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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
A n niyersary.

The anniversary of TIE Loyal Orangy
Ladies' Institution was celebrated in
the McClary building last evening.
Between one and two hundred persons
were present, and the entertainment
financially and otherwise VS. success.
The hall was lastly decorated with
days, etc.
The exercises commenced by singing
"Happy Greeting" followed with pray
err by Mr.. Moore. ''Beulah Land" was
sung by three ladies, after which James
M. C-lvey made an address, in which
he dwelt on the object Of the order.
Miss Montgomery rendered solo il
a charming manner, and was followed
with a recitation by Mis- Gray. Miss
lbiugh gave a recitation and Miss
Montgomery sung solo very sweetIy.
Three ladies participated in a dia-
logue, and were followed by dialogue
by three young men. After solo by
Mr.. Stanton ice cream and cakes were
served to all who were present.
Mr.. Downs delivered d very amusing
,tuup ~pc"rI. and Prot. Crabb was
next called upon, when he gave reel.
tation in a highly commendable man,
ner. After dialogue by three boys
icr cream AMI cakes were reserved.
Miss Mont !ornery delivered rrci,a
tioD, and after a dialogue, thre- youn.
Ia lies sung Harvest Home" when thu
exercises were concluded.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
ID I'd.
AIKIN.-On Montay morning, May 18th,

AIKIN-On Mon lay morning. May Eth.
John Akin, .]r.
The relatives AMI male friends arc invited
to attend the funeral. Services at the residence
of his parents, 4O6 l.. Fourth street, on Thurs
day. May Sfh, at 80 p. IN.
CROSSLEY. ON the 9Th mat, Mary Cross
ley. in the slst year Vi her age.
The relatives and friends are invited t" at
end the funeral from the residence OF her
son, No 62S WcS. Fourth street, on Thursday
morning the Sth inst, at $50 o'clock FDnc-
raj to leave In the 10 o'cO', train for Darby.*
NORRIS IN. In Mill Greek Hd.. On Tues
day, May 9th, Mrs Marin Morrison, in her
stth year.
The relatives and frion 8 are invited to at
tend he iun raj. IRON the residence Of her
sOnin Law, Jesse James, on Friday, the 9th
lust. at 10 OcocK, q. N, lntermcnt at VIII
mugtOn and Brauo ywinc cemetery.
Pussy. --Dn the 7th inst, Israel I'usey, in
the est year OF his age,
"ne relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral, from his late residence 500
West street. ON SiXth-day afternoon. TO leave
the house at O'Clock.
E,fLlNrON. ON The 9Th Instant, Alexander
tglintOn, in the 18th year OF his age.
The relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral, from the residence OF his pa
rents, 421 Enst Fifth street, on Sunday, at 2 80
o'clock, =. N Internent at Rivervie" ceme-
tery.
FISHER.-In Scranton Pa, on the 7th inst,
tieOrec l.. Fisher M. d.
The relatives and friends are invited to at
tend his funeral, from the residence OF his SOD
in.law, Homer Barry, No. 5o4 West Fifth
street, on Friday afternoon, at O'Clock.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
OUR PHILADELPHIA LETTER.
Correspondence OF the Republican.


PHILADELPHIA, May 7. 1879.
The st. Clements Church investiga.
tion is attracting general attention, not
only in the Protestant Episcopal demon
nation, but in the others as we'll. The
report of the investigating committee
reveals some exceedingly high chlrch
practices: in fact there is strong ad
mixture of the Roman mode of 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 Settlements is one Of the most
aristocratic churches in town, it will I'M
doultedly require some delicate man
agelnent to bring the congregation to a
"proper frame of mind
Parr, who yesterday murdered his
daughter Susan, was before the Core
ner's jury to-day. 1t was proved con-
clusively that he committed the deed,
and he was committed to await tho &C
ton of the District Attorney. His son
testified against him and would have
done him personal injury, but an officer
checked him, and lie contented himself
by kissing through his teeth at the old
man, "Iou Old, I'll be square
with you yet. III 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.
G. +. kuhnle, superintendt mt 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 I've painful news to them.
The skating contest at the Rink, so
far as public interest in it is concerned
may be called failure. When men
can walk 500 miles in week the pub
lie surely have a right to expect some
thing better than an effort at 600 miles
on skates in six days.
Tho scores stand: Calver, 3lS;
Mayer, 3lS; Mckee, 300. "Two-for-
five "-recently worsted at the Concert
Hall Matchbox storage on the
Illinois" for Liverpool yesterday.
He has made some 500 in pedestrian
efforts in this city, and now proposes to
show the "boys" on the other side of
the Atlantic how to make the dust fly
according to the American squarehcel-
and toe principle. Mr.. F. B. Atmore,
who died yesterday in this city, was
the pioneer in the mince meat business.
He was "a years of age, and highly es-
teemed.
The young woman Irwin who was
shot by her lover on Monday night;
was attended after the occurrence by
DR.. HARRISON. 1t now appears that an
effort was made to obtain an anti.mor
TEN statement from her, but the Doctor
would not allow it until it was too late.
Besides this, apair Of diamond earrings
have disappeared from tho woman's
room since the shooting. The Coroner'S
officers are on the search for Tho motor
iOus practitioner.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
The New school Committees.

