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Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
A Test Case in Which Contractors
and builders are Interested.

The case of Water Witch Company
versus Robert Pyle, came up on Satur-
day evening. Various witnesses were
called from whom the following facts
were adduced: Mr.. Pyle had been
employed to repair pavement by Mr..
James Bradford who authorized it at
the instigation of one Of the loan asso-
Citations which is owner Of the property
The dwelling is situated near the Water
Witch engine house. On Thursday
night the company had occasion to &c
out of their house and was greatly in
con onvenieneed by the great pile of brick,
dirt, &c., that laid in the street where
Mr.. Pyle had thrown them.
The members ol the company learn
ing that Mr.. Pyle was not authorized
to so blockade the street. complained
of the matter to the authorities, when
Mr.. Pyle was arrested. Mr.. Bradford
who was present at the hearing exon
Grated Mr.. Pyle from all consequences
and stated TO the Mayor that the gen.
tleman acted by his orders. Mr.. b.
also stated that he didn't think it was
necessary to obtain a permit as the
dirt was all removed before twenty
fonr hours had elapsed.
His Honor deferred his decision until
Sunday evening. Atthat time the case
was re-opened and Mr.. Pyle was given
an opportunity to defend himself: he
stated that the dirt that was thrown
there came from drain, which YVES
being uncovered by Speakman X Bro.
He didn't deny the fact of the obstruc-
ton. The Mayor stated that in order
to have the matter properly tested he
would leave the case open so that Mr..
Pyle could summon his witnesses.
Mr.. Pyle and others wish tLis to be
a test case as according to the ordinance
no one is allowed to shoot load of sand
or brick upon the street no matter how
trivial the exigency unless permit is
secured. The case was postponed.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
GOcieiy Election,

After the entertainment at the Wes-
leyan Female College on last Saturday
evening, the young ladies of the Union
Society assembled and held an election.
The following are the officers:
President-Mrs. J. M. Williams.
Vice President-Miss Hattie P. Belt.
Secretary-Miss Flora Morris.
Treasurer-Miss Susie Babcock.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
The yellow Fever.

-Four new cases Of yellow fever and
six deaths were reported in Memphis
on Saturday. Total number of cases
reported to that day, l347; deaths, 4O3.
Chancellor Livingston, a. Brownsville,
refused the injunction asked by the
Tennessee Board Of Health against
Speers and others. There are no cases
of yellow fever at Deans Island.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
A DELAwAREAN IN Trouble.
He fs Arrested for EndeavOriDg
to Sell Manhattan Bank Bond.

A young man giving his name as
Warren, Of Wilmington, DEL, was ar
rested in Philadelphia, on Saturday
while Offering for sale a number of cou.
pons from a United States $50 bond al
the Office Of Thomas & Shoemaker, in
Philadelphia. Mr.. Walter Clark,
the clerk, with whom the transaction
was being made, had his suspicious
aroused, and on examining the bond
ascsrtained that it was one that had
been stolen from the Manhattan Bank,
New York city, some months ago, and
that the number had been changed tc
los, 900. He sent for Detective George
Callahan, who is stationed on Third
street, and detained the man on some
pretext until the arrival Of the officer,
who took him into custody, and con,
veyed him to the Central Police Station.
Mr.. Clark states that on the morning
Of September 8, this man who gives
his name az J. Warren, visited the
Office Of Messrs. Thomas g. Shoemake,
and sold 81, 900 of 10-40 United States
bonds. On the following day, he agaiI
visited the Office with $2,700 of 5-2t
United States bonds, among which was
$500 bond numbered $500, but
no transaction was made at that date.
The bond offered to-day was the identi.
cal one offered on September 10, but
the number had been changed to 1885,.
900, the original number having been
lO5, ,O99.
At the hearing tho prisoner gave his
name as William F. Boulden, but re-
fused to give the exact location of Ills
home in Wilmington. He stated thai
he was speculator by profession. Or
different occasionshe made several sucl
sales in which he gave his name as W
F. Boulden Of New Castle. A Detec
tive stated that in December last hi
attention was called to the defendant
who sold a 81, 900 5-2O bond at Messrs
Drexel & Co.'s, Third street, giving hi
name as J. Warren, and residence a
New Castle, Delaware. Several day.
subsequent to the transaction, it wal
found that the bond had been stolen
from Mr.. Jacob Seybert, Of No. 152 Full
ton street, New York city. The mag
istrate held him in 500, 900 for further
hearing on Wednesday afternoon next
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
A Wife Beaten,

