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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13

hear the voice of the now great
singer, resound with the Kissing
noises of machines used in bottling
the effervescent pop.
Shortly after Lillian's birth the
Leonard family removed from their
abode on the alley to 40S Seventh
avenue, Immediately in the rear Of
the Baptist Church, and at that time
one of the finest residences in the
town. Here the remainder of their
days in Clinton were spent.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13

1888, received a common school edu-
cation, and In 1857 was graduated
from the University of Michigan.
He is a lawyer by profess on. From
1862-'64 he was First Lieutenant OF
the 2Sth Wisconsin Infantry. He
was a member Of the Minnesota Leg
islature In 1857; was District Attor-
ney of the State lS6S.'73; was Gov
ernor 1874-'75. He took his seat in
the United States Senate as a Repub-
Jican March 4, 1887, and was re.
elected in 1893.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13
FAIR LILLIAN'S BIRTHPLACE.
Cottage In Which the Queen OF Conn
Opera First Saw the Light.

Cottage In Which the Queen OF Comic
Opera First Saw the Light.
Born to Mr. and Mrs Charles T. Leon
ard, at their home on Fourth avenue, Dec
4. 1861. bright baby girl weighing 0h
pounds
This, the first press notice the ac-
knowledged queen of comic opera,
Lillian Russell, ever received, APP
peared on Dec. Z, 1861, and was
penned by her own father, the editor
Of the Clinton Qowa) Weekly Herald.
The house in which the interesting
event occurred was situated in the
rear of the Office building Of ii. b.
Horton, located on Fourth avenue,
between First and Second streets,
and faced east on the alley running
north and south between Third and
Fourth avenues. AT that time this
house was situated almost in the
center Of the business district, across
the street from the Iowa Central
Hotel, then the largest hotel in Iowa,
and one Of the finest west of Chicago.
A st. Louis Post-Dispatch CORE
spondent in Clinton has photographed
the house, which, it will bes seen, was
exceedingly primitive. The main
portion was "squatty," scarcely a
story and half in height, and COW
cred ground space Of 18x25 feet.
The front door opened directly into
the room used as parlor. There
were three other rooms on the ground
floor, occupied as sittingroom, bed
room and kitchen and dining-room
combined. The main portion of the
house has been moved and now con-
stitutes an addition to the building
occupied by bottling company; and
the old walls, which were the drst to
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13
Vulgar Origin.

The etymologist deals a blow to
sentiment by showing that the noun
tain from which the Kearsarge took
her name was originally known as
Hezekiah Sargent's Mountain, from
which the slovenly speech of the ma
cives evolved Kiah Sarge, then Kear-
sarge.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13
palace of Miramar, and, after paying

palace of Miramar, and, after paying
farewell visits to several European
courts, and receiving the blessing Of
the pope, he and his wife, Carlotta,
set sail for Mexico May 20. Like
two children delighted with a new
toy" writes John Heard Jr., in cur
rent Scribner's, MACMILLAN and Car
lotta laid down the rules OF etiquette
for their household; created new or
ders; invented designs for decora-
tions and medals; chose the uniforms
for the imperial bodyguard, and seri-
Ously pondered all the trivial imita-
tion laces and bow-knots of a Louis
XIV. court across the water"
Badly Fitted to Rule.
Macmillan was lily equipped as a
ruler. "A dreamer, poet, his mind
filled with the traditions of the most
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13
RELICS OF BAasARlc DAYS.


Delaware jail.
It seems scarcely credible thss in
this advanced age OF enlightenment,
when we boast o civilization that Is
as nearly perfect ~ it can possibly b,
there survive such barbarous modes of
punishment rs the pillory and whip
ping post. But II Nellie Bly,, she of
globe-trstting fame, is to be believed.
they are very much in evidence to-
day, and can be found in the State q
Delaware. She claims to have seen
eight men publicly logged and one
man stand in the pillory OF the penal
institutions of that State last week.
The place where this inhuman torture
was inflicted was the county Jail at
New Castle, six miles from Whining
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13
sbc could Re Familiar Too.

