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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-06
vail down to the grt.,t ocean,"

wall down to the grt.,t ocean,"
He stopped and with a horribly fa-
miliar movement laid his hand upon
my shoulder, and felt cold shudder
sweep me from head to foot. Indeed I
almost fanced could hear the wailing
of ghosts in the mists Of the river.
With an exclamation OF anger shook
the cold claw from me and drew back
a pace. Mr.. Koon-Si smiled. and | was
fearful lest he should understand the
movement. What's to become of the
white mans dignity If he allows a
heather to frighten him in this fash
ion?
"That's all very WE'LL" said Jim. who,
however much the carpenter may have
impressed him, showed no sign Of It,
,"but we haven't heard his death wall
yet. and l should like to know how you
intend that we shall hear it."
"Excellency. the future Is in the
hands of the gods, and who am that
l should say them yea or nay?'
"My worthy Koon-Si, the future is
SslSU bOIlICW hil Ill oul Alo"
know you that the gods have not chO-
sen us as instruments Of their pleas
ure"
"Nay, exccllency, I know not. 1t
may be even as you say; the gods move
mysteriously. II could only think SO,
l would spit in the face Of Kung."
"Tirst meet him, my illustrious car
penter. Tell me, what are your plans"
Tomorrow we shall be in uankow,
in the country Of Kung, one might say.
The utmost vigilance will be necessary
If we wish to escape detection"
"WellW
~ have arranged all that. We shall
land early tomorrow morning, when
hope few people will be about. Your
excellences will follow me from the
ship, but without speaking. You may
bring your servant with you, as he
may be useful. have a cousin In
Hankow, u worthy tailor, who has suf-
fered somewhat through kung. He
will give US hearty welcome"
"And then!'
"Once have your excellencies safe
in the house Of my illustrious cousin
we shall soon devise plan Of reach
ing the island of Ching.hi. 1t is even
possible that my distinguished relative
may know something Of the move
ments Of Kung Your excellency I'M
derstandsYi = ~%s A.
"Quite."
"IIc strikes twice who strikes first
The gaunt figure Of the carpenter
slipped from our side and disappeared
In the gloom, and friend as he was, AMI
ayengcr, too, was glad that he had
gone. But felt to the full our impO-
tence and the horror of being depend
ent upon this ghoulish creature. He
was like bad eXhalation Of the night,
and l almost wished that he would dis
solve into the bosom Of his mother.
At daybreak Of the following morn
ing we arrived at Hankow, and In ac-
cordanee with our prearranged plan
followed the worthy carpenter from
the ship, our invaluable All Yon bring
ing up the rear with our few worldly
possessions in a valise. Fortunately
there were not many people about. and
such as were belonged SO obviously to
the cody class that we surveyed them
with little apprehension. They merely
honored us with the usual stolid stare
Of the oriental, made some remarks un-
ineligible To rs. hut Id no way evinced
n fIntte,jii ~ 4afl H''%' "'f7
IN Rk coNTTNrED)
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YOn carried our things belOlD.

YOn carried our things belOau.
shrcwd being and congratulated my.
self on the great good fortune which
had followed us since we first seriously
set out to combat our enemies, not
that Koon-Sl was a lovable creature
or one for whom 1t was possible to
develop any immediate affection. His
manner reminded me too forcibly Of
the awful, mysterious movements of
the society. There were a cunning and
q shrewdness In him which, though
extremely valuable. were net pleasant.
When Kung made an enemy Of him, lie
committed fatal mistake and one
which believed would cost him dear
~. 1t was not without reason my IA.
ther had said "Find Koon-Sl."
Had we searched the whole Of China
! doubt If va could have discovered Il
man more fitted for our purpose.
The Churgking was not nice steam
or. and her captain was not nice cap
tain. but she ploddch hcr way up the
great river rf'h ronlmendable dignity
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Hair InsOIeS.

sWEATY + EFT. Perspi ration is q neoss
'nry waste which benefits the system by ex-
peling poison, but u soils aud MAKES An irri.
liant Of anything worn on the body. IL Hair
lnsoles are worn through the day, moicturs
from The feet will drain through tho top ar
HAIR part. leavingi dry and Al night will be
found at thu b t ON Of the solo, whit h will
bu wet. Il tir will not hold moisture but
oioth and leather will. shoes soiiei by par
SEPARATION irritats the Ieet and cause troC bies'
perAplration /, mos: constant in the feet bs-
caus, the pores are larger and more capable
nj absorption an relief is had at 0Drs by
wearing Hair !nSoleI. hh .umnticI Inv8li "
and others will obtRin great hslp from Il a .
lusalrs, which ease and harden the fee, ~
keeping them dry and pr venting irritation.
They maze n spriusy cushion md nreveHt
jar in walking aud lake the place OF rubber
heels. Price luc per psir. For sale only by
Z. James Belt, Druggist,
SIXTH AND MARKET SITS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-06
KENT LEVY COURT ORGANIZES
Clerk Of Peace Downes' Vote Decided
The Contest.

