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The times., 1898-04-03
Taking the Chances.
From Harner,s Round Tahle.N


He walked into the apothecary shop
with hesitating step, and glanced nerv-
ously at the rows of bottles with a
scared look in his pale blue eyes. After
idgeting about uncertainty for some
time, he at last caught the eye of the
clerk, and, beckoning mysteriousIy, led
the way to a secluded corner by the ci-
gar case, where the clerk was surprised
by finding a trembling forefnger hooked
tenaciously into one of his buttonholes
and an eager face thrust suddenly al
most against his.
What's the matter?" asked the clerk
81 s'pose you can lay your hand right
on the morphine bottle, can't you?" said
the stranger, in an anxious whisper.
Yes, sir. Certainly" replied the as
tonished salesman.
AN | recokn if you was pushed you
could find the strychnine in a minute or
two?'
"Of course"
''Mebbe the arsenic hasn't got lost or
mislaid clear beyond findin', if you just
had to, has it?"
"Assuredly not"
AN the sugar-of-lead bottle couldn't
mo, indeed"
An chasin' up the vitrioI to its lair
would be just play for you?'
My dear sir, of course | am familiar
with all the drugs here"
But s'posin some of the other fellers
had been changin them around, just as a
joke you know"
what do you mean?'
Suppose the bottles got mixed?"
Impossible. Besides, everything is
plainly labeled"
AN there amt no chance of your
paImin' off prussic acid for peppermint %
Not the slightest"
well -notion-to-risk-
it. Yes you may give me two ounces
of peppermint, young man"
The times., 1898-04-03

First Citizen-Will nothing induce you
to give me your card?'
Second Citizen-My friend I wish to
have no controversy with you.
First Citizen-You are a cowardly
whelp. sir, and naturally desire no con-
troversy with me, but 1 have a distinct
controversy with you.
Second Citizen - Patience; patience;
brother; we are on a public street.
First Citizen-I know well enough we
are sir, but none the less this matter
must be settled here and now, without
regard either TO the bystanders or to
scenery.
Second Citizen-Sir, I have no desire to
have any trouble with you.
First Citizen-I know you have not. you
mongrel. but l have a great desire to
have trouble with you. You are cow
ardly poltrOOn, sir, n man in whom no
spark Of decency exists. Good God sir
is there nothing I can say to you which
you will resent as a man-which will en-
able me legally to lay my hands upon
you2
Second Citizen-Sir / cannot be drawn
into a street alteration.
First Citizen-Sir, sir, you-you are an
extra" Star.
Then f1hs |
The times., 1898-04-03
Signs of Trouble.
From the Detroit Free Press.)


whats the matter with our new
postmaster" asked one old resident at
Sleepyville, of another. II hear he's
havin' some trouble with the gineral
Cover ment"
Yes, 1 cacalate he's got bout all he
kin take keer of. He was almighty
peirt Fromisin what he'd do eff he got
the place, and now him and Uncle
Sans havin' it, and eff either of 'em
has to go out o. business, 1 reckon it
won't be Uncle Sam
But what's the trouble?'
I'm cumin' to that. The postmaster
didn reckerlect that the 22d of Febru-
airy was "a legal hollerday, and kept the
office open from a. m. to 8 p. M
When he found out he was the maddest
man you ever see. When it kim along
st. Patrick's Day he reckoned that
The times., 1898-04-03

different to such recitals as Max Helm
rich gives. If he has not the most beau
tiful of voices. there is no gainsaying his
beautiful musicianship in the handling of
it. He sung Franz s Spring and Love
Love and Spring and "Serenade" like
a master, and as for the final 'Erl King
the public went away convinced that SO
far as he was concerned, the music had
never been more eloquently and convinc-
ingly interpreted. 1t was no surprise
that Notwithstanding the heavy rain of
the evening he attracted an audience of
the elect among Washington's music low
ers, and that his singing was enjoyed to
the utmost 1t could not be otherwise.
Hearty appreciation was expressed for
everything, but il was after that tender
Schubert lullaby called Faith in Spring
that the applause reached it's climax
and the gentle Spring prophecy had
to be repeated to still it. We shall
regret if we are not to hear him again
this season.
GEORGE f. ORMSBY
The times., 1898-04-03

must be a legal hollerday. too, so he
shut up his office tighter'n a drum and
wouldn't give none of US no mail. He
said he couldn't git no extra pay fur
overtime an when the law lowed him
to shut up he was goin' to shut up.
Some of us citerZens wrote on TO the
Preserdent bout the matter and you're
goin' to see some fun. It's a purity
lEnOtty question, L kin tell you and I
wouldn't wonder eff it's that what kept
the Government from settlin' up with
Spain afore this
The times., 1898-04-03
Ribbons.

