Of the
powerful tug Rescue of Philadelphia
with Captain Harry WEIGH In COM
mand.
Both OF these captains arc old salts
and have spent the greater part Of
their lives on the briny ocean. There
were elRhty-seven men on board the
schooner, and the trip down the river
and bay was unbventful. The report
err OF the REPUBLICAN. who, with
friend, was with the party, hired the
cooks bunk In the cabin, but there
was no-sleep until after . O'Clock
yesterday morning, as some crank
brought an accordion on board and
the dancing kept up to that time.
After that time Quot prevailed, as
the jewellers were tired out. At 4
O'Clock the Delaware Capes were
passed. and shortly after tho sun was
seen rising, as II from old ocean, with
the water dropping off OF 1t. 1t was q
grand aud beautiful sight; one never
to be forgotten.
But shortly after, as the boats pro-
ceeded out on the bosom Of the Allan
tic, black clouds arose, and the wind
commenced to blow. Jerking the
schooner right and left, The hawser,
as thick as mans arm, parted. but
the captain Of the schooner was equal
to the emergency, and took his place
at tho wheel. In q short tiIne the
storm passed over and with another
hawser the party were towed out to
soa.
The vessels stopped, and out went
the lines, but there was mary" bite,
and some one suggested that all the
black fish had come up to "Blg Quar-
terly:" After while young man
caught one Weighing about three and
half pounds. which was tho largest
caught during the day. Ten others
were caught from four to six inches
long. and that constituted the catch
for the day.
The party then went into the Break.
water. with the hope of catching some
trout,and were guyed numerically by
the crews on the fishing boats. who, on
account OF tho east Winds have NOT
tried to fish for the past three days.
There was an abundance of blue fish,
but they did not bite. and seemed to
put their fingers to their nose to tanta-
lie the fishermen.
Some CT these fish, which jumped
out OF tho water, wero at least two
feet long, but although limos were
thrown among them and every device
used, they refused to touch hook.
Upon reaching Ship John Light
another halt was made, but the fish
were as scarce there as they were out
side. and the party returned with the
paltry eleven.
Captain WEIGH, Of the tug, and Cap
tain Ruscoat OF the schooner arc on
titled to the thanks OF the party for
their care and attention. Everything
possible In their power was done to
make them comfortable, and 1t is not
their fault that no fish were caught.
The fact Is, that the east wind drove
them out to sea, and consequently
they were not there to bite.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29
DIED.


SCHOFlELD-ln this city. on August 90
1872, Theresa b., daughter OF James II
and flizaheth Schoilelj. aged 10 years.
~ lativcs and friends arc respectful,
|inviicd TO attend the funeral from IN,
residence OF her parents, No. 1873 French
street, ON Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock. lntcrment ut luverview
cemetery, Services nj the house.
POlNSETr-ln this city on Sunday. An
gust Is, Asa H. oldest SON of Charles W
hnd Lydia Poinsctt, aged 81 years.
The relatives and friends OF the family
are respectfully Invited TO be prescn
II the funeral. from the residence of hi
arents, No. iO9 West sixth 81 Get, OF
NcdnC siay, August 81, ut 3 y. ~. Ser
vices Al Union NJ. 4. Church.
LLOYD-On August 20. 1892, Harriet T..
daughter of &c rye Il. aud Amy Lloyd
Relatives and friends are invited to al
tend her funeral from the residence OF
Ter parents NJ Clnymont, on Monday
ritcrnoou at one O'Clock. lnterment al
tiycrvicw Cemetery.
MCDOW ELT.-on tho esthiinst.. CTsai
Rodney. son of Caesar Il. and Elizabeth
Mcdowell, aged months.
Relatives aud friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from his
sHr2nts' RESI- 1encc. 500 lincoln street, or
.Hcsdny afternoon. Meet at the house .
ock, lntorment ut Mt. Salem Come
terry.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

.NHTAATED- Lady cashier; experience
Mn am best reference required. Ad
dress ;. IT,, this Office. a29-it
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

The Republicans of Brandywine
Hundred arc requested TO mett ut the
hDdeu know: as the ola Blue Bad Inn,
Concord Pike, occupied 10y Alr Banks,
on Tues lay evening, September 6ih.
At ) O'Clock, To caucus for candidates
20 tin Legislature and Hundred oil.
c"rs 10 be- voted Tor at the nomination
election to he held saturday, Septem.
bel liLh. llY ORDER Or the COMMITTEE.
] lie iiepdbiICtuIs Of ChIistiaua Hun
drcd wiHlt'a lcas for "A candidate fol
the I.eEi7ldturraud hundred officers al
ttreenaile, tuesday evening, Septelu
Der 9th, Mt UcioGH.
lhe Republican Climb OF First Voter;
will me t to might ia the rooms OF tht
Repubiican State Central Committee
ard Will be addressed by General Jas
f. Wilson, chairuI IN of that commit
tee. and by Jonathan 5. Willis Hepttb
lean candidate Tor Congress iron
Delaware.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

During tho week ending mt noon
last Saturday there were i births. )
marriages and ~ deaths reported to
Registrar CuluuhUuu as having occur.
rcd In this city against 81 deaths for
the corresponding period Of last ear
The causes vi death We're: Con4ump.
ton. !, accidental drowning, cpnEe5-
lion of lungs. malu=mas, nlphIte5,
typhoid fever : zach; railroad urct-
dent, congestion Of the Jiaiu, ehplcHl
infantunh gastrltis, gastro-intR,ilEml
catarlh. hamilton, meningitis, old age,
paralysis ui tic heart, =inirrHttleut
fever, each During tho week there
were recorded tho deaths of five pcr'
sons who had passed the axe of "a
years as follows: Elizabeth J. Had
dock aged liz years; Susan Jackson
sged IS years; Mary Keenan,, aged q
years; Incredible Jones, aged ID years
LeaIds. Thomas, aged is years,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29
THE RorHAMsTEo EXPERIMENTS.

Sir j. II. Lawes' Notable Work In the
Interests of Scientific Agriculture.
Many Americans, going to England,
have visited Rothamsted, inspected the
experiments in progress and made the
acquaintance Of Sir John Bennett Lawes.
whose agricultural work there during
the last fifty years is known throughout
the civilized world. This friendly in
tercourse has led Sir john to institute q
course of lectures, to bokGelivered bien.
nially in the United States, upon the in.
vestigations carried on at Rothamsted.
From report, published by the depart.
ment of agriculture, of the first six lee
lures delivered under the Lawes trust
at Washington, by Robert Warrington
F. r. s., we learn the following;
Sir John entered upon his home farm
of $50 acres in 1884 Three or foui
years later he began experiments, in
pots, upon the effect of various manures
and these led to field experiments.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

Collections amounting to $l55 were
taken up In the Union Church on Sun.
day morning and evening for the pur.
pose Of purchasing coal Tor the coming
winter In order to stimulate contrl-
buttons, Rev. Mr.. Hubbard suggested
that persons who did not contributd
would be given a scat next winter near
the window that contained broken
pane of glass. lie said he would do
his part toward keeping his eEd OF the
church warm. but he thought in the
farther end little heat would be neo.
essary to Insure comfort.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

ATaNrED-A girl Tor general house.
w work. Apply lilo Poplar street
aS9-1tl
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-08-29

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