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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

II never complained, once said
Sa'di, the poet, "of my condition but
on a single occasion, when my feet
were bare and had not money to buy
shoes, but saw mal without feet and
became instantly contented with my
lot
Being asked from whom he learned
his philosophy, Sa'di replied, "From
the blind, because they never advance a
step until they have tried the ground"
They asked me-" Sa'di writes in
the Gulistan, "'Of whom didst thou
learn manners?' l replied: From the
unmannerly. Whatever l saw them do
which disapEroyed Of, that abstain
ed from doing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
To liuiid a Yacht.

The Pussy 4 Jones Company yesterday
of New York t, beilit:a steam yacht. The
craft will bo launched about June l. Tho
yacht will bp built from designs by H. c.
Wintrinsham
She will be of steel, III feet Oh tho water
liur, 10 fcct 3 inches oyer all, IS feet q
inch9s beam, Ii lecl dcep. and fe't
dranght
There will be two houses on deck-that
forward % feet ing, and the after one 20
feet long, and each viii DO about 10 feet
wido. The former viii be used as u din
ing room with pantry, etc. and the later
lis u saloon, with companionway leading
bel W. Both hou' es will DO of mahogany
inside and outside.
III, crews 4u,rter's will b, forward on
the deck below, ard then will follow aft
the staterooms for tho captain, chief en-
gnccr, steward and cook. Abaft the ma
ciiEcry there vii! be bath and toilet rooms
and mcxt tho owners room, which will BIO
the width Of the ship. Then follow four
stnteroo.ns, two on Z side, and other bath
md toile rooms, Still further aft comes
Il Large double room, which will be used
bv members of the owners family.
The, yacht will DO constructed Of the
best Of materials through ,ut and will
have four watertight bull heads She will
bs schooner r.gged with pole masts.
To, oNuinau will ha of tha frip,e - ypnu-
sion type, made by John w. Sullivan of
New York with cylinders IL inches, Is
incno, and two Of 70 inches in diameter
by IS inch stroke of piston. Steam will
be supplied by Almy boilers The owner
and designer expect that tho yacht will be
fast She will have three boats and u
naphtha lnuEch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
His Signature.

An elderly man stepped into big
hotel the other day, accompanied by his
wife, and asked for a room. When the
polite clerk gave him a pen and placed
the register before him, he looked visi
bly, embarrassed, but he took the pen
aud bent over the book aa though he
had nerved himself to some desperate
task.
He started to write and then stopped
and began to think. The clerk, Of
course, didn't know what the trouble
was or else he would have volunteered
his services After a painful pause tho
ruralist started In to scratching some
more.
After the expiration Of fully FIVE min.
utes the farmer threw down his pen
with a sigh Of relief, wiped the perspira.
tion from his brow and rejoined his bet.
ter half, who had been waiting in tho
lobby during the ordeal. The clerk was
curious to see signature that required
such all unusual length Of time to exc.
cute. The clerk is solemn man, but he
nearly went off into fit when be saw,
in hig, round script, this legend:
"Me and Maria. London Tit Bits.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

The Philadelphia Record tells Of
teacher who had Just finished explaining
the use of the ditto marks, when she no.
tiCed one of her young searchers for llnowl
edge searching for 1t in half dime nov.
cl. so she made him stay after school
and told him to write the sentence al.
ways pay attention 100 times.
In a very short time he gave glad
shout GIVE did it''
"What kind Of language is thatP" she
remarked severely. "And you surely
haven't had time to do it"
"Wcll, I'm done it, then-anyhow, here
it is" He held up his paper. The SEN
Icnce was written once at the top, and tho
remaining surface was covered with dots.
But you haven't done it, she OK
claimed.
He gazed at her scornfully.
"Course | have, Them's ditto marks.
Made en- SO times. They re good things"
What else was there to do but to let him
go at once, which she did?
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

THE suggestion made by Street
and Sewer Commissioner Simmons
last evening, that the city should
own an electric light plant is a good
one. There is no reason why the
city should pay into the treasury of
the Wilmington City Electric Co..
thousands upon thousands of dol
lars every year. In 1885, said
Mr.. Simmons, ''the appropriation
allowed for lighting the city was
924,00O and at present it IS now
something like $50, Goo
It will be seen that the city is 4
big customer to the Wilmington
Electric Light Company who enjoy
franchise that is worth thousands
# dollars that they do not pay one
dollar for. This is one of the cor
porationS that should be made to
pay its proportionatr share of the
taxes. This company is paying
Ner b per cent. ON $50 par value Of
Is stock and putting hy surplus.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
water csma lssIos.

