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Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
A Sunday Fight.

Yesterday afternoon disturbance Of
very disgraceful character occurred
at Fifth and Tatnall streets, which at
tracted crowd of several hundred peo
pie in few minutes. 1t seems that
some members of the police force were
notified by William H. Pugh that a
man living on West Fifth street, be-
tween Orange and Tatnall, had, since
the recent death of his wife, neglected
to attend 20 the wants and comforts of
his children, who we're really in a suf-
fering condition. 1t is said that sub
sequent investigation showed that the
report was well founded, and some
philanthropic ladies' who attempted to
make the children comfortable were in
t-rfered with by the father. A number
Of young men around Fifth and Tatnall
stre-ts took the palt of the ladies'. and
the father of the children becoming
very offensive in his remarks an alter.
cation ensued between him and VIM
II. Pugh and another young man nam
I'd +. c. Farley. After u great deal O
noise and several blows having beef
struck, the tive young men mentioned
were arrested by the police and wer'
held under their recogDizance for ;
hearing this evening.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
The Carolina Twins,

Professor Pancoast has been exhibit
ing and explaining the Carolina twins
to the students of the Jefferson Medical
College of this city. They are the pair
who have widely shewn as two-Lead-
ed girl. The professor considers them
far more wonderful than the Siamese
twins, who were distinct persons, while
thes. negro sisters have single back
bone below the shoulder blades, at
which point the spinal column branches
like the arms of letter Y. They were
back to back at birth, but in learning
to walk they twisted themselves to
facilitate locomotiou, and now nearly
stand side by side. Experiments show
ed that when either was touched below
the point Of union both felt it, but
above that point there was separate
sensitiveness. Dr.. Pancoast thinks
they will die simultaneously.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
Death of Pe,er II. vandever.

Peter B. Vandever, Esq, died at his
residence in New Castle, at 4.30 p. NJ.
on Saturday. His decease seemed to lie
a general wearing out Of his physical
system fastened it by thought grief at
the loss of his wife who died some four
months ago. He came : to New Castle
when quite young man and without
means, and entereed the employ of the
late Elihu Jefferson as clerk.
He then was engaged as clerk un-
der Washington Moore, Sheriff, and was
employed under Mr.. Moore's successor.
He was then employed as clerk under
Dr.. Black, then Clerk of the Peace.
While holding this position he was ap.
pointed Clerk Of the Orphans Court
and Register in Chancery, which Cttict
he held two years, when he was ap
pointed Register of Wills, to succeed
Mr.. Wickersham, deceased, and helC
that position ten years. Upon the ex
piration of his second term in this Office
he was appointed Justice of the Peac'
and Notary Public, which offices h,
held at the time of his death.
Besides holding these offices of trus
and responsibility he was also trustee
of the New Castle Common, Secretary
and Treasurer of the Tasker Loan Asso
citation and the same in the Gas anC
Water Company. During his first tern
as Register of Wills, he gave the widow
of Mr.. Wickersham $500, when the of
fee was worth only l,5o0. This wa
unprecedented conduct for an otficehold
er and showed the kind Of man Mr.
Vandever was. He was succeeded il
this Office by Robert G. Fraim. Mr.
Vandever was gentleman Of pleasan
social address, and frst-class business
man. He was ever cheerful in dispC
sition, generous and open-hearted, am
in him the poor ever had kind friend
Politically he was Democrat bu
for many years past he took no activ
part in politics. Though member Q
no church he strongly inclined to tn
Episcopalians. AS the results of hi
honest industry he leaves about $40,
600 to be divided amongst his children
Due notice will be given of his funeral
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
FOURTH EDITION.
A wANwARD CHILD.
To Spite Her wealthy Parents She
Marrtes n Coarse NeglO.

