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Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
Francis Il Sons Price List.

New Valencia raisins, u cts. seed
less raisins, 3 Tbs. for rs cents 6 lbs.
box choice LONDON layers, 50 cts. new
currants, 6 cts. per ID. new citron, 90
cts. per fb. French prunes, 5 cts. per
fb. lbs. peaches, halves, 25 cts. 8
lbs. mince meat, 25 cts. 3 cans toma-
toes, 25 cts. corn, s cts. 4 TBS. dried
black berries, Is cts. ; the best 40 cent
Japan, Black and Imperial tea in the
city; Rio cofees, Is, 20, % and 25 cts.
per 10. best Laguyra, 2S cts. best
Maracaibo, 2S cts. 4; old Gov. Java, 33
cents table peaches, Is cents per can
black berries, S cts. per can Proctor &
Candles Oleine soap, 81 cents pound
bleacher soap, 81 cts. Babbitts soap,
7 cts. /; sand soap, 4 cts. standard, 4
ct poor mans soap, 5 cts new crop
N. 0. molasses, 40 cts. per gal. table
syrup, 40 cts. per gal. wash boards,
l2t cts. two hooped buckets, 124 cts. !;
brooms, l2t cts. large reed bird mack
prel, Is C. per doz. choice roll butter,
20 C. corn starch, s c.. 3 Tbs. lard, Is
cents Rumford's yeast powder, large
bottles, II cts, small bottles, s cents !;
sranulated sugar, 81 cents white, s
cts. light, cts. headlight oil, Is cts.
per gal. coal oil, Ia cts. per gal. al
monds. walnuts, grapes and candies at
low prices all brands of flour Is cents
per barrel less than mill price. VIM.
M. FRANCIS & Son, N. W. cor. 4th and
Lombard streets, Wilmington, Del.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
BAYAkD TAYLOR.
"Reminiscences Of the Dead Poet
Journalist aud Diplomat.

We announced yesterday in our later
editions the death Of Mr.. Bayard Tay-
lor, the American Minister to Germany.
Accompanying the despatch was a
biographical sketch, covering the prin.
cipal points OF his career. A special
despatch from Berlin dated Thursday
night says:-''He passed away from life
as though sinking into sleep. Until
recently decided improvement IN his
condition had been perceptible, and
the tidings OF his sudden death will
arouse universal grief and sorrow, be-
cause the drceased gentleman although
only accredited short time was a uni
versal favorite. Tn. Emperor vii.
liam, the Crown Prince, and Prince
Bismarck greatly esteemed Mr.. Taylor,
whose appointment as Minister to this
Court was extremely welcome to them.
Mrs. Taylor and her daughter devoted
ly nurs-d him during his long illness.
and their bereavement is indescribably
sad. The fatal symptoms came on sud
denly. Mr.. Taylor had been out of bed
and was transacting business with the
officials Of the Amaerican. Legation yes
terday. His death was peaceful and
painless
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
Thefta In the Country.

The farmers at this season of the
year made the special objects Of chick
en-thief raiders. The latest we have
heard of occurred at Loveville Mill Creek
Hundred, on Wednesday night last. A
gang of thieves that night visited the
hen roosts Of Calvin Highfeld and car
ried off thirty of his plump fat pulets.
On the same night they visited Barton
McElwee who lives on Rev. Thomas
Loves farm, adjoining Mr. Highfeld.
Mr.. McElwee had large number Of
chickens roosting under shed, and he
found one here and there had been
taken. Further investigation revealed
an empty whskey bottle under the
overshoot of the barn, and on opening
the stable door he found that one of his
horses was missing, and adiIigent search
resulted in finding the horse in the
neigh borhood of the brick yards on the
Lancaster Pike. Mr.. McElwee expect
ing return OF the thieves to his hen
roost, has removed his chickens and
other poultry to safer place and night
" puts them under lock and key, and
If the thieves return, they will nc
doubt meet with warm if not wei
come reception.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
Special Mention.

