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Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
,oard then adjourned.
How Time Flies.

On first thought few can realize thst
two years have nearly elapsed since
the Moral Sus sion Reform Association
was organized. yet such is the fact, and
they celebrate their second anniversary
on Wednesday evening,the 10th, in the
Opera House. The committee Of arrange
ments have engaged eminent speak
ers from abroad as we'll as some of the
most popular ministers of our city. The
music will also bs an entertaining feat
ure. Tickets Of admission can be pro-
cured free of charge from any of the
members. To reserve your seat at c.
F. Thomas & Co. will only cost you 10
cents. This organization has done
much to Withhold the hand of intem.
perance and make good citizens of fall
en- men, and they deserve all snsour-
agement.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
Destruction ofa Historic House

The old brick house on a farm belong
ing to the heirs of the late +. B. Crulk.
shank, near Fredericktown, Cecil coun-
ty, occupied by family named Vanz-
ant, was destroyed by fire on Monday
morning. When the British Admiral
Cock burn was burning and phillaging
the country on the Chesapeake bay and
its tributaries in 1913, his soldiers Wis
tied Fredericktown5 Tbs old brick
dwellins was then one Of tn" Fl lest resi-
dsnces in the neighbor ood, ,ing built
of imported brick, with thick walls,
and erected in the substantial style
then prevailing. At the approach OF
the British all the citizens fled, except
ing Miss Patty Chandler, who owned
and occupied the brick dwelling. She
stood bravely at her pest and detied the
efforts of the invaders to destroy her
property. Every time they fred the
building she extinguis he'd the flames,
and finally the enemy left.-Cec''
(Nd.) Democrat.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
SurpriSe visit.

Last evening the members of tho
West Presbyterian church to a consid-
cradle number, repaired to the residence
of Mr.. Peter Hutchin, on Fourth street
near Orange, and gave to him and his
aged partner an enjoyable surprise.
The occasion was the celebration Of the
old lady's eightieth birthday. Some
time ago a similar visit was madn to
Mr.. Hutchin. who also was crossing
the threshold of four-score, and SINH
lar congratulstory gathering assembled
TO cheer him on in his passage down
lifs's pathway. A number Of tokens Of
esteem were presented to the aged
couple. and after several hours pleas
antiy spent the party dispersed.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
The Scientific Expedition.

The General Werder," the ship in
which the Woodruff scientific expedi-
ton is to make its voyage around the
world, is now being fitted up at New
York. A broad stairway has been run
from til. second cabin to the large
APARTMENT on the deck below and this
is being handsomely fitted up for a
dining hall for the excursionists. The
apartment above the dining hall is to
he the lecture room; the old dining
room or main saloon aft becomes the
parlor, and set OF state-rooms cores
ponding with those which open out Of
it are to bs built on the deck below,
large circular openings being cut in
the parlor floor to give additional light
and air.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
Lecture ON India

Miss Britton, a returned missionary
from India, will lecture on that coun.
trv in Hanover Church this even
ing, at Il o'clock. The lecture will
bs illustrated by means Of very Gne
scioptican, and will be mosAinteresting
and instructive. None should fail to be
present upon this occasion. Admission
rs cents. Children IL cents. Proceeds
for the benefit Of the Woman's Union
Missionary Society Of Wilmington.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
Eyer, thing Siees wrong

In tho bodily mechanism when the liver gets
out OF order. constipation, dyspepsia, CON
taminati0n sf the blood, imperfect assinila-
ton. are certain TO ensue. But it is easy ts
prevent these consequences. ,. Ind remove their
;ause, by course OF Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters, which stim llaies the hillary organ and
regulates iN action. The direct result IL
disappearance Of the pains beneath the ribs
and through the shoulder blade the nausea.
headaches, yellowness Of the skin, lurred look
Of the tongue, and sour odur Of the breath,
which characterize liver complaint. Sound
digestion and regular habit Oi body are blss-
sings also secured by the use OF this celebrated
restorative Of health. which impar,s degree
of vigor to the body which is its best guarantee
of safety from lnalarial epidemiss. Nerve
weakness and over-tension are relieved by II,
and u improves both appetite and sleep.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
COnRreSSt t0nal.

