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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15
4 GROCERY ORACLE.

On, I've heerd Daniel Webster. an he spoutsd
like q good un,
An the rippin, roarin ravin Of the slam bang
Rufus Choate,
But for undiluted eierkunce an intellectual
puddn
Sam Pickering at Blancom's store Jest getheri
in my vote.
With jollygy an gogerfy an rifentick he rastles,
An he grabs the cyclopedy. an he slings II
fair an fat,
An he rips mp all tho sciences an iings 'em
roun in passels,
For the reservoy of wisdom spouts frum Jest
beneath his hat
He knows the presidents messages from Wash
ington 20 Grover.
An tho eighteen ninety census he can say the
hull thing over.
The congressional reports lilo packed insid,
his brain,
An then Jest turn 1t BACKYARD an say It ono,
again.
An we all gether roun to git the drippin's o
his knowledge,
An we drink II in an like II, Of m young al
great an small;
'Tain't no good to go to high school or to vast
! four years at college,
\ Or to take the county paper, for Sam Picker
ing knows 1t all.
4 Oh. I've heerd Daniel Webster, an he spoutet
/ like good un.
Rufus Choate,
! But for undiluted clerkunce an intellechu
! pudd'n,
| Sam Pickering At Blanoom's store Jest gether
In my vote.
i sam Walter Foss in Yankee Blade.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

How WOULD tho Every Evening have
the new election law enforced except
In Its letter and spirit7 The REPuBL1-
CAN had no desire personally to un.
seat MIR. Griffin, as he has for the last
two years been one OF the most intelli-
gent affable and agreeable gentleme on
who held seat in Council. But these
sterling characteristics gave no cause
for argument why he should be re-
tained In Council, when the law was
plainly violated In his election. We
reiterste that there was no intentional
fraud committed at his election, but
still there was plain, palpable viola.
tlon OF the law in counting for him 81
Illegally marked ballots, which elected
him. .==...
The question arises, what are lawe
for II not to be obeyed2 Laws can he
as eaeily violated without Intentional
fraud as with II, and this is one OF the
Instances wherein violation OF the
law without criminal Intent. deprived
q man legally elected to Council OF
his seat. to which he was rightfuIly
entitled. 1t is said that the Intention
OF the voter should be considered in
counting disputed ballots. but when
that intention has been expressed in an
illegal manner it becomes of NO avail.
In nothing has the State been more
particular than its election law pro-
Visions. and the latter should be car
rled out in the true spirit and letter Of
the faw itself.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

NEW CASTLE, July l5.-Rev. G.
L. Woodwork, ID. D.. will conduct the
services In the Presbyterian Church
tom orrow.
The farmers hereabouts are busy
threshing their wheat and the yield is
quite surprising.
The T. A. d. members are preparing
to take part In the eYcuroion and field
sports to be given by the society at
Pennsgrove.
The Major Reybold will continue
her trips between here and Philadel.
phia as usual. Notwithstanding her
change OF ownership. She will make
Sunday trip and will make several
trips between Philadelphia and Glou'
cester.
1hs cutoff is being put In perfee,
order by the Railroad Company IN
anticipation Of o heavy peach traffic.
Some OF our local wheelmen are OBJ
jscting to the ordinance prohibiting
the use OF wheels on the pavementsi
but Its no use to complain. gentlemen,
the law will be enforced.
Professor ID. b. Jones has accepted
the principalship Of the public schools
at Georgetown, and will move hit
family there the latter part of August
Misses Miriam Davidson. Es.elll
Deakyne, Emm Davidson and Mist
Dillon are on weeks visit in Ken
county, Md. .... e..
| business lie extremely dull here.
| Tho sporting fraternity were treated
| TO trial speed OF horses on the cause
| way on Thursday night. ...-
| Purser Reybold, who had his foo
injured, was of the Thomas Clyde Rnt
not OF the Steamer Reybold, as wa
enormously stated.
The ordinances relating to the regis
tering of dogs and bathing in q mud
state lie we'll approved OF by our citi
| zena. .--..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

