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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

Turpin, the inventor of melinite, has
submitted to the French war Office an
electric gnn alleged to be capable of dis
charging 25,PO projectiles in five min
utes and to have range of several
mics. Tho apparatus is c pmparativaly
light in weight, 80 that it can be drawn
by two horses and worked by four men.
The proJectiles are small shells charged
with secret chemical preparation,
spreading death for 60 y ards around.
The English government is said to be
negotiating for the purchase Of the in
vention. though skeptical Of its value
Electricity.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11


Register Cooch is taking In thu
Worlds Fair.
Joseph Sullivan is on a weeks visit
to Sharon Hill.
Rev. o. o. Waters has returned from
a trip throughout Massachusetts,.
J. @. Whi.ehouse and family are
Visiting friends at Vassalporough,
Maine.
ID. N. Grler, of Philadelphia, is spend
ling his vacation with his parents in
this city.
Miss Mollie Hanson. OF Trenton, N
j., is the guest OF Miss Mamie Howell
of this city.
j. II. Springer, L. 8. Combs and j
Rleltz will leave here tomorrow fol
the Worlds Fair.
Mrs. Chesney Is lying very III will
malaria fever. at her residence. All
East Fourth street.
Miss Mary Brice 10 spending n few
days with her uncle ex.Burgess Yer
non. at Marcus Hook, Pa.
James Carpenter and Winfield Talley
Of Centreville. Dol, attended a picnic
at Chadd's Ford on Thursday.
Samuel Magee, engineer OF th.
brooklyn bridge, accompanied by a
lady friend, visited our city yesterday
Mr.. Henry f. Dure left for Chicago
to take In The Worlds Fair on Wednes
day last. He will be gone about tel
days.
Walter Jones. Jr.. formerly OF thii
city, died Of softening Of the brain OF
Monday in the Norristown Insane Asy
llum.
Miss Sadie Heebner, OF Clarence r
Hollis lunch palace. was among tn,
visitors to Brandywlno Summit CANT
yesterday.
Mrs. Frank Hopes, who has beer
Visiting friends at Embreeville Tor tn,
past two weeks, returned home Il
Wilmington.
Wynard l.. Bayls tarted yesterday
morning for Chicago. and will be alb
sent about one month. Hi6 many
friends wish him pleasant trip ant
sale return. -
Mr., and Mrs. Charles b. Jack. o
baltimore, arc visiting Mrs. Jacki
sister, Mrs. William L. Lednum, No
$40 Madison street.
Misses Katie and Lena Gibbons, o
Germantown, Pa, are visiting theil
many friends in this city, and expec
to stay one month.
Mrs. Mary L. Prettyman, wife Of
Mr.. Frank Prettyman. of No. 50
Orange street. Is lying seriously indis
posed at their residence.
Mark Hassler. OF Philadelphia. visit
ed the Union street park yesteId day foi
the purpose of making arrangement
to give popular concert here at som,
time In the near future.
Mr.. Howard Laws, of Silverbrook
has gone to Chincoteugue Island Tor
visit. Communications that have beef
received from them states he is slight
ly lndisposed, caused by the change o
water.
Mrs. Laws. mother Of Mr.. Georg,
IA. LAVE. the prominent milk deale
of Silvegbrcok, and the aunt of DR.
WIN. Miller, the well.known physical
on King street, is visiting her RELATIVES
after two years absence.
Mrs j. Simmons from Pennington
who has been the guest OF Mrs. Dr.
Miller of King street, leaves 10 da
for home. She is favorably Impressed
with Wilmington and especially IL
} romantic park on the Brandywine.
] Mr.. Charles Y. Taylor. wife ant
daughter have returned from q iiy
weeks visit to the Chicago Fair, vel
pleased with what they saw an
heard. but feeling very glad to &c
back to Wilmington. as there is II
place like home"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

Yesterday afternoon, n heavl
wagon, drawn 10y two magnificent graz
h1rses, We're being driven up Marke
stree. Just as Eighth street wa,
reached. ono OF the horses stepuee
upon n piece of rail or some connee
lion with the electricity thHtdrives thu
cars, and his steady gait was instantly
changed. With tremendous leap, he
carrying his companion went at deat
run up the street. Through the ef
forts Of the driver, (who was nearl,
thrown from his seat and the heavily
loaded wagon. the horses were sool
brought into subsection. Frequently
horses receive shocks in this manner
and 10 doubt many of the runaway
that daily occur III our various cite
are duo to this cause.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

