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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
Deaths, birth, and ,larrIaae.

Colquhoun reports SO deaths. 8 M ore than
for the same period Of last year; 81 bIrths
and s marriages. The causes of death
were Accidentally drowned. alcoholism,
broncho pneumonia, congestion OF brain,
dlphtheria. dropsy. enterltis, entero col
lies, gaetrltes hepatitls, Inflammation OF
bowels, nephrltis, paralysis. pneumonia,
premature birth, plurisy snd rheumatism,
each /; albuminuria, dysentery and perl.
tonltie, each 2; consumption, inanition,
and marasmus, eachB.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
Farmar shixsIx Runooad.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Aug. 6.-Jesse Shiveiy,
who said he was a rich farmer from the
upper end of Monroe county, was buncoed
cut of $500 by green goods men. The men
left him at the Union depot first warning
him not 90 open the box until they had
gotten out Of the city. The box contained
0 genuine $40 bill and a lot of cheap paper
fustoad of 4S. 0OO
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
r,agmsn May sma.h Windows.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Aug B..-As precau-
tion against rear end collisions, the Le-
high Valley railroad has adopted novel
xule. Brakemen who are sent out TO flag
approaching trains at night may, If the
latter passes tho fagnan, infer that the
engineer is asleep and are required to
smash the cab window with any conve-
nient missile. or do anything to arouse
the Numbering man of the throttle.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
Killed by Her Discarded Lover.

FRUITA, Colo, Aug. 5.-Miss Jennie
Knox wns shot and instantly killed Sat
urday night by James Powell, a discarded
lover. Powell was laborer, working for
her father. They had terrible struggle,
he tearing off most of her clothes. He then
turned the gun on himself and sent a shot
through the center of his forehead. Powell
is not dead,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
InrnIMen Win

Frank Harrar, George Cook and Fred
Megaw Of tho Y. NJ O. A. were not allow.
ed to enter the sporting events of the
Young Peoples Conference OF the Il. L
Churches. held al Pennsgrove on Satur.
day because they were members OF an
athletic club. fJohn W. Wetherill. John
Hanna and +. Pennell of this city entered
in their stead and won all the prizes,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
Amer,oan. Reportea Al, SAFE.

WARRINGTON, Aug. 5.-The state de-
lpartment has received later intelligence
Of the killing of the missionaries in Ku
Cheng. China. The dispatch was from
Consul General Jernignn, and shows that
mo Americans suffered, but that the mas.
sacre of British subjects was greater than
ut first reported. Tho consul generals
dispatch is In the following wordsi
"Americans all safe. None hurt. Ten
British killed.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
Frul. Trees Ip,ured by plIeht.

4; HAMBURG. Pa, Aug. "a big number of
fruit trees are affected by the blight.
sTFire blight" has been especially destruo-
tiyo to pear trees. The fruit crop gener-
ally is below tho average. Mildew has
appeared on the grape vines where spray.
ing was neglected.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
Ynn.l. Yaod. MnnI.

Now is the time you will need wood.
You will get satisfaction and your
moneys worth by ordering IL from II.
I. Sergeant, dealer In coal. wood
and grain, yard 106 Maryland avenue.
Office 7th and King streets. Phone b45.
e3y Large Pea Goal for family use.
sJrLarRe load of wood for 81, so. Now
Is the time to order your winters supply
of coal.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
Big wbent Yield.

The MdGletown New Era says: 1--WE
hear Of many wheat yields now that our
farmers have commenced TO thresh their
crops. In addition to those published
last week We henr of a most excellent
average from Mr. Charles Derrlckson,
whose crop averaged 2S bushels per acre.
and Mr.. Frank Pierce, living ON the farm
OF the late Alvan Cochran. realized 979
bushels from 4S acres. Mr.. II. A. Now.
lands average was 81 bushels per acre.
Messrs. Frank n. Pool and Clarence Z.
Pool. two young farmers near McDon.
ough, report very good Yields, the former
1850 bushels from IS acres. an average Of
80 bushels per acre. and the latter twenty
nine buehels per acre.
"The greatest yield we hear Of, and
which is doubted by many comes from a
two.acre tract on the farm of Road Com.
missioner John w. Voshell, near MoDon.
ouRh. MIR. VosheIl calls 1t two acres. but
has resolved TO measure the tract cor rect
ly. In order to satisfy himself as well as
all doubters. II was potato patch last
year. very rich and In line condition. He
realized 1875 bushels and one peck from
the traot-more than 62% bushels per
aDr0.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
Alleged murderer Set rree.

