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The advocate., 1896-01-29
How a Pear Tree Was Saved.

Mr.. Edward Wilson informs the
editor of the Eutaw (Ala.) Mirror thar
ne successfully cured pear tree Of
blight in the following manner. lie
first cut away the diseased part, thcu
bored a dozen or so of holes with a
small bit, through the bark and into the
sap wood. He then put dose of
calomel-say five to ten grains in
each hole. Plugged the holes up with
a well-fitting cedar peg, cut it of
even with the bark. The tree soon
covered this over by it's natural proc
ess, and the tree is now heavily
loaded with fruit and is very thrifty
and prosperous looking.
The advocate., 1896-01-29
THE HOME GROUNDS.
How to Build Tasteful Farm Approach
nc Small Cost.

How to Build Tasteful Farm Approach
at Small Cost.
There are many good reasons for at
tempting to beautify the grounds about
ones premises, be it farm, village or
city home. There are especially good
reasons why such an attempt should be
made on the farm, for here nature is
very willing to aid one in the attempt.
Besides, if more efforts were made to
make the country home attractive,
there would be less complaint that the
children will not stay upon the farm.
1t only requires some taste and little
work occasionally to fix up country
home so that it will be wonderfully at
tractive. A step in this direction is the
making of an attractive entrance road,
as one always notes this first on ap-
preaching place. The sketch accom-
The advocate., 1896-01-29

The introduCer Of this says: "This
novelty among the non.aaccharine sOr-
ghums Is cross between the white
milo maize and the Jerusalem corn,
and combines the good points of the
two. From the Jerusalem corn it has
the large yield of grain and from the
milo maize the best yield of fodder.
1t produces the most fodder and yields
the most grain of all the different kinds
of non-ssccharine sorghum now being
grown here in the Western States. 1t
The advocate., 1896-01-29

ing. The cost Will be less and the
work more satisfactory. Sometimes
secondhand machinery that has been
used but little can be bought very low,
compared to new; as the machinery is
the greatest expense, it would reduce
the cost Of the plant very much.-O. J.
Vine, in Ohio Farmer.
The advocate., 1896-01-29

grows five to six feet high, has stocky
stem with many side leaves. The
heads grow on a goose neck stem and
weigh from one-hslf to one pound
each. Seed is white and not as fat as
the seed of the Jerusalem corn. 1t
will Withstand drought as well as any
Of the other .ssccharine sorghums,
and does not shell out as easily in the
field as the others do" The above
illustration is furnished by F. Bar.
teldes & Co., Lawrence, Kas. s.--KaaSGS
Farmer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

Another victim was last night added to
the list OF those injured In bicycle COLI
-sions. This time tho victim is Horace
Retfew, the 10 year old son Of Horace G.
Rettew, Republican nominee for Receiver
OF Taxes, OF No. 6l5 West Fourth street,
and he lies at his home in critical condi-
tiOn, suffering from u coucussiol OF the
brain, caused by being thrown from his
wheel in collision with an unknown
rider.
Young Rettew, accompanied by his
cousin, Will Saunders, left his home early
in the evening on his bicycle to take
pleasant spin They had been riding for
q while, and had reached Washington
street, the fire brick bed of which makes
that thoroughfare fayorite resort Tor
bicyclists. They We're spinning merrily
down Washington street between Sixth
and Seventh, about o'clock, when sud
denly an unknown rider darted in their
path Saunders says the unknown had
been riding from one side of the street TO
the other in Zig.zag fashion and his APP
pruach was not noticed by Rettew. His
wheel struck Rettew's very forcibly, and
Rettew was thrown from his wheel. he
alighted heavily on his head, rendering
him unconscious, his wheel falling on top
Ct him. Saunders immediately, gave his
attention to his injured companion, and
finding that he was unconscious hastlly
Informed Horace's mother. She soon ar
rived on tho scene, and sumnoning cab,
had her son removed to her home, still in
an unconscious condition.
A messenger was sent for DR.. Bullock
and he arrived half an hour later. lie
restored the injured lad to consciousness
and making an examination found that
he hal sustained II conclusion Of the
brain by his violent contact with the
pavement He received no internal in
juries. The doctor has hopes for the lads
speedy recovery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