A despatch from Pittsburg, Pa, says:
The little town Of Beaver, one Of the
suburbs of Pittsburgh, is terribly excl
ted because one of its prettiest, wealth
lest, bpst::known and really accomplish
ed young ladies has lett her fathers
house and deliberately married negro,
who is as ugly and ignorant as he is
black.
For some time past Miss Anne Mason
has given her parents q great deal OF
trouble by her reckless, wayward con
duct, but, being an old daughter, she
was spoiled by indulgence. Her father
is United States storekeeper in Indiana
county, but lives in Beaver, and ii
wealthy. Her uncle is ex-Chief Justice
Daniel Agnew, Of the Supreme Court,
and the family is one of the best in this
part of the State. Mrs. George Jones,
nee Miss Annie Mason is twenty years
old, a brunette with large eyes and ex-
ceedingly pretty face. She had quar-,
rel with her parents on Wednesday
night, and early yesterday morning
she left her home and met George Jones.
a coarse, illiterate negro coal-digger,
by all appointment which she had made
by some unknown means during the
night.
At 5 o'clock in the morning Jones
and another negro, accompanied by
Miss Mason, went to Rochester, about
mile from Beaver, and hurried to tht
house of colored clergyman, VINO mar
ried Jones to Miss Mason in the pres
ence OF coEple Of white men who wert
called in to act as witnesses. The
couple then took the next train back tt
Beaver, where Jones hired a room in {
small house which has only three
rooms in it, two Of which are already
occupied by negro families. The reck
less girl sent home for her trunk, pian'
and some of her ornaments from he
room, and this was the first intimatiol
that her mother had of the marriage
Her mother tried to persuade he
daughter to return, but she refused
Her father is not at home and know
nothing as yet of the affair. 1t is no
known how Miss Mason became ac,
uuainted with Jones or where she eve
met him. Threats of tarring and featll
ering are openly made by the youni
men of Beaver, but up to the presen
nothing has been done and Mr. and Mrs
Jones are living in their tiny room
while the wayward girls mother is ly
ing at home crazy with brain feve
brought Oh by her daushter's conduct
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
Funeral Services

The remains of Miss Eliza B. Cleader
reached the depot in this city at l2.4t
p. NJ. on Saturday, and were taken di.
rectly to the Delaware Avenue Baptist
Church, where the funeral sermon was
preached by Rev. |. NJ. lIaldeman, but
owing to the heavy rain few per.
sons were present The remains were
conveyed thence to the Wilmington and
Brandywne cemetery and placed in tllt
Cleaden vault, Messrs. Henry G. Rob
inson, Philip Plunkett, M. M. Child
and Thomas BrintoD acting as pal
bearers.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
Excursion.

The Household of Faith Bible school
will give its second annual excursion
to Bombay Hook, on Thursday, the 10Th
of June, on the steamer "rhomas
Clyde This place has been re fitted in
an excellent manner, large pavilion
and excursion house have been erected
and there are tables in abundance.
One of the principal features of amuse-
ment with which this excursion resort
abounds is bathing, and for this pur-
pose, no superior place along the shore
could be obtained, as persons can battle
here either at high or low tide. The
committee will use every effort to make
the excursion pleasant for all.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
Time Table GhauN Ne.

A slight change in the time table of
the Delaware Railroad went into effect
to day. The only change in running
Of the passenger trains is that which
has been leaving this city south, ,at $50
p. NJ. 1t will hereafter leave at 6.35
P. NJ. Additional new freight trains
for the fruit season are put on as fol
lows: Leaving the city north at 1855,
LBS, $50 and 800 A. NJ. and return
ing will arrive here at APO, $40, 7.55
and 1918 p. M. The trains leaving at
1.55 A. NJ. and 4.30 =. NJ. are express
trains. The 1855 A. NJ, and $40 P.
NJ, connect with trains for New York
No passenger cars will be attached to
any of the new trains.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
A Cigar Max er Arrested.

