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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

A gentleman said In our Office to day I
have advertised in all OF the papers In this
city. and the best results obtained have
been through the REPUBLICAN. 1t seems
To go into tho homes, and reaches the
CASA OF people We desire to deal with.
Two oil the papers l tried failed to bring
any return worth mentioning. Another
gentleman from Newark said this morn.
Ing that tho REPUDLICAN wac the best ad.
yertlslng medium In the State.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

just received three car loads Of baled
hay which we are selling cheap at White
Brothers North Last Corner Front aud
Orange ST.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

On Thursday, July 18th. at 6 a. M, and
until sold. at Fifth and Church streets,
Wilmington. Del At tile rate OF 4 cents
per pound. Please bring baskots and
paper. Direct from the ocean. Larrabee
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

There was lively row In saloon near
Pleasant and Jackson streets last even.
ing. The participants were two women,
one OF whom had her hand badly afashed
by knife.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

Tho resldents OF the vicinity of Four.
teenth and Washington streets again
complain OF night providers lie police
depart ment has received the complaints
and additional officers LRVe been put on
the district. but the suppOseu spOOKs do
not put In their appearance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

A Golden. Druggist, Birmingham Ala.
bema, writes please publish some of
the Testimonials | huye sent you for
the Japanese Pic Curo.'
Miilers Drug Store. io2 Market street and
n. u. DAuforth. Sc uud and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17
QUOTATIONS. ..
Reported by
IiEAI.D 81 COMPANY.


Seventh aud Market Streets.
Investment and Securities yielding
from tot per cent
orders for the purchase and sale of
stocks and Bonds on Commission axeout.
ed at MI the stock exchanges
Private telegraph wires to New York,
Philadelphia, Boston aud Chicago.
Foreign Drafts and Letters of Credit 10
sued.
nuIluR prIceh Ruling prices
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

Yesterday party of fishermen caught
about 10 rock tish above Port DEPOSIT by
rawllng. Fish OF this sort have been
pledtiiul In the rapids all summer, aud
some very large ones have been taken.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

DUPONT Post. No, 2, q. A f.. Will mnke
au excursion to Cape May, on tho steamer
Republic. on Monday. the 10th lust Adults
o.. children 30 cents, Train leaves W i
n. depot, Water and French streets at g. 10
Q. m, for the pier.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

On Thursday, July 18th, at a. M. and
until sold at Fifth and Church streets.
Wilmington. Del. At the rate of cents
per pound. Please bE+ng baskets and
paper. Direct from the ocean. Larrabsa
A. Co
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

DAELlNGToN-HA At a sbury par
sonage, July 9th, 1898. by lev .lahn H.
Howard. ID. ID. Isaac q. Darlington and
Amanda J. ltamblin. both OF this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

Go on Hanover excursion. Thursday.
July %. to Cape May.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

L. Bennett of 4O4 Franklin ct, left On the
9Th for Grafton, unu,. to spend her vaca-
ton, where size Will enjoy Jatl ug 20 her
hearts, content.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

A competent Young man, 16 or l. years
OF age. wishing to learn tile drug busl.
ness may possibly hear Of a good place
on addressing Druggist" tLls Office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

II you want to buy scarlet clover seed
go to White Bros. North EGstGur Front
and Orange street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

J. Lee llaniey is the first Wilmington
wheelmHu to become professional IT lsr,
His Intention to become Il professional
was not known to but few of the local
wbeelmen and the matter since has been
the eui leet of much conversation Han.
ley rode his first race at the Electric Light
meet on the Iioga track and won fourth
prize. Hanley Will be followed by q mum.
her OF other fast local riders.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

Don't forget the Eagles. Crusaders
eighth annual to Atlantic CITY, Sat. Aug.
10 p w ER
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17
CROSBY & HILL
Cos, 6O7 & 500 Market ST.
A GREAT CHANGE.

young lady, aged 90 years. whom
thee years old WAS paraly2ed. ono
limb was stiili could not touch the floor
with her foot could not walk, even with
clutches, Three weeks ago she applied
Aoke's Electrlo Magnetic Belt and lasoles
and In fUurh Va lime she could put her
foot on tbs Il OF. Now she eau walk with
crutChes dUwn steps and up steps. She
Ia improving fast Her limb and foot
were cold for tho last 10 years had a
blush color Since wearing lIoke's Belt
II is nice and warm. | expect in u short
time she can walk Without the erutches
At the present time she don't like TO
have her name published, but If any sui.
ferer would like TO know more about this
cass cBn call on me Not one remedy In
ILLS world Gun show equal results. This
lady lives in the country, Since she con-
walk on crutCHes she came In this city to
visit some " her friends.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

pulLDING BRIOK-Au grades In any
ID quantity. JOHN NJ SOLOMON.
ONCE Ho.3 " est Third rect
Phones lI6 and ~.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

