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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
HIS GRIEVANCE.

His Nanes Was Xerxes, and II Had Been
Bnseiy Tempered with.
mad, sir--madi I'm mad clear
throughW
It was evident to the lawyer that he was
on the verge Of securing good Islander or
personal damage suit, and he invited the
stranger to be seated.
"Mad!" repeated the stranger. "I'm
mad enough to eat bessesner steel. I'm
mad enough to put this case through II 1t
costs me all of sl5,"
~ infer, said the lawyer, "that some
one has wronged you.
"Wrongcd mep' roared the stranger.
"He's made monkey Of mol I tell you,
sir, he's made me look like a blooming
idiot. He's given the public wrong i'm.
preston Of my mental strength and the
educational advantages Of my youth, and
want to make him sweat for it "
"Tell me about It," said the lawyer,
"and We will SEQ what can be DONE"
at all hinges on my middle name" ex-
planned the stranger land that name Is
Xerxes. Now, am not prepared to deny
that that Is more or less of fool name for
any one to carry around at this period of
the worlds history, but can't SEQ that
I'm to blame for it.
"Certainly not, asserted the lawyer.
"Just because my parents were foolish
enough to give me that kind of name Is
no reason why every one meet should
think he has a license to have fun with
me, and l am entitled to the protection Of
the law, as l figure 1t.
"Most assuredly."
"Then it's cinch I'll get big dam.
ages said the stranger with every evil
dence Of satisfaction at the prospect "You
see my full name Is John Xerxes Jones'
but of course, don't use the middle
name"
"Of course not"
II just write 1t John X. Jones, and
that's the way l put it on big petition
that Is being circulated.
"What has that to do with your suit for
damagess"
why, the big, numbering idiot want
to sue came along and wrote his above
the X and mark below 1t, and I'm
either going to have him arrested or hos
going to have case Of assault and battery
against me. "-Chicago Post,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
WAS RENDERED A SURPRISE,

A surprise party and serenade was
rendered Mr.. and Mrs. Wilhelm, yester.
day afternoon, at their residence. No. All
Sbipley street, in honor of the thirtieth
anniversary OF their wedding, by their
daughters, the Misses Anna Pauline and
Louise Wilhelm. After the serenade,
supper was served. The tables were beau.
tifully decorated with various colored
chrysanthemums. All those who were
present spent an enjoyable afternoon aud
evening. Tho guests departed at late
hour, Wishing ME and Mrs. Wiihelmo
many more happy years of life. Those
present were; Mr. and Mrs J. Kurtz. Mrs.
Mater, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Matchmaker, Mrs.
G. Krauter, Mrs. Gradwohl, Mrs. Pauline
Ashonbach, Fred Gradwohl, Frank Grad
wohl, II Il. Ashenbach, William Ashsn-
bach, Augustus Ashcnbach, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rothouse and A. A, Ashenbach.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29

Some girls faces eau beat any chaperon
out of the business.
A woman always has lot of funny
ideas about men which she is ashamed to
tell her husband about.
Noah's wife probably insisted on having
fly screens in the ark even though there
were only two flies aboard
If the women had their way, the mon
would be like horses When horse Is
going to shy, you can tell 1t by his ears.
No woman can see how her husband can
be lost when the Lord knows there are
such lots Of men that arc 80 much worse
than he Is.
when you go driving with u girl and
she asks if she can hold tho reins, won.
der why shc most always asks you if it
doesn't seem funny not to have anything
to do with your hands. New York Press
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
CARD BASKET.

Mrs d. W Eliason has returned home
after u pleasant visit to her children at
Chester.
Mrs. Hannah Jones has returned to
MiddletoEn after Il visit TO friends in
Chester.
Louis Les and sister, Miss Amy, have
gone to Virginia to visit their parents.
Warren Lee, of Philadelphia, and Mrs.
Fanny Blake, of ChcstGrtown, Md, arc
the guest Of Mrs. II, Lee No 7l5 Wilson
street.
William H. Wothcrell formerly of this
city, was married at Stamford Conn, on
Tuesday to Miss Catherine j. Smith, of
that city.
Mrs, T. c. Bradford Lett yesterday for
two months trip to Virginia. where she
will visit her parents, Rev. and Mrs. A.
Hover. Of Roanoke, Va Mr.. Bradford
will accompany his wife to Washington.
99alls qluo7lq5!H "A g05
sulEMeH'r SIN qllM 5ulddols oIH 4sul 1uI
-uoAe 6epsoupe.M 10 pelIIuu eIJM oVM r
N llods5u!llnd 10 IF slsMoIA II IA r.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
DEATHS.
CROFT-Ou the eth inst,

