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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

A well dressed man leaning against a
lamppost and apparently sleeping the
sleep of the just created great deal of
interest in busy London street the
other day. He sat on box which he
had been carrying.
Evidently, being suddenly overcome
with drowsiness, he had placed the box
IN the curbstone, and sitting down upon
it had fallen asleep. To those who sue
ceeded in getting close enough to the
man his gentle, restful snore dispelled
the fear that he might DO dead. The
side of his face was exposed and be.
trayed no sign of intoxication. 1t wa:
the Judgment of every one that he was
sober, in good health and simply taking
quiet snooze.
When tho crowd became SO deep as tc
threaten blockade, thesupposed sleeper
suddenly jumped to his feet, mounted
his box, and Furnishing couple of bot
ties over his head exclaimed:
"Now, gents, seein that you are al
here, rise to question Of privilege
and after thankin you for this most cor
dial reception, which assure you vii
long remain upon the tablets Of my
memory, wish to call your attention t.
my world renowned corn and bunior
cator."-Exchange.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

1t is not any more true in England
than it is in this country that tho read.
ing Of newspapers is spelling the taste
for books. Never in any other genera
ton were there as large editions of books
of knowledge and thought printed and
sold as there are in this one. The figures
given in the reports of the British and
American book trade are amazing, espe.
cially as regards books of the highest
erudition, the deepest cogitation and the
wisest counsel. AS many as 90, 900 copies
of Mr.. Bryce's American Common.
wealth" have already been sold in this
county and England. The works of the
great authors of the past, too, are more
in demand than they ever were before.
1t is ignorance to say that good newspa.
pers spoil the taste for books. They pro
mote the love of the best books.-New
York SIM.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

The quarterly session OF the Trus-
toes OF the Poor was held at the aims
house this morning, with all the mem
bers present. except Mr.. Lawson. The
report of Superintendent Groves
Slowed that the population of the in
stliutlon at present is as follows:
White women, 63; white children. Q;
white mon 81 Total, l5l.
Goloreu women, 10; Children 2; men,
"a. Total. 50, making grand total of
1856.
There were two deaths during the
quarter, they being that Of John Boldly
and Joseph Laiftrty.
II. q, Conrad reported progress on
collecting rent from the State detec-
tlves. Bids for supplies were awarded
as follows: Beef, L. d. wilkins; shoes,
IL. X. Crawford; tobacco. L j. Flynn;
dry goods. w. b. Sharp & Co.; gro
ceries Dennlson & Peach. The bids
for drugs and medicines were referred
to tho committee and at noon the
board adjourned for dinner.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26
DAYS GONE BY,

Oh, the days gone hy Oh, the days gone byl
The apple in tho orchard, and the pathway
through the rye:
The chtrrupef the robin, and the whistle Of tho
quail
As he pipcd Rcross the meadows sweet Us any
nightingale,
Wien the bloom was on tho clover, and the
blue Wa In the sky,
And my happy heart btimmed over, In the
days gone by.
In the days gone by. when my naked feet were
tripped
by the honeYsurhle's tanglcs, where the water
lilies dipped
And tho ripple Of the river Tipped the moss
along tho brink,
Where IAo placid eyed and lazy footed cattle
came % drink,
And the fitting snipe stood fearless of tho tru-
ants hayward cry,
And the splashinE OF the swimmer, in the days
gone by.
Oh the days gone by! Oh, the days gone byl
Tie music OF tho laughing lip tho lustero OF tbs
eye,
The childish faith In fairies. and Aladdin's
magic ring,
The simple, soul reposing, glad belief In every
thing,
When lilo was like story, holding neither
sob nor sigh,
In the oiden. golden glory OF the days gone by,
James Nhitcomb Riley
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26
FOURTH edition



