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Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
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Parker A. Mahau residing at 912
West Second street and q plasterer by
trade, died very suddenly at his resi-
denca last evening. Mr.. Mahan for a
number of years had been suffering
from what is called a corrugated breast,
and being engaged in building an addi-
tion to his house, two or three days
ago, while carrying joist he sprained
his back so severely that his physician
had to be called in. Mr.. M. was inform.
ed that it was necessary that he should
be quiet for few days and not to exert
himself Last evening he felt able to
go out and in attempting to lift stone
he fell suddenly over in an insensible
condition. DR.. Morrison was hastily
summoned but he arrived too late to be
of any avail and Mr.. Mahan soon expir-
ed. He was in the thirty-third year of
his age and was an active and consis-
tent member of the First Baptist church
at Elm and Jackson streets. He leaves
wife and several step children.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
Racing On The River.

Last evening there was an exciting
trial of special between the two hand
some steamers Thomas Clyde" and
" John A. Warner. The former boat
was filled with the school of the IIous.
hold of Faith returning from Collins
Beach, while the latter had on board
the TAB. Association from Sea Breeze.
Both boats were running to this city on
the return trip. When the "Clyde left
Collins Beach the warner" was about
a mile ahead. The " Clyde" overlook
the "Warner" at Fort Delaware and
ran side by side for considerable dis
tance, causing the greatest excitement
on each boat. The "Clyde" gradually
gained and when passing the " War
ner reached this city just as the "War
ner" vas coming in at the mouth OF
the creek.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
A Wonderful Discovery.

1t was no doubt considered most
wonderful discovery when the Planet
Mars was first seen years ago, and there
has been another great discovery made
lately right here in Wilmington. The
people have discovered the fact that
there is another Marr's, who is not
thousands of miles away, but right here
in their midst, who is selling boots and
shoes at prices far below those who pro-
fess to be confering favor upon the
people by selling at manufacturers
prices, which, to use slang phrase, is
"too thin," and only needs to be look
ed at to see clear through it. There is
no mistaking the fact that the East End
Boot and Shoe Store has become noted
for good and cheap goods, and we ad-
wise all who wish to be fairly dealt
with to go to Marr's, 7th and Spruce
streets. So
Tramp, tramp. tramp, the peoples marching
Down to Marr's. the poor mans friend,
For with prices down so low, 10 one should
fail to go,
To where they buy the best and cheapest in
the end.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
He Gtole Ned's Earnings.

Yesterday afternoon as officer Clutch.
ner was standing at the corner OF Front
and French streets, Ned Kelley, the rag
man, stepped up and informed him that
man by the name of johnson had
snatched his money and ran away with
it. he officer asked Ned who Johnson
was, but he was no excited that he could
not tell. On looking towards Walnut
street the officer espied johnson turn
ing the corner at Front and Walnut
streets. The officer went in pursuit OF
his man, and caught up to him in a
stable on Second street near French. As
the officer approached he said, "John-
son, you have taken Ned's money :"
At this juncture Ned appeared, and as
soon as he saw Johnson he said "that's
the man who stole my money" john
son put his hand in his pocket and pull
ling out lot of pennies offered to give
them to Ned, eff he would let up on
him." Ned replied "that under no
consideration would he let up on him, ,"
and the officer conducted the prisoner
to the hall. At the hearing last even
ing Johnson was required to give $500
bail to answer the charge at Court. On
being convicted he said to His Honor
Do you intend to convict on that d-n
mans evidence ?" Mayor Almond at
oncs imposed fine of S. for contempt.
Chief Maxwell told officer Sherry to
take the prisoner back when he com.
menced talking again, when officer
Gutchner went to take hold of him
johnson said "let go of me Gutchner
don't you get hold of me-" Several Of
the policemen at this stage ofthe pro.
ceedings stepped up and johnson was
taken to the cell.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
Congress-.

Wednesday nights session Of the U.
S. Senate continued ten minutes be.
fore noon yesterday. The Senate reas'
sembled at noon, when "filibustering'
was recommended, until at the expira-
ton of the morning hour, the President
pro tempore announced that the Army
Appropriation bill would be resumed,
the Chair being satisfied by count
that aquorum Of Senators was present.
After some debate the Senate adjourned
at 3 o'clock, with the understanding
that a vote should be taken on the bill
at & O'Clock this afternoon.
In the House the Senate Post Route
bill was passed, with some amendments.
Mr.. Mcmahon, of Ohio, submitted the
conference report on the Judicial Ex-
penses bill, and after debate it was a.
dopted bya party vote. The bill for
the exchange of trade dollars for stand :
ard dollars was passed, with an amend
ment providing that the trade dollars
received under this act shall not b.
counted as part Of silver coinage au-
thorized by the act of February IS, 49,
IS. Adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
PROPOSALS.
FOR BUILDING A Sc '

