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Daily Republican., 1879-02-04
A DANGEROUS TOrDOr,

Torpor or inactivity of the kidneys is seri-
Ously dangerous to those organs, since it is tho
precedent OF diseases which destroy their sub
stance and endanger life. This slug gishness
may be overcome by stimulating them, not
excessively, but moderately, ,an effect produced
vgorant and Alternative, possessing diuretic
properties OF no common order. The impetus
which this admirable medicine gives to their
evacuative function cOunteracts any tendency
to congestion which may exist in their tissues.
Both they and their associate organ, tho
bladder, are invigorated as we'll US greatly
stimulated by the Bitters, which exert kin
dred influence upon the stomach, liver and
bowels, and by Strengthening the system, en-
ables it to withstand malarial epidemics, to
which when exposed it might otherwise sue
cumb.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04
.g ~ L g@ eH
BOARD OF xaEAKTH.
The B1andy wine Wates-IiceAsing
ScAycngers-What the Health Of.
nccrs Bury-Where tho Typhoid
AbOunds-Shipley Hum the Scape-

AbOunds-Shipley Hum the Scape-
Goat.
The Board of Health held a special
meeting last evening, called by the
President at the instigation of the wem-
bers.
Mr.. Smith, chairman of the commit
tee on impurities in the Brandywine,
gave a very satisfactory report of the
condition of the water, stating that it
was in clear and healthy condition.
Clerk Frazer reported that since the
last meeting Of the Board Scavengers
licenses had been granted to Odorless
Excavator No. l, represented by Daniel
P. Hamilton, and s. V. B. Carty, also
to Orderless Excavator No. 2, repre-
sented by Charles Jordan, Thomas
Dixon and George W. Baker. The
clerk was authorized to procure book
in which to record the licenses.
The Committee on accounts reported
the following bills: John Lungrsn,
s53.6l; William HisAsy, s29.s6 for
which orders were drawn. Mr.. l. IN
gren's bills was for burying 4b dogs at
80 cents each: SO cats at 20 cents each !;
n chickens at 10 cents each and rats
at 3 cents each. Mr.. Hickey's bill in
the West district was for burying q
dogs, II cats, 5 hogs at 40 cents each,
and 5 goats at 20 cents each.
Treasurer Gawthrop stated that there
were no funds to pay the bills, and Mr..
Guthrie, the chairman of the finance
committee was surprised that the Board
should need money in winter. The
Treasurer was authorized 20 ask City
Council for $500.
Clerk Frazer read statement show
ing that in January last there were 70
deaths compared with IS in the CORES
ponding month of last year and that
during January just past there were 3
deaths reported from typhoid fever, s
of which were west Of Market and north
of Fourth, showing that typhoid was
more prevalent in what is generally
considered the healthiest section of the
city.
This report led to a somewhat pro-
tracted debate in which Messrs. Cav
throp, Smith, Munson, Burke and
others took part. Among the causes
alleged for this, various theories were
brought up, one being that in the fash
ionable portion of the city the water
closets were without traps in many in
stances, but the prevailing opinion
seemed to be that the filthy and expos
ed condition of Shipley Run were the
cause Of it.
...On motion of Mr.. Burke the Clerk was
instructed to ask the City Council to
clean out and pave the bottom of Ship
ley Run, below Second street.
On motion of Mr.. Mullin the commit
tees of the wards bordering on Shipley
Run, were instructed to notify persons
having cesspools drained into Shipley
Run to have the same abated within a
reasonable time.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04

MAX ing Bills for the Legislature to
Squabble Over-F. A. TaylO cleo.
ted Secretary aud Treasurer.

