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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

The strike OF the plasterers IL still
ON. but the large contractors have all
the mon they want. Many OF the
strikers have left the city. One OF the
officials was noslng around, and APP
preaching workman Of A. L. John
son. he asked. How many hands has
Johnson" The reply was; Twelve
When taken to task afterwards about
1t he replied: 'Of course he has
twelve hands; don't elk men make
twelve handsgn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

BAYLIS-S HUSTER-At the Asbury NJ.
H. Parsonage 222 Walnut strett. on
wednesday afternoon. August 4, 1883.
by the Rev. John ID. q. Hanna, Mr..
Isnac J.. Baylls and Miss Lillian z. Shus.
ter both OF Wilmington. Del.
LUM-BRISTOW-At the Asbury NJ. f..
Parsonage. ?!2 Walnut street. Oh w I'd.
nes,iay evening. August Q. 1898. by the
Rev. John d. q. Hanna. MIR. CHARLES W.
Lum. of Wilmington. and Miss Ora e.
Brlstow. OF Chesapeake City. Md.
QUIGLEY-MCKIN At the Asbury
NJ. e. Parsonage. 29a Walnut stlce,, on
Wednesday evening. August ., lS1S, 10y
the Row. John u. G. Hanna, Mr.. Joseph
Quigley and Miss Lydia u. Mckinney
both OF Wilmi n ston, Del
URTNEY-A the Asbury
-. - tssA 3l9 WA sstlt serCor On
Thursday evening, AnHust 3, 1898, by
the i:ev. John ID. G. Hanna, Mr. VII,
liam II. Palmer and Miss Ida u Court.
ney, both Of Wilmington. Del.
WlllTE-CLARK-Oh August 3D. Mt the
residence OF the brides parents, by
Rev. Samuel W. Waters. Edward White
to Miss Edith A. a. Clark, both Df New
port, Del. I
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

The tonsorial parlors Of Sharper and
Smith at Sixth and Shipley streets. have
been greatly bsautliled by the paint
ers' brush and paper hangers art,
making II one OF the prettiest as we'll
as comfortable establishments In the
city. The Messrs. Sharper and Smith
also intend to give the exterior OF the
building coat OF new paint.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

Magistrate McWhorter yesterday de.
cided that a commission OF $40. suit
for which had been brought before
him by Maxwell 4. Reyhold, against
Frank Toomey, of Philadelphia, must
be paid in full. Reybold was an agent
for Ioumey for salo of boilers. He
sold one TO J. NJ. c. Rodney. which did
not give satisfaction and was not ac
cepted. ToOmey claimed he did moi
owe the com u ission because the boiler
had not been accepted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

Barlow Bros. minstrels will be the
nrst attraction seen in the city the pre-
ennt season, not only opening the
nniueemt n season, but the season at
tho New Peoples Theatre, under Its
nss mai cement.
Much has been promised, both by
the management OF the house and by
Manager Dtls)n of the company.
That these promises will be faithfully
fulfilled ard 1t seems to be assured
beyond doubt, by glance at the fol.
lowing array OF talent:
The Barlow Bros. themselves, the
veteran fun makers; Billy Gormun,
OF Germans Mlnstrels, the modern
minstrel comedian, direct from Tony
Pastors Theatre; the Musical Ravens
direct from Moore and Burgess Min.
strels. London. Eng; the great SEQ
neld, direct from the Folies Bergers,
Paris; the incompatible comedians.
vocalis;s and dancers, tho MorrIssey
Bros, Bob aud john In new acts; tho
European Sensation, scott, in the lat,
est novelty, The Frogs pastime; the
Bros. Kennard. Knockabuut ana Pan
tomime comedians, In an entirely now
novel and amusing specially; the Bros
failare, champion trick AMI fancy bi
cycle and unlcyela riders Of the world
Joe Williams, tho wonderful juyenil,
vocalist; then there is the famous Bar
low Double Qnarteste. Mcssrs. Mer
rick, Hammond, Satnuels Lamhsou.
HOLMES, Benedict, Howard and Mas.
ter Williams.
Aside from these specIaltlns wore
fs due the Alessrs. Barlow for TIL
snmptuous manner in which the,
stage and costume their show.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

