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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
MINSTREL SHOW.

Every now and then tho critics herald
the coming of some new comedian, who
suddenly springs into prominence from
having created some funny part or sung
some particularly clever parody. but who
ssld om lasts Us successful entertain er
beyond his first season. Thereforeit is oil
the more wonderful when q man shows a
record of twenty-five or more years as a
comedian ever In the front rank and fully
abreast with the times and ever heartily
greeted by his audience, on each return,
vet that is exactly what George Primrose
and Lew Dockstader have each been doing
season after season, and 1t is needless to
add that they ara still ut the full tide of
success and popularity. The Primrose and
Dookstader American Minstres is new
organization under the joint management
Of these two great rulers OF mnstr eisy
and appear at Opera House on Monday
evening, February 9th.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
DOTS.

The crossings are getting cleaned.
City Council Committees met last even
ing.
Philadelphia detectives were hero yes
terday hunting for the murderers OF Mrs.
Lawler.
Tho church at Delmar has extended a
cali to Roy. W. W. Sharp.
b. r. Allen was witness in tho SNUG
Cling cases in Philadelphia.
In Friends Meeting House Ninth and
Tatnall streets this evening A B. Glenn.
ent will give an illustrated lecture.
Sour krout with side dishes Is one way
to try and draw trade. =. Competition
in the saloon business 10 like everything
else, and all manner Of ways haye been de.
vised to catch trade.
Mrs. J. Frank Ball read very interest
ing paper on making converts Of children
whilo young at the, prayer meeting Of
Central Presbyterian church last evening
A West sido grocer has displayed a
sign on n crate of eggs for 2S cents per
dozen by John Smith.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
Dt:A THIS.


EGLINTON-0n February 20 1899 james Fix.
linton, Sr.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the INTERN ent at lHvervi'w cemetery, Friday
morning, TN arrival If the II O'Clock tram
from Phlla dcpha All organizations If which
lie wa, II member are invited.
DLRIC'KS Onion February q, Newton ].
nrrickson, aged 81 years
Relatives ana friends are respectfully invited
to attend tine funeral ON Friday afternoon AZ
2 o'clock, at his late residence near Els
mere lntermcut al ST james cemetery New.
port,
HUSTUN-On February 18th, 1884, Emily Jane
wife of George Huston, aged 10 years.
Relatives and friends ARE invited to attend
the funeral nom tn" residence, Of her husband
No, 2Jl East Uth street, Oh Thursday after.
noon OF . o'clock lnermrnt at kivervlrw GEM
et"rv.
UANlEI.S--In this city ON February ??nd, 1879,
Clarence \. DmirA, in his 21th year.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in.
vitrl to attend the funeral from his late resi-
dencn No llOl intnall street, On Friday after
noon. February 2iih, ut O'clock Intern ent
at RivcrvieW cemetery.
NliGdletuwn Transcript please copy.
PURViS-O On February q, Martha, widow OF
Oliver Purvis.
Relatives and friends nrr respectfully invited
TO nj tend the funeral services on saturday AT
trrnoon, At 2 o'clock, from her Sonn law resi-
dcnre, Charles SyInjngton, AZ Taylor street.
Intcrncnt at Rivrrview Cemetery Please omit
flowers.
McEUWEiI.--ln @caford Del on February
End, 1879. William G. Mcdowell. aged to
years.
R"iatigns and friends and q, A r., Union
Veteran Legion are invited to attend the
funera! from thu residence Of his snn.in Inv,
Samuel rurner, No 9Jj Pine strest Oh Sun.
day AFTERNOON, February 10Th, at o'clock An
,crmcnt at Rlvcrvew cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23

When Tennyson's In Memoriam" ap-
pearcd, certain poet was standing in the
Old Corner Bookstore in Boston, turning
over the leaves of the new volume, when
u literary friend Of rare taste and learning
in poetry stepped up and said to the poet,
Have you read it:'
Indeed have" was the answer 'and,
do you know it seems to me that In this
delightful book Tennyson has done for
friendship what Petrarch did for love"
This was too fine for the literary friend
to forget, That afternoon he called upon
n lady on Beacon Hill and noticing copy
Of the Same book on her table saw his OPP.
portunity. After the usual greeting he
took up the book. 'Havo you read it?'
he asked,
" Yes, said she, land l llayo enjoyed it
greatly"
so have l, - said her visitor, "and do
you know that in this charming poem
Tennyaon las done for friendship what
PetrurHh did fer lovc:''
indeed" rejoined the lady, adding
with II mlschieyous smile Mr.. ---~-
called this morning and said tho saMo
thing"
Who it waa that orr 1inated the apt con-
rarisoH remains an unHolvrd r'va',rr :"
t1AkS Nv ------------
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
THE HEART OF CHICAGO.

