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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Yet how much IL contains remains to
be seen. In company OF several la
dies. thia question was discussed In
regard to one Of their friends. Now.
could any man have q lovely wife,
both In form, face and disposition, and
then not appreciate her? This why is
a small but strong word. Why are
there so many men who take wives
only to disappoint. discourage, me-
glect and abuse, perhaps not by
actual blows OF violence, but blows
upon the gentle heart. far more hard
to bear aud forget; hard names unde-
served. Still she Is expected to come
to them. after all, with smiling face,
love aud respect. This Is against all
human nature to expect. God never
intended woman for such o life.
A woman Is or should be an idol. IL
a man Is what he should be he Will be-
gin to give his young vile her
own pocketbook, not an empty one.
which Is often the case, but according
to his means; not allow her TO ecrape
along with O mere pittance, trying out
OF this to save together q dollar, per-
hape, to get some little notion to
brighten her home or herself. Little
do men know how many articles are
needed. They will say II wife asks
anything, "a woman Is always want
ing. never satisfied" Yes, Rhe asks.
docs she always get it2 By no means
But she asked for 1t, that Is enough.
Yet he can put his hand in his pocket
aud get just what he wishes. That Is
right. He is man, or at least what
they call a man.
I III he wishes he goes on business
trip, II Is supposed, but there is a greal
deal OF pleasure in it, while the wife
is at home saving the expense OF help
She does not get 1t though. l know at
this moment women who carry sad
aching hearts under bright smiling
, face. IL man falls short OF his duties
I expected OF all men, what wonder II
, she compares her and her home life
with that OF her friends, long dark
, struggle from beginning to the end
1t Is too much to expect OF woman
, Men say they are weak, but how muol
y they bear few can tell. / myself woult
10 only to glad to place some OF thes'
l men, Il do not say they are all alike
. mine is ell right) just where they
| keep their wives, and let the wlyei
meet their friends. come home wher
J they rlense and have general GOO
!. time. Why cannot 1t be for women a
|, well as men? II would serve them RICH
and do them good. A. w.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

The county receiver OF Taxes will
sit at the following places, according
to dates as stated, for the collection
of taxes during the month OF Septem-
Der: .. w." ..
Tuesday, 26th. Townsend.
Wednesday. 27th, Blackbird.
Thursday. 2Sth. Centrevllle.
Friday, Goth, Newport.
Saturday. 30th, Wilmington.
Five per cent rebate allowed during
September.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

OF the Wilmington Del, branch of thu
lN. Y. Mutual Savings and Loan Asso
citation will Le held Tuesday, Sept
10Th, 1898, at s o'clock p. m, at so.
Market street. one OF the officers
from the home Office will DO pres on
to explain tho workings and growtl
OF the association. Shares will b'
N IInrad for snln
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

A father, fearing an earthquake in the
region of his home, sent his two boys to dis
tant friends until the peril should be over.
A few weeks after the father received the
following brief note from his friend;
DEAR JACK-PleRse take your boys home
and send me the earthquake. Chicago
Evening Post
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

VALPARAISO. Iud, Sept 25-Two masked
students of the Indiana Normal college, C.
+. Robinson and C. NJ. Moody, attempted
to rob the safe in the banking Office of the
college, but were frightened off by the
screams of the lady secretaries. Followed
by Thousand students they fed, after
emptying their revolvers at their pur-
suers, without effect They were finally
brought down by bullets from the rifle Of
Nathan o. Howe, passing fruit vender
at whom one of the robbers shot. Robin.
son was killed and Moody dangerously
wounded. The latter is in Jail
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

htppored white Fish In Season.
B. Taylor q Son, original curers oil
all kinds of smoked fish, are busy
curing white fish, tinnan haddoc K.
|shad and smoked herring, tho finest
I'm tho city. Their stand the year
round is sos King street. Tuesday
and Friday afternoons, Wednesday
and Saturday morniDgs, Saturday
Evenings, 42S King also Fourth and
Madison. No connection whatever
with any others. A constant suppl,
on hand at 4. A. McClure's fish stalls
Eighth street market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 20, isna.
Notice.

