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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08
AS TO WATERS,
Tie Frsnchman's Po,,tercss and tho Nos
grU's Aptness In Table Service,

Tie Frsnchman's Po,,tercss and tho Nos
grU's Aptness In Table Service,
The recent discussion Of tho subject
Of tips to BARRIERS Cccnsioned O great
uany talks about tips to walters and
led to many disputes rs to the relative
proficiency cf walters Of different M.
tionalities. In one CT these, wherein the
chief disputants were arguing the rer
spectlve merits OF the negro, who wa4
declared to be always beforehand Of y
diners wants, and the F'reuchmau.
whose politeness was particularly COM.
mended, the statement was made that
one could even forgive bad service in o
French waiter because Of his ceaseless
efforts to be nice and to convey the ims
pressiCn that his one desire in life was
to serve ccmmordnbly his patron Ct the
moment, Though the meat be tough as
tensile jujabe. 1t WAS contcn6cd that
the fronClMan was 90 accurate Judge
OF human nature that in spite Of the
carclessness of the cock or tho poor
quality CT the fare he mado sure of his
tip BY giving come nice tidbit toward
the end Of the meal and intensifyina
his politencss concomitantly.
II willingly leave small gratuity,"
said his supporter, "for the sake Of re.
ceiying attention that approaches pr.
vate service. dislike to have things
slapped down before me with the indie.
pendent slap CT sovereign American
citizen. The dishes may be moro SUBJ
stantial that arc put down by the snug
white native or the negro, but would
rather do with less victuals and have
the service Of the attentive Frenchman,
with his sir and If you please" \
81 would rather" said his vis-a-vis,
shave less food and less politeuess, TOD
than suffer the attentions of your FrencH
waiter, whose deftness, I find, permia I
him to dump q plate Of soup i'll your
lap in order apparently to givo him OPP
portunity to say Excuse me. New
York Sun. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08
WE'RE THEY MARRIED.
A Young Couple Duly DlsseOtsd and Fslksd
over,

A Young Couple Duly Disseoted and Ealksd
over.
They were coming away from thA
theater, and they fell to discussing the
young couple who sat in front Of them,
'They are evidently married, I" said
the girl in the Persian waist. ~ noticed
that they didn't exchange o word while
the curtain was down."
Nonsense; they IRE merely en-.
gagged, said the girl in the black gown.
II heard him tell her that he did not
consider the leading lady even pretty.'F
Perhaps they are merely brother and
sister" suggested tho young man Of the
party.
''No, they weren't" said the girl IN
the Persian waist; "he'd have gone out
between tho acts If he was only heS
brother, while an engaged man wouldn't
want to leave her, and"-
"A newly married man would not
dare to," broke in the girl in the black
gown.
"She took off her hat as soon as she
came In" remarked the young man,
THAT looks as il sho was married and
in the habit Of consulting the feelings
Of some one else. " -,
"Or that they were not really engaged
yet and she wanted to show him how
considerate she could be, said the girl
In the black gown.
"Or that she was merely conscious Of
having pretty hair, " said the girl in the
Persian waist. will you wager boz
OF chocolates that they arc lot mar
ried?"
lid rather you ladies would settle
it between you," said tho young mnn
hastily. "You have so much mere in
sight in such matters. you know"
There they como now" said the
girl i'll tho Persian waist. "Lct us no.
tice what they do, and perhaps we can
decide. II they are merely friends, they
will stop for cream, soda and"-
IF they are engaged, she will tell
him how hungry che is, and they will
stop for supper, said tho young man
bitterly.
"While if they arc married." went
on the CIR! in the Persian waist, che
there. what did tell you?'
The couple paused before cigar shop,
and lie went in, while che waited at the
door.
"Yop we:o right" sa;d the girl in
the black gown; "they are married. ~
Chicago Times Herald.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

