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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
TOO MUCH LOOPING. =,
1t. ouad's Story of a Queer Duel at Long
Range.

Range.
OF to tho right of the road saw man
Planting corn in field. To his right and
about 80 rods away was a fringe of will,
lows, and ns looked puff of smoke shot
out and the report of tlrcnrm reached my
ears. Before I came opposite the man
three shots had been fred and saw two
of the bullets kick up the dust within
few feet Of him, He looked up and saw
Inc, and shonldering his hoo ho came out
to tho roadside fenco and gave me a
"Hello!" just as another shot was fired
and the bullet struck rail ten feet away.
Come from Thomnsyille?' asked the
man as he looked me over.
ayes"
"Any news down thar2'
Nothing Of interest"
"Most everybody out plantin corn,
guess Which way you gonS"
Down to Parsons City. Isn't there
some one over in the willows with gun?"
ole army revolver"
'Wel, he's doing some very careless
shooting" said as another bullet struck
the fence in about the Same spot.
He's dom the best ho kin. guess"
replied tho farmer as he turned his head.
But what's he shooting atl"
"Mo. He's bin poppln away fur tho last
half hour Thar he goes gin, but thar
amt 10 call to git skcered. II it comforts
him to pop at me- lot him pop!"
'But you ought to do something"
protested.
'Im dom sonethin," he replied, with
quiet smile, as ho climbed the fence and sat
on the top rail. "Yes, it's Jim Fisher, and
he thinks III come down thar and ak
him what he's mad about. l shnn't,
though. He amt dom nobody any hurt"
"But he must hit you by and by"
"Waal, in year or two mcbbe. You
see, l know Jim, and used to own the,
revolver he's shootin with. Jim is blind
in the left eye, lopshoulderod on tho left
side, and tho old pistol shoots to the left.
When he shoots, he sticks out his tongue,
shuts his right ego and lops over, and II I
don't sit still! fur half On hour no can't
begin to hit mo. ="
"You take 1t pretty cool" said as
made ready to ride OH.
"Oh, yes it's jest as well, )" he drawled. !
"Jim's got a new box of cartridges, and
want to shake hands and trade dogs. He's
bin shootin at me fur month past, and
kin tell by the way he pulls trigger that
he's gittin discouraged and wants to quit.
No usa gttin flustered, stranger I'm
a-loppin to the right and JIM a-loppln
to tho left, and the two of us couldn't ait
up shootin match If we was to try all
summorr ...as,., NJ QUAD.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
HAZEL DELLRACES. /
Two Days Good Racing Arranged by the
Wawaset Trottlng Association.

