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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

A special meeting OF tho Board of
Trade will be held IN lis rooms at s
O'Clock this evening. The OBJECT of
the meeting is to consider the advlsa-
hlllty of urging Delaware's Senators,
by telegraph. to renewed efforts to So
cure conclusions in the matter of the
repeal Of the purchasing clause In the
so.called Sherman act.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

Francis Stapleton and mother. OF
Bear. New Castle Hundred, returned
home en- saturday, after five weeks
stay in the Vest. taking in the sights
of the Worlds Fair. by the way OF
Niagara Falls.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

DIR. Slmms' Pain Searcher imme-
diately relieves and cures cramps,
pains, cholera cramps, headache, neu-
ralGia, etc. Quick, though efleotual.
80 cents, Sold by llrstclass dealers.
Depot COG King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

The Woman's Home Missionary So.
ciety of st. Paul's NJ. L. Church will
meet at sol Iatnall street, Wednesday,
October IL, ut O'Clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

To tho tlIemen and neighbors who
so kindly helped to put out the fire
and save my property last evening, on
Morrow street hereby tender my
healtlest thanks for their kindness
and help. JAMES Il. SuIIDS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

Any kind OF heater repaired at
little cost by experienced and practical
workmen. Frank A. Mitchell, l02 W.
5th st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

Rev d. Collie. tho evangelist.
breaches at Malely NJ. e. Church To
night at 7.3O. Revival services will
follow tho sermon lnU services nre
highly spiritual md the outlook full
81 promise.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

Why pay $3.50 for Ga table cover
when We can sell the samo cover at
SL25? L. Il. Riley. 22S King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

Mr.. Baynard reported the work on
the new school to he satisfactory. The
school will he known as Washington
chool No. "a" MIR. Coyle wanted 1t
called Arthur IL, Grimsnaw." II. A.
Miller was awarded the contract to do
extra plumbing work.
Mr. Coyle asked what the lot adioln-
Ing the new school would cost. His
questio could not be answered.
The board Will turn out in the pa
rade OF the iiremen tomorrow after
noon. The public schools will he
closed on that day 10 allow the chill
dred to witness the parade. Mr.. Coyie
was deeply Interested in this move
mont In behalf of the children but his
notion to keep the schools closed OIL
Thursday and Friday was defeated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

Captain Burnette with the tow boat
Atlas OF New York, Is lying OF Eew
Castle. The captain will clear to-mor-
row.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

We are not so busy but what We can
repair or put you In Il lew heater. Il
A. MitCEGli, lU3 ". 9Th st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

II you want chenille table cover,
you can get them at one.half the regu-
lar price, at L. b. Riley's, 22S King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

$15 black diaplnnl euit braided
mndO to order, 81 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

81 and $3.50 Jersey waists reduced
to % and 80 cents, at Lippincotts, ST.
Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

James Fierce, who resides on the
Journey farm. now owned by James
Brown, of this city, raised a radish
this season which weighed 4 = pounds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

HOW To be fitted out
this Fall Have
ARE you seen the styles
and made up your
YOUR mind yet Come
in and look
BOYS through them and
get an idea of what
there is. Vestee, ZouaVe,
Refer. Blouse and MILDLY
Suits for little boys from 3
to 8 years old. Double
breasted, pleated and plain
Sack Suits for Boys from s
to 10 years who wear short
trousers, and Single and
Doublc-brcasted Sack Suits
for boys with long trousers
from 10 up. A full line of
OvercoatS and Odd lfou.
scrs in all of the above
sizes. Hats and Shoes also
Of the latest styles and best
makers for any and all OF
them. Good qualities, mod
crate prices and satisfaction
guaranteed every customer.
JAS. L. MULLrN & Son,
Clothing, 9th & Market,
Hats, Wilmington,
Shoes, Delaware.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

Mrs. George i Lewis and daughter
Nettie. of Whining ton. were the guests
of Mrs. $. +. Howard. Of 90l Morton
avenue, Chester, on Friday last
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10
TO CLOTHING BUYERS !!