| sC~ ~OeCEOs0hy 0unu ATc0bUTcFs
The Board of Education held spe
cial meeting last evening for the pur
pose of hearing the bill that is propos
ed to ! . sent to the Legislature, repor.
ted at the last meeting of the Board and
already published in the REPUBLICAN.
The bill was read by Mr.. Baird,
Chairman of the Committee, and was
adopted.
The committee also deemed it best to
incorporate section 4th in the bill which
reads as follows:
Resolred, That the COMMITTEES on
Legislation be instructed to petition the
Legislature to instruct the City Coun-
Gil OF this city to supply the public
schools of this city with Brandywin.
water free Of charge.
Mr.. Speakman moved that section
be added to the bill. The section read
as follows: "The Board shall not have
power to change any text book or pub
lication, or any revised or amended
edition of one already in use more than
once in every period of two years and
a twO-third vote of all the members
present at the time of voting OIL such
change or introduction shall be requi-
site to its adoption "A vote being taken
resulted in tie and the President de-
clared the motion lost.
Mr.. Lobdell moved that further Sec
ton be added to the bill in relation to
the bond given by the Treasurer, al.
lowing it to be plain bond instead of
a judgment bond. He thought it was
unreasonable to ask any gentleman to
become security on a judgment bond.
The resolution was adopted.
This section strikes out that part
which reads: with warrant of Attor-
ney, for the confession of judgment
thereto annexed.-rep.]
On motion OF Mr.. Baird the Board
went inte the domination and election
of Secretary and Treasurer.
Messrs. Poole and Speakman were ap.
pointed tellers.
Mr.. Pyle nominated Harry Emmons.
Mr.. Baird nominated Frank A. Taylor.
Mr.. Lally nominated Harry B. Nor
row.
On the first ballot Mr.. Taylor receiv-
ed IL votes; Mr.. Emmons S; Mr.. Nor
row >.
Mr.. Taylor having received the ma
jority of the votes cast was declared
elected Secretary and Treasurer.
On motion of Col. Heisler the Treas
urer of the Board was directed to fill
up the appropriation cards for the
month of December, 1878.
The Committee on 80. IS reported
that they had r--ren.ed the present
building at a reduction of $40, making
the price 500. The report was adop-
ted.
Mr.. Davidson stated there were 40
vacancies in No. 8, and there was no
prospect Of the seats being taken. He
was il favor of the applicants for seats
in NJ. 3 to be sent to No. 9. Referred
to the Committee on Transfers.
On motion the Board adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04
SparrOws Picking off the buds.
From the Reading Eagle.

The English sparrows have picked
nearly all the buds off a May cherry
tree in the yard of James NJ. Schmeck,
s52 Penn street. The ground under
the tree is 50 thickly strewn with buds
that they can be scraped together with
the hand. The tree usually yields about
bushel of cherries, but he thinks he
will not receive any the coming spring
There are ox-heart cherry trees, plum
and other varieties of fruit trees in his
yard, but the sparrows have not so far
attacked any of them. Mr.. Schmeck is
Of the opinion that the birds attacked
the May cherry buds because they are
further advanced than than those OF
the other trees. He says lie fed the
sparrows regularly every day, and is
confident that hunger did not irive
them to pick of the buds.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04
Ladies' Meeting This Evening.

The Ladies' of the M. $. X. A. Aid
Society have prepared grand feast for
those who attend their public meeting
this evening. N addition to others
they have secured Rev. J. B. Mann and
Rev. DR.. Marks, who will deliver ad-
dresses, and Miss Florence Hollings-
worth who will read an essay. The
musical portion of the programme will
consist Of a full choir, solos, etc. No
charge for admission.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04
TlHRNIcKsT PILLsoN EARTH ARE JR. sinna

THHRNICKsT PILLsoN EARTH ARE UR. SiMNa
l. VEGETABLE LIVER PlLLs.-They never
grippe, sicken or weaken in their operation, and
hence they are the best pills ever offered, es-
pecially for aged people. They are splen-
did Liver cure and elegan purgative lnedi-
cine. They operate pleasantly and mildly,
Constipation or Costiveness, Piles, Sick
Headache, Bilousness, Weak Bowels, Din.
ness, Vertigo, Weak Nerves. all Liver aztec.
tions, general Aches over the system, they
make better appetite, and in rheumatism.
Neuralgia and Headache, in connection with
our Celebrated Pain Searcher. very speedy
cure is obtained. We have over 1000 reiereI-
ces OF these pills. Elegantly sugar c0atet Is
cents D0x, or t1ve boxes tor 81. Sent by natl.
Principal Depot Fourth and King streets,
Wilmington Del. Philadelphia Depot 5t2
Arch street, Sold by dealers and at ry
stores
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04
The Waslsy Hall.

