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Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Checking the Exodus

In the Mississippi Valley Labor Con
veution yesterday the Committee on
Resolutions reported that after a care
fnl examination of the subject, they
had concluded that the exodus was
owing to the low price of cotton and the
partial failure of the crop; to a vicious
system of credit; to apprehension on
the part of many that their civil and
political rights were endangered, and
to reports of life of ease and plenty
to be had in Kansas. They submitted
resolutions favoring an improvement in
the contract system, asserting that the
color4d race are on legal plane of alb
solute equality with the whites; pied
ging themselves to 10 all in their pow
er to protect the ne .roes in their rights;
fsvoring the reprl of all laws author
iziDg the right of the colored people
to go where they please, but urging on
them the importance of looking before
they leap. After long discussion the
resolutions were adopted, the negroe:
refusing to vote. They are very vel
satisfied with the result Of the conven-
ton, and it is believed the exodus will
b. checked by it.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Marine News.

The British brig "Goulsborough," ar
rived on Tuesday at the yards of Pusey
Jones & Co.. from Philadelphia. She
will load here. The schooner Joshua
Whitehouse, which arrived here some
time ago, with lumber from South Car
olina, cleared last night for Philadel-
phia, where she will finish unloading
her cargo.
"I.izzie B. Hail. from Jacksonville,
Fla, came in this morning loaded with
10, 900 feet of pine lumber for the
Jackson & Sharp company.
The steamer "Adelaide' will leave
the Harlan & Hollingsworth Company's
yard for New York tomorrow morning
at 80.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
The Kuklux LauI ed.

From the Meriden Miss Mercury, De,n.) J
The mysterious and certain death of
the negro Fud, near the city, the ring
ing peal of many pistols in the night
time, indicating numbers engaged, re
vive thoughts of the Kuklux klan.
That bloody organization, which seem
cd to Use up out of the ground as weird
spirits'summcned by the wall ofimperil-
led civilization mingled with the soft
muttered prayers OF Southern white
women, in those moments when the
malignant ministers of a hellish recon
struction seemed willing, and ready to
give them over to the direst fate, Is
thought to have disbandrd. twas God
given and God-sent, and God blessed
its works. 1t came to meet the inf.rna.
spirit of Loyal Leagl.ism in the fuln~ss
of time and not too lat. and to drive 1t
terror-strickpn from the land. 1t came
in the night time and in secret, as only
it could come. The situation, not their
inclinations, mad" them night riders.
They would have loved to have done
their work in broad daylight, bu! that
was to impsrl the success of their noble
cause. Southern men who have joined
in the abuse of the klan never had a
conception of the dangers of the preci'
pice upon which they stood, and from
which they were rescued by many a
weary night iidp of the devoted klan,
darins prison waIla, death, he'll and the
devil"
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Death Of a Prom nent Citizen.

Joseph Richardson, residing at l2lo
Market street, died this morning at |. 80,
the disease being ian affection of the
arteries of the heart" Mr.. Rlcharn
son was born near this city at Richard
sons mills. in the year 1914. In 1889
he moved to Chester county, below New
London Cross Roads, and followed mill
ing and farming, in which business he
was very successful. He removed to
this city in 1865, and retired from busi-
ness. He was a single man, having
never married. Yesterday Mr.. Rich
ardson was in Philadelphia with his
brother George, and he tainted on the
street. They returned to this city at 4
O'Clock, and Mr.. Richardson walked to
his home on Market street, partook OF
his evening meal, and did not retire
until after 10 O'Clock. He complained
Of severe pains and fingered until 3o
this morning. Mr.. Richardson has two
brothers living; Samuel, the eldest still
lives on the old homestead, and George
is President of the Wilmington Coal
Gas Company
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
I'D.