aa9bS Watsr Co.'S tuisxlnn ysstsyaas atisr-
noon considered the QUESTION 81 rrvcting
wstsr tower nesr NJ. SaiNm church from
which the houses Of the HishlHad, ars 70
be supplisd with Water The point Of laad
on which II il proposed 70 place the tower.
II permission for Its use can be secured
from the park commissioners. 10 about p,
feet higher than the Rodney street water
tower. and 1t would Have suf1ic ent pres
sure to supply houses In tho most elevated
sections. At present The pressure ~ not
more than sufficient to supply the houses
on the Highlands and 1t Appears that the
new water lower is u necessity. New
dwellings arc continually being construct
cd there. and the demand for water Is
growing annually.
The water commissioners at some future
day will hold a consultation with members
of the Park Commission. to learn " tho
land desired can BE- obtained, and plans for
the proposed tower will be inquired for
Tho directors Of Street and Sewer De-
partment consulted with the members re.
gardlng tho laying Of pipes on uniinproved
st,eets that have not been brought to
grade. The conference was satisfactory
to both departments
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

OF oil curious animals which man
has come ACROSS and studied probably
none can compare with a kind Of rat
found in the Rocky mountains. Though
for long time we'll known to trappers
and lumbermen, 1t IL only lately that
any naturalist has studied these peculiar
little beasts.
Although called q rat this little ami
NAL is larger than an ordinary rat, with
q body eight inches long. It is a very
pretty creature, with soft gruy fur and
a squirrellike tail, easily tanned and a
delightful pet. The trappers long ago
gave it the name Of the TRADING rat, I"
from it's curious habit Of never stealing
anything without putting something in
its place.
Two young women camping in tho
highlands Of Wyoming left the lid Of
their cracker box of one night. In tho
morning all the biscuits were gone and
the box was filled with an indescribable
mixture Of ohipa, scraps of leather,
sticks, bones, dried beans-in fact, ev.
erything movable near at hand.
The trading rat builds very beauti.
full nest, sometimes two feet in height,
and is very clever at storing food. II
has violent fancy for anything of q
bright red hue. philadelphia Inquirer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

Brown lived between Gray and Green.
Green was as quiet neighbor as you
could with to have, and 20 was Gray,
for that matter, but 10 had a barking
dog that was the torment Of Browns
life. One day in his desperation be told
Gray that if be would get rid of the
dog be would give him So.
"All right, "said Gray. "I'll do it"
Meeting Gray down town that after
noon Brown asked, "Have you done
what you agreed to do and got rid of
that dog?'
Gray-Yes I've got rid Of him.
Brown-Thank goodness! Now !
shall sleep nights. BY the way, what
did you do with him?
CRAY sold him to Green. lie gave
me So for him. Not 60 bad, eh?-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
siLelt VIII Not be Here.

The Board Of Trade dinner TO Senator
Graz will not be gruted hy tho presence
of President Mckinley.
Yesterday the Chief Executive informed
Bishop Coleman and Horace Il. Knowles
thai it would be impo-sib for him TO at
ter, the banque he but would send per-
s nul letter to be read NJ tho dinner. The
President regretted v!ry much that pre-
v.ous engagements prevented him from
coming.
While in Washington tho Bishop aud
MIR. Knowles saw Ion. Whitclaw Reid OF
New York and Judge VIM II. Day OF
Ohio, members of the Paris Peace Com
mission, who stated that they have en-
capen,cnts for Saturday evening, but
,ru1nis d that they will make every effort
70 10 present and join in doing Senator
Gray honor There is IL very strong posi-
blity of Secretary of State William ii.
Hay attending the dinner lie told the
committee that he would endeavor to ar
range to DO present and will let the COM
init go know.
senator Joseph Blackburn OF kentucky
prom. cd 10 be present. Senator Frye,has
other engagements for Saturday night,
which cannot be brohen and Senator Day.
is of the Peace Commission, Is i'll with the
grin and will Of course b. unabl" to be
rrcsent. Congressman Theodore Il Bur-
ton of Ohio, one of the most brilliant
m ,mber, of Congress from that state, was
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

Clement Scott used to think the first
hanson cab driven on the stage was in
Andrew Halliday's "Great City" at
Drury Lane, in April, 1867. But an old
playgoer writes to him: 1.-THE first han
som cab that was ever driven on the
stage in my recollection WAS at the
Olympic, under the management Of
George Wild, in the carly part of lS4l.
1t was in drama by Lamar Blanchard.
called "The Road of Life; Or, A Cab
mans Career"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
No Wonder Jim Went.