The Washington S. +. II. and H. ard
l.. Co. No. 7, will give their thirty.
ninth annual ball in the auditorium of
the Masonic Temple, OIL Friday evening,
February q. Ticketsare selling rapid
ly, and this will no doubt be one of the
largest and best balls ever given in
this city. First class music will be in
attendance.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04
SECOND EDITION
state Of lne IhePmOmeter.
AT THE REPUBLICAN OFFICE Feb. 4
/ O'Clock. 10 O'Clock. 10 o'cloek
32o 400 42o
Tho Weather.

War Department, Office of the Chief
Signal Officer, Washington, D. c., Feb.
4, A. M.
Indications for Tuesday-For New
England and the Middle States, west
erly to southerly winds, slightly warm
er, partly cloudy weather, and in the
northern portions light snow, a tempo
rary rise in barometer on the New Eng
land coast, and slight changes in ba-
rometer in the Middle States.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04
The New stock SpecuIatiOns.

The new combination method of oper-
ating in stocks which Messrs. Lawrence
& Co., Bankers, N. Y, have inaugural
ed, is attracting unusual attention in
financial circles, by reason of its re.
markable success. B. +. COmstock, of
Providence, invested nine times, and
made over 81, 900 in three months, by
using from $50 to $500 capital. By this
system, orders from thousands of GUS
toners, in various sums, are pooled
into one immense capital, and operated
as y mighty whole, thus giving to each
shareholder all the advantages of vast
capital and shrewdest skill. Profits are
divided every 30 days. Any amount
from so to $75, 200 can be used in the
Messrs. Lawrence x Co.'S combinations
with equal proportionate success. $l5
will make SIS profit in the MONTH
$500 will return 81 900, Or per cent.
on the stock, and SO on as the market
varies. The new circular gives 'two
unerring rules for success" and shows
how any one can operate proftably.-
Mailed free. Stocks and bonds wanted.
Government bonds supplied. Apply to
Lawrence 4 Co., Bankers, 81 Exchange
Place, n. Y.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04
On 10 the Levy Court.

The Levy Court met at New Castle
70 day, and among the passengers ON
the Q. .l5 train, were Charles II. d. Bed
ford, Edward Farmar, William Bright,
George C. Ward, James Kennedy, Will
liam Bareford,. John Robinson, Joseph
L. Carpenter and Josiah Mccall; the
latter named gentleman is an applicant
for County Constable, to take the place
of P. Neary, Mr.. N. having taken the
position made vacant 10y Constable
Truitt who is appointed by the Cover
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04

Powell has a splendid variety of
fresh fish at his stall in the Third st.
market which he is selling at reasona-
BILE prices. Give him call and be con-
vinced.
smeltz, white perch, rock fish, cat
fish, terrapins, &C., are among the as
sortment. Call and see for yourselves.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04

Many invalids in our city and vicin-
ity will doubtless be highly pleased to
learn that DR.. Darmon is now passing
a few days at the Washington House,
Market street, above Second. His sue
cess in treating disease in the past is
the best guarantee that can be given OF
the virtue or efficacy Of his medicines.
Call and see him and get his advice if
nothing more.
The proposed sale and consequent
change in the ownership of the Wind
scr Hotel building, New York, will serve
to strengthen the position of the lessees
and proprietors, Messrs. Hawk, Waite
& Wetherbee. They are also encourag-
sd by the large increase Of business to
give their best efforts to maintain the
enviable reputation the Windsor has
enjoyed during the past FIVE years.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04