Tho music furnished at Shellpot Park
by the Opera House Band is first class.
No band in this city has ever nc
conlpllshcd as much in such short time,
the band being made up of the best mem
bcrs Of the different bands around tho Guy.
This band virtually plays Its programs at
sight, as new music is taken up and played
weekly, and on several occasions recently
the band has played some fine selections
without rehearsal which is apractical test
OF the ability of the individual performers
and proves that it can handle heavy works
readily, in II manner that would do credit
TO some Of our brass bands which have
been playing and rchcarsing for years.
Mr.. Compton is to be congratulated Oh his
success In the selection Of his players, and
they all give him their best service.
An interesting program has been prepar-
ell Tor sunday afternoon and evening
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

During the storm yesterday afternoon
lightning struck the big barn on the farm
Of Mrs. Anna McCollum, opposite Wal.
nut Green school house in Christian II
Hundred, and completely destroyed the
Etructure together with its contents Of
grain several farming utensils, wagons,
harness, etc, but no stock. The bolt
struck the building about o'clock and
ten minutes aftorward it was one seGth
Ing mass.
Farmers turned out and did everything
possible to save the property, but us water
was scarce their efforts were fruitlcss
The building burned until nothing was
left but the foundation The farm house
is by and had there been any wind IL
would have in all probability been de-
stroyed. Farmers feared that the house
would be destroyed 50 covered it with
Water, Mrs. McCollum had the barn in.
sured in the Mill Creek Mutual Insurance
Company for 5000, which will cover her
loss
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08
Tle Hint.

Frederick Mcconnell of No. 2l4 East
Fourteenth street was overcome at Fifth
and French streets yesterday and was
taken to his home. DR.. II. NJ. First rem
dered medical attendance.
William Leggett, employed at the City
Hay Market, beyond Market street, was
overcome and taken to the Homeopathic
Hospital.
John Connoll, the robust young man of
about 30 years of age who was overcome
on Thursday. Ho returned from the jos
sup & Moore pulp works, where he was
employed as ia laborer, early in the even
ing to his boarding house; that of Mrs.
Kate Brown, No. 1l63 West Second street.
He complained that he did not perspirc
during the day and felt very badly Con.
nell did not go to work yesterday morn.
ing. In the afternoon he went to DR.. J.
G. Faheys office, but not finding the lat
ter in, returned home. DR.. J. p. Pyle WINS
summoned when Cornell was found to
be in II dangerous condition. The phys
ician found tho man beyond medical as
sistance.
Physicians report about fifty other
cases Of exhaustion but will not give any
names unless serious turn is taken in
their cascs
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08
I,lrfIIrP.

Mrs. Comstock, who is to lecture before
tho Farmers Institute at Brandywino
Springs on August 18th, is Il very gifted
woman and an artist Of high stnnding,
She Is greatly in love with agricultural
work and has large interest in fine
farm She is one Of the nblest members
Of the New York Committee for The Pro
motion Of Agriculture. She speaks from
illustrated objects of her own painting and
will interest both old and young. Mr..
powclls talk will he n continuation Of his
address before the Farmers Institute last
March on 1.-The Present and Future Of
Farming"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

Since the new system of police report
Ing went into effect Operator Kane has
been known and acting rs special officer.
Today, armed with II search warrant, he
went to Cohcn's, ut No. lO2 West Second
street, and secured Il bicycle which is
wanted in Philadelphia. Some time ago
Math. Alcxy hired wheel to II young mnu
but he rode to this city, pawncd it for $l4,
and sold n bill Of sale on the wheel to his
friend Cohcn for 81.
The matter was reported to the police
ana AlcXy secured the warrant and she.
cinl Officer Kane quickly secured the
wheel.
During the past tive months about ten
wheels have been stolen In PHILADELPHIA
and sold in this city. The mode Of proce.
duro Is to scratch off the numbers ard en-.
amel tho wheels another color.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

The camp meeting ut Thirteenth and
Scott streets will close up tomorrow. This
meeting has not been very successful as
yet, but we hope to see the fruit Of our
iabors in the future. We wish to spend
the whole day in serving the Lord. At II
o'clock a. IN. there will he songs and
praises to His name. At 3 p. m. Rev.
Mrs Burrows will preach one Of her soul
stirring sermons Aa sp. IN. Rev. Il, ID,
GOODS, IN evangelist, will preach the clos.
ing serlMNn. +, =. SCpTT, pastor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