Mr.. Justice O'Brien, when Attor-
ney General, was once examining
countrywoman, and thus addressed
her: aNow, Mary O'Uonnor, tell me
all you know" etc, 80
The witness, casting an indignant
look at her Questioner, said with as
perity: "Mrs O'Connor, IL you PLACE,
Pether!s
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13

we exchange uu-
Willingly the SUBJ
s t nee for + h g
shadow.
Had Macmillan,
Archduke Of Aus
tria. never relin-
pushed his rights
to the II apsb ur z
+ h r . n En- e yer
crossed the seas to
his new empire Of
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13
Great Scofft

Mrs. Elliott, OF Delaware County,
New York, started down flight OF
stairs with a lighted lamp in each
hand and the pancake turner she had
been using held in her mouth. She
fell, the handle Of the implement
was driven through her neck and the
blade had to be cut OF before the
rest of it could be pulled out. And
she Is recovering.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13

more than usually in
teresting parsonage.
Senator Kyle's reso-
luton was that in
reference with the
transportation of the
United States mail
only should be con-
'sidered any offense
against the laws of
the United States.
Cushman Kell ogg
Davis was born in
arcop Ku ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13
Rare Catch I'm Maine.

An exceedingly rare animal,
black faced, black-sared caribou, was
recently shot at Andover, Me. This
caribou was also unusually large,
with big, Branching horns
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13
But IL shoula ne

In the States of Indiana, Iowa.
Kansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and
Vermont, and In the Territory of
New Mexico. Washington's BIRTH
day Is net legal holiday.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13
SENATOR DAVIS.

Brought Into Unusual Prominence by De-
nouncing the Kyle Resolution.
BY his refusal to support Senator
Kyle's mail train resolution. Senator
G. X. Davis, of Minnesota, became a
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13

EVEN the most successful attempt
to bear the wheat market must 60
against the grain. Buffalo Courier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13

form-ridden urt
in Europe, accus-
toned to deal only
with thoro u & b ly
preceden tie d and
documen t e d diff
culties, Macmillan
was perhaps IN e
worst pra C t C al
ruler that could
. n A n
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13

A MAN with plenty OF sand is sure
TO GRIND out an existence somehow
Syracuse Courier.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND DO
IN0S HERE AND THERE.

Jokes and Jokelcts that Arc Supposed -
Have been Recently Born-sayings and
Doings that Are Odd. Curious, and Laugh
able--The Weeks Humor.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13
HADATRAGIC ENDING
ATTEMPT OF NAPOLEON TO
ERECT AN EMPIRE.

The United States and Mexico's Indian
President Bafiied His scheme-Execu-
tion of MACMILLAN and Gems. Miramon
and Mejla-Carlotta Now q Maniac.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13

Strange are the ways of fate. We
reach for the rose and grasp thorn;
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-09-13

have been selected PRESIDENT JuAREz
for Mexico. He was not only unable
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

Philadelphia Pa, who had cured him oil
the had effects OF indiscretion. Well,
went and saw Dir. Theel and | must. say
he was unlike the other ply slcians. fle
carefully and thoroughly examined me
and stated that my trouble was due &c
Blood Poison and Weakness brought OH
by my own folly. After six weeks under
THIS learned mans treatment. ali the
plmples and blotchcs left me; my appetite
improved: slept better; my poor mem.
DRY became stronger; my hair stopped
failing out; my throat and mouth healed
up; gained Is ounds In six months;
could walk ataln for miles; my whole
body became clean; the hoils aud hard
swollen glands left Inc; no more head.
ache; no more unpleasant dreams OF
pains IN small Of back; felt young aud
happy once more. Four years have pass
ed and ! aui well and strong. ! see so
many prnislng the good and noble heart
ed DIR. TllElsl. aud ! want to add my
little bit and say all, whoever you may
be. rich or poor. go and consult Dir.
q. r. THEEL. 1917 ARCH STREET.
PHiLA., dormerly of BIS ". Fourth St ]
He will cure positively. IL a cure Is puss.
bile. Office hours. 90; Evenings, 0-S;
"Wednesday and Saturday evenings, 6 to
10; sundays, a-12. Seud live 2-cent
stamps Tor book. TRUTH, the only book
exposing IuacSs who copy his advertise
mants. No name or address viii he pull
llshcd without consent OF patient.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Jose Barrera, a matador, was gored to
death at bull fight in Moneto, Mexico.
The Russian car will shortly visit San
Reno, France, for the benefit of his health.
Massachusetts, legislature appointed q
Joint committee to consider the demands
of the unemployed.
By the capsizing of a rowboat on the
Monongahela river at Pittsburg John
Hart was drowned. Three others were
rescued with difficulty.
Another heavy snow storm ragged yes
terday from the Missouri to the Rocky
mountains and from Wyoming to New
Mexico
The elephant Gipsey, belonging to the
Harris Nickel Plate show, was killed at
Marianne, Fla, after he had torn down the
tents and nearly killed several persons.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