CROFT-On the 9th inst, at his late resi-
lence, Matthew J.Croft, in his 74th year.
Relatives and friends arc respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from the resi-.
dence OF his son-in-law. e. W. Walter,
No. 42l South Jackson street, On Tuesday
morning. Meet at the house at o. III. In
teyment at liockcssin.
MITCH ELL-At Hockessin, Del, on Nov.
IS, 1897, John w. Mitchell, aged Sugars.
Relatives and friends are invited to ut.
tend the funeral on Thursday morning at
II o'clock. To meet at IIocke,sin Meeting
House. Intcrinrnt ut IIockcssin burning
grounds.
PORTER-At Claymont, Dol on Nov,
90, 1897, Hannah H., vito Of John W.
Porter, aged 81 years and q months.
Relatives and friends arc invited to At
tend the funeral from her late residence
Claymunt, Del, on Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock without further notice. Iu-
terment at Lombnrdy Cemetery.
MCGONIGAL-In this city. on November
~, 1897, Hester A., wife Of VIM McGoni-
gal, aged 60 years.
Relatives and friends of the family arc
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
on Wednesday morning at nino
O'Clock from tho residence of her sonin.
law, William Z. Saxton, 2VS East Eighth
street 1ntormenl at Dover, Dol.
HEDLEY this city, on November %,
1897, George lledloy, aged Sc years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at.
tend the funeral on Wednesday morning
at Q o'clock, from his lato residence, No.
3l2 Williams street, South side High
mass at St. Mary's Church. Interment at
Cathedral Cemetery.
KANE-In this city, on November 90, 1897
Thomas +. Kane, aged AZ years.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
A MORNING OF COURT
nuch Interesting Business 1'rsneaeted-
Not Guilty Of Larceny.

The death OF Mrs. Levi G. Bird yester-
| day Interrupted Superior Court proceed
| ings this morning. The case Of Harry
Emmons VS.. the Home Insurance Com
pany, which was begun on Friday was to
have been resumed. Mr.. Bird Is counsel
for the defense. Chief Justice Lore said:
Gentleman Of the Jury, we have heard
with sincere regret OF the death OF MIS-
Bird, and which occurred yesterday.
or course, Mr.. Bird being counsel In
this case, 1t Is not only fitting. but our
duty, to withdraw juror and discharge
the jury In the case A juror was then
requested to withdraw from the box and
after this fornality the other eleven jurors
We're discharged. On motion Of Mr.. Hig-
gins, the case was continued until the
next term.
The case of John Levy VS.. Paul Gillis,
which was to have been tried today, was
continued because OF death In tho family
OF o Witness
1t was annouoed that the case of John d.
Connally vs.. Mcconnell and Robinson.
will be tried.
Chief Justice Lore expressed the belief
that the special jury cages would be taken
up on December 9. Tomorrow the court
will Assign days for the trials Of tho Gases.
In the case Of Thomas Lavender, Peter
L. Cooper, Jr., obtained u rulo to show
cause why the sheriff sale should not be
SGT aside The rule will be argued next
Saturday.
William S Hilles eported that the case
Of Owen VS.. Mayor and Council Ind been
settled which, entry was made on the cal.
endar.
Phillip L. Churchman, representing the
defendant below in the appeal case Of Will
liam G. Ellis, d. b. o., vs. Charles Wickes.
D. b H., obtained Judgment for want OF
appearance Of the plaintiff below.
Edwin h. Cochran announced that the
case of Patrick Kenney VS.. the Whining
the court 8 attention all day Friday.
1t was reported that the case of Thomas
+. Shea, Il. b. a., VS. Agnes Kerr, p. b. :,
will In all probability be continued until
the next term.
Deputy Attorney General Cooper IN.
nouncsd that the case Of Prettyman vs..
Williamson will DO tried on Wednesday.
Referees to be selected by the pro-
thonotary will hear the case of M, q.
utOr.
Judgment for the plaintiff for 1924 was
reported In the case os John FINER BROTH
The Case Of Ida ". Todd vs.. T -
Cuah was r"'...ad TO referees to b. - w;
by the p:othono;ary.
Noi 9ulLlh of LARCENY.
IN ueherai Sesslor. IS Court, Edward Dry.
den, colored, WI. put on trial for the la.
ceny OF q slo overcoat from Douglas But.
lef on H<pteInber 2y The prosecuting
", W,'Vne.>e told Of losing the coat and finding
~ "a the possession of Dryden. The pris.
oner denied taking the coat, explaining
that man named VIM. Brown sold 1t to
him. The Jury believed the story and re.
turned o verdict Of not guilty,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
"A Malapropos Motto,