FOR BUILDING A Sc W.
Err ON SHlPDEY KUN Sealed Prl,
u sails will be received in the box In Council
Chamber, until 7.3o P. NJ, Thursday, June
70, for building about - feet OF SeW'r on
Shipley kun, beginning on the north sido "
Ninth street, and extending up sara nun VI,
about 100 ieet The sewer will be strsight loi
about A feet, and about So feet on curve Q,
1855 teet radius. The walls OF the sewer WIN
be about 51a ieet high and 29 feet thlck
built OF gooa, well shaped tw0-men stone. j NJ
wall viii bo VIII It is generally knewn as lub,
BILE masonry, laid In irregular courses aho
will consist OF stone containing from 10
cubic feet, ane so disposed or laid as to MAKE
firm and compact wall, and no stone shai
be used that does not contain at least nt
cub C foot, except for filling up the lrtersti
ces betweea the larger stone In the heart 0
the wall. At least o1e.fittb of tho face OF tht
walls shall be composed of headers extspo' ny
| full size eighteen N8) inches into the Waii
and from the back the headers shall be In tht
same proportion and OF the same dimensions
ant so arranged that header In the pacs
shall be between two headers IN the lace lht n'
ends of the walls on the moth will be ueatly
finished with steps. the breadth OF VIII en- shall
not be less than the rise The sewer VIII DC
connected with the rewer already bniit across
Ninth street The distance between the slae
walls of the sewer with be eight (S) feet In TIE
clear, which will be spanned by u semi c'rcu,
lar brick arch, nine (9)inches thick, composed
.ftws rings or courses OF the best hard burnt
brick. The pavement will be an inverted
arch of 6ll1l feet radius consisting OF one
course Of good mo0th paving brick, laid on
edge The bed OF the pavement must be wei!
prepared by being thoroughly packed and
rammed and made to conform to the exact
shape and grade OF the inverted arch or pave
ment. ] 1he springing line OF the pavement
will be three (S) feet be ow tire sprlrving line
OF the arcn The arch will b, well backed
with stone to the height Of about 219 feet. All
the wyri (both stone and brick) oil this sewer
must be laid in gosd hydraulic cement mortal
composed of equal parts ofcement and clear
river sand. All the cement must be subject
ed to test and approved by the Street Com
IN ssioner betore It will be allowed to be used
ia the work. Bids must be made for the en-
tire work, including excavations and baci
| filling. Each bid or proposal must be propo
| perly signed and accompanied with ab0nd ant
and surety in thesum OF hve hundred dollars a.
guarantee of the good faith Of the bid, and
the SUGGEST iu bidder will be required to Civ
bond with surety in the sum OF $500 Tor INT
| faithful completion of the contract.
Proposals should be addressed to the Street
Commissioner.
The Committee reserve the right to re)ec
any orall bids
T., H. HOAGLAND,
iei9-7t Street Commissioner
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
SkiIulIylIIluH,

On the 10Th of July the Ladies TEN.
perance Aid of the w. r. R. A. will
give festival in their Hall
Major Candy, of the Water Depart
ment, was engaged in surveying the
Tenth street lot, Yesterday preparatory
to breaking ground for the new Court
House.
This evening the boys Of the High
School will give their commencement
exercises. Hon. WIN. e. Whiteley will
present the Adams prize.
Messrs. c. & J. Pyle, N. Il. corner of
Sixth and Monroe streets, are extend
ing their facilities for doing morocco
work.
At the United States Board of Trade,
in annual session in New York, Della
ware is represented by the following
Geo. G. Lobdell, J. Park Postles, job
H. Jackson, Geo. W. Cummins, Alden
Richardson, Alexander Johnson, W. II.
Ross, Jr., BENZ. Burton and Harbeson
Hickman.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
Mr.. butcher Wants t1so Charges
Presented.
For the Republican.

ME-. butcher Wants tlse Charges
Presented.
For the Republican.
butcher HoME, June 20.
Will you please do me the favor OF
calling the attention Of the public TO
the fact that committee Of gentlemen
we'll known citizens Of Wilmington
have consented to investigate the ru-
mors tn At have been circulated against
me.
now ask in common fairness for
justice, and nothing but justice, and if
there is anyone that has charges to
make against me, again demand pre-
sentation Of the same with proof to the
committee.
Now friends or enemies what more
can dor Would it not be we'll to
consider that have feelings as well as
all others. am citizen of this city,
and my children are growing up
amongst you.
am part and parcel of the 10000
Inhabitants this city contains and !
will leave it to the intelligent public to
decide whether CT not have had my
full share of suffering and injustice
through the Editor Of Every Evening
and vile man living in another city,
and another state. have been left in
this struggle poor and friendless. Every
avenue was closed to me whereby |
could obtain means.
l have implored and demanded an
investigation and as no charges have
appeared | would ask how much lon
ger am to suffer this torture and be
kept in suspense when ! Should be out
into the field of humanity.
Yours Truly, G. N. BUTCHER.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
COnVicts Slang htered.