READING, Pa, Aug. b.-George Yeager,
charged with numbering Daniel w. Stit-
tel by shooting him down in cold blood in
ambush near Kutztown, was discharged
from jail here Saturday night q free man.
Judge Endiich filed an opinion declaring
that the commonwealth had not shown
sufficient evidence to hold him
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
Turk. Badly Defeated in Macedonia.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug. IA man from
Uskun, Trayersodt, in the disturbed dis
triot, reports that severe engagements
has taken place with Macedonian insurg-
ents near Strumitza, in which the Turks
lost 500 killed and wounded, and tho in
surgents bost 100 wounded, who were
placed in the hospital at Salonica.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
Lord sallsbury,s swssplng pemand.

LONDON, Aug. o.-The Apglo-American
association adylces from ConstantinoLle
say that Lord Salisbury has demanded the
unconditional and immediate release Of
all American political prisoners not con,
victed by legally constituted tribunal.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
no CLElNsE FfTE SYSTEM.

Effectually. yet gently, when costlve or
bilious. or when the blood Is impure or
sluggish, to permanently cure habitual
constipation, to awaken tho kidneys and
liver to healthy activity. without irrita.
ting or weakening them. to dlspel head.
aches colds or favers use Syrup Of Figs.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
Attacked bx = yieiou. Horsa.

J BEAVER FALLS, Pa, Aug. 5.-while
crossing Prospect Park Julius Paff was
attacked by vicious horse and bitten,
kicked and trampled almost to death. His
internal injuries are SO serious that he
may die
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
steamer struck by Lightning.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 5.-During heavy
thunder storm last evening the steamer
Vigilant, Sohuylkill river excursion
boat, was struck by lightning. Her flag
pole was smashed to pieces and her bow
split open. Tho pilot was thrown from
his house to the deck, but was not seri-
ously injured. The boat was disabled and
passengers, none Of whom were hurt,
were transferred to another boat.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
Abolish EencAa

The absence of fences makes a saving
and is also benefit, and the drives, walks
and landscape effects are such that a cheer
full harmony prevails, and the grouping Of
several hoIns thus forms one harmonious
whole.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
She .aaa Uause Eor Fear.

"Mamma," said tho cannibal beauty to
nor maternal ancestor, II am really
alarmed at Mr.. Kinkey's intense passion
for me-"
( "Why, my deari"
! "Only last night he declared I was sweet
enor-h .s--f4ife.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05

We make one of the best black berry
cordials for summer complaints. Try it
and be convinced, only 25c per bottle.
TRylor's Pharmacy. 309 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
disastrous Firo in Berlin. ma.

BERLIN, Nd, Aug. Silk acres Of this
place was burned over by fire last night,
only three stores bSing left standing. Tho
total number of houses destroyed is about
seventy-f1ve, and the loss is upward of
fo0O 600
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05

organs-Estey, Mason & Hamlin. Wilcox
4 White-and others from $50 to $50.
Robelen II Co., ITO Market street, sole
agents for the symphony self playing
ORGANS,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05

The Mascots defeated the Pullman P. C.
Co., by the score Of 20 to 1. Saturday af-
ternoon.
The Young Wilmington Base Ball Club
would like to hears from all clubs under
10 years old. The players are: Green. O.. j;
Grow and Turner. D.. Neslen, ss. Dawson.
H., Turner.2 2b Bolen, 3b.; ; Higgins. L.; W.
Jones, c T.; II. Jones. ri. Send challenges
to ". Taylor, 1910 Chestnut street.
The Hawke Senate defeated the Burton
Senate by the soore OF 2s ro 20.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
sunday schoo, Exeur,,op

The Newport NJ. e. Sunday school will
make an excursion to Woodland Beach on
Thursday next. the Sth inst. leaving New
Castle at 3. As a. M, on the steamer Thorn
a. Clyde. ALI are invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05

Rev. o. s. Struggled, OF Wakefield, N.
c., says: Five boxes Of Japanese Pile
Cure cured me after l2 years suffering"
N y. Danforth, I'd and Market streets
and h1iller's Drug store, 400 Market st.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
The VOTE.