In tho U. s. Senate, yesterday, the
Army Appropriation bill was received
from the House, and referred. Several
new bills were introduced, and the case
of Charles H. Bell, of New Hampshire,
was discussed. A resolution offered by
Mr.. Bruce was adopted, authorizing the
President of the U. S., to appoint a Sc.
lect COMMITTEES of Ave to consider all
matters relating to the Freedman's
Bank. After an executive session, the
Senate adjourned.
The House was not in session, having
adjourned until Tuesday.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
Hanged by Her Divorced Hus'
band.
From tho St. Lewis Republican. n.

From tho St. Lewis Republican.
In Virginia, ILL.,, Alexander Pfalsgrof,
a German, who had been lately diverc-
I'd from his wife, attempted to murder
her on the Oath by hanging her. The
woman had married again and was liv-
ing with her present husband few
miles north ofVirginia. In the absence
of her husband Pfalsgrof appeared at
the house, and having dragged the
woman out, succeeded in hanging her
to a tree. He then fled. The woman
was cut down aud with great difficulty
resuscitated. She is in critical coli
dition. Pfalsgrof was captured and
taken to Chandlerville for trial.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
Tha IL. IL. A. Hal

On Friday evening, April 25th, the
q. r. A. will give their first grand ball
in Webster's Dancing Academy, Ma
sonic Hall, when all lovers OF the terp.
sichorean art will have an opportunity
to trip tho light fantastic to their
hearts content. The Committee Of Ar
rsnpements are doing their utmost to
insure their guests q pleasant time,
and make their pall grand success in
every particular. Good order at all
hazards will bo the motto.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
To he Taken Over,

To-day at one o'clock Walter Finn,
Jetfry Smith, James MoDahan and
George Kopp, the murderers of the COL
ored man DENNY, will be taken over to
New Castle. At present they are un
concerned and apparently oblivion, to
the serious position in which they are
placed. They treat the matter a. be-
ing of little conseq and are labor
ing under the delusion of being set free
in the Fall as they assert $50 as to
vote at the coming election"
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
Taking Prusste Acid Together.

Shortly after twelve o'clock on Fri
day night Harvey Watt, cigar max
or Of Davenport, Iowa, and Louisa Fill
ter, his wife's sister, took Prusslc ACID
and died within a rev hours Of each
other. Watt was a young man, con-
paratively, but he had been married
several years and had children and
his domestic life had always SEEM
ed perfectly pleasant. Miss Filter was
twenty-one years old and had lived
with the family for several years past.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
REFDsLIcAS swEEPsTAKEs.


Ohio. Republican for the Firs
Time In I'm HistOry-Cineinns
and CIevefand RepubIlean-Harl
ford Republican - RepublleaI
Victories ias lows and Maine.
The election for Justice Of the Su
prems Court, and two Regents Of th'
University, in Michigan, was held yes
terday. Returns from l39 towns give
Campell, the Republican candidate fol
Justice, 1872 majority. In Dstroit,
John Logan Chipman, Democrat, was
elected Judge Of the Superior Court by
l4ll plurality.
Local elections were held Yesterday
in Ohio. In Columbus, Collins, Re
publican, was elected Mayor by 100
majority, and the Republicans secured
8 majority in the Council. 1t is the
first time the Republicans have ever
elected a Mayor in Columbus. In Gin
cinnsti the vote polled was as large as
at the last Presidential election, and
late last night the Republicans claimed
to have elected the candis ate for
Mayor by 1000 majority, aud also to
have elected all the rest Of the ticket
except Police Judge. Cleveland was
carried by the Republicans by about
1900 majority. ..n.,
In Hartford, Conn.,, yesterday the
Republicans elected the City Auditor
and Marshal by an average plurality
of 800, and the Democrats the City
Clerk and Treasurer by 10 plurality.
The Republicans will have two majority
in Council.
The Republicans carried the local
election in Keokuk, Iowa, yesterday
their whole ticket being chosen excep1
one Greerback Alderman, and twt
Greenback Councilmen in wards where
no Republican nomination was made
The Democrats carried Council Bluff
electing the Mayor, Recorder and As
SCISSOR, and three out of four Aldermen
The Republicans elected the Marsha
and Treasurer.
boardnan, Republican, was re-elec
ted Mayor Of Calais, Me-, Yesterday
by $50 majority. The Republican,
elected 6 Aldermen, the Democrats l.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
Delaware kflad.

