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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

Away back in the early sixties Mr..
Ferguson was defending man accused
of beating his wife. The case was on
trial before justice of the peace, prob
ably the same justice who decided that
stealing sack of potatoes out of canoe
was piracy on the high seas" The ac-
,cused was convicted, and the justice
promptly sentenced him to be hanged.
But you can't hang a man for beat
ing his wife," expostulated Ferguson.
THE devil l can't" said the justice,
bridling up. "Aint he guilty. Oughtn't
any man to be hung who would beat a
woman and that woman his wife2 And
amt the only judge in this county, II
haven't got the power to hang man,
who has. ehf I'll hang him within an
hour; won't we, boys?" he concluded,
addressing the crowd standing around,
whose sympathies were evidently with
the woman.
| "That we will" shouted the crowd.
Seeing that the case was beginning tc
look serious for his client, Ferguson said
well, your honor, before the man i.
hanged I'd like to take him out behind
that big tree and pray with him."
"All right" said the Justice, and of
went the prisoner and Ferguson. Wher
they got behind the tree Ferguson sale
in an undertone:
Now git. you hound" And he GOT
Seattle Press Times.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

An awfully swagger girl came into AZ
up town drug store the other day. Sht
led a tiny pug by slender silver chain
Her hat was all a-bloom with purple
flowers, and an AlsaGian bow of purple
ribbon was tied about puggie's neck 81
big as to give the impression that Their,
was more bow than dog.
Milady seated herself on stool H.
front Of tho soda fountain and teuderl,
lifted his small canineship TO another
scat beside her. The order was given
for chocolate ice cream soda. When il
was served, this rather remarkable
young woman conveyed teaspoonful Of
the cream first to her own lips and ther
to puggies. This process was repeated
until not drop was left.
1t developed during this interesting
episode that the dogs name was Mig
and to see Mig blink his eyes and licl
his small chops was very funny indeed.
"Ughi" exclaimed matter of fac
woman looking on. How that girl car
put that spoon back in her mouth afte,
that dog has licked it passes my compre
hcnsion. think it is perfectly disgust
ing"
But Mig only blinked the more know
ingly, doubtless thanking the good Lor,
that all women were not made alike
/ Chicago News.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

A good many workingmsn voted
the Democratic ticket last fall to get
a whack at the rich men, and they
have succeeded. The rich men aie
having pretty bad tune at present.
1t is estimated that the shrinkage IN
values in this country since last Jan
nary is more than thousand millions
Of dollars. A great deal Of this sum,
though not all, by any means, has been
taken from the rich. But what part
of their loss has been gained by the
poor men or the worltlngmen? Docs
the workingman find that the situation
which plnches the rich improves his
condition.
Does it profit the workingman when
banks suspend. when mines close and
factories stop work or largely reduce
their operations? True. the rich are
getting their punishment. but how la
1t with the workingnan? Ia he having
an altogether comfortable time. and
are his prospects for the future anu.
sually encouraging? In fact, does II
not begin to look as If there were u
certain solidarity OF interests between
the various classes OF our people If
we may assume that there arc classes,
In consequence of which, when the
interests Of one class are injuriously
affected, the interests OF all suffer In
like proportion. so that when one is
punished the smart comes to all?
Arc the workingnen pleased with
their experience? II they like 1t. all
right. Bayard is la ply; Gray is happy
and Cleveland SAYS the fishing is good
They can all dance while hundreds
and thousands will starve. Tie wors
has not yet come, and the laJ9rers car
now see their folly at the last election
They voted for change and they hay,
got it.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