Tomorrow and Thursday there will DO
one hundred horses from the bsst stabbed
in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and
New Jersey at Hazel Dell. :.
Tho occasion Is a meet under the au-
spices Of the Wawnsot Trotting Associn-
tion. The New Castle cars run to the far
entrance of the track while a special train
gates.
The prizes are tho largest offered horo
for years. The races and entries for to- +!
morrow are a. follows: 3-minuts class-
Marine, b. g., W. b. Biggs, Middletown;N
Dol; Happy Star. b. g. w b. Blggs, ,
Middletown. Del. Bright Star. b. g., v.
., B!ggs, Middletown. Del, Linden F.,
bl, g., james Brown. Stanton, Del; Dr..
SSyntax, bg., s. r, Budd; Woodbury.. n.
Stanton Dsl. Z, Lay Dlroc,. b. m, Thomas
G. Moore, Smyrna. Del; Mayphia b., p.
H. Brown, West Chester, Pa; Wyncode
Maid, $, m, H. W. Davis, West Chester,
Pa; Matte Young, b: M. James u. {
Meredith, Elwyn, Pa; Lord Middleton, I
br. G, James H. Meredith, Elwyn, Pa
Wilmington, Del; Elizabeth, c. M, J. j.
Kelley, Manoa Pa; Evans w., br., Will
liam 5. Marshall, West Chester, Pa. Pom
L., b. g., Jester s. Mcdaniel Wilmington,
Del; Musical, s. H., Donald G. Duffy,
Marietta. Pa.
s.es elass-Jonnie B., Big, FELTON,
Farm, Thurloow, Pa, Flipeator, Big,
J. Il. FnImer, Chester, Pa; Boxer.
Snsk nStsani Del May y" b. n M WIS "
Blggs, Middletown, Del; Bonnie West, |
br. m, John Kcnney, Point Breeze
Philadelphia, Pa; Patsoy X, b. g.;
West End Club Stable, Philadelphia,
Pa; G. J. Hamlln, b. g., JIG. Biz
zard, Smyrna Del. Plckaninny, b. M,
B. Green R Wimlnngton, Dsl oshe Gon
p Ss'' b.y "i'a a WIFI William Sf Missle,
Newark, Del. !; Robert NJ. b. g., James,
p. Hepburnc Elwyn Pa; Carrot Jr., b g,
Frank B. Shreve, Middletown, Dsl.; Gro
YER s, Frank B. Shreve Middletown,
Del; Mack b., c q, FELTON, Farm, Thur
low, PA; Daisy B., j. H. Manlove, Mid.
dletown, DOL; Little Boil, b m, J. T. Full
Robt. Grady, Warbcrth Pa; May Wilkes,
b f, J. G. Millbourne, Chester, Pa; Hem
rietta, b m,J. G. Millbourne Chester, Pc.
AIS class-Don, b g. James DoBbs, VIII.
minngton Del. Pom l., b g, Jester s. Nc
Daniel, Wilmingto Dol.
a.2l olass-Edsar W., b g, Howard Cool.
ing, Woodbury., N, j.; Kodak, bl G, H. W.
DAVIS, Reatlihg, Pn'; Mlnnle H. m, Il.
w. Davis, Reading, Pa; May, b m. W. B.
g, W. b. Biggs, Middletown, Del;
Price McGrath, b $, John s. Kirk, Mar
shallton. Del Boxer br g, Robert Grady.
Warbsrth, Pa Polka Bolton, b m, J. G.
Mllbourne, Chester, Pa +; Walter Ho.r,
q, j. G. Millbourna, Chester Pa; Curas.
ser. G, Il. I. Hainos, Haddonaeld, N. j.;
Budd Doble, H. Hunter Philadelphia;
Rocket, j, II. Manloye, Middletown, Del;
Wisma, D. Lcary, Oxford. Pa; r. l.. c.,
br e, John Kinney, Point Breeze, Phila'
lnlDha
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24

NTDIlCE-PatricS J. Leonar l. the owner
IN ord occupant of the house situated at
south 9TH street, in tho city OF New Castle In
scnoo, Dist. a AMI state OF Delaware. in com.
plnn0c with the requirements OF the acts OF
tho General Assembly In such cnse made and
provided. DO hereby give notice that shalt
apply In writing TO the Judges Of the Court
Ut General Sessions OF the State of Delaware
IN and TorNCw Castle county. on Monday the
10Th day OF sept. 1897 being the next term of
said court. for a lie 'nsetO carry on the bot
Ting Dusl!I ess aud disposng OF porter, ale
and beer 1T wholesale on the premises, and
the following respectable citizens Of said
CITY. at least six OF whom arc substantial
rreehol1ers. of said district. recommend the
saii application. TO wilt:
Il d Cha James Is Bradley
Richald McGinn John J Reynolds
frank Fu1an John II Palmer
Jumes Il TomQn VIM .GulIfoll
ratrick McGrory Edward Hibney
James Ryan Martin Leonard
= Eugene s. Morris jus n Ftno4an
a2O PATRICK LEONARD
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
MIR. BEANIE FROM BOSTON.

The only fun in town this week will be
at the Grand Opera House next Saturday
evening when the Big Guns Of Comedy
successful musical sketch, "Mr. Beane
from Boston," assisted by IN excellent
company of comedians, singers, dancers
and pretty girls. "Mr. Beane from Bos.
ton" is the funniest and best musical
comedy produced in years. 1t Is overflow.
ing with specialties and combines oil tho
recent musical successes. Every artist
has been specially engaged with view to
adaptability In the respective parts of the
play. 1t is an ENTERTAINMENT for dyspeptics.
there being not one dull moment in the
whole show. Every thing has been created
to please tho eye and ar;nothing coarse or
Clean wholesome fun, and plenty Of 1t.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24

Moscow" the Travelled person went on
to say, as magnificent.
The indicted banker daughter inclined
her head graoiously.
"My mas cow" she rejoined, "is q
Corker too. OF course she's not SO famous
as Mrs, Leary's COW, but that is o matter
of opportunity, don't You know"
And If the latest Chicago census was to
DO believed there were others. Detroit
Journal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
D u PINK SHIRT WAIST.