, Why is II with the very excellent Pc,
lice force of our city that the rc5pecta
Bile nelshhors on the streets who's
yards extend back to White Chapel OF
otherwise New street. must bs nightly
annoyed by the tribe of debuscd col
ored people who live and lrequen
that place2 Nightly the mir Is mud
hideous with the yolleys of oath5 that
proceed from that place. II there l.
not murder committed in this hole OF
vice some night We will be very much
surprised.
Ills said That there is more trouGl,
In That small place than in any othel
oil the naay notorious bal places IN
this city, One hoase particularly, neal
the upper end. seems to ba the princi
plo place for lHwd and vulgar and pre-
Zane words and actions. The stubIp.
men say they cannot leave their door,
open moment but that they mis-,
Something. 1t is truly IL den of vice
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

The receiver of county taxes will at.
tend at the following places IN order
To give tho citizens an opportunity t.
pay thu same: On Saturday.the lgth q
August. at Starlon; Monday, 18th
SLristiaHa, Tuesday, 18th. Newport
Wednesday, 10Th. Toys hotel klsiuG
uaY. 18TH. Coorh,s Bridge; SATURDAY,
10Th. Sharpiess school HOUSE; Monday
2lst. New tastls; Thursday. eth
Blhrkhird; Tuesday, 10Th Iuwn5rnf.
"Wednesday, S0th, St Georgia. fIy,
per cent. rotate allowed dunn,
August ami September.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

Need something IN tho line of foot
wear this evening, and we want to gel
your attention to our store, just whui
you happen to need the shoes We
want yon to sec how good ours are
and 10 find out how low wo are work
ing down prices. We have something
nice in the way OF rllildren's sLoes
and prices SO low Tint we think yol
will lind you can get really goot
wearing shoe from us for very littlt
money. Its an experiment worth try
ing. Formau. No, 10 L. 4lh street, be
tween Market and King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

The eummcr hats are now going nj
the lowest aTicns SO Low are the
prices tnnt II Is cheaper to wear a
bright new hat in paee OF the old.
rusty one. Indeed 1t is well to huy
one OF tho standards at our taking
prices for next season rather than let
the rare opportunity slip. iou VIII
lind this true by examining stock and
prlees, at Eumtorl Brothers. 4Di Mar
ket street who sell all kinds and styles
oil hats, especially the latest and bost.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

Tho treasury of the Wilmingtou
free Bath Association Will he swclleti
several liurOred dollars by the couCer'
given at the Union street park lhsi
evening". Over HOOD tickets were sold
The Neapoitan Band, assisted by Aliar
Bessie Gilbert, colnetist. the beawarr
6aenrtrhund. Brownson Qnnrtette am
Columbia Gee Club eIIiyeued the OF.
Bas.On.
Miss GIlbcrts playing was highly
enjoyed, and she was called out for 4
repetition OF some more Of the SAM
sort. Tho lrownson tluartettn fairly
outdone ITSELF AM WAS apprec,utIve.
received by tho largo auaiencn. liz
concert wiis u suGeess, although 1t Ii
said the association Is still in need o
funds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

side, while taking a stroll on Wednes.
day afternoon, when in the middle OF n
Held. noticed rather savage looking
COW advancing towards him. 10 set
out Of this field was his instant do.
Termination. The fence was almost
reached. He could feel the hot breath
of the animal and should have mot an
end II Providence had not
placed dog in his way. who attracted
the attention of tho COW. and our
much prespiring friend reached the
other side III safety.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

A party stroiled down West stree,
intending to cross on :he bridge ovei
the race at the foot of that rect, but
alas tho bridge had been removed
Just as he was debating what to do
auotner came along, who said "Ha
the Park Commission have removed
the bridge. 1t was to much accummo,
'dation." For the trliling expense ii
seems to Us lew rustic bridges oyel
the race would be of small expense
and OF great accommodation, especl
ally where the streets are opened
down to the race.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11
THREE ON A BENCH.
The Boy Had Future. the Crook Past
the yagrant Had Nothing.