President Eckel since the organza'
ton of the Board Of Education on Mon
day night, has appointed the following
standing committees OF the Board Of
Education also the visiting committees
of the schools
Committee OH Teachers.-W }. Nor
row, Henry c. Conrad, b. R. Heisler,
Thomas K. Lally, Henry p Grnbb and
President Eck4l, sex oiiicio."
Finance. charles Baird, DR.. A. II.
Grimshaw, Allen Ruth.
Books.-B. R. H-isler. Luther W.
Palmer, DR.. Il. g Shortlidge, Henry G.
Conrad, Daniel O'H. Kinney.
Accounts. -Merris Taylor, Edward
McIntire, Henry p. Grubb.
Normal School.-William W. Lob
dell, DR.. A. H. Grimshaw, DR.. 4. q.
Shortlidge.
TraDsfers.-Lindley c. Kent, Dr..
Thomas A. Brown, Samuel +. Belts.
Printing .-Luther W. Palmer, Ed
ward McIntire, Peter L. Furry.
Fuel ALLEN Ruth, William J. Nor.
row, William W. LobdelI.
Insurance Thomas R. Lally, Lind
ley c. Kent, Peter U. Fury.
Elections. Samuel +. Belts, Charles
Baird, Dennis J. Mention.
VISITING CoMMrrTEEs.-No. |, Henry
c. Conrad, B. R. Heisler; No. ., Chas
B ird, Merris Tailor; No. 3,William W
L,bdell. Dennis J. Mention; No. 4,Aller
Ruth, Daniel O'C. Kenney; No. 5, Luz
Their W. Palmer, Dr.. Thomas A. Brown
Nc. 6, Edward McInt!re, DR.. E. &
Shor,lidge; No. I, Lindley c. Kent
H. nry P. Grub; No. S, DR.. Thomas A
Brown, Luther W. Pslmel; No. Q, Will
liam J MORROW, Thomas r. LalIy; No. 10,
B. r. HeisIer, Dennis J. Mention; No.ll
Henry P Grubb, DR.. A. II. Grimshaw
No. y, Daniel orc. K-nn-y, William
j. Morrow: No. Il, r. R. Lally, A.Ruth;
No. IA, p. L. Furry, Samuel 7. Belts
No. Is, DR.. A. Il. Grimshaw, Peter T.
Furry No. l6, William w. Lobd+ll,
Henry {. Conrad No, II. DR.. L. Il
5hortlidge, Edward Mclntire No. Is
Samuel F. Belts, Peter U. Furry.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08

In the Mississippi Valley Labor Con
ventiou yesterday the Committee on
Resolutions reported that after care
full 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 Il 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 submit. d
resolutions favoring an improvement in
the contract system, asserting that the
eolorpd race are on legal plane of alb
s2lute equality with the whites; pied
ging themselves to 90 ali in their pow
er to protect the ne rops in their rights:
favoring the rep-l of all laws author
iAiDg the right of the colored people
to 90 where they please, but urging on
them the Importance Of looking before
they leap. After long discussion the
resolutions were adopted, the negroes
refusing to vote. They are very well
satisfied with the result of the c5nven-
ton, and it is believed the exodus will
be checked by it.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
COIItNA' Reach.

Last week it was stated that Collins
Beach had been sold to James Balm
ger, of Philadelphia, but the Smyrna
"Tnnes" now says that Mr.. Ballinger
has forfeited 800 and gave it up, since
which time it has been sold to Capt. f..
B. Taggart of Philadelphia, for $4,000.
The Captain intends Immediately to
erect a building 100 feet long by 40
wide for a restaurant and for games of
amusement. lie 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 lad
with Wilmington and Philadelphia
1t is also intended to establish daily
stage line from Smyrna to the Beach
during the watering season.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
ORDINANCES.
A NORDlNASCETO. AMEN