THE HEART OF CHICAGO.
At the Opera House on Saturday after
noon aud night "The Heart of Chicago" a
stirring comedy drama of the ultra sensa-
tional school. will be- the bill. 1.-The Heart
Of Chicago Is said to contain good story
and 10 possess deal Of merit It's scenic
and mechanical features are we'll calculat-
ed to please the lovers of sensational
melodrama. The two principal features
OF the play are q realistic reproduction Of
the scenes during the great Chicago fire
and a new railroad effect. This Is said 10
be wonderfully complete. Other scenes
In tho play represent the Masonic Temple
Roof Garden at night. "The Court OF
Honor" ut the Worlds Fair during a
night illumination aud n panoramic view
of the South side from Madison TO Twelfth
street, and from the five-mile CRIB In the
lake to tho river. Mr.. Carter Is said to
have been particularly fortunate In cast.
ing Ills now play. Special prices have
boen arranged for Saturday afternoon.
making gallery 10 cents. down stairs %
and 81 cents. Children 10 cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
About Safety Oates.

The safety gates along tho P, W. g. B.
railroad have been greatly affected by the
recent cold snap and several Of them can
not be lowered OH account OF the wires
which run under the ground:boing frozen.
Tie gates at the French street crossing
which have refused to b. lowered for sew
eral days were thawed out yesterday and
were down this morning for the first time
since the blizzard
One Of tho gates at Market street ia also
out Of order. Ono at Tatnall street was
broken off at tho butt during the storm
and has not yot boen replaced. Both
crossings are now guarded by lagman.
The gates will be put in working order as
soon as possible and the public will again
enjoy safety at the crossings named.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23

we'll known gentlemen of this city was
sitting In his office ono day this week, when
tinging went to his telephone bell He took
down the receiver and asked what was
wanted. A female voice replied why want
tan cents worth OF paregoric and syrup OF
sdutlls, and please 70 send it to the house
right away.
The gentleman who received the above
message could hardly contain his mirth
and replied that he was sorry but he was
out of that article, Well then, asked tho
lady caller, what kird OF drug store
do you keep any how? The gentleman
then Informed tho lady that it was tho
Opera House she had brtntalking TO when
she Sasseu him and rang off
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
THE ASSAULT
ON BUDNER.;
1890 ~
Fifth Pounds Of Mou1ten
Iron Thrown About !,
His Body by K.
+ Robinson. a

| In the city court this morning Richard
Robinson. colored, was arraigned on tho
charge Of of assault with Intent to COM
: init murder. Dr. Carmichael testified
that on Saturday afternoon, January 20.
he attended James Budner at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital. He was severely burned
about the body by molten iron, I
Budncr testified through the interpreter
that he and Robinson went to the furnace
for iron. Budner went In ahead. Robiu-
son showed Budner's ladle to ono side and
struck him with his ladls. Robinson
then oaught ladle Of iron to carry IL to
the moulder. He came back for another
and the tive men met on the gangway and
Robinson dropped the liable against Bud
ner and poured the hot Iron about his
body. He was burned from the breast to
the knees. Comrades picksd him up and
placed him In water and then sent him to
the Hospital.
Robinson was represented by John LYNN
and In reply to his question Budnsr had
an empty ladle
He denied that he cursed Robinson when
they met ON the track and denied no rails
cd his ladle in threatening attitude o. 1t
about to strike Robinson.
Wilbur Cook colorcd, depo'ed he saw
the two nor when they met n this
track. He saw Rbbinsen when ha threw
the ladle Of iron oRtBudner ard witness
had to drop his own ladle to get out OF the
way. He did not see Budner raise his Lac
die The ladle weighed fifty pounds.
Joseph Zelasender testified he saw Rob-
inson as he threw the iron about Budner.
He was about four yards away at the
time the iron fell on Budner fist and then
on the ground. For the defenoo George
johnson desposed he worked at the MALI
cable Iron Works. He saw Budner raise
his empty lndls to strike Robinson and
tho latter struck him in ssf defense. He
claimed that the upsotting of the ladle
was an accident. Tho entire contents OF
tho ladle was poured about Budner, Il
Walter Elliott. Samuel Spence and John
Brown testified to similar facts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
YOUNG BOA CONSTRUCTORS.
Must Shift For Themselves as Saon
as They Are liaichcd.

