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The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-27

Tho Toronto Saturday Night tells the
following story of Dean Vaughan. He
had been preparing some oolored clergy
men for mission work and had invited
them TO dine with him i'll the Temple.
On that day Mrs Vaughan waited an
hour in the drawing room for her guests
but none came. At last she mentioned
to the butler that it was odd that the
invited guests did not appear.
Eyes ma'am," he replied, land
what's odder still I've done nothing all
the evening but turn Christy minstrels
away from the door
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-27
DRINKS OF OUR FoReEARs.
They We're Esstidious Iu Quality, Though
They liked Quantity.

A-AvS LihGu Ssuantity.
Among the popular drinks were mad
dog and dragon S miik Their main con
stituent was ale Of different degrees Of
age and strength Favored with ginger
and similar hot stuff. Mad dog was the
stronger Of the two. 1t was popular
among gentlemen Of ancient Pistols
stamp who usually wanted something
to grip their threats and fire into
their eyes Topers owe a q at deal to
this same mad dog. lie it that in
PRODUCED the custom, popu in other
lands besides England Of Cd ng the eff
feots Of overindulgence by taking "a
hair of the dog that nit you
Tho fastidious Briton o. the olden
times was also mighty hard please as
to the qualities of wine. W. I'd record
Of his nicely in this regard far back
as the twelfth century 81 Nanu.
script in the British muse tslls us
what wine was most prizod It should
be clear like the tears Of intent, SO
that man may see distin tly to the
bottom OF his glass; its coior should
represent the preenness Of q butfalo's
horn; when drunk, it should descend
impetuously like thunder; sweet tast-
eel, like an almond; creeping like
squirrels leaping like roebuck strong
like the building of a Cistercian monas-
terry; glittering like spark Of FIRE; sub
tie like the logic of the schools of Paris;
delicate as fine silk, and colder than
crystal "
Ii tho Englishman Of that day was
able to procure this celestial liquor, he
was more fortunate than recent topers
and tipplers have been in tho triune
kingdom. All modern travellers can tes-
tify that no such wine is to be had now,
either in "dear old London or else
where ON tho island. Furthermore, the
fancy beverages of the Elizat lau per-
iod have disappeared and left III "a rack
behind, unless we dignity such wishy
washy stuff as claret punch, which holds
the place of honor in most metropolitan
barrooms, and port negus which still
fingers in the siclroom, by calling
them weak kneed descendants Of "a
sturdy, unoompromising beverage
old. -Chicago Tim es Herald.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-27
An Actors speeob.

The oratorical and speechmaling
habit on the part Of some of the stage
luminaries often leads to striking If not
ridiculous results. De Wolf Hopper,
deoked out as Spanish soldier of the
sixteenth century, in the act of reciting
the performances Of the immortal Casey
is case in point Could anything more
absurd DO imagined than Francis Will
son, in tho costume of vagabopd, max
ing q serious speech, assailing his enc
mics and hurting figures Of speech at
his detractors. To be called on for a
speech when robed in such habiliments
would be sufficient to discomfort any
body, including the actor. Jerome
Sykes, when with tho Bostonians, was
called upon for a speech III Philadelphia
under peculiar oiIeNfnstances. The
finale Of the lastsSsof Prince Ananias'
found Sykes and Mcdonald sitting on a
throne, Sykes smoking cigarette, robed
in a Roman toga Of green with lavender
drapely thrown over his shoulder and q
papier mache crown on his head. Imag-
inc the CONSERVATION Of tho comedian
CARRIED thus to have an audience ret mp
cry for speech Sykes sqpirmed,
while Mcdonald said, Go ahead, Jer
ONE; gay something
Sykes ambled down to the footlights
and said. Ladies and gentlemen, Mr..
Mcdonald, my compatriot who sits up
there, informed me just minute ago
that he had neat little speech prepared
that he'd like to have chance to try
on the audience. l hope you'll give him
a chance"
Whereupon Mcdonald look II silly,
ana ASykes was never again pYahpted to
"gorahead and say something. New
York Talapram.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-27
The Haitian Generate Glass Eye.

A Haitian general having lost an eye
in battle sent to Paris for an artificial
one. The maker sent in return one Of
his best. Shortly after the general re-
turned it, with the remark that the eye
was too yellow and recalled to his mind
the Spanish flag, adding at the same
time that he would wear only an eye
having the colors Of his own country.
The maker thereupon made one with
red and green predominating, these be
ing the Haitian eolors. This SO pleased
the general that instead Of wearing the
eye as originally intended he added it
to his collection Of medals. - Post
graduate.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-27
"AULD LANG sYNE."
The Original Manuscript OF the Poem Is
owned by an Albany Lady.