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The Boy Had Future. the Crook Past,
the yagrant Had Nothing.
1t was 3 O'Clock in the morning. The
electric lights were still blazing in the
silence Of Madison square. A number
Of shabby figures slumbered or moved
about on the seats beneath the trees of
the park. On bench beside the little
fountain sat o group that arrested my
attention. Three figures were reclining
here with their heads and shoulders al
most touching one another. One was
but little more than a boy. 4 bundle
done up In calico handkerchief was In
his hand. His sunburned face and his
sturdy shoulders gave evidence that no
was FROM the country-probably farm
hand who had trudged in to try his luck
in the city. His boots were covered with
red clay. He was leaning against thin
figure clad in somewhat shabby gar
ments.
This man possessed a dark and sinister
countenance. He was restless, and his
hands. which were thin and white,
twitched nervously in his sleep.
His lips moved spasmodically. His
was an evil conscience. There was
plainly shady side to his past life.
Here were deceit and honesty side by
side. Next to the dark man slumbered
a very old and decrepit one. He was
clad in linen duster. A battered gray
hat sat on his head, and his toes were
peeping out from the tips Of his worn
shoes. The face OF this old fellow was
scanned with deep and careworn wrin-
kles. His hair and beard were snowy
white. He was possessed of palsy
that made him tremble constantly as he
lay DOING. 1t was youth, manhood and
old age-typical of life.
These three reclined here In a stolen
sleep. A park policeman came gliding
along from the distance through the twi.
light of the trees. He crept along like q
gray ghost on the lookout for those
weary souls who were transgressing the
law by surreptitious slumber. His eye
lighted with satisfaction as he beheld
the three figures on the bench. "You see
that seedy fellow in the middleT' he
whispered. THAT'S Tony McElroy, who
cracked three safes over in Jersey City
last summer. Ispotted him at once by
his mug. He just come out of the per
last Tuesday"
The officer seized the crook by the col
lar and shook him till his teeth ratified
The noise awakened the boy, who grasped
the situation at once. Selling his bun
/ die he skurried like rabbit across the
grass toward Twenty-third street. Once
feeling himself safe he stretched his
limbs and began to whistle cheerfully
The crook arose and stood in suller
!, silence few moments until the police
man pushed him on. He thrust his hands
into his pockets, bumped up his shout
dcrs and shambled up the avenue. The
!, old vagrant tottered to his feet. He was
J, dazed, and it took him quite awhile t.
collect his senses. He shuffied across
. the square with bowed head. He scanned
the buildings and the streets about hin
with a hopeless, helpless glance that wal
7 pathetic to see. Then he, too, vanished
in the gray of breaking dawn.
The boy had life of hope before him
the crook had past behind him, but tn,
old vagrant had neither past nor future
New York Recorder.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

Circuit Judge Green in u murder trial
at Williamstown decided that not being
able to read disqualified a person from
sitting on jury. 1t is the first time the
question has been raised we believe.
Section 225 of the criminal code pro-
yides: "1he court shall, on motion of
either party, and before argument to the
jury, instruct the jury on the law APP
plicable to the case, which shall always
be given In writing" Congressman
Dickerson made the point Il at each jury
man should be able to read the in5truc-
cons himself, and if he could not do this
Il was disqualified. The judge sustained
he objection. -Greenup (Ky.) Gazette,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

Based according to the leak.
age. For driving or outing
they might answer you well.
Our fall importation of
Nottingham Curtains are
coming in cheaper and better
than ever, and we have a
splendid line of these very
desirable medium-price win.
dow curtains in many beau
tiful styles, from IS cents to
SIS per pair.
We shall offer another lot
of imitation cherry and wal
nut window and door poles,
including ten rings, two
brackets and two ends iol
Il2a cents instead Of %.
With them are q few hand
some solid ash wood poles
and fixtures in three and
four foot lengths for the
same price. Bring the cor
rect sizes of your doors anc
windows and we will fit you
up in fine quality poles ant
fixtures for this very low
rrice-only about 100 sets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

Mrs. John MeElwee OF No 3OI lIar
rison street. about O'Clock while
sleeping walled out of seeaul
story window. falling to the gro M
below, dts'aGce OF fifteen feet. Sac
escaped with a sprltned Knee.
The SPONTANEOUSLY escape from In.
slant death IS eonsllcrpd little short
OF miracle When Mrs. McIlwea
awakened she wss unable to move.
Her cries attract 4 nelsb5ors who re
moved her TO her home AID medical
attendance set the knee.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

A Massachusetts minister pathetically
said to newspaper man the other day,
Why don't some of you reporters get
up an article on Why women stand at
he door Especially tho screen door in
iy time) for the last words after they
have taken five minutes to half an hour
indoors to say goodbyr" The poor man
has suffered, as his wife admitted at the
lime, and spends half his leisure in sum-
ner fighting flies.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

