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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
Cyclist Run Down and Killed.

Asbury Park, Aug. 15.-Iloward Fish
er, Of Philadelphia, travelling auditor
employed by the Philadelphia and
Reading railroad, on Wednesday, while
riding q wheel near North Asbury Park
station. was run down by II. p Grants
fish wagon. One of the shafts struck
him at the lesser curvature Of the stom-
ach and he was thrown heavily to the
ground. He was removed to the st.
James hospital and a physician re-
manned with him all night. During the
night he had four hemorrhages. Mr..
Fisher failed rapidly and died about
o'clock last evening"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
A Queer Sign.

A Cleveland man who recently returned
from trip through England, winding up
with the jubilee week in London, was
asked what was tho most curious thing he
saw when abroad.
"Well," he answered, "the thing which
most forcihly appealed to my American
delight in the exaggerated form of humor
was a sign over n Salvation Army bnr-
racks in Leeds. l stumbled upon it ono
afternoon while strolling aimlessly about.
Hero is literal copy Of tho inscription,
Souls Renovated While You Wait. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
MARRIAGES,

RUTTER-YARNALL--At the Union
NJ. E. Parsonage, COS Washington street,
on Thursday evening, August IL, 1897,
by tho Rev John ID. q. Hanna, Walter
ID. Rutter and Miss Nellio G. Ysrnall,
both Of Wilmington.
TAYLOR-HIGGINS the Union NJ.
e. Parsonage sos Washington street, on
Tuesday evening, August ~. 1897, by
the Rev. John d. G. Hanna, William b.
Taylor and Miss Katie Higgins, both Of
Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

New York, Aug. 13.-Wheat prices
shot up yesterday in leaps and bounds
SURPRISING by more than cent bush
ell all previous records since the bull
campaign opened. Chicago at first led
the rise, but gave place to New York
later in the day. Cash wheat in all
markets was very strong. The range
on September was from SS3s, the OPEN
ing figures, to S9M, from which it drop
ped a cent Il bushel only to recover
later in the day, reaching 909s. Total
transactions for the day were 1850 01
bushels. Official closing prices were l
and " higher than Wednesday night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
Liberal,

Sprccketts-Now, let's understand each
other before we start on this century run
together. OF course wo are agreed that tic
pedestrian has no rights TIE wheelman Is
bound to respect?
De Sco-ch-Well, I wouldn't put it
quito so strong as that. The meanest hui
man Icing has right to six feet of earth
and Christian burial.-Naw York Truth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
yoLKsFEST AT UNION TARK.

Abont 1000 persons attended the annual
Volksfest at Union Park yesterday. 1t
was regular old timer and everyone pres.
emit had royal time "Blindlnan's Bur-
was laughable affair
The conte ,tnnts wero blindfuldcd and
given stick to break vase. Oscar Ere nch
won the prize. The other prize winners
were as follows: Girls race, Miss Clara
Steltz; sack raco, Oscar Frcncn, first,
Frel MaE.melc, second and William
Beirein third. Boys race, Charles Elmer,
frs, Arthur Elmer, second.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
Pennsylvania Brewers License.

Harrisburg. Aug. 10. - Deputy At
torncy General Eikin gave State Treas
uror Haywood q decision yesterday on
the brewers license bills passed by the
last legislature, in which he takes the
position that no license can be issued
by the state treasurer for less than
$1,000, but where the production of u
brewery during the year preceding
would require a larger amount to be
paid if application were made to the
court the state treasurer will be re-
guired to collect the same amount from
applicants to that official.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
wllmipeton.s Wonderful curps.

Electric Doctor John Townsend ~1@
his treatment and Prof. Hoko's Electrsa1
Appliances, has made these cures Of
rheumatism, kidney complaint, umbagosd
neuralgia, paralysis, spiua! disease, SGa
Vitus' dance, urinary troubles, nervousj
prostration, head and eyes. These curesl
he has made in Wilmington. You can ga]
and 500 them Some who suffered forI
twenty years are now curud. Office IA III
Seventh street Hours, So. III. to 0 p. m. \
SuuDortcrs for all female weaknesses. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
A Team Runs Away.