The people of Delaware City last night
again entered their protest against filling
up the channel. Senator Gray is very
much Interested in the matter and is indig-
nant over the filling up of the channel
and will oppose it to the best Of his ability,
Wilmington. business men who are inter
ested in navigation are now devoting their
attention particularly to the Christiana
river. The commission having the survey
ncharge will be here again on October 16
and will be met by a number Of prominent
citizens, who Will show them the import
ance of Wilmington and the needs Of its
harbor. The engineers have been here be-
fore and appear to realize the needs Of the
city and 1t is believed that they will make
favorable report and that the work will
be commenced and pushed to completion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07
Underwear Chances

We have closed out a job
bers stock of Mems White and
Gray Shirts and Drawers, the
regular price Of which is 2jc,
We will sell this lot for Is
cents each; lowest price on
record.
A short time ago we made a
very large purchase (23O doz.)
Of Mems Gray and Natural
color Undershirts, nearly all of
them are extra large sizes. We
have already sold nearly 100
dozens. They are regular soc
goods. We are selling them
at % cents each.
We have a large stock of Fall
ard Winter Underwear and
Hosiery for Men, Women and
Children at our usual low cash
prices. We are headquarters on
these goods,
Our Kid Glove Stock is large
and very attractive. Our own
importation.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07
Dress Goods
Attractions,

Beautiful things in Atwood
and Silk.and. Wool Novelties;
Plaids, etc, at 25, SO, 50 cents
and upwards. Very choice
styles, excellent qualities, re
markably cheap; as we'll as a
fine line of Habit Cloth, serges
and Henriettas.
We have a very attractive
line of Novelties and Plaid Cot.
ton Dress Stuffs at II II cents
yard.
A great bargain in Plain
Black Mohairs, 80 inches wide,
at rs cents a yard.
Also a lot OF Black jacquard
Mohairs, good styles, 80 inches
wide, 25c a yard. From the
great New York auction sale
and are about half price.
We have q fine collection in
plain and fancy weaves inBlack
Dress Goods Stuffs from 25c
to 81 25 a yard. No better
goods or lower prizes anywhere
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

There is an abandoned infant at the city
hall in Philadelphia which has caused
considera lie trouble, and it Is not known
what disposition can be made OF the
youngsJer.
The child was taken to the Office OF Sup
, erin Q llent Linden yesterday afternoon
by Mrs. Maggie Henderson, of No. 2l6
Somerset street, Gloucester, n. j., who
said that its name was Frank Barry, and
that IL had been left with her by its mo-
ther, Mrs. Annie Barry, who, she thought,
lived in this city
About week ago, Mrs Henderson had
q call from Mrs. Barry, with whom she
was slightly acquainted, and the latter,
after explaining that she wanted to do
some shopping in Philadelphia asked her
to take care of the little ono. This she
readily agreed to, but when the mother
did not return she was at a loss TO know
what to do with the child.
1t was taken to the New Jersey author
fties, who refused to receive 1t on the
ground that it was not born in that State.
Knowing that Mrs. Barry was living In
Philadelphia at the time the child was
born she took 1t to the police there
Dr. Andrews saw it last night, and find
ing that it was in need OF treatment COM
United it to Blockley. The physician in
charge at that institution refused to re-
oeive 1t however, and late last night 1t
was returned TO tho city hall.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07
GOOD LucK.


May good luck and good fortune young
people attend yc, 49,
May tho sunshine Of love round your
honey moon glow,
Take my blessing and this, it Is all can
send ye,
May they ever be with you, through veal
or through woe.
May prosperity's banner float DER thee
forever,
May thy bride ever bloom like the Della
ware peach,
Till life's sunset OF autumn, till then may
# never,
The pure spring of true happiness flee
from thy reach.
May thy love grow and ripen till blessed
by an offspring,
Like the fairest Of clusters that grows
from the vine,
OF the .winegrape that blooms on the sun
NEST hillside,
That o'ercaSts its fair shadow on famed
Brandywine.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

Great Sachem,'L A. Zebey, and Great
Chiefs of tho Great Council of Delaware
visited the Wigwam of the Cherokee No.
4, lmp'd o. h. NJ, last evening, for the
purpose Of exemplifying the unwritten
work and raising up the elected and mp
pointed chiefs: Prophet, VIM. s. Phil.
lips; Sachem, Henry NJ. Ewes; Senior
Sycamore, Elisha H. Fowler Junior,
Marshall H. Yeatman; 1st Sannape, Jas.
I. Semerteen 3D. b. Frank Brinton; LIST
Warrior, Harry NJ. Gillespie; 2nd, MARTIN
II, Kelley; 81, Edw. W. INDIAN; 4th,
John Bennett; 1st Brave, G. Frank Rib.
bans; 3D. Dice Fowler Sd, Ambrose Nc
Vcigh; 4th, VIM. w. Coheo; Guard OF
Wigwam, w. Frank Walter; Guard Of
Forest, Jos. l., Morford.
p. S. VIM. ). Phillips is to be tho Rop.
rcsentatlve of the Tribe at the Great
Council of Delaware to be held at Har!'
rlnptOu
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