In the Journey of life we a II need friend
A friend that sticheth closer than q
brother
That friend we have had, OIL certainly
new hare.
And that friend is our own dear dear
mother. .".#.
She Watches and prays by day and by
night
For her child that Is sick to recover.
And her eyes are oft filled with the tears
of Affection,
For Shit IL our dear, dear mother.
She pleads and entreats us TO shun err
ro-'s ways.
Whether d son, or daughter OF
BROTHER
S he warns I'D against the tlppling bowl,
For che is DUR dear. dear mother.
II the col world frowns, md our path
feeIns drear,
For health. fame or fortune 10 recover,
We always have one. that bid us good
cheer.
And that one is dear. dear mother.
May wreaths OF Affection and tokens of
love
On her last resting place ever cover
May inemory'stablet ever he green,
Der memories OF . our dear deal
mother.
Y "
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22
ART PORTFOLIOS.
Readers Should Not Fail to OBJ
tain the First Number.
COMPLETE SERIES DESIRABLE.
From a Descriptive and Pic
torial History of the Ego
sition.
Now n Valuable and Necessary Adj.
ion to Every Library.

| II readers will take the advice OF
this paper, which is frankly and hon.
estly given, they will lose no time in
beginning to clip the coupons neceas
sary to secure the correct Art Portfos
Ito OF Worlds Fair views and contlnus
TO get each one as Issued until the en-.
tire series has been obtained. They
Will then have in their possession
onplete history Of the Worlds Co.
lumtlan Exposition. The word com.
iplete" Is used advlsediy. since the de-
isorlptive portion OF the portfolios
has received careful attention. and
each view Is supplemented bya gea ph.
10 and interesting statement OF facts
and everything OF interest worth while
recountlng. The value OF the port.
folios is therefore twofold-descrip.
tive and plctorlal-ahd this renders
them OF special educational worth.
Every statement has been carefully
verified by the proper authority, thu
art matters having the approval OF no
less parsonage than Professor Hal.
sey g. Ives, Chief OF the Department.
] OF Fine Arts, who has also written the
Introduction to the entire series.
Nothing has been omitted to make tho
portfolios accurate. authentic. inter.
esting and instructive. and they are
therefore highly commended to read
,ers and their friends
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22
- -a1- = - -
FnhnIon. Sale. of PnnmInr NnNcIa.


G. w. Dillingham;. Publisher, 80 West
23d Street. New York, successor to q.
W. Carleton & Co.. seems to have the
art of making novels go in times good
or bad. During an interview with Mr..
Dillingham;. few days since. he was
asked 10 what he attributed his great
success. He replied; study, work
and judictous advertising. but the
greatest pf these Is advertising. He
said that he had sold the following
numbers of the books of his most
popular authors, the figures are GER
'tainly Immense: Mary j. Holmes. L.
T50, 900; May Agnes Fleming. $50. 600;
Augusta D. Evans. 400. 600; Albert Ross.
IsS0, 900; Marion Harland, 500 600; J.Est.
en- Cooke. So COO; Mayne Reid. 10000;
Julia p. ) mith. 100 600; New York Week.
lily Series, 100000; A. S. Roe. l2J, 600;
Frank Lde Benedict, so 600; Allan Pin
'kerton, 10000 Chas. Dickens. $4,000;
NJ. Il. Walwerth, 1000; Celia l.. Gard
ner, so, 600; NJ. NJ. Pomeroy; 10000
Victor Hugo. ITO 600; Ruilini, $4,000;
and OF books other than novels: Arte-
mus Ward. 20. 900; Laus Veneris. IL, O00;
Mitchelet, 100.0OO; Renan, 10000. The
above 10 only partial list OF the books
with large sales issued by Mr.. Dilllng-
ham.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22


Commencing Sunday, February 10,
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad will
make number Of important changes
In Its train schedule. East.bound
trains from Delaware avenue are
changed as follows; The Philadelphia
express at S,40 m. will run to Read.
Ing Terminal and connect with New
York express leaving at 9.45 q. IN.
Twelfth and Market streets. A new
fast express for Philadelphia will
leave Market street at ll.35 a. m,
Delaware avenue at 1l.50 q. M
duly except Sunday. Philadelphia
changed from p. nj
to LBS p m. The sos and 405 p. m
Philadelphia uocom m odatlon trains
are consolidated and will leave daily al
$50 p. III.
| The Philadelphia accommodation
changed from 503 p. M. to ass D. IN
From Market street station the New
York audPhilcdelphia express changed
from Z. Is to 10 a. IN. The Baltimore
and Landenberg accommodation
train from sos to 2.55 D. M. Tht
PHILADELPHIA accomm odatlon from
$50 to 8. 10 p. m. The Baltimore ac
commodation. now leaving at 5.3l u
m, will be discontinued. Yves
bound trains from Delaware avenu,
are changed as follows: Baltimore
accommodation from BIT TO 3.05 p. IN
The Newark, Baltimore. Washington
Cincinnati and st. Louis express from
10 40 .. III. to 9.3S p. m.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

