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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13
sIaoaulny and Sir Richard owen.

1t is not generally known that it was
through the unsolicited influence Of Lord
Macauley that the late Sir Richard Owen
was appointed superintendent of the de
partment OF natural history at the British
museum-this department including, in
those days, geology and zoology. Lord
Macaulay, writing on this subject, said
that he was DESTROYS that something should
be done for Owen-that he hardly knew
him to speak to- and that, though his pur-
suits were different to his, Owens fame
was known all over Europe. Healso added
than he was an honor to his country, and
that it was painful to think that man Of
his merit should be approaching old age
amid anxieties and Distress
Owen told Lord Maeaulay the $500 a
year, without n house in tho museum
would be opulence to him. Macaulay
further stated that it seemed TO him to be d
case for public patronage. Such patronage
WIS not needed by eminent literary men OF
artists. A poet, a novelist, painter or q
sculptor who stood in his own line as high
as Owen stood among men Of science could
never be in want except by his own fault
but the greatest natural philosopher might
starve while his countrymen were Boosting
of his discoveries, and while foreign acadia
mics were begging for the honor of being
allowed to add his name to their list. Pro
fessor Owen was eventually appointed SUI
perintendent of the department Of natural
history in 1856, with a salary of $500 per an
num.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13

The Turks, perhaps, were the first people
to use ornamental burial grounds such as
We call cemeteries, but as to when this Gus
tom was first adopted in the land of the
crescent no one seems to know. The earlier
Jews buried their dead in the earth, tina,
method being without doubt the most an
Gent burial mode known to man. The very
earliest Egyptians seem to have understood
the art Of embalming and to have practiced
it from time out of memory. The ancient
Greeks and Romans cremated the body, the
ashes only receiving sepulcher, except in
case of illustrious warriors, statesmen, etc
these latter being buried unburned as 1
special mark of favor.
Some ancient tribes preserved only parts
of the body and burned or buried the re
mainder. The parts retained and preserved
dried or in liquid, varied according to triba'
notions. With some 1t was the heart that
was thought to be too sacred for cremation
or burial, with others the liver, ears, nose
tongue or fingers. The Tartars of 2,oot
years ago preserved only the thumb and
toe nails of their dead.-St. Louis Republic
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13
Lenten Rules.

The rules as to Lent In the Diocese
OF Wilmington have boon issued by
Bishop Alfred A. Curtis. They are as
follows:
Ash Wednesday falls on the 18th day
of February.
/. All the faithful who. by that time.
shall have gone beyond the twenty
first year OF age will be bound to keep
the fast OF Lent, unless therefrom legi-
excused.
Q. They are permitted to make but
ono meal only a day, Sundays ex-
cepted.
5. The meal made on fasting days
/ 8 not to he taken till noon or near
noon.
4. Fish and flesh are not to be both
by the same person at any
meal during Lent, Sunday not except
I'D.
3. In the evening collation. Is per-
n,ittod. This should not. according
to the general ruling, exceed eight
ounces of food.
use in tho quantity Just mentioned,
utter, cheese. fruits, salads, yegeta-
bles, fish, eggs aud milk.
Z. Custom has rendered II lawful to
take i'll he morning some warm drink,
such as tea, coffee or thin chocolate
Inade with water and therwith NOR
sci OF bread ut tho most not exceeding
Two ouncoa in weight.
s. Necessity and custom have made
It permissible to use lard in the prep-
,ratlon of food.
Q. The classes following are exempt
81 from fasting. viz: Those not hav-
ing completed tho twenty-ilrst year Of
tse. tho sick. nursing women, those
lUing hard labor, and in general all
who cannot fast without thereby risk
ling great damage to health.
10, BY indult OF the Holy See flesh
may lie used ut any time on Sundays
and once u day on Mondays, Tuesdays.
thursdays and Saturdays, except,
however, the eecond and tho last Sat
Iurday in Lent.
II. Those exempted from fasting
on account OF under or over age. of
sickness or hurd labor are free to use
itsi more Than once on those days
when ilesh is by iEdult permitted.
Il. by indult the Easter season in
Ithis country extends from tho first
'dncay IN Lent Inclusive to Trinity
-uhday inclusive. During this season
III OF competent age and adiudged To
De sufficiently instructed are bound TO
make valid communion. otherwise
hey Will to liable to eXcommunica-
ion living. and to deprivation of
hrlstian burial after death. When
,yer practicable the Easter commu-
Hion must be made in one's proper
parish.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13
ME. Mooar,s Meetings.