Dover and Rockford met for the second
time Saturday afternoon and the home
club again lost. The Rockfords were out
classed in every point, Kenney was
touched for thirteen hits. total OF twelve
bases until the fifth inning, when he was
taken out and Murphy OF Villa Nova team
put in to finish the game. Clark on the
other hand was In line form allowing only
six hits to be made of his delivery. Tho
visitors In and ontteIdlng was superb
Their base running was also good and at
the bat they we're not lacking. Rockford
ran bases poorly. and batted miserably.
Umpire Gallagher was off and received
frequent hisses for rank decisions. With
him Dover won the game easier than 1t
otherwise would.
Ibe score.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05

At Dangerfield, Tex, seven mon called
James Mason, a negro, out of his house
and shot him dend His wife and child
~were also shot. The child will recover,
but the woman will die.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05

II you want peaches go to No. East 4th
street. We are receiving them every day.
and we expect to receive a car load on
Friday, which We will sell very low.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
Ireparatlon.

Customer-Bring me some lobster salad
and some cucnmbefs.
Waiter {bringing pen, ink and paper)-
Please write your name and address before
you tackle that order. Hotel
Reporter.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
A Mothers Fatal Error.

ALEXANDRA, La, Aug. 5.-Two children
Of NJ 8. Trimble, who lives in Bayou
Rapids were fatally poisoned by NOR
phine given them by their mother In mis-
take fc= auinine Two others arc Ill.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05

Call for the Horse Brand of Johnson's
Magnetic Oil 1t has no equal for the
diseases OF horses and cattle. Sl.00 size
80 ote.; SCOT size 25 cts.
N, Il. Dantorth, I'd and Market streets
and MlIler's Drug Store. 402 Market st.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
BASE BALL NEWS.

rThis column will be devoted to Base Ball
news All news concerning tho cluba is re-
spectfuiiy solicited. Address all comlnunl-
cations TO sBase Ball Editor" Republican
ofilce.l
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
1000 waists reduced a, Lpplncotrs.

Eagles excursion goes next Saturday at
O'Clock. Returns from Atlantic City at
and 10.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05

Duck suits sl.95. former prloe $3.50 and
e400. LipDinootrs.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05

SATURDAYS EASTERN LEAGUE GAMEs.
At Wilkesbarre-W Wilkesbarre, 8; SYRIA
cuse, o. At Scranton-Scranton, 3; Ro-
chester, 4. At Spring1eld-First game:
Springfield, IA; Toronto, 7. Second game:
Springfield, IL; Toronto, g. At Provi-
dence-Providence, 12; Buffalo, 4.
YESTERDAYS EASTERN LEAGUE GAMES.
At Providence-Buffalo, 8; Providence,
9. At Observation-Disclosures, 8; Syracuse, l.
PennsyIvanla State League.
CLUns. WI. PC CLUBS WI PC
Carbond1e.22 % .629 Alentown-1s 81 .4es
Hazletou...2l II .553 Lancaster..l .l5 Is 40
SATURDAYS PENNSYLVANIA LEAGUE GAMES
At Hasleton-Hazleton, 30: Carbondale,
ID. At Lancaster-Allentown, IL; Lam
caster, 2.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05
Che,ce bod. a, Boo,hwyn

CHufCB flutH UT huutUWyu
On easy terms. for $50 and upwards. FREQ
excursion on Thursday Of this week,
from Delaware avenue station at l ..
m. For further Information inquire at
No. Weet Seventh street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05

Waists reduced from sl5O to 5Oc.. at
Uppincotta.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-05

Rebuilding sals. $50 Duck suits. Re-
dueej halt price. L ppinoott's
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-16

unosc OF poetry ana painting, ne was
packed of to Paris. Why arc they all
packed off To Paris? Perhaps the mvs-
tcrv is connected with that other mvs-
terry made historical by the grave
diggcrs in "Ilamletf who knew that
they who are mad are sent into Eng
land.
We'll. from 1885 until about two ycars
ago Chambers studied art. 1t would
seem that art can only bc dealt with
in two ways. 1t can be lived for, in
which case IL is tyour" art. or IL can be
studied, and then it is somebody clsc's
The Ecole dos Beaux Arts at which he
was in Yoons class was the scene OF
the young mans activities in this d.
rection. Boulangcr, Loicbrc Bcnia-
min Constant-hc proh,ed by the tut
tion Of these and others at Jnlians,
Unlike many of the artists. he fell
in love with the military, and that ole-
mcnt influences much that he paints
and writes. 1t turned his attention
when he got home to our own corporal's
guard OF an army and impelled him to
tho writing OF his ballads.
II should very ipuch like to see more
interest taken in orr soldiers" ho said,
when tho subject of his ballads was in
troduced, we really neglect them
and treat them slabbily in the bargain.
Yet ye have the finest kind Of an army,
st1all ms it is"
lIe was seated in Ills studio. a great
reomiy plqco OFF Fifth avenue. There
he paints by day. His writing IS done
at night, and often nc is at his desk un-
til two o'clock in the morning,
''That l ever began to writo Mt all
was almost an accident" lie said, whom
asked II, like the etory.bool. immortal,
be had begun Che pursuit of literature
In his nursery. when got over here
from Paris found nnore leisure upon
my hands than well knew what to do
with. I painted all day, and night
found nc too tired Of the usual run of
pleasures to take any interest in them.
Thus. was tha..I began to devote my
oyondpgs to writing. THE King in
Yellow was written rs n first result.
In tho Quarter is tale embodyinp
various observations of artistic. Paris.
Tie title, l have been assured Is vefy
poor one"
Chambers IS young fellow Of me-
dunn height we'll built and very
athletic looking. HisAmerfcaustmdi,
moss Of bnlls IS Fnqdided by . fen
. = y. II a H.,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-16