CHESTER HEIGHTs. July 25-The day
opened with clear weather and d better
prospect for the camp than on any
previous day. Visitors were quite
numerous.
The prayer meeting at $50 was well
attended,. Rev. Henry Sanderson was
IN charge. Several people present
gave testimonies. Rev. John Priest
was the leader OF the $50 O'Clock ex.
perlence meeting.
The sermon at 1890 o'clock was de.
llvered by Rev. Theodore Stephens, of
Philadelphia. He selected as his text
the latter part OF the tenth verse of
the hrst chapter of IL Timothy; 'Je-
sus Christ hath abolished death and
hath brought life and Immortality to
light through tho gospel"
Inc AFTERNOON services opened with
the chlldren's meeting In tine temple
at l.SO O'Clock, with Row. Frank T..
traeiI In charge. Holiness meeting
was held In the chapel at the same
hour, In charge OF j. Wharton Brad
ley.
Rev. Henry Wheeler delivered a SER
mon at the 8 o'clock preaching ser.
vice. selecting the words OF his dis.
course from st. John. 10th chapter,
l55t verse, These things have spoken
unto you. that in mo ye might have
peace. In the world ye shall have
trlDulation, but be OF good cheer. lhave
overcome the world"
\ Inc young peoplo's meeting at 6 80
In charge OF Rev. Geo. NJ. Broadhead
was OF unusual interest.
Y Rev. f. W. Hart, Roxborough
preached at the evening service anG
was listened to with close attention
At the close of his address severa
ministers exhorted. hymns were sung
people gathered around tho altar ant
an old-fashloEed time was had.
i 10 morrow at 1880 O'Clock Rev. d
w. Gordon, of Philadelphia, will
preach. Rev. George A1corn. of Ken
NETT Square, will speak at $3.50 an,
Evangelist Thomas Ogle at rs
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

The funeral Of Thos. b. Turner took
place this afternoon from his late
residence, No. 100 Race street and was
well attended. The remains reposed
In neat cloth covered casllet and
looked remai kably natural. Religious
services We're held at the house. and
the funeral was In charge of Encamp-
ment No. -, Union Veteran Legion.
The interment was made at Riyerview
Cemetery.
The funeral of Albert T. Hyatt also
took place this afternoon from his late
residence No. 1919 King street, and
was attended by number OF his rela-
tiyes aud friends members of Sheri-
dan Post. No. %. G. A. r., his fellow
workmen from Clymer's works and
the First Regiment and Hyatts Bands.
After tie services at the house the
bands played Nearer My God to
Thee, and on the wny to the grave
several dirges. The interment was
made In Riverview Cemetery. where
the beautiful and impressive rites of
tho &. A, II, were recited
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

Last evening John Smith got drunk
and went to the house OF his father,
James o. H. Smith No. 240S West Sac-
ond street and created disturbance,
when his father ordered him out. He
refused to go and quarrel ensued
during which the unnatural son knock
led his father down and crnzed with
drink and rage beat and Kicked him In
Ia shameful manner. He was arrested
aud locked up but as It was reported
Ito the police station that 1t was moth
ing more than family quarrel, and
that his father was not injured he was
at the solicitation Of friends who be-
came security for his appearance this
morning released. As Mr.. Smith
seemed to suffer very much and grew
worse during the night, two physicians
were summoned, who upon making
an examination, found that several OF
his ribs were broken and forced into
his lung, and that he was very serious
| ly injured. Upon this becoming
known to the police John was again
ARRESTED and locked up. Both physi-
clans agreed this morning that tho
father is in critical and dangerous
CONDITION, and that as he is ~ years OF
age, the chances are against him.
Smith has but one arm, having lost
the other In a railroad accident eeveral
years ago.
He Is addicted to drink and when
under its influence Ia qnarrelsome
and brutal. His sister is married to
an italian, and some time ago he was
before the Court for beating him In a
shameful manner When nrraigned
before Judge Ball this morning. he
I had nothing to say, and was commit.
ted without bail to await the result Of
his parents INJURIES.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

George White. the we'll known carter.
whose serious Illness was announced
In Yesterdays REPUBLICAN, died last
evening at his residence, No. 7is King
street, of general debility, In the 5Sth
year OF his age. For a number of
years the deceased was engaged in
farming on the Stockford farm In New
Castle Hundred, owned by the late
Colonel Andrews and brought milk to
this city. He was we'll known in this
city and all over the county, but never
held any political office except road
Of New Castle Hundred
for one term.
For the past four and half years he
has successfully conducted the carting
business at No. 1913 French street,
which was formerly carried on by the
late Robert S. Smith. lie was perfect
ly reliable trustworthy and honest In
all lliH business transactions, and
kind and ailoctionate husband and
father. lie was brother to Levy
Court Commissioner White. and leaves
"a wife and one sou who will continue
tae business. His care for his family
lis shown by the fact that he carried a
$1,000 insurance in the Penn Mutual
on his life. The funeral will take
place at 4 O'Clock tomorrow aftor.
noon, from his late residence. and the
interment will be In the Wilmington
and Brundywine Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26
THIRD EDITION.


