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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

VIM Mccoy hos erected new barn on
his farm near Hare's Corner 1t Is Az by
70 feet and 20 feet to the square James
Davis, of Christiana, did the mason work,
and John w. Snitcher OF Newport did the
carpenter work. Cranston u Justls fur
nished the material. 1t is one OF the best
barns in the county, being very complete
in every department. Mr., $ saysit is not
surpassed by any except tho one erected
by him on the Homcwood farm, near
Newark, for the late James Morrow, II
being so feet in length, 40 feet i'll width
and 20 feet to the square; two large drive.
ways and cribs Oh each side. MT. . Is
justly proud Of his work.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

John Devers, night watchman at the
r. railroad, Chester, was approached by a
10 year old boy about O'Clock Sunday
morning The boy was In tears and
seemed exhausted.
He asked where he could get on freight
train moving towards Wilmington. He
said his name was Willie Hamilton and
that he had good home there. He also
said he had been shot in tho leg and was
bleeding. He did not know who shot
him, as the bullet struck him while he
was walking,
Mr.. Devers advised the boy to find
policeman or go to headquarters and have
his wound dressed, but he refused and
went towards Lamokin,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

On July Is, Charles Lewis reported to the
police that an unknown farm laborer had
robbed him of silver watch. Charles
mourned the loss Of his timepiece, cheap
as 1t was, and almost every day called at
the station house to ascertain whether 1t
had been recovered He came in from Cen
trcyillc again yesterday afternoon and was
re- Ynrdel with his watch, Officer Luc us
having recovered 1t in MI East Front
street pawn shop during the afternoon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

Tho DUPONT Guards on Saturday de.
fcatcd the Reed Senate by the score OF ~
toll. The Guards found Hahn for innun-
cradle hits, but tho Senators could not
solve the delivery of Malloney. 1t is un-
dcrstoDd that the Guards will resist the
signing Of Malloney to take jerry Nops'
place ON the Wilmington team, MAlloney
was given good support and the features
of the game were tho warm catches Of tho
short stop of the Senate.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

The camp meeting at Thirteenth and
Scott streets has been we'll attended. Rev.
Mr. Branson preached Mt 10 o'clock Sun.
day morning, Rev. Mr.. Burrows preached
AT 3p. m, and at p. IN. Rev. Mrs. Bur
rows preached u powerful sermon. There
were four penitents at the altar and a very
earneet feeling was manifested by the con-
gregation. The meetings will be contin.
ued every evening this week. Rev. +. G.
Scott has charge of the camp.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

A former Wilmingtonian, in the person
of Mrs. Joseph Goldsmith, was among the
victims Of the recent horrible railroad ac-
cident at Atlantic City. Her maiden name
was Nellie Buxbaum, and her father kept
q clothing store on Market street below
Third, in this city, some years ago.
Mrs. Goldsmith was with her husband
on the fatal train, and both were killed
outright. Mr.. Goldsmith was merchant
in Brilgeton, N j.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

Albert Matlack, Harry Butcher, Fred
Mamncle, Matthew Murphy, Edward
II. Schclcnbcrscr, II, NJ. First, George
O'Connor, William Ochletrec, Charles
Cpyle and Charles Campbell spent sum
They went down Saturday night and
spent the evening at townsville. Tho
sportmen found plenty Of wind.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03
Boys Body In the Creek.

Little Simon Leshein's body is still In
the Christiana Creek. This morning Of
forts were made to recover it, but without
avail. Several pairs of graphing irons
have been broken on tho piling about the
wlurye9 while engaged in the work.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

Brandywino Summit camp began this
morning under tho usual circumstances
and Will continue for ton days. Tonight
tho work Of saving souls will begin in
earnest John France will be the speaker
and following tho sermon there will be
held conservation meeting, jacob Il.
Clymer will have churg, OF t'lr singing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

