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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04
THE MAN EATING LION.
He Uses Cunning ana Takes No Tn
necessary Chances.

He Uses Cunning and Takes No I'm
necessary Chances.
When lions become man eaters these
inert and treacherous brutes take no I'M
necessary trouble to catch men, and while
human beings are plentiful none of them
undertakes perilous enterprises or proceeds
on any haphazard expeditions. They
know what to do and where to go in order
that prey may be procured with the least
amount of risk or eXertion Such a lion
is we'll aware of who tills this corntield or
that mealie patch. He has informed him.
self of how many men accompany the vii
lage herds, where any outlying camps are
situated and how they are guarded. There
is no route by which travellers proceed or
traffic Is carried on that such animals have
not studied with reference to the facilities
for attack they afford and their own bod
lily powers If otherwise good strategic
positions present natural difficulties, the
lion not only considers how these can be
overcome, but perhaps practices his part
beforehand. At all events he has been
watched while engaged in exercises that
can only be explained in this way.
So puny creature as man Is, when I'M
provided with effective implements for
otfense, stands little chance against such
q foe-nn assalant having 40 times his
own strength, backed by marvellous actlv-
ity and an intense passion for carnage.
Under these circumstances savages can
only shut themselves up or assault their
enemy in large masses. On the other
hand those precautions taken by a muir
derous lion might not seem to comport
with that bold and often reckless temper
attributed to this species. But such dis
crepancy has no real existence. II only
appears when Judgment is made with
out taking all the facts into consideration.
This animals intelligence developed in
man eaters to its highest point, together
with an organic stealthiness of nature and
procliyity toward unexpected attacks and
stratagems, fully accounts for everything
lion does in the way of guarding against
failure.-Dr. Porter in Outing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04
A STORMY SCENE.
When oliver Cromwell PsremDtOrily
Dissolved the Long Parliament.

When Oliver Cromwell PeremDtOrily
Dissolved the Long Parliament.
Sir Peter Wentworth was the only man
who dared to rise amid Cromwell 8 tempest
of wrath, says Samuel Harden Church in
The Atlantic He said that this was the
first time he had ever heard such unbe-
coming language given to the parliament
and that it was the more horrid in that 1t
came from their servant-their servant
whom they had SO highly trusted and
obliged.
But when Wentworth had gone thus
far, Cromwell clapped on his hat and in
terruptsd him with, "Come, come, we
have had enough Of this!" He walked
furiously up and down the floor. II will
put an end to your prating" he cried in q
high voice. He stamped his feet upon the
floor No man had ever seen the like Of
such rage in parliament before 'It is
not fit that you should sit here any longer.
You are no parliament l say you are no
parliament" To an officer he cried, "Call
them in! Call them inl' And the grim
companions Of his battles entered with
eyes alert and guns ready and waited his
further orders
II say you are no parliament" They
are on their feet now, their faces blazing
with amazement Sir Harry Vane grave.
ly speaks: "This Is not honest; yea, 1t Is
against morality and common honesty"
Cromwell is all passion. "Sir Harry
Vanel Sir Harry vane The Lord deliver
me from Sir Harry Vane" He glares on
Tom Challoner and says, Some Of you
are drunkardsv' His eye lights on Harry
No,toD opa no criou EGnpo of WON ora
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04
MeccAs HOLY CARPET.
Mehammed's Tomb Gets y New Ons
Of SILK Every Year.

