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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
PUBLISHED DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAYS.
SATURDAY. AUGUST o 1908.
A Laboratory Needed.

There Is one thing certain Delaware
Hospital for theInsano should have labo.
ratory where all diseases could be diag-
nosed. Every state has such an institu-
tion In order to enable the medical profes.
sion to more intelligently combat disease
OF prevent its inception into the system.
The medical profession Of Delaware is just
~ Intelligent and far advanced as men OF
their calling in other states, and every
thing should be done to help cups success
fully with the numerous diseases to which
human flesh Is heir. DR.. Baker. the pa
thologist,is very anxious that n laboratory
should be erected and this necessary para,
phernalia provided so that she could thus
better accomplish the work she is employ
ID to perform. The doctor Is Il graduate Of
the Women's College Of Philadelphia, aud
before coming to our county filled si,ni-
lar position at the Norrlstown Hospital for
she Insane worry acceptably. She is an en-
thusiast In her work and II the proper ac-
conmo dations are given her 1t will repay
the State hundred fold, as well as enable
our physicians to gst at the root OF numer.
Gus cases which are puzzling them In their
practice. Tho frat cost would DO the
greatest but evon that would not be any
thing very extravagant and could well be
afforded by the State. This Institution Is
. credit to the State Of Delaware, as the
onfortunates are treated with the greatest
Kindness and consideration. The doctor
is doing good work for the in stitution and
every effort should be made to aid her
Delaware Hospital for the Insane by ali
means should have u complete laboratory.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
A Word to Republicans.

Don't forget to register 1t is the dutv
Of every Republican to get qualified and
sneh vote OF the coming election. The
coming together of tho two factions Of the
party has made it Tossibls to achieve Re.
publican victory and the election Of Inn
9orlty or the members Of the next Leaisla-
lure means Republican U, $. Senator
A 1uii vote by the Republicans means tho
taking of the State out Of thu hands of ,he
democrats. Tho differences have been
am'cably settled and there is now 70 rea.
son why every Republican should NOT oct
Registered and.vote, tits only by takjn9
interest IN the election that tho Republic
cans can hope to win. With a un.tad
party and proper action there is no do,,ht
of the yirtQrV
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

What would you think II you could
make $25o,00o by speaking a single
word? Hon. William NJ. Evarets, says
the st. Louis Globe Democrat, once
received the enormous fee Of $780,
600 for legal opinion he expressed In
Just one word OF three letters.
A great corporation desired legal
opinion on matter involving millions
OF dollars. for upon it practically do.
pended that corporations very exist
ence. They decided to refer the ques-
ton, which was wholly one of the cor
rect Interpretation OF law, to William
M. Evarts, and to be guided wholly by
his opinion. Their lawyer stated their
case to the Senator, and asked him the
important question. Evarts' reputa-
ton and success are wholly due, not
as a cross-examiner or conductor of
cases, but simply to his remarkable
knowledge Of law and his power, which
seems almost like intuition, of deter
mining just how the Supreme Court
Will decide any question OF law.
When the attorney for the great cor
poration put his question, so vitality
important to that corporations exist
ence, Evarts sat buried In thought for
a minute, and then answered in one
word, eyes," His bill for the one word
was $4,000 and the corporation paid
1t without murmur. Evarts' answer
proved to be correct,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
DOWN AT
REH0BOTH.
The Camp Meeting There
Begins To-day. Many
Visitors atResort

Rehoboth City, Del, Aug. 5.-The pa t
week has been enjoyable at Rchobo h city,
cool breeze has been blowing almost con-
t1nual!y, while the nights nave boen lit up
By bright moonlight The Queen Ammo
Railroad took advantage ii this and rJu q
moonlight excursion here from Queens
town and way stations on Wednesday. ar
irving h 'rs at 81 and leaving at 0. 80 p. IN.
hIhe dslioation Of Epworth Methodist
Episcopal Church was postponed until
SUNDAY, August II, Thcr5 was a heavy
rainfall last Sunday at tho hour set for
tho dedication. which rendered 1t almost
impossible for the cottagers to attend.
The sala of building lots was spirited
last Monday, and the lots brought rood
prices. There will be II meeting OF the
commissioners Of Rehoboth hex. Monday
when 1t is thought Il day viii! be set for
another sale some time this month.
A large party was given by Mr.. and Mrs
William Fl. Bouvard, of Philadelphia at
their Rehoboth cottage OH Monday NIGHT
IN celebr alton of their sixteenth wedding
anniversary. Many Baltmoreaus were
among no guests
The camp meeting grounds arc all fixed
up ready for the services which will begin
at 730 D. m. Tomorrow. The tabernacle
has been gaiiy decorated in flags and bunt.
ing An illus rated lecture was held in it
on Thursday night by Rev Mr. Hanna, of
Wilmington. Tho subject WINS "Cuh, ana
the War With Spain"
The three sermons on Sunday will be
preached by hsT, I. H. Rollins, Rev. vii.
liam l.. White md R,v h. H. Adams
On Prohibition Day. which is Tuesday
the morning service will DO p.eached bv
Rev, X L. Watkins. In the afternoon n
prohibition address will DO delivered nv
Mr., W. Il. West an attorney at law.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

