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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

The aristocratic society Of Europe is
disposed to sneer at NJ. Loubet, the presi-
dent Of France, as being plebeian of
the lower middle class. An incident Of
his recent visit to the little city of his
birth in the south Of France is suggestive
of traits of character which have most
endeared several Of our own presidents
to Americans. On arriving at the station
he was annoyed at being received by a
ceremonious throng Of petty officials and
guarded by company Of soldiers. From
these the president broke away to shake
hands with the station master, an old
peasant who had been good comrade
in his boyhood.
With much ceremony the president was
driven to the subprefecture, where Off
cials made ponderous speeches of well
come before great crowd. Just when
he was expected to reply with speech
he saw his old mother gazing lovingly at
him from neighboring balcony He
spoke only the simplest words of thanks
aud hurried to the balcony, where, before
them all, he embraced his mother with
great tenderness.
II came home to see my mother" he
explained to the offended mayor. "Be-
fore am president of France I am my
mothers son."-New Lippincott.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
SOUTH s-r,,SAIl PHRASES.
Some Peculiar Expressions That Are
Used In the Transvaal.

Although born of English parents, the
Juvenile colonial or Transvaaler mixes
much, and of necessity, with Dutch chill
dren and Dutch speaking native servants.
Hence as he grows up certain number
of quasi Dutch phrases become a part
and parcel of his vocabulary and require
some study on the part Of the newly ar
rived Briton in order to understand their
true significance.
For instance, there is a word which Is
always on the lips of every one who owns
a dog, and in South Africa one owns a
dog and horse as naturally as one owns
Christian name and some worthless
mining shares. This word is "yoetsak,"
pronounced "footsack," and it means
get out" or ''go away"
There is story that very new ar"
rival at Cape Town expressed his sur
prise that all the dogs seemed to have
one name, "voetsak," and when you call
ed them by it they always ran away.
Another family phrase is "Wacht cen
BETTE" which means "Wait bit" 1t is
applied even to particular kind of veldt
bush with long, spiky thorns, which catch
on your clothing as you pass through
unless you happen to be wearing khaki
and forcibly detain you while you Olsen.
tangle yourself.
"Pas OPP means Look out" and is
heard on all occasions and on the very
smallest provocation or none at all. At
the Johannesburg agricultural show.
which took place in big yard over Hos
pital hill, Englishmen who were not flu
ent in the "taal," or language, were puz-
zled to read big placards, pasted in
prominent places, to this effect, Pas op
voor zakkenrollers." Each one asked his
neighbor what that portentous thing,
"zakkenroller, might be. It suggested
somehow 'jabberwock," or something
equally grewsome. However, on inquiry
the dread message turned out to be moth.
ing more alarming than Look out for
pickpockets."
In South Africa when man is incapa-
BILE of doing this, that or the other thing,
say riding, for instance, it Is said of him.
"IIe can't ride for sour apples" II you
want to imply that you are particularly
smart fellow and not easily taken inland
this is favorite assumption Of the un-
travelled coloninl-you must say often
and with emphasis, "I'll watch it!'
II man has been swindled, he alleges
that So-and-so has been doing a shot
on him.-LondOn Mail.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Reeu anu Culberson.

When Thomas B. Reed first entered
congress, he was upon his own applica-
ton placed upon the judiciary commit
tee. Judge Culberson was chairman Of
the committee.
II thought I'd get gay one day." said
Mr.. Reed In telling the story. "and be-
gan to expound some law in the commit
tee. Then Culberson lighted into me.
He told me more law in 80 minutes than
had learned in 80 years, and l resolved
then and there never to get gay any
more when Culberson was around"
Judge Culberson Is deep thinker.
He is regarded by all his colleagues as
one of the most profound men who ever
sat in congress. He is, however. entirely
oblivious to his personal appearance. He
rather shuffles along the street with his
head well down into his shoulders and
his grizzled hair unkempt. This was
much picture of him as he walked
along the aisle In the Grand Opera
House one evening. Speaker Reed and
his wife were In a box.
"Who is that fierce looking man" she
asked. Reed turned and saw Culberson.
why" said he, that's Judge Culber-
son-the greatest lawyer in congress-"
II declare" said she. "He doesn't
look it."
HE doesn't carry his brains on the
outside" drawled the speaker
land Plain Dealer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
A COIOred Priest,