Powell, the great fish man of the
Third street market. will have a fine
lot of Delaware shad on his stall this
afternoon and to morrow, as well as a
great variety Of other fish, which he is
selling at reasonable prices, alread y
prepared for the pan. Give him call
and note his dexterity. He will not
keep you waiting = single moment.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08

think it Was any of my business. "
brot her law was down with me; A
name ia Charlie Kritchsr; he vent Z
PhiIaielphia, last night. \
william Murphy, sworn:-Lve on
East Front street with James Bridge
man; | went oHt in the evening hunt
ing Jim Bridgeman; found him at Nc
Manus' little after IL O'Clock; there
were number in the bar room; on my
way from McManus' met twelve men
on the bridge: it was after 8 o'clock
when first went ont; it was after IL
when ] went TO- McManus'; ! atked Of
ficers Cannon and Mccormick II they
had seen Jim! Cannon said he "saw
him start over the BRIDGE" th
In order to bring the matter before
the Jury, Mr.. Quinn at ll.35 moved
that the jury render the following YER
dict:
"Tbat Perry DENLY came to his
death from blsws inflicted bv George
Kopp, Grifith Smith, James Monahan,
and Walter Finn, on the night Of the
fifth or the morning Of the sixth OF
April, between the hours of II and !
o'clock, on the Causeway leading from
Wilmington to New Castle"
The verdict was unanimously agreed
to, and Just before adjourning, George
Mccall offered the following resolution,
which was agreed to:
Resolved. That the Mayor be request
ed to close those tive unlicensed houses
over Market Street bridge, known as
McManus and Walther's saloons, as it is
the belief Of this jury had they been
closed this murder would not have &C
Cured.
The verdict was arrived OF earlier
than was expected, and 1t meets the
approval Of the citizens Of this city.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
JOSEPH JEFFERSON, I,

NYOTICE.-I, J. W. KING In compile
~ ance, with the requirements ol the
act of Assembly in su;n case made and
provided, do hereby give notice that shall
apply in writing 10 the Court OF General Ses-
sisns Of the Peace and Jail Delivery, of the
state OF Delaware. in and for New Castle
county, on Monday the 18th day Of May next,
A. D., 1879, being the first day OF tue next
May Term of the suid Court, for u license to
keep an inn or tavern, at No. Marie. street,
being N. W. cor. Water and Market ots., in
the Fist Ward OF tne city OF Wilm ngton, Del
aware, anu to ell Intoxicating liquors in less
quantities than one quart. to be- drunk on the
iremises, and the following respectable cii
zens recommcn. the sail application, to wit:
raucis E. Kelley, A. D. Armstrong,
WIN, ,fambie. I4emuel Peekey,
+eo, H, Burroughs, John l.. Robinson,
John II. Pinkertou, francis Kelley,
George H. Marple, Joseph Lowber,
John Jone', James Stroud,
Jacob Butz, J.. W. Palmer
WIN, Bouzarth, Henry Brad J,
John Kelley, Lawrence kl>ran,
Joun Madden. VIM. Kyne,
WIN. 7. Glenn, Jacob Kienlc,
Henry Bleyer, John 4. D.cLey,
j. M, Butler, =. &. Ward,
Edward Rogers, James A. Jei ey,
aps-3l" JAMES W, HING.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
Will General Porter be Reinstnted.

Several Republican Senators and Rep
resentatives, led by Senator Chandler,
have indicated their determination to
oppose any legislation to restore Gener-
al Fitz.John portes to the rolls of the
army or to compensate him for arrear-
ages of pay. The Democrats propose to
restore him, which will carry with it
arrsaragss Of pay, claimed to bs up
wards 800, 900.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
Anniversary.

The Ladies' Mite Society Of Grace
church, will hold its third anniver.
sary on Wednesday, in the Sunday
school hall. Mr.. Jacob Todd, Of Phila.
d.lphia, will deliver an address. All
are cordially invited.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
A Card.

To oil who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions OF youth, nervous weakness,
early decay loss Of manhood, etc., will send
resiDe that will cure you FREE OF
CHARGE. This great rsmedy was discov-
cred by missionary in South America. Send
sei.addressed envelope to the REV. JosRPH
T. INMAN, Station ID, New York City. ap8-t
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08
Sc. NbNU EDITION.
ktate OI tAe 'VherlSasin nser.
At the REPuBLIsAN OFFICE, March IT,
I O'Clock, 10 o'clock, IL o'cloek,
46O $50 $40
The weather.

