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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

Mr., King, who controls the stock in the
Railway, was in this city to- day, after hay
ing spent last night in New Castle TO n
REPUBLICAN, reporter he stated that work
% the building of the road would begin
at tho New Castle ond of the line on Aug.
18th. He hopes Mckinley will be elected
and that sound money can be earned by
the rOau
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

full line OF household furniture. incIu-
ding, parlor suite, soak chamber suite. Q
single irou bedstcals, bod spr ings. mattress.
e"' pillows holsters. bedding &c, oak side.
bcard With mtIrOr extension table Ice boxes
carpets and mating throughout the house,
also iRr2e rugs table rockers. dining-ruoln
furniture and Kitchen utensis. These goods
nro nearly new. In good oIder and well worth
the attention OF buyers.
az W. A. HUKItL, Auc.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07
To he Bronabt tn our Cjty.

Mr. Chas. A. Arnold, who was former.
" engaged in the shoe business at No. 306
King street, who sold out on account of ill
health, died in Philadelphia On Wednes-
day, in the sd year of his ago His fu-
neral will take place on Saturday morn
ing at at 10. 80 o'clock The remains will
be brought to our city and interment made
in the Wilmington and Brandywine Gem
etery
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

Walter s. Wood the well known shoe
dealer, has purchased for Wood Bros the
immense stock Of clothing for men and
boys, formerly owned by l. w. Gibney
Southeast corner Of Eighth and Market
streets. The goods, mostly new and all
seasonable, will be sold tomorrow (Satur-
day., at prices simply ridiculous. See their
adj on 4th page
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

The large plate glass window of VIM.
B, Sharp's store, at Fourth and Market
streets, was broken last night by drunken
man leaning against it. Police Captain
Chambers stationed an officer at the win,
dow until u member of the firm was mott.
fled, and had the hole boarded up to pre-
vent robbery, To-day u new glass was
being put in
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

Rumors of general stflke Of the peach
plucks Of Kent county Md, for higher
wages have been current. The men now
receive fifty cents per day, which, the ex.
tremely low prices of fruit considered, the
growers consider AS much as theycan afford
10 pay. Many tranps are opposed to the
move, and the probabilities ARE that the
move will fall through.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07
SIiuIit Fires,

BY the explosion Of gasoline stove last
evening therciwas slight fire at No. Alb
East Fourth street. "a
Officer Lyons extinguished the flames
IN the sitting room Of Israel Goldsteiu
Front and King streets, last evening,
caused by lamp being pulled off the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07
HIN Clains Another Victim,

Mrs. Jennie Shippers, wife of William
Shippers, of No. 7l3 Spruce street, died
from the heat last night. Shn was over.
come during the afternoon and took to her
bed where her husband found her lifeless
have an hour afterward She was middle
aged and we'll known
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

Yesterday afternoon about o'clock a
mare belonging to John McGoniglc fell
into well about Is lt.dcep on New Castle
avenue. Tho driver of the Liberty Fire
Company secured a derrick and hoisted
tle mare out safely. She received only
few sCrutGhs,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07
Hent StOns STnrlr

SO Intense was the heat of yesterday
afternoon that workmen who are digging
cellar in the rear OF Frank Huck's house
at Sixth and Madison streets had to aban.
don the work. The horses also suffered
considerably.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

An excursion will leave tho Delaware
Avenue station, B, s.. o. railroad Oh We'd
nesday, August l2th. at 72On. M. for Bal
tlmore and Bay Ridge. Five hours at Boy
Ridge or ne hours in Baltimore for q.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

A bcyclists attracted considerable at.
tcntiOn this afternoon riding up King
street on hi- bike carrying an umbrella
over his head.
Conductor II + Dawson, Of the Mary.
land Division - spending his vacAtiAn at
Brush River Md
Mrs VIM LawtOu and daughter left
this morning to spend few days sum
mering at Lavaletto. y J.
A pocket book containing a small sum
Of money was lost this morning BIZ a lady
who will pay u liberal reward ON its re.
turn to the REPUBLICAN, Office
One Of the Health officers this morning
seized thirty seven baskets Of t0mutOe,
and seventeen baskets of cantgloupns
which he had sent to the city dump
United States Marshal Lannon had A
pet goat to receive broken leg yesterday
and the animal lad to be killed
Joseph NJ Hutchinson, died on Wcd
nesdey after II short iIlpes3 from general
pebility He was 70 yours Of ago His
BODY was sent to Oxford, Nd, today for
iptgmeht
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

