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- "A Selma dispatch announces the death OF
aen:+W' HUm; w. I. Little, president OF the Alabama
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MURDER OR SUICIDR.-A young woman named
Nichols was found dead In bed In Ashland, N.
Y, yesterday, with bullet In her head and
revolver In her hand. It is not yet known
whether 1t was murder or q suicide
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-29

SECRETARY SHERMAN AND p. NJ. G. Key-The
revenue cutter Grant sailed from Bangor, Me-,
yesterday, with Secretary Sherman, PostmaS-
ter General Key and Others on lighthouse In
sEection tour. The Postmaster General on ar
rival at Bucksport took the train back to Ban
gor. secretary Sherman proceeded to Ellis
worth, Me-, on the Grant, where he is the guest
of Hon. Eugene Hale. The Secretary Will leave
for Bar HarbOr To-day
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DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
CEILING OFF CHEAP TO MOVE
Having purchased the large store-room No. 7l3
Market Space, formerly occupied by VIM. B. Riley.
ESQ.,, where shall remove to. as soon it can be
fitted up In the interval, shall continue to sell OF
Stock CT DRY GOODS at less than wholesale prices,
at the present time.
GEO j. JOHNSON,
H2sh Cor. 7th st. a~d Market Space.
O BRODHEAD CO.,
SSy Penna. Gcs:, between @ !9t 9Th A. and 10th sts
ae to
This is rare opportunity for close buyers to &C.
and M 6orss
sseePss M Es:cSsd g%5ss51s GN P,fases &C. &C.
6isIi;s bsss aooIyds STOOL COTTON. So, ts
IN s
CLEABNG-OUT SALE
SBASONABLE DRY GOODS.
In order to mske room for my FALL STOCK OF
DRY GOODS, have determined to begin my
closingout sale at once instead Of waiting till the
IemembeT every article IN the store win be in:
goods over for next summer.
fkso sodSa saks RsHss SS0Rs soEs XH1rz
PaRAs0Ls. ETC.
CONNOLLY'S,
yl7h 11th st. ond Pa. acc.
7 AMAs; g ED l2ne ys1a
White Mosquito Net. 30 cents piece
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TelegramS to The Star.
YELLOW FEVER SPREADING.
THE SARATOGA RACES.
INDIAN FIGHT IN TEXAS.
YELLOW FEVER.

Thirty.ntne Cases In Memphis
NEW YORK, July 29.-Memphis specials says
the Towards have i've visitors In the field taking
ports, aggregating 80 cases or yellow fever. ex-
listing mostly In the northern infected district
OF the city. One OF these operating In the Fort
fearful results last year, found only siI persons
sick In all that district. Doctors say the pres
ent rainy weather Is favorabiy for the propagA-
ton OF the disease and unfavorable TO the sick.
Sig New Cases I'm Memphis Today.
MEMPHIS, July 2a.-Six new cases OF yellow
fever were reported to the board OF health this
morning. Col. Cameron, with his detail OF col
grounds selected for the estaOlishment Of 4
camp, and by O'Clock this morning had 1sS
tents erected. The first train with refugees
will leave this afternoon.
Only One Death I'm New Orleans and
One Doubtful Case.
New ORLEANS, July 29.-There has been but
one death from yellow fever In this city this
yesrfhst tina oaS Of Spanish girl morn;
health was that OF two-year-old child OF Dr.
Moinegra, at the corner or Magazine and WASH
lngton streets, who is now convalescent. It 10
regarded as q doubtful case. The Times SAYS
It's reporters visited yesterday every doubtful
case known to the doctors. They express the
opinion that none OF them has yellow fever. II
the vigilance OF the state board OF health, the
national board authorities and the sanitary
auxiliary association officials who know OF no
case other than those before mentioned.
Panic I'm New Orleans.
NEw YORK, July ga special to an evening
paper from New orleans to-day says: Great ex.
cltement prevails In this city over what seams
To-Day TO be most imminent probability thaf
the yellow fever scourge has begun its ravaQos
again. One case has already beeu repor{ed
TO the board OF health, and there is reliable IN.
formation that four more will be reportod
Every one who can leave the city IS doing
SO, and the trains for the north are
crowded 10 their utmost capacity. The dis
ease has bl oxen out In the same neghborhood
where IL began last year-the Gordon district.
From this district, densely populated one the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-29

