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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14

A graduate of Swarthmore college,
proficient in the languages and noted
for his devotion to cipher reading, or
as he prefers to call it, the cryptic.
grammic art, has recently had his atten-
ton directed to the deciphering of In
dian wampums.
1T is common mistake" he says,
Ito refer to wampum belts as Indian
money. The Indians priced them high,
ly, not only as ornaments, but for their
historical value, because, in reality.
they were records of tribal traditions.
Each shell, quill, stone or piece of
carved wood attached to the belt had a
meaning, just as printed words have to
us, and the elders of tribe knew how
TO read and compose them. There is a
famous wainpum belt owned by rem.
nant Of the Iroquois, near Syracuse.
composed of nearly 1000 pieces of shell,
quill and bone, which relate the story
of Champaign s invasion. claim it is
not necessary TO have any knowledge
of the lroquois tongue in order to de
cipher that belt, and after some pre-.
liminary practice with specimens il
the Delaware County institute aud else
where l purpose seriously to undertake
the decipheriug of the great lruquuis
cryptogram. "-Philadelphia Record.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14
A HANDSOME NEW BUILDING.


The rye four-story building erect
cd at No. 2l3 King street by David
bangle IL Son for Harry Stoecitle is
rapidly nearing com pietion AMI will
probably be occupied by the first OF
April. The building is one OF the
prettiest In the city ami Its construc
ton reflects much credit on Its build
ers.
The exterior and front Is of brown
stone the sizs of bricks, Copper
cotnlces udotn the largo plata glass
window OF the ground lloor. while tho
upper windows nro studded with
lighter colored stone. The roof Is
gabled.
That the designs are up with the
times In the III utter OF ventilation Is
unquestioned. From the fourth story
to tho first there runs an arel-way
which yentiiates any room In the
building aud Il So scrvo5 asa skylight
TO the ground iloDr Another smaller
arca.way vcntlates tho three bath
rooms OF the house. thus making 1t the
only perfectly ventilated building Of
Its Kind In the city.
The interior work is also of the lat
est Holoring and material. The ground
floor will lie used probably ms u store,
and extends the entire length of the
: building. Two lights OF stairs carry
lhe visitor to the top lloor, ani the
front one without the passing through
OF the saloon. The watnscoting Is oi
light wood and the bauIstors OF white
oak. On the second floor there mr.
; eight rooms. or two flats bath room
: kitchen. dining room and parlor In
each.
The same number of rooms Is on the
third floor, while only one iiat ls vi
the fourth The building will not lie
heated by steam. 1t will TO lightet
by electricity. IN. .
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14

The friends OF Miss NJ. Edna Leach
gave her complete surprise on the
Occasion OF her 2lst birthday annivsr
sary, on Saturday evening. She and
10 friend had been spending the after
noon with some relatives about mile
from her home. In tho evening her
brother Elmer came to escort her
home; when she arrived she found the
house filed with her friends ready 10
congratulate her OH the happy occa-
sion. She received number OF hand
some and valuable presents.
The company INDUCED In a number
lof games interspersed with some fine
music. At q seasonable hour they were
invited to the dining room, whore
they partook OF the delicaeles Of the
season. Among those present were:
Mrs. Amands Z. Leach, Mr.. and
Mrs. Reese Forman. MIR. and Mrs. J.
w. Shaffar, MIR. and Mrs. Henry L.
iHolllnksworth. the Misses Kate Gull
lin. N. Edna Leach. Florence Baldwin,
II. Hoilingsworth, j. Springer. S. Rum
ford. L. Bracken. Alice Way. Meta
Woodward, Annie Walker; Messrs.
Samuel Steele. Harry jackson. Horace
kupt. W. IA. klsir, J. G. Woodward,
George @. Stroup Bayard Leach, Irwin
u. Hollingsworth. Lewis Ector, Lewis
GetZ. Edward Slllitoe. Penja min SILL
toe. john Fulton, Harry Fisher. W. J.
Brncken. Elmer Leach. Carlton ShaileE
and Warner Holllngsworth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14

The deadlock in the Senate OF our
neighboring State is being continued
ard there Is no immediate prospect OF
It's termination. All legislation Is
completely blocked. the influence of
the race course gamblers being sum.
ciently great to keep the members o.
the party In line. ant influence Gov.
trnor Wertz and his advisers to
rountenanes and uph9li the acts OF
the conspirators to rob tho RepublI.
cans OF the fruits of tie victory
they achieved last November ami to
perpetuate the abuses that THOMPSON
has succeeded in fns.ening upon this
people.
1t is a pity that there Is no lega
method by which the cormoran.s cal
be forced to unloose their unholy grip
and allow Justice to prevail. But tbs
time will come next November for the
people to speak out in such way n
TO cause stampede that will eGua
John Gilpin's famous race, even II they
do not call on the rocks to fall OF
them and hide them from the wratl
Of justly indignant peopls. In TIN
and they will lind that such rascaIit,
does not pay, as thosr who SOW t.
the wind Will reap the whirlwind
The motto OF the fair.mlnded man /
'1et justice be done though tn
heavens TALL and those who wish Il
escape injury should stand from uu
liar
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14