Peter Corrigan, whose bump Of bru
tality according to his wifes and chill
dren's evidence must be wonderfully
developed, was before His Honor this
morning on the charge of habitually
maltreating bis family. One night
recently Peter crowned his acts of vio.
lence by turning the entire family out
of doors and as he was beating his wife
in addition to sending her adrift, the
son interfered when Peter pretty nearly
bit the boys finger of. His Honor fined
Peter SIS and costs, and held him in
800 to keep the peace.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
Verdict Against the Reading Rail.
road.

The suit of Harmon Anderson against
the Reading Railroad Company for
damages, at Lancaster, Pa, resulted,
on Saturday, in verdict for $500.
The plaintiff was sufferer by the ac-
cident to the Pannypacker family ex-
cursior, on the Pickering Valley branch
caused by washout in the great storm
CT October, 1877, and his suit was con-
sidered test case. 1t will be appealed
to the Supreme Court, defendant alleg-
ing that "the accident was due to an
unprecedented storm, and that the
company had taken all proper precau-
tions against ordinary dangers"
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
Personal.

The author Of the anonymous letter
addressed to gentleman ia reference
to young lady, is requested to meet
George Cooney at the northeast corner
of Seventh and Buttonwoo6 streets, on
Tuesday evening, when a satisfactory
explanation will be made in regard to
the affair.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
Delaware Veterans Heard From.

This morning we received the follow
ing letter from East Los Vegas, New
Mexico, which speaks for itself:
Please send us your paper for one year from
date weekly. Send bill, and on receipt of
bill and first paper we will remit; would re-
nit at once II we knew the amount.
Respectfully, &c.,
H. H. BELL and JNo. BARNEY,
Old Wilmington Citizens,
1st Del. Vet. Volunteers.
No doubt there are many First Della
ware Veterans who we'll remember Mes
srs. Bell nd Barney.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
Sold.

1t is reported that the Horse sher-
man Morgan of Dooven, has been sold to
VIM. II. Grant, of Trenton, N. j., for
$25OO. 1t is supposed that with an
experienced driver he will trot a mile
in 2,20.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
Again on Duty.

Mr.. H. C. Bertolette, Of the every
Evenings" reportorial corps, has re-
turned from his visit to Berks county,
Pa, greatly improved in health. He
will go on duty at once.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
ARutldinr fell to Pieces.

About five o'clock yesterday after
noon, a frame building in the back
yard of D. Woolman's shops, on Orange
street below Second, fell to the ground,
making a loud noise. The building
was used as storing and drying shed,
and at the time of the fall there was
but one dearborn in it and it was in
jured but slightly.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
Opening of the Colored Schools

To-day is set apart by the Delaware
Association for the opening of the
colored schools of the State. As far
as is known by the Actuary only three
schools will open. The full number
will not be in operation until December.
The Association expect no: only an
increase in the scholarship but also an
increase in the number Of schools.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
THE THIRD TEEN QUESTION
General Grants determination to
Retire to Private Life.


