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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

DNGpOSALs-B bldg viii be received by
( the Hoard OF DlrectorSof tho Street and
Sever Department: OF Wilmington. De l.. up
TO O'Clock IA. NJ Saturday. June D. 1897 Tor
the continuation OF l $40 feet OF brick or con.
crete sewers from feet . inches IN dlamet or
to feet Inches by 3tec. 3 inches in diane
ter In Fourteenth and Union streets and
Pennsylvania avenue; $3.50 feet OF brick
g. wcrs from feet inches by feet inches
in diameter to . feet 4 inch es by 3 feet q In.
IN diameter. and 1884 feet Of terra Gotta
pipe sew era from 10 IN. TO IS 10. in diameter
In Lincoln aud Union streets, from Sycs.
more street to Fourth street aud in Lancas.
ter avenue and SecOnd street from Union
street Co Scott street. and SIS fec: of brick
sewer foot s inches by . feet inches in di.
aneter in Market street rrCm Twenty.lrst
streut to Twenty-third street; bids will DO
entertained upon either rob or NIL IN one
Certified cieck for the sum OF $500 VII be re-
CURED to accompany each OF the bids for the
iirst Jobs her In named and one for S!0a for
tho last Job named. Checks must be drawn
pay able 70 iho Board OF Directors OF tho
street and Sewer Department. Tho depart
ment reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. Specifications aud forms OF proposaId
VIII b, sent upon application and plans III ay
be seen ut the Office of
T. CHALKEY IIATTON
Engineer in charge of sower
n97-21 -SiJt-!
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
Odd Mention.

According to the report Of the Maine
forestry commissioners, the lumber in
dustry is on the wGne in Maine. 1t is
claimed that study Of the lumber
operations on the Penobscot river sub
stantiates this statement.
AT the annual meeting of the Madi-
son county On. Y Hop Growers asso-
citation the condition of the growing
crop was considered as far from encour-
aging. Indications are that not more
than half crop will be harvested this
year.
In trial at the New York station
there was practically no difference in
yield between cuttings and whole pota-
toes.
Several auction sales of Connecticut
tobacco have been held, and this method
has been satisfactory to the Connecticut
Valley Tobacco Growers association,
as the growers believe that they can
realize more i'll this manner than if
sold by the cid method.
The most notable Improvement in corn
growing is the use of shallow cultiva-
tors, leaving the surface level instead of
the old plan Of running pillow between
the rows and throwing dirt up to the
hills.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

THE refusal Of the bench to express their
views OH the question OF submission Of
the constitution to the people shows that
they expect to probably have to pass upon
Its merits. Their course in not expressing
views under the circumstances is right
and proper But, for heavens sake, what
do the Democrats of Delaware want, any
how, The way the new constitution has
been promulgated leaves the city Of Will
mington in the position of he boy was in
who had climbed the farmers apple tree.
When he started to come down the farmer
and his dog were patiently awaiting him
ut the foot Of tho tree. Some persons con
tend that it is the best we could &c; and
the seventy thousand inhabitants Of The
city Of Wilmington should be saIl Ned
that the constitution is no worse or grants
no more representation to our peOpl than
the old one. Tho new constitution has
cost the State over thirty thousand dollars;
but that is nothing when our State treas
ury is running over with funds. Tho
kJtubO hho ihpASy w DAA u hhNi lSo AZ pl SoSll-
tatives have been burning it since January
of the present year, Tha5 the General
Assembly think they are bigger body
than the Constitutional Convention goes
without saying. That is the main reason
why they have decided to adjourn until
be eleventh day of January next The
Democratic politicians arc not satisfied
with the work Of the Constitutional Con.
vention, and hope by some hook or crook
to nullify the work of that body. If they
have started out to have the work Of this
body set aside, We suppose they Gun &c.
oompllsh it. We can't soc what the Legls
laturs has to do with the matter, but all
the same they are obeying the commands
Of their bosses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
When to Sow Crimson Clover.

According to rules laid down by an
agricultural writer in The American
Cultivator, crimson clover ought to be
sown broadcast at the rate of 10 to IS
pounds per acre in the north from July
10 to Oct. IL, in the northern tier Of
southern states until Oct. 10 and in the
extreme south until the end Of Novem-
Der. 1t grows during the fall and spring
months and can be seeded among grow
ing corn after the last working or on
clean stubblo, in tomato fields, among
grapes, tobacco, ETC., and will take root
without being raked in or covered with
soil. If the ground is moist, it spreads
very rapidly. Probably the best way of
seeding is to prepare the ground as for
any other crop and lightly harrow in
and roll the soil.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
CURIOUS CLOCKS.