John W. Cook was arrested last Sat.
urday by Marshal McMullen on a war
rant charging him with willfully pack.
ing cigars in boxes, the stamps not be-
ing destroyed. The offence it is said
was committed lastJuly in Philadelphia,
Cook being in the tobacco business in
that city. He afterwards removed to
this city and at the time of his arrest
was working here as a journeyman ci-
gar maker. At the hearing before U.
5. Commissioner Smith he was held in
$500 for his appearance at Court in
PHILADELPHIA,
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
FIFTH EDITION
OUR COUNTY COURT.

Law students Sqaelched-A Large
Attendauce-The Civil List TAX en-
Up-Ihe DOugherty Will Case
Stfll Before the Court.
Especially Reported for the REPUBLloAN.l
New CASTLE, May 10Th, 10.
There was a large attendance this
morning at the opening of the superior
court. All the lawyers Of the city were
present and the space within the bar
was in such demand that before the
court opened it was filled. At the open
ing Of tn 'ourt the Chief Justice re.
quested the crier to clear the bar of the
students and all others until the MEM
bers of the bar had secured seats. This
was done much to the discontinue OF
the students, who thus summarily dis
posed of, disappeared and perched
themselves out on the court house rail.
ing until the trial list had been gone
through with.
The general public was also present
in excess. They occupied every inch
OF available space outside the partition.
This increased attendance betokened
the general interest that is taken in the
issue of the trial of the four young men
who are held for the murder of the
aged negro, Perry Demby.
Before going on with the capital trial
the civil list was taken up. On this
list there are two-hundred and thirty
five cases, the greater part of which
are continued, some of the remainder
passed and few marked for trial.
Among the cases called was that o.
Mary A. Hall, Jane Dougherty Us. Geo
Dougherty's executor, an issue from
the Registrar. This suit has been NJ
before the court for some time, and tn.
facts in the case as developed in thu
trial at the last session are yet fresh in
the minds of our readers. When call,
ed this morning it was agreed
between the counsel to discharge
the witnesses, who are in attendance
this morning, from all further attend
auce, at this court. 1t was also agreed
that the evidence that was taken betor,
the Court at the last trial and also tn,
statements given before the Registrar
would to submitted to the Court.
The Perry Demby murder trial viii
hardly get under way before o'clock
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
Accident to q Boy.

On Saturday evening about O'Clock
while George W. Jackson Jr., son OF
Wilmington's noted bill poster was
playing about some dry-good boxes on
the corner of Fifth and Market Streets
he fell inside of one of them,
his right leg catching on a projecting
rail which tore open cash from the
kne. nearly to the ankle. DR.. Snitcher
sewed up the wound and the little tel.
low is now doing well.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
Notes About Town.

The afternoon Sunday School OF St.
Paul's NJ. Z. Church yesterday, con-
tributed $50 towards the rebuilding OF
Mt. Salem M. Z. Church.
Three Of the Governors staff went ia
Philadelphia last Saturday evening and
attended the Theatre in the above city
This merning the gray horse Lilly"
belonging to Mr.. Stab the baker, No
3l4 Market St., was given several rolls
which it appeared to eat with relish
Mr.. Stab says that his horse is yer,
fond of bread, cakes and candies. Ever,
time he is hitched in front he Away
expects to be given some cakes or candy
to eat.
The Tuesday evening cottage praye
meeting, OF the Reformed Episcopa
church of the Covenant, will be dis
pensed with during the heated tern
instead, it will be held in the church
so that prayer meeting will be held a
the church on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings.
At an election held at the Union M
Il. church on Friday evening last
Isaiah H. Thomas, Joseph L. Gibson
and R. H Mcdaniel were elected trustee:
for three years.
Rev. W. G. Robinson, Of Epwortl
Church, and Rev. J. B. Mann, of thu
Union M. 4. Church, changed pulpit;
last night.
The 18th anniversary of L. Zion NJ
E. Church was observed yesterday will
appropriate ceremonies. There wa
Love feast at 7 A. NJ, preaching at loi
A. NJ, by Rev. L. Y. Cox; also in tn.
afternoon at 81 O'Clock by Rev. J. A. B
Wilson, of Asbury, and in the evening
by Rev. J. Burrows.
The Ladies Temperance Aid a
their regular meeting May 5th, unan
imously elected Mrs. Edwin Moore Pres
ident,i in place of Mrs. Henry B. Mclntir'
she declining to serve longer; also Mrs
Z. Lund 3rd Vice President.
delegation of Damon Lodge X. o
p. of Middletown, visited the Uniform
ed Division of this city on Saturda.
evening, and received a hearty wei
come.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19