Mehammed's Tomb Gets q New One
Of SILK Every Year.
Each year there is new rug or silken
carpet made In Cairo and carried in SOL
emn pomp to Mecca and carefully hung
over the sacred Caaba above Mohammed's
tomb.
There are two professions. The first car
ries the carpet from the citadel to the
Saidna Husein mosque, where it Is sewed
together and lined and made p9ady for the
pilgrims. This procession takes place on
April g. and the khcdive, the minister's
high officials and notables all take part in
the ceremony.
The train which conveys tho holy car
pet and its escort to Suez leaves on May
16, and usually presents avery gay appear
ance.
At Suez the carpet and its guard Of hon.
or are conveyed on board the pilgrim ship
along with fearful rush of ragtag and
bobtail, who have no respect for govern
ment regulation concerning the Egyptian
pilgrims.
In addition to the devout pilgrims
camels and horses there are always one or
more beggars or buffoons, who accompany
the caravan, and q man Or woman to take
care of the cats which are carried all the
way there and back again.
The mammal is curious feature Of the
pilgrim train and perhaps the most strik-
ing. 1t Is carried, like the ark of the cove
nant, at the head of the procession. 1t
looks not unlike the elephant howdah, in
spite Of its pyramid at top. Its framework
is square and Its covering black brocade
richly worked with Inscriptions. The sui
tan's thumb mark and view of the Caaba
are embroidered on the front.
The mammal is considered sacred OBJ
ject by the faithful, who jostle the crowd
in their effort to touch 1t with their
hands, Women let down their shawls and
head wells from the latticcd windows in
order that they may receive blessing
from contact with it.
Directly behind the MAMMAL there al
ways rides half naked sheik, who rolls
his head from side to side incessantly.-
Boston Globe.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04
POLITICS OF
ALL KINDS.

Mr.. Jesse X. Baylis has not with
drawn from the Democratic nomi-
nation for mayor. He says he in
tends to be a candidate until the
voters decide otherwise.
The Department Of Elections is
now busy preparing tor the coming
city election. Meetings are being
held each evening and the election
officers are receiving their instruc-
tons.
The Levy CourtI will this month,
appoint tax collectors to serve two
years, two from Wilmington Hun
bred and one from each of the other
ten Hundreds. All the present col
lectors are applicants for reap
pointment. They Of course, are all
Democrats. III Christiana Hundred
there are four applicants for the
position, George J. Mcintyre, the
present collector, John Raney, Thos.
c. Kane and Robert Blakely. In
Brandywine Hundred, William E.
Husbands, Joseph Handy, Jr., Geo.
Bigger and Newton l.. Grubb are
mentioned. In Blackbird, Richard
B. Brockson and George c. Roth
we'll and in Red Lion, Richard L.
Cam and D. w Cush.
The listof Democratic candidates
will close tonight and all names of
candidates will have to be handed
in if they wish their names on the
ticket. The primaries will be held
May ID.
Saturday will be registration day,
or as the law terms It ''the day for
the revision Of registration The
registration places will open be-
tween II and y a. M. and close at 7
p. m.
Democratic candidates for the
city offices last night filed their
names with the Democratic County
Committee. The candidates follow;
Mayor, Jesse X. Baylis, DR.. John
c. Fahey, DR.. Thomas A. Hitch.
President of Council, W. S. Alex
ander.
City Solicitor, Robert G. Hartman,
Thomas Davis.
City Treasurer, w. L. Hamann.
Assessor and collector of the
Southern district, Eugene M. Say
ers, NJ. ]. Kelley, Charles o Conner.
Assessor and collector of the
Northern district, c. D. Bird and
Benjamin f. Rawnsley.
Members of Council, First Ward,
George A. Willis, Anton Hauber;
Second, NJ. F. Cannon, d. H. Carr;
Third, J. J. Harkins. II. M. Mona
CHAN; Fourth, James Kane; Fifth,
c. w. Gooding; Sixth, G. B. Ward;
Seventh, George W. Ortlip; Eighth,
Jonathan Groves, II. j. McQuaid;
Ninth, Prince A. Mousley; Tenth,
John E. Hadley; Eleventh, H. Il.
Smith, Daniel McKenney and c. N.
Bradford; Twelfth, DR.. J. l. Nc
Colley, James 3. Oberly.
There is rumor, which appears
to be we'll founded, that Bernard 2.
Duross, the veteran Democratic
politician of Mill Creek Hundred,
will be elected tax collector Of that
hundred by the Levy Court
The Republicans of the Twelfth
Ward will hold meeting at 1909
West Second street Monday even
ing. 1t will not be a meeting for
any one candidate, but for Repub-
leans irrespective Of factions. It
is expected the meeting will be
largely attended. The Republicans
of the Twelfth ward have a good
organization and expect to elect
councilman,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04
The Miserable MoOrs.