NIB. T, W. HUWHITIs. IUhLLulOOI.1, Tenn,
says 'Shlloh's EitaIizer Saved My Lfs
consider it the beet remedy for delit.
lated system ever used" For Dyapsp.
STA, Liver or Kidney trouble IL extels.
Price rs cts.
Sold by n. b. lanforth. Uruzltst. : I.zCor.
End ana Market strcuta.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17
C, u. Hoke, IVentor,
NO. sos KING STREET.

vTHUssEs. ELASTIC STOCKING AapoM.
1 inal supporters. Instruments 10 assist
the hearing. tapOnizlng Instruments and
ali kinds of Surgical. Dental 4 Veterinary
Instruments j. J. luefel. 81 Bro, III South
Tenth ST., PhllR.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17
QUITE AN ~
ASS0RT MENT

ASS0RI MEMT our ailoring
Department,
goods for sack suits, goods
for trousers, serges, cheviots,
homespuns and worsteds. 10
per cent. off the prices and
just the same work, trim
mings and care in fitting as
though you paid the regular
prices. Serge Suits to order
at SIC, $40 and s25; cheviots,
$40 up; trousers, S. and up
wards, all with the 10 per
cent. off il light. weight cloths.
A new lot of our popular
SIP SO skeleton lined coat
Serge Suits in small sizes in
again, and few more Of the
SI2.5o pin check suits of our
own make.
Closed evenings except
Saturday at 6 o'clock
JAS L. MULLrN & Son
Clothing, 9th & Market,
Hats, Wilmington,
Shoes .. Della ware. 81.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-07-17

OF fine piece
goods still in
our 7 siloring
DEPARTMENT
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

one Of the most wonderful timekeep-
ers known to the horologlst was made
in London about one hundred years
ago, and sent by the president OF the
East India Company as n sift 10 the
Emperor OF China.
The case was made in the form Of n
chariot, in which was seated the figure
OF a woman. This figure was cf pure
ivory and gold, and sat with her right
hand resting upon n tiny clock fas-
tened 10 the side OF the vehicle
a part Of the wheels which kept
count OF the flight OF time was hidden
IN the body OF tiny bird, which had
seemingly just alighted upon the lady's
finger Above was a canopy, 70 nr-
ranged as 10 enectually conceal a silver
bell
hammer OF the some metal. and al
though Il appeared 10 have no connec-
tIon with the clock, regularly struck
the hours, and could be made 10 repeat
by touching a diamond button on the
ladv's bodice. In the chariot Ct the
ivory indy's feet there was II golden
figure OF a dog, and above and in trent
were two birds. apparently lying be-
fore the chariot.
This beautiful ornament was mfde
almost entirely Of gold, and was elab-
orateIy decorated with precious stones
OF various kinds
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

a military coat. was now seen silently
approaching the commanders Of regi-
ments IN quick succession. He whis-
pered his orders In "A low tone the
colonela started with astonishmenl--
they looked--it was their general and
they Immediately sent for their cap
tains. Each officer heard the new or
der with establishment, but 10 hear
was TO obey. The captains whispered
1t to their ordcrlies. and In twenty
minutes atter II WIS communicated to
commanders OF regiments the whole
army stood upon their feet In bat
tie array. Our tents were struck. and
our baggage wagons were ready for
march.
''rhe sentlneis paced their rounds as
though nothing was about TO happen.
The laughs OF the relieved guard was
heard above the din of both armies,
and airs we'll rang above the night
we now stood ready in open column
TO march. General Hugh Mercer com
manded the van guard. aud in few
moments our captains whispered, for
| ward and be silent-our living mass
immediately moved onward, and nled
on toward Allentown, Presently we
heard the rear guard. with the artillery,
| rumblinE in our rear, and then our
camp. so quietly deserted, was lost
sight OF In the hills.
For upwards OF two hours we moved
v - 80 NNfAAtfshAAtANt tAltilNtt HhAltAANh hMh
/ the whispers OF the officers. and the
/ heavy tread Of the men was heard.
II was quite dark. and every breast
seemed TO be under the spell OF mys-
terry AT length a noise was heard
/ ahead. and II stan officer gnllopcd to
/ the rear AS he passed along, he said
/ IN n clear voice. the enemy are in
/ sight In a few minutes the voice of
/ the gallant Mercer was heard, loud and
/ distinct. giving his orders 'attcntion,
van guard. close order. quick time,
march. We sprang az tho word-each
I soldier grusped his muskct with FIRM
err grip-and away we went upon the
/ run.
Three regiments Of Hight infantry
/ opposed us upon the plain at Maldcn-
head, and their drums were boating
merrily as we drew near them-our
] front now came upon an open COM
mon. We broke into three columns, and
headed by the gallant Mercer dashed
on. In moment a stream OF fire
flashed along the British line, the dead
and wounded fen around me. and our
columns wavered. At this instant
while General Mercer, with his sword
raised, was encouraging the vanguard
TO rush on and secure the victory, a
bullet struck him, and he fell from
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