Interesting Specimens of Timspieces which
Have Been Made.
The origin of the clock is unknown, but
such timepieoes were known In Italy as
early as the tenth century. Some think
they were first invented by the Saracens.
From that time many elaborate and whim-
steal designs wero constructed, and those
which were skillfully and wonderfully
made brought fabulous prices, An old
Italian soldier, who served prior to 1889,
constructed one of the most curious Of
these. By Its mechanism the figure of
tortoise was made to drop into plate Of
water having the hours marked ON Its
rim. The figure would float around and
stop at the proper hour, telling the time
like "a learned pig" A lizard also was
made in tho same ii ekeeper to ascend q
pillar on which the hours were marked and
point out the time as 1t advanced. A
mouse did the same thing by creeping
along an hour marked cornice. The figure
of golden cock that tapped its wings
twice with the approach of the hours and
crowed twice was also popular favorite
for ancient timekeepers.
OF the various specimens that might be
given of early designs of the olockmakers'
art not the least interesting are the several
types of lamp clocks. One of these was of
a kind quite common In the seventeenth
century and consisted of lamp burner
placed at the base Of glass oil receptacle
mounted vertically upon suitable stand
ard. The oil reservoir had attached to ii
scale, facing the burner and showing tho
hours, beginning at 4 O'Clock In the after
noon, at which time the lamp was to be
lighted in winter, and ending at O'Clock
in the morning. The lamp being lighted,
the gradually descending level of oil, as
combustion proceeded, marked the hours.
Another deyice-of later origin, dating
back to the beginning of the present CEN
unqualified the same principle 1t con-
sisted of two communicating oil chambers,
superposed by clock dial. In one of the
chambers was placed night lamp to illu-
inmate this dial, and In the other was sus-
pended float from cord which passed
around small pulley. The latter was
on horizontal axis ending In the
center of the dial. The float, of course,
descended as the oil was consumed, and
carried the index hand along with 1t, thus
the hours precisely as in the CAGE
already cited. At their best, these time
pieces could have had only an Indifferent
degree of accuracy, yet they probably
served their purpose WE'LL and certainly are
interesting at the present time as illustrat.
Ing some of the expedients adopted by
of an earlier period.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
Trouble Among the Democrats.

There is serious trouble in the Demo
cratic party, and it has been said that Seua.
tor Gray and Willard Salisbury hold that
1t would be better for their interests to
have the nominees of the party defeated
than successful at the coming election.
Hence 1t Is probable that many of the
members of the wing of the party to which
they belong will not vote on tho fifth of
June. II this be 80, the Republican caudi-
dates will DO elected by a fair m ajority,
The dissatisfaction grows out Of the fact
that Peter J. Ford made the nominations
10 suit himself. Every man on the ticHet
10 his friend and neither Mr. Gray nor Mr..
Salisbury can get his support Tor Senator.
They defeated Mr.. FOrd'6 nomination for
Governor, and it is proper that he should
return the compliment He now has them
on the gridirOn and they deserve the rca &
ing they are getting.
The Republicans, on the othcr'hana, are
firmly united and they will undoubtedly
be elected. They arc all worthy men and
will make excellent officers. Let every one
prepare to vote and make their election
certain.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
EpMorthLeague ConYcntion.

The eighth annual convention Of tho
EpwOrlh League Of the Wilmington dis
trct Methodist Episcopal Church ycster.
day afternoon. President Rev II. A. &.
WcslcrlIGld Of Chesapeake City presiding
The convention Is composed Of I@J dele
gates from all PARIS Of Delaware and Mary
land, A. chapters being represented with
il total membership OF 2,5lO
The service, were opened byn praise ser
vice led Ivy Rev. h, b Short, Of Epwurth
NJ h. Church. alter which Rev. A. $
MowDray, Of the E.Hton Church delivered
an address Of welcome to which Presiding
Elder Louis 4, Barrett responded. The
afternoon Was taken up in bearing reports
from the district officers reports Of chap
tiers, committee on credentials and Organi-
cation and appointment Of cunmlttcrs.
The Junior League had charge Of the
evening services and Rev. T. II. Martin
dale address he convention on the I'M
pOrtanCc uf Junior League work. Frank
u. Btmsun, Of Port Deposit. Is first vice
president, Miss Estclle Chandler, Of Vii
mln@tOn, second vlcC.prcsl4rnt; Rev V.
7. Norhup, of Wilmington, third vice.
president, Mrs. Emma p. Huincs, Ct Ris.
ing sun, fourth vltu-prcsidcnt, Miss May
&. Thompson, of Delaware City, secretary,
ard Miss Eva l.. Buckley of FarminglCn,
Md, treasurer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
Fertilizers For Corn and Potatoes.