In India the rhododendron grows to
height of thirty feet. Margolds and
camomiles in North Africa reach a
height Of four or five feet
An ignorant man who Stands upon
his dignity" is like the fellow who
tried to elevate himself by standing
upon piece of brown paper.
With an apparatus called the myo-
phone French scientist claims to
have proved that the nerves may live
hours after the death of the body,
NO. said the bank cashier, II didn't
need the money. wasn't specializing.
l had no necessity for stealing it. But,
hang it. didn't want to be called &C.
centric"
A farmer at Chrichel, England, ia
eccentric in high degree. All the
animals on his farm, horses, cows,
pigs, and fowls. are white. and he
will have no others.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
JeatOuAy in the Aru,v

AT last jealousios brouk out in the army
and Colonel Teddy Roosevelt and General
Smarter have been rebukcd by Score. airy
Aleer of the War Department. Teddy is
warned that nniess no wan TO spoil the
effects Of his victory he must lot make in.
v'dious comparisons, General Skater re-
ssives his rebuke for publishing General
Aents report and the letters Of Colonel
Roosevelt, aud division commanders be-
tore submitting them to the war depart-
ment There has boon moro friction be-
tween General Shafter and th,Secratnrv ,f
war over ever since the commencement Of
the war, and it is time that such friction
and child's play should be put stop to bv
the President
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
The Philippines.

PERSONS who c"nteInpate going to tho
Philippine Islands should remember tho
many disadvantages experienced In that
country us well as tho opportunities pre-
sented for making money. The girl,
marry Mt the tender age Of years. No
knives or forks me used and horse is Il
curiosity. There are raore mon than wo
men which Will necessarily make mari.
age difficult. The CATTLE are small and In
borers earn but ten conts day. The Yves.
eefh p,st, the festive grasshopper, is con-
s'dered drl!cacy. Buila!ues are used for
p'owing. The ladies' smoke cigars and
cubebi. Cigar makers can earn from .6
70 *iO n month, and some Of the women
mako their toilets with n yard Of cloth,
The other advantages we have not be,n 81
we'll informed about but no doubt they are
equally as numerous
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

The ediflce formerly occupied by tho
German Lutheraus OF our city, at The cor
ner OF sixth and French streets, was on
Thursday evening dedicated asa Jewish
yna2ogue. 1t is the first Jewish place of
worship owned by the Hebrews of our city,
and speaks we'll for their energy in p.o
vidlng a suitable place to worship in.
They have been worshlping in halls for
several years and the leading members
nave been anxious ana lookiny around for
more suitable place. Tho dedication
ceremonies were performed by Rabbi Rise
s'ts. The talk of Harry Gordon, superiu-
sendent of tho Sunday was ono that any
man and every American could fool proud
OF. The Jews urs among tho most pr, =
sressive and enterprislng merchans in
the city of Wilmington. They aro charl.
table and seldom turn away u call for any
worthy purpose They make good Aneri-
cAn c.tiEens
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

No word has yet been received from
Spain a. to the acceptance or rejection
Of the peace terms. The besS informed
persons in Washington fix next Monday as
the time when the answer is most likely
to arrive. There is the same conf lieut. Do.
Lief among the officials that here has been
from the first, that SPANS answer will be
reluctant but not the less conclusive &C
oeptance.
The conferences in Madrid between the
political leaders on tho subject OF peace
terms were continued yesterday
A Madsld despatch quotes Marshal Cam
pos as saying: 1T would be madness to
think Of rejecting President Mckin!..
conditions"
1t is said the present is the first case OF,
record where the Spanish Cabinet has act
cd within day or two on matter 30 i'm
portant as the pending peace proposal.
A Madrid despatch to d Paris new spsp.r
declares that there is no danger Of any M.
sisine in Spain, as Everybody Is desirous
Of peace.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
A&g 98. & 0.