Father DENNY, Phi. q. S. 7. b., who
has been preaching some interesting SER
mons In Huntington Chapel at II offnan
Hall and All Saints mission, on the Cath
olicity Of the American Church, gave
scientific lecture before tho faculty and
memb srs of the Excelsior and Extempore
Clubs Of Fisk University on the subject
1.-THE greater need Of psychological and
metaphysical study Of the Mind as Mind"
The Father went on to say that the phil.
osophy Of psychology and metaphysics as
specific sciences Of mind and realities Of
Intellectual activity answered these two
In ierrogations, viz: How Is knowledge
movable to tho mind and what Is the
true nature Of certainty? One question
no said deals with the movable and the
other with the nature Of the movable
object, hence one deals with theory Of
knowledge and Tho other with pure meta
physics. He said, in speaking Of real ex-
tstsnoe, that 1t was the science upon
which the whole fabric Of human intelli-
Ronce rest
Father De,nby Is Wilmingtonian and
10 a scientific and linguistic scholar and
orator and lecturer. He has travelled very
Extensively in this country and out Of II.
be has held several responsible positions
among his people with credit. At present
Ae is Head Master Of st Paul's Academy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
DOTS.

While the stock market was in . stAte
OF panic yesterday the grain market on
the other hnnd enjoyed the biggest boom
IL has had in months. From Saturday
last curb figures to the best point OF TO-
day was q matter Of . cents per b1sheL
May opened at s75.25 sold up to $76. 30
Isaac Hallow yesterday pressnted each
conductor and motsrman of the Eighth
street line with bran new u Dill 49,
Christmas present aud with his nsss
wishes.
W, ], Faulkner g. Sons have oontraoted
to place 1000 feet of Stag roof on onilo'
ing for Mr. Slaughter OF tho Tenth Ward.
Ezion Church, has raised u. 1856 20 ~
ward reducing the church debt
Miss RossIis Pie and Miss Emma Pie q
Newark graduated at the SEVENTH snnsss
for Nurses of the Jefferson Medical Cot
lege hold In Philadelphia yesterday.
Superintendent Aydon OIL the poles.
telegraphsd and flrs alarm sysesm' -
placed a new fife box. No. 162, In the yaed
Of the Ssidel s. Hastings Works'
Braudywine Park guard rsd.Ritzmsn
Is on duty as West End Park during ~
illness Of Park guard keelins. 9t
The Phoenix Fire Company will give =
ball In Turn Hall on Friday evening. -
is expected that the attendancs Will -
large
John G. woolley has boon secured 20
give q temperance lecture in Epworth =.
Z. Church on the evening OF March "a.
Watson B. Lenderman Is suffering ffem
severe injuries received by falling ffon
building.
Tbs regular monthly social::of the Y. y.
U. A. will b held tonight.
The annual election Of officers OF ~
Bayard Legion will be held "Wednesday
evening December "a.
Tho annual meeting of the Dslaws.e
Field Club will DO held At tho office Of ].
Ernest Smith Of Ninth and Mgrket strests
This evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

The colored people ofthe city Lass
night made partial arrangenenfe
for the observance of Emancipati0a
Day. The arrangements we're CONE
pleted at a mass meeting held y
Bethel A. M. e. Church. Key. III
c. Brock, presided.
Excellent suggestions as to ~
observation of the day were offered3
by w ]. Miller and Daniel Fl
Hamilton. Miss Shockley moved
that the usual meetings be held On
the day, which was agreed to.
The celebration will be held on
January l. There will be three
meetings during the day. There
will be a special sermon in the
morning, addresses in the alter
noon and a mass meeting in the
evening. Nj
Special invitations will'be sent TO
the members of the G. A. R., the
Sons of Veterans, Womans Rebel
Corps, Douglass, Afro-A merieans
Leagues Of this city and New
Castle, etc. 6f
The Sunday schools of the yari-
GUS colored churches will be invited
through their superintendent. An
invitation will also be extended TO
the Sunday Afternoon Lyceum-
The Sunday schools, Sunday At
ternoon Lyceum and the various
organizations will be expected to
be present at the mass meeting in
the evening. ~.
Mrs. Howard d.. Postles will !;
read the Declaration Of Emancipa-
ton at the mass meeting. III
Messrs. Black, Vircent and
Backus were appointed a special
committee to secure speakers tor
the various meetings. The cele-
bration last year was very success
full. The mass meeting in the even.
ing was very attractive.
Another meeting will be held on
Thursday evening in the Union A.
M. p. Church, French street, be-
tween Eighth and Ninth streets
when the program for the day VIII
be completed. &
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
AMUsEMENrs.
KING OF nd6uGs.
GRAND OPERA R91sE.

