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Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
Odd Fellows, Hail Company.

At the 33rd annual meeting Of the
Odd Fellows Hall Company yesterday
afternoonit was reported that ~, S2S. "a
had been the cash receipts which makes
an aggregate Of cash of 1892 SO. Ex-
psnditures have been 50, 1863. SO leaving
a balance on hand of $542.S0. During
the year $3.50 came from rent; $3.50
from lecture room $345.74 to cash pro-
ceeds of note discounted, and GA from
sale of old settees. The dividends have
been $l,132. The miscellaneous ex-
pense ($l.l57) is unusually large ow-
ing to improvements made in the hall.
The old officers were reelected.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
uIssrx.a THE COOK.
..wsersey Ministergets In Tron'
Mo By his Fonduess OF hissi"g-
4. Asked 10 Resign.

,swsersey MinsaterEets In .ro"'
Inv his Yonduess OF HissiHg-
M %s n asked 10 Resign.
n v...,,dsys New York "Tribure' says
',nsr New Jersey minister Is In trou'
~ and this time II 10 the pastor OF one
y i'' the %s largest and wealth. ct consre'
l,i"ns 'r in fIoboken. The Rev. Gustav
1Sts,mapn % was appointed TO ths pas
.,a,s Of the German Lutheran Church
hat place four years ago at q salary
n s2, 900 yesr. -
4 f.w months ago young woman
h,msd Ida Stigmann, good Hooking
''.nstte, aged eighteen, who was then
I,,ng with her parents in Cottage.row /,
{I,hokap. was engaged as q cook In the
,miIv, The Rev. Mr.. Hatermann, II
a,id seemed much pleased with the
.~ ssrvaut. A few weeks ago, how.
ssr m. cook told her mother that the
,s,or often kissed her. She told her
'Ist il anything Of the kind happened
kr,in to 60 to the PASTORS wife and tell
Tbs cook did as directed, and the
,.,t lay she says the pastor kissed her
Vain, So she ran into Mrs. Hafer.
Tsup's sitting room and told her what
al taken place. The PASTORS wife was
furious, and, going into her husband 2
Stn1y was heard to express her mind
resIy. The cook then went home "a
Esr nsrents, with whom she remained
.klntii a few days ago, when she left
he iOTp.
The matter coming to the ears Of the
Lnurch trustees, they called a meeting,
4hiyb was held in the basement OF the
church on Monday night. No outsi'
bps were admitted. Mr.. Hafermann
lad been cited to appear, but he only
I ent q long letter acknowledging that
he had kissed the cook upon several
occasions; he declared that he did II
but Of pure Christian motives. He re-
Q,rded her as a daughter.
E The trustees decided that as the pas
pr had two daughters already, and a.
tbs cook had a father living also, the
excuse was hardly sufficient. They
|,pDolnted committee Of three to ask
he pastor to resign. Mr.. Hafermann
received the committee at his house
and said that II the congregation wished
him to 90 away he would do so.
Shortly after these disclosures we're
made the father of the young woman
vent to the pastors house and deman'
isl an explanation. He received one
Einiar to that furnished to the trus
lees, and he was not at all satisfied
With it. The Secretary Of the Board Of
trustees stated last evening that the
trus,.es were satisfied with the explar a
lion the pastor had made, but that they
believed him to be- very eccentric, and
thought it would best for him to go
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
Home Talent Wanted.

Mrs. B. W. Hayes, late instructor Of
Ford's Juvenile Pinafore Troupe,
intends starting a juvenile Company
ip this city. She advsrtisss elsewhere
for one hundred children with good
voices. The object Of the effort Is to
secure sufficient talent to give per-
f0rmanOe.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
The w 0mG er.

War Department, Office Of the Chief
hisns Otficer, Washington, Jan. 22-l
AN.
Indications for Thursday--For the
li1dle Atlantic States and New Eng
lnd, increasing cloudiness and rain OF
HOw, southeast to southwest winds,
plight rises IN temperature and falling
barometer.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
We tho People.

