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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
DOG OPENED FATHERS EYES
Experience of Man Who Had Several
Growing Girls.

Experience of a Man Who Had Several
Growing Girls.
at is quite interesting to be the ia.
ther Of several growing girls, said one
of group Of family men in the smoker
of suburban car
"Yes," answered another one, with
shrug of his shoulders, especially when
they all want new gowns at the same
time"
Il wasn't thinking of that, said the
first speaker, "but Of way they ave
of taking tho wind out of your own
sails 1t never occurred to me until the
other morning that it was not to sec me
that young fellows kept dropping in to
play cards and make themselves agree
able. Itumbled at last, but it was my
hunting dog Jack that opened my eyes. "
"Your hunting dog" echoed the
crowd.
Eyes. ! had heard of nearly every
kind Of plan for the communicated
of lovers except dog. In this case
Jack became Cupid's messenger. Those
boys borrowed the dog ostensibly to 20
hunting, but l have learned since that
they didn't know gun from hoe ham
die. They tied Jack up overnight and
as soon as he got out in the morning he
made bee line for home. If hadn't
seen the corner of paper sticking from
under his collar should never have
suspected the eagerness with which
those girls tried to head him off from
me-"
"He had letter for them?'
"No, just note asking the privilege
Of seeing dear Miss Kate or Miss Sue in
the park for walk and chat. Nice
idea, employing the dog Of the family
in a clandestine correspondence! I an.
swered that note myself, and the two
girls haven't spoken to me since, Jack
is tied up, and I'm watching the cat
now, for I have no doubt they'll find
way to circumvent me-. - Chicago
Times Herald.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

a surprise party was given at the homo
~ Miss Vic Hollis last evening by forty
couples Of this city. Music was furnished
BY Mr. Bulens Orchestra, which the
friends enjoyed. Those present were: Mr..
", Coyie and family. John Coyie, John
Colin, Jennie Crockett, William Chopper,
BlAnche Clark. Joseph Hollis, May Clair,
William Holland, May Sparks, Samuel
Fleming, We Hollis, Sadie Clair, Cara
Van YEdfnp, Mrs Sparks Mr. and Mrs
Erphk Ross, G ,urge johnson, Lydia Per-
4lns, Fred johnson, Clara Spawl, Lizzie
Valentine, MIR. Valentine, Sadie oparhs,
served.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
EIGHTY-sIXTH ANNIVERSARY.

Yesterday was the elghty-sixth ami
.yer-ary OF the birth Of Mrs. Sarah p.
Pierce, Of Westtown, Pa. One Of her
children is Albert Pierce, OF this city.
Mrs. Pierce was born In Nantmeal, but
81 the age OF thirteen she went to West
town to live and has been ever since that
time u resident on tbs farm where she is
now enjoying bright midwinter birth
day. she has u nulnLer al grandchildren
and eleven great grandchildren.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
DIED WHILE At WORK.
Heart Disease Kills Stephen N. Fogg at
the Ii. & n. company's Yard.

Stephen N. Fogg, middle aged married
man dropped dead from heart disease in
the yard Of the Harlan and HulliLgsworth
Company this afternoon. lie Was paint.
sand lived at No CD West Twelfth
street He had been with the Conpan y
several years He was sufferer from tho
disease which resulted in his sudden death
but was M well as usual this morning.
Deputy oroncr Chandler had not been
notified Of The death at o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
PLEASANTLY SURPRISED.

Miss Mamie Hallenbach, Of Second and
Edward streets, Chester, was rendered a
surprise party. Among those present were:
Alonzo W;ckersham, Leslie Pyle, Richard
Motif t, Nathan Mclaughlin, Clarence
Eureaker. Walter d Jwns, Clarence Wicker
shAn, Walter kckInan, Harry Mercer,
Joseph Croes. Ray Hutton, Lawrence
Riley, of this ,i.y.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
Interesting Lecture.

A lecture was given last evening IN Ep-
worth Church by tho Rev. y. Is Short.
The lecture was entitled sixty Minute
Sunshine" The lecture was very inter.
estirg. About 600 people ndod and
were pleased very much with It. +. b.
Short will repeat the lecture in New Gus.
tie next week
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
MAUAFFY-CROZlEs,.

