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Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
Decoration Fay,
For the Daily Republican.

For the Daily Republican.
MEssRs. EDIToRs:-Dua respect TO
the memories of those who gave up
their lives during the rebellion, re-
quires that Decoration day this year
should bring out all the grateful rsver.
enc- felt for valor and urself,h pat
riotism. To this end an early call
should be made, to make all necps sary
arrangements for the meeting of those
who wish TO keep alive the fires Of pat
rietism by doing honor 10 the memory
Of our departed heroes. The meeting
should be largely attended so that the
feeling Of the loyal portion of the com
munity, may find fit expression in the
action they take to observe that hon
ored day. The cauFc for which the
dead fought is again in danger. Those,
who surrendered to Gen. Grant, are
once more iDsidiously rndDavoriug to
overthrow the results Of til. war. Let
it be seen that "these men died not in
vain, "hut that all are ready hy showing
reverence to their memories to indirat.
firm determination to follow their
patriotic footsteps, wherever thps" may
lead, should new contest arise.
LOYhLlsT,
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
Cong reBa.

In the Il. s. Senate, yesterday, Mr..
Johnson Introduced bill granting aid
to the Texas Pacific Railroad scheme.
1t was referred to the Committee on
Railroads. The resolution authorizing
the Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tions to take testimony on the Spaflord
claim came up in order, and Mr.. Id
monds offered substitute declaring
the Senate decision heretofore, that Mr..
kellogg was untitled to the seat on the
north side of the care, to be final and
conclusive. The matter went over. The
Nation i Health bill was considered, the
question icing on motion to re-commit,
with instructions to report code of
regulations. 1t was agreed to take the
question on Monday, and the Senate,
after an executive session, adjourned
until that day.
The House Committee on Territories
yesterday referred to subcommittee
several bills introduced at the present
session. Among them Were bills to car
ry olt Indian treaties TO admit Wash
ington as State into the Union, and 10
establish the Territory of Oklahoma.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
Went III me SatisG Il

Mr. Harry Roberts, President OF tn"
butcher Reform Association. Of Phiia-
delphia, accompanied a committee of
that club to Wilmington yesterday to
investigate the damaging reports about
George NJ. butcher, after whom their
club had been named, and they found
that there was any reasonable tounda-
tion for the report they intended TO have
the name changed at a meeting which
was to he held last night. The commit
tee visited the "Dutchtr Home" anl
had an interview with Mrs. butcher.
and afterwards called upon several cit
liens who we're supposed to know
something Of the case. After diligent
inquiry, the committee returned home
in the evening fully satisfied that the
reports were tearfully y exaggerated, and
convinced that Mr.. butcher though
acting indiscreetly was guilty Of no
crime. The name of the butcher club
will he retained for the present at least,
and until further more damaging reve-
lations shall he aie that what has W.,
come to the surface.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
Suicide Of q 7O.Year OLD Man

Jacob Brack bill, an aged and we'll
to do man, residing near Paradise, Ian,
caster county, was on Tuesday found
dead hanging by the neck in barn in
the neighborhood. He was about 7C
years of age, widowrr with two
daughters, one of whom is married to
a brother of Judge Livingston. On
Mr.. Brackhill's person was found an
envelope on which was written the
words, "The woodlot causes al this
trouble This leads to the supposi,
tion that he committed the rash act
in consequence of something that was
said to him by friend who was talk
ing to him dur ng the morning about
wcod-lot he owns on the Mine hill.
What was said to him by his friend
is not known, but it is supposed he
told him some unauthorized person
was cutting wood from it. Mr.. Brack
bill was in good circumstances and
surrounded by kind friends.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
Kentucky Democrats.

The Kentucky Democratic Convention
met in Louisville OH Thursday and COLI
cluded its sessions yesterday. Stat,
ticket was nominated headed by Luke
P. Blackburn for Governor. Rpsolu
tions were adopted protesting against
the action of the Electoral Commission.
condelnning the Presidents veto. and
approving the proposed revision of the
State Constitution and the creation Of
al efficient common school system.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
More Candidates.