"We the People" under the lead Of
the veteran and respected President
Eli Crozier, will celebrate the 19Sth
birth day Of George Washington at the
City Hall, on Monday, the 23rd day Of
February. A programme Of exercises
appropriate to the occasion will be pre-
pared by the President which cannol
fail to be interesting and patriotic. The
exercises will commence at one O'Clock.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
Lost Veil.

black Grape mourning veil was lost
Ia Monday evening by lady in going
ROWn Poplar street from Seventh to
EO1fth, and up Fourth TO French. The
naeF will be suitably rewarded by
IIeasVng it with R. P. Geary. stalls Nos.
and II, Third street market, or 713
RlOnrOe street.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
Temperanee'MeetInR

The temperance meeting held last
night at Epworth chapel by the W. T.
R. A. and sons Of temperance was very
we'll attended. The meeting was I'D
dressed by Rev. Geo. Day, R. Burton,
President Luton, g. V. Grier and 9TH
ers. The remarks were very well receiv-
edand there is no doubt great good will
come from these meetings which are
now being held under the auspices oil
these two associations. The meeting
was dismissed by John White of Ep-
worth.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
Ladies' LectWFe.

Nolady Of mature age should fail to
% present at the lecture to be given
y Dr.. Stevens at the Grand Opera
house tomorrow afternoon. The leo
|ate will bs illustrated by the use Of
ffof Landers' French Anatomstician
And appropriate models. Doors open
\ l'3O o'clock, lecture to commence at
P 80 sharp.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
Christian Perfection.

On next Sabbath morning Rev. J. B.
|Nann, of Union NJ. Il. Church, will dis
course on the much abused subject Of
Christian Perfection or Sanctification,
|sud those who profess 1t. Have they
Injured or advanced the cause The
|hiends Of truth and Wesleyan Method
i'm are cordially invited to hear.
NJ. B.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
The WISH Senate Reception.

The Witsil Senate will give grand
complimentary reception to their lady
friends on Wednesday evening, the
2sth inst, in Webster's Dancing Acad-
envy, Masonic Hall. In order to avoid
a crowd, and insure those participating
pleasant evening, the number of tick
cts have been limited, and no lady will
be admitted to witness the grand prom
enade unless a check is presented
Ritchie's orchestra has been engaged.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
SPECIAL. MENTION.
An Excellent Remedy.

Said lady a few days ago: ~ was
FOunlly cured of sick headache by
tsing Dr.. Simms' Vegetable Liver Pills,
Pher suffering three years." They are
perfectly non gripping and non-sicken.
Ing. Is cts. and 81. Depots, 4th and
fling streets, and 602 Arch street, Phil
hde'pha. Sold by dealers.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
Comm rysantion

This evening at the Reformed Episco-
pal Church Of the Covenant, Bishop
VIM. R. Nicholson Of Philadelphia, will
deliver a sermon and administer the
rite Of Confirmation. Services will
commence at 7.30 o'clock and the
public generally are invited to attend.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
The Haymalx ers OF Chester.

The Shields Library Association OF
this city will send large delegation to
attend the ball Of the above named
organization in Chester on tomorrow
evening q week. The friends Of, the
Haymakers who desire to attend the
ball can pro cure tickets Of tho mem
bers Of the Shields Library Association.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
BOsts and Shoes.

Daniel McCusker, 2le W. I'd street,
F@ got in large stock Of boots and
NOES for the fall trade, and is deter
ilned to sell them cheaper than any
POase in the city. Give him call and
ave money.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
state Of the ThermOneter

h the REPUBLICAN, office, on Thursday
|n0rping, Jan. %:
i o'clock, 10 O'Clock, IL o'clock
$50 400 $50
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
Quick Work,

J. Butler who works for the Harlan &
Hollingsworth Co., as teamster, hauled
thirty seven loads Of timber in a half
day, Eve hours, with out psrspiratien
being raised on the horse.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
NEW ADvERTISEMENTS.