Sutterley will be open all day Christ
mas. 302 Market street, above Sd.
Sutterley copies all kinds of pictures.
60 early to Mrs. Taggarts for your
Christmas goods. The rush has begun,
at No. 607 Market street.
Sutterley keeps the best poser in the
city.
magnifcently bound and full gilt
Shakespeare, worth $500, for only
1913, at Mrs. Taggart's, 6O7 Market
street. No humbug.
Ga- WILMINGTON UMBRELLA MANUFAc-
roRY.-E. C. Strang, S. W. cor. Fourth
and Market streets, has an elegant as.
sortment of umbrellas, made especially
for the holidays. Call and See them.
Orders promptly ille1.
81 have got cough" You can get
rid of it by buying McInall's Compound
Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and Wool
Naphtha.
Physicians prescriptions and all pri
vate receipts filled with care, and OF
the purest me licin at all hours. Tay-
lor & Fullerton, Apothecaries, 3o2 King
street.
Call in and see Sutterley this week.
Go to Sutterley's early if you want
your pictures before Christmas.
If the weather is cloudy Sutterley
can take just as good picture. 3O2
Market street, above Sd.
Go early to Halls, 507 Market street,
for bargains in shoes and slippers -
Prices greatly reduced.
Beautiful nursery grown Christmas
trees for sale at 9Th and King streets,
from the great Northern and Southern
nurseries. RANDOLPH PETERS.
Go to Halls, 507 Market street. for
Christmas presents. Shoes and slippers
at all prices. am determined to sell
cheap. Call and be convinced.
Cyrus Stern would have you learn,
His winter clothing is good Il strong,
For dress or business, boys or men,
Can fit the fat, the lean or long.
Clubs Agriculturist for seventy-nine,
Sells Methodist hymnals, plain or fine,
And travelling bags, black, red q drabs.
Albums, pocket books & knives 4 lads,
Christmas tree decorations. Immense
assortment at the very lowest prices.
Materials for manufacturing decora
tions and toys. We are also real estate
agents. We have for sale large lot
Of children's Christmas houses and lots,
which we are selling from 30 cents ia
$1,000. Call early for good selection.
John R. Holt, wall paper and window
! shades, 223 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
Special Reduction In Teas, COHees,
&C., at II. &. Aipple's, Third and
Madison Str eets.

CoFPEES.
Old brown Java, the finest in tn.
market, 81 cts, Gov. Java, very fine
% cts, Laguyra, best. rs cts, Maricai.
bo, 25 cts.. Golden Rio, 25 cents, best
strong Rio, % cts, mild Rio, 20 cents,
medium Rio, lS cts, good Rio for IA
cents.
Extra choice Imperial, so cents per
tb., choice Green Tea, for rs, 40, SO
and so cts, best Japan tea, so cents,
choice, Is, A. and 50 ;ts., best Formo-
sa, go cts., extra Oolong. so cts, good
black tea, rs and 40 cts.
DRIED FRUITS, &C.
7 Tbs. good dried apples for 25 cents,
4 Tbs. fancy sliced apples, rs cents,
fancy evaporated apples, Is cents per
To-, 5 TBS. of new half peaches, very
fine, rs cts, a TBS. new French prunes,
rs cts, new Valencia raisins, 5 cents,
seedless raisins, s cents, new currants,
& cts, new citron, 20 cts, 3 cans best
tomatoes, rs cts, 3 cans sugar corn, as
good as any in the market, 25 cents, 8
lbs. silver gloss starch, rs cts, s TBS.
best buckwheat, 25 cts, blackberries,
8 cents per can, 4 lbs. cream nuts, rs
Cts, 2 Tbs. English walnuts, 25 cents,
soft shell almonds, 25 Gus, fine mixed
candies, IS, 20 and Is cents, Almeria
grapes, Is cts, 3 Tbs. mince meat, 25
Cts, 4 Tbs. apple butter, rs cts, best
lard, s cts, best standard granulated
sugar, 81 cts, white, 8, s and 7 cents,
pulverized, II cts, London layer rails
ins in boxes, so cts, very fine. Also
full assortment of fine oranges, lem
ons, bananas, &c. Fancy syrup mo.
lassas, SO cts. per gallon, good syrup,
40 cents per gallon, fancy N. 0. mo-
lasses, go cts. per gal, good, 40 cents,
3 cakes tidal wave toilet soap, rs cts,
best headlight oil, $50 fire test, 25 cts.
per gall, coal oil, l2t cts. per gal. H.
C. SIppLE, Sd and Madison streets.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
To the Public.