PITSEY On the 7th inst, Israel Pusey in
the 6st year OF his aye,
che relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the iuneral from his late residence, 500
West street. on SiXtA-day afternoon. To leave
the house at 2 O'Clock.
EtiLlNrON.-On the sth instant, Alexander
Eglinton, in the Goth year OF his age.
The relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral. from the residence OF his pa
rents, 427 East Fifth street, on Sunday, at 30
o'clock, D. IN. Interment at hiverview GENE
terv.
FISHER.-In Scranton. Pa, on the 7th inst,
George j.. Fisher. M. ID.
The relatives and friends are invited to at
tend his funeral, from the residence OF his SON
in-law, Homer Barry, No. 5O4 West Filth
street, on Friday afternoon, at o'clock.
CLOUB-In Kennett Township, Pa, on the
7th inst, Vim. NJ. Cloud, in the 74th year
| Of his age.
lnternent on Seventh-day, the 10th inst. to
meet at Hockessin meeting house, at eleven
o'clock, a, IN.
LEACH-In Brandywine Hd., on the TIN
inst, Addie f., daughter Of Charles and
Elizabeth Leach, aged 10 months,
Interlnent at SLOAN burial-grounds or
Saturday. leaving the house at o'clock, p. m
CAMPBELL.-1nt this city, on the sth inst
Samuel Campbell, in the 49th year OF hii
age.
The relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral, from his late residence, Gil
French street, on Sunday, the llth inst. at
o'clock, p. m. Interment at Riyeryiew GENE
te"y,
STEVENS.-I this city. on the sth instant
John r. Stevens, aged 66 years
The relatives ami friends are invited to at
tend the funeral, from his late residen e, III
Market street. on Monday. the 18th instant
Services at the house. To proceed to WI
mng,on and Braadyw nc cemetery.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Anew Sift Enterprise.

IThe boot and shoe business OF TINS
city has been thoroughly revolutlonizea
in the last few years, and tfe many
citizens of Wilmington who in former
wears were obliged to 60 to Phlladei-
phia for a nice pair of shoes can now %
accommodated with as fine a quality,
as good style and at lower prices AZ
home than in almost any other city In
the Union, and among the good stores
of this kind in the city, that OF Mr..
Joseph Fleming, in Mr.. J. ?. Herdman 8
new building, No. East 4th street,
one door above King, is one OF the oest
and most reliable in the country. Mr..
Fleming is shoe man who thoroughly
understands his business, having been
for 6 years previous to op-nlng his store
in October last, engaged with some OF
the largest and most experienced man
ufacturers and wholesale dealers in the
United States, and understanding the
wants of our citizens he has laid in one
of the best selected stook OF goods ever
offered in this market, ana at prices
that defy competition. Persons buying
at this store may rest assured that all
the goods are just what they are repre-
sented to be. He will also for the next
month present to every customer ony-
ing a pair Of ladies or misses me
shoes a bottle of the celebrated London
shoe polish. Below We quote some Oh
his prices on fine and staple goods -
Ladies' light cloth top button boots
kid fixed, French heel, with brass
plates, s2.75; ladies' diagonal cloth
top button boots, kid fixed, French
heel, with brass plates, S2.75; ladies
lasting kid fixed button, sl.25 to s2.oo
ladies' Curracoe kid button, sl.75 t'
So 90 ladies French kid, $500 to so'
IS ladies' pebble button, sl.25 to W.
75 ladies' button kid walking shoes
s1.l5 to $500; ladies' kid Newpor
ties, $l.l5 to $500; Haywood's gent
calf boots, $500; Curtis boot, s2'5o
These two boots are lower than thu
same quality of boots can be bought a
the factories, and are the best in :hi
CITY for the money. These goods ar
all warranted as represented or none,
refunded,
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Collins Beach.

Last week it was stated that Collins
Beach had been sold to James Ballin-
ger, of Philadelphia, but the Smyrna
"Times' now says that Mr.. Ballinger
has forfeited 500 and gave it up, since
which time it has been sold to Capt. K.
B. Taggart of Philadelphia, for $4,000.
The Captain intends Immediately to
erect a building 100 feet long by 40
wide for restaurant and for games of
amusement. He also intends to erect a
ball room, and he says that no intoxi-
eating liquors will be- sold on the prem
ises and all places of amusement will
be closed on the Sabbath. A telephone
is to be erected from there to Smyrna,
from whence communication can be had
with Wilmington and Philadelphia
1t is also intended to establish daily
stage line from Smyrna to the Beach
during the watering season.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
MURDERER CONVICTED
Heatenced to Imp fs0nmemt Tor
Life-Distressing Scene In the
Court.