An Indiana firm is sending out letters
to publishers who hold their advertising
contracts for '9j and 97 to ndd tho clause,
sit is also agreed that should tho Free
Silver candidate, Bryan, DO elected we
have the privilege of cancolling contracts
from this date. Contracts without this
clause will not be accepted"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

1t was reported in Chester paper this
morning that u freight conductor lhad
been assaulted on Saturday night by
IL tramp who was riding on the train and
that the latter pulled razor and threat
ened to discmbowel the conductor. No
arrest was mnde at this place.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

Bicycle riders tonight will begin to
contest for the record between tho Brandy.
wine Summit camp grounds and Wash
ington street bridge. A cup is the trophy
ana cit is now held by Robert Weor, but
must be won third limo by him before it
becomes his property. Wecr, Luther
johnson and William Goodley will go
over the course to night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

Shakespeare, GAS You Like IT. was
given in the Crows Nest Woods on Sat
urday evening at Asbury Park. During
the performances MIR. George G. Tyler dis
appeared with the gate receipts. The per-
Torrance was dismal failure.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03
Sygtems of Law In Germany.

No fewer than five systems of law are
in use in Germany. In moving from
one place to another tourists are often
greatly puzzled when they find that an
act perfectly allowable III one state is a
crime i'll another. A still greater con-
fusion often results when the right Of
property is considered.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

Fifty children passed through town last
night from New York, bound for Ridgley,
Md, for u stay Of two weeks, the excursion
being under the auspices Of the Fresh Air
Fund Of the New York Tribune. Henry
Ulick was in charge Of the party.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

THE weather tomorrow promises to be
from cloudy to clearing, possibly with
showers, and rather warmer. Wednesday
fair and continued high temperature.
THE TEMPERATURE.
The thermometer at the REPUBLICAN
Office today:
7oclock. 10 o'clock. 2 o'clock.
Sc rs 80
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

The West Chester New says: The good
old fashioned hen is on duty. 1t keeps
her busy in this dog day weather to put
ON the market egg, that will pass muster.
These hot days keep hens hot, and cool
eggs cannot be expected under such calorlc
pressure A, soon Us autumn falls into
line cooler eggs will come, and sweetcr
ones, too.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

The Maple Leaf Association will raise q
flag pole at the club house, at Maple and
Jackson streets, to- night, with appropriate
exercises. The pole is the one off the Old
steamer Perry, commanded by Commo-
dore Perry during the war of 1872
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

"A car load of fish at Fifth and Church
streets, Tuesday, Aug. 4th, from 8 a. IN.
until sold. N. B.-rhese fish are imme-
diutely cleaned as they are taken out Of
the ocean. Bring basket or paper. At
lantic Fish Company, owners Of Long
Branch Fisheries
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

Go with the Bayard Legion, the ofiginar
tor of cheap Sunday excursions, to Allan
tic City August 9th. Tickets Sl.25, chllds
ron IS cents. Twelve hours at the Sea
Shore, B. g. o. Railroad
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

A car load of fish at Fifth and Church
streets, Tuesday, Aug. 4th, from Il. H.,
until sold n. B.-Thcso fish are imme.
uiatcly cleaned rs they are taken out of
the ocean. Bring basket or paper. At
lpntc Fish Company, owners OF Long
Ernnch EIShrrirS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

G. F. Ribbans, 1O5 East Second street,
when in need of paper, either Manila,
druggists or hardware, also paper bags
and tWines
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

DR.. Simms' Cholera Syrup, the cclcbrat-
cd cure for acute and chronic diarrhocu.
A quick relief and prompt cure for cholera
morhus in grown people and cholera in.
fantu | in babies and children. Cannot
be cxcellcd. Sold at COG King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

The owners of the tug Owego and the
barges libelled by the United States Mar
shall at Smyrna, did not put in an appear
ance NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tC-lay.upto
the time.of going TO press. The tug and
barges were attached for wages.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

The nomination at New Cast lie on Sat
urday by the Republicans passed off quiet
ly. Robert Morrison was nominated as
Levy Court Commission and Charles Meg
yinson as road commissioner
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