TOR SALE.-A LOT OF GROUND
II with brick morocco factory on 1t, one
hundred and forty eight feet front on Church
strect. slxty-two feet on Fifth street and sixty
two feet on Lord street. Streets curbed and
bed Of streets paved; Id inch water pipes
along Chnrch street. Lime watts In the fac
tory and new used for the manufacture 0 NOR
rocco. Sold to close an estate. Apply to
EVANS SPENNlNGTON,
1-22-tf No. 5 East 9Th street.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
PrOeeesls of the Fair.

The following table shows all re-
ceipts, so far as ascertained, of the late
fair at the Institute Hall for the benefit
of the orphans:
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
Horse Wanted.

we have room for one more horse in
Put stable, and guarantee satisfaction
" low rates, at the boarding stable,
10 Shipley street.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22

NYOTiCE-CITY BUILDING AND LOAN
IN ASSOCIATION.-Thea above prosper.
GUS association will issue new series ct stock
first payment due February 10th, 8 per cent,
interest allowed Withdrawing members. For
shares or information call on
]. E. PIERCE, Secy,
Qffioe COL Shipley st., first floor,
1-22eo-d-te febll
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
rrrE EXTRA AssExsaGEnr.
whose Names are Upsn tho Extra
Assessment.

The following are the names Of those
whose names are upon the extra assess.
msnt which has been completed and
hung up in the respective wards. The
names have been copied as near as
could be as they appeared upon the
Assessmant Iists.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22

Last year the returns were $4,000
When everything is settled, it Ia sup
posed the amount this year will tally
with that of last year.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
MYSTERIOUS DfsAPPEARANCE.
Am Engitshman Drops FrSna Sight
Years Entertafned Of his BsfDg
FOusHy Dealt with. NJ q

Am Englfshman Drops Frsrs Sight
Years Entertained OF his BstDE
FOuiiy Dealt with. nj 4 "
James Traynor, an employee at the
P. W. & B. machine shops, mysterious
ly disappeared from this o;ty two weeks
ago. Mr.. Traynor received his monthly
pay on the 7th Of this month, and in
the evening he went to his boarding
house, paid the boarding mistress fer
his months board, besides giving her a
sum of money to keep for him. After
partaking OF his supper he left the
house with but 42 about his person.
The next msrning as Mr.. Trsynor did
not appear at the breakfast table tho
boarding mistress did not at first think
strange of it, but later in the day as he
did not putt an appearance and also
not being at wrrk, his fellow -workmen
concluded that the man had been
foully dealt with.
There is six days pay due him at the
depot, the boarding mistress being given
a portion of his money for safe keep
ing, and the man not appearing the
general supposition is that his body is
in the Christiana Creek. Mr.. T. is said
to have been very quiet aud paaosa-
bic man and not addicted to the use of
strong drink. He is a native of Eng-
land having arrived in this city about
eight weeks ago. He is FIVE feet three
inches in height, has light hair, sandy
whiskers, light blus eyes aud when
last seen wore Chesterfield coat, dark
plaid pants and he had On his head .
soft felt cap. Mr.. Traynor had no rela-
tions in this country but has two sens
and a daughter residing in England.
| Congress.
In this U. 8. Senate yesterday, Mr..
Edmunds, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, reported bill amending the Stat
utes in relation to the removal of suits
by corporations. 1t wac placed on the
calendar. The Senate bill in regard
to brevet appointments in the army
was reported adversely and indefnists-
ly postponed. Mr.. Beck spoke at
length in opposition to the Bayard
resolution for withdrawal Of the legaal
tender quality OF greenbaoks. After
an executive session the Senate ad-
ljourned.
In the House, majority and minority
reports on the bill for the relief of Fitz
John Porter were presented by the
Committee on Military Affairs, and the
bill was made aspesial order for Feb
ruary 18th. Mr.. Crapo, Of Msssact1u-
sets, from the Banking Committee,
asked leave to report the bill author
izing the conversion of gold banks, but
Mr.. Reagan, of Texas, objected. Mr..
MacMahon, from the Committee On
Appropriations reported the bill max
Ing an appropriation for payment of U.
Is. Marshals. 1t was ordered to bs
printed and reoommitted. The bill
relating to National bank reserves was
discussed, and the previous question
moved, but the morning hour expiring
the bill went over. The report Of the
Committee on Rules was discussed. Ad-
journed.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22

NOT1CB-DISSOLU FIRM
IN of Carr T. Smeltz dissolved this day
by mutual consent. All bills collected and
paid by +. ]. Carr & Co., who will still con.
tinue the business at NO. II L. Fourth street,
Wilmington, Del, WIN. CARR,
1-22-3t* s. N. SMELTZ.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22
NEWS SUMMARY.