Contractor Foulk this morning or.
tained permit for the erection Of the
new parish chapel to De built ON tina.
grounds of Old Sweies Church aud
adjoining that cdilice. This is the
chapel which was given to the church
trustees by Thomas L. Bayard. Work
on its erection will DO commenced in
q few days.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

Rosendale Park has ct last been put
to some good. use. The colored
churches OF this city have started a
camp meeting in the grove which will
be continued for three weeks. The
meetings so far have been fairly at
tended. There are about ten tents on
the grounds including boarding
tent. There will be several out OF
town preachers occupy the pulpit dur
ing the meetings.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

u 7taNI-'f TE7tsFFlt N FINNEuNf-I
Reading, july 25, 1898.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

RrADrNa, August 3,-Ihs Crane
Lodge oil tho Order Of St George al
jeurhed this evening 10 meet tt Val
niEGton. Del on the first tuesday il
August. 1891. The principal bus.n S
before the loGge to day was ne .
cdpita tax to The supreme Lodge. 81.
cents WAS finally agreed up6n.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

Mr.. Samuel Floyd, prom mont
brIeklasor of tlls city, accompanied
with his WHO, who Is a IL Y, arc
making preparations to visit her Oil
home in Ageouac county Virginia
While there they VIII visit Old Point
Comfort and other places oil interest.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04
ROWS CHINA DEPOT.
SPECIAL SALE.
China

Tea Sets, hand.painted,
with gold edge, were $500;
now $780,
Breakfast Sets, rs pieces,
brown decoration, were s.
now $500. $3.50.
Dinner Sets, l03 pieces,
fine hand, painted decoration,
worth 800; our price, so.
Chamber Sets, translucent
china, gold decoration, $3.50.
Umbrella Stands, hand.
painted decorations, S1.5G
and Sl.95; worth So and 81.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

Charlie Harper the wca-knowb
street, caught two line ba=s in thu.
Brandywihe ester day. 1Aey meu--
ured i2't inches and /" inches re,
respectively, ana the two weighed a
little over 81 POUNDS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

UETIfs
GAUSE-At Spring Lake N. j.. On Sun
day, July 8 til. II. Victor eau o Jr,, in
fant son Of IL. Victor and 5 May White
Cause.
luterment was made on Mo day in the
Wilmington md Brandywine Cemetery,
PETERSON tho fourth instant in tho
village OF christina, Herbert Burlo.
infant son Of DIR. II. u. ana Mary Il.
Peters aged 10 months.
Funeral from the residence Of his
father. sunday afternoon at 2.8I clock
HAYES - In this city. August 81, 1893.
james Clarence son OF J, =. and BarDa-
ra Hayes, aged months.
Services at the house. No. als East ith
street, ouISRturdRy, NJ $50 o'clock. Inter
| mcnt AT lGVeryiew Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

The Gresson \, A. team and tho
Brownsun viii cIo 5s bats at the Front
and Union streets grounds tomorrow
afternoon. Ihose who saw these two
clubs play the last game hero wit.
messed tho best game OF tho season,
tho score standing = to 5 in favor of
The home tenn at end OF the seventh
imning. tho game being called ON ac-
count of rain Both tennis seem CON
haent OF Winning and Soma iino plays
may be expected ElIudus. who is
looked upon us phenomenal, willritGh
| for thu CTes7Da. and the romaln-
der OF the team win be n strong one
Ms will he soon by the positions the
! following players will oucupy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

contractor for hauling by day or hour.
Sales and pianos moved and set with
care. Furniture ears at snort notice.
Hosting and rigging done. Office. No.
ia3 French street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04
lass.

Rich Cut Glass at one,half
price,
Pressed Glass Goblets, 3Gc
q doz.; were 1Sc.
$50 doz. half.pint tumblors
at DC each.
Rose Bowls, engraved, were
Doc: now pc.
Fruit Sets, 13 pieces, en-.
grayed, were 81; now 81.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

81 bridge painters wao are ready
TO 20 out OF Il city. may ind steady
wora by calling ut room No. 2, Ia.
change Building,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

Mrs. Loudon, o. No. SAT Tatnail
street, ia at home seriously tndisposrd.
Her meals are being furnished by Mrs.
Charles Melcholr. No. S25 Orange
street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04
ROWS CHINA DEPOT.
SPECIAL SALE.
SiIver-PIated=
Ware. =

