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Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
The Flro Record

l.. G. File, tobacconist, No. los East
Fourth street reports last months fire
record as follows:
March 6, $50 pm, chimney Of house
on Church street between Eighth and
Taylor, OH fire.
March 8, 7.30 am, burning OF cloth
ing in dwelling on Fourth street
between Orange aud Tatnall streets.
Loss triflipg.
March IA, AS pm false alarm.
March 20, 7 p. m, slight fire at 22I
West Second street. Loss 5000; fully
insured.
March %, ll.45ap..m explosion of a
lamp at 5l3 French street.
March IA, 9.15 a. M, burning of a
two story frame stable, between Chest
nut and Elm. and Harrison and Frank
lin streets. Loss e22J; no insurance.
March 26. 7.30 pm, slight fire at No.
4l9 East Front street. Loss trilirg.
March %, Sl5 p. M, alarm caused
by FIRE in the country.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
monthly Building Permits.

The following 10 the report Of the
City Engineering and Surveying De-
partment for the month of March:
John II. Candy, house on the west
erly side Of shipley street between
Ninth and Tenth.
Owen Traynor, two houses on the
northerly side Of Delaware avenue be.
tween Rodney aud Clayton streets.
Thomas j. Bowen, ains houses on
the northern side Of Fourth street, be-
tween Adams and jackson.
William L. Gilbert, three houses and
one stable on the southerly side Of
Reed street, east Of Adams street.
Harlan Cause, one stable on the
southcrly side Of Thirteenth street be-
tween Tstpall and West.
John s. Beeson, three houses on the
easteriy side Of Claymont street, be-
tween A and B streets.
Frank X. Smith, one house on the
southerly side Of Seventh street be.
tween Market and King.
Walter G. Tatnall, one house on the
northerly side Of Sixth street between
Scott and DuPsnt.
William Badenkofp, six houses at
the north eastsrly corner of Front and
Van BuYsn streets.
Thomas B. Hizer, two houses on the
westerly eide Of Madison street between
Eighth and Ninth streets.
Patrick Hughes one house on the
side Of Justison street between
Front and Second.
James Murphey, coal sheds on the
loutherly side Of Water street, extern
ling from Orange 10 Thorn streets.
William Allen, one back building on |
he essterly side of Walnut street be-
ween Third and Fourth.
Lawrence Msssick, one house on the
westerly side Of Madison street bstw cen !
Zenith and Eleventh.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
&hOrt CnurfAhin.

Senator Christiancy has that son Of
his to thank for that wife of his.
When Miss LuEenbeeIs parents
lived on an upper floor Of P boarding.
house and the Senator on the Erst floor,
Ralph Christiascy met the fair treasu.
ry clerk, escorted her to her work,
took her to tbs theatres, always hap.
psned to bs loadng about when she
went home, and as they we're standing in
the vsstibuls ons evening the Senator
came up and was introduced. Ralph
was then enjoying a college vaca,
ton. lie hadn't been back at college
more than two weeks before he heard
Of the marriage.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
The Temperance crusade Q.

rIOlh huhuoIpnLA lImeS.
Frank Murphy's second CAMPAIGN in
Philadelphia bids fair to rival the won
dsrful success which first established
his popularity In Philadelphia. Dur
ing the last two weeks Mr. Murphy has
been !ecturing on his fayorits theme in
various churches of the city, under
the auspices of the Young Meme
Christian Association, and such has
bsen his success. that besides repeating
the meetings in localities where they
have been in progress, the campaign
will be extended to every part of the
city. Mr.. Murphy attributes large
share Of his success to the general aud
hearty cooperation extended to him ty
tho clergy of the city in his Efforts to
redeem the fallen. The MONDAY pray.
eF meetings in churches where Mr..
Murphy is laboring are largely attend
ed, ard have been productive of great
good. During the present week Nr.
Murphy will proclaim his gospel of
malice toward mona and with charity
for all " in the NJ. X. Church at Front
and Laurel streets, of which tho Rev.
Mr. Fernley il pastor
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
watkins aud Thomas.