The Board OF Water Commissioners
net last night.
The Church Pump Company pre-
scented its bill for erecting the air lift
pump at the City Mill. which was d.
rected 10 DO paid whom the board shall
be Indemnlfied against any suit or
damages which may arise, by infringe
ment of patent aud also that the com
pany make certain other changes. The
contract price was s2500.
Mayor Shortlidge was present and
spoke concerning the approaches to
Washington street bridge, and sleeves
were ordered placed in each end OF
the bridge tor the use OF the Depart
ment to lay pipes In cnse the railway
tracks ali not laid on tho bridge.
Robert Pyle was the lowest bidder
10 supply bricks for tho new filter at u
cost OF S3.97 per thousand. The bids
were laid over for one week.
The Board refused to refund the
sum OF Si45 asked by the Diamond
State Iron Company, they believing
that this amount was paid in excess a
water rent.
G. Wesley weldln petitioned for q
main from Broome to Rodney or
Eighth to connect with the watei
tower. Connection may be made Will
the houses at Eighth and Rodne,
streets. north side OF Eighth, and thu
water tower but 1t would lie inexpedi
ent to build main on Eighth. Mr.
Weldin Gun get connection with thu
water tower by means OF the Broom'
street main.
William NJ. Field received permits
sion to use water from lire plug II
matchmaking a road.
The sum Of $4,000 was ordered t
be drawn. $500 each from the Della
: ware. Wilmington and Brandywine
Central and First National banks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26
FIFTH EDITION.



Snappcrs are scarce, very scarce and
on Monday party consisting OF seven
six of whom were farmers from around
Stanton and Mill Creek and the other
in dentist from this city started for
White Clay Crsek for the purpose OF
supplying themselves with full stock
| They hired double team and were
we'll supplied with hooks. lines and
other accoutrements for a successful
days sport. The stock OF refresh
ments was large. In fact too large
for party OF seven and 1t ID
said the liquids predominated.
Let that be as 1t may. 1t is certain
the party made an early start. but did
not reach the fishing grounds until
: about 2 O'Clock In the afternoon. 1t
! took all the afternoon to get their
hooks baited, and about sunset tho
first line went In, at least the man who
held the pole thought II went In, and
. 1t probably would have been, had not
the owner forgot TO unwind 1t from
the pole. Another man, In hunting q
sIgood place. fell into a muskrat hole
and IL took the united efforts OF his
'companions to pull him out.
Still another. who wore a pair OF
llgum boots got stuck In the mud, and
i when his friends pulled him out the
boots remained behind. and are said
to be still sinking. Some OF the party
saw something which In the moon
flight looked to them like large snap
,lper, and cautiously approaching seized
1t and placed 1t In a large bag, They
ANNOUNCED their luck to the others.
and all agreed that as 1t was very
J heavy ono it would be sufficient for
all and that they would go home.
Upon reaching Stanton they under
pltook to show their prize, and with
5 many precautions TO keep from being
tIbitten opened tho bag, when 10. In
stead OF snapper they had secured u
flinrge stone. They say the mistake
/ was caused by the moonlight, which
. bewildered them; but one thing is
certain. there were never seven more
astonished men In Delaware than these
: when they opened that bag.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

The Marshall Bros of Iorklyn, are
Ienlarging and improving their paper
mill, SO as to be prepared to supply
any demand. They ARE now operating
three mills one in Kennett Township,
formerly occupied by their father, the
late Thos. ). Marshall; the one at
iorklyn, and one at Wooddnle. They
are enterprlsinE men, and have a pat,
ient on The peculiar process which on
IaDles them to make II superior grade
lcf wrapping paper that deiies comps.
ltitlon IN quality and price.
The sEuif mills that formerly be-
lonRed to MIR. Garrett are also being
enlarged, so as to increase the output
and keep pace with the demand. Our
former farmer Burlington with Pass
more Brothers, finds more pleasure or
profit IN mixing mortar and hauling
stones than in growing big corn anG
big potatoes.
The Hockassin Mite Society met al
Col Ferree's Friday evening. About
one hundred were present and had [
very enjoyable time. After the liter
AIRY exelcises ice cream, cake ant
lemonade were served. and the Colone
was as busy as bee and as happy as
bird. Notwithstanding the advance o
years.
Ihos. johnson Is preparing to cree
new dwelling, 2S by 80 feet, makint
additional work for mechanics.
Contractor Little has finished tn,
new burn for Mr. Dennison aud las
week com meEced work on the stor
and dwelling.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