Mr.. Cuyler Reynolds contributes to
The Century an article on The Manu-
script of Aud Lang Syne, the article
being accompanied by facsimile of the
autograph MIR. Reynolds says:
The late Chancellor john V. u. Pruyn
of Albany was the successful purchaser
of 'Auld Lang Syne" and the one to
make the autograph one of America s
treasures. The facts regarding its re-
moval to this country are of peculiar in
terest, and they bring the history Of tho
autograph, now more than a century
old, up to date.
Mr.. Pruyn was lover of ourios, aud
particularly Of the kind connected with
an interesting past, and his collecting
showed a refinement not evident i'll the
taste of the usual collector. In 1859 the
centennial of the birthday of Robert
Burns was made the occasion for cele-
bration in different cities of the United
States, and the literary people of Albany
decided to observe the day by memorial
exercises in large hall on the evening
of the day. Previous to the event Mr.
Pruyn planned that it would be fea-
ture if he could secure this autograph
copy Of the poets "Auld Lang Syne ="
Henry Stevens was a famous purchaser
for collections in those days, supplying
Mr.. James Lenox, Mr. John Garter
Brown, the British museum and others
with some of the most valuable old
works, and thereby hangs tase to be
told later He owned the verse Mn ques.
ton. He was a friend Of Mr. Asuyn,
and correspondence regarding Ihe mat
ter in hand began.
The rgsztSwas that Mr.. Stevens sold
the Eerses to MIR. Pruyn, and the manu-
script was intrusted to Captain Moody,
who guaranteed that it should reach
Chancellor Pruyn in time for the cele-
bration. His steamship reached New
York late on the day of the celebration,
leaving but a few hours to get it to AL
bany, or the mission would prove Iruit-
less The only way was for the captain
to select one of his trusty men, With
this special messenger it was sent from
the steamer and conveyed with all dis
patch directly te the hall in Albany.
Mr.. Pruyn was all expactant when,
during the exercises, he was called from
the hall. Though he was gone only a
moment, all interest in what was going
on upon the stage was lost for the time
being. Another swing Of the door and
Mr.. Pruyn entered, waving aloft thS
manuscript and exelailning, &c II il
here" With exultant delight and annie
cries of Aud Lang Syne' is with usr
Chancellor Pruyn advaAled to the stage
and read the poem through Hardly
could the people be prevented from
breaking in uRon him, and when it wal
proposed to sing it through enthusiasm
knew no bounds. Never did a chorus Sc
willingly lend aid, and the familiar ali
swelled forth in mighty volume.
The cherished page was bound within
Russia leather covers and with it wa.
| placed letter to DR.. Richmond from
Burns, dated Feb. Z, 1888, proving til,
identity Of the writing in the poem anC
also the letter written to Chancellor
Pruyn by Henry Stevens when sending
the poem to him.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-27

Statistics have fascination many
people, who will be interested M
ing that there are ~, 71aN ~
authorized version Of the a
1866, ASP letters, including SO
figures, says The Periodical, { anthly
journal of announcement IS e by tho
Clarendon press, relate to a ext Bible
and are independent Of verse CURES and
figures (if used) in chapter headings. To
estimate tho total number or separate
bits or pieces Of metal which together
make up the types Of an Oxford refer
ence Bible there may then be added full
ly 100000 letters, figures, points,
spaces, ETC., in the text and 90o. 600 in
the marginal notes, making total Of
1866, ASP pieces in all.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-27

self to the august demands of duty or
the placing Of the cause of justice, hu-
manity and the interests of free govern
ment before all personal consideration.
In its larger aspects or as it relates to
our free institutions the life of Wash
ington bears a reproof and warming.
His simplicity, sincerity, integrity and
devotion to the spirit as we'll as the let
ter of the rights of every citizen, no
matter how humble; his faithfulness
to the ideal Of simple republic, when
tempted, and MS loyalty to justice and
the awful responsibility which rests
with the people public servants in the
exercise of every official act - these
stand out in startling contrast with the
actions OF presidents during recent
years, who so frequently have been gov
erned apparently by personal preference
or actuated by selfish desires in the APP
pointment for important positions and
the exercise Of other prerogatives Of
Office
Washingtons life should appeal tc
every patriotic American in such way
as to cause him to shake off apathy,
which seems to be drugging the public
conscience, and arouse an old time en-
thusiasm for the noble ideal Of free gov
eminent, which alone made the estab.
hshment Of the United States possible
and which was reflected so atlendidly
in the words and actions of cur first
president. B. Q. FLOWER
New York.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-27