I - 1-N'. ~ Al .
There's mister in hcr optics ~;
And heaven IN her smile. 1T p, +
2 There's poetry In her carriage.
There's decorum in her style.
Oh, her voice Is low and pleasing
And her modesty and grace
Lend a sweetness to tho maiden
Ina Pink
Shirt y
..- Waist
With her sunny tresses falling
Like u cataract Of gold
Ger divinely nodded shoulders =.
Snowy white, but never cold,
Oh, the heart with rapture's bobbing
While view the blue eyes chaste
OF the maiden who's attired
Ina Pink
Shirt
Waist.
She abhors the baggy boomers
So suggestive Of the Turk
She affects no stunning costumes,
Calls them all the "devil's work.
Is pleased and well oontented
To DO modest, sweet and chaste,
And adorn her perfect figure
Witha Pink
Shirt
Waist.
She's familiar with the flowers,
Knows their origin and name.
She has read the classic authors
Who've achieved immortal fame.
You may bet she Is a corker,
For she rode mile unpaced In fifty .seven
seconds
And Pink
Shirt
Waist.
WASHINGTON Post.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
Levy Court.

Tho Levy Court was in session this
morning, but did little business outside of
the passage Of number of bills. Com
missioner Mealey was the only absent
member. This afternoon the court will
consider claim of County Treasurer Ret.
tcw for 20 per cent.on all poll taxes collect.
ed by him, while Poll Tax Collector Dona.
hoe will make q similar demand. Mr.,
Donahoe bases his claim on tho fact that
he was appointed before tho taxes were
collected. while Mr.. Rettsw makes his
claim simply because he did the work.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24

To morrow hight Coroner Wright will
hold an inquest in the case of alleged in
fanticido against Elizabeth J. Healing.
Miss Healing has about recovered from
her illness and is now in charge Of Deputy
Sheriff Bradley, who will bring her be-
fore tho coroner tomorrow afternoon.
Deputy Attorney General Cooper is study
ing whether no will allow Miss Healing
hef liberty under the eye Of q deputy
sheriff or commit her to jail, should the
verdict of the jury criminate her, but 1t Is
altogether probable that she will be given
her liberty.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
FIGHT IS NOW ON.
Rival Railway Companies are Laying
Tracks at Elsmere.

This morning tho fight between the
Wilmington and Brandywino Springs
Electric Railway Company and the VII.
earnest, the former beginning It's work at
Elsmere directly along side Of that begun
by the latter company yesterday morning.
1t Is known that the Elsmere line is to be
connected with the tracks Of the Whining.
ton City Railway Company. at Silverbrook
hence II can readily DO seen what bitter.
ness will accompany tho work. The vii.
mington and Brandywne Springs Com.
pany now has 800 men ct work side by
side with the $50 men Of the rival com.
pany.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
"Oh, Dat Watermi,Eion. ="

Now that the watermelon season is al.
most at its haight the colored populace is
in its glory Day after day colored men
can be seen partaking of tho luscious fruit
on curbs, but an individual yesterday
afternoon walked down King street with
apiece of melon in his hand largo enough
to satisfy the desires Of small family.
Tho fellow was unconcerned over the
amusement he created.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
of For the fountains.

VIM. H, Kair has gone to The mountains
of Bedford county, Pa, and with the aid
Of Uncle Charley Smith, expects to have
a carload of celebrated mountain cows on
his fathers farm, near Contreville, next
Friday morning, which he will dispose of
at private sale, on very reasonable terms.
The farmers In the vicinity will please take
notice. Oiher dealers will hayo to get up
and hustle IL they expect to got ahead Of
William.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
Shake Into Your Shoes

II cures painful, swollen, slnarting feet
AID instantly takes the sting out OF corns
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery Of the age. Allons Foot. Hasa
makes tight-fitting or Lew shoes feel easy.
1t is II certain cure for sweating cnllous
and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it o-day.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
BY mail for % cents in stamps. Trial
package FREQ. Address, Allen S. OlmsUed
LeROy, N. Y. u.34m
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
At the breakfast Table.

