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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11
WAS DUE TO GOLD
Hessy Stock Purchases fos Long
and Short Account
SEARS BECOME ALARMED
wh~.t i<sisd Higher and shorts on
csss Covered on Aoeosat OF Bali
I'm Gosernm~as Report.

Nsw yosx. Aug io-Aoney On call
has ben rzsg,ns from 3 70 5 per
esnf. last loan al , per eeat snd
elos.nx offered at per cent.
Posted rates. sts1lf8As91z.
0osesnment bords have been strong.
Affairs a the stock exchange today
shosed an improved tsndeney. shiehy in
Consequence Of the heavy arrivals Of
gold from Europe and the further en-.
gazements made IN London Tor ship
nent Of the yellow metal 10 this side.
This. together with . reduction in the
premiums on currency. which led 10
decided reduction in sterling exchange
later IN the day. stimulated purchases
Tor both The long and short accounts
Tho feeling Ia financial circles was one
Of encouragement. and leading bankers
for the firsf time in several weeks ex-
pressed the belief that the situation was
on the mend. No applications for clear
Ing house loan certificates we're made
toisy. and il IL not improbable that ac-
counts will be cancelled shortly. So far
AZ the stock market 10 concerned II Is 10
be szid that il advances quickly on good
news. whereas few days ago il made
but feeble response Al the opening
Louisville a Nashville broke % 10 53ss
in sympathy with drop in London. ST.
Paul and Sugar were also heavy. the lat
ter yielding ~ much a. y per cent. As
-oon a. "a Vas found that few long stocks
we're oouiing out a sharp advance ensued.
Tbs In turn induced selling fof the short &C
count aud there Was a reaction. bat during
the afternoon the bears Became alarmed and
under the influence Of their purchases. rs
well a. the support accorded the market by
tho bulls, = general advance took place.
General Electric moved up 81 % f6k,
Western Union ~ 10 IN. Union Pacific 2
% 2O1s Burlington a Quincy 81 to -. Chi
cago Gas ~ 10 81. ~. Paul2h 10 54&. Rock
Island 81. 10 COL LAckavanna 2 TO l.3s and
Lake Shore al 10 f.i65{. Canada Southern 4
20 "A. Pullman 20 Las. Sugar 81 10 - and
Northwest 3,< 10 81.
final quotations were within L(fH Of the
hest of the day. Among the specialtics
Nashville and Chattanooga sold N 81, drop
Of - points from the last previously re-
ported sale. The break was attributed To
sales Of stocks held In loans. The sharp
rise In General Electric was occasioned by
the announcement that tbs floating debt had
been fully provided for. The transactions
aggregated 1854 shares, of which $3.50
were unlisted.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

CuIcAco. Aug. l0.-Wheat was irregular
but stronger today and prices ruled higher.
Trade whs very Dull. operators being in
clincd to Wait for the government report.
There Wa some weakness at the Start. ewing
20 the break IN c0ru. but the market recov-
cred on a gu<sd investment aemand and Gov
ering BY shorts and held steady with frac-
tional fluctuations until the last hour. when
n turned weak again. September sold from
CO., "a 6OAc. broke 20 coke, went mp 10
s)t.c and sold 20 6e,sc. recovering nc At the
eio~e. The close was Ee higher than last
nght
Com va. strong ard higher carly on more
crop damage news and covering by shorts in
expectation 81 haliish government report.
bot the rsarkst turned weak later on re-
ported rains IN the corn belt. and prices went
OF nearly &c, foiio<ed by a slight recovery.
TIE market held about steady during the
closing hour. May sold AZ f2hl1 80. The
ciose wns sc higher, except for Decntnher
and Mny. whicn were 4aSc lower than
Lac night
cats were higher early. bat lost most II
the gain when corn broke. There vas very
little trading done The market closed
about sts.asiy. september sold ~ "a 4R
&c aad May AZ 30as 1f3);lc. The close vas
&c higher than last night
Hog PROTECTS rete nrfn hnd generally
higher on very small receipts 81 hogs nd a
,,ald rash demand for lard. There was an
easer feeling AZ the last. lard selling "a g.. -
aud ribs fo t7g5. Pork held steady The
cls.se a. t5sfetc higher Tor ribs. 1s9z7tsc
higher for lard and f0alSc higher for ribs
Closing rfice-f
wsnsT-kng,l-t. sos<cl September. eokc;
flrt,effl Ter. So G.
Canx-Auguss. ssilcs September. rise;
Cs.salcr. f0ssc; D~csmber. tD4ci MAJ.
t24s.
osrs-Aaxust. 3tcl September. 2tke,
Nav. nae.
Foar-Aueu-s. sfsass September. si2so;
MAJ. sf1ro
I.sp-Aaru-s. sx. September. sss3i
tEfo1fF 49,.
arss-Auxast. sT.ss september s'.sss oc-
tater rs
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

