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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
Park Improvement.

The park drive improvements arc being
pushed rapidly ahead The railway bridge
is almost completed. Tho massive stone
posts lre in position and the railing will
soon be up.
A cement walk has been laid from Mar
ket street bridge to the entrance road
Piles Of large pieces Of rock from Market
to West streets, mark the progress Of tho
workmen on the retaining wall along thS
creek
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
THE FASTEST
BATTLESHIP.
Alabama Passes Up The
River With Broom At
7 Her Masthead.

A broom at her masthead. "17.2" paint
ed on the outer side Of the two great fun-
nels of the battleship Alabama, told tho
| story OF her builders trial trip to the thou
sands gathered on evory pier from vii.
mlngton to Cramps yards, az the fastest
battl eship of her class in the United
States navy steamed proudly up the river
After her remarkable spin of NJ knots
was attained, on Tuesday afternoon, dur
ing her mad rush over the la,t log OF her
course, the Alabama anchored Just off the
Delaware Breakwater. Her contract only
called for 10 knots sn hour-she had pass
ed that notch By little less than IL knots
and her crew, proud Of the big ships work
could hardly wait until the order came to
place the broom the sign of supremacy
on the season her masthead and paint
her record high on her smokestacks. It.
Tho Alabama's homeward course was
one continual ovation. From the time
she left the Breakwater, shortly after day.
break until she reached her dock, In
Cramps shipyards, at 1915 yesterday
morning, her whistle was kept busy an
swering the salutes Of passing Draft Of
every description. When she arrived op- 9
posite her dock tug dartsd out to offer
assistance. But so completely under con-
troll was the big iron fort that with her
own steam she quietly slipped into hsr
dock, touching neither side until she had
crept close to tho wharf aud was made
fast to it. 3
A look of II told you SO" came over tho
faces of the men in the yards who had
watched every stroke made on the ship. as
they looked fondley upon the grim terror
of tho seas.
Although the ship has lain In her dock
for over yoar she showed no disposition
to drag but answered every movement Of
the helm with remarkable swiftness and
smoothness. The Aabamas re.ponso
when put through series of maneuyers
was made with an ease equaling her cals
acity for speed, III
"We are more than satisfied with the
result of the trial." said Edwin s. Cramp
yesterday. 'The 172 record was mado
with ton pounds less steam than she will
carry on her official trip, and then she will
be In deep water while on her trial the
water was not more than eight or ten faith
oms deep. That she will make II knots
on her official trial we have not the
slightest doubt"
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
The Late Bishop Becker.


A solemn pontitical mass of requiem for
the rspose Of the soul Of Right Rev.
Thomas A. Becker, Bishop of the Diocese
OF Savannah, who died about q month ago
was celebrated at the Baltimore Cathedral
yesterday morning. Cardinal Gibbons.
eight bishops, about 80 clergymen. the
heads OF various Catholic institutions and
alarge congregation were pre- sent.
Bishop John Foley described Bishop
Bockers's student life in Rome, where he
had been sent by Rev. DR.. MoGill, then
Bishop Of Richmond. He spoke Of his mis-.
sionary life later in Virginia and Mary
land, of his episcopacy for 1s years in the
Diocese Of Wilmington and 10 years in the
Diocese Of Savannah, He spoke OF the
virtues Bishop Bscker manifested during
his Whole career, and concluded by saying:
"Ho was Of firm faith, untring zeal and
devoted to charity. filled with lovs of God
and the neighbor." At the conclusion Of
the sermon absolutlon was pronounced. =
Olher Bishors present were Bishop Nor.
throp, Of Charleston. s. c.; Van de Vyver
Of Richmond; Donahue, Of Wheeling, W.
Va. Monaghan, Of Wilmington; Moore,
of Florida Haid, Of North Carlonina, and
Curtis Of Baltim ore. Very Rev. B. J.
Kelley, administrator Of the Diocese Of
Savannah, was also present Clergymen
wore preseut from the churches in this
city and the diocese Of Wilmington and
Savannah.
During the afternoon meeting of the
Bishops was held at Cardinal Gibbons
residence to select the names Of three
clergymen to send to Rome for oonsidera-
iion In the selection of a new Bishop Of
Savannah. Cardinal Gibbons said last
night with regard to the result Of the meet
ing; "Any mention Of names would only
bo wild conjecture, as the Bishops are
bound to sarecy.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
DOTS.

