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Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
Oyster Gossip.
From the Philadelphia Times.


Though the last two days have held
enough Of summer heat in them to
roast the oyster without help from ter
restrial fire, the desires in this city, as
elsewhere, say that the run upon the
counters has been heavy. The first
fall shipments of this most popular of
articles of food will begin to.day-the
boats that set sail for the beds on Sun
day sending forward their first dredge.
The shipments to this city will come,
as of yore, from the Jersey and PENN.
suls beds, New York stopping for time
the Northern, and Baltimore Southern
cargoes. Almost all of the Delaware Bay
boats come to this city, and a number
of car loads find their way hither fron
Chincoteague, on the ocean shore Of the
Peninsula. and from Crisfeld and Sea.
ford, which places deal with the Chesa.
peaks dredgers. The ocean bivalves
will for a time take back seat and
those from the rivers and bays come to
town.
There have been many changes in
the oyster farming in the bay since
last season, large number of persons
who have hitherto been licensed in
Delaware this year drawing their au
thority from Jersey because they can
work to better advantage under the
laws of the latter State. The packing
houses at Crisfeld, Seaford, Baltimore
and Norfolk will begin operations to-
day or on Monday of next week.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
The Fisheries Dispute.

LONDON, September 2.-The "Times"
is supposed to embcdy the official view
in its article to-day on the fisheries
question. 1t says: "The opinion ex-
pressed in the United States that the
whole question should be settled be-
tween the State Department and For
eign Office without the North Ameri.
can colonies having voice in the mat
ter betokens misapprehension of the
policy Of the British Empire, which ac-
cords to its self governing colonies free.
dom of action, which is limited only
by Imperial considerations. The in
shore fisheries are the inalienable her
itage of Canada and Newfoundland, and
these countries must say whether and
on what terms participation in them
should be granted to a foreign country.
The intrinsic value of the property
destroyed on the occasion of the For
tune bay fracas is mere trifle as COM
pared with 100000. Unfortunately
the whole question will soon come up
again. Any further arrangement on
the Halifax plan, unless preceded by a
final and conclusive settlement of the
headlands dispute and the rights of
American fishing vessels in British
North American ports, would be unsat.
isfactOry.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
Sad Affair Near Pittsb burg.

PITTsBURG, september a. Between
nine and ten o'clock last night Profess
or Victor de Ham, professor Of music at
the Pittsburg Female College, was shot
and killed at his home at Castle Shon-
non, some six miles south of the city.
The Professor had an extensive vine
yard, and the family have been annoy.
ed by the depredations Of thieves. Last
night he was aroused by his wife, who
told him there were thieves in the vine
yard. He called his servant, Peter
Bauer, aged twenty one, and the two,
armed, started out. They separated,
and each mistaking the other for an
intruder, fired. The Professor received
a full charge of No. 2 shot in the left
breast, and died almost instantly. It.
was first supposed he had been killed
by thieves but subsequent develop
ments leave no doubt he was q victim
of accident. The deceased was seven.
ty seven years Of age, and was a native
Of Belgium, having held several i'm
portant positions under that Govern
ment. Some thirty years since he came
to this country at the head Of body
Of colonists, and located at St. Mary's,
Elk county, this State. The enterprise
failed, and he came to this city, where
he settled. He possessed great musical
talent, and was lhighly esteemed here.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
How q BNlI.DOzer Talks.

Probably some Northern dough.faced
Democratic or Independent editor will
next say that the editor of the Mayors
vile (Miss.) Spectator" like he of
the Okolona "States," is secret ennis
sary and hireling of the "Radicals. -
The Spectator" says: "Ir every true
southron's heart the confederacy still
exists, and President Davis is the same
President Davis to-day as when south
ern arms were battling for southern
rights, and will remain our first Presi-
dent until he has passed away, or un-
til he SHALL have cast it from him as an
empty bauble." The Spectator opposes
the Davis boom for the Senate, saying:
"Let the 'Brigadiers' compete for such
offices, but let US not tempt our Presi-
dent to lay aside his dignity, let him
command his people through the
press"
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
THIRD EDITION.
More LIghahOuses for Delaware
RfveF.