Main aisle. near the door. New location and
new goods
IS pieces Of Double-iace Satin Cord-edge Rib
bons OF superb quality-the most popular nib
hon of the season, IL inches wide and
the PFettiest oolOrs, Worth up to '5e 3fc
lot OF sin. Handsome Double-face
Black Satin Sash Ribbon. Tomorrow iNa
d. . q
2C0 pieces Pure silk Moire. Black and l. 9TH
er colors-5 and inches wide-just the sJna
thing for sashes Tomorr0w-per yd. "-oO
100 pieces Of Black All-silk Taffeta Ribbon,
double face, and inches wide To- 2ic
The times., 1898-04-03
Ladies' Hosiery.

Another importers stock Of Hosiery. This
VIII be found a very exceptional low-price
Hosiery chance.
Ladies Lace Lisle Thread Hose, open work
the entire length q hose; Fast Black Open
work lustcp Lise Thread Hose; Fast Black
Richciiea Ribbed Lisle Thread Hose, richly
embroidered with silk on instep; Brilliant
Lsle Thread Hose. Rembraut or Richelieu rib
bed, in plaid and Roman stripe. Every pair
was made by one Of the most reliable
German manufacturers. on CENTER .x.
TABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. fs =
Ladies Extra Fine s0-gauge Cotton Hosiery,
Stainless Hermsdorf black. with double soles
and extra length and width; extra .ssn
good quality The I9c. kind tomorrow XVI
Chldren's Finest Grades Cotton Hosiery, In
stainless black, guaranteed color, with high
spliccd heels and toes and spliced knees; made
Of the best Egyptian cotton, in narrow rib
bed. full regular made; sizes 5 IL t.sto
70 g l-2-TOMORROW ..............i-2 i-2G
The times., 1898-04-03
We Advertise Facts


d. = for stylish Fly-front Suits; the jack
spf cts are lined with silk serge. the SKIRTS
are lined with soft pcrcalne; we have them in all
English serge and in ladies cloth All suits
well spongod and shrunk. You have your
choice OF colors-bue. black. mode. tan. gray,
cadet, and new blue, and all that you need TO
pay-S7.U.
The times., 1898-04-03
Scnred hN War SIGNS.

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
''That eminent French artist. Carolus Duran, is
in this country to paint the portraits OF our
millionaires.'
'Pm afraid he can't make them look natural !"
''Why notf'
'Miionaires have such long faces just now.''
The times., 1898-04-03

Gf- 5H for swell-tailored Suits and Fancy
i''"" Dresses Of fine English Coverts
Whipcords, and Oxford Mixtures-jackets and
blouses lined throughout with handsome
plain OF changoable taffeta silk.
The times., 1898-04-03

t:s * for Tailor-made Suits Of CheYiot and
'Pl''f = Serge. in navy and black; all silk
lined; the skirt and jacket are lined with Easter
black and colored taffeta silk. 1t is without a
doubt the greatest value in the United States, as
we only ask you SlI75
The times., 1898-04-03

Heurich's beer has the reputation of
being the best sold in Washington. With
this record it continually and unceas-
ingly gains in favor. Phone Arlington
Bottling Co., for your fayorite.
The times., 1898-04-03

Gf Qn for the Lafavriere Suit of higl,-grade
~ ii'"' Venetian Cloth. in green, tan, brown
and navy; Eton blouse with fitted back; skirt cut
after latest fashion-Sl4.90.
The times., 1898-04-03

97 IN for stylish Short Jackets of tan CO.
'N'-fV vert of Venetian cloth; four button
ed box fy-front; black blue silk taffeta
lining.
The times., 1898-04-03

G9 90 for tailored London Fou.-button Box
Tv'"" or Fly-tront Goats: new castor. tans
royal navy, brown, or black. lined throughout
with handsome plaid plain tsiieta silk
The times., 1898-04-03

g 4 Oh for the new Mannering Tucked Skirt
Df'JV of cheviot, in navy and black; six
of tucks; plated back; an unmatchable skirt.
The times., 1898-04-03

600 IN for exquisite Man-tailored Suits,
P~-'"" with tafeta silk Innings, in skirt
and jacket in the very hest OF imported broad
cloths and Venetian cloths, in all the new shades
OF Spring. lSg6-S22.J0.
The times., 1898-04-03

Gi 9n for Spring Jackets. brown and tan
~ -" covert mixtures, fly or box front,
overlapred seams.
The times., 1898-04-03

latest and iauntiest hats for wheeling shown
this season, at prices which viii astonish you.
The times., 1898-04-03
Ladies NeCkwear.