An excited middle aged lady bounced
Into the local police station the other day
and utsosted the inspector on duty.
where's my JimY' she demanded.
beg pardon, madaln-dog, l pre-
sumef" said the officer.
Don't you dare to presume nothing Of
the kind" snapped the lady. Dog in
decd No, sir, husband-my husband.
He's missing-disappeared, decamped"-
"You don't say so
"But I'd have you to understand that
do say SO, young man. How dare you sit
there and fatty contradict ratepayer--
lrastwaSs tho lawful wife If cney I'll re-
port you, sir. DO you hear that? III re.
pert you! Where's NY husband?'
MY dear madam
GLOW dare you call mo your deal
madam? Do you think come here to be
insultcd? tell you my husband has dc
camped and you sit there like dummy!
What do you think of that"
swell, madam" responded the polite
inspector, II haven't the PLEASURE Of your
husbands acquaintance, but should shy
he's very wise man. Constable Blunt,
show this lady out. Pearson Weekly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
A Prime Political Reason.

It was in the Newinton ward, where
the candidate on the Liberal side was
Mr.. Richie. we'll known oonfectioner
and restaurateur, whose pies and rock
were equally famous in Aud Reekie.
After the poll the following CONVERSE
tion was heard between two working
men who had just emerged from the
voting station: "Weel, Tam, did ys
vote for Ritohie?' "No," said the 9TH
or, II didna." "And what for MOP"
asked his astonished friend. YOU'RE a
Leeberal, are ma ye. and Ritchie's the
Leeberal candidate?" II ken that fine. 4"
retorted his companion impertnrbably,
"hut niver could bear Ritchie's piesl"
New Century.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
Women and POrtraitA

1T is curious fact said an expert.
enced New Orleans photographer. "that
It isn't the handsomest women who
make the handsomest pictures Why 10
1t? Well, q beauty nearly always owes
her charm to something beyond the
reach Of the lens-to her complexion,
her hair or the vivacity Of her express
sion. Very few such women have regu-
lar features, and when they are repro
duoed in plain black and white they are
at q great disadvantage. Their photo
graphs are generally unsatisfactory and
are really not correct rs :ikenessss. On
the other hand, woman who ID re-
garded a. homely may have singularly
perfect lines. but ATTRACTS no attention
through lack Of color and animation.
"I'll cite you queer instance: A
dozen or 60 years ago Maude Brans-
combs was the most popular model in
the United States for Photographic art
studios Her best pose was al nun.
and her pictured face was strikingly
beautiful. Thousands upon thousands
Of people have raved over her loveliness,
but the real Miss Branscombe, whom !
had the pleasure of knowing, was de.
mure, pale little woman who would
never In the world attract the slightest
attention in crowd. Without doubt
she was passed unnotioed by many
person who treasured her portrait an u
marvel. New Orleans Times Demo-
Graf.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

Salt hay il used in winter for color.
ing various kinds Of plants that grow
close to the earth. 1t has long staple,
and it serves this purpose we'll. Straw
with long staple still is used for bum
ding up plants and shrubs having
stalks. Salt hay is used in cemeteries
to cover up ivy clad graves. The ivy is
thus kept 10 better condition than if it
were left exposed to the blasts and the
cold of winter. The brown hay is laid
lengthwise upon the grave in covering
Of uniform thickness all over it, which
is held in place by bent rods settled
down upon it at intervals, hooplike, and
with their ends in the ground OH either
rida
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
How Elephants Cross y River That
Has Steep Banks.