On Friday afternoon there was quite Il
heavy shower at Pleasant Hill, Mil
Creek Hundred, extending to the Mer.
pa'd, thence to Mt, Cuba, down to Wal.
III Green school house in Christauu
Hundred The electrical discharges were
quite brilliant, and the barn Of Mrs Me-
Cullum was burned with all its CON
tents.
There wern but n few drops Of rain in
this city, and tn air was not cooled very
greatly by thn storm. 4 few miles east,
however there was quite heavy rain, and
at Lenni, Village Green and Chester con-
siderable damage was done.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Waro of No. lol5
Trenton Place have gone to Chincotcaguo
for weeks stay.
There will be meeting of Democrats at
Odessa, on "Wednesday night, at which
delegates will be elected to the guberna-
torial convention.
Il. D. r. Sutton and family Of Devon.
da!o Hall, is spending the warm weather
ut Atlantic City.
Mrs. y. NJ. Harvey and Lacouso Il. H"ri
vey have returned from two wctK' So
journ down the state
Stop at Talley's on your way to camp
and trt some excellent ice cream. Mixed
in any manner you may desire 1t.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

The yacht club After While" are 90.
ing on visit down the bay to Bowers
Beach, on Monday noon next, On fishing
trip.
The crew will consist of the following
named able body scumcn: CAPTAIN VIM
Hutton; first mate, VIM. Till; second
mate, Il. Stringfcllow; deck hands, A.
Hammer, T. COrnwcll, J. Ryan and NJ,
I, Cooling. Several of the Wilmington
transfer wagons have been ordered TO
take the fish home for them. We would
like sample of the fish at this otfivc,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08
drowned AIuu nj VI idol cto>yp,

The body of man was found in a bad
state of decomposition on the shore of tho
Brick pond, n few yards from the Milde4
town bridge yesterday, by several gentle.
men who were fishing. A shirt and vest
were all the clothing on the man, and he
IL supposed to he n tramp who had been
washing his clothes in the shallow water
and was seized with cramI s. the posit!o II
Of the body indicating that he had die i
that way. Deputy Coroner Chandler
went down this morning to investigate the
matter
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

took lady friend out for II drive. which
had an unpleasant and unexpected al.
though not serious termination. Before
leaving his home he was informed of the
fact that the rear axle Of his carriage
threatened to collapse, and it was just this
that terminated what would have been an
enjoyable drive. The couple had reached
point about n mile out Of the city when
the crash cam" and they were obliged to
return home on foot. Hereafter the gen.
tlcman declares, he will take heed Of any
warning givyn him By his hostler
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

Owing to an attack Of laryngitiS, Rev.
Merritt Hulburd has been compelled to
cancel many engagements for out door
speeches He will preach ut Grace to NOR.
row and on Monday will 90 with his fam
lily to New York State. Dr. Hulbucd has
preached eight times in the open air four
times since sunday, having just return
ed from Concord and Marion camp meet
ings IIo had made appointments to
preach at Brandywinc, Nantiapkc and
Woodland ca mp meetings next week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

The funeral of William Steward, tho
young electrician who was killed Wcdncs-
day morning, took place from his home
by the members of the Wilmington Bcy-'
Gle Club, OF which no was well liked
member The club sent u bicycle Of roses
to the house, where 1t occupied promi-
ncnt position and was greatly admired.
Service was conducted both at the house
and grave. lntcrment was made ut River.
NinM GnnntnrY
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

There will be a meeting Of the conven-
ton which is to nominate ten delegates
f'om this county to the coming cUnstitu.
tiUnal INVENTION and Of the convention
composed Of hundred delegates this after.
noon,
The conventions have no business to
transact beyond the nomination Of the
delegates Good mon will be chosen, as it
is regarded OF as much Importance to send
good men and able men to the coming
constitutional convention AZ to the Legis.
luflIrn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