Sentenced to Imp isonment for
Life-Distressing Scene In the
Court.
The jury in the Cox case was out all
night, and came into court at noon yes
terday to receive further instructions.
At 8 As in the afternoon it came into
court and announced that 1t had agreed
upon a verdict. An informality in the
verdict was corrected, and it was then
read, as follows: "We, the jury, find
the prisoner guilty, and recommend
that he be punished by imprisonment
for life in the peniteatiary."
Cox received the verdict with calm
ness and stoicism. having evidently
nerved himself for the worst. His
wife on hearing the words SO fatal to
her hopes, sat for moment trembling
with emotion, and then rushed for an
open window near by, with the inten-
tion of throwing herself to the ground
below.
As she reached the window she was
caught by Cox, who held her fast. She
threw her arms around his neck and
cIung to him, wildly exclaiming, son,
my God oh, my poor darling" Her
shrieks were heartrending, and the oc-
cupants of the crowded courtroom
could not restrain tears of pity. Cox
used all his powers to calm her, and
tinally soothed her grief until only her
deep means were heard.
Cox's sister, who had sat by his side
during the trial, also gave way to her
emotion. Judge Hillyer sentenced
/ Cox to "be confined in the Peniten-
tiary, or such other place as the Gov
ernor may direct, at hard labor for and
during his natural life." Gen. Gartrell
gave notice that the defence would
make motion for new trial, and
prayed for writ of supersedeas. Sen
tence was thereupon stayed for 20 days.
This penalty is virtually the extrerse
Of the law in this State, as an act was
passed, with Alston's aid, SO the last
session of the Legislature, giving juries
the right to recommend life-imprison'
men. in all cases of murder. This ir
effect abelishes the death penalty. Co,
is the first man who receives the bene
fit of the law. The verdict is received
with general approval.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
California Constitutional EIectiOn

The election on the new Constitutions
in California was held yesterday.
There was an almost total suspension
of business in San Francisco, and a
large vote was cast in that city and
throughout the State. No figures are
given, the returns being too meagre,
but there is large majority against
the Constitution in San Francisco, es-
timated by the opponents of the meas
ure as high is 10000 or $4,000. Re-
turns from Alameda, Santa Clara and
Sacramento counties also indicate large
majorities against it, but further re-
turns must be received before an esti-
mate can be made as to the general
result.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
OUR PHILADELPHIA LETTER.
OF the Republican.

PHILADELPHIA, May 7, 1879.
The St. Clements Church investiga.
tion is attracting general attention, not
only in the Protestant Episcopal demon
ination, but in the others as we'll. The
report of the investigating committee
reveals some exceedingly high church
practices; in fact there is strong ad-
mixture of the Roman mode worship,
such As confession, a touch of Virgin
and saint worship, etc. The congrega-
ton, however, seem determined to keep
to their way of doing things, having
gone SO far as to rebel against the Or
ders of Bishop Stevenson to conform to
the regular service of the Church.
As St. Clements is one of the most
aristocratic churches in town. it will un-
doubtedly require some delicate man
agement to bring the congregation to a
"proper frame Of mind.'
Parr, who yesterday murdered his
daughter Susan, was before the Coro-
ner's jury to-day. 1t was proved con-
clusively that he committed the deed,
and he was committed to await the ac-
ton of the District Attorney. His son
testified against him and would have
done him personal injury, but an officer
checked him, and he contented himself
by kissing through his teeth at the old
man, "You Old, Pll be square
with you yet. I'll send you an eight
foot rope to hang yourself" Parr is a
heartleSs old villain. He seemed in a
pleased state of mind during the exam.
nation.
C. +. Kuhnle, superintendent of the
Lutheran Orphan Asylum at German
town, was arrested for alleged cruelty
to child last Monday. As the Lu-
therans of your city have the welfare
of this institution at heart, this will no
doubt be painful news to them.
The skating contest at the Rink, SC
far as public interest in it is concerned
may be called failure. When Inen
can walk 500 miles in week the pub
lie surely have right to expect some
thing better than an effort at 600 miles
on skates in six days.
The scores stald: Calver, 3lS
Mayer, 3lS; Mckee, 300. "Two-for
five "--recently worsted at the Concer
Hall match-took steerage on thu
I" Illinois," " for Liverpool yesterday
He has made some 500 in pedestrian
efforts in this city, and now proposes t.
show the boys" on the other side 0
the Atlantic how to make the dust fl.
according to the American square-heel
and toe principle. Mr.. F. b. Atmore
who died yesterday in this city, wa
. the pioneer in the mince meat business
He was 64 years of age, and highly es
teemed.
The young woman Irwin who wa
shot by her lover on Monday nigh
= was attended after the occurrence b
Dr.. HARRISON. 1t now appears that a
effort was made TO obtain an anti-mol
tenn statement from her, but the Doctc
would not allow it until it was too latt
Besides this, apair of diamond earring
have disappeared from the woman
!. . room since the shooting. The Coroner
' officers are on the search for the noto
ious practitioner.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Yesterdays News,
the Ark.usas Miniater Murder.