NEW ORLEANS REGATTA.-The Louisiana
Rowing Association held their regatta at New
Orleans yesterday. F. j. Mumford won the
single sculi, mile and return. In 16.33h; Anthony
Rofg, working boats, in 1921: Howard Club.
four -oared gigs, In 15.05k; VIM. Lemmonier.
single Scull, light weight. 16 53K
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WIFE SHOOTS HER JEALOUS HUSBAND DEAD
A special dispatch to the Baltimore Gazette
from Hagerstown, Md, says, that Antietam
National cemetery at Sharpsburg. was the
the shooting and instant killing Of Thomas III
Benner py his wife, Ida Benner Benner was
employed at the cemetery and about O'Clock
Sunday morning was lying down upon the fioor
OF bis house when his wife entered the room.
Benner, it is alleged, Immediately began abus-
ing g her ana accusing her OF infdelity: Finally
ne lushed into an adjoining room and returned
with large knife, with which he threatened
10 XIII his wife. She warned him to desist but
as ne advanced upon her she picked up an old
army musket that was standing In corner OF
Ine room and fired, the whole charge taking
enecI In Benner's body, killing him Instantly
coroner r. w. Grove summoned q jury
OF inquest, who rendered a verdict that the
deceased came to his death from a eunshof
wound lEf1lcted by musket in the hand, OF
Ida Benner. The accused was immedi sfeiy
arrested by Onicer John R. PofYenberoer. who
yesterday morning, when she was brousht tn
Hagerstown and committed to Jail Bepner
the deceased was man about q or 70 wears nj
age and had only been married to his wife
about eight months. He was very Jealous or
her and had upon more than one occasion shown
citizen OF SharpSburg. Mrs Benner appears to
have the sympathies Of the residents OF Sharps-
burg, who look upon the shooting as q case of
Self-defense. Mrs Benner'S maiden name was
Marmaduke. She Is quite good looking young
woman and was always looked upon as quiet
and unobtrusve. Mrs. Benner is enceinte and
steps nave already been taken to have her re-
leased from jail on writ OF habeas corpus
Benner is reported TO have been hard-working,
INDUSTRIOUS man and hts only apparent fault
was his great jealousy OF his wife, which mani
rested Itself before he was married to her.
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RIAt Wholesale in Washington by 6TOTT h
ROMWRLL, $50 Pepnsylyania ave- NV. mSI-sm
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GEN. BUTLERs CAMPAIGN.-The Butler cam
pafgn this year will be without an issue, except
himself. With people given to personal de-
Vot1on and deliriumS over favorite sons, such
a campaign might promise something, but with
the people OF Massachusetts, accustomed to
when those purposes have been attained and
not disposed TO go back from their faithful in.
strument in erecting them, an issue of per-
sonal ambition alone will not afford the basis
Tor such political revolution as Gen. Buffers
election to the governorship. His financial
issue has dropped out OF sight since last year;
his demand for retrenchment and reform has
business and the readjustment OF everybody to
haTdpan has quenched the hunger for ga
change and there remains nothing but to vim
dicate Gen. Butler-an enterprise In which we
do not believe a majority of the voters Of the
commonwealth will embark in this year of our
Lord.-lSprinlfeld {Mass) Republican, July 26th.
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o. g. BONDS, DISTRICT SECURITIES. RAIL
ROAD, INSURANCE. GAS AND OTHER
MISCELLANEOUS SECURITIES,
BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06

necsssitatsd retraveling several hxn-
dred yards already trod. Reaching ths
county road and craning sths 9Th
bridge over the railroad, We were soon
at Friend Browns hospiable mansion
once more, where We enjoyed the gen.
srous provision made for our. wants..
After the repast was over . delegation
consisting Of Mann, Woodrow and, ,Hsrsey
visited the owner Of the woods to as
certain upon what terms they could be
procured for camp meeting purposes,
but to complications involving lapse
of time indefinite they could not bs
leased or sold for that purpose at pre-
sent, no matter what the near or far
future might bring forth.
We might as we'll wind up our mar
rative though We might spin it out to
an indefinite length; we might tell how
Mr.. Sheppard and Mr.. Robinson were
made acquainted with the rare medi
cinal strength Of an Indian turnip; We
might refer to the absent-mindedness
that led good brother TO sweetsn his
tomatoes with sugar and to pour vine
gar into his tea, and we might tell Of
the proposed plan by which Bro. Sent
man-ths only gentleman in ths com
pany qualifed--might mako success.
full negotiation for the woods, bat We
won't, and SO bidding southwood For.
rest good bye and thanking Friends
Brown and the officers of the railroad
company we are once more at our desk
and pencil, and the others Of our com.
pany are all We hope in the pursuit Of
their usual daily avocations being none
the worse for their little run up to
Southwood.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06
CALIFORNIA ELECTION.
RepuDliean Plurality for Governor
over 20. 600.