Ten year old Lester Harrison, of Chcs.
ter, yesterday was drowned in silver Lake
there. He had been fishing and while siv.
ting on the bank reached for II floating
stick, lost his balance and went overheard
A young man saw the boy fall but before
he could render assistance Lester was
dead His body was recovered
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

A Philadelphia paper oday says that
the Republicans near Georgetown object
cd 20 Congressman Willis preaching ut
Sand Hill camp meeting. Mr. Willis had
been invited by Rev. G. a. 'Griso the miI-
lister in charge. Mr.. Willis rcfu'el to
preach when he learned Of objections FRI III
Is RruuhlirnuS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08
Farmers Iustitute of New Castle County

A meeting will be held at the Brandy
wine Springs on Thursday, August 18th
1896. Tho morning session will be opened
at 1870 o. M.
Address by Hon. John c. Higgins, mem
Der of the executive committee of tho In
stitutc.
Address by Mrs. Anna B. Comstock of
Cornwen University, Ithica, n, Y, sub
icct, Natures Studies for Children"
Address by Mr.. &. T. Powell, Ghent,
NY. on The Advantages Of the East and
the south for Farming and Fruit Grow
ing" All are invited. Delaware Clark,
secretary; Arnold Naudan, Jr. president,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

The sit ing to b. given by DR. -Ialc on
Sunday afternoon at No 80 West Street,
Is strictly private aTnir, and only those
who ore Invited are expcc'ca to call We
aimed to state this On ThUrslay and we
hope that the public GENERALLY did NOT m.
dcrstand that tho Invitation included
everybody who chose to call.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08
pcnsinus nH Col. u MinNYrIrhI.

Rachel G, James, Rose Hughes, Francis
Mount, Thomas o Reilly, Robert .. Ben.
son. Widows pensions secured in from
40 to 90 days. Rejected, reduced and
dropped Pensions rec opened and prosecuted
t. successful completion, SLOW cases hur
III nm
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

The Royal Reading Route" to Atlantic
City is rs straight rs Il taught-drawn string
from the Delaware to the ocean. 1t is EN-
phatically the line thuc gets there" with
the greatest degree of dircctncss and the
least expenditure Of tine. The breezy, re.
treshing boat ride, passing in review tho
entire southern half Of tho city's water
front, contributes to the pleasure of the
trip. The famous 'Scvrnty.minutc flyers"
start from Chestnut street and South
street wharvcs, Philadelphia. And this is
the double track line to the sea.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

This morning candidate for Sheriff, VIM.
Finn, Senator Il, Handy and ex. Post
Master Daniel Stewart were seen engaged
in earnest conversation at the corner Of
Sixth and Market streets. 1t was said
they had met accidentally and were talk.
ing about the extreme spell of hot wealth
or we arc having
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08
(Rntniu Of 1.-The I,i(c station.

Thomas Stell, surfman No. /, at the In
dian River life saving station, has been
appointed captain Of tho Rchoboth station
vice Captain Thomas J. Truxton, dcceas.
el. Captain Stell has been in the service
more than 10 years and is well qualified
for lis now duties
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

Bradford and Brcnamann, tho bicycle
dealers at No. 3? Market street, will have
II big surprise next week for all intended
purchasers Of bicycles. 50 keep II Lockout
Tor their lad" In tho advertising col
Umns.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

DONAHOE-On Aug. It'll Elizabeth, wife Of
Hugh Donnhoe aged IS years.
Relatives aud friends ar" invited to attend
her furcral from 'he res!d ance. OF her hus-
band, corner OF Is aud TOwn.end street. On
Monday morning ats O'Clock. Mass al s..
cemetery.
Sill Edison Aug eth. Bridget Shields,
agsd G6 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral, from tho residence OF her
bruthel.n law Daniel Ho-!sE. No. l!3g W.7th
street, on Monday morning at O'clock.
High mass al 1t. petets thurch. lnteIment
at New Cathedral cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

an excursion will leave the Delaware
Avenue station, b d. Q. lailroad Oh Woe.
hesday, August 18th, nt T.eoa. II for Bal.
fsilgc or nine hours la Baltimore Tor d.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08
m Made