Fl. Frazier Bell who was killed in the
wreck at Atlantic City was known in this
city, rs he was one of Professor Reynolds
first DllDilS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

Ed. Ross, n compositor on Justice. re-
turned to his case today after spending
two weeks down the State. While enjoy
ing his vacation he had the misfortune to
cut his foot. He is all right again
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

As the weather is getting warm again
The best thing to do is &c go to Ocean
Grove, stop at the Drew Cottage, enjoy
homo comforts at reasonable figures and
inhalc the pleasant breczos.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

Mothers look alter your children and
SEQ they do not suffer with worms; you
will look after them right. when YOU use
Or. Simm4' worm killer. the first choice OF
all medicines FOR worms, none better. 30
and Soc COG King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03
DC lb Fish 4Glb

Harry Auxer, driver of No. 8 engine, Of
Lancaster, Pa, is on visit to friends in
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

MY baby hod Group and was saved by
Shiloh's Cure,' writes Mrs. J. B. Martin.
n huntsville, Ala. N. 3. Danforth, cor.
End and Market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

By the use Of 5hiloh's Cure. This great
Cough Cure Is the only known remedy
for that terrific dtaease. N. u. Dauforth,
Cor End and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

There were three colored funeralsi in this
city yesterday afternoon. The bodies were
those of Ida Crumel, John Butler and
Mrs. Postles.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

Ia ShIloh's Cure. A neglected. cough Is
dangerous. Stopit at once with Shiloh,
Cure. N. j. Danfortn. cor. End AMI
hlnrln
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03
Tho Period.

why do you call her a girl of the
period"'
well, she comes right to the point
Tor one thing detroit Tribune
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

Cummings, tho photographer, 80! Mar
kct street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03

Window screens made to order only, at
Harry Yergers, 4l9 Shipicy street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03
UNION PARK.

Commencing August 4-Hirh wire cxhibi-
tion, Human Electric Light and Vaudeville
show. Dancing. A diamond ring will be pre-.
cent ed to the lady guessing the nearest mum
Der of persons at the park this week. Natl
nee every day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-03
DEA1'Us.

Sen Auben Havana Scrap 2Sc h. Cock
ade cut plug 25c, Durstein's. Il. End St.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-08
WILMINGTON, N. C

Wilmington, N. c., Feb. Especial
The Dickerson murder trial ended yes
terday after strong and able speeches
from on both sides. Judge
Boykin charged the jury very strongly.
laying barc nll the particulars of the
case, The jury retired at 1:20 and court
adjourned for dime at 2:10. The jury
approved IL gave In the verdict of
llot guilty and the defendants were a.
once set at liberty.
There is another murder to be tried
tomorrow and the grand jury have
found "a true bill against the defendant.
We are glad to announce that the w.
y. |. boys will organize u minstrel
troupe and under the excellent manage
ment of their able manager 1t will show
off our hoIne talent to another advan-
tage for they have the material.
We are sorry to II that Mr..
Abe Einstine, who has for some time
past been n citizen of Wilson. will leave
here for New York where he will make
his future home.
The many friends of our veteran clti-
zen. Mr.. a. w. Rowland, will be
grievcd to learn that the good anu
Christian gentleman died in Chicago,
ILL.,, II few days ago. Mr.. Rowland for
many years conducted q flrst-class
drug store In this city, but was forced
to go West Il few years ago for his
health. He left behind many friends
who Will mourn his loss. The Virgin
ian tenders its sympathy to the bereav-
ed family.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-08
NASHVILLE, N. C.