The Massachusetts experiment station
recommends 500 pounds dissolved bone
black, 200 pounds nitrate of soda and
$50 pounds muriate Of potash per acre
for corn. For potatoes, 500 pounds dis
solved bone black, 200 pounds nitrate of
soda and $50 pounds high grade sui
phate Of potash. Tho standard brands
Of corn and potato fertilizers complete
manurcs) will also furnish these ele-
ments i'll equally as good forms.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

Wallace h. Crossnn, the owner of
small farm, near kUmblesvIllc, Il short
distance above the Pennsylvania line,
hung himself in his stable lofts last Tues.
day afternoon, while his family were abb
sent on business. On their return home
the son surprised to find him hanging by
rope fastened in the roof Of the bulldin,.
lie Immediately cut the rope and gave the
alarm, but it was too late to be OF any
avail, us the man had bcJn dead for some
time. He leaves II VITO and Two children.
lie had been unwrll for some limo
which led to II depression Of spirits u nd
thus the commission Of the sad act.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

oUH cuckoo Issislstsss istsnds 70 give
rs another detsotivs " dstspt the frauds
~ ths primary slsctions ana 70 DO paid
$1,000 year. We think that detective
should be appointed TO detect II any msney
has been used in influencing lssislation
during the present session. also another
detectivs to prevent any unnecessary legis-
lation two years hence BY the General As
ssmbly. The goody- goody Republicans
voted In November last to make just such
positions possible by the Democratic Legis.
lature. As times have still continued
duh and business very quiet 1t would be
the best thing financially for the members
OF tho General Assembly to remain In SEES.
sion few months longer. The State
treasury is said to yet contain few more
dollars
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
Alivcn,iSt> fined.

The seventh Day ..YcMrIsts have erect
ed church about no TALES from Ches-
wold in krmy rDurty, aud have been
gathering y .t!o ColorCa people Of that Vi
cinUy Ne fa,t ;hnt lhe dissemination
sanvii"ns NO: Nng ~ fEaday has been a
sourr" oia'I.Yyspeg " Eofiis "a the people
of lhcswud. Leslie Muns3 ind Henry
Wllllam3 were taken before Magistrate
IhUml on, charged with Sabbath.b break
ing, nud wciP zach saDtencGl to pay fine
Of 81 and costs, IL default Of payment
they were CCniJiitra to jail for "a hours.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
Ascension Day Services

Catholic and Episcopal Church in Chris
tan lands services are being held. Those
here were of particular interest and i'm.
prGssivcness. At St. Peters Pro Cathc-
dral the attendance was the largest In
Trinity Church the Holy Eucharist was
observed at 1870 o'clock. Tonight Rev.
H. Ashton Henry will preach special
sermon to st. Johns Com mandery,
knights Tcmplar. They will march
from the Opera House to the church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
Writer Says lie is Mrs. Gordy's :lurdcrer.

GE0EGETUwS, DEL, May @G-A lett r
has been received by sheriff Johnson from
persons in New York, who say that
James NJ. Gurdy was not tho Eian who
killed Estrllc 5lary Gyrdy Oh tho night Of
March ~, but that the writer Of The letter
did the deed. Tho letter stated to the
sheriff that th"y were in Georgetown and
Milton for about tTO weeks before tho
murder took p!HGe and waited for the
arrival Of Mrs tioriy. Sheriff Johnson
put the lvt,ar N Lawyer c. f. richards
bands.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
sNowfLAkks.

rAs iitsis ONES hnssi In the twilight gray, !
And the trustfal prayers that thsir pure ifpS
say 80 4
Fluttsr toward heaven on shadowy wings,
Where the angels garner the beautiful thinss |
ne wrstchsd earth through hsr parched Lips
means,
And God Il erieved 81 tho snguished tones
while the angels bring to the mercy scat 81
Tho little ones prayers, 90 pure, 60 sweet.
With tender smile he takes them all,
Then down through the darkness the snow.
fakes fall,
Till the earth lies hushed meath silence
white,
Cleansed by the little ones' prayers tonight.
-Mabelle p. Clapp.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

William Russell Of No 400 Marsh Road
LHG tie indeI hrger Of his right hand
II ashsi Inst evening BY catching it be.
twcss clliS7 chain and t0ngue OF wag-
on Dr. II { JSJcs, Of 1919 w. Fourth
sH'A:, rendered the necessary medical at
tent!oa
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

TIE Street and Sewer Commission
thould Rec Il it that our streets are left in
D. good condition as before the two tule.
phone Companies began to tear them up
\ money spent has amounted to thous
auds OF dollars and. the streets have been
wonderfully improved dCriDg tie last I've
years
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
And the Sun Made the RAYS.