VIM. Preston, a driver for the Consumers
Ice and Conl Company, was severely in.
jured to-day by being thrown out Of q
wagon during a runaway. He was at
Second and VanBurcn streets delivering
wood when it started on a run and did n OF
stop until Second and Jefferson was
reached where the team was stopped.
In dashing along Second street tho
wagon collided with the steps at Nos.
1O12.l4-16 West Second street and broke
them up. Preston is severely injured
about the body.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

BALTIMORE Aug. 13,-Peter Monaghan
was hanged here II few minutes bofore ~
o'clocl, this morning for the brutal MUIR
der Of his wife on May 25. Tho woman
was preparing dinner when Monaghan
dealt her three terrible blows.
Julia Burns, the servant, had been to
the store and returned In time to see 10.
last blow Administered. He died withou6
struggle. Yesterday an attempt was
made to convey bottle Of poison, but tho
plot failed Monaghan was 75years of nge.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
Returned Home,

Few L. Marks, pastor Of Hanover
Church, has returned from visit 10 tho
mountains in Wyoming county, Pa He
Is enjoying good hoa.th and - better prof.
pared than ever 70 expound Tho truths OF
scripture his mind having been led By
tho contemplation Of nature in that ro 70.
mantle region up to Natures God. Ho
will fiji his pulpit on Sunday and all who
wish to DO edited and instructed should
go and hear him preach.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

Daniel Collins anight wntch,nRn found
the FIVE year old dauShter VI Alfred Kris.
tenson walking In Head street toward the
Brandywine river yesterday morning. Tue
child was In hcr night clothes and had pre-.
sumably gotten up In hor sleep md lefther
cd hor from bod just about tho time the
Waterman found her.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
At Last.

"Henocforth, she exclaimed, "you shall
DO to INC as n strupgerp'
Her husband YVES fairly mad with jay.
Ho could not speak. He could only fold
her to his baso,r agnln and again, taking
care to unfold her each time, Of course.
At last, then, the copstraint and distrust
that had suhaistea between them was to ba
no more. Detroit Journal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
AComparlsOn In Stocks.

Tho low prices preceding the bull move.
,ncnt of 1879 were made in 1877. and some
of the stocks which then sold ut from % to
$50 per share were worth from 800 to $3.50
per share when the highest level was
reached In 1881. A comparison, showing
come Of tho notable changes during that
,,o,i,d ,,ny nrnya nf ipterest.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
Look cut for Bgrp1ins

In order to close out the present stock OF
goods Hamburgers tnforc putting in hand
some show Window, prices Of clotbing
have been redaoed oEo half, as may be seen
by advertisement Ia anotsor column. Com.
petition Is certainly the life Of trade and
hehce the re,uc,ion Of prices and the beau.
trying of buildings Hamhurgers nre
bound TO keep pace with tho tin IS and our
oltzehs will profit by thor skill md entor.
prise.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

8 GnEEHsBoRo', MD, August 12.-Pcach
shipping is now cngrossinE tho attention
of the few growers in Caroline county whQ
are fortunate enough to havp ut lenst par q
OF crop. The stations along tho Delaware
md Chesapeake Railrosd arc the depos
tories OF whit fruit is to DO had, for indeed
tho crop this gear is lar below tho average.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

Miss Regina Pic and John Pillng Arm
strong tho adopted son of Thomas Pill
ing, superintendent OF the kiamonsi
WOollen Mills, will be married Wcdnes'
day night ut tho homo of the brides
mother, Mrs. Mary A. Pho, at Newark by
Rev. George L. OF, pastor of the Catho.
lie Church there, Only the relatives and
friends of the contracting parties will at
tend. Mr.. and Mrs Pilling will go on u
"trip North. stopping at Niagara and Wat.
kin's Glen.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
r1ichaeL Harrity Dangerously III.