1.-THE King of Rocues, James H.
Wallick's latest produ Oh comes
to the Opera House on Saturday
hight. The. scenes are laid in
Johannesburg, South Africa, Paris
and vicinity and give ample scope
for a display of some very hand
some scenery. The Hotel Maison
dor Paris being especially fine.
Several mechanical effects, new to
the stage are introduced. The
company which is said to be very
competent one includes, Ida Glenn,
J. J. Pierson, Helen Corlett, J. X.
Hutchinson, Harry Bewley, Emile
LaCroix, Joseph Crowell, Tony
West, Rolinda Bainbridge. w. Il.
Whitman, and Samuel b. Steele.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Those Awful ahaDea.

The small boy with some bandboxes
climbed on to the back platform of the
crowded car.
"Gimme little room to set EN- down."
he said, and the men obligingly pushed
together.
whats in emp" asked the conductor.
ladies hats" said the boy. "Wot did
you think it wuz--foldin beds?''
The conductor paid no attention to this
sally.
"Well, can't you see that II you leave
'em down there they'll get smashed an
stepped on?" he harshly inquired.
That's all right" said the boy. ut
won't hurt 'em bit. They're the new
shapes. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
! KAFfla reLEoRApHy.


fkeir AystsSiess Traasnissien 81
News over Lens Distances.
The battle Of Majuha Hill was fought
on Feb. n, 1881. fredericksburg ID
a. nearly IS possible $50 miles from Ma
juba, yet the native servants Of ofSeers
quartered In that garrison town heard
the news Of the battle and told their
masters Of the result within ten hours
and long before any official Geographic
information came through.
Again, the total defeat Of the Zulus at
Ulundi in 1879 was heard Of u the na-
tives at distance Of 270 miles within II
hours.
How Is 1t done?
Many explanations have been offered,
but none of them is entirely satisfac-
tory. Perhaps the most plausible expla-
nation for the rapid transmission Of news
Is the following: The various kafiir Ian
guages, particularly that spoken by the
Zulus, have very many broad, open VOW
els. The "a" Is pronounced as in father.
Such words a. "amba gashlc" tgo care
fully, ''ikona mali'' (no money, ''hamba
kaya" Ego hOme). are all words that car
~ far. The natives are said to shout to
one another from hilltop to hilltop, and
these long drawn ont vowels cah be heard
for immense distances. The extremely
rarefed air OF the high veldt also helps
the sound to travel. and, chain Of ma
tives being arranged, one on each hilltop,
four or Eve miles apart, the message flies
from one to another with amazing ra-
pidity.
Another explanation, which seems less
likely, although many old residents
among natives declare that it is true, is
the tapping Of an outcrop Of ironstone or
other magnetic mineral with success
sion Of light blows, after the manner Of
the Morse alphabet. These, it Is said,
can be heard along the whole length of
the outcrop, even II the reef dives under
ground for miles and then reappears on
the surface. The recipient places his car
on the stone and receives the impression
Of the taps over distance Of many
miles.
Where there is a stream of running
water It is known to be possible to con-
vey sounds along the surfnce over con-
siderable length thereof. But this would
hardly be applicable to the South African
natives methods, as the streams through
the veldt flow only for few months in
the summer, and then only intermittent
ly, after thunderstorms; for the rest of
the year they are practically dry beds of
sand and rock
Whatever their method may be, 1t has
been proved over and over again that ma
tives get news Of any great event, report
ed accurately and succinctly. long before
it is flashed across the telegraphic wires.
London Mail
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Primo etonians Sing and Dance.

Tho Princeton Banjo aud Mandolin
Glee clubs gave delightful concert at
the Now Century Club last evening. Fol.
lowing the musical dance was given by
the college alumni.
In the af ernoon Mrs. Job H. Jackson
entertained the clubs at tea at her resi-
dsnce.
Prominent among those present was
Arthur Poe, the famous end rush OF
PrincotOn's foot ball team,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Some Big Game.