A special despatch from Washington
under date Of yesterday says:
In answer to inquiries made regard
ing the many conflicting stories Of his
so-called third term interview"
Judge Settle, recently of North Caro-
limo, now of Florida, has furnished a
representative of the "Times" with the
following authorized statement -
Some months before the meeting of the
last Republican National Convention l
called upon President Grant, and said
to him that had seen good deal
in the newspapers about his being a
candidate for re election, and that
desired to know If he intended to per-
NIT his friends to bring his name before
the Convention. assured him that
idle curiosity did not prompt my ques-
tion, but that was anxious to know
his purposes in order to shape my own
course.
It was at that time on the Supreme
Court Bench of North Carolina. told
President Grant that had never par
ticipatsd in a political meeting while
judicial robes were around me, but that
l had occupied a seat on the Bench as
long as desired to do so, and it would
be no sacrifice on my part to resign the
Judgeship, and If he would permit his
name to be brought before the conven-
tim, would Immediately resign, and,
with other friends, from different South
ern States, with whom was already in
confidence, would organize movement
which thought would give him every
Southern vote in the convention.
urged him to be candidate. He heard
me through without interruptingame
once, and then replied:
~ would not have you think Of doing
so. For l6 years l have been under q
strain which do not see how l, or any
other man, could endure, and am de,
termiEed at the end Of my term to have
some recreation and rest" He said he
did not feel called upon to notice the
reports in the papers. ! do not feel at
liberty to announce his purpose to the
country, but quietly said to the friends
who were cooperating with me that we
would drop the matter, as l was salts
fed the President wonld not accept a
nomination, and the matter was dropped
was not a member of the convention.
But, continued Judge Settle, Gen.
Grant has now had his rest and recrea-
tion, and every citizen of the Republic,
whatever may be his political senti-
ments, ought to be proud of the honors
that have been conferred upon him by
oil the great powers Of the earth. The
reasons which might have been urged
against his candidature for third term
no longer exist. He cannot use the
patronage of the Government to further
his own purposes.
In fact, the patronage of the Govern
ment has been used since the inaugu-
ration of the present Administration,
and is now being used, against him
and against all who are known to be
his friends. But that will make no
difference. There is a ground-swell
in his favor ,and you might as we'll at
tempt to stay the rush Of tidal wave
as to prevent his nQmination-unless
he does it himself.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
Chief MaxweIl's Attention,

Is called the second time to the fact that
crowd Of half grown men who congre-
gate nightly in front Of cigar store on
East third street. A word to the wise
Is sufficient. PAssRR BY.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
Ann1veFS0ry,

The West Presbyterian Sunday
School will hold their yearly anniver-
sary on Wednesday evening, the 9th
of November.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
Charged with Illegal Voting.

On Saturday evening before Esquire
Brady, william D. Pyle was arraigned
on the charge Of illegal voting. 1t is
charged that he voted illegally in the
eleventh election district. Mr.. Pyle
did not deny the charge of voting; but
stated that he was under the impress
sion that he had right to vote. Mes
srs. Joseph L. Carpenter, land Chas.
II. D. b. dford, tax collectors, testified
that the accused had not paid a tax
for the year, and the prisoner admitted
that he had not paid a county tax
within period Of two years. He was
held to answer and required to give
bonds in the sum of 5000 for appear.
ance at court. Mr.. Cyrus Pyle went
his security.
There was contradiction in the tes-
timony. Mr.. Thomas Mullin, who
brought the charge, states positively
that he had looked over the assess
ment list and found Mr.. Pyle's name
among the missing. Mr.. Carpenter on
the contrary stated that his name was
on the list.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
Bnse Ball.

The Enterprise, Jr., played the Our
Bows. Jr., on Saturday afternoon, and
defeated them by score Of ~ to l6.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
Wedding at st. PaaI's Church

Rev. DR.. Caldwell announced yester-
day at st. Paul's M. +. church that
there would be marriage ceremony
performed there on Tuesday morning al
S o'clock. The parties are members Of
St. Paul's church.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06

We request all mothers to stop using
Laudanaum for their Babies, and use
Dr. Bulls Baby Syrup good medicine.
Price Is cents.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
THANK sgiyiDg Supper.

The Ladies Aid of Asbury M. r.
ch urch, will give supper on Thanks
giving evening.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06

The Americans lead the world in
everything and especially in fast eat
ing; this has made dyspepsia our ma
tional disease, though now under the
control OF DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills
For sale everywhere. Price only *
cents.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06

General A. J. A. Tobert attended the
Agricultural fair at West Chester, Pa,
on Friday last.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
Rev. Mr.. Wilson's work at Asbury.