We would request persons who
want the REPUBLICAN served at their
residences and can't get 1t regular
from the many carriers. TO leave thor
names and the number OF their resi-.
dences at our ofllce aud we will try to
supply them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

store is the only place to buy your
fruits and produce fresh every day
Send your orders by telephone b6A
and will receive our prompt attention,
Our wagons are busy daily delivering
to our manycustomers. We take gre II
pride in selecting our stock. e. Rams
berger Il Son, 401 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

The peach crop Ia over, Not a car
load OF pelRware's luscious product
was plucked Saturday the trees being
bare. There were about ! 900, 900 bRsk.
etc, 40Jo.OO0 OF this number being
shipped over the Delaware Railroad
which netted TO that company $500, 900
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept 25-By the caving
In OF sewer at the state insane hospital
J. D. White aud Jackson Woods were
killed and Thomas Langford aud Peter
Daily so seriously injured that their re-
cnYerY Is not eXpected
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Collector tangrily)-Do you intend To
pay this bill next week or never. sir?
Trotter-Well, since you offer me a
choice, say never. Really very kind of
you. Good day.-Truth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

DR.. Simms' Pain Seareher imme,
diateiy relieves and cures cramps,
pains, cholera cramps. headache, nbu.
ralgia, etc. Quick, though eifectual.
80 cents Sold by flrst.class dealers.
Depot 606 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Joseph Strsitt OF No. All Vest Front
ttteet was ssyerly injured by being
clicked In the stomach while in itet
H<At Saturday night. The injured
man Is at the Homeopathic Hospital,
SBd will recover from the severe In
iGTles.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Pure milk and cream constantly on
hand, pu. up in glass Jas when de-
sired, and delivered to all parts OF the
city. J. Ii. Porter. 9TH and Madison
atreets Phone 6iL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

New crop, ms timothy seed, 81 %
cents peT Lusn"l at j. j. smithA attn
al i SIMPLIFY stteets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Any kind of heater repaired ut
little cost by experienced and practical
workmen. Frank A. Mitchell, l02 W.
5th st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Hollis Stove and Furniture Co,
have reduced prices all around on
stove hricks and castings at No. East
Ith street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25
LiChtGlStHil & Hart.
228 Market Street.
CLOSING OUT OUR ENTIRE
49,. LINE OF
GOODS
TO MAKE ROOM FOR OUR
CARPET
UPHOLSTERY
DEPARTMENTS.
THE GREATEST BARGAIN sAiE
EVER iNAUcuRATED.

We want the room, and to
get ii have marked all Of our
stock at and under cost to move
lit quickly.
We can save you dollars in
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Orchard grass, herd grass, fancy
blue grass. fresh stock at j.
j. Smiths. Fourth and Shipley streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Just receivedltwo carloads Of choice
Timothy hay. Would be well to call
before buying and obtain prices.
White Bros, N. L. corner Front and
Orange
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

DR.. SHINING Blood Purifier cures
every time Cures the worst OF blood
poisons. SOC King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Repairing all kinds of clothing as
well as steam dyeing and securing.
Altering and cleaning iadys garments
a speciality at Oil Market street. Pior'
son and Burke.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Beecher. 3l5 Market street. excells
all others in photoRraphing the little
ones. Be sure OF No. Si5 Market 81.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Robert j. Burdette will lecture In
Bethany Church. October 3rd, on Our
Mission in Mars.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Stove castings and bricks at foundry
prices at No. 8 East attn street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

During the past week thousands OF
the celebrated Nonparell and City
Market cigars, made by ii + BoLr-
don y Bro. East Second st. Try one.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

It Is pleasure for us to estimate on
heater work. Frank A. Mitchell. 100
Nv. 9Th street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Received by Goldey Con. mercial and
Shorthand College from business men
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Nj. F. Davis. Joweler. . E snd st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Hollis Stove and Furniture Co., arc
selling stoves at panic prices.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-25