In an editorial elsewhere, we prom
ised to published the following from
the Methodist" and published in yes
terday's "Gazette," in reference to the
murder of the Methodist Minister in
Arkansas and cur readers themselves
can Judge OF its merits by comparing
il with the other side published in
Tuesdays REPUBLICAN:
The Rev. Josephus Anderson, d. D.,
writes to Us from Augusta, Arkansas:
"The New York Christian Adrocote has
recently announced the martyrdom Of
the Rev. Mr.. Todd at Brinkl-y, i'll Ar
kansas, a minister of the Nj. +. Church I,
killed because he was OF that church.
This statement has gone cut to the co.
900 subscribers of that paper, and by
most of its readers will be regarded as
true. Moreover, it is connected with
other outrages charged in that paper
as having frequently occurred in the
South, outrages of southern whites upon
the poor blacks. So many instances of
this sort have been reported in North
ern journals that is has come to be gem
orally believed that there must be a
most d-plorable state of oppression and
crime existing in the South ,and the facts
ought to be known for the peace of the
country and the truth of history. From
tn. Rev. Tho mas H. Howard, perfect
ly trustworthy and pure-minded
gentleman, living in Brinkley, the fol-
statement has been received. The Rev.
Mr.. Todd came to Brinkley and remain
ed there, with other ministers of his
church, preaching without molestation
until the off icers of the law suspected
his identity with wife murderer, and
arrested him for an investigation. An
attempt on his part to escape led to his
being shot. His wounds were carefully
dressed by resident physician, and he
was nursed until supposed to be vel
enough for travelling, when he went tt
the hotel preparatory to leaving town OF
the train. Just prior to the arrival o
the train, he walked out of his room
and has not been seen in Brlnkley
since; but special agent, sent by Gov
ernor Miller TO examine into the matter
not being able to ascertain Todd
: whereabouts, returned to Little Rock
and on the 10Th inst. telegraphed Il
.. Brinkley thai he had made search 10
Todd in Little Rock and had found hin
there. So this ends the excitement.
9 That reads like straight explanation
, We wish as reasonable an explanation
could be given for all "the negro Out
q RACES referred to.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
A Large Funeral.

Yesterday afternoon, the funeral of
a little girl named Lizzie Brosius took
place at the residence of her father,
near Pusey's Run, about nine miles
from Pomeroy, on the Delaware West
ern Railroad. The funeral was very
large one, the farmers for miles around
attended, and also several persons from
this city were present. 1t was thought
by some that the little girl had been
poisoned by eating veal, but we were
informed that the veal was not poison
ed, and that the girl might possibly
have eaten too much of it, which nc
doubt was the cause of her death.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Mum, social This Evening.

The Ladies Aid will hold another of
their excellent and enjoyable mum So
cials in the M. S. R. A. room. Besides
the choir music, Samuel Anderson and
Lewis Wilson belonging to the West
Presbyterian Church choir, will give
some flute and organ performances.
Professor Crabb will be on hand with
select readings; Rawnsley will liven
things up with his guitar, and Pro-
fessor Sammons will jewsharp for the
qualification of the audience. 1t is ex.
pected that Messrs. Whelen and Cook
will deliver brief addresses, and besides
all this there will be an abundance OF
refreshments served. The tickets art
ten cents and will be sold at the door
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
The R.-UniOn.

The Committee on the Odd Fellows
reunion instructed the Band Commit
tee last evening to secure the Rokeby
and Newport bands on their Reunion
to Rehoboth Oh the 25th of July. The
Rokeby band has l3 pieces and the
Newport band IA pieces.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Returned From the East,

L. Grimes, employed as foreman in the
carpenter Department of the P. W. Il
B. Il. K. returned yesterday from Bos-
ton. Mr.. &. has placed several patent
latches on the draw along the Eas-
tern Railroad, and has been very sue
cesstul in his works. He enjoyed the
trip and sp-aks in the highest terms OF
the Club City.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Beauttfying the stations.

The P. w, l. B. Rail- DAD Company
have purchased lot Of flowers from
RandO' oh Peters, and this afternoon
they are shipping them to the different
stations along their road. The Com
pany every summer purchase a quaint
tv of flowers in order that the different
stations may present neat and tasty
appearance.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Ten Nights IN u Bar Room.

The Moral drama of, "Ten nights in
bar room," will be performed by the
M. A. D. Association. at Marshalton
School House on Saturday evening, May
10th, No doubt it will be well perform.
ed, and deserving of the fullest patron
age
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Southern Baptist Convention.