The outlook for greater activity in
business affairs Is somewhat iG-
proved. The weather has been ex.
eeptionally pleasant and IN ny OF our
stores, particularly those whose pro-
prietors advertise liz the REPuBLIcAN,
have been filled with purchasers. and
In addition an Increased number Of
men employed in the various indus
trial establishments and good gang
on the streets. number OF carpen-
tiers. painters and paper hangers are
sngaged In preparing new stores dnd
dwellings, for new occupants, and the
18th inst. will be busy time, rs scorer
of people will move, In order to better
their condition. and the consequent
distribution Of cash will benefit good
many tradesmen as we'll as those with
whom they have dealings.
We hope the influence exerted by
moving ard fitting up will exert Q
stimulating influence on builders who
will set to work 70 do Their share tc
1erlye away the gaunt wolf Of hunger
from many households. Thoss wht
haze money to spare should use it !
they can possibly do SO to make i'm
provements and to give employment
TO those who otherwise would be idle
and have their families placed OF
short allowance OF fool and clothing
Let all contribute to the best OF thei
nlllity to feed the hungry, to cloth
tbs naked and do good to all. ali,
multltudes may call them blessed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14


1t was said oil the streets this morn
ing that Lea 4 Sons viii probably not
rebuild their mills on Tho Brand ywine,
which were recently destroyed by lire.
Notwithstanding the low price of
wheat 1t is said tho mills had been
run at loss all OF last year, as far as
the milling of Hour was concerned.
The advantage OF this Western mills
over the Eastern mills Is In their eX-
cellent railroad facllitles aud being
located in wheat raising country.
Nearly every hOIsekeeper wants
white bread and witt not have anything
but Hour made by the patent roller
process, OF. which about thlrty.iive bar
rels IL got out OF every hundred
GROUND, the balance being shipped
East aud sold at II loss dealer Ia
the community said this morning to a
reporter Of the REPUBLICAN that there
was u very small profit to the middle.
men In handling Hour by the barrel, IA
not over - cents per barrel was ali
that could be made out OF It..
Then the llour business was Iuore
profitable when wheat was bringing
sl.'D per bushel. and every MECHANIC
got good wages aud could afford to
spend 1t to live. Now things are differ
tent under the dispensatlon OF Grover
and Democracy. Only one year and
three more OF about the same Kind be.
fore tic bosses will lead the workneI
out of the slough of despair, free trad,
and low wages and paupcrized sour
houses for the American laborer unl
his tamily. How about the 81 whea
We heard 80 much prndictad OF ty Sena
tor Gray and Professor l.. Irwin Handy
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14

Important to organizations: The b.
e. o. X X, has arranged with the Phil
udelphia Il Reading Railroad TO run
excursions during the approaching
season 10 number of resorts on the
latter's line. Among the most attrac-
tive are Neshaminy Falls, Falkland,
Fairview Heights and Atlantic City.
The Atlantic City trains will run dirsct
from Water and Market street station
Wilmington, to the Delaware River,
Philadelphia, at which point passengers
arc transferred by boat to Camden and
taken TO the excursion house on the
beach at the foot OF Mississippi ave-
nue.. Associations. churches and
others can secure choice dates by ap.
plying early. This Is new route to
Wilmington organizations. and Is the
shortest, quickest and bsst IN all re-
spects, being double track line. land
ing excursionists directly on the
beach. Apply for dates, rates. etc, to
II. A. Miller, City Pass. Agt. b. & o.
Il. r., Delaware avenue station, vii.
mington, Del. ..... 5".. ....
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14

Colonel Jim Struthcrs of Moniana
was in the lobby Of the Shoreham, and
talking OF wolves and antelope he said
" No. sir: the wolf Ism such Il dcsppr
ate creature as fiction and the imasina
tion of sometime sports have made him
The prairie wolf will sneak aruund
camp ut night and steal scraps, but as
to attacking anysudy he isn't as hydro
phobiacal as the civilized cur. Tic
timber wuif hasn't the most courteous
DISPOSITION IN the west. hut he is COW,
ardly, and n good gun can stand oil /;
whole meRagerie Of them. They come
out of the hill timber at night and 4,
for a calf or heifcr. but they don
like man and viii only touch him as I
last resort. Out in the west we rol
ourselves up i'll blanket right out OH
the prairie aud sleep the sleep of til.
righteous, and 10 Little Red Ridin,
Hood business breaks our rest. Wash
ington Star.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14
IN nlrsloRIA.