DR.. James Il. Mahaffy and Miss Ella w
Crozier, of No. 1900 Pennsylvania avenue,
were quietly married on Wednesday even
ing III the home of the Rev. John France,
pastor Of Goodman NJ. H. Church. Miss
Lulu Crozier was bridesmaid and Clinton
Williams was best man. After tho cere-
mony DR. and Mrs. Mahatfy went on II
trip North. Upon their return they will
live at No. 1909 West Seventh street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
Something to Know. :

Il may be worth something to know
that the very best Tedioine for restoring
vigor is Elsctric Bitters. This medicine il
purely vegetable, acts by giving tone to
the nerve centres in the stomach, gently
stimulates the Liver and Kidneys, and aids
these organs in throwing off impurities In
the blood. Electric Bitters improves the
appetite, aids digestion, and is pronounc-
ed by those who have tried 1t as the very
best blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try
1t. Sold for SOC. or 400 per bottle at N.
B. Danforth's, Drug Store.
80 cure IonsL ipatica Forever.
Tase Cascarets Candy Cathartic l0c or zoo
II c. G. q. fail. druggists refund money.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

Argument WINS resumed before Judge
Bradford in the United States Court to-day
on behalf Of the bona holders Of the vii.
mington Dental Manufacturing Company
for the division of tho proceeds Of the sule.
Also on behalf of the purchaser for the
formula.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

They pass a plato Of cakes to Freddy
at dessert. Ite puts out his hand, hest
tates, then draws it back and begins to
weep.
What are you crying for?' asks his
mother.
'Because you are going to scold me
when choose the biggest one. iii.
karO.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
REV. W. A.wALL1NG ENTEIrAIys.

The Mite Society, Of The Delaware Ave-
nue. Baptist Church, met ut the residence
OF Rev. w. A. Walllng, 702 Delaware ave
nue., at s o'clock last night. Tea was
served from9 till 10 O'clock. The object
Of the meeting was to give the annual roll
call of the names of the members Of the
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
CROSBY & HILL.
SATURDAY

1855 yards A Unbleached
Muslin, standard weight, full
pieces, smooth clean surface;
worth &c
for &C a yard.
700 yards Shifting Prints,
neat light patterns; 56x56 cloth
all know the value Of this print
sc a yard.
1,94O yards Grown Percales,
81 in. wide, standard cloth, and
the most beautiful styles that
have yet been printed.
lac.
instead of the usual, 10c.
$500 yards OF standard Blue
Prints-as far as we can see
this will be the best print bar
gain of the season, and so will
you when yon see the cloth
and hear the price
sc yard.
No, that lot of All.wool
Dress Goods are not all sold,
but a good slice of them has
been taken away-good assort-
ment still, and think
Ioc yard.
Saturday ought to be a big
day Tor
Ladies and CaiIdren'S Goats
We quoted yoa some prices
that are more than astonishing
have small quantities left
can't name any lower price
than
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

DR.. Sim:ns' White Pulmonic Balsum
the superb Remedy for sore throat and
famous cure for chronic and recent
coughs, hoarScness, asthma, Group, tic,
and will positively prevent the lungs
reaching consumption, Depot tOG King
hIranl.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

Tomorrow promises to be ciear, and
her warmer. Somewhat similar con
ditions will probably prevail on SUNDAY.
The thermometer at w. c. Taylor,
drug store, 5)2 King street, registered t..
day us follows:
7o'clocll 10 o'clock 1o'cock
Is 81 80
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

MAHAFFY--CROXIER-~On the I'd inst.
by the Rev. John France, James II
Mahaify, V. NJ. D., aud Ella W. Crozer,
all Of this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
Fell on the Ice.

Mrs. S;ansbury Murray is suffering
from the effects of II fall on tho ice at
Second and King streets. She was render.
cd ,cjous but is now able to he about
her hLmc
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
On Assessors Books.

