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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
TWAS A DEAD HEAT,
a. Least That Was the Idea Of the Stable
Rov

AZ Least That Was the Idea Of the Stable
Boy.
Jimmy Houlihan Is a stable boy at.
tached to one Of tho many racing estab.
lishments CHARTERED at the Benning race
track. The other evening Jimmy came
Into town to attend the theater but went
the wrong course, landing In one of our
most prominent churches instead of at the
theater. The church was brilliantly light
ed, prettily decorated and crowded to tho
utmost, the occasion being the wedding
OF young couple prominent In social cir.
cles. In some inexplcable way Jimmy
"got In do push, as he explained 1t, and
witnessed the ceremony. This is the way
he described the event to his friends the
next day:
swell, say, de push was inmense-de
grand stand bein packed an de quarter
stretch lookin like Coney on Suburban
day. De wedder was fine, us de press
stand guys say, vile as fur do track 1t
was lightnin fast. De start was fixed fur
O'Clock, but dere was a strong tip out
dat dey wouldn't 60 to dc post fore 80,
an fur once do talent struck 1t dead right
At $3.50 dc bugle sounded all right-dat
Is, means dc organ, fairy next to me
pipin out dat it was frum Low an grin, I
tink-an down cantered do FLY, her COL
ors bein all white-hisn black an white.
"Sho was peach, an no mistake, bcin
In charge of her sire an tended by do
whole stable An say, she was fit as
fddle, fine as silk, an you could tell in q
mint dat bout everybody had ticket on
her. De fellow didn't seem to have any
follOwin tall outside his trimmer. who
walked wild him down to dc post He was
good locker all right, but don he pear
ed to be short Of work an leetle too leggy
fur my fancy. Still, a guy cross do way
from mo SEE to annuder dat no ought to
be fast enough If brecdin goes fur any
ting.
Ode starter called 'em fore him, an
after givin 'cm some instructions dat he
read from book, no sent 'em off Mt do ,,
fust break. As dey got dere stride de Teller
doin de music act give EN- blast do self
same fairy said was Meddlesome. Do pace
fur do fust quarter was slow, both seemin
to have had waitin orders. But passin dc
quarter dey hit it up little an at de half
was goin good an strong. Nearin do three !
quarter dey let out wrap or two, an
turned Into dc stretch wild n move on 'em
dat brought de push to dere feet.
"Do tilly seemed to be leadin as dey
reached do eighth pole, but he soon was
on even terms wild her, an so dey rated
long till in few jumps of do finish,
when both went on fur all dey was worth.
"Dey hung 1t up as a dead heat, an
link dey divided dc money dere bcin no
run of 'nounced. Washington Star.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

The regular meeting of the Trustees of
the Delaware State Hospital for the Insane
was held to-day. During the month James
Roardon. WIG Dalton and Charles J {.
johnson died ut the hospital.
The population Of tho Hospital l59 males
and llS females.
Lizzie McCloskey one of the attendants
resigned during the month.
The superintendent reported that 500 Sc
was paid for board of patients during the
month";
warrant was drawn in favor of John
Cassidy for $40 so for extra work on the
new building. Architect Carswcll was
given 500 for work performed The new
building has been built and furnished in-
side of the State approximation Of $35 900.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

On Friday last, Builders Exchange hall,
Crosby & Hill building, was thronged
with so many boys and girls Of the inter.
esting ages of q to 20 years, that 1t was
necessary to change the day to Saturday so
rs to have the entire afternoon for in
struction. The boy or girl who hesitates
about joining this school loses valuable
time and instruction, and If the attond.
ance last week may be taken us criterion.
1t would be we'll to present yourself not
later than Saturday afternoon at four
o'clock, A visit to the school will lprove
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

American Landry. GIG West Front st,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

Each patrolman in the city has q time
card III his hat showing the time at which
be is expected 10 report to Tho central
station.
All officers will have to strictly adhere
to the time. 1t will not do to miss tho re-
port or will 1t do to he ten minutes late.
The Police Commission will hereafter
make examples Of the men who will DO
late At the meeting Of the session of tho
Police Commission last evening ono officer
was fined days ply for being late ton
minutes.
Another officer who missed his report
will tlnd days pay out Of his check at th Q
eud CT the month,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT,