rozno~. kas. fa-Tse afsla uarasts
ntened eos Baernina quiet. A. ffsexpo-Ii
sheef vas snehsnRua 80 hiFher pfisvs
assesI. whiek ehseks heeines< Gers quiet
huf st~ssfr Iond0n csf1tes q Calif1fnia
sheaf ssFn n laseF Fipsfiea earss~s =
sksaf 4tfie8 Ths Ffenet irarkefn FeFe very
auiet. Tha srsfhef ia ths Md hiaeiom
eas eisadF an.i issral slloesrs.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

r~-o< sro<x Yssp.. Chicara Arg. 10
r.s.ia koesips< 500; common - extra
stnprs a io7f5 ies sfockeF- and feeders. 81 -
"a -. so~s ard bcifers. a. os9asn.
Hoxs-Recslrts. t7.foo; heegl. t1Oo4& - I.
.aA1s.
sheep--Reepipss. 1900. POT 20 ehoice.
a slsf4. g. lsestss. fe1t9S4A
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

p~r~nrr. Ma. kas ~ -Fseai-Ns, :
rrsl cnsh a. a@kcd kug'rrt. er: -eF~
saosf~r HE bsds fs,ceineer. esci No
whlte cash. s. e sskefl
CoFn-<e 4 eash. tAs.
gas~-ko. xhffe. eash. -.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11
The Keystone Watch
Case CO. OF Philadelphia.

the largest watch case mansfaetrr-
isg eoncem N she world. - nov
purtins upon the Jas. Boss Filird
and other cas<s made by II. bow
tring) which cannot be twisted o.
pulled OF the watch.
IL : Assure protection against the
pickpocket and the many accidents
tpat hslall watches fitted with the
old styie bos. ~hi<h = simply held
IN By fristios and can be twisted OF
with TIE Enxxrs. II Is called the
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11
LOCAL MARKETS,

Wheat maftst sesy sles. prisses being
aaofesl ne sane ~ yesterday. TIE a.
nsaad for hap = ga The sssrssss. but 40
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

'Rcyai Ruby Rye Whisky II FREQ
fiaa ~ foreign favor snd asinlierants;
r1farai'y ripened aud maturcd by
riefcu wears storage IN wo.d. IL u n
Rye - - a Rye. and costs no more
than Inferior hfan,is.. Try u and you
vii never te Safiahcl e. usc any ether.
a pure ci1 whisky Is always tree from
fnsi Oh whieh = poison. and should
not r. t4ksn into The system. Age
eiiminatcs i frosb the spirit Il oxida.
tissn. and Il "a converted into fragrant
ethefs. which give he houquot 10
uhisky.
When you want 3 whisky ior medicinal
use yea want q pure. Royal kuhy'
Rye Is guaranteed pure Ia every par
ficu'ar. AMI Recommended foF the IN
vella tnsl TIE con7siseceat .isottlesi AZ
disfii'ery 81 per quars bottle.
kpTAL WINE Co. Garseo. Fer
sac - seri5ner 8 Aldworth. iruggistS
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

sassss s.'-sssf A star. - iashe= clear g
Tsr si.oossaa.
N & ass lno,fs eiaar tssf. nA 50
tlsFNasalsd.
~ssnd haft. a IS pr thesrsea
csl shiaalrs ~ ~ theuesna.
iafh. Ma. feaiis .aae ~, .s-..s.. =. tsee
i@sa. No skfe rlse .s.+-.t.st-. "a
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

CAxsKD GooDs-Corn. $3.50 i.5o per doz;
tomatoes. 81. sal 80 per dOz.
CoFYEEs-Roasss-d: Rio. 22d25c; Mari
caibo. 25d2sc; Java, 30a3ic; Mocha and
Java. ga 23c; packages. $50 per case.
LARD-C ompound, tierces. SC; CON-
pound. 50.pound tins, SIZE; pure. tierces.
sac: 5opound tins. Sc; kettle rendered.
ticrces, lie; 5lpound tins. IL &c.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11
DuildIinr Maferiai@