The Park Commission yesterday after
noon gave the Edge Moor Iron Company
the contract for furnishing two bridges
for the Brandywine park. IL was reported
that an outfit to be used in putting down
tar walks had been purchased and tho
work of putting down tho walks was in
progress.
The gas company was granted perinis-
sion to lay pipes through the park, pro-
viding they pay for all sod and trees dam
aged. The Gilpin avenue tree fund was
made Il special deposit to be used for the
maintenance of trees ON Gllpin avenue.
Mr., Gawthrop wanted Eden Park to be
remained Gurashee Park, but no action
was taken on the motion Superinten-
dent Linden reported that about 20 trees
would have to be purchased this year, and
b will be sent to Washington to confer
with the government gardener in relation
TO the best Trees to buy ana the manner Of
planting them to get the best result.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

Previous to no recent election has there
been such heavy purchases Of poll tax re.
ceipts as have been bought for use OH
November 8. 1t is estimated that five
hundred receipts were sold by the Receiver
of Taxes and his deputies at the Court
House this morning, This is an unusual
demand and although the work is quito
tedious the receipts arc furnished willing.
ly and without argument, as has been the
case heretofore.
office will be open on October IL, 10, 16, 20,
20 and ~ for the rcceival of the necessary
amount but under no circumstance should
intended purchasers leave the work until
the last moment. Then there is liable to
be n rush and the consequence will be
that some one will BIO unable to vote.
This Is e matter that should be given i'm.
mediate attention,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

St. Andrews Church this evening at 40
Addresses will he delivered by the arch
deacon of Pennsylvania, also by the Rev,
l. II. kihsolving missionary to Brazil,
and the Rev. q >, Gassncr of Delaware
City Tomorrow in the same church tho
Annual meeting will be held of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary of the Diocese of Della
ware. The Holy Communion will be cole
DRAFTED at ~ O'Clock by yhe arch deacon of
Pennsylvania.
Rev. DR.. Taylor Of Baltimore and Miss
Emory of New York will make addresses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07
GOnt1 EisI,lNy.

Emil Butcher and John McAvoy of Ches
tei, Pa. left home carly and went down to
the canal yesterday for days sport. They
hired boat and not having any line or
bait they rowed to St Georges which after
reached in safety. After refreshing the
inner wants at the pump and purchasing
supply Of minnows, they padded back
some two miles above St. Georges and had
phenomenal luck. McAvoy felt something
pulling his line while he was taking bite
and hastily pulling it aside he grabbed his
line with his hands and thinking he had
hooked whale pulled in hand over hand
and out Of the water camo Il four inch pike
and by evening he succeeded in catching
some three dozen good sized fish.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

Lawrence b. Jones and Martin Baden
koff got of at the canal bridge yesterday
and after purchasing some fifty mlnnows,
they pulled away up the Chesapeake
Canal for u days sport angling for bass
and pike. The fish bit rather slow and
their bait not being OF the desirable kind
they said they were not nearly as lucky rs
ut other times when they have caught as
with hook and line. Yesterday they
caught five good sized bass and several
pike and yellow neds. The day was love
ty and was grand outing such MS these
two fishermen enjoy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

Castle Prcsbytery met in Zion Prcsby.
terinn Church, Elkton, yesterday after
noon Rev, Luther a. Oates Of Delaware
City moderator; Rev. n. II. Miller of
Newark, stated clerk, and Mr. J. Fitzsim-
nous and ". 4. Lewis of this city, tom
porary clerks. The retiring moderator
Mr. Oates delivered an address in tho
evening. The election of Il now moderator
will take place to-day. DR.. McCurdy and
w. f, Lewis will address a public meet
ing in tho church tonight, About fifty
ministers arc in attendance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