Perhaps you do and perhaps you do not
know that the real home land of the boa
constructors Is in the tropical countries
Mrs Boa socks u sandy place, When she
has found it, She coils herself into IL great
and almost flat corkScraw Then by just
two or three turns Of her body she digs Il
shallow hole in the sand. This is her nest.
In this hole she lays about "a eggs. The
eggs arc about as large us those bantam
chickens lay and are darl: cream color.
They are ob!ong and more the shape of n
pecan han Of hens egg. The shell is
not hard, like II hen's egg, but yields to
the pressure Of your finger, something
like rubber.
Having laid her eggs In the nest Of
sand, the mother boa winds herself into u
perfectly fiat coil, like Il round mat. This
done, she gently pushes waves Of sand
upon the eggs until they are covered from
four to six inches deep, Then she settles
herself upon the top and stays there for 10
days. At the end Of this lime n lot Of
little snakes may be seen pushing their
way out from the nest and away into the
world to get their own living They don't
show Il bit of affection for their mother or
for each other, but glide away, probably
never to be together again. Is it any
wonder, when they act SO just after being
Matched out, that boa constructors never
like anybody and never have anything to
Go with people If they can avoid it?
Each little snake measures from ~ to
II inches in length and Is about as big
around as a lead pencil 1t is said that
they cat nothing at all during the first six
months of their lives or until they are old
enough to catch and crush to death small
animals and swallow them whole. Tho
boa constructor never bitcs-it has no
poison fangs-but always kills by coiling
about its victim and crushing it to death.
Fully grown, tho boa constructor Is 81 10
40 feet long and as big around as the
large part OF Il mans leg.
Alligators are other things that are not
"born" An alligator will lay 100 cggs
within the short space of three days
Much in tie same way as the boa con.
stric,or tho alligator deposits its eggs in
the sand and usually leaves them to their
fate. The eggs are soft and about as
large as duck eggs They hatch out in q
days. The little nlligators are five or six
inches long when they come from the
shell Alligator eggs cannot be kept
They wither and dry to almost nothing
Ciprippnti Epo,,;r,~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23

Dover, Fob. 20 William s. Hills. tho
rising Young member Of the New Castle
county bar, received the full vote OF the
Regular Republicans to-day Gil both
ballots. The vote was no surprise for
ruInors have been afloat for days that he
would receive not only the Regular but
tho Union votes before the session closes.
Judge Pom iwell is likely to receive the
compliment. tomorrow.
Republicans would be satisfied with
either man, They would divide the Fod-
eral patronage and that Is something must
be done Gray and Addicks han their
had their faithful followers in line The
vote on each ballot was J. f. Ahdicks. H.,
ls; George Gray, b., IL William S. Hilles,
II, II; John d. Hawkins, D., 5; John X.
Nicholson, D., /.
RJohn s. Rossell and William H. Head
are before the house committee on private
corporations furnishing information re-
garding the officers Of the Farmers Bank.
In all probability Senator pyle's water
bill will 60 to the graveyard A decided
opposition has sprung up against the bill.
The bill to place tho crematory undor
the direction Of the Board of Health Of
Wilmington was baked In the House this
morning but will pass this afternoon.
Represents alive Donohoe gave notice of
an act regulating telephone rates.
The bill provides that tho telephone
companies shall not deviate from estab.
ltshed rates and shall not charge for SER
vice over its lines In the state to the com.
munity. representative Wagamon has
come to the aid Of the fair sex. Hs intro
duced an act amending the constitution
SO that women can practice law.
Peter j. Ford files the names of witnesses
this afternoon and the Sergeant.at-Arlns
will go to Wilmington Tomorrow and
summon them to appear before the Sem
ate
Should Representative King become en-
tangled in breach Of promise proceedings
1t would be interesting indeed to sos him
defended by a fair young lady lawyer.
Everything is getting In readiness for tho
Senate Investigation OF the charge,
against; Detective McVoy on Saturday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23

The above was the title of the lecture de-
livered bv Rov. w. L. s. Murray, before
the students Of the Goldey College, on
Tuesday afternoon. Every youth in cur
city should have heard TINT lecture and
proiited by 1T. The only sure way to sue
coed in any work is to stick to 1t, and try
try again. Tho boys that are easily dis
heartsned, rarely accomplish any great
work. BY patience and perseverance
great obstacles may b. overcome, great
fortunes may be made. The dull youth
frequently becomes a grent scholar The
become great and fill tho high places of
the earth, while the schacklers will sink
into insignificance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23