The Street and Sewer Department
met In regu lnr session last night.
The Wilmington and Northern Rail
road Company wac awarded the con-
tract Tor furnishing the department
with stone at a cost OF 90 cents cubic
yard. Comfy Brothers received the
contract to deliver crushed stone from
Beeson and Hanby's siding to Wash.
ington street at the rate OF 3s cents a
cubic yard. The Wilmington and
Northern Railroad Company's con,
tract calls for 500 cubic yards OF STONE.
ten car loads to be delivered about the
first Of September.
Proposals were directed to be re-
oeiyed for grading VanBuren street
between Seventh and Tenth streets.
The bill OF the Washington Stea m
Fire Engine Company. amounting to
SOS. rs, which they claim for a broken
engine axle caused by the dangerous
condition of the city streeta was 70.
fused. the board believing it not re-
sponslble for the damage. Mr.. Malone
will DO directed to lay a now brick
pavement on the north side OF 18th
street between Delaware avenue and
Madison street.
Permission YVES granted to the tele-
phone company TO erect poles on Will
son street between Eighth and Tenth
/ A petition of p. J. Ford and Others
for sidewalks on Rodney street be.
tween Fourth and Eighth was referred
to the engineer.
The engineer in charge OF sewers
was directed to complete the Gllpir
, avenue sewer from Rattlesnake run tt
Bayard avenue. and Scott street from
Cillpin to Shallcro,s avenues. An order
WAS given to extend the Fourteenth
street sewer from Rodney to ninety
feet west of Clayton.
!, The weekly payroll amounting tc
81, 559.4i WAS ordered paid.
} The city treasucers report shows the
balance to tho credit of the depart
Iment's current expenses to he S9T, 600.
SO; mprovaments of streets, S47, SIS.
| ~; total, Sl44, S7S.St.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

Behind these Twilled
Cheviot Dress Stuffs there's
a story of a Commission
house that made advances
and of a mill man that need
ed cash.
Out of it all comes the
most remarkable offering OF
the kind we ever made.
A right royal quality, all
wool, fifty-four inches wide,
and in the line of the very
freshest of fashion-smooth.
ish finish on one side, slight
ly rough on tine other. ...
Colors black and dark and
medium shades of navy blue.
These goods could not
be manufactured o.day to
sell under Sl.00 a yard.
The price FIFTY CENTS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

An engineer resident In Brazil writing
home states that foreign manufactured
goods of all kinds are pushing us out of
the market there, mainly owing TO the fact
that foreign manufacturers send out catar
loglcs made out in the language of the
country and all weights and measures in
the metrical system. Engineers here"
he says, will not take the trouble to con-
vert our hodge podge mixture of weights
and measures into tn: metrical system
They do not understand them and have no
basis of comparison with the Belgian and
French goods. Brazilans say to me: We
like your English goods very much. We
believe them to be the best and probably
the cheapest in the long run, but we find it
impossible to estimate from your meas
ures. "-London News.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

The barn of Elwool Wood ward.
situated near Pleasant Hill, Mill Creek
Hundred, took fire irora some uu-
known cause about huif-past four
o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, and
was destroyed with ali its contents.
consisting of some twenty-five or
thirty tons Of hay, an equal amount
OF straw, $50 bushels OF wheat, 2g5
bushels OF oats, 50 bushels of corn,
market wagon, harness and various
farm implements. The wagon house
and hennery took fire and were also de.
stroyed.
A Lumber Of ncighbors assembled
and assisted to save the dwelling. The
lire broke 9ut near the roof and made
such rapid Roadway that nothing
could he done to stay the progress OF
the llamea. 1t ia thought that II must
have originated from matches drop
ped by the men who were engaged in
tnreshing anu putting away the
straw about two weeks ago. The
barn where this one stood was uurui
down about six years ago. The family
arc greatly afflicted having buried ont
Of the members short time ago. and
brother suffering from disease, Is be-
ing treated ut one OF the hospitals II
Philadelphia. The buildings were in
sured i'll the Kent County Mutual.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

Clerk OF tho Peace Biggs md Pro
thonottry Horty drew the following
additional jurors for tho Court OF
Oyer and lerminer, September term
yesterday morning;
Brandywne = William A. Lodge
stephen III. Thompson. Robert Orr
Wilnington-F. o. Bennett, Thorn
as j. Hildebrand, Robert Anderson,
Christiuna Isaac Z. Foreman, Iohr
Griffith
Mill Creek-Charles A. Hill, !
Thompson Mitchell.
White Clay Creek Robert Motherall
james F. Morrison.
Pencader Thomas G. Porter, Chas
A. Bryan.
New Castle-George L. Morgan. An
drew Gallagher.
Red i.ion-william F. Eliason, Chas
Grompton
:. st. Georges Willard d. Biggs
James L. Moore
Appoquinimink- Joseph A. Daniels
Aaron Reynolds.
Biackbird - George l.. Donovan
George ii. Hickey.
The September term begins on TIN
18th. The oyer and IeImIner Juror
Will be summoned tor the 2lst.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