"Yes," said the man who had been TAX
ing drawing lessons to no purpose all
night, "tho only flush in the whole long
! sitting got sight Of was tho first rosy flush
Of dawn just before went to bed. "-Ty-
biographical journal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
To Receive the Bishop,

The knights of Columbus on next Mon.
day evening will tender a reception to Rt.
Rev. j. j. Monaghan, the new Bishop OF
tho Diocese of Wilmington. The rece =
ton will be held at the rooms Of the
knights, No S3l Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

Shlohs Consumptlcn Cure cures where
othcTsfnIl. II Is the leading CoughGure aud
no home should be withoutit. Pleasant Ia
take and goes right to tue spot. Sold by N.
Is. Dunforth. End and Market strsets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

to know that you can get good photos
taken At Cummings studio, 80! Market
street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

BE not deceived. A cough hoarseness or
Group are not to he triled with. dose In
time of Shi.oh's Cure will save you much
trouble. Sold by N. b. DaGforth. End aud
Market streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

An Extended Popularity Browns Bron-
chial Troches have for many years been the
most popular article In use for relieving
Coughs and Throat troubles
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

J. II Porter & Sons. wholesale and re-
tail milk dealers 5, Il. Corner Seventh
and Madison Streets Wilmington. Del.
Phone Gal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

Will furnish excursions, parties, pic.
mics, festivals, etc, with Kylr', ,",nUus
Ice cream at lowest possible rates at depot
S xth and Orange, John Kyle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

dollars.
FREDERICK della Tour Booth Tucker,
commander of the Salvation Army of
America, was last night found guilty of
maintaining disorderly house at No, 1875
West Fourteenth street, Judge Newburger
charged that it was for the jury to deter
mine whether or not the holding Of SER
vice from o'clock In the evening until
80 O'clock In the morning, with the nc.
compartment of music and the singing Of
1900 persons, renders the enjoyment Of life
impossible to number Of the people of
the city. The jury evidently thought tho
SalvatOnist was maintaining u nuisance
and found heir verdict accordingly.
The Farnburst Asylum steward bill was
reported favorably to tho House yesterday
with an amendment reducing the salary
to $500 and board. This should be a snap
for some fortunate man The steward
will have the purchasing of the supplies
used in that institution, and would, If he
were SO inclined, place him in tho position
of beneficiary of everything that was to
be purchased Nearly every business
house will be willing to pay ten per cent.
on the purchase for tho privilege Of fur
nishng the supplies
He was stranger, named Morris Riff
kin, and he was taken in by fellow He.
brow and made to feel at home, when he
tnn ,rl 10 Ia,
vaunbles with him. 1t is the old story of
taking a stranger In without proper recoln-
mendatiOt from his former employer He
evidently went on the principle ''if you
dent do tho landlord, the landlord will do
you"
Dir. Charles Funk, Thomas w Nc
Way, William H. Graham. h. X. Holt,
James f.. Ruberlsou, George NJ. Fisher, IL
W. Ashley. Caleb 5 WATSON James II.
Morris, Edward $ Abruhams, Theodore
Brown and John W Mccoy, councilman.
ic candidate; in the respective wagds and
Charles NJ Leitch, candidate for President
of Council, comprise II winning ticket
Governor Ebu W. Tunnel tli, week will
name the lucky individual who shall serve
New Castle county as Clerk Ji the Or
phdns Court for the next five years, com
meHcug Oh June lst There are suin. SIX
applicants for tLo position
-------------------
The BfpudywinU race In, Il strange fas-
ciuation for the dcsPontent ones. An uu.
Il III
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

THRU STEE'S SALE OF REAL Estate
j by virtue OF an order of the Orphans
Court the properly late OF Ann j. Harlan, de
ceased. wall DO exposed to saia ut the County
Court House, on Saturday. the gYth day OF
May, 1897, at 10 O'Clock u. III.
No. !. Three.slory brick house and lot NO
6l0 WcstSiSth street having Il front on sixth
street of II fee ana extending tnat width
southcrly IS feet.
MOI, Three.Btory brick house and lot Mo
BIZ Jefferson street, having Is front on Jetfer-
son street of 10 feet and extending that
width westerly 100 feet.
Attendance will be given and terms made
known by JOHN 4. NiELDS, Trustee.
tnnG-SL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For Mayor,