Miserable by Indigestion, Constipation,
Dizziness, Loss Of Appetite Yellow Skin,
SAlIoh's Viailzer is positive Care N. u.
Dapforth. End and Market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07
(sOInu IN IkOsfOu,

George Jonea Anton Haubcr, J. Ford
Fox, j Paul Brown and John J. Mnhoncy
are going to take trip to Boston, Aug 10,
for week or ten days,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07
RelDlra IN ttla yfnyasiNlr

The big steamship Maverick cleared
from the yard of the Harlan and Holdings
worth Company last night. She had a
and painted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07
OvercOm by the licRt.

Frank Conner was overcome by the heat
to-day on Third street bridge and was TAX
en to his home in wagon before the arri-
val of the police patrol.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

Eagles Excursion to Atlantic City
Special street cars from all parts Of the
city will bring you to the F., W. & B. de-
pot before & II. ILL.,, Saturday, Aug. Sth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

W.. Is. Wallace, of Mystic, Conn, /,
spsnding few weeks with friends in Wi
mington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

And Liver complaint you have n printed
guarantee on every bottle OF Shltohs VI
tAlizar. Itneyer fails to cure, For salo
byN. q. Danforth. End and Market strorts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

Soft shell crabs and clans every day at
Spicer's.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

DRlVATE SALE-Whl be sold q. MN
l. private sale. II car loal Of Virginia IA
COWS Mt on our farm, near CentrevIl!e.
Farmers are invited to call
ai'5t rA.5MONE BROS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

u Or, average weekly not Income with
HoO $3.50 invested. Snfe. conservative.
Prospectus proofs Tree. +. DAILY, 1898 Broad.
way. New York. a7.3m
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

DU nLIC sALE-Will be sold ut No. ,laa
West street, on
WEDNESDAY. AUG. Eth,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07
AUGUST.
The Month of Clearing,

During this month We are
hard pressed manufacturing
Fall and WiLter Clothing.
Tables must be cleared of
every light and medium weight
garment by September lst.
10 accomplish this, we will
during this month sell.
Mems, yoaths',i Boys and
Cki.aFeh's Suits and Trousers al
less Than cost.
Not all sizes in each lot, but
we can suit every one, if you'll
take a little time to he fitted.
Boys Wash Suits 81 els, az
CTS, 62:Cts; II cts have been so
els 10 81. Is.
Facility Wash Suit--no un-
derwaist or body required
Pants buttons on to the Blouse
--$l-worth $3.50.
Black and Blue Serge Goats and
Vests 81 worth Sc. Just the
thing for this w3ath3r.
Thin Goats rs cts up.
Duck Trousers ST up.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

Robert Toss went fishing on Thursday
Points powder mills, and succeeded in
Catching 81 good sized fish and one bull
frog Bob thinks Of trying his luck down
the canal on Saturday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

EOnsALE CHEAP building lots on W.
IL Ihir ,ieth street between Monroe and
Wooddale avenue. Apply at tiO ". slsf:
a0.2tt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-07

Soft shell crabs and clans every day at
Spicer'a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-20