In the appointment Of the commit
tees In the House of Representatives.
the South has been given out OF the
tifty-three chairmanships, some thirty
and twenty three to tho North. The
confederates get the lions share when
the DEMO- are in power, and the
Unionists have to put up with the
crumbs that fall from their table. The
pensioners and all othets looking OH;
for fayors are at their mercy. Verify,
the victories of peace are greater than
those Of war.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

/ The Board OF Water Commissioners
met In regular session last evening.
Under q city ordinance each house
must have an independent water SER
vice, and as T. Il, McSwlney, No SOC
West sixth street. has not complied
with the provisions of the ordinance,
Secretary Grohe reported the matter
and If McSw,ney does not do SO his
supply of water will be cut of.
| A petition OF the Philadelphia vii.
mington and Baltimore Railroad Com
pany for winter service on French
street, 100 feet east of the railroad, to
supply the old machine shop, was
granted.
Action was postponed one week upon
the proposed purchase OF materials for
the filter.
4 Chief Engineer Joseph A. Bond re.
ceived permission to attend the meet
ing OF the American Water Works As.
ISOLATION at Milwaukee, September
to9
Service pipes on Monroe street nj
Nos l0l, l03. l05. 107. 100, Ill, lis and
Is were ordered changed at the de
partment's expense. They have been
left near the surface by the sewer
work.
The weekly pay-rolls amounting to
isll2l. IS were ordered paid.
The sum of $500 each will, be drawn
from tho First. Central, Wilmington
and Brandywine and Delaware Ma,
itlonal Banks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23


Turgenicff once asked the famour
critic, Belinsly, and FIVE others to dine
with him at his home in the country
where he kept famous chef.
81 will prepare such banquet for you
as You have never imagined" he de
clared, and he not only fixed the day
but insisted upon each persons giving
his word of honor that he would bt
present.
Don't fear for u.s." said Belinslxy
1--WE shall be there, but you must moi
repeat the trick you played us last win.
ter, when you asked us to dine and were
not at home when we arrived. In order
to remind you will write to you the
day before"
On the appointed day--a very hot day
the party set out for the country house
in the morning and arrived thoroughly
fatigued by heat and dust. But no host
appeared to welcome them. The house
was deserted. Repeated knocking at the
door was answered by silence.
"Can Turgenieff have repeated las,
winters trick?" exclaimed Belinslky. His
friends tried to persuade him that they
had arrived earlier than they wero ex.
ipected.
"But / wrote him that we would be
here at O'Clock" said Belinsky. "What
can it mean? If they would only ad-
init us, we could wait, but here we are
lscorchedF' ..s..... .-..= ...
At length a boy appeared who con.
fessed that his master was away and
that the chef was at an inn in the neigh.
borhood. He was dispatched for the
chef, and the party waited, hungry and
cross, until he made his appearance.
Where is your MASTER" cried Belin.
sky. .
The cook did not know.
did he not order a dinner for us to
day." .-.. ......5
He did nothing of the kind" was the
answer. -.-
"Well," said Belinsky when he was
composed enough to express an opinion,
She has indeed given us an unusual sort
of banquetP'-"Russian Characteristics. y
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

The Philadelphia Times In speaking
of the dopressioD OF trade says:

The Philadelphia Times In speaking
of the depression OF trade says:
Nobody irnagines for q moment
that the Mckinley bill gave New Eng
land good trade. any more than they
believe that the present stagnatlon Is
duo to fears OF tariff reform"
The above Is Democratic clap-trap
to deceive the unthlnking class of
voters. Immediately after the cleo
ton of Mr.. Cleveland, orders given TO
firms In this city for machinery were
ountermahded. and they have not
yet been renewed, and a large capital
list remarked when asked to engage in
certain enterprises: 'Why you don't
expect me TO invest my money now"
The editor must know that this feel
ing prevailed and Is prevailing now
throughout every manufacturing dis
trict in the country. hence the great
depression in every branch OF business,
and there will be bat little change fol
the better until 1t is settled how great
shall be the reduction of duties on I'M
ported goods, and the effect that suct
reductions may have on prices.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23
Notice.

