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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12

A HARD ROAD. rrf-w-
fxt In the Solid Rock at . Cost of
&l2O,OOO.

100000.
1.-THE most difficult road to construct
and believe, the most expensive wagon
road In the United States Is that connect
ing the mining towns Of Silyerton and
Ouray, in tho Ean Juan mining district Of
my state, said Mr.. J. L. Mcneil prom
inent Denver railway spd mining man, at
the Cochran lest night "One piece of
this road iscut Into tho side Of mountain
of solid rock for distance Of seven miles,
and to construct It four years Of hard work
were consumed TO begin with, there
was absolutely no foothold from which
start could be made but the only practical
way of getting q road was by cutting
through mountains. The point selected
for the start was 500 or 600 feet below tho
top Of the stone cliff, and men were let
down in baskets suspended by ropes, and
from such shaky stations they drilled holes
in the rock and filed them with charges
of powder. After more than a month of
blasting q ledge was out into tile rock
large enough for the men to work on, and
a splendid road, 10 feet in width, was
constructed along this precipitous ledge.
"The bed is solid rock and is used most
~ W NntSCu ttoAHo WIN pawn ohAiuolS Sbi
rying ores and supplies to and from the
mining camps in the mountains. For
distance of more than 500 feet straight up
is wall Of solid rock, and over the edge
is precipitous fall OF several thousand
feet, SO that 1t is necessary for the owner
to have steady footing while travelling
this road. Seven miles of road cost $780,
900, but tho tolls, which have been regu
lated by the state, have never been suffi-
Gent to pay tho owner l per cent on his
investment Several years ago tho state
offered $4,000 for the road, which was
declined, and another offer has just been
made for it, which the owner will prob
ably accept. This strange road is the only
means of communication between Silver
ton and Ouray and there is no probability
of another being built as the only avail
able route for cutting the cliff was taken
by the engineers who constructed the re-
markable stone path around the mountain
ledge. "-Washington Post.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12
An Answer and u Comment.

The inGuisitorial masisterlal inquiries
have ELECTED some humorous answers All
old sailor of rs, who reminded tho magis-
tmtc that he had helped to work the ship
that took Sir George Grey and Bishop
Selwyn to England, was asked had no ever
been in prison.
mot to MY knowledge" was the reply
Of the ancient mariner.
The court smiled again when in answer
to the query whether he had ever deserted
his wife the ancient mariner Indignantly
rctortcd, Il never had no occasion to-.
"Some do it without any OCCASION"
dryly observed the magistrate. London
Chronicle
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12
DEER PARK HOTEL.
Deer Park, rlary land.

MOST DELIGHTFUL SUMNER REso r OF THA
ALLEGHENlEs.
Swept by mountain breezas, $500 feet.
above sea level. Absolutely FREQ FROM
malaria. hay fever and mosquitoes On
Main Line OF Baltimore s. Ohio RailroadP
Hotel and Cottages. Every modern conve-
nience. Rooms ensuite with bath. Elcotrlo
Light, Elevator, Turkish Baths two large
Swimming Pools, Golf Links. Tcnnis
Courts, Bowling Alleys. Magnificent
Drives, Complete Livery Service, AnnaD-.
oils Naval Academy Band. Delightful
cottages FURNISHED for Housekeeping IL
desirodD ready for occupancy juno 1st,
Hotel open from June 2lth to September
3)th.
For rates and Information address d. NJ.
Jones, Nanager, y. & y. Building, BnlH-'
more, MI, until June 10 h, After that
time Dyer PAX, Garrett C"unty Md.
WASHINGTON PEACE JU3lLEE,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12
NO RIGHT TO UOLINESS.

The woman who is lovely in face, form
and temper will always have friends but
one who would be attractive must keep
her health. If she is weak sickly and all
RIM down, she will be nervous and irrita-
Bile. II she has constipation or kidney
trouble, her impure blood will cause PIN
pies. blotches. skin cruptions and n
wretched complexion. Electric Bitters Is
the best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach. liver aud kidneys and to purify
the blood. 1t gives strong nerves, bright
eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich complex
lon. 1t will make q goodlooking, chnrm-
ing woman of u run down invalid. Only
81 cents at n. B. Danfo,th 8 drug store.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12
SWEET COMPREHENSIVE. y.

walk the bosky path by the SEA
Alone yet not done, for at my feet
Press the glad flowers with sparkling faces
sweet
To tell their names and histories to me.
All else In mood discordant seems to bo;
Harsh cries Of gulls, the low waves sullsn
beat,
The wind that tries its voicings incomplete,
The fog that comes In chill monotony.
The pimpernel, where tangled violets grow.
Whispers of Enslish Maud. Loved Wordsworth
kf9w
Yon tall spired foxslove with its bells Of blue;
Their old romance the bleeding hearts confess.
Would that life's friends to me might always
show
Such sweet companionship, such friendliness!
Lillian II. Shuey in Overland Monthly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12
Notorman Almost Electrocuted.