The members Of the Levy Ccur' spent
the morning on the books OF the County
asses, era. Tho court will not be in ses.
sion again until next Tuesday.
Every Catholic sill be interes ed in a
special story wr!tton c-rncil!!y for the
Sunaay Herald fuhnM,r H.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

A dispatch fiona Balt,morJ to phia.
dclphla Pare; arys thai cOiOfcd nun
answering 'h 81, cripipu Of Charlie
Thorn, tn o. 'oi,rrd miI,irIcr Of
g 'orgc u as T. i,n,rc,,cl in rhnt
place 7 siIrs ,li9. Ensw no, hing
II iAen..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

The Navajo Indian Wigwam and Bar.
barrie Den, Goa Market street closes Satur-
day night at 10 P. NJ, You should not fsv
to see IT,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
IN SOCIETY'S VHIRL.


Written on one side OF the paper only and al
aressed "our Gard Basket" REPUBLICAN
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

We give Star trading STAMPS at the
Manhattan Laundry Sl60s King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

W. n, Leggitt was arraigned before
Magistrate Kelly last night on tho charge
of trespass and WINS fined IL and costs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

A. B. Dance, Seventh and Pine streets,
viii give fine picture with each copy Of
the Wilmington Sunday Herald next
Sunday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

Educate YOIr buWU.s t.I.u CAsCaretB.
Candy Cathartlc, cure constipation forever
Dr.. nc G, fail, druggists refund money
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

Il he extra met tings ct ST. Paul's NJ E.
Church, continue with undated interest.
Glass after class have been added to the
church, and the pastor, Rev w. l.. $.
Murray has been greatly encouraged
Last Sunday was II regular field day, and
good report is expected the coming Sab
bath. All are Invited to partake Of the
water of life freely.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
ON MONDAY,
THE 7th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1903,
at o O'Clock a. II

the following described real estate viz:
All that certain lot Of land with the g.
story brick store and dwelling house
thereon, situate In the said city OF VIII
mingtOn, and bounded and described as
follows, to wit:
Beginning at a point on the southcrly
sidc Of Second street, at the distance of BE
feet 434 in, westerly from the westerly
side of Shiplcy street. and at the centre of
the party division wall between the house
on this lot and the house on the east;
thence southGrly parallel with Ship
ley street and passing through
the centre Of the said division wall 35 feet
81 inches TO n corner; thence westerly
parallel with Second street II feot 27-S
inches to q stake; thence northerly
parallel with Shiplcy street and pass.
ing through the centre of the purity
division wall between his and the house
on the west 81 feet, . IA inches to the
souther:y side of Second street, and thence
thereby castcrly "A feet "a inches to tho
place 0: beginning, be the contents tAtreC!
whnt they may.
Seized and taken iu execution rs the
property of Buniamin L. Kent and Marga
ret T.. Kent, hi wife, and William II.
Week., mortgagors and IT, ard to be
sold by
WILLIAM r. Finn, Sheriff.
sher;f's Office. Wilmington. delaware,
January -.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

We give Star trading stamps at tho
Manhattan Laundry, sos q nd sos King St.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

Taylor and Fullerton's Rheumatic Rem
edy cures rheumatism in all its forms Pre-.
pared and sold by w. G. Taylor, BOZ King
street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
Groceries ut Sheriff Sale.

sheriff Finn this morning sold the gro.
stock Of y. W. Lynch to William 8.
"ns for s27G0.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

Sl1ERIFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
writ Of Lcvari IaCias. to ne directed.
Will he exposed to public sale at the
Court House on Market street between
Tenth ana Eleventh streets, In the city
of Whining ton. county Of New Castle
and state Of Delaware.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04
:. NJ. Wier's, Fifth and King Streets,

w ANTED-A GOOD MAN TO CARRY ON
w truck farm, near Wilmington, single
man preferred Address Y. Z +. y. LIN 81.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-04

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
Aen strolg, blood pure soc. g. Al druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
FOR THOSE AT HOME.
Revolutionary Daughters Issue an
Appeal for Aid.