lCOmfnun1cnteuI
Dear reader, did 1t ever occur to you
how much Importance can be attached
10 ,asl words. How much OF Sadness
Or joy Is contained therein.
Have you ever lost father, mother.
or any loved one. on whose last words
you hung to eager, catch the meaning,
and whose import you will cherish
while life shall last?
And as they lay on the bed of suffer
ing their lives ebbiGg away, was II not
incxpressibly comforting to know
that your Inst words to them were
nothing but love and kindness.
Dear reader,do you know that there
are some persons who are today hun
CRY for word OF love and friendship
from some one who has become es.
tranged from them by what will he
last words. ii they are not withdrawn
and words of kindness substituted In
their stead.
Oh! many grieved hearts arc waiting
for just such a reconciliation. How
gladly would they clasp the offered
hand, how the tide OF joy would well
up in their hearts, fairly Illuminating
their faces. Did you ever hear of any
one to whom you had once been en-
deared by the ties of friendship, with
" lOiH JUDI pftT OLo HILLS itLt yUu litiu
become estranged, every year drifting
farther and farther apart.
When one day the news came to you
that he or she was dying and suddenly
there flashed through your mind the
last words you spoke to them were
words OF bitterness, that you could
not repair. that you will be forced TO
cry outall your hfe long: Why did |
not speak kindly when the opportu.
nifty offered.
Oh for last words that are full OF
sweet remembrance that contain no
regret, that only recall the bright
smile and warm hand clasp. and that
meets the approval OF Him who says,
BE ye kindly allectlonate one toward
another"
Dear reader, do you know Of any
one to whom your last words were
words of bitterness and would gladly
took your offered hand, II you mad 9
the advance In that diroction2 II you
do. be a true man, be true woman
take the first opportunity to
tell them that you regret that
you ever spoke to them as you
did. 1t would he manly, or it would
be womaniy, il nothing else. But
how much more Christianity, and then
when the dread messenger OF deatt
shall come, and we come to speak oui
last goodbye, and We gather around
Our friends to take the parting look al
them, we can only remember our las
words, such as being only pleasure
and joy in the recollection.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13
0and$1l!'

Will buy you the best over
coat of the season at 9Th and
Market streets this week.
| have selected about ESQ
overcoats, which l want to
turn into cash at once, as !
cannot afford to carry them
over for another season, and
to do this | have made them
the two popular prices $40
and $l2; they formerly sold
for So, sl4, SIS, $40 and
S19, as you will see by the
mark in plain figures Of.
them. So if you are in need
of one come early as they
will not last long at these
figures. They are no old
stocks or over.season goods
all new this season, yet they
must be sold, not as the old
chestnut of most advertisers,
Ito make room for the incom.
ing stock, as we have plenty
room. but we want the cash
I
to utilize it with.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13

The Sisters in charge of st. Peter
9th and West streets, have
found it imperatiyely necessary for
the health and comfort of their wards
TO make en- addition to their present
10 this end Right Rev.
Bishop Curtis has made very gener-
Gus contribution. and has cordially
granted permission to the Sisters to
take up collection throughout the
city and vicinity. At meeting OF
prominent Catholics quite liberal
sum was subscribed. Several non.
Catholic citizens likewise have made
generous contributions.
As our sisters cannot spare time to
make a personal visit to each indivi.
dual. they take this form of appealing
to all chnr'itaply disposed people, in
behalf of this most necessary and
worthy work, ana of assuring to al
who may help them, the prayers and
lasting gratitude of Gods needy little
ones and those of our community
All contributions, however little OF
much will be thankfully received,
Fl TER pGSALEs. st. Peters Asylum
9TH and West Streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13

A very pleasant party was rendered
Samuel Hawkins. Jr., at his home. No.
COS vanBuren street, on Thursday
evening s, elal games were INDUCED
In, and after partaklng of bountiful
supply OF refreshments the guests de,
parted. wishing their host many such
evenings. Among thoss present were:
Miss Hannah Smith, Miss Gertie
Lewis, Miss Alma McWhorter, Miss
IGretn Sparks. Miss Ethel Hickman
Miss Anna Ayars. Miss Edna Reybold,
Mise Lille Gordon, Miss May Gordon,
Mr.. Willie Belts, Mr.. Eddie Ayars,
Mr.. James Gordon. Mr.. hay Hickman,
Mr.. Willie Lindsay. Mr.. Ray Dinsmore,
Mr.. Warner Walsmith. Mr.. Harry
Lindsay Mr.. Albert Cam, Mr., Howard
Taylor, Mr.. John Hall, Master Burt
Hawkins. Mr.. Willie Hawkins, Mr..
Harry Sparks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13