| suh,...-- effect May Is, 1sfs,
! Az trains illuminated with Pintsda
| Light.
! Express trains.
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON, DEL,
WARE AVENUE STATION. For
1o.24 a. NJ: 'S.1s "2.S4. $3.50 '5.zi. ia.
'1l.co p: IN. sandays sit, 1888, ala 3.
m; SO. T.H, ia, s1l.oo .. m.
PHILADELPHIA, week days. .91s So.
40, 7.15. 7.sc. '8.6. $3.50. I45, <lU.A, lid
a. m; s1s's. 's.S4. z.s. "3.be. 44h -tzl, 60,
~. us, 'll.oo y. m Sundays, 1918, rs.
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Il.A a. M: rs. 's.5s. '5.21. ESQ., IA, s.lS
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ATLANTIC CITY, week days, lila
m; '112 10, 'a84, 'osl p. m. Sundays 7.aG
u. M, 3 IS .. IN.
.,s CAPE 4 Nay. weok days 64s a. IN.
BA1.1IMoRD AND WASHINGTON.
week days. 'L18. 10. 's.a4, ,11.0l a. m:
'l2.S. :aos. s.04, 40. 4S7, 's17 ss.N, .9.ll
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bALrlMoRB AND WAY STATIONS.
7io a: M; ao4 p. m. daily.
s1l.M q. M: '12.5s. a04. '467, '6.17 7.ss .0,n
1obS p. m. Sundays. '4S ITO, .s.ai a. nj
'R6s 1.o4. HS7, 7.52. eS.11 p. m.
PIIFSBUR0. week daYa 1874 a. M,
III 2. m. Sundays. 's.N q. M; '4.s7 D. m.
CHICAGO. daily. 1884 q. M; si57 D, m
CHICAGO via. CINCINNATI and IN.
DIANAPOLls. 80 a. m. daily.
CINCINNATI AND ST. LOUIS, 1851 4
n; '12.5G and oil .. m. daily.
TOLEDO AND DETROIT, .s1 u, m
daily to Toledo and daily except sunday
to Detroit.
NEW ORLEANS AND MEMPHIS via.
BRISTOL. AND CHATTANOOGA, 800
p. m. daily. Through sieepcrs to Mem
phis and New Orleans
SINCERITY ACCOMMo DATIoN, weeh
Gays no 4. M: 3.o4. 49,. 1855 p. m. Sun.
Gays. 40 q. m; aGi. 7.S2 y. IN.
LANDENEERG ACCOMMODATIONS.
week days. TIC. 1000 a. M; 3Oi, 457 D. m
sundays, 1000 a. IN; be- y. m,
LEAVE MARKET STREET STATION
PHILADELPHIA, week days, 43o p. nj.
BALTl MORE, week days, Gas .. M,
155 p. m.
LAHDENnERc. week days. s.A. sa
:. M; 2.5o. $40 p. m. Sundays, e.55 a. MT
LOO .. m.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR VIII
MiNGI'oN. week days, '3SE, $40, ITO. 500
'oO 'l0."e, il3o a. H.. 'l2.2S, si.37, 200, 1901
~, Az, ft.l5. *54. 500. $50. '7.3o, 1856.
'1l.25 p, m. Sundays. "3.36. $50. 500.
l.3O a. H.; tl2.co. sl.3;, 20o 40. AN, $50
1880 'G.s5. 1890 p. m.
Telephone No. 1893.
Rates 70 western points lower than M
my other line.
". M. GREENE, D. 3, MARTIN
Gen. Manager. Man. Of Pass. TrafiN
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
Ceylon's Singing Shells,

A remarkable phenomenon connected
with the Batticaloa lake is that of the
singing shells, which on quiet night
it is most pleasant to hear. Arrange
ments were made the other night for
his excellency the governor to hear the
novelty, and after dinner Sir West
Ridgeway was taken on the lake. The
night was lovely one, and very still.
and the singing of the shells was heard
to ADVANTAGE v
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
A Flock OF Ducks

Last Christmas Mrs. Annie Written of
White Clay Creek Hundred, Presented her
friend, Miss Annie Reed of Glasgow, Ps,-
cader Hundred, pair Of Muscovy Ducks
which have greatly increased as from n
setting of :9egg', Miss Reed has 81 as fine
thrifty ducklings rs eau be found in thu
county or which she is quite proud II
every pair of ducks in the State should in
crease in similar ratio, our market
would be overstockcd next Christmas.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad.

