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Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
SATURDAY EvENING'S FIRE.
The Work Of IN IncenAiary -Ths
Asn0aat LOst-The Aasoamt Gov
cred Dy InSurnnCA

The fire on saturday evening, abou
1870 O'Clock, in the establishment O
John W. Gem, was caused through
the feLdish antipathy of an incendiary
The building is frame one, adjoining
the planning mill Of Talley & Co., on
Orange street, below the railroad. The
burned portion had been erected by
Mr.. dean on the 25th of last March.
and was to bs taken down in March
next. In this place there were mum
Der OF tools, patterns, sasa and blinds,
oil Of which were destroyed.
1t appears that the match was ap
piled in the southern end of the room
where was piled great quantity of
shavings, as that portion received the
greatest damage. There was stove in
the building, but as the timber
around it was burned but little all
thought OF the fire having originated
from this source was dispelled. The
second story Of Talley Il Co = plainlnt
mill was also used by Mr.. Gem, and
was connectend with his sash room by
door. In here was wnere the greater
portion Of Mr.. Gems machinery was
placed, none of it however, received any
injury.
The loss is estimated at about $500,
which is covered by Insurance. The
policies being taken in Plummer's in
surance agency of this city, $500 in the
Royal Canadian and $500 In the Fire
Association of Philadelphia.
Mr.. Gem Seems to be unfortunate in
having incurred the enmity OF some
one in whose breast there 70 ms to be
more than human share
of this worlds depravity. On Friday
about noon, several weeks ago, an at
tempt was made to fire the building.
Taking advantage of the noon day
hour, some one entered the shop by
the side entrance and lighting a candle
placed it under bench aud h,aped
around it a great pile of shavings.
Fortunately one of the aorkmen came
up stairs aud while standing near the
doorway connecting the two rooms he
heard the cracking of what he supposed
to be the starting Of the machinery. In
turning he caught sight of the smoke
and in few minutes the flames which
had by that time gotten under consid'
'rable headway 'ere extinguished.
Fine Gre on Saturday evening it is sup.
'o5ed originated through the second
.ttempt Of this same individual.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23

pastor Of the church, was introduced.
He referred TO the time twenty three
years ago, when the Sunday school
first met. There were about 10 teach
ers present, and IL boys and Is girls.
That was the whole school at that time.
He noted the growth Of the school from
that small membership to the number
whose names are enrolled In the three
organizations combined; besides said
he, "many others who have been
taught have, married, and others have
passed into eternity" He closed his
remarks by pleasing address to the
younger members Of the school.
Those who received prizes are as fol-
lows: ELSIE Heehner, Virgie Pen
Dington. Mabel Thatcher, Effis Chani-
Ter, Charlie Cole, Carrie McNair, Earn
es' McNair, Annie Nuttrr and Lizzie
Green VIII, received Watts catechism.
Fol punctual attendance, not being
absent during the year--Mabel Parker,
Carrie McNair, Clarence McNair and
Elsie H.ebner, who received Shorter
ShtTpiibth.
Miss McCabe's class-Mamie Nixon
for committing to memory lst John;
Helen NJ. Norton, Book of Ruth Kittie
q. Plummer, the same; Lizzie Day and
Lizzie Cook, the Shorter Catechism,
and Ella Johnson, the Book Of James.
All received the Shorter Catechism.
Mis-, Jordan's class--Lizzie Springer
Frazier, two prizes Marian Brown and
Nellie Parker.
Miss Seidel's class-Lucy B. Paulley,
Arabella Parvis and Celia Krebs.
Miss Jetieris' class--Virgie B. Wool.
ley and Annie J. Remington.
The scholars in these classes received
prize, for excellence In the different
studies.
Earnest McNair and scholar named
for punctual attendance, were
also the recipients OF books.
The exercises closed with benedic
tion by the pastor.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
A Western Polar Wave,