Sales of Personal Property will take
'lace as follows:
feb,
;. Robert Merr'cls, Centrevllie, Del.
., e. IL. Palmer Chr. stianH lid.
3 Walton W. Morton. BrlndywIne Hid,
!, Pa7sinore Bros, ChriStiana Hid.
), Z. A. Shoclley, Br ndy lid.
,, A. II. Tyson, horses chester.
2 S re property at Court House.
d A. Wollaston. Mill Crock Hundred.
6. Frederick kiair & Son. CHRIST ana, Hid.
~. Byur Guest, Bra idywing lid,
10. Furniture, so Market street.
q, Real Estate at Court House.
8. Real Estate. Kirkwood.
~. 5. w McGauiley, at Court House.
q, Security Iruss u safety Deposit Co.,
Court House.
p, Quigley & bro 2ud and Tatnnll.
., Farm, i'randywlne lid.
O. Peoples u Jackson. Mil Greek lid.
=. EiwoOd HeIster. horses, at Hncke3sin.
j. Levi Eidridge. Brandywine lid.
4 Furn tlre, 1901 West IA street.
!, y, II. Zimmerman, horses.
=, John 4. Elliott. brandy Hid.
:, Eiizabth Hendricks. real estnte.
.. stewart Estate. Chrlsiiana lid.
=, A. ID. lecarpentier. Uhristiana Hid.
., Joseph Sapp. Peneader Hid.
y. Sarah +. lnliey. Del. Gu, Pa.
a. ID. II. liutchison. Appoquinim Hid.
=. A. Il. ssanberuc, at tourt HOUSE.
=. sale al Court Honne.
=. Mrs. NJ. L. litter, Pencader hundred.
NJ n
Peoples farm, Chrisiiana lid.
9, Estate ct Mr.. Edneasou, N. &. lid.
.. Isaac Ntn-unt. McGiellnndsviilc.
0. Catch und ldmnnson,
{, Louisa l.. Weldin. brandywine Hid.
.. John @, alley, Brundywine hundred.
5. John Talley. iirlndywine lid.
Q, q. II. Ayers. l3randywine iii.
7. IhoinHs Barry New Castle lid.
., John Taylor liockessif.
Il. ThoS. A. ilatl. thFistiaIn lid.
{. C. Il. Dougheity, Livery stable City.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13
N-e-sr-----
wcddinu Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. 6 gorge +. Hall. of No.
72i Madison street. held the 30th ami
versay OF their wedding on Thursday
evening, at the residence. of their
Mrs. Chasries Nj. Zebley,
No. 5i2 Lombard street.
The following were present: The
Gonelaye No. "a Adhesive MoguIlions
with their band, MIR. and Mrs. John IS.
smith, Mr.. and Mrs. joan b. Hail, Mr..
md Mrs. Money, Mr., and Mrs. S. II.
Hunter, air. AMI Mrs Larson, Mr. aud
Mrs. Hartnet, MIR. and Mrs. March,
Ir. and Mrs. Bromell, Mr.. aud Mrs.
iioggs, Mrs. W. i. Hollis. IA Hol.
lis, Mrs. Sallie Miller. Mrs AIlry NIL.
lis. Misses Bertha Ha. es Eddie Hall
Mrs, iazaweii, Frank Smith, Charles j.
Smith, Geo. Smith. Lucy and Geo. Hun
ter, Malyey 1azewell, John Hall. Karl
smith. All left at a late hour Wishing
SIR, and Mrs. Hall many more happy
years. A number of fine presents were
received, among which were 4 large
horse cake anu fine rocking -chnir
ONE VINO WAS THERE.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13
Slaves of Fashion.

ibid you notice tho lady who just crossed
the hall;h asked the center of "A group of
loiterers in the grand parlor Fine look
ing. Isn't sheS" I'm, not always" re.
sponded one of the mammas, 80 much de.
ponds on the fashion. have known her by
sight long time, and have been struck by
her dependence upon the whims of her
dressmaker. You know one lady may be
slight, and the clinging drapery and full
sleeves are all in her favor. But wait till
the stout lady comes along and then see
the difference. Whswl there comes one
now. Look This is the reverse side.
Would you believe any one idiot enough to
be made such guy of? Why can't there
be two fashions-one for the stout and one
for the thin? Natures law, l reekon-one
leader for u drove of sheep or n flock of
geese. The thin woman is leader just now;
that's all, st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13
sNoseeRY ITS OWN REWARD.
An interesting Story Of Story Which
Renarfer did Naf Print.