According to expectation the Demo-
crats Of the jth ward have sprung can
didate upon the ward for election as a
member of the Board of Education on
the morning of the election and john
W. Lawson, paymaster ON the p. W. Il
R. railroad is e--candidate. The con-
test between him and II. c. Conrad
will no doubt be quite an exciting one.
In the Eighth ward, James H. Floyd
Il running for the two year term, and
Lewis P. Grub for the one year term.
They are both Republicans and their
Democratic opponents are D. O'C Ken
ney and Dr.. 7. A. Brown.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
Promenade Concert

The promenade concert to he given
by Professor Webster on Monday even
ing May 5th, will he an interesting af.
fair. There will be twelve pieces OF
music. The entertainment will begin
at eight o'clock precisely, and those
having tickets are charged particularly
to be on time. Audience tickets are
limited and consequently those desiring
to attend had better secure them at the
earliest opportunity. The music will
he very good as the orchestra has been
in training for two weeks back. This
promenade is something new and
novel and well worthy favorable atten.
tion. The tickets are twenty. five cents.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
FIFTH EDITION
A DREADFUL CRIME.
A Little Child Deliberately Killed
by Her Insane Father rs n Relig.
Ions sSacrifce-He Expects Her to
Revive in Three Days.

N Ahttso SBb1O DehlDSrdSr1y nhseu
by Her Insane Father ss n Reltg.
Ions usSacrihce-He Expects Her to
Revive in Three Days.
Yesterday Charles Freeman, the mail
carrier at Pocasset, Mass, in freak OF
religious frenzy, killed his little
daughter, Edith, only five years old.
The man is a Second Adventist. He
has become greatly excited during the
last few days while attending series
of revival meetings. About a week ago
he claims to have received a "wOnder-
full revelation" and has mot eaten or
slept since. He says that the Lord di-
r-ctpd him to sacrifice his little haugh-
ter, and he declares that she will rise
again in three days.
Yesterday morcing le woke his wife
at $50 o'clock and told her he must
make a sacrifice to the Lord of his young
est daughter. He got up and took the
child from her bed and stabbed her in
the side with butcher knife His wife
said it was all right and that Abraham
would raise her up next Sunday. Free
man says the child gave one scream and
died minute afterward.
baThe deed was performed with cool de-
liberation and accompanied with what
was inte.Ided to be an impressive re-
ligious ceremony. The little one, after
being transtixed, had Ter blood poured
out upon table, which was improvised
as an altar.
During the morning Freeman sent
word all around the village that he
would make the revelation known and
offer an orthodox sacrifice. There was a
gathering of Second Adventists at his
house in the afternoon. They appear
ed to wish to keep the affair quiet.
The first dispatch from Pocasset said
that Freeman had driven everyone
from his house and had not yet been
secured. He locked aud barred the
doors and windows, and being sup
piled with firearms, he threatened
death to any one who should interfere.
Alone with his dead, he went through
a horrible incantation which would, he
said, in three days result in the res
direction of my beloved child"
Freeman is about thirty-five y-ars
old, and lives with his wife and family
on his farm. He has lived in Pocasset
about seven years, and is in moderate
circumstances. The cause of this .er-
rible deed appears to be religious ex-
citem-nt alone.
A later dispatch says that Freeman
is now at his residence in charge of of
lcer Redding and DR.. c. J. Wood, of Po-
casset. He has informed reporter to-
day that he was told by God to offer
Edith-his young and beautiful daugh.
ter-as q sacrifice to Him, and that he
did so, as God would not stay his hand
he had to do HIS command and He
would justify him in his act.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
Launch Of the ROckaway.

This morning at high water, at the
yards of tie Harlan & Hollingsworth
Company, the new ferry boat, Rocks
uay was launched. She was christen-
ed by Miss Bessie Thompson, daughter
of Captain Willard Thompson. The
launch was a successful one.
The dimensions are: Length between
perpendicular $50 feet, breadth of beam
moulded 81 feet, depth of hold 13 feet
six inches. Her machinery will consist
of one inclined jet condensing engine,
With cylinder 43 inches in diameter
and nine feet stroke, arranged with
Sickel's cut off.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
Mr. BrIstOr Heard From