There was q glut of watermelons yester-
day.
A number Of chickens and ducks about
tho suburbs of Wilmington have died re-
Gently OF cholera.
Anlmportant meeting of the Womans
Christian Temperance Union will be held
on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
headquarters, No lGO West Eighth street.
The NJ. T., and Presbyterian Sunday
Schools of Edgemoor will hold picnic
at Shellpot Park to-day.
A further stay of fifteen days in tho
case of Mrs. Cordeia Botkin. the convict
cd poisoner, was granted by Judge Cook
today 50 as to permit the completion of
tho bill Of exceptions,
Samuel D. Warron of Boston, has con-
tributed $500 toward the proposed Bayard
memorial here. A number OF designs for
the statue will bo received in short
tirpn
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
THE DAGGER AND THE CROSS.


The high class romantic actor Robert b.
Mnntell will present his now play 1.-The
Dagger and tho Cross" at Opera House
next Wednesday night. To write book
is one thing; to write play ia quite an
other matter When w. A. 1remayne
dramatizod for Robert B. Man,el1. Joseph
Haltons great romantic novel, "Tho Dag.
gar and the Cross" both Mr. Nantel and
Manager M. ". Hanley woro extremely
anxious as to how Mr.. Hatton would take
the adaptation in these days when an
authors approval is necessary under law.
Mr.. Halton, however, was lost in admira-
tiDn Of Mr.. Tremayno's work and that is
how MIR. Mantell and Manager Hanloy
come to have tho righ to this mos yalu-
able play property.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
To Widen a Street,

City Solicitor Conrad has applied to
Chef Justice Lore for commission to
condemn land for the extension and Wild
ening of Gordon street in Brandywine vii
lagc. Mr.. Conrad appeared for tho city,
and George I. Brown for tho owners Of
tho property to he condemned, who are H.
l.. Evans & Co.
The stroot is 10 be widencd fifteen feet
by taking a strip off the Evans g. Co.
property. upon which building operations
are already in progress. Samne H. Bay.
nard, Edward Andrews, Peter A. Horty,
Samuel Chambers and John T. Doughten
wero appointed commissioners to assess
the damages. On next Tuesday thoy will
view the premises and hear argument in
behalf Of the city and tho owners.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
Remove this Stone,

The attention of the Street and Sewer
Department is called to Il center stone nt
Banning and Franklin streets which Is a
menace to the safety Of persons using the
streets.
Tho Stone stands about olght inches
above the street and around 1t is pilo4
humorous smaller ones, The street was
one time macadalnized but is now mass
OF rolling stones.
Several horses havo fallen over tho con-
Ore stone and numerous bicyclsts have
been injured by taking headers over the
obuructlon. On dark night it Is dang
Orous to travellers Of all classes.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
items FROM
NEW CASTLE.
Correspondence Of the REPUBLICAN,.
August 81, 1890.

War will be declared on reed birds oarly
tomorrow morning. The birds are plent
fus~in this section and the gunners will
be numerous. John T. Stoops in speak
ing of reed bird season said last evening
1.-THE gunners tell me that there are any
amount Of reed birds. Rstbs Number OIL
new guns and the extrkj6fge quantity Of
powder, short and loaded sshslls sold here
this season there will be several men gun
ners and the reed birds are bound to suf-
fer"
Miss Kean Armstrong of Red Lion
who has been the guest Of Miss Nan Stew
art has returned home. Miss Stewart en-
tertained number Of young friends at Il
party givon in honor of her guest.
Eddie Ryan had his right foot severely
mashed by horse tramping on it tyester-
day,
Sheriff Taylor has seized q number OF
properties of the Holscumakar estate.
The properties are advertised for sale.
John Giikey one of New Castles oldest
residents is lying at his home in a critical
con dition
The store formerly occupied by Samuel
Greenbaum has been rented by A. Goudiss
Of Philadelphia. He will occupy the store
about the twenty fifth Of September.
MIR. aud Mrs Frank Edwards and
daughters of Philadelphia were the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Drulnison yester-
day.
The steamer Thomas Clyde stopped here
yesterday OH her last trip Of tho season.
Five persons from this place went 10 the
popular resort
Miss Elizabeth Dinmison has returned
home from an extended visit to Ocean
City, N. j.
Tho Hogan's Alley base ball team de-
feated the Happy Valley team by the score
OF 7 to 5. The batteries wore Smith and
Willis and Pedrick and Doris
Misses Barbara and Annie Jacobs are
the guests OF their aunt, Mrs. James
Tracey of Chester.
Lot of lamps 10 cents up Stoops,
Mis:e, Sarah and Emma Carney OF
Rhode Island, are tho quests of Mrs.
Frank P. McCallin.
Mrs. James Burge of kennett Square,
and Mrs. Coslett and son Of North East
are the guests of New Castle relatives
The tug party this evening will go from
the Major Rcybold wharf on the tug
Laura B.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
To Announce I he Result.

