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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16

LIEUTENANT RICHARD PEARSON HoBsON
No danGyism entered into his make
up. He was too busy to be won by
the languid smiles of any Southern
belle. Yet he was never too busy 10
be polite and courteous. His mother,
whose once Jet black hair is Low
tingcd with gray, was his sweethec t
his all.
Men and women tender congratuIa-
tons, but perhaps the most touching
incident was when the old family SER
want, Uncle Ben" handed Mrs. Hob
son the simple yet sincere congratu-
latory telegram of President McKin-
ley. A tear crept from among the
heavy lashes that shade the beautiful
blue eyes which have lost none Of
their old time fire, none of their moth
erly tenderness, by age.
When "Rich' first went away to
school he carried Bible and prayer
book, gifts of his mother. He has
them to his day, locked near his heart
with mothers love.
From early boyhood erich" Hob.
sons belief In Providence was strong.
His parents share this faith in an all.
protecting power which will bring
their bov back to their old home. The
bero's faith is best illustrated in tine
opening clause Of his will which Is
now hold by his father. "FOr my nesr
and distant future, I leave myself
without anxiety in the hands Of Al
mighty God" 1t reads.
The young hero's life here In Green's
boro, the scene Of his early training,
has always been sweet to him. Here
he comes, when leave of absence al
lows him, to relate his successes and
Ills troubles. A sturdy man of twenty.
eight years now, he still boylshly
gets upon his knees and, claspiDg the
motherly hands, he tells of his hopes
and aspirations.
The school days of Hobson BEGAN
with Miss Kate Boardman. His next
teacher was Miss Mary Avery. Sub
seQuently he matriculated at the
Southern University, where he dis
tinguished himself often In winplhg
defamation prizes aud other mulas
Of honor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
Chinese Did Not Know.

The shape of the earth was suspected
by some philosophers even in ancient
times. but the idea that continent
existed on the side opposite Europe
does not appear to have entered the
mind Of any one previous to the
twelfth century, when its possible ex-
istence was alluded to by two or three
authors, from whom 1t is supposed
Columbus received hints as to the fea-
sibility of sailing entirely around the
globe. Sir John Vaudeville, who lived
nearly two centuries before the time of
Columbus, stoutly maintained that not
only was the earth round, but that ii
he had ships and men courageous
enough to undertake three years.
voyage he would venture to circum-
navigate the globe. Even in the time
Of Columbus, however, the prevalent,
Idea among the people was that the
earth was fiat. and many believed it to
be square, from the frequent Biblical
allusion to the four corners of the
earth. There is nothing in the history
II any nation, even Of the Chinese, who
,laim to be the most ancient, to indi.
,ate popular belief in the globular
,hape of the earth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16

To Annapolis. whore he went after
leaving the sophomore class in tho.
Southern University, Rich carried
his prayer book and Bible and
mothers "God bless you In mis-
character was noticeable religious
trait, and at Annapolis he was dubbed
"Parson." He continued to read his
Bible and repeat a prayer before re-
firing, Notwithstanding the jeers Of
his mates. An unfortunate accident
occurred to HObs0n, and, after recov-
ering from what would have killed an
ordinary youngster, he was called
"Farson Tough"
Soon afterward he was appointed
monitor at the academy. 1t had been
the custom not to report classmates
for an infringement of the rules. Hob
sons stern sense of Justice forbade
him making any distinction, and he
gained the Ill will of his classmates.
This characteristic Of the young hero
is Illustrated by an incident couclied
In the language of Uncle Ben," the
family servant.
"'COurse Marse Rich is hero"
said Uncle Ben.' "Didn't see dat
boy, pestercating wild all sorts of 1t.
tie boys on dat very pom out OAR?
He didn't take no foolishness, nuthcr.
A boy playin' wild him tried to
ruinate one of 'em play ships one DAY,
an de way Marse Rich thrashed dat
boy was q caution. Doan' talk to me-
bout Farragut! Dat boy what l
pissed on my knee is de bestes of all.
! said he war gwine to do suthin to
sit his name highr'
And, delivering himself of this with
n very important air. "Uncle Ben.
plodded on about the family chores.
The enmity Hobson gained at An
napOlis was lived down, and when lie
graduated he was one Of the IN, st
popular among the students.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
Mnuser Bullet Wounds.