Don't fool with Indigestion. Take
SKECHAM's Pills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02

NJ At'stAt Ekck
'Ns race was mile heats. three In ave. |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02

ploying this method to water It's circula-
fion cannot stand on its own merits. Inc
logic OF thisisso obvionsthat tho Gift news
paper loses more IN its permanent stanu-
ing than IL gains in temporary circulation
by coupon cutting.
Advertisers ask what benefit can accrue
TO them from oopies OF newspapers pui-
chased In bulk for tho sake Of the coupons
and then sent 10 the iunkman. Readers
who are saluted every time they open,
paper with announcements Of votes Tor
the most popular policeman or OF allurlna
gifts Of valuable articles turn from them
In WEAKNESS and disgust. and sigh for tire
time when the fakir and cheap jack were
not the controlling power in journalism.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02
Gift-Enterprise Journalism.
Newark Journal

What is going to be the end of the re-
markable competition TOR the attainment
Of mere ephemeral circulation by many
OF the newspapers of the day II this
goes on o. its present rate the time is not
far distant when o great inany OF our
esteemed contemporaries will have
abandoned all the old aud Legitimate
features aud purposes Of newspaper. and
the question viii not be which OF them can
best record current events. but which OF
them can offer the most attraction to the
curiosity. hunter or the seeker After some
paltry prize.
The gift-enterprise feature In Journalism
Is confession that tbs newspaper en-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02
DREwRY's BLUFF.

Major A. II. Drewry struck a familiar
point when we reached Drewry's Bluff.
He was in. command there May l6, 1862,
when the Federals tried to pass up the
James with their gun-boats. That day"
said the gallant Major. we whipped out
the entire Yankee 1eet-the Galena. Moni-
tor, Mustang, Aristook and the whole fra
ternity Of them. They went crawiishlng
down the rlver and we called to them that
they were going the wrong way TO reach
Richmond. We were born on Drewry's
Bluff and were not gong away from there.
We had two s-inch Columbisds and one
10-inch bore in the main fort. There were
also some scattering guns around the fort
under Commodore Tucker and Lieutenant
Catesby Jones, who were ready to die In
defence of the point. but the gum boats
didn't come within their range. The brunt
of the fght was borne by the three guns
first mentioned" l soon reached Rich
mond, and in thinking of the historic
James could but say that by Cooke - the
half even has never been told
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02

Few southern journals have made such
rapid strides within the past few years as
has marked tie course Of The RICHMOND
DispArcH. II always contains the latest
news, both at home and abroad. Asan ex-
ohsngs it ls indispensable at our ONCE.
and 10 sum the DISPATCH up briefly, Il IL o
newspaper in the truest sense. Long may
il I've and prosper. = Aorthera Neck fsxs,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02
A DLACK .sNAKE sIoRY.

Mr. Fuller Hughes. who is prominent
farmer of Rappahannock, always shudders
when he sees a black snake. His aversion
TO this comparatively harmless reptile
came about in this way When boy ne
was attending school at an academy IN
New baltimore, FauQuier county. His
special friend was young James Jackson.
At noon Hughes loved 10 pore over some
favorite book as he reclined beneath a
wide.spreading shade-tree, but Jackson
often leased his friend into strolling down
into the town with him. One day came.
however, when Jackson's persuasive voice
fell upon q listless ear. and he went on,
leaving Hughes with his book. The
former began to plan how he could
ever the shade Of the tree. While walk
ing in "a field nearby he saw a large black
snake. The thought at once flashed
through his mind that his opportunity had
come. He caught the snake, took II TO his
room. sewed up Its mouth, and then
slipped quietly TO where Hughes was
stretched out upon the grass. Nothing
could have worked better. Hughes was
fast asleep with ms book under his head,
aud it was but a few moments before
Jackson had the serpent coiled around the
sleeper's neck. Hughes awoke. but what
an awakeningl With a scream he dasned
the shiny folds from his neck, and IN
his frenzy started towards Jackson
like veritable demon. The latter es-
capped into q hall just in time to evade
river-stone, which came crashing with can
non-like force into the door as IT closed De
hind him. " A 7-foot reptile wrapped about
ones neck" says Mr. Hughes, rs enough
10 bring TO any man the feeling that stu
fingers with me. Before the session closed.
however, jackson and myself lad again
hacoma fast friendsp Years
rolled by. James Jackson had grown to
manhood and was one of the business
men of Alexandra. The North and South
were Mt war. From Jackson's Hotel waved
the Confederate flag Colonel Ellsworth
and the New York Zouayes marched into
the city. jackson was ordered to haul
down has flag. but with that daring which
characterized him as boy he dehed the
whole regiment and declared that the first
man who touched that flag should die.
Ellsworth stepped toward the waving ban
ner. and as he placed his hand upon IT be
bit the dust. Jackson was pierced by q
hundred balls. In moment tho spirits OF
two bold warriors had taken their hight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02
MISSIONER AND nERKLEY.