As there has been considerable talk
and advertising in different ways by
oyster dealers, take this opportunity
to inform the public that was the first
to advertise "solid measure and in
giving what advertised my business
has so increased that it doubles that of
any Other house in the city. We keep
three expert hand, busy, and our man
ner of opening oysters leave them en-
tirely free from shell, as We use what is
known as the Boston "stabbing knife
Our oysters cannot help being fresh as
they are received every morning direct
from CriStield and other points, and
the live business we do enables us to
supply our customers with the freshest.
Our prices are low as the lowest, and
we supply oysters by the quart, gallon,
bnshe! or barrel, delivered to any part
of the city, country or town. Churches
and fairs furnished at so cents per gal
lon. Just try our measure and see for
yourself Respectfully,
A. l.. Alsscow, III Shipley street.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
MiddIetOn's Holiday Price List.

Valencia raisins cents, seedler's raj
sins BIB. for Is cents, muscatel do. u
cents, new currants 6 cents, citron 20
cents, ID. French prunes 25 cents, s
ID. peaches new, halves, 25 cents, 7 lbs.
peaches new. quarters rs cents, ID.
mlnce meat Is cents, cans best toma
toes Is cents, corn cents per can,
dried black berries cents h., glasses
Jelly Is cents, We have a fair Rio coffee
at IS cents, but would advise those who
want good, to pay 20 or % cents, our
Santos coffee 2 years old, at 2S cents,
never fails to please, kitchen crystal
soap cents, standard soap 4 cents,
bleaching soap6 cents, toilet soap Is
cents per doz., reed bird mackerel So
lbs. to the doz., IS cents per doz., Lar
rabee's mic macs, best in the city 10 cts
h., fine syrup 40 cents per gallon,
finer do. 80 cents, extra choice do. so
cents, pure white do. 81, peach do. 81.
20, New Orleans from 40 to 80 cents,
granulated sugar 81 cents, white s cts,
light yellow 7 cents, head light oil 25
cents per gallon, lbs. of rice Is cents,
pure pepper in one pound lots, at 20
cents, 3 lbs. of starch in handsome
globe 80 cents, almonds, walnuts, pc
cans, &c, oranges, candies, figs, raisins
Almeira grapes in quarter boxes &c.
P S. coal oil IA cts. per gall.
C.S. MIDDLETON, 5. E.cor. 4th & King.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
FIRST EDITION.
|.-.,er and the whspping Post.

George Draper. the colored man who
led John Wilson, also oolored, at
dalstown, will undergo the prelim'
,rv punishments to an imprisonment
life to-day at New Castle. The first
these little preliminaries is to stand
,sring an hour in the pillory with
snow falling in heecy sheets around
n. The gates Of the prison yard are
be left wide open, that the children
~ come in and take look at this
|n.,ianizing process Of tanning an ig'
rant untutored negro into q civilized
Et., and II any good little boys OF
i. sea proper to indulge in the harm
pastime Of throwing a rotten egg O
at the unfortunate man, there is:no
to prevent it. This was the habit
so far back, but many now living
member it. After Draper will haye
cd shivering his hour in the cold he
be put through the christianizing
orss of being stripped to the waist,
,.oned to a post, and then he will
his so lashes from d cato nine tails,
lch with its nine leathern thongs,
Iv make $40 lashes instead of sixty.
ourse our really humane and tender
lrted sheriff, who is compelled to
form this very disagreeable duty,
lay the lashes on lightly or the
thing victim could not stand it, but
must be very tough hide that
not open its pores to $40 stripes,
sever lightly laid on, to let the
|fstianizing influences of the whip
post permeate the entire human
Hpln. After this fearful baptism and
taton into the mysteries and bles-
~ vouschafed under Christian laws,
|Appr will be taken in out Of the
and binding snow, with his back
ASS OF corded w-lts, to undergo a
time Imprisonment. Surely, If
|appr does not become a good Chris
the fault will not be attributabl. to
non enforcement OF the laws Of a
'istian State. But enough OF this
asm, and We would honestly ask
man sentenced to imprisonment
life should be made to undergo
,her and more terrible punishment.
I'll if il does him no harm it can GER
ay do him no good, a. he is impris
ID anyhow, and kept where he can
10 harm to the community. Some
diication OF the law is needed in
h cases as we have mentioned.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
riss II kringle.