Washington, July Ex-senator Can.
non, of Utah, returned yesterday from
a visit of inspection at Fort McPher.
son, Ga. Senator Cannon says: 81
never have seen anything like the pa
triotic enthusiasm of the wounded
soldiers at Fort Mcpherson. While there
! saw the effects of the Mauser bui-
let's. In one wound inflicted in the foot
the orifice of emergence was eight
times as large as the orfice of entrance,
and 1t was, moreover, rough and jag
ged"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
To Fish In African Watera.

DR.. M. R. Harrington, fellow in
zoology, and DR.. c. F. Hunt, instructor
In physiology, have been sent to the
Calibar coast Of West Africa in search
Of the various stages in development
Of several very remarkable fishes to be
found only in those waters. The ex-
petition is one Of the greatest mpor-
lance to biologists in all parts Of the
world.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
Porto Rico ExpedItion.

Washington, July 16.-Preparations
for the Porto Rico expedition are being
given earnest attention. The officials
decline to discuss the arrangements In
progress or say from what port or
ports the troops are to embark. The
transports available for carrying the
men are scattered in a half dozen
places and no order has yet been given
to concentrate them at any one point.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
Fresh Beef For Our Troops.

Washington, July 1.-THE American
troops located in the Philippine Islands
are to be supplied with fresh refriger-
ated beef, just as those at home. Com
missary General Eagan has made ar
rangements to this end, and has re-
ceived cablegram from his agent in
Australia saying that a cargo of beef
had been sent from there to Manila.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
What DR., A, e, SaIter Saws

Buffalo. N. Y.-GentS:--From my per-
sonal knowledge, gained in observing the
effect of your Shlloh's Cure in cases of nd.
vanced Consumption, am prepared to
say 1t Is the most remarkable Remedy
that has every been brought to my atten-
ton. 1t has certainly saved many from
Consumption. Sold by N. B. Danforth
Second aud Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
Yellow Fever Precautions ut Tamp,

Washington, July 16.--The outbreak
OF yellow fever at Santiago has caused
the war department to redouble its
vigilance over the camp at Tampa,
where typhoid fever exists. Advices re-
ceived state that there are some cases
of malarial fever there which are be-
ing closely watched, but the strict pre-
cautions being taken are expected to
prevent any more serious disease.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
RICH GUATEMALA
VAST AND VARIED REsovRcEsoF THE
f.. SMALL REPUBLIC.

Rapid development Of the Country Pos
siblo Under Other Conditions-Induce-
ments offered by the Government to the
Immigrant.
The resources of Guatemala are
varied and abundant. Coffee Is the
chief staple; and the berry is as good
as the best the world provides. Corn,
and beans are the chief food Of the
people. Sugar, tobacco and other
tropical plants can be raised, to an I'M
limited extent, on the hot lands along
the coast; while wheat and other
cerealsyield rich harvests in the higher,
and more temperate districts OF the in
terror The revocation by the United
States Of the reciprocity treaties made
under the Harrison administration
with several of the Latin-American re-
publics was SERIOUS blow to Guate-
mala, for her government and people
had reason to suppose that we were
acting in good faith, and desired free
exchange of natural products with that
country. Upon this assumption, large
sums of money were invested in the
of sugar, for which the
United States furnished the only mar
ket. But, without notice, or the OBJ
servance of the usual diplomatic for,
the arrangement was revoked
by the enactment Of the Wilson Cor.
man tariff law, and the plantations
Ind sugar mills Of Guatemala have
'ince lain idle. While the policy Of
he United States toward its less popu-
GUS neighbors has doubtless been in
'pired by friendly motives, these
leighbors have learned, though a
omewhat rough experience, that when
ur interests conflict with theirs we
10 not consider the consequences
Guatemala might easily sustain ten
lines Its present population. The soil
rich and easily cultivated, and, un-
Ike the other Central American repub-
cs, there is plenty Of labor. Some
arts OF the country are quite thickly
opulated; but the others are covered
18th dense forests and a variety Of
mber, which might be easily made
II means Of transportation
ere provided, But, although Guate-
ala is much further advanced than
lie rest of Central America, her rail-
ay system does not exceed $50 miles,;
lere is no internal navigation, and
lie wagon roads are in a deplorable
'ndition. The mineral wealth of the
'untry Is supposed to be large; but it
only slightly developed. The mines
e inaccessible, and, in the absence
modern machinery. which at present
mot be conveyed to them, cannot |
} worked with profit. The govern
ent offers generous inducements to
migrants. The land laws are liberal;
ID efforts have been made from time
time to secure the establishment of
lonies and the presumption of public
nds by private settlers. But all the
cesslble area is at present occupied;
d no foreigner can expect to prosper
Guatemala unless he has abundant
pital which will enable him to
rchase at high prices plantations al
ady developed. If peace could be as
red. II railway and wagon roads
aid be extended into the interior
that the timber regions, the mineral
oosits, and the wild agricultural
IDS could be reached as conveniently
the new portions Of our country
atemala would offer great advan- ,
,es to the immigrant, and would en-
a rapid DEVELOPMENT.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
Increase In Postal Receipts,