Shellpot Park management has decided
to count the votes cast in the flremen'B y
contest Saturday afternoon and to an
nounce the result Saturday night. After
each box is empied 1t will DO replaced, 50
the votes of lhe visitors in the evening
can TO placed in them and counted to
make the final rally. Tho contest will
close promptly ats o'clock on Saturday
evening; therefore all votes should be de-
posted before that hour.
The count will bs conducted by three
well known newspaper mon. 1t is nocest
sary that the proper officers of each fire
company should bo at tho park on Saturi
day evening, so that tho money can bs
handed to tho officers Of tho winning com!
pany and thoy receipt for 1t.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
THE QUEEN OF CHINATOWN,

frff1 w 14ItS UT WILMA IOW V'
The Grand Opera House on Monday
evening will have !Ihe Queen of China
town. Miss Jeffreys Lewis assumes the
little role and hor supporting company is
strong one. Harry Malnhall takes the
part of the Leutenant Logan Paul that
of Hop Lee; Rachael Sterling that of
Frances; Miss Nettie Trabaud, tie DASH
ng little soubrette plays Columbia J. f.
Miltern appears MS Danny Drlscol, Beetles
lover; Joseph II, Hazleton is typical
man-o-w wars man; Joe Sparks as Ere ckles
takes off a Bowery bootblack. and the
other characters are cleverly presented.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
ADJUSTMENTS.
BLUE GRASS TONIGHT.


The attraction tonight at the Grant
Opera House will be grand performance
OF that beautiful Southern play. "Blue
Grass which has boon described as SINH
lar to Shore Acres and in Old Kentucky.
The play tells pretty and romantic story
OF the South and Is said to be one CT tho
best in the Eroy Company's repertoire
Tho matinee bill Tomorrow afternoon
VIII be grand production of that world
amous comedy "Why Jones Left Home"
when nearly one thousand ssats will he
reserved at ton cents. There is already a
great demand for seats for Friday.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
BrndyNyine SD.inps park

There was another lai 60 attendance at
Brandywine Springs Park last evening
and every performer was applaudcd. Tho
management struck Lappy thought
when it selected this kind of entertain.
ment 1t Is clean. up-to-date,. and ono
similar has never before been seen In this
vicinity. Tho indications are that every
seat will DO taken at todays performance.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
EEE1lNoS TONIGHT,

Wilmington Lodge, A. o. U. W.
Wawaset Gun Club.
Republican lnvinciblel,
Asylum Lodge l. @. o. F.
Lady Washington Home Communion.
Liberty Lodge A. O G. r.
Keokuk Tribe lmpd O.R.M.
End ward Single Tax Club. IN
Sth ward Single Tax Club.
Palestine Castle A. o. X NJ. G.
eth ward Single Tax Club
Lady Washington Temple X. G. f.
First Regiment Fife and Drum Corps.
frandywine Lodge Orderof the World.
Union Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Alpha Council L, o. r. G.
Jefferson LODGE o. OF.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
Operatirg Another rlill,

The Mccullough Iron Company
has resumed operation at their iron
mills at North East. The COM
pany is contemplating operating
the plant by steam i'll the futuse,
instead Of water power, as at pres
ent.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
Hints by May Manton.
PRICE IS CENTS,