Wire nails. rae. si.75di.s1
Gitse. dis cunt. 15c.
Waterproof PAPER. Sid5.
Waterproof paper. per roll. 81
II weKR-- Retail piecc stuff.
No heislock, ~. and including IS feet
lengths. si2 add 81 per Loo feet Tor esefy
additional two feet.
No. ? hemiock. up "a and including Is feet,
SO every additional two feet. 81.
Common Norway 81 pine iois. aud scaut
ling. under y inches. $40 per 1910 feet:
T. snch. $50 per 30 feet. add 81 FOR
evefr additional two fcef over Is feet
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11
Detroit, Lansing & Northern

TO pE1Eorf.
Lv. Grand Rapids loan sigpm Som
Ar. Detroit....-.-...41 20 m $50 , m 10 = . N
FROM DETRofr.
I.s. Detroit ....,... 81 a m slGpm $50 m
Ar. Grand Rapids. A. a. m - 20 D N 10 q , N
SAGINAW. ALMA ASD ar. Lorfk
lv- Grand Rapids-.--...-.-.-.- 7 Nam tIspm
al. Grand Rapids-...-...--....--.f - m 10 20 N
LOWELL. VIA LOWELL q HasrSos q n
Ly. Grand Rapids 70oa IN rGpm sOpm
AZ. from Lowell litip IN bt9 n
TgRorGH CAR sEEvIcN
rarior esn ON al trains bst,rcos Grand Rap
ids and Detroit ParlcR car 10 Saginaw %
morning train
sEvery day. Other trains ueek daye only.
6EoEGE behaves. Gen- Pass'r Arent
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

~ anti ssrss.s n HFoma Sslfzss
Ceres al hea.Iacsles -gsIal hstsles ioc
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

~ frerfshere. Cen FsfFrt
T. - - a. II 4'rA \ fefsff. we -
- fh4Fs. 81 Itesf'rss ~
fsts - sess sssstiees "a IA strset $50 tlss
iress to.tss ~htffssei. sd <aFssi
~ Csssiexsss sadfess A. > fsfisAs ffspr.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

ehanse - prices being suotsa fIidss.
cure.i aad sres1. are Ga the incress>.
fhs peach a4rkes . f1<A s.th prlsss
steady.
farn Prs,asee.
Burfrn-isaiTe PER pounA
Esses--itr pa dox-a.
Wkx hzAss-s>At Per hashal.
Nkw fx4s-~ss1 t<f balzAei.
Tts<IFs--e<a per asheL
lkasoKs-->. 80 pa t.slsaeL
-ftar4 ple ked. 81. - Per bu<hel.
HoxEs-kansts shine, Ike per Kzoaznd.
LsrTrck-s< per ts.shei
Pass AZ 11e pr dozsn.
Rkpssass--s< per aexen tarehs~
tlslnss~trssa; ls'8 "a Der aozen banehss
and a. - bss<hei
Exr-t7asoc per dozen s'Rlks.
nsErs-zbsfs tc pr bssshei.
NisT--dnc Per 'lexen launches.
BIAcEBknkIEs--ffc per quart
AfP1x<-7bcsestl-o % pr ia tor new.
MISS AkIoss-si. s0az o PER dozen.
kksfnEssIks--ked. - pes quart black &c.
NsoktE 1Essslxs---<z-S - Der boshfi.
latter arr b<fTtse.
OkEsx Cons--'c per doken.
CkssAaN--30l ;0c per dosen-
sQrAsnss-sc per lonnd.
I0nkxoEs-3tf<e per I<Iund.
EtcrNBkns--ho dollhouse. 6tf i0c Per dozen.
CACt1ELoN per dozsn-
PkkcHNs Aleksnders. sl.oo4i.3 per
bsishel. and solssec par BASKET
Fre~h Meats
Pork, pr pound. -.........-..... q ~
Beef, young sfeess " Is
Aufton--- ..-....-...-...-..s.so "
Lamh .........-..-......iv t1n
Veal ............-.....-.-... " N
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11
AXE SHORE &
- MICHIGAN SOUTHERN.
q afect 5uig =. 49,.
ner,4 sEsr vttrsIx srepr-

H. Lake siIrrs va fIrselerd /. cna.s~fi~.>
vita 80 kris 4 r. aod T.. n r. Rs lsrr-s 80
eritkesf SUI rt1fef ti-ncf ronte - rilfshars
os sasss ts : -. :. ( ss = o'''-'."a
aanEs IsNf HEi.f.. atf Ttaket Arsrt
"a = &snrr.s - -
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

Grain.