Amos +. Kcnnard, mot"rman
Or the Chester, Wilmington ard
Darby line was almost elcttrocucd
yesterday. When near Clifton ave-
ruc, toIIingdalr, Conductor Matti-
sou gave the signal 10 stop the car
t. let oil a passenger.
Motorman Kcnnard threw of the
current and WITHDRAWING the brake
OF placed his left hand on the con-
trn',tr, which in some unknown man
nrr had become charged with cleo
trirjtY. No sooner had he placed
hl> hand than he was thrown back
uaruU~tInu>. Conductor Mattison
ran the car to Darby, where the
unconscious motorman was taken
into Cloud , drug store. where NOR
ph'nc vas injected by doctor who
had been called in .\tter several
minute, Of working over the man he
regaIncd >CiOuoncSs and Was
soon able to walk around.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12

Hare hunting is undoubtedly more
antiqhe sport than the chase of the fox.
Xenophon pursued 1t with delight in an.
cient Greece, and In Britain the hare was
for centuries looked upon as a far more
worthy quarry than the fox, which, until
tho time Of Queen Elizabeth and even
later, was regarded as mere vermln.
Nicholas Cox, author Of The Gentleman =
Recreation" y work on sport, published
In 1871 writes thus enthusiastically: "As
Of all chases the hare makes the greatest
pastime, SO 1t Ia great delight and satis-
faction to see the craft of this little pooh
beast IN her own self preservation. And
it Is to be admitted that in those shifta
and expedients which afford to lovers Of
hounds the true delights Of hunting tho
tiinid hare Is at least as fertile MS any
known beast Of chase In any part Of thb
world. Saturday Review.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12
FRIDAY. NAY II. 1899.
Wilmington Cure i, 5 Made By

Prot. ]. TowEsepd's Electric magnetic
tr6atmeht. My APPLIANCES core rhsg}na-.
tism. kidney complaihb, paralysis, spinal
disease, eczema, sterilty. heryous prostra-
ton, fits, seminal weakness, 81. V1tus
dance, impo,oncy. urinary troubles. Suf-
ferers, you eau SEQ hundreds OF cures III
this city, Sufferers, come and be cured,
Supporters fer all female weakness. Only
office in Delaware. No. 6l6 King street.
l have no agents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12
A Wicked Woman,

Deputy sheriff Frank Bradley had occa-
sion 10 90 TO this house of LrUna Dennis at
No. Sli French street this morning. Mrs.
Dehnl5 give warm reception to tho
Deputy Sheriff,
He argos that be was assaulted by the
woman and Charge to that effect was pro
ferred against her.
Of.tels Ward and Ilarkns went to the
assistance Of the Deputy Sheriff, The
women attempted to disembowel officer
Earkins by using pair of shears She
succeeded in cutting Officer Wards face
severely with her nails.
She will be a"ra'gned IN tho City Court
TO morrow morning
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12
Proof Against Wasp Stings.

Mr., Murray Scottish naturalist, in q
recent paper on the habits Of wasps tells
how u blackbird will stand Mt the sido OF
hanging wasps nest and deliberately
tear it in pieces In order to get at tho
larva. apparently undisturbcd by the
swarm Of angry insects. whose vicious
stings instantly put to flight tho human
curiosity seeker who ventures near to
watch the demolition.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12

Simm, Blood Purifier makes pure
blood and fortiles the system against
fovers. eruptve diseases. diphtheria,
scrofula. &c 1t Is Americas best blood
cure. Depot Cos King street, Whining
ton, Del. Jobbers wholesale it. Retail
by druggists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12
street Work.

large force Of men was put at work
on Eleventh street this morning. Ihe
Street aud Sewer DgpartinaHt having nc.
celt-d the terms for W. +. l'Orter's yard
al S"iI2!, the fence was taken down aud
Javlng commenced. , rect Supervisor
Golwin reported ChNt the Il bad p4yunonts
On his district have ben repaired
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12
Lodge Visits.