Triple.plated Knives, 50. 65
a doz.
Triploplated Sugar Spoons,
some with initials, 19c.
Triple-platod Butter Knives,
were Zoe; now 3Sc.
Triple-plated Cake Knives,
saw edge, Toe; regular price,
o2.
Triple-plated Child's Mug,
25c.
Triple.plated Butter Dishes,
50; regular price, 81.
Solid Nickel Forks, Sc
each; regular price, So {
dozen.
Z
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

Powell! Inns on Ills stal! Ia tho Third
street market. sea ururus col lisa
Spanish macksrel SEQ bass, trout, AID
1ou Dders, etc. Cali early.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

Mu.len's furniture polish is said to
DO death to bed bugs. 1t Is sold at No.
402 Market street. .-...-....- y.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

Miss Bessie Paradine. of Camden. n.
j., is visiting Mrs. Conner, OF 100 Pop.
lar street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

The Grand Opera House will be re.
opened next Tuesday evening with
that eminent minstrel comedian, Lew
DockstaJer. and his wOrid-renownel
organization. Minstrels come and go.
but 1t seems that Low DocGstadcr iR
sin IT. for many moons to come. lie
is known to have said that this ID tile
best organization that he has ever been
connected with.
The p rformrnce presented is not a
vaudeville entertainment, nor an at
tempt at comic opera, or farce com
edy, but minstrel show in all that
mlnstrel5y implies. This Is what Viii
mington theatre-goers expect when
this company appears here. Tho sule
OF Tickets began this morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

John jenkins, a colored boy, was
before Judge Ball this morning,
charged with the larceny OF a'pair OF
shoes. 1t was his first oifeDse, and us
the owner recovered his goods and
did not wish to prosecute, Judge Ball
discharged the prisoner, with warn
ing that II he WAS ever brought before
him again on charge of this kind he
would send him to the whipping-post.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04
$40
BLACK
SERGES
SOLD

knife in the price of those
we have in stock and have
reduced SI2.5o Suits to
this price and will sell
them at the former price,
$40. 10 per cent. off while
they last. We still have
the blues and grays at $40
and SI2.5o and blacks at
$40, SI2. 50 and SIS, all OF
them with 10 per cent. cash
discount off. Mohairs, Al
pacas, White Flannels and
Outing Suits, all thin goods,
Straw Hats and Russet
Shoes with the discount off
Of prices already exception
ally low for the qualities.
JAS. L. MuL11N & Son,
Clothing, 9th & Market,
Hats, Wilmington,
shoes, Delaware.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

BuY your uckct enfly Tor Angus,
Saturday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

at tho REPUBLICAN olIiee o.lay. In thu
shade:
Z o'clock; l0o'clock: o'clock
GU "A rs
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

The race meeting of the Delaware
Turf Club at Wawaset Park was we'll
attended yesterday afternoon. l., l.
Martins Naughty won the $50 class
race having everything his own way
and making the last mile In 252.
! 1t took three heats to decide the s.
minute class and then no one horse
! had won two helts. W. S, simmons
| Wilbert won in the first heat and 80.
cured second place In tho remaining
| two. thus securing the race.
! L. Hickman's Shipsmith won the Q. IS
/ class. going the milo In 2. 10.
! The greatest interest was ta5en In
/ the match race between John O.
/ Adams Dexter and George Rashs
| Avamore. Ii took three heats also to
| decide this race. Adams finally captur-
/ ing It after hard light. winning by
two lengths. The free tor.all rurb also
attracted much attention. q. b.
| Wards Wilson won easily.
The officers OF tho day were: II. Il.
Hayden, starting Judge; Michael De-
vine aud L. w. Jester, timers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04

T IME - Kambo. knlckcrboekcr. and
IL Wrigbtsville. JOHN NJ, SOLOMON.
ONCE Ma. . W cst ThIrl street
Phones TIC and aj3. Ield
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-04
Heavy Nicld OF y neat.