Michael Hnrrity, tho father Of William
+. Harrity, former chairman Of tho Demo.
cratic National Committee, is lying dan
gerously Ill at his residence, No. 150S North
Eighth street, PHILADELPHIA. The illness
chiefly duo to fall down flight of stairs
which occurred some weeks ago. Mr..
Harrity is in his cightieth year.
Mr.. Harrity was resident of Whining
ton tor several years.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
Wilmington Visitors,

Tho following persons from Wilminrton
attended the Concord Quarterly Nc ng
In Media Oh Tue day: John r. 1atuIn,
Thomas Thorp, Ashton II. Tatum, jos eph
r. Whitson. Howard g. England, George
A. Rhoad., Richard II. Ta.aaL aud Jonl-
fhuu Z. Rhnnls.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
An intelligent Dog.

Stnnsbury Murray, Jr., he's dog that ID
possessed OF more than tho usual canine
Intelligence, The animal has performed
several ncts which were solievei men acre
only capable o.! but his dogshlp capped
the climax this morning when no leapsa
s9ia,5t. Tho Dog was thirsty ind hs got
his drink,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

"Big Quarterly" Approach.

big Quarterly" the Delaware negroes
holiday, is at hand, 1t being tho last Sun.
day Of tho present month. In Whining
ton elaborate PREPARATIONS are being ar.
ranged for the day, which will in all prob
ability DO the greatest ever made. 1t has
been said that the celebration was on the
wane, but this is not true. aarsA Eall
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
ce;yuraS nv the Con # abIcS.

Constable William p. Windish has
seized on tho household goods and farm
Ing implements helongingt to Il. \. Moore
on tho Newport pike under u landlords
warrant.
Constable Hurlock has seized the stock
belonging to Leonard Bcecher Of Brandy.
wine hundred. ..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

The missionary wept softly. "And did
my predecessor" he said, "open his heart
to you before he d!GdY"
Tho cnnnibal chicitain smiled. ooh,
no." he said. "Wo did that for him-um-
that Is to sny-how very warm it Is this
eycningl"-New York Press.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
Reduced Rates to Ocean City, nd, via the
Pennsylvania r. r. r

On account of tho aquatic sports al
Ocean City, Nd, Monday, August 10th. .
the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excur.I
sion tickets from Chester, Wilmington
and principal stations on its Delaware
Division to Ocean City, Md, and rosurns
be sold August l4th and 10th, good to re- ]
turn wit hin five days including date Of H.
size.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
Luxurious.

EaDc--Got bicycle yet?
Ablo-Think III wait till they are i'm
proved little more.
"Wen, there will DO chainlcss wheel
ont next year.
"1hut won't do mo- What l want Is a
combined motor bicycle ard hammock"
-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
TWO WEDDINGS.

Walter d. Ruttor and Miss Nelio G.
Yarnall, both Of Wilmington, were mar.
Tiel on Thu rsday evening, August u, ~
al the Union Nj. Z. Parsonage, 505 Wash.
ington street by the Rev. John d. G.
Hanna
On Tuesday evening August 10, ut tho
same place and by the Rev. j, d. G. Hanna,
William b. Taylor and Miss Katie b. liig-
gins, both OF Wilmington, were married.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

In past seasons the Philadelphia, Will
mington and Baltimore Railroad Com.
pany opened a special manifest Office in
this city on account of the large peach
shipments, but this year the crop Is SO
small that the business will be handled by
tho regular forco.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

The wedding Of Stephen 5. jackson and
Miss Mollie Fl. Smith. of this city, took
place yesterday Mt 1l.So O'clock ut tho
home OF the BRIDES parents, Fourth and
Lombard streets. The ceremony wits per-
formed by the Rev. l.. Burgelto Short.
After wedding breakfast tho party loft
for Atlantic City.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
A Fellow Sufferer.

Pastor-I'ze d'lightcd to find 20 readin
do Bible.
Pnrishoner-I wuz jest lookin In do
book Of Job to sec II it tells what he dono
fer boils. York Sunday World.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
The Corn Fod Philosopher.

"Thero is no doubt" said tho oracular
and bumptious ncophyte, that the way
to q man S affections is through his stoIn
ach. "
"And yet" said the corn fed philosopher,
at Is not man who expects leo cream and
such to be bought for him. "-IndianaEolis
journal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

mamma, why do recipes always say to
keep jellies and preserves In dark places2'
$50 that little boys liko you will be
afraid to go where they arc. "-Chicago
Record.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
The Weather.