In memory OF Kate Booth. who de-
parted her life Dec. 81. 1905. aged 70
years.
Dearest Katie thou art gone.
And for thee we deeply mourn.
But while our hearts with grief Gre
riven,
We know that thou art safe In Heaven.
Conc from the friends she loved below.
To realms Of purer love.
To feast on pleasures, pure and sweet,
In that bright world above.
Her sparkling eyes and smiling face
On earth we'll see no more.
But yet again we hope to meet her,
Over on the other shore.
Weeping. we gatherei around her.
And gazed upon her calm, sweet face.
Where loving b ln1s had crowned her.
For her lasting resting place.
Her body sleeps In DEATHS embrace,
Among the silent dead;
Soon over her grave the grass shall wave,
And flowers their fragrance shed.
hut her spirit has fled to the loved ones
above.
And reioices with them in Gods wonder
Gus love,
And one day all radiant by the heavenly
gate.
For the loved ones she left, methlnks she
will whit.
Rest on loved ones, thou hast no fear.
Ting suiferiugs now are DER.
And trusting and hoping to meet again
Where we shall part no more.
Dark aud dreary Is our dwelling.
Lonely our hearts to-day.
For one that we loved so dearly,
/. Has forever passed away.
ueavcn retaipeth now other pleasures.
Earth her lonely casket keeps.
Aud the sunbcAms 1--we To llnger.
|, over the grave whore Katie sleeps
A SISTER
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14


Hoyt's clever comedy, a Trip to
Chinatown" was presented at the
Grand opera House last evening by II
strong company to a highly pleased
audience. which packed the house TO
the doors. The piece Is all that 1t Ia
claimed to he. IL musical tritle, inter
mingle with popular musical frivolt-
ties. Those In the cast deserving
ore than passing notice, were Mr..
Frank Lane, as Weiland Strong, a
man with one foot in tho grave, who
ii ened to lie the fHvorito. Miss Ger
aldins M'Cann.as Mrs. Guyer,a widow
from Chicago. waa we'll received In
this role. The rest OF the company
were all vary clover.
This evening the romantic drama,
Darkest Russia" will he presented Al
the Grand Opera House by a superior
cast. From the opening to the closing
scene of "DerKet Russia" the spectH
tor SHIELD in absorbed attention. The
various characteristics OF RUSSIAN III,
which 1t iilustrat S, and the ditlersn
scenes which IL pictares. are all stir
ring and decidedly thrilling. I'll,
story revolves around the politica
system and depicts tile unjust law
and expressions heaped upon tn
people OF the Empire.
DaHiel Sulley and capable com
pany will present the American dram
The Millionaire at lie Grand Oyer
House, friday and Saturday evening
and Saturday afternoon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14

The difilculty OF having the names
Of citizens placed on the assessment
MT Is being continued to cert ain
extent. The members OF the Levy
Court are 80 fearful, 1t seems. that
there may be fraud perpetrated at the
ballot box that they assume that
mere should not be two names exact
N alike on the list, although in differ
INT wards. and therefore deny the APP
pilcation Of the citizen, who wishes to
comply with tho law. SO that he may
us enabled to vote at the, election. 1t
Hsems to US that tho members. OF the
Levy Court should make the ASSESS
mant. and leave the responsibility of
guarding the purity OF the ballot box
with the registration officers and the
Inspectors Of the election.
They are fully competent to deter
mine the right of man to vote. and II
b not probable that any one will at
Hmpt to show that he Ia residing il
different wards and entitled to vote II
both of them on the same day. Thu
members of the Levy Court shout,
perform the duty devolving upol
Ehsm, and leave other officers to per
torn their duty. The same remarl
viii apply TO the collectors. 1t is tL
business OF the collectors to collect
md the election officers will look ate
me qualifications of the voters. l
any vote fraudulently they are liabi
10 arrest fine and i'm prisonment.
Under the new system OF voting
there lis very little danger OF repeat
ing or fraudulently voting unless III
nglstration officers, as we'll as the In
spectors and judges. conspire togoth
n TO accomplish such result. w
want honest voting, but In our anxiet
about the matter we should not den
men the opportunity to qualify them
selyes to vote honestly. They shout
not be obstructed In the exercise of
right and the obstructi onists deserv
tho execration Of every lover OF eivl
and religious liberty on the face {
tho globe.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14

