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Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
A Good officer Resigned.

H. II. Prettyman, who has for ten
years been employed by the Govern
ment in the Internal Revenue Depart
ment in this city, has resigned his po-
sition. The resignation will take effect
in a month or so after which Mr.. Pret-
lyman will 60 to Milford where he will
assume the editorial management of
the Peninsular "News." Mr.. Pretty
man has made good and efficient Off
Ger and his ten years of service have
been in every way satisfactory to the
government. He has also made many
friends throughout the State who will
watch with interest his progress in the
new field which he is about to enter.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
LETTER FROM NEW CASTLE,
An Unnecessary AIarm-ImpFOve-
ments still GOfnx On-WOrk al
Task Qra.

Special Correspondence of the Republican.
New CASTLE, Oct, 20, '79.
Great excitement and alarm was
created on Saturday evening, about
$50 o'clock, by the blowing of the
whistles of Tasker's Iron Works, and
crowd of excited citizens rushed to-
ward the place of the supposed fire, but
soon returned with the intelligence that
there was no fire but that the pumps
which drew water from the river had
given out, and the whistles were blown
to call the bosses.
Quite number of improvements are
going on in our city, one Of which is
the laying Of curb on several streets, and
the laying otsids walks.
During the latter part of'last week
work was partially stopped on the
Hall, as the stone to be used in its con-
struction had not arrived. The work
will 60 on this week.
Tasker's Iron works are quite busy
and are turning out great number of
tubes and pipes for which there is a
great demand. There are now employ
ed at these works about $50 men.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
The Flames.

\. D. Mangan's Exchange Mills, in
street, between Rivington and
ancy, New York, were destroyed by
between one and two o'clock yes
pay morning. The mills were stor-
with large quantities Of grain, and
total loss is estimated at more than
Io'ooo. A fire at Big Rapids, Michi-
\ Yesterday, morning, destroyed the
son House and three stores, causing
Pss OF $25, 900. An incendiary fire
opringdale, near Cincinnati, on Sat
lay night, destroyed the stables of
hrles Lsggett, with a number Of
loded horses. The famous stallion,
nDrlna Star, was saved.
y. II. Packard & Co.'s shoe factory,
Ebrockton, Mass, was burned on Sat
LAY. Loss, $35, 900.
ne bush fires along the St. Lawrence
ottawa Railway, in Canada, were
ierce last week that a force Of men
engaged day and night battling
n the flames.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
SlRnderOus Reports.

We had call this morning from the
blind colored man who goes about the
city giving bible readings by the aid OF
raised letters, who stated that certain
persons have been circulating report
that mis- linen is unclean, and that he
is unfit to associate with those he gives
readings to. He says he cannot ur-
derstand the motive which prompts
these persons to slauder him, as he has
to help support widowed mother as
well as himself by these readings.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
Georgia TelpEranlS.

A telegram to the Augusta (Georgia)
"Chronicle" says recent reports Of
outrages by outlaws in Baldwin and
Hancock counties, are greatly exagger-
ated. The trouble is personal, not po-
litical. Still, there is a bad state of
affairs, arson and murder being among
the crimes committed. The gang CON-
prising dozen men, has taken refuge
in the swamps Of Oconee and Ogoechee,
but the Grand Jury Of Hancock county,
now in session, has investigated the
outrages, and "Judge Pottle, President
Judge will vindicate the majesty Of the
law throughout his circuit"
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
Governor Hall at Church.

Governor Hall in company with the
governors of Pennsylvania, Virginia,
South Carolina, Connecticut, North
Carolina and Massachusetts attended
Christ Episcopal Church of Philadel-
phia, where they were preached to by
Drs. Foggs, Spear and Childs. The attend.
ance was immense and the edi6ce was
elaborately decorated.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
Building on the Rock.

Rev. Mr.. Keigwin, of the West Pres
byterian church, preached an illustra-
ted sermon last evening to large con-
gregation from the parable of the build
ing house upon a rock and building
one on sand. Large canvass paint
ings illustrated each point of the SER
mon which the reverend gentleman
eloquently explained.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
on for Baltimore.

The Wilmington Fife and Drum
corps. consisting of John Yates, Pat.
rick Dooley, JohnDougherty and Harry
johnson, left for Elkton last evening
from whence they 60 to Baltimore, with
the Groome Guards of Elkton, to par
ticipate in the grand parade which
takes place in Baltimore to-day.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
A TERRIBLE CRiME.
An Infant Boy Placed ON q Lot to
Die-Evidences OF the Little ones
Death STRUGGLE.