great many children, and indeed
he who have passed the age of child
|cd. make very free use of the name
Kris Kringle" without knowing
|uhing about the origin Of it, and We
|re no doubt they would like to know
antecedents of such an important
|sonage, or whether he be person
not. A writer in the Reformed Mes
gr says: "kriss kringle" is a cor
|p..on of the German "Chrtst kind-
which signifies the i" Christ
|H," or the infant Jesus. When
! +" Kringle is said to bring gifts to
- boys and girls on Christmas morn
it implies that the Infant Saviour
!, on Christmas morning brings the
s to them, but We fear that the
Aphor, Kriss Kriugle, has so effsctu
tab IN the place in the imaginations,
he infant babe of Bethlehem, that
.atter is but seldom thought Of
m,u CIaus,' though often confound.
Eth Kriss Kringle, Is quite a differ
porson, or metaphor, his being the
4, name of Saint Nicholas, who was
up of Myra. He is said to have
| d born in Pltera in Lucia, and died
Ar year 1876 OF the Christian era, and
Vas also said to have been especially
I'd for his devotion and benevolencs
MLdren. Owing to a legend which
rts MIN to have restored the mutt
d remains of certain children, who
be cruelly put to death, and brought
tN back to life again, by making the
p Of the cross over them, he came, in
course of time, to be esteemed as
patron saint of little children and
is Why he comes housing down the
aney every Christmas to fill the
kings that are hung up in expec'
On Of his coming with candies.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
A Little More cider.

We still have little more of that
good cider (from apple juice) call and
try it at R. H. Jones mince meat and
apple butter works, us Shipley street.
Michael Berrigan and Joseph Kerr, tel
rgraph messenger boys, were knocked
down by team, in New Haven, Conn.,,
yesterday, and Berrigan was killed.
K RI escaped with slight injuries.
A passenger train ran into a sleigh
at crossing near Plainville, Mich,
last evening, killing John Mclndre and
fatally injuring his wife and one child.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
HOLIDAY GOODS.
More Enterpristng Merchants to be
RemNmbere0

bsVvssVsss~SsS~'
A.. A. .cHAPMAE.-CiGARs AND TOBACCO
Mr.. c. Is doing a large business at the
5. W. corner of Fourth and Shipey sts.
A few months ago he was obliged to en-
large his store, and In order to still
meet the demands Of the people, he
rented the store next door, which he
calls his wholesale house. In this store
he has $50 box 8 of tobacco. To each
purchaser OF his chewing tobacco he
gives a present and at the same time
sells his tobacco at q reasonable price.
He has fine assortment OF clear Ha-
vana filler cigars which are selling rap
idly. His show windows present neat
apYeararcs. A visit will demonstrate
his low prices.
A. J. HARKiNs--CIGARs AND TOBACCO.
Mr.. H. manufactures his own cigars
nd sells fine collection of clear Ha
vana straight filler cigars. He also has
cigarettes Of different brands, chewing
tobacco of various kinds and at reason
able rates. Mr.. H. is young man
and by perseverance in his business
has established large ,rade. We were
shown very fine cigar which he was
making for private parties. His place
of business is at 220 W. 7th street.
THE 80 CENT STORE
At sol Market street Is doing large
business, as there is a variety OF arti-
cles for one to select from, and at prices
to suit the demands Of the times. At
this store thu mothers can find many
useful articles for their children for
Christmas, also large assortment OF
presents for adults, as the prices are
reduced on many articles.
GLASSWARE EXCLUSIVELY.
Persons walking on King street be-
tween Second and Third, are attracted
by large lot Of samples out at the
door of No. 2l7, of beautiful, clear
glasswar. and lamps. This is only a
sign for the elegant assortment insid-,
consisting OF lamps from 23 cents to
81. Is, bowls, tea sets, goblets, pitchers,
castors, cheese dishes and everything
manufactured Of glass. All the goods
Is bought direct from the manufactures
for cash and tn. proprietor not only
claims to sell lower than any other
dealer, but marks the price out to prove
it to all. Visit the new glass store by
all means for Christmas presents at 2l7
King street, above Second.
DOCTOR cooPERs DRUG STORE,
Is located at Seventh and Jefferson
streets, and it is well supplied with
medicines OF all kinds, and many ar.
ticl-s suitable for Holiday gifts. Every
thing in this drug store is Of the finest
quality, and being sold at remarkably
low prices.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
SECOND EDITION
state OF the Ih thermometer.
AT THE REPUBLICAN OFFICE Dec 21
o'clock. 10 o'clock. p o'cloos
80 81 80
The Weather.