The Delaware river, from New Castle
to Philadelphia, will be greatly im.
proved by additional lighthouses dur.
ing the coming season. 1t is stated
that there will bs certainly six, and
probably seven new lights in the dis
lance mentioned above. One range
will be on the Pennsylvania shore, on
Tinicum, and will consist Of two lights,
one OF which will be at the mouth Of
Crum Greek, and the other q mile in
land. Another range will be on the
Jersey shore. and the third somewhere
between New Castle and Marcus Hook.
These lights will prove great benefit
to the fast increasing navigation OF the
rivar
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
butcher Heard From.

Mrs. butcher received another letter
from her husband this morning, dated
Digby, Nova Scotia, Aug. 80, and was
rejoiced to find that there was no truth
in the report of his death, circulated a
few days ago. He writes that he has
been laboring incessantly, that he had
spoken eight times the past week, al.
though unwell, and feeling the need of
rest. He Is determined to do all the
good he can and trusts that he will be
aided by the support of friends and the
blessing of heaven. He forwarded q
which also made the hearts
of his wife and children glad, one of
the little daughters dancing around her
mother and exclaiming, "Papa is not
dead d!n
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
BAv atOga Convention.

Yesterdays arrivals at Saratoga, in
anticipation of the Republican State
Convention, which will be held to-day,
were unusually large. The day was
spent in private conferences and in hard
word by the friends Of the several can.
didates for the nomination for Cover.
nor. The dispatches IRON Saratoga
say that there will be no nomina-
tion by acclamstiou, because the sup.
porters of the different candidates all
stand firm. Mr.. Starin arrived at Sara,
toga during the day, and great many
persons called upon him. There are
many new names mentioned for the
different places on the ticket. A draf,
Of the platform has been prepared. II
Is said to be strong document with
which to fight campaign.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
Elliott. Johnson &
BANKERS AND BROKE

WILMINGTON. DEL. s,t
We have on hand $36, 900 tor gooda noo lEo'
cages In sums Of $500 to sw,V,t ~, sti
u. 3. Government Bonds bouRh. -
or EXCHANGED at current ra.'Il l,u
FoR SALE.-$SO, 900 wilmington
per cent loan. .d Nh
All local securities bought anu N
Philadelphia, New York and San,
stocks and bonds b0ug ut ana S0''
carried on margin. .o,d
Telegraphic quotations receiver eost M
and furnished. Trade dollars DOusn~
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
A Murderer's Con fessiOn.

Frank Stechler, the youngest of the
Raber murderers at Lebanon, confessed
yesterday. He says that Peters, the
principal witness in the prosecution,
had previously gone with Drews and
Raber to a stream ia which Dr-ws AMI
Peters intended to drown the old man,
and that Peters subsequently pur-
chased chloroform or ether at Jones.
town to give to Raber. After thess two
failures to kill Raber, Stenchlsr was
employed.
He knew nothing OF the parties en-
gagged in the conspiracy. His commu.
nications have been solely with Drews,
who was to pay one hundred dollars
for the part he took in it. He confessed
that he (Stechler) got Raber by the
legs and threw him in the water and
jumped upon him, and that Drews got
hold Of him (Stechler) and pressed him
down in the water.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
The Ohio Canvass.