About nine o'clock yesterday morn.
ing, as Mr.. Ralph Mccall, residing a,
No. 10l East Ninth street, was passing
down Washington street between 18th
and 18th, he discovered a bundle lying
in bunch of weeds near the edge OF
the large lot which covers the block al
that place. The wrapping of the bun.
die consisted of a very dirty, coarse
bagging, which had evidently been
thoroughly saturated by the rain storm
which ragged on Saturday night. Mr..
Mccall thought at first that the bundle
might contain the tools of some stone
mason or carpenter, but upon pushing
the weeds aside for closer inspection
was Mortified to find the dead face of
an infant protruding from the rough
covering.
He Immediately notified some parties
residing near of his discovery, and had
word sent to Coroner Butz, and in a
short time several parties arrived at
the spot, among whom were the Coro.
ner, Mr.. Palmer and DR.. Kittenger.-
The Coroner ordered the covering to be
removed, when it was discovered that
the body was that of splendidly- form
ed boy babe, evidently about twenty
four hours old. The child had not a
single article of clothing upon it, and
the bagging stuff in which it had been
wrapped was of the dirtiest, toughest
sort, and was fastened with a single
pin.
At first it was thought that the child
had been still-born and placed in the
lot to ba got rid of, but closer inspec-
ton revealed the horrible fact that the
little one had not only been born alive,
but that it had been living when
thrown on the lot among the weeds,
and that it had struggled with death
all alone in that drear spot during the
storm of Saturday night. This was
made palmer from the fact that in its
tiny hands were clenched pieces of
grass and some gravel which it had
evidently clutched in its dying strug-
giles.
Mr.. Palmer took charge Of the body
which is now at his establishment on
Shipley street above Front, where it
will remain until tomorrow when it
will Be buried. The little victim of
such unnatual brutality and cruelty, is
a beautiful child with light hair, blue
eyes and plump well moulded form.
The Coroner is busy to-day endeav-
oring to ascertain the parties implicated
in the tragedy, and will hold an in
quest at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
Reduced Prices.

Manager Rice has decided ,snotwith-
standing the heavy expense he is un-
der, to play his large company here at
a general admission of fifty cents to the
orchestra circle and chairs, instead Of
his regular rate Of ssventy.fve cents.
He does this to meet the general desire
and the custom of the city.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
The Conference Of Governors.

The Assembly OF Governors to arrange
the details of the Centennial anniver.
sary of the surrender of the English
Army at Yorktown, met for organiza-
ton at Carpenters Hall, Philadelphia,
at i a. m. on Saturday. Governors An
drews, Of Connecticut; Holiday, of Vir-
ginia; Hoyt, of Pennsylvania; Simpson,
of South Carolina; Jarvis, of North Car
olina: Hall, of Delaware; Carroll, of
Maryland, ami Colonel Lincoln, repre-
senting Governor Talbot, Of Massa,hu-
setts. were present.
Governor Holiday, of Virginia, was
chosen president of the meeting, and
Colonel Lincoln, secretary. The meet
ing then adjourned to Independence
Hall.
Upon assembling in Independence
Hall there was speaking by Mayor Stok-
ley, Governor Carroll, Governor Hoyt
AID Governors Holiday, Hall, Jarvis
and Simpson. Governors Hoyt, Simp-
son and Holiday were appointed Com
mittee on Resolutions, and they report
ed resolutions which we're adopted. The
celebration was commended, and a
Committee of Arrangements of one from
each State, TO be nominated by the
Governors therof, of which committee
Governor Holiday should be chairman,
was advised. The meeting then ad-
iourned.
The Governors then returned to the
Hotel, and an hour or two
later were taken upon an excursion
around the harbor. In the evening the
Governors were serenaded at the Con-
Hotel, at which addresses were
made by the Governors of Virginia,
North and South Carolina, and Colo
mel Lincoln, representing the Governor
If Massachusetts,.
The visiting Governors attended di-
vine service yesterday morning at the
I'D Christ Protestant Episcopal Church,
which Washington attended when Pres
dent. They were seated in the pews
ormerly occupied by Washington and
Robert Morris.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

Babies ought 10 be well taken care
of; their system does not allow the
slightest neglect. II your Baby suf-
fers from Collie or Bowel Disorders, pro-
cure bottle OF DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup,
simple but always reliable remedy.
Price 25 cents. For sale at all drug
stores,
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
The Oxford Car Compapy Case.