Nashville, N. c.. Feb. 7.-(Special.)-
~ terrible wind storm visited this town
yesterday, doing considerable damage
me storm was accompanied by heavy
winds anu thc rain fell I'm torrents for
ABOUT three-quarters of an hour. Dur
Ing the prevalence of the storm The
mammoth prlze-housc. owned by Messrs.
Wood. Capps, Batchelder and Jones,
was blown down. The building was oc-
cupied by Willis Wood and Il. Il.
BROOKS. Mr.. Wood had between s7OO
ana %oo worth Of tobacco stored in the
house and MI. Brooks about SIS. DOC
worth. Later the banner warehouse. for
the sale OF leaf tobacco. was badly lam
aged by the wind blowing out the front
end OF the building. The three-story
prize house of ". b. B%atchelder, which
Is In curse of erection and nearly com
pleted, was badly wrecked. and the glass
fronts of the stores OF w. c. Bass and
j. w. Purnell were blown out by the
force OF the wind.
MIR. Willis Wood. who has been on n
business trip to Richmond. has returned
home.
Mr.. Henry Edwards. travelling sales.
iiiah ior ale K Edwards, of Rocky
Mount, was in town yesterday.
Mr. H.. L. Brooks is visiting his son,
In Rocksboro. consequently could not
see the damage done to his tobacco by
the storm.
y new firm began business in our
town yesterday.
Mr.. j. w. Purnell accidentally
spralned his arm and Is unable to use IT,
Mr.. Joseph Whites. OF Custelia. is de-
tained III town on account of the storm.
Clerk Wexford Is confined to home by
sickness.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-08
I'M RKL

The funeral of Mrs. Matte Hendren,
VINO died Tuesday at the home of her
husband, Mr.. w. J.. Hendren, on Mash
ington street, took place yesterday af-
telnoon ut o'clock from Chestnut
Street NJ. +. Church.
BERKELEY MILITARY INSTITUTE
PUPILS RECLTAL-The e~locutIon rand
music class of Berkeley Military Institute
gave their first pupils recital of the
session of '95 and '96 at Market Hall
last night in the presence of a large and
appreciative audience. standing room
being hard to blair. The pupils showed
careful training on the part OF those In
Charge OF that branch. This institute
has only been In our midst for tile pas
two years II has proven n success as
we'll as 81 benefit to the entire commu-
nifty. Below will be found the pro-
PART FIRST.
THE Blind Girl of Castel Cuille'....
.......... /. :. t.......U ongfellow)
Reader-1moSen Hathaway.
Pantomime by class.
THE Gossips".. Celia Wheeler Wilcox
Pattie Elizabeth Butler.
The Robins Return" (Piano Solo,.
/. -. Fishcr)
Minnie NIarwitz.
1.-The Famine"...... ........ Uongfellow)
Sophie Lyons Williams.
Little Cookie-Hookie."....CH III. L. Piner)
Mabel Elizabeth Hancock.
Chariot Race CPiano Solo)....
-. ...... $3.50. -. Ia. p. Paul.
Helma Salveson.
The Fight Of Faso del MARI.
$50. -. -. CTaylor)
Lyons Williams.
Who'll Buy My Love-knots?"....
=. :"::.. ....cThos. Moore)
Indie Hodges Ethcrcdge.
ar @,,,, - t Ill., Dn,.N
........ 49,. 80. =. ......t---
Minnie Marwitz n Helma Salvcson.
"Mida"...... ...... ......tClay Clement)
Rosamond Won Orden Whitworth.
"~Tarentelle' (Piano Solo).........
.......... !. i. -. ..tStephen Hcller)
Nettie Smith.
PART SECOND.
YOU LIKE IT.. shakespeare
Rosalind... ......Hattie j. Persons
Celie.... ........Agnes NJ.
Duke........ ...........W. a. Butler
1.-THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
-. 49,. -. ..... shakespeare
Portia .......... ........ ..-"
Nerissa.. ...... Agnes NJ. Chewing
Page. -. 80. Lyons Williams
S.-"ROMEO AND JULIET."........
...... ........ ....... peuTe)
Act IIl.-Scencs ". II VI.
Romeo. LIST. Lieut.. Cadet w. Gallup
Mercutio, Cadet...2d. Lit. II. Jacocks
Tybalt.. Cadet w. Jacocks
Frtar Lawrence. .... w. II. Butler
Act III.-Scene l.
Benvolio. ..... Cadet Wallace Gibbs
Juliet...... Mary Melville Wake
Nurse...... Grace Gordon Morgan
,4.-"Mary O'Dee (By requcst) ......
~. ~. 49,. -. 49,. OSingsley)
Marshals-Cadet John Carl Morgan,
Cadet Harry Gibson. Cadet Andrew Cal
lis, Cadet John Kirby.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-08
EDENTON, N. C..