Wheat. sc; corn. s3c; old cats. &c; rye.
DC; harley. si-f0.
Flour, Lily white. 81 IS patent. $40.
Mil Stufs-Middiings. SIS; bran, s1s (;
screenings. $3.50 per ton.
Ground Fced-Per ton, sls.0o; corn meal,
per ton. $3.50.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

Cured hides. Ne. l. 3SSe; No. ?. ej<c.
Green hides. No. !, 2i,c: No. 2. %.
No. I steers. over - pounds. &c.
Heavy steers. cured. over co pounds, &c.
Calf. green. No. I. fcs No. :. f..
Calf. cured. Ne l. s.; No. ,, &C.
Deacous. 2stf.0c.
Tall0w--
No. italiow. &C.
No. ta1iow. &c.
shcep pclt.. 5'ssesi0p; lambs. $3.50.
sheafling=. lutd isc.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

Poultry.
Live TURKEYS. saioc for young; &C for
old.
Live fowls. hens, 7sdsc.
Live old ROSTERS. per pound. Sc.
Spring ducks good size. l0c per 10.
Spring chickens. Sc per 70.
Fish
Black bass, per pound, etd lOc brook trout.
per pound. 2,IsSSe.
Frogs.
Bulls. per dozen, 6oc; medium frogs. lcc;
medium bulls, 40c; small. &c. Frogs must
be dressed.
Chicken Coops-9oc each, or for IS.
Fruits.
ORAxoEs-California $i.o0a4. so per Dor.
I.xxo~s-Ncw Messinas. In boxes Of s0o's
and sos. 81. 20 per box.
Misunderstanding to quality, s1.75a2. 90
per bunch.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

L.
1ls hAsniheeri k~~ f1.i sis.la...l,.
ATLANTA
CITY OF RACINE
Bait skpssss.f ~ thiz r-rss 80 <...,u...,.
t.Ao toes i,nrtken. Hlft lIae1I.r s<.n-.,s-
uefetla<~ fof a. fsssearorG
AoTk-Ihe-s rtnsnshiIs kas. ia.mz... -.
serve ppNeFks Hhtc1 f1HIIos f.1m - 49,.
thsi[ feselzI ssl>-leis a tAs nesi 1sf1ssrshis
sl1HFDul.R
fVE NIGHT sTEANEk l.rar. 0r.ns ~.
a. az s e : 1922 p. 10y e I. :, p s..,
foE DAY. DAY 1. Is.s Go 49, -,
q n. Arrive a orsna Hasa : - : -
RETt aNIS6. Lave CHICAGO a.sl, :,
:: - ,. "a. va 0oodrssS Lee. ssa .-r.s. Il
ofsad Rapids "a a. = ~ dnslf
a 4 =
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(|l!IZ!l!|llS!II

Sold only throughwatrh dealers.
without extra charge.
Ask any leweler for pamphlet.
or send 20 the manufacturers.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11
Hisie- and TaIIov

Washed medium. i5aslc.
Unwashcd. medium. l0a20c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-17

Ershine mentions a case where person
who had been confined in an asylum pro
secuted his brother and the proprietor fol
imprisonment and false duress The pros
ecutof, himself a witness in support Of the
indictment, was put into the witness box
and examined When Ersk inc came to cross
examine him, lie tried to discover some lurk.
Ing alienation of mind, but during u cross
examination, conducted with all the skill
and sasac,ty Of which lie was master fol
nearly an hour, lie was completely foiIed.
BGt a gentleman who had come ecciden.
tally into couft whispered in Erskine car
that thewituess Thought he was the Saviour
OF mankind.
On receiving the hint Erskine made a
low bow to the prosecutor, addressed him
IN terms OF great reverence, respectfully
begged TO apologize for the uncercmonions
manner in which he hud treated person OF
his sacred character and called him by the
name OF Christ The man immediately
said; "Iisoa hast spoken truly. am the
Christ. London Tit-Bits.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-17