The case against the Oxford car COM
pany is being continued at West Ches-
ter. A number of the Wilmingtonians
who were members ofthe company were
examined. The attorneys representing
the Trustee and the Oxford Banks are
Messrs. Darlington, Townsend, Fulton,
Barnard and Ramsey, Of West Chester,
F. A. North, Esq, of Lancaster, and D.
c. Sellers, of Philadelphia. The de-
PENDANTS are represented by Messrs.
MacVeagh, Barber, Stubbs, Sidwell,
Pennypacker, and others.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
Letters Granted.

The Register of Wills colchester Coun-
ty Pa, granted letters testa'nentory TO
JohnC. Yeatman and Marshall T. Yeat'
man of New Castle County, Delaware,
on the estate Of Marshall Yeatman
deceased.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
From New York TO Lewes.

The iron steamer Manhattan, just
com pleted at Chester for the Old Domin-
ion Steamship Co., sailed Oct. 18th, for
New York, and will ply between the
latter port and Lewes, Del.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
E. Il GOnrf

In the case Of United States against
Rodney, upon motion of the defendents
Attorney, the argument on the motion
to set aside the judgment in this case
was continued until next Friday.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
Rsr nav for Baptism.

There were sixteen baptisms at the
|Church of the Covenant yesterday, Rev.
Mr.. Estlin, pastor, performed the ser
vice.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
Quarterly Meeting.

The third quarterly meeting of the
Union NJ. L. church will be held on
Thursday evening next. Presiding e.
der Matlack will preach the quarterly
mes'ing sermon on Sunday next, and
the u.nal love feast will be held OIL
Friday evening.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
Draw of.

The draw of the Market street bridge
was kept off about an hour this morn
ing in order that the workmen might
nut down q number of new boards.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

Call at the great tobacco mart, 4th
and Shipley streets, and see the enor-
nous amount of cigars and tobacco just
received. Dealers particularly invited.
Chapman,
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

NOTICE.-I PETERJ. FORD. HEREBY
~ give notice that l shall apply to the
Judges of the Court of General Sessions of
the Peace and Jail Delivery OF the State of
Delaware, in and for the County of New
CASTLE, on Monday, the 18th day of Novem-
Der next. being the first day of the November
term, A. d., 1879, for q license to sell intoxi-
eating liquors in wholesale quantities, at the
corner of Maryland avenue and Madison Sts.,
in the Tenth Ward of the City oil Whining
ton, county and State aforesaid, with the
priviledge to sell intoxicating liquors in quan.
titles not less than one quart not to be drank
on the pre- nises, and the following respeota-
BILE citizens recommend the said application
to wit:
James Ziegler, James Lafferty,
John Taggart, p. Taggart,
P. Sullivan, James Disher,
M. Cennon, Spence FOulke,
Dan Turner, Thomas Leahey,
q. Munda, John Gibson,
James Murphy, William Munda,
+, Setwary. John Beeson,
Fergus Kelly, John DOlan,
P. Cahill, Thomas Hasson,
p. J. Crumlish, Myles Burk,
+. hanahan, VIM Maloney,
James UDonnell. PETER J. FORD,
1920 3t*
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
BULLDOZING POLICEMEN.
BIG INJUN ON A SPREE.
At The City Mill.

The old wheel which forces the water
into the we'll pit of the pumps at the
city mills being played out new one
is to be placed in position. As all the
water which supplies the pump passes
over this wheel, it was for some time a
knotty question how to serve the wheel
and yet lose none of the supply. Chief
Engineer McIntire has been at work
upon theory of his own for some time
in relation to the subject, and yester-
day he put the theory into practice. He
put force of men at work yesterday
and cut the two s inch mains that have
been used to force the water into the
pit, and by turning them up at the ends
which are bedded in the race he has
succeeded in bringing full supply to
the pumps by natural flow. Mr.. .McIntire
estimates by this means he can run
7,346,60 gallons of water per diem
into the wheel pit which will be ample
for all purposes until the new wheel is
placed in position.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