The residence of Mr.. KEGS. near Now
Castle, was the scene o. Il iovi i time
last evening. There would have baen
double the number present, but owing
To tho threatening weather They en-.
joyed themselves as young people
only can. Among those present were
Misses. Ella Cline. ka . Trims. Salhn
Wise. Lille trOoks. Louisa Buc III, Lii
lie Shaw. Kate Mcclure, Miss hincaid
Snlle Truitt. Ella kees, Jennie Barr,
Lillian Meredith. Emma Harris L liza
Sherwood, Maggie Gordon, Edith
Hnsehheck, Minnie lleveIow. Lin vii.
helme, Lucy Talerifo, MamA Burge.
Harry Timms. Alfred Titnms, sam ucl
Roberts. Jefferson Downham, Samuel
Mitchell. l.. o. Wise, Arthur kees, Ed.
Beechler H. e. q Megg.nmnI
James Show, Wilbur hughes wilbur
Meredith. Hurry King. Harry Husne
beck. John Tolin, George Bull. Chas
Lancaster. Joe Jordan, John Fry, Fer
rio Jemison.
DIR Gall" one of tho wax figures
In Mira. Jarrel's famous group OF
Monday evening. feels rather sore. not
on account oil his position. but bv
cause his name did not appear anon
the select. Anything to please. so tbs
1 REPtBLICAN notes the slight unlnten
tlunal, OF course.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14
rows CHINA pnron

" S THE DAY Alp.
~ proaches for those
who contemplate u
change of residence, it will
be interesting to them to
know where to make their
purchases to the best advan-
tage. We are always striv-
ing to keep this your ia.
vorite store. Prices, dealing
and assortmentall considered.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14

Levy Court yesterday afternoon sat
and added number OF names to the
lists. s-fa
First ward-Mores Kruger. Alones
Ballner.
Third ward-John @. Bennett.
Fourth ward-Alexander NJ. Valen.
tine. Klnsey Carter.
Fifth ward--Alfred f. Swan, s. Gri.-
fifth Gammcll.
Sixth ward-samuel File, jackson
Smith.
Seventh wnrd-Lewls q. Adams.
Eighth ward-James NJ. Smith. Eze.
kiel Willis, Chris. +. Haussman, Thos.
T.. Starr George Il. Sprague. Nevln M.
Cheney. Talbot Hall, A. A. Weaver.
Jas. I. Alexander. John L. Simmons.
Josiah Cook, Samuel l.. Bowers and
Clinton Day.
The total number added In the two
hours OF the courts session was
twenty-five.
The names OF Samuel Emory OF the
Fourth Ward and William p. Nichols
Of the Eighth Ward applied to have
their names added but they were re-
fused. their names being on other
wards.
MIR. Armstrong 50 ID: This Is dell.
cate question. Suppose there are two
iicu VI thC Fhibo Ii tutto htt
two and one goes to pay his tax
Mr.. Dlokey says the tax has been pnid.
Who cheats him out of his vote. you
or Mr.. Dickey2 Mr.. Dickey IL as harm.
less as a dove: he would not do 1t.
IL you take the name OF John Dough-
erty, they are rs thick as preachers al
u camp meeting"
Mr.. Scott--"We know that there arc
number OF names in the Eighth,
Sixth and Ninth wards that do not be
long there. II am convinced that
there are two men OF the Same name,
then | will vote to put him on. But l
believe that this William p. Nichols
Is th3 same man who is assessed in
the Ninth ward.'
MIR. Armstrong-"Bu II there nrs
two men OF the same name you dis
franchise oner'
Mir. Scott-"If Assessor Whann car
produce tho other man then we will
add this one. 1t should 10 no trouble
to produce the man"
The man was not added.
| Just HIS bad as disfranchising {
man at the polls.' remarked MIR. Arm
strong, Ms a parting shot.
Ch0irman Scott has footed up tn,
poll assessment In the city. and fount
] a total of 22.4l5 names, which Il
about 5000 over the average vote
There are too many poll taxables as
sessed all over the city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14

In memory OF Kate Booth. who dc.
parted her life Dec. 81. 1893, aged 70
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14
flLlIA.

