Daily Republican., 1878-11-07
4 Sensation Anoiled.

ADoHt one u CLOCK yesterday AFTER
aoon, several persons were walking
around cycling curionsly a two story
house on Ninth street. between Market
and Shipley, In the front part of which
was millinery store, and on the cur
tain in the window was the name Of
NJ. Query. 1t transpired that the cause
of the curiosity was the disappearance
Of the inmates, two ladies, since Sunday
evening. The house had been closed
and locked during that time, and moth
ing could be seen or heard but cal
that had become hungry and kept up a
continual m.wing. As one Of the ladies'
was at times subject TO sudden attacks
Of epilepsy It was feared that something
serious had happened.
Policeman Orr being notified In com
pany with Sergeant Whelan an EN-
trance was effected through second
story window. The sergeant proceed
ed cautiously In his search, but found
that the house was entirely deserted
except by the cat which he liberated.
When about closing the house one Of
the ladies came home from a visit to a
friend and surprised at such commo.
tion Indignantly demanded an explana-
tion which was given by the officers.
Kent and Sussex.
Dispatches from Sussex County say
that the Democrats have carried that
County by about 1000 majority, and
that Stafford gave X. l.. Martin a major
ity Of l64, which was a Democratic
gain OF 50.
A correspondent from Wyoming, Kent
CO., Dell. states that there were 2Sl
tickets polled in North Murderkill Hd. 4,
of which % are supposed to be cast by
Republicans. There were two votes
east for John g. Jackson for Congress,
and one each for w. r. Cahoon and +.
g. Dunn for Sheriff.
Later returns from Sussex show that
the Democrats have $50 majority in
Lewes & Reaoboth; 10 in Cedar Creek:
l64 in 5.afOrd 10 in NanticOke; and
"a in Northwest Fork. Irdian River
gavs2 Greenback majority The Demo,
crats will have about 1900 majority in
the county.
Personal.
Rev. William Aikman, who is now
located at Auburn, Central New York
has been passing few days in our
city, having arrived on Saturday last.
On Sunday evening he preached at the
Central church, and has sine been
calling on many Of his old friends who
greeted him very cordially. Mr.. Ak.
man did good work in our city dur
ing the dark days of the rebellion, and
will long be remembered with feelings
OF pleasure by majority of our citi-
zens. He is looking we'll and we are
pleased to hear that his church is in a
very hourishing condition. He leaves
to day on his return trip to that place
Friendly VISIT.
The members of Fairfax Lodge No. s,
|. o. o. F., will leave this city on Sat
urday afternoon for the purpose of pay
ing a visit to Rosetree Lodge Of Media
Delaware Co., Pa. A set Of resolutions
handsomely framed will be presented
as a reward and note of appreciation to
Rosetree Lodge for the kindness of the
members and close attention paid
Nicholas Spencer one Of the Fairfax
members for long time, and the credit
able manner in which they buried his
remains.
NJ. \. n. A. Entertainment.
The regular monthly entertainment o
the M. 8. R. A. will be given in their
Hall on Thursday evening, Nov. 7th, al
II o'clock. The exercises will consist
Of singing by several popular singers
Recitations and d'reading by Prof. Crab,
and others, and other attractions. Also
the "Daisy class" Of Prof. Crabb's vii.
mington Academy will add to ths enjoy.
ment of the evenings. Tickets only
ten oants.