The crop of wheat grown on ten and
one.hulf acres on tho nlmshouso farm
at Farnhurst. under the direction OF
the superintendent, George W.Groyes.
was threshed by Thomas Brown, of
Chrstiana Hundred. on Monday, and
measured 800 bushels. being about SO
bushels to the acre. THIS is tile heavi-
est crop ever grown on the farm. and
Mr.. Brown says tho grain is the finest
and largest that he has seen for long
time. 1t is OF l.ongberry Mediterra.
nean variety, and was grown on
ground that had been in with wheat,
corn and potatoes, to which $50 pounds
OF Grnnston's Il. b. phosphate was ap.
piled to each acre.
The straw stood up we'll, only lodg.
ing In few small patches, and bus
little waste occurred in cutting and
gathering. Mr. Groves thinks that
some otlier variety would probably
have yielded a greater number OF
bushels, but he uses the straw for fill
ing beds, and he Thinks the straw from
this variety Is unequelled for such
purpose. II any one has harvested q
heavier crop of wheat the present sea.
son We should like to hear from him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-07
a Remarkable Pan

In these days when box of pens is consid
cred an Indispensable part OF the furnishing
of a writing desk, says the Youths Compan
ion, il is strange to-read of the remarkabl,
durability of pen used by Doctor Warner
who was for many years well known in Eng
land as a religious writer. He happened one
day to be in the shop OF stationer in the
mons came in and )Ighta hun lred quilts foi
six shillings.
oh the luxury OF the agel" exclaimed the
good doctor when the customer had departed
six Shillings for a hundred quilts! Why. it
never cost me sixpence for quilts In my life. -
That Is truly surprising, doctor, said the
statOner, for your works are very volumi-
nous"
Il declare, replied the doctor. u wrote
my Ecclesiastical History. two volumes In
folio, and my Dissertation on the Book of
Common Prayer, a larae folio, both the first
and corrececd copies, with one single pen. II
was an old one when l began and il is NOT
worn nut now that have finished"
This story was rapidly spread by the as.
tOnished statiOner, and the merit of this re-
markable pen was esteemed SO highly that a
celebrated CONFESS, il is said. begged the
doctor to make her a preasent of it. He did so.
and her ladyship had handsome gold case
made. with a short history of the pen writ
ten on it, and placed 1t in her cabinet of curl
Osities.
Perhaps the good doctor aside from the
honor conferred upon his old pen, m Y have
thought it was about time TO indulge in new
one. after all
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-07
The Best Kingdom.

pretty story of the old Kaiser Wilhelm, al
the age of 81, is told in Germany Seen With
out Spectacles." During his stay at Ems
where he had gone TO drink the waters. he
paid visit to large orphan asylum and
school that was under government patronage.
parsonage created a sensation in the estab-
nshment.
After listening with much interest to the re.
citations Of several of the classes his males
ty called to him bright, faxen-haired little
girl OF five or six years and lifting her into
his lap, said to her:
Nov, my little fraulein let me see how
well you have been taught. To what kingdom
does this belong? and taking out of his pocket
an orange, he held it w to her.
The little girl hesitated moment and look
ing timidly up in The empepor's face, replied,
To the vegetable kingdom"
Very good my little fraulein; and now to
what kingdom does this belongy' and he drew
out OF his pocket gold piece and placed 1t on
the orange. En
Again the little girl hesitated, but soon re-
piled. To the mineral kingdom"
Better and better" said the emperor.
Now look at me and say TO what kingdom 1
At this question there was an ominous
silence among the teachers and visitors, who
were listening with much interest TO the royal
catechism. The little girl hesitated long as
IL perpleXed as TO what answer she should
give. Was the emperor an animal?
Her eyes sought those of her teachers and
Schoolmates. Then she looked up into the
eyes OF the aged emperor, and with half
startled, frightened look as il she was eVad-
ing the question, replied:
To the kingdom of heaven"
Inc unexpected answer brought tears to the
emperor eyes.
Yes, yes, my little fraulein" said he; 81
trust do belong to Gods kingdom. And you
think 1t time was there, do you not? And
the day is not far distant"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-07
He Was PIacated.