A N ORDlNA SCETO AMEND AN Oh
~ dinanso. entitled IAN Ordinance con
oerninx tho Markets" BE 1t ordained by he
City Council OF Wilmington.
SECTION !. That section of the ordinant
entitled IAN ordinance conserving the mar
kets" az printed on page - Of the Book C'
Ordinances be and the same IL hereby amend
ed by striking out all Of said section after th'
word "be," In the frst line thereof. and SUP
stituting in lieu thereof the following, n vic
During each year ON King street bstweei
Front and Sesond streets, from ii 70 O'Clock 4
H.. on Tuesdays, to three o'clock In the suf
ceeding Wednesdays and from five o. dock q
m. on Fridays, to eight o'clock, p. IN, on tN
succeeding Saturdays. =,
From the tenth day of February to tn 9 tent
day of June In each year inclusive, on tn
s0utherly side Of ourth street between SHIP
ley and Orange streets; and on the easter!
!, de of Orange street between Third an
Fourth streets, frOp ! o slsck, =. H., on Iut'
dav to three O'Clock in tho afternoon on t1s
succeeding Wednesdays, AMI from five e'cl%h
IN. Oh Fridays to eight o'clock y. ID. on tN'
succeeding >A'urtlayR. Fresh fish may a.N
be sold at two stalls In the Eighth str ct mar
ket house. by consent Of the owner or owncf
of the building, every day in the year, except
Ing Sundays. And in marie known as ne
"Centre Market on Eighth street neN'
Orange; also Third street Market house,
Persons selling fish shall on each market 4i!,
when they quit selling. clean and wash tIyy
pavement and stands used by them, and shan
not place or permit to he plased thereon an
Otial " offensive matter. Every psrFOn vlolr
ting these provisions shall Tor every such o.,
fence pay a fine OFT two collars, to BIO recOysf~
before the Mayor for the use Of the city, II,
SECTION 2. That section of the said ORR
nance be and the same 10 hereby amended y
striking out of the twelfth line thereof tO'
words fish and"
SECTION 8. All ordinances and parts Of or
dinances inconsistent herewith are hereby re-
pealed.
Passed at City Hall, May LIST, 1879.
M. l.. LiCHTENSTElN.
President
Attest e. b. Fraser, Clerk Of Council.
myI
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
Marine News.

The British brig "Goulsborough, i" 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
DINA, cleared last night for Philadel.
phia, where she will finish unloading
her cargo.
"Lizzie B. Hail." from jacksonville,
Fla, came in this morning loaded with
10000 feet Of pine lumber for the
Jackson 4 Sharp company.
The steamer "Adelaide" will leave
the Harlan & Hollingsworth Cempany's
yard for New York tomorrow morning
at 1890.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
California Constitutional Election

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 citv 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 1900. Re-
turns from Alameda, Santa Clara and
Sacramento counties also indicate large
maiorities against it, but further re-
turns must be received before an esti-
mate can be made as to the general
result.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
A Large Funeral.

Yesterday afternoon, the funeral Of
little girl ramed Lizzie Brosius took
place at the residence of her father,
near Pus-y's Run, about nine miles
from Pomeroy, on the Delaware West
ern Railroad. The funeral was a very
large one, the farmers for miles around
attended, and also several persons from
this city were present. 1t was thought
by some that tho 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. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
Mum SOcial This Evening.

The Ladies' Aid will hold another Of
their excellent and enjoy able mum So
Gals in the NJ. 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; Ravnsley will liven
things up with his guitar. and Pro-
lessor Summons 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 are
ten cents and will be sold at the door.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
MURDERER CONVICTED
Sentenced 10 Imp isOnment for
Life-Distressing Scene I'm the
Court

sentenced 10 Imp isOnment for
Llfe-Distressing Scene I'm the
Court
The jury iu the Cox case was ont all
night, and came into court at noon yes
terday to receive further instructions.
At 3 As in the afternoon it came into
court and announced that it had agreed
upon verdict. An informality in the
verdict was corrected, and it was then
read, as follows: 1--WE, the jury, find
the prisoner guilty, and recommend
that he be punished by Imprisonment
for life in the psniteAtiary."
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-
ton 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
chung to him, wildly exclaiming, sob,
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
finally 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 IIillyer 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 a writ of supersedeas. Sem
tence was thereupon stayed for 20 days.
This penalty is virtually the extreTe
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 in
effect abelishes the death penalty. Cox
is the first man who receives the bene-
fit of the law. The verdict is received
with general approval.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
FOURTH EDITION.
The Ark ansas Minister Murder.