WEDNESDAY. August go. 1888.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

lCHERlFF's sALE--By virtue of o writ
Will be exposed TO public sale, at the
Motel OF Jacob q. Hyatt In Stanton, in
Mil Greek hundred, New Castle county.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

Charles Rogia. the 9-year. cid con OF
Frank Bogla, and who 10 now living
with his grandfather Charles II. y.
Bedford who occupies the large farm
near tireenUaik, Ia lying SO i'll with
LOCK Jaw that The attending physician.
Dr.. l.. ii. BAN. eutertains but slight
hopes Of his recovery
mo little fellow about ten daFs ago
Was playing about his grandfather 5
premises when lie ran large spint
into his left foot. The spltnt was 10.
moved and the wound appeared to be
healing, until n few days ago when 1t
began To festCr. causing tho little fel
low much pain. In, Rall=was only
cal!od into attendance ON Monday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

Rotert lotteries, Of this city, has
been reelected from the civil service
eligible list for active duty rs a sub
stltute clnrk in the New York diNlsion
OF the railway mail service. 1t com
pflscs New York, New ,lr.sev, Penn,
sylvahia, Delaware, aud the peninsula
oil Maryland aud Virginia Mr.. jef,
lerlcs pas7ed the examination August
lth, !ssl2.= lie has secured his pnpnTs
and iiEa reported to Chief Clerk Il. 4
smith at Philadelphia. Tho position
pays about $500 year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

Coroner Kinks jary to investigate
the cause OF the death OF John Walker
met yesterday afternoon. Drs. Short
lidge and Palmer were examined. but
as neither had made an autopsy. they
could not determine as to what caused
his death. There was no evidence to
Indicate that the deceased had taken
poison and the Jury directed the coro
ner to have an autopsy made to dis
cover, If possible, the cause of death.
The coroners physician will examine
the body this afternoon ard report to.
morrow afternoon. until which time
the Jury stands adjourned. The ply,
sicians say they do not think tho pls
| tol shot Wounls would canso death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

VIM. II. Long. who has been for the
pas. ten or fifteen years employed In
reporting for the REPUBLICAN, expert,
Ienced slight attack OF paralysis on
Tuesday morning. and ia now confined
tie his home, No. 42l Taylor street. His
left side is partially paralyzed. and his
power OF speech is badly Affected. He
is being treated by Dir. Malcolm, who
says he has reason to hope that he
may soon improve AMI DO able to re.
sumo his repOrtorial labors.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

The Christlana creek has Claimed
another victim. and this time in the
person OF a little girl. Little S'yeal
old Sarah Irons. colored and who
lived with her parents at Water and
Shipley streets, was playing with a
companion on Shipley street wharf
left hor. aud thinking that sho had
gone to thu Orange street wharf. ami
desiring to follow her. Sarah attempt,
ell to reach her by stepping around
the fence which prolects out over the
water about one foot and divides the
properties. While doing so she slip.
ped and fell backward into tho water
A number OF men who were at work
near by heard the splash and the chilG's
scream but when they arrived the
body had disappeared. Graphing
hooks were secured but after an hours
search the work was stopped.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

Not every size, but per.
haps your child's size.
No. l. Lot of Children's
extra fine quality Black
Hose at 35 cents OF three
pairs for 81; usual so cent
goods.
Lot of Children's Black
Lisle Thread, best goods i'm
ported, at soc per pair; regu.
lar price, SO cents. Z
No. 3. Lot of Children's
Tan Hose; Wilmin gton
manufacture, pure Isle
thread and fast color, at
lSc per pair, from 25c.
All our IS Black and col.
ored Silk Waists reduced to
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

W. T. Case, OF FELTON,. writes to the
Every Evening as follows; over 80
years experience has taught mo that
there Is nothing better for horse or
mule than one peck OF mature ripe
peaches three times each day during
peach season. Pour them in tho feed
bo& and you will have nothing but the
clean seed to take out. They are
equally as good forcows they swallow
all and spit the seed out as they chew
their cud
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