WEST CHESTER, Pa, July l4.-Chester
county has had an epidemic OF mys-
terious disappearances during the past
month.
The fret was that OF Francis Worth.
one OF the best known farmers and
stock dealers Of West Bradford. Finan'
cial troubles, 1t is supposed, led to his
departure.
Henry Jacobs was a we'll known
farmer OF Avondale. He was about &c
years Of age and the father OF q large
family. He left for parts unknown
without cause, as far as his friends
know.
r. II. Plank. of Uwchlan. ex-Record
or OF Deeds Of Chester County, disap
peared and at the same time the wife
OF neighbor was missed. He Is now
supposed to be in Philadelphia.
Jesse Seal. of Kennett Square. and
Antony Dallings, Of West Chester. left
home week ago and have not beer
heard OF since.
Thaddsus Hairy, OF Parkerville, dis
appeared several weeks ago. and Ii
supposed to be In the West. He was
extensively engaged In droving.
James Willard, of Downingtown
left that place and a zig family two
weeks ago. Nothing has been heard
OF him since then.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15
PHILADELPHIA. Saturday. July Is. 1898.
Store closed at l P. M.

Scotch and English, French
and Yankee loom.men strike
hands to help you to hitler
prices on some of the dainti-
est Cotton Dress Stuffs of
the season. w..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

In philadelphia, a house to
house inspection by the Board OF
Health has been made. and it has
been revealed that the city is in q good
sanitary condition. Out OF q, 900
premises examined, only 5000 null.
Aences could be found, and tho most
Of these were OF such a character as
could be easily remedied. But even
that proportion, one in five, is too
great these epidemic times, with
Cholera. emall.pox and yellow fever
knocking at our doors. We have a
Most excellent Board of Health here
ip Wilmington, that is doing all 1t can
TO abate nuisances. but We doubt very
much whether 1t can make = better
showing than the Philadelphia authorl.
ties. The Board cannot be too rigid
In enforcing Its rules, no matter il
some householders do object TO what
they consider little undue authority.
Generally those who object most to
the requirements CT the health an
tkori.ies, are those who do not want
their,premises exposed to a close in.
speotion. Whenever person objects,
then is the time to insist upon rigid
inspection.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

The following cases were continued
by Judge Ball this morning:
The witnesses for the defense in the
case of Arthur Johnson, colorsd
charged with the larceny OF 40 feet OF
gum hose were not present, and the
case went over until this evening.
Andrew jackson. colored. was
charged with the larceny OF harness
from ex. Sheriff Simmons, but as tht
city solicitor was not ready, the hear
ing WINS continued until Tuesday
morning.
William Branch, colored, was ar
raigned OH charge OF committing al
assault on William Jones, also colored.
with intent to kill. DIR. Rile testified
that the wounded man is at the
Homeopathic Hospital. and although
his wounds are serious, there Is ne
danger OF fatal result unless some
unforeseen complications should arise
On this testimony the prisoner wa,
ordered to furnish $500 bail for fur
Their hearing as soon as his victim 4
able to appear and testify.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

All Republicans who are informed
by Mr.. Dickey that they are not as
ceased when they call to pay their tax.
are requested to leave their names at
this office OF at the Republican head
quarters. In order that the matter may
be looked into, and the cause OF the
omission Of the name from the dupli'
cate be ascertained. II there has beer
an oversight in copying and the name
b on the original assessment, certi
fcate from the Clerk OF the Peace
would entitle them to secure tar re
ceipt from Mr.. Dickey and enable
them to vote at the coming elections
and thus discharge their duties as citi
zens.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

SHEH!fFs SALE-By virtue Of a writ
y OF LevRri Facias TO INC directed, will
be exposed TO public sale. at the Court
House. on Market street, between Tenth
and Eleventh streeta In the city of Will
mington. New Castle county. Del,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

From 25 per cent. to 100 per cent.
proiit can be made by purchasers Of
building lots from the Creston Land
and improvement Company at pres
ent prices.
Terms $l0 cash and balance OF pay
ment on monthly instruments. Prices
and reap the benefit OF tho rapid in
crease In valuea. For circulars, plots
and further Information, call at the
office, 712 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