In order to convert large stock OF ready made
clothing into cash we have concluded to make
duction from low prices of IS per cent from this
The stock is and has been selected with great care
for this fall trade and includes Mems Boys and Chill
drens Suits, Overcoats and Odd Pants all and de-
sirable goods. But want to sell them We want the
cas-hence this big inducement. Every Suit Overcoat
or Pants marked in plain figures. Among the goods
are many Suits Parts aud Overcoats Of make.
All go reduction Every transaction guaranteed
satisfactory money refunded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10
Table Cove


We can sell you Il good quality,
chenille cover. for 80 cents, Il. B.Riley.
Us King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

rnrtl rrn1e to e,s3r g, 81, s., 81
SCI N2:Lpt strset.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10


"Jane." strong comedy that lie
noted for its merit and pure sterling |
worth. will be presented at the Grand
Opera House this evening by Charles
Frohman Company. Our theatre
goers cun rest assured that the COM
pany will be unequalled and that COM
edy will he presented in such way
that no fault can be found in the ora
ton. Its success can not help but be
assured. as its integrity is well-known
to Wilmingtonians.
On next Friday evening, October
18th, George Thatcher and his com.
lpany OF recognized comedians and
voeallsts will commence two-nlght's
engagement ut the Grand Opera
House, presenting, for the first time
in this city, the now spectacular
operatic extravaganza, africa" in
which this organization is credited
with making one Of the most pro-
lnouncad hits ever scored III the pre-
lsentation of the kind.
4 africa" was written by Clay NJ.
Greene and j. G. Goodwin, and le de-
sGribed as an ideal presentation Of the
kind embracing oil the ingredients OF
the lighter forms OF amusement. these
e being arranged in n thoroughly artls-
tic manner In order To make tue pre-
t6bU tullOu COIslSbtub III It's cullItLy.
q Fhe story OF the piece Is an interest
Cling one. and at the same time 1t is
built on thoroughly original theme,
a fact which makes the performance
. usually enjoyable and refreshing. The
embellishments are Inserted i'll u nat
ural manner. all being made instru'
y mental in tho furthorlng oil the plot,
/. thus avoiding the garlng inconsis
tency that is apparent in SO many o.
the productions Of this kind.
n The music of africa" Is the work o
Randolph Cruger u rising young com
a poser and he has contributed number
y that are OF that bright, merry natur
o that always lind favor with all classei
of theatre-goers. The presenting com
lpany 10 an exceptionally large an,
| clever one. containing over sevent
!. fpeople, twenty.siX of whom will
|. seen in the principal roles.
3 NEW PEOPLES THEATRE.
Devils Nine" one of the hest toi
der life dramas, in which there is II
|, dearth OF exciting Incidents. was pr,
s scented Mt the New Peoples Theaif
u, last evening before al audience tht
waXed very enthusiastic whenever th
n situations became more than usual
To stirring. The mechanical accessorie
ee are novel and exceptionally good. {
the cast anything but praise would
out OF place.
a. Tho Fire Patrol" will be presente
Va at the New Peoples Theatre to-mo
, row and Thursday evenings for Il
III benefit OF our brave and energetic fir
men. So do not fail to attend.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

Tho tonrnam ent will take place at
Front and Union Ba SIS Ball Pnrk. Tho
coutests Will begin at 10 O'Clock In the
morning, and will continue until
about o'clock in the afternoon. An
admission feee OF 70 cents will be
charged.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

Tie annual ball will he held In In
stltate Hall tomorrow night.
The grand march will start prompt
ly at 0 o'c'ock. Chief Engineer Dem
his $. Shiells will bo ina ltor OF cere-
monies. W. &. IelhrAndt Of the Friend.
ship, Will he floor manager, and his
assistants will be d. Mcbride OF tho
Liberty; Chas. Lippincatt Of the Re.
lance; 5umuel q. Chadwick. Jr. OF
the Delaware; Robt. Hutchinson OF
tho Fame Hose; and James A. Dioksr-
son of the Washiugton. Good music
will bs furnished b. Albort's orches.
ira. An admission OF 20 cents will be
CHARGED, except 10 visiting ilrumen.
Itftt- uf4IrIyN A An
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

Thule Covers.
You can got chenille cover - at
SO; 90 70 and Sl.:5. l.. b. Riley, 925
King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10
Public Educators short of Funds.

