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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

DOVER, Feb 16.-Mr Cheairs gave
notice of bill to do away with the custom
Of kissing the Bible when taking an oath.
Tho House passed the bill to amend the
charter Of the Citizens Building and
Loan Association Of New Castle: Senate
Coal Company; to divorce Maggie NJ. and
Harvey H. Bryant;to divorce Caroline and
WIN. T. Bolte.
These notices were given: Mr.. Hopkins,
to establish Board Of Education in
FELTON,, where Ii Is proposed to build aS40O0
school house; Mr.. Eliason, to incorporate
the College Settlement Company; Mr..
Cheairs, to incorporate the Guarantee
Title, Trust and Insurance Company: to
reincorporate the Wilmington. Board Of
Trade; Mr.. Donaldson, to make taxes a
lien on the property for two years from the
issuing Of the duplicate.
The Senate passed tho House bill di.
vorcing Fannie and Harvey G. Beach, and
the bill to re-cbarter the Wilmington
Club: House bill in relation to the Mar.
shallton Board of Education; Senate bill
to renew the charter of the Immaculate
Conception Beneficial Society.
The General Railroad Committee Of tho
House to-day gave hearing to farmers,
who are complaining Of the freight rates.
r. p. Cannon Of Bridgeville, said that
the rates of shipment from Bridgevllle to
Boston were about seventy five per cent
higher than from Baltimore to Boston.
He favored legislative interference, as did
H. W. Vivian.
Ex-Recorder of Deeds Shallcross Of
Middletown, presented petition asking
the Constitutional Convention to make
general railroad law, so that any one
could build railroad in the State. He
declared that the freight rates were ex-
cessive.
S H. Derby said that the railroad com.
pany to New York received two.thirds OF
the charges on fruit sent from the State,
while the company from New York to
Boston got one.third. The railroad COM
pany, he said, had destroyed much capital
for Delaware farmers and something was
wrong whom so many Delaware farms
were for SALE He recommended Rail.
road Commission to place the farmers OF
Delaware on par with those OF other
States
L. H. Bancroft said the farmers conf
planned of excessive railroad charges, par
ticularly on local rates. He could haul
phosphate cheaper from Milford to Wyo-
ming by wagon than by sending by train.
j. J. Rosa and A. N. Brown also spoke.
Mr.. Horsey read part OF the proposed re-
port of the Constitutional Convention
Committee on Agriculture, which provides
for the appointment of q State Board OF
Agriculture which may be abolished by
the General Assembly after II years,
Mr.. Smith to-day presented petitions in
the House for and against the incopora-
ton of the town of Glendale.
Mr.. Wilson has prepared bill which
he says will be introduced. The inquisit-
ors are to remain at the polls all day and
find out whether any one is violating the
law or whether the law 10 likely TO be
violated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

1lNoR SALE.-At a low price. one OF those
II hne new bun brick dwellings with
front porch. front yard and all modern COIL
yeniences. fronting on Washington stFrs!
petwesn 18th nnd 18th streets. near WashlnR.
ton street bridge aud opposit the Park til
angle. For terms apply 10 HA WkISS CO.
II. Market street. na.5teod
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17
BIJOU THEATRE.

An aggregation of pretty girls witty
comedians, bright speciality stars and
novelties that appear in no other organiza-
ton cannot fail to prove attractive A
very .hoice offering is Sam II, Jacks New
Orange Blossoms Company, at the Bijou
Theatre.
The performance commences with a
Partisan Musical Soiree with score of
pretty maids, and puts you in the best Of
humOr as II starter or overture to most
rarc's evening S entertainment.
Special scenic and electrical effects are
carried and the ballet is large one.
Admirers of pretty wonderland what
men with the slightest sense Of an artistic
eye is otherwise, can see an army of the
prettiest girls ever put upon burlesqye
stage. Blondes, brunettes and titan
bellies, all are represented well, and the
total effect is stunning. The engagement
will close with the performance this even
ing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

IN OF Knights OF s. John and Naiia ars
invited to attend q meeting In German Hall
on Thursday at ] O'Clock TO attend the funer
al OF our late brother Joseph llendel.
fi6-2tn A. ENG ER STEIN. Chancellor.
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

Az oTICE--I hereby give notice that 1 shall
IN apply at the present session OF ths Lox.
islature for an absolute divorce from my
j6-:m ANNIE q FERRIS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17
~ THE COTTON KING.