Hoard OF Psrdons--
Blaine Bosming- Flour Mills
Burned--Oaher Incidents, Acct.
dents. Grimes and Casualties.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22

WANTEb-A, PROTESTANT GIRL.
w for general homework, middle aged
p1eterred, retersncs fregaired, Apply or ad-
dress, WIN. a. MUILIN.
q f22St a@+ 'o' Stanton, Del.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22

XXTANTED.--1Qp,i CHILDREN, GOOD
w voices, to form Q Juvenile Pinafore.
for q performances At Opera House. Apply
on Saturday afternoon ct two O'Clock, Leo
ture Room Gland Opera House, to Mrs, b.
". Hayes, late tHstrpetsr Ford's Juvenile
Pfnafore Company. l.22N
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22

ENoR RENT. A FIVE ROOMED HOUSE
~ ct the Oisar store Filth and spruce
streets, az VI Der menth. 1-225t#
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22

D0ARDlNG.-PERSoNS WISHING
- hrstolass boarding can be Accommodated
ct 604 French street. l-2St
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22

DUBLIO SALE--L. W. STIDHAM &
l. Son will sell In front of their store on
y SATURDAY, JANUARYM,
Daily Republican., 1880-01-22

Vandegriit Perry
Vsndesriit Thomas
Daily Republican., 1880-01-27

, now q clerk in the Treasury Depart.
msnt. Pinchback, the oolored politician
from Louisiana, who came SO near being
. Senator, 10 here. He wants to BE-
made naval officer at New Orleans. II
Is said that Pinohbaok Is the owner OF
three high toned Faro Banks in New
Orleans. One of the most attractive
features Of the famous east room of ths
White House, If not indeed Its chief
attraction ID the full length portrait
Of Martha Washington, by Andrews,
which hangs as a pendant to that
Of the "Father OF his oouatry," on the
east wall Of that noble apartment.
The general and natural supposition
Of visitors 10 that II is the property Of
the government, or in ether words Of
the country. And 80 1t should be-
Unfortunately however, It is not. The
painting still belongs to Mr.. Andrews
who kindly allows II to remain there.
Aside from forming an appropriate and
beautiful part of the historico-artistic
decoration OF the executive mansion, II
Is interesting and valuable as work
of art. The likeness 10 taken from the
best portrait attainable and known to
be authentic, the costume and all the
accessories are historically correct, some
Of them. in believe, representing arti-
cles actually In use at Mount Vernon
at the time.
Its purchase therefore would be
proper and graceful act, and 1t ought to
se secured by the government before 1t
passes into hands from which II might
not BE- easy to obtain it.
Leap year parties are nightly occur
rsnces. One given last evening was
an affair long to be remembered by
Society people," Attorney General
Dsvsns received the guests. The
badges usually given the gentlemen
when leap year privileges are not in
order, were worn on this occasion by
the ladies, aud the bon-bo and pretty
bags and baskets, which the girls gem
orally receive were given to the gentle
men. Many Of them wore very "decol-
latee" vests and had lace rufilss
around their throats and wrists, wore
bouquets de corsage, and carried fans,
bouquets. They modestly took back
seats and waited the approach Of part
ners.
The girls who were more elaborately
dressed than on any previous occasion
this year exercised their privilege Wig
orously and frequently took occasion
10 torment the gentlemen by leaving
them unexpectedly alone in a conspic-
nous position. The entertainment was
productive Of much fun.
Lotta, the charming little actress,
aas been with US three weeks in zip"
md "fhe Little Detective" and has
played to crowded houses. "The Black |
Crook" has held the boards at the Ma.
,ional Theatre the past week. This
piece always attracts and brings out
he old and baldheaded saints, who
upon other occasions when other pieces
IRE produced think frequenter of the
heatre perfectly awful" "SRP."
Daily Republican., 1880-01-27
HOYs AND GIRLS.
aLrrrLr JIM,

