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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
THE FIRST WAR TROPHY.
1t 10 tho Castilian Flag Which Floatod Over
the UAvlts TortS Ut Manila.

1t 10 tho Castilian Flag Which Floatod Over
the CAvlts Torts 1t Manila.
The first war trophy captured from
Spain 10 possessed by Hon. William q.
Mason, United States senator from H.
1inois. II Is the Castilian nag which
fioated dedantly from the heights Of
the Cavite forts and arsenal at Manila
on May /, In the face of Admiral Dew
ey's squadron.
After the bombardment and surren-
der the flag was taken by a body Of
marines from the Olympia. and short
ly thereafter the crew in body sent
the flag to Senator Mason in recogni-
ton Of his manly and patriotic denun-
Citations Of Spanish intrigue and
treachery in the destruction of the bat
tleship Maine. The flag, accompanied
by the following letter from the Ohm
pia's crew, reached Senator Mason in
Chicago:
"United States Flagship Olympia, }
"Cavite, Philippine Islands, May IL, '9S)
ITO the Honorable W. E. Mason, Sen
ator, Illinois. United States Of
America:
"sir:-Please accept the accompany
Ing Spanish flag In the name Of the
ships company OF the United States
flagship Olympia.
This flag was taken latter the de-
struction of the Spanish flect) from
the forts and arsenal at Cavite after
the bombardment and surrender, Ma
Mia Bay, May l, 1898.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
A Chance Meeting.

A plump and rudy gentleman on a
bicycle rolled contentedly down Fiji
teenth Street the other afternoon. At
New York Avenue he met young
woman on a wheel. and turned sharply
aside to avoid a collision. She tackled
in the same direction, saw her error,
and turned the other way just as the
plump gentleman acted on a similar
impulse. They wabbled, and then, just
in the nick of time, both dismounted.
The ruddy gentleman was purple with
rage.
Madam" he snorted, what on
earth do you mean? Did you want to
kill me?"
The young woman was In bit of a
rage herself. She remounted.
"Oh, dear, no." she said icily, as she
rolled away, I'm not the fool killeEs""
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

This is sent as a token Of our
esteem for your patriotic uttorances in
Congress with regard to the Maine dis
aster, which sentiments find a ready
echo in the heart of every bluejacket
serving under the Star Spangled Ban
ner
VERY respectfully, your obedient SER
wants,
(Signed for the ships company.
~. S. ECKSTROM, Chief Master of
Arms.
"W. W. CREAGH, Chief Yeoman."
The flag is ten by fourteen feet in
length, having in the centre the coat of
arms Of CASTLE with the lion rampant
and the castle tower. The bars are three
feet wide, two red, the centre being
of faded yellow. The flag is rent in
numerous places from pieces Of burst
ing shells and rife bullets, while the
bunting is dimmed here and there by
blotcheB of Spanish blood.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
An Up-To.DA1s YOUNG LADY,

A big and kindly policeman had a
little tot by the hand, and he was fol-
lowed by a crowd which pestered him
with suggestions until he more than
once showed signs of losing his natur-
ally good temper.
Some one had told him that the tiny
little girl who toddled by his side was
lost, and a dozen or more knew that
her home lay in as many different d.
rections.
To all his questions the little one
would only reply
Mes hungry; me want something
to eat"
The bluecoat urged the baby girl to
tell him where she lived, and then
mamma would give her her dinner, but
she only dragged at his big rough
hand, drawing him to the corner Of the
street, where there was cake shop.
When they reached this the kind
hearted fellow took her in and bought
her plenty to eat out of his own pocket.
Then he again asked her where she
lived, but she still cried:-
Mes thirsty; me wants dink."
Back again the whole length Of the
street went the pair, followed by the
crowd, until at another corner they
reached soda water fountain, and
there the little lost child was re-
galed with cooling drink.
Then as the policeman, failing to
find any one who could tell him where
the child lived, was about to march her
to the police station, the little tot
smiled up into his eyes and said
Mes seepy now. Doodby. Me doin'
home"
She slipped into doorway which
they had passed dozen times, shout
Ing:-"Mamma! mamma! Mes been
Tor a nice walk wiz a real live great
big cop!"
And the crowd cried, Does your
mother know yer out?" to the police
nan
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