Yonder. on the left bank of the James
is WestOver, former residence OF
William Byrd, Esq. 1t 10 q noble old man
sion after the RIizabethan style. There
both CORVALLIS and Arnold had them
selves entertained during the Revolution.
1t is now the home of the well known Vir-
ginian, Major A. ii. Drewry. Further up
the river is Berkeley, the birthplace OF
William Henry Harrison, the ninth Presl-
dent of the United States. Both build
ings have been most eXcellently preserved,
and remain as fitting memorials of the
Virginia gentlemen of long ago. Now we
have reached City Point, where Grant bad
his headquarters while he was besleging
Petersburg and Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02

TBR BIRTHPLACE or GENERAL LEE 8 MOTHER.
Major A. II. Drewry had gotten aboard
the Ariel near Westoyer, and II was not
long before we became acquainted by
means of the free Old Dominion style. He
very kindly pointed out the places OF lnte-
rest as the steamer continued 70 move to-
ward Richmond. There is Shirley, grand
old home. now and for generations back
the residence of the Carriers. Here was
born the mother Of General Robert L. Lee.
Pressure Isle is beautiful farm on the OPP
posite shore from Shirley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02
WHERE pUTLER HATED.

Bermuda Hundred is now reached. II
was here that General b. +. Butler landed
with about 1000 troops on his march to
Richmond by way of Drewry's Bluff He
went as high as Howlett's, but being I'M
certain as TO what was ahead stopped to
fortify and threw up a line of works from
the James to the Appomattox. This delay
come on from Charleston, s. c., and to
make the fight before Drewry's Bluff, by
which he drove Butler back to his forti-
fications. Varina, or Aikens Landing, is
the point at which prisoners were ex-
changed during the war. This is a beau
tiful farm about twelve miles by land
(more 10y water below Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02
AGAINST TINE.

She trotted number of races against
the watch during 1892 and kept reducing
her time. At NASHVILLE. Tenn. September
great and GROWING feat of her life and OF
the season was made at Terre Haute, Ind.
where the peerless mare trotted mile
over the regulation track in 2;04. Ihis
feat was remarkable and stamps Nancy
Hanks as a worlds wonder. She earned
for her owner las. season Qo2) s33,0OO III
nurses and races.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02
curtis MICK AND MEADOW DALE.

Yonder IS CurI's Neck, one of the finest
bodies of land in Virginia. It is now
owned by William Allen. Esq. On the op-
%. 600 acres. which was formerly owned by
Hon. John w. Jones. a Speaker of the
House of Representatives. and more re-
Gently by Major Drewry. who sold it TO
Mr.. +. Barney. of Dayton, o. A marsh
of 600 acres or more. said the Major, " has
been most beautifully reclaimed and
dyked, showing that these marsh-lands of
innumerable acres on the James as well as
those ON the Chickahominy. the York. the
Pamunkey. the MattapOni, the Rappahan-
neck, and Potomac, like those OF Holland;
when properly utilized may be more relied
upon for the sustentation Of a dense popu-
lation than the cultivation of WORKOUT
and impoverished highlands.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02