Washington, July 1.-THE postoffice
department officials are much gratified
at the showing made in the comparison
of postal receipts for the fiscal years of
1897 and 1885, The total receipts for 1897
at so of the principal postofiices were
2.994,357, while the year just closed
brought in s3,295,s65 at the same Of
fees, an increase of $500, sos, or 10 per
cent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16

! Liberia Is the only civilized country
where clocks are almost entirely dis
pensed with. The sun rises exactly at
s A. M. and sets at P. M. throughout
the year, and is vertically overhead at
noon
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
Corbett and Mccoy Matched,

New York, July 16.-Articles of agree
ment which will govern a 20 round
glove contest between James G. Cor
bett and Norman Selby (Kid Mccoy
were signed at Considines hotel For
tieth street and Sixth avenue. by repre-
sentatives of both pugilists yesterday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16

All kinds of fresh fish at . cents pound.
CLANS by hundred or qnart All goods
delivered free of charge D. A. Mcclure
corner of Fifth and King Delmaryia
telephone 80
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16

For eastern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey: Fair; cooler; northerly winds,
becoming variable. For District of Co.
!umbia, Delaware and Maryland: Fair
0nd watm weather: westerly winds,
becoming variable.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16

Simn Blood Purifier makes purest
blood and forti1es Tho system against
fcvers, eruptivs iiseases diphtheria,
ecrofuln. So 1t Is Americas best blood
ton, Dol. Job6srs Wholesale it Retail
by druggists
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
Address Wilmington. Dol
REaIsTER's ORDER.
~ RE0IsYER's OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE, COUNTY, DEL,

NEW CAsTLE COUNTY, DEL,
Upon the applicatlo Of IdaE hawthorne and
Saleb [. Hopkins, two Of the Executors Of Jos
w. Derickson, late of Mill Creek HID In said
county, deceased, 1t is ordered and directed by
the Register that the Executors aforesaid
give notice Of granting Of I.ettera Testamen.
@ry, upon the estate Of the deceased, with
the date Of granting thereof by causing ad YER
Tsenents to be posted within forty DAYS from
The date OF such Letters In six of the most pub
nc places OF the county of New Castle, reduir
ing al persons having demands against the o..
tate, 70 present the same, or abide by an act of
assembly In such case made and provided and
also cause the same to be inserted within tho
same period in the DAILY REpUBGI loan, a news.
paper publishedid Wilmington Del, and to be
continued therein, three weeks e. O. d.
-, 9iven under the hand and seal of OF.
nee OF the Register aforesaid, at vii.
nihstGh, IN New Castle county afor,
saia the day md year above writtsn
>,,,p,crC ALtlN W. CRG&SAN, Register.
nNeTlCE- Noticeis hereby given that i,etter,
Iestamentary were in due form Of law
gsanteuuhto INC Undersigned, on the cli day
q July, a: D.. lsss, and that all persons IONS
ed must present the SAME, duly attested to Tia
eaid Executors. Oh or before the 2nd inv
81 July, 1891 or abide the Act OF Assemble
n sucli case made and provided.
IDA HAWTHORNE.
CALEB c. HOPKINS
Address: Frencis NJ. Walker, ESQ. Attorney
et-Law Wilmington, Del. jy0
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
Fish Market.