afford tuition 10 the girls OF the people. who as re-
marked a wer-known banker TO whom Nine. Bon
DIV applied for an advance Of funds fought to Know
all about housekeeping naturally, Just Ike oird
twitters fly buzzes!
But why" urged the poor lady should the girls
not learn the intricate mysteries OF good nousekeep
ing tust as well as their brothers do carpenterng
and all other crafts to which men turn their
hands" This sensible argument produced not the
slightest impression. and the warm-hearted woman
had to seek some other plan by which to achieVe
her self-mposed task Finally she hit upon the fol-
lowing one simple enough like most feally soou
Ideas: Restaurants opened at Vienna buda-
nest Prague and other big cities OF Austro-hln-
gary which surprised the visitors by their extreme
neatness and by the dantiness Of the food served
there They are not uxurousy appointed estaO-
lishments but the table linen Is 80 white' sur
roundngs so exqusitely clean, and the rare 30 per-
fecty served and cooked. that they are hardy ever
EMMY Nobody would believe that this emnehuy
satisfactory state OF affairs is produced by the COM
hined efforts of a lot OF novices under the watch
full training OF one or experienced HANDS; new
ertheess this is the case, for these restaurants
have no other purpose than TO furnish the money
spent for carrying on the housewtery SCHOOLS "
which they are attached, and the toothsome ushes'
the napkins and tsblecloths washed as white as
snou the nrompt waiting upon the customers are
all the work OF the young pupils. who are thus en-
ahled gratis to become well-trained housekeepers
Moreover. the housewfery school is doing Ines
Unable good by serving to educate the servant grl
in the way she should go. How often does one near
the mistress OF a house bitterly complaining OF me
tnericency OF her female domestcs TO fll the call,
ing for which they pretend 10 be fully quahlei
TIE cook-according to her views-cannot DOH a
potato: the housemaid has not the most elementary
idea OF sweeping busting, and as 10 the lau.
maid she ruins aces and silks breaks delicate Jew
els and cannot brush her MISTRESS skirts 10
the latters satisfaction Nov. at the hou5ewlicry
school all these things are taught ana wen taush-,
ID his is now fact so well recognized that the
daughters OF the small bourgeoise are joining daily
In Greater numbers hoping 10 be able TO learn 10
dis1ense when they eventually possess home or
their own with this plague OF the modern mousse
keeper a maid -all-wOrk who, as rule does
her work very badly. <,, .
Much alarmed by the ever-lncreasing feeling OF
equality In every respect which is evidently gaming
nonr the fair sex with regard to the ugly one the
heads OF several more great European Governments
are about TO follow suit In trying TO emulate those
Countries which have begun to combat this KIND or
progress The aristocracy OF the Old World has
ioined In tho reactive movement. ana there arc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-20

ond-ave. Sir Thomas Echlin, head Of the ancient
house OF Echlins. who have been settled in Ire
land since the reign of King James l. and whose
baronetcy Is nearly 300 years old. is now serving
on the Dublin police force In the humble capacity
or an ordinary bobby" at Sc week, and was
formerly footinan In a London family.
One of the last things that Lord Beaconsheld
did before his death was TO obtain from the Queen
pension OF 5000 year for the widow OF the late
Lord kingsland. whom. in spite OF her rank a
peeress of the realm. he had discovered earning
bare living as washerwoman in large family
at kensington. Her husband. prior to his acces-
sion TO this ancient peerage had been a waiter In
a Dublin hotel. but on becoming Lord through
the death of his uncle. abandoned this calling and
preferred TO rely upon his wife's earnings at the
washtub While II is difficult TO find words suffi
cienty strong to condemn the conduct in this re-
spect OF the late Lord Kingsland. nothing but
commentator need be expressed for those titled
personages who unable to find other means OF
existence. resort to mental service for a living
sooner than to depend upon the charity Of their
relatives or Of the public EX-ATTACHE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-20
REGISTRARS ARISTOCRATS.
TIED PERSONAGES WHO HAVE RISEN
FROM THE STABLE AND KITCHEN.
OTHERS WHO ARE MENIALS

THE topsy-turvydom of modern life in the Old
c-,rld is strikingly exemplifed by the fact that
..,sreas there are among the European nobility
large number of titled personages who may
:. said 10 have risen in a more or less remote
sasree from the kitchen and from the stable
,ssre Is on the other hand an equally big con-
,,nsent Of members OF the aristocracy who. in
.,,,e OF the handles to their names, are at the
resent moment engaged in mental occupations
,,,ention is attracted 10 this popularity by the
..csnt appointment Of the English baronet Sir
,orace Rumbold TO the post OF British Am
,ossador at Vienna. Sir Horace. who may be
aid 70 have begun his diplomatic career at
washington during the Presidency of Zachary
ravlor and whose first wife was the daughter
=, the late Colonel Harrington. United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-20
PAIL MALL MAGAZINE.
EDITED by
LORD FREDERIC HAMILTON
AND SIR DOUGLAS STRAIGhT'
OCTOBER NUMBER NOW READY.
PRICE. 20 CENTS.