"ANTED.-Several good carpenters to
w work on new houses at Seventh and
Vanburen and Tenth and French streets.
Apply Immediately to
1O-2O.6t J. X. D. SEEDS g. SONS.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
n II W ADv EIKN II0LNHLINI Ibs
HOMER A. HERR'S
A II SCH OOL NOW OPEN.
MECHANICAL DRAW
ING AND PAINTING TAUGHT
T)sAw1Ne'

mechanical drawing class and studio hours
Monday and Wednesday from T. 80 to o'clock.
Pupils fitted for Academy of Fine Arts,
Philadelphia. Portraits painted, &c. &C. Ali
kinds OF drawing designs. &C., NC, made in
The most careful and artistic manner. For
terms or any information cali or address
studio room l6, Masonic Temple, Whining
ton, Del.
Reterence.-Col. II. S. McComb, ]. Taylor
Cause, ESD, Il. q. Robinson, Esq, DR.. ]. K.
Tantun. I0-20tf
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

NTANTED,-A girl or middle aged wo-
w man to do cooking and ironing. Ap-
ply at 81 Market street. lO-20.3t+
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

ENOR RENT.-Nics rooms for rent, No. 3ld
e e. Seventh street, 1920 3t*
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

EOR SALE.-A stclass COW. Apply at
Il Delaware House stable yards. 10 203ts
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
4 WINDOW SMAslIER.
RUNS SAD WRECK.

The first case on Sunday morning,
was that of Peter McKegney, whose ap-
pearance denoted the regular coaster.
The proprietor of the Friendly Inn on
Water street, testified that Peter came
into his place on Saturday evening,
very drunk and because he was order
ed out, smashed two panes of glass in
one of the windows. $500 and costs
is what the frolic will cost Peter.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
band to her and said, Don't you pay
that fine, Pll go to New Castle firsA"
and kissing her babe, the rum bloated
treature walked off to be locked up.
NO TERRoRs FOR HIM.

| NO TERRORS FOR HIM.
Jack Reed, "the one-eyed bum," as
he is familiar!y called along .ths coast,
next hunted comfortable seat in the
dock while officer Brickle preferred a
charge of vagrancy against him. The
officer testified that Jack had Just got
out of New Castle on Friday, but had
already made himself nuisance by
hanging around the coast. i. W. Pal
mer corroborated the officers testimony
as to Jacks being a nuisance. His
Honor asked Jack what he had to say,
when that worthy informed Mr.. Palmer
that he didn't think much of him, and
remarked, "it's no use for me to say
anything, for Pm good for Jail every
time | come here, but Jail has no ter
rors for me 20 "I'm sorry that is the
case, John," replied the Mayor, "but
I'll give you sixty days again, any
how" Couldn't you make it one
hundred and twenty" was Johns
parting remark as he followed the Off
Ger back to the cells.
"sALT AND BATTERY
Sarah Robinson next kissed the book
and told His Honor how Rebecca Peter
son had "salted and battered her, "and
threatened to cut her with razor. Re-
becca had nothing to say, and His
Honor didn't say much either, but
what he did say was worth just So and
costs to Rebecca,
BULLD0zING POLICEMEN.
The first individual to occupy the
attention of His Honor this morning
was fined 81 and costs for being dsord-
erly at Front and Madison streets last
evening. 1t was also testified that he
had threatened to tear up couple of
policemen.
BIG 1NJUN ON A SPREE.
Winya Watensa, one OF the Indian
doctors wound up the list this morning.
Winya had loaded up too much fire
water last night, and fifty cents and
costs will pay for the damage done.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20
PLAYING DRUNK.


w. H. Brackin and James Grace, two
boys who were pretending to be drunk
and were raising Cain at Second and
Madison streets, OH Saturday night,
were next heard, and the fine of 81 and
costs each, will convince the boys that
it was rather an expensive game.
ANOTHER VICTIM.
The next prisoner whose bruised and
bloody appearance caused his Honor TO
ask him if he'd been through thresh-
ing machine, was fined 80 cents and
costs for drunkenness.
THE GROCER AGAIN.
Margaret Sinex alias Smith, both of
whose eyes were in deep mourning,
was the first prisoner arraigned last
evening. Margaret was charged with
being one of the gang, that raised the
ruction at Dugan's Grocery Store, over
Third Street Bridge, for which James
Smith was fined yesterday morning.
Mr.. Dugan swore emphatically that
Margaret was about as cloud" as the
rest, and His Honor wrote $500 and
costs opposite Margaret's name on the
docket. Margaret's husband was pres,
ent at the hearing with their babe in
his arms, and as she was being taken
back to the cells she called her hus-
Daily Republican., 1879-10-20

Isaac Jelferis, colored, who refused to
move from Tenth and Orange, when or
lered to do so by Officer Brickle, on
Saturday evening, was the next victim
and 81 and costs is the damage to
Isaacs cash box for "waiting for a
frisnd.n
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Figures Cont Lie.