John CaNenaugh. noted evangelist
from Richmond, Va, is now laboring
In this city, and hopes to accomplish q
vaet amount of good. AS he Is con.
scientlously impressed with tho great
Importance of his mission In assisting
to save souls, he holds meetings any
where. and has visited saloons, bar
rooms and workshops, trying to per.
supde men to turn from the error of
their ways He was converted ri years
ago, and Since then has visited many
cities and towns from Washington to
Bullalo, N. Y, meeting with great
success.
lie will hold meetings every evening
at the tabernacle, On Walnut street
between Eleventh and Twelfth, to
which all are invited.
During the war Mr.. Cavanaugh was
bugier in J. l.. Is. SLuarts cavalry.
and lost his left arm. He carries his
bugie with him aud this morning,
while In the REPUBLICAN Office sound.
cd the assembly," u reminder of STIR
ring days long since passed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-17

stand. Did not care whether | ate
anything OF not; rather not. / felt sc
tired all the time. and had that all
gone feeling, with no strength to dc
my easiest home duties. One short
flight OF stairs took all tho breath and
strength had, and then could lust
sit down and cry. Every little noise
made me jump and my head sn"p, and
my eyes feel as though they were he.
Ing drawn in through the top of my
nead.
"A friend said to me, who had taken
only few dosas herself of Paine's
celery compound. won't you please
try some OF my compouni?'
well, took some. but with little
faith. In three days was feeling like
new person, / got bottle myslf,
nni WHEN that was gone ! could take
the full dose. have gained strength
every day. can eat three or four times
day, and sleep like q top. My head
must be a new one, as have not had
a headache since began taking the
compound. ] can get up two flights
of stairs now all right. and feel So
much better that wish every one in
the world would Just try bottle Of
Palnes celery compound and be CON
vinced of Its worth"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-17
FIFTH edition.


Harry Mullins, John Lally.SElJohn
Curtain, John Coughlln and ARR
Miller. who were arrested few IN
ago by Patrolmen Ward and TAYLOR.
We're given hearing this morning be.
fore the Municipal Court.
II. G. Balllng, whose store was rob.
bed, stated that one OF the windowa
had been broken and 1900 cigaretts.
and about ~ pounds Of smoking to.
paceo which no valued at Sl5, were
taken.
Mrs. Hoy testified that her saloon nj
Second and VnnBuren streets Ind also
been broken Into and keg OF haer
stolen. Frank Beck testified that on
tho morning of the robbery he noticed
all the prisoners at Fourth and Jack.
son streets. They appeared intoxi-
Gated and Mill,r gave him box OF
cigarette.
!. A. Mahoney. president OF tho nssocI-
alton, testified to going into tho back
room on the third foo. Of the build.
Ing and finding the floor covered with
bagged tobacco and other articles. He
then had warrants Issued for the mems
arrest. They were held under 1900 ball
to answer at the next term OF count.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-17

Leaves Wilmington Folrtn street wharf
nj / u u. M. 81 j I 4. nj
Leaves Philadelphia, Chestnut street
wharf III ~ d =i-a5,- .tiftE ! p IA.
~ p 70 b Way tt 81 stof.
Ia t+slI lee siNsG al ut5 1t Philail u
pAia aud Wilmington aud carried AT low.
est fAtes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-17
The Psnaltr OF Heeileasncss.

The army stood in the presence Of death,
silent with horror.
The condemned man, pale but resolute,
had taken his place beside the coffin which
was TO hold l!s mortal clay, facing the fir.
ing squad. lie was a handsome soldier. and
It Wrlng the hearts Of his comrades to See
nm about to meet tlishonorable end.
Tie culprit was speaking His voice was
clear and firm, and his words reached every
ear in the great coucourse.
My friends s.
Already there was many fearful eve
riyeted upon that beloved figure.
~ die the victim OF my own careless.
ness. Once nay prospects were us bright as
yours l had bGen commended for my
bravery
a murmur of approval ran through the
troops.
and the scars upon my body attest
MY devotion to the cause. have been de
clared u good soldier, but enc day in a fit OF
unaecountable heedlessness"--
Ill; head sank upon his breast.
- passed within four miles of a su.
perior officer and did not touch my hat. Nv
late lSa just onc, and make no complaint I"
They were sorry to see him shot, butthey
appreciated TIE necessity of maintaining
discipline. Detroit Tribune
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-17