Another Democratic victory. IT'S
said today part OF the works of the
Diamond Match Company shut down
for two weeks and PERHAPS longer
We are not surprised at Republican
Institutions shutting down. but when
a representative Democi attic corpora
tlon shuts down, We must be com
PEELED to think that they caEnot have
much confidence in their own party to
yet them out OF the muddlo which
this party put the American people
IN since the recent election.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

II seems TO he fashionable to use the
toe OF the boot uIon the stomachs OF
uorscs. on Wednesday we noticed
one Of the drivers of II large brewing
after he had the horsea shoti,
in putting thom back again TO the pole
lift up his heavy boot and
Kick this patient animal with a blow
that would have killed nh OK il 1t had
been applied in the right place.
Miss Emily Webb the horsa's friend
deserves praise i'll ovsry quarter Of
this city. Would that we had mort
ladies' like her. and possibly the daily
and hourly abuse which Ia heapet
upon this ng.sulfering but patien
animal would be suppressed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

The Princess Bismarck conducts her
house on the most delightful free and
easy plan. Breakfast is served at all
hours in the morning. each member of
the family and each guest appearing
only when ready. Dinner is supposed
20 be served at $3.50 o'clock, but it is gem
orally A o'clock before the party is gath
cred around the board. Then they have
coffee, and about o'clock promiscu-
Gus supper is served. = Philadelphia
Press,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

The party that left this city on
Wednesday evening. on the schooner
Abhie 5. bound for the Fishing Banks,
returned about 10 o'clock last evening
alden down with fish, and report that
ley had good time. The fish are
biting freely. and all who wish to en-
Joy good days sport should not fail
10 tuRe one OF these trips. William d.
Wilekens. OF stalls Nos. l6 and Is Sec
ond street market. will have another
trip TO the banks tomorrow night.
leaving Warmers wharf, on the south
site OF Market street bridge, at 8
O'Clock sharp. There are few tickets
left. which can be obtained by callil!g
or him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11
ALTERATi ION sale!

It's odd in the opinion Of
many people that we should
i'll such a ruthless manner
throw on our tables every
article in tic store at such Il
discount from former low
prices.
But there's wisdom in this
'oddness. We simply must
get rid of thcm now at a loss
or let the builders spoil them
with their dust.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

Ono evening this week a lady was
pushing baby coach on the MAIN
thorough fare in South Wilmington,
and in passing a saloon. the proprie-
tor who was sprlnkling the pavement.
deliberately turned the hose ON the
lady and coach, 1t seem ed, for the
amusement OF his wife and himself, as
both laughed heartily, and the lady
passed ON with skirts and feet soaking
wet. We wonder II the gentleman's
name was published If 1t would help
him to renewal OF his license.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11


Washington street bridge In the
evening seems the mecca OF ali
pleasure seekers. both on foot AMI in
carriage From $50 to $50 last oven.
ing, the throng WAS a continuous one.
both carriages and pedestrians seemed
To move In n regular procession, one
behind the other. 1t brought forcibly
10 the mind the beautiful wolds OF
Henry w. Longfellow, III The Bridge,
which says:
And think of the many thousands
or Cure encountered men.
Each hearing his burden OF sorrow.
Have crossed the bridge since then.
The people crossing may be bearing
their burden of sorrow, hut theii
faces do not show it. All seemed hap
lpinrss and delight. possibly little
lunplrasantness to the driver when or
Idercd off the park property. But the
lovers and pedestrians general,
seemed TO think that the I.ovv Court
tad done good thing for Whining.
ton wnea thew placed such beautiful
structure for their accommodation al
such convenient place.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

The following police officer will
pl ~ game OF basel all on 4 ,ay,
Alg. II, with tho leter cars, - ut
Font and Union streets:
capt. Kane, ms ng n; Daniel Aiken,
ca cher capt; >. j. Riley, pit Let !;
ia 3ob Paine, lsl ,,es; Wm. Gum, 2nd
base; Vim. Shields, ard base; JRo. Nc
Laughlin. 8. $; Simon Moran, |. T.;
Howard feaster G. T.. Geo. Lucas. r. f..
iDanielliillaher Jas. Thornton, coacher;
Paul Ward, bat carrier; Lewis Ham.
merer, water carrier; II. Wallace, score
keeper; Chas. Thomas, special officer.
A foot race between Jaa Thornton
and jeff. Butler.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