Tomorrow promises to he fair, and
rathet warmer Somewhat similar
conditions will prevail on Sunday
Tho Thermometer at W. G. Taylor'a
drug store, dD King street, registered to.
day MS follows:
7o'clock 10 o'clock o'clock
90 70 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

The Georgetown town council has decide
ell to secure the services Of an engineer to
prepare IN estimate for q complete seweI
system for the town. Georgetown Ia LOO
Gated in n sort Of basin. and n:heavy rniLfnl
floods the lower portions.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

At C. A. Bousdon's cigar store, Second and
Shipley, manufacturer Of the following
brands: City Market, Ruby Gold, Elsie,
Commercial and Ainoskeug cigars. 6-cent
strairhts,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

Gadby-I hear that Jorkins has started
q sausage factory.
Rugby-Yes
Gadby-How's he getting on2
Rugby-Making both ends meat,
guess --New York Sunday journal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

There Is some improvement in tho con.
dition of Eugene. Hartman, who is danger
ously Ill from consumption In the Adiron.
dack mountains, New York State. Robert
and Joseph Harman his brothers, have
been with him, returned homo yesterday
and Eugene will arrive here sometime to.
morrow
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
Fish Market.

Powell has on his fish stand today Up
the Third street market. o good assert.
mont of trout, porgies, blue fish. cat fish.
sea bass. cod fish and founders and other
varieties OF the fnny tribe.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

Though, rs vehicles OF pleasure,
Bicyclists all arc fine and feet,
Ass u vehicle Of coIrtship
The old top buggy can't be beat.
Detroit Free Press-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
Another Thing.

"Did you ever see liquid glassP"
"Eo, but I've often seen the flowing
DO Nl."--Judy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

VIZ grown whlio Girl for
w child's nurse. Apply 900 King street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

Catesby-All the world loves lover.
Hawkins Gust rejected All but the
girl the lover loves. Philadelphia North
American.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
SOCIAL J0TFINGS.


decentralization Cor this column should
Do written on one site OF tho papsr only All
addressed -Our Carl naskea" REPUBLICAN,
Otltce.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

J. Fl. Nesslein. the West Eighth street
sign painter, painted the large transpar-
ency for the High School Alumni's MOON
light to Washington Park.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

EMTl

George 7. Hebron Of Brooklyn will ad-
dross the Sunday afternoon Y. N. O. A.
ineetlnS on "Exerc!so-PhysloAl and
Spiritual." Lemonade will be served,
Monday ntsAt the regular monthly
meeting Of tbs aL e.->crs VtA 10 held. ),
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

Don't forget that delicious crab soup at
Yates, lQ6 East Third street, tomorrow
night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

Taylor & Fullcrton's Worm Syrup snro
cure. Prepared by W. c. Taylor, No. 3O@
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

West street bctwceh Seventh and Eighth
streets. is ropcd of owing to the illness OF
John Pennowill,a conductor On the F., W..
~ r r r.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13
Properly Transfer.

Arvld W. EcEiand has Transferred to
Alexander and Wells property Ut Il, gntd
hnd Harrison strssts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-13

Electric Carpet Cleaning Works, Phone
7el Office 200 West Fourth street
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-22
Railway Notes.

Mar. Theron Geides, auditor of the
Rio Grande Western, will go east this
evening.
Mr.. william Marcy, Pacific coast
passenger agent Tor the Nickel Plate,
West Shore nud FitcnbuTg railroads,
with headquarters at San Franclsco,
arrived ia tuis city from the west the
morning, snd will go north this even
ing.
MT. ]. Y. Callahan, general agent OF
the passenger department OF the
Nickel Plate railroad, with heRdqusr.
lers at Chicago, H., arrived IN salt
Lake last evening from the east, snd
remained over todey. He win ieave
iur the north this evening.
The officials and CLERKS OF the Ore
gon SGurt line were busiiy engaged
today preparing for the placing OF an
Insurance policy On tue stock, bridges
ana other property Of The company.
General superintendent Calvin OF
the Short Line says that cold suap
mas been experienced lin the north.
Last nigut Tho ,nermome,er registered
lf, Ia 10 10 Is degrees below zero in
southern Muutsns. To-Day the weather
Is modifying considerably.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-22
MINOR MENTION.