The Weather.
War Department, Office of the Chief
Signal Officer, Washington, D. G., Dec.
q, ! A. M.
Indications for Saturday.-For the
lower lake regions and Middle Atlantic
states, Tennessee and the Ohio Valley,
south and east winds, falling barome
ter, warmer, cloudy weather, with rain
or snow.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
TrtDle March-.8 Leaders.

Prof. Crabb's Entertainment wil
IKE place at the Opera House tonight
Tickets will be for sale at the Box office
A large Christmas Tree decorated, will
be in full view of the audience, in Mr.
Crabb's original dialogue entitled
christmas among the poor and rich. y
Mr.. C desires the audience to notice in
particular the singing which is uldel
the direction of Mrs. II. NJ. Newhall, q
teacher of music in the school. Ad
mission 10 cents.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
EW ADVEIsTISEMENGS.
lFFICE OF M. M. CHILD,
REAL ESTATE BROKER.
MI 4 WEST SEVENTH STR EEvr


Exchange Building)
offer tor sale the following described dwell
lIngs, situated in Wilmington:
No. IA large, double, two and half stone
house, with two and half story back build
ings, with large front, side and back yard,
and all the modern improvements, with hand
some terraced front.
No. IA fine story brick dwelling on 9th
street near Washington, modern improve
nents, large side yard, good location.
No. 3.-Beauti'ul threestory brick, with g.
story back buildings, and Ohio gray stone cor
ners, situated on Delaware Avenue, contain
ing ID rooms, in good order, with the m 'dern
Improvements.
No. A large 3-story BRICK with 3-story
back building, situated at No. 1908 Delaware
Avenue, in complete order. with all modern
improvements. Terms easy and possession at
once.
No. 5-Thrse 3-story bricks on Washington
street, between 18th and 18th, with all the
modern improvements. with front. side and
back yard, ana beautiful porticos in front.
No give two-story bricks with two.story
back buildings, with modern conveniences,
situated on Lombard street above 10TH Terms
accommodating, new and complete.
No. -Four new 2story brick houses on
Walnut street between 18th and 12h Terms
accommodating.
No. s. Fine 3story brick dwelling, No. 2O2
West street, with modern improvements, pos
session at once.
No. 9.-Large story brick dwelling, with
all the modern Improvements, in complete
order, situated on Market rect between 18th
and 18th; lot 100 feet deep.
No. lO.-Brck stable on West 18th street
near Market, in good order, with good yard
back.
NO. 11.-Lot with green house thereon, at
the northwest corner of Delaware Avenue and
Jefferson streets.
No. u Fine and a half story brick with
story back buildings, situated on Market
street between 9Th and 9th, 2nd door above
Masonic Temple, with all modern convenien-
ces, also stable on King street, on the back
end of lot. Splendid location for physician.
No. 13.--Three-story brick, No. 907 Market
street, lot extending through to Shipley St,
would take smaller house in part payment if
location would sui.)
No. 14.-Convenient 2-story brick, No. Ill
rNtnail street.
No. l5-l hree story brick, rooms, No. q
Jefferson street.
No l6.-Thrre.story brick, with modern i'm
provemen's, No. 1922 Tatnall street.
No 17.-Three story brick, No, 7O4 Tatnall
street.
No 1s.-Two-story brick on Union street
No. 19.-Two two-story bricks on Lowering
avenue near Lincoln.
No. 2O.-Frame house in McDOwellville.
No. 2l.-Splendid dwelling on Washington
above Tenth, with front porch and yard, In
excellent order. Also many Others both east
and west of Market street.
FOR RENT.
NJ M. Child offers for rent the following
dwellings,:
No. $40 Market street,
1l0i Jefferson street,
604 French street,
1Gl5 Tatnall street,
g 1877 Delaware avenue,
1903 Delaware avenue,
2U2 West street,
12ll Market street.
lllT iatnall street.
" 2l7 Jefferson street
s2S Washington street.
Apply to NJ. M. CHILD,
No. 4 West Seventh street.
decisive '&9at-lctt
TRA NJ OPERA HOUSE
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21