In blankets you can find large stock
at Kennard g. Co. They have reduced
all their fine goods to IS, former prices
al2, $l4, $l5.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04

The Fame Hose, No. Steam Fire Engine
Company Of tb. city, have placed rack in
the cupoa, TOR the purpose oi hanging the
hose at full length on the rack without bend
ing. Heretofore the company "heh get'hg
hay in the loft have been obliged to carry 1t
out to the side Of the building, yesterday they
made different arrangements, and by lower
inv the floor put two doors in the loft so that
now the hay can he placed In tho loft from
the engine house. The company have also
ordered 800 feet OF new hose from Whitehead
Brothers. when they WITH then have 1900 iect
VI hose.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04

have used DR.. Bulls cough syrup,
and found it the best cough remedy |
have ever tried.-W. p. Clarke, 920
Walnut street Philadelphia, November
q, 1875.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04
FIRST EDITION.
Rrilliamt Entertainment by George
w. ChiIds, Of philadelphia.

A h-;,I;ant and notabls reception was
,n C.tnraov .v.niny nj the hand.
- .,a r.S ;dsnc. of Mr. G.oree w. Childs.
om, Soui. l,a,'h;. M. .ut.rt.inm.nt was
n.ain.IIv tspdersl 10 the SATURDAY.
rInb a social organization which for
hine ye".s p"' ,,;'h. H.. I..a;n, ,.n.
e'''J o ,ph;,.d.,nh,o ororna
rese"'".'o 'Ae" ~ ., a;w.sai, L..s
w, !" ,nrn Th. lat, Morton M'Michael
n,s chairman when h. died. and
,mo,g its members are such men as
Inhn W.Ish Georp. w, Child,. A, J.
Tv m"ax.i Thom.s q Scott Georg. II,
par.r Eairman Rogers H.nryC. Carey.
rnari.s I sill. ti.p. Robert patter.
,nn r. Linnincott william Sellers,
I = IT, Clavborn Wayns M'Veagh and
,nn Tbs saturday club ia the sue.
~ go - ., III. W;.t.r clnb. which WAS
. ',,.Li;shsd ..rlv in I'll. pres.nt Cen.
.'rv and IN which distinguished Phil
w. I.i,,h;ons NJ IN. olden times belonged,
Sa,nrdsv sv.ninv's affair was yerv
,,shor.ts and .l.gant and in addition
:" ~. cluh m.mh.rs som. of the most
S;.,;.nm;sbsd " @ man in washington. New
yort and Raltimor. were Mr.. Childs'
rnssts having com. in special trains
s =. ,ha nmrnos.
w. "
Extensive Plu,ubaxo Works In
Chester County.
from the west Chester Village Record.
nr s.,,rdav IN. Eaple plumbaeo
',,,,nx m ,noL noss..sinn of their Lease
r.. nrnnar,v of Abraham p.nnv.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04
The Electric Light An Ph9nixviiie.

In the large machine shop of the
phmnix Iron Company, at Ph~nivville,
the electric light has been introduced
and was tested last week for the first
time. Two machines of the Brush pat
rnt have been placed in the shops un.
der the superintendent OF Prof. Edg.
crton, of New Jersey. There are nine
lamps or lights in the building, pro
ducing an alluminativ- power OF
great intensity. The light is OF blu
ish color and its first test is said to have
bapn successful.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04