Speaking Of the arrest Of tie
negro fugitives from West Chester
Chief Of Police Maxwell, the "N4vsl
that place says: William WAkia,
Rmmor Thomas, alias "Jacko," Me |
BARRIERS who entered Engle's cigustd
this borough, on the 10th of lastAa'
and made an onslaught upon The
pietor, and then made good lhsir
cape from this borough, have ben
tured. Warrants for their arrest VI
placed in the hands Of William Lyl'
Chief.of. Police of this borough, Who
been on the lookout for them, and
Last found that they we're IN WlInI
ten plying their avocations in mat D
Chief Lynch telsgraphsd to Chief
Police Maxwell of that oity, 10 an
the two men. Ops ofthsm, Thomas,
been arrested for larceny, AID
given a hearing at the polioe aourt
Monday night last. As soon az ,hshP
ing was over Chief Maxwell PRONG
arrested both Watkins and TloH
who was sailing under tho name
william Jones' Watkins was pres
as a witness for the defense in The
ceny case, and thus fell into TIE ne
es of the law when he least expected
Yesterday afternoon Chief-oEPo
Lynch received telegram from "
Maxwell, stating that he had snc's
ed in capturing his men, and loF
to come after them. Mr.. Lynch leit
morning for Wilmington and viii
ally bring back with him the tusla
from Justice.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
The DelnWara,M nnrues

The Delaware Fire Company this
morning sold their horses 10 Thomas
Ford /; amoant not stated. They made
one OF the finest teams in the fire de-
partment. They were bought Sept. 6,
1877, and their first run was TO fire
at Bowers and Dure, on Sept. IL. They
brst went regularly into service, hav-
ing been Only secured by the company,
at the fire in the Delawass House stable
Sept. IA. The cause Of the sale Is that
company has no stable. The engine
will DO kept at the Washington engine
house and hose carriage in the stables
at Sixth and French streets.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
Fine S'AFN.

The Jackson & Sharp Company
shipped foul Of the finest psssene ger
coaches yesterday that ever left vii.
minston car shop. They are for the
Chesapeake L Ohio Railroad Company,
and are first class in every respect. The
woodwork has been very carefully done
and the upholstering is Of a very fine
nature. The cars on the outside are
painted beautiful dark green color,
bsing striped in Rastlaks pattern with
gold and drab. The door posts, corner
posts, and ova!s are ornamented III
gilt with the Eastlake pattern. The
work was done by Messrs w. A. Kelly,
5. J. Brown, A. P. Beaver, and Frank
Bailey.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01

ious to clear his property Of debt, he
uses the money entrusted to his care
by the society, with the intention Of
replacing it.
He does not get the money due him,
and when the election Of officers for
another term is made, probably he Is
defeated, and then Of course the def
cheney in the finances Of the society Is
exposed. he congratulated the society
on the honesty uf its treasurers
In the years past, as nothing Of
this kind had ever occurred. In con-
clusion he referred to the harmonious
relations which have existed between the
clergy and the society since Its organi-
cation, and hoped that they might con-
time thus till the society had ceased to
exist.
"The Sexton" q bass solo, by John
Bonner was well rendered.
The Very Rev. P. Kelley, V. G., was
then introduced. He said that he did
not reoolleot the address made on the
fourth Of July, 1856, but he rememb sred
we'll an Incident that happened few
years later, by which he was the re-
cipient Of a handsome set of sacred yes.
sells for the altar, the same being in use
at 81. Mary's Church, Wilmington, up to
the present day. OF the eighteen who
organised the Society, one yet retains
his membership-Mr. Anthony Ma
guire, seven have died and the
balance are scattered throughout the
country. He complimented the mem
bers on the wise provisions they had
made for their future temporal welfare
and closed by urging them to LOOK to
the farther future and by their good
deeds and actions merit the reward OF
the just.
Mr.. Robert Walters sang "Jenny the
Flower Of Kildare" In an admirable
Bishop Becker, Of Wilmington, then
addressed the audience in his usual
happy manner, and congratulated the
iocie,y upon the success Of its under
akipg, after which the assemblags re-
'aired to the room above, where
handsome collation. was partaken Of.
On returning to the school room q
hort time was devoted TO the musical
'rogram, when the members and their
riends retired, highly elated with the
uccess Of the evenings entertainment.
iiss Mary Curley, Of this city, presid-
d with great ability at the organ. Mr..
lugh Foster, Chairman OF the Commit
go on Arrangements, and Messrs. John
/. Kane, John Dorohoe and Thomas ,,
linn deserve great praise for their ef-
'rts towards making the affair a sue
,ss.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
Wafer Department Report.