War Department, Office Of the Chief
Signal Officer, Washington, April g.
l A. N. all. teor .m
Indications for 1uesday-For the
Middle Atlantic States, clear or partly
cloudy weather. northerly winds, veer
ing to southerly, stationary or lower
temperature, and generally higher
pressure. ....
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08

DR., Thomas A. Brown has been grant
cd letters testamentary on the estate
Of Patrick O'Donnell, late Of this
city.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08

NvOTlCE Il, JAMES McVEY, in COM
~ plilnce with the requirements Of
me &C. OF Assemb y, in such case made
and provided. do hereby give notice that
shah Apply in writing to the Court Of
GeGcral ssions OF the Peace and jail Deliv-
cry, Of the State oi Doawlre, In and for New
Castle county, ON Monday, the 18th day Of
May next, A. ID. 1879, being tho first day OF
the next May Term Of the said Court, fora
lie nse to keep an inn or tavern, at No.
East Front street, in The Secoud WarI OF the
Olty of whining ton, Delaware, and to
sci. intoxicating liquors in less quantities
than one quart, to be dru TX on tho premise,
and the following respectable citizens recon-
mend the said application, to VII:
Patrick Punkett. Il. WOlfBon,
= obert Hutton, T., II. Frishmuth,
\hares +. Sparks Michael Kenny.
Il Norge Jacob Michael hafferty,
w H. Beckey John Plunkett,
Wn White Patrick Mcdaniel,
I! Ei;s s, N Jenny Charles 8 al a'f{' Il H. aros.~
JosephA Atoeckle Peter Gross,
5. W. Nulu, FNpthaniel Melchoir,
s. o. Ton psend, James DugaA,
Andrew kotz, Il. q. Hirlel,
Andre Fun kele Anton Hec2e.
auS 3t* JAMES MCVEY.
NTOTICEl JAMES BROWN, in Gem
IN pliance kth the requirements Of tho
act of Assembly III such case made and pro-
vided, do hereb We notice that shall ap-
ply in writing 4 e Court Of General Ses-
slons Of the Peac Jail Delivery, Of the
State o, Delaware, and for New Castle
county on on Monday, l2th day Of May next.
A. D. 1879, being the rst day Of the next
keep an inn or taverl al No. loa West
Fourth street, known hs Balls Head
Hotel, in the Third w sl the city
Of wilmington, Delaware, I'D to sell intoxi-
eating liquors in less qua ties than one
quart, TO be drunk on the pr ises, and the
following respectable citlzens komnend the
SAID application, to wit:
James smith, p. Il. Fori In,
Nathan Lieberman, Henry 9rd
Leonard Ham mn, Il. J. McMa Is,
Michael McGary, A; Biermani
A. Bickta, VIM. McE.w(
J. M. Crumlish, James Murra
James B. Gibson, VIM. Baxter,
John Mines, James M eyary,
Daniel MeElwee, rhoe. i. Russell,
Thomas Il. Lally, VIM McCi afferty
Patrick Monaghan, james CLARK,
Charles Sohmith. King DOlbow,
aps.st JAMES BROWN.
N1OTIUE TO DKLlNQ UENTS OF FC1.Y
IN and School Taxes Of lS78.-TEos ose -
whom we have rendered bills and postal
cards, and who have paid no attention to
them h I'd b liter cal ant settle their taxes.
We have got tired of send .ng for them. and if
they do not call We will proceed to collect by
making levies, and will also publish their
names and amounts duo.
EDMUND PROVOST,
WILLIAM KYNE.
City Collectors.
once, No. 10, E. Sixth street, between Mar
ket and King. Hours, y A. M. to II NJ, 2te
s. and I to 8P. M. sp8lw
DOARDINI.-With tleasant roo 8, at
ID 402 +. SEVENTH ST. APPS l0t*
BUY BUSH'S
HARD, PURE
SHENANDOAH GOAL
Daily Republican., 1879-04-08