Tic Douloureux or Neuralgia, can be
SANITY relieved and permanently
Eed by the use of Keller's Roman
|aIInent. Price so cents a bottle.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
A Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year.

The engagement Of Miss Charlotte
Thompson, at the Opera House on
Christmas night, will be the closing
scene of merry Christmas, and the
piece she presents the Hunchback very
fine comedy, will also be another attrac-
tion, as she has never appeared before
a Wilmington audience in the character
Of Julia. The reserved seat sale begins
on Monday next and by all means 81
cure your seats in advance to witness
this great artistic.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
The Rest Bible.

There Is no excuse now fol not hav'
ing a good bible when there are in the
market so many different styles of the
bible with helps and also at reasona
BILE rates. Among the teachers bibles,
the American Tract Society, the Oxford
is well bound and has the best helps.
Eyre and Spottiswood's have very fair
help, but is not so well bound. But
all styles and sizes are to be found at
the Religious book aud tract store No.
602 Market St ID story. 1t is worth
your while to call and examine them.
Prices as low as the lowest. You will
find there, also, the publications of the
American Bible Society, religious books
illustrated, children's holiday books,
Christmas and New Year cards, and
presents Of various kinds. Call and
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
New Church Organ.

The members of hion NJ. Il. church,
corner OF Ninth and French streets, are
having a large pipe organ placed in the
rear gallery Of the church. As it now
stands it presents handsome appear
ance. 1t has double key boart and
has thirteen stops. 1t is bailt in a
heavy walnut casing. The organ is
fancifully ornamented, and the whole
design is perfect. The instrument was
purchased from the firm of Hook &
Hastings, Of Boston, at cost of about
$500. This cost was raised solely by
subscriptions under the energetic man
agement of Rev W. NJ. Batter, the
pastor. 1t has been some four months
since the subject OF getting new Or
gan was broached, and since that time
the whole congregation have worked
assiduously, and by some assistance
from outside parties the object Of their
efforts has at last been attained. Mr..
G. Beech, gentleman from the Hook
4 Hastings firm, of Boston, who is
putting the Instrument toge her, will
have it ready for musical concert
which takes place on Tuesday evening
next.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21

|pHLApELpHIA instead of increasing is
Fling down her police force. The pre-.
Rt force is |, 200 men but a pending
finance cuts it down 70 1000, and re-.
Vrs the salaries of the remainder Of
4 force. Other salaries have alsc
f'n reducedl by the ordinances that
f5,OO0 will be saved to the city.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
Old AsbAry

The Christmas entertainment to be
,ivpn in the audience room of Asbury
NJ. II. church on Thursday evening,
Dec. 26th, promises t" b- fine affair.
consisting of recitations, dialogues,
Duets and solos by the school.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-21
The p. NJ. A. Bail.

The P. NJ. A. ball, in Webster's $
Dancing Rooms, Monday evening, Feb
ruary oath, promises to be gala night
for all lovers Of the Terpsichorean art.
The committee of arrangements will
8 .,are no pains or expense to insure the
guests a pleasant time, and from the
reputation tho p. M. AS. have earned,
they will no doubt be gratifei by hav
ing large attendance at their ball.