A large delegation from Blue Rock
Council. L. 0. r. e. were entertained by
Waverly Council in Philadelphia last
evening. They returned horne late In the
evening very much pleased with their
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12

There will be trout 10 in the King street
market tomorrow. The old time Law for
bidding grocors to buy in the markc! be-
fore o'clock is to be enforced.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12

Manual Rchenberger Is now residing at
Grubb's Corner and Is at his old business,
dealing in horses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12

UEA IT'S.
WESTSCOrT-On May II, 1899, at the resi-
ucnce of Anne 5. Miller, corner of Eighth
and Franklin streets, Martha Westscott,
aCeI s. years.
Due notice or the funeral will he given.
ZAHN--ln this city on May 10th 1892 Maggie
j. Zahu aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral from the residence Of her husDand.
Edward Zahn, No. S04 Elm street. Sunday af.
tcrnoon, May 18th. at . o'clock. lnterment at
Mt. salem ca mctery, +
CRONEY-Sudlenly in this city on May 10TH
1890 Miss Annie roncy, aged 30 years
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at the residence of her
brother, Vim. a Croney, No 1909 West second
street. on Friday afternoon at o'clock, M.
terment at Wilmington aud brandywine CEN.
ttery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12

Taylor & Fuller: ons PHO ointment,
safe remedy for that troublesome COM
paint Prepared by Wilmer &. Taylor.
No. 80! King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12

Scratch, scratch. scratch; unable to at
tend to business during the dny or sleep
during the night. Itching piles, horrible
plague. Doan's Ointment cures Never
fails At any drug s, ore, 20 cent?.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12

The best medicine for coughs, sore throat
and lung diseases made is DIR. Sinms
Whio Pu!monic Balsam. soc. and 81.
Depot, Cos King street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12
Colonial Danes Officers.

AT tho annual meeting OF the Delaware
Society Of ,he Colonial DANES held hero
yesterday these officers were elected Pre.i-
d,nt, Mrs G. l.. McIvainc; vice president
Mrs. W. =. johnson ;isecond vice president
Mrs. Eugene DUPONT; managers, Mrs.
John F.. Rodney, Mrs William Lee, Mrs
J. Earecst Smith, Miss Anna \. Candy,
Miss Anna Lea, Mrs Henry DUPONT, Miss
Annie Spottswood Mrs. Peter Wright,
Mrs f. H. Warner, Mrs George Fl. Ho:-
fecker, Miss Harriet Cumegys, and Mrs.
Charcs G Rumford.
The board Of managers will hold
meeting Monday next, at which time two
secretaries, a treasurer, Il registrar and II
historian will be elected Two very inter-
asting papers were read ut tho nee5in.,
One or The Seals Of the Thirteen Colon
iai States written by Mrs. McIIvanie,
was read by Mrs. Charles r. Miller. The
Other. Colonial Legends" was written
cad read hy Miss Alice Hay Of New Castle.
Thirly-fvo delegates We're PRESENT from
all parts OF he state. N!si Ors wore pre-
sont from New Jersey, Pennsylvaula.
Baltimore aud Washington. The rooms
wero profusely decorated with spring
blossoms and plants. a very handsome
Oantre piece decoraecd the table. 1t was
Composed of buff and blue. the colonial
o)lurs, Of yellow roses and blue Vlolets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12
NEW YORK CLOTHING HOUSE.
We Certainly Are

40 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ,,
! We Certainly Are
: Busy,
But like the crowded street
car, we've always room for
more, we have ample sales
people to attend to all
Corners, our goods are SO
arranged that 1t doesn't
take long to get just what
you want, prices are plainly
marked on each garment.
you can almost wait on
yourself.
\ Serge Suits
Have the call, and such a
stock Of serges we have.
! There's single breasted
!. serges, double breasted SER
|, ges, silk faced serges, full
J lined sergcs, half lined ser,
! ges, without any lining ser
! ges, silk lined sergcs,mohair
] lined serges, Italian lined
! serees,
! serges for Big Men, for
\ small men, for youths, for
! large boys, for the smallest
! boys who wear vestec and
= blouse suits.
! Mems serge suits,
! $o.75, $3.50, $S.5
! $40, $I2, $I4.
\ The special lot of
! Mems Suits we're
! selling for. $3.50 are
! worth your while
! looking at-we've
! sold some to men
! who didn't need a
: suit, they're worth
! $I2 to $I5,we bought
! them away under
! price and are selling
! them for $3.50.
( Fine worsteds, cassimercs
\ diagonsls, scrges, colorcd
! clays, crepe weave worsteds
Z and Others.
Strictly one-prloe. and II dis
Y satisfied with your purchase
Y we will return your mouoy,
! Open evenings until 9
= o'clock.
! N. Y. CLOTHING HOUSE
! Max Ephraim, Prop.
: 916 Market Street
SS3sSSSsssssa
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12
Fresh Fish,