DOARDINI.-With tleasant roo s. at
ID 402 f. SEVENTH ST. APPS l0t*
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IL believe he did, said the widow,
knitting her pretty brows, ~ though in
thought, while a rosy blush ovcrspread
her face, I" but dreams grow 50 shadowy
AZ the last, and this became SO rery in
distinct after had spoken Of going into
the printing business myself that can
scarcely remember"
"That Nat Bracket said," prompted
Nathaniel, "'God bless you for a dar-
ling. and III accept the offered loan on
condition that you'll add to il Christ
mas giff-a gift above all price-your
precious self"
swell, well. how did you ever
know?" exclaimed the widow in pre-
tended surprise.
"Can't imagine" said Nat. his eyes
sparkling with fun for a moment, and
then, rs she rose from her seat, he came
and stood before her and said entreat-
ingly, = But don't know what answer
you dreamed you made"
:" Nor !" laughed the widow.
But do" said Mrs. McChilly, with
an emphatic rap Of her cane. ~ do
Mrs. Nathaniel Bracket"
Aud we all shouted and clapped our
hands like parcel of children, and
then we all mot one Of us, I'm sure,
could have told WHY cried little and
We're quietly feeling for our handker-
chiefs 10 wipe away the tears, when the
old lady spoke again, looking down on
the Rosebuds, who were still sleeping.
= ,riH be a friend To these little ones
and their parents" she said, ga good
friend. That part Of the dream shall
come true. A for my grandson"
Here he is,' screamed Mamie, with
hysterical laugh, as she flung open the
door that led into the dining-room.
And there he was. to be sure, with his
sweetheart on his arm, and in an in
slant they were both kneeling before
their grandmother, with one Of her
wrinkled hands in blessing on each
bowed, young head.
Mr.. Summer turned from the pretty
tableau and bent and kissed his
wife, and softly whispered some
thing to her that made her "eyes
like stars = indeed, as she exclaimed in
a voice trembling with joy, My part of
the wonderful dream has already come
true
..And mine came true this morning."
said l, as | took the letter from my
pocket.
:. And mine,'' stammered Nat, as his
only arm stole around the widows waist,
s.can il come true?"
1t cnn,r said Widow Winterpippin.
-Margaret Etynge, IN Detroit Free
Press.
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CHRISTMAS.


How aid they keep his birthday then.
The little fair Christ, 80 long aa<of
on, many there were 20 be housed and Ted.
And there was no place in the inn. they sold
90 into the manger the Christ must go.
To lodge with the cattle and not with men.
The on and the ass they munchcd their hav.
They munchcd and they slnmbered. won
dcring not.
And ont in tile moonlight cold and blue
The shepherds ~leptand the sheep slept. to
Till the angels song and the bright star ~
cuided the wise men 70 the spot
But only the vi a. men knelt and praised
And only the shepherds came 20 see;
Ana the rc-t OF inc world cared not nt AN
For the hftlc Christ In the oxen's stall,
And ~ are angry and amazed
That such a dull hard thing should bel
How do we keep his birthday now7
We ring the bells and We raise the STRAIN
We hang up garlands everywhere
And bid the tapcrs twinkle fair.
And feast and frolic-and then We go
Back 10 the same old lives again.
Are VIC 30 better. then, than they
Who failed the new born Christ 20 sccf
To them "A helpless babt,-to Us
He shines a savior glorious,
Our lord and Friend and ali-yct we
Are half asleep this Christmas Day
Susan Coolidge. ~ the Chrssfian rnsca.
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A very important function Of the tail
Of the yak, cat. squirrel and many other
animals. 10 which drew attention some
years ago, has escaped the notice If
Prof. Mivart. II Is that the bushy tails
Of these animals serve a very important
function in preserving their body-heat
during their nightly and their wintery
sleep. In cold weather animals with
bushy tails will be found lying curled up
with their tails laid carefully over their
feet like rug, and with their noses
buried in the fur Of the tail, which Is
thus used exactly in the same way and
for the same purpose ms we use rcspira-
tors. have Manx taillcss cat, who
can not, Of course, carry on the funtion.
but he makes very good substitute for
IL by using the back ~ one Of my other
cats. When he can not be 20 accommo-
dated, he sleeps with his hands crossed
over his face, Just like o Christian"
as my cook says. Nature.
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This earth Is 50 bleak and deserted,
20 cold the winds blow,
That no bud or no blossom will venture
Tupecp from below;
But, longing for springtimc, they nestle
Deep under the snow.
IL.
And now, in this dreary December
Our glad hearts ARE fain
To see II earth comes not TO help us,
We seek AL in vain;
Not the tinieSt blossom Il coming
TIL spring brcathe- again
III.
Where love takes, let love give. aud SO dOsst
not.
Love counts but the will.
And the heart has its flowers Of devotion.
No winters can chill.
They who cared for good will" that 6s~t
christmas
VIII care for il still.
ldsrnffe prorfor