OV0f SVsVVV.
6AH FRANCISCO, Sept. b.--Thres
fourths Of the vote in the city and State
is counted. Perkins, Rep, is leading
Glenn, DEM, about II, 500, and White,
Labor, shout the same. The compile
ton of the count will increase Perkins
plurality to $1,000, or %, 900 probably.
In the city he will gain on Glenn, and
in the country on White during the
remainder of the count. All the State
ticket will go with the head, except
Justices Of the Supreme Court, which
cannot be determined.
1t is now probable that the Republi-
cans will elect oil the Congressman,
though the contest will be very close
in the city district. The Republicans
elect railroad commissioner in the
northern district, and the Workingmen
theirs in the city and southern district
Tho Legislature is still in doubt.
Kalloch continues to increase his lead,
and is elected beyond doubt. The
Workingmen's chances are best for
sheriff, auditor, collector and county
attorney, and sure on district attorney.
The Republicans probably get the bal
snce, except, perhaps, two Or three su-
pervisors and school directors. The
Superior Court judges are divided.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06
American Rifles in Contest.

The trip of American Rifles to Cam
den on Thursday, the llth of Septem-
Der, will be a genial one. The COM
pany have chartered the steamboat
"Seaside Rock" of Philadelphia, for the
trip. The boat will leave Fourth street
wharf at 7 O'Clock in the morning. The
fare will be 10 cents. The company
goes to Camden for the purpose of hav-
ing a shooting contest with Co. c., 9Th
Regt., N. j., National Guards. The
New Jersey Company won a medal from
the Rifles about year ago which medal
the company is intent on winning back.
A number Of Co. C. of this city will 60
to witness the shooting. :,
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06
Only q Mole n Ill.

Mr.. Peter Ford of the Tenth ward
called on us this morning in reference
to the item in yesterdays REPUBLICAN,
which referred to him as being engaged
in a melee with couple of neighbors.
He says they were drunk and had it
not been for this they would have said
nothing to him but merely stood on
the curb stone firing chunks of pro-
fame literature at him.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06
Good AUctiOneer.

We would call attention to the card
of Thomas M. Ogle, one of the Oldest
and most reliable auctioneers in the
city of Wilmington. He is called a
Successful auctioneer, he having the
peculiar mack Of entertaining crowd
with witty and pithy anecdotes. Peo-
pie can always be induced to bid more
readily and freely than if an auction
eer were sullen and morose. Mr.. Ogle
besides holding himself in readiness to
call sales of real estate and household
goods, has on hand at all times at his
auction rooms, SOC Market street, a
large assortment of the best furniture
and other goods which are always in
demand.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06
TAMES H. ELLIOT ct. al. I
VS..
Thomas Y. Field and Mar
paret, M. his wife.

JAMES H. ELLIOT ct. all In On. cery
garet M. his wife. tition.
And now to wit: this second day of Septems
ber, A. d. 1879, 1t appearing to the Chancel-
lOr by the affidavit OF John Py'e, Esq.,, Sher-
iff of New castle County, that Thomas Y,
Field and Margaret NJ. Field, his wife, the
defendants in this cause have no known place
of abode within this county and c,nnot be
served with process; that they reside in the
city and county Of Philadelphia and State Of
Pennsylvania, and no appearance having
been entered for the said Thomas Y. Field
and Margaret M, Field, or either OF them at
the return of the summons issued for them,
II Is thereupon on motion Of Edward u Brad
ford Jr Esq, Solicitor for the Petitioners,
ordered by the Chancellor that the said Thorn
as Y. Field and Margaret M. Field do appear
before the Chancellor at his chambers in
Dover on the thirteenth day OF November, A.
ID. 1879, and show cause II sny they have,
why partition Of the premise In the petition
described. should not be made according to
the prayer thereof, or tn the petition will
be taken ''pro coniesso" as to the said Thorn
as Y. Field and Marga ct M. Field. And
the Register is directed to cause q copy of
this order to be published In the DAILY RE-
PUBLICAN news paper Of the city of Whining
ton, New Castle County, for the period Of
thirty days next, preceding the said thir-
teenth day of November, A. D. 1879.
Attest JIM. HOUSEMAN,
9-6-50t Register @ g.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06
Speolal AentlOn.