The breakup after the snow has put prl-
ces for provi ions where they were before
the big snowfall which began one week
aga last Friday. Eggs can now hs
purchased from 25 to 80 cents nor dozen
and butter Tor tho same price per pound
Meats arc u trille higher owing to the
wholesalers putting up prices. flour Is
at out stationary selling from s. 50 10 s? 90
n barrel according to quality. White po-
abushol, with the supply equal to the de-
mand Poultry is bringing fair prices
from Soc. to Sl25 with abundance Of
same.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
Brothers Quarrel.

There was another row at tho homo 4
Patrick Thornton ut Rising Sun last
night. When ho returned home last night
his brother William did not open the door
with movement that suit him. William
was lying on IL lounge and tho first salute
he received was kick in the stomach
Then began q rough and tumble fight
and the two brothers went through u &C.
cond story window.
Then William says his brother hit him
on tho neck and attempted to kill hin,
with shovel Hal! naked tho lad ran from
Rising Sun to he police station and today
sworc out q warrant for his brothers ar
lc3t.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
Superior Court.

The Superior Court met this morning at
10 o'clock.
Tho case OF Charles McAloer for SIS, COO
against the II. Blumenthsl Company was
resumed
b. Tindley Kent was called and sworn
but he was not needed to testify.
Berley Tugher. testified he was employ
ed ut the factory at the time Of the acci-
dent. He said tho floor shook SO that 1t
made tho saw cut untrue. He also idsnti-
fled tho saw and the table which had been
brought into the court room and placed in
front OF tho jury. The caso was still on
trial when court adjourned at noon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
Scnd In iOur Salc;,

The REPUBLICAN, Office has printed and
advert snd mora pnblir sales thun all the
other offices il, c!tr put together.
II y&u have any notion to have Y public
sala b., sure to have your tms and place
sent to lie RErl BlIrAHUtlire and placed
ia tho list If sales. The time is growing
short between now and tho twenty fifth Of
March.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23

Miss Meta Fell Of Duy!esto own the hand.
some daughter Of ". jerks Fell, recently
showed her pluck. Miss Fell was awaken
ed by an intruder and going to the head
steps. Tho intruder quickly lodged be-
hind door. Miss Foil then rasc win.
brought Constable Heu-er to tho house
The man was found to bo Gustav kcntapp
we'll known contractor, lie ramblcd in.
to the wrong house. Miss Eel! had as
her guest Miss Florence Duncaa Of Mar
Shnlltn,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
Dover News

Dover, Fob 2i.--Mrs Burrs died sud-
denly ii he farm of JOHN W. Hopkins,
near Casson's Corner, yesterday after
IL on Coroner Knots Will hold an in
quest.
Kent County Levy Court has been busy
this week settling with he ASSESSORS. They
allowed snow hills amounting to $50 ard
adjuuruod to Tuesday, Ma. ch :.
Mrs Frank Carton OF this town gayo
birth 10 tliptrts Two girls and Il boy aud
mother und babies are doing we'll.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
Farms Sold

Alex. Jarrefl has sold his farm one mile
from Oheswold Containing 20 acres to
Alfred Malloway for $1,000 This farm
was formerly known as tho A. s. Cudney
farm. Rev. William Spring field has also
cold his farm. purchased one year since
of Frank S. Brow, containing 76 ocres to-
gethor:with stock, for s2SO) to John Nal.
loWhy, brother Of the above purchaser. /.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
RealEstate On the Bum.

R,al estate in Wilmington ls not in
crensiuc very rapidly in value 1t has beer
steadily Oh The decrease for the past 81,
years, and it is hoped that tho end ha'
been reached and that 1t shall become suf-
nticntly attractive to warrant persons
with money to invest to buy. But witt
city and county taxes always increasing
every year real cs.nte rs IN invostmen
does not have the attention it has had il
Wilmington us is likely to have for som,
time tn rOlnr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23

A very enjoyable surprise party was
given in honOr of Jane, H. Kelley at his
hume, No. i0S15 East Second street The
evening was spent in paying games and
music. AT IL late hour tho guests were
invited to the dining room. where refresh
monts were served in abundance Among
those present were Misses Clara Gamble,
Flora Gamble. Anna Brce, Ella Pitan,
Kntie Allcorn, Emma Peppermint. Maggie
WiI!ihan, Maud Philips Clara Kelley.
Mr.. A ID. Armstrong. Mr.. and Mrl Ed
ward Armstrong, Mr.. and Mrs. Kelley,
Mchta Arm troug jams Kelley, Frank
Philips, Dale Alacklin, MIR. Mcgee. Feed
Myers, Charlie, Stevens, Noryal Armstrong,
Thomas Kelley, Miss Laura Worth aud
j. Drum.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
In The Dry Dock.