10 those who study the niceties Of de-
tail in the preparation Of even a simple
dish it may be suggested that chocolate
used as drink is much improved if
blended several hours beforehand 1t is
better even to break the Jumps Of I'M
sweetened chocolate into an cogthen
bowl the night before, adding cold wa
ter and cove ing closely. In this way
the flavor of the chocolate is best ex-
tracted New York Post.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-27
st. Louis.
An Esawple For Hpery citizen

Fhe life Of George Washington ap.
pcals to the individual character Of the
American citizen no less eloquently than
to bis patriotic impulses Seldom has
history furnished so illustrjans an ex-
ample Of the gradual development Of
that which is noblest and most poten-
tial for good as in the character Of
v ashiDgton. In his life, the pride,
vanity and selfish impulses which were
conspicuous in youth and early man
hood gradually gave place to an exalted
love for his fellow men, a passion for
justice and an absorbing devotion to the
ideal Of free government, which sub
ordiuated selfshness aud found its chief
delight in serving Others. As response.
bilities and power crowded upon him
the weaknesses Of his early life disap-
peared before lofty concern for truth,
Justice, freedom and fraternity, which
are the fruits Of that full ROBBED love
which casts out selfishness and speaks
Of the divine resident in man. There.
fore to every man, woman and child the
life Of Washington bears an impressive
message, teaching the subordination Of
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-27

Jobbs--'Pon m word, it's funpyl
Ella-What is?
Jobbs-W Well, we had all our drawing
room furniture altered, the piano moved
and all manner Of violent revolutions,
and Miss Furbelow never noticed IL.
Ella-Well, don't see any
Jobbs--But yesterday when she came
in she said "Graciousl What an alter
alton -
Ella (impatiently)- Wellg
Jobbs- Well-we had moved the
mirror. ALLY Sloper,
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-27

Lady Violet Greville, whose tips on
the fashions are always accepted as Cos
pei, writes from Paris, saying that vel
vet will reign supreme this spring in
the fashionable world. She says, "Vel-
vet in every style, shape and color
black, cornfower blue, sapphire, silver
gray shot with gold and a host Of other
startling shades--wlIl be Worn. T"
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-27

A south sea islander greets friend
by fiinging jar Of water over his head.
in Russia it is correct for gentlemen to
press the foreheads Of ladies whom they
know intimately With their lips, and in
Germany and other continental nations
kissing between men is by no means un-
COMMON.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-27
The March Of Civilization.

Interpreter-Chief Wangbo wants no
more beads and brass wire. He says you
cannot cross his country unless you agree
70 pay his price.
African Explorer What does be
wautl
Interpreter-Two thirds Of the royal
ties on your next book. --Londoh Tit.
RitR
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-27

Arson, tho retired baseballeT, unlike
certain pugilists, will not go on the
stage. And yet here too, it's likely the
diamond would shine brighter than the
ring Philadelphia Timee.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-22
IN SENATE AND HOUSE.
Telier's Bond Resolution win Reach
n Vote Next Thursday,

Vote Next Thursday.
Washington. Jan. 22.-An agreement
was reached Wy the senate yesterday
ton providing that the bonds of the
United States may be paid in silver dol
lars and all pending amendments there
to should be taken next Thursday be-
fore adjournment. Mr.. Allison, of Iowa,
made the significant statement that
an amendment to the resolution that
would cause some debate would be Of
fered late in the discussion, but gave
no intimation of the character, scope or
intent of the amendment. During the
greater part of the afternoon the sem
ate was in executive session.
There was parliamentary struggle
in the house over the bill for the relief
of the book publishing company of the
Methodist Episcopal church south, which
was before the house last Friday. By
shrewd maneuvering it's opponents sue
ceeded in preventing action. Previous
to the consideration of this bill the
house passed the bill to extend the pub
lie land laws Of the United States to
the territory of Alaska, and to grant
general railroad right Of way through
the territory. The urgent deficiency
bill was sent to conference after the
silver forces, with some outside aid, had
succeeded in concurring in the senate
amendment striking from the bin the
provisions requiring the depositors of
bullion at government assay offices to
pay the cost of transportation 70 the
mints.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-22

SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
writ OF LeVari Faclas, to me directed
will be exposed 10 public sale at the
Court House on Market street between
Tenth and Eleventh Streets In the city
OF Wilmington, New Castle county,
State % Delaware,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-22
DEAIHa
DnpJNSnN Cr.n