On account of the Annual Encamp-
ment OF the Union Veteran Legion to DO
held at Washington. ID. C., October l4l7,
the b Il o. n h. will sell excursion
tickets to WashinS.o on, ut one fare for the
round trip from all points on its lines
From Plttsbu'g Wheeling, Parkersburg
and points east thereof tickets will BIZ
sold October -, IS and II, and be valid for
return passage until October 18th,
inclusive
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

Mrs Anna jackson ana son Ralph of
Fort Wayne Indiana, are visiting her
mother, Mrs Eliza Chandler Of lIockc:-
sin.
Rev o. S. Walton and family have re-
turned home from visit to relatives at
Red Lion, Del.
Miss Jennie AIartcl of Media is visiting
her cousin, Mrs Merritt Dixon of th1
place.
Mrs. Fred Goldng is entertaining II
friend from Trenton, n. J.
Mr.. Thomas Chambers and Joseph Hen.
erickson of stanton spent sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs Mcrfitt Dixon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

The National EI ipluent Of tho Union
V,trin LOgiLn wi. 10 held at Washing
ton, d c. from October II to II, and for
that occasion the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company has arranged to sell excursion
tickets to Washington and return from
all stations at Il single fare for the round
trip.
The tickets will be sold on October 10
10, and II. and will be good for return
passage until October % inclusive,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07
AMUSG M ENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Something new? Well we have that
to- in The Old Veteran 1t will be bro.
duccd and elegantly staged and well acted
by competent actors and actresses; it is
not only new play but still something
more rare; play of novel Ideas and fresh
combination. "I'if rs he portrays the
charac' cr of "The Old Vcicran'' gives
much delight to the a, d e !cc viii, h cannot
help but incite continuous ana unre
strained laughter, will appear at theGrnnd
Opera House Friday night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

Miss Ella Saylor and Fannie Warren
Of Cosaart Pa rode here on their wheels
yes Icrday aftern A Front and Urion
rect Miss Saylor's wheel broke and she
W 5 thrown to the ground and received
b ,iy cut head. Miss Warren became so
* it'd hnl she fell from her wheel and
WIS slightly bruised The broken wheel
wl' repaired and bruises and hurts ban
uagod and the return trip made.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07
Ladies' Visit Harvard School.

A Committee of Ladies' from the Cen.
fury Club, accompanied by the President
of the Club and Mr., Z. NJ. Lcitch of the
School Committee made u thorough in.
spcot ion Of the Howard School this morn
ing, Tho exercises were cOmplimented
also. The School ic in cxccllcnt condi-
ton. The public drill under the direc
ton of Curtis Il Ward was given in an
efficient manner in the assembly room and
the boys given vote of thanks for their
efficiency.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

This popular amusement resort, which
i'll the past three years has gained such an
excellent reputation under the manage
mCnt of Mr.. w. l. DUckstader, is now
open for the entertainment Of tho public.
Aftcr being thoroughly renovated and en-
larged it Is beautiful in appearances and
connexions. 1t now has, more than ever,
the righUto claim the sobriquct OF Family
Theatre, All attending are assured of
first class accommodation and polite
attention.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07
CROSBY /
& HILL.
III uIIVVl

We think we can safely say
that never in the history Of the
Dry Goods business were prices
so low as now. A dollar will
purchase great deal at the
present time ii wisely spent and
in the right place. We are
aware that the times are hard,
but we can assure all buyers OF
Dry Goods that our prices are
as low as the times are hard.
We believe goods are going to
be higher in the near future.
Now is the time to buy and save
money. We call your atten-
ton to some
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07
Extraordinary
Bargains

worthy Of your immediate at
tentlon.
36.inch heavy unbleached
Muslin, almost as heavy as APP.
pleton A., which everybody
knows, at 4 cents yard.
36.inch bleached Muslin, sold
as high as s and 8 centsa yard,
no brand, but good enough
without it, 5 cents a yard.
1000 yards best twilled Crash
bleached or unbleached, SIC a
yard.
Dat Meal Towels, AZ inches
long, 20 inches wide. all linen,
good value for 20 cents at l2a
cents each.
Hcmmed Huck Towels, Al
inches long, % inches wide,
worth 80 cents, for IS cents
each; only 20 dozens of them.
Real Irish bleached Damask, 81
inches wide, worth Is Genus,
for As cents a yard.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

Jack Williams, of Now Orleans, and
Jimmy Rogers fought four rounds at
Stannard's gymnasium last evening. The
som Of Chester and George Russell of
New Castle also fought draw. Yuen
Lee, the Chinese boxor went through a
gymnastic performance, showing tho
character Of athletic entertainments in
(Mina -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