The Ebenezer M. Il. Church, Chris
tian street, above Third, was well filled
last evening, the occasion being the
closing service of Mr.. George NJ. Dutch
er, the temperance revivalist. The de-
vOtional exercises were conducted by
Rev. Joseph Mason, and after remarks
by Mr.. Henry Morrow, of Wilmington,
Del, Messrs. Brown and Sutton, Mr..
butcher addressed the meeting. He
said the liquor dealers had never bnlt
homes for the aged, or hospitals. They
have, however, filled State prisons and
almshouses and made paupers.
The liquor traffic furnishes victims
for the gallows. A license law does not
come from within the soul. but from
a sordid and selfish motive. 1t is a
good thing to say we love God, but it
is better for US to live up to what we
profess. Many have trembled before
the rum power because there is money
in it. He wished to thank the people
for their kindness to him during the
progress of the meetings. When he
looked around and saw the results, he
blessed God for leading him to Ebene
zer Church.
The following series of resolutions,
adopted by the George NJ. butcher Re-
form Club, No. !, was then read:
Whereas, George NJ. butcher, who has
been laboring 50 earnestly for the past
month to save fallen humanity, and
who tonight concludes his work at
Ebenezer NJ. Il. Church, has been the
means of doing so much good that we
cannot allow him to depart without in
some manner expressing the high re-
gard we have for him and showing our
appreciation of his great work. Many of
our members will never forget that it
was through the instrumentality of Mr..
butcher that they were rescued from
the terrible foe that has for wears made
them tyrant to their families and
burden on the community; therefore, be
it
Resolrcd, That while we believe Mr.
butcher is called of God to labor in
the temperance cause, and that he is
but performing duty by so doing,
yet this club cannot refrain from ten
dering to him our heartfelt thanks for
the vigorous efforts he has put forth to
advanced the cause of God and rescue
perishing souls.
Resolred, That the thanks of tie
club be given to the proprietor of the
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04
Horses.

Mr.. II. Sharpless will have lot Of
line western horses in our city, about
the lst of March, which he will sell at
reasonable rates. Farmers and others
are invited to bear this in mind.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04

A CAKD.-Io all VINO are --Tertng frsm
n the indiscretons OF youth, ner vou
weakness, early decay, loss sf 'aanhood, etc.
will send you receipt tnat will cure you
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered ny missionary In South
America. Send a self addressed envelope to
Rev. Joseph T. Inman. Station ID. fibls
House, New York City
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04
TO the Oycrtaxed Citizens Of vii.
ulingtOH.

The taxpayers are moving IN order
that there shall not be any addition
made to the present large city debt, and
meeting will be held this evening
in the telegraph. building corner Of Sd
and Market Sts., in the room formerly
occupied by Esquire Frazer. All who
are Interested in not adding to the al
ready burdensome city debt, will please
attend for consultation and action. +.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04

NHRS. GEN. SHERMAN, wife OF the great
WI soldier, says: IL have frequently
purchased Durany's Rheumatic Remedy tor
friends suffering with rheumatism, and In
every instance ii worked like magic" Sold
by all Druggists. Send Tor circular to H. X.
HELPHENSTlNE, Druggist, Washington,
nc.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04
FROM OUR CAPITAI.
A short Session. hut plenty Of Bus.
iuess-Au Early Adjournment An-
ticipsl ed-The Divorce QuestiOn-
A Proposed change In It's Oprra.
laOms