From a copy of the New Orleans
Times" of Monday, April 2Sth, We
learn that appropriate religious services
were held in the AmeS NJ. +. Church Of
that city as a memorial of the death of
Bishop Am-S the founder Of the church.
The following telegram during the me
moral services was sent to the family Of
Bishop Am"S:
New ORLEANS, April %, 1879.
To Mrs. Bishop H. K. Amps Bait., Md :.
Am"s NJ. f. Church extends its pray
"rfnl sympathy to the widow and
children Of the beloved bishop whose
name we bear. Memorial services to-
day: Revelations, xiv. chapter, 18th
verse. GEORGE X. BRIsToR, Pastor.
Rev. Mr.. Brstor made one of his llsu-
ally brilliant and eloquent addresses
on the occasion. On referring to the
death of the Bishop Mr.. b. said:
The tendency of humanity is self evil
dent however We may reason. "'Prone to
wander, Lord, | feel it, Hands will
systematically clinch when the unde-
~ ''h 'loW IL ltll. W OTuS lOTIn tlGIIl-
selves when unkindness Unforeseen as
sails. This our toll, also The ever.
watching eye sometimes grows dim and
heavy. The hand always erasping the
sword hilt sometimes wants to open.
"Blessed are the dead which die in the
Lord, for they rest from their labors."
The hands unloose, and the useless
sword now rattles as it falls; the cunn-
ing films and looks abroad no more; the
Patrolling feet that walked around the
seld citadel, faltrr, stop and rest.
For the working hand of the depart
ed bishop, tie long looked. for rest has
come. He has gratefully gathered up
his feet; no stranger opicket marches.
Shield, sword, helmet and cuirass are
thrown aside with joy. He who jour.
neyrd along the Pacific coasts and
made his home amid the Indian huts
and rode as an itinerant amid the for
ests of the West, trying ever to cry,
Behold the Lamb of God'-blessed is
he, for he rests from his personal con-
jlict and the toll of his work.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
NJ A. r. A. Hall.

Regular meeting last night, lst Vice
President, H. W. Morrow, in the chair
The choir under +. c. Hill opened by
singing. Mr.. Smedely offered prayer.
Mr.. Morrow then said few words, and
introduced Mr.. Sammons, who told the
young men to come up and sign the
pledge. The next speaker Mr.. John
Richardson talked earnestly against
rum. Mr.. Sammons tlen favored the
audience with the jewsharp, and II.
Streets sang solo. The club were pre-
S-nted with ch romO.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
FOURTH EDITION.
PHILADELPHIA AFFAIRS.
Legislative Bribery-ease Of Miss
Heart-The whitaker Will case
"A Fatal AccideF t-The Walking
Malch-Jth.r MiROr Matt RI.

Match-Jthsr Minor Matitrs
PHILADELPHIA, May 2, 10.
The political mind is considerably
exercised over the stunning relations of
bribery of some of our Legislators at
Harrisburg, who, it is asserted, should
be forwith expelled from the Legisla-
ture and whose constituents are eau.
toned to bear their record in mind at
the next election. The investig
is not yet ended, and before it is over
more startling developments are antici-
pated.
In the Quarter Session this morning,
the habeas corpus case of Miss Hart
was on trial. She had been taken to
Kirkbrides, in January, for treatment
for insanity. The evidence to-day, de-
veloped the fact that the physician who
had given the certificates for her incar-
ceration could not give any particular
reasons for saying she was insane but
judged simply by general appearances.
One OF the doctors resided next door
to her, and heard her acting in a
violent manner. Judge Elcock, in his
opinion held that the action of the do'-
tors in the case was reckless piece of
presumption, and, ifsuch things were
permitted, no man would be safe who
lived next door to a doctor, for he
would be at his mercy, and upon doc
tors mere Opinicn, any one might be
hastened off to an insane asylum. if
they showed but slight signs of excite
ment. He ordered Miss Hart discharg-
ed.
The Whitaker will case, supposed to
have been withdrawn, is alive and
tlourishipg, and evidently means to
finish its growth in the genial % at
mosphere of a Philadelphia Court.
There is vast amount of property in
this estate, and it is quite possible that
the name of Whitaker may be head
at the bar of justice for many years to
come.
At the annual meeting of the cham
ber Of Commerce to-day the officers for
the ensuing year were elected, with
Christian J. Hoffman as President and
Francis M. Brooke as Treasurer.
Our mint coined during April 10, 100
half eagles, valued at $50,S00; 1900,
600 silver dollars, valued at 81, 300
600; 1868, 900 cents, valued at $l3, ESQ.
John Lupton, aged 80 years, fell from
the roof Of three-stery house this
morning, and, striking on his head, lie
died shortly afterward from compress
sion OF the brain. lie was tinsmith
by trade, and had been repairing the
roof.
In the walking match at Concert
Hall "Two-for five" has fallen behind
Brodie IA miles.
1t is reported that Lyons is being
used by outside parties, who are betting
heavy on his winning, and that,
when everything is fixed to their salts
faction, he will make grand spurt,
come in victorious and the outsiders
will make huge "rake-in" cf the
bets. The latest score stood: Boda.
237; Lyons. 223; McLton. 1873: Murray,
III; Ward, 10. At industrial Hall. !
Willis leads at so; Apgar, Z4G; and
Dickinson who led at first, 23N.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
THIRD EDITION.
More Light.