1T all goes to show said the SOL
der, "how events decline to accommo.
date themselves to the convenience of
the individual"
II guess the governments doing the
best it can" suggested his comrade.
I'm not complaining. But l cant
help thinking how I'd have enjoyed
these warm clothes when l was getting
ready to go to the Klondike."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

ITS disheartening," said the pessi.
mist.
What's the matter?" inquired his
friend.
Il was just thinking that even when
men may earn glory and substantial
reward risking their lives for their
country, there will be the usual num-
Der of bathers who will see how far
out they can SWIM"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

Don't you come around here with
any more of your patent Frauds" said
Uncle Reuben. 1--WE been took in once,
but you amt goin' to ketch me agin"
What's the matter?" asked the GEN.
tlemanly agent. 1.-THE lightning rods
sold you are all right, aren't they?"
"All right! Well. mebby you call
them all right, but they've been up for
more'n six months now and the light
ming hasn't hit 'em once!"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
The Discovery Of the Day.

Aug. j. Bogel. tho leading druggist of
Shreveport, La. says: "Nr. Kings Now
Discovery is the only thing that cures my
cough, and tits the best seller l have
Ariz, writes: "Dr. Kings New Discovery
Is all that is claimed for it, 1t never fails
and Is sure euro for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. cannot say enough
for It's merits" DR.. Kings Now Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Is
not an experiment. 1t has been tried for
q quarter OF q century, and to-day stands
at the head 1t never disappol nts. Free
trial bottle at N. Is. Danforth's drug
store Corner Second and Market streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

"ANTED-AYOUNG MAN MOT UNDER
w ~ for light duties. Tuition tand slight
yet business education without expense.
None need apply except those having best ref
erence for industry, honest yand good character
Duties TO begin AhguAt 18th. Apply by mil
enclosing Recommendations to H. 3. Goldey
Goldey College, Eighth aud Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

Wederly-"Do you know, my dear, ]
dreamed of your mother last night.
thought she was an angel"
Mrs. Wederly-"Indeed! Did she
have the traditional harp and crown ~
Wederly-"Oh, no; I thought l met
her on the street and she told me she
never intended to darken my door
again"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
Dream med Wide Awnke,

The earnestness with which somt
children narrate the things which
make impressions on them leads them
at times to make laughable mistakes
A little girl downtown was telling her
father about dream. The child was
in a high pitch of excitement and the
father said:
Annie, I guess you were asleep
when you dreamed that"
mo, l wasn't" she exclaimed. Il
was wide awake"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
DIR. SIMMS'
Vegetable Liver Pills,

Elegantly sugar coat I'd. No tastsds
swallowing. GrlpsIrss aud not siokenlne.
know you take medicine. Tho inss6
Liver. Kidney and Stomach medjNlnA
known. viii surely cure Liver CON.
plants. Kidney disease and Stomach tro1.
blss, Dyspepsia oto. Cures tiled fesitnG
skin affections headache. dizziness, atd.
dy,head. DO. Moe In every respect ~ .
real Liver nsdlcins and family pr0tsbA-
ton against diseases. 10 cents boz. Ste
mono fOr I'll. bold by druggists 10 jid1s
and country. Decot 606 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
Human Nature,

There's good deal of human ma
ture in a puppy" remarked the phil
osopher, calmly watching Fido tearing
his best hat to pieces. Almost as
destructive as enc OF my little
nephews."
Mrs. Bouncer--"Why, professor,
don't you see he's got your hat"
The Professor-"Thunder so he
has. l thought 1t was one of the
boarders' hats. Take that, YOU
Whelp!"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

ut is part of public mans duty to
his constituents" remarked the neatly
clad congressman. ito habitually an.
pear well dressed"
"Yes, replied his colleague, "but it's
a bad idea for him to let the impress
sion go abroad that he is sugar coat.
,d
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
nlsoUsTED FISHERMEN.
It Made the spor&smsn III to Watch
an Old Timer Catch Trout.