Has steep Banks.
1t Ia a great sight to sec line Of ele.
plants crossing river with steep banks.
They go down slowly, striking the ground
with their trunks before each step and
you feel every minute as II they we're 60
ing to take header into the water. Then
they wade or swim, az the case may be,
and they swim beautifully, not hesitating
to cross half mile Of deep water II need
be.
must say, however, that the sensation
of sitting OH the back Of swimming ele-
plant Is the reverse Of pleasant. You
fancy yourself on an enormous barrel
which may roll round at any moment and
take you under BESIDES that, they swim
70 low In the water that you are sure of a
wetting, which in India means an excel
lent chance of fever.
Having crossed the stream they must
climb to tho top Of the bank, and this Is
the most peculiar operation Of all. Down
on their knees they go and with trunk
and tusks dig out foothold for them.
selves, and so step by step work their way
to. the top, their position being sometimes
INV ulift III u ny CilIhDiHB up a Will AS
they reach tho top they give a lurch side.
ways and shoot one leg straight over the
bank, then give luroh to the other side
and shoot ont the other leg in the same
way, which brings them into the position
of boy hanging by his arms from the
edge of Il roof Then they come to thoir
knees and finally. with great scrambling
and kicking Of their hind legs, bring
themselves TO level ground again.
In spite of these perilous ascents and
desoents never knew an elephant to miss
his foothold. although there was case
where one of the herd got stuck in the
mud and sank gradually deeper and deeper
until only his head and part of his back
could BIO seen. The rhjah ordered ten
elephants to lie brought up, and they
were hitched to the unfortunate animal,
and by pulling together at the given word
brought their believing conirade out of
the mud with plomp like the pop Of a
Thousand ton cork fines Of India.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

Old Folaer-Ive got letter from
my son out west.
Golfin-So? What's Tom doing now!
Old Folger-That's what I can't
make out. He says he is engaged in the
destruction Of weeds. Now, that may
mean he's smoking good many cigars
or that be is trying to induce some
widow to make second venture or it
may simply mean that he is doing farm
work. Boston Transcript.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
A Conservative Verdict.

"He died through his own exertion,
with some slight assistance from his
neighbors," was the verdict of an early
day coroner's jury in Ellsworth county
after it had heard testimony to the ef-
feet that the vigilance committee had
made horse thief climb ladder
against a telegraph pole and jump of
with rope around his neck. Kansas
City Journal,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

h certainly ipots lijss u Sut tksfs b
reailx ~ tsiSk 66aut III Anybody can tn
n WI h Lana BAek and Weak Kidaeys
Hslfel1Us nsrs pus trvun,cs We mean DO
-! suss htmsolf right away ~ taking
EleCtric HfttsR. This medicine tones up
the whole system. acS a. sEmkIA9k II
thu Liver and Kidneys. isk blood PHslhsr
a.; nd n.gss t S.,., y .Sn,ss cSn.sss.,
and Melancholy. 1t Ia purely vegetable. .
mild laxative, and restores the system to
Ito natural vigor. Try Electric Bltters
and be convinced that they are a miracle
worker. Every bottle guaranteed. Only
10 cents bottle at N. Is Danforth's drug
store, Corner Second and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

WirH Wilmington paying four
tifths OF the revenue of the State, it
failed to get even one position for
one Of its representatives in the
Legislature. Rural New Castle
was the lucky county that captured
three Of the officers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

THE Senate yesterday confirmed
the appointment Of HughC. Browne
as postmaster OF this city. He has
only been acting as postmaster I'M
der the orders of the Postmaster
General. Mr. Addicks protest
failed to have his confirmation held
UP and the Postmaster was in Do
yer ON Monday last.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
"F0r Violin or Piano."

From the classical period We have
received tho most noble work which had
been composed for the violin, work
which will always remain the Kohinoor
Of violin Observation-Disclosures COIL
certo. In spite of this the master had
occasion to write on the title page the
words, ever saddening to the violinist,
Concerto For the Violin or PIANO.
another proof of the old lack of a sniff.
cient number of worthy performers, for
only in view Of such a want could
Beethoven have made the work praotica
BILE for pianists. Musical Courier.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

"I'll give you 80 days in the work
house." said the judge II ought to
give you six months"
"Thanks for the clemenoy, said the
oulprit.
ono clemenoy at all, I assure you.
am afraid if yon staid that long you
might got used to 1t and not mind it. :"
.-Indiananolis journal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
Political wit,