Dover, Feb. 5.--The Kent county Levy
Court organized today by electing Asa
Rogers, Union Republican Of Frederick,
Chairman. MIR. Rogers was elected by
the vote of Clerk Of the Peace X. S.
Downs. The members then made the
election unanimous. In secret session
this afternoon trustees of the almshouSe
were elected as follows: George M.
Stevenson, Republican, First district; II.
A. Johnson, Republican. Third: NJ.
Banner, Republican, Fifth; Frederick
Friedel. Republican, Seventh: j. 3.
Prettyman, Democrat, Ninth. This
makes the hoard stand six Republicans
and four Democrats. Trustees of the
Second, Fourth, Sixth, Eighth and
Tenth districts being hodovers. The
court will meet again on Thursday.
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Tay Collections for ia mary.

The following amounts have been re-
ceived by Receiver Of Taxes Rettew
from the collector of taxes for the past
month: New Castle, s22116; st. Georges,
$s530S: Blnckhird. $i52.23: Red Lion,
$3.50 Brandywine, s1O2.3s: Mill Creek,
s54l.93: Appointments. $3.50; White
Clay creek, s9l.46. His own collections
for 1888 were 1852 and for 1900, $7S9.79.
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TO CURE THE GRIP IN TWO DAYS.
l"xn i've Bruin" Quinine removes the
cause.
EDITORS AWFUL. PLIGHT.

+. N. Higgins. Editor Seneca Ulil Vows
WA u fflctr,1 fur vpars with Piles that M
doctor or remedy helped until l tried
Fuck i-n'a Arnicn SILVA iIa writes two
hoxss wholly cnred him. It's the surest
Phi" cure on c,rth and the Mst sH'vs IN
the world Cure guaranteed. Only 25cents
Sold BY N. b. Danforth, druggist.
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A SLIGHT FIRE.
Live Coal Fell on Couch and
Caused a Blaze.

While Mrs. John Griffith Of No. 1902
Branuywine street was opening can Of
fruit yesterday afternoon. Il coal fell
from the top Of the can and set fire to n
couch standing near by, causing n slight
blaze. The fire was extnguished by
members Of the family. The loss sus-
tanned was about 81.
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Burned by Hot Metal.

Marcus Smith. employed in the foun-
dry Of the Diamond State Steel Co.. was
severely burned about the body and legs
on Monday by molten metal from large
ladlc against which he fell.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-06
TUESDAY. FEB. Il, 1907,
at 10 o'clock q, ill.,.

the following desc ibed property: Four good
work or .rlving horses. 10 head of good milcb
COWS and heifers. gooi stock bull. fat OK,
l fat COW. a lot of Chickens 40 tons OF e I'd
timothy hay ~ tons mat sh hay, l.0J bundles
cora fodder, "a lot OF straw. 2 farm wagons, .
mi X wagons. !! no-top buggics ! phaeton car.
ne1s. lot blow and wagon + .rn en ' m"wiar
machine, horse rhke hay teddsr. grain driti.
plows harrows, cult.vutors, roller, forks,
rakes. shove!s, etc. and lhanv other articles
too numerous 10 mention; also a lot OF houae-
hvld goods. Terms cash.
hi.tRY A. BNESON.
4DDlEL b fAGGART.
F. {. stidham, Auc. Adm. Illustrators.
0ltf.2Gw
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Fatal delays are CAUSED BY experiment
mn win COW h and cold cures. FOL
ey's Horny and la will prevent y cold
from re.ui inc IN PNEUMONIA,
Sold VI Unniurth's, l20. Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-06
TO STOP COLD

After exp sure or when on fec col
com nv OH. take a d,ss If Foley Honey
mil Tar. 1t mover tails to STOP II cold If
tn zen IN time. lake nothing else.
Sold Nv Danforth's, 10 Market street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-06

