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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13


Crayon portrait work Of superior quail
never before olfercti by the photographer
Of tho city but ]. r. Cummings. Whining
tons popular photographer. has reduced
bis work In this line to That ridculously
low price. aud his prospects are fair for
on evoiution In the photographers art In
crayon work.
the studio at No. 500 Market street pre-.
SCENTS IN attractive Appeararce--f0r what
mnkos room more attractive than pic.
tnres Of sweet taccd maidens and smiling
young men. They are there and juss as
fine az ft ~ possible to make them. Tho
crnyon. OF course. predominntes. and OF
these the special work attracts tho atten.
tion.
They are truly gems. and tho oppor.
this price. for IL will remain only for a
short time. should not be neglected. IL
10 not necessary to have To SIT FOR photo.
graph before erayon can 10 made, but
the enterprisrg photographer will make
one from any picture aud from auy size.
"A feature which promises TO give the ex-
'htbItIon additional inlerestta a drawing
which will Take place on Monday thu 18Th
when the person whuse number is first
tnken from a box will be presented with
: an elegant crayon OF theirself with the
choice OF any frame In tho large stock.
Every evening from Z. 80 to o'clock MIR.
Cummings will be pleased to meet visitors
who will have the privilege OF register
ing and taking a chance on the portrait
and frame. Only In the evening visitors
will be allowed to regislss. however.
We are satisfied tnat an inspection Of
the work will convince one that AIR. Cum :
mings' inducement will bring him many
purchasers who will be delighted with
their portraits.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

A mother noticed remarkable change
in tho department of her 6-year-old son.
From being rough, noisy and discourteous
he had suddenly become ono of the gentlest
and most considerato little follows In the
world Ho was attending tho kindergar-
ten, and his mother naturally inferred
TINT the change was somehow due to his
teachers instruction.
Miss Smith teaches you to be politef"
she remarked In u tone OF Interrogation.
NO." said the boy; "sho never says a
word about It,.
The mother was puzzled, and all the
moro when further questioning brought
only moro emphatic dcnials that tho
teacher had ever given her pupils lessons
in good breeding.
well, then, 1.-The mother asked finally
"if Miss Smith doesn t say anything, what
docs sho dos''
"Sho doesn't do anything" persisted
the boy. "Sho just walks around, ana
VIC feel polite. We feel Just as polite as
as anything" ..0...
That was all he could toll about 1t, and
his mother began to sec through the mys
terry Educational News.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

The ministerial Union met at tina A. u,
Church French street between Eighth and
Hiutn, Tuesday at TO- 80 q. III. Meeting
was opened with an appropriate hymn.
sung by the members. Prayer was offered
by tie Rev. Il. II. Potts. Rey. N. 6lnby
was th5n elected chairman pro tenn. Tho
minutes of the previous meeting were
then read, md OH motion received aud
adopted. The order of the day ives then
called for. Sermon by the Rev. n. ID.
Temple; no being absent the paper by
Rev. W. II. Guy was next Ia order. He
stated that he had mnde no preparation.
being overtaxad the preceding week.
On motion by the Rsy. w. IL. Guy. we
go into the election OF officers for the en-.
suing year. Committee on nomination
j. L. Sargeant II. IL. Potts, q, Il. Biyens.
reportai tho following bre.hern D.. IL
Hartman, chairman; W. II. Guy, vice; j. Ii.
Young. secretary; j. Ii. Brlnkley. asst,
Executive committee, j. h. Sargeant Il.
II. Potts, Geo. l.. Bivons Critic q. j..
Jefferson. j. Ii. Brnklsy was appointed
treasurer.
The committee on Thanksgiving wor.
ship reported the following. The Thanks.
g!ving meeting to be held at Ezlon III. Il.
Church, corner of 9th ard French Nov.
18th 1895 ut Id. 30 n. H., ReV. temple TO
preach tho thanksgiving sermon assist'
ed by j. H. Hartman. w. Ii. Guy. Is. Il.
Moore. Tie reason OF tue seleoLlon stated
by the committees was the central location
OF the church. Report received. The hour
having arrived for adjournment. the
executive committee reported and bene
dlctIon was pronounced by the Hsy IL.
II. Potts. Rev. j. Ii. HarmaD, chairman.
J. IA. Young, secretary.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13
y; ~ II THAT cLorHesplN Lso.