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
HrRss Collar for Inebrjatrs.

"A colonial gentleman who now sits
on the Wadswnrth and Chaplain board
or guardians amused his colleagues at
.helr weekly meeting by stating, dur
Ing discussion upon the best manner
or dealing with local iuebriates, that
they had an excellent way of checking
excessive drinking in Manitoba. When
man has been twice or thrice con-
victed Of drunkenness In the police
courts he was sentenced to wear a
brass collar which marked him out
among his fellows as person to whom
no publican could with impunty serve
liquor. The drastic measure often
proved a cure. On the authorities be-
Ing satisfied that the branded indiyid-
ual had served sufficiently long term
or probation he was uncolared and
endowed with the liberty of drinks,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

Dressmakers will appreciate q new
sewing machine attachment, consisting
OF a U-shaped frame attached to the
back OF the table to support a cloth
basket. which prevents the work from
pulling or getting on the floor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
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Steamer Ready for Seryire

The steamer Chincoteasue of the p, W,
q 'B H. II. Co., was launched from the
yard OF the Pusey & Jones Company yes.
terday afternoon after receiving a complete
overhauling. She will go into service be-
tween Franklin City aud Chincoteague
next week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
prises 81 waiSs' wilt. TIA.

The Prince Of Wales, VINO is vary
punctilious In email matters % well a.
IN great. never falls to resent any 3D.
atty In costume In men who are invited
TO meet him id society. Recently, at
q dinner given at q certain Dukes, an
acquaintance Of the Prince sat down to
table wearing broad black tie. During
one OF the courses a butler handed a
silver salver to the delinquent with
the Prince Of Wales compliments"
upon the salver was a regulation white
tie.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

Diamonds may be black as well az
white, and some are blue, red. brown.
yellow, green, pink and orange, but
there is no violet diamond, although.
in addition to amethyst, there are san
phires, rubies and garnets of that col.
or
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
The Removal of Snow

ItIl5 refreshing at this time to learn that
according to an opinion Just handed down
by the Supreme Court Of Now Hampshire
municipal ordinances compelling citizens
to keep sidewalks in front Of their resi-
dences clear from snow arc unconstitu-
tional. The enforcement ,of such ordi-
nances Is held to be VIRTUALLY double tax.
saon, and thereforein direct violation Of
- Constitution OF the United States.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

The South Side Baptist Sunday School
OF South Wilmington will give an cxcur-
sion to Pennsgrove. August 18th. Having
suitable program prepared wo will as.
spre fun for all. Be sure and make no
mistake in tho date. August 10 b.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

IT'S too bad that this war should como
toa close before we get slap at Weylsr
and Banco, whose will brought ayou, tho
cuban Instruction and subsequently the
present war. Delay peace negotitions un-
I'LL we whack them. Sosay the army and
navy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

Eczema, scald head, hives. itchiness O
the skin OF any sort instantly relieved
permanently cur Cd. Doan's Olntmeut
At any drug store
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
Accident on the River

The explosion aboard the U. s. torpedo
boat Mackenzie which resulted seriously
to Tour ilrcmen, an account of which ia
given elsewhere. occurred off this civ.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

A GuiNoLDo now comes forth with
statement and in 1t there Care evidences Of
NAT prevailing lnaiady, big head.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

NO such thing rs Summer complaint
where Dr. Fowler's Extract OF Wilt straw.
berry Is Kept handy. Nature remedy for
every looseness Of the bowels
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
Wilmington & Nor. r. r.