1t Aade the sporGsmsn III to Watch
an Old Timer Catch Trout.
One day this week Boston party, On
fishing trip to Moosehead, came
across one Of the old-school fishermen.
He was up of the mouth Of Tomhegan
stream and was fishing out Of a lum-
berman's batteau. 1t developed later
that he was the cook for crew of
river drivers. On the bank near at
hand stood the cookee, or his helper.
The cook had thrown about peck Of
table refuse into the lake in order to
''tole" the fish, and over that lure he
was having great luck. His pole was
of the jlb-boom variety, and when a
fish bit he would derrick 1t over his
head into the bushes where the cookie
was stationed.
The Boston men from their canoes
watched operations with all the dis
gust Of the true sportsmen.
I, Got enough for supper YETI" shout
ed the fisherman over his shoulder as
j he sent another great trout famping
into the bushes.
mo; better catch six or eight
more" shrilled back the cookie.
Say, how many fish do you two fell
lows usually eat for supper?" shouted
Boston man, who didn't understand
the situation.
When you've cooked for twenty
two river-drivers as long as l have"
yelled the cook, derricking another
fish, you'll know more about empty
nail kegs"
Hardly was this enigmatic utterance
out when there came tug at his line
that was nothing short of tremen-
dous. He twitched. The fish didn't
come. He braced; set his jaws and
pried. His line only sawed the Kissing
water
PLAY him! Play him!" screamed
the excited sportsmen from the city.
PLAY your grandmother" beloved
back the cook. II amt here to play.
I'm here to fish," And as he spoke he
boosted over his head a fifteen-pound
laker. Any man in the Boston crowd
would have given SO to have played
him an hour at the end of an eight
ounce rod. Twas too much for their
nerves. They came away.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
3. s 0, Special Excursions Aug. 18th &
18th. To Atlantic City Only $500.

Ifyou want to make quick trip to At
lantc City use the B. u o. on the above
dates for which excursion tickets will DO
sold good going on all trains saturday aud
Sunday and returning on all trains until
Monday inclusive. Tickets will DO sold at
the low fare OF 50 90 for tho round trip
The quickest and only double track line
to the sea.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

Mrs. Peck-"I received a letter from
an old schoolmate of mine this morn
ing, in which she tells me that she had
only been married two days when her
husband was arrested for bigamy and
sent to prison for ten years. Wash t
that awful?"
Henry Peck-"Oh, I don't know!
Some men certainly do have more luck
than sense"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
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Consulting the Books,

Did that corporation refer you to any
books in their arguments to secure
your support of them?'
Eyes, indeed" replied Senator sore-
hum. They know their business. The
first thing they did was to show me
how they stood with the mercantile
agencies"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

II hear that the people of Minneapo-
lis have decided that Sigsbee isn't
much of man after all, and that
they are taking back all the nice things
they said about him after the destruc-
ton of the Maine"
why is that?"
Hes in command OF the st, Paul
now"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
BuckIcn's Arnica Saive.

The Best Salve In the world fot Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhoum, Fever
Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chilbla!ns,
Corns, and oil Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles or no pay required. 1t
Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 20 cents per
box. For sale by N. B. Danforth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
Popular Excursion to Niagara Falls
Thursday, August u.

$1,000 Round Trip. $40 90
A Ten r0) Day Tour to Americas
Greatest Natural Wonder, via B. g. o.
Royal Blue Line and the Lehigh Valley
Route, through the Lehigh and Wyoming
Valleys-the Switzerland Of America.
Special train Of elegant day coaches and
parlor cars will be run on Thursday, Au.
gust II, on following schedule:
Stop overs allowed on return trip at
Buffalo, Rochester, Genera, Burdette
IVA kins Glsn), and Manch Chunk.
Special arrangement, for dinner and
supper on route at very reasonable rates
Call on Ticket Agents, Baltimore & Ohio
Il. r., for full PARTICULARS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
Devious Definitions,

Millionaire-One man in a million.
Coupon-The veal outlet of the gold
en- calf
Heat-The tailor that makes the
pants of dog.
Fable-An open faced lie with NOR
al attachment.
Diamonds-The gems Of thought
most peculiar to women.
Monopolist-A man who tries to get
monopoly on monopolizing.
Egotist-A man who can't disguise
the interest he feels in himself.
Hypocrite-A man who prays for
something he isn't willing to work for.
Energy-The ability to work given
to otherwise perfectly harmless bodies.
Understanding a girl gives the
fellow she doesn't care to go hand In
glove with.-Chicago News,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

"If any man wanted to kiss me l
should scream for help"
"Oh, If he really wanted to kiss you.
you wouldn't need any one to make
him do it,"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
One on the DOokkeepeY.