NEW CASTLE COUNTY March rs, 1879.
Upon the application Of Mahl0n M. Child,
Administrator OF John Thompson, late OF
Christiana hundred, in said county deceased,
1t is ordered and directed by the Register,
that the Administrator aforesaid. give notice
Of the granting of Letters OF Administration
upon the estate of the deceased, with the date
OF granting thereof, by causing advertisements
to be posted within forty days from the date
of such letters, in six of the most public places
of the county Of New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the estate,
to present the same orabide by an Act OF As.
sembly in such case made and provided. And
also cause the same to be inserted within the
same period in the DELAWARE REPUBLICAN,
a newspaper published in Wilmington, and
to be continued therein three weeks. (e0d
| t~~, Given under the hand and Seal OF
}Ls. Office Of the Register Aforesaid, at
t~~> New Castle, in New Castle county
aforesaid, the day and year above written.
S. G. BlGGS, Register.
NoTICE-All persons having claims against
the estate of the deceased, must present the
same duly attested to the Administrator on
or before March rs, 1880, or abide the Act Of
Assembly in such case made and provided
NJ. M. CHILD, Administrator
| Address. Wilmington Del, ap3U
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
THIRD EDITION.
THE sOLDIERs AND SAILORS.
Com mattee Of Arrangements AP.
pointed-An0ther Meeting To Dc
head On the Twentieth.

WILMINGTON, DEL, May 18th, 10.
Ep,ToRs REpuBLIcAN.-Dear Sirs:-
Pursuant to a call the ex-soldiers and
sailors of this city met OH the above
date in the rooms of Co. c. Dupont
Guards, Masonic Temple. On motion
Major VIM. Y. swigett was called to
the chair and Peter b. Ayars was cleo
ted Secretary.
The chair then stated the object OF
the meeting to be to devise means and
make arrangements for the celebration
of the day set apart for the strewing OF
flow ers over the graves OF our fallen
comrades. After which on motion the
following comrades were appointed as
committee of arrangements Chairman,
is. Valentine 7. B. Rice, Daniel f..
Stewart, j. Park Postles, John M. Dunn,
John R. Gallahpr, ), NJ. Curtis, NJ. d.,
s S.muel J. Wood, Peter B. Ayars, VIM.
Y Sviggttt, Joseph Duffy.
Major S. A. Macallister, DR., Curtis
and others spoke in favor Of making a
a public demonstration and street pa
rade on decoration day regretting that
for years past, but very little interest
seemingly has been taken other than
the strewing of flowers by small COM
mlitee OF Ex Soldiers appointed for that
purpose, whilst in other cities the oc'
casion has been honored by large de-
monstrations tittingly.
Therefore, on motion OF Comraae
Joseph Dutfy,a resolution prevailed ex-
tending an invitation to all Military
aud Civic organizations to join in pro
oession on that day, and as early al
possible to inform either the Chairman
MAJOR Swiggptt or Secretary Peter B
Ayars of their intention 50 to do.
After which on motion the meeting
adjourn. d, ,instructing the Committee t'
Meet in the evening on May 10th, at
O'Clock, to make final arrangements.
Yours, &C., PETER B. AYARs, Sec.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
Disease Of Mrs. Ritten house,