Peter Pagan has retul nsd from trip In
the mountains Of Pennsy lvania and has
brought home with him 297 pound deer.
Besides the deer Mr.. Pagan has ten pair
Of jack rabbits, thirty five partidges and
four pheasants, The game was killed by
William, John, and Thomas Pagan, oou-
sins Of Peter Pagan. They spend the
win ter in the mountains cunning and
trapping. When Mr.. Pagan left his cou-
sins he also had a fine black bear with
him but gave 1t to a relative in Philadel-
ohIa -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
writ of Levari Facias. 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 and
State of Delaware.
ON FRIDAY,
THE 9Th DAY OF JANUARY, 1900,

the following described real estate viz:
Al that certain piece or parcel OF land with
tho two story brick dwelling thereon, situate
In the city OF Wilmington and state OF Della
ware. bounded and described as follows, to
wit: -,
beginning on the northea,terly side OF
Twenty fifth street. at the distance OF loi feet
. inches southeAsterly from the southeasterly
side Of Washington street; thence northeast
erly parallel with said Washington street l25
feet thence sontheasterly parallel with said
Twenty fifth street 81 feet inches: thence
south,ycsterly parallel with said Washing top
street and passin ny through the middle Of tho
partition wall between the house on this LOT
and the house adjoining on the southea,t l25
feet to the said northeasterly side OF sail
Twenty. fifth street and thence thereby mort h
westerly q feet 8 inches to the place Of begin.
ming, be the contents thereof what they may
seized and taken in execution as the prop
erty Of william H. Jones and Susan Jones,
his wife, and Martha l.. Moody, terre tenant,
and to be sold by
sherifs once, WILMINGTON. Dslswar
Dec 49, 1900. CIV
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Ladie s Remove Their Hats

A dispatch from Waynesbora, Pa, says
that during the progress Of the service ut
the Presby terrain Church there Sunday
evening, Rev. W. G. Rogg the pastor,
formerly OF Dover, requested that all the
ladies' IL the congregation remove their
hats, SO hat the men of the congreg alton
would DO able to see the preacher as well
rs hear him.
The request was generally com pile d
with. The absence Of feminine headgear
is to DO n feature OF the ev, Mug service
hprrattar
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Americas greatest Ladi0s's Specific and
ladies' favorite nace Of he finest materials
cnn to relied on rs . perfect ladies medi-
cine Of the finest and most reliable order
81 bottle Also sent by express. Depot
COS King street, Whining on, Del. Simms
Compound PsnnyrOyai Pills are largely
used wish this remedy; cost VI both 81
makinG the hsst ladlss medicine monsy
can buy,-ladv. 80
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Wilmington Conclav", No. IL, Ancient
Orler OF Adhesive Mngullans. paid to the
inutI o OF d MEL s. Harkins VINO died at
1870 O'CLOCK yes erdnv the nm OF fifty
dollars by , 'clock in 3 II ter loon, thus
coming to .ne ass Stance Of tao famlly Of
Its decease member.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Dick son College Mus icians.

Ine schedule OF tn, Dickinson Colleg o
Musical Clubs ongag am ,nts as arranged
by Manager Shanahan, begins on January
AT New Castle D,l,, ana continues at
Smyrna. Dover and Milford, DEL; The
organization includes a glee and orchestra
and carrie, tw"'tr five at udonts,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Letters To Santa Claus.

Dear Santa Claus Il thought I would
drop V. u few lines and tell you what l
want for Christmas. want doll, pair
OF gloves, now dress, now coat. pair
Of rubberl handkerchief, an umbrella,
and SONS candy and nuts. Ida Baer, 7lo
e. 10th street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Dear Kriss:-I would like to have a set
Of dishes, a doll o coach. gold ring q
book, now dress, a pair Of rubbers. Elsie
Meddiff, ,G7 Conrad street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
PRICE IS CENTS.