Powell has on his stall IN the Third
street market fine assortment of fresh
macEerel, trout, porgies. founders, black
bass. goldfish, etc. All fish first class or
money refunded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16

Medical circles in Berlin are much
agitated over statement made by a
prominent physician Of that city to the
effect that the nurses in the private
hospitals are in league with the uu-
dertakers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sss's the Of ls>MAZzzw
Republicans Work Leais.

NSpuDl'CdH WOFk Ledu9
The war portfolios issued by the RE-
PUBLICAN have had sale during the
week which has surpassed our expecta-
tions. We attribute the popularity of
the work to tho fact that it is tho best
and most authentic publication Of its kind
ever issued In this city or county.
The REPUBLICAN will continue to sun.
ply the unavoidable work until twelve
numbers have been issued. 1t will then
compose the best war book Of tho time, II
you have not seen tho first numbers come
In and look at them. They will undoubt-
eddy please you. The price romans at 10
cents, with the coupon which may be
found in another column. Send iu your
order early. New numbers will be issued
next week. Next weeks salos are expect
cd to DO without q precedent. To have the
best illustrated work OF the war you
must obtain the REPUBLICANS portfolio,
All kinds Of printing dons II the RE-
PUBLICAN of8os at prices In keeping with
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16

France pays in pensions every year
100000 francs. Of which 100000
are subtracted from the salaries OF off,
cials.
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For Ladies Only.
Fresh Fish,

simms Compound Pennyroyal Pills.
The ladies remedy. BY all druggists. 81 a
box by mail Depot COG King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16

IL OTICE-sUPERlNTENDENTs AND OF.
~ hcers Of Sunday schools are hereby noti.i
led to have application for the annual appro.
Rtstion from New Castle county, filed with
Of the Levy Court on or before July Is, 1893.
q. NJ. WHITE, Committee.
Address, Court House. Wilmington. Del.
J., jyG8t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascere cts Candy Ctthartic lOc or zoo
Il c. G. C. fall, dsugslsis refund Kcpey.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16

Al oTCE-1s HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ undersigned has made application Tor the
$Spewal Of certificate No MA for Ave B)
mares Of stock Of the Delaware Railroad Com.
pSpy, issued TO Elizabeth J. Jones, the same
ohMng been lost or destroyed.
Ssll-w-s.Awk ELlZABETH ], JONES,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ undersigned, trading as Sigler q Wood.
yard have this day dissolved partnership by
mutual consent,
4 GEORGE SIGI.ER,
y GILPIN .. WOODWARD.
/ The undersigned have this day formed o part
pership, for the conduct Of o general hardware
business at 8O3 Market street, Wilmington, Del
hinder the firm name of Woodward 8 Brother,
kpd notice is hereby given that all accounts due
Me late firm Of Sigler 8 Woodward are now
payable to us and all indebtedness Of said firm
will be assumed by u.s.
GILPM 8. WOODWARD.
]. COURTLAND WOODWARD.
Thanking the public for their liberal patron
Ase to the firm Of Sgler g. Woodward. 1solicit
Acontinuanoe OF same to the new Arm Of Wood
ward g. Brother. GEORGE SIGLER.
Wilmington, Del. July 10, 1893. jyl48N+
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16

A Neutrality-suspicious. DESIRl No PURE
~ drugs and chemical, or Wishing their pra
pcr1ptiUna Or private ftoaipti carefully com
sounded with pare materials shoulu 10 to tD3
arug store VI u. X. BRlN9HUR.S /. NJ ii,
Market street. Wilmington, Del. II
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
ElEGlsTERs ORDER
~ REGIsTRR's OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE County, DEL.