Word has been received in this city
of the sudden death of Mrs. Harriet
M. Rittenhouse in Philadelphia, on
Saturday last. The deceased was the
wife of Rev. Aaron Rittenhouse pastor
of Grace NJ. Il. church of Philadelphia,
and some ten or twelve years ago was
pastor of St. Paul's M. L. church Of
this city. The funeral of Mrs. Ritten
house will take place from the church
of (which her husband is pastor, or
Wednesday next at one o'clock.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
Pioneer Excursion.

st. Mary's 7. A. B. Pioneer Corps
will give their third grand annual ex.
cursion to Sea Breeze, on the steamer
John A. Warner" Oh Thursday, June
the 10Th. The committee will do all in
their power to make the excursion 0
grand success, and lovers of the light
fantastic will have ample opportunity
to enjoy themselves, as Prof. Ritchie's
brass and string bands have been en-
gagged. The excursion should be vel
patrOnized.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
Tho Wesleyan.

The young ladies of the Wesleyan
College gave the following programme
on Saturday evening to the gratifica'
ton of number of auditors:
Piano solo, Miss H. Jones; recitation,
Miss l.. Scott; piano solo, Miss M, Solo.
mon; reading Miss l.. Carpenter; a chap.
ter of History; Miss A. McLear; vocal
solo, Miss Kurtz; reading of Wesley
ana" by Miss A. Pickles, piano solo,
Miss J. L. Stevens.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
Address, "
DEGISTER'S ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE.

NEW CAsTLECoUNTT, May Q, 1879.
Upon the application Of Emily l.. 5.
Moore, Executrx of Edward Moore, late
of Wilmington Hundred, in the said county,
deceased, it is ordered and directed by the
Register, that the ExecutriX Aforesaid,
give notice OF granting OF letters Tcstamen-
tary upon the estate Of the deceased, with
the date Of granting thereof, by causing ad
vertisements to be posted within forty days
from the date OF such letters, in six of the
most public places OF the county Of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands
against the estate. to present the same, or
abide by an act OF Assembly In such case
made and provided. And also cause the same
to be inserted, within the same period, in the
DELAWARE REPUBLICAN, newspaper pub
| lished in Wilmington and to be continued
therein three weeks, te Od)
~, Given under the hand and seal OF
}Ls. office of the Register aforesaid, at
t~-' New Castle, in New Castle county
aforesaid, the day and year above written.
S. G. BIGGS, Register.
NoTICg.-All persons having claims against
the estate of the deceased must present the
same duly attested to the Executrix on or
before May 9, 1880, or abide the act of As.
sembIy in such case made and provided.
EMILY l.. S. MOORE,
Address, Wilmington, Del. Executrix.
2W-axu-d
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
Not 4 Tramp.

A very goo4 s.oly is told of a some-
what eccentric man in Springfield,
Mass, who doesn't claim to be a swell
in the matter Of dress, but has a pocket
full Of money, and a heart full of good
will tar his kind. 1t occurred to him
the her day that instead Of going to
tn. theatre he would call upon one of
our public CHARITIES, which receives a
good deal o. praise, land civ" it the price
of almissjo". He proceeded to do so,
but was considerably taken back at
meeting at the door with a reception
which indicated that he was taken for
a tramp But he turned the tables
pretty wrll hy handing out tie money
as h" wa> ;9rne1 away, with the re,
mark. Here is some money for you il
it vii! do YOU any good.' The gift
was avGApte(.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
Returned Home.

Mr.. T. F. Moore Of this city, who took
a trip to Texas, about three weeks ago,
returned home last Saturday. He
thinks Texas is too wild country fol
person to live in. He visited Kan
sas and Missouri, and was pleased with
both States. He is looking we'll, and
during his trip he found no place better
than Wilmington.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19

The first straw berries of the season
were shipped on the railroad last Wed.
nesday since which time the shipments
are increasing.
The Young Peoples Association of the
West Presbyterian church will give a
literary tertainment this evening.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
vick's Floral Guide.