Chief Rcgineer OF the Water Depart.
ment, Henry B. NoIntire, offers the fol,
lowing report for the moGth Of March:
Pumping record Of the Worthington
pump at the City Mill-running time,
u days or 372! hours: revolutions
1856 1T; raised to Cool Spring Rsser-
voir, l,76S. $40 gallons; increase in
consumption over corresponding month
OF last year, 6,4o7 $3.50 gallous.
Record of the Wor,hington pump at
Cool Spring eservoir--running time,
y days or 80 honrs; revolutions, $780,
g29; raised to Rodney Street Reservoir,
1851 $50 gallons.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
FOURTH EDITION.
AT THE COURT HOUSE.
Tn" Building Committee Pays the
Contractors and the Levy
Court Examines HTS work.

Tn" Building Committee Pays en-.
Contractors and the Lew
Court Examines HTS work.
The Building Committee Of the Levy
Court met at the Office Of the Archi
teet of the new Court House this fore
noon, for the purpose OF paying of the
contractors. They we're accompanied
by all the other members Of the Court
Mr.. T. P. Chandler, the architect, was
present.
The monthly allowance was paid tc
Mr.. Given, making the total amount
paid him to date $27, 7ll.56. The to.
tai amount due him for the work is
S34, 63s d, but the difference is made
by deduction of 20 per cent. which
Is kept back from each payment as
security.
The gentlemen then went over the
building and examined the work with
great interest. They expressed them
selves pleased with the work, and
with the rapid progress that was being
made towards its completion.
Mr.. Chandler stated TO a reporter
that the work progressed very satisfac-
torily, and the chances for its compile
ton ahead Of time were very good. A
thing that had been favorable for the
building was the open winter, by
which the contractors had been able to
make unexpected Roadway.
The walls are now about completed,
only lacking few feet from the cor
nice. When they are cornised up to
the roof the masonry work will be al
most finished and the building will be
ready for the roof. In months time
II every thing goes well the building
will be completed, with the exception
Of the tower; much ofths iron work has
arrived and will be ready to be put in
IS soon as needed.
A handsome autograph has bsen
made of the building, as it will appear
Tben completed. l. presents a very
pretty appearance and il the court
house looks as we'll in reality as it does
N paper, the people Of the county may
Tell feel proud Of the building.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01