At the services in Asbury NJ. E.
church, Sunday morning, out Of the 81
who were recommended for full
membership, forty being present came
forward and were admitted. All the
leaders were in the chancel with the
pastor and assisted in the service. Rev.
J. A. B. Wilson addressed them, and
the right hand Of fellowship was ex-
tended. Since Mr.. Wilson's pastorate
commencing March 3lst 1878, l03 per-
sons have been received on. probation,
81 have been admitted to full member
ship, and u recommended were absent
yesterdays are continued on probation,
5 have removed, one deceased and l3
have been dropped.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
SECOND EDITION.
A DIsORDERLY RANUHE.
Billy CarrOll's Den, the Scene Of
Another sunday Morning Fight.

AAOIueF OumunJ mOrHImS TAku
Billy Carroll's den, on Fourth street
between Market and King, like the re-
doubtabls Billy himself has long since
gained an unenviable reputation. Sew
eral disgraoeful rows have occurred
there, it has long been known IT, the
Police Department as an unlicensed
shop. Not long since gang of thieves
and their plunder we're unearthed from
this kennel, and the times that Billy
has had to skip town to avoid arrest
are too numerous to mention.
On Sunday morning, about 1.30, an
other row occurred in the establish
ment and it is reported that this time
again Billy brutally beat young man
in the bar room, knocking him down,
kicking him and otherwise maltreating
him. Of course the police attracted by
the noise, paid visit to the place, and
Of course the young man was arrested
for disorderly conduct, and also of
course yesterday morning he was fined
81 and costs by His Honor. But the
unlicensed mill was not closed nor the
proprietor was not arrested, and the
front doors of the den were open as late
as o'clock yesterday morning.
How Billy settles his numerous
scrapes, and obtains the privilege of
coming back to Wilmington after he
has been forced to skip, and also the
privilege of continuing his proven to be
unlicensed grog shop, right in the GEN.
tire of the city under the eyes Of the
entire police force. is mystery which
the reporters of Wilmington are deter.
mined to unravel.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06

IN0R RENT.-Three nice rooms cheap,
Il corner Fourth and Walnut streets, No.
$40. 10-6-3t*
Daily Republican., 1879-10-06
VITANTED.-A cook for ClaymOnt. Ap-
w ply at Gle KING STREET. 10-R-3t*

UTANTED.--A white girl to do general
w housework. Apply at No. 62e EAST
FOURTH STREET. lO-6.2t*
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-20
FRANCE.

Paris, Feb. IA Sylvester D,tay, journalist and
member of the Academy is dead,
The Rerloution Francaisc has been fined 1000
francs for publishing articles by Communists
Wales and ArnOuld
Versailles, Feb. 14-Count DcMoultavett mas
been elected life Senator.
In the Chamber of Deputies to day. General
Grestly, Minister of War declared he would en-.
force the decree Of 1895, making MaHeillaise
national anthem. The Committee on the Press
bill has chosen Emile De Gerardin, President
The members OF the committee agree that all ex-
istng press laws shOnld be abrOgated and re.
placed by law based on the brOadest possible
principles.
P.ris, Feb. 16.-Gambetts, addressed deputa-
ton from Belleville to-day declared the Repub-
lie being now established, ii was the task OF Re.
publicans to make II productive and restorative
here was no longer any reason to fear the obsta-
Giles raised by reaCtiOnary parties. Republicans
m ust however resist the spirit of impatience and
te merity and continue to act in accordance with
the views Of expediency.
President Grevy, in receiving the burea of the
Council General of the Seine, pointed out the
great moderation necessary so as not to alarm
provincial electors.
It is denied that civil strife prevails at Cabul.-
1t is reported that YakoOb Khan is collecting bis
regi ments, which are gaining confidence.
TIL maritime authorities Of Trieste, in an or
der abolishing the quarantine sgRinst Turkish
ports urge special attention regarding spotted
typhus which is spreading in Sslonica
The Pope has discontinued payments to Bish-
ops who have not received the rOyG exequatur.
The newspapers publish a letter from Cardinal
Min o, declaring the PaDaCy has Lot the means to
continue these payments.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Mr.. southard stated the committee on the state
OF the law relating to the election OF President
had last session reported constitutional amend
meAt In regard thereto II was evident no action
would be taken on 1t this session, and leave was
granted the gentlemen TO print any remarks they
might desire to make in relation to the amend
ment.
number Of bills were passed donating con-
demned cannon for monuments.
STORMY DEBATE OVER PLACING SHIELDS ON THE
RETIRED LIST.
Mr.. Bragg, from the Committee on Military Az
fairs, reported bill authorizing the President to
appoint James Shields Of Missouri, as Brgadier
General on the retired list, such appointment to
be in lieu Of the pension which he now receives.
Mr. White rose to a point of order and although
appealed to to withdraw his point by Messrs.
Bragg, franklin and Butler, he refused to do so.
Great confusion was caused by Mr.. franklin COM
ing over 10 the Republican side of the hall and
charging Republicans with not having been In
earnest last year In their efforts for the appoint.
ment of General Shields as Door keeper.
To this Mr. White replied Democrats we're wei.
come to make all party capital they wanted out
Of his action. He was willing to take ali the re-
spOnsibility that member Of Congress should
take for doing his duty
In their earnestness to induce Mr. White to
withdraw his objections at least twenty members
gathered In the area in front OF the Clerks desk
and were all talking at him at once while Mr.
Fianklin OF Missouri became quite demOnstra-
tive, and the pounding of the Speakers gavel was
unheeded.
Mr.. Bridges (Penn) rising to point OF order
wanted to know whether this was q common
country town meeting or the House Of Repre-.
sentatives Of the United States
give it up Give 1t up !" shouted members on
all hideG
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-20
WAS SHE INNOCENT.
Believed to Have Ended Life Sentence for An
others Crime.