The enthusiasm for Ewing in Defiance
County, which was never at high
mark, has gone down several degrees
since it has been learned that every
township treasurer in the county, with
one exception is defaulter. The ex.
ception is the only Republican treasur.
or in the county. Close observers say
that of the 1000 votes which the Ma
tionals polled last year in the Western
Reserve 5000 were cast by Republicans
and that three out of four of these votes
will be given to Foster. A wonderful
change is locked for in Lucas County,
the stronghold of the Nationals, and
many are predicting complete break
up in that party. Every Republican
club in Toledo numbers many Demo-
Gratis and the Hurd-Steedman fight in
that city will cost Ewing from 500 to
1000 votes. Items like these prove
that the confidence of the Republicans
is based on substantial grounds.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
cheering Words From Maine

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.-The Republi-
can Campaign Committee in this city
is in receipt Of cheering advicps from
Maine. They indicate that the tide
has fully turned in favor Of the Re-
bublicans. From the country towns
have come numerous letters within
the last three or four days showing
that Republicans who deserted the
party last year are returning by scores
and will vote the Republican ticket
next week. The Letters, which were
written by men who have made close
canvass in their respective towns, sup
ply pretty good evidence that the
Greenbackers are running their last
race in Maine and are about to lose it.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
oUA HEw CASTLE LErr,,

Ths New Masonic Tsnpls-N,,.
The "1psuirer'--Aecid..,
Schools, Ae. MI
The grading on the lower and, /
Pine and Pearl streets is A o,s.. saai
provement. 90" y
Stone for the foundation Of n.
Masonic Temple are being haulsd n, : ~ Y
scene Of operation, and the l,,;uN
the corner stone will take pI.,.
a very large humber Of D.,.o,,
complaining Of chills and rhsum's.'
caused by the stagnant water on y
fields around our city. 's
A man at the rolling mill met win
very severe accident, by havin. y
fingers crushsd under the large si.'.|
hammer.
Prof. Whitelock, principal Of tn, M,
lie schools, wishes TO call attsption
the dirt and lime smeared all ovs, u
floors and wash boards of the InsN,u.
The schools are now doing wall
there are . few more vacant seats
The New Castle Inquirer il gro,.
very rapidly In circulation as we'll
popularity.
1t has been pronounced by on.
our most worthy citizens to be 4 dsds'
success, and one article alone he n
declared TO be worth more than N
whole years subscription. N
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
Reported Kidnspping.

TORONTO, Sept, "A startling d
is told in the "Evening Telegram
daring attempt to kidnap @s
Jaffray, a wsll-k nown merchant
prominent member Of the Liberal pa
Two pretended detectives called viii
carriage at his home, said he ws
der arrest, and undertook TO carry bid
Judge Wilson's house. They conre
Mr.. Jaffray to a lonely place, and y
told him that they were taking J
TO the rendezvous of q secret sCsiA
Mr.. Jaffray jumped out of the carHIl
and after = severe struggle maniI
to escape. A similar attempt wasni
a few evenings ago to decoy the Y
George Brown, but he refused TO N
his house.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
the rorpia Election.

The election in California was held
yesterday. A large vote was polled in
San Francisco, and there was no dis
turbance. 1t was not believed that
more than 1880 ballots could be counted
between the closing of the polls and
midnight, and no returns Of positive
value can be given, but there was a
general impression that the Republi-
cans had elected most of the city Off
co.'s, except Mayor. 1t was thought
that for Mayor Kalloch, who ran ahead
Of his ticket, had q chance Of plurali-
ty. Davis, Republican, was believed
to be re- elected to Congress.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
(YssrsrDAY's Hxws.l
The Thempssa Scandal.
FLEMINoToS. N. Y, Sept. 2.