t1clpnl e0-The Divorce QueselOn-
A Proposed change In It's Oprra.
tiOns.
Special Correspondence of the Republican.
DOVER, Feb. 3rd, 1879.
The session opened this afternoon at
3. 80 o'clock and during the time that
elapsed betwe-n that hour and five
o'clock, there was more business gone
through with than days routine for
four weeks back has usually declared.
This was in the House. In the Senate
th.r. was very little done. The bulk
of legislative work comes from New Cas-
tie county, and as long as the people
will hold back their business just o
much longer will the Assembly be in
session. So far New Castle county has
furnished the larger portion OF the work
done, and in comparison with that gone
through with at previous sessions, this
Legislature is somewhat ahead of form
er records in matter of legislation. The
delegates from the lower counties ap
prehend that very little will be brought
up for consideration from their hun
dreds and they are in consequence
thereof contemplating an early adjourn
ment.
TuE DIVORCE MILL.
The most fruitful source for the con
sid.ration OF our legislative workers
comes from those chafng under the in
felicitudes of the marital relationship.
During the few weeks this Legislature
has been in session there have been di.
vorce bills and petitions following each
other in rapid succession. All of these
have been presented by the members as
being extraordinary cases and special
instances for the exercis. of that pecu-
liar clemency for which the average
Delaware assemblyman is proverbial. In
the minds of some, however, there eX-
lists all idea that the thing has gone too
far, and that the periodical Legislative
sessions are fast becoming nothing more
than extraordinary examples for such
body may divorce in traversing from
its beaten path OF duty
Senator Sharpley opposes the divorce
system as now practiced for the reason
that no petitions should be granted ex-
cept in extreme case where the i'm
mediate necessity of such an action is
very evident. All others, he argues,
should be decided by the power to-
whom they belong, in the courts.
His opponents, and there are nun
Der in the House, intimat. that stric-
ture like this is unfair, and wholly
prejudicial to the interests OF the poor
.r classes OF our citizens. They say
that as it takes $50 at least, to put a
divorce bill through the courts, 1t is
but right that the Legislature should
exercise its power for the benefit OF
those who because Of their limited
means, are debarred from legal redress
in the proper way, and grant separa-
tons as long as they come recommended
by the members themselves.
The Senate resolution upon this sub
iect, passed in accordance with Mr..
Sharpley's ideas, which was sent to the
House and by that boby tabled has not
yet been taken up.
lu the fate of this resolution lies the
solution Of this muchly agitatrd ques-
ton.
INTEREST LAGGISG.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04

Tn. business before the Legislature
being of a minor character there IL very
little to comment upon. What the
week will bring forth is hard to tell.
Mr.. Dean at present is quiet and has
evidently given way to Mr.. Ware who
promises to occupy the remaining three
days with his piles of city legislation.
A. +. Y.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04

NOR RENT.-1w0 SIX room Houses with
Il kitchen, Nos. III and l23 Justison st.
ibl' 3t* GEO. THOM, l25 Justison street.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-04

UTANTED.-A Girl for general house
w work. Middle age preferred. Apply
at 2O5 W. Sixth street. feb4-2tt
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-10-17
FOREST CITY. ARK.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. 15.-Advlces re-.
celved from Forest City, Arkansas, this af-
ternoon give the following condition of af-
fairs; Two deaths have occurred since
last evening, Mrs. Mark lizard and Mrs.
Lettemore. Mrs. lizard was buried last
night by a few young men who had cour-
age to remain in town. All that have died
50 far were females. Several men have
taken sick with the disease but recovered
Board Of health officers are busy disinfect.
ing and burning bedding of those who
have died. The train from Little Rock last
night brought three colored nurses and dis
'infectants. No new cases have developed
Every store in town is closed excepting two
drug stores.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-10-17
YELLOW FEVER.
SIXTEEN NEW CASES AND EIGHT
DEATHS AT MEMPHIS.

TWO MORE DEATHS AT FORREST CITY, ARK.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. 15.-Twelve new
cases, including eight whites, was the Off
cial report to-day, while the Howard lists
gave four more, making sixteen new cases
as the days work of the fever. Among
the dead list appears the name of Jacob J
Peres, in whose death Memphis and espec-
Tally the Hebrews Of this city lose valuable
citizen. Few men were his peersln letters
and genius, and though Of a retiring nature,
frequently unravelled knotty subjects of
public interest by sweep Of his gifted pen.
Ills wife and daughter are both down with
the fever, his two sons having passed
through the dangerous stages of the
disease.
The worst conditions of the fever have
developed in the northern part of the city
We can learn nothing from the Arkansas
side The river transportation quarantine
seems to have infected the telegraph offices
and the word seems to be num- The
Towards are requested to send an expert
enced female nurse. In response an expert
enced female nurse in charge OF DR.. VIM
Of the national board of health was sent to
Forrest City, but nothing later has been
heard from them