There will be \ musical and literary en-
tsrtatnH!3nt given by local talent in the
Washington School, at Washington and
Fourteenth street, on Friday evening
next at o'clock. for the benefit of tho
Teachers Mutual Beneficial Association.
Fancy articles, cakes and ice cream will
BE- for sale, and the management hopes to
realize sum for the nuceous fund of tho
association. There have been d number
OF names of prominent citizens enrolled to
honorary membership and the secretary
Will DO glad to receive additional names
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
DR.. ThOS, W. Evans Wealth.

This report from Paris that Dr. Thomas
w. Evans, tho American dentist who died
there on November IA, was comparatively
poor, although his wealth was estimated
at a35,OOO00O is not believed by his rela.
tivcs here. Rev. William w. Heberton,
whose wife Is DR.. Evans niece, when
shown the dispatch yesterday said; THAT
is all bosh. ] felt that the estimate of $35-
900, 600 was too great, but do think DR..
Evans must have boon worth $1,000, 900 or
SlU, 600 900 at least
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
HOLT-GATCHEL,

ELKToN Md, Dec 1.-The home OF Mr..
and Mrs 5. Gatchel, highlands, near Zion,
Nd, was the scene OF a wedding this noon
when their daughter, Ina, was united in
wedlock to Rev. Thomas S. Holt pastor
OF the M. +. Church at Lewisville, Pa by
the Rev; A. T, Prettyman, Of Zion, Md.
The bride and bridesmaid wore white or
candle. The bridesmaid was Miss Lucy
keipler, OF PottstOwn Pa, u schoolmate
OF the bride. and the best man was George
Spence, of Newark, Del. The couple left
on honeymoon to Boston.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Y. n. G. A. improvements.

The work on the Young Mems Christian
Association building is progressing salts.
factorily and tho contractor expects to flu
ish within three weeks. The cold weather
has interfered with the work, it being i'm.
possible TO plaster the building. Now
that the weather has moderated tho plaster
ing will be begun and hurriedly finished.
Despite thel alterations service Ia held
In the hall every Sunday. Next Sunday
afternoon, H. r. Martindale of Philatlel-
phia, will address the association at g. 40
O'clock ON nPnWern
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND OPERA HOUSE,
THE CAMERON CLEMENS COMPANY.

This organization without doubt Is the
best OF its kind playing to popular prices,
theiI production of Augustus Pitrio's
great drama, "The Power of the Press
was equal to the original production, In
every way. A noticeable fact regarding
the company is the attention paid to
repertoire are staged precisely the same as
when they had their big city runs. TO.
morrow's afternoons matinee bill, the
'Stowaway," should draw large audi.
ence. This evening they will present
Duncan d. Hamsons play tho "PayInas-
ter for the first time at popular prices.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

A Brilliant reception was given by the
Misses Richardson to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Richardson, Jr., at the New Century Club
last evening Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson
recently returned from their wedding trip
and the affair last evening was planned by
his sisters.
Tho pretty drawing room was replete
with tasty floral decorations which were
MS pleasing to the eye as was the music of
Cooks Orchestra to tho ear, About 200
people, representing tho leading families
OF the city, and many in other states, wcro
present to extend congratulations.
BANGING was enjoyed during the even.
ing, followed by an excellent dinner fur
nished by Caterer Walton in the club par
lors.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
DOTS.