Rev. j. D. c. Hanna Will give his popu-
lar illustrated lecture Ups and Downs
Of Home Life" together with exercises on
the photograph in Mt. Salem NJ. Il.
Church, this Wednesday, evening.
Rev f, l.. Hyde, a very successful evan
gelist Of Pcnnsy lvauia, will assist the pas
tor of Mt. Salem NJ. II. Church In arevival
m citing beginning Wednesday evening,
OC; 18th
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

Quite number of Wilmingtonians
will go to Canton, Ohio, the homo of Will
liam Mckinley, Friday night. They will
join ut Baltimore the Grand Army Club
Of Maryland and will leave that city ut 9
o'clock over the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road via Pitt5burg, arriving at Canton at
o'clock Saturday morning, The return
trip will be made Sunday morning. The
rate Is such low one that hundred PEG.
nile should 10 from hero
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07
NIotian for Rcceiversiiip.

Chancellor Nicholson to dry is hearing
argument on motion of a receiver hip,
Norman b. Reed Is the complainant aid
Albert Buehler tho defendant. Reed
claims partnership in the business and
seeks to obtain his share of tho proceeds Of
tho business. Buchlor on the oIher h md
contends that Reed Ia not partner In the
business. William S. Hilles and Wi IN
Il, kurtz arc the lawyers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

There will be u meeting every Thurs
day afternoon at $50 o'clock at the Pco
plc's Mission, III Shipicy street. These
meetings are hold for women only and
will be In charge of Mrs. Scth Whitley.
All Christian women who are interested
in the salvation of souls are invited to
with them
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07
Hnve not vel Fiiled their wit drawnI.

Up to to-day, Wednesday neither Messrs.
VIM. C. Spruance and Manlove Hayes,
have filed their declaration OF withdrawal
with clerk of the ponce Ford as required
by the law. II they do not file them their
withdrawal their names will DO put on tho
regular Republican ballot and voted for
on November Bird This matter should be
attended to at once.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

A special service will be held at First
M. r Church, Seventh street below Wal
nut, Thursday evening, October s. Tho
Pastor, Key; George i, Wolf, will give an
illustrated ttn LECTURE, tle. subject Of which
welcome Is extended to all.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

With the oxhilarating SENSE Of renewed
health 4nd strength and internal clcanli.
ness, which follows the uso Of Syrup NJ
Figs is unknown to the few who have
not progressed beyond the old. time medi
oines and the cheap substitutes sometimes
Gu red but never accepted by tho well,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07
Supper.

Tho Ladies' of Madcley NJ. E. Church
will give an oyster supper with cream, cake
and CONNECTIONS in Liberty Hall. South
Wilmington, Thursday Friday and Sat-
urlay evenings, Oct. s, 8 and TO-. No
charge for admission. Come and give
them your support.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

Tho Presbyterian Synod containing
three Presbyteries, including New Castle.
Baltimore and Washington, will convene
in West Church Oh October 20, 81 and 20.
There will be in attendance in all proba.
bility $50 delegates. Meetings will be held
each night, addressed by prominent clcr.
uymen Of the Presbyterian Church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

Mrs. H, T. Bachelor of this city will
deliver free illustrated lecture on Friday
afternoon, at 3 30 o'clock, at the parlors
No. b3S Market street. Subject, Glad
T.dings." All ladies who are interested
in this working are invited to attend, as
Mrs. Bachelor will tell you something
worth knowing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

Tho following pensions havo been recent.
" granted Original-Robort Il.
Johnson. Cannon, Sussex; Pennel, Ste--
son, Wilmington, Original wdow--Cathe-
rino Doughcrty, Henry CLAY, Now Castle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-07

sPRAKMAN--on october ., 1900. Evans T.
BpeakmRn. In The 18th year OF his age.
Relatives aud friends and Hope Lodge. No.
81. !. u y. r.. are inv,t, d 20 attend tho fune.
raj non hfs late residence. No. s05 west
Ninth street. on Thursday afternoon. Oct 8
1896. at Z O'CLOCK. Interment at Wilmington
and Brandywine Cemetery.
CHANDLER-on oct 0. ]. Poulson Chandler
aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends arc invited to attend
the funeral from his late residence. near
Centrevilie. Del. on Saturday IO'h, inst. ut
p m.