A despatch from st Louis, Dec. %
says: A polar wave struck this city
about 10 O'Clock last night, which low.
cred the temperature from l4C to g
above zero by 7 O'Clock this morning
when the mercury stood at the later
point. The storm came from the north
west and the wind attained a velocity
OF 80 miles an hour dnring the night.
Snow fell before midnight, and with
what was already on the ground it now
lies four inches deep. To day the wealth
has moderated good deal, and while
it Is still cod-the mercury being sew
eral degrees below the freezing point
the temperature is much warmer than
it was this morning, and the wind has
subsided. The river at this point is
full Of heavy ice, and the ferry boats
were obliged to suspend trips this al
ternoon. 1t is fearedthat the channel will
become 50 ob,tructed opposite, or a few
miles below, the city, before morning
that the ice will gorge aud completely
stop navigation.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
Francis & SONS Price List,

New Valencia raisins, = cts. seed
less raisins, 3 Tbs. for rs cents ; Tbs
box choice Lonl'on layers, 50 cts. new
currants, 6 cts. per tb. ; new citron, 70
cts. per tb. !; Ffench prunes, 5 cts. per
ID. ; lbs. peaches, halves, 25 cts. 3
lbs mince meat, 25 cts. 3 cans toma
toes, rs cts. corn, s cts. 4 lbs. dried
black cherries, Is cts. .; the best 40 cent
JapaA, Black and Imperial tea in the
city Rio coffees, Is, 20, % and 25 cts.
per lb. best Laguyra, Is cts. =; best
Maracaibo, 2S cts. old Gov. Java, 33
cents ; table peaches, Is cents per can ;
blackberries, 5 cts. per can Proctor &
CANDLES Oleine soap, ii cents pound
bl"acher soap, ii cts. Babbitt' $ soap,
7 cts. ; sand soap, cts. standard, 4
ct poor mans soap, s cts new crop
n. q. molasses, 40 cts. per gal. ; table
syrup, 40 cts. per gal. wash boards,
l24 cts. j.; two hooped buckets, l2J cts. :;
hroonls, ~ cts. large reed bird mack
errl, Is c. per doz. choice roll butter,
~ C.. corn starch, 8 G. 3 TBS. lard, 25
cent, Rumtord's yeast powder, large
hotties, IL cts, small bottles, s cents
.ranulated sugar, 81 cents; white, S
cts. light, 7 cts. ; headlight oil, rs cts.
per gal. ; coal oil, IA cts. per gal. ; al.
Inonds. walnuts, grapes and candies at
low prices all brands Of flour 25 cents
per barrel less than mill price. WM.
VI. FRANCIS q SoN, n. w. cor. 4th and
Lombard streets, Wilmington, Del.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
GheAD Candles.

Those of our readers desiring to pur.
chase their Christmas candies would
find it to their interest were they to Wis.
it "The little Caramel Depot" at the
n. h. corner of Seventh and Tatnall
Ss. Mr.. +. B. Mccain, the proprietor,
manufactures all his confectionery and
keeps his stock fresh and toothsomr.
His display of fancy candy is unusually
large. As an evidence of his success
in his particular branch Of business We
have but too mention the fact that he
has large and growing trade through
out the peninsula and the djacent
counties Of Pennsylvania, to meet the
demands of which he keeps constantly
on the road number Of travelling
teams. He has special prices at which
he supplies parties, balls, fairs and
other places of entertainment.
NJ. ~. Il. A.
The Moral Suasion Reform Associa-
tion earnestly request all those having
donations to make of money, provisions
or clothing, to send in their names or
contributions before noon tomorrow
(Tuesday.) They also invite the pub
lie generally to visit their Hall, which
will be open for that purpose from 4. 80
p. NJ. until IL p. M. tomorrow.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
special Reduction In Teas, CORees.
DO. at II. &. ~tpple'S, Third and
Madison Streets
COPFEES.