lGdenton. N. c.. Feb. 7.-(SpeciaD-
The new planning mill OF the FRAMING
Manufacturing Company and the box
factory are now In operation; also the
blaming mill recently erected by D.. w.
ltaper x Co.
Those wishing reserved seat tickets
for the performances OF the Langdon
Dramatic Company next week at Rea's
Opera House n secure them at A. G.
& II. 5. Mitchell's store, on King street.
An advertising awgon of the Pyle's
Pearline Company was on the streets
this morning and attracted consIdera-
bic attention.
Owing to the high tide Raper's mill
shut down yesterday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-08
@ Is s FL
1t Does Noes Not Apply to Regular
Employees.

A I'M has been in circulation for
several days that the Seaboard Air
Line was requiring all the employees at
their shops to sign q pledge that they
would not frequent bar-rooms or drink
after working hours. The Virginian
representative made inquiries yesterday
and learned h u such was not the
fact, but thai when men made appli-
cation for employment they must bring
recommendations that they are steady,
sober nd industrious, or else they must
sign an agreement hat they will not
frequent places where liquor Is sold. AS
1t is the company desires to have men In
their employ whom they can rely on,
ind men who will pay their debts; but
none of the men who have been with the
company regularly have been asked to
sign such an agreement. Neither will
they This Is no more than all the rail-
roads are requiring of the men they
employ.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-08
BEAUFORT, N. c.

Beaufort. N. c., Feb. ~7.-.(Special.)-
At 4 O'Clock Wednesday afternoon sig
nails were displayed at the signal Office
for a southeast storm. The wind
breeHcd some before night and at IL
p. m. 1t was Il storm. The wind nbated
before day. and everyone thought the
storm was Il thing of the past. but at
II a. nj, the wind was blowing sixty
miles an hour Boats went ashore,
fences Were blown down, and con
siderable damage was done. The tide
was unusually high, washing over the
w%harves. The wind abated at 4 p. m.
The streets are full Of water. 1t has
been raining ever since the storm
struck last night.
The County Commissioners held their
monthly meeting last Tuesday. The
Jurors were drawn for the spring term
of court.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-08
NORTH CAROLINA

me Government sloop Alert has left
Tor points on the sounds. to be gone
several days.
N,w York fish dealers are now Begin
n,lE to arrive here daily. Some from
otler places are here also.
ne Dramatic Company
gave the finest exhibition OF their en-
Ensehcht here last night at the Opera
iiouse IN The celebrated play. Two Or
p.ins. Ile house was packed and
everybody were highly pleased. The
Greed for Gold" is billed for to-night's
amusement. Tomorrow afternoon at
h"li-past two they will give a matinee
ana u bag of candy will be presented
TO all children who are present.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-08
HEREFORD. N. c.

HEREFORD, y. c.. Feb. 7.-(SpeciaD-
The four men which were left on board
Fleetwood u lackson's tug NJ. l.. Farm
or yesterday wcru rescued by Charles
davenport and l.onnie Melton (colored).
me rescued men were Mr.. Smith, en-
Eineer; Decftor i~larrell. fireman: Jos.
Boycc, d%eckliand. and Henry Skinner.
colorcd. steward. Davenport and Mel
ton did faithful work in saving these
men.
Mr.. ]. Elmer White left to-day for
Edentun. n. c., oil business.
Mr. Norman is also doing n very nice
brokerage business In HEREFORD.
Fish are plentiful In our market.
Mr.. Jos. Newly has from a
severe Illness.