Another slaughter of convicts has
occurred, this time in North Carolina.
A party of convicts were at work on the
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Rail
road, on Saturday last, and made a
break for liberty. The rifles Of the guards
laid eight of ths fugitives low at one
volley; four were killed Instantly and
four badly wounded. The system OF
hiring out convicts to work in gangs Oh
railwayss canals, ann plantations, and
in other occupations that n-ce5sitate
their removal from the walls of a prison
offers many temptations for escape, and
the attempt to get away not unfrequent-
ly results fatally to tho convicts max
ing it,
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
The Pioneers, Third.

About 900 persons accompanied st.
Mary's Pioneer Corps on their third an.
nual excursion, which left Fourth St.
Wharf yesterday morning at 7 O'Clock,
on the steamer John A. Warner for Sea
Breeze. The City Cornet Brass and
String Band, furnished the music. 1t
is not necessary for us to 60 into details
as to how the day was spent. 1t will
suffice that all heartily enjoyed them
selves, especially those who dotted on
the light fantastic. As Master Of Cere
monies, Mr.. James H. Kane, has few
superiors in catering to this class. The
excursionists arrived home about $50
o'clock.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
(ksn Y0tslAy's kts Aitisn.)
THE NEW COUnT HOUSE.
Will Its Erection be Postponed -
A GrOwl Among the COarsmen-
A New Plan 10 be COnatl ucfAd.

.. ~ ~ = .~~~- ~ Nv >WhaeSs 0evVsss
AT New Castle yesterday the Levy
Court was in session. The Court House
matter was up for consideration, and it
was thought that there would be some
thing done that wo1ld result favorably
towards Mr.. Rice. Two Of the Court
men were absent, which left an even
number of eight, five of whom were
said to be in favor Of Mr.. Rice being
given the position of architect and su
perintendent. The members who were
in favor of giving to Mr.. Chandler, Of
Philadelphia, the contract, were Messrs.
Silver, Bright and Polk. They form a
majority of the Committee on Erection
These gentlemen offered report Civ
ing to Mr.. Chandler the contract. Mr..
Alexander Wilson and another gentle
man Of the committee opposed itand in
the hope of "squashing the report pre-
sented a protest from the citizens of
Wilmington who petitioned the court
to give to Mr.. Rice the contract. Unfor-
tunately tor Mr.. Rice's interests his
forces were not marshalled, and three
gentlemen of the committee summarily
laid the protest aside and moved the
adoption of the report. There was not
a dissenting vote, the Rice men being
decidedly in the majority, being under
the impression as they said, that they
could talk upon the adoption after the
vote was taken"
The primitive simplicity of the court
men was fatal and although there was
considerable grumbling and evident ill
feeling among the members, no one
seemed to possess the ability to draw
up a motion to reconsider the vote.
There was no debate of ony kindexcept
now and then trifling disagreement
upon the most Insignificant points Of
order.
1t was finally concluded to adjourn
the Court until July 18th. A motion
was also passed to the effect that the
Court should meet with Mr.. Chandler
and the building committee in Will
mington, on Saturday morning next.
This was all that was done.
The three plans that have been pre-
sent.d will then be taken, and from
them will be drawn the best ideas from
which Mr.. C. will draw a design that
will embrace the leading features of the
whole three which design is to be ac
cepted. In the interim; between the
present and July l5th-if the bonds
sell rapidly, it will then be ascertained
whether it would be advisable to so on
with the construction of the court house
or whether it will be better to postpone
the erection until next Spring. If the
bonds are not in accordance with the
committees ideas, then the erection of
the building will be deferred.
1t is rumored that the members of
the Court will make one more effort to
set aside the action of the committee,
and give Mr.. Rice the superintendency.
The movement, if pushed with energy,
could be successfully carried out, as the
friends of Mr.. Rice number some six or
seven members.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
cepinE an t'nreGiktered Dog

This morning Mary Mooney was ar.
raigned at the police court on the charge
of keeping an unregistered dog. John
Groves testified to Mary harboring the
dog at her house on Lord street, be-
tween Spruce and Church, and that
the dog was not registered. Another
witness testified to seeing John Groves
taking the dog away more than once
the wltness could not say who was the
owner of the dog. Mary was fined IS
and cost for barboring the dog, but she
was told that if she got the dog regis
tered the cost of the case only would be
imposed.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
AluOlnNe Election.