Old brown Java, the finest in the
market, 81 cts, Gov. Java, very fine
2s cts., Lagnyra, best. 25 cts, Maricai.
bo, rs cts. Golden Rio, rs cents, best
strong Rio, % cts, mild Rio, 20 cents
medium Rio, Is cts, a good Rio for ID
cents.
Extra choice Imperial, 80 cents pei
fb., choice Green Tea, for 25, 40, sc
and so cts, best Japan tea, 80 cents,
choice, 25, 4" and SO ,ts., best Formo-
sa, 90 cts, extra Oolong. so cts, good
black tea, Is and 40 cts.
DRIED FRUITS, &C.
! Tbs. good dried apples for Is cents,
4 TBS. fancy sliced apples. 25 cents,
fancy evaporatrd apples, Is cents per
tb., 5 lbs. of new half peaches, very
fine, 25 cts, 4 lbs. new French prunes,
rs cts, new Valencia raisins, s cents,
seelless raisins, s cents, new currants,
6 cts, new citren, 20 cts, 3 cans best
tomatoes, Is cts, 3 cans sugar corn, as
good as any in the market, rs cents, 3
lbs. silver gloss starch, rs cts, TBS.
best buckwheat, rs cts, black berries,
s cents per can TBS. cream nuts, Is
cts, 2 Tbs. English walnuts, Is cents,
soft shell almonds, 25 c,s., fine mixed
IS, 20 and Is cents, Almeria
grapes, 25 cts, 3 Tbs. mince meat, 25
'ts., 4 Tbs. apple butter, 25 cts, best
lard, cts, best standard granulated
sugar, 8! cts, white, 8, and 7 cents,
puivrrized, II cts, London layer rails
ms in / boxes, so cts, very fine. Also
"A full assortment Of fine oranges, lem
ms, bananas, &c. Fancy syrup mo.
assas, 60 cts. per gallon, good syrup,
40 cents per gallon, fancy N. 0. mo-
asses, 80 cts. per gal, good, 40 cents,
cakes tidal wave toilet soap, Is cts.
rest headlight oil, $50 fire test, 25 cts.
Der gal, coal oil, l24 cts. per gal. H.
:. SIPPLE, 3D. and Madison streets.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
Wilmington Academy Enterlain
lnenJ.

The Christmas entertainment by tn
pupils of Wilmington Academy undp
the direction of James II H,ECrabb, helc
on Saturday evening, was largely at
tended, Notwithstanding the inclemen
state of the weather. The programm,
led of with triple march. The ad
dress OF welcome was delivered by
Alonza II. Carlisle. The choruses by
the school, which followed at different
intervals, were very good and gave evi
dence of much careful training.
A duett "Sing Sing, carol forth Mer.
rlly," was sung by Misses Carissa and
Mamie Bratten. Miss Clara A. Grabt
also delivered ,"Grandpapa's Vacant
Chair" which were both charmingly
rendered. The farce "Ghosts Ghosts -
by ii. W. Clover and &. S. Riggs, was
the most entertaining portion of the ev
ening's entertainment. Music, MIXED
Candy" by c. Caywood was followed
by duett Farewell Sweet Summer
Flowers" by Misses Ida and Noble
Roberts. A pathetic defamation "The
dying ensign Bearer was rendered by
Grant Scott Riggs, which was followed
by trio "Merrily, merrily over the
Sea, sung by Misses Pennock, Crabb
and Wilson. Miss Clara Crabb then in
a clear tone declaimed Charlie Ma
chree.' The whole performance closed
with visitation from "Santa Claus"
There were number of dialogues
til at were very well rendered, especial
ly the tableaux allegory Seven Ages"
arranged by Prof. Crabb. The whole
was success, and al
though most too long, prov cd quite in
Ieresting to all.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
"Insure Yvur Life"

The great play of "Risks' will be
presented this evening by that inimita-
be commedian John Y. Raymond, who
will appear as the Insurance Agent
PembArton Pemb broke. Raymond 8 repu
tation as comedian among our people
is of the best. The troupe supporting
him is an excellent one and those who
wish to spend pleasant evening
should be in attendance.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
FIRST EDITION.
TEE WASHINGTON FiGsT.
,sbedy KILLED.: but Edward y.
uileham wounded - Tea Shots
rtsea-Full Particulars.