Washington, May 2S.-At the regular
May meeting of the national board of
management of the national society of
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, the following resolutions were
/ adopted:
! Whereas, The president of the United
States and the surgeons general of the
army and navy have recognized and
approved the action of the national So
! ciety of the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution in the service of the
| government, and
! Whereas,-Fhe efforts of the Daugh-
| ters of the American Revolution hospi-
( tai corps have met with marked sue
cess, and found a cordial response in
every section of the society, and
/ Whereas, The efforts of this hospital
corps have quickened the desire for
further work in this hour of our cOun-
/ try'S need, and
! Whereas, We are informed that the
/ time is approaching when large
amount of money win be needed for
special demands from sickness and 9TH
err causes consequent upon this strug-
gle by sea and by land. Therefore be
I it
/ Resolved, That in addition to the
| work of the Daughters of the American
| Revolution hospital corps, every chap
| ter and every member at large of our
national society. Daughters of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28

No man is better known and liked IN
that rich tier of Illinois counties, of which
Peoria is the centre, than genial Chester S.
Harrington, of Princevil1e, III.
MIR. Harrington Is 4 veteran of the late
war. Like many another brave soldier, he
suffered not only during that service, but
for years afterwards from diseases con-
tracted then.
For years his health was shattered; his
sufferings increased. He was unable to
gain relief, but now he tells a story which
is of profit to many:
II served three years In the 124th Iii
nois, enlisting at Kewanee, ILL., said he.
IL was in Libby Prison and suffered Like
many another Northern soldier.
The strain of army life did its work IN
undermining my health, although the COL
lapse did not come for sometime after.
For fifteen years I suffered from general
debility and nervousness so badly that /
could not sleep. Indigestion resulted and
my. misery increased.
"My eyes began to fail, and as my body
lost vitality my mind seemed to give way.
l could scarcely remember events that hap
pened but a few weeks before.
For two years ! was untitled for busi-
ness. Twas just able to creep around dur
ing part Of this TING, and there were many
times when could not get up.
My brother is a doctor, Bot all his
efforts to help me failed to give any relief.
~ tried number of remedies without
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
PHILIPPINE GENERALS.
Captain Charles King May Secure
Material for New Novels

Washington, May 2S.-Adjutant General
Corbin has announced that three of the
brigadier generals appointed by the presi-
dent would be officially assigned as soon
as the senate had confirmed their n0mina-
lions. to command troops in the Philip
pines. The generals selected for the Phil
ippine expedition are George A. Garrett
son of Cleveland, O.: Francis v. Greene
of New York and Charles King CT W1Scon-
sin. Late last evening General Merritt,
who is to be military governor of the
Philippines, wired General Corbin request
ing that General King be sent with him
to the Philippines. The request was ap-
proved and forwarded to General King,
and becomes, to all intentS and pur-
poses, a command. General King is the
well known novelist and an eX-ofhcer of
the United States army.
Generals GarretSOn and Greene have al
ready Signified to the department
their acceptance of the orders to proceed
to Manila. Both are experienced officers
of marked ability.
1t is understood unoffcially that Harri-
son Gray Otis, editor of the Los Angeles
Times. who served with the president in
the Twenty-third Ohio during the, civil
war, and who was nominated yesterday to
be a brigadfer general, will also go to the
Philippines.
Early next week another list of briga-
der generals will be sent to the senate.
The list will contain probably from eight
to twelve names. All of the officers nom
mated for brigadier generals will be from
the southern states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
FOR THE IMMUNES.
Mental, Moral and Physical Fitness
Requisite.

Washington, May 2S.-The war de-
partment has issued a series of general
rules for the examination of applicants
for commissions in the United States in
fantry immune regiments. Applicants
will be examined with reference to
their mental, moral and physical fitness
to hold a commission and perform the
duties of a commissioned officer in an
infantry regiment.
In determining fitness, the board of
examiners will give due weight to the
following:
The nature and extent of applicants
military education.
The time, if any, the applicant has
lived in tropical climates, and the gen
eral nature of his experience in such
climates.
The facility with which applicant can
speak foreign languages if at all, par
ticularly Spanish.
The examining board will also give
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
TO HOLD ISLANDS.
Senator Morgan's Striking Amend
ment to War Revenue Bill