The lives lived by the Moors arc without
perhaps any exception the most preoarlous
and miserable that can be imagined. The
poor man Is thrown into prison for sums
he never possessed and can never pay, the
rich to be squeezed Of all he possesses,
while those only can hope to escape who
are members of families sufficiently pow.
erful to arouse the fears Of the local gov
ernor should he attempt extortion and not
sufficiently powerful to stir up the Jealousy
and avarice Of the sultan.
Even the governors Of the provinces suf-
fer themselves as they make others suffer,
for just as they squeeze the agriculturist
and the peasant so are they in turn squeez-
cd by the sultan and his viziers, and,
should they fail by constant presents to
maintain good opinion at the court, they
can eapect only imprisonment and often
death. Blackwood's Magazine.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04
LIVED THE OLD DAYS OVER.
Visions the Old church Drousht to
the White Haired Man.

the White Haired Man.
He sat in his pew Up the old church.
The music, the lilies and tho bright array
of the young women meant little to him.
He bowed his whitened. head upon the
seat in front Of him. The black stock and
the rolling collar seemed strangely out Of
keeping with the attire Of the fashionably
dressed men and women who sat about
him. He belonged to the old school, as we
say Of man who does not have his coat
cut in conformity to the styles Of this day
and generation
He sat In the same old church, down not
far from Second avenue, to the baptismal
font Of which he had been taken in those
days when upper Broadway was country
road. 1t was here that he had sat and
looked over the prayer book at the girl In
the poke bonnet. She never knew II, Of
course, for she was unconscious Of all else
except the voice from the pulpit. Perhaps
II she bad been he might have told Diff
ferent story.
He lived the old days over again. He
saw himself when he was young and
strong standing at the chanoel In brass
buttoned coat waiting for her. He could
6eo ueK INV 0olnlH8 NY Vho tsA0lo SotsAhA8
upon her fathers arm. There were the
bridesmaids and the ushers. The notes Of
the wedding march filled the old church.
The present faded from his view. The
smart bonneted young women and the
young mon in the frook coats were no
more. He saw the bonnets of the olden
time, the green and baggy coats Of another
day. The words of the minister, the
whispered II d." came to him again.
The man who stood under the sounding
board was preaching an eloquent sermon.
The gentleman Of the old school heard no
word of 1t ALL
Then there came to him the memory Of
another day The old house was still, and
women in robes Of black slipped softly
about the darkened rooms. He turned the
leaves Of the old prayer book in his hands
until the pages opened at flower, pressed
and withered, yellowed by the years. He
touched 1t gently and closed the book.
at will not be long," he said; "it will
not DO long. New York Herald.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04
. THE AGE OF WISDOM.


Ho, pretty page with the dimpled chin
That never hos known the barber . shear
All your wish ID woman to wini
This Is the way that boys Begin
Wait Till you come to forty yeari
Curly gold locks cover foolish brains,
Billing and cooling is all your cheer,
Signing and singing Of midnight strains
Under Bonnybsll's window panes-
Wait till you come to forty year!
Forty times over let Michaelmas pass;
Grizzling hair the brain doth clear.
Then you know boy is an ass,
Then you know the worth of lass,
Once you have come to forty yearl
Pledge me round, bid ye declare,
All good fellows whose boards are gray.
Did not the fairest Of the fair
Common grow and weRrisome ere
Ever month was passed away1
The reddsst lips that ever have kissed,
The brightest eyes that ever have shons
May pray and whisper and we not list
Or look away and never be missed
Ere yet ever month Is gone.
Gillian's deadl God rest her bieri
How loved her twenty years synei
Marian's married, but sit here
Alone and merry at forty yoar, ..e'
Dipping my nose in the Gascon wine. "
William Makepeace Thsckeray.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04
Appointments rlade