The repartee of the political platform
is frequently surpassed by the repartee
Of the crowd. Recently, at a Conserva-
tive meeting, local politician "on the
stump" declared, in vindication of his
devotion to truth, that when boy he
had been thrashed by mistaken father
for telling it.
1t was an i'll hammered Democrat in
the body Of the hall who briskly re.
piled, II guess it's cured yer, guvnerl"
London Chronicle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

Two corporation bills have al
-eady made their appearance AT
Dover and a third is said 10 be on
Is way. Out of the three perhaps
4 desirable one can be produced.
Delaware badly stands in need Of a
,iberal corporation act.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

Ir looks now As if The House would
aavc two attorneys instead of one.
Each wing of the Republican party
demanding an attorney Of their
.hoicc THUS far Walter H. HAYES
and Philip 9. Churchman are the
only two names mentioned in con-
9ection with this office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11


Court Crier Billy Head being out Of
the city, Captain Chambers opened tho
Court by his oycz, oyc2, declaring the
GDuri opened
Jonas Heck was fined u and costs for
drunkenness
Mehae! Holland fnid he resided al 1909
Conrad street He was fined 81 for being
drunk
John A. lallry was fined 81 and costs
FOR being drunk
Thomas Malburne was fined 81 and
costs for being dunk. As he left the dock
he said lie wished hs was dead
Dr.. Bull Cough Syrup will cure a cough
or cold Mt once. Don neg lect your cough
1t may give you serious trouble.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

THE News and Advertiser oi Mil
lord announcc~ that it will support
higgins and DUPONT for Srpt.tor-
dip. In oshcr W"ri,i il i willing o.
p cl'lrr man for ScnJ tor. They
Iuth Republicans and cithc..
pu'd bv acceptable il tbs Re
Gan party.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

SiIu,ns rlaoi Purifier makes pure
blood and 1urtilies tho system against
fevers, eruptive Diseases, diphtherla,
Nufuln &c 1t Is Americas best blood
cure. Depot 1oj King street. Whining.
ton, Del .Jobbcrs wholesale It, Retail
by druruistS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
HOW IS YOUR WIFE2

Has she lost her beauty 80. Constipation.
Indigestion, sick Headache nre the principal
causes. Karls Clover Root Tea has cured
Money refunded If results are not satisfactory
For sale by N. B. Danforth. Second and Mar
ket streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

II. T. Sergeant, dealer in coal. WOO aud
Grain, 100 Maryland ave, otlico seventh
and King streets. Delmarvih Phone 5io.
Large Pea Coal for family use.
Large load wood forSl.5O
Is a. J.checss given with cash purchase,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

In Germany "von" implies nobility,
and all persons who belong to the no.
bility prefix "von' to their family
names without any exception.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
DOES THIS STRIKE YOU

Muddy complexions Eauseating breath
come from chronic constipation. karls Clover
Root Tea is an absolute cure and has been sold
for hfty years On an absolute guarantee. Price
25G and 5Oc.
For Sale by n. b. panforth, Second and Mar
ket streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

my doll can shut Ter eyes and go to
sleep just lovely"
"Hub My doll rcver goes to sleep
at all; she's e0t insomnier. ''-Chicago
Record.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

The old "n sur" remedy for the grip Is
DR.. Smms' Wbi'c Pulmonic BalsiiIn, fa.
nous in c''Ings IL throat, coughs, colds,
Group, etc. ind to prrvent consumption.
3d.. and s. Depot 6o6 King street. Will
minIton, Del Rc'niled by regular drug
gists only.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

The Boston Public library has file
of the London Times complete from
1900 to the present time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

s%mms Compound Pennroyyal Pills
j .r Indies remedy. BY all druggists 81 .
lox by mali Depot 606 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

Physicians say Murray's old rye Is the
he preventative Of grip 104 East Front
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
PoNpeRous PLoppERs.

Thebesr. the finest looking and tho most
durable Piano made 10 the Lu iwig Plano.
Store 5l5 Shpley street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11
ON EVERY BOTTLE

In Malta ;GwlR gro plucked alive in
4, n ooen rri.,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-01-11

FOE a lesson in politics the coun,
try can well turn their eyes on De-
yer. Ii bcL' any crap game ever
DlaVcd,