Gums Pills, get them at Danforth's
Drug Store
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
BOUGHT STOLEN GOODS.
Several Women Charged In the City
Court With Buying Coal From Two
Boys Who Stole 1t of the
---"''- Freight Cars. s"

Tho overcoat which was taken from
William Simpson, Of Stanton, on Friday
night was recovered on Saturday.
Walter Blackburn was arrested and he
told the police he was about to give up the
article. He was charged In conjunction
with John Lloyd with the larceny Of the
overc0at.
simpsons evidence was similar to that
given on Saturday.
Tho coat was valued ATS. He could not
recognize Blackburn. Sergeant Lucas
deposed he arrested Blackburn. He saw
Lloyd in company with Simpson on Fri.
day and Blackburn told him where the
Overcoat was found
For the defense John Lynn deposed that
Blackburn told him he was going up to
the chief to tell where the coat was at
They were held In ea01 bail for court.
Charles Batey, of Talleyville, was fined
around Wilmington for the past week.
He has been general nuisance around
the p, w. 4 b. depot.
James +. Toadvine, cOlored, was charged
with assault and battery on his wife. On
Saturday morning she called him "Trusty"
He objected to the name. Yesterday she
keep on calling him Trusty and no slapped
her. They are to stop tho quarreling and
hereafter will not tantalize ono another.
The case was dismissed
Mrs. August Mrs. Jennie Lockyer, Mrs.
Kennedy, Mrs. Georgiana Hayes and Della
Hnson were charged with buying goods
knowing them to have been stolen. Frank
Aynrs deposed that he sold bucket of
coal to Mrs, August for three cents He
sold three baskets Of coal to Mrs. Lock.
yer
John McCarron deposed that he sold
some coal to Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs.
August Tho coal was mixed with oind.
ers. The coal was stolen off a car on the
p W. & b. railroad. Brake!nen throw
of Jumps of soft coal to Mrs. Hinson every
day.
Judge Ball said that there would be no
thieves II there were no buyers for the st0l-
On goods. Tho boys would not leave their
homes and steal coal off tho freight ours If
u ready market was not open for the sale Of
the stolen COAL The court placed the bail
at 500 each for appearance at the upper
court except Mrs. Hinson. There are
otners who bought Tho coal from these lads
and they will 10 gathered In by
the police. The women paid generally
only three cents bucket for the coal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
Stamping Mail Matter.

Washington, Nov. 60 A recent order t.
sued By Postmastor-General Gary prOvid-
cs that mail matter other than secpI dclass
matter shall BIO stamped at post.otlices
with tho date of It's dispatch instead Of the
date of deposit, as had heretofore been
done. This change, whilo apparently OF
little consequence, was made In order to
prevent delay in transld Most of the de.
lay in tho transportation Of mia! matter,
1t had been found, occurred in the hand.
ling of mails after leaving the postotfices
and in order that such delays should he
easily traced and tho causes determined
the charge in the postmarks was deter
mined upon. The Postottlce Department
now makes no record of the time letter
is dcposited:in postoilce for tho reason
that .itsi handling in the Office is done
with the utmost dispatch and delays, If
brought to the attention Of the post
master, can be easily traced and any de.
fects in the system remediod.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
DOCKSTADER' 5 THEATRE.

Giit-edgcd vaudeville will BIO the at
traction here all week with features here
tO.ole unapproHchable rs to vaudeville
engagement, will be preserved, some of
which Will prove an undoubtcd surprise
TO many. In addition to the regular
company engaged to appear this week Mr..
DOckstadur VIII present the famous chnr-
actcr artists Jumot. b. and Fannie Dono.
van one Of tbs most brilliant convcrsa-
tiOnul teams on the stage Bargain mali
nees will be given every afternoon for
ladies
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
A Tribute,

"Sho has u wonderfully forgiving ma.
ture, said ono young woman. II offend.
cd her unlntcntionally, and when spoke
to her about it she said sho was perfectly
willing to overlook the past :"
Eyes, replied Miss Cayenne "That is
specially Of hers"
"Whatf"
Overlooking tho past. She says that
she is only rs years Of age. "-WasLington
Star.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29