The annual conference OF he Union Atrl-
can NJ. E. Church of the First Episcopal
District came to n close at Newark yester-
day afternoon, after Bishop b. L Ruley
had announced the following appoint
msnts;
Philadelphia Misunderstanding elder, L..
H. Purnell; Philadelphia, j. h. Ramsey;
Media, ". H, Guy; Coatesvi!ls, s; H,
smlth; West Grove, WI Cnrnell Middle
town, Pa. W, J. Ryder; Paschal, l., L.
Qoombs; Mt. Nebo, Thomas Walker;
Lancaster - Columbia, A, Williamson;
Wagontown circuit y NJ Roberts, Eighty
third street, West Philadelphia Noah
Daniels; Avondale, ~ be supplied; Chester,
and Chester Mission, H, h, Edmunds
West Chester, $. Y. sheppard; New Gar
den, Nelson Wisglns Downlngton, G, H,
Lewis; Church Hill, Isaiah Watson; St,
Luke's Media, Samuel Wilmore; Somer-
set, p, A, Boulder; Mt. sanai. Mt. Olive,
Data, W. H. Toward; Buckingham Mer'
bach Smith; Philadelphia Mission, John
Conher; Pennsboro, W. A, Decker.
Wilmin 3ton district Presiding elder,
Asbury Smith; Wilmington, W. l.. Cas-
tell; Summit Bridge, Samuel Ambrose;
Chrstiana, r. s. Accoe; Delaware City, G.
u Nichols Newark, w. H. BiIIing,ley
Iron Hin, &. II. Wesley New Castle, Ste
phen Eriebee; Boulden's Chapel, c. II.
Houlden; M!liingtcn, Nd, I. W, Horny
Mt, Morlab, Baltimore. Jacob Brickhousc;
White Hal, Baltimore, W, II. Iompson
IT. James, Nd, " D. smith; MI. CAL
vary sammy Gumby.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04

John ". ltratton ia authority TOT tho
statement that Julius Witmark is today
the worlds greatest song and ballad sing
err and thaI no LIVING man can sing II
Love You in the Same Old Way" with the
effect and tenderness as does Mr.. W.T.
mark, His singing vii bc one of the fen.
lures Of tho Elk's Benefit Opera House,
May TO-
Tickets are now on sale for the Ben eff .
Reserved seat 50 9 begins next Monday
morning at Opera House box ufflce. Re-
member there arc but limited number
of sea and you cannot take the chunca Of
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04

On April IS, the puddlers at the
Diamond State Iron Company S
works were given raise of Is cents
a ton. On Monday last notice was
posted that an additional raise of
Is cents ton would be given on
May Is. Some of the men wanted
the raise Immediately and when re-
fused, they went out on a strike.
The men can return to work if they
ca 5asira
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04
Good Time to Go.

General Joseph e. Johnston, the Confed-
crate commander, used to relate that in
the hottest part Of one Of the early battles
Of tho civil war he felt hts coattails pulled
Turning about he recognized q young
man who had been employed in his tobacco
factory previous to enlistment.
"Why are you not In your place fight
ingP" the general demanded angrily.
"Why just wanted to tell you that, II
you don't mind, will take my day off
tndaylD
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04

ShERIFF'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF
writ Of Ais Levari Faoias, to me directed,
Will be exposed to public sale at the
Court House, on Market street between
Tenth and Eleventh streets. in the city
Of Wilmington. New Castle county
State Of Delaware.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04