PARIS, Feb. GA duel has been ar
ranged to take place next week between
MIR. Audinet Gilbert. of New York, and
Senior Don Manuel Del Pillar de SAINTS
Maria, who went TO New York from this
city in order TO testify in favor of Mrs
Annie 7. Gilbert, who brought suit against
her husband for legal separation Mr.. Gil
bert had previously accused his wife Of
improper intimacy with Santa Maria The
New York court decided in favor of Mrs
Gilbert
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

The Pussy & Jon 8 Company lait
the keel on Tuesday for governmen
survey boat sixty feet in length. 1
will give employment to number o
men. and In connection with SOM
other work coming In, will infuse new
life into tho establishment. Some re
pairing Is being done In the yard OF
the Harlan ~ Hollings worth Company
but their is nothing like Il boom II
either plaee. When they : ct a big
ship to build we shall be glad to al
noiIuce it.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

DUBLIN, Feb. ga startling discovery
was made in the yard Of a farmstead al
Boris, a village in the County Carlow
from which the tenants had been evicted
In the we'll in the yard sack was found
which contained the decomposed bodies OF
male and n female. They had evidently
been murdered. Their identity has not ye,
been established
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

ttfictly conhdenuai. SEND Tor circulars.
Office Hours: A.. NJ. to a . wv.
NAMES rca REFERENCE.
The following are few of the many that have
eeen entirely cured OF Rupture by DR.. J. b.
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r. B. Rossiter, Phoenixyille, Pa.
4. A. Hall. New ton, n. ).
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3. Jones Philips, Kennel Square, Pa.
A. A. Goldewonthy, CentIalia, Col Co.. Pa,
[. {. Hess. kocRSiil. Pa. N'''
r. A. Kreitz, Slatington, Pa.
z. NJ. Small, Mourt Alto, Pen
Jas Davis, Pittville, 22nd ward. PMS. -
.. H, Kunkel, 1881 Linden ST.. Ailentown. Pa
). T. Benny. 6A s. 10Th st., Phiia-
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a.P. lIyimore; Woodbnry, Nj;
Israel sandt, Main St., South Easton.T
I. ?. Deturk, Jr., Obey, Be.ks Co, Pa.
z. X. Danenhower 1903 Columbia Ave,
.. G. Piper, 1856 Pearl ST., Reading, Pa.
,ym. Grantland, Gloucester, N. j.
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THOMAS B. ,Hartung, New Ringgold, Pc,
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C. A Deturk, Birlsboro, Berks Co., Pa.
VIM. u. Harte nstine, Phoenixville, Pc.
WIN. Linebach, GA Washington St, Reading, Pa.
John c. Lyme, 1910 Howard St., Harrisburg, Pa
Chas. Smith, 412 Greenwich St., Phila.
@. Burkhard, $50 Locust st., Reading, Pa.
C. G. Keehn, Douglasville, Berks Co., Pc
Henry L. Rowe, Pottstown, Pa.
G. L. swa.... Poynette, Wis.
Vim. ]. .Hbig haus, $40 Taylor st., Camden, NisE
Alfred haley, Phillipsburg, Nj.
X. Nagiil, Glen Lock, Chester Co, Pa.
( ~ aolya VI potrd phi1a-
John shupe, Teliord P. O., .songt Co, Pa,
Nm. Ettibger, Leesport, Pa.
z. CrabsrGe, 1904 i9aiethorp ST., phila.
i. q. Cseely, e5l7 Worth 2nd st., Phila
Phiadelphie ofio: Is closed on the 2nd Satu..
tcy Of each Ilonth, Or. J. y. Mayer being at the
iiotel Penn. Reading, Pa, To give treatment to
"-ons in that vicinity on that day.
w. J, b. Mayors terms for treatment ~ In
=. !. ofall. Call and get cured.
y B. Persons from out of town can receive
.satment and return ho~'e the same 'iav.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