bic weakness economically du bbcd
swclled head is nevertheless delight
full in a boy who has just painted a
good picture or penncd readable
rhyme. One is disappointrd,iu three
year-old unspoilcd hy now pair Of
shoes. Kick the cgotism out of Kip
ling or Richard Harding Davis and the
lads would bc iusipid.
This is why Robert ". Chambers,
the lntcst STRIPPING in literature. disap-
points one ut first, Why is he not con-
ccitcd? His king III Yellow" has
made an cXtravaGant hit. I'm the
Quarter" had already won him that
gem OF rcnown known as reputation.
Then, too, his picturcs-for he is an
artist, not merely by profession. but in
fact-had faruilia1'i2cd frcquentcrs of
the salons with his name and recruited
admirers from all ranks. Coming back
from France after many years resi-
dcncc there with books that people
talk about and ballads that arc Quoted.
one misses the inevitable cgotism. He
is only thirty, and vet he does not act
and speak as if he felt himself the
genius OF his day. The others have ed
ucatcd MS into expecting something diff
fcrent.
Robert w Chambers is q New York
man, and the best American blood
flows i'll his veins. One of his ancestors
was Roger Williams. the hero Of Rhode
Island history. OF course, it was never
intended that the young man should
turn ont as he has. As civil engineer
in embryo he attacked the Polytechnic
Institute in brooklyn, but when it be-
carlc evident that the only trchnical-
tiles he possessed aptitude for were
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-16
1ntollIHeut cavalry uor.o,.

An old cavalrylnan says that horse
will never step on a man Intentionally.
1t Is standing order in the English
cavalry that should man become dis
mounted, he must lie down and keep
perfectly still. If he does 20 the entire
troop will pass over him without his
being injured. A horse notices where
he is going, and is on the lookout for a
firm foundation to put his foot on. It
is an instinct with him, therefore, to
step over PROSTATE man. The iniu-
ries caused TO human beings by run
away horse are nearly always inflicted
by the animal knocking them down,
and not by his stepping on thcm.-Bos-
ton Herald.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-16

looks so superb. a soldier Is the last
man to ask to dovise a soldiers COS.
tume. His advice maybe valuable, but
1t is not always asked. don't think
much OF the new cap designed by our
secretary of war. That work is f,ccul-
sarly tho artists. Nor would our arsists
improvise anything inpracticable, as
some civilians might suspect
Such are thc'views, or q few Of them,
OF the very latest manytp make hit in
literature. Whatsort Of a future Cham
bers will have, as far us concerns tho
republic of letters, ono who knows tho
Psrils of prophecy dare not sus,nisc,
except to himself. But with him, pcr.
formance has kept pace with promise.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-16