At the meeting of the Trustees Of tho
Delaware state Hospita! for the Insane
today The following contracts were award.
ed.
Groceries, G. l.. Simmons; Coal, Charles
Warner Go. Beef, mutton, Fred kienle;
Crockery, ! l.. Rowe; Dry goods, Shoes
There are 97S inmates In the hospital at
present. Dr. Black was elected president
and DR.. Carlisle secretary.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04

Our Cutters Are busy
on orders,
and Tailors but it
takes q
Great many Of them to
keep them occupied.
Can't we have yourss
We are showing almost
every desirable style Of
clothing, we want the
clothes we make to please
you, the prices are moder-
ate and low for good work.
Trousers from IS, Suits
500 up to the finest.
hmm ense stock OF single
patterns for Suits and
Trousers. We import
direct, we buy from
makers and largest dealers
so that we get exclusive
styles, buy mott exclusive
prices. Big stock, $40
and $25, Sack Suitings;
$25 and $50, Getaway
Suitings; S2O and $25,
Serge Suitings.
Closed evenings at 6 except
Tuesday and Saturdays.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04
Got on the Blind side Of Him

II am informed by my baillff," said the
rural justice, "that this case, which I've
been a-settin on fer ten days como Sun
day, has been appealed ter the supreme
oourt-after had done settled the whole
thing in my mind. This Is nuthin more
ner less than contempt O my court, which
Is a reckernized court O. the state, but the
miserable jack leg O. lawyer that appeal.
ed 1T done 80 whilst was asleep on the
back piazza, an then took train an got
out O. town fore could git a liok at him.
Only fer that, I'd ha' mauled him ter q
Jelly !'-Atlanta Constitution.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04
Severely Burned.

Antoine Maulo was severely burned
about the hands and face at noon today at
bis home No. l0l East Liberty street,
Maulo was engaged in the manufacture
of torpedoes when the explosion took place.
He is OF the opinion hat he trod on the
head Of mai Oh and that SOME loose pow
der caught fire causing the explosion.
His daughter who was working with
him had her hair singed. Maulo was ia
ker to the Delaware Hospital by the
Phoenix ambulance.
The loss is placed at $500 About 500
pounds OF torpedos were s.orsd in an ad-
Joining room.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04
Cuba's Many Names.

Cuba is known in history under several
names. Tho first was Antllla; then
Juana, after a Spanish prince Fernan.
dina came third, followed by Santiago and
the Isle of Ave Maria. The original In
dian name, Cubanacan, slgnlfying where
gold is found" was finally adopted, and
usage shortened it to tho first two syllables
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04

A whirlwind Of jolly entertainment is
promised at the Grand Opera House next
Wednesday evening when the Whining
ton Lodge of Elks will give benefit.
There Is already large demand for tickets
and there is promise OF II crowded house
1t could not well be otherwise for in ad-
dition to tho presentation Of Town
Topics theatrlc hit OF the season there
will be as special attractions, John W.
Bra'ton, so we'll known in Wilmington
Julius Witmnrk, A. s l. Hrwe4, George
Fuller, Juvenile cake walkers,a biz orche :
trn and every thing to cause happiness
and entertainment. 1t will bsa royal
nurpIel eveninQ.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04

Strangers sometimes mildly wonder
what newspapers or sheets Of blank paper
ure tied on the windows or balconies Of
certain houses for. A sheet of paper thus
arranged is sign meaning that there are
rooms to ront in the house on which it Is
displayed and Is Just as significant in Its
import as three golden balls over a pawn-
brokers shop are In other countries -
Mexican Herald.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04