Girls Dress with Drop Yoke, No. 1888.
Hints by May Manton.)
Dainty blue albatross is here
trimmed with Valenciennes lace
and narrow black velvet ribbon.
The waist is mounted on close fit
ting lining which fastens in the
back. The front is plain across
the shoulders, but slightly bloused
at the belt. The fullness in the
back is arranged in tiny plaits at
the waist line.
The close fitting two-piece sleeve
is correctly shaped. The lower
edge is finished with lace cuff
and narrow valencinnes edgeing.
Over the shoulders is pretty drop
yoke Of lace, which fits perfectly
smooth and forms a cap over the
sleeve. The yoke is finished with
a fall Of lace, headed by three rows
of very narrow black velvet rib
bon.
The little three piece skirt is
shaped with a narrow front gore
and circular sides which reach to
-she center back. 1t fits smoothly
to the waist, having no fullnes ex-
cepting at the center back where it
closes invisibly.
The seams in trout are outlined
with valenciennes edging in panel
effect which, turning near the lower
edge, is applied around the entire
skirt in a shallow hem depth Mar
row black ribbon velvet is run
through the lace. A sash of blue
taffeta ribbon finishes this simple
but attractive little dress.
The decided touch of color given
by the black velvet ribbon is very
effective and the idea of introducing
small quantities of black in light
dresses is becoming popular.
This dress may be made of pop
lin, cashmere, crapeline, silk or
any dainty material, and trimmed
with lace. silk or velvet in fiat or
ruched effect.
To make this costume for a girl
eight years of age will require
three yards of material forty-four
inches wide. The pattern No. 1858
is cut in sizes for girls six, eight,
ten and twelve years of age.
This pattern can be secured by
filling in the blank below and send
ing it to REPUBLICAN Office with the
price.
Pattern
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Dear Chris :-Please bring me {. writing
desc, o ring, bracelet, pair OF KID
gloves, and some nuts and candy, Mildred
Fentman, 1908 Apple street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Travelling In specisI Cars,

The Princeton University Glee, Mando.
line and Banjo Clubs which gave COLI
cert At the New Century Club last evon-
Ing are travelling In special cars ono being
Pullman and two private cars the Mary
land" loaned bv Mrs Garrett, Of Balti-
more, and tho youngstown" loaned BY
MIR, Thomas King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Dear Kriss:-I want ring, bracelet.
q gold watch and chain, a new dress, and
bonnet, aud some candy and nuts. Mabel
Lewis
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Dear Old Santa Claus:-I desire to in-
form you as to whst would like you 10
bring me for Christmas. Iwant doll. q
doll. Helen Hanley. 1Ol Monroe street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
ON FRIDAY,
THE 9th DAY OF JANUARY, 1907,
At 2 o'clock p. m,

the following described real estate. via:
All those two csrta In lots Of land herein de.
scribed as one lot, situate in the city of vii.
mngton, bounded and described as follows
to wit:
Beginning at the northeasterly side Of Shall
cross avenue between Scott and I lneOln street
at the distance of 80 feet from the easterly
sida of Lincoln street thence northeasterly
and parallel to Lincoln street l0) feet thence
southensterly and parallel to snallcross ave.
nuc 50 feet; thence southwesterly and paral-
lei o Lincoln street 100 feet to the aforesaid
northeasterly side OF shallcrcss avenue; and
thence thereby norLhwesterly 80 feet to the
place OF beginning, be the contents thereof
what they may.
geiEed and taken in execution as the
property of Thomas A. beery and Eiizabeth
g. Deery. his wife, mcrtEagois and t. is and
to BIZ sold by
JOHN L. TAYLOR, Sheriff.
sheriffs Office. Wilmington. Delaware.
Dec. IS 1899 die
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Dear Old Chris:-Please bring me
new dress, pair Of ieggins. a pair OF KID
gloves and some ca rdy. Albina Ihomas'
723 East SIKH street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Mr., Robert Downes, Of Wiokford Juno
Sion. II l., and Miss Fannie Hurd, Of
dayton. Del, who have been visiting in
tbis city, are spending to-day In Phila-
tdelDhin
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Congressman John II. Hoffeck or of this
state was yesterday appointed member
OF the Committee on Invalid Pensions and
this, COMMITTEES on Expendi urss on Public
Buildings by Speaker l'"d y -on OF tho
National House of r 49,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Christmas Offering,

We desire to call particular attention
to our line Of handkerchicfs, perfumery,
baby cap-, dresses, etc, which have been
selected with great care and marked at
lowest prices. Special prices for this week
only. M. Dillon, 4O6 King street. 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Dear Santa Clal,:--I want rocking
chair, doll, coach, set Of dishes, candles.
nuts, orenges. Amelia Byard, 10 Wilson
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Dear Santa Claus:-Please bring me an
express wagon, whip, a vslocipeds. candy.
nuts and a horn. Earl McVay. All Hast
second street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19
Pension for a Mother,

Tho War department yesterday granted
mothers pension Of ~ u month TO Mrs..
Sarah Prioe Of Ohristiana.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-19

Dear Santa Claus:-l waEt horn, horse
wagon, soldier boy, doll, nuts, candy and
oranges. Harry &. Joyce. 1882 King street.