rirea-rull Particulars.
On Thursday last in a quarrel over
|he possession Of house in the suburbs
Harrington, q tight with pistols took
lace between Edward d. Mileham and
Liss r. Booth. Milshsm fred the
,st shot at ten feet distance and aimed
rectly at Mr.. Booths head who dodg
so that the shot failed OF its mark
longh It came very near. Mileham
s,n rstreated firing as he went until
shots had been aimea at Booth
b latter In the meantime, had got
his heavy Colts revol ver and com.
b,ncel firing too, but only one Of his
rs took effect and this hit Mileham
lne upper part of the arm about four
nes below the shoulder, traverssd
b. arm In an oblique direction, miss
e bone and came ont just above the
bow, inficting only flesh wound
bat Is not dangerous. Booth fired
= times also, but both were such bad
! k,in-n that only ons Of the ten
toots took effect, as above described.
t seems that Mileham married a
,Ier Of Mr. Booths who was a widow
nnan, and not treating her very we'll
{ had left him and lived away since
|et April. The house they lived In
I,nged TO the wife her lifetime, being
u thirds Of her first hus stands estate.
cham claimed the right to the house,
It Mr. Booth had rented it to Thomas
lett and was on the ground with
iah Fleming aiding in getting pos
rsion for Gullett. They had carried
loa OF goods to the nouse and tax
p,sssssion in Milham's absence, and
al-tl has gone for the second load
b lug Booth and Fleming to keep
session. Mileham came up and both
|oh aud Fleming came out Of the
4se 10 meet him, when Ml-ham or
ped Fleming of the prinioes. at
1 hr. Booth spoke up and said, that
elnlng had come with him and
i'd 20 away WREN he (Booth) went"
hi, Mlleham said, "do you take it
- and immediately drew his pistol
; fired at Booths head as before
BOD
It seems that MIR. Booth had aid
Mrs. Mileham, his sister, with
|a-y, and that she desired him to
tn property for her benefit, and |
AID agreed that II the court deci Ied
ayor Of Mlleham as entitled to the
lin a case ior trial already in
b + hat he should have the rents,
The decision was the other way he
4self would receive the rents in tn.
rest Of his sister.
Lr, Booth is a staid and steady old
|len of MispiIion, has been g mem
oi the Legislature and is a reputa-
man in every respect. Mileham
the contrary is not very reputable
tl. Mr.. Booth must b. Us years
Peninsula Ners.
S,echer will be open all day Christ
Il
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23

A revival Of the trouble in III Paso
Texas, is feared. 1t is reported that
armed bands of desparadoes have ar
rived 'here from New Mexico, that the
heyicans show signs of hostility, and
the District Judge doubts whether he
q III hold his court.
TO promptly relieve and permantly
cure Rheumatism or Neuralgia, use Kei-
ler's Roman Llniment. For sale by all
druggists at so cents a bottle.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
Chrislmas Present to night,

This evening the members of the
Unitarian Sunday School will give the
children Christmas presrnt, at the
Church. Near the pulpit will be placed
IA large Christmas tree filled with can
dies and toys of different kinds, and thr
little ones will b" made happy by re-
ceiving present. We wish their a
pleasant evening.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
Something for the New Year.

The world renowned success OF Hostetters
Bitters, and their continued popularity for q
quarter OF century as stomachic, is scarcely
more wonderful than the welcome that greets
the annual appearance Of Hostetter's Alma
nae. This valuable medical treatise is pub.
lished by Hostetter Il ith, Pittsburg, Pa.
under their own immediate supervision. EN-.
ploying 80 hands in that department. Ten
yinder printing presses, 8 folding machines
D. ID presses. &c, are running about eleven
months In the year on this work, and the issue
of same for 1879 will not he less than ten mil.
lions, printed in the English, German, French,
Welsh Norwegian, Sw, dish, Hol and, BOhe.
rnan and Spanish languages Refer to copy
Of 1t for "aldablc and interesting reading con.
corning health and numerous testimonials as
to the efficacy OF Hostetter's Btters, amuse-
ment, varied information, astronomical calcN.
lations and chronological items &c, VIII h
can be depended on for correctness. The AL
lnnnac tor 1879 can be obtained free of cost,
from druggists and general country dealers In
all parts OF the country.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
special Mention.