I 4
An Interesting Demonstration Concerning
Heredity In the 0vipara-
"n there Is one thing despiss more
than another, remarked gentleman the
other day, at Is man who does not re-
gard tho truth with sacred awe. Inotioe
that the LOCAL papers are full Of big egg,
big pumpkin and ether stories Of that sort
that have little real merit In them, and /
fear that some OF Thorn do not even have
the redeeming virtue of being strictly
true. believe they arc exaggerated. Now
/ have o story for you that Is not only
good one, but II Is true. What does n story
amount TO II 1t is not true2 Any fool can
mako up lie. hate a liar. Here is my
story:
Twas down In Indiana county the other
day and stopped at farmhouse for din
ner. After dinner 1 sat down on tho porch
TO take a smoke. l saw an old hen hob
bling about in very awkward way, and I
said to tho farmers wife:
''M Madam, what is the matter with that
honp
''That hen, said she lis lame. 1t has
an artificial leg.
"'Oh, IL has, has itr
"'Yes. You know there was some very
cold weather last wintor, and one night
tho hen frozo her log of. pitied her. l
nursed her and doctorod her up, and she
finally got we'll But she couldn't walk
on ono leg. So just stuck a clothesp.a
on the stump of her leg, tied n string
around 1t to hold it on and she does very
well with it,
"'well, we'll, said, IF that isn't
strangol'
"'Ycs, replied tho good lady. with a
smile, but that isn't the strange part of
1t.
"'Nor
"'No, indeed! Tho strange part of It
happened afterward, and one would scarce
ly believe it II one hadn't seen 1t with
ones own eyes. This spring that hen with
the clothospin log wanted to hatch. l
didn't think she could. 'Fraid she'd break
tho eggs with her stump. But l kind O.
pitied hor, cause she was cripple and
put 10 eggs under her. She stuck right to
her business for three weeks md never
broke an egg-hatohed out every chicken
"'Well, L said, that is not SO remarka.
bie.'
"'No,' replied the woman, 'thnt was
not so very odd, but that isn't 1t. The
funny part of it was that every one OF
those little chickens had wooden leg. -
-Punxsutawney 1t.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13
NEW CASTLE NEWS,
WHAT'S rranspirias In tho Pretty Town on
the Delaware.


Corresnonience of tbe Iseoub,t,,n
SS..sspo"'s"e"e. '.' nop"'o9in'
Erw c.wx Nov N ,soz
The opening OF the Single Tx head
ouarters IN lie Knlphts Of pythIna bnli
last evening was largely attended. Harold
Suddell presided and the address was de-
livered by John Il. Dorney OF Wilmington.
MIR. Dorney ls u fluent speaker and bIs
talk was listened to with marked intorest
and attention.
During Ills remarks he enid he was
sorry 10 note the absence OF the clergy
men OK nll denominations because lie
cared not whether they attend church.
chapel or synagogue. but The people look
10 ihem ior example end II the single tax
doctrine is mineral and wrong then to
their people all the clergymen are bound
DeIore oou 10 uenouDce the single lax and
the men VINO advocate IT. And, on the
other hand. IL they believe Hike DR.. Lam
p ,s Tue great doctor 81 divinity. then
tney nre equally responsibie TO The people
and should commend the Idea 10 one and
all.
The theory advanced by tho great En-
Rlishman that too many children c1me
into the world for the production OF the
earth was mover shattered to piyces untii
Henry George did so throu1h nrooresa
and poverty and single tax. lie re via we'd
the present state Of affaIrs through tho
country commenting strongly on the
amount of lille men In Wilmington Mt
present.
line report OF the death of Jomea
SheDrer, o. West Chester. piihIished exs,lus.
lively ia the REPuprIc,N yeeterdav camsed
considerable regret among hls many
friends here. Several from n, r,
are In West Chester TODAY attending h,s
funeral, which took place thia morning.
The Board OF Prison Inspeclors Of West
Chester and st. Aqnes' n. A. II. Sooleiy
have adopted sets OF reso lutions of regret
on his death
Joh, ~ s,oon, .ooo,,,a,, an. 49,
iond ~ onat nas,ara ~. Wy h.ss oeIG9
vnr,, Thn yoS;.o"ay ins MS nsM coai
.I., uo enS,n9 nus ueen piaceu IN
sow and fasd NJ MIL vus y, ,s f NIL me steum
o,n.. a IN. ,1 S.', n. nse W. nope that IN.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13
HAD A NARROW ESCAPE,
Two Seconds More and a Man
Would Have LOST His LIZ