pEGlsTER'S ORDER
AI REGIsTRR'S OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY. DsI..
Upon the application Of Samuel W. McCanl.
leg, Administrator OF Jabez Deaville, late Of
Wilmington Hid. In said courty, deosased
y is ordered and direcied by the Reg ister. tsat
the Admin istrator Aforesaid give rouoo
OF granting oil. .ettersof Administration I'M.
Onthe estate OF the deceased, with the date ar
granting thereof, by causing advertiser nta
70 DO posted within forty days from tile data
cIsuch letters IN six OF tue most publ o pl aoas
OF the county OF New Custle requiring ali
persons having demands against th6 estate
TO present tue same, or abide BY an a0t az
Assembly In such CAGE made and proyiled:
4nd also cause the same to DO inserted with.
In the same period III the DAILY ItEpUBIl-
GAE Newspaper published In Wilmington,
Del. and to be continued therein 1hrss
49,, Gtven under the hand and sea, Of
as. office or the Register aforesaid at
w., WILMINGTON. In New Castle COUNTY
aforesaid. the a0y and year above written.
CALVIN n. CRUSSAN, IteIister.
NOTlCE-Notioe 10 hereby given that lot.
terb OF Administered ion were In due form of
law granted unto tho Indersixns sd. ON the
18th day of July A. d. 1875, and that all per.
Hons having claims against thu estate Of the
deceased must present the same. duly attest.
ed 10 the said Administrator OH or befOra
che llth day Of July 1899 or abide tho Act
OF Assembly III such case undo and provided
SAMUEL W. MCCAULLEY.
Administration.
Address Wilmington. Dol
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
NOTICES.

NJ OTICE-THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
~ OF Wilmington, Delaware, invite designs
from any architects or firm Of architects Tor
Ahigh school to be erected on their lot on Della
ware avenue. Said building to be built of brick
and stone, upper, stories Of red brick, with
stone trimmings.
Sketches embodying the ideas Of the commit.
Zee may be procured from the secretary OF the
board, No ~ East Sixth street, ut any time.
Architects will be required to have their plans
Dpecifcations estimates Of cost, ETC., presen ted
y the board room on or before Monday even.
pR, August 8, 1893, at 8 o'clock. The commit.
Lee reserve the right TO reject any or all plans.
Pensation per cent. Of the total cost Of build
hg, and the plans adopted will remain the
property Of the board. Tho plans Of the un.
bu0cessful competitors will be returned and no
compensation will be given for said plans. The
BOARD will supervise the erection Of tho build
hg. WILLIAM TURNER.
Chairman New Building Committee.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16
DELAWARE COLLEGE.

!. ENTRANCE examinations will be held in
the college buildings, at Newark.
Examinations for admission will be hold
at the college at the opening Of the next
term. September 10. Candidates desiring
In September.
For further Information apply to George
A. Harter, president, Newark, Delaware
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-16

All kinds Of printing dons II the RE-
PUBLICAN offcs at prices In keeping with
the times. Give tho office o trial and Gee
what they con do In the printing line.
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EOR RENT-A TENT AT BRANDYWINE
+ Summit camp, largest On the gr ound, in
good location. Apply to A. d. Vernon, this
Office or Highlands Del,
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TOR RENT-l0 ROOMS AND BATH ALL
=, imProven ents l7Os Broome street. Apply
. ITO next door, J. II. D. Seeds. ais
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
WOMEN OVER THE SEA.

Mime. Payer. a Swiss woman who has taken the degree of doctor of medi- cine, is strongly opposed to tight boots and gloves, corsets and long skirts. Her arguments are said to be so con vincing that at the close of one of her lectures more than one hundred wo- men pledged themselves to discard .corsets and to wear dresses ten inches from The ground.
 The queen of Greece is the only wo- man admiral in the world. The rank was conferred on her by the German emperor, and she also holds com mission in the Russian navy.
 The beautiful and much-talked-o of Queen Natalie of Servia is about to say farewell to the world and hide herself and her troubled life in con- vent. Her absolute husband, King lillian, or ex-King Milan, is the fifth in descent from what is called the dy- nasty of Swineherds, and her son, for whom the father, having made himself