Fourteen lodgers regis cred ut the
police stalipn last EVEN 6.
John Snow bali II Rich county and
N. y. lHoWnru Il Garfield were COM
mlssiOneu notaries public today.
James Stephenson, prominent
OnanA Lively mgn, viii leave fJt tnt
East this evening over tbs Rio Ora n dc
Western.
The Society OF Woo1meu OF the
WUri4, Utau Camp 83S, viii give d
clgl az Glsj.tone nal, Monday even
ing, March 20, at s O'ciOos.
Omcer DICK Summon no longer
suolta handsome muslache. DICK Is
sail 10 have bet IL on CJrbett, anu Ike
All OF the Cslitornlan's suppJrIers. he
came cut loeeL
AT the cl se Of the business meeting
held by the Salt Lake Florist ciety
rhursuay evening the members were
royalty entertained and bstqneteG at
the hospllHple home OF Nir HHd MTe.
BarrUws, 5i4 east SecOnu south. A
vote OF tnau ks was rendered the host
and hobtesa for the evenings enter.
tuinment, after which an adjournment
WAS tskea I'll the next rec uisr meet
ing, two weeks hence at CrameE's,
unuer Walker Bros. bank.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-22
A RECEPTION rendered
To Senator ], 7. Alfred on bis Return
Home.
n;. -iznd for the Right Sustained by
ConSiitnrnts-WoView hIs
Iabors In the senate
spp1Na CRY, March 10, 1887.

SPRING CITY, March 10, 1897
To tho Editor:
II. Il. Accord and wife, Anirew l..
Larson, Samuel a llrai. l.. Ltfson and
wife, Liaz 3. Alfred and Sarah Il.
Hyde, acting as a committee OF rocep'
ton to Senator ]. f. Alfred on his re-
tnrn home, arranged ior a picnic party
at his house; ami when be arrived
homo at 5:3D p. IN. on the l7th inst,
he found uis place occupied ny about
sixty sober minded persons, male aud
female, all in tho best Of humor-and
no wonder, for the tables were covered
with the good things Of the land, OF
which all pariook In silence alter
Bishop Alfred hau returned thanks to
the Oliver Of all good. There were no
uemoustTaliona OF hostility in the
least. nnd all went mefrllY Oh.
At 1880 the meeting house was we'll
flied, and good attention was given
TO the following program which was
beautifully rendered. Tue chairman,
Sanford Alfred. called the meeting to
order, and AFTER singing and prayer,
Major ]. +. Ellis very appropriately
delivered the speech OF welcome, IN
which ne euiogize1 the senator IN his
drmness in standing for tue rigbt in
the face Of bitter opposition.
Following this was most excellent
recitation by Miss Mary Il. Alfred
which had been beautifully transposed
by the lady to suit tue occasion.
NIX was speech by Land
Commissioner Reese OF 5anpete
W therein he stated that he had wit.
uessed the entire laDgrs OF Senator
Alfred ana he stood at his back with
all the Influence he mad.
A song well suDg by J. Z. Alfred
was followed by words OF welooma ny
| Counselor John FfanIzsB.
Next was beautiful ana well read
essay by. Andrew Il. Larson Of
Ephraim, vino 10 here as our schoo
teacher to fill the place VI Senator
Alfred during his absence.
A short speech by Senator Alfred
anu beautiful anthem by the choil
and bsnedigtion onded this meeting
The senator gave short review OF mis-
labors In all OF which he ha acted
cor scientiOusly, and he believed In,
majority OF the people would support
him. de was well plepseu with the
evidences Of approval before him II
the reception tendeted him; anu whilt
ne thanked the people fJr this very
Kind reception, II was not 10 much II
honor OF }, f. Allrsu as II was t.
maintain a prluCpie for which tie fell
proud.
A grand ball at the opera hOua,
closed the exercises Of the day anu
l MI