When the midnight train stopped at
New Castle last night among those who
got oil were Harry and John Delion and
three Hungarlans. Harry and one of the
latter became engaged in worldly en-
counter. officer Tobin told DeiIou to
stop. just then he turned his head to ad.
monish John for doing the same thing
with another hungarian.
The hystanders were horriiled to see
Harry strike his man ami sac hinl fall
with his head towards the wheels OF tho
moving train. Fortunately the last wheel
passed by as the man fell and saved him
from being deca pltatod. officer Tobn
placed Dollon under arrest
When the man. who Is over 45 years Of
age fell his head struck with terrific force
rendering him unconscious FOR half hour.
Tho blood flowed from his mouth und
nose. and after he regnlned consciousness
hs Tad to DO carried to DobDnssille by
his two companions.
Dellon was to have had hearing this
morning, but the Hungarian whom lie
assaulted could not BIO found. About
three weeks ago Dellon und tho snms man
had O row in tho Delaware Iron works
and Dellon was discharged. Delon has
not boon seen today aud the Hungarian Is
under the doctors care.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

Country produce brought the following
prIces Eggs % to scots per. dozen; but ter
IS aud 50 cents per pound; potatoe =,
s to 10 cents por half reek or 40 to Do
cts per bushel; sweet potatoes, 10 10 II
% eta per doz.; grapes TOT cents per
pound, or 10 In 25 cents a basket;
bananas. $ to - cents psr dozen; eau
bage, to cents per head; apples, 10 to
20 cents do. apple butter. 10 cts. per qt.
chickens, SOC to S1.25 pei pair; equeos.@o 10
SS ranta do. lemons, IL to Is cents per
dozen: celery, cents per stalk; iurnips,
"a cents per half peck; pumpkins. 10 10
cents each; chestnuis. ID cents per
quart; craGberries 10 cents yer quart; et
ION. cents each; pork, 10 cents per 10.
scraprle. cents do; sausage - Hen.a
ice per half peck; calves llver 20 to S5c
10. mutton, to lS cente per 10 n
ccntg. a ill.,, or 6 and pounds for 20 cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

Last night In Odd Feilows' Hall. High.
lands, CrusadeI's Castle. No. b, X. q L
In open session went through the opening
and closing ceremonies. II being the oc-
casion OF Sisft from CrusnderR Temple
No. by an invitation extended them.
After the imposing opening ceremonies
Pnst Grand Chief Carrot s. Smith deliver.
ed tbs address OF welcome which was
ably responded to in behalf of the Temple
by Deputy Grand Templnr. Mira. John
Palmer who also gave brief review of
the progress OF the k. G. l.. in this und
other States also of the organization and
progress OF Crusaders Temple No. ,
There were also addresses from T. q. G.
John Asprll Noble Tempiar Mrs. Rankln,
Miss Is Simpson. T.. q. G. Jacob H.
Thompson, s V. q. VIM. Brown, Thomas
Hetherton, Vim. Haley, ID p. BeVis, Wm
WhltemaD. There was singing by Mrs.
james Tyre, Misses Bessie aud Sadie Stump.
son. Miss Johnson and MIR. Ihomas
Williamson. After the clio sing ceremonies
the friends wete invited down stairs
where they were treated 10 The dsllcnrles
OF tho season. While partaking of the
refreshments Mrs Runkin, noble templar,
on behalf Of tho temple expressed the
sentiment OF all the ladies' present and
desired rising vote OF thanks for the
kindnesO and hospitality shown them by
Crusaders Castle. No. 5. IL. G. T.. There
were iD all about 100 present, Rnd all de-.
ported feeling that IL was good 10 pe
there.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