The department Is blooming with new nov
elites Jabots, Fronts Ruchings, Ascots. and
Stock Pufs, String Ties, and Band Bows
They're all here in dainty and stylish array.
The times., 1898-04-03

St3 30 for. silk Skirts, serpentine satin
pi"'1" and mOire stripe grOs grain silk,
plated back. lined throughout with heavy silk,
satin and two ruffes all around.
The times., 1898-04-03

Gi 0Q for All-wool Serge Skirts. lined
Ws'"' throughout with fancy satin and silk
taffeta; strictly man-tailored.
The times., 1898-04-03
Cabin Bags,

Cabin Bags of solid stamped leather. olive
color. brass trimmed, with heavy pressed duck
lining. Most convenient bag made
Sizes. ......... 12-in. lain. 16in. 1S-in.
Prices........ $249 $2os s348 1888
Gray Canvas Telescopes with leather cor
ners and good straps
Sizes. ..... 16-in. 1S-in. 20in. 22-in. 24-in.
Prices..... 4Oc. 59c roc Soc 93c
The times., 1898-04-03
p@%@1@ 4G4@%@@e O.
Easter HandkerchiefS.

Three striking values at less than present i'm
nortati0n price:
Ladies Sheer Linen Hsndkcrchiefs, emh-1id
eFed scail6pcd, and NeSican work of beautiful
quality. t-s,.
on SALE MONDAY AT..-.-.-....-... t"1
Children's Fancy Border Handkerchicfs %
for Easter. SC. in yaiue-in urice. ...-....'N
Ladies' AIl-lincn Fancy Embroidered Hand
lerc}r;css, dainty, sheer and fine. They 4.a
are 25c goods but marked. 2"O
The times., 1898-04-03
THIS PAPER Is PRINTED

With Ink furnished by JAENECKE BROS. s FR.
SCHNEEMANN. New York City. uhl5-tf-em
The times., 1898-04-03

with reservations, which doubtless
most Of those who attended it were able
10 anticipate. the concert of Max
Heinrich last Tuesday evening was an
admirable one. No lover of classic song
who has followed its ups and downs dur
ing the past five years is likely to be In
The times., 1898-04-03

One thousand umbrellas. in mourning han
dies. natural sticks. Dresden balls. gold ard
silver trimmed. Chesapeake. Puritan and Pho
nix silk. ON SALE MONDAY 4<I al
Al y 49,
The times., 1898-04-03
Club Bag Cheapness.

well-made Club Bag, high cut, with Eng
lish walking handle, olive color, waterproof,
brass trimmed
Sizes....... I2-in. Hin 16-in.
The times., 1898-04-03
Easter Millinery.

Artistic completeness is the description that
best expresses the varieties shown.
Tomorrow, of the latest novelties of
the season, fancy mixed straws, bright
and handsome color combinations, uxn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-05

We will call him Bishop Simmons.
During the afternoon the younger min
listers had listened to him with venera-
tion and respect and when their turn
came they found him a dignified and
careful listener. The afternoon was
delightful and the camp-meeting SER
vice was long one. The good bishop
was keen lover Of the weed and, after
the meeting had closed, he strolled of
for smoke. At little distance he
found an abrupt ledge entirely out Of
the view Of the camp-grounds and 60
ing down around to the foot Of this he
lit his cigar and prepared for a quiet
half hour. As 1t CHANGED, soon after
one of the younger ministers took
walk from the grounds and, finally
came to the top Of the same ledge, and.
looking down saw the bishop.
For the space of moment or two
he stood with CLEAN in his eye and
then STOPPING down he said, in sort of
triumphant tone:
"Ah, Father Simmons, I've caught
you burning incense to the devil"
The bishop took out his cigar and,
turning about till he swung the speaker
fully into view, and then added, slowly
In deep voice:
But didn't know he was SO near"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-05
WORKED BOTH WAYS.