The row did not attract general attention
in the restaurant, says the Detroit Tribune,
until the big man with the red face threw OF
his coat slammed his hat on the table and
shouted:
IF you're loolzin' fer trouble you bet We can
get it right here, an reckon can hand IL to
We about as fast as We can take 1t away"
But I'm not looking for trouble" pro-
tested the small man rather feebly. II don t
want any trouble never"
We'll, then We don't want to be maxim no
breaks at me" persisted the big man walk
ing around the table and shaking his fist at
the other, fer III give ye trouble an lots
of it."
But don't want any Il IT
THE - you dOn'tl I've got good notion
to give it to We fer luck
My dear sir" insisted the little man,
mildly, Il certainly never meant to give any
oncnse. In fact, 1 am always very careful
not to become engaged in any controversy.
/"
1t was evident that he was becoming some
what excited himself now,
L make 1t study TO avoid getting into any
sort OF difficulty. and so would you if YOU
were in my place. I've served 1--WE years in
prison for killing man in wisconsin and |
don want any more of it--truly | don T."
And he looked up beseechingly at his would
he antagonist, who seemed to regard him in a
new light and agreed to accept the apology. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-07
outwistins A shark

on hoard the good ship Viscennes dur
ms cruise in the I'acinc ocean, says writer
IN -. Nicholas. party Of English and Amer
lean officers we're one day Ia the ca BIN talking
cheerfullV N the cape and the cruise when
as 10 by magic. every cOuntouance changed
SpeNhound FOR an instant, All sat iutenuy
listening. There was q strange cummotiOn in
the ship Then came that noise 81 hurryug
feet. unaccOmpanied by the voice OF com
mauu which, breaking the silence OF a we'll
disciplined man-ofw war. ana echoinR below,
inspires "a creeping fear OF unknown evil
There were, too, half suppressed exclama-
ti0as Of alarm, in which were, caught the
omlnousv coupled words: "Shark-Boy SO
ln moment all were on deck Gancing
over the side rail, we saw In "a row boa mOored
10 the end OF the side boom. few feet from
the SIDE one OF the ships boys a bright.
cheerful little fellow, standing erect. holding
q boat hook ready to strike. Gliding slowly
toward him scarcely ripping the surface Of
the water, through which It's broad back could
De plainly seen. was Preat-white sharlI-a
man eater such as in former days fol
lowed Ia the wakes Of captured slavers; prizes
to her majesty s cruisers on the coast.
The crew of the Vinceunes stood aghast.
poWerless to aid. Some called to the boy to
lie down in the boat; others shouted TO him
TO pull away. But, wholly intent on the
movements OF the fearful creature. he did
not hear them. We had not long TO wait; the
shark came on. raising its head out Of the
water, so that its sinister eyes could be seen.
Pressing heavily on the vale of the boat, il
bore down the side.
We expected to see the boat roll over upon
the shark and held our breath. Down came
the lron-polnted boat-hook with all the force
bOyish arm could give it. A blow, and then
quick thrust, and the light boat. buoyant as
a feather. slipped ont from under the shark S
head and righted herself
1t was a gallant sight to see that sailor
boy standing undaunted before what might
indeed be called the jaws of death. Rapidly
and well did he ply his weapon. The shark,
batfied. drew back as if to take measure of
the brave little fellow, preparatory to final
rush which should seal the boys fate. In
that perllOus instant, cool and collected.
Selling the painter with one hand while he
pointed the boat-hook with the other, to ward
of the shark s attack the boy quickly drew
the boat under the rope>adder and, spring
ing up, climbed TO the boom, along which he
tripped lightly to the ship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-07
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETINGs-Do Kalb Lodge No. 9, L o. o. F. +;
Georgia Historical Society.
SPECIAL NOTES.-The Difference, lie
Panic Cigars. Hard Time Prices, Mutual Co
operative Association; Card as to Hagey In
stitute.
STEAMSHIP SCHEDULEs-Ocean Steamship
Company; Baltimore Steamship Company.
EDUCAToNAL-Lucy Cobb Institute, Ath-
ems, Ga.
RAILROAD SCHEDULE-Central Railroad Of
Georgia.
ONLY SIxTY-FIvE CENTs-B. H. Levy &
Bro.
Ss.ss, SS.sS. Ssss-Appel & Schaul
PUBLICATIoEs-Content of the Cosmopol-
itan for August
AUCTION SALEs-Unclaimed Baggage, by J,
H. Oppenheim & Son; Assorted Merchandise,
by j. II. Oppenheim s. Son.
CHEAP COLUMN ADVERTISEMENT Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted: For Rent;
For Sale; Lost Personal; Miscellaneous.