A meeting OF the citizens OF Mill
Creek Hundred will he held in the hall
at Stanton, on Monday afternoon,
to form an organization for the detsc-
ton OF thieves and the recovery of
stolen property, Messrs. Hawthorne.
will be present and give the informa.
ton that may be required. The far.
merB are all interested and they should
be we'll represented on this occasion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

President Cleveland passed through
this city over the Pennsylvania rail-
road for Gray Gables this afternoon.
lie was accompanied by secretary La
mont. who will join his family at Sar.
rento. Maine. They rode in Vice.
President Thompson private car. A
lew persons greeted the President as
they stopped here
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

afternoon condemned the frame wcll.
ing houses nj Nos BIB and 235 East
Liberty street, which have long been
an eye. sore to the residents of that
community. The houses are occupied
by colOred families and are owned 10y
Mrs. Margaret Hammond or Caroline
County, Md. The properties will have
to lie torn down within thirty days.
The inspector las also condemned
two chimneys.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

GREAT BEND, Pa, Aug. Il.-Assistan,
Yardmaster Flynn, of he Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western railroad, was
shot by the town constable and fatally
wounded. Two bullets entered his body
just below the heart. Tho constable mis-.
Cook Flynn for burglar for whom both
were looking.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

Mr.. Maury and DIR. William Gar
rett, accompanied by Mr.. Alfred Hin :.
die, took an early drive about day.
light for the purpose of getting q
mess of Mushrooms. After hunting
around on Richardson's hill and in
halinE the delicious ozone which
hounds in that healthy Ee!ghborhood.
they drove homo. each with nice
mess OF this delicious eatable. 1t Is
now in order for their friends to call
around,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

Al tho mineral spring on tho Phila.
delphia road. you will find wild cherry
ana spring water, All who
are debilitated, weak or languid
should cali at the spring and try u
glass. 1t Will put new life in all. The
mineral spring water cuies all all
ments. 1t Is invaluable to those who
are troubled with kidney disease.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

Commends to public approval the
California liquid layatirs remedy
Syrup ot Figs. 1t is peasant TO tue
taste and 10y acting gently on the
Kidneys, liver and bowels to C,ean 70
The SUSTAIN ell9cJual J. it promotes
Inc health and eomiort OF all Who u Sc
It. and Win millions IL Is tho Lest and
only remedy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

Ana cur loss VIC deeply feel.
But lis tod that has bereft us
He cnn all our SORROWS heal.
HoLLIS-ou the 10th inst. Rebecca Uol.
! lis, in her 60th years
+ Relatives aud friends are respectfully
invited 10 attend her funeral from the
residence Of her husband. Henry Hollis,
Breck = Lane. on sunday afternoon. Au-
gust iith. Services at the house at .
O'Clock sharp. lntcrmeut at MI. "a ON
cemetery.
oTSLEY-On the 9th Instant. Gather
inc W. wEfc OF John 4. Mousley and
daughter of james A. and sarah 4.
STen Ger nRed 80 Years
Relatives and friends OF the family
are respectfully invited to attend the
tune al from the residence OF her hus-
band, near Grace thHTUh. Hraudywine
Hundred. on Saturday, : O'CLOCK p. IN.
Proceed to Eivcrview Cemetery.
4TAiI.EY-0n August 10, 1898, Charles Il,
| Talley aged ~ yea =.
| Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services. mt the IT, sidenCe
al his brother, William Il Ia Icy. Bca-
YNet Valley, on Monday morning nj IL
O'Clock. httcrmGnt at BrHndsSine hap
tist Cemetery without further notice. I
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

The Rev. George Il Eakins, OF Vine,
land, n. j., will 10 In charge of The
quarterly meeting which begins OIL
saturday evening in the Tabernacle
Walnut street between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets. Preaching at T.45 r.
NJ. All arc earnestly invited to at
tend these services. Some are OK
rected from Philadelphia and else
where.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

Artist-Miss Brownie-Brown-B Brown
who is TO marry prince, won't let Ii
haye her photograph for publication.
Editor-She won't, ell? Tell the for,
man to use one Of those cuts labei,t
"EefoZe Ticking, New York Weekly,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-08-11

A fight occurred on ShiDley above
Seventh street last evening, between
ten and eleven o'clock, but the com.
.batants were separated before many
blows had been struck The mill did
not last long, but drew quite crowd
of spectators together in few mlnu.
tics.