his horse MORALLY wounded For n
moment only the battle was against
MS, but soon the firm voice Of WASH
ingtou was heard. as he pressed on to
the front, our musketry now echoed
terribly; the enemy began TO give way,
a well-directed fire from the artillery
told terribly upon the amall-armcd foe,
and they were routed AT this moment
British soldier cl0pped hts bnyonet
to my brcast--Chnrles Greedy thrust Il
away with his right haud-the soldier
fred-hls musltet and the noble-heaited
Greedy fell upon my breast, | graEped
his hund-it family returned my pres
surc--and then he Strengthened himself
upon the ground. his eyes became
tixod, his jaw fen, aud he was dead
l bore him quickly TO n wounded cart,
and hastened TO my platoon, The
enemy We're flying toward BrunEwick
and we were masters OF the field.
ION to Princeton. shouted our noble
leader. as he sent his wounded aid to
the rear on litter.
1.-The line moved on IN quick time, and
soon we entered the town Our yislt
was as unexpected here as at Trenton.
a portion OF the enemy had taken
shelter IN the college, our general. ua
at Trenton, headed the charge I'm gal-
liant style, while the troops. animated
by his feurlcssness. nobly seconded him.
The artillery Numbered against the
garrlsqned college, and the muglgetry
rang wildly from every corner. Sur
rounded by a superior force. and not
knowing hut that CORVALLIS had been
routed, for they had heard the mid
night cannon at Maidenhead, most OF
the enemy surrendered A few. how
ever. escaped by II precipltate flight
along an uuguardcd street az the COM
mencemcnt OF the attack. In this
AFFAIR one hundred Of the enemy We're
killed. and three hundred taken pris-
oners. Lord CORVALLIS, MS he lay on
his camp bed, was reused blythe roar
OF cannon. He started, the sound came
from Princeton. He Immediately Or
dorcd his troops under arms, and has
tened to the scene OF action, When
he arrived the battle was won, and
we were on our return march In
triumph As we crossed the Milestone
River we were halted to destroy tho
bridge at Kingston, | ordered n flo
OF men to assist me- and hnHtily buried
my companion in arms by the water
side. while the enemya cannon an
swered FOR minute guns for the brave.
Having shed tear of sympathy over
his lonely grave We Joined the main
body. At sunset we trod upon the
bleak hills Of Morrstown. and when
the camp fires were lighted the cam
paign OF '76 was over"
Az the old man finished his tale the
widow turned away her head. and the
grandchildren hid their faces and
wept. At length, when they raised
their eyes 70 their guest, hia face was
pallld-a wlldneas was manifest in his
eyes, and his frame appeared TO be
stiffening In death. They sprang 10
him.
in cold whisper: and then the last
Life Guardsman Joined his companions
IN Heaven.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