Mr.. Mcckton had been out several min
utes later than usual the night before, and
there was decided ohilliness at tho break
fast table. The silence was suddenly bro.
ken by the wifo's remark: "Look at these
senator's and representatives. See how
they fingered and talked over the tariff"
"Now, Henrietta, you surely can't
think of holding me responsible for thatl"
mot personally, but 1t shows trait
that Is common to your kind. 1t shows
how man will grasp at anything as an
excuse for not going home when he ought
Washington Star.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE. -

The Opera House opened last night for
the season and the house was packed. The
attraction was ''rhe DEVILS Auction"
which proved as popular as ever. and a
good drawing card. Manager Baylis feels
greatly encouraged and says that the sea-
sons business will. II lass night 10 my
criterion, 20 away ahead Of last year S. The
show was up 10 its old time standard and
everybody was pleased with the manner
In which 1t was presented.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
DEATHS.

STIGERS.-In this city, on August %.
1897, Jordan S5igers, aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends also Friendship
Steam Fire Co No, are respectfully In.
vited to attend the funeral On Tuesday
afternoon ata o'clock from tho residence
OF his sonin.law, Harvey Darrell, l2G?
Chestnut street. lnte-ment Rverview
Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
WHY not Fix this pIate2

The gutter plate at tho corner OF Third
and French streets needs immediate at
tention of tho Street and Sewer Directors.
For tho past few weeks no less than q
dozen horses have fallen because Of Its
being out of repair and yesterday after
noon another horse swelled the number.
Perhaps tho directors will repair the do.
feet after some one institutes suit against
the city for damages for horses death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
Planning Bridge Repairs,

G. D. Howell g. Co., of Chester, arc pre-.
paring plans for strengthening the twin"
bridges that span the Brandywino u short
distance below Chadd's Ford. Tho bridges
which were erected in 1866 are inter.county
bridges and tho repairs, which arc badly
needed, will DO paid by Chester aud Della
ware counties.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
Why He Left Them.

Kind Old Lady-Poor mani You look
as If you had seen better days
Mr. Willie Deadtircd-I have, madam.
Once dwelt in granite halls.
Kind Old Lady-And why this loss Of
such homer
Mr.. Willie Deadtired-My term expired.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24

Foreignor-I notice all your policemen
wear stars What Is tho special signin,
canoe of thatf"
Native American-None, l reckon, I'm.
less 1t is that you often sec stur shoot.
Ing, end you never SEQ It hit anything
Chicago Tr'"~"~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24

Authors have their tribulations like 9th.
or moro or less famous people. MIR. Penn.
berton's first book was entitled, 1.-THE
Diary of Scoundrel," about which he
tells an amusing little Incident:
was spending few days at q seaside
town with friend, who one evening
wanted to buy my book. We strolled to
the railway bookstore and he asked the
clerk for n copy.
The Diary of Scoundrel' Oh, yes,
That Is the hexperience Of tho hautbor, I
expect said the young oookney clerk a.
he handed 1t over. - a +,
I retired modestly from tho ,fcsps.-.,
Booknan.
:, s.rxa. ~ .1as tNr.T-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24

Beefneck Bill - Wot's come Of your
pardnorf
Strongarm .Iake-I shook i'm. He got
religion already.
"Oh, quit the business, has hes"
"No. He didn't git it that bad, but no
always wanted to open safe with pray.
or. "-Cinclnnhti Enquirer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
Has Left the State,

Deputy Sheriff Ratledge has about given
up the idea Of getting service on Mrs.
Frlede Schneeae, whom Frederick Hook is
desirious Of having punished for falsely
accusing him of theft The deputy has
learned that the woman has gone to New.
Jersey to live and although he kept q close
watch for her Yesterday she was not seen.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
Bowie and Minnick r1atched.

Frank Boyle and John Minnick have
agreed to ride mile on tho Hazel Dell
track in the near future for "A suitable prize
The men will be paced by a triplet and tho
winner must secure tho best of three heats.
Boyle cannot understand why Frank Pyle,
the professional, wants to ride against him
for 800 purse. Thomas Gillen has re.
ceiyed word from Baltimore that he has
been found innocent of preferred charges.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24

Mrs. William Mailer of Fourth and
French streets who has been under tho
care of four physicians is reported to be
out of danger and well onto the road 70
recovery
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
No Settlement Yet,

Alexander D, Cooper, attorney for B. B.
Allen stated to-day that his clients claim
for salvage against the British barkentino
Ia Nignesa had not been compromised.
The bark will! not be allowed to unload
the oil to have repairs made until the claim
il settled, Burton and Richardoon re.
ceiveu S625 each.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
Obituary.