Dumas masterpiece. srhs Three
g uardsmen," was presented ct the
Grand Opera House last evenig, by
that romantl % actor, Alexander Sal.
iyini and most capable company OF
lartists. The piece Is a most excellent
one and pei mits MIR. Salvlnl every
chance TO display his ability as Phil
iippe DArtaynan, a young gascon,
Inc rest OF the company were very
ciever In thelt respective roles, The
piece Is sen Bational one and full OF
dramatic incidents. The scenery was
the Lest that has been seen here In a
similar prodt ction. Those who failed
to attend missed treat.
Inc weli.khown melo-dramattc ar
lists, bore Dd wilson and Ramie Aus.
ten, will appe ar al the Grand Opera
House this evening in their drama
entitled "Baugers of Great Citv."
The plot is good one and deals with
scenes and Incidents OF New York
CITY life. Nils Austen is one OF tho
pest OF melo.drama heroines and be-
sides being very pretty, her dresses
are elegant, AIR. Davidson Is very
clever in three different roles. The
supporting company Is above the
average AS his drama is well-known
here 1t will nc doubt DO as successful
as IN FORMER Engagements.
Inc tour Robert Downing, the
latorite American tragedian, which
opened auspidiously In kapsas CITY in
August, will close in Chicago NAV
hrst. MIR, DC owning has played one
engagement in tie Worlds Fair City,
where he rstprodueed his new play,
Richard, the Lion Hearted, anu tie
ehshRetueut was SO prosperous that
return was I'm medlately asked for
by the local management,
Mr., Downiug's season has been uni.
liormly good. and his profits so far
have exceeded $4,000. With no change
IN his fortune the season will be good
Tor nearly $4,000. Mr.. Downings
date In his city is Saturday, March is.
Ihe hustler" with it's merry come.
dlans. famous singers, sweet voiced
girl eontlnReHts and graceful dancers
VIII undoubtedly attract an enormous
attendance or the occasion of It's visit
mere next Monday evening, ut the
Grand Opera House.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-17
4 BAD Y FoR1y-FIvs MINUTES.
How Northern Private Was Kept In o
Ticklish Poaition.

= ~F~~~.-S - ttAn AAcFN Au "
Tichlish Position.
private In the Seventy-fifth New York
regiment during the war was one Schermer-
horn, whom everybody called "Slimmyn
for short, and Of whom Mr. George Sew
mour Of this city tells the following story:
Skinny enlisted under the impression that
the country would not require his services
longer than two or three months, and the
trip to the front assumed the aspect Of On
excursion or picnic to him. The regiment
fought Its way down into Louisiana, and
one day the boys found themselves near
Brashear. About two dozen of them were
depioyed as sharpshooters, and as the
enemy was acting very lively the sharp
shooters scattered out to find the best posi-
tions for effective work.
After an hours quiet blazing away at the
Confederates Seymour started for a spot
some distance on his left, which appeared
to offer better advantages for his line of
business. On the way through a piece of
woods he was Joined by two of his COM
rades, who proposed to go with him. The
trio We're just nearing the opening when
they saw short distance away their com
rade Skinny sitting bolt upright in the
crotch of rail fence without his gun, and
the Confederate sharpshooters sending the
bullets at him like hail
They were at a loss to understand the sit
uation at first, but on closer examination
they discovered little specimen sitting 20
feet away on the ground with his gun
pointed at SKINNY, and laughing and sing
Ing every time bullet whizzed by the poor
fellows body. Coming ON the rascal from
the rear, they put stop to his fun by max
ing him prisoner.
Skinny climbed down from his perch
and delivered few earnest remarks Said
he: Boys, I've always allowed could lick
any four rebels that run agin me, but /
want to count that little whiiiet out Of the
crowd. Why, the burned little cuss has
Kept me settin in that crotch for three
quarters Of an hour, and IL bet 600 bullets
have passed me in that time Eve lost a
finger and there's furrow plowed along
one side of my head. If wa take him to
camp, I'll never hCarthe last Of it. Let him
skip and keep it to ourselves
The prisoner was released and tine story
never got to the cars of the commanding
ollicer.-St. Louis po5t-D Dispatch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-17

Quite smash up on the p, w. h B,
II. H., occurred at North East on Wed.
neyday night. The northbound extra
freight locomotive No. 50. bad been
side tracked to allow the accomm odn.
ton train due III this city shortly
after o'clock to pass. and when pull
ing OIL the siding was crashed into by
locomotive No. 1sG. which was draw
ing train of coal cars.
Engineer Howard, OF locomotive
lSI, was slightly injured, and the en-.
gine VIVA badly damaged. Fifteen
freight cara were broken into kiRdlIng
wood, blocking both tracks. and ID
was three hours before travel was
opened.
Tho wrecked locomotives were
brought to this city, where they will
DO repaired.