AIleeroblc by Indigestion, Constipation,
nizzIness, Loss OF Appetite. Yellow Skin.
Sh!Iors Vitulizer "a positive Caro- N. Is.
DGuforth, Ind ana Market
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

Master Robert Bruce, who passed two
weeks with friends in Philadelphia and
Camden, n. j., has returned t. his home,
No. 800 Adams street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

Mrs + crguson of Brandywino Springs
to-day reached the cigthicih milestone in
life and her relatives and friends cole.
bratea the event by II picnic in the wood.
In her honor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08
CA5TC%1EAs

Go to WaItber anu CO TO have your car
riage repaired.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

Mary Spires, colorei girl. aged II
years, was arrested at noon by Officer Hu /.
ley for stealing Il ring off IL little girls
finger
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

A hack will leave Cor 4th ana MARKET,
etreetS On clear sundays at. .. p, III.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

Tho best place to lave your carl'bgO re
rare IL OF Wul.her & Co.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

A horse belonging to II !nrkStrr named
Irwin, residing meas llamoItna, Pa, drop
ped dead On tho kcnnctt ka,abyy4 Grccl..
Vile on Thursday evening" a, he was re-
turning from Il trip to our city, having
been overcome by the extreme heat. he
was valued a :li0 and Hl- consequently
quito loss to his owner Mr.. Irwin how
ever, procured another horse and on Fri.
day morning visited our city and attended
to his usual customers
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08
SHELLPOT PARK,
ALL OF THIS WEEK
BABY MABEL

Baby Mabel, tho finest juvenile soubrctt2
In America dna Master Frank Calhoun. IN
song aud dances. Frs. Regiment Band Tues
day. Thui lay and SATURDAY nights.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

0LlOLo MdlK5l Sl'
=
i Another
Clearing Sale :!
This time it is blue
and black serge suits
Blue and Black
serge separate skirts.
Black Figured Mo-
hair skirts.
Fancy Silk Waists
all at half price.
These garments are
the finest tailor
Material Of the best.
Styles the newest.
The cut in half is to
close. We do not car
ny any kind Of goods
from one season to a.
mother.
Suits $14 now 800
Suits $12 now Sc. 90
Suits $40 now $500.
Skirts $40 now $500.
Skirts So now ST OOI
Skirts So now So 00I
Skirts SIS now So so
Silk shirt waists:
IS now 81. 90
Sc now So %
SIS now 50. 50
81 now $500
and 500 fine quality
Cotton shirt waists
at 4Sc, reduced from
81 and 81. %.
And our entire lin G
Of Derby Waists att
half price. The der
by waist is the finest
fitting Waist made
in America. and the
materials are almost
without exception i'm,
ported Zephyr cloth
of extra fine quality.
$500 waists at $3.50
-. SO waists at 1925
50. 90 waists at $l.OO1
81. 80 waists at 75C
If you are not fa'
miliar with this waist
call in and see them.
KENOAKU Z C,Ij'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

Get your best window screens made 70
order at Harry Icrycr's, 4l9 Shipiey ST.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08
LOCAL QUOTATIONS.

Banker naI Broker.

Window screens made to order only, at
Harry Icrgcrs il0 Shipley street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08
UNION PARK,

CCmmeGcns August i-iiigh wire cxhihi-
ton, Human Electric Light AMI Vaudeville
SHOW. Dancing. A hiamOnirlng will no pro.
Sc oil 10 the lady guessing the neat cst nun.
bot of persons al the pnrG this wclE. tiall
Ddc every day
C1OLEN-From the desk IN the Republican
= ONCE. q good umbrella, win natural
wood handle, The thief 10 known AMI vi
DO arrested should he not return It to ~ ara
King rtreetA aG-.t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

TIE h,- II
a''saa" M<zIzaIzx + ':'i5
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

| fST--On Aug. 7. purse con aiming
~ sitr O. moGey. In going from 2nd ana
mag b. I'd AID Market Reward # return.
al TO iiIl .luy Greet a7-st
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-08

About it, but keep
as cool as posi-
BILE, and if you arc
S W e | t c ring in
heavy clothing
come in a n d