There is some talk OF the Whining.
ton City Railway Company having o
terminus OF line in the Brandywine
Park. President Lea OF the Company
gestion. and since then it has been
looked upon very favora6ly, although
no definite action has been taken. II
the line was run through tho park il
would increase the patronage there
many not visiting the resort on &c
count of the walk after leaving tn,
cars.
Another reason why people do no
go to the park is caused by a lack Of
attractions there. There Ia no refresh
mont stand, pavilion nor music as thu
park commissioners claim they hav,
not the money to furnish these attrac
tione.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

IT seems now foregone condition
that the Emperor OF Germany will
secure from the present Reichstag the
army bill which his for mer Parliament
denied him. The main item In the bill
provides for an increase in tho Stand.
ing Army in Germany, OF $4,000 men
Immediately, and the number liz to be
increased S-adually during the next
three years, when the maximum OF
20. men shall have been reached,
making the regular Standing Army Of
the Empire 5Ooono men. And all this
Is to enforce peace in Europe at a
time when 1t Ia said that war Is not
imminent when more than 5000, OOC
OF soldiers are required to be under
arms all the time to keep peace in
Europe. We still more than over sec
the advantages of Republican
government In this country. where
only 25,too soldiers are required to
keep peace amongst 65, 600. 600 Of
people.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

Because OF the popularity OF the
season at Bay Ridge. the b. & o. Il
X. announces another excursion e
this resort on the Chesapeake Bay, oil
Sunday, July 10th. Such pastimes as
boating, bathing, fishing, sailing. crab
bing, free concerts, soft crab suppers
spec Wt,m IRAN wa n ~ ~ IL WI
7.20 a. m, and Delaware avenue a
$50, arriving at Bay Ridge at Has a
m. Returning tall raiD train will
leave Bay Ridge ut $50 p. M, and ar
rive at Market street. Wilmington, a
s.15 p. m. Round trip 81.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

The theory of the snake dance, go to
speak, is the ability OF snakes Of all sorts
to carry petitions to the higher powers In
the Moqui spstem of aerial divinitics, and
during the celebration of the snake dance
which lasts nine days, great number OF
serpents are captured, prayed to for rain
and then turned loose to carry the prayers
of the Indians to the big lightning snakes
whose home is in the thunder clouds above
the submits of the mountains, and who in
turn carry the petition to the rain god in
the heavens aboye.TChicago Tribune.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

]. Park Postlea has been appointed q
Judge In Department II, manufac.
tursrs, OF the Worlds Fair. He went
to Chicago yesterday to begin the
work, which will occupy about one
months time. The one judge system
lis used, each man having exclusive
judgment over the position he judges.
Mr.. Postles was Judge ut the Centen-
NAL Exhibition OF 1876.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15
Notice.

We would request persons who
want the REPUBLICAN served at their
residences and can't get It regular
from the many carriers. TO leave their
names and the number OF their resi-
dences at our Office and we will try to
supply them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

The United State Lighthouse Board'i
schooner Clover is at tho yard OF The
jackson l. Sharp Company, receiving
a general overhaullng. When thu
work is completed she will be trans
feIred TO the Ordnance Department
TO be used as transport for scientific
purposes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

THE rain. makers, 1t seems, are to
have their trouble like other people.
A Kansas farmer, named Butler, has
had papers prepared to enter suit
against A. b. Montgomery. rain
maker. for causing great cloud burst
In mis- neighborhood, which caused the
destruction Of Buffers wheat crop.
Montgomery claims that he caused
The cloud burst, which came without
warning from the barometer. Butler
now proposes TO make Montgomery
pay the damages. The same storm
caused u washout on the Santa Fe line
and . terrible wreck followed, IL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

Going via Westminster and Returning
via NIAGARA FaIlu.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has
placed on sale at ia Offices through-
out the East. excursion tickets TO Chi.
cago. good going via Washington and
returning via Niagara Falls, with the
privilege OF stop over at each point.
These tickets are valid for return
journey until November 18th, and are
not restricted to certain trains, but are
good on all b. d o. trains, and permit
holders to travel via Pittsburgh or via
Grafton. BY either route passengers
cross the Allegheny mountains, 5000
feet above the sea level, amid the
most picturesque scenery In America.
Sleeping car accommodation may be
reserved In advance upon application
to nearest b. q o. ticket Office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