ALBANY, Feb. 22.-Five hours of contin,
nous debate in the assembly resulted In
the unseating of Assemblyman James
Graham, of Kings county, and the seating
OF William Ii. Friday Republican. The
resolution to Hnscat was carried by vote
of IS ayes to 81 nays. Mr.. Friday was imme
diately sworn in at the office of the secre-
tary of state.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22
He SUFFERED UNTOLD AGONY,

Max b. COKE says
under oath. 81 suffer
ed untold misery for
eight full years; con-
suited every physi.
clan OF fame without
relief. MY father
sent me to Europe.
but no relief. -Four
years ago ] wanted
TO commit suicide. ns
no one could cure
me. Finally my cous-
in. Frank 7. Web.
ster. told Inc to con.
sui DIR. q. n. 'i'hcci,
1917 Arch Street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

rheumatism, neuralgia. lumbago,
toothaehe and sprained arm cured.
Mr.. Jas. L. Murray. Sandy Syringe,
Md writes1 II have used Salvation
OIL with success for rheumatism, neu'
ralgia. lumtago and toothache. 1 re-
ceived fall during the winter sprain'
Ing my left arm so that / couldn't lift
IL up. / used Salvation Oil by rubbing
and bandaolng, and in two weeks was
able to go gp to work. 1t ls an excel
Llent liplmeut.n
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs ia taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
Its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared. only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend il
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
|. Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute. .....
CALIFORNIA FIG SKRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO nAI
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22


Belle Boyd. who lie well known Ia
Grand Army veterans, related q story
of the romantic incidents OF her most
eyentful career as rebel spy during
! he rebellion. at the Grand 0psrt
House last evening. The entertain
Post, G. A. r., and was quite a sue
cess.
The old.time drama, 'Uncle Toms
Cabin" at the Grand Opera House this
tomorrow and Saturday evenings and
Saturday afternoon, by Davis Big
Three Car Uncle Toms Cabin Com
pany. Press and public. with ono &C
cord, pronounce the presen tation oi
this drama given by this company
as grand and unequaled. A street
parade will be given that will be wor
thy OF notice by every one.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

The Girl Across the Way.
We have Just received copy OF the
bbove song and chorus, which Is the
latest hit, composed by Alberto Hi
man.
FIRST VERSE.
Oh. have you ever seen her,
This pretty. winsome miss;
This maid who stole my heart away,
And filled my soul with blissl
She IL my dreams at midnight.
MY song ut break OF day;
huyc thought for nothing but
The girl across the way.
CHORUS.
I'm in love with the girl DER the way,
This dear little witch DER the way.
My heart is as bright as tho morning sun.
light,
I'm In love with the girl DER the way.
Price 40 cente DER copy. Our read
ers will receive copy BY sending q
cents In postage stamps to F. W. Hell
mick. Music Publisher, 265 Sixth Ave
nue., New York.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

NoRRIsTowN, Pa, Feb 22.-The entire
dynamite factory owned by James S. Mil
Ter, at Sumneytown, was totally destroyed
by an explosion. A number of buildings
nearby were wrecked and one man, named
Weiss, torn To pieces, only small parts OF
his flesh being found. No others were hurt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

NEW YORK, Feb. ga lady in New
York, whose name is for the present with.
held, has presented to Bishop John +.
Hurst, for the American university at
Washington, 300, $50 in cash. 1t is under
stood that this is an endowment for the
chair of history. A few days ago a gift of
equal value was contributed by an Ohio
gentleman
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

The program selected to be glver
at the musicale to lie presented by
Grace Orchestra in this Sunday schoo
room of Grace NJ. f. Church nexl
Wednesday evening. is said to be the
lest that has yet been selected to bt
given at such an entertainment bJ
any musical organization. The BE
lections are those OF the best com
poserS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

The attraction Mt the New Peoples
hrheatro the balance of the week vii
,be the comedy.drRma. entitled "Ar
american Hero.n It Is scenic pro
'duction, with clean. catchy dialogue
bringing out in bold relief much q
human nature. 1t will be presented
with realistic scenic effects by a com
pany that ls said TO be clever in every
Wuy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-02-22

DETROIT, Feb. 22-Mrs. Alice C. SileI
began suit against Oscar F. Westfall, OF
Belleyille, for $4,000 damages. She al
leges that her husband got intoxicated on
liquor supplied by Westfall and shot
William Bibbins, a negro, for which he
was sentenced to six years in prison.