Hints by May Manton.
PRICE IS CENTS. :,
Ladies' Pointed Basque Having Extra
Under-Arm Cores in Large Sizes,
No. 772o
Fawn armure cloth with applique end
broidered bow-knots In tabac brown is
here handsomely trimmed with brown
velvet Piecs velvet Is used for the stock
collar and pointed gird!e. aud satin back
cd velvet ribbon gathered IN cen ter edges
the fronts and outlines tho pointed yoko
on back. This is also used to trim the
edge of faring cuffs. The full vest Is 9f
maize colored taffeta.
The shaping and style, while especially
designed for full figures, will be fount
very generally becoming. >'fhs extra under
arm cores (given In sizes from 36 TO Az
and tho gracefully pointed glrdle are
features of tho mode that are particularly
desirable for laiies inclined to embon-
point.
Tho gathered vest with pretty fulness
graduates to point at the lower edge
under the shapely fronts that curve in
points over tho bust.
Graceful lines are given by single bacE1
ward turning plaits laid at tho shoulder,
and two forward turning piaits that are
drawn toward the point at lower edge df
fronts i
The two scam sleeves have the slight
fashionable fulness disposed in gathers at
tho top and tho wrists are completed by
shapely cuffs that flare over the hands. d.
For early fall gowns this will bo popu-
lar model and for present wear it can bo
developed in foulard. taffata. cashmere,
Yelling and other light woolens. Satin
and silk, plain, figured, tucked or corded,
lace spangled figure Or plain net, nous
seline or c!epe- le-chine, make handsome
fronts, while passementeric, gimp, inser-
tion or applique embroidery will furnish
effective gerniture
10 make this basque in the medium
size will require one and three quartot
yards OF material forty-four inches wide.
The pattern, No. 1928 is cut in Sizes for
80, 3d. SO. 3S, 40, 43 and 44.inch bust meas
ure
This pattern can be secured by filling
out the blank below and sending same tt
the .'REPUBLICAN Of1lce" with pric!.
Pattern
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
10 YOU KNOW

Consumption IS preventnhia' Schemes has
proven that, and also that neglect Is suicidal
The worst cold or cough can be cured with hi
l0h $ Cough and Consumption Cure. sod on
positive guarantee FOR over 81 years.
For sale by N. u. Danforth, second and Mar
ke streets
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31

Scrofula, salt rhcllrn, erysipelas and
other distressing eruptive diseases yiold
quickly and permaEe emily to the clean sing
purifying power of Burdock Blood Bittcrs.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
D0n't Tobacco SDit md Smoke Your Life AWAY.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full Of life, nerve and vigor take No-ToI
Dac, the wonder.worlier, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 50c or 81. Cure guaranl
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New YorA
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31

INARNS, MILLS, GAME AND OYSTER RE-
T. serves in all parts Of Delaware and Ehst-
ern Maryland can suit any one in size or
price from Wilmington to Cape Charles
Write just what you want. Geo. W. Ingram,
Middletown. Del asst
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31

A. blessing alike TO young and old; DR..
Fowler's Extract of Wild Strnwbnrrv
Nature. specific for dysentcry, diarrhoca
aud summer complaint
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
PLAYING Chess.

Pianos on monthly payments at the
Ludwig warerooms. See them, 2tore ol
Shipley street.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
MISS BIG1ER'S school,
FRIENDS SCHOOL,
Fourth and West Streets,

Faculty Of IA instructors. Kindergarten,
primary, grammar school, high school ard
trainning class for kindergarteners Former
pupils now pursuing at L different colleges
Next session begins September 11th. For cata
logue or other infol nation, apply to HER
SCHEL A. NORRIS, A. M. al8-lmeod
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31

Miss Ida Wilson returned yesterday at.
ternoon from pleasant months visit to
relatives and friends in Smyrna.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
YOU TRY IT.

II Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Curs
which is sold for the small price Of 80. 80
al d 81, does not cure take the botte back and
wewill refund your money. sold for over -
years on this guarantee Prlc1 - and 81 cts
Sold by n. B. Danforth. Second and Marke
Streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31

R. r. Robinson & Co. have placed a d.
rect private wire to New York exclusively
for stock market news This will enable
their customers to the some service that IL
would be possible for them to receive in
Philadelphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31

NhOLEa's BARBER SCHOOL, 3I3 BOWER
1Nl New York City. Barber trade taught
in eight weeks; new system; wages earned
while learning; all tools donated; diplomas
awarded and position guaranteed when
through; terms reasonable. Write for cata
logue aaO-6t
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31

A small dog got a foot cut off this morn
ing by an Fast fourth street car at
Fourth and Market streets,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31

f. B. Riley, No 22S King street is putt
ing in largo upright boiler to heat his
new store with this winter.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
NOTICE.
COUNTY TAXES.