No. lib won the yard of oil painted rose.
that was ratified off, at No. 1923 Lancaster
avenue.
Mrs Clark card reader, No. 20! Lam
caster avenue. Ladies only.
Captain Miller. formerly master of p,
A. b. Wideners yacht, has secured posi-
ton rs commander of the Miami.
The bids for the heating and electrical
work in the new building of tho Delaware
and Atlantic Telegraph and Telephone
! Company were opened yesterday and sent
to New York for consideration
I The Printing Committee of City Council
has had printed in pamphlet form the or
| dinanco of Council in respect to buildings
| i'll the city.
Tho game of foot bal! scheduled for Sat
urday between tho Warren eleven and the
Wilmington A. A., for tho championship
OF Delaware, has been declared Off
The representatives of tho various ED.
worth League societies will meet in Ep-
worth NJ e Church Tonight for tho pur-
pose of organizing a sub-distriCt league
for Wilmington.
Dynamite is being ussd to blow up the
old steamer Delaware.
Brakeman Galloway Of tho p. W. Il b.
r r. fell in front Of II west yard loc0mC-
two yesterday, but escaped Injury by roll
ing of the track.
Michael Bolk's horse runaway from Six.
tecnth and Van Buren, streets last night,
and was caught at Pennsylvania avenue
and BrOome streets.
The Young Mems Republican Club will
hold open house" for tho members and
their fIiends on next Monday evening.
The Y. NJ c. A. members discussed
plans at their meeting on Tuesday even
ing
A mass meeting for men will be held
at the Y. NJ. G. A.. On Sunday afternoon
at 5. 45 o'clock. Tho speaker will be the |
Rev H, r Martindale of Philadelphia.
The Rev. Il. r.. Tagg will lecture on
ops and Q's" this evening In Scott NJ. f.
church Mrs. j. A. Fitch Of Philadelphia
will sing.
The Pussy and Jones Company has re-
ceivcd an order for q papo:-making ma
chine for the San Rafael Mills, near the
City of Mexico.
James Calhoun, who had position as
lnachinist at the Delaware Iron Works,
has resigned.
A meeting OF tho Delaware Poace So
ciety will BIO held In this city on Deem Der
9Th.
The Crittenton meetings now being
held at Asbury NJ. II. Church was the
largest last evening. Mr.. Crittenton spoke
with great fervor On Friday evening
Mr.. Crlttenton will talk OH "Consecra.
ton, :" and tell the story of his own con
version, and his special calls to this kind
of rescue work which he Ia ueyotinp his
life and means to.
DIR. Woods Norway Pin Syrup seems
ccut u special nrayilnncn To uttla fnll.s
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
WILLIAMSON-MARTEN.

George A. Marten and Miss Mary f. vii.
hanson, both formerly of this city, were
married at their future home in Philadel-
phia, on Tuesday evening at O'Clock.
Many of their friends from this city and
New York were present The bride was
dressed in white organdy, very prettily
trimmed with laces and ribbon and car
ried chrysanthemums The little flower
girl, Miss Blanche Mckeever, of this city,
niece of the bride, was dressed in white
oTgandy trimmed with ribbon and flowers.
Very many handsome presents were re-
ceiyed. After the reception given by the
BRIDES mo her. the young couple left for
their wedding trip, amid showers of rice
and the many good wishes of their friends.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Spent Plenty Of rloney

Henry q smith, the engineer whose
WHO had him arrested the other day. cav.
her so II month for the past eleven venr,
to keep the house Sine his taken som, Of
The children with her to Philadelphia.
s.ohc nnys that sho docs not intend to
com" back Tho bnnk account has been
closed ny her as he money was In bank in
her natnr, Tho extra bills contracted Ly
her VIII be paid by her hu4Nund as thew
wrr. on other OCCASIONS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Course Of instruction

Delaware College offers winter coul 80
OF instruction on topics pertaining to az
r1cullure and horticulture beginning on
tuesday, the 4th of January, without
charge. The sons of the farmers residing
IN the vicinity of tho college should look
mo the matter and prepare to add to their
stock of Information on the above subiect
They can apply to tho President, George
; Hnrter or w. II. Bishop, Prof. of Agri-
culture, for particulars
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
A Novelty,

Tho stranger glared at the editor aggres.
sively.
II have here poem on Beautiful
Snow"
The editor jumped up and shook him
warmly by the hand.
II will buy it, he said, without read.
ing it. I have been an editor for eight
years, and during that time no one has
over offered me poem on that subject be-
fore on account Of the fun poked ut it by
the jokers. A poem on Beautiful Snow
will bea sensational novelty. New York
journal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Could Not FORGE d Sale.