Washington, May 2S.-In the senate
yesterday Mr.. Morgan offered the fol-
lowing amendment to the war revenue
measure:
1antic or Pacific oceans are owned by
the United States, when they are
occupied by the military or civil forces
of the United States, as a result of war
with Spain or as necessary means OF
conducting such war to be determined
by the president as the commander-in-
chief of the army and navy OF the
United States, it shall be lawful and
within his discretion for the president
to appoint a civil or military governor
of such islands, or any group of such is
lands with full authority under such
rules and regulations as the president
shall prescribe, not Inconsistent with
the laws of civilized warfare, to main
tain good order and to protect the lives
and property and the domestic peace
of the people thereof.
"And there shall be extended over
such islands and enforced therein, such
parts and provisions of the tax laws of
the United States or of such islands,
whether relating to customs duties or
to international taxation as shall in the
Judgment and discretion of the preSi-
dent be justly applicable to such islands
during the existence of the war with
Spain.
1.-The currency of the United States
whether of gold, silver or paper money,
shall be a lawful tender in said islands
so owned, or occupied in the same man
ner and to the same extent as they are
legal tender in the United States for
the payment of all debts, public and
private.
land the provisions of this act that
relate to such islands together with
such regulations as shall be made by
order of the president for executing the
same shall remain in force until the
same are altered, amended or repealed
by act of congress"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28

American Revolution be requested at
once in general effort to Succor needy
families of men who have gone to the
front and to furnish comforts for sold
iers and sailors, whether regular, or
volunteer. Be it further
Resolved, That all members of the
national society Daughters of the
American Revolution are strongly
urged to immediate action for the ac-
emulation of a large sum of money to
be used in emergency and eXigency
calls of every kind, such as are attend
ant upon the condition of a nation en-
gagged in worfare and in furtherance
of this purpose, we would recommend
that the interest of all parties be in
vOked in raising this fund to be known
as the D. A. r. fund; and be it further
Resolved, That a war committee COM
posed of the members of the national
board of management with the addition
of Mrs. George NJ. Sternberg and Mrs.
Charles L. Alden be formed; that the
treasurer general, National Society of
Daughters of the American Revolution
be elected treasurer of the war fund
and that the moneys be under the au-
thority and direction of a Sub-cOmmit-
tee; and be it further
Resolved, That we advise the raising
of such an amount as will be common
surate with the spirit and aims of the
National Society of the Daughters of
the American Revolution. (Signed)
NJ. Margareta Fryer Manning, pres
ident general N. S. D. A R.
Alice Pickett Ackers, recording secre-
tary general N. s. D. A r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
In North Toneka.

The following arrangements for the
services in North Topeka by Blue post
and corps have been made:
Blue post and corps will meet prompt
1y at the hall, corner Kansas avenue
and Gordon street, at p. M, Sunday,
for the purpose of forming and march
ing to the Baptist church, corner of
Laurent and Harrison, where the Me-
mortal sermon will be preached by Rev.
w. B. Hutchinson.
Special music will be provided for the
occasion by the church choir under the
direction of Prof. Van Ness.
All comrades and old soldiers not
members of the Grand Army in North
Topeka and vicinity, with their wives,
are earnestly invited to be present.
The post and corps will also meet
in the hall at 9 a. m. Monday, to go
as a committee to the Rochester GEM
etery for the decoration and ritual SER
vice. No other services than these will
be held at the cemetery on Decoration
day by the post.
J. F. BUCK, Commander.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
Harrison School Wins the Flag.

A fine silk flag was yesterday present.
ed to Harrison school by the G. A. R.
committee having in charge the rails
ing of the money to pave the soldiers
plat roadway at Topeka cemetery.
Harrison school raised ST. for the fund,
which wa sthe highest amount raised
by any school in the city. The high
school raised $13.S5. Yesterday at Har-
rison school the flag was presented to
the teachers and pupils of the school on
behalf of the G. A. r. committee by eX-
Senator w. A. PETER. Principal Eli
G. Foster, of Harrison school, respond
ed on behalf of the school.
Speeches were also made by ex-Sen-
ator John Martin, P. H. Coney and 9TH
ers. These exercises took place in the
yard of Harrison school. Patriotic
songs were sung.