In an editorial sewhere, We prom
ised to published the following from
the Methodist" and published in yes
terday's "Gazstte, in reference TO the
murder of the Methodist Minister in
Arkansas and cur readers themselves
can Judge OF its merits by comparing
it with the other side published in
Tuesdays REPUBLICAN:
The Rev. Josephus Anderson, d. d.,
writes to US from Augusta, Arkansas:
"The New York Christian ddrOcdte has
recently announced the martyrdom of
the Rev. Mr.. Todd at Brinkley, in Ar.
kansas, a minister of the NJ. Il. Church,
killed because he was OF that church.
Tins statement has gone out to the 50, =
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 truti. Of history. From
the Rev. Thomas IL. Howard, perfect
ly Trustworthy and a pure-minded
gentleman, living in Brnkley, 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 officers ftle law suspected
his identity with wife murderer, ard
arrested Kim for an investigation. An
attempt on his part to escape led to his
being shot. His wounds were carefully
dressed by resident physician, and lie
was nursed until supposed to be well
enough for travelling, when he went to
the hotel preparatory to leaving town on
the train. Just prior to the arrival Of
the train, he walked out of his room
and has not been seen in Brinkley
since; but special agent, sent by Gov
ernOr Miller TO examine into the matter,
not being able to ascertain Todd 8
whereabouts, returned to Little Rock,
and on the 10Th inst. te!egraphed to
Brinkley that he had made search for
Todd in Little Rock and had found him
there. So this ends the excitement"
That reads like straight explanations
We wish as reasonable an explanation
could be given for all "the negro out
races referred to.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08

Colonel Scott writes from Florence on
the 18th of April to friend in Phila-
delphia, as follows: After wandering
through Egypt we are again safely back
to Florence. am greatly improved by
the thorough rest and delightful climate
of Egypt. The benefit has been quite
marked, and | am now more than ever
confident that before the summer is over
Gas | propose to pass 1t in EUROPE, |
shall be- able to sail tor America,
thoroughly invigorated and in stronger
and letter physicalconditian than have
been 10" many years.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
Inducing Too Freely.

But one case was tried at the police
court this morning. John Welsh was
the prisoner, the charge being INDUCING
too mnch in the Intoxicating cup. This
morning at 2 O'Clock officer Kane found
John leaning against tree-box on Mar
ket street. The officer took compassion
on him and conducted his man to the
Hall. Fifty cents and cost was the
penalty imposed.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08

This morning at 3 o'clock as officer
Thomas was after young man named
alpy,snpposed to be the ring leader in
the assault on the colored man John
Benson, Sunday, the officers foot came
in contact at Front and Walnut, with one
of the cobble stones, twisting his ankle
and causing him to fall in the middle
of the street. This morning the officer
was at the police court hobbling along
with hs,cane. He will be unable to be
on duty for q few days.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
Bcautifytns the stations.

The p. W. & B. Rail- oal Company
have purchased lot of flowers from
Peters, and this afternoon
they are shipping them to the different
stations along their road. The Com
pany every summer purchase a quaint
ty Of flowers in order that the different
may present neat and tasty
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08

l.. Grimes, employed as foreman in the
carpenter Department of the p. W. &
Is. K. X. returned yesterday from Bos
ton. Mr.. &. has placed several patent
latchcs on the draw along the EaS-
tern Railroad, aud has been very sue
ce,3tul in his works. lie enjoyed the
trip and speaks in the highest terms of
the club" City.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
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 tho elbow and shoul-
der.
DR. Black reduced the fracture and
she is now doing welt.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08

At the annual meeting Of the West
ern Car Company heli May 9th, 1879,
at No. 81 Broadway, New York, for the
, lection OF officers and directors, James
i. DeVou was elected member of the
Board to fill vacancy caused by the
death of Samuel NJ. Harrington.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08

Professor Ned. Leary wishes us tt
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. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08

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 on The 18th Of July. The
Rokeby band has l3 pieces and the
Newport band "A pieces.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
DISAPPEARANCE student.

Mr.. 4. w. Crawford, of Louisville
Ky, astui-nt ofthe university at Char,
Iott-Yilie, Va, my8teriously disappear.
ID on Tuesday last. lie left his room
as if 70 take a short walk, leaving hi.
best clothing, watch books, etc., behind.
For Srvrra! days apprehension had
been felt by his friends and acquaintan
crs, which were increased by the fact
tha, he Was known to have received a
Considerable SUN Of money ON the day
ne left, and ioul play was suspected.
Tines" apprrhensionS were increased
Wppu his non-appparance, and excited
ans f-llow students 50 much that study
va, impossible, and ON Tuesday the
lectures were suspended. The students
have turned out in a body. aud are
securing the country north and west
for Nix n'l"', leaving hard y q leaf Uu-
turned. Nothing has yet been discov-
cred.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
Ten Nights IN u bar Room.

The Moral drama of, "Ten nights in
bar room," will be performed by the
NJ. A. D. Association. at Marshaton
School House on Saturday evening, May
10th, No doubt it will be- well perform.
ed, and deserving Of the fullest patron
age
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
Behind the BARS.

Daniel Mcclure, WIN. O'Donnell and
e. Phillips supposed to have been en-
gagged in the assault last Sunday on the
colored man, John Benson, are in the
City Hall and will be given a hearing
this evening.