FLEMINoToN, n. l., OcPs' q
A gentleman who 10 intimately 40
quaintsd with the parties in the De
Land Thompson matter, and who Is full.
" cognizant Of the particulars, IL Wis
iting friend in this town. In ccnvsr-
sation with "The Times" correspon-
dent to-day, this gentleman said that
the trouble all came about through
another DR.. Thompson, a clergyman,
who has caused mischief and become
complicated in suspicious circumstances
wherever he had been settled.
He said he knew all about this other
Thompson, and he had not the least
psrtical of doubt but what he was the
one against whom the charges should
have been brought by De Land. It
seems that during each Of his pastor.
ates, which were numerous, he became
engaged In iptrigues by no means cred
table, and sven criminal. His wife Len
him several years ago, and Is residing
In New York. He himself is now in
Germany, having roamed all over Eu-
rope in order to escape the spread OF
the rumors which followed him.
He Is q man of sentimental chsrac.
ter, and Just the person to use such
expressions as "goossy," etc., while
DR.. Joseph P. Thompson Is person to
whom such nonsense is utterly foreign.
He said he understood that several
times the misdeeds Of the man had
been connected with DR.. Joseph +.
in such way as to cause the latter
much annoyance. DR.. Thompson's g
wife is with him constantly and he is q
nan scrupulously particular in his
manner toward the opposite sex.
De Land has become 80 excited over
the letters, II such were discovered,
that he had failed TO ascertain the iden
tity Of the DR.. Thompson whom he Is
maligning, or perhaps the guilty
Thompson was using the others initials
as shield for his sins. The person
who gives this explanation is an elder
ly gentleman. q clergyman Of high
standing, and undoubtedly what he
tells is reliable.
The safest and most reliable remedy
for the usual diseases Of the baby 10
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. Price only rs
cents.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
Hurricane ut Mergau Civ

NRw ORLEANS, Sept. 2.-The y,an
at Morgan City abated At about s b
clock last evening. In addition 10 d
damage reported yesterday, the M
gan line round house at Erwick Citv
a new building Just completed 10 /
commodste engines ON the next sYts
sion-and many dwelling houses n,
their roofs of and their chimnpys dor|
Ths negro cabins At Freetown are M
ly all destroyed. Plates from the N
warehouse at Morgan's wharf were n
ried across the bay into Berwick O
When the Tsohs warehouse wen,
WAS carried across Front-st. and suu
I'd in the front Of three stores, earn,
away galleries, etc. The steamer
Ter was abondoasd in the BAYOU /
Bay, and fears are felt for the ssiey
tho steamer Matte, coming from u
million. The steamer from lid
brings the following report Of Mu
houses entirely down, or partially
stroyed: Colonel Bosworth, MatHI
plantation ID, Saunders, LuckA
plantation Dan Thompson, Caluua
John Parr, Fairview and Glenvl
Steele and Clark, Lagonda Lyon
Stout, Point Pleasant; Louis Grew
berg, Albina; James Todd, Arlinra
In fact, scarcely place has sscip
between Morgan City and New Ib1|
The destruction to the cane and ID
crops is larger than ever known v
storm in this locality. At Franli
the Catholic church, Smiths N
house, Walkers warehouse and
house we're blown down. Great
struotion Of property is reported Oh
Bayou Sale. Forty-five coal Id
moored above this city, sank duI
the storm yesterday. The loss Is
mated at 5000, 900; no insurance. \
will probably involve corner in a
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
Psliee Onicer NO. ..

The individual above referred to, on
election day approached a man,who We
could name if desired and informed the
officer that he had no vote as he had on
ly lived in tho city since February.
The oilcsr said that made no difference
and offered hi receipt filed up with
another name which he said would do
Just a. we'll. Another olics officer ap-
preached and remarked, ''you are out
Of work, vote this ticket and you can
get all tho work you want on the new
Court House." The Mayor is respon-
sihle to a certain extent for the acts OF
the police unless he lebukes them for
their misdseds. Will he do so!
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
vneA ynsPnabAY's AAsa n1Ieu. I
Mrs. spvasus's FlssAs.