Powell has OH his stall in the Third
street market fine assortment OF fresh
herring, fresh shad, cod ii h. haddocf,
trout, white perch black bass, crocus
smeltz, white fish, Yellow Mods and cat
fish
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12

q
sure cure for the grippe. 6oc King stree
eHH Pensions Quickly Secured
Original pensions inteliigenlly prosecut-
ed, rejected pensions re-opened and sue
ccs fully completed; dropped and reduced
pensions restored; widow pensions secur-
ell in 40 to 20 days, by Col, John Vain.
wright. expert pension attorney, end door,
No, 8 w. Seventh Street Wilmington, Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12

We are just as particular about
styles as we are quality and
price of every article sold, we
advertise extensively, but con-
slider no advertising so lasting
and beneficial as well pleased
customers. Advertising can
only bring customers, fair and
lust treatment only will keep
them. We want your trade.
whether you buy little or
much, we want every mans
and boys influence that we
can reach. When you are
looking for your new outfit
come in and see Us, we will
save you money and guarantee
satisfaction.
Closed evenings at 6 except
Tuesday and Saturdays.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12
CROSBY & HILL,

Outftters for Men
and Boys, every
thing they wear,
Clothing, Ready
made;Eustom Tail
oIrlng, Hats Fur
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12

From
Head
to Foot
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12

Bleachcd Kitchen Towelinp,
very good quality,
Tomorrow Sc yard.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-05-12

Bleached Table Linen, So
inches wide. nice assortment of
patterns.
Your choice 22l.c yard.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24

the west wing, directly above the presi-
dents anterOOm.
The first view to greet the eye upon en-
tering the long, dark room Is the white
rafters, massive supporters, erected
after the White house was burned bv the
English in 1912. To the north of the en-
trance is great stack of trunks. There
are big trunks and little trunks, some
cloth-covered, others Of leather, Sara
tOga and steamer trunks There are
bandboXes, Valises and satchels-all the
receptacles of wearing apparel and treas
ures of President Mckinley and his
family. One fact attracts attention.
Every trunk and satchel that is marked
at all bears simply the lettering: w.
Nick, Canton, Ohio" or "McK., Canton.
O."
East Of this stack Of trunks Is a room
partitioned off and under lock and key.
In it are many valuable gifts sent to the
president, which he feels he cannot ac-
cept in his official capacity.
AT present there are gifts of almost
every description which have been sent
to President and Mrs. Mckinley during
the past three years. The first article to
be seen is a large white satin, hand,
painted banner, presented to the presi-
dent last year by the citizens of Havana,
Cuba. In the center is painted a splendid
right the Stars and Stripes are grace
fully draped, while to his left is unfurled
the flag of Cuba. Beneath this an In
scription Is made Of pure gold bullion let
ters. and around the banner is fringe
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24

move the stolid Chinese dressed In their
invarlable blu, suits; the poor coolies, in
the cheapest cotton cloth; and the rich
merchants, in magnificent robes of Can
ton silk. It ia an odd combination OF
rGces-the brown Malay Jostling with the
still darker Papuan, and Jostled in turn
by the yellow man, and all subordinated
to the imperlous white race.
IN BRITISH INDIA.
At once the season of worship and re-
joicing, Christmas in India, and more
especially at the presidencies, abounds
Christians of all classes are afoot, huy-
rying across the naidauns or esplanades
to early mass, and to kiss the little bed
on which reposes an ett1gy of the Virgin
mother bearing the infant Jesus.
necsy Mfy 6T0m e0nq the toM and c0s
small, primitive chapels are thronged
by the rustic Christians bearing offerings
to the priest in the shape of wheat,
cheese, preserves and anything their pow
erty will permit. During this time the
servants of the Protestant householder
are. busy testifying their respect for
sahib." BY dawn the portico of his
house has been hung with festoons OF
marigolds or mogree (the Indian jasmine)
Wreaths and branches OF laurel-the trop-
ical substitute for holly-adorn the col
umns Of the veranda and the entrance to
his rooms.
Now the sahib has breakfasted, and
the head servant announces that the rest
of the domestics claim permission to pay
their respects. Now comes a procession
accounts! Attended by a coolie, he makes
his salaam, and lays before his master
q huge seher fish, plum cake frosted with
sugar a copper tray Of almonds and
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24
TRADE in CHRISTMAS TREES
COMFORT BROUGHT TO THE HOME OF THE MAINE FARMER
BY THE SALE OF 10000 BALsAM EIRs