The county receiver Of Taxes will
sit at the following places, according
10 dates as stated, for tine collection
Of taxes during the month OF August
Thursday. 24lh Blackboard.
TIe-day, 2ath, Townsend.
Wednesday, 3Jtn, st. Georges.
SEPTEMBER DATES.
Friday. lst. Wilmington.
Saturday ri, Practical Farmer.
Monday 18th. Marshallton.
Tuesday. 9TH, Christiana,
Wednesday, 18Th. Conch's Bridge.
Thursday, It'll. Townsend.
Friday, Sth, Wilmington
saturday, 9Th, Shdrpl1ss' school
house.
Monday, 18th, Blackbird.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 18th and
18th, New Castle.
Ihursiay aud Friday, nth and 18th,
Wilmington,
saturday. ldth, St. Georges.
Monday. 18th, Miidlesown.
Tuesday, 18th. Odessa
Wednesday. 10th. Newark.
Thursday, 3lst. Delaware CITY,
Friday, 42d, Kirkwood. .... 49,.
saturday, sd, Wilmington.
Monday, 25th, Hockessin. ....
Tuesday, 26th, Townsend.
"Wednesday eth, Blackbird.
Thursday, 2Sth, Centrevllle.
Friday, &Dth, Newport. .....
Saturday, @lth, Wilmington.
Five per cent rebate allowed durin
August and September.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

About 1903 OF the colored train por-
iar5 Of Pennsylvania. Delaware and
NarElTud p,Chired at EIuHdyNInn
Sp-las yesterday. The most Of town
-uu.rtlt4 anne OYER the Baltimore AN /
9h.p l,aiiIoad. There was no disturb.
anre on tho ground during TIC entire
day
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

We would request persons who
want the REPUBLICAN served at their
residences and can't get it regular
from the many carriers. TO leave their
names and the number of their resi-.
dences at our Office aud we will try tc
supply them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

A correspondent writes that jos.
Brown, 1Gl !hB. and Geo. Watson, So
lbs, on Sunday morning fought taree
rounds and Il half, Watson bringing
first blood. Brown III 2h round
knocked Watson down two times. 3 /.
round. hardy any blows were struck.
On the .itA round tito tight was dc
glded. 1t was Ter purse OF 800.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

For u yonng man, Frank d. Carpen-
ter left II largo estate. Although but
&c years OF ago, he loft an estate Of
i20 900. lie carried life policy In the
Proyident Life ana Trust Company of
Philadelphia to the amount OF $4,000.
Tho payment of this wall DO made in u
few days. In addition to this the
Young lawyer leaves $40 O0j in real es-
tate and securities.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

The census bureau has issued bull
letin which shows that there are a. Chi
nesc temples in the United States, val
urd at s62 GOO, claiming 100, 600 Worship
ers. Forty of these temples are in Cali
farnia, in New York, in Idaho and l
In Orapcn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

Grace Church. Rrahdywins hundred,
will lie reopenei next Sunday. Tie
Rev, jacob Miller Will preach, and
there Will be- special singing. The
minister viii consider the following
subjects; 1880 n. M, Astounding
More aud More; s3g y, m. is Con.
version Aliraculous3n
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

DR.. S!mms Cholera Syrup, the
great positive, unfailing diarrhoea
cure. 1t has cured thousands and viii
cure YOU. Elegant for children and
babies. 81 cents bottle. Sold by
tirst.clsss dsalers. Depot, Cog King
street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

Besides the native slaves IN Siam there
are, according to one authority, 800, GOO
prisoners of war and d9seerdants Of such
prisoners held In captivity to serve thee
months every year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

10 to pr. J. Ii. slmms & Son, Cos
King street, now, for Dr. SHINING ia.
NOUS White Pulmonic Balsam, the
lung cure. Go6 King street.. Elegant
medicine depot.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

Don't you think her presence will
give go to our partyT"
''Yes. Every one will leave as soon as
she comes in."-Kate Fields Washing
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

Commends to public approval the
California liquid laxative remedy,
Syrup Of Figs 1t Is pleasant to the
taste and Ivy acting gently on the
kidneys. liver and bowels to cleanse
the eystem effectually, 1t promotes
the health and comfort OF all who use
IL, and with millions 1t is the best and
only remedy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-23

DTsns tic past Week thousands o,
20 celebrated E,narAre.l anl City
Marks; l@Rrs, :a2ae by q + BoEr-
don 1Bro.. Lar Second 81. Try ono