ROBINSON-Susanna, widow of John
Robinson, Mt her home, near Pleasant
Hill, on January 20, 1893, III her 10Th
year.
Her remains will be inferred at White
Clay Creek cemetery on Sunday.
DUNCAN-Suddeniy, in Jersey City, on
January 2l, 1898, Mary Elizabeth,
wife of b. Frank Duncan.
Relatives and friends arc invited to at
tend the funeral from the residence of her
husband at MarshaltOn. on Monday. ?4th
inst. at ! p. H. Services at st. James
Church, stanton. No further notice.
MITCHELL-On January 81, 1888, Joseph
Mitchell, aged 8! years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from the residence of his
sister, Mrs, Susanna Marshall, 1T Rising
sun Road, on Monday afternoon, January
q, al 3o'clock. mtrrmcnt at Green Hill
Cemetery.
CLOUD-On tho Highlands, On January
10, ISIS, Anna NJ. Cloud, aged 10 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral on Monday morning at
10 o'clock, from the residence Of her par
ents,. Nowton H. and Anna NJ. Cloud,
Eighteenth and Mt. Salem lane. Iutrr.
mcnt at Mt salem,
DRISCOLI.-At his late residence, No.
$50 East Fourth street, in this city, on
january 49, 1919, William &. Driscoil,
in his 3Sth year.
Relatives, friends and Wilmington. lodge
No. l, A. o. U, Wand the Mogullions arc
invited to attend the funeral from his late
residence No. $50 East Fourth street, on
Sunday afternoon January %, 1898, at 2
o'clock. lntcrmont ut Old Swcdes,
SMITlI-In this city, Oh January 81, 1898.
Thomas b. Smith, in his G2nd year.
Relatives and friends nrJ invited TO at
tend the funeral services on Monday after
noon. January =, ut . O'clock at his late
residence, Oh Jefferson street. lntcrmcnt
private Please omit llowors.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-22

DANCE Al The CENiuhh CLUB
The Wilmington Assembly gave the
second of its series of dances in the draw
ing Of the New Century Club last evening.
The event was very enjoyable and was
better attended by the social leaders than
the former holiday dance at the first of the
winter. r,
The interior of the drawing room was u
lustre o. social splendor, constituted by the
arrangements Tor the affair. Considerable
taste was used in the decorations elaborate
as they have been in the past the orna-
ments las, night surpassed any in beauty
and tasteful effects A ennis net was
stretched across tho stage and entwined in
Its mes hes were spglgs OF holly and blooms
ing flowers, and 10 the sides were placed
massive tropical plants. Hidden behind
this bank of beauty was Cooks Orchestra
OF Philadel phia, which dscoursel fine
music for the merry dancers on the huor.
An elaborate COLLATION. was seryel at mid.
night in the parlors on the second floor.
The tables We're beautifully arranged and
were dccara ed with blushing roses and
other flowers. The pntronessos who had
charge of the affair were Mrs. Preston Lea,
Mrs. Alfred |. Dupont, Mrs. Louise Du
Pont and Mrs. w. A. Porter
The commit oe of the dance was Willard
Hall Porter, Andrew q. Gray, Charns
Copeland, Mrs. Pres, on Lea, Miss 10 ~
DUPONT, and MIS-. A. !. DUPONT. OF
present were the Misses Draper, \
Louise Dupont, Miss Sophie DUPONT, NJ. ,
Emma swift, The Rev. and Mrs. c. A.
Horne. Miss Mary du Pont. l.. Il. Wales,
Jr, Mr., and Mrs A. L. du Pont, Mr.. and
Mrs Willard Hall Porter, Mr.. and Ms.
Sam Bancroft. jr,, Miss Curtis, Mr.. and
Mrs W. i, Tatnall, Jr., +. H. Clogctt of
PHILADELPHIA; Percy Ash, Edward Carpen-
tor Mr. and Mrs Eohesnn perott of t,er-
mantown. Frank Thomas u. w. Curtis,
Mr. MnnSon Mr. Corbit Of Odessa: Miss
BAKER Of WASHINGTON; Mrs. dorsey Ash,
Miss Maryore, Holmes Z. Il. Cochran, .lr.,
NJ and Mrs.. V,ctor dn Pont. MIR and Mrs,
John Gray Miss perott. ID. NJ Bates, Jr.,
Mr. probcsco " D. Brinkle, Murray
Stowart Mr. and Mrs. John Ripgs, Mis-,
Nav Stahicr Nr, and Mrs' A, s
E,i;S1.. MI, Ti;nnI,;l Wnics Prim s du.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-22
DOTS.

Tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com.
pany has men at work in erecting bells ut
the crossing in Delaware county, Pr, to
warn drivers of vehicles when train is
approaching
A supper and bazarr for the benilt of
Olivet Presbyterian Church will be held
in Pyle's Cycle Academy some time dur
Ing the latter part of February.
DR.. j. N. Simms has announced himself
a Legislature candidate in the First Assem-
bly, district. The district comprises all that
part of the city east Of Market street and
South of Eighth street.
Joshua Ogden, who for several years
was advance agent for Buffalo Bills show
In the early 70's is now the advance agent
Of Waites Opera Cnmpany, which will
commence weeks engagement at tho
Opera House next week.
The men of the DelawareAvenue Baptist
Church Sunday School intend to hold a
supper next Thursday. The mon will do
the cooking and waiting on the tables.
Their work will be open for criticism.
Constable Charles Green this morning
sold the personal property Of Samuel H.
Lame on the DR.. Green property at Green.
Vile.
Edward W. Grieves formerly superin-
tendent of the Mt. Claire shops Balti.
more, Md, has returned to our city from
n visit to Manitoba, British Columbia He
is now connected with large oil con.
ceru.
VIM. j. Hogan. of Kentmere, Delaware,
will address a public meeting in the
Builders Exchange, No. Cos Market street,
this evening, on the Duties of Citizen u
Tho lecture Is free to all and questions will
be answered at the close of the address.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-22
The WOOIsey Club Entertained.

The members of the Woosey club were
highly entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Ed
ward McCullcy ut lheir residence on the
west side last evening. During the evening
Mr.. Norris Morgan, Mr.. Frank Cooper,
Mr.. Howard McCully and Mr.. Joe Little
rendered many selections on tho piano;
MIR. William O'Kecfc gave several recita.
tions, while Mr.. Walter Mackey. our
young Chauncey Depcw, kept the atmos-
phcro ringing continually with his wit
and humor Refreshments wuro served
in abundance. At a late hour tho young
mcn departed with another epoch added
to tie history Of their club,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-22

Philadelphia. Jan. GA startling
tragedy was enacted at Second and Cam.
bria streets, kensington, early this morn.
ing as a sequel of the ball given by the
Loom Fixers' Association at Labor Ly-
ceum Hall. The victims are:
Michael Salmon, aged %, of 1925 North
Sixth street. who was frightfully gashed
in the neck with a razor. He died from
the effects an hour later in the Episcopal
Hospital
Henry Costello, aged twenty -one years.
of stEs! n. 9th St, slashed in the arm, sew.
ering an artery.
John Fisher aged twenty years, Of 29l0
Lawrence st, severe cash in arm
Tbs man alleged to have welded the ra-
zor with such terrible effect is Frank Mon.
roo, coored bootblack. with a stand at
Frankford avenue and Norris street.
He was committed to prison to await Il Q
action of the Coroner at u hearing beful .
Magistrate Lukens later in the day. He is
twenty-five years of age and gave his
residence at 1856 Beach street, frankfort.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-22
ON MONDAY,
THE 7th DAT OF FEBRUARY, 1895, "a, n
az 9 o'clock q. III.

the following described real estate, viz.
All TINT certain LOT OF land with the g.
story brick store and dwelling house
thereon, situate in the said city Of Will
mington, and bounded and described Us
follows, 10 wit.
Beginning at d point on the southerly
sdo VI Second street, at the distance OF ~
fUct 43.I in, westerly from tie westerly
sGe Of Shipley street, and at the centre of
tie party division wall between tho house
en- this lot and tho house on he east;
'hence southery parallel with Ship
icy street and passing through
inc centre Of the said division wall 81 feet
8. inches to n corner; thenco westerly
parallel with Second street it feet 27.S
inches to stake; thence northerIy
parallel with Shipley street and pas.
ing through the centre Of the party
division wall between his and the house
on the west 30 feet, = IL inches to the
southerIy slde Of Second street. md ihenco
thereby castcrly "A feet 21s inches to tho
place Of beginning bO tho con ;onts thereof
what they may.
Seized and taken In execution as che
property of Benjamin l.. Kent ana Marga.
rot II. Kent his wife, and William II.
Weeks, Isurtaagors. and it's and TO he
sold BY
WILLIAM r. Finn, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office. Wilmington, Delaware.
January.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-22

sHERlFF'S sALE.-BY VIRTUE or A
writ OF Lerari Fatias, to me directed,
will be exposed to public sale at the
Court House on Market street between
Tenth and Eleventh streets in the city
Of Wilmington. county OF New Castle
and State Of Delaware.