How the Conductor Returned the Ladies'
Little Little Joke.
The ladies' are not averse to modest
practical Jokes, and . good story bear
Ing the tint of action and reaction is
told on an even half dozen Of the Chi
cago delegation, says the Denver
Times. They went out this morning to
shop little-of course, they would do
that, for what makes a woman feel
more at home than a seat at bargain
counter with a clerk and a stepladder
handing down "vislonettes?" Well,
these ladies made many purchases. and,
as the story goes, each one received
several pennies back In return. On the
ayto their hotels the idea Of the street
car ride suggested itself, and was
agreeable to the six. No sooner had
they become seated In the car than one
Of them suggested that a little modest
mischief, such as real good men some
times enjoy, would enliven the occa-
sion. and so she whispered to the lady
at her side:
Lets pay the conductor In pennies
1t makes them so engry."
The whisper was passed along, and
soon there were six conspirators. In
a moment the conductor came along
with pleasant Colorado face and his
hand extended imploringly for fare"
No. l gave him FIVE pennies, and his
face changed
No. 2 did the same, and his face kept
changing.
No. 3 was equally as bad, and the
poor mans face looked as II he might
have passed night among the mos
Quitoes Of New Jersey.
No. handed over five pennies, and
he was mad, but heroically silent.
No. ratified around through the con-
tents of her purse and finally fished out
the five pennies.
No. 6-she was not so fortunate.
She couldn't find but four pennies, al
though she made diligent search.
II haven't but four of these" she
said, appealingly.
THE fare is five cents" he returned,
with the expression Of the heavy villain
In his face.
"You will have to give me the
change" said the woman, handing him
q half-dollar.
"Oh, certainly" and the poor mans
face frightened up again. He gave her
two dimes and twenty-five pennies, and
looked at the motorman and winked.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-05
AGRATUITCUS. INSULT,
How . Warrington Physician Aroused the
Ire Of . Department Clsrk.

"a
How . Warrington Physician Aroused the
Ire Of = Department Clerk.
II fancy" said the War department
clerk In a reminiscent tone, that the
boarding houses Of other cities are not
strikingly different from those we have
In Washington, and what may be said
Of one may be said Of all Of them,
taken as class-and am free to say,
after years Of experience, that the
average boarding house is more sinned
against than SHINING. However. to
my story, and it 10 boarding house
in Washington. I have a roommate
who is in the department of agricul-
ture, and poses as a man who knows q
good thing when he sees 1t, and only
lives In boarding house because IN
Gle Sam Is too mean and close to board
him at first class hotel. Not long
ago he was feeling like q last years
almanac, so he said, and as he got no
better he concluded he would go and
consult physician.
"'Um-er' he said carefully, did you
say you slept well?'
Fairly, Doctor
"Um-er, take any exercise?'
Some, doctor, but not much
"Um-er. do you experience a sense
of fullness after meals?'
The patient became suddenly vigor-
GUS.
LOT course don't, DOCTOR he said
with energetic confidence; I live in
Q boarding house.
1.-THE doctor wanted to charge him a
dollar extra for It," concluded the
clerk. "but he begged of"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-05
Sober and Suspected.

This is how he me to swear:
1t was 4 a. m. when he got home.
He didn't tumble around the latch
for an hour, stutter in his talk or
awaken every one in the neighborhood
with an unseemly noise. He was
sober; hadn't drunk a drop.
Instead, he struck the keyhole at
the first attempt and entered. All
was quiet. He put his hat and coat
on the hall rack and was about to take
off his shoes before going upstairs,
when an old, familiar voice sounded
gratlngly on his ear:
is that you. Jack7"
"Yes, Nell"
Then he began:
Its three minutes after 4. did not
let the cat follow me in. I've Just re-
turned from one of our caucusses. The
gas is turned down low. The doors are
all locked; the windows fastened. I
paid the taxes this afternoon. Marys
baby's got the measles. That isn't our
dog barking"
And when he tumbled into bed Nell
looked at him out of sleepy eyes and
said:
Jack, you've been drinking"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-05

well known gentleman Interested In
natural history In making his usual fall
collection or birds nests Came across one
the other day in which was scrap of
Wilmington paper containing the advcr-
t:semsnt of a well know brewer setting
forth the excellency of his beer. This gem
tleman said he had read of another nest OF
the same species of birds that contained q
scrap Of newspaper containing scriptu-
raj injunction. He considered ii quito a
curiosity and 70 did those who had the
pleasure Of looking upon the Vireo birds
nest.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-05