For the Republican.
MEssRs. EDIToRs--After reading your
report Of the Friends Quarterly Meeting
held last third day, l would state brief.
ly that would be very sorry to have
any one believe that | am opposed to
religious denOmin ations. The fact is
We are too far behind in our different
All have the right to
worship God according to the dictates
of their own conscience, but We must
remember God teaches and directs the
consciencess men. Hence when we
oease to do evil, and seek of Him for
b .st wisdom, and become His children,
then we will have the light, and be
well qualified TO labor in the field,
whereunto He is pleased to place us.
Hence it is a matter Of very little I'M
portance what denomination or wheth
er any, if we are only where he would
have us be-, or that all would seek first
His kingdom and His righteousness,
then they would soon know that all
things necessary and good would be ad-
d I'd for it is our high privilege when
willing to sell all and follow Jesus the
light of the world to enjoy His Kingdom
Now then we have a teacher noar at
hand, who is able to lead unto all
truth. Hence out Of all that causes
strife among different religious societies.
In the Kingdom of God We obtain a
knowledge Of Him and His son Jesus
Christ whom He has sent, not only the
written account, but also to have
revealed knowledge Of Christ in our
hearts, able to save frem sin, and We
can rejoice in the mercy and salvation
of God; who would have all men return
repent and be saved. Providence per-
mitting Lydia Price will meet her ap-
pointment at Friends Meeting Fourth
and West streets, Sabbath morning
next at 10 o'clock. Y. w. STEWARD.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
Temperance Sermon

Rev. W. S. Robinson OF Epworth NJ.
Z. Church, will preach special Tenn
perance sermon to morrow morning at
1870, to which general attendance is
requested. Mr.. Robinson it is said feels
that the church has been asleep on this
subject, and so far as he is concerned,
he wants to put himself square upon
the record in favor Of Temperance re-
firm
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
school Election

The school election will clos at
o'clock this evening, and those who
have not already voted by the time the
REPUBLICAN reaches them, should hun.
up their tax rec ,ipts and 60 and vote,
Remember it requires the payment of
both the State aud County and the City
tax to entitle to vote at this election
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
Vanity OfVanitjes'

This remarkable ,sm4ntaton of Solo
mon, the King of Jerusalem, will be ta-
ken up for consideration at the hall of
the Liberal League Tomorrow morning,
at 1870 O'Clock. All who feel an inter
est in free thought and open discussion
are cordially invited to take part in the
debates. Seats free.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
10 our Advertisers,

We had intended to give full
list of those who advertised in to-.
days paper but owing to the crowded
state Of our paper, we had to give it up.
We will, howrYer, on Monday, make
brief mention of all our new adverts-
ers in the double sheet in special To-
cal.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
at 2u'clOck p. NJ,

Seven good work or driving horses; N1J
four t"0hOrsa carts; two one-horst XIV
carts; one good furniture car; one two-hoFtl
larm WagOn;oTe no-t0p wagon: me GerllalI
town wagon; one market wagon; six sets
cart harness; two sets OF lead harness; sns1
and double harness; one hay cutter; lot h
gOt d doors and ether article rot GnumeratT1
All sums OF 1926 and under cash; all owl
that amount Il credit of 90 day will eg'fI
hy purchaser Civ ng bankahle note wilma
approved cndorser. SAM Ell COIbf"
ID. II. Coyle n Co., Auc. ap!S7
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
An Increase Of Duty on Tobacco

Mr.. Moran. our Minister at Lisbon,
informs the De- artment of State, in a
despatch dated April s, 1879, that the
Portuguese Government has imposed
an increased rate Of duty equal to 20
per cent. On imports uf tobacco. The
act meets with considerable opposition,
as tending to reduce the revenus. In
anticipation Of its passage tobacco val.
ued at more than a million dollars was
hurried through the Custom House In
Lisbon, taking advantage Of the old
duties.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

The Lalies' Temperance Aid of the
W. Y. R. A. will hold their business
meeting on Monday afternoon instead
of Tuesday, at 3 o'cIoc',, in their Hall,
Nos. 22O Il 222 Markut sreet. A full
attendance Of tn. membership is de-
sired, as business OF Importance is to be
put befors them.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
Lecture on Hell.

F. H. Burbank, V. D. NJ, of Boston,
Mass, viii! deliver Il Biblical lecture on
He'll, the nnder world, on Sunday af-
ternoon al 3 O'Clock, at the Masonic
Temple Lecture room. Come and hear.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

There will be tenn yerance meetir g
held in tn. Opera House Tomorrow
Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock p. NJ.
under the au4plc-s Of the NJ. s. R. A.
All cordially invited.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

Wy ANTED.-A situation as waiter AZ
w store, or IN a private family. uVO
reference can he piven.
LLOYD NJ. PRESTON,
myl6t* sol Wilson Street
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

=" ANTED.-A girl to assist IN geneaI,,
w housew0rk. Reference required. n
JEFF ERSON SITS, mys-a
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
Gone to Farming.