An Ahtohthhhk bsohy Vhssp o
Reporter Did Not Print.
Snobbery Is its own reward In an embar
RAISING way for the snob very often, and
no one sees more frequent illustrations OF
the fact than the reporter.
i have in mind little comedy of an even
ing last week. A man whose name had
been in print now and then because once
he held petty public office was concerned
In an action at law by which his landlord
sought to recover arrears of rent. The petty
ex-ofiiciai is a dapper little fellow of some
social pretensions. A reporter was sent to
him for particulars of the landlords action.
The doorbell at the brownstone where
the little ex-offlcial lives was answered by a
boy in uniform, literally brass buttoned.
Young Buttons bore the reporters card to
inner regions at the rear of the hall, whence,
through an open door, came sounds of a
dinner party. Also the following, after
Buttons had brought in the card;
"A re- 'orterl What the deuce can the
fellow WANT" This in the tones of the ex-
official, lord and MASTER
"Whatl A horrld reporters' In fem.
inine voice, evidently that of the lady Of
the house. Don't see him, dear. Send
the boy back to ask his business"
please say" observed the reporter quiet
ly when Buttons brought back the mes
sage, THAT was sent to ask about the
landlords suit to recover rent"
buttons marched back, and an instant
later in voice that could be heard all over
the house as well as by all the guests came
the announcement:
''He wants to know why yer haven't paid
yer rent and are bein sued fer ftp
In half the time it takes to write it the
ex-ofiicial little snob, his face abnormally
red from contrast with his evening dress,
was out In the hall.
MY dear sir" he spluttered out, II re-
ally must beg your pardon; didn't under
stand,n ETC., and then in stage whisper
he explained that ait was all a mistake
about that suit forrent; merely misunder.
standing, /" would be amicably adjusted, u
and much more in the same strain. When
the reporter, after listening courteously,
had obtained the necessary facts, he re,
turned to his office and wrote an insignifi-
can't paragraph about the matter, and OF
course without reference to the comedy oil
the evening.-New York Herald.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13

An net of heroism was performed by John
Davis, gunner's mate on board the Valley
City of the Federal fleet oil Cape Hatteras
during the war. A shell entered the maya
zine OF the ship and exploded, setting fire
to the woodwork. An open barrel of gun
powder stood in the midst Of the flames
with sparks dropping about. At any mo
mcnt I'm explosion might occur which
would shatter the vessel to fragments
Men shrank back, expecting every moment
to be their last John Davis threw himself
across the open end of the barrel, and with
his body covered the dangerous explosive
until the fire was put out.-Cor. New York
Press
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13

This is supposed to be an age of en-
Yet the half civilized persis-
tence with which hosts of people keep
dosing themselves on small occasion. ar
CUES II blind credulty characteristic of
the dark ages Constipation hts Il my
riad OF alleged curatiyes which in IA
nauseous dose merely eyacuate the
operation heing preceded by
pain and followed by weakness-the lat
ter an effect of their excessive, violent
action. Podyphylln, aloes, gamboge em-
'bodicd in the form of PILE, blueriass,
calomel-thcse are among the violent
Inducements for which should be substi-
.iuted. Hostetter's stomach Bitters, the
finest, most genial laxative e3tapt, never
and resembling In its action an
effort OF nature in her happ!est mood.
This benign and thorough med cine is
also an antidote to malaria and rhouna'
u sm. gives strength to the system reh
.ders digestion perfect, and regulates this
kidney and bladder.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13
Tho Foam on Soda Water.

Foam is a natural product, being caused
by the escape OF mir or gas from a SisciG
liquid. In the case of soda water it il the
escape of the csrbonic acid gas from the
sweetcned beverage that cnuses the attract
i've sparkling appearance, bnt the sweet
ened water alone would give rise to but a
small quantity of foam, as the gas would
too easily escape In order to prevent this
some muciiaginous substance is usually
added to the strip, which renders the mass
more viscous, So preventing the gas from
escaping and producing the attractive head
OF foanl so familiar to all.-Ihornas War
wick in Confectioners' Journal
The great violin makers all lived within
the compass of is3 years They chose thci'
wood from n few great tinbers felied in thy
South Tyroi and fioated down in RATS
pine and maple, sycamore pear and ash
They examined these to find streaks an,
geins and freeliles, valuable superficial,
when brought ont by vanishing
They learned to tell the dynasty of thu
pieces of weed by touching them. The,
weighed them, they struck them and liz
tened to judge how fast or how slow or how
resonantly they would vibrute in answer tt
strings. Some portions of the wood mus
he porous and soft, some close of fiber. JUS
the right beam was hard to find Hhe
found it can be traced all through the vic
Inns of some grest master, and after III,
death in those of his pupils.
The piece of wood was taken home end
seasoned, dried in the hot Brescia and Gre
mona sun. The houae of Stredivarius, tbs
great master of all, is described as having
been as hot as an oven. The wood was
there soaked through and through viii
sunshine. In this great heat the oils
thinncd and sin.mcrtd slowly AID pene
tratcd far into the wood until tho varnisl
became a part of the wood itself.
The old violin makers used to save every
bit of the wood when they found what the,
liked, to mend and patch and. inlay witt
it. So vibrant and 80 resonant is the wood
of good old violins that they murrnur and
echo and sing in answer to any sound
where Il number of them hang together OF
the wall, asif rehearsing the old music that
they once knew.-Dctroit Free Press.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13
IN MEMORIAL.