eating their midday meal around a biaz-
ing hre that rOars and sparkIes in the
midst of their labors One man cuts
the s1zable trees close to the ground. A
boy or strong girl cuts away with q
sharp hatchet the few dead limbs at the
! pase; woman and boy or two women
put the trees into bundles of twelve and
tie them firmly together with strong
cords, and a large boy or a man drives
the team Of horses harnessed to a hay
rack, which hauls the load to the wharf
or railroad station. Meantime the
smaller children of the family roam
through the woods, pulling the trailing
creepers OF ground pine from among the
fallen leaves, picking great punches of
glossy wintergreen from the shadows of
oVerhanging pines and gathering in the
shining red fruit Of the wild raisin shrub.
all Of which will be placed carefully in
boxes and sent away TO form wreaths
and streamers for church decoration and
for the adOrnment Of stately city homes
where Christmas is observed with pomp
and splendor.
FIVE CENTS A TREE.
The price which the farmers receive for
their Christmas greens, though small for
, individual trees, amounts to a good sum
when the large quantity is taken into
consideration. For small trees five to
4
| by families in moderate circumstances
| 8 cents is the usual price. \ tree from
six to ten feet tall will bring from 10 TO
10 cents, according to its s*nmetry The
5-cent trees are sold for % cents in the
city markets, while a 15-cent tree often
! brings 81 or more. 50 the jobbers and re-
| tallers make handsome profits on all they
can sell. OF course, all the trees left
over after Christmas are dead loss and
/ those which are sod must be disposed
Of at rates to preclude a possibility of
! running behind in the venture The
smaller evergreen goods and the berries
are sold in lots to suit buyers. If
customer wants the Wintergreens and
ground pines and berries woven into
Wreaths and streamerS, he must paw 2
good price for the labor. If he Is will
ine 20 take the green stuff in The rough
and make it up himself, he can get
large amount for small price.
From the point Of view of the million
aire who makes and loses thousands of
dollars on margins every day the rev
enue which the Maine farmers derive
from Christmas trees seems insignificant
but the sum total means great deal
to those who are not overburdened with
money. Allowing ~ cents for the aver
age price of a Christmas tree delivered
at the station and placing the number g
l 500 GEO. the revenue from trees alone WN
be $112,500 Added to this is. say S1O.OO
for berries and trailing everereens to be
made into wreaths. This means 24,5Oo
barrels of best flour. or i, go good cloaks
for the women, or as many overcoats for
the men. It means S23 pairs of yo-to-
meeting shoes, or g., l,250 pairs of storm
overshoes, or it means an annual income
of $4,2S750, If put at interest in any of
the Maine savings banks. 1t means
more comfort, more luxury and more
Independence 10 about 10000 honest and
hard working, though not overrich, peo-
pie in Maine
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-12-24

raisins,. two vast .caulifowers and a
bouquet His offering is graciously ac-
cepted; and q small present in return can
GELS GELS the obligation. Now comes the
khedmudghar. or body servant. He has
brought a leg OF lamb some oranges, a
splced and ornamented cake, and a Quan-
tlty OF k1ssmiss, the small sultana raisin
Persia.
Kiss Mssmiss! Whence the word? Nobody
knows the etymology, but kissmiss is a
pretty nice dessert fruit to play with
Next comes the sirdar bearer, the tailor,
the washerman-even the poor mehtur
(sWeeper), each with a Christmas pres
ent and each receives a suitable douceur.
or bucksheish-pronounced often buxis.
After service at church the family are
greeted at the door by visitors, native
ana European, of the highest grades
More cakes, more fish, more legs Of NUT
ton or lamb, more almonds, raisins, kiss
miss mis- and oranges crowd the hall. and
the staircases. Most of this perishable
matter is distributed by the khansumagee
lbutler) to the poor AS evening closes
IN, hosp1table doors stand wide open for
the reception of friends, and the roast
beef and plum pudding and the mince
pies, the old crusted port wine, and the
cool champagne attest the attachment Of
the English to old, time-honored usages