The alumnae ofthe Wesleyan Female
College held business meeting yester
day and elected the following officers:
President.-Miss Sue R.Golt of Smyr.
ma.
Vice Presidents Miss Addie V. Cook
of Philadelphia.
Recording Secretary.-Miss Annie P.
johnson of Wilmington.
Corresponding Secretary.-Miss Fan.
ME Stevens of Wilmington.
Treasurer.-Miss Sadie Weldin Of
Wilmington.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
Mrs. DHsaN's Crooked Whiskey.

Last evening at the Office Of Squire
Brady, Mrs. Agnes Dugau, wife of Hugh
Dugan, in Jail for the murder of Coun-
Gilman Rowe, was arraigned on four
charges of selling liquor without a IL
cense. Sylvester Weaver, Nathan Laws
Albert and Marguerite Wright, testified
to having purchased liquor of Mrs Du-
gan, when the magistrate fined her $40
and costs for (eering q tippling house,
and was required to give tail in the
sum of $500 for her appearance at
Court. Mr.. Moore went her security.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
PersO nal.

Mr.. Willard Spencer and lady are
spending their honeymoon at Newport.
Tomorrow morning Rev.J. B.Quigg of
the Wilmington Conference will preach
at the Front street NJ. 4. church, Phila-
delphia, on the occasion of the semi
annual Jubilee of its organization.
Coroner Butt aud l.. W. Palmer en-
joyed pleas ant ride in the country
yesterday. They LETT this city in the
morning ami returned home early in
evening. They report he crops look
ing fine.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
Cadets In Town.

The school ships "May flower" and
"standish" having on board the stu
dents Of the U. S. Naval Academy at
Annapolis, arrived at Edgemoor this
morning from New Castle, when num-
Der of them took the cars for this city.
The "Mayhower' has OH board the
"irst class" some twenty-five cadets in
and the" "Standish" the "third
class" numbering twenty-eight. They
will remain in our vicinity until Mon
day next, and in the meanwhile will
visit all objects of interest in the city.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
ScaIUeO Her Arm

Mrs. Caverly residing at 625 Madison
street was engaged in taking boiler
of hot water off the stove her foot
slipped and she fell, the boiling water
scalding her left arm. The family
physician was called in and last even.
ing she suffered intense pain. But
this morning she was better and could
go around the house with her arm in a
sling.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
Degree Conferred.

In the "N.Y. Herald" of yesterday,
among the narces of those graduating
and having degrees conferred at Prime
ton College, we notice that of J. +. Ball
of this city, a graduate of '76, upon
whom the degree of Master of Arts was
conferred. This degree under the new
system is made dependent on previous
examination, and is that much more of
an honor to Mr.. Ball.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
eOrOner'S lnGUpEts,

Last evening Coroner Butt held an
inquest over the body af ocolored child
by the name of Ida NJ. Black, residing
at Third and Rodney streets. The ver-
dict of the jury was that she died for
want of proper medical treatment.
This morning the Coroner held an
inquest over the body of Sarah Bowman,
aged 80 years and residing at No. SIS
Tatnall street. The jury rendered a
verdict that she died from heart disease.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
Mad Dog.

A mad dog belonging to Mr.. McNif
who resides on Quinn street over Third
street bridge, was shot this morning by
officer Cannon. The dog mad not bit
ten any one, but showing sighs of Ey-
dropho bia Mr.. McNiK ordered the dog
to be shot. As soon as the animal was
shot II was buried by officer Cannon's
brother.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
a Fine pulDff Eult.

l.. +. Adair has on exhibition in his
store window in Market street above
Second the pulpit suit designed for the
Mt. Salem NJ. Il. Church. The furni
ture is of walnut and the pedestal is
handsome. The suit is unique in pat
tern and peculiarly adapted to the
general style of the church interior.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21

E7ARAlEH'i TAKE NOTlCE-I willex-
AZ hlbit or June 18th, at Hare's Corner. the
AuItman & Tayl0rs grain sa wing, time saving
and money making hreshing Machine OF
America, and the Traction or Self propelling
Engin3. This engine Ilauls not only itself,
tut the water tank and separator, with the
greatest Of ease over all kinds Of road both
up hin, down Hill and on the level ano uses
but one team OF horses aud these only 10 guide
the engine. You are all respectfully in
yited to come and see it,
jn17.6td .2tw JOHN b. McCALLlSTER
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
Weston Twenty-sfx Miles ah cad,