A DEMONSTRATORS sALE-wIlL BE
n sold at public sale at the late residences
OF john q. AilmOld at Edg alpoori brandy.
wine, Del, on
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-06
THURSDAY, FEB. II, 1901
at l o'clock p. m.,

as follows head Of good horses, 10 head Of
coed cowf, fresh and close springers. 81 pair
thoroughbred Plymouth Flock chicke ms u
thoroughbred Pekn ducks and brakes, one
2OO-rgg hatcb,r. new 10 barrel truck dear
born, Us hot bed sash. good as new. double
thick gIass; harrow, seed drill. horse roli,r,
celery cabbag , turnip5, oyster plants, par
ships, etc. sale positive wet or dry.
T. ST. VIII hereafter keep nothing but
thoroashDred Guernsey cows. SIX months
credit. IL DONOuOE.
+. G. Stidham. Anc,
Ellis Hicks Clerk. j2t-ts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-06

TOIuRE THE OR p IN TWO DAYS.
Lnxalive Broino Quiniae removes tho
cause.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-06

l'EGINEfRS. FIRE len. Al " HI NlSTS D
j.. Electricians; S"ul l. ccl tn Tor new "
Ispe pamphlet. crn,ninins 'i~t at questions
stketl by Examining i,oHr,I, 2eo.
\ Lrlhr. Boukseller - unGoa
" iIn.lL ION EepuDi,c
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-06

Oyster Pie At Backstt's Restaurant 7th
and Shipley streets
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PUBLIC SALE

The subscriber going to quit the truciIux
business viii sell az public sale his stoclx,S1
the dge moor farm, near Edgemoor stAttunt
ON
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-06

Get what you ask for. Get
DOAN'S. Don't accept some
thing ''just as good" Most
druggists sell Doan's Kidney
Pills and will give you what
you call for. Some may ems
deavor to substitute an article
they make more profit on. In.
sist on having the genuine.
Price 50 cents. Manufactured
by Foster Milburn Co., Buff
falo, N. Y.
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and one afternoon the gallant skipper
Informed us that we should be in Han
kow early the next morning. We
thanked him. 1t was piece of In
formation supplied gratuitously, even
chucEed at us. but we thanked him.
1t " extremely pleasant to meet an
amiable fellow countryman In a foreign
land.
Toward dusk, as we rounded long
bend of the river, an island opened out
in the distance, and by the time we
were abreast Of 1t the day had appre-
ciably darkened. As Jim and l stood
at the side watching the narrow strip
Of land, upon slight eminence of
which we could just distinguish the
outline of a dilapidated pagoda, voice
muttered from behind, "Ching-hi."
Turning sharply, we encountered the
form of Mr.. Koon-Si. The begsar gave
me start. The quiet, crawling. mys-
FERROUS movements Of these yellow men
had got upon my nerves. Out Of the
shadows they came like ghosts or
ghouls, and into them they vanished
again, silent, mysterious, leaving no
impression behind save a chill round
the heart.
"Ching-hi," repeated Jim Indifferent
ly, though l knew that the carpenter
had also given him start. $50 he is
there?" .,..s.n .....s ."'.~
"Was there, excellency. Where he Is
now who shall say? Kung is like the
dark shadows which the clouds fling
before the moor-a moment here, a mo-
ment there, in one place never"
"Then," said Jim. You seem to have
led US on a pretty wild goose chase.
Anyhow we must see."
1--WE shall see. excellency. and If, as
believe, the virtuous nre rewarded up
on this earth as well rs In heaven the
end Of Kung is close at hand. From
the birth to the death Of an old man Is
a long journey; but, excellcncy, 1t ends
at last. So Is 1t with the evildocr. He
goes his way and wounds and riots and
strikes terror throughout the land, but
his day dawns and his sun sets, and
behold there Is nothing for him but
darkness evermore! So shall 1t be
with KunS. His foot shall grow wen-
~. his eyes shall fail him. and he who
has made many trcmble shall tremble
himself at last. Like cold north wind
he end shall come swift upon him. and
the great river shall carry his death
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-06
S. VAN BUREN, ST.

Mrs, NJ. r. Crayan Of No. 301 South Van
Buren, street, says:-'I had symptoms OF
kidney complaint for four years, aud dur
ing that time when | caught the least
cold. it always settled in my back and
made me so lame and sore that l could
not yet about If | sat Tor any length of
tune my back panied me and when at
tempting TO get up twlnges caught me.
The pain often extended to my hips and
limbs, doctorcd and used all kindn of
rcm.lies bat did not improve any, One
box of Doan's Kidney Pills which got at
Danlorth's drug store cured me-.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-06
SOUTH JACKSON ST.