go LIKE" After Painting by s. Gdcklich Frontispec
VISION OF THE NIGHT. BY j. Wells Inatc"e'
illustrated by r Spence
AN UNRECORDED TRIAL. ....... BY Henry n hef'"s
With illustrations BY c. Grenvine Mantoh
MATCHES MATCHES AND DEsPATcHEs- sP ars =.
MATCHES ......................By J. Holt scnooIins
With Diagrams etc. by the Author
THE STORY OF KARL OFT. BY Algernon H. BaeS"o'o
With illustrations By Frances EVAN.
MARAT: THE FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE. Part II;
By Professor n. Morse stephens
With Portraits and Reproductions Of Old Prints
NEW AND LIBERAL. TERMS. BY Dorothea hoihns
With illustrations by ST. Clair simmons
TO wILISBANE: A SONG VIII Hui
illustrated by z. o. Hards.
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With Photographs.
JANETs NEMESIS. ....................By Grant Aen
OLD MEMORIES. Part H. ~
BY General Sir Hugh Cough. O. C. b. " "
with Illustrations from old Prints
REMEMBER. TRANSLATED from Alfred 10 Mussetl ~.
By Sir J. G. TOlemache Sinclair, barS
illustrated by Count Tardien de Chenoua
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With Illustrations By Abbey Alison
EXMOOR PONIES. BY Evelyn March fhhi'pps
With Photographs
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With illustrations by F. g Wilson w
WITHOUT PREJUDICE By !; |sAs"A
With Thumb-nal Sketches by Mark Zang"ii-
THE HUMOURs OF THE MONTH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-20
Az IyOPPORTUNE CAPTURE.
From The Chicago Post.


They were transformers and were playing "Rich4
ard Ill" The advance agent, manager, general
director stage man ager scenic artist and prompter
took the part OF the king and was dependent for HIS
"supes'' on such Deyonshire yokels as he could
gage in the village they stormed on this occasion
he secured two and instructed them about as fol-
lows the loved and high art, too. for arts sake,
OF course)
Now understand. you two come in at the end Of
my long speech in the third and say. My lord.
we've captured the jukes OF Rochester and Buckins
ham, But mind you don't show your bloomin'
faces before then. and don't open your mouths
except 10 say that-you understand The varlets
vowed they did. During the second act our friend,
Richard III. had occasion TO make somewhat
lengthy harangue. lie did IL 10 his best and was
lost In the sound OF his eloquence and the
splendor OF his dramatic effect when he was
aware OF a princely pair" or rather OF the two
yokels. shuffiing across the stage % toward him.
pulling at their foreocks and signfyng respect as
they came-they dressed best, ne could
cothe them He sgnalled to them furiousiy to 20
back: in vain-they took no heed. A painful pause,
then:
MY lord" they suffered together we've cap
tured the jukes OF Buckingham and Rochester"
"Oh. you ave. ave you?" was the crushing reply,
Then you've gone and spoilt the ole bloomins
play"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-20
TALK AT CASTERBRIDGE.
A STROLL THROUGH THOMAS HARDY's
COUNTRY.

Dorchester is one of the oldest English towns
and one which Is generally spoken OF by all ad-
mirers OF Thomas Hardy's books as caster
bridge" A devoted Hardyan who visited the town
not long ago recognized with delight many or the
spots described I'm the Wessex novels. and heard
with even more JOY the quaint dialect OF Under
the Greenwood Tree" The old amphitheatre was
the first interesting place observed-the hollow
which the playground Of the Romans hiteen
centuries ago Viewing II from the summit at
MONDAY as a large grass-covered hole In the
ground one could believe that the dusk OF even
ing the proper hour at which a true impress
sion of this suggestive place could be received
1t was here that Henchard was reunited. after
nearly twenty years separation. 10 the wife whom
he had sold for five guineas; for which reason
we photographed the place.
THE mention of Mr.. Hardy's name at supper
brought a tone OF familiarity into our hostess's
voice.
Tom Hardy she said. We lived next TO him
for years; my husband has known him from boy
hood. We don't much OF him now. though. and
when he is in the streets. he carries his head so
bent you would fancy him walking against lamp
posts Yes. that is certainly like -alludins to
the portrait in the latest issue OF Tess
we recognized some Of his characters immedi-
atey. Burthen. the carrier who appears in one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-20