CnrF'nghnh i""''n.I.S, lA3 z. Second st
Cupping & echinp. Parker.s1s Madison
hInur4tNn Lauf 'i.E 6Jl West EtnaL II
Mrs. 9. j. Hall. OF Milford. De
lost her pUcke,-Dook IA day or two ago
s36. Alexander TruiLt, al
old man ~ years OF age, and as honast
as he is aged. found it and quickly rs
turLed 1t to Its owner.
The Free Library people are con
stautly making improvements in that
pleaean mt resort. Yesterday work men
were buslly engaged III putting down
a thick layer OF lInoleum. which viii
prevent the sound OF the footstep az
tho patrons wander around the room
William A. Hukiil. auctionser. will
sell full line of household goods at
g0S West Ninth street. to morrow
Thursday morning Ut . o'olssk.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14

II ] were IN architect would never
sacrifice utility for appearance.
II i were builder | would caution
the mason and carpent err about ex-
tending ioist into the ilues-
II were butcher would keep a
big dog.
If were a miller would look out
for the toll, as might have fat hog.
III were u sweet young lady would
not look sour or speak cross words.
II were lady and valued my renu.
tatlon for modesty, would not use
slang phrases.
II | wero farmer or mechanic l
would not put off until lOmorrow
what can be done to day.
II | were an express co mpany doing
business In this city / would not pro.
mise TO carry peoples goods cheaper
than any one else anu thon charge
more.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14

cd by tho Republican
3. Adventures OF Miss voiney.
4. All In a GARDEN Fair.
10. Beaton's Bargain.
~. Bede's Charity.
Is. Avatar.
III. Brother Agnlns: Brother.
IA. Baron Muuchausen.
81. Cell Is.
~. Cirrumstnntial Evidences. "..#
%. Close Gail.
~. Lobwebs and Cables.
- The Chuplain's Secret.
80. Claire and tho Forge Master.
81. The Detective Trio.
IS. Drops of Blood.
80 Fallen Idol.
80 The Cruise OF the Black Prince.
Al. Fighting the Air.
A. The Duchess.
80 Good News ...
81. Fatal Phoyml.
81. Fllg OF Distress.
SO In rhraldou.
G5. Joyous Iidiugs.
CT. A Life oil Interest.
Is. Harvest.
IS Heart and Science.
80. The Heroes.
"a. Mohawlfs.
los. Ny Good Friend.
1872. Search for Basil Lvndhurst.
l51. Virgin. Housewife.
1850. Ghltdren's Bible Picture look.
lti. Cmlgs Owu Book.
49,. Life Of Shakespeare.
lbj Matrimonial Agent,
Il72. Natural Law In the Spiritua
World.
Il73. A Bate In Bohemia.
ll1b. Broken to ilurnpss.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14

The terrible blunders Of the adminis-
Eration regarding Hawaii have caused
Mr. Cleveland ard Judge Gresham to
take counsel before acting on new
questions. Az an illustration
OF this 1t can be said that they have
recently consulted Senator Morgan.
the chairman OF the Senate Com.
mlttee on Foreign Affairs. concerning
q number OF interesting questions
that have arisen of late. says Wash
ington correspondent Of the New York
Sun (Dem.). Heretofore such a thing
has never been thought OF by Cleve.
land. who has uniformly acted as
though no such thing as a Senate
committee or committee OF any kind
existed. He has not at all times even
sought the opinion OF Judge Gresham,
who has generally acted GU the
Hawaiian question as Mr.. Cleveland
directed, fact that explains some o
the blunders OF the administration
The policy OF Infamy was solsly
Grover Cleveland's. aud as such IL has
gone into history as tho most un
American and disgraceful episode Ii
! our history. Friends OF Judge Ores
} ham say he fully understands how
: much better 1t would have been fc
himself had he torn his commissio
Z into pieces and thrown it In thu Presi
dents face than to have made himsel
responsible for any part OF the Polic,
: OF Infamy. From a number OF source
I 1t Is learned that Mr.. Cleveland ha
proiited so much by recent experienc
n that he Is little likely hereafter to vi
II dertalso the sole management of To-
Q eign questions, This explains VIII
u Senator Morgan has been con.ui.o,
n ard it will explain why Judge Gre
r ham will have more To say hereatLe
k than former iy about questions beloni
% ing to his department.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-14

The Street and Sewer department
last night granted to II. II. Ward per.
mission to get curb ut Fifth and Rod.
.ney streets. The Brandywins Granite
Company was given a contract for sup
plying stone for concrete at Sl.l5 aud
other stone at Sl.25 tho yard.
A communication was received from
the Levy Court agreeing TO nay for
the paving of Third street. p. Z. Tyre
WIS given a contract for supplying
stone at ~ 80 yard.
The weekly pay roll was reported to
lie IL 300 IL; secretary's collections,
81. l2S So; city auditors collections.
s5l,a0C city engineers collections,
$500. Tie city treGsufeI's report show
ed a baiRnee OF SOS. 7J4.u3 to tho credit
OF the city.