Most people have sOme trouble with
their health which they would lIio curad
II It could be done easily and chaaply. DIR.
Greene. Of S5 West nth St. New York
CITY, who Is the most SUCCESSFUL special-
ist In curling nervous and chronic dis
eases. makes tho following offer. Hs
Rlves you the privilege OF consulting him
free OF charge. through his great systom
OF letter correspondents. Nrlte hun Just
how you feel und what symptoms trouble
you, lie will answer your letter OK plain
Ing your case thoroughly telling lust
what ais you and how 20 SGT strong aud
we'll. lie gives the most careful attention
to every letter. and makes his explaua.
lions 30 clear that you understAnd exactly
what your complaintis. And for ail tAis
you pay nothing. You do not leave your
home. nnd live no doctors foe to pay
TIE Doctor makes a spe cinlty OF treating
patients through letter correspondence.
and Is having wonderful success, lie IL
the dlscoyerer OF that celebrated tnadi :
cine. DR.. Gteene's Nervura blood AMI
nerve remedy. II you write him AT QUO !.
yon will doubtless tie cured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

CROSBY, Tenn, Nov. 13-A 1O-year-old
son of George Dennis deliberately shot
his l5ycar old sister through the head on
Sunday night, killing her. Recently whilo
the boy was sick he asked his sister to give
him something to eat, but she refused,
having Instructions from tho attending
physician not to give him food except MS
directed The boy grew angry, and told
her IL she did not feed him he would kill
her when lie got we'll.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

Tho anniversary OF the U. A. NJ. u.
Church l2th and French streets. will close
on Friday night. Nov. 18th.
This Wednesday evening the Industrial
Saving Society will be present and have u
sermon delivered to them by II. U. l. JET.
ferson.
Thursday evening. an arch OF christian
character will he built by ID young ladies'
with song snd recitation.
On Friday night the Wilmington Musical
Association will eivs grand concert
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

Tho front porch OF the Delaware House
which has of late years been an eyesore
has been torn down ana marks the Begin
ming OF a change In the holstery. The
first floor will he lowered to within foot
or two OF the street level and the interior
of the building will he greatly improved.
The Delaware House ilfty years ago
was conducted by Brook Turner, The foss
ter father OF Henry Clay Turner and was
then the leading hotel in Wilmington.
Several yenrs previous Mr.. Turner kept
tavern. ut the Shipley street end OF the
building. the Market street front was
occupied as a store which Turner bought
lie died many years ago ana the OLD
building has had many tenants since his
death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

The wheelmnn OF the city will parade on
their wheels Friday night. the line to he
formed at Washington bridge. The Gar
field Monument will be the reviewing
stand and Mayor Jelfsrls will be ono OF
the Judges. The Brandywine wheelmen.
Of Wost Chester are making arrangements
to take part. Twenty mon nave already
slgnitieu their Intention OF Cum ing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

The West Chester News of last night
snid: 1.-The party from Wilmington who
rented the premises at Third end Thigh
man Streets was ordered to move by Chief
Bngshaw, and the order was ubeyed.
Notice to vacaie WAS given on complaint
from resldents In that locality" It 10
sud the parties" were two women who
conducted business OF profit to them
selves and injury TO Chesters moral young
men.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

Mise Mary. daughter OF John Fahsy. OF
Kennett Square. Pa. and Michael Lynch.
OF Lincoln. will be nprriod In II. Patiick's
Roman Catholic church. Thursday after.
noon, ut O'Clock. Rev. John 0'Donneii.
officiating reception will 10 held at tho
brides home after the ceremony. Miss
Fahay lie q niece OF DR.. Fancy Of this city.
Miss LAURA, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph II. Pyle, East Marlborough. and
DIR. Thirst, OF Philadelphia. ''passod meet-
ing ut Kennott last Tuesday and will
shortly be married.
4. Norman Pyle, OF Londopgroye. and
Miss Anna Al. Swayne OF West Murlbor.
ouRh. passed meeting" luat week and
Will shortly be married.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

seFsHIH ahH iI1rket streett
Investment aad securltloI yiol.tur
from TOT per cont
orders ior the purchase and sale OF
stocks and Bonlson GonHGlsson aSooat.
Cdat All the sioux exchpngea
Private telegraph wires to New ORR
Philadelphia. Boston and Chicago.
Foreign DraftGaud Getters OF Crallt is
sued.
nunnH prices, Rnitng N rio 90
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13
y, c,ley 81. E. Church.