A team loaded with paper fer 'aj
& Moore was delayed coasldeI9
length Of time al Sixth and El'ach
yesterday afternoon, by becowuS
tened in 4 rut in the street.
1t is expected that the ffFry
which is being built for the E1si n Y
Ferry Boat Company by Harlan a
liugsworlL Co. will be launched "V|
o'clock Saturday morning.
Yesterday afternoon four ps''eNI
cars were shipped from the jackson N
Sharp Co. to Tie Chesapeak5 d
Railroad.
The American Rifles have F.e1SS
q gift from Lieutenant. Colonel e'n \
N. Wood a handsome picture Oh '
Sheridan.
"A scrap OF paper" will no: ~ 10
formed by the Chestnut Street ins1
Company, soar Boys" will be f0D'
stead.
The new East River ferry DC"
building at HGrlan's will be isuD'-
early Saturday morning
There is a den OH Market stree
low Second in which policy, 5'e"
keno are all played every niSh"
The Jubilee Singers who WILL S'VsS
cert here on friday svenin! ~
dorssd by Presiding Elder ha'l''N
The foundation for the stone ei p.'
at its now site near Cool Spring wv
voir is now being laid.
Religious service will BE- fsa
evening at the residence OF he, ',,,l
galloway, No. gil East Eighth ''
The Pullman sleeping car 'h'D'
undergoing rep airs at the Shoss NV
Harlan & Hollingsworth Com!'A,
Foundations for the stone'u, ,anI
ire being placed near the pa,np
house OF the Cool Spring Reservoir
A testimony mssti ng will be lsld
he Household Of Faith chu'''
geniAg at 7 so o'clock.
-Four young wen gave q in
ooiabls in the dancing academy
'pera House last evening.
The Wyoming Brotherhood y bua
lasquerade ball In tbs harNh'''
ng last evening. nd
Fine suckers are caugt; 10 t'
ywine creek aear the 1rs! JAM
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
Look DAT Ctty nef,ty

The Water Committee Of city Coun.
Gil have for some time past been Sc.
cretly making negotiations Tor the
water rights on the Brandywine, Tor
merly used by W. g. Penneypacker &
Comrany's burned flour mill. Mr..
Johnson Of Baltimore controls the mat
ter aud he has offered TO sell the water
right to the Council for figure placed
at s3O,0O by current rumor.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
FIJI O EnEnne Alterations,

AT meeting of the Washington Fire
Company, last evening, it was decided
that the Lobdell Car Wheel Company
should make the alterations in the
Washington steam fire engine. They
will coLsist in the subsiitutious OF
elipticsl springs for the spiral springs
and par for the coal burners which
are now attached to the engine. The
materials will be furnished by the
Locomotive Works Of Manchester, N. Fl.
The cost for the improvement is estima-
ted at about $50.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
A Rare oh Auea.

A party has rec sived $50 yards OF the
latest style of carpets from the manu-
fac.0rers, which will bs sod at the
Adams express Office, No. $40 Market
5treet, at the following low rates: 104
yards for IS cts. per yard, now selling
for Sl'29 elsewhere; So yards at 80 cts.
per yard, now selling for 81 elsewhere.
These carpets must be sold between the
present tims and next Saturday night.
Can b, seen from o clock in the morn
ing uN.il 5 in the evening.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
Paid In FnlI.

Charles IL. d. Bedford, tax collector
Tor the Southern District Of Wilmington
has settled in full with County Treas.
urer Herbert for the taxes OF 1877.
This is remarkably quick and prompt
work for Wilmington collector. Mr..
Herbert says Mr.. Bedford ia one OF the
best and most gentlemanly collectors in
tie county.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
FIFTH EDITION
AGAIN TaE RAIIls.,
the New Limo Lilksly !.
Through wiiminrnA. "