Il told my wife ! had to stay down
town late to get a balance"
What did she say"
"She said seemed to have lost II
before ! got homa"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

Come send me sandwich that is made
out of meat;
l am tired of living on hay;
have not had the pleasure to shake
hands or greet,
A square meal for many day.
I have killed all the mules that I've
found about here,
And I've had them all cooked into
stew;
But alas this is gone and I'm seized
with fear
For really don't know what to do.
My men they arc frying the soles Of
their shoes;
Their suspenders were gone long ago;
But the thought Of this diet gives each
one the blues,
And causes their tearlets to flow.
So send us sandwich, and send 1t
blamed quick
(Starving to death is no fun
Or when the Yanks come we will all
be so sick
That none will be able to run.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
LIQUOR,

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painlessly cured by Home Treatmsak
Safe, no publicity or loss Of time. No
bypodernic needle. No new habit formed
Write for our literature giving testimoai-
ais OF clergy, physicians and Others, also
methods and cost. Sent in plain envslops.
All correspondence confidential.
GOLDENE MEDICAL ca,
boxes Wilmington, Dbl
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
A Day at Coney Islsnd.

Industry Ladg, No. 2 A. o. U. W.. and
Coney Island on Thur ,hav on the annual
excursion and large crowl is anticipat-
ed. rho workmsn will maks things In
teresting for all. Tho tain will leave
Market street station of tho b. Il D. Rail-
road ats o'clock and Delaware Avenue
station fifteen minutes later. Tickets sell
for g. So
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
His Advertisements.

There was man in our town
Who wasn't overwise;
He started into business,
But didn't advertise.
OF course there is a moral
Connected with this tale:
HE runs an advertisement now
It's headed "Sheriff's Sale"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

Stop That Coughl Take WARMING
may lead to Consumption, Csc bottlt
of Shiloh's Cure may save your llfe. sole
by N. b. Danfurth, Second and Marked
streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

Simm Blood Purifier makes pursst
blood and forti6es the system against
fevers, eruptive diseases, diphtheria,
scrofula, &c 1t Is Americas best blood
euro. Depot 900 King street. Whining.
ton, Del. Jobbers wholesale 1t Retail
by druggists
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

A TIENTloHIPERs0NS DGSlRlNdpuH
pcriptionS or private receipts carefully com
sounded with pure materials should go to thS
drug store OF n. r. BRlN9HURSr, Ma 81
Market street. Wilmington. Del. u
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

Cure that Cough with Shiloh's Cures
The best Cough Cure. Relieves Group
promptly. One million bottles sold alt.
yenr 10 doses for Is cents Sold by N. B.
Dnnforth, Second and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