For Mayor,
Henry C. McLoar,
For President of City Council,
Charles NJ. Leitch.
For City Treasurer,
William II. Curry.
For City Solicitor,
Henry c. Conrad.
For Assessor and Collector,
Southern District,
James A. Melvin.
Northern District,
Thomas S. Lewis.
For Members Of Council.
First ward-ChaTles o. Funk.
Second ward -Thomas w, McVey.
Third ward-William IL, Graham.
Fourth ward-ClarenCe X. Holt.
Fifth ward-James w. Robertson.
Sixth ward George M. Fisher.
Seventh ward-Henry w. Zebley.
Eighth ward-James II. Morris.
Ninth ward-Caleb 5. Watson.
Tenth ward-Edward Abrahams.
Eleventh ward-TheodOro Brown.
Twelfth Ward--John Mccoy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27

SENATOR John Pyle speaks in very plain
language about the manner in which the
Levy Court Commissioners have reckless
" spent the money Of the tax payers of
New Castle County The Commissioners
wished to have authority to borrow $lJo.-
90 and fund the floating debt The S3na-
tor said he knew of one commissioner,
wlu had oyerdruwn his district account
5000. That he did it to nuke his conNti-
tuents say that he was good clever tol-
low The day of clever fellows has gone
by. Tho largo amount Of money which
had been turned in by the county taX-Col-
le,tors as errors has very near bankruptcl
the County treasury. such plain words
spoken by Senator Pyle, u Democrat and
tic Levy Court q Democratic body, 1t
should be given considerable heed too He
knows without doubt whereof he speaks
His timely warning may have Il sAutAry
effect on the men who spend our money.
TIE blue laws were set going against
young Augustus NcgendGnk for daring TO
sell refreshments on sunday to the thirsty
aid hungry biCyCli5ts who travel on the
Kennett turnpike. In other words, the
man who shall daTo to sell lemonade or
ginger pop on Sunday to the thirsty will
eprosecutvd, rs it is 'agin' the law The
law should DO Obcyud, but there is such II
thing as becoming muss-backed. Tho
ways OF Christianity ara becoming more
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
THE 9th DAY OF JUNE. 1897.

THE 9th DAY OF JUNE. 1897.
at 2 o'clock p. M.
the following described real estate. viz:
All that certain lot or piece of land with
the thrcc-story brick dwelling house
thereon erected situate in the city Of VIII
ming on aforesaid, bounded and described
us follows TO wit:
Beginning at Il point on the westerly
side Of Marsh road at the distance Of POO
feet northeriy from the northcrly side o:
Fourteenth street by right-anglcd line
measured thc"ctrom; said Marsh road
being the same rs laid out by tho Cherry
IslunI Marsh Company; thence westerly
parallel to Fourteenth street 81 feet 8
inches to a corner; thence northerly at
right angles to the last mentioned line
so feet to another corner; thence casterly
parallel to Fourteenth street 81 feet 3
inches, more or less to point in the said
westerly side Of Marsh road; and thence
thereby suuLherly-feet to the place of
beginning, be the contents thereof what
they may.
ScH.d and taken in execution MS tho
property oil Wilhelm Schnecsc and Fricda
SchpccSe, his wife, lnortgagOrs and tGrrC
tenants, and to be sold by
WILLIAM r. Finn. Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Wilmington. Delaware,
May "a, 1897.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
DIR. SlMMS
Vegetable Liver Pills

Elegantly sugar coatsd. No taste Ia
swallowing. Grlpesss and not slokenlng.
know you take medicine. The ilneat
Liver, Kidney and Stomach mediNlIs,
known. VIII surely cure LIVER com.
plAlnts, Kidney dlseass and Stomach trol-
blss, Dyspepsia etc. Cures tired feeling,
akin afieotfous Essaachs, dizziness. gid.
dy.hssd, do. Nice Ia every respect asa
rssl live medicine and family prots,-
tian against diseases. rs cents boz. six
IN one for o.. Bold by rugxists IN di.los
and country. Deoot e0e R!Eg street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-27
HOOPES'S ANODYkE' ; # ::;;:'

N. r. Davis. Jeweier. 8 Il. 2ni !.