Everything in season was offered Il,
the market this morning, and the
ruling prices were us follows:
Butter, % to geo pound; eggs, 2t
TO 25c dozen; potatoes, 10 TO l5c O
half peck; sweet potatoes, zoe hall
peck; lettuce, . to &c head; celery. :
stnlks for Sci green peas, 25c hall
peck; beets, 4c bunch; egg plants. Il
10 2Oc each; tomatoes, Is 10 20u hall
peck; apples, 10 to II cents hail
peck; peaches, 20 to 20 cents q
half peck; green corn. 10 to q
cents a dozen; blackberrles and whor.
tleberries, to 10 cents quart; pears,
II to 20 cents a half peck; cabbage 3 to
q cents head; string beans, 10 cents 0
hall peck; spring chickens, % to y
cents pomdi old chickens l6 cents 1
pound; squad pigeons 30 to 80 cents
pair; waternelons. IS to 40 cents each,
.canteloupes. to 10 cents each; sof
crabs 80 to rs cents dozen; hard crab
Is to 80 cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26
The Diamond state Iron Works.

Last Saturday evening it was cur
rently reported that the works OF the
shut down for an indefinite time. On
Monday morning q reporter made in
quiries at the office of the company
and was informed thst tho report WINS
incorrect and false in every respect,
that tho works were busy and would
probably hive to be run at night. This
statement WAS taken with many grams
OF allowance and published.
The matter was then fully investi-
gated, when II was found that the re-
port as heard OH Saturday night was
true III every respect and that the en-
tire works with the exception of tho
bolt shop and spike mill are shut down
with no prospect OF being opened in
the near future.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

Many year,, ago when the elder Bull
wer was in his prime laborer on the
estate was engaged to do certain job
carried his account to the bailiff, who
said weeks work was worth 0 shillings
and pence. The man insisted that this
was not enough and refused to settle,
and every timo he met the bailiff he
would stop him and ask him for his
money. Finally the bailiff became
angry, discharged tho man and refused
to allow any farmer ON the estate to hire
him.
The man was forced to leave the
neighborhood, but he was too poor to
move any great distance, 80 that he was
still within the circuit Of the bailif7's i'll
will. Wherever he went this pursued
him, and his life in consequence was a
hard one. But all the time he kept tell.
ing his family and his friends that some
day he would get the money which the
Bnlwer Lytton estate owed him.
He was well on in years, when one
day he met man in the road. It was
the some time poet Owen Meredith, now
come to the title, and English embassa
dor to France, at home on visit.
"You are Lord Lytton, believe" hi
said respectfully.
| Eyes"
"Then, if you please, / should like yor
to pay an a~:ount which has been due
me for long time"
Lord Lytton looked at the account
and at his request the man told tn,
whole story. The poet was very mucl
affected and disturbed. Then he said;
"Well, will do what can to maxi
it up to you"
| He was as good as his word. He bull
a house vt the gates of the park. put tn
man and his family into it, and gave j
to them rent free, with other perquisites
so that he was entirely comfortable 70
the remainder of his days.-Hartfor'
iCourant
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

The new restaurant and lunch house
Just opened at No, 722 Market street
cosiest and most attractive establish.
ments OF its kind In the city. 1t is
fitted up with electric fans aud lights
aid is il rs neat as new pin. Here is
the place whore they make the best
coffee and serve the best steak In the
city. Little NecA and Cape May clans
are here in abundance, also Absecom
and Chincotesgue oysters, Special
attention is given by Superintendent
Frank Slack to supplying families
with every dellcacy OF the season.
Send your orders at any time. Branch
house at No. 1906 East Fourth street.
Telephone G51.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

II is to be obtained at any drut
store, and IL not only eRsy OF prepara
'tion but Is 30 inexpensive that NJ
family in Wilmington noed be without
1T,
The following letter from Mrs. A
Wandell, 80 Rove St., Rochester n
u, picture OF whose pretty baby Ii
given above. is one of scores that mr.
received every week from happy
parents the country over:
Our baby weighed four pounds nj
birth. When two months old sb,
weighed but eight pounds with hel
clothes on. The doctor said she was
very frall child. commenced feeding
her certain food when she was four
teen days old, but she did not Eair
strength as knew she ought, Whef
she was seven months old | changed
TO lactateu food. She commenced Il
grim at once, and to rest we'll at night
She has not been sick with boweI
trouble once through her teething, ana
she was teething last summer. con.
slider laGtated food has been great
blessing 10 our little girl. 1t has mad,
ner healthy, strong anu the happies
.wo year old child in Rochester ANY
mother Wishing to address one thai
used lactated food will he cheerfully
answered at my expense by address,
ing mo-"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

DIED.