The party Of fusitivss that left Ca
nonchet on Saturday we're poorly equip
ped for journey across the country.
Two men from the Whalley House
drove to Canonchet In two light wag-
ons they took no baggage, and went
of as fast As the horses could carry
them. Mrs. Sprague and driver, Har.
dy, in one carriage, and the two nurses
and the children in another, with q
man named Brown. Mr.. 6prasus con-
tradicts the statement that he was not
at the house when they left, and said
that he was taking . nap in his own
room. He heard the children playing
before he went TO sleep, and when he
awoks noticed an unusual degree OF
silence about the house.
Going down to the piazza to look
about, he heard ofths departure from
two workmen, and then made the hur.
red and ill-guidsd search. 1t is note
worthy, perhaps, that when Mr.. Spra-
que met Conductor Hale at Kingston.
about an hour after his wife and chill
drsn had fed, the conductor told him
all he Las since known about tn cir
fight, except that they arrived At
Lsndsdale, about 27 miles away. For
some reason Mr.. Hale and Mrs. Hale
have enjoyed Mrs. sprsgus's acquain-
tance somewhat intimately. Mrs.
Sprsgue having chosen the house Of
the conductor as her asylum.
II is said that the dispatch to New
York paper, published on Sunday, and
presenting the latest phase Of affairs al
CaBonchet as having been provoked by
violence on Mr.. spragus's part, was
written, or at least inspired by Mrs..
Hale, who has been q warm advocate Of
Mrs. Spragus's course.
Mr.. Sprague has very candidly and
firmly declared to persons with whom
he has talked to-day that he Is dssir--
GUS only Of providing for the comfort Of
his children, and II Mrs. Spragus
chooses to accompany them he will pro.
vide for her also. The letter he sent to
Mrs. Spragus's counsel, Messrs. Park
hurst, Hazard and Thompson, was
to inform them that he would be
glad to forward to her address any Ar
ticles she might need.
He declined to say anything about
Mrs. Spragus's movements or the cause,
dssming it improper to do so before
consultation with his associates. Mr..
Sprague, this afternoon II is said, re.
ceived . letter from Mrs. Sprague's
counsel, which leaves no doubt in his
mind that the counsel are fully inform.
ed as to her whereabouts. They have
1t is understood declined to tell Mr..
Sprague where Mrs. Sprague Is, but
have offered to send any baggage to her
which Mr.. Sprague will permit to be
removed from Can0nchet.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
NpoC1aI .,mQIo.s

il. iced can be found at III. corner OF
Fourth aul Market streets, with good
tr-.-l y ache, every day.
Culcura, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Res Iv-nt, sold by Taylor Il Fullerton,
Druggists, 3O2 King streets.
Infants and children's trusses at the
Ladies Department of 4. James Belts
Pharmacy. Entrance on 9th street.
Lady attendant.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.
4. F.Kunkle,s Bitter Wine OF Iron

Has never been known to fail In the cure of
weakness attended with SYMPTOMS indisp0-
ition to exertion, loss "freuory, difficulty in
breathing, weakness, orc ;idisease, weak,
nervous trembling, dreadful horror of death,
night sweats, cold feet, weakness, dimness of
vision, languor, universal lassitude of the
muscular system, enormous appetite, with
dyspeptic symptoms, hot hands, flushing Of
the body, dryness OF the skin, pallid cOunte.
nance and eruptiOns on the lace, purifying
the blood, pain in the back, heaviness in the
eyelids, frequent black spots flying before the
eyes, with sutiusiOn and loss of sight, want
oil attention, ac.
Worms! Worms! Worms.
f. +. Kunkel's Worm Syrup never fails to
destroy Pin, Sea- and stomach Worms. The
doctor can tell whether or not the patient has
worms. Thousands are dying daily with
worms, and do not know it. Fits, spesms,
cramps, choking and sutiocation, sallOw com.
plcxiOn, circles around the eyes, saelling
and pain in the stomach, restless at night,
grinding OF the teeth, picking at the nose.
cough, fever, itching at the seat. headache,
foul breath the patiens grows pale aud thin,
tickling and irritation in the anus.
Kunkle's Bitter Wine Of Iron is for sale in
Wilmington by u. James Belt, corner Sixth
and Market streets; N. b. DanfOrth corner
second and Market streets; John J Gallagher
\ Bro. Is 3 and 2o04 Market street; Herbert
X. Wat ON 1903 Market street; Taylor x Full
srton, BOZ XII K street; Jno. S.Hartman, Fifth
and Poplar; IL. X. Bringhurst 317 Market
stree and the drug trade generally.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
PAIN ArnPeh0r. y