Sparta, Union Co. Oregon, Nay 3oh, 1879
BUTTER IMPROVEMENT Co, Buffalo. y. T.:
iSrs-The package of Butter Maker"
forwarded by you to ". ". Ross, Esq, OF this
place, was handed over by him 10 me for
trial, and orders to report the results to you,
rs have the management OF his dairy.
! have the honor TO report that one gallon
of sweet cream churned at temperature Of
30 Dig. and treated With the Butter Maker
according to directions accompany ing pack.
age, produced four and ouc.ha pounds #
butter of fiLc golden color, and finn, waxy
texture, and of delicate flavor; time occupied
in churning and gathering the butter, twenty
minutes.
One gallon Of sweet cream, same lot,
churned without the powder, produced four
pounds OF butter several shades lighter In
color, not SO firm or waXy in texture, but no
perccptible diifet nee IN flavor; time occu-
pied in churning, at same temperature as
above, forty five minutes. The fine, even
grain, rich golden color, increased quantity
from the same amount Of cream, ard the
difference Of time occupied in the churning
and gathering the butter, are greatly in
favor Of using your preparation, and have
no hesitation in recommending the same 10
nv friends and the public generally.
Very respectfully, your obcdient servant
GEO. W. EASTERBROOK.
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Whites Prairie Flower.

Taken before retiring will insure good
nights rest. with an awakening in the rosy
morn to health, courage and vigor. For
coated tongue, bad breath, sick headache, or
any disturbance arising from dyspepsia or
on disease is entirely different from any
medicine ever introduced, quieting pains al
most instantly. The hue and cry raised
against it by patent medicine men, who have
foreseen in its advent the destruction OF their
nefarious business, and the thousands of un.
solicited testimonials flowing in from all
parts of the New World, are a sure indication
Of its great merits. Trial size at all Drug
Stores. Half pound bottles, IS cents. CHAS.
LANGLEY y Co, Wholesale Druggists, Sole
Agents.
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Consumption Cured,

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in MS hands by an East
vegetable remedy for the speedy and per.
manent cure for consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh. Asthma, and all Throat and Lung
Affections, also positive and radical cure
for General Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands of cases, has
felt it his duty to make it known to his suf-
fering fellows. Actuated by this motive and
desire to relieve human suffering, will
send free of charge to all who desire it, this
recipe. in German, French, or English, with
full directions for preparing and using.
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp, nam
ing this paper, W. w. SnERAR, 149 Po,Ders'
Block, Rochester, ". Y.
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Goldfish BALLS. Soak goldfish cut in
pieces about an hour in luke-warm wa.
ter remove skin and bones, pick to
small pieces, return to stove in cold wa
ter. As soon as it begins to boil change
the water and bring to q boil again.
Have ready potatoes boiled tender, we'll
mashed and seasoned with butter. Mix
thoroughly with the potatoes half the
quantity of the Goldfish while both are
still hot, form into thick, fiat cakes or
round balls fry in hot lard or drip
pings, or dip in hot fat like doughnuts.
The addition of beaten egg before
making into balls renders them lighter.
Cold potatoes may be used by relocating,
adding little cream and butter and
mixing while hot.
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A FEARFUL PROSPECT. "A CORE.
spondent of the Philadelphia Times
says: 81 called upon friend on Sun
day evening and found him surrounded
by his family and relatives. He called
my attention to sprightly boy of
seven years OF age, and to his mother
sitting by him. He then presented me
to his grandmother, u young looking
lady, and then to his great. grand
mother, dark-haired woman, vigorous
and active, who informed me that her
mother, the great.great grandmother of
the child, was at home enjoying com.
Portable health, with mind clear and
unimpaired at the age of ninety
years." Let's see. If things hold out
in that family q little longer. when
that chap of seven grows up and gets
married, his wife will have mother
in-law, a grandmsther-in-law. a great
grandmother n-law and a great great
grandmother -in-law | The danger will
be averted, however. There isn't q
girl in America green enough to marry
that boy,