William A. Brady's successful melo-
drama, the Cotton King" will be the
attraction at the Grand Opera House on
Friday aid Saturday next, with Saturday
matinee. When this great play was con-
suructed the author, Mr.. Sutton Vane,
certainly put some very strong scenes to.
gether. The Cotton Mill' scene, in the
fourth act, is said to be one Of the most
realistic and sensational episodes ever at
success which always attends the Cotton
King" is always the same wherever it
plays, and is easily accounted for. The
plot is continually developing new and
somewhat unexpected features. Its clean.
illness of text its blending Of pathos and
humor, its wholesome and moral lesson
and its pure simplicity throughout has
won its way into the hearts and homes Of
the public.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

Chief Engineer Bond Of the Water De.
parlmcnt has issued his annual report.
Among other valuable information 1t says
that the consumption of water by the
city departments, independent of the fire
service, during the year was q, 2S7, 400 gal
Ions The quantity Of water pumped from
the Brandywiue during the year was
capita consumption of the entire city was
1913 gallons; 81. 10 miles OF water mains
were laid in this city, and 1888 new meters
were put i'll. The condition of the ma
chinery, the filter and reservoirs is also
given,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

TEE Powers have interfered and will
prevent the occupation Of Crete by the
Greeks A warning has been sent to
Prince George to that effect. England,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

IINoR SALE-Several new houses with all
IL convonenceg; In best location on wcst
side; can be bought ut low figures and on
easy terms. W. {. TINDALL.
fi3tm Oil w. 9th street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17
Couductor Cut with nm Axe.

train No. 50 north bound on the Philadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad,
met with,a painful accident at Perryville
last evening. At Havre do Grace q passen-
ger boarded the train with broad axe
and at Perryville, while passing the con-
ductor to make his exit accidentally
struck him in the tleshy part Of the leg
with the axe, cutting him to the bone and
INJECTING dangerous wound from which
blood flowed profusely. Conductor Porter
continued on his train to this city where
q physician attended him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

Tho Street and Sewer directors last
evening heard argument for sand against
laying Of side track from the p. W. &
b. Railroad to the Biumenthal Morocco
plant. Judge J. Frank Ball wanted the
action postponed until the next meeting
as he was unable to be present, and
would like an opportunity to present other
facts and reasons why the pet ition should
not DO granted. William Mic hazel Byrne
and Willard Salisbury wanted the
answer given but the directors decided to
postpone the matter until next Tuesday
evening
The secretary of the body was ordered to
obtain from the Wilmington Malleable
Iron Company u plan for the extension OF
the railroad siding at their plant. The
Wilmington City Railway Company was
granted three more months for the con.
struction Of the East Third street line.
The Delaware and Atlantic Telephone
and Telegraph Company were granted
permission to put in under ground con-
duits ON Shipley street from Front to
Ninth, on Sixth from French to Wollas-
ton and Washington from Sixth to Fourth
street. The secretary reported collections
Of. 1887 20. The balance in bank was re-
ported to DO s876Y.6s, and the weekly
pay roll Of S3S, l54 was ordered paid.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

The REPUBLICAN, PRINTING AND PUB
LISTING COMPANY does not have to employ
any out Of town publication to vouch for
Its circulation. and as the Every Evening
Publishing Company continues to do SO,
we are again compelled to challenge the
Every Evening to prove its assertion that
It has double the edition accorded to any
other Delaware daily" In this connection
we repeat that we will deposit $500 in any
bank Of the city that the assertion is false
and 800 that the Every Evenings circula-
ton does not exceed that Of the REPuBLI.
CAN.
The encouragement our advertisers have
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

TOR SALE - Holstein calves and GA
II young bull. from stock with large bat
ter records Also choice reyistere d Chaste
county white pigs All at farmers prices Ap
Ply to o. address, II. LOWS Armstrong.
lIedgeiand Farm. Chrlstiana, HI. p. o.
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

The board Of directors of the Young
Mems Christian Association last night
filled the vacancies caused by designations.
Howard D. Ross will succeed William b.
Slavery, and the following directors were
elected to serve three years: Ashton r.
Tatum, Charles H. Cantwell, Harry
Emmons and J. D. Carter. Following
the election members reception was
held, during which G. N. Copeland made
few remarks on the work of the associa-
ton. Hot coffee and buns were served by
the Ladies' Auxiliary.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17
AMuSG M ENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE

The "Deacon's Daughter Company
closed very successful engagement at
the Opera House. last evening before good
sized audience II was the Company's
second performance in this city and Miss
Lillian Kennedy in the leading role met
all expectations.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

THR Sons Of Delaware win have d.
bate In their rooms in the Betz building,
Philadelphia, on Tuesday evening next
The question for debate win be; Resolved
"That the Whipping Post Of delaware DO
Abolished" There are two sides to the
a ,estion. the same as there are nine thongs
to the cat. The question Is q debatab.e
o,e, but we hardly think our Delaware
authorities are quite ready to do away
with the relic of barbarism. The cat has
terrors for white thieves, who otherwise
would pay US visits that now give our State
wide birth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