1t is wonderful now full Dr. Stmms' counter
was efPAlN SEARCHER, this morning,
yet the Doctor says he is hurried all the time
to supply the demand. So much for good
and reliable remedy. All dealers In medicine
hnd it a very profitable remedy 70 keep, ss II
has ready and extensive sale wherever 1t 10
vnown. 1t is certainly wonderful Pain,
Cramp and Rheumatism remedy. Tho Doc
tors main Depot is at Fourth and King SITS,
In Philadelphia at 6O2 Arch Street, where
dealers can be supplied. lel+lN
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04

The Widow Cohn, of Rapid u
Mo-, received an offer of marriage
a wealthy but old and ugly man
wrote back to him that, within a" "
she would choose between becon,'l
wife and another disposition OF ~ Y,
that she had in view. A little 10.
heard that she had attempted "'
NIT suicide.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
Massac b usetts Proh,bft,onists

Two hundred leading Prohibitionists
of Massachusetts, met and considered
things in general, and prospects for the
election in particular, at Boston ysster.
day. II. H. Faxon advocated Long for
Governor, and SO did the most of the
orators. As Massachusetts has pro-
hibitionist vote Of IL, 900 of whom TO-.
600 or SO helped to elect Talbot last
year, the preference of Lieutenant
Governor Long to Pierce will probably
settle the Republican nomination in
favor Of the former. The kind of PRO-
hibition Massachusetts, Longs for IL 10
prohibit Batter most sGsotually.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
pautel O,Net,l In Luck .

Daniel O'Nsill, son Of Squire o'Nsill
aud for years past an active worker in
the D. mocratic party Of this city, re-
ceived letter this morning from A. j..
Bright, Chief Of the Capital Police force
Washington, D. c., informing him Of
his appointment, as a rnsmber of his
force, the appointment to go into effect
or October lst. The position is good
one and there Is no doubt of Mr.. o.
Neill's acceptance or of his physical
ability to perform the duties of the Of
fee.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
Battle OF the Branaywine.

DUPONT Guards, Co. c., at their meet
ing last night, received and accepted
an invitation from Eli Crozier, to par
ticipate in the 102d Anniversary of the
battle of the Brandywin.. The Amer
lean Rifles also received an invitation,
but having made arrangements to visit
Camden, N. J. ,on that day, were unable
to accept.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
Pay Your Taxes.

The city tax collectors give notice
that the names of all those who fail to
pay their city and school taxes for the
year 1878, on Saturday next, will be
published in the newspapers after that
date, in accordance with the provision
of an act OF assembly, passed March
81 1877
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
DEB.

WOLLASTON.-O August 27, at Olatha.
Kansa', X. Cecil, son OF q. L. and Tillie
Wollasl on, aged years and 27 days.
"Gone, but not forgotten.
TIDEMAN.-On September 3rd. George H,
Tideman, in the 4lst year Of his age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral, from his late residence, 2l8 East
SeOopd street, on Saturday, September 9th,
al O'Clock. tnterment at Wilmington and
Brsndywine osmstsry.
Daily Republican., 1879-09-04
TAa WanAlnop.

War Department, Omee Of the Chief
Signal Officer, Warrington, Sept. Al
A. n.
Indications for Thursday-For the
Middle Atlantic States, clear or partly
cloudy weather, preceded near the
coast by occasional rain, southerly
winds, veering to westerly; stationary
or lower temperature, higher baroms-
ter,