The revival at Wesley NJ L. Church con.
tlnues with urabated interest; there were
five at tho nltar last night md
two young men and one lady
arose, Satisfied of their acceptance with
God, Rev. q. ID. Stengle preached und had
charge of tho service in tho absence OF the
pastor, who was attending the funeral
services Of Rev J. d. Locates. The pas
TOR will pI each tonight.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

Auctioaeer Hulili will sell at public
sale on The farm near Rose Hill school
house. In New Castle hundred, tomorrow
(Phursday) afternoon for James Greer,
four good WORK or driving horses. IA lot
of farming utensils. books furniture. &C..
d.. Persons who Wish bargains should
attend
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

Samuel Shockley. len year old boy OF
Lincoln City, hud both leg crushed oil.
most to u pulp Monday night on the rati.s
road. DIR. Layton OF Georgetown and DIR. =
Marshall OF Milford could do nothing ,
for the little DrlIerer uni he expired He !
was attempting to board moving frelght
train when he mat with tho accident.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

Noticing the popular interest In tho
elothing and furnishing business ut this
lime CT the year the reporter was lod to
Investigate and report upon the business
Market streets.
Their stock consists of general lines Of
ready mado clothing, shoes. hats. fur.
nishlngs Tor men and boys anu plece
goods for merchant tailoring.
1hs eenior member Mr.. jas. +. Muil.n.
has had thirty.four years experience In
Tho business, with steadily growing pros.
perity. About fifteen years ago he 70.
celveu into partnership his son, John y.
Muffin, Jr.. WIN had learned OF hi.n the
business, which Is conducted with admir-.
sble system and the most modern anu I'm.
proved methods.
Their custom work and ready mnde
clothing both speak the best Tor tho skill.
eu, nrtistic and talented tAilors In their
emp oy, while inYaria ole honesty Of repre-.
sehtatiou and excellent and durab!e qunl-
fty OF goods have. In all theee ycars. odu :
Gated tie people into a confidence ana
favor Tor the unoxcelled character oil this
house that explains why they have tho
largest patronage.
They carry sufficient goods to stock q
dozen stores. Their many employees dis.
tribute large capital to our people
through the numerous families they
represent.
The flrm keeps constantly posted In
nome aud foreign Eiurkets aud Drlngs the
most desirable goods and materials aud
the latest fashions that ths world Affords
Into their trade.
Their building Is heated with steam.
lighted with electricity ana modorniy
equipped and furnished. Their passenger
elevator is distinguishing feature for u
Wilmington clothing house uud greatly
appreciated by their patrons. They have
The largest clothing store In Wilmington
and tho largest one selling everything
that mon ana boys wear.
They will give you tho best trade. Try
them. Wear the goods. The durability
and honesty Of their goods will show by
use and wear that they Indulge In no sen.
national or exaggerated statements 10 In
uuce trade. but stand on the permanent
Foundation OF giving uEexcellcd. intrinsic
value In their goods prorata to the inlr
and honest prices charged.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

The Women Workers OF Harrison 81
NJ. =. Church will hold a supper In the
has ement OF the church on Thursday
evening next. The basement will be
handsomely decorated and lighted with
electric lights. The first table will ba
ready at 8 o'clock. and the tickets ore 81
cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

There will be u sPeclal meeting OF tie
West End RepuOlcan Club held In the
club room at Seventeenth and Union
streets lhls( Wednesday )eyenlGg. and it lie
earnestly requested that all meinbers OF
the club 10 present, as business OF im-
portanee Will be brought before tho meet :.
iuU
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

/. ". Slidhem and Son called sale
Yesterday of stock for Howard Finn at
Newport. The sale was published exclus-
lively in the REPUBLICAN and the result
was that the Attendance was large. cows
cold on an average at $50 80. hay at s9.I5.
straw u 20, corn rs conts, chickens S7T
cents pair aud shouts D cents pound.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
need OF laxative and II the father Or
mother be cosltive or bilious. the most
gratifying results follow It's use; 40 that
It Is the best family remedy known, and
every family should have bottle on
hand.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

Robert hdair has been admitted to tbs
New Castle county bar. Mr.. Adair lie q
graduate OF tho Law department of Yale
University of tho degree OF l. L.. ID. Upon
passing the Examination no was admitted
10 tue bar OF Connecticut. He was Tor
several years bookheeper md teller at tha
First National Bank md studied law
undpr William q. SpIunnce.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-11-13

Norris Lungren, of Philadelphia for
many years baggage master on the r.,
W. Il Is. railroad, is in this city under.
going treatment for muscular rheuma.
ism, He has hopes Of u speedy recovery.