Sutterley will BE- open all day Christ
mas. 3O2 Market street, above Sd.
sutterley copies all kinds of pictures.
Sutterley keeps the best poser in the
city.
For real bargains in puff boxes, you
can do no better than go to tn. drug
store Of Mclnall, I'd and Market sire 4ts.
We have some very handsome sets.
in cases, containing brush, comb and
nlrror. Elegant for Christmas pres-
ents. Taylor Il Fullerton, Apotheca.
ries, 3o2 King street, Wilmington, Del.
~WILMINGToN UMBRELLA MANuFAc-
roRY.-E. G. Strang, s. W. cor. Fourth
and Market streets, has an elegant a.
sortment of umbrellas, made especially
for the holidays. Call and See them.
Orders promptly flle1.
Call in and see Sutterley this week
Go to Sntterley's early if you want
your pictures before Christmas.
If the weather is cloudy Sutterley
van Iahe JUST as good picture. 3O2
Market street, above Sd.
30 early to Halls, 507 Market street.
for bargains in shoes and slippers -
Prices greatly reduced.
Go to Halls, 5O7 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 & strong,
For dress or business, boys or men,
Can tit 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.
tons 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 so cents to
$1,000. Call early for good selection.
John R. Holt, wall paper and window
'hades, 223 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23

1NHENIuEsT PILLsph EARTH ARE JR. SlMhs
/ VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS.. They never
grippe. si"ken orwe ken in their operation, and
nee they are the best pills ever offered, es-
''cially for aged peorie They are q splen.
~ Liver cure and elegant purgative met,l-
',no. They operate 'leasantly and mildly,
e. thoroughly and 9 ectually. They cure
''7' 'tipation or Costiveness, Piles, Sick
tr'iache BilOusness, Weak Bowels, D..
%aHs, Vertigo, Weak Nerves, all Liver atIec-
ions, general Aches over the system, they
make better appetite, and in Rheum lttsu
Neuralgia aud Headacne, in connection witt
our Celebrated Pain Searcher. very speedy
'ure Is obtained. We have over 2oG0 reeren.
"rs of these pills. Elegantly sugar c0ate' It
elts box, or i've boxes Tor 81. Sent by mall
Principal Depot Fourth and r.in- streets,
Wilmington Del. philadelphia Depot 500
Arch street. Sold ny iea "rs and a colntr
stores.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
Union Prayer Meeting.

There will be- Union Prayer meeting
of the Pres byterian Churches of this
city, in the First Church, this evening,
at 7.3O o'clock. 1t is earnestly request
ed by all the past, IS that there be a
fiji attendance. The text for the even
ing, Matt. l3, SIS: "And he did not
many mighty works then because of
their unbelief." "
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
The Weather,

The Weather.
War department, Office of the Chief
lgnal Officer. Washington, D. C., Dec.
%, l A. M.
indications for Monday.-Fr the
Middle Atlantic States and New Eng
land, southwest to northwest winds.
clear, cooler weather, with rising ba-
Fometer, will prevail.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23

1 CHURCH FAIR. The ladies of New
\ port will open on MONDAY, DEC. %
IN the basement of Newport NJ. l.. church. u
lar Tor the sale OF handsome and useful artl-
I ), which will be continued during he week,
WI proceeds are for the benefit Of the church,
enjoyable time is expected and all are in
led. Rev Il. r. Bristor. OF New Castle,
viii lecture in the church on Friday evening
dc2l.2t
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23

A SAkD.-To all who are "-rering tren
IA the indiscretiOns Of youth, ner vo,i
weakness, early decay, loss Of nanhoo,t, e,c.
vii send you receipt mat will cure YOU
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary ia South
America. Send self addressed enveo',G 70
Rev. Joseph 7. 'um:Du Station H. Hib.-
House. New York CITY
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23

Beecher will bs open all day Christ,
mas. Come early.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
Fair.