COUNTY TAXES.
The Receiver Of Taxes Horace
G. RetteW is now deliver
ing bills to the people who owe a
county tax for 1898.
The Levy Court insists on settle
ment OF all delinquent County Tax
es at once. and if those owing a tax
do not settle, action will be taken
without further notice.
/; HORACE G. RETTEW,
Receiver Of Taxes.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
FOR RENT.
CASH OFFERS.

We have desirable l0.room brick dwelling,
with bath, gas, heater, water closet, front
porch and all conveniences which has actually
cost over $4,000 as it stands,
The owner has instructed us to sell it at tho
best cash offer obtainable within Il limited
time
We shall DO glad to have you inspect tho
property and make us an offer. This Is IL
splendid opportunity to secure n home almost
nj your own figures,
Let us hear from you promptly if interested.
HAWKINS 81 CO.,
Real Es tate Brokers, 7l2 Market stree.
a21.w.3.tf
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31
WANTED.

VXTANTED-A MARRIED WHITE MAN TO
w work on farm, good wages and free
house. Apply Pusey P. Browne, Talleyyille,
Del ASST
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31

,TA7ANTED-A GOOD GIRL FOR GENER-
w al housework; no washing. Apply
1s12 Market street. a2S-3tt
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1899-08-31

1GTANTED-A HORSE FOR HIS BOARD.
w Will buy in a month if satisfactory.
Address L. L. w. this office. a2O-2t
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-02-22
PHOSPHATE INSPECTOR
An Effort Made in the Senate to Abol.
ish the Office.

On Thursday when the bill to abol-
ish the Office Of Phosphate Inspector,
came up llderton moved to strike out
the enacting words. Graydon said the
bill had tor Its object the abolition OF
one OF these useless officers. Ihe
phosphate companies were under heavy
bond TOR faithful accounting with the
State, and the office was simply to pro-
vide place. The phosphate commits
sion could look after the affairs of this
industry. He did not see the use Of
paying 10 per cent. Of the royalty to a
man to collect it when the commission
could collect the royalty just as well.
Ilderton thought it bad plan to turn
over to the phosphate companies the
management of the States business.
His duties were to check up the &C.
counts Of these companies and see that
they pay the States royalty. Dean
thought the Office of phosphate inspec-
tor was as near sinecure as anything
he knew Of. He then proceeded to
show that the inspectors duties are en-
tirely per..unctory and that he seldom,
if ever, visited the mines. Ssanland
believed the real grievance was against
the incumbent and not against the Of
fee. II he did not have enough to do
it was the fault of the general assembly.
His duties ought to be extended so be
should inspect the manufactured fer
tilizers and prevent the shipping out Of
three, three, plus tgo, z one, and a
bag Of dirt" Talbird said that only III
the last two months the inspector had
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-02-22
Beer PRIVILEGES Abolished.

In the house on Thursday the bill to
do away with beer and hotel privileges
was taken up and after some discussion
pro and con was passed by vote of IS
to 24. The bill provides that from and
after the approval of this act it shall
be unlawful for the state board Of con.
troll to grant to any person or corpora
ton, except to regularly appointed dis
pensers, as now, or as may hereafter
be, provided by Law, the privilege Of
selling beer, or the privilege of selling
spirituous or alcoholic liquors, wine or
beer at any hotel or tavern. or any 9TH
er place. The bill also revokes all beer
privileges now in force.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-02-22
No SUNDAY Work.

The House last Thursday passed a
bill to further prevent Sunday work.
The bill provides that on and after the
approval of this act, in addition to the
penalties prescribed against tradesmen,
arti6cers, workmen and laborers who
shall do or exercise any worldly labor,
business or work of their ordinary call
ings on the Lords day Commonly called
the Sabbath) or Sunday or any part
thereof, any corporation, company, firm
or person who shall order, require or
direct any work to be done in any ma
chine shop or shops on Sunday, except
in case of emergency, shall, on convic-
ton, be deemed guilty Of a misdemean
or, and shall be fined in a sum not less
than 500 and not more than $500 for
each offense.