Z | second hsat was a repetition OF the
i''ia Non II aud the race IN 1894.
q. 81 a week after the three-mile race Flora
- ID itncess lrotted two mile heats. aud
i'7-. race IT was proven that Princess
f....... bes' Flora Temple and bad more en-
t-4l4lfe and speed than the little bay mare
.hs Dads were on Flora before the race.
~ Lisi heat Princess took the lead
49, w.. ~ start aud was neyer beaded IN the
49, -. .na Won IN 500. aud no doubt could
~ L,otted II much faster hsd she been
'tsel 70 DO 90.
- lhe second heat Princess took the
lace ia 800. "0A Wv A''f "'u
,,,a IAN these two mares met over the
guste curse ,ir to contend TOR victory on Au-
n. AckrAr RACE.
'Ns race was mile heais. three In ave.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02
WHAT WILL SHE DO?

The question now arises. what will she
do during the coming season ana Is Miss
Nancy destined 10 be the first horse 10
stop the watch al Two minutes
But this age is a fast one Records Of
yesterday are relocated TO oblivion to-mor-
row and champions of the past are for
gotten IN the consideration OF the brilliant
performances OF the present.
The yesterdays are rs ages past
Ia the brilliapcy Of to-day;
Records are not made 20 last,
But like sunbeains tade away.
Persons who only see the trottipg- horse
as be now exists--an established institu-
ton of this country and can perhaps re-
member that withiu their own memory
time has been brought down from 2:4o TO
the unequelled time of 2:0f by Nancy
Hanks. will doubtless DO astonlshed 10
learn how modern Is the date OF this cele-
brated creation and bow recent the estab-
lishment Of trotting- courses.
GgoseE p. FLoYD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02
VIRGINIA SKETCHES.
HISTORICAL MANSIONS AND SCENES
ALONG THE JAMES RIVER.
An Interesting Isterview with Major A.
n. Drewry--James jackson, n Black
snake, and the N. Y. zouavea
Correspondence Of the Rlohmond DIspatch.l

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
WAsHISeros. RAppAHAysocK COUNTY. VA,
March 3i.--When in knickerbockers often
read John Esten Cookies "Stories OF the
Old Dominion" and moro than once did
long to sail up the broad stream of the
Powhatan," which has come to be one OF
the most historic rivers IN the annals OF
American history. Years rolled by, put
on long pants. and one bright. bracine
morning IN February, 1890. found myself
on the Ariel steaming out from Ports;
mouth. The lopg-winged seagulls fitted
here and there like restless spirits from
some distant world, while hundreds of
ducks rolling upon the waves seemed to
say: I'VE have corner on the sea, If
not on the land The steamer gllded
through Hampton Roads, touched at New
port News, and | sang i am rocked IN
the cradle of the Deep as the vessels
prov steadily divided the golden waters.
Now ! am passing the site of Jamestown
and see the ruins of the old colonial
church, all that remains TO tell the story
of the first permanent English settlement
IN the New World.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02
THE pryIL's pANcING.PoINT.

Here is the Chickahominy. through
which Captain Smith tried TO find water
line 10 the Pacific. At its iuncture with
the James and on its left bank is the
-" Devils Dancing Point" There the devil
had been holding undisputed sway for
centuries until one of the early settlers
challenged MS Satanic Majesty to a " hoof-
swinging" contest. They met. The night
was as dark as the neither world itself.
Nothing but the fiery breath of the bat
winged fend lighted up the deepening
gloom. In moment grass was flying III the
mir like chat. trees were broken oil
like dried reeds. the waters Of che two
rivers bolled with commotion, while spirit
after spirit gathered 20 witness the sirug-
gle for the mastery. Midnight came, but
still the man danced on. The devil went
through all kinds of twisting and turning,
but the settler was there to resist this
prince of darkness, and when one of the
Anglo-Amerioan roosters crow for day the
delegation that had come expecting TO
capture the soil of the earth returned
whence il came. To this day the Devils
Dancing. Point is as desert waste.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-02

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