TIME TABLR IN EFFECT, AAYlA ~
Trains leave Wilmington (Fre,eh Stroe1
Stahon) for B h o. Jonosioa, Non aheain.
Winterhgrn, quyencoart. aranoyne Coward,
Embreeville, Morton Wills, Gainesville ana ia sers
med1ats stations, daily e1caps Sunday, at IN
a. m. s,!6, ~ and . y. NJ, Sundays only atS0j
a. H.. g. Is and y D. nj, ''~'
For WaynesburY junction, enanya,,a nm,
intermediate staaons, daily, excaas sunday
at 70 q. N. Els and 6,I0 D. n. Sundays oniv 81
k96 q. ~. l.lt and . p. m.
Sor Joanna, blf!is6oro, Reeding and tutsn
=. ms And Els p m sundays only Il 3oS i =.
A.G MCAUSLAND, Superintendent
bOW MESS BRIGGS ,GeA. PA1A Agent
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-15

treel, is the repre- sentatlve on this continent
OF Don Carlos, the pretender 10 the Span
ish throne He Is on his way to Brussels
10 consult with the pretender. Inside Of
a month" says Cortlna. Don Carlos will
be on the throne OF Spain. He is simply
watching events. The moment will Sou
come ior him to intervene.
do you anticipate the queen regent VIII
BE- compelled to abdicate or TO fly tie
country"
ION. she will never abdicate II she can
help it, ~as the bitter reply. She ~
LADY, and do not wish TO say hard Thugs
about ladies' but she is like Chine nan
who makes all the money IN New York or
san Francisco 10 send home TO China, or
an Italian who sells little things on The
streets of New Orleans that he may serd
home most OF his profits to Italy. The
queen regent is foreigner. She ass rot
taken the trouble to understand the crs-
toms OF the country. She is cold snd i'm
passive. she has not made single friend
in SPANISH society She has tsksn care
10 send all the money she could Ias Der
bands on TO Austria. | say nothing aga'Es.
her character. but she Is not OF us
els it likely that The nation ~oul1 re
eeond TO the call OF Don Carlos II the
Queen regent should f1y?'
I'm such crisis the Cariists worid r.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-15

the surface. All will depend upon the
tide.
To do damage TO the bottom OF an iron
clad, the explosion must take place NJ least
eight feet below the water line. and ;hs
submarine mine must be located so that It
Will strike the ironcl8d six feet undec
water. This, with the everchauging tide,
is such difficult matter that the contact
mine is almost useless except when the
tide is al certain height.
Another bad point about the simple con
tact mine is that ii gets uncomfortable. Thu
iron sinker no matter how heavy IL might
be, Is apt to become knocked around By
the waves, and the mine gets noatet out
to sea. ready TO do damage 10 friend as
well sas to foe.
Tho mine which is more generally used
Is the observation mine. This is in three
parts. To an observer who can be permitted
glimpse underneath the surface of the
water the observation mine consists OF
three balls One three feet below the water,
another eight feet below the water and
the third lying on the bed OF the ocean.
These three arc joined by cable The top
one Is the observatory. This consists OF
globe with two points upon II, on being
touched these points sink into the globe
and complete a circuit This circuit com
municates with n station on the shore AS
the points are driven into the top globe
gineer In charge realizes that ship Is
passing over the mine. He looks out 10 see
If IL be n friend or foe. II IL is a foe he
touches button and completes the circuit
which discharges a mine. The explo i've
lies in the middle bulb or the one which
is about eight feet below the upper bulb.
In case a friendly ship has passed over
the little observatory bulb the engineer
does not touch the button and no OK
piosion takes place. These are extremely
safe mines and arc inexpensive. They can
be planted in any harbor without danger to
merchant ships.
which we rely for coast defense. This mine
consists of very large bulb OF high cy
plosve II lies on or near tbs bottom of
the ocean directly In the channel over
which the ships pass. II Is connected wi. h
the shore by two circuits These circuits
pass into stations which are widely sep
arate They often lie on opposite sides Of
the river so that the officers IN charge or
the station which controls the submarine
mine are separated by broad expanse cf
water
In order TO explode one Of these ground
mines there must be simultaneous action
on the part of the engineers In their sta
tious on opposite sides OF the river. They
must both act at once or the mine will not
explode. The manner in which this Ia done
can best he explained by an illustration
Engineer a. OF the west side OF the
river. is seated in little room. He il p'o-
vided with a telescope which sights tho
harbor Engineer y is on the other side Of
the river He Is seated In a small room and
is also provided with a teles eope which
overlooks the sea Both engineers are con-
nected by electric circuit with the sub