finest soldiers in the world Is In them,
bat we don't provide the men with any
thing worth speaking about in the
way of nccoutremcnts. 1t is simply
wonderful that the militia do so we'll in
the face of such obstacles. Some
branches of the scrvice are superb, it
must be admitted. The Seventh OF
New York are real soldiers. Penn
i, sylvania docs well in the way of citi-
zen soldiery also. My belief is that
cYrrye American owes 1t 10 Ills country
10 serve Mt least year under the col
ors."
Your ballads, then, will preach these
lessons"
The young author laughed.
Il have heard of songs that were
sermons, but didn't set out 10 write
ballads along these lines" he said.
Seriously, the army of this country is
worthy of an introduction to sl.c pub
lie. 1 am not absurd enough to mass
ms the man who will make the intro
duction Many good things have been
written about our soldiers but Gin
in love with the theme, and l want 20
try my hand at it in the day when our
armed forces nro quadrupled, and
when every citizen must scrvea certain
time. 1t would do us all good. Military
discipline is the best TRAINING. for q ma
ton. regardless Of the possibilities OF
war. i have seen the uniform treated
with gross disrepccS here. In F1rnce
man would be jailed for going about
the streets with n soldiers uniform
wrapped closely about him. IYc need
IN energetic routing from our present
inglorious lcthargy, md tho tuen osIcb-
ters, l thine, can assist materially In
the process"
Young mr.. Chambers was In no vsy
daunted when assured that his opinions
wouId'be received with little favor t,ist
now. lilo fools convinced that 81 this
Indifference will change TO keen inter
est in time.
His painting and Stretching nre 4 YER
sion OF his mind in this respect. His
most ambitious efforts arc military sub
Jeots In France, he follows Che eeld
mnnmuvres for whole hcason, and he
has become familiar with tho muni-
ments Of war rs could be desired.
Artists and men of letters in France
are all of one mind on this subject" he
declared. nThe unifQrrns of tho SOL,
diess arg AL Designed by artists oyer
":oro, That is why Tho French soldier
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-16
froor POSITIVE.

Much has been written in ridicule
OF the wild answers given from the
witness stand, where all connected
thought seems to escape some people.
but strictly TO the point was the evil
dence of woman in Maine who was
striving to prove an alibi for boy in q
horsc-s;caling case. a witness testified
that he Ind seen the boy at the village
on that day, when the woman sprang
from her scat, md cried: "Ho want
out, nutherl His pants was hangin' on
the clo'es line ull day!"-Youths Com
panion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-16
a Hen with Teeth.

Nathan Bitziok. poultry dealer Of
Now York, has hen without bcnk or
bill, but instead lnrRe mouth with lips
clearly defined and teeth which can be
easily felt She has nose, forehead and
extraordinarily large eyes, which show
intelligence, like those of dog. The
face resembles that of monkey
Tho tonsno is unlike that of any fowl.
and sho licks her chops like cat She
bites Off piece Of bread crust. holding
it with one claw while she eats. When
asleep. she broathcs like quadrupo-i,
with sound very much like n gentle
snorc.
Sho weighs between five md six
pounds md was brought from tho coun-
Try few days ago with other fowls. -
New York World.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-16
AN OBJECT LESSON.

Showing How tho Present Method of vot-
ing Discriininntcs Unfairly.
AS an argument in favor of the cleo
ton of representatives of the people by
means of u proportionatp vote, The Pro
portional Representation Review pre-.
sents this object lesson:
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION, 1892
SOL 800 Republican.
sSsia;salSSI.Eissssslis ,szga.stE4ia99sfgg
$3.50 lsS Democratic.
HifylSSd = 81 81
LOG 522 Peoples.
Es1S2gR
2ii,12G Prohibition.
81
l3l Republican congressman.
f5sss. 1t.SSfal
2l3 Democratic congressman.
8ffa Il sss ssss;SATHEIgA
IL Peoples congressman.
gasE
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION, 1894
5,46l ,202 Republican.
essEESssjjggSsii.SSt yS2ISzs5E 81 SSszSEss8s%XN1
4,aJ,7iS Democratic.
GklSSsssss'ss .EE ~ sSSIEsEzSXs1
l,Se,,eA Peoples.
Ey7ESgitS5sssas3
1889 Prohibition.
"a
PAS Republican congressman.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
lOi Democratic congressman.
EslssssSiii II fasseeSi, ETsyIa
Peoples congressman.
GEE
CHICAGO ALDERMAHIC ELECTION, 1876.
lD.2S Republican.
G2SI Democratic.
ettis,ittSI. - FL. ST aeJy;sss9zENE3
1879 Populist.
EESxgg1
Hia ProhibitioniSh
"a
l0,Gi0 Independents.
gIEa
Democratic aldermen.
ek&ssISSas siisESs SsicsdSda
q Republican &ldcrmpn.
siy9s,iSSxsi
Independent aldermen.
EEA
These lines show tho disproportion
now existing in tho number of represent
atives of the majority and minority
parties.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-16
C1nirvoyancc by Telephone.

NJ Trouve, tho we'll known electrician
OF Paris. has brought out tiny tele-
phone no larger than franc piece, and
in conjunction with Rostoff, the "wiz-
ard" has applied it to clairvoyance.
The telephones attached to the ears of
the blindfolded performer are hidden by
wig and connected by fine wires also
invisible, TO trunsmitter behind s.
screen. a confederate behind the screen,
who can see and hear oil that passes
prompts him BY means Of the telephone.
London Globe.