NsOO II JE4NlACF1IN . Z
Mr.. james e. Adams. No. 32o South
Jackson street carpenter in the west yard 4
Of the p, w. & B. r. r. repair shop, &
SAYS: II had more or less trouble with \
my back and Kidneys for twenty years
and during ali that time the only prepara- n
,ion ever Came across upon which can n
depend 10 appeal TO again and again when u
slight occurrences take place. is Doan's n
Kidne' Pills. Slncel became acquainted u
with Doan's Kidney Pills have ADVISED 4
mole than one acquaintance to 90 to Dan Il
forth drug store and procure box. One \
friend. Mr.. Jacob B Sitter, special officer :!
at the Madison street station, took my adj n
vice aud was cured. s.
4
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13

Among the residents OF New-York who have req
istered the various hotels this week are the
following;
Brighton-F. r. Long. c. w Dean. A. Burch. Mr.
and Mrs W. II. Hare. Mrs. Jessie Saylor Corbett,
Miss. Ella Burton. T. Fl. Simpson. Mr. and Mrs.
Alexander Maitland. Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Gernond
Mr. and Mrs James Wilkinson NJ r. Lynch J. ID.
VAN. MIR. and Mrs. Maurice Meyer James j. Cor
bett Frederick Block the Rev DR.. Donald Sage
Mackey Mrs. Mackey and two children. John J.
Sinclair Mrs W. f. Smith and Mrs H 3. Platt
Traynore-H. Hays. j. r HAYS, Mrs. B. Horwitz
Miss L. West Arthur West Mr.. and Mrs. George
Sooy. Miss Margaret Livingston, Mrs. L. Well.
Arthur C. Well Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Levy Mrs
Albert Delline. Ralph Delli1e. Miss Crowley. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles G.. Weir, Mrs. Samuel Magarge.
the Rev DR.. and Mrs. G. c HoGghton. Miss
Crosby Addison ". Baird. L r. Davis e D.
D. Fuller, p r. Fuller. / J Mechan Mrs. l.
Rothschild. J. n. Evans William W. Mannis Will
lam NJ Paxton, jr- Mrs. Moses May. Mr. and Mrs.
]. d. Marks, Miss Marks. Edwin Marks. Miss Epp-
stein, r. Rapper 5. n. Sternback Miss NJ Nay
and Mrs. o. Marks.
Haddon Halls T. P. Shaw, Mrs. Mary d. Bir-
MIA Mr.. and Mrs s. ". Godfrey. Mr.. and Mrs.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
GOING SOUTH IN WINTER.
ATTRACTTVENESS OF
REGION FOR
TOURISTS.


with these extensions and improvements II was
seen that still further augmentation of the accom-
modations at Palm Beach necessary. Alive to
the situation, and with the desire TO forestaH the
demands OF the travelling public the past summer
was spent IN doubling the capacity of The Breakers.
Last winter, for weeks at time. some of the larg
est hotels were not equal u the demands made
And 40 It is. that what but few years ago
an insignificant travel composed for the most part
of persons suffering from Illness developed into
ueihehgous StIeam or tourists In search or recre-
alton and health. The transportation facilities
popularity OF the East Coast of Florida as well as
keeping N touch with all Northern connections.
ship connections stand ready this season to pro-
vide patrons with every facility and all the lux
Methods by which tourists obtain recreation and
amusement seem to vary with each recurring year.
Nhen Florida was more Of an invalids resort,
sailing and fishing apparently satisfied all. Tour
them. Other occupations in the line Of sports
~ bau; anu me game was payed py chaInplohs
9H 9, me United states on all the courts along the
was not awhim of season; il came to stay. Those
sorts were quick TO see that wheeling destined
10 pecome popular and lasting recreation, and
arple provision made for It's fun enjoyment by
Ra "a tha around pi 81; Apg1Stine; oTm1pd DayIona'
sorts; and all visitors advised to include their
The latest and most popular Of outdoor. sports
10 nnd favor with the visitors TO Florida Is golf.
hotel. The golf, season in St Augqstine is longer
begins with the opening Of the Hotel Alcazar, on
Noyenber !, and continues until May
The Florida and East Coast Railway conveys It's
patrons 10 81. Augustine, Paatka, Ormond- the
Halifax, ew-Smyrna, Lake Helen. Orange City.
Blue Springs. Deand. Rockledge. through the
pineapple belt and 10 Palm Reach and Lake Worth.
From West Palm Beach the road continues down
the coast 70 Miami which Is the terminal
The distance from Miami TO Key West. tho
inside Toute IS only l65 miles. The steamer City
or Key West is this run. which is Of the
most delightful in Southern waters The vessel ia
well appointed for the service. being large and
roomy inside and out, and supplied with all modern
conYeniences The route lies between the Florida
Keys and the Florida Reefs. practically land
locked course The scenery along the Florida Keys
is grand, something entirely the ordinary
traveller. The steamer passes within a short dis
tance OF some OF the many keys, and those
which are inhabited people he at work
IN their vegetable gardens and fruit groves. The
water Is transparent in the reef channel and from
the deck of the steamer all sorts of fish can be
seen in the shallow places.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13