INDIASAPoLIs, July 15-The national
convention of the Young Peoples Baptist
Union elected these officers yesterday:
President, John H. Chapman, Illinois;
first vice president, Frank H. Field, New
York: second vice president, G. B. Eager,
Alabama; third vice president, II. S.
Starke, Toronto; recording secretary, A.
N. Brinckley, Pennsylvania; treasurer, ].
o. Staples
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y, July 16-As an
express train on the New Haven road was
running at full speed near Pelhamville the
engineer noticed two men fighting on the
track. They paid no heed to the warning
whistle, and both were killed. From pa.
pers in the pockets of one it is believed
that his name was Thomas Sweeney, Of
South Mount Vernon. There Is nothing
about the clothing of the other to lead tc
his Identification.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

CHERIFF's sALE-Iiy virtue OF a writ
- of LevRria Facias, to me directed, will
be exposed TO public sale, at tho Court
House, on Market street, between Tenth
and Eleventh streets. in the city of Will
lmington, New Castle county. Del,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15
A private disnatcb indicate. that tho

A private dispatch indicates that the in
surrection in Rio Janeiro has been sup
pressed and the blockade established by
Admiral Waudenkolk has been raised.
The report that all work on the Mic
.aTagua canal had been stopped on account
OF lack Of funds is officially denied by ex-
Senator Warner Miller, president of the
company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

One room, one house. or whole
row, with my immense stock, artistic
designs and skillful hangers, am In q
position to handle any trade large or
small, on the shortest notice at the
lowest prices. II. ID. HoLT, 2l3 West
Sacnnd atrhAt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

The falling OF a telephone wire at
Fourth and Jackson streets ON the
trolley wire OF the City Hallway Com
pany caused the burning out OF the
three hundred telephones Thur sday
night. The telephone company has a
force OF men fast at work and expect
to have everything In order by Mon
day evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15
Child killed in an Elevator shaft.

NIAGARA FALLS, July 15.-John w. Fer.
rier, wife, and their two boys, of New York
city, drove down to the Whirlpool Rapid.
elevator The youngest child, ~ year,
old, ran ahead Of the party towards the
elevator shaft, and before his parents real
lied his danger he disappeared. falling the
distance of 2l0 feet to the bottom, where
he was crushed to death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15
To Atlantic CITY vim ID. q O.

On Saturday only the Baltimore 4
Ohio Railroad Company will sell
tickets to Atlantic City for o.. as from
this city. The tickets will be good to
return on Monday, but will not be valid
after that day. All those persons de.
string to spend a few days at this pop
ular resort should avail themselves OF
the opportunity Of the low rate as OF.
fered.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

GUTHRIE, @ t, July IA young cow
boy named Burdess, who was under the
influence of liquor, became mixed In 9
fight with three negroes and was pounded
to death. The murderers were arrested
and excitement is very high. Il only re
Quires leader to make a triple lYnchinR
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

NEwBuRdH, n, Y, July 1.-two of those
wounded In the West Shore wreck here
died In St. Luke's hospital. They were
Julia Michel, of Brooklyn, and Chsrles F.
Sistare, of New London, Conn. The last
of the unknown dead has been identified
as Miss Fannie Rohman, Of New York
aitv
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

which an engineer was killed. The
wife OF the dead engineer will also
bring suit against Montgomery for
$4,000 damages. These rain-makers
will have to gauge their rain storms,
so that while benetitting the country,
they will not destroy life and property.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

The great cure and preventer OF
cholera cures. DiaIrhna quickly cured
multitudes OF cholera in 1859, iS4g and
1855 and has never failed In diarrhoea.
choleratic or ordinary 10 this day. IS
cents. Sold by first'class druggists.
Depot, COG King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