You know to-day is incomplete;
Wealth has not come, swift-wlnged, to
greet
You with the long-for golden purse;
Joy has not called you to rehearse
Its sweetest songs, and in the street
Success still fingers, loath to meet
You at the door.-loath to retreat!
What care? Your troubles might be
worse,
You know, o.day.
No doubt the moments are replete
With trying things, but be discreet
And Gull the good from the adverse;
Brace up-you own the universe
While you still have enough to eat,
You know, to-day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-05

Tho ancient Greeks believed that the
Penates were the gods who attended to the
welfare and prosperity of the family. They
were worshipped as household gods in
every rome. The household god Of to-day
is DR.. Kings New Discovery. For con
sumption, coughs and colds and for all
affections of Throat, Chest and Lungsit is
invaluable. 1t has been tried for u quart
err OF u century and Is guaranteed to cure
or money returned. No household should
be without this good angel. 1t is pleasant
to take and safe and sure remedy Tor
old and young. Free trial bottles at N.
B Danforth's drug store, Corner | econd
aud Market sttee.s.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-05
What Pushed the Doctor.

THAT man is puzzle to me-" said
the physician. thoughtfully. Il haven't
the faintest idea what he is worth"
What diffe: ence does that maker"
why, l don't know how much to
charge him for my services. II he is
inside of hundred thousand l want to
make a reasonable charge as a prac-
ticing physician, but II he is worth
more than that the proper thing to do
is to call myself specialist and make
the price to suit"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-05
Upton and His ONCE Boy.

Upton ana HIS ONCE hoy.
This Is true story of an Office boy
who asked for an increase of his sal
airy, and got it. He is employed In
one Of Lipton's shops in Glasgow. He
was getting eight shillings week, and
he thought he ought to have more.
So he asked his superintendent, and
the superintendent referred him to the
manager, and the manager leaned back
in his chair and said: You must see
Mr.. Upton himself. He regulates all
rises in salary" After a week of dis
appointments the boy succeeded In
gaining admittance to Mr.. Lipton's Of
fee. With shaky voice he asked for
rise in salary.
How long have you worked here?"
asked the millionaire. -
-Four years."
And how much are you getting?"
Eight shillings week."
How old are you?"
Fifteen years old"
why" returned Mr.. Upton, when
I was your age was working for four
and-sixpence week, and l thought I
was well paid. What do you think of
that"
Perhaps you weren't as valuable a
boy as l am" was the respectful reply.
The boy got his rise. ~-,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-05
= EGISTER'S ORDER.
~ REGIsTERs OrtiCE.
NEW CASTLE, COUNTY, DEL,

pEGISTERS ORDER
~ REGIsTERs OFFICE
NEW CATTLE, COUNTY, DEL,
Aug. n, 1898.
Upon.the application Of SamueC. Penrose and
William +. Hawkins, executors Of Alexander
Macdonald late of Wilmington HID In said
county, deceased, it is ordered and directed by
the Register that the Executors aforesaid
give notice Of granting Of Letters Testamen.
tary upon the estate Of the deceased, with
the date Of granting thereof, by causing adyer.
tisemcnts to be posted within forty days from
the date Of such Letters in six Of the most pub.
lie places of the county of New Castle, requir
ingall persons having demands against the es
tate, to present the same, or abide by an act OF
Assembly in such case made and provided and
also cause the esl.s 40 Is inserted within the
same period in the DAILY REPUBLICAN, u news.
paper publishedin Wilmington, Del, and to b.
continued therein three weeks q. o. d.
-, GiveI under the hand and seal Of Of.
I g. 9. fee Of the Register aforesaid, at Viii.
49, mington, in New Castle county afors
said, the day and year above written
CALVIN W. CROSSAN, Register.
NOTICE. Notices hereby given that Letters
Testamentary were in due form Of law
granted INTO the undersigned, on the 27th day
Of Aug. A. D., 1858, and that all person.
having claims against the estate Of the deceas.
ed must present the same, duly attested. to the
said Executors, on or before the eth day
Of Aug, 1879, or abide the Act Of Assembly
in such case made and provided.
SAMUEL G. PENROSr,
WILLIAM Il. HAWKINS,
Address: Wilmington. Del. els
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-05
Also Important.

Remember" said the timorous citi-
zen while dis .ussing the Philippine Is
lands, that we are not nation of
conquests."
by all means But let us likewise re-
member that we are not nation Of
cutters"