plentiful for lovers Of the gun. and larger game
can readily he found. Even the alligator anorus
sport to those who seek il in that form.
The Hotel Indian River in Rockledge has been
leased for a tern of years by Boggs d Mac
Dowell. who have expended $4,000 in making 1t one
of the best equipped resorts in the State On the
sanitary arrangements alone $1,000 has been ex-
pended This hotel stands in an orange grove Of
one hundred acres. from which the guests are sup
piled with fruit. The house has every modern fa-
cilIty for the comfort and pleasure of the guests
A naphtha launch and boats are ready for their
use and daily excursions to points of interest are
made
Another equally attractive house in Rockledge is
The Plaza, which has a most charming situation
on the banks of the beautiful Indian River. and Is
replete with all appliances for the entertainment Of
those who go thther. In the rear OF the house and
In immediate proximity is bearing orange grove.
This Is the newest of the Rockledge hotels, and It
presents many attractions for guests.
The New Rockledge Hotel has been enlarged by
new addition, so that it can accommodate more
persons than before This part of the structure
contains large assembly room and many rooms
win private baths. The dining room an<t ~'haa
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13
THE EAST COAST OF FLORIDA

Florida has been a health resort far back as
me days OF Ponce de Leon. who pronounced It the
Land Of Flowers" His love for adventure lured
MIN away from a delightful country, and although
ne praised IL he never the country at fits best
Northern enterprise has brought out its best quail
Tues, and for that reason the American people of
pooay visit Florida with a more tangible purpose
man did Ponce de Leon. There is no romance at
laehed TO their annual visit; they come 10 obtain
what they know they hnd-health comfort and
pleasure
The development of the Florida East Coast Rail-
way and the East Coast hotel system rapid.
noVancing from point 10 point down the beautiful
''faa East Coast went the chain of hotels and
he railroad. until Miami. Rscayne Bay. was
raened. Then the hotel interests jumped 175 miles
Ivss the southern waters 10 Nassau. the ISL
ep :, of New-Provfdence. OF the Bahama group. and
ens with IL went the Miami and Nassau Steam
ship Line
-. he istest addition 10 this system OF magnificent
YES The tenth in number. is the Colonial at
efau, which opened with the beginning of the
@o During the summer OF 1899 hundred
,as s with an equal number OF baths. were added
"a ne Hotel Royal Poincisna, at Palm Beach, rnd
c,e Ae OF the Hotel Ormond. at Ormond In
,."o 10 about the same extent and otherwise
~ One hundred bathrooms We're fitted into
~. once De Leon. and some kind OF Improvement
oe IN all the hotels of the svsteIn But even
New-York tribune., 1901-01-13

s. c. and extends TO the southwark TO Havana,
Cuba and eastward 10 Nassau. ew-Providence.
in the Bahamas touching all intervening points
Among the most important points reached by
the Plant System the Florida Gulf coast hotels
at the most attractive places in the interior and on
the westward sioe of the Peninsula
The Tampa Bay Hotel. at Tampa, opens on Tues
dav of this week under the careful mana cement
of A F. Dick well known, especially to Long ISL
and visitors as the capable and efficient manager
of the Long Beach Hotel This hotel is freproof
structure and stands in a beautiful park and has
every possible provision for guests;
At Belleair- -on-the-CiuH the Hotel Belleview will
be opened the same date, under the competent
management of ]. F. Champlin one OF the best
known hotel managers OF the country. In summer
resort management he conducts the Ocean House at
Watch Hill. r. l.
opened for the 1901 season Tuesday and offers
many attractions 10 the two hundred and fifty
guests which ii accommodate at its beautiful
site on Lake Osceola.
The Ocaia House. another of the hotels con-
trolled by the Plant Investment Company. is in
Ocala the inland commercial centre of Florida
which IS enjoying phenomenal growth and has
numberless attractive features. 1t likewise opens
on Tuesday.
The Hotel Kissimmee TO be opened the same day
is at the town from which ii takes its name which
is regarded a hunters paradise being midway