NEW CAsfLE COUNTY, DEL. ,ool
Upon the application of William Con.
Ing, Administrator. cum tcstamento
nnnexo of Hannah banks, late of
Brandywinc Hundred. In said county,
deceased, IL IS ordered and directed
by the Register that the Administrator
aforesaid give notice of granting
OF Letters of Administration upon
the estate OF the deceased, with the date
of granting thereof, by causing advertise
ments to be posted within forty days from
public places OF the county OF New Castle.
requiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same, or
abide by an act of Assembly In such case
made and provided /; and also cause the
same to be inserted within the same per-
iod In tho DAILY REPUBLICAN, a hews-
paper published in Wilmington. Del, and
10 be continued therein three weeks. (e. O.
d.
l) Given under the hend and seal
l.. s. of office of the Register aforesaid
ut Wilmington, In New Castle
County aforesaid. the day and year above
]. WILKINS CooCH. Register.
N0FlCE-Setice 10 hereby given that let
ters OF Administration werein due form
granted unto the undersigned. on the a9d
persons having claims against the es-
tate OF the deceased must present the
same. duly attested TO said Administrator,
on or before the sd day OF June. 1894 OF
abide the Act OF Assembly In such case
maoo and provided.
WILLIAM COMING,
Administrator C. I. n.
II. q. Fraim. Attorney-at-LaM.
Address. wilmington. Del. j26
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

Seven. year.old Walter Johnson, of
Odessa. was drowned at that town Oh
Thursday. He WAS IN swimming al
the time. Coroner Kirk issued a GER
tittcate OF accidental drowning.
Philip NcGoyern, aged Is years. was
drowned at Hockessln on Thursday.
The boy was swim ming In q pond
When he met his death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

Reggy westend-Miss Hadden wants me
to take her to Chinese restaurant. She
has the greatest fad for seeing curious
things.
Tom de Witt-How did you find that out1
Reggy Westend-oh. l call there. you
lknow.-Cluh
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

To exchange q valuable business
property on King street, Wilmington
Del. for a small farm within foui
miles OF the city. Address Trade"
Republican office, viii, Del, stating
size aud location Of farm.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15
Additional Train TO Chicago via d. a. o
r. n.

To accommodate the largely increas
ed travel to the Worlds Fair the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad Company. In
addition to its present three through
trains. will place In daily service, com
mencing Sunday. July 9th. another
express train to Chicago. leaving VIII
ming ton at Adj p. m. and running viz
Pittsburg and Akron, o.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

DR.. J. Simms & Sons sure family
medicine. the old central depot re-
moved to COG King street. whore you
can buy the famous White PulmoniC
Balsam, vegetable liver pills, blood
purifier and the famous eye cure, etc.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15
The Hosgen Commission Co.,
Bankers and Brokers.
Branch Office, 6l2 Market St.,
Wilmington, Del.

Stocks, gram and provi.
sions bought or sold for cash
or on margin Of one per cent.
or more. Commission, ! to
buy and ! to sell Deposits
received. Interest allowed.
Correspondence invited.
Private wires to New York
and Chicago.
Daily market circular mail.
ed on application. rls-.t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15
THE 9th DAY OF JULY, 1891
At2 o'clock d, m.

=" = " VIVA p
The following described real estate, viz:
All that certain lot. piece or parcel of
land with the two-story brick dwelling.
house thereon erected in the city of vii
minEton, beginning at point on the
southerly side OF Front street at the dis
lance of about IFS feet 8 inches easterly
from the centre formed by the interset'-
ton OF the said southerly side OF Front
street and the east erly side OF Harrison
street and at the centre of the division
wall between the house on this lot and
house adjoining on the west; thence
lsoutherly parallel with Harrison street
and passing through the centre of said
division wall about IS feet to the middle
lime OF q three fcet-wide alley running
parallel with Front street; thence easter.
lly along said middle line OF said alley and
parallel with Front street about II feet
inches 10 point; thence northerly
parallel with Harrison stacet and.pnssiDa
Through the middle of the division wall
lbet ween the house on this lot and the
house on the lot adjoining on the east
about SO feet To the said southrrly side of
Front street, pnd IL ence thereby westerly
about IA feet inches to the place of be-
ginning, he the contents thereof what
they may, with the use Of alley.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property OF James y. Hoiffcker. Jr.. ad.
ama & TsSgFfs ow nS~1 sarv fs
by RiHClE GOULD, sheriff.
shsrif's ofiiee. Wilmington, BEL, July
10. 1898, jyi0
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-07-15

The Pusey & Jones Company Inns
just completed several large paper
machines for the Thompson mills, N.
Y. The machines are now being ship
ped. Tho company is filling more
orders for small machines.