the effect of the battle OF Trenton upon
the enemy, but to US the consequences
were the reverse. our hungry men
were fed. our naked were clothed. the
rank and file were armed and the Of
Icers promoted.
THE same evening we reorossed the
river, but IL was not the terrible
stream OF the previous night, The
footprints Of boots and shoes were left
on our trail and the drums beat
merry call, while the bugles answered
sweet and clear.
I'm few hours the Hessian tents
shrouded the captors on the site OF our
old encampmont. and Rawle's officers
had the pleasure OF drinking their own
wine in their own tents, with General
Washington and his subalterns, as
prisoners Of war, so well planned
was this attack that we lost but nine
men, and two OF them were frozen 10
death after being wounded.
"On the 29th Of December, 1T16, We
ncaJn, crossed the Delaware. and at
PM. our eagles Hoated over Trenton.
"The Merry Christmas of our even
ing party aaionished and aroused the
kings generals. Lord CORVALLIS has.
tened to form q Junction with Cen
eral Grant at Princeton: and on the 2d
OF January. 11i1, the British army
marched against Trenton.
ut was late In the afternoon when the
advance guard OF the enemy appeared
in sight, the red coats forming a strik-
ing contrast with the winters snow,
Our drums now beat to arms and Cen
eral Washington. with 5000 OF us, cross
ed the rivulet Assumpinck. and took
post upon the high ground facing the
rlvulet. A heavy cannonade speedily
and when night came on.
both armies had a breathing spell.
Fresh fuel was now piled upon the
camp fres-the sentinels we're posted In
advanee-smaii parties wero stationed
10 guard each ford-the cry, ANS
we'll, the quick challenge. and the
prompt answer; the tramping of n re-
turning vidette-nnd the occasional
tapping OF drum In the guard room.
were heard In our camp. Tho British
general rejolced in the belief that the
morning would behold him conqueror
OF our leader and ourselves. Secure OF
his prey. the enemy made preparations
to attacl. our camp on the FIRST blush
OF morning. The noise OF hammers.
the heavy rumbling Of cannon wheels,
the clashing OF the armOrer's hmm
fner. and the laugh Of the artisan and
pioneer, came over upon the night wind
and grated nurBhly upon our sensitive
ears.
IAN officer. mounted and wrapped In
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

Twas a leaf she gave him one autumn
AS tGey sat meath the wide-spreading
tree
Growing holder and holder. he'd asked
for n kiss
And this was her answer. you see.
But dimpled pout and charming
frown
He'd the folly to misconstrue:
Ho left her leaf. md he took his leave.
I'd have taken hers-wouldn't your
BY winter he saw. and FASTENED baok.
And he said; ~ have come to thee
To take. with its wealth or memories.
The leave that thou gavest to me"
But his lady-love said, as she thought of
the leaf,
with the tnts OF the sunbeam fired.
snow.shronded and sere meath the dead.
dead year;
"Tls plain that your leave has expired"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

The military salute required In almost
all civilized countries IL nearly tho same.
Perhaps IN Germany. however, the regu-
iations are somewhat more stringent A
soldier on meeting the EMPEROR has to
stand still face about. and remain with
hand raised Tor from ~ to 20 PAGES be-
fore hia majesty approaches, and for the
same distance after he has passed. In
thing for the king, and subalterns for
generals though 10 PAGES are only re-
duirod FOR the latter ease. Soldiers car
ryinE anything 10 that their hands are
quite occupied aalute with their eyes
that 10, they turn their heads In the d.
rection OF the person coming and going.
French ofIccrg raise their caps 70 each
other: but the privates do Is tho pri-
Yates in other armies do.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

A little girl had for some time wanted
a dog; Finally she was taken very Ill.,
one day, when she had begun to get
better, she told her mother how much
she wanted dog, and begged her 10
ask grandpa" to buy her one The
mother answered that grandpa" ala
not like dogs, and probably would NOT
be willing to buy one. Then. eeeIng the
little invalid look sadly disappointed.
she said:
"wait I'LL you get well, my dear.
then we will see"
"Ch. no." answered the child, whose
few years had taught her a little wis
dom; ''the more m am the more likely
he will be TO buy II for met
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

a comedy in verse, "Will Shakespeare"
that its author accounts the best thing
from his pen. 1t has never been
staged. owing to the fact that suit
able actor for the title character could
not be found.
An unusual number of works on
Japan are now being issued by the
leading publishers. Most of these vol
umes are bound in a way to Indicate
their character, being usually opinions
OF travellers and residents of the Orient
Japan is fruitful theme. and most
OF these works are intensely interest
ing.
Since the Old World has aclSnowl-
edged Captain Mahan's work on "Sea
Power" another American in the SER
vice Of the army OF the United States
has come prominently into view as a
writer on military matters, Lieutenant
Herbert II, Sargent His work on "Na-
poleon Bonaparte's First Campaign"
has received much praise at home and
abroad. Taking Napoleon's first cam
pnign. which comprised the battles of
Montenotte, Lodi, Tomato and Castig-
Hone. Bassano ana San Georgia, Ar
cole, Rivoll, and The Tagliamento, he
gives brief and vivid description OF
each battle and adds to IL in the form
OF comment a comprehensive and clear
analysis. The author considers that
this campaign In Italy. 1861, though
conducted on less stupcndous scale
than many others In Nnpuleon's re-
markable career. was surpassed by
none in brilliancy. in completeness, in
rapidity of movement. and in strategy
cal combination.
While written primarily for students
of military science, to whom II will be
OF great value, 1t is none the less in
terestlng to the general reader in plac-
ing before him, simply and clearly.
those lmmutable principles OF war OF
which Napoleon was an Acknowledged
master, and by following which he won
the distinction of being the first sol
der of his age, and one of the few
great soldiers of all time. Here" says
the author, lat the age OF 20, he took
the first great step IN his immortal
career, and with one small army In a
single campaign, defeated six Austrian
armies sent successfully against him, %
The book is provided with four ac-
curate maps and contains very com
plete index.
Collectors of works on Napoleon will
End this volume a distinct addition 10
the subject, which Is now attracting
such general attention.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