The Master Plumbers u this city and a
number OF guests left King street wharf
ON the Laura B., Of 10 80 o clock this morn.
ing for their ride on the river and outing
al Delaware City. The following menu
Sn Be s sir,sd at the H HSe Tsa hG p.snp
Frltters Alose
Deshultres Raw Deshuitres Fried
Fillet Of Detroit
sauces--Pickles-O lives-Gerkins
Unpoulet Roast Unpoulet Stewed
Murphy's n la Presidential
Delaware City Lithia Water,
Spring Dsspols Observation-Disclosures
De Ia Salade Sliced Tomatoes
observation-disclosures
Coffee Tea
segars
Pipe Ventilation
Z, F. Kane, Mayor McLear, Charles
Smith, John Greenley, JAS l.. Trnynor,
1. N. Eaton, George B. Ward, H. Z. Hanf.
W. H. Brady Thomas hrison, Charles
Stewart, Patrick WEIGH, VIM. Orpen Vim.
Simmons, Alfred Gawthrop, Norris Tay-
lor, VIM. Springer, Sheriff John b. lay
lor. o, G. Grantland, Jesse X. Handy, JAS.
Wilson, VIM. Peacock, E. J. Sheppard,
John Aydon. Geo. Headlsy' Robert Hutton pasi
~. H. w lkkiCS WOIpu, w Au' AhASAtouS A1u'J,
Shaw, ed. Jefferis Allen Sharp Willard
Speakmau, Harry Miller, John Osborne,
Geo W. Smith of Wilmington; 4. M.
Hurb, of Rising Sun, Ind John nenaham,
of New York; VIM, Ferris, of Smyrna
Thcs. Radcliff, Brooklyn; VIM J.
Thompson, Rehoboth; James Hutton,
Richard Valentine, Geo. F. Uber, s. Louis
Barnes T.. F. Lee, Jos. Mitchell, Balti-
more 4. J. Hanna Washington; Samuel
Turner, Chester; Mr.. Dulaney. Chester;
Joseph Barker, Chester; SHAY Il Louden,
CHESTER; Patrick Murphy, West Chester;
John Speakman, Coatesville; q. Il. Roy
nolds, Rising Sun; G. w. Tyler. Smyrna;
Henry Gabar, Jos. Osborne. J. II. Herring
ton, New York.
Robert Hutton played the 'Csppbellss
deck as the tug left the King street wharf
and steamed down the Christiana river,
The plumbers orchestra consisting OF half
dozen pieces furnished music for the co.
casion. The day was an ideal one and long
to be remembered by all on board. 1t was
whispered that the plumbers intended to
form trust to-day at Delaware City but
the rumor YVES disoredited.
County Tax Collector Rattew has re-
turned home from week s sojourn at Old
Point Comfort
Mrs. Joseph Boyd and son Harry, are
the guests Of MIR and Mrs j. w. Hum
phreys, at Guyencourt.
Misses Mary and Emma Link and Fred
NeutZe, B. II. Morrison and G. Herbert
Neutze of this city attended the wedding
of Miss Anna Stillamunkis and Joseph
Siberlioh. Tho ceremony was performed
in St. Peters Church, Fifth and Glrard
Avenue. A reception was held last even
ing at the home Of the bride parents, No.
1912 North Fourth street. Tho bride was
the recipient of large number OF valuable
and handsome presents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sberlich will reside at 2225 Randolph
street. The bride is we'll known in this
city as she has been frequent visitor to
Wilmin gton friends.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04
Three Sheriff Sales.

Sheriff Taylor will sell three properties
tomorrow.
Tue dwellings seized as the properties
of Harlan and Jennie Mccall anu Memory
Trip will be sold at the Court House,
while the personal property Of Harry Wal.
lace insisting Of stock and farming I'M
plsments will be sold at smyrna.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04

Tomorrow promises 10 be fair and
rather warner Somewhat similar con-
ditions will probably prevail on Satur-
day
The thermometer at w G. Taylor s
drug store, 80? King street, registered to-
dBy as follows:
O'clock 10 o'clock 10 clook
~ b "a
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-04

The lifetime Of rug depends not q lit
tie upon whether Ii Is hung over line
and beaten to remove the dust or laid on
fiat surface and beaten and swept. The
warp of even small rug Is strained more
by taking hold of one end and vigorously
whipping out the dust than 1t Is by q
month time Of wear.