The tug Pioueer has been placed In tho
dry dock At tho shipyards Of tho Harlan
and Holllngsworth company for extensive
repairs. Tho tug was the first vessel of
any kind TO break tho Ice in ho Christi.
ana river above Market street bridge.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
Bishop Adams at st Andrew S

Men are invited to attend tho oon-dav
service inst Andrews Church, Eighth and
ShiplHy streets, Tomorrow beginning at
l2l5 and lasting for twenty minutes.
Bishop Adams OF Ensi on, Md, will hs lie
speaker and a most enjoyable service may
&c expected. The meetings arc held under
the auspices of the Wilmington Assembly
BRO! lierhuOd Of 81. AndreH.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
The 4. O. U. W.

This Grand Lodge A. O. U. W. Is IN
session at Workman Hall this city. Dur
Ing the past year twenty-sx members OF
the Order died aud $4,000 was paid in
death benefits. .
The membership was increased 12f dur
ing the year and there are 4. 4s9 lnembJrs
In the Delaware Jurisdiction,
Master Workman James f. Carroll OF
Dover, was unable to attend as he has boen
confined to his bed for week.
The session will last all day today and
part Of tomorrow. Frank Lactey ia sprk-
on Of as e probability for Master Workman
------.---
Funeral of James Brown.
The funeral Of James Brown who WIS
killed in tho west yard few days ago
took place this afternoon from his ln'e
residence No. 1891 West Fifth street. Ser-
vices wore conducted in Ollvett Presby-
teriau church. Delegations from tho DIFF
ferent societies to which he belonged at
tended the funeral. Interment was made
in Riverviow cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23

DCBl,IU SALE-THE SUBSCRIBER HAV.
incirnted his farm near Newport, Del,
will sell without reserve the followin. person.
al property Oh
THURSDAY, MARCH I'd, 1899,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
Suffering From Sore Eyes.

Representative Lattomus o. Townsend
is suffering severely from cold in tho eyes
His lofs optic has been swollen to almos
twice it's normal sizs, and at one time bt
feared lancng would be snecos7ary. Yes
terday the swelling began to diminish ant
Mr.. Lat,oinus hopes to be without his 1T
flict on in a GeW days.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23

In Wesley NJ. II. Church last evening q
jn2-braaking took place Addresses we Q
madoby Rcv. j. d. G. Hanna, Rev. james
Grove and Rev. John France. A good
round sum was raised. Rev. W. w.
Sharp made fuw romarks ut the close of
the excrc5ci
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23

+ A nicely bound book of popular vocal
music ralle. "I:cautiiui Songs and Bal
lads, containing g. pieces, zach Of which
Is worth !rum is to .3cts We will give
one COPY Of this book to every cash pur-
chaser of one or mue tons OF family coal.
No 3Wrs, Third street John NJ. solomon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
The Weather.

Tomorrow promises to be clsap and
slightly warmer. Somewhat similar condi-
lions will probably prevail on Saturday.
The Thermometer at w. c. Taylor's
drug store, 80? King street, registered to-
day MS follows: 49,.
z O'clock. 10 o'clock 1o'clook
~ An n
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
Sold Ills arm.

John Wood has given UP farming hav-
ing sold his farm OF " acres with stock
and farming implements, near Cuntre
Nearing lluusc, tnfistiHuas hundred. to
August and Thoorhelus Danphii,Uf Mon.
cLanin. Mr. Wood il stopping for Il short
time in or city bnt expects t. locate in
Hnft more
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23
GONE TO TRINIDAD.

Harry H. Archer, formerly snperinsen-
dent Of tho Wilmington City Railway
Company, has accepted the management
Of an electric railway in the island Of Trln-
ilad, for an English syndicate.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-23

An enjoyable sociahlc was given in tho
Y. NJ &. A. hall last night to tho men,
bers and Lheir lady friends. The evening
was pleasantly spent anu the affair was
voted II success. This evening an exhibit
ton of indoor exercises will be given.