The Board OF Education met IN regu-
lar session last night, and during the
session Joseph Pyle. chairman OF the
Finance Committee, called the atten.
ton Of tine body to the small cum OF
money or hand. AS 1t was unknown
Just what amount would be received
from the State and when it will receive
what 1t will get. the funds now on
hand would be paid out this month by
tho bills and pay-rolls alone. lie was,
therefore, opposed to making any i'm.
provements In schools ut the present
time.
The report from the committee on
Finance is as follows;
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-10-10

Several OF tito companies have ar
ranged street car excursions for thair
guests. Tho Phninlx Company escort.
ed its guests around this after noon.
The cars carrying the llre,nen left
Twelfth and Market streets at o
O'Clock. In tho evening the Fame
Hose will give an excursion to Its
guests, the cars leaving Second and
Market streets at $50 o'clock. 10.
mUrroH morning tho Washington
Company will take their guests around
the city In tho ears leaving Eighth
and Market streets at S 80 o'clock. On
Thursday the Reliance will show the
city to it's guests from the street cars.
They will leave from Front and Mar
! ket streets at $50 O'clock.
The Old Water Witch steam fire On.
CINE which was sold to the town Of
Port Deposit. WAS brought up and
taken up Market street this morning.
all trimmed with flags.
The Good Will Fire Company, of
Harrisburg, "a. will 10 tn, guests of
the Fans Hose, who Will banquet
them this evening at the engine house.
The Marion Company, from Read
ing, with the EinEGold Band. was met
ut tho W K n. depot ut lO.l5 this
morning and wolGpm7A to the city by
Mayor ShortlidEa. They ore stopping
at the delaware House.
The PoughkeepsIe Company guests
OF tho Washington, Will stop at the
Hotel Willis. o..
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-15
TIPS FROM PAT SHEEDY.
The Veteran Spor. Makes Observa-
tions Concerning Pugllists,
Actors and Fakirs.
Reprehensible Tactics Adopted by
Some Great Fighters to
Avoid Battles.
Some Parallels Drawn From the History
of tho Rin~g-Remedies Suggested
for Existing Abuses.

Written for THE HELENA INDEPENDENT
"HE MODERN FIGHTER, LIKE
NJ the humorist to whose memory the
eXS gloomy Dane paid n parting tribute
at the grave side. is "a fellow of infinite
of the gladiator il rendered all the more
exquisite by an apparent Inconsistencies
that he is at all funny. At times he i'm
AGNES he is an actor, shuns the arena and
fits his busy hours upon the stage. He
scorns to don the cestus again unless a gold
mine is held Gus az an inducement and he
is accorded the further privilege Of select
ing his opponent at n time and place suited
to his highness. And this is a champion,
the bold soldier of fortune whom luck
or accident has launched upon the crest
OF the wave! Shades of Hyer, Heenan.
Morrissey and Sayers. look down upon us
and condone the seeming profanity of
that %jocose satire! l have unoonsoiously
assimilated a bon dit of a famous stntes.
man, but it strikes me ms exceedingly pat
and l use it for what it is worth. imagine
for a moment II you can the great quartet
! have mentioned or any OF their compeers
refusing a bona fide challenge properly
backed upon the plea hat theatrical con-
tracts prevented the acceptance of istio en-
RaRement for a yenr or two. Why, they
would be hooted off the stage. il not out of
she country. No. champions were fighters
In those days and not actors. They fought
for one-tenth and even one-twentieth of
the stakes looking glass champions now
demand ~ a p%rereauisite to their entering
the ring. And right royal battles they
we're. with bare knuokles. on tho turf, aud
not with pillows in u padded arena. Just
think Of it! Yankee Sullivan and John Nor
rIssey fought for 1000 a side and John G.
Eeenan and Tom Sayers battled for tho
fstic supremacy of the world for a like
amount. Now. two foreign middle
weights. Hall and Fitzsimmons, coolly do
snnnd $40. 900 for IL glove fight, and what 10
more. get il. These two men are not, In
the opinion Of leading sportsmen, honest
fighters. One, Fitzsimmons. claims to
have laid down" to the other In their ma
tive Ian for the insianiticans sum Of el6,
or about $76. What guarantee have the
public that this precious twain will not re-
peat tho performance at Now Orleans. with
such n tidy fortune - 10000 to split up'
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Railway COnunIruma.