Ex-CoroLer b. G.. Rose has tai EN- the
Lobdell property en the Delaware and
is engaged in farming.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

WAN1 ED.-To purchase u plate s'a1
w Showcase, SIX feet long. in gooll VI
der. Address "R. X. G." this Office. myd''1
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

NyANTED.-Ag girl to do general hou.I
w work, middle aged white WG@I1 WOLF
preferred. Apply ut 1903 WASHlNGlo1
street. my32t'
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

NyANTED.-To borrow 81 900 on real /
w tate. Address "S," this office.
my3-2t*
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

[ tLAlNTER WANTEn.-To do plain WI
l Must be an experienced hand at
work; also with good reference. None QUIZ
need apply. Apply ut This Office. my1
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
PUBLIC SALES.
DURLlC SALE.

viii he sold at Public sale at the stable
the subscriber, on Chestnut street near Mar
land avenue, on
THURSDAY MAY g. 1879
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
WANTED,

WANT E u Poultry both alive an
w dressed every week. Highest cash pro
paid on delivery. N. B. APPLETON,
Third street Market,
lnl4tt Wilmington Del.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

NOTlCF.--THE DELAWARE l. AN
~ ASSOCIATION now offers new s.Oci
for sale The first payment may be made NJ
any time to the Secretary.
GEO. G. MARIS, H
aprlOImd COL Ship'ey street, second hoor.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

NIANTED.-By young man sirus,.s1
w In stOre or other light employing Tt
Ufice. '' spso~
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03
DEruRNED TO WILMINGTON.

Il - " wv
and patrons that have returned 10 this city
and have taken the Old.cstablished and H..
censed corner Mt NINTH AND WALNUT
STREETS, where all who favor me with
their presence will be cordial, received
my32t JOHN MANI.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

WANTED.-A young man as CLERK y
w . country store, ono who has hso Y
10 years experience. Address.
&. W. W. NAUDA1N, 4,
my24t Middletown' w
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

INOR SALE.-A large, well built .uck wa
4 gon. 10 bbls. opacity, Only used one
season. Also good farm wagon very cheap.
Apply to A. X. TATNALL.
Hare's Corner Road.
my3-ti Near City.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

NOTlCE.-I do hereby notify the pubII
~ that will not pay any bills that M
vile contrncts, no store | ills and no rent.
my3 4tt ISAAC EATON
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

NOTlCE. The Clayton Loan Assocatiat
~ offers new series for sale; this assOcid|
tiOn loans the Iull amount and collects IN
premium monthly. myll1|
NJ. l.. LlCHTENSTFJN. StcE
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

NOTltE-The W0rkingmens Loan Ass
~ citation now offers new stock for s9l4
The frs avm"nt my be made n ANY tiH|
to th" Secretary. GEO. &. MAKIS
ap29 I'm co Shpley trcrt.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-03

NOTlCE. echaDics' Loan As7octaO}
~ offers Tor sale 200 shares new stock. md
payment 10 he made in M-v. Appbcaril
can be made to ". !. MORROW, Secy
apll-tt-eod AT French streeI
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-02-26
Wall Lake Il Fraud.

The following item, clipped from
the Belmond Herald, published in
Wright county, Iowa, shows that
the article seen in so many papers
in different parts of the country,
about the great natural curiosity Of
a walled lake, is based entirely up
on the imagination of some sensa-
tional writer. The article is as fol-
lows:
"Of all the humbug stories
abroad, there is none more hinge
than that Of Wall Lake, in this
county, now traversing the rounds
of the press. The sheet of water
is a very ordinary prairie lake,
without n remarkable feature at
all, the stories to the contrary not
withstanding. A small grove of
native timber stands on its banks.
and it is surrounded by fair prairie
land, but that wall, laid up as with
the hand of an architect, is all
'moonshine.' Numerous boulders
of various sizes are collected at its
edge, but their placement has not
the remotest resemblance to a wal
laid up by human agency. Post
master Mitchell received a letter
recently from Serg cant James A
Barwicl1, q member of the signal
service corps, stationed at Alpena,
Mich, relative to this wonderful
walled lake in Wright county, and
We presume he will soon satisfy the
gentleman's curiosity by descrip-
tinn of il and its surroundings. II
would not be very difficult job.