intellectual than sentimental intercourse with
France. The letters TO Nine. Viardot. TO Flaubert
and to the latter's niece Nine. Commanville, are
trimming over with the gentle feeling OF sincere
and even most afrectionate friend but when they
really strike fire II Is over some Russian theme
Let the reader turn to the passage in that letter
10 Nine Viardot which bears upon the death Oh
Cogol the author OF "Taras Buba. and one or
r,ouroerer,s goods He was all In more than one
sense the continuator OF Peter the Great FOR US
SAYS the loyal OF genius. and furtner on ne CD
serves: "Onc must be Russian TO realize All tha'
We have lost" In another letter TO the same corre-
spondent written from her place In the country,
which she had lent him for while, ne speaks OF
his native land as a sphinx who awaits MIN ana no
who may devour him at her ease; II he does hoa u
zine her secret only let her leave me IN peace
for a time he pleads and then ne VIII come t pTx
70 The steppes 10 interpret their mystery hoW
rnasterfuiiy he wrested that mystery from them
is familiar TO every reader OF his novels hey are
,ba verv towering of the Russian spirit. ~ Is
nIeasant 10 see from the letters in Cosmopohs
bnv the flower was rooted in profound love OF
country II has been known before, u mas psen
tnou,n from Tourgeneff's own recollections II mas
been known best Of all. from his stories. but tne
letters we repeat. increase our sense OF MS ui'-
faflf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-20
NEw-YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 90 1896

constantly increasing number OF wise mothers who
insist upon their delcately reared daughters
how the most mental Of duties ought to be dis
charged. that they may be enabled to cope with
the vexatous question OF servants, just In the same
fashion officer who has risen from the rank
and file can point out with better result to the
youngest recruit among his men how 10 discharge
his duties than could officer who only knows the
theory thereof learned from books.
Some years ago brilliant review was held oy
General Baron Edelsheim, one Of Austrias most
perfect cavalry leaders and military genuses Regi-
after regiment pranced and stepped by the
place where the chief surrounded by his glttering
staff sat his horse like bronze statue ana pent
his imperious look every single man ana Morse
ent the General swooped like eagle upon ire
corps Of drummers of the -th Regiment ana gave q
ringing command OF Haiti The entire body OF
stalwart soldiers stopped as one man. their tanned
countenances turned toward Edelshenl, VINO Was
adored by the troops, but with fear ana remDlns
depicted In every line OF their countenances Naul-
ing from his saddle the General snatched from inc
hands Of q young drummer the drum ne had peeh
beating and. hanging II about his own neck; exc
handing IL back 10 the terrified youth he exclaine1
This is way you should go about II; my laa'
you have been heating out of measure ana ois'uro-
ing your comrades" 49,,
Then with slight smile lurking under his droop-
ing mustache, the General jumped on his charger
and galloped off leaving the regiment TO continue
its march past. The effect produced on the troops
was marvellous. "Unser Edelsheim das ISL en-,
Ker: der Kann allies thun" COur Edeishe,in - .ha
general remark and the admiration was very genu-
Inc for this great man. who could with equal facil-
ity and maestria command an army vi oe"'
drum he knew everything
This example could be initiated, ana ougnt 70 ue
So by every woman from the top 10 the bottom OF
social scale, for without becoming one ol toSc
ma gginR housekeepers who make the care OF tnelr
home a torture both TO themselves ana 10 tnose
about them, they might give more care am arre s
tion TO the inner workings OF their housenoids were
they properly instructed 10 how thlngs-UNidi
but useful-should be done
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-20
ILLcSMELLING ORCHIDS.
From The Pittsburg Dispatch.

From The Pittsburg )ispdtcH'
,rbere died about year ago a famous orcnlo
b,,nter named Fosterman. But before ne died ne
,oid Of a wonderful orchid, which. ne SAID, eNstea
IN Rrazil and which 1t had been the ambition OF
his NE secure. -. aou-oo.
Landing on the coast Of Brazil few degrees
south of the equator. he met native cniel, " no
fold him OF ''vage OF the demon flowers; 70
The westward Further questioning convinced MN
that the demon flowers were orchids or tne
rarest and most wonderful kind. so he decided to
find this village" at any cost. ,u
He had travelled through forests about six weeks
and was calculating that In fortnisnt more ne
would be in the neighborhood OF the village o,
flowers" when afternoon three OF his rorward
guards threw up their arms and with cry l len
sckenng odor peryading the heavy. heated air
and quickly gave the order for the other men 10
advance with caution and drag back the three
fallen ones from the spot where they lay
They did So and returning. reported that they
had seen through the forest little furtner on the
vast Village OF the demon flowers.
Accompanied only by his Portuguese Interpreter
the orchid seeker started forward their mouths
and noses muffied as n safeguard against the awlul
odor They managed TO reach the spot where tne
three men had been stricken down. but could go
further. -. 49,.
They could see a hundred yards ahead OF them
a great mass OF orchids. Trees. undergrowtn ana
everything were loaded down with them. They
were Of hues more brilliant than he had ever seen