D. Reed can be found at the corner of
Fourth and Market streets, with good
fresh peaches every day.
Smokers, call at the Temple of Smok-
ocracy for those unique 5 cent cigars.
Chapman, 4th and Shirley.
Cuticura, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Resolvent, sold by Taylor & Fullerton,
Druggists, 302 King streets.
Abdominal Supporters, for relief Of
bearing down pains, At the Ladies' De-
partment Of Belts Pharmacy. Entrance
on 9th street. Lady attendant
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06
OUR BRANDYwINE WATER.

Special Meeting OF the Board OF
Health Comm unicatt0n from
Messrs. Bancroft and q vote ON tho
PostpOnmont Of the Suit.
A special session ofthe Board Of
Health was called last evening, for the
purpose of considering what action to
take on the suit now pending in the
court against the Messrs. Bancroft.
The following communication upon
the opening Of the meeting was then
read by the clerk.
ROCKFORD, 9th M, 5th, 10.
To THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE CRY OF
WlLMINsroN:-We wish to assure the
members of the Board Of Health Of our
willingness to lay pipe for the pur-
pose Of carrying the discolored water
from our dye works to q point in the
Brandy wine below that from which the
city draws its supply OF watr.
To deliver it into such a sewer as has
been proposed will probably cost us
less and the pipe be laid be less likely
to be damaged, or interfered with by
freshets than if carried across to the
north side of the creek.
If the city authorities shall continue
to desire that such disposition Of the
matter, shall be made, we will, ,suppos-
ing that the City Council will by that
time have decided in relation to SOW
or, go at the work promptly in
the spring, aid expect to have the
pipes laid by the time thesewer is COM
pleted or if we are to empty the drain
age into the North race or into the
stream below the Third dam by early
in the Summer. Ifit is not to be put
into sewer, we will be glad to have
the cooperation of the city authorities
in deciding where the delivery had best
be made. Respectfully,
JOSEPH BANCROFT & Sons.
The communication was accepted and
filed.
Mr.. Bennett moved that the case
against the Messrs. Bancroft, now pend
ing in the Court at New Castle, be post
poned until City Council shall deter
mine in relation to the building of the
proposed sewer for the purpose of con-
veying off the dye stuffs.
The motion was adopted by the
following votes:
Ayes, Messrs. Akin, Bennett, Bickta,
H. H. Hawkins, Griffith, Kennedy, Ken
nsy, Lannan, Morrison, Seeds, Springer
and Monaghan-l2.
Nays: Messrs. Byron, Hayes, Hep
burn, Lynn, McSorley and Singley-6.
On motion OF Mr.. Myers, Mr.. Ban
croft was permitted to address the Board.
This hs did alluding to the matter
generally and stating that when City
Council determined to take action and
build the sewer they were togo to work
right away and have the sewer compile
ted by the following spring or early
part Of the summer.
On motion of Mr.. Hepburn the re-
solution in relation to the cleaning of
cesspools by bucket system was called
up bu, was laid over for action.
Adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06
The nAdVertiser.'

We welcome among our exchanges
the advertiser" published at No. 4.
East Third street by Messrs. Morrow &
scheu. This weeks issue is qnite an
Improvement over the last, and We
predict for IT . place among the suo-
cessful papers Of our city.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06
A Disclaimer.
For the REPUBLICAN.

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-In yesterday s
issue of the REPUBLICAN l noticed an
article entitled "Sinfulness of Boys.'
My name being mentioned and as l was
not guilty of the offense charged l wish
you would correct it. knew nothing
about the affair and did no. attend the
excursion mentioned in your valuable
paper. l received none of the money
nor any OF the benefits f? JAMES GREER.
Since receiving the above the father
OF Willie Blest, another of the boys
alleged to have been with the lit 9
boy who robbed Mr.. Rice's store, de-
MES that his son helped spend the
money.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06
Linen GOOda.

Russell & Spencer, 306 Market Street,
being desirous Of Ofconverting their large
and varied stock of linens, consisting
of table linens, towels, napkins, &C.,
into cash, will offer for one week only,
their entire assortment at a reduction
of ten per cent. from their, present low
prices.
Remember this discount is positively
made for one week only.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06
Not IMPLICATED.