Homer. the ten months old child OF John
H Hull of No Marshall street, died
yesterday from spinal meningitis,
Jordan Stigers, well known machine
list residing at No. 1929 Chestnut street,
died on sunday Of Brights disease
Mrs Elizabeth Trc0away died on sun
day at her home No. 9l5 Pine street. Her
funeral took place to-day. lntcrmcnt was
made at Eagleton, N. j. ..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24

suit last evening between Charles W.
Stewart and Frank NJ. Roberts. Assault
and battery and dlsorderly conduct were
tho charges One was placed under
peace bond and tho other discharged,
Magistrate Sasse will have case with
them
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
The Weather.

Tomorrow promises to be fair, with
continued high temperature Somewhat
similar conditions will probably prevail on
Thursday.
The Thermometer Mt W. G. Taylor's
drug store, 80! King street, registered to-
day as follows:
1o'clock 10 o'clock ! o'clock a
~ ~ so
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24

Miss Eleanor H. Mccoy has returned
home from q visit to Wilmington. In
honor of her eighth birthday she enter
tanned quito number of her little friends
MT her home, Maple Valley near Kirkwood.
Many novel and interesting games were
played on the beautiful lawn md prizes
were awarded to each. Among those
present were: Helen, Ethel, Clayton and
Carrie Ellison of Bohemia Manor, Louise.
James and Cazier Ellison. Francis and
william Stuckert. Lewis, Ethel ind Clay.
ton Welsh OF st. Georges, Louise d. Jack
SON Of Wilmington, Katharine >and Mid
Teton .EdWards l,of - Baltimore, Aaude,
Marion and Ralph Clark OF Kirkwood.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
Baptist rlissiOn Excursion.

The East Side Baptist Mission Sunday
School will give an excursion to Angus
tine Park on Thursday, August &c Car
leaves 81 and Railroad ate o'clock sharp,
to connect with boat at New Castle. Tick
cts: adults, 50c; childrou's. 25c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
These Mosquitoes Terrible.

Mosquitoes have SO badly bitten tho
eight months old child of John Cochran CT
No 5 Townsend street, that DR.. Henry
W. Bryan found the baby in convuls!ans
when lie WAS called In Sunday night. Ho
has hopes however Of the little ones re-
COVERING
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
RENTED.
New York Sunday World.


"There are two hammocks here" sho
said as she sat down In one of them.
"Well, theros no use of our being self
ish, !" he replied as he sat down in the same
hammock, "Let some one else have tho
other. "-Chicago Post.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
The Body Found

The body Of George Mcdonald who
was drowned in tile Christiana on Sunday
afternoon was found this morning.
The body was at tho p, w. & B. bridge
whom discovered. Deputy Coroner Chan
dler removed the remains to his undcrlak.
ing establishment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
Kicked by a Horse.

Howard Corson, II boy residing on East
Fourth street,was kicked in the side about
o'clock this afternoon. The lad was at
the stable Of Alexander a. Wells when
kicked. He was taken to his home. where
he was attended by Dr. Springer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
Never,

Lawyer-If you and your husband can't
agree, why don't you agree to disagreeS
Fair Client (flrmly)-Never! II I'd
agree to disagree, he'd think l d weakened.
New York Weekly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24

else is lust as good" us Doan's Ointment
for Hives, Pin Worms, Itching Piles or
other itchin ess of the skim tell him you
want the original. 1t Is safe; never fail.
iny
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
READ CAREFULLY.

How many words
can you make from
the letters In the
word Congratulate.
The publishers Of
American Women
will give SO prizos in
all amounting to the
sum Of 1900. We do
this to increase our
circulat 1 on. W Q
want to Introduce
our magazine into
vN,rr hOma and will
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24

II have proposed to seven girls this sum.
mer already" said Tmmins, land I
haven't been able to get accepted once.
Dinged If ! am not beginning to feel like
ono Of my poems. ..'-1ndianapolis journal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24

Will be sold at private sale, lot OF win
ter and summer clothing, ranging from 1
years. s to 3 months, also somS 'SYNs'
clothing Hours from 9 TO II frog = {,
at 5Q1 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-24
Ccaseless Effort.

Man labors Just from sun to sun,
But woman's work is never done,
BECAUSE she tolls, from dawn to dawn,
TO take in all that's going on.
Chicago Record.