Media, Pa. Dec Herbert Cortland,
representative of Western firm in tho
purchase of walnut trees, was held up by
two men yesterday in Springfield town
ship. Hating him on the road, they, do.
. manded that he buy RIG which they
submitted for his inspection. Declining
to invest, they beat him into insenslbility
and took his money, about 81, Cortland's
head and face show tho effects Of tho beat.
ing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Fir, Shuster Very Ec ebIc.

Mr.. Shuster, of Tenth and Brooms
streets, Is quite feeble, being In his S0th
year. Mr. Shuster Is one of the bSst
known residents and al interesting and
pleasant old gentleman whose rapid de-
cline has been the source of much regret
among his large circle Of friends.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

Any organization whose name does not
appear in the meetings will please send
their names to this Office and address
Fratornal Editor,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
MucULLlONs CELEBRATE.

lively party of twenty five Mogulions
from Lodge No. "a, armed with horns
and other ear-splltting instruments, made
descent last night on the home OF George
Heisler, at No. 1924 West Third street.
After u varied musical programme had
been given the party enjoyed lun cheou
OF cold turkey aud .sauer kIaut.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Badly Hurt.

william Groes, tho l6-ycar-old boy, Of
No All Madison street, who fell down the
steps Of the b & 0. bridge at GiIpin ave
nus and DUPONT street. on last Saturday
hat: both arms broken and one knee yery
badly bruised. DR., Lukons was irnmedi-
ately Summoned and with the assistance of
DR.. Sherwood the bones wrro set. and the
boy IL doing ms well rs can be expected
under tho circumstances
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

We have received Il card from Mrs. An.
ME Halves, stating that her husband, Ar.
chibald Halves. left his homo three weeks
ago and that she has reason to believe that
no Is in our city where he is passing asa
single man. Mrs. Halves Is sick, but horos
tolrccovcr in short time, whom she Will
DO prepared to prove her marriage.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
TO.NipI1tS SDarring Entert ainmen Mt

Lovers of sport will have an opportunity
tonight to sec several good spnrrng con
tests which will take place In the academy
at Tenth and Orange streets. The draw.
ing card will be 10 round contest between
Glynn and Ward. Both men have trained
hard and good fight Is expected. There
will be four other six round goes, all be.
tween good punchers and to be decided on
their merits.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Tax COllcctiDnS

During the month of November Rocovor
Of Taxes Rettew reports having received
$4,000 On Wednesday, which was the
last day for receiving tho per cont rebate.
$1,000 was taken in by the collector. The
amount for the month compares fayorably
with that received for tho same period Of
last ypnr.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Obituary,

Robert Robinson died yesterday at his
home No. 1908 Sycamore street, aged %
years. lie was prominent member of
Division No. !, a. o. II.
Mrs. Lydia Poole. aged s. years, died
yeS erday at her homo No, 4O7 Delaware
nNpnup
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

II Il V e y o u
thought t h a t
Christmas is only
3 weeks away /?
Are you think
ing what you will
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

The homo of Mr.. and Mrs james Cloud,
OF Yorklyn, was the scene Of a very merry
party last Friday evening, when about
thirty masqueraders surprised their daugh.
ter Miss Bertha Cloud The evening was
ve'y pleasantly spent in games and music,
If or which refreshments were served
The party dispersed at q late hour after
haTing very enjoyable evening
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
rlany TURKEYS and Geese

Joseph Quigley Of Haro's Corner,
has 100 turkeys and 800 geese which he
will sell ut public sale in II few days. TIL
poultry is now being fattcncd by Mre
Quigley and when offered for sale will !,e.
the finest and largest lot OF poultry evor
offered here
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
EGuiDDed,

A young Eastportcr who shipped on
one OF the small Maine coast schoOncrs,
was asked by the captain if he had a suit
Of oil clothes for rainy weather during tho
voyage
NO" replied the amateur sailor, "but
! have now umbrella "-Boston Herald,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Postponed Lecture,

hev. w. w. Clark received postal card
this morning from Rev. H. s. Dulany.
stating that on account of sickness he ia
unable to lecture in Wesley NJ. Il, Church
tonight The tickets already sold will be
good for admission to tho church whenever
the lecture takes place, the date of which
cannot DO fixed for some time to come.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

ne twenty.third annual session of the
Kent County Teachers Institute will con.
vcne III Smyrna on Wednesday next, Tho
instructors will be mainly tho ones that
VIII attend tho Institute at New Castle
during the same week,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