AhH NUns
Mr.. Samuel Candy OF hi, .,,.
Mr.. ]. b. Dougherty are IN ,, wy
Of the Baltimore & North vss ans slpl
road company, the corporate" ,r'a J
ing to build the new line bs,u prog
tinore and Philadelphia. Both ~
tlsmsn are engineers, and M. Icn ag
has been in the city for soma y y
past taking the lay OF thir,, @'aI|
Plan Of building the new linn
nounced in the REpuBncAy s ,as
days In advance Of any other WIZ NV
ton newspaper. Any new fact, bo.
or will be read with interest. D''
Several routes have been ,r.
for the road, and the one mos, ' Wv !;
be followed will strike tho n "he
Western Railroad q few mil.
Wilmington. II permission csr
cured from City Council Tho ro,a
enter Wilmington by the D, W w
and pass up a street In the WI
part Of the city. ""'
II this can be done q new lin. md
built between here and pbils1s,ua
connecting with the P. L R. rsi,aii
West Philadelphia. Tho cost Of
ing the road is placed at az OOO
The most expensive bridge viii hs
across the Susquehanna at po,,
poait, which will cost $500, 900.
The passage Of the road ,S,,I
WILMINGTON cannot be prevented
II Council refuses to grant The ,ipbt
way through the town became o.
Delaware Western Railroad ara fs,,
BILE to the new line, and they tsvs
charter as already stated that viii
bic them to bridge the Brandy
and build a line to Claymont.
By building an extension IN
II three miles from Claymont. A
nection can 90 made with III. Ga IN,
If the p, W. Il B., now ex.ppd.d
rhurlow and operated by the R.,dI
Dad, as a freight line only, md,
sase OF 90 years. BY changing mi
passenger line the Reading \
would forfeit about 500, 900 under
erms Of its lease with the p, " ID
o., which would be a conpsrstjTI
mall matter compared with the
Getting Of a through line bstwesn b
more and New York.
But here will come the gres;as. d
est that wonid be expsriprcsl
aiding the whole road. There
% charter for building the link
ween CIaymont and Chester, and
}. W. / B. Company would s'rcp
ppose the matter in the Pennsvls
legislature. The capitalists st
ack Of the Enterprise sre aail 10
cry much in earnest.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
A StaFtliGK Statement.

In his remarks before the Trustees OF
the Poor yesterday County Treasurer
Herbert, made rather surprising allu
sion to the new Court House. He said
the Aims house removal might increase
the debt Of the county which would
not ba wise as the court house had
already cost sc, 900 and was likely to
cost two or three times that sum in
addition.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
Was 70 an Accident:

A possibility Of foul play in the case
OF Dominique McCordy, captain of the
"Gilbert g." has been suggested by
the statement that cries were heard
during Tuesday night near where the
body was found yesterday morning.
This Coroner will hold an inquest this
evening.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
For AAAstuhOr-

Thomas W. savills Offers himself az a
candidate fer assessor of thu Northern
district OF Wilmington subject to ap-
proval of this Republicans of that dis
trict. Mr.. savills is an interchangeable
worker In the Republican ranks and
with his knowledge of the people and
OF the value OF property would make an
excellent assessor.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
The san FrRncisco Election.

Additional returns of the election
IN San Francisco show the Citizens
Union ticket received Is, $50 votes,
against ~, 2iG for the Working Mems
ticket, with 1900 ballots to BIZ counted
The Republicans cast nearly tull vote,
Che falling off being on the side of the
working men and Their allies among the
Democracy.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
The Irish Distress Fund

The Pas CORR pondent of the Lon.
don Stan iari says: THE subscriptions
received ~ the French COMMITTEES for
the relief of the Irish distress has risen
to l25, 900 francs, Of which amount the
sam of 100000 francs has already been
torW arded 10 Ireland"
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01

The faction Of The Greeuhs pm
composed heretofore ofDr. WEIGH a'
is growing in Numbers. The suS
grsenbacke rs have allied Themselves
him. The Doctor will address neg
sex convention TO be held IN 's0I
town, April 18th.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
RlOHr ana Feed.

Warren Curlstt has opened a flour
and feed store at the s. 4. corner of
Eighth and Shipley streets, where he
will sell the best brands at the lowest
market prices. A call Is res pecttully
solicited.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01

There will be q meeting held this
lThnrsday) evening at tho house Of
Rev. VIM. Galloway 81 East Eighth
street for the promotion of holiness.
All interested in the Gauss are invited
to attend.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
DIED.