A splendid physique enables Gen.
Miles still to enjoy all outdoor sports
| and exercises. He is superb rider,
sitting his horse with the graceful ease
! of cowboy, and lover Of the chase,
| especially after the big game of the
| plains; yet he does not disdain, to-
gether with his charming wife Ia niece
Of the late Gen. sherman) to sit astride
of the irrepressible wheel, which he
has encouraged and popularized for
military purposes.
| 1t is in the field that Gen. Miles
shows himself the truest soldier. Quick,
alert, fearless, and untiring, he i'm
parts much of his admirable enthusi-
assn to all of his subo! dinates, from
whom he exacts and, obtains the most
thorough and COZ scienti0us effort. He
has been fortunate, it is true, but even
i'll luck could never have kept down a
man of his capacity, invention and in
defatigable energy. The civil war gave
him the needed opportunity, and the
Hispano-American war no doubt will
crown his eventful career with added
lustre and lasting glory. His recent
study upon the ground Of European
military systems must have admirably
supplemented a long course Of profess
sional reading, thought and training.
Nowhere. perhaps, has he given great
er evidence of his ability for important
command than in his prudent insist
ence upon the invasion of Cuba by
large, fully equipped, well drilled and
disciplined army. In this stand so free
ly criticised The Criterion says his rea-
sons have been military rather than
hygienic, and they have been heartily
Endorsed by authorities no less emf
nent than Lord Wolseley and the dis
tinguished German experts, Gems. Hoe
mig, Won Elpons and Boguslawski.
The Worlds Largest Locomotive.
Material has been ordered by the
Santa Fe for the largest locomotive
ever built. The engine has been de-
signed for mountain climbing, and it |
is said that the big Player engines and |
those built for the Santa Fe by the |
Dickson Locomotive Works will be but |
playthings when compared with this
giant locomotive.
The engine will be built by the loco
motive department of the Santa Fe
shops in this city. Among its features
will be boiler built OF one-inch boiler
steel and cylinders whose dimensions
will be - by 80 inches. It will have
no pops" as they will not be required.
No fireman living would be able to
build a fire that would create enough
steam to burst the boiler of this mogul
The engine will have ten drivers, and
1t Is estimated that it will be able to
haul third larger load than any en-
CINE the Santa Fe now has.
1t is not known just when this great,
est of moguls will be completed, as the
material for its construction has just
been ordered, but 1t will not be until
some time late in the summer or early
in the fall.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

Eagles Annual Excursion to Atlantic
City. The most popular, the best managed
Saturday, August Is, by B. & o. R. R.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
An Appeal.

Blanco cabled that he was running
short of food and asked that supplies
be sent at once.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

The leader of the First Brigade Of
golf fusileers recovered himself and
waved his club.
Fellow golfers!" he shouted, the
first hole is just within the Spanish
lines. Follow mel"
In the ensuing rush the naughty
Dons were swept from the field and
the decisive battle of the war was won.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

That's the man over there, isn't 1t,
who polished up KiDling's Recession
alp"
mo. You've got them mixed. That's
the man who rewrote the first chapter
Of Genesis in words Of two syllables,
and corrected the grammar of the
Lords prayer. cleveland Plain Deal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

The following described real estate, viz:
All that lot Of land, situate in Mill Creek
Hundred, with frame.house AMI stable and
Dlaughter.house thereon erected, which by a
late survey is bounded and described as follows
harnely:
Beginning at . stake driven in the middle Of
NE public road running northwestward up and
near the mill race at point opposite waste
gste in said race Themes by remaining lands
81 the said Edward s. Cranston down the ra.
Nne or waste way these two new courses, to
wit; south M degrees, west 208 feet to o stake
and south 6S15 degrees west $50 feet TO corner
etake IN Mill creek; thence up along or about
Me middle Of Mil Creek north 4GA degrees
west ls2 feet to large stump projecting over
paid stream thence by an old line Of lands
Formerly Of Thomas Janvier, now of M. On
font north So degrees east 5Ol feet to q stake in
Or near the middle Of the aforesaid public road
and thence along the same south n degrees
east beside the said race and the old channel
thereof 38Ok feet to the place Of beginning CON
tanning 9 35-l0O acres, BIO the same more or
less
SeiEed and taken in execution a. the
property of Jabez Banks and Sarah Banks his
wife, mortgagors and t is and to be sold by
WILLIAM R. Finn, Sheriff,
Eheriff's Office. Wilmington. Delaware.
July ~, 1899. j27
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10
MONEY TO LOAN

Do you need money to meet pressing de-
Mands. Penn Loan & Storage Co., N. Il.
Cor. Second and French streets, loans
money on merchandise and furniture and
all kinds of goods. Over 70 years at this
place. JASON D. BLEEKER. Mgr.
m1l-A
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-10

tp.noss p,,SJ sss tns sss" 'SyeyRR s .s
The other. se'd e, STAMPS Psr.ieu,x, belief
CSiohs.ser ohssass: sps e. " kllaaa. '' p.
lJOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE OR EX.
II change. Lambert ]. Foulk. 8lS Market
Street. attf