$500
What is the railway mileage Of the United
States? no. Col miles.
What has been the cost? Over ten billion
dollars.
What state heads tho list in point of
milessep Illinois-l0.079 miles.
What is average cost of constructing =
mile of rail oad? About $50, 00O.
Who built the first locomotive In the
United Stntes2 Peter Cooper.
What Ii the cost of Il palace sleeping carr
About $4,000. or Sl7. 900 if v%estlbuled.
What soad carries the largest number OF
passengo az Tue Manhattan Elevated rail-
road. New iosk-52b, 600 II day or l9l. G2b.-
GOO yearly.
What are the chances of fatal accident in
railway trnvel2 Statistics show one killed
III every ten million.
What road runs the famous y%estibuled
electric lighted and steam heated train be
tween st. Paul, Minneapolis and Chicago?
The Chicago, Milwaukee Il st. Paul rail
way. IL leaves st. Paul ut $40 O'Clock every
evening. Considered one of the most COM
plete and handsomest trains In this coua-
Try,
F.. How many trains nor day via this road
from the twin cities' to Chicago? Four
flom ST. Paul Union dei OF at 100 u. H.,
2;hh +, No.. G:H5 . m. and $40 p. IN.
Ave they all heated by steam2 Yos
Ia there any road. except The MI
wnukfe," which fu nishes electti 10 berth
lamps to read by? No.
Who should u passenger apply to for i'll
United States and Canada via 1.-The Mil
waukeeT' 10 any coupon ticket agent in
tho northwest or address
j. L. CoNLEY.
Asst Gen'I Pass. Agent.
st. Paul. MINI.
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A RUSSIAN
The Daughter of the Regiment Married to
One OF Her Officers.

IL DSuKutoT tuo No&ln0oE married. 20
One OF Her Officers.
Mary Keksholmskala IL married, says the
Waraaw journal. On Jan. IL, 1877, the
Rrenadiers of Keksholm. who had taken
part in the battle of K~aragatoh, were pass
ing in a snowstorm through tho valley of
Toundja en- route for A%drianople. The
road WAS strewn with the half frozen bod
les Of dead men and horses. over which
tiocks of ravens were soaring. The last
company Of the regiment was leaving the
valley when the soldiers heard the faint CRY
of a child. They halted; a searching party
was formed, and In . heap of ruins they
came upon the dead body Of a richly
dressed and sineulsrly beautiful Turk
ish lady. Her features were OF the Cir
cassian type and the portions of her long
and orispy hair which were not covered
with the snow tiuttered in tho wind. In her
arms shs hold q baby still alive. The Gap
tain picked up tho little wait. wrapped il
carefully In a blanket. kissed II. and hand
cd il to q lieutenant with orders TO have il
carefully placed in one of the warmest
wagons and cared for. Company cooks are
reno wned the world over for their skill In
improvisinR a meal. The cook OF this COM
pnny was in a AK. He didn't know ut frss
what to give to the baby. but a last, with
the aid of the doctor, he got over the diff
Guilty.
At tho end Of tho campsign the staff of
the regiment decided to adopt the little or
phsn. and later on the empress, who heard
the story. had the little one placed in the
Alexandra Marie institute for young Indies,
at Warsaw. She graduated with high hon
ors. and on leaving the institute WAS taken
to the home Of Gen. Paniouline, the former
colonel OF the Ksksholm regiment. where
she became a cherished member Of his fam
lily, on account of her amiabIe disposition,
her accomplishments and her extreme
beauty. In 1890 she vas presented to the
empress, who attended to her marriage
portion, which was also increased by gifts
from the emperor OF Austria, who is an
honorary colonel Of her regiment, and by
the subscriptions of the officers.
The marriage ceremony was performed at
Warsaw. and strange to say, the bridegroom
Ia one OF her fathers, nn officer in her reg
iment. Tho bride received the good wishes
of the governor general and OF Mime.
Gourko. The colonel of the regiment
offered a toast to Emperor Francis Joseph
OF Austria, the honorary colonel, who hon
ored tho feast BY the presence of his aide
de-camp, Col. klepsch. The toast was re-
ceived with cheers, and the band played
the Austrian national hymn. Col. klepsoh
then presented the bride with u present
from HIS emperor, a splendid bracelet, a
genuine imperial gift. kilograms from
officers and non commissioned officers
came i'll from many quarters and every
body was happy.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-15