George Clavey and Howell Heusted
inform us that the report Of their Wis
Il to Glenolden was incorrect. On
Friday evening of last week, they went
out boat riding, when they were Joined
by the lad referred to yesterday, who
offered to pay the hire of the boat and
also purchase two watermellons if they
would permit him 10 accompany them.
To this they assented, and after pass
ing sometime on the Christianna
together, they returned to their homes,
and had no further connection with
the lad or the matter alluded to. Alexis
Yarnall disclaiming all connectl l'n
with the matter.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06

Eight horses were sent from Chester
county, Pa, to England last week.
These animals we're selected with spe-
cial reference to size and style, speed
being minor consideration. None arc
less than Is hands high. .
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06
6sosDeI Tent Meeting.

The meeting in the canvas tent in
South Wilminsto is still in progress,
members nightly bowing at the altar,
and frequent conversions occurring. II
Christian workers from the churches
on this side desire to do good they can
find the opportunity by going over and
helping in this revival. On tomorrow
there will be preaching morning and
evening as usual, and at 3 o'clock In
the afternoon there will be meeting
for christian experience, to which all
are invited. A good time Is expect
ad .,-L
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06
S SNAPPER LUNCH
TO-NIGHT! m
AT E P. FIR Ely Els.
II e. SECOND STREET.
Gail and get your NIL. All are
welcome. S8lt

NJ OTICE.-The Citizens Loan Association
IN offers new stock Tor sale; no back pay
ments may be secured at any time very
pr osperous. First series will mature in a lit
panic. Apply for shares day or evening to
GEORGE q. MARIS,
Secretary,
e.6ln No. COL Shipley street.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06

TO morrow tho probationers Of Union
N. &. church are to be received into
fail connection.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-06

Mr.. Msmmele contemplates the ereo
tion Of thirteen small houses upon thit
plot and last week the workmen com.
msnced digging the cellars. Since then
relics Of the dead are brought to light
almost daily, consisting mostly Of dis.
colored bones, and pieces of tombstones
yesterday, however, two cofins, were
sxh1med in an almost perfect state o
preservation. They were both larg,
full.sized caskets, and though thu
castings in which they were enclosed
were filed completely with water, thu
cofins as we'll as the outside boxs, were
remarkably well preserved.
One of them had no mark upon II
whstever but on the lid of the other
was the following inscription, it being
evidently cut out Of tin, plated or wash.
ed with some composition, and fastened
to the coffin lid apparently with glue
NC
AGED 90
YEARS.
Upon small tombstone found OF
Wednesday afternoon, about four fee
from the surface, near the remains of I
small coffin, was the following inscrip
tion, the names being perfectly distinc
but We omit them, because some bear
ing the fanily's name are now living,
and as they with others who belonged tt
the Old Handover Congregation used
every effort to remove their dead, when
the ground passsd into the hands o.
private parties, we suppose it was un.
known to them that this little body YET
remained. The following is the in
scrption, names omitted.
In
Memory of JOHN. son Of
WHO departed this life Aug.
lS, 1918, aged l6 mos. & II days.
Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care
To HEAVEN, the opening bud conveyed
And bsde 1t blossom there.
Nearly at the same depth wal
found another tombstone partly broken
with part of an inscription upon it al
follows:
eparted this life
-nuary End, A. D. 1921
aged 80 years.
Several graves have been discovered
which contain nothing but few crumb'
led pieces Of board and some pieces o.
bone very much decayed- all these
bones under the direction of Mr.. CARRIER.
ry, the workmen carefully gather uI
and place in a large box, provided for
that purpose and will again be buried
in the Wilmington and Brandywine
cemetery.
In conversation with an old residente,
we stumble across little romance con
nected with the old burying ground
The story runs that some forty year.
ago party of young students, some O
whom are yet living and pratticing in
this city though their heads are silver
cd with age, obtained the body of man
from the aims house for the purpose OF
dissection.
Somehow the thing leaked out and a
general cry of indignation was raised
against the dissectors. So great was
the popular feeling on the subject that
the young Knights of the Scalpel were
compelled to get rid of the body which
they did zone very cold night" said our
informant, "by burying it in the Old
Hanover Yard. And the spot,' con-
tinued he, "is somewhere near where
they are now digging"
More bodies are being exhumed to-
day, which with those taken out yes
terday are to be re-interred in the
Brandywine Cemetery.