Believed to Have Ended Life Sentence for An
others Crime.
Boston, Feb. 15-There is strong reason for the
supeosltlon that Mrs Nancy MADAM who died in
East Cambridge jail last week, thus ending life
sentence for the murder Of Obediah Jones, was
innocent Of the crime. She was formerly in Ded-
ham iail, but was transferred to East Cambridge
in 1871. During all her imprisonment she has
persis emily maintained her innocence and reit-
Grated the statement few m nutes before she
died. On one occasion, when she supposed her
self alone, she was overheard by one Of the mat
rons Of the prison praying, and the whole burden
of her supplication was that, as God knew her In
nocence, 1t might be made manifest On the Sun.
dav before her DEATH at the services In the prison
chapel she recited from memory Christs Sermon
ON the Mount, and she frequently expressed
her forgiveness of all who had been concerned in
her trial and conviction. Her conduct during
her imprisonment was admirable, and her daily
attention TO what she considered her religious
dutv was constant and UNMARRIED. At the trial It
was shown that the daughter upon whose evil
dence she was convicted, was Of bad character,
and had been living with the man, Obediah
Jones, who was murdered and the presumption
IA that the mother had no motive for the crime
The daughter had never visited her In prison.
IL Is claimed that other facts are In the possession
OF the authorities which go far toward proving
that the woman who has now ended her life IN
prison was innocent
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-20
A HEAVY SENTENCE FOR THE HE
ROOF 1000 FORGERIES.

Portland, Me-, Feb. 12,- Captain George Prince
of Bath, who last week pleaded guilty Of obtain.
ing pension money under fraudulent pretences,
was this afternoon sentenced to ten years at hard
l .bor in the state prison. At the time of the in
dIctment, the United States officially attached
Princes wifes valuables In the vault of the Bath
national bank. Prince has offered $4,000 to set.
tie the civil suit, SO that the valuables could be
released. The department of the interior declined
to recommend any such settlement Prince re-
ceived his sentence without changing
muscle of his face. His frauds amount to $4,000.
He is sixty.two years old Princes fraudulent
transactions extend as far back as when he was
clerk in the pension office in Washington, He
fraudulently used genuine impressions Of seals
that were legitimatey before him by steaming
them of and repasling and fraudulently altered
genuine transcripts from marriage records to cor
Tespopd with things alleged in the fraudulent de-
clarations for pensions which he prepared. Later
he had manufactured a seal purporting TO be that
Of Lake county o. He forged about LOCO names
in all,