DrIndywinc Hundred, on
the 18th inst, Charity Cloud. daughter
Of Lot aud Rebecua Cloud.
Funeral on Thursday morning nj ten
O'Clock. to proceed 10 tho n ilmington
and Brundywiue Cemetery.
the eth irst. Jacob II.
Reynolds, in the o nh year of ms aye.
Relatives and friends arc res 'ecttully
invited to attend the services at his late
residence, ne Union street, this evening
at 3 O'Clock. lntcrmcnt ut Rising sun.
Md.
WHITE ON July %. 1888, George White,
aged bS years.
Relatives aud friends are invItcI to nj,
tend the funeral from his late residence
80. ils King street on Thursday, the 2TtI
Inst, at O'Clock. Services at the house
lntrrment at Wilmington and Brandy
wine Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

On Saturday next the valuable rea,
estate of tho late Nathaniel Williams
will DO sold at the Mi,ldletown Hotel.
The estate consists OF farm and town
properly. including the Vandyke
farm OF 500 acres, near Odessa, the
Crockett farm, rear Middletown, fouI
other farms, three OF which are In
lAppoquinlmink hundred, and one at
lpeXter's Corner. A large store prop.
erty at Blaekbird village aid foul
dwellings houses, two dwellings anc
a wheelwright shop in Townsend, be
sides other property. The terms o
the sale are reasonable.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

Tho following cases were heard be.
fore Judge Bail at this mornings SEES.
sion of the Munlcipal Court:
James Lowe, Thomas Gallagher and
James Slaughter were each fined II
aud costs. When Gallagher was nr.
rdigned he said it was impossible for
him to get drunk, as he had taken the
pledge, which he pulled out of his
pocket. Unfortunately for him, the
officer who made the arrest and also
tho officers at the station, ties ilied
positively that he was drunk, and the
line was Imposed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

The Sunday school OF Mt. Pleasant
ii. T.. Church, Brandy wiGs Hundred,
will make an excursion to tho Xoolog-
Zeal Gardens, Philadelphia. on We'd
nesday, the I'd of August. leaving III
the morning. and returning Mt sea
eonable hour IN the evening. 1hr
fare from this city Will he Si.aO tor
adults. children 90 cts; bellevue,
adults. 81; children 80 cts; Ciaymont.
adults. 10 cts; children IS cts; Lin.
sood, adults, s. cts; children 40 cts
Trainer, adults, 50 cts; children Az
cts.; Thur!ow, adults 70 cts children
% els
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26
THE &Tn DAY oFJuLY. 1ssS
At2n,L.lncI, n IN

The following described real estate VIZ:
All tlau certain lot, piece nr parcel oil
hlnd with II threG-stoIy brick house
thereon erected, sItrate IN the city OF
" ilinington. leg ming ~ point oil
the westerly side OF Iatnall Tec'. be-
tween Eighth and Ninth street ut the
distance Of rs icet on inch from tue
nOI thefly side OF Eighth street; Themes
westerly parallel with Eighth ztrcct q
icet inches TO n stake; thCnce northcrly
and parallel with TutnEll rect Il feet 8 I.
inches 10 land OF Samuel Jacobs; hence
along sii lind and passing through the
Tiudle OF two ana u hall ieet Wide uilcy
between this and the adjoining house Oh
the nGrthtastcrly and parallel TO Eighth
street ~ feet = Inches 30 the sIfuresaie
side OF Tainull street and thence thereby
sOuthrrly Il feet ~ inch to the D ace al
beg inning he The contents thereof whui
they may. with the use 81 alley.
SC Zed and taken in execution us ihi
property oil Granville Warrcil, and 10 b
old By PIERCE LID, sheriff.
sherf's Once, Wilmington, Del Jul.
10, lsg3. jiJ
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-26

While Doe, Fred, Joe and Bill were
engaged in playing II game OF tsn-pins
at the Atlantic Gniden. No. 22I King
street on Monday evening. the genial
host MIR. Harry j. Schhepf, fell
asleep while sitting In his easy chair,
md while he slept some rowtiics, In de
iinnce OF the secular as well as of thr
divine law entered the room, unscrow
oil slot machine from the bur, and
selling a bottle OF wine made or Mr..
iSchnepf afterwards found tho screws
on the pavement outside OF his door
He was greatly veXed over the matter
as he fears TINT there may yet be trou.
bic over the legend drop penny In
In the slot"