Lines In memory OF Sarah j.. vande'
grift. who departed this life February
Bird. 1893.
Dearest sister. thou hast left us.
For brighter home above.
There to SHINE among the angels.
There to ling Of our Re leemer's love.
Dearest sister, thou hast lsft US
And our hearts are sad to- night,
But we shPil meet our loving sister,
In our fathers home SO bright.
Loving wife and mother.
We shall miss thy smiles and cares,
IT'S only God that last bereft us,
lie will all our sorrow, share.
'Tis lie who makes our burdens lighter.
In this world OF GRIEF and care;
IT'S lie who has taken our loving sister.
To dwell in that mansion over there.
A. X. ID.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13
cRArEFuL-ooMFoRTIN0.
KPPS' COCOA.
BREAKFAST.

by a thorough knowledge of the nat
ural laws which govern the operations of
digestion aud nutrition. and by careful
application of the fine properties Of we'll
selected Cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our
breakfast tables with delicateiy flavor
I'd beverage which may save us many
heavy doctors bills. 1t Is by tie iudic' Gus
use of such articles of diet that consti-
tuition may be gradually built up until
strong enough to resist every tendency to
disease. Hundreds of subtle maiadies arc
floating around US ready 10 attack where
ever there lisa weak poin..We may escape
many fatal shaft by keeping ourselves
well fortified with pure blood and prop.
eriy nourished frtme.-"CiuH SeIrite
CARTIER
Made simply with boiling water or
milk. Sod only In half-pound tins, by
grocers, labelled thus:
JAMES EPPS N CO.. Homeopathic
Chemists. London, England.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13
DIR. sim,ns. Aut,-Isiljous Powders.

Read what the Rev. T. f. 1abler OF
the Wilmington NJ. e. Conference says
of It's wonderful curative powers.
Please send me four boxes of your
Anti Bilious Powders. | want one box
for my use, and send the others to my
friends in the west. The box you
gave me cured three cases of the
grippe besides my case. You can rely
on 1t for curing bilious diseases. colds,
coughs, A nice easy pnrgative. Depot
422 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13
prassio. Acid From Peach stones.

The statement has been made that prus
sic acid was made from peach stones. Til:
is altogether mistake. for, although undo
certain conditions trace of the main prin
ciple of the deadly poison can be found II
peach stones, there is not sufficient to pro
duce the acid without other essential ingre
dierts. Indeed, without the process of fer
mrntation there is no evidence at all O
prpssic acid in the stones.-Exchange
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13

Thu Dat diseases commence with a
cough, cold or sore throat. Dr.
aimms' White Pulmonic Balsam not
only gives immediate relief but is pos
neyor-faiiing cure. The great
lung healer and never.falling preyenter
of consumption. soc. and 81. Sold by
druggists and at country stores. Med.
lclne parlor, 4a2 Market st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13
Dyspepsia ana ,.,v.r Complaint.

Is it not worth the small price of roc
TO free yourself OF every symptom OF
these distressing complaints? If YOU
think SO call at our store and get a
bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer; every bot.
tie has printed guarantee on it. Use
accordinglyand II 1t does you no good
ii will cost you nothing. n. b. Dam
forth, Wholesale and retail agent, I'd
and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13

Have you frosted rect or ears? Try
| bottle of j. w. Smiths Ointment for
frosted feet and limbs. Warranted to
sure or money refunded. Only 20
cents per bottle. Ais o excellent re m
ady for burns and scalds. For sale by
Waiter Compressor 1911 With street.
or by Il james Belt. and N. B. Dan
forth, druggists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-02-13

A martyr to tho fortunes of neural.
gia happy:-Mr. L. c. Manning, firm OF
Hewlett X Manning, Norfolk. Va,
writes: For the paet eighteen years /
have. at frequent intervals. been a
martyr to that excruciating and dread
tul disease, neuralgia, and have found
no remedy to give me instant aud
permanent relief like Salvation OIL"