translated by Prof. MllviIIe b. Ander-
son OF the Leland Stanford Junior uni
Nersity. OF all the previous English
translations Of paul ct Virglnie" that
w nave seen. none can lay such n
nlgh cain 70 literary merit. Although
OF century. Il has until now never
neen naturallzed in English. The many
edltions that have appeared, all seem
70 nave followed the same early and
imperfect translation. II has been the
am OF Prof Anderson, who is no
novice In the translators art, to per-
form TINS difficult task in such man
her that II will not have to be done
again, The publishers feel warranted
IN hoping that, by virtue of this trans
lation, Paul and Virginia" will now
take It's place as an English classic.
Ihere is useful introduction, by Prof.
Anderson. comprising sketch of the
authors life and critical accounts of
his principal works. 1t contains sum-
mary OF the best things that have been
sara ABOUT this interesting author to-
gether with some observations on the
Fart of the translator.
There in no branch of literature that
pays so well as operate composition.
Song writing aud play writing are ex-
tremely remlnerative. As much, II
h'e iHoIe money mas Deen received
from the sales of comic song than
the author of n popular novel has re-
ceived from his work But II is the
Hbrettist and composer Of popular
opera that are richly paid for their
labors In the way of percentages.
Reginald De Koven and Harry Il.
Smith are examples. like Gilbert and
sullivan, of successful co-workers in
this line. Their first composition was
Don Quixote." produced by the Bos-
tonlans; and then came their immense
ly popular robin Hood" The latter
piece alone has returned its authors
100000 in royalties. and is now in the
sixth year Of its success.
What promises to win an equal
share of permanent success is "Rot
Roy" a romantic opera full Of tune
full airs and possessing an intensely
interesting story. A new work by De
Koven and Smith is now being staged
in New York by Henry II. Abbey, but
the name or character Of the work is
so far unknown.
Harry b. Smith is also the author OF
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

heels of his nephew. wss Just In time
to hear Esthers petulant voice. from
the other room. sounding shirlly ON
their enrs
ITS too bad. mammal The toast IA
scorched to q cinder. and the cofloc
isn't printable. must have some
fresh made"
"oh. Elite. don't!' coayed Em,,v
Mamma is so tired, and she ms a.
much to do! Won't a glass OF milk dor,
no. II won'tl I must have coffee.
ana decent coffee. tooy' asserted the
brunette, tapping her pretty foot on
the noor. and knitting her ietty browa.
Then III make it." said Emily. ~
rubbed out"
I'd be ashamed to turn washers
woman, grumbled, Miss Esther.
4. IN nor ashamed OF anything that
" usetulV cried Emily. with shirt
when papa works so hnrd. and thc
,Mnsnlng hills are SO heavy II won't
nut, elther OF us TO do a little honest
~, "hu spare mamma all we can"
- ieave on moralizlng, and net
eviden,i,e snarled Esther. who had
M risen IN no amiabie mood.
ho,.,,a we borough surveyor and His
uoEus assistant. having no excuse FOR
'Spi,aai,,iins longer, heard nothing more
rontaine was silent "a no
n nah,avt elong the street; but Uncle
.,Na,,, chue kied softly 10 himself.
ho ph nke an inside view!'' said
int nv upstairs angel often turns
INTO n downstairs defnon-cb, 'y ~,
nli ma! Paul, my boy. bo,var,, ~ bs,,
net,es' There's mischief behind ~
Srth OF those blhok brows. IN vo,, ~
u 49, y, TO have wife take Tho
VIZ ,,'o,' 'e Mash.tub-the little girl
"" ~ Mnnteu 10 help her mother"
neheve You are right. tfncle rJo.
BART said Paul. iio-