London, June 20.-At three o'clock
this morning the score in the walking
match stood: Weston, 800 miles, and
Brown 1854 miles. Sir John Ashley has
laid Weston $500 to Gl00 that the lat
ter will not accomplish $50 miles,
There is something the matter with
Browns knee, and it is thought he
cannot win.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21

The African slave trade not being
convenient any more, Brazil wants
Chinese coolies. There is supposed to
be a distinction somewhere When
the Chinese coslies find out the truth
of their situation, they commit suicide;
the negro hugs his chains and works
on.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
Gone to New Castle,

The "nice young man," TIL. Hender-
man alias "Bugle5s," convicted of get
ting goods from VIM. p. Taggart under
false pretences, was in company with
three others, taken to New Castle this
morning.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21

p PEVOLUTION.--At George Staib's Mod
IL el Vienna Bakery in the city, 1t takes
no practical baker to make 1t, but model
Vienna baker to bake it. 1t IS the only
Vienna bread In the city. Try 1t and be con.
WINGED; 1t can be had fresh every morning
at the bakery of George Stab, 3l4 Market ST.
Como early to avoid the pressu 'eln1l6t
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
This MOrninE's Court,

John Groves man well known to
the police of this city was, this morn
ing, sentenced to 30 days at New Cas-
tie. From the evidence given at the
police court this morning it was proven
that John is very troublesome in the
of Lord and Spruce SITS.
George Jackson was fined so cents
and costs for being drunk.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
IDlEIs.

MAHAN.--ln this city. on the 18th instant,
Parker K. Mahan, in his a3d year.
u,lutives aud friends are invited to attend
the iuIeCIi, troln his late residence, No. W.
West Second st eet, en- Sunday afternoon, at
2 U'cn,ck. u proceed to Riyerv ew te lei r.. \
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
WESTERN r. H.
BAKERIES
. .REAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICE
" OF BREAD.
INHN STEWART

JVIIIN ID. 5I Il w 7iNI
Takes this method Of informing his friends
and customers generally that he has on ac-
count of the hard times, reduced the price Of
his bread to the following low figures A ~
pound loaf from 13 to 10 cents, a2pound loal
from 10 to 8 cents, a pound loaf from s to 8
cents each. Cakes and pies, fresh rolls and
milk biscuit supplied every morning at rea-
sonabe prices. Give Stewart, the Eighth
street baker, trial, everything Is done to suit
the customer, at 2O7 W. Eighth street. Fresh
bread, cakes, .ies and biscuits delivered daily
to all parts Of the city without extra charge.
mh25.3md
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21

1t is not perfectly convenient to con-
suit your Physician for every Headache
or attack of Indigestion, which may
trouble yon, but it is both safe and con-
venient to use DR.. Bulls Baltimore
Pills, which promptly relieve the dis
comfort of these attacks. They are re-.
commended by all Physicians. For sale
everywhere. The price is only 25
cents.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
M AK RIED.

DENNlSON-PlERSON.-O the 10Th inst .,
son and Anna Pierson, @ Of Of WiimingtoD' viii" M D'n
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
NOTICES.
a BRAIN AND NERVE FooD,

Vital force in the brain is mind force, In the
nerves, nerve force, but both brain and nerves
| need their appropriate nourishment or ther
lis nothing 70 sustain vital force. Vitalized
Ph0sphates feed the brain and nerves, as they
are composed OF the vital or nerve-sustaininS
principles Of the OK brain and wheat germ
similar to that which sllstains the human brain
and nerves. Physicians have prescribed 160,0N
packages, restoring lost energy In all weakness
! Of mind or body, relieving debility and nerv.
BUSINESS and preventing consumption.
r. CROSBY, 666 sixth Ave-, N. Y
FIR sale by z. JAMES BELT,
Cor. 9th and Market Sts., Wilmington, Del
Daily Republican., 1879-06-21
HRaSDV SSsX& MlII.s, GU9EA
E9sbNs.
w. H. l,t,H HYPaCKER Il co.

". Il. lshHYPACKER L CO..
,!45ceo,uls TO J. 4. Price u Coz
15eSr PA."u} 70 ., .........,........$7.00 000S.GQ
,In1ice F.tii. 'Jnr.........,,.... 5.bc62I.25
NhaIca upaFl.e..,............ 4.25y5. .25
We arG i',.i': t~.lay for strictly ch0ice
#hcll $t,I5; hsH,r VIC; choice Corn, A..
eTp w. e.; ptNNYPACBL LR {: Ut'
L'liHtfTDN MARKET.