Clara (excitcd)-Well papa. did the
count ask you for me today9
Mr.. Millyuns-Ask me for you'll No
He told mo If wanted to put up margins
enough he'd talk business. - Chicago
News,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Worthy of Consideration,

"Ncvcr mind" said the Legitimate ac-
tors friend "Posterity will doubtless rec
ognize YOU"
"fcs, y was the reply, "but you forget
that SO far us am concerned posterity is
made up exclusively of deadheads. j.
Washington Star.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Ia Freaci, in ChicagO.

Key. ", Mason Of tho Rcdeencr ko.
formed Church, will go 10 Chicago to.
morrow where he will spond two week !
during which period howill preach two
sermons in st John Reform Episcopui
Church. In Mr. Muson's ahsccnro hIs
pulpit Will BE- occupied by Roy. Caleb
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

Miss Clara Ford has returned from a
visit with Baltimore friends
Mrs. Mary Wilson and daughter, Miss
Clara, of Bridgetou, n j., are guests Of
Mrs. George ID. Collins.
Mrs. James Robinson and daughter.
Miss Margaret have returned home iron,
Brooklyn.
Mrs. j. W. Wa,kln, is u guest Of friends
In Odessa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Harry Johnson Improving.

The condition of Harry johnson, tho
young man who was stabbed in tho loft
hand some timo ngo,is rapidly improving.
Yesterday was the quietest day he had
prehension that the arm will have to 30
aipputated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
The Weather.

Tomorrow promises to he clear, with
little change Of temperature. Somewhat
similar conditions will probably prevail
on Saturday.
The Thermometer Mt W. q. Tuylor's
drug store 5O9 King street, registered to.
day as follows:
7o'clock 10 o'clock o'clock
Hh 40 Al
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
MARRIAGES.,

MISCONCEPTIONS Asbury NJ, r..
parsonage, 2!2 Walnut street. Whining
ton, on Wednesday, December /, 1877,
by tho Rev. Ezra Tinker. LII. d., VII
liam Fl. Wilson and Miss Lizzie X. Cliff
ton, both of Lansdale, Pa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
A Slight Fire,

There was u slight fire this morning at
tho residence of Robert Anderson, at No
Si2 French street. 1t originated in tho sec
ond story and was caused by II defective
Hue The loss by fire and water Is esti-
mated at about $50, fully recovered by in
SuranCo,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
B. & o, CARVING Pan ers

The B. 4 o. Railroad carried many of
this morning. papers. This Is duo to tho
action of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com.
pany in charging publishers for transport.
ing tho papers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Fine Cigars,

Tho city market cigar is one of the finest
cent cigars in the city. Manufactured by
q. A. Bourbon, S. w. cor. I'd and Shiploy
streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

The fac n
'' ! IHzZzZM ~! 81
Fine CitrOn,

sFine Citron, Lemon and Orange Peel,
l5c. per lb., Raisins l2c per lb, Pillsbury
xitos tho new breakfast food, nc. J.C.
Singles, 9Th and King, and Jackson and
Linden streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

Before Judge Ball at tho session
OF tho Municipal Court last evening
Thomas Glenn was fined So and costs for
assault and battery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

Wnrkmen of the Street and Sewer dc.
nartmont have almost finished the work
on tn, sewer at the approach Of the over.
mead bridge of the b. & o. h. Il. at Penn.
slyvania and Union Streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

Kent County Institute,

car OF sea trout, Front and Madison
streets, Friday, Dec Sd, from a. III. until
sold. G. NJ. Murden.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

BacharAch Tailoring Custom Made suits
and OvcrcoutS. SO % ovcrcoats reduced
to ~ %, We havo u lot Of SlG.OJ overc1 ats
reduc. from S9J.OJ Give US u call. No.
800 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

For earachc, put a couple of drops of
Thomas Electric OIL Oh bit of cotton and
place it in tho ear The pain will stop in
u few moments. Simple enough, isn't ity