The Southern Baptist Convention met
in Atlanta yesterday, with three hun
dred delegates in attendance. Rev. j..
p. Boyce, Of Kentucky, was ro-electei
President, Rev. }. 7. Ticknor, of Ala
bama, offered a resolution which was
referred for the appointment of five
members to bear to the Baptists OF the
North, at their approaching anniver,
sary, a message Of fraternal regard and
cooperation in mission work.
Z. J. Belts private department for
ladies, with lady attendant, is q great
convenience. Separate entrance on
9TH street.
Keller's Roman Liniment, for rheu-
matism, neuralgia, sprains and bruises
and all diseases requiring local appli-
cations, at Taylor Il Fullerton's, Drug
gists, 3O2 King street.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
PHILIPS is 1t really true that Il
lAI Mair lO0N MI rknt street L. snlliul

wi N. Weir, 1909 Market street, selling
3 h cans 1t white Heath peaches for 70 cts,
1t is really true, Mrs Barber. for ] have
tried them and they are the cheapest thing
fer company. h can OF white Heath peach.
es, pared, and in thick syrup, for 20 cents.
4 lbs rice Is cents 4 glasses Jelly, rs cents:
3 Ms soda cakes, 25c; 4 lbs do Csc; lbs milk
biscuit, 25c; h can salmon, lSc; ! b can 40.
l5c; cans tomatoes, 25c; corn as good as lIa-
ker's, lOc per can: good corn, Sc per can; Ba.
ker's corn, l2c per can: MS cheese, 25c; bs
rasins. 25c; bs eat meal, 25c; dried. apples, 3,
and 4c per h; tts peaches, Csc; ginger snaps.
lOc per tt our 16c coffee is excellent; our two
lbs for 25, is good. Our $6 flour is good; 2s NJ
for s5c. A nice bed room clock for $l.OO comes
with the tea; sell the clock with tea fer " 90
Come to TlItM AS NJ. WIER'S, 1909 Mar
ket street, for those 20 cent peaches.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
prOfessOr Ned I.eary.

Professor Ned. Leary wishes us to
say that he is open for engagements
for bell ringing, distributing bills and
for advertising business houses. Ned
is at home at this kind of work, and
if his bell don't ring loud enough his
voice can supply the deficiency.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Arm Broken.

On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Jefferson
wife of the late Elihu Jefferson of New
Castle, while engaged in some domestic
duty, stumbled and fell breaking her
left arm between the elbow and shoul-
der.
DR.. Black reduced the fracture and
she is now doing we'll.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Donation.

Among the many liberal donations
made by Walton & Bros. is a fine sup
ply of ice to the Holly Tree Inn and
many a wayfarer's heart will be made
glad by ther" liberality. They seem
to be on the liberal order practicing the
doctrine that the liberal hand maketh
rich.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
nehinli the Bars.

Daniel Mcclure, VIM. O'Donnell and
C. Phillips supposed to have been en-
gagged in the assault last Sunday on the
colored man, John Benson, ara IN the
CITY Hall and will be given hearing
this evening.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Election

At the annual meeting of the West
ern Car Company held May 9th, 1873,
at No. 81 Broadway, New York, for the
election of officers and directors, James
/. DeVou was elected member OF the
Board to fill a vacancy caused ny thH
death of Samuel NJ. Harrington.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
ODeuing.

Charles Kyle will open his ice cream
ery at the N. i. cor. Of Sixth and Or
ange S,s., on Saturday evening. He is
fitted up very nicely and his ice cream
is of the best. Give him call and he
will treat you well.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Sa, ~ RI = n IVA ChHrCfl n

John Sharp has the contract for re
upholstering and refitting the st. An
drew's Episcopal church. The edldce
will be ready for public service about
the middle of June.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Maet1nr Changed.

An amendment to the bylaws OF
Company C. was made last evening,
making the business meetings SEMI
monthly. The guards are preparing
for decoration day.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
VIII Attend Church.

Rev. G. M. Pegg will deliver sermon
at Scott M. T. Cuurch on the 18th OF
this month, to Franklin Circle No. 6
Brotherhood of the Union. The order
in general will attend the service.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
Attention. pine Knots =!

An adjourned stated meeting Of the
Pine Koot Assembly will be held this
evening, and, ~ business Of importanc"
will be trausa ed aIfuI attendance Of
the ~, i,4- j. requested.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-09
HEALD & CO.,
NOTICES.
A BRAIN AND NERVE FooD

Vital force in the brain is mind force, ina|
nerves, nerve force, but both brain and neH.|
need their approp late nourishment Or lls|
lis nothing to sustain vital force. NifalIa|
PhOsphates feed the brain and nerves, as !As
are composed OF the vital or nerye-sustaina
principles of the OK brain and wheat gem
similar to that which susta1ns the human 1l
and nerves. Physicians have prescribed 16oyd
packages, restoring lost energy In all weakna
Of mind or body, reliei ing debility and neH
BUSINESS and preventing consumption.
+. CROSBY, 668 Sixth Ave-, ny
For sale by z. JAMES BELT,
Cor. 9th and Market Sts., Wilmington, Is