quish such stiff punchers as Joe Choynski,
Of Califotnia; Mick Dooley. Of Australia.
aud Peter Maher. Of Ireland. is a foemRn
worthy of any warriors steel.
The remedy for existing pugilistio abuses
is very simple. First. let representative
'thletic clubs refrain from giving gigantic
curses and insist upon each principal put
ting up a fair sized wager OH the outside.
len thousand dollars all told. purse and
wager. is plenty to battle for. and the
chances for q corruot deal between the
rincipals minimized. Second. let the pub
lie rown upon all attempts Of fighters to
star as actors. either in heroic, comedy or
vaudeville roles; then we will have a genu-
inc revival of honest. manly arts, and breed
u race of pugilists and not poseurs.
PAT SHEEDY.
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Again contrast Corbett's and Jsckson's
tactics with those of Goddard. Jackson
fought an ei0ht-round draw with the Aus
tralian at home, but no declines to meet
him now. He. too, AYERS that he is looking
high and wants to 90 at Corbett. with whom
he also fought n draw. The Californian
keeps up the comedy by smiling in loft,
disdain at Goddard. He wants Mitchell or
two sure marks. For them he will break
theatrical contracts and meet either liz
September, but the moment Jackson o
Goddard is Haunted before his vision up
again goes the theatrical contract" ban
nor. 1t is a safe refuge.
Now the truth of the mater is that NIL
these men fear Goddard. They snoer at
his ungainly style and declare that he is
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-15

different In every way from his country
men. He is honest and manly. He is am
bilious of winning the worlds champion
ship and Ia ready and willing to meet Cor
bett. jackson. Mitchell. Slavin or any
tighter breathing. Not only is he willing
to do this. but announces that he will back
himself to anv reasonable amount in a side
bet. indel endent of n club purse.
Contrast his conduct with that of the
other great gladiators. Cute Charley
Mitchell. the slv, devilish sly Joey Bag
stock of the ring. declines to meet him.
He AYERS that he is after higher game in
the person of Champion James j. Corbett.
Maybe he is. He is now practically with
out home or country, and he must do some-
thing to rehabilitate himself in popular es-
TEEN. Mitchell l believe to be 4 brave fell
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-15
Excursion Rates to California.

On the 10th Of each month the Northern
Pacific railroad will sell round trip tickets
to California points az follows:
Helena to San Francisco and return.
going via Spokane. Tacoma and Portland.
and retu ming same way. $15.
To San Francisco. going via Spokane.
Tacoma and Portland. and returning via
Ogden and Silver Bow. $50.
To Los Angeles, going and returning via
Spokane, Tacoma and Portland. entering
San Francisco in one direction either going
or returning, SS9.
To Los Angeles. going via Spokane, Ia
coma, Portland and San Francisco, aud re-
turning via Sacramento and Ogden. $99.5 80.
Tickets will be limited for sixty days for
going passage. with return ut any time
within the tinai limit Of six months.
A. d. EDGAR. Gen. ARt.,
Helena. Mont.
CHAs. s. Fee, G. p. & Il. A..
st. Paul, MINI.
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X2h KeXnr,i

by resolution of the CITY council Of the
city of Helena OF date of Jan. 10. 1898, tho
undersigned was insti uoted to offer a re-
word of S25 to anv person who will give in
formation that will lead to the arrest and
conviosion of any person found maliciously
tnmpering with or iniurin9 any fire alarm
boxes or tire apparatus of the city. or break
ing window panes or otherwise inluring any
property within the city of Helena.
In pursuance of said resolution the un-
dersigned hereb, Offers tho above reward.
SYDNEY Ii. MoINTIRE,
City Clerk.
Helena, Jan. II. 1892.
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not up TO championship form. but they
know in thcir souls that he is "A voty dan
gerous customer to take OH. They know
that he has the heart of a lion and the
strength az well; that HIS frame is lik
adamant and almost Impossible to unc-
ture, that hO can give IN we'll as receive ter
rifo punishm.nt with Spartan stoicism.
and. last Of Nil. that he has never yet met
with defeat. Tho man who. when almost u
novice at fighting. could stand of Peter
Jackson and Paddy slasin, and easily van
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low and n great fighter. but once
practically drove him out of
Chicago by Offering TO back Jack
Dempsey for S., 600 Il side against him. Inm
satisfied now. and was then, for that mat
ter. That he could whip Dempsey right off
the reel. but promised Jack that l would
back him. although l told the Nonpareil
that II was like burning up the money to do
10. The bluR worked and Mitchell weak
cnsd. He would not meet the brave Brook.
lyn lad.
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ANNOUNCING

We announce Our aim is to lead, never to follow" We expect
in our project to have a host OF imitators. We leave it to an inteli-
gent and informed public to judge.
Our stock is large, strictly frst-class as to quality and nanutac-
ture, and we will from time to time announce Special s les, not
w1thstanding the hole this premium will cut in our profits. We will,
however, in all cases, where purchasers wish to be the benefciaries
Of this project, insist on cash being the consideration.