Two thousand people last night attende Il
the Wilmington Bicycle Clubs fair an d
show at the Auditorium. A minstrel per-
formance delighted all the attendants.
There were twenty-five men in the chorus
and the songs rendered by them were we'll
given. The solos we're: 1.-The Old Church
Bell" James V. Harbert; "Angelinc,"
William Pritchett; 1.-THE Girl l Love"
Horace V. Harrison; ale Didn't Split tho
Wood > Harry Klund
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

TIE order Of tho Old Fellows of Della
wore is composed Of two thousand seven
hundred members. or this number fifteen
hundred are citizens of Wilmington. The
order will celebrate its seventy eighth an.
niversary with grand demonstration in
tho Grand Opera House on April Goth. A
joint committee from all the lodges has
been appointed In the interest of the event
1t will be such an occasion as will add
credit to the order Of Old Fellows in our
State,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

At Dockstader's Musee, corner OF
Seventh and Shipley streets, he is giving
one of the very best bills this week ever
offered to our amusement loving people.
He tries to engage the best talent in the
vaudeville line and he generally accom-
plishes what he sets out to do. The bill he
offers this week is one of the best that he
has yet offered our people. His shows arc
clean and devoid Of all objectional feat
urcS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17
THE HOUSEHOLD TREASURED
Is LET Sl3 Shipley St. vii. Del.


Here is a chance for the sick of our com
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17
rhis Il rsur opporsunity.

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

WILLARD SALISBURY is slated to take
S nator Georle Giay's place, If no can'bc
p rsuaded to send in his name for the
vacant Judgeshlp. 1t is hardly probable
t Senator Gray will make any effort to
receive the appointment. He is perfectly
satisfied to be u. S. Senator.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

Two horses belonging to Daniel Davis,
BrandywIue Hundred farmer attached
TO a dearborn ran away, last evening
from Delaware avenue and Madison Sts.
The shaft came loose from the wagon and
in turning the corner OF Washington
street. ono of the horses was instantly
killed. The broken shaft impaled the
animal The horse was worth 800.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

Now that physicians report many cases
of grip, which are developing into pneu-
mona, 1t Is in order that preventive
against the malady should be used. Doc
tors recommend the use Of whiskey, and
the pure rye should be used. Stansbury
Murray, 104 East Front street, has a par
ticular brand which has been and is still
being used as a preventive for the grip,
and every family should have it.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

Fish &c. pound on Thursday, Feb.
18th at 9th and King streets. Trout, ciscos,
blue pike, yellow perch and other kinds
to go at &C pound. l have NO branch
stores and respectfully ask your patron
age. Goods delivered. David A. Nc.
Clure.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

UEvERYBoDY should patronize the Bicy-
Gle Fair now going on at the Auditorium.
Entertainments are given nightly and are
much enjoyed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17
WEDNESDAY. rEBaUAnY II. 1897.


Persons who intcnd taking out letters
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We hope our friends will bear this in
mind, and their kindness will BIO duly
Appreciated by our company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17
Gu, hi. Ont, IL viii moi Appear a gn,n

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

BY brave act Henry We'll, received
very pal lful injury on Saturday last. He
uni .ubsedIy saved Thomas Halls life.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

Any person who will write prices and
description of pair of Crutches not shorter
than fifty and onc.half inches to A. B. c.
this Office will find Il sale for them of the
lowest bidder.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

Mrs. Della NJ. Jones' Granville, N. Y,
writes: II have the highest praise to give
to DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. We have
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For frst.class dyein2 ami securing go
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

February
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

nj OTlCE-Is hereby given that intend TO
IN apply ht The present session OF the
General Assembly OF the. State of Delaware
for a divorce from my husband, H. Victor
Cause. 8. May WHITE CAUSE
i3O-2tawk limo
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

NJ OTlCE--Is hereby gwen that at the pres-
~ ent session OF the general assembly.ths
under signed will apply fr q divorce from
his wife. Emma HastinRs. Signed
ilg.pyt WIN, I. HASTiN1S.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

NoTICE-ls hereby given that intend to
IN apply at The present session OF the Gen
eral Assembly Of the State OF Delaware for
divorce from my husband, Vim M Gregg.
fl-26t EVA 8 GREGG.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-17

NJOTlCE-l hereby give ootice that will
IN apply at the present session OF the q en-
eral Assembly for an absolute divorce from
my WIFE, Johanna ". Wheeiock.
EDWARD J. WHEELUCK.