Buffalo, Nov. 29.-Fire in Jessie Oak
ley's house in jamestown took three
lives early in the morning. The dead
are: Walter L. Sessions, of Panama,
Chautauqua county: Augustus w. Jor-
dan Of Buffalo. Sadie Voss of Buffalo.
The Oakley woman was widely notori-
Gus. Sessions was suffocated. He went
to bed in the place somewhat under
the influence of liquor and could not
be reused in time to save him. He was
a handsome man, 81 years old, and a
son of ex-Congressman Walter l.. Ses-
sions and Iephew Of Loren b. ses-
sions, who died a week ago. His sister
is Edith Sessions Upper. well known
writer for newspapers and magazines.
He was himself prominent in western
New York politics.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29

"What pretty Illuminated cards" ex-
claimed one woman. "That one with the
motto Honesty Is the best policy is es-
pecially NICE"
eyes, replied the other II brought
them from Europe, and the best CT it is I
got them through, with lot of other
things without paying cent Of duty. -
Washington Star.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29

party who was bargaining for a mule
in southwest Georgia asked the youth who
owned tho mule:
as he good, lively crcetur?"
II reckon he air" replied the young
man. "Ho kicked dad through circus
tent, broke Uncle Bills leg in two places
and throwed a preacher three times on
Sunday mornin. - Atlanta Constitution,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
AT THE CENTURY CLUB.

This evening at o'clock, James Harvey
Robinson, professor of history at Column
b!a University, will begin course of
three lectures at the Century Club Oh
''Sone Historical Movements of the Nine
tenth Century" The initial lecture of
this course will be on ''rhe Napoleonic
Development Of France" This subject Is
always most interesting one. and Mr..
Robinson is quite capable Of giving the
best thought of the century upon one of
its grea test names.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29

Before the Preachers Meeting this morn
Ing William NJ. Field told of his trip out
West. AT Colorado Springs he attended
camp meeting and Methodist Preacher
took him for u brother Of the cloth.
lie told the questioner that he belonged
to the follows who practiced Methodism
and an not the ones who preached 1t. Mr..
hields discourse was truly interesting.
Tho Committee ON the Anti-Saloon Len
que repOrted prOgrcss.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29

Tho members Of Wawuset Tribe, No. ll9
Improved o. II. NJ. Of Marcus Hook, paid
fratcrnal visit to Andaslacka Tribe, AZ
Newport on Saturday evening Tho Red
Men loft L!nwoUd Oh the 7US train and
arrived ut Newport ready for the festiv.
tiles.
The evening was spent pleasantly and o
collation. was served after which they re.
turned homo voting Andastacka good
entertainers
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
its Redecm;ng Feature.

Buyard presented TO the officers OF tho
sunboat Wilmington, although he Is
said to be prize winner, is us ugly and
uncouth all animal twelve inches high as
the Lord ever put on four short legs. Its
value surely must be in its ugliness. is
a loyeable creature which helps to make
up for Its loss of Lcauty. The gift was
appreciated by the crow, who showed tho
animal all attention and will take good
care Of 1t and see that 1t gets its sen legs Oh.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
IAN EVENING WITH PICTURES.

"An Evening With Pictures will be
given at tho home Of Miss Gertrude Pyle
Council, Lancaster and Bayard avenues,
on the evening Of December 2. The pro-
ceeds will be for the benefit of Silverbrook
M. Il Church. Drawings by Z. A Abbey,
O. d. Gibson, Alice Barber, Stephens. w.
l. Taylor. Kate Greenaway, Will II. Low,
Howard Pyle, 7. de Thulslrup, w. 4.
Smedley and others will be shown.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
A Little OF.

Professor Shore Is very absentminded.
He was on a steamboat that went down.
He swan to the shore, but Immediately
returned and saved his wife When he
was asked why he didn't take his wife
with him when ho first swan to land, ho
replied:
GLOW could L? l had FIRST to save my.
self, New York Sunday World
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29

coroner's jury will bo' empannellod
this evening to investigate tho death of
james i. smith who was killed on Satur.
day.
The men who were injured at the same
time are getting along nicely. They feel
very sore about the body.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
Death of John rlitCiiell.

John Mitchell, respected farmer Of
Mill Greek Hundred, died at his home near
Hockessin yesterday afternoon from gen.
eral debility. He was 70 years of age, he
was u director in tine Newport National
Bank. Three sons, Thomas, Stephen and
John Mitchell, and ono daughter Mrs. Ir.
win Wood, OF Linwood, Pa, survive him.
Services will bs held over his remains ON
Thursday afternoon, in the Frends'
Moelng House near Ilockossin.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
A. Slick Thief

A, d. Peoples, residing beyond Silver.
brook had u suit of clothes stolen out of
his carriage on Friday evening" 1t was
taken out Of, this-ychiclc he thief cutting
tho top of the box and taking the clothes
Mr., Peoples did not miss the suit until he
had reached his home and was surprised to
find his purchase which he that afternoon
procured from Hamburgcrs store.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND OPERA EOUSh
TIE STOWAWAY.