The sewing circle of the A. U. NJ. p.
Church will hold a fair during Christ
mas week at the hall, on Tenth street,
commencing this evening at 7 o'clock.
Admission 5 cts, season tickets Is cts.
All who wish to encourage a good cause
should patronize the fair.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
fur the REPUBLIcAS.l
WilInlngtOn's Cesar

tgssRs. EDITORS The Ersry E~ninI
s.tempting to answer an article on
bayard's influence in local politics,
ack OF facts and arguments scatters
epithetS with u liberal hand
'nderer" and ''nypooritr, "ignora
and "indec-ncy," are terms
h he ladies out with characteristic
dom. There is certainly no middle
uDd IN our contrEporarvs estina-
II "A man is not Democratic
t, which category he heads with
yard, and in which he includes But
and Hampton, Sunset Cox and
tor Knott, and snch like, he i, a
uhlican scoundrel and villain, with
I"cency and no principle. The best
N the ublican party are from
10 day abused so that a 'hy would
light on them," by this paper and
itor, no. commencing as a Re
lean, when that party was in pow
has gradually swayei over as Dem
y became stronger. until now lihe
? rv-rts, he is more ribald in his
,, Of Republican sm than are Dem
I, dyed in the wool" No out age
DrnocratS l so infamous, but h.
defend it; no deed or word bs a
oblican is SO patriotic, but he per-
rs it by ascribing tito vile motive.
,t"SSel / lover of justice he defends
NOutlI Carolina outragrs on free suf-
g. and apologises for the miserab bic
tisan ticks of the d mocracy to
their supremacy in this State, and
Sc who with sense Of justice strong
heir breasts. demand that this State
Nj not be reduced to tn, condition of
southern States, to which it is fast
ing, he stigmatizes as dirty birds "
what food has this our Caesar fed
H." has grown So great ~ VIII
republicans OF this city continue
support of a paper which spends
money they pay it in abusing them
the party to which they belong;
ch atigmatizes the foremost men Of
party as liars, scoundrels and vii
- The business men of this city
IN he main Republicans. They are
y the conviction that the princi
Fof the Republican party are the
for the prosperity Of the country,
he State and of the city. We merely
hem, quietly and calmly, whether
AVE no answer to make t. this
.hnatic, who abuses all tina: they
dear in political principles, a&d
b. Boss Tweed like, SAYS to them,
hat are you going to do about itN'
FREEMAN.
dropped Bead AT a Funeral.
10ps 7. Tourgey dropped dead while
0tng the funeral OF his aunt, near
aunsburg, Va. Rev. Mr. West
r"aling the Doxology, when Mr..
rmy exclaimed, "Ohn' and fell
Aout utteliIg another word. This
Ven taking off created somewhat of
alton. The wife Of the deceased,
vas present, tainted, and had to
,rred from the room, and other
"' shrieked out. Mr.. Tourgey's
''Nr was apolexy.
Personal.
ss Mary and Messrs James and
'lrd Magrew, of Carlisle, Pennsyl-
a, arrived in this city this morning
are visiting their sister, Mrs. Fred
Myers. They contemplate re-
'mg in Wilmington during the hol
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
No Meeting.

Owing to the disagreeable state of
the weather Oh Saturday evening no
one put in an appearance at the Holly
Tree Inn and consequently the society
for the Prevention Of Crime did not
m ct.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
ottUNl) EDiTlv

state Ou tne IhermOsusa
AT THE REPUBLICAN oPPuCg Dec %
: "elohk. 10 O'Clock. 12y',l "
q 2e %
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23

S,echer will be open all day Christ
l.. Come early.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-23
bropped Bead at a Funeral.
Personal.

'ss Mary and Messrs James and
'ard Magrew, of Carlisle, Pennsyl-
IA, arrived in this city this morning
are visiting their sister, Mrs. Fred
4 Myers. They contemplate re.
hing in Wilmington during the hol