This pathetic little poem was recited BY
CouldOck, Ut the Walnut street Theatre, Phil.
adelphia, some years ago:
Tho cottage Was thatched one, the outside
old and mean,
Yet everything within that cot,was wond'rOus
The night was dark and stormy, the wind was
bowling wild,
A patient mo her watched beside the death
bed OF her child
A little w0rn0ut ereatuIe-his once bright
eyes e. 0w diu;
II was the colier's wife and chiid-they
called him Little Jim."
And, oh, TO SEQ the briny tears fast hurrying
down her cheek
AS she offered up . prayer in thought-she
was afraid 10 speak,
Lestl,he might wake one she loYed far better
than her life,
For she had all q mothers heart, had that
poor c0llier's wife;
With hands upliited, sec! she kneeis beside
the sufferers bed,
And prays that He viii spare her boy, and
take herself instead.
She gets her answer from the ohild-soft falls
these words from him
Smother, the angels do 30 smile, and bsckon
Little Jim y
l have no pain, dear mother, now, but, oh,
Just mel ten poor Jim's lips again, and
mother don't 20 cry.
With gentle, trembling haste she held q tea.
cup to his lips;
He smiled to thank her as he took three tiny
little sips.
Tell father when he comes from work, said
goodnight 10 him;
a nd, mother, now IN 90 to Sleep" Alas
poor "Little jim"
She saw that he Was dying; that the child
she loved 80 dear
Had uttered the last words that she might
ever hope TO hear.
The cottage door Is opened--the colliers step
10 hlard--
The father and the mother meet. but neither
speak word.
He fe.t that oil was over; he knew his child
was dead,
He took the candle In his hand and walked
towards the bed;
His quivering lips give token Of the grief he'd
lain conceal
And SEQ! his wife has Joined him the strick.
on couple kneel
With hearts bowed down with sadness, they
humbIy ASK OF Him
In Heaven once more 70 meet again their swn
poor "Littie Jim. "
Daily Republican., 1880-01-27
A AAd Alghf.

For some unknown cause there were
large number Of young men drunk on
Market street yesterday. In the after
noon o young man was SO supplied
with drink that he was unable to walk
and II was with difficulty that his com
panions carried him through the streets.
The man had craving desire for strong
drink, and as his friends would pass by
a saloon the unfortunate young man
would express desire to enter the sa-
loon. When the party arrived at Sec
0nd and King, the young man laid down
on the pavement and refused to 60 any
further. The neighbors residing near
King street hearing a noise hoisted
their windows and workmen left their
shops in order to learn what was going
on. A gentleman offered to loan the
use Of his wagon in order to convey the
young man to where they desire 10 take
him, but his oompa Mons objected to 1t.
The man agreed TO carry him to Second
and French streets when a colored man
put in his appearance with 3 wheelbar.
row. The yonng men placed their COM
rade in the wheelbarrow ard conveyed
him to Mrs. Klinger's saloon, No. 207
East Second street. Several parties
who witnessed the sad sight, expressed
q wish that the young man when he
became sober would become so disgust
81 with his past actions that he would
cease from the indulgence in strong
drink.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-27
Is EmgeFHOll LOO0y.

Colonel Robert g. Ingersoll lectured
in Rochester, N. T., the otter evening,
and fer some reason or other refused
to allow the newspapers OF the city to
publish the lecture in full, threatening
them with prosecution. He limited the
space to be filled to column and q
half, but one Of the papers was too
sharp for him, as it used considerably
smaller type, and succeeded in getting
nearly the whole lecture within the
prescribed limit.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-27
Live Boa Constructors.