WlLEY.-0n the 10th inst. George r.. son
oil samuel II. and Laura ]. Wiley, agad /.
years. 10 months and days.
The Tolltives and friends CT the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from
ma parents residence, ia King street, on Fri.
Day afternoon, April ~, at 8 O'Clock. Ser.
Vices at tho house ut @.J0. To proceed to WI.
rinS'on and Brandywile cemetery. Sussex
Papers please copy.
CAFENDEh.--Vn the 29th inst, Mary A.
CtYbndeT, wife OF Ih01. Gave nder.
Tho relatives and friends OF tho family are
respectfully invited to attend the funsT from
her late residence, near Rimbleviiie, Friday,
Apil 70, 1T J O'clocA. InteIneut at the New
London cemetery.
VANSAhV.--On the 3lst inst at his reSi
denne, BanCrott's Banks, Samuel Vangant,
IN the I'd year VI mis- age.
lhe relatives and irisnds are nvi ed to Ct
tend the funeral from his late residence on
FRIDAY. Apfll ID, st ) O'clock. Services at
tbs hose. To proceed TO MT. Salem GENE
terry: NaTlrk PAPER please copy. I
LA fFEh'Y.-Un MarUh Slst, Mary Lat.
ierty, aged So years.
The relatives and friends OF the family are
requested to attend tho funeral from the resi-
deuce Of her nephew, II. Bonner, No. 400
King street, on Friday morning, OF o O'CLOCK.
HIN mass at =. Peters church. lns1me mt
Of tina New Cathedral cemetery.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01

The National Board of Health ia ad-
vised that during the week ending
February It'll th4re we're 81 reaths
tI9n yellow lever in Rio japvuo.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
MAI RI

KEEG AN-WALKER.-In Chester. on the
18Th inst, by the Rev. Father Mctilinn,
James +. KeegGn and Florence NJ. Walker,
OF New Castle. Del.
E-WUITELOCK.-On March slst,
by Rev. J. Il. Caldwell, u. d., Mr. Sar uei
2. h0ors and Miss Jennie +. WhiDeloeE,
boih OF Wilmington
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
THURSDAY, APRIL FIRST,
THURSDAY, APRIL FIkST,
MY PRICES FOR ZOE WILL BE AD-
V4NCED TO THE FOLLOWING
RATES:
9 POUNDS DAILY 40 CTS. PER WEEK.

Thirty pounds and over at the rate of soc.
per lNbs. leo by the ton ut lower rates.
JACOB PUSEY.
PRINCIPAL OFFICE, 400 SMILEY ST.,
:, Branch ttieeE, 4th and Poplar and No. 1908
walnut e, S.Zi.ti
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
WALTON BROTHERS.

THE ABOVE PRICES ARE FOR PURE
EASTERN ICE, CUT FROM THE Ken.
nebec River. MAINE. U-27.3md
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
WALTON BROTHERS,
wHoLEeALs AND RETAIL
lGE AND COAL DEALERS,
SPECIAL RATES BY THE TON,

THIRTY POUNDS AND OVER AT THE
RATE OF % CTS. PER l00Bs.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-01
fN AID AFTER

NO. 5 L. SECOND ST. AND OVER THIRD
ST. BRIDGE.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-04-14

life since then, and Of the reason she
made no effort, all the old love came
surging up in his heart and he urged
me to let him accompany me home
at once. Our preparations were all
made, when what was my dismay to
get letter from mamma, informing
nae that Aunt Claire had gone leav.
ing no clue to her whereabout She
left only a note that she was con.
vinced that her former lover and
mine, as she now believed him to be,
were the same, and. that she could
not yet stay and see us happyto-
gether, but, as soon as she could
school her heart to submission she
would return. Mr., Earlsford was
frantic,,apd we started home imme,
iiately Our search, was nnavailing
for several months, and we at last
settled down to despair. I was sit
tting in the parlor some four months
after, when q lady and gentleman
were ushered in. One hurried look,
and was folded in Aunt Claire's
arms. How happy she looked, her
face softly flushed, and the elove-light
beaming from her eyes. To my ea-
ger questions, Mr.. Earlsford, for he
was her companion, told me Of their
meeting and, drawing her gently to
him, he said: "Let US hope that
Claire Earlsford's life may be happier
than Claire Nordom's, thatthe
shadows resting upon it may be
swept away, and that peace and hap
piness may glorify her path, for she
is purified through suffering