A beautiful work of 100 pages One colored
Flower Plate, and 800 illustrations, with De-
scriptiOns OF the best Flowers ana Vegetables,
and how 20 grow them. All Tor five cent
stamp, in English or German.
THE FLOWER AND VEGETABLE Gt RDEs. 17d
Pages, Six Coorcd Plates and many hundred
Engravings. For 50 cents in paper covers, 81
| in elegant cloth. In German or English.
VICK's ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY MAGAZINE
| 81 Pages, a colored Plate in every number
and many fine engravngs. Price S1.25 per
year, five copies for 49, Specimen number ior
| 10 cents
VlCK's SEEDS are the best in the world
Send 5 cent stamp for Il Floral Guide, con
tanning list and prices, and plenty Of inior
nation. Address JAMES WICK,
myS-3tw Rochester, N. Y.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
Repairing the Marsh es.

The Marsh Company have commenc
ed repairing the bank at Cherry Is
land. The water will be fenced ou
and the banks will be one foot higher
than they have been. The United States
Government is enclosing the EN-
bankments around the lighthouse, anG
going to face them with stone.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
NlED.

pRiMROSE-On the 18th inst, Rebecca o.,
wife OF ]. H. Primrose.
The relatives and friends are invited to AZ
tend the funeral from her late residence, llth
and Washington streets, IN Tuesday morn
ing, May 10th, to leave the house at s-3o "
proceed to smyrna, DEL, the place OF inter
ment.
MoORE.-On the 18th inst, at Auburn
Frank L., son of W. 3. and E. A. Moore
aged onths and 10 days.
RITTENHOUSE.-ln Philadelphia, on tn,
18th inst, Harriet NJ, wife Of Rev. A. XII
tenhouse.
| Funeral services Mt Grace M. T.. church
Broad and Master streets, on Wednesday,th'
2lst inst, at one o'clock, p. ~
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
EEo PAGE EiOke Trag sir,

The case Of Mis- Lily Dnrr, who shot
Mis- Ella IIearn. It p'comokr city.
Md , ii November last, from which she
died, will ron@up '"r disposition at the
May term Of the Circuit Court of Wor-
,cester county, which convene, on the
18th inst,
SNyOUNG Tx NSInh+."-Will a.
stand fora limited number Of 13S
mares for the season ending July Is, at his
stable. near Harc's corner. Terms $50 to /
sure, Sl5 for the season.
!. CUSTIS CLARK.
avD.3td l2tw* Near Hare's Corner! :, u
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19
FOR COAL,
WATER DEPARTMENT, CHIEF ENGI-

WATER DEPARTMENT, CHIEF ENGI-
NEERs OFFICE, Wilmington, May9.>
Sealed proposals will be received at the or n
flee of the Clerk of City Council, until 7:3o
O'Clock, on Thursday next, the 22d inst, iof .,l
furnishing the Water Department win
Georges Creek bituminous coal, from June l.
1879, until May 81, 1880, inclusive.
The coal to be delivered at such pumping
stations. at such times, and in such qunnti-
ties as may be directed by the Chief Engineer
From 800 TO 900 tons will be required.
Proposals must state priceper ton OF 22lO hs'
No proposal will be received unless accohpat, q,
MED with bond with surety in the sr 81 u
one thousand five hundred dollars. Blahh
forms for proposals may be had upon appllca1:
tion to the Clerk Of City Council. Proposais
may be deposited in the private box OF M tne
President In the Council Chamber, i deslien
The right to increase or diminish the quali,
ties named, also the right to reject any or al
bids Is reserved. H. b. MCINTYRE,
myl7-5t Chlel Ehs iho'''
Daily Republican., 1879-05-19

y-ARMERS TAKE NOrlCE.-l ~
Il VIII be At Avsndale Hotel and ~
New London Hotel, un Monday, April IA, and
at K.m,,Ievi and Deer Park Hotel, Newark.
ON Tuesday, April To- tor the purpose OF cas-.
ders left or colts brought to the above places
I'll be attended to. DR. q. I. FAILOWS,
-IG d.wlqG White Horse Hotel. Wilmington