A few weeks ago Edward Bingham ol
Battle Creek, Mich., brought home two
living boa constructors from South
America, which were placed in the
High School Museum. Miss Kittie
Rhodes, aged 10 years, the janitor's
daughter, has obtained such control
over them that they obey her COM
mand Of tone and gesture. She re
Gently introduced and exhibited them
at public entertainment, putting
them through a course of tricks taught
by herself.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-27
IAS BILL REDUCED Is to so PEI

HAS BILL REDUCED Is to so PER
VI GENT, by using Blair's Pneumatic
Gas Governor, which is the only durable,
practical and perfect Gas Governor now In
vented. 1t equalizes the pressure, auto
matte in Its working, and as certain as the
law of gravitation, maintaining at the bur-
ners exactly the proper pressure for the most
economical consumption OF vas, and complete
illumination. 1t is as necessary as a rudder
to o ship, Or reins to horse. No amount OF
personal watching can equal the unerring
immutable laws of nature, by which perfect
Gas Governor acts spontaneous when re-
qulred. Some persons unocquainted with
the pneumatic laws, imagine that they can
regulate the gas by tuning the main cook on
or off as required They can only admit
more or less gas by that means, they cannot &c.
cure the same benticial effect, In the slight
est degree, as that secured by perfect Gas
Governor. A fair trial without expense. We
will attach one of these Gas Governors to
your meter for one month, and II there is not
saving OF 10 to 80 per cent, In favor of the
Governor, we will remove 1t without expense
to you. The price is from ten dollars upwards
according " the size Of your gas.meter.
L. p BLAIR, Practical Gas Filter,
1-2tf 2l9 W. Seventh street.
Old Gas Fixtures taken down, re-bronzed
and put up the same day.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-27
Benmeel's Yacht.

James Gordon Bennett, proprietor OF
the New York Herald, is having built in
Nav York yacht which is expected to
outsail any other craft in American wa
ters. 1t will ba fitted up in the costliest
manner, Mr.. Bennett Intending to spare
neither pains nor expense in making IL
the best yacht in every respect afoat.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-27
NOTICES
BRAIN AND NERVE FOOD

The loss of memory, the nervous and ex
hausted feeling, the dissatisfaction with tn
result Of ones labors, the dull, unrefresbe,
sleep. the want Of appetite and neuralgia, ar
simply the brain and nerves calling for thei
necessary food. Vitaiized Phosphates restor
lost energy In all weaknesses Of mind or body
relieve debility and nervousness and preven
consumption. Physicians have prescribed
l6O, 600 packages.
+. CROSBY, 666 Sixth Ave-, NY
For sale by z. JAMES BELT,
Cor. 9Th and Market Sts., wilmington, Del
Daily Republican., 1880-01-27
General Hoods ghfldran.

GENERAL HooD's ten children have
been removed to Augustine, Texas,
where they will ha raised under the
immediate care of Mrs 4. X. Hennen,
to whom General Hood consigned them
lust previous to his death.
Daily Republican., 1880-01-27
POLITICAL CARDS.
EHOR SHERIFF


Thankful for their support during the las
and being again solicited by my
fellow citizens to allow the use OF nv name al
a candidate for the Sheriti's Off, ,e OF New Gas
tie county, l consent to their expressed visit
subject to the rules o the Republican party
and promise, II nominated and elected, tc
discharge the duties OF the office faithfully
and with fidelity to The people Of the county
Respectfully, PHILIP X. CLARK.
Jan. 10, 18S0..u
Daily Republican., 1880-01-27
Pink Money $4,000. 900,

Mr.. j. G. FLOOD has just bestowed q
pleasant little amount of pin money
upon his daughter, Miss Jennie Flood;
be has registered % 500, 900 in United
States bonds in her mans. The gift pro-
vides for her an income Of 81, 500, 900 q
year. ,
Daily Republican., 1880-01-27

uH1 gN For o large load of kindlin2
S l.OU w,od. Orders can be left at
dfay l. Br0s. Stco ad and King streets; JIG.
cob Moore,a at City D,pot; and John 5. Miller,
at Rising Su 4, or at the Factory, corner Of
Union street and ai,pip avenue.
aiItf J. MCKINNEY