TIE STOWAwAY.
AT the head of the LOthrop Stock Com
pany, Cameron Clemens captured Boston
and with Boston all Of New England. A,
lea'sng man with one of tho Waite Com
ranes his triumphsI in the Middle Sta'es
are too well known to need comment.
But as star, ut the head Of his own per-
feet company, ho Is destined to reach
heights Of popularity rarely gained by any
actor in the same field. Mr.. Clemens has
everything in his favor. Dramatic force
n rarely cquallcd stage presence, cxcep.
tionhl grace and vast amount of mag.
netiam. Possessing so many sterling
qualities, he becomes a favoritc from the
very nomcnt he steps before tho foot
lights During his weeks engagement
at the Grand Opera House he win appear
in u most superior round of famous sue.
ccsscs commencing with "Thr Siowa.
way this evening This well known
drama will be presented in manner
equally, If not superior to the original
production. 1t will be followed by Lights
Olondon," at the dime matinee to-inor-
row and with IAN tho Comforts of
Iiomo' tomorrow evening. The staging
of this play Is considered the most perfect
eve attempted Mt ten, twenty and thirty
cents. Mr., Clemens is fortunate in having
company Of great strength, and one that
is fully capable Of meeting all the de-
nahnS Of the many strong bills that are
given.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
RECEPTION,

Mrs. Margaret BottoinD. the president
OF tho International Order OF Kings
Daughters. will visit Wilmington to NOR
row as the guest of the local circles. In
the afternoon Mrs. BottoIno will be given
u reception ut the New.Century Club,
and in the evening will lecture in Della
ware Avenue Baptist Church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
Mrs. john W. Porter Dead.

Mrs. John w. Porter died ut Clayinont
yesterday Afternoon at 1 o'clock. She
leaves three daughters and two sons. She
had been sufferer for sometime past from
CtrcenDlnla lec husband and one son
aro IN the employ OF the Pullman Palace
Car Company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
A jewel,

Visitor lat Chicago)-That young man
you have in your office looks like mighty
smart, shrewd young fellow.
Chicago Broker-Smart The smartest
young chap ever got hold Of Why, he
stole IS, 900 from me, right under my nose.
tell you, he HIS the making Of great
tlnancicr in him-New York Weekly,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
Tilk in the Street.

The horse attached to w. W. Jaokson's
milk wagon ran away early this morning
and In colliding with tree at Fifth and
West streets tore off ono of the front
wheels The cans We're thrown out and
the milk spilled. No one was injured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
oHME Sunday School Conference.

The Executive Committee Of tho vii.
m'ngtoD Sunday School Union haze ar.
ranged tor Conference Oh sunday School
WORK to be held at the Fad Baptist Church,
9th and FrHnElin Streets on Monday even.
ing December g. at I3O y. III. A helpful
program is being arranged All sunday
School worker, are invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29

Spinks-You're foolish to get married.
Your wife will ruin you. Did you ever
pay dressmaker's bill2
Binks-lve thought of that She's
living picturU.-Up to Date.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
Has the Property Been SoIdr

Charles e. Rex this morning refused to
confirm or deny the rumor that he had
sold the De Normandy property at
Lander's Avenue and New Castle road
the licensing Of which has, upon several
occasions. been refused by the Court of
General Sessions.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
Proper Punish mcnt.

st is very foolish in woman to attempt
to supplant man in the industrial do
main. "
why"
"Sho will have to support him. CHI
cago Record.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
Dlpil!herla,

Henry Farley, aged 2 years, died ycster.
day at the home Of his father, Thomas
Farley, Eighteenth and West streets, from
diphtheria
Hannah Sturgis. aged 30 years. residing
at No. Hamilton street. died also from
dipLtheria
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
A Beautiful Writing Desk.

Miss Helen, tho youngest daughter of
Erbo W. Pierce, residing at No. 70i Spruce
street, has received from Buffalo soap
firm, a beautiful oak writing ,iesk, us a
reward for selling soup She appreciates
it very much.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-29
She Didn't Worry.

Clara-I don't think Grace cares very
much for her husband.
Jessie-Whyf
